جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Richard W. Lachmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Convergent Media
• Digital Documentary
• Interactive Storytelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard W. Lachman is a Professor in Digital Media at Toronto Metropolitan University's RTA School of Media, while currently on leave. He serves as Director of Zone Learning, Creative Technology Research and Development, and the Experiential Media Institute. Director, Zone Learning (Toronto Met) Director, Creative Technology R&D Director, Experiential Media Institute His research explores convergent media, digital documentary, collaborative work, and new storytelling forms. He specializes in prosocial VR applications, interactive cinema, and emotional regulation through games. Current projects include immersive narratives for mental health and AI-enhanced media production. Recent scientific publications focus on: Virtual reality applications for clinical psychology Interactive storytelling in metaverse environments Conversational AI design challenges Prosocial impact of immersive media AI integration in entertainment workflows Awarded the Gemini Award for creative production, Lachman collaborates with Discovery Channel Canada, NFB, CTV, and the Banff Centre for the Arts. His work spans entertainment properties, educational gamification, and cross-disciplinary innovation in STEAM education. Over 25 years of industry experience in computer games shipping millions of copies Featured in New York Times, Time Magazine, and USA Today Exhibited at American Museum of the Moving Image

Gregory Maioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Attitudes and Attitude Change
• Values in Relationships
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gregory Maio is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human. He holds a PhD in Psychology from Western University and has held multiple external roles with organizations like the Economic and Social Research Council and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), Western University (1993–1997) Master of Arts (Psychology), Western University (1991–1993) Bachelor of Science (Psychology), York University (1987–1991) Research Interests: Dr. Maio focuses on social psychology topics including social values, intellectual humility in debates, values in close relationships, and attitudes toward children. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education. Key contributions include two books: The Psychology of Values and The Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change (3rd ed.). Recent Research Trends: His articles explore themes like group similarities, anti-immigrant prejudice, protest attitudes, and neuro-functional bases of persuasion. These studies emphasize individual differences, cognitive processes, and societal impacts. Collaborations span institutions in the UK and beyond. Grants & Projects: Lead Investigator on projects funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (e.g., mental representations of children, changing attitudes in public discourse). Panel roles for grant assessments and security threat mitigation initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research through the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human, focusing on psychological and neuroscientific applications in social contexts.

Jérémie LEFEBVREمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Market Microstructure
• Financial Regulation
• Stock Market Liquidity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jérémie Lefebvre is an Assistant Professor of Finance at IÉSEG School of Management in Paris, France. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Tilburg University (2011), an M.Phil. in Econometrics (2010), and an MSc in Econometrics from the University of Montreal (2005). His research focuses on market microstructure, financial regulation, and stock market liquidity , with a particular emphasis on legal insider trading dynamics and regulatory policy impacts. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as International Review of Law and Economics and De Economist . His teaching spans Corporate Finance , Finance Strategy , and Financial Econometrics , across undergraduate and graduate programs including the MSc in Investment Banking and Capital Markets. Prior to IÉSEG, he was a Researcher at the Louvain School of Management (2009–2010). His work bridges legal frameworks and financial markets, analyzing how regulatory changes affect liquidity and market behavior in both developed and emerging economies like Vietnam and the Netherlands. Key research themes include pre-trade disclosure mechanisms , insider trading detection , and cross-market regulatory comparisons . His recent studies explore liquidity impacts of insider transactions in Vietnam’s stock market and the Netherlands’ regulatory environment. He has also developed methodologies for analyzing market reactions using event studies and bootstrap techniques. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding market microstructure and regulatory compliance. His academic advising and grant activities remain unspecified in available records. Lefebvre’s interdisciplinary approach integrates legal, economic, and quantitative perspectives to address contemporary challenges in financial markets.

