جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Moniek Kuijpersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Empirical Literary Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Bibliotherapy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Moniek Kuijpers is a professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Basel, leading the Forschungsgruppe Kuijpers. Her work bridges literary scholarship with empirical and computational methods, focusing on the psychological and social impacts of reading. She is based at Spalenberg 65, 4051 Basel, Switzerland. Role: Professor and research group leader Institution: University of Basel Location: Spalenberg 65, Basel Research Interests include: Narrative absorption and literary reading Digital social reading platforms Bibliotherapy and well-being Linguistic and cultural analysis of online book reviews Psychometric assessment of reading experiences Shared reading practices in digital environments She oversees the SNF-funded Eccellenza project SHARD (Shared Reading in the Age of Digitalization) and collaborates on studies about climate fiction’s impact. Her group analyzes how digitalization transforms reading habits and cultural expression. Scientific Awards & Leadership : President, International Society for the Empirical Study of Literature Principal Investigator for multiple research projects As part of the Digital Humanities Lab , she contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives in digital reading studies, corpus building, and computational literary analysis. The lab, moving to Allschwilerstrasse 14 in 2025, focuses on digitization, virtual research environments, and responsible digital transformation in humanities.

• Maternal and Perinatal Epidemiology
• Psychiatric Epidemiology
• Mental Health in Low and Middle-Income Countries
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bizu Gelaye, Ph.D., serves as an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. His academic appointments bridge epidemiological and psychiatric research, focusing on maternal health, mental health in global contexts, and the biological mechanisms linking stress to health outcomes. Dr. Gelaye's research interests span maternal and perinatal epidemiology, psychiatric epidemiology, mental health in low and middle-income countries, trauma and PTSD, biomarker research (particularly hair cortisol measurements), preterm birth research, and genetic studies of mental illness. His work often examines the intersection of biological, psychological, and social determinants of health, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations in Africa and other resource-limited settings. His publication record reveals strong trends in global mental health research, particularly focused on Africa, with numerous multi-country studies examining psychosis, depression, and trauma across diverse populations. A significant portion of his work investigates hair cortisol as a biomarker for stress exposure and its relationship to pregnancy outcomes, particularly preterm birth. His research also prominently features cross-cultural validation of mental health assessment tools and examination of mental health disparities in underrepresented populations. Dr. Gelaye has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH grants, including R01HD102342 examining the intergenerational impact of maternal trauma history on preschoolers' behavioral health outcomes, R21MH128985 investigating maternal hair cortisol concentrations and prenatal psychopathology, and R21HD102822 studying the role of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation in preterm birth. He also serves as Co-Investigator and Training Program Lead on the Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence in Maternal Health (U54HD113238) and as Co-Investigator on the Powering Genetic Discovery for Severe Mental Illness project (U01MH125045). His collaborative network spans numerous institutions globally, with frequent co-authorship with researchers from Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital, and multiple African institutions. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing mental health disparities and advancing methodological approaches for studying mental health in diverse global contexts.

Brigitte Latzkoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Teacher Training
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Latzko serves as Vice Rector for Talent Development at the University of Leipzig since 2020, and as Dean of its Faculty of Education. She holds a Professor position in Educational Psychology. University of Leipzig (2020–present): Vice Rector for Talent Development University of Leipzig (2016–2020): Dean of Faculty of Education Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2007–2011): Professor of Educational Psychology Academic Background Habilitation (2010): Educational Psychology at University of Leipzig Doctorate (2001): Philosophy from University of Heidelberg Diploma (1995): Psychology from University of Trier/Heidelberg Research Focus combines developmental psychology with teacher training , particularly examining: moral emotions in children, digital teaching competencies (DiKoLiS), and diagnostic skills for educators. Her work spans longitudinal studies on adolescent rule assessment and teacher aptitude testing. Scientific Recognition 2022: Award for Outstanding Digital Teaching in Saxon Teacher Training Key Projects include: HOPRAX (teacher action orientation), MonKeE (moral emotion assessment), EULe (teacher aptitude testing), and PraxisdigitaliS (digital teaching framework for Saxony).

