Laurent Suppan is a researcher at the University of Geneva, focusing on prehospital emergency care, medical education, and simulation-based training. His work spans airway management, stroke detection, pandemic response, and technology-enhanced healthcare protocols. Affiliation: University of Geneva Key research areas: Emergency Medicine, Medical Education, Public Health Interventions His research explores prehospital clinical decision-making, device evaluation (e.g., supraglottic airways), and digital health tools like mobile apps and serious games to improve emergency care. Recent studies examine student paramedic training, medication error reduction, and pandemic preparedness. Publications include analyses of ventilation techniques during cardiac arrest, hypercapnia management in acute heart failure, and prehospital arterial blood gas evaluation. Collaborative work with institutions in Switzerland highlights his commitment to advancing EMS protocols and education. While no scientific awards are listed here, Suppan's supervision of 4 works and extensive publication record in journals like Journal of Clinical Medicine and BMC Emergency Medicine demonstrate academic leadership. His methodological rigor is evident in randomized controlled trials, retrospective cohort studies, and framework development projects. Current projects involve real-time patient modeling for major incidents and enhancing first responder recruitment during crises.
Jason Colvin serves as an EMS Instructor within the Emergency Medical Services department at Inver Hills Community College, a member institution of the Minnesota State system. Based in office 130, he is contactable via phone at 651-450-3264 or email jason.colvin@inverhills.edu. His educational background includes an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from Thomas Edison State College. Mr. Colvin specializes in emergency medical training with core competencies in paramedic education, trauma response protocols, and field-based medical intervention techniques. His instructional focus prepares students for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification and real-world emergency scenarios through hands-on clinical simulations and field exercises. As a dedicated EMS educator, he contributes to developing workforce-ready emergency responders through structured curriculum delivery and practical skill validation within Minnesota's emergency medical services framework.
Susan Boardman serves as Associate Head of Health & Social Care and Professional Lead for Paramedic and Operating Department Practice (ODP) programmes at Sheffield Hallam University. She leads curriculum development and strategic partnerships with ambulance trusts, placement providers, and regulatory bodies. Her educational background includes an MA in Adult Education (2009) and Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Professional Practice. She transitioned to academia in 2004 after a career in ambulance services where she served as paramedic, operational manager, and IHCD tutor. Research interests focus on: Simulation-based medical training Virtual learning environments Student experience enhancement Program quality governance Fitness to Practice standards Collaborates nationally with the College of Paramedics and serves as External Examiner for multiple universities. Leads initiatives improving healthcare education through industry partnerships.
Brett Williams is a Professor of Paramedicine and Director of International Engagement at the School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. With over 20 years of academic leadership in paramedicine, he specializes in educational research, mentorship, and professional development. He has published over 350 peer-reviewed articles, supervised 14 PhD completions, and is currently mentoring 10 PhD students. His work focuses on paramedicine professionalization, global capacity-building, and pre-hospital emergency care innovation. Research interests include paramedic education, shift work tolerance, trauma resuscitation protocols, and cross-cultural healthcare challenges. He leads projects on paramedic mental health, community paramedicine frameworks, and international research agendas. Notable collaborations span Ireland, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, addressing issues like vaccination adherence, emergency care delivery, and workplace resilience. Key achievements include national teaching awards and grants from bodies like the Victorian Department of Human Services and Telematics Trust. Awards highlight contributions to paramedicine education and clinical practice improvement. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and quality education. Labs/Teams: Director of the Paramedic Health and Wellbeing Research Unit (PHAWRU), collaborating with global partners on paramedic resilience and clinical training innovations.
Rod Mason is a Lecturer in the Department of Paramedicine at Monash University. His research focuses on resilience, psychological characteristics, and occupational wellbeing within paramedicine and nursing professions. He explores typologies of personality and vocational interests that enhance coping mechanisms among healthcare workers, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing. Key research themes include resilience development in paramedicine students, comparative studies of personality traits across nursing and paramedic populations, and innovative assessment methods like ePortfolios for undergraduate education. His work emphasizes practical applications to improve workforce retention and mental health in emergency care professions. Research contributions span 2016–2024 with peer-reviewed articles in journals like Paramedicine and Australasian Emergency Care . Notable collaborations with researchers like Dr. Roodenburg and Prof. Williams focus on scoping reviews and empirical studies.
