جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rusty Tchernisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Econometrics
• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rusty Tchernis is a Professor of Economics at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, with affiliations as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). His research focuses on Applied Econometrics, Health Economics, and Labor Economics, emphasizing program evaluation, spatial econometrics, Bayesian methods, and childhood obesity. His work addresses policy-relevant topics like food security, SNAP program impacts, and public health interventions. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from Brown University. Research interests include the interplay between economic policies and health outcomes, with particular attention to spatial analysis, risk preferences, and the evaluation of social programs. His publications span journals like the Journal of the American Statistical Association and Journal of Econometrics, reflecting methodological rigor and policy relevance. His articles explore themes such as smoking cessation’s impact on obesity, SNAP redemption patterns, and Bayesian approaches to behavioral welfare economics. Funded by the NIH and USDA, his research bridges econometric innovation with real-world policy challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Grants and funding sources include the National Institutes of Health and the USDA. He has advised on policy evaluations but no students are listed. No lab affiliations are noted.

David Pettinicchioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Sociology
• Disability Studies
• Social Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Pettinicchio is an Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). He holds a PhD from the University of Washington and completed postdoctoral work at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on disability policy, political sociology, health inequalities, and the intersections of race, gender, and class. He is affiliated with the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and serves as Executive Co-Editor of the Canadian Review of Sociology . Education: Ph.D. (Sociology, University of Washington), M.A. and B.A. (Sociology, McGill University). Research Interests : Disability-based inequality, economic insecurity during crises (e.g., the pandemic), policy responses to disability, and the role of cultural industries (e.g., fashion) in promoting diversity. Recent projects include a nationwide study on pandemic impacts on people with disabilities and a co-authored book on Aesthetic Citizenship examining diversity in the beauty industry. Grants & Advising : Collaborates with graduate students on projects like diversity in fashion and consumer culture. Has secured funding for pandemic-related research and policy analyses. Supervises doctoral students in disability studies and inequality research. Labs/Teams : Affiliated with the Centre for Criminology & Socio-Legal Studies and the Peel Social Lab, focusing on translating research for public impact.

Matt Kiernanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Veteran Health
• Mental Health Research
• Military Families
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Matt Kiernan is a leading academic at Northumbria University's Nursing Midwifery and Health Department, serving as Director of The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families' Research. A former Royal Navy mental health nurse with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, he transitioned to academia after earning a BSc in Medical Science (Sheffield University, 2001) and a PhD in Philosophy (Nottingham University, 2011). His research focuses on veterans' health, military family dynamics, and PTSD treatment, with an emphasis on data-driven solutions like the MONARCH study and the CNIV project. Key roles include Chair of the British Army's Infantry Training Center Advisory Panel and Academic Advisor to the Office of Veterans Affairs. Over 600 citations highlight his contributions to veteran mental health, EMDR therapy efficacy, and policy formulation. Current projects address food insecurity, suicide prevention, and spatial distribution of veterans' needs in Scotland. He has supervised 9 students and actively participates in policy discussions through parliamentary briefings and international conferences. Research themes span veteran social isolation, military widow(er) support, and innovative therapies like telemedicine EMDR. His work bridges clinical practice, policy, and community engagement to improve healthcare access for marginalized veteran groups.

• Health Equity
• Social Determinants of Health
• Work and Employment Conditions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Miriam van den Berg is a Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Stretton Health Equity Institute. Her work focuses on health equity and social determinants of health, particularly precarious employment, housing, food systems, disability, and aging. With over 15 years as a public health consultant, she collaborates with governments, NGOs, and the World Health Organization on policy and advocacy. She previously held roles at Flinders University and the University of Tasmania. Her email is miriam.vandenberg@adelaide.edu.au . Research Interests: Work conditions and health equity Precarious employment (informal labor, platform work) Housing and food security policies Disability and aging studies Recent Work: Her research analyzes structural determinants of health inequities across countries, using case studies to identify policy levers. She also explores innovative interventions like community gardens and digital tools for qualitative research during pandemics. Grants & Collaborations: Engaged with multi-sectoral projects in Australia and globally, including work with WHO and Tasmanian organizations. Focuses on cross-sector policies and social protection systems to address health disparities.

