جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Amy Lynn Meadowsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Trauma-Informed Care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy Lynn Meadows, MD, MHS, FAAP, FAPA, DFAACAP serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, holding the Dr. Laurie L. Humphries Endowed Chair in child psychiatry while directing the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her dual appointment bridges psychiatric and pediatric care within the academic medical center. Dr. Meadows' research program centers on how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) disrupt health decision-making and treatment adherence, with current NIH-funded work investigating engagement strategies for childhood trauma survivors in opioid use disorder medication treatment. Her scholarship integrates developmental trauma theory with behavioral medicine approaches to improve outcomes for medically complex youth. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: 1) Racial disparities in youth psychiatric diagnosis and ACEs-substance use pathways; 2) Family factors (particularly parental sleep) impacting medication adherence; and 3) Innovative curriculum development for Triple Board training and pediatric consultation-liaison psychiatry. Her work consistently applies trauma-informed frameworks across medical comorbidities. Her scholarly impact is recognized through: University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Vision Award UK Academy of Medical Educator’s Excellence in Teaching Award UK Department of Psychiatry Tagalie Heister Mentor Award As Division Director, Dr. Meadows mentors psychiatry residents and Triple Board trainees while leading national curriculum development through the AACAP Book Club and Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry initiatives. Her grant portfolio includes NIH studies on ACEs and adherence mechanisms, plus institutional awards for innovative educational programming. She co-leads the University of Kentucky's Triple Board Residency Program (integrating pediatrics, general psychiatry, and child psychiatry) and directs the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division's clinical-research-education triad, with active collaborations across pediatric subspecialties including endocrinology and neurology.

Patrick J. Curranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantitative Methods
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Developmental Psychopathology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick J. Curran is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina, affiliated with the L.L. Thurstone Psychometric Laboratory and the Quantitude initiative. His research focuses on quantitative methodologies, particularly longitudinal data analysis and structural equation modeling, applied to developmental psychopathology and adolescent substance use. He collaborates on statistical education through YouTube tutorials, a blog (Help Desk), and workshops, alongside a podcast with Greg Hancock. His work bridges methodological innovation with substantive research in psychology and public health. Key contributions include advancing latent curve models with structured residuals, integrative data analysis techniques, and the dissemination of statistical tools. His research spans disciplines such as developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and epidemiology, addressing topics like alcohol use trajectories, chronic depression mechanisms, and pandemic-related disparities in healthcare workers’ mental health. Lab Affiliations: L.L. Thurstone Psychometric Lab, Quantitude Collaborations: Dan Bauer (statistical education), Greg Hancock (podcast), and interdisciplinary teams in public health and clinical research His publications emphasize methodological rigor and practical application, often addressing gaps in longitudinal data analysis and measurement equivalence. Notable work includes the latent curve model with structured residuals (LCM-SR) and integrative data harmonization strategies for prevention science.

Kimberly Beckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Mental Health
• Treatment Engagement
• Clinical Decision Support
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kimberly Becker is Professor in the Department of Psychology at the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Carolina. She holds a BA from College of William & Mary, PhD from University of Arizona, Clinical Respecialization Certificate from University of Hawaii, completed clinical internship at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Becker directs the Becker Lab focused on extending mental health service reach and effectiveness. Her research encompasses: Treatment engagement strategies for youth/families Clinical decision support tools development Workforce training through supervision/coaching Expanding mental health workforce capacity School-based intervention implementation Dr. Becker's publications demonstrate consistent focus on mental health services research. Recent work (2023-2025) examines clinical decision-making, implementation science, school-based services during COVID-19, and cross-cultural interventions. Her articles frequently address treatment engagement barriers, workforce development, and scalable service models in diverse settings. Her research has been supported by: William T. Grant Foundation Klingenstein Foundation National Institute on Drug Abuse She trains doctoral students in evidence-based psychosocial treatments and clinical decision-making. Dr. Becker mentors students in developing research programs to improve mental health services for underserved populations. She leads the Becker Lab whose mission emphasizes equity, authentic partnerships, applied science, and paradigm-shifting approaches to children's mental health services.

