جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Child Welfare
• Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities
• Child Protection Services
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tonino Esposito is a Full Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Montreal, and holds a Tier II Canadian Research Chair in Social Services for Vulnerable Children. He is also an Adjunct Professor at McGill University. His research focuses on child protection service trajectories, socioeconomic vulnerabilities, and the long-term well-being of children in foster care. Esposito has a PhD in Social Work from McGill University and has led numerous funded projects, including studies on placement outcomes, racial disparities in child welfare, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on family reunification. Education: PhD in Philosophy (Social Work), McGill University (2012) Masters in Social Work, McGill University (2007) Bachelor's in Social Work, McGill University (2006) Research Interests: Esposito investigates how socioeconomic disparities and systemic factors influence child welfare outcomes. His work emphasizes longitudinal studies to track service trajectories and advocate for policy reforms to better support vulnerable families. Key themes include placement stability, family reunification, and the overrepresentation of marginalized groups in child protection systems. Grants & Projects (Selected): Lead researcher on a 2023–2029 project examining structural inequalities in child welfare involvement (SSHRC) Principal investigator for the Social Services Research Laboratory (University of Montreal) Co-investigator on the Quebec Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (2019) Awards: Tier II Canada Research Chair (2020–2025). Labs & Teams: Director of the Social Services Research Laboratory and affiliated with the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal.

Jamila Mingaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Right Hemisphere Brain Damage
• Pragmatics
• Discourse Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jamila Minga is an Associate Professor at Duke University with affiliations in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Neurology, and Psychology and Neuroscience. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro (2014). Her research focuses on communication impairments post-right hemisphere stroke, particularly apragmatism and pragmatic language disorders. She co-developed the RHDBank database, a critical resource for studying discourse after stroke. Key research interests include right hemisphere stroke rehabilitation outcomes, diagnostic markers for communication disorders, and intersectionality in health disparities. She has received grants from NIH and NIDCD, including a 2022-2027 study on language production using lesion-symptom mapping. Awards include the 2024 ASHA Media Champion Award for her documentary RHD: Hidden Diagnosis and the 2022 Katharine G. Butler Trailblazer Award. Her lab, Minga Right Hemisphere Communication Lab, emphasizes community engagement and survivor-focused research. Notable collaborations include work with NCCU and PBS. Current grants include a role in a TTP clinical trial readiness study and mentorship in the Otolaryngology Surgeon-Scientist Program.

Stephen Harold Scottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Motor Control
• Sensorimotor Neuroscience
• Neurological Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Harold Scott is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences and Department of Medicine at Queen's University , with cross-appointments at the Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME) and Centre for Neuroscience Studies . He is the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Chair in Neurosciences and founder of Kinarm (BKIN Technologies) . Education: PhD in Physiology (1993), Queen's University MASc in Systems Design Engineering (1989), University of Waterloo BASc in Systems Design Engineering (1988), University of Waterloo Dr. Scott's research examines neural control of limb movement through three labs: Non-human Primate Motor Neurophysiology (Botterell Hall) Human Motor Learning (Kingston General Hospital) Neurological Impairment Quantification (St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital) His work combines optimal feedback control theory with robotic assessment tools like the KINARM™ to study sensorimotor integration, post-stroke recovery, and cognitive-motor interactions. Scientific Recognition: 2012 Barbara Turnbull Award for Spinal Cord Injury Research 2002 Mihran and Mary Basmajian Award Elected Fellow, Royal Society of Canada (2022) His research has been funded by CIHR , NSERC , and GSK . Collaborations span cardiology, neurology, mechanical engineering, and epidemiology, with labs operating across four Kingston facilities including Hotel Dieu Hospital and Providence Care Hospital .

Jennifer Coltenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Studies
• Cultural Geography
• Landscape Representation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Colten is a Senior Lecturer and Area Coordinator for Photography at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. She specializes in landscape photography examining cultural geographies, environmental implications of land use, and social inequities. Her work often collaborates with communities and public spaces to document histories and ecological transformations. Her research focuses on the American Bottom region along the Mississippi River, exploring Indigenous heritage, industrial legacies, and racial disparities. Recent projects include the Mellon Foundation-funded Mississippi River Open School for Kinship and Social Exchange, which addresses race, geography, and cultural knowledge through creative partnerships. Colten’s awards include a 2024 Mellon Foundation Humanities Grant and a 2017 Ferguson Seed Grant for documenting Washington Park Cemetery, a historic African American burial site. Her work is in collections like the Denver Art Museum and Museum für Fotografie (Germany). She teaches in the BFA and BA Studio Art programs, emphasizing environmental and cultural resilience in her pedagogy. Ongoing projects include Wasteland Ecology (exploring toxic industrial sites) and Significant & Insignificant Mounds (documenting Indigenous archaeology).

