Susan Anenberg is a Professor and Chair of the Environmental and Occupational Health department at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She directs the GW Climate and Health Institute and serves as President of the AGU GeoHealth Section (2023-2024). Her research integrates epidemiology, atmospheric modeling, and policy analysis to quantify health impacts of air pollution and climate change. PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from UNC (2011) Former EPA environmental scientist and U.S. Chemical Safety Board deputy director Key research themes include: Global air pollution burden of disease estimation Climate change health co-benefits analysis Satellite remote sensing for exposure assessment Environmental justice and exposure disparities GeoHealth policy frameworks Her recent work leverages geospatial datasets to reveal racial/ethnic disparities in NO2 exposure and develops decision-support tools for urban climate action plans. She has contributed to major publications in Lancet Planetary Health , Science , and Nature , and serves on advisory boards for EPA, WHO, and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Scientific engagement includes: Co-founding Environmental Health Analytics, LLC Technical advisory roles for Clean Air Act and climate policy Development of multi-modal vehicle electrification health impact models
Angelo Castaldo is an Associate Professor in Public Finance at the Faculty of Law, Sapienza University of Rome, with a Ph.D. in Law and Economics from the University of Siena and an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of York. He serves as Chair of the Graduate Program in European Studies (LM-90) and the Master in Competition and Regulation of Markets (CORE), while also holding roles at international institutions like Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in China. Education: Ph.D. in Law and Economics, University of Siena M.Sc. in Economics, University of York, UK Master in Law and Economics, University of Siena Research Focus: Public Finance Law and Economics Environmental Crime Analysis Occupational Safety and Health Competition Policy Technological Innovation Impact His recent publications analyze workplace accident determinants, environmental crime drivers, and taxation policies for sin goods, employing empirical methods across European and Italian contexts. Current research projects focus on technology's impact on occupational safety and public investment incentives for workplace health improvements. He actively participates in academic conferences and serves as co-managing editor for public finance working papers at Sapienza University of Rome.
Elfi Baillien is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, KU Leuven, and a member of the Research Unit Work and Organisation Studies. She is also affiliated with DigiSoc – KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society and serves on the Faculty Council and Doctoral Committee of Economics and Business Administration. Her research centers on the psychosocial well-being of employees, with a strong focus on workplace bullying, digital disconnection, and the impact of ICT use on stress and performance. She leads and co-promotes multiple national and international research projects exploring aggression, telework, and digital well-being. Research Interests: Psychosocial well-being at work Workplace bullying and harassment Digital disconnection and technostress Self-determination theory in organizational contexts ICT use and employee health She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Work & Stress , European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology , and Behavioral Sciences , with a focus on hybrid work, burnout, and co-worker responses to mistreatment. While no specific awards are listed, her leadership in multiple high-impact projects and editorial contributions reflect significant academic recognition. She teaches courses including Group Dynamics, Multi-actor Collaboration, and Mental and Digital Well-Being, and supervises doctoral students in organizational psychology and workplace behavior.