Edward Spangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Water-Energy-Food Nexus
• Sustainability
• Environmental Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edward Spang is an Associate Professor in Food Science and Technology at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the Robert Mondavi Institute - Sensory Bio Food Science. His research focuses on optimizing water, energy, and food systems, emphasizing high-resolution monitoring and policy impacts. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A.L.D. from Tufts University's Fletcher School, and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. Dr. Spang's work explores the food-water-energy nexus, including food loss drivers, policy effectiveness, and innovative technologies like desiccant drying systems. He has published extensively on topics ranging from cultured meat sustainability to emergency food system resilience during crises like the pandemic. Research Interests: Integrated resource systems, food waste reduction, energy-efficient agricultural processing, and climate adaptation strategies Key Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, with recent focus on cellular agriculture economics and policy analysis Recipient of multiple advising awards (2018–2020), Dr. Spang is a leader in academic mentorship while advancing interdisciplinary sustainability research. His work bridges engineering, policy, and environmental science to address global resource challenges.

• Health Equity
• Stroke Prevention
• Healthcare Delivery Science
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amytis Towfighi is Professor of Neurology (Clinical Scholar) and James F. and Dorothy Williams Scholar in Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. She serves as Founding Director of the Southern California Healthcare Delivery Science Center, Associate Chair of Neurology, and Chief of Neurology at LA General Medical Center. She holds an MD from Johns Hopkins and completed training at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital and UCLA. Her research addresses stroke disparities through health services interventions. She leads NIH-funded trials including SUCCEED (team-based stroke prevention) and REACH ICH (social determinants of ICH outcomes). Her work examines inequities in stroke care by race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. She chairs AHA scientific statements on post-stroke depression and health equity strategies. Major awards include the AHA's Robert G. Siekert New Investigator Award (2012) and AAN's Michael S. Pessin Leadership Prize (2013). Recent publications (2010-2025) focus on: Structural determinants of stroke outcomes (insurance, food security, sleep) Interventions for blood pressure control and risk reduction Disparities in acute treatments (thrombolysis, transfers) Dementia epidemiology in safety-net systems She directs multidisciplinary teams integrating community health workers, pharmacists, and advanced practice providers to improve vascular risk control in marginalized communities.

• Clinical Psychology
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Adolescent Mental Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stijn Vandevelde is a Professor at Ghent University , focusing on clinical psychology, forensic psychiatry, and therapeutic interventions. His work spans adolescent mental health, intellectual disability rehabilitation, and community-based care models. Key affiliations: Ghent University (Department of Psycho-analysis and clinical consulting) Research themes: Mindfulness applications, quality of life in therapeutic communities, family-centered interventions Research Interests include integrating psychoanalytic theory with evidence-based practice, evaluating interventions for vulnerable populations (adolescents, forensic patients, families in crisis), and methodological advancements in clinical psychology through randomized trials and meta-analyses. Scientific Trends from his recent articles emphasize: Mindfulness in chronic condition management Family engagement in child protection Quality of life in substance abuse treatment Cross-disciplinary rehabilitation models

Javier Martínezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning
• GIS Applications
• Urban Inequalities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Javier Martínez is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente, Netherlands, affiliated with the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) and the Digital Society Institute. He leads the Urban Planning and Management specialization in the Master’s program in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation. His roles include coordinating the Network-Association of European Researchers on Urbanization in the South (N-AERUS) and serving on the board of the International Society of Quality of Life Studies (ISQOLS). He holds a University Teaching Qualification and has contributed to major Erasmus+ projects like Building Resilient Urban Communities and Social Inclusion and Energy Management for Informal Urban Settlements. Educated in architecture at Rosario National University (Argentina), he earned an MSc in Geo-Information for Urban Planning from ITC and a PhD from Utrecht University (The Netherlands). His research focuses on GIS applications for urban policy, urban poverty, and intra-urban inequalities, with notable publications on quality of life and sustainable urban planning. He co-edited influential books such as Handbook of Quality of Life and Sustainability and GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning and Management . Research interests emphasize urban well-being, water governance, and equitable infrastructure development. His recent work addresses climate-sensitive urban spaces and co-design approaches for vulnerable populations. Awards include the Best Social Indicators Research Article of 2014. He contributes to the International Journal of Community Well-Being and Applied Research in Quality of Life as an editorial board member. His projects bridge academic research with global challenges, such as Lima’s water governance and Nairobi’s water insecurity impacts. Collaborative efforts include co-design initiatives in Brazil and Kenya, focusing on inclusive urban development and green/blue infrastructure.