• Neurology
• Neurosciences
• Stroke Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ian Bone is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow. His research focuses on neurology, stroke, inflammation in neurological diseases, and medical history. He contributes to interdisciplinary studies at the Bhf Cardiovascular Research Centre. Key research interests include: Historical neurosciences (e.g., 19th-century medical trials) Clinical studies on stroke management and prion diseases Neurological syndromes and genetic disorders Therapeutic adherence in Parkinson's disease Publications highlight contributions to: Early neurosurgical practices and epilepsy treatment Stroke thrombolysis protocols and outcome assessments Inflammatory mechanisms in neurological disorders Genetic factors in ischaemic stroke No scientific awards are listed, but his work spans over two decades with collaborations across neurology, cardiology, and medical history domains.

• Intergenerational Communities
• Community Engagement
• Landscape Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Debra Cushing is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at QUT's School of Architecture & Built Environment , part of the Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on health-promoting environments, intergenerational community design, and green infrastructure. She leads the Human Building Interaction (HBI) Research Group and has authored/co-authored influential books like Creating Great Places and Redesigning the Unremarkable . Education: PhD in Design and Planning (University of Colorado Denver), MS in Landscape Architecture (University of Wisconsin-Madison). Research Interests: Intergenerational park design, youth participation in urban planning, salutogenic environments, and resilient communities. Her work aligns with UN SDGs for sustainable cities and climate action. Key Projects: Led the ARC Linkage Project Intergenerational Park Design for Active and Engaged Communities , producing a design guide for parks. Current research includes bus stop redesign for climate resilience and gendered play spaces in Jakarta. Teaching: Coordinates units in landscape architecture and urban design, emphasizing active learning through fieldwork and service-learning. Developed the People and Place Studio and led international study tours in Bali and NYC. Awards/Grants: Recipient of ARC Linkage Project funding. Recognized for integrating community engagement into education and research. Supervision: Mentors PhD candidates on topics like gender-friendly public spaces and green infrastructure resilience. Completed supervision of studies on aged care landscapes and heritage river corridors. Labs/Teams: Co-Lead of QUT Design Lab's Resilient Communities Theme and member of the Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth.

• Urban Planning
• Architectural Heritage Conservation
• Rural Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jasenka Kranjčević is an Assistant Professor in the field of architecture and urban planning at the Institute of Tourism in Zagreb, employed since 2008. She holds a doctorate from the Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb (2005), a master's in Architectural Heritage Protection (1992), and a bachelor's in Architecture (1987). Her career includes roles as Head of the Department at the Ministry of Environmental Protection (1992–2008) and Secretary of EUROPAN Croatia (1997–1999). She specializes in urban planning, rural spatial structures, and architectural heritage conservation. She has published over 200 scientific papers, authored a seminal book on Croatian village heritage (2018), and organized international exhibitions in Croatia, Czech Republic, and Slovenia. Education: PhD (2005), MSc (1992), BArch (1987) Key Roles: Scientific Advisor (2010–present), Member of Spatial Planning Council (2012–2013), EU Trainer (2002) Memberships: Croatian Chamber of Architects (AU 380), Scientific Council for Tourism and Space (HAZU since 2019), Editorial Boards of Kulturna baština and Turizam Her research focuses on revitalizing neglected rural heritage, disaster recovery strategies (e.g., Banovina earthquake reconstruction), and interdisciplinary spatial planning. She has collaborated on EU projects, translated key rural development texts, and contributed to lexicons like the Croatian Bibliographic Lexicon.

• Tropical Medicine
• Parasitology
• Infectious Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jorg Heukelbach is a Professor in the Department of Tropical Health within the College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences at James Cook University. With over 117 publications spanning more than 15 years, his research focuses on tropical infectious diseases, particularly neglected tropical diseases in Brazil and other tropical regions. His research interests include tropical parasitology, epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases, and public health interventions in resource-limited settings. Dr. Heukelbach has extensively studied leprosy, tungiasis (jigger flea), schistosomiasis, and other parasitic infections with particular attention to spatial epidemiology, disease control strategies, and social determinants of disease. His work often involves collaborative research with institutions in Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania, and other tropical countries. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on spatial epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases, particularly leprosy and tungiasis in Brazil. His research demonstrates consistent interest in understanding disease patterns, identifying high-risk populations, and evaluating public health interventions. Much of his work emphasizes the social determinants of health and the impact of poverty on disease transmission. Dr. Heukelbach has mentored numerous researchers, particularly from Brazil, focusing on tropical medicine and public health. His collaborative approach is evident across his publication record, which includes extensive work with Brazilian institutions and researchers. His research has significant implications for disease control programs in tropical regions worldwide.