Alice E. Coyneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychotherapy
• Depression Treatment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alice E. Coyne serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at American University, having joined the department in 2023. She directs the Optimizing Psychosocial Treatments (OPT) Lab and teaches courses including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Practice. Dr. Coyne's research program focuses on enhancing psychotherapy effectiveness through personalization strategies. Her work examines how patient, therapist, and dyadic characteristics can optimize treatment for affective conditions such as depression and anxiety. She specifically investigates methods for tailoring treatment selection, intervention delivery, and therapist assignment to individual patient needs, with the overarching goal of bridging the science-practice gap in mental health care, particularly for underserved populations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on treatment personalization in psychotherapy. Her work spans multiple methodologies including meta-analyses, randomized clinical trials, and process-outcome studies. Key themes include therapist-patient matching, moderators of treatment efficacy, and transdiagnostic approaches to affective disorders. Her publications appear in high-impact journals such as JAMA Psychiatry, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, and Psychotherapy Research. Dr. Coyne has established herself as an emerging researcher in clinical psychology with a focus on making evidence-based treatments more effective through personalization. Her work has significant implications for improving mental health care delivery in real-world settings.

Robert D. Zettleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contextual Behavioral Science
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Clinical Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert D. Zettle is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical-Community Psychology Program at Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Wichita State University. He directs the Contextual Behavioral Science Lab and teaches Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Zettle's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Psychology from University of North Carolina-Greensboro (1984) M.A. in Psychology from Bucknell University (1976) B.A. in Psychology from Wilkes College (1974) His research centers on Contextual Behavioral Science , examining how languaging and verbal behavior contribute to human suffering. Key areas include: Developing measures of psychological flexibility and self-as-context Experimental manipulation of processes in anxiety and mood disorders Comparing traditional CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for depression Investigating mechanisms like defusion and acceptance in ACT Current projects focus on dissociative symptom induction, mood-enhancing versus value-congruent behavioral activation, and client treatment preferences in spider fear interventions. Dr. Zettle's recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on self-as-context measurement , cross-cultural adaptations of ACT tools, and depression relapse prevention . His work increasingly integrates attention bias modification with ACT and explores client preference dynamics, while expanding applications to university counseling centers and international contexts. He mentors graduate students including Nakisha Carrasquillo, Angela Cathey, Suzanne Gird, Angie Hardage-Bundy, Sarah Staats, and Jeff Swails. His research is supported by ongoing projects in the Contextual Behavioral Science Lab investigating core ACT processes and clinical applications. The Contextual Behavioral Science Lab, directed by Dr. Zettle, maintains a collaborative team environment focused on both experimental psychopathology and clinical treatment development. Current work spans measurement validation, interoceptive exposure techniques, and comparative treatment studies for depression and anxiety disorders.

Nikolaos Koutsoulerisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Predictive Psychiatry
• Machine Learning in Psychiatry
• Psychosis Prediction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Nikolaos Koutsouleris serves as a Research Group Leader for the Max Planck Fellow Group for Precision Psychiatry at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry and holds a position as Senior Physician in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich. His work bridges clinical practice with advanced computational approaches to transform psychiatric diagnostics and treatment. Dr. Koutsouleris specializes in predictive psychiatry, focusing on extracting meaningful patterns from neurobiological, neurocognitive, and clinical data to improve early recognition of functional psychoses. His research employs structural MRI, neuropsychological testing, and clinical evaluations within cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, utilizing advanced machine learning methods to identify and validate biomarkers for single-subject prediction of psychosis. As head of the Early Psychosis Studies and the Workgroup for Neurodiagnostic Applications, he drives initiatives to implement predictive models across healthcare settings for personalized management of high-risk individuals. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on machine learning applications in psychiatry, with recent work addressing critical issues like the generalizability of clinical prediction models, brain aging patterns in large populations, and multimodal approaches to psychosis prediction. His research spans from fundamental methodological challenges to clinical applications, demonstrating how AI and machine learning are transforming psychiatric practice toward precision medicine. Dr. Koutsouleris actively trains pre- and post-doctoral investigators in advanced data analysis techniques, emphasizing comprehensive analysis of complex, high-dimensional datasets using multivariate methods. His leadership in the PRONIA Consortium and other collaborative efforts highlights his commitment to advancing the field through international cooperation and rigorous scientific inquiry.

