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Assoc. Prof. Seda Topgül is an academic at the Department of Social Service, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Akdeniz University. She holds a PhD from Eskişehir Anadolu University (2014) and has extensive experience in social policy, disadvantaged groups, gender studies, and labor law. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University (2015–2020), holding roles such as Head of the Department of Labor Economics and administrative leadership positions. Her research emphasizes migration, climate refugees, animal-assisted interventions, and workplace social services. Education: BA and MA from Eskişehir Anadolu University (Labor Economics), PhD in 2014. She conducted research at the University of Ljubljana (2010–2011). Key roles included coordinating migration initiatives with the UNHCR and contributing to social integration projects with the Tokat Chamber of Commerce. Research Interests: Social Policy, Gender Studies, Work Psychology, and Disadvantaged Groups. Recent work focuses on climate refugees, animal-assisted therapies, and workplace-life balance. She has authored books like *Poverty and Social Services* (2022) and *Work-Life Balance Applications* (2022). Publications span over 98 articles, with notable contributions to feminist social work perspectives, climate refugee policies, and veterinary social work. She actively participates in organizations like OWSD and contributes to policy discussions on social equity and migration. Grants/Projects: Engaged in migration monitoring, social cooperative projects, and climate change impact studies. Advised three theses, focusing on social services and policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on climate adaptation and refugee integration programs.

• Social Policy
• Social Services
• Disadvantaged Groups
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Dr. Jamie E. Larson is a Professor and Assistant Director of MAFES Research at Mississippi State University. She holds a PhD and MS in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and a BS from Iowa State University. Her research integrates reproductive physiology, endocrinology, and livestock management, with emphasis on optimizing cattle fertility through advanced technologies. Research interests focus on: Reproductive technologies in beef/dairy cattle (estrus synchronization, embryo transfer) Hormonal regulation of fertility (progesterone, prostaglandins) Impacts of nutrition and toxicology on reproduction Innovative livestock monitoring systems Her recent publications (2014–2021) predominantly explore: Hormonal therapies for fertility enhancement Advanced estrus detection/synchronization methods Embryo transfer efficacy Physiological impacts of environmental stressors She mentors graduate students including Bakeerah Abdul-Rahmaan, Tate Johnson, and Kaitlin Brumbelow. Collaborative work spans institutions like the University of Minnesota and Kansas State University.

• Animal Reproduction
• Dairy Science
• Beef Cattle Production
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Eugene White, D.V.M., DABVP, is a Professor and Amelia Peabody Foundation Chair in Agricultural Sciences at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology. He joined Tufts in 1997 as an Instructor and has held roles including Associate Professor and Associate Chair. Education: BS from University of New Hampshire (1991), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University (1995). Board-certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in dairy practice. Research Interests: Focus on bovine lameness, advanced reproductive technologies (embryo transfer, ovum pick-up), dairy production medicine, sustainable agriculture in New England, and small ruminant mastitis. Active in preserving genetic biodiversity of livestock through projects like the SVF Foundation Cryorepository. Teaching: Instructs courses in Food Animal Medicine, Clinical Dermatology, Veterinary Ethics, and Bovine Procedures. Received the Carl Norden Distinguished Teacher Award (2005). Grants: Includes the SVF Foundation's Rare Breeds Preservation Program (2017–2019) and a study on bovine sole ulcers using skin repair scaffolds (2016–2017). Professional Activities: Member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and American Veterinary Medical Association. Served on committees such as the Lameness Committee and Tufts' Appointments and Promotions Committee.