Maroš Servátkaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Public Policy Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maroš Servátka is a Professor of Economics at Macquarie Business School and Founding Director of the MQBS Experimental Economics Laboratory. He also serves as Deputy Director of the MBA Program. Previously, he held roles such as Economics Discipline Leader at Macquarie Graduate School of Management and Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury, where he directed the New Zealand Experimental Economics Laboratory. He is a former President of the Slovak Economic Association and holds editorial roles at the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics and the Economic Science Association's Executive Committee. Maroš Servátka earned his MA in Quantitative Methods from the Warsaw School of Economics and a PhD in Economics from the University of Arizona. He held a postdoctoral position at the University of Mannheim. His research focuses on experimental and behavioral economics, with applications in charitable giving, business strategy (advertising, customer service, project planning), government policy (budget execution, public policy), stock exchange algorithms, and organizational governance. He employs experimental methods to explore topics such as honesty, trust, project management inefficiencies, and behavioral nudges to combat procrastination. He has received notable awards including the Excellence in Research Award (2021) for Prosperous Economies research and the Ronald Coase Institute Outstanding Achievement Award (2019). Maroš has advised various organizations, including government agencies and non-profits, on behavioral solutions. His funded projects include studies on windfall gains and natural resource governance. He teaches MBA students to apply experimental techniques in organizational problem-solving. He leads the MQBS Experimental Economics Laboratory and collaborates internationally, focusing on behavioral economics applications across disciplines.

Krzysztof Celuchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meetings Industry
• Event Management
• Tourism Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Krzysztof Celuch is a distinguished academic holding dual roles as Rector of the Vistula School of Hospitality and Professor & Director of the Center for Experience Design in Meetings and Tourism Industry at Nicolaus Copernicus University’s Faculty of Economics and Management. He specializes in meetings industry economics, event design, and transformative experiences, with significant contributions to Poland’s tourism and business event sectors. Celuch has authored influential reports like Poland Events Impact 2015/2019 and chairs prestigious awards such as the MP Power Awards. His research focuses on the economic impacts of business events, sustainable event technologies, and experiential design. Key areas include leveraging AI for event innovation, hashtag-driven social media engagement, and customer-centric ticketing strategies. Celuch advises organizations globally on event management and transformation through his consultancy CC and serves on boards like Meeting Professionals International and the Events Industry Council. Professional Roles: Rector (Vistula School of Hospitality), Professor (Nicolaus Copernicus University), Board Member (Meeting Professionals International) Awards: MP Power Awards Chairman, RISE Award Jury Member, Hall of Leaders (Events Industry Council) Consultancy: CC Boutique Consultants, accredited trainer (CMM, CITE, CIS, HMCC, CED) His work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing cross-cultural event management and policy development. Celuch’s research consistently addresses industry challenges, such as convention bureau effectiveness and eco-friendly event practices.

Nathan Dietzمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Volunteering & Civic Engagement
• Charitable Contributions & Fundraising
• Nonprofit Finance & Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nathan Dietz is an Associate Research Professor and Research Director at the Do Good Institute, affiliated with the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. He holds roles as Director of the Do Good Lab and has been with the university since 2017. His research focuses on social capital, volunteering, charitable contributions, civic engagement, and social entrepreneurship. Prior to academia, he held senior research roles at the Urban Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Dr. Dietz earned a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of Rochester and a B.A. in Political Science and Mathematical Methods from Northwestern University. His educational background underscores his expertise in policy analysis and quantitative methods. His research interests include analyzing the interplay between social networks and generosity, evaluating nonprofit management practices, and understanding barriers to civic participation. He has authored/co-authored numerous publications in journals like Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly and American Journal of Community Psychology . Recent work highlights include studies on post-pandemic volunteer engagement challenges, state-level charity regulations, and generational shifts in charitable behaviors. He teaches PLCY 688F: State, Local and Nonprofit Financial Management and chairs the School’s Faculty Diversity Committee. Professional milestones include leading evaluations of AmeriCorps programs and serving as Principal Investigator for the Generosity Commission. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research, policy, and practical nonprofit operations.