Roni Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trauma Studies
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Immigration and Refugee Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roni Berger, PhD, is a Professor at Adelphi University's School of Social Work with over 30 years of academic experience. Her research focuses on trauma in cross-cultural contexts, immigrant/refugee experiences, and posttraumatic growth. She holds clinical credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NYS) and Clinical Family Therapist (AAMFT). Education includes: Ph.D. from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1994) Psychotherapy certification from Tel Aviv University (1977) MSW and BSW from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1974, 1969) Her research examines how sociopolitical environments shape trauma responses across diverse populations including immigrants, refugees, and religious communities. Current investigations explore cultural mediators of posttraumatic growth, trauma-informed pedagogy, and qualitative methodologies for marginalized groups. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on: cultural competence in trauma care, immigrant mental health interventions, innovative qualitative methodologies, and social work education reform. Recent work addresses pandemic-related pedagogical challenges and cross-cultural manifestations of psychological distress. Awards include: Two Fulbright Awards (Hong Kong 2007, Tel Aviv 2011) President Research Award (2004) NATO Science for Peace sponsorship (2012) Notable advising includes chairing 20+ dissertations on trauma, cultural identity, and marginalized populations. Secured multiple grants including from Fulbright, NATO, and Adelphi University for studies on cultural trauma and community resilience. Leads international educational initiatives in Israel, Ghana, Nepal, and Hong Kong. Directs global trauma education programs, including intensive courses in Israel examining Holocaust intergenerational trauma, security stress, and immigrant experiences. Developed cross-university collaborations in Australia and Hong Kong to advance trauma-informed curriculum development.

• Compassion Focused Therapy
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Gilbert is an Honorary Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland. As a pioneer of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), his work integrates evolutionary, social, developmental, and neurobiological perspectives to address mental health challenges. He maintains an active research profile with recent collaborations spanning multinational studies on compassion-based interventions. Gilbert's research focuses on the mechanisms and applications of compassion in clinical, educational, and community settings. Key areas include reducing shame and self-criticism, developing compassion training protocols for specific populations (e.g., teachers, adolescents, forensic groups), and exploring evolutionary underpinnings of psychopathology. His work frequently employs randomized controlled trials and meta-analytical approaches to validate therapeutic efficacy. Analysis of Gilbert's 15 most recent articles (2023-2024) reveals three dominant themes: 1) Efficacy of compassion-focused interventions across diverse populations (clinical disorders, educational settings, forensic contexts), 2) Integration of contemplative practices (mindfulness, Buddhist psychology) with evolutionary models, and 3) Physiological and neural correlates of compassion and emotional regulation. Methodologically, these studies emphasize mixed-methods designs, scale validation, and cross-cultural applications.

Jan Bergströmمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Digital Psychological Interventions
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jan Bergström is Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Stockholm University's Department of Psychology, where he serves as Director of Studies for the Postgraduate Psychotherapist Program and Head of the Stockholm University Psychology Clinic. His research focuses on self-help based CBT and digital psychological interventions, with particular emphasis on clinical behavior analysis, psychotherapy supervision, Behavioral Activation for depression, exposure-based interventions for anxiety/OCD, and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). He also investigates metatheoretical aspects of psychotherapy and mental health treatment mechanisms. Research group: Clinical psychology, neuroscience and health Key clinical interests: Mental health problems in neurodiverse populations (autism, ADHD) His publications demonstrate extensive work on internet-delivered therapies for panic disorder, OCD, and depression, including comparisons of blended vs full treatment modalities. He has developed non-heteronormative psychometric instruments like the revised Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS). Current projects include ZeroOCD smartphone app development for OCD treatment and iMERAT emotion recognition training for adolescents. The academic literature shows his focus on treatment efficacy, therapist time optimization (47% reduction in blended models), and functional analytic approaches to mental health classification. His cross-disciplinary work combines psychological theory with technology-mediated solutions, bridging clinical practice, neuroscience, and digital health innovations.

Robert Brownمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Race and Politics
• Urban Politics
• Black Political Participation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Brown serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Spelman College, where he has held faculty positions since 2013. His teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in Data Analysis & Research Methods (PSC 203) and Urban Government & Policy Making (PSC 340), emphasizing methodological rigor in political inquiry. His academic credentials include: B.A. from Brown University Ph.D. from the University of Michigan MSPH from Emory University Dr. Brown's research critically examines race-politics intersections through multiple lenses: Black political participation dynamics, urban governance structures, and critical race theory applications. His scholarship consistently investigates how racial identity shapes political representation, public policy formation, and social movement emergence in American cities. Recent work extends into data science pedagogy, bridging quantitative methods with substantive political analysis to modernize curriculum development. Publication trends from 2017-2021 reveal concentrated scholarly activity in racial representation frameworks and urban political economy, with notable expansion into critical race theory foundations and data science integration. His work demonstrates methodological evolution from historical analysis of the Great Migration's political impacts toward contemporary examinations of Black municipal leadership in public housing transformation. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships were documented in available sources. Advising and Grants: The provided materials contain no information regarding graduate student mentorship, research grants, or sponsored projects. Labs and Teams: No affiliations with research laboratories, collaborative teams, or institutional research centers were indicated in the source materials.