• Bovine Medicine
• Advanced Reproductive Technologies in Livestock
• Dairy Production Medicine
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Dr Joachim Frommen serves as Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK, where he leads research on the evolution and ecology of social behaviour with emphasis on complex social systems. His work bridges fundamental behavioural ecology with applied conservation and welfare science, primarily using aquatic models including Lake Tanganyika cichlids, three-spined sticklebacks, Mantella frogs, and crustaceans. Combining controlled laboratory experiments at MMU with international field studies, he investigates how social dynamics influence individual fitness and ecological outcomes. His educational background includes: PhD in Behavioural Ecology (2002-2007) from University of Bonn Diploma in Biology (1995-2002) from University of Bonn Dr Frommen's research examines cooperative breeding systems, communication networks, and predation risk responses across aquatic taxa. His work reveals how environmental stressors like temperature fluctuations nonlinearly affect aggression, while kin recognition mechanisms maintain social structure in cichlids. Recent publications highlight methodological innovations in recognizing null results and developing welfare standards for captive fish through physical enrichment. His Tanzania field course integrates conservation principles with behavioural observation in natural habitats. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) shows consistent focus on cooperative breeding dynamics in cichlids, context-dependent communication, and welfare applications. Key trends include sex-specific dispersal strategies, nonlinear environmental effects on behaviour, and validation of experimental methods in natural contexts. His work increasingly addresses climate change impacts and methodological rigor in behavioural ecology. Dr Frommen actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, guiding students through complete research cycles from hypothesis generation to publication. His teaching spans Principles of Animal Behaviour (Year 1), Animal Health and Welfare (Year 2), and The Social Life of Animals (Year 3), emphasizing research-based learning and student-researcher collaboration. He leads the Animal Behaviour and Conservation Tanzania field course and postgraduate Zoo placements. Professional service includes Secretary of the Ethologische Gesellschaft e.V., editorial roles for Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology (Associate Editor since 2012) and Journal of Fish Biology (Guest Editor 2022-present), plus reviewing for major funding bodies including BBSRC and Swiss National Science Foundation. His research team conducts MMU-based lab work while maintaining international field collaborations.

• Social Behaviour
• Behavioural Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
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Dr. Sergey Shevkoplyas is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. He holds a BS and MS from Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology (2000) and a PhD from Boston University (2005). His postdoctoral work at Harvard University (2005-2008) preceded his tenure at Tulane University as an Assistant and Associate Professor (2008-2013) before joining UH. His research focuses on developing microfluidic technologies for high-throughput cell separation in transfusion medicine and cellular therapy, emphasizing clinical translation and commercialization. Key projects include centrifugation-free blood component processing, leukocyte isolation systems, and point-of-care diagnostics for sickle cell anemia. His work is supported by NIH, NSF, CPRIT, and industry partnerships. Research interests include microfluidic device design, blood rheology, and scalable medical technologies for global health. He leads the Blood Microfluidics Lab, which collaborates on projects funded by major health foundations. His lab develops low-cost solutions for underserved populations, such as paper-based diagnostics and portable blood processing systems. Publications highlight advancements in microfluidic cell separation, erythrocyte storage, and regulatory T cell manufacturing. Ongoing efforts focus on improving blood product safety, reducing extracorporeal volume in therapies, and enhancing accessibility of treatments. His team's innovations aim to bridge laboratory research with clinical applications, particularly in resource-limited settings.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Microfluidics
• Cell Separation Technologies
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Dr. Martin Nyachoti is Professor and Head of Animal Science at University of Manitoba. His research program investigates digestive physiology of pigs, feed ingredient evaluation, and nutrition-gut health interactions. He directs the T.K. Cheung Centre for Animal Science Research. Teaching includes graduate courses in protein nutrition (ANSC/HNSC 7440) and advanced applied animal nutrition (ANSC 7540), plus undergraduate swine production courses. Research focuses on enhancing nutrient utilization through feed processing, enzyme supplementation, and gut health optimization. Recent publications address amino acid digestibility, feed efficiency, and microbiome management in swine production systems. Studies consistently examine feed processing techniques and enzyme applications to improve nutrient availability.