Dr. Maryam Ghahramani is a Senior Lecturer in AI & Robotics at the Faculty of Science & Technology, University of Canberra, Australia. She holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Shiraz University, Iran, and a PhD in Biometric Gait Analysis from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Biomedical Engineering Researcher Machine Learning Specialist Human Motion Analysis Expert Her research focuses on applying machine learning to human motion analysis for rehabilitation purposes, particularly in three key areas: Parkinson's Disease: Using fNIRS and machine learning for disease detection and motor function assessment Fall Prevention: Analyzing postural sway and risk of falls in older adults Spatial Disorientation: Studying balance in hypoxic aviation environments Recent publications demonstrate her work at the intersection of biomedical engineering, machine learning, and clinical rehabilitation. Current projects include: Young Onset Dementia Detection with 12-week Home-Based Exercise Programs Mild Hypoxia Analysis for Aviation Safety Balancing Mat Performance Evaluation
Margaret Karagas, PhD is the inaugural Department Chair and James W. Squires Professor of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, with a secondary appointment as Professor of Community and Family Medicine. She also serves as Director of both the Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Center and the Center for Molecular Epidemiology at Dartmouth. Her leadership extends to the NIH-funded Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, which encompasses over 90,000 participants across the United States. Dr. Karagas earned her PhD from the University of Washington in 1990 and has established herself as a leading researcher in environmental epidemiology. She collaboratively developed an innovative cross-disciplinary postdoctoral and graduate program in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences (QBS) that integrates epidemiology, bioinformatics, and bistatistics. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary studies investigating environmental exposures, host factors, and biological mechanisms affecting health from infancy through adulthood, with particular emphasis on under-studied rural populations. Dr. Karagas employs high-dimensional analytic tools along with biomarkers and sensors to study the exposome, genetic susceptibility, and biological response. Her work has uncovered adverse cardiometabolic, neurodevelopmental, and immune-related health outcomes associated with drinking water contaminants, food-borne toxicants (including in infant first foods), and exposures from woodstoves. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on environmental health impacts across the lifespan, with significant contributions to understanding how environmental exposures affect child development, chronic disease risk, and health disparities. Her work frequently employs advanced molecular and analytical techniques to assess environmental exposures and their biological consequences. Dr. Karagas serves on numerous prestigious international consensus panels and committees, including those for the United Nations, World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, European Food Safety Authority, US National Institutes of Health, and National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. As an academic leader, she has mentored diverse investigators at all career stages and established innovative training programs. Her research has directly contributed to practice and policy changes regarding environmental health threats. She maintains active collaborations across multiple centers at Dartmouth including the Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program and Dartmouth SYNERGY.
Anru Zhang is the tenured Eugene Anson Stead, Jr. M.D. Associate Professor with joint appointments in Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Statistical Science at Duke University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (2015, advised by T. Tony Cai) and a B.S. in Mathematics from Peking University (2010). Current roles: Associate Professor at Duke (2024–present), previously Assistant Professor at UW-Madison (2018–2021) Research focus: Tensor learning, high-dimensional statistics, EHR analysis, and healthcare applications Mentorship: Supervises active research team including postdocs (Jianbin Tan, Qiuyi Wu) and PhD students (Runshi Tang, Yinrui Sun) Research Trends : His recent publications emphasize tensor methods in biomedical data (EHR, microbiome, Alzheimer’s), Riemannian optimization for high-dimensional problems, and hybrid statistical-computational approaches. Key themes include healthcare AI, EHR analysis, and non-convex optimization. Scientific Awards : COPSS Emerging Leader Award (2024) IMS Tweedie New Researcher Award (2022) ASA Gottfried E. Noether Junior Award (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2020) AMIA Data Science Outstanding Paper Award (2023) Advising & Grants : Mentored 16+ students/postdocs, including Yuetian Luo (IMS Lawrence D. Brown Award) and Yuchen Zhou (IMS Hannan Travel Award). Current grants include NIH-funded projects on sepsis detection, mental health AI, precision genetic testing, and telehealth interventions, plus NSF CAREER funding for statistical inference in high-dimensional structures. Labs & Teams : Leads a research group at Duke focusing on tensor learning, statistical theory, and healthcare AI applications. Collaborates with Duke’s AI Health initiative and serves as Associate Editor for leading journals like Annals of Statistics and JASA.
Stefan Gössling is a Professor and Research Coordinator specializing in sustainable tourism and climate change research with dual appointments at Lund University and Kalmar University. He currently serves as Research Coordinator at the Research Centre for Sustainable Tourism, affiliated with Vestforsk (Western Norway Research Institute), where he has been employed since 2007. Gössling earned his BSc in biology and MSc in geography from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, followed by a doctoral degree in Human Ecology from Lund University in 2001. After completing a postdoc at Freiburg University (2002-2003), he became Associate Professor at Lund University in 2005 and was promoted to full Professor in Human Ecology in 2008. He also holds a Professorship in Tourism Research at Kalmar University since 2009. His research focuses on tourism and climate change , sustainable tourism development , mobility studies , and low-carbon tourism systems . His fieldwork spans the Western Indian Ocean region (Mauritius, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Sri Lanka) and Jordan, with significant contributions to understanding tourism's environmental impacts, particularly in aviation and transport systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward policy-relevant research on carbon management in tourism, with increasing focus on net-zero aviation, economic leakage in digital platforms, and climate risk modeling for tourism destinations. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications across multiple European contexts. Contributing author of IPCC AR4 Gössling has led numerous significant research projects including TourRisk (modeling climate risk for Norwegian tourism), ECOVET (effects of COVID-19 on cruise tourism in Western Norway), NTRANS (Norwegian Centre for Energy Transition Strategies), and sustainable cruise research examining social, environmental and economic effects. His influential books include Tourism and Global Environmental Change (2006), Sustainable Tourism Futures (2009), and Climate Change and Aviation (2009).