• Mathematics Education
• Educational Psychology
• Learning Sciences
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Maike Vollstedt is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Bremen. Her research focuses on mathematics education, emphasizing student motivation, cognitive processes in learning, and the integration of qualitative and quantitative research methods. She leads studies on contextual graph interpretation using eye-tracking technology, teacher beliefs analysis through Q methodology, and student identity formation in STEM fields. Her work bridges educational theory and practice, addressing both classroom dynamics and digital learning material effectiveness. Key research areas include: Mathematics learning processes and student cognition Teacher belief systems and professional development Design and analysis of explainer videos in mathematics education Personal meaning construction in geometry and functions Mixed-methods research frameworks Her recent publications explore eye-tracking applications in graph interpretation, Q methodology for belief studies, and cross-cultural comparisons of student motivation. She has contributed to international projects like the EU MaP initiative and organized academic events such as the GDM Nachwuchstag. Her research consistently highlights the importance of meaningful learning experiences and contextual relevance in mathematics education.

Rosalie Warnockمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Bureaucratic encounters with the welfare state
• Feminist political economies of care and disability
• Geographies of neurodiversity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rosalie Warnock is a Research Fellow in the Department of Geography at King’s College London, affiliated with the School of Global Affairs and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. She holds a PhD and MRes in Human Geography from Queen Mary University of London and a BA(Hons) in Geography and Sociology from the University of Cambridge. Her work focuses on feminist political economies of care, neurodiversity, urban health inequalities, and family homelessness. She leads the British Academy-funded project Children as Co-Navigators (2024–2028), examining how children assist families in navigating welfare systems, and collaborates on the Leverhulme Trust project Sensory Lives , studying neurodivergent families in temporary accommodation. Rosalie has held roles including Lecturer in Urban Studies at King’s, ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oxford, and Research Associate at the University of York. Her teaching includes courses on research design and urban geographies of care. She contributes to interdisciplinary networks like the Urban Futures research group and the Visual Embodied Methodologies Network. Education: PhD in Human Geography, Queen Mary University of London (2022) MRes in Human Geography, Queen Mary University of London BA(Hons) in Geography and Sociology, University of Cambridge Current Projects: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship: Children as Co-Navigators Leverhulme Trust Project: Sensory Lives (as collaborator) Awards: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Labs/Teams: Urban Futures Research Group Visual Embodied Methodologies Network

• Democratisation of Schooling
• Educational Equity
• Education Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stewart Riddle is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Southern Queensland, specializing in Curriculum and Pedagogy. His work focuses on democratizing schooling systems, educational equity, and addressing critical social issues through education. He holds qualifications including a BMusic (QUT), BEd (Qld), GCertResComm (Qld), MEdSt (Qld), and PhD (Qld). Riddle’s research spans education policy, sociology of education, and literacy curriculum development, with a particular emphasis on social justice and marginalised communities. His teaching includes courses such as EDX3270, EDS2210, and EDS4110, focusing on English curriculum and pedagogy across primary and secondary levels. Riddle actively supervises doctoral students in areas like education policy, curriculum reform, and teacher professionalism. His work has been supported by grants such as the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Program and the Queensland Department of Education. Key research themes include relational pedagogy, school democratization, and curricular justice. His articles emphasize equitable education systems, the role of teachers as ‘double agents’ navigating policy constraints, and the impact of music and arts in pedagogy. He contributes to policy debates through platforms like The Conversation, addressing topics like school funding, NAPLAN reforms, and Indigenous literacy. Riddle’s interdisciplinary approach integrates sociology, policy analysis, and creative methods, reflected in his co-edited volumes on education and democracy. He is affiliated with the Centre for Heritage and Culture at USQ and maintains active memberships in professional organizations like the Australian Association for Research in Education.

Susanne Ferberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception
• Cognition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susanne Ferber is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto. She joined the faculty in 2002, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2008, and to Full Professor in 2014. Her research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying perception awareness, utilizing diverse methodologies such as studies of neurological patients (e.g., spatial neglect) and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG). Education : Ph.D. from the University of Osnabrück; Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Western Ontario. Research Interests : Dr. Ferber's work explores the neural basis of visual perception, awareness, and cognitive impairments, with applications to conditions like spatial neglect and simultanagnosia. Her lab integrates behavioral experiments, neuroimaging, and patient studies to investigate fundamental principles of perception and action. Scientific Awards : Early Researcher Award from the Province of Ontario Fellowship Award from the German American Academic Council Labs & Teams : Dr. Ferber leads The Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the University of Toronto, which conducts interdisciplinary research on perception and cognition using advanced methodologies like fMRI and ERP.