• Swine Nutrition
• Feed Ingredient Evaluation
• Gut Health
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Dr. Linda Nicolaides is a Principal Scientist at the Natural Resources Institute (NRI) within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at the University of Greenwich. With over 49 years of global experience in the food supply chain across developing and developed nations, she specializes in food safety and quality management systems. As a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health and member of RSPH's Food Sector Advisory Panel, she established NRI as an RSPH training center in 1996 and maintains ISO 9001:2015 compliance for NRI's quality management system. Her research spans food safety, HACCP systems, and quality management for agricultural produce, fishery products, meat, dairy, and staple commodities. She investigates lactic acid fermentation for preservation, climate change impacts on food systems, novel antimicrobial agents, and food-microbiome interactions affecting neurological conditions. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for developing countries and compliance with Codex standards, ISO frameworks, and EU/global food law. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on food safety challenges in developing regions, particularly Cambodia, with emphasis on chemical/biological hazards in animal products, traditional processing methods for staple foods like sweet potato, and global traceability systems' socioeconomic impacts. Her methodology integrates systematic reviews, field studies, and laboratory analysis to address food safety management across supply chains. Professional recognitions include: Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health Member of RSPH's Food Sector Advisory Panel RSPH Recognised Trainer and Co-ordinator for Hygiene and HACCP Third-Party Auditor certifications for ISO 9001:2015, BRC Global Standard, and SALSA Dr. Nicolaides developed and managed three NRI MSc programs: Food Safety and Quality Management (2001-2013), Food Innovation (2013-present), and e-learning Food Safety (2017-present). She designed numerous CPD courses for food aid systems, National Food Control Systems strengthening, and commodity-specific safety management. Her extensive international work spans 25+ countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe, supported by fluency in Spanish and Greek. As NRI Quality Assurance Manager since 1997, she led the institute's ISO 9001 implementation and upgrades, with expertise in ISO 17025-compliant laboratory systems, routine conformance testing, and third-party auditing for global food standards.

• Food Safety
• Food Quality Management
• HACCP Systems
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Dr. Kim Cullen is an Assistant Professor at the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland, cross-appointed to the Faculty of Medicine, Community Health and Humanities. They hold a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, MSc in Rehabilitation Science from McMaster University, and a PhD in Biophysics from the University of Guelph. Dr. Cullen’s research focuses on workplace hazards, musculoskeletal/mental health risks, and evidence-based policy evaluation. Their work includes ergonomic studies in healthcare (e.g., colonoscopy injury risks), wearable device validation, and systemic reviews of workplace policies in aquaculture, mental health, and aging workforces. They also investigate canine agility injuries and gender-specific occupational osteoarthritis risks. Key contributions include developing implementation guides for musculoskeletal disorder prevention, analyzing injury compensation data in fisheries, and exploring longitudinal impacts of workplace safety measures during the pandemic. Dr. Cullen’s interdisciplinary approach bridges occupational safety, public health, and policy analysis.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Ergonomics
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Dr. Kathryn Reardon-Smith is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the School of Agriculture and Environmental Science. She holds a PhD from USQ and has expertise in climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental management. Her work focuses on climate-smart agricultural practices, water resource management, ecological resilience, and decision-support systems for farmers. Educational Background: BSc (Hons) in Natural Resources (University of New England), MSc (Deakin University), PhD (University of Southern Queensland). Research Interests: Climate resilience in agriculture, drought impacts, sustainable water use, ecosystem ecology, and policy integration for climate adaptation. Her interdisciplinary approach combines ecological modeling, socio-economic analysis, and participatory methods to address agricultural challenges under climate variability. Recent research highlights include developing frameworks for seasonal climate forecasting in farming decisions, analyzing groundwater thresholds for drought resilience, and evaluating the value of virtual tools for farmer education. She collaborates with industry and government on initiatives such as the Northern Australia Climate Program and the Drought Climate Adaptation Program. Supervision: Principal/Associate Supervisor for over 15 doctoral and master’s students focusing on climate resilience, agricultural systems modeling, and biodiversity conservation. Current projects include climate-smart agriculture in Vietnam and ecosystem responses to fire regimes. Affiliations: Centre for Applied Climate Sciences and Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems. Her work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing real-world applications of research to enhance agricultural sustainability and community resilience.

• Climate Change
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Water Resource Management
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Chris Koliba is the Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA), where he focuses on governance networks, complex systems, and community resilience. Previously, he served as a Professor at the University of Vermont, directing the MPA program and founding the Office of Engagement. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Syracuse University's Interdisciplinary Social Science Program, an MPA from Maxwell School, and a BS in Finance from Whitman School of Business. Research Interests: Koliba’s work bridges governance networks, complex adaptive systems, and critical infrastructure resilience. He employs computational and qualitative methods in domains like water quality, food systems, and disaster response. He has secured significant grants from NSF, USDA, and other agencies. Professional Contributions: He co-founded the SEGS Lab, served at Vermont EPSCoR, and was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (2023). His awards include the Marshall Dimock Award (2015) and a Regional Emmy for the documentary Saving Our Waters (2018). He teaches courses on public policy, organizational behavior, and science-society interfaces. Service & Engagement: Koliba held leadership roles in NASPAA, the American Society for Public Administration, and local governance. He has collaborated internationally, including as a Fulbright Scholar in Sri Lanka (2015).

