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Jack J. Blanchardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Schizophrenia
• Psychotic Disorders
• Social Affiliation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jack J. Blanchard, Ph.D., is an Associate Provost for Enterprise Resource Planning and Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is affiliated with the Brain and Behavior Institute and serves as Academic Director of the Master of Professional Studies program in Clinical Psychological Science. Previously, he held roles as Department Chair and Director of Clinical Training. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook (1991) B.S. in Psychology, Arizona State University (1984) NIMH Postdoctoral Fellow at Medical College of Pennsylvania (1990-1992) Research Interests: Dr. Blanchard’s work focuses on emotion-behavior interactions in psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia. His laboratory (LEAP) employs fMRI, smartphone-based ecological assessments, and actigraphy to study: Social affiliation deficits and paranoia Neural correlates of motivation and reward processing Impact of sleep on symptom severity Clinical and behavioral assessment innovations Publication Trends: Recent articles (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on transdiagnostic approaches, integrating neuroimaging with real-world behavioral tracking to examine social reward processing, pandemic-related mental health impacts, and sleep-psychosis comorbidities. Methodological themes include fMRI, smartphone assessments, and longitudinal designs. Awards and Honors: Joel and Kim Feller Professorship (2016) Excellence in Teaching Mentorship Award Fellow, Association for Psychological Science Mentoring and Grants: Actively trains graduate/undergraduate researchers through LEAP lab. Secured major funding including: NIMH grants for neural correlates of social affiliation/paranoia University of Maryland Brain and Behavior Initiative awards for wearable tech integration Laboratory and Collaborations: Directs the Laboratory of Emotion and Psychopathology (LEAP), collaborating with psychiatry departments and neuroscientists. Focuses on minority-representative samples and integrates clinical, behavioral, and technological methodologies.

Tim Denisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neural interface technologies
• Algorithm technologies for neurological disease treatment
• Physiologic closed-loop systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Tim Denison FREng holds a joint appointment in the Department of Engineering Science and Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford, where he serves as the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies and an MRC Investigator. His research focuses on the fundamentals of physiologic closed-loop systems and developing next-generation neural interface technologies for treating chronic neurological diseases. Professor Denison received his A.B. in Physics from The University of Chicago, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from MIT. He later completed an MBA at The University of Chicago, where he was named a Wallman Scholar. His research spans neural engineering, closed-loop neuromodulation systems, and computational neuroscience, with particular emphasis on deep brain stimulation, neural oscillations, and adaptive neurostimulation techniques. His work integrates engineering principles with clinical neuroscience to develop innovative treatments for neurological disorders. Professor Denison's approach combines computational modeling with experimental validation to optimize brain stimulation parameters for individual patients. Professor Denison has received numerous prestigious awards, including membership in the Bakken Society (2012, Medtronic's highest technical honor), the Wallin leadership award (2014), election to the College of Fellows for the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (2015), and recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng). As a former Technical Fellow at Medtronic PLC and Vice President of Research & Core Technology for the Restorative Therapies Group, Professor Denison brings significant industry experience to his academic work. His research group focuses on developing advanced neurostimulation technologies that incorporate chronobiology principles and adaptive algorithms to improve treatment outcomes for neurological conditions.

Ian M. Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Employee Well-being
• Workplace Social Exchanges
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ian M. Hughes is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at North Carolina State University's Department of Psychology within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on workplace social exchanges, employee well-being, and occupational health psychology. He holds a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University (2023) following prior degrees from the same institution (M.A., 2021) and the University of Central Florida (B.S., 2019). Dr. Hughes' work examines how social support dynamics and workplace mistreatment affect psychological, physiological, and behavioral outcomes. He also investigates politics and work, social media's impact, and human-animal interaction. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and Computers in Human Behavior . He leads the PAWW (Psychology, Animals, Work, and Well-being) lab, exploring interdisciplinary connections between these areas. Recent studies highlight trends in understanding unhelpful workplace support mechanisms, pet ownership's spillover effects on work performance, and the psychological impacts of doomscrolling. His work bridges organizational behavior with health psychology, emphasizing practical applications for improving workplace climates and employee well-being. Though no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record (over 20 articles since 2019) indicates sustained academic impact. His CV provides further details about grants, lab activities, and collaborative projects. He advises the PAWW lab team but no named students are listed in available materials.

Lawrence Jinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Behavioral Economics
• Health Economics
• Environmental Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Jin is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD in Economics and a BA in Mathematics & Economics from Cornell University. His research focuses on behavioral economics, health economics, environmental economics, and cost-benefit analysis, with an emphasis on applying econometric and experimental methods to inform public policy. His academic work spans topics such as physician decision-making, consumer behavior under misinformation, and the economic impacts of health policies. He has published in leading journals like Nature Human Behaviour , Review of Economic Studies , and American Economic Review . Courses taught include PP5203 - Behavioral Economics and Public Policy . Lawrence’s research explores how behavioral insights can address societal challenges, such as vaccine hesitancy, smoking cessation, and infrastructure resilience. His recent studies investigate replicability in social science experiments and the role of decision markets in selecting research priorities. He maintains an active research profile with collaborations in interdisciplinary fields, including health economics and environmental policy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy applications, aiming to enhance decision-making in public health and economic development.

John Shawمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Sleep and Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Shaw is a Lecturer in Psychology at Edge Hill University since July 2023. Previously, he held roles at De Montfort University (2019-2023) and Aberdeen University (2018-2019). He is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, holding a PhD in Psychology from Lancaster University (2018). His teaching responsibilities include modules such as Developmental Psychology and Work Placement Supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Education: PhD in Psychology, Lancaster University (2014–2018) MSc in Psychological Research Methods, Lancaster University (2013–2014) BSc in Organisation Studies & Psychology, Lancaster University (2010–2013) Shaw’s research focuses on sleep’s role in cognitive development, including how sleep impacts social media effects on preadolescents, numerical cognition, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ownership perception, and neurodiversity advocacy in academia. He collaborates with FORRT (Forum for Research into the Education of Autistic and Neurodivergent Talents) to promote inclusive academic practices, securing a grant from the Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science to create a neurodiverse author database. His publications span cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and open science advocacy. Notable work includes studies on sleep’s effect on memory consolidation, ASD ownership identification, and neurodiversity in academia. He emphasizes participatory research methodologies and open scholarship to enhance scientific rigor and inclusivity. Grants: Awarded a grant from the Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (2023) to develop a database of neurodiverse authors. Career Trajectory: Shaw’s work bridges empirical research with educational practice, advocating for neurodiverse representation and reproducible science. He actively contributes to policy discussions on academic inclusivity and open access publishing.

Gang Panمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Language
• Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature and Culture
• Chinese Martial Arts Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gang Pan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Holding a collaborative PhD from the University of Toronto in East Asian Studies and Sexual Diversity Studies, his academic work bridges Chinese cultural studies with digital humanities and business strategy. Education: PhD (East Asian Studies & Sexual Diversity Studies, University of Toronto) Current Role: Associate Professor (Teaching Stream) His research focuses on modern Chinese culture, including martial arts, cinema, theater, and digital identity formation. Notably, he is investigating early Chinese internet usage in constructing gay identities (1995-2005) and co-authored the Chinese language textbook Speaking Out: Issues and Controversies (Routledge, 2020). Academic output spans international business strategies, institutional analysis, and cultural studies. Key themes include multinational enterprise dynamics, cross-cultural management, and Chinese socio-cultural evolution. His teaching emphasizes analytical skills and critical thinking for future leaders navigating global changes. Professional affiliations include editorial work at Beijing Literature and active graduate supervision. Contact: gangpan@yorku.ca.

Christopher Hendonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Energy Storage
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Christopher Hendon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oregon, where he leads research in computational chemistry, sustainable materials, and energy storage. He is a key member of the university’s Energy and Sustainable Materials Initiative, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to address global sustainability challenges. Department: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry School: College of Arts and Sciences University: University of Oregon Lab: HMS Oregon – located in the Lewis Integrative Sciences Building Education: BSc (Advanced Hons) from Monash University, PhD from the University of Bath, Postdoc at MIT Hendon’s research spans computational modeling of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), defect chemistry in semiconductors, and the physics of coffee extraction. He uses quantum chemical simulations to study electron transport, doping, and catalytic mechanisms, with applications in batteries, hydrogen storage, and carbon capture. His work in coffee science has revolutionized understanding of water chemistry, grinding, and brewing reproducibility, influencing both industry and academic communities. The recent articles from his group reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining chemistry, biology, environmental science, and sensory analysis. Key themes include coffee quality, food safety (e.g., mycotoxins), microbiome interactions, packaging, and neurocognitive effects of caffeine. The research increasingly integrates data science, consumer behavior, and sustainability metrics. Scientific Engagement: Author of Water for Coffee , a foundational text in specialty coffee Collaborator with World Barista Champions (Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood, Kyle Ramage) COHOP research collaboration in coffee science Developer of a proposed interdisciplinary coffee research lab at UO Hendon actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students and collaborates with experimentalists worldwide. His lab does not handle traditional chemicals but uses supercomputers for quantum simulations. While he currently cannot support postdoctoral scholars due to funding limitations, he encourages applications from motivated graduate students through the UO Chemistry Department. His outreach through coffee has made complex scientific concepts accessible to broad audiences. Lab and Research Team: Graduate Students: Tekalign T. Debela, Parker Brodale, Doran Pennington, Brian Diamond, Casey Clark Undergraduates: Jasper Sterling, Julio Miranda, Maggie French, Laurel Wood, Ian Reynolds, Octavio Solórzano Visiting Scholar: Matthew Sciprint Focus Areas: MOFs, defect engineering, energy materials, coffee science