• Attachment Theory
• Romantic Relationships
• Controlling Behaviors
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Robert Blakey is a Tutor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath, researching adult attachment styles and relationship dynamics. His work examines how attachment patterns influence controlling behaviors in romantic partnerships. Primary research investigates manifestations of insecure attachment (anxious, avoidant, disorganized) in relational control strategies. Current work explores behavioral markers across attachment classifications and implications for relationship counseling frameworks.

Souparna Majiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Development Economics
• Public Policy Analysis
• Education Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Souparna Maji is a Post-doctoral Researcher at the Institute of Economics and Econometrics , University of Geneva. He holds a Ph.D. from the same institution. His research focuses on Development Economics, Public Policy Analysis, and the socioeconomic impacts of education and human capital investments. Key areas include the role of girls' education in reducing domestic violence in India, regional economic convergence, and food security policies in Indian states like Tripura and West Bengal. His work combines rigorous empirical analysis with policy relevance, examining topics such as labor market shocks post-demonetization, student well-being, and the effectiveness of public distribution systems. Maji's interdisciplinary approach bridges economics with social sciences to address critical development challenges in emerging economies. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He currently advises no formal students, and no lab affiliations are listed.

Deborah K. Padgettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Homelessness and Mental Health
• Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
• Substance Use Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah K. Padgett is a Professor at New York University (NYU), affiliated with the College of Global Public Health and the Department of Anthropology. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and additional postdoctoral training in public health and psychiatric epidemiology. Her work focuses on homelessness, mental health services, and qualitative research methods. Padgett has authored influential books such as *Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Changing Systems and Transforming Lives* (2016) and edited key texts like *The Handbook of Ethnicity, Aging, and Mental Health* (1995). Her research spans international contexts, including studies on homelessness in India. She has led numerous NIH-funded studies, including the New York Services Study (2004-2008) and the New York Recovery Study (2010-2015), examining housing and recovery among formerly homeless adults. Padgett’s accolades include the NYU Distinguished Teaching Award (2012), Fellowships with the American Academy of Social Work and Research (2011), and the Society for Social Work and Research (2013). She previously directed NYU’s Global Public Health PhD program and co-founded the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Award. Her current courses include 'Qualitative Methods' and 'Anthropological Perspectives in Global Health.' Research interests emphasize cross-cutting themes like Housing First policies, substance use recovery, and aging among marginalized populations. She collaborates globally, including with India’s Banyan organization. Grants and awards reflect her commitment to evidence-based solutions for homelessness and mental health disparities. Her work bridges academia and policy, advocating for systemic change through rigorous qualitative and mixed-methods approaches.

Iori Hamadaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Migration Studies
• Gender Studies
• Labour Precarity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Iori Hamada is a Lecturer in Japanese Studies at Monash University, specializing in migration, gender, and labour precarity across Japan, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific. Her research explores how legal frameworks, digital platforms, and care infrastructures shape transnational migrant experiences, focusing particularly on gendered structural inequalities. Current Projects: Second Monograph: 'Back to Home, Where Work Begins: Reframing the Future of Work from Japan' Edited Volume: 'Japanese Migrations to Australia: Transformation and Heterogeneity' (Routledge, forthcoming) Funded Research: Post-separation/post-divorce experiences of East Asian women in Australia Her research intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality, decent work, and reduced inequalities. She is also actively involved in pedagogical innovation, including authoring a digital textbook on Japanese language that incorporates Indigenous and decolonial perspectives. In 2025, she will be a visiting scholar at Keio University, Tokyo, focusing on labour, care, and technological transformation in Japan. Awards: Institute of Social Science/Oxford University Press Prize (2019) HEA Fellowship (2021) Endeavour Japan Award (2006) Her supervision interests include labour migration dynamics, gender and precarious employment, transnational care infrastructures, and innovative language education approaches. She collaborates extensively with institutions in Japan, Australia, and globally to address issues of social inclusion and cultural exchange.