Dr. Jennifer Silvers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, affiliated with the College of Life Sciences. She directs the Social Affective Neuroscience and Development (SAND) Lab, focusing on emotional and physical health in youth, particularly how social ties influence neurobiological mechanisms of emotion regulation, learning, and decision-making. Academic Affiliation: Assistant Professor, UCLA Psychology Department Research Focus: Developmental neuroscience, emotion regulation, social influences on neurobiology Key Grants: NSF CAREER Award Her research examines age-related differences in emotion regulation, early adversity impacts, and neurodevelopmental pathways to resilience. Current work explores inflammation, pubertal timing, and social support systems through neuroimaging and behavioral studies. Recent publications highlight trends in developmental affective neuroscience, emphasizing neural networks (amygdala, prefrontal cortex), social decision-making, and adaptive responses to adversity across adolescence. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Chicago and Pomona College. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award Wendell Jeffrey and Bernice Wenzel Term Chair in Developmental Neuroscience The SAND Lab, based at UCLA’s Franz Hall, fosters transparency and collaboration while prioritizing ethical science and participant welfare. Her team investigates neurodevelopmental mechanisms to improve interventions for youth with diverse backgrounds.
Amy K Johnson, PhD, serves as Associate Professor in Pediatrics (Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with clinical affiliation at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She holds key roles in the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), and Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH). Dr. Johnson earned her PhD from the University of Illinois, Chicago in 2016. Her research centers on adolescent sexual and reproductive health with dual emphases on HIV/STI intervention implementation and ethical dimensions of community participation in cure research. She develops prevention packages targeting adolescents—particularly young women—and addresses surveillance gaps in sexually transmitted diseases through implementation science frameworks. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on PrEP implementation across diverse populations and geographies. Her work consistently addresses health disparities through mixed-methods approaches, examining structural barriers among Black women in Chicago, migrant communities in France, and youth in Nigeria. Common threads include innovative delivery strategies (text messaging, peer navigation), cultural adaptation of interventions, and ethical considerations in community engagement—demonstrating her commitment to translating research into equitable prevention solutions. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with the Excellence in Scholarship award from Lurie Children's Hospital (2023) and Best Poster Award from the American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association (2016). Excellence in Scholarship, Lurie Children's Hospital (2023) Best Poster Award, American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association (2016) Dr. Johnson actively shapes public health practice through leadership in the Illinois PrEP Working Group, Getting to Zero Illinois, and as Vice Chair of Epidemiology for the Illinois Public Health Association. Her editorial role at Frontiers in Reproductive Health and memberships in the American College of Epidemiology and American Public Health Association reflect her influence in advancing methodological rigor and equity-focused HIV prevention science. Current projects like iCARE Nigeria and POWER Up demonstrate her commitment to scalable interventions addressing the HIV care continuum.