Hans-Peter Kubisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Obesity physiology and psychology
• Exercise adaptation mechanisms
• Autonomic nervous system regulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Hans-Peter Kubis is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sport Science. As director of the Physical Activity and Wellbeing (PAWB) group, he conducts multidisciplinary research integrating physiological, biochemical, and psychological approaches. His work spans obesity mechanisms, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) pathophysiology, and exercise behavior economics through collaborations with psychology and pulmonary medicine departments. Habilitation in Physiology (Medical School Hanover) DSc (Biochemistry, University of Hannover) Dipl. Biol. Sci. (University of Göttingen) Research focuses on obesity-related appetite regulation via autonomic nervous system (ANS) balance, OSA treatment mechanisms through weight-loss interventions and effort perception analysis, and chronic fatigue modulation using evaluative conditioning in rheumatoid arthritis patients. His team develops bespoke software linking heart rate with oral reward delivery to study exercise valuation. Recent publications examine muscle architecture in rugby players , respiratory muscle training effects , and stress-craving interactions during pandemic restrictions. Current projects investigate exercise perception paradigms, effort-reward conditioning protocols, and cross-disciplinary collaborations with Ysbyty Gwynedd's pulmonary department.

• Sustainable Building Practices
• Facility Management Strategy
• Workplace Design and Ergonomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eunhwa Yang is an Associate Professor and Curriculum Committee Chair at the School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Behavior and Design from Cornell University and an MS in Building Construction from Georgia Tech. Her research focuses on the interplay between built environments and human outcomes, employing Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory to study workplaces, campuses, and homes. Key areas include sustainable building practices, facility management optimization, and aging-in-place strategies for individuals with mild cognitive impairment. As an advocate for innovative teaching methods, Dr. Yang has developed facility management courses using active learning and service learning approaches. She has led workshops on pedagogical strategies at GT’s Center for Teaching and Learning and Cornell’s Center for Teaching Excellence. Professional affiliations include the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and CoreNet Global, where she has received young researcher awards and fellowships. Her recent work emphasizes data-driven solutions for energy performance contracting, hybrid workspaces, and inclusive housing designs. The Workplace Ecology Lab under her direction explores environmental factors influencing sleep health, workplace safety, and aging-in-place technologies. Over 15 years of grant-funded research has produced impactful studies on green leasing, building lifecycle analysis, and multi-stakeholder decision-making in urban transformation projects. Awards: IFMA Fellowships, IAPS Workshop Grant Grants: CoreNet Global Academic Challenges, IAPS sponsored projects Labs: Workplace Ecology Lab at Georgia Tech School of Building Construction Dr. Yang’s advisory work supports facility managers, corporate real estate directors, and designers in optimizing space utilization through evidence-based strategies. Her research bridges environmental science, architectural design, and human behavior studies to create healthier, more equitable built environments.

Hao Wuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Commercial Property Markets
• Urban Economics
• Valuation and Price Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hao Wu is a Senior Lecturer in Property at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Design. He holds dual affiliations with Ormond College (Senior Common Room member) and has served on professional committees for organizations like the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Australian Property Institute (API). His academic journey includes degrees from the University of Melbourne, University of Auckland, and Nanjing University. Research focuses on commercial property markets, urban economics, valuation theory, and sustainable land development. He applies new institutional economics and case study methods to explore property rights, policy design, and investment strategies. Spatial economics analyses in housing supply and brownfields redevelopment are key themes. Dr. Wu has taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of International Housing Markets and Analysis. Professional activities include peer reviewing for academic journals and columnist roles in China Real Estate Business. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in property valuation, urban planning, and policy development. Recent collaborations involve developing quantitative frameworks for assessing brownfield redevelopment impacts and urban growth sustainability.

• Statistics
• Data Science
• Bayesian Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gudmund Horn Hermansen is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on advanced statistical methodologies, including Bayesian analysis, time series modeling, and applications in fields such as conflict dynamics, neuroscience, and environmental science. He is a member of the Statistics and Data Science research group and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving uncertainty quantification and statistical inference. Key research interests include change-point analysis, hidden Markov models, astrocytic calcium signaling in Alzheimer’s research, and probabilistic forecasting. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications, such as analyzing democratization processes and reservoir parameter interactions. Hermansen has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing methodological innovations and interdisciplinary collaborations. Notable publications include studies on Bayesian hidden Markov models in conflict research, astrocytic signaling mechanisms in sleep regulation, and statistical frameworks for temporal heterogeneity analysis. He maintains an active role in academic service, including editorial contributions and conference participation.