• Economic Sociology
• Natural Resource Management
• Poverty Persistence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paulo Santos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Monash University, specializing in the intersection of economics with sociology and natural resource management. His research focuses on understanding persistent poverty through analyses of market formation, social networks, and natural resource policies. He has contributed to over 14 peer-reviewed articles and led or collaborated on 9 research projects, including initiatives addressing biodiversity conservation, agricultural market services, and climate vulnerability in Southeast Asia and Africa. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, and global partnerships. Key Projects: Recognising Indigenous Knowledge for Biodiversity Management (2025–2027): Examines traditional ecological knowledge in conservation strategies. Digital Agri-Market Services in Cambodia/Laos (2023–2024): Enhances market inclusivity through technology. Predicting Climate-Driven Food Insecurity in Mozambique (2023–2024): Assesses vulnerability under climate change using mixed-method approaches. Research Themes: Santos explores how social contexts shape economic behavior, including trust, networks, and identity. His work on natural resources addresses land-use changes, deforestation, and water management in developing countries. Recent studies emphasize behavioral responses to environmental interventions, such as sanitation policies and invasive species control. Grants & Collaborations: His projects are funded by organizations like the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and the London School of Economics. Collaborations span institutions in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe, reflecting his global focus on sustainable development challenges.

Ian McGimpseyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Education
• Youth Policy
• Social Inequality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ian McGimpsey is a Professor of Education at the University of Birmingham's School of Education, affiliated with the Department of Education and Social Justice. His research focuses on sociological analyses of youth and youth services, particularly exploring how education and youth policies intersect with social inequality and justice. He engages with post-structural theorists like Judith Butler and Michel Foucault to analyze occupational identities and practices within youth services. Education: PhD in Sociology of Education (Institute of Education, London) Masters in Educational and Social Research BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (University of Durham) Research Interests: Ian’s work critiques neoliberal and post-neoliberal policy regimes, examining their impact on youth services, worker subjectivity, and marginalized youth. His conceptual framework emphasizes the 'assemblage' of policies, institutions, and identities, addressing themes like austerity, employment insecurity, and social investment strategies. Advising & Grants: Supervises postgraduate researchers, including Hannah Bowden (Virtual Schools and Pupil Premium Plus policy). Recipient of ESRC funding for doctoral research on youth service policy under the Coalition Government. Contributed to the University of Birmingham’s Public Service Academy on youth unemployment strategies. Professional Roles: Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Education. Teaches on the BA Education program. Co-convener of the BERA Youth and Informal Education Special Interest Group. His research portal highlights publications on policy regimes, youth service reforms, and neoliberalism’s sociological implications.

Michelle Vázquez Jacobusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Access Policy
• Community-Engaged Learning
• Immigrant Community Advocacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michele Vázquez Jacobus, JD, MSW, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Sociology program at the University of Southern Maine. Her work bridges social work, law, and sociology to promote equity, inclusion, and community-engaged learning. She holds leadership roles in both the Sociology department and the Office of the Provost. Her research focuses on food access policy, public art’s societal impact, immigrant community assets, and climate change through cross-cultural collaboration. Education: JD, Stanford Law School, 1990 MSW, New York University, 1994 BA in Psychology, Political Science, and Spanish, Duke University, 1986 Research Interests: Food access equity for marginalized groups Community-university partnerships Educational access for underserved populations Cross-cultural communication in climate action Social justice pedagogy Her publications consistently emphasize community-driven solutions, from mapping food insecurity in Lewiston to analyzing service-learning’s impact on retention. Though no awards are listed, her scholarly contributions reflect sustained commitment to actionable research. As department chair, she oversees curricular development and faculty mentoring. Her work integrates field-based learning with policy analysis, exemplified by collaborations like the Downtown Education Collaborative. She resides in Brunswick, ME, and pursues international culinary exploration as a hobby.