Jennifer Veilleuxمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Water Sovereignty
• Environmental Justice
• GIS and Counter-Mapping
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Veilleux is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cultural Geography at Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on water sovereignty, environmental justice, and the intersection of climate change with Indigenous knowledge systems. She employs interdisciplinary methods combining GIS, qualitative/quantitative data analysis, and participatory research with local communities to address water security challenges in transboundary watersheds such as the Nile, Mississippi, and Mekong Rivers. Veilleux emphasizes decolonizing spatial narratives through counter-mapping efforts to restore Indigenous placenames and perspectives. Her work examines how scale and colonial histories influence policy impacts on frontline communities, particularly in dam development projects and extractive capitalism. She collaborates with governments, militaries, and international organizations to evaluate development project efficacy while advocating for equity-centered approaches. Recently, she led the Mindmapping Climate Change and Research Intersections Symposium , showcasing frameworks for integrating art-based methods and participatory visual communication into climate research. Veilleux teaches courses on gender and diversity in transnational contexts, geopolitics, and climate entanglements. Her expertise spans environmental justice, human rights, and spatial policy analysis across Ethiopia, the USA, and other transboundary regions. She actively engages in policy advocacy through interdisciplinary research projects designed within the Sector Plan Spatial Issues framework at WUR.

Lauren Covingtonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sleep Health
• Health Disparities
• Health Equity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lauren Covington, PhD, MS, RN, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Delaware. She holds a PhD from the University of Maryland School of Nursing, an MS in Clinical Nurse Leadership from the same institution, and a BA from Franklin and Marshall College. Her research focuses on sleep health disparities in socioeconomically disadvantaged families, emphasizing multi-level determinants of sleep and interventions to improve health outcomes. She is a pediatric ICU nurse and clinical instructor, teaching pediatrics in undergraduate nursing programs. Dr. Covington’s research interests include family sleep health, health equity, and behavioral change strategies. She has led numerous grants, including the NIH NINR Social Determinants of Health Summer Research Institute and the Heilbrunn Nurse Scholar Award. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the 2024 Delaware Today Top Nurse for Excellence in Research and the Karen Soeken Excellence in Dissertation Award (2018). Her publications span topics like sleep disparities in Black adolescent girls, pediatric sleep apnea screening, and the role of school nurses in addressing health inequities. She leads the School Health Initiative for Equity and Leadership/Learning in Delaware (SHIELD) and collaborates with the Sleep and Circadian Health Research Program. Her grants include community-engaged projects like AI sleep chatbots for autism and sleep strategies for Delaware families. Dr. Covington mentors students in grants and teaches courses such as NURS411 (Critical Care Nursing in Pediatrics) and NURS356 (Care of Children and Families). Her research and clinical work aim to bridge gaps in sleep health access for underserved populations.

• Immunology
• Infectious Diseases
• Vaccinology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bahaa Abu-Raya, MD, PhD , is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Dalhousie University. He serves as a Clinician-Scientist and Principal Investigator at the Canadian Center for Vaccinology, focusing on maternal immunization to protect mother-infant dyads. His research spans Pertussis , Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) , and vaccine immune responses. University: Dalhousie University School: Faculty of Medicine Departments: Pediatrics, Microbiology & Immunology Rank: Assistant Professor Research Interests: Dr. Abu-Raya investigates maternal vaccination strategies, antibody transfer to infants, and immune responses in pregnancy and early life. His work addresses optimal vaccine timing, antibody avidity, and the impact of immunization on infant immunity, contributing to national and international policy changes. Awards: Recognitions include the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship , Michael Smith Health Research Award , and IMPaCT Early Career Researcher Award . He has led consensus papers and textbook chapters on maternal immunization. Current Projects: Studies on concurrent Tdap/RSV vaccines in pregnancy, antibody transfer mechanisms, RSV prevention in high-risk infants, and controlled human infection models for pertussis. Collaborations span Dalhousie University, IWK Health Centre, Nova Scotia Health, and global institutions.