Mostafa Zamanianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Parasitology
• Helminth Biology
• Neglected Tropical Diseases
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Mostafa Zamanian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine. He leads an active research laboratory focused on parasitic helminths, particularly filarial and neglected tropical diseases, combining molecular, genomic, and computational approaches. He is affiliated with multiple graduate training programs, including Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBMS), Microbiology Doctoral Training Program (MDTP), Cell and Molecular Pathology (CMP), Molecular and Cell Pharmacology (MCP), and Quantitative Biology (QBio). He also serves on NIH T32 training grants in Parasitology and Vector Biology (PVB) and Genomic Sciences Training Program (GSTP). His research aims to understand the biology of neglected parasitic diseases and develop novel strategies to disrupt host-parasite interactions. Key areas include parasite secretory functions , exosome biology , chemosensation , drug resistance mechanisms , and new drug target identification . The lab employs cutting-edge techniques such as spatial transcriptomics, single-cell analysis, long-read RNA sequencing, and image-based phenotyping. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward integrating genomics and systems biology to understand parasite behavior and identify vulnerabilities. Work spans from field studies in the Colombian Amazon to high-throughput drug screening and computational modeling. A major focus is on Mansonella , Brugia , and Schistosoma species, with applications in diagnostics, epidemiology, and therapeutic development. Scientific awards and recognitions include: NIH F32 Fellowship Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship (Honorable Mention) NSF GRFP Honorable Mention 1st Place Poster Prize at BSP/ISP Joint Meeting GHI Visiting Scholar Award Multiple presentation awards at national meetings Dr. Zamanian is actively involved in mentoring, advising graduate and undergraduate students, and securing competitive grants. His lab has received funding from: NIH/NIAID R01 (Parasite secretory function) NIH/NIAID K22 Phase II Award Parasitology and Vector Biology T32 Training Grant (PVB) Genomic Sciences Training Program (GSTP) Global Health Institute (GHI) Grant National Center for Veterinary Parasitology (NCVP) / AHS He trains students through multiple interdisciplinary programs and encourages fellowship applications from postdoctoral researchers. The Zamanian Lab is a dynamic team of postdocs, PhD students, and undergraduates working on diverse aspects of helminth biology. Current members include Kendra Dahmer, Nic Wheeler, Katie Ryan, Clair Henthorn, and postdoc Sebastián Díaz based in Medellín, Colombia. The lab fosters international collaboration and field-based research, particularly in endemic regions of South America.

• Assistive Technologies
• Seating and Postural Support
• Pressure Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alison Porter-Armstrong is Professor of Healthcare Technology Innovation and Assessment at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Health and Social Care, where she leads the Healthcare Technology Research Group. As an occupational therapist with over 200 peer-reviewed publications, her work focuses on assistive technologies, rehabilitation robotics, pressure care, and stroke rehabilitation innovations. She has secured approximately £8 million in research funding through collaborations with institutions including UCLA, University of Pittsburgh, and Georgia Tech. Her research program spans: Development of digital healthcare technologies for home-based rehabilitation Robotics applications in occupational therapy and dementia care Pressure ulcer prevention and management systems Virtual reality interventions for neurorehabilitation Patient-centered design of pulmonary rehabilitation programs Publication analysis reveals strong thematic focus on rehabilitation technology implementation (45%), stroke recovery interventions (30%), and respiratory care innovation (25%), with emerging work in autism-adapted therapies and health literacy. Awards and honors include: UK-wide Best Knowledge Transfer Partnerships recognition H21 Award for Services to European Seating Symposium Praxis Unico Impact Awards finalist Current doctoral supervision includes projects on: Digital delivery of mirror therapy for stroke rehabilitation Barriers in hearing technology adoption Adapted CBT frameworks for autistic adults She manages active grants including a £99,720 project on robotics in dementia care (Royal College of Occupational Therapists) and £16,526 EPSRC-funded community care initiative. Dr. Porter-Armstrong directs the Healthcare Technology Research Group and serves as Trustee/Treasurer for the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, while formerly co-chairing the European Seating Symposium Scientific Committee.

Kathrin Finkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuropsychology
• Visual Attention
• Working Memory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kathrin Finke is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and a full faculty member of the Graduate School of Systemic Neuroscience (GSN). Her research focuses on neuropsychological assessment of attention functions using the Theory of Visual Attention (TVA), alterations in attention during normal aging and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s), spatial remapping in parietal-damaged patients, and impairments in spatial and object working memory. Key research areas: Visual processing capacity, spatial orientation, alertness, neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, neuropsychology Publications highlight her work on TVA-based attentional modeling, cognitive deficits in neurodegenerative conditions, and perceptual biases in unilateral neglect patients. She has mentored multiple GSN graduate students.