Rosemary Morgan, PhD, MSc, is a Research Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Department of International Health. She holds primary affiliations with the International Health Department and is associated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity and the Johns Hopkins Center for Women's Health, Sex, and Gender Research. Dr. Morgan's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Leeds (2012), an MSc from the University of Edinburgh (2007), and a BA from the University of British Columbia (2006). Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she served as a Lecturer in Global Health Policy at the University of Edinburgh's Global Public Health Unit and as a Research and Teaching Fellow at the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on gender inequities in health systems, women's health and wellbeing, and the impact of gender on public health interventions. Dr. Morgan specializes in qualitative research methods and has conducted extensive work on gender analysis in health systems, reproductive health, and the gendered effects of pandemics. Her work often examines how gender norms and power relations affect health outcomes and system performance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Morgan's publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2014 through 2025, with a notable increase in productivity in recent years. Her research spans multiple domains including gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation, moral distress among healthcare workers, vaccine hesitancy (particularly among pregnant individuals), and the intersection of gender with various health conditions. She has developed methodologies for gender analysis in health systems research and has contributed significantly to understanding how gender influences health outcomes across diverse contexts. Faculty Advisor of the 2023-2024 academic year award from the Global Health: Policy and Evaluation DrPH Program Concentration, JHSPH Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Excellence in International COVID-19 Public Health Practice, 2021 Nominated for Canadian Women Leaders in Global Health, 2018 and 2020 Selected for 300 Women Leaders in Global Health, 2014 Dr. Morgan serves as co-Editor in Chief of the journal SSM - Health Systems and is a current board member of Health Systems Global. She has advised numerous major research projects including those funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CIHR, USAID, and TDR. Her current leadership roles include being Principal Investigator on the Monitoring for Action and Learning (MAGE) project supporting the Global Financing Facility for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health initiatives. She also leads the Gender and Health Certificate program at JHSPH and co-directs the Gender and Health Summer Institute. Dr. Morgan teaches courses on Gender Analysis in Health Research and Interventions, Foundations in Gender and Health, and Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, emphasizing practical applications of gender analysis in global health settings.
Stuart Long is an associate dean of undergraduate research and faculty member at the Honors College of the University of Houston, where he serves as the academic adviser for all honors students majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He teaches courses on electromagnetic waves and conducts research in antenna design and applied electromagnetics. Education: Received his doctorate from Harvard University. Stuart Long's research focuses on biomedical applications of electromagnetics, particularly MRI safety testing for implantable medical devices. His work addresses RF-induced heating, electromagnetic compatibility, and safety protocols for devices such as orthopaedic implants and active implantable systems. Recent publications emphasize computational modeling, machine learning, and historical advancements in antenna design. His scholarly contributions include the 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award, the 2018 Chen-To Tai Distinguished Educator Award, and the 2014 John Kraus Antenna Award. These honors reflect his leadership in electromagnetic safety research and engineering education. Stuart Long has actively contributed to improving pedagogy in engineering education, particularly through collaborative learning and retention workshops for diverse student populations. His academic advising role supports the integration of rigorous technical training and interdisciplinary research opportunities for honors students.
Pamela Pollet is a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in the Department of Chemistry. Her academic work focuses on green chemistry, sustainable processes, chemical education, and flow chemistry. BSc : University of Rouen, France (1994) PhD : Chemistry, University of Rouen, France (2011) Post-doctoral Fellow : University of Bradford, UK (1998); Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (1999) H.D.R : Chemistry, University of Rouen, France (2011) Pollet’s research spans chemical safety, sustainable chemistry, catalysis, and smart solvents. She emphasizes green chemistry & sustainability, integrating undergraduate research into her projects. Her work also explores continuous flow technology for scalable chemical processes and education-focused innovations, including sustainability practices and equity in chemical sciences. Her recent publications highlight trends in chemical education (e.g., active learning in organic chemistry), green chemistry (e.g., CO2-responsive materials), and flow chemistry (e.g., continuous flow polymerization and catalytic reactions). These works reflect interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships, and sustainable methodologies. Scientific Awards: GaTech Safety Ambassador Award, 2017 Vasser-Wooley Excellence in Teaching Award, 2017 Geoffrey G. Eichholz Faculty Teaching Award, 2020 University System of Georgia Chancellor Learning Scholar, 2021 Student Recognition of Excellence in Teaching CIOS Honor Roll, 2022–2024 Class of 1934 Outstanding Innovative Use of Education Technology Award, 2024 Pollet actively contributes to chemical education and laboratory safety , with grants and partnerships focused on academic-industry collaborations (e.g., the Partners in Lab Safety initiative) and educational technology integration.
Jonas Vlachos is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics , Stockholm University , specializing in Labor Economics and the Economics of Education . He was appointed Deputy Chair of his department on September 1, 2024, and actively participates in academic networks including the American Economic Association , European Association of Labour Economists , and Global Labor Organization (GLO) . Current Research: School segregation, teacher work environments under market reforms, mental healthcare utilization post-COVID-19 school closures Key Publications: Analyzed pandemic education impacts, voucher school effects, intergenerational ability transmission, and teacher-student achievement dynamics His recent work explores the intersection of education policy and public health , particularly through the lens of Sweden's market-oriented schooling reforms. He maintains a Google Scholar profile with 15+ years of empirical research spanning education equity, labor market risks, and institutional effectiveness. Jonas Vlachos actively contributes to public discourse through his blog Ekonomistas.se and social media @jonasvlachos.bsky.social . He serves as co-organizer for the 7th Stockholm-Uppsala Education Economics Workshop (May 2025), reflecting his commitment to advancing education economics research.