• Governance Networks
• Complex Adaptive Systems
• Community Resilience
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Dr. Ivelise Fortim is a Professor at the Faculty of Human and Health Sciences at Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and holds a Senior Visiting Senior Fellow position at the LSE's Department of Media and Communication. She specializes in clinical psychology, Jungian psychology, and career counseling, with a focus on digital technologies' psychological impacts. Her research explores video games, online therapy, mental health in social media, and Japanese/Chinese/Korean pop culture in Brazil. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (PUC-SP, 2013) Masters in Social Sciences (PUC-SP, 2003) Bachelor's in Psychology (PUC-SP, 1997) Research Interests: Dr. Fortim investigates digital game addiction, gender dynamics in gaming, Brazilian game industry trends, online psychotherapy efficacy, and mental health implications of social media use. She also examines how manga, anime, and pop culture influence psychological well-being. Key Contributions: She coordinates the Janus Lab (Psychology & ICT Studies), co-founded Homo Ludens Innovation, and leads the Institute Criança em Jogo. Her work bridges clinical psychology with digital culture, producing reports like the Brazil: Games Industry Report 2022 and books on esports psychology and online therapy practices. Labs & Initiatives: The Janus Lab explores technology's role in mental health and digital communication. She actively collaborates with institutions like CGI.br to study ICT's societal impacts, publishing influential surveys on Brazilian internet usage and youth behavior.

• Video Games
• Digital Game Addiction
• Online Therapy
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Dr. Shelby Filley is a tenured Professor in the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). She serves as an Extension Area Livestock and Forage Specialist with a 27-year career at OSU, focusing on beef cattle, sheep, goat, and forage production systems across Oregon's multi-county region (Benton, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, and Linn). Her work integrates research, extension, and teaching, with over 900 educational programs reaching 19,000 stakeholders. Education : Ph.D. in Animal Science (OSU, 1998), M.S. in Agriculture (Cal Poly, 1986), B.S. in Animal Science (UC Davis, 1982). Dr. Filley's research emphasizes forage production to optimize livestock nutrition and reproduction , including selenium biofortification, pasture weed management, and climate-adapted grazing strategies. Her recent publications highlight innovations in regenerative ranching , ergotism prevention , and nutrient management under drought , with keywords spanning Animal Science , Forage Management , and Trace Element Research . Scientific Awards : Extension Award, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science (2023) 25-year Club, Oregon State University (2023) Dale & Alice Hoecker Extension Experienced Faculty Award (2019) National Association of County Agricultural Agents Communication Awards (2014) She mentors colleagues, manages OSU's livestock web resources, and has secured over $300,000 in grants. Her outreach includes workshops, peer-reviewed publications (24 journal articles, 37 extension publications), and digital media projects.

• Animal Nutrition
• Forage Production
• Livestock Reproduction
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Dr. Bob Planqué is an Associate Professor in Mathematical Biology at the Department of Mathematics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He serves as the current programme director of the Master Mathematics and is a member of the Amsterdam Center for Dynamics and Computation. His research focuses on systems biology, microbial physiology, and ecological interactions, with applications to epidemiology and ornithology. He collaborates extensively with the Systems Biology Lab on metabolic network optimization and microbial growth dynamics. Planqué co-founded Xeno-canto, the world's largest open-access database of wildlife sounds, recognized with the Dutch Data Prize 2024 for FAIR data sharing. His work bridges mathematical modeling with experimental biology, addressing questions in metabolic efficiency, collective decision-making in ants, and signal evolution in birds. Education & Roles: PhD in Applied Mathematics (CWI/VU Amsterdam), roles include programme director and supervisor of over 20 MSc/BSc students in mathematical biology. Active in interdisciplinary projects combining ecology, microbiology, and machine learning. Research Interests: Mathematical modeling of microbial metabolism, bifurcation analysis in metabolic pathways, stochastic processes in signal transduction, and the evolution of animal communication. Key projects include metabolic flux optimization, microbial growth rate adaptation, and avian acoustic ecology. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Nature Metabolism, Biophysical Journal, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. His work on metabolic explosion in yeast and bird song dialects has been widely cited. Awards: Dutch Data Prize 2024 (Life Science and Health) for Xeno-canto's FAIR data practices, contributing to 4,000+ scientific publications and machine learning initiatives like BirdNET. Grants & Collaborations: Collaborations with Frank Bruggeman, Bas Teusink, and international teams on systems biology and data science. Xeno-canto supports global biodiversity research via open-access sound recordings.