Arathy Karthaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Vision Rehabilitation
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arathy Kartha is a vision rehabilitation researcher with affiliations to the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She holds a K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Grant from the National Eye Institute and specializes in multisensory rehabilitation for ultra-low vision. Education: BS and MPhil in Optometry from Elite School of Optometry (Chennai, India) PhD in Pediatric Vision Rehabilitation (Australia) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins University) Her research focuses on integrating virtual reality, augmented reality, and neuroprosthetics to develop assistive technologies for visually impaired individuals. Recent work explores spatial localization, head rotation patterns, and AI-powered smart vision glasses. K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Grant - National Eye Institute

Arne Bewersdorffمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• AI Literacy
• Educational Technologies
• Science Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arne Bewersdorff is a Post Doctoral Researcher in Educational Sciences at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), School of Social Sciences and Technology. He coordinates the TUM-DigiLLab (Digital Teaching and Learning Lab), which promotes digital skills in secondary and vocational teacher training. His work focuses on fostering AI literacy and developing AI tools for STEM education through research and teaching activities. Dr. Bewersdorff's research interests center on AI literacy, educational technologies, science education, and teacher training. His work explores how AI can enhance science education through adaptive feedback systems, experimentation protocols, and digital learning environments. He investigates AI attitudes, self-efficacy, and the development of AI literacy among university students and pre-service teachers. His research spans both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations of AI in educational contexts. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward AI applications in education, particularly focusing on AI literacy assessment, adaptive feedback systems, and the integration of large language models in science education. His work spans multiple methodologies including systematic reviews, test development, experimental studies comparing AI and human performance, and multinational assessments of AI literacy. The research consistently addresses practical applications of AI in educational settings while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in educational psychology and science pedagogy. Fellow of the TUM Center for Educational Technologies Recipient of ESERA Travel Award Member of winning HOLA Innovation Pitch team at Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg Dr. Bewersdorff coordinates multiple significant research projects including the TUM-DigiLLab infrastructure, EPIC-AI (an AI feedback tool for student experimentation protocols), Junior Fellowship Artificial Intelligence (developing AI literacy courses for pre-service science teachers), and the Knowledge Hub project providing Open Educational Resources on emerging technologies. He has received funding from the Joachim Herz Foundation and through TUM's Excellence Strategy initiative. His work bridges research and practice through close collaboration with educational institutions and practitioners. As coordinator of the TUM-DigiLLab, Dr. Bewersdorff leads a multidisciplinary team focused on creating innovative digital teaching and learning environments. The lab serves as both a research and development space for digital competencies and a practical training ground for future educators. His team collaborates across disciplines to develop and assess AI tools specifically designed for STEM education contexts.

Mina Sonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Psychometrics
• Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Natural Language Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mina Son is an academic at George Mason University's Department of Psychology, specializing in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. She holds a Master's degree in Personality and Social Psychology from Yonsei University (2015) and a Bachelor's in Urban Planning and Engineering from the same institution (2013). Her work focuses on psychometrics, forced-choice measurement techniques, natural language processing in personality assessment, and employment testing fairness. She teaches courses such as PSYC 300 (Statistics in Psychology), PSYC 435 (Personnel Training and Development), and lab sections for advanced statistical modeling courses. Dr. Son's research emphasizes innovative applications of technology in assessment, including generative AI for test development and machine learning approaches to detect faking in personality assessments. Her recent work explores the historical evolution of forced-choice measurements and the impact of situational strength on behavioral consistency. She has been recognized with a Best Papers (top 10%) award at the 2025 Academy of Management conference for her work on generative AI in testing validation. Her professional activities include presentations at major conferences like the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Academy of Management. Current research collaborations involve projects on political will measurement and adverse impact analysis in personnel selection systems. She maintains an active role in the academic community through teaching, research supervision, and contributions to psychological assessment methodologies.

• Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs)
• Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL)
• Clinical Research Methodology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Claudia Rutherford is a clinical research methodologist at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse and the University of Sydney, specializing in patient-reported outcomes (PROs), health-related quality of life (HRQL), and symptom burden in research and clinical practice. With over 15 years of experience, she serves as Director of the Sydney Quality of Life Office (SQOLO), which she re-established in 2023 to optimize the use of PROs in health research and routine healthcare, ensuring the patient perspective informs care, research, and decision-making. Her research interests focus on: Clinical research in implementing routine PRO collection in health settings for individual patient decision-making and service evaluation Methodological research to improve PRO/HRQL research standards from concept development through peer-review reporting Rutherford's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on patient-reported outcome measures across various healthcare contexts, with particular emphasis on oncology applications. Her work spans systematic reviews, psychometric evaluations, cross-cultural validations, and implementation studies, with significant contributions to immune checkpoint inhibitors, cancer survivorship, bladder cancer, and integration of PROs into routine clinical care. She frequently collaborates on international initiatives aimed at standardizing PRO methodology and implementation, particularly through her leadership in the SISAQOL-IMI project. Her scientific recognition includes: Novice Investigator Award of EPUAP for 2010 New Investigator Poster Presentation Award of ISOQOL 2014 As an educator, Rutherford coordinates and lectures for OLEO5623 Quality of Life Research Principles at the University of Sydney since 2018, lectures for AMED3001 Cancer Unit of Study at Westmead since 2018, and serves as a guest lecturer on patient-reported outcomes at Sydney Nursing School since 2016. She supervises research students including Margaret TAIT, who is researching health-related quality of life in patients accessing medicinal cannabis. Rutherford also chairs the Patient-Reported Outcomes Special Interest Group with over 1000 members and contributes to the Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4). Rutherford leads several significant research projects including: Strengthening Healthcare Systems with Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) - NHMRC 2021 Partnership Projects PRC3 Identifying referral pathways for a nurse-delivered sexual function and intimacy service for cancer patients - Cancer Institute NSW Clinical Trials Portfolio MY-PROMPT-2 trial for relapsed multiple myeloma - NHMRC MRFF Rare Cancers ACORNS Program of Research (2018-2023) - Beckett Fellowship SISAQOL-IMI - International Standards of PROs in Cancer Clinical Trials

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Neuropsychiatric Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

David Evans is a Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University with extensive research in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. His work emphasizes the continuity between typical and atypical development, with particular focus on conditions with known genetic origins including 16p11.2 deletions/duplications, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Down syndrome. Dr. Evans received his Ph.D. from Boston University in 1993 following an M.A. from Tufts University. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University (1993-1995) and is currently a Life Member at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge (2018-present). His research examines neurodevelopmental disorders using behavioral measures, neuropsychological tools, and neuroimaging. He has developed dimensional assessment tools for repetitive behaviors and psychosis-spectrum traits. His work spans autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, and other genetic conditions, with a focus on understanding the relationship between genetic variations and behavioral phenotypes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on dimensional approaches to neurodevelopmental conditions, with emphasis on repetitive behaviors, psychosis-spectrum traits, and the development of assessment tools. His work increasingly incorporates genetic approaches and examines both children and parents to understand familial patterns. Principal Investigator: Obsessive-compulsive and psychotic-like behaviors across PWS subtypes (2024-2025, $72,984) Principal Investigator: Dimensional analysis of developmental brain disorders using an online, genome-first approach (funded, $3,214,302) Principal Investigator: Functional Imaging and the autism endophenotype (Bucknell-Geisinger, $147,991) Investigator: Comprehensive phenotypic characterization of the 17q12 deletion syndrome (SFARI, $250,000) Dr. Evans teaches courses including Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychobiology, Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and Applied Research Methods. He is currently on sabbatical during the 2024-2025 academic year and welcomes undergraduate and graduate students with interests in neuroscience, genetics, and computational sciences to contact him for research opportunities.