Nika Balomenouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tourism
• Visual Sociology
• Strategic Tourism Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nika Balomenou is an Associate Professor in Tourism and Visual Sociology at Swansea University's School of Management. She holds leadership roles as co-chair of the Visual Methods in Tourism Research Special Interest Group (Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and Research) and as Programme Director of the MSc International Tourism Management. Previously, she spent 12 years at the University of Hertfordshire, leading the Enterprise and Value Research Group and acting as Research Tutor for the Hertfordshire Business School. Her research focuses on visual methodologies, particularly participant-generated imagery, to empower host communities in tourism contexts. Key areas include strategic tourism planning, national park management, and host-guest interactions. She contributes to prestigious journals like Tourism Management and serves on editorial boards for Destination and Marketing Management and Tourism Planning and Development . Recent work explores tourism's dual impacts through longitudinal studies (e.g., Kavos, Corfu) and innovative visual research methods such as volunteer-employed photography (VEP). Her publications bridge sociological insights with practical tourism planning strategies. Dr. Balomenou supervises PhD candidates in tourism-related topics and teaches modules on strategic tourism planning, experiential design, and research methods. She actively collaborates with industry and policy stakeholders to apply academic findings to real-world challenges.

David Klenermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Protein folding and misfolding
• Molecular basis of neurodegenerative disease
• Single molecule fluorescence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Klenerman is a Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Cambridge, holding the Royal Society Chair since 2016. Previously, he was Professor of Biophysical Chemistry (2007–2016), Reader in Biophysical Chemistry (2004–2007), and Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry (1994–2004). His research focuses on biophysical methods applied to biomedical problems, including protein misfolding, neurodegenerative diseases, and high-speed DNA sequencing. He co-invented the Solexa (Illumina) sequencing technology and founded the biotech company Solexa. Research Interests: Protein folding/misfolding mechanisms Molecular basis of neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's) Single-molecule fluorescence microscopy Imaging adaptive immune responses Genomic technologies (DNA sequencing) Key Awards: 2022 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences 2021 Millennium Technology Prize 2018 Royal Medal (Royal Society) 2016 Royal Society Glaxo Wellcome Professorship 2012 Fellowship of the Royal Society Labs/Teams: Co-founder of Solexa (now Illumina), leading interdisciplinary research groups focused on biophysical techniques for biomedical applications. His work bridges chemistry, physics, and medicine, with applications in diagnostics and drug discovery.

Khurram Nadeemمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Predictive Modeling
• Wildland Fire Occurrence Prediction
• Spatio-Temporal Processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Khurram Nadeem is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Guelph, specializing in predictive modeling of ecological and environmental systems. His research focuses on leveraging big data analytics to address challenges in wildland fire prediction, agricultural sustainability, and statistical bioinformatics. He leads a lab offering graduate research opportunities in these areas and collaborates with organizations like the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). Education: PhD in Statistics, University of Alberta (2013) MSc in Statistics, University of Karachi (2005) BSc (Honours) in Statistics, University of Karachi (2003) Research Themes: Wildland Fire Prediction: Developing spatiotemporal models to forecast fire occurrences in British Columbia, aiding fire management strategies. Agro-Environmental Science: Integrating big data from precision agriculture and genomics to optimize sustainable farming practices under climate change. Statistical Bioinformatics: Analyzing microbiome data in livestock and crops to improve disease prevention and crop resilience. Media & Partnerships: Featured in University of Guelph news for wildfire research and Food from Thought initiatives. Seeks industry partnerships in forest fire analytics, environmetrics, and quantitative ecology. Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students in Statistics and Bioinformatics programs. Offers postdoctoral positions in applied statistics for climate-agriculture linkages and microbiome modeling. Labs & Teams: Hosts a multidisciplinary lab focusing on environmental and agricultural data science. Collaborates with the Canadian Forest Service and agricultural stakeholders.