• Mathematical Biology
• Systems Biology
• Microbial Physiology
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Patrick Cadet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at SUNY College at Old Westbury. He serves as Director of the NRI and Co-director of CSTEP & LSAMP. His research focuses on neuroimmunology, opioid signaling pathways, and nitric oxide biology. Cadet holds a Ph.D. in Virology/Immunology from the University of Texas Medical Branch (1995), and has conducted post-doctoral research in microbiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His work explores endogenous morphine systems, environmental toxin impacts on health, and the molecular mechanisms linking stress, immunity, and disease. Notable contributions include studies on morphine’s role in immune modulation, nitric oxide’s anti-inflammatory effects, and the evolutionary conservation of opioid signaling across species. Education: Post-doctoral Research, Microbiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Ph.D., Virology/Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch M.A., Biology, Hofstra University B.S., Biology, SUNY College at Old Westbury Research Interests: Cadet’s work integrates immunology, neuroscience, and environmental health. Key areas include: Endogenous opioid systems and their roles in inflammation, pain, and cancer. Nitric oxide’s dual functions in immune regulation and disease pathology. Environmental toxins (e.g., lead, nonylphenol) and their impacts on neurodevelopment and immunity. Evolutionary conservation of morphine signaling pathways across invertebrate and vertebrate species. Grants & Awards: While specific grants are not listed, his consistent publication record indicates sustained research funding. His contributions to understanding morphine’s biological roles have influenced both basic science and translational medicine. Labs/Teams: Leads research teams at SUNY Old Westbury focusing on immunology, neuroendocrinology, and environmental toxicology. Collaborates with institutions like Vanderbilt and the University of Texas on multi-disciplinary projects.

• Immunology
• Neuroimmunology
• Opioid Signaling
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Xingen Lei is Professor of Molecular Nutrition in the Department of Animal Science and Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where he also serves as Associate Dean for the Office of Research and Innovation. He joined Cornell as an assistant professor in 1995, was promoted to associate professor in 2000, full professor in 2006, and associate dean in 2023. His research spans nutritional genomics, sustainable animal agriculture, and human health, with particular expertise in selenium metabolism, phytase development, and alternative protein sources. Lei pioneered the development of bacterial phytases now used in approximately 50 countries, which have reduced global phosphorus excretion from food animals by 30-50%. His work on converting poultry feathers and microalgal biomass into high-value feed proteins addresses critical challenges in global food security. Lei's publication portfolio includes 264 papers with an h-index of 74 and over 19,000 citations. His recent work focuses on selenium's role in diabetes and obesity, protein engineering of hydrolytic enzymes, development of alternative feed proteins, and biofortification of staple foods. His research employs diverse models including food-producing animals, laboratory species, and cellular systems to advance understanding of nutrient metabolism and develop practical applications for improving human health and environmental sustainability. 2025 CALS Outstanding Accomplishments in Research Award 2024 Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Nutrition, ASN 2021 Fellow of National Academy of Inventors, USA 2017 FASS-AFIA New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award 2017 Gary L. Cromwell Award in Mineral Research Professor Lei has advised 145 graduate students, postdocs and visiting fellows while securing substantial grant support from federal and private sponsors. He currently leads a $10 million USDA/NIFA/SAS-funded project to empower the US broiler industry for sustainability and profit. His laboratory hosts 5-8 undergraduate researchers each semester, providing hands-on research experience in molecular nutrition and animal science.

• Molecular Nutrition
• Animal Science
• Nutritional Genomics
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