• Literary Studies
• Modernist Literature
• Contemporary Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hilary White is an Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellow at Maynooth University’s Department of English. Her current project, Forms of Sleep: Literary Experiments in Somnolence , explores sleep-centric literature from modernist to contemporary works, interrogating intersections between experimental writing and sleep science. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2021) for research on visuality in 1960s-70s experimental novels. Research interests focus on literary formalism, sleep studies, and critiques of productivity culture. Her method combines close textual analysis with interdisciplinary approaches to understand subjective sleep experiences beyond technological measurements. Key projects include tracing sleep’s representation from 1920s modernism (e.g., Djuna Barnes, James Joyce) to contemporary works like Shola von Reinhold’s Lote . Awards include the prestigious IRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023-2025). Publications include a monograph on visual modernism ( The Visual Novel , 2021) and co-edited collections on literary gestures. Her work bridges literary analysis with broader cultural debates about sleep’s societal valuation.

• Sleep Neuroimaging
• Insomnia
• Sleep Valuation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Kay is an Assistant Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University , focusing on the mechanisms and functions of sleep, particularly in relation to psychiatric disorders. His work bridges genes, brain circuits, and behavior to address insomnia's role in depression and suicidality. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Florida (2013); Postdoctoral Training in Translational Sleep Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Research Interests: Sleep neuroimaging, insomnia pathophysiology, sleep valuation, and circadian dysfunction in psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases. His Google Scholar publications (2025) emphasize adolescent sleep dynamics, suicide ideation links, and neuroimaging of insomnia. Recent trends include genetic factors (APOE4), circadian-behavioral interactions, and sleep valuation frameworks. Scientific Awards: Sleep Research Society Outstanding Early Investigator Award (2018–present). Membership: Sleep Research Society (2007–present), American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2005–present). Teaching: Sleep Psychology, Neurobiology of Psychology, and Research Methods. Licensure in Utah with pursuit of Behavioral Sleep Medicine certification.

Kaitlyn Cookمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biostatistics
• Infectious Disease Statistics
• Missing Data Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kaitlyn Cook serves as Assistant Professor of Statistical & Data Sciences at Smith College, where she maintains an active research program at the intersection of biostatistics and medical applications. Her office is located in McConnell Hall 210, and she holds regular office hours on Tuesdays 9–11 a.m. during Spring 2025. Her educational background includes advanced degrees from prestigious institutions: Ph.D. and A.M. from Harvard University B.A. from Carleton College Dr. Cook's research program demonstrates dual focus: methodological innovation in statistical techniques and substantive medical collaborations. She develops robust statistical methods for infectious disease treatment and prevention trials, drawing on expertise in missing data literature, clustered and longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, and computational statistics. Her substantive collaborations span multiple medical domains including pediatric sleep medicine (particularly snoring and sleep apnea in children), pregnancy outcome prediction, cancer diagnostics, and statistical genetics. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent engagement with NIH-funded clinical trials like the Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring (PATS) study. Her scholarly output shows significant methodological contributions to handling complex data structures (particularly clustered interval-censored data) while maintaining strong ties to clinical applications. The publications demonstrate expertise in translating statistical innovations into practical medical research tools, with particular emphasis on pediatric sleep disorders and cancer diagnostics. Dr. Cook actively engages in interdisciplinary research collaborations that address pressing medical questions through sophisticated statistical approaches. Her work on the PATS clinical trial demonstrates leadership in designing and analyzing studies that evaluate surgical interventions for pediatric sleep disorders. She also contributes to developing novel diagnostic tools for cancer through work on extracellular vesicle profiling from blood plasma.

Yi Fanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Sustainability
• Environmental Sustainability
• Urban Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Assoc Prof Yi Fan is an Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Department of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. She holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (2015), an MPhil from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2009), and a Bachelor's from Nanjing University (2007). Her research focuses on social sustainability and environmental sustainability , particularly intergenerational mobility, migration, noise pollution, and urban policies. She is a founding member of the Research Network on Intergenerational Mobility and currently serves as PhD Programme Coordinator in the Department of Real Estate. Her work has been published in top journals such as American Economic Journal: Economic Policy , Review of Finance , and Nature Cities , and has been cited by international organizations like the World Bank and United Nations. Notable awards include the Homer Hoyt Best Paper Award (2023) and NUS Teaching Excellence Award (2021) . Research Focus 1: Interdisciplinary study of social sustainability through household finance, including intergenerational mobility mechanisms and migration impacts. Research Focus 2: Environmental sustainability via noise pollution analysis and energy transition policy evaluation using novel data methods. Teaching highlights include curriculum development for undergraduate core modules, supervision of over 48 undergraduate final-year projects, and innovation in pedagogy linking classroom content with real-world applications. She emphasizes inclusive education and integrates cutting-edge research into teaching. Her lab explores urban sustainability challenges, and ongoing work bridges economics with public health and engineering for future policy frameworks.