Kevin J. Mercierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Teachers' and students' attitudes
• Physical education teacher education
• Fitness testing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kevin J. Mercier serves as Professor and Chair in the School of Health Sciences within the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences at Adelphi University. With extensive experience in physical education research and teaching, Dr. Mercier leads the Undergraduate Physical Education Program and contributes significantly to the academic community through scholarly research and professional service. Dr. Mercier earned his Ed.D. from Teachers College Columbia University in 2011, following an M.S. and B.S. from Ithaca College. His academic journey includes teaching assistant positions at both Teachers College Columbia University and Ithaca College, as well as over a decade of experience as a Health and Physical Education Teacher in the North Shore School District. Dr. Mercier's research focuses on understanding the complex relationships between teachers' and students' attitudes, physical education teacher education, fitness testing methodologies, and comprehensive school physical activity programs. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in physical education settings, emphasizing how emotional experiences, goal orientations, and perceived mattering influence teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. Through his research, he has developed validated instruments like the Teacher Motivation in Physical Education Questionnaire and the Youth Physical Activity Attitudes Scale. His recent scholarly output reveals a strong emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical education, with multiple studies examining remote teaching adaptations, student attitudes during disruption, and strategies for moving forward. His research demonstrates consistent attention to emotional aspects of teaching and learning in physical education, longitudinal student development, and evidence-based approaches to fitness assessment. SHAPE America Curriculum and Instruction Helen Heitman Young Scholar of the Year (2017) NYS AHPERD - Nassau Zone Higher Education Teacher Recognition Award (2017) New York State AHPERD Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year (2009) New York State AHPERD Jay B. Nash Physical Education Major of the Year (1996) Dr. Mercier has successfully secured multiple substantial grants, including several Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grants from the U.S. Department of Education, serving as grant writer and program evaluator for multiple school districts. He has mentored numerous graduate students and undergraduate researchers, guiding thesis projects and conference presentations on topics ranging from physical education policies to student attitudes toward physical activity. His leadership extends to university service as Co-Chair of the Faculty Senate Committee on Scholarship at Adelphi University.

Lieve Van den Blockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palliative Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Aging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lieve Van den Block is Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and founding chair of the Ageing and Palliative Care Research Program within the End-of-Life Care Research Group, which she co-chairs with Prof. Joachim Cohen. Her dual affiliation spans VUB and Ghent University in Belgium, where she leads national and international initiatives focused on palliative care systems for aging populations. Her educational foundation includes a Master in Clinical Psychology and PhD in Medical Social Sciences. These qualifications underpin her 20+ years of expertise in developing evidence-based interventions for serious illness care. Her research pioneers integrative approaches at the intersection of palliative care, geriatrics, and public health. Key themes include advance care planning for dementia patients, compassionate community models, and policy frameworks for residential aged care. She employs mixed-methods designs spanning epidemiological studies, Delphi consensus processes, and digital health innovation. Recent publications reveal accelerating trends in technology-enabled care solutions and cross-border policy harmonization. Her team's work increasingly addresses environmental determinants of end-of-life experiences through interdisciplinary 'Compassionate Communities' frameworks, reflecting Europe's evolving long-term care landscape. Scientific recognition includes: Collen-Francqui Research Professor Chair (2020) EAPC Early Researcher Award (2014) Excellent PhD Supervision Award (2018) Léon Favyts and Hugo Van den Enden Award (2018) 2nd place Passion for Palliative Care (2018) She mentors doctoral candidates through VUB's graduate programs while securing competitive funding from the European Commission (including Horizon Europe coordination), national research councils, and health charities. Current projects like EU NAVIGATE demonstrate her leadership in translating evidence into practice across 28 European countries. Her End-of-Life Care Research Group operates as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating psychologists, clinicians, and policymakers within VUB's Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. The Aging and Palliative Care Reference Group she chairs at the European Association for Palliative Care extends this influence continent-wide.

Tetsuya Satoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Factors Psychology
• Automation Trust
• Attention Allocation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tetsuya Sato is an Assistant Professor at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, affiliated with the Human Factors Psychology Program. His research focuses on human-automation trust, attention allocation in multitasking environments, and advanced air mobility systems. He leads the SATO LAB, which explores topics like automation trust dynamics, cognitive workload management, and human-AI collaboration. Education: Ph.D. (2020), M.S. (2020), and B.S. (2018) in Psychology from Old Dominion University His work bridges cognitive psychology and engineering, addressing challenges in aviation autonomy and unmanned vehicle operations. Recent studies include entropy-based gaze analysis for attention measurement and meta-analytic approaches to trust-attention relationships. Current projects emphasize developing frameworks for human-centered AI and managing attentional resources in complex systems. The SATO LAB actively recruits undergraduates for Fall 2025.