• School Counseling
• Mental Health
• Educational Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gerta Bardhoshi is a Professor of School Counseling at the University of Iowa’s College of Education, affiliated with the Department of Counselor Education and the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. She holds a BS in Psychology (Northern State University), MSED in Counseling, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (George Washington University). Her research focuses on school counselor well-being, interventions addressing adolescent mental health, LGBTQ+ student experiences, and photovoice methodology. She has been honored as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Iowa Public Policy Center (2019). Her work emphasizes burnout prevention, culturally responsive counseling practices, and evidence-based interventions. Notable grants include studies on rural Latinx students’ sense of belonging and the psychometric validation of scales like the School Counselor Self-Efficacy Scale. She is certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Awards: Senior Research Fellow (2019), University of Iowa Public Policy Center Grants: Over $200K in grants for counseling interventions, including group therapy for marginalized youth and photovoice studies. Her lab and collaborations emphasize community-based participatory research, advocating for inclusive education policies and counselor training programs to enhance student outcomes.

Erik Nookمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Emotion Regulation
• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik Nook is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University, leading the Logic of Emotion Lab . His research focuses on the interplay between language and emotion, integrating developmental, neuroscience, and translational approaches to understand emotional processes and their implications for psychological health. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and is a trained clinical psychologist. Key research areas include emotion regulation strategies, neurodevelopmental bases of emotional perception, and the application of linguistic analysis to psychotherapy outcomes. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, with particular attention to psychopathology and mental health interventions. Recipient of the APS Rising Star award, Dr. Nook advises three graduate students and maintains an active research team. His lab explores topics such as emotion differentiation in youth, neural correlates of emotional experience, and the role of language in shaping psychological resilience.

Laura Winterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Justice
• Education
• Counselling Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Winter is a Reader in Education and Counselling Psychology at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. She holds roles as School Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and previously served as Associate Director for EDI and Programme Director for the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Her research focuses on social justice, education, and wellbeing, with particular attention to welfare policy impacts on schools and marginalized communities. She is a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and leads initiatives like the BPS Division's Social Justice Networking Group. Her research interests include the intersections of social justice and psychological practice, political influences on therapy, and the role of psychologists in advocating for systemic change. Notable works include editing the SAGE Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy and co-authoring the Handbook for Social Justice in Psychological Therapies . Recent studies address adolescent mental health, austerity's effects on schools, and policy advocacy in psychological training programs. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professional Roles: BPS Training Committee Deputy Chair, BPS Division Leadership Key Projects: Co-produced research on adolescent well-being, policy analysis of welfare reforms Her teaching emphasizes social justice in counselling psychology, with modules on oppression, discrimination, and reflective practice. She supervises doctoral research on inequality and education, fostering a generation of socially conscious psychologists.

Kristin M. Hawleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Youth Mental Health
• Evidence-Based Interventions
• Mental Health Services Implementation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristin M. Hawley is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri and Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Youth Mental Health. She holds affiliations with the Missouri Prevention Science Institute and co-developed the Family Access Center of Excellence. Her work focuses on improving mental health service delivery for youth through implementation science, clinical training, and evidence-based interventions. Education: B.A. from University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A. and Ph.D. from UCLA; postdoctoral training at San Diego State University and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Clinical training includes roles at UCLA’s Semel Institute, Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Services, and multiple child development centers. Research emphasizes access to effective mental health interventions in schools, clinics, and communities. Key areas include implementation barriers, provider engagement, and training systems for clinicians. Her HEART for Youth Lab develops tools to support clinical practice and program evaluation. Teaching focuses on evidence-based treatments for children/adolescents and clinical supervision. Active in professional training through practicum supervision and consultation. Lab activities center on translating research into practical solutions for youth mental health via the HEART for Youth Lab located in 317 Psychology Building.

Abbas Edalatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Exact Computation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Abbas Edalat is a Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at Imperial College London, and an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences, Tehran. He leads two research groups: Algorithmic Human Development and Continuous Data-Types and Exact Computation. His work spans computational mathematics, psychotherapy models, and exact real-number computation. Notably, he received the LICS 2017 Test-of-Time Award for foundational contributions to logic in computer science. Research interests include self-attachment psychotherapy, computational differential calculus, topology, and bisimulation in probabilistic systems. He has pioneered exact computation frameworks for real numbers, geometry, and dynamical systems, with applications in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Professional activities include keynote talks at conferences like IJCNN and workshops on psychotherapy in Iran and the UK. Teaching includes advanced courses on dynamical systems, quantum computing, and computational techniques. He advises PhD students globally and chairs initiatives like the Science and Arts Foundation to expand educational access in developing nations. His interdisciplinary work bridges mathematics, computer science, and clinical psychology.