Professor Kiyotaka Iwasaki at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering is a leading figure in biomedical engineering with a focus on cardiovascular device development , tissue engineering , and regulatory science . His career spans over two decades at Waseda University, including roles as Associate Professor (2006-2014) and positions at Harvard Medical School's Laboratory for Tissue Engineering. Holding a Doctor of Engineering from Waseda, he serves on numerous international regulatory committees and has contributed to ISO/TC194 standards for medical devices. 1993-2002: Waseda University Education in Mechanical Engineering 2001-2004: Research Associate at Waseda University 2004: Research Scientist at Harvard Medical School 2018-Present: Professor at Waseda University His research interests include Non-clinical testing methodologies for medical devices Regulatory science frameworks Tissue engineering for ligament and cardiac applications Cardiovascular biomedical engineering His scientific contributions reveal through Development of decellularized tissue grafts for orthopaedic surgery Innovations in 3D cardiac tissue engineering using fibrin-based cell sheet stacking Pioneering bioresorbable stent technology with magnesium alloys Creation of biomechanical simulators for valvular disease modeling His awards span from the 2021 Japanese Ministerial Science Commendation 2020 JSME Standards Award 2018 ARIA Innovation Award 2001 ASAIO Fellowship While his publications demonstrate expertise in Vascular and cardiac device testing Bioresorbable stent evaluation Machine learning in medical device regulation Decellularized tissue applications
Bryce Westlake is an Associate Professor in the Department of Justice Studies within the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University. He is a leading researcher in digital forensics and child sexual abuse material detection, with significant contributions to both forensic science education and alternative sexuality studies. Education: Ph.D. in Criminology from Simon Fraser University (2015) Master's degree in Criminology from Simon Fraser University Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology (double major) from University of British Columbia Dr. Westlake's research spans two primary areas with significant societal impact. In digital forensics, he focuses on developing automated tools to detect, collect, analyze, and match child sexual abuse material disseminated online. His work involves international collaboration with researchers, law enforcement agencies, and government partnerships to create more effective detection systems. In his secondary research area, he explores alternative sexuality, particularly BDSM communities, conducting multi-phasic, kink-positive studies examining health and safety within these communities. His research aims to destigmatize participation through a deeper understanding of the social and emotional enrichment practitioners receive from activities. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated technical approaches to combating child sexual exploitation while simultaneously advancing understanding of alternative sexual practices. The technical publications focus on biometric identification, file structure analysis, and ethical web scraping methods, while his BDSM-related work emphasizes community safety, education pathways, and mental health benefits. This dual focus positions him uniquely at the intersection of technology, law enforcement, and human sexuality research. Scientific Awards: The Storytellers Award (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) - April 2014 Canadian Graduate Scholarship (Social Science and Humanities Research Council) - May 2012 Dr. Westlake has been heavily involved in developing the forensic science program at SJSU, creating six undergraduate courses, revising two graduate courses, and introducing one graduate course. In Fall 2020, he created and implemented a new concentration in digital evidence (computer forensics) for forensic science majors - one of the first in-person digital forensic bachelor of science degrees in the United States meeting FEPAC standards. He has developed and directs the Silicon Valley Digital Forensics Laboratory, which began accepting students for internships in Fall 2024. He was awarded a three-year $497,948 grant from the National Science Foundation in 2023 to study 'Training digital forensics examiners through hands-on education investigating live criminal investigations.' Through the Silicon Valley Digital Forensics Laboratory and partnerships with criminal justice agencies (district attorneys offices, law enforcement agencies, etc.), Dr. Westlake provides students with training and practical experience conducting digital forensic investigations from start (evidence collection) to finish (report writing and testimony). He also co-hosted the first annual Child Sexual Abuse Reduction Research Network workshop in Adelaide Australia in December 2023.