Melanie Dirksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Science
• Peer Relationships
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Melanie Dirks is the Department Chair of Psychology at McGill University, specializing in Clinical Psychology and Developmental Science . Her research focuses on mapping social and emotional skills across childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, with emphasis on peer/sibling relationships and their impact on psychological symptoms. Uses multimodal methodologies: observational studies, daily diaries, emotion recognition tasks Current projects: friendship quality maintenance, interpersonal victimization in youth, emotional communication dynamics Key research themes from publications include: Peer Relationships : Dissolution patterns, prosocial behavior, bullying, and dating aggression Emotional Processing : Vocal emotion recognition, neural reward responses, stress-neuroimaging links Contextual Influences : Family dynamics, socioeconomic status, post-pandemic social changes Her lab ( CASC Lab ) trains students in advanced social-emotional assessment techniques, with notable advisees including *Morningstar, *Gilbert, and *Santucci. Google Scholar articles (2014-2025) demonstrate expertise in developmental psychopathology, social neuroscience, and cross-cultural mental health determinants.

Catherine Aickenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Health Services Research
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Catherine Aicken is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Brighton's School of Education, Sport and Health, within the Public Health and Health Conditions Research Excellence Group. She holds honorary roles as a Research Fellow at University College London (UCL) and a contract with the UK Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. Her work bridges academic research with practical public health initiatives, including collaborations with NHS organizations and community sectors. Education: PhD in Public Health (UCL, 2018), Master's in Public Health (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 2005), and Bachelor's (UCL, 2002). Research Interests : Sexual health, digital health interventions, and long-term condition management Evaluation of complex health interventions and patient experiences Health equity, frailty in older adults, and ethnic inequalities in healthcare Key Projects: Leading the design of Brighton & Hove's decennial Health Counts 2024 survey WHO-funded study on sexual and reproductive health services in post-pandemic regions Evaluation of the Paired app for couple relationship support (mixed methods) Teaching and Supervision: Teaches research methods, emphasizing practical application and student engagement. Supervises postgraduate students in mixed-methods health research, with a focus on capacity-building for future researchers. Grants & Collaborations : Burdett Trust-funded LiFE Study (frailty interventions) East Sussex County Council grant on creative activities and parental well-being (2024–2025) Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, community involvement, and translating research into actionable public health strategies.

Lawrence D. Cohnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Personality development
• Adolescent risk-taking
• Injury prevention
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lawrence D. Cohn is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at El Paso's College of Liberal Arts. He holds a PhD from Washington University and specializes in personality development, adolescent risk-taking, and injury prevention. His research examines psychological maturity, meta-analytic methods, health behaviors, and intervention programs. Current interests include adolescent risk perception, fatalism, medication adherence, and evidence-based public health interventions. Publications reflect methodological diversity including meta-analyses, longitudinal studies, and community-based trials. Recent work focuses on health communication, substance use interventions, and traffic safety programs targeting Hispanic communities. John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Postdoctoral Fellow Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award recipient Nominated for Chancellor's Council Outstanding Teaching Award Supervised over 15 doctoral students and secured funding from NIH, DOT, and Texas Department of Transportation for community health interventions.

• Health Sciences
• Health Service Administration
• Gastroenterology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Milada Hagen is affiliated with the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), serving as Head of Studies. Her research focuses on health sciences, gastroenterology, endocrinology, musculoskeletal health, and digital health interventions. Key projects include studies on diabetes management, pain in adolescents, and telemedicine in emergency care. She leads the Musculoskeletal Health Research group and contributes to initiatives like 'Digital follow-up of patients with type 1 diabetes' and 'Pain, Youth and Over-the-Counter Analgesics.' Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Research interests span chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders), healthcare system optimization, and patient-centered interventions. Notable contributions include collaborative studies on bariatric surgery outcomes, post-ICU mental health, and gender differences in cardiovascular events. Her publications often address translational research bridging clinical practice and population health. Key Projects: Digital follow-up of patients with type 1 diabetes (DigiDiaS) Pain and OTC analgesic use in adolescents (SUS project) Video streaming in medical emergency calls Research Groups: Musculoskeletal Health Research Collaborations: Ongoing partnerships with Oslo University Hospital, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and international consortia (e.g., Back Complaints in the Elders). Her work integrates epidemiological methods, clinical trials, and qualitative analyses to address gaps in healthcare delivery. Recent studies highlight the impact of lifestyle factors on musculoskeletal disorders and the role of digital tools in enhancing patient adherence.