Katharina Kleinen-von Königslöwمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Communication
• Digital Public Spheres
• Transnational Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katharina Kleinen-von Königslöw is a Full Professor of Journalism and Communication Studies at the University of Hamburg , focusing on digital communication and sustainability. Since 2018, she serves as Vice Dean for Teaching and Studies at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and leads the Erasmus Mundus Master's program Journalism, Media and Globalisation . Her research spans digital public spheres , transnational communication , and sustainability framing in social media, with a methodological emphasis on quantitative and qualitative empirical methods . Recent publications analyze: Platform governance (Google/YouTube’s role in conspiracy theories) Climate futures framing across countries Right-wing populists’ linking practices Automated content analysis via machine learning She has secured major grants from institutions like Landesforschungsförderung Hamburg and Swiss National Science Foundation , co-leading interdisciplinary projects on security and sustainability. Her work has been cited over 1,600 times on Google Scholar. Her team includes researchers like Dr. Gerret von Nordheim and Dr. Laura Liebig, with collaborations across Europe and North America.

Ida Djenontinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environment-Development Governance
• Agro-Forest Systems
• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ida Djenontin is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Pennsylvania State University's Department of Geography. She holds additional affiliations as Associate Faculty with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE), Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI), and the Alliance for Education, Science, Engineering, and Design with Africa (AESEDA). Her research focuses on human-environment interactions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, addressing sustainable development challenges through interdisciplinary methods. Education: Dual Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Science & Policy from Michigan State University (2021), M.Sc. in Development Practice from University of Arizona (2017), and B.Sc./M.A. in Agricultural Sciences from University of Parakou (Benin). Key Expertise: Environmental governance, agro-forest systems, climate adaptation/mitigation, sustainable livelihoods, equity, and knowledge co-production. Her work integrates qualitative, quantitative, and spatial methods to develop governance frameworks for forest and landscape restoration. Recent projects emphasize balancing biodiversity conservation, socioeconomic development, and climate resilience in regions like Malawi and Burkina Faso. She has held prior roles as a Postdoctoral Research Officer at LSE's Grantham Institute and a Young Professional with the African Union Development Agency. Dr. Djenontin collaborates with global institutions to enhance policy relevance and community engagement in restoration efforts. She actively seeks graduate students interested in climate solutions, community-based conservation, and socio-institutional governance dimensions of environmental challenges. Her research clusters include Environmental Change and Prediction, and Population, Environment, and Governance. She advocates for decolonial approaches to environmental justice in restoration practices and emphasizes equitable outcomes through participatory methodologies.

Juan Manuel Hernandez Campoyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Dialectology
• Historical Sociolinguistics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Juan Manuel Hernández-Campoy is a Full Professor in Sociolinguistics at the Department of English Philology, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Murcia, Spain. He teaches courses on English Sociolinguistics, Varieties of English, and the History of the English Language, as well as research methods at the postgraduate level. He has held numerous academic leadership roles, including Head of Department (2005–2008) and currently serves as Director of the International Doctoral School of the University of Murcia (EIDUM). Education: PhD in English Philology, University of Murcia, 1996 (Extraordinary Doctorate Prize, 1997) Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Literature (Modern Philology, English), University of Murcia, 1991 Erasmus Studies, University of Essex, UK His research centers on sociolinguistics, dialectology, and the historical development of the English language. He explores stylistic variation, language change, and sociolinguistic methodology, with a strong emphasis on both synchronic and diachronic analysis. His work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, often using corpus-based and geolinguistic approaches. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in historical sociolinguistics, stylistic variation, and dialectology, with major reference works such as encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries published by Wiley-Blackwell, John Benjamins, and Gredos. These works synthesize broad disciplinary knowledge and are widely used in academic settings. Scientific Awards: Extraordinary Doctorate Prize in Letters, University of Murcia, 1997 He has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on projects like Sociolinguistic Models of Stylistic Variation (FFI2014-56084-P) and Speaker Design as a Model of Stylistic Variation (Fundación Séneca). He has advised numerous postgraduate students and coordinated multiple master's and doctoral programs. He has also served as editor for major journals including International Journal of English Studies and Cuadernos de Filología Inglesa . He leads the research group Linguistic Variation: Phonetics, Lexicon and Styles and has been instrumental in organizing international conferences such as the Sociolinguistics Symposium 21 and HiSoN-2022. He maintains active Erasmus partnerships with the University of Essex and University of Bern, promoting academic exchange and collaboration.