Dr. Haiying Kang is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resources Management (HRM) at RMIT University's School of Management, located at the City Campus in Melbourne, Australia. She serves as the HDR Coordinator for the School and Co-Theme Leader (Multicultural Inclusion) at the Centre for Organisations and Social Change (COSC). Her research focuses on HRM and International HRM, emphasizing workgroup interactions, mentoring, career management, employee health/wellbeing, global work design, cross-cultural dynamics, and expatriate management. She has authored a book on South Korean multinational enterprises' IHRM practices and contributed to top-tier journals such as Human Resource Management and International Business Review . Dr. Kang holds a PhD in HRM from the University of South Australia, alongside degrees from the University of Adelaide. She has secured external funding from Australian government and charitable sources, and her awards include RMIT's Dean’s Research Excellence Award and Best Book Award. She teaches International HRM and oversees HDR supervision, currently open to mentoring Master’s/PhD students and collaborating on industry projects. She also chairs academic committees and serves as an Associate Editor for Journal of Management and Organization . Educations: PhD in Human Resource Management (University of South Australia) Master of Performance Management (University of Adelaide) Bachelor of Accounting (University of Adelaide) Her research aligns with UN SDGs 3 (Good Health), 8 (Decent Work), 9 (Innovation), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), addressing topics like workplace wellbeing, global talent management, and multicultural inclusion. Recent studies explore expatriate-local interactions, mentoring effects, and the impact of organizational policies on employee outcomes. Grants & Funding: Multiple Australian government and charitable trust grants for research projects on IHRM and expatriate management. Dr. Kang leads the COSC's Multicultural Inclusion theme, advancing inclusive organizational practices. Her lab focuses on global HR strategies and their societal impacts, with ongoing work on gamification in training and work-family enrichment through HR practices.
Dr. Aislinn Lalor is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow at Monash University's Department of Occupational Therapy within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. With over 15 years of experience since beginning her teaching career at Monash in 2009, she serves as the Second Year Coordinator and teaches multiple foundational courses in occupational therapy education. She maintains an active research profile as a part-time Research Fellow with the Rehabilitation, Ageing, and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre in conjunction with the National Centre for Healthy Ageing. Occupational Therapist and Early Career Researcher Senior Lecturer at Monash University since 2009 Part-time Research Fellow with RAIL Research Centre Second Year Coordinator for Department of Occupational Therapy Secretary of Australian Association of Gerontology Victoria Division Dr. Lalor's academic journey includes a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Monash University (2005-2008), a PhD in Sleep from Monash (2013-2017), and a Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics (2016-2019). Her scholarly development has been complemented by international teaching experiences at Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University in Saudi Arabia and development of interprofessional health immersion programs in Vietnam and Cambodia. Her primary research interests focus on adults and older adults, healthy ageing, sleep, disability, carers/care-partners, and the impact of assistance animals on health and wellbeing. Dr. Lalor employs qualitative research methodologies and emphasizes collaborative, inclusive research approaches. Her recent funded projects address critical areas such as falls risk assessment for individuals with intellectual disability, the impact of visitor restrictions on care-partners in aged care, and best-practice service delivery models. Her work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing. Dr. Lalor's 64 research outputs demonstrate consistent scholarly productivity, with recent publications examining fatigue frameworks in ambulance services, affinity with dogs for people with autism, dementia care in Indonesia, healthcare models for aged care facilities, and occupational therapy for post-concussion symptoms. Her research shows a clear trajectory toward addressing practical healthcare challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. (Nominated) Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Awards for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, 2024 Dean's Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, 2024 Dean's Award for Excellence - Programs that Enhance Learning (Team), 2023 File FMNHS Dean's Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, 2024 Research grant from School of Primary Health Care Education Committee, 2016 As an active supervisor, Dr. Lalor mentors Honours, Masters, and PhD students across diverse topics including visual impairment, women's occupations in Saudi Arabia, post-concussion symptoms, paramedic fatigue, sleep management in palliative care, and assistance animals. Her 36 professional activities include conference presentations at the Pacific Rim Conference 2025, Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice Annual Conference, and Australian Association of Gerontology Conference. She also contributes to the academic community through peer review for the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal and has received media attention for her work on intergenerational learning and Indigenous knowledges.
Megan Gussick, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and serves as Division Chief of Prehospital Medicine. She also holds the role of Medical Director for both the City of Madison Fire Department and Dane County Tactical Team, integrating clinical practice, education, and systems-level emergency medical services (EMS) leadership. Education Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin–Madison Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics – Chief Resident Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics – EMS Research Interests Dr. Gussick’s scholarly work centers on advancing prehospital medicine and EMS systems. Her research spans prediction of critical illness in patients with substance misuse, design of data dashboards for overdose fatality review, and rigorous evaluation of community paramedicine programs. She investigates how EMS utilization patterns influence hospital outcomes, with a particular focus on improving care transitions for older adults and leveraging large-scale data linkage to build privacy-preserving research commons for substance-use health services research. Scientific Awards No specific awards or honors were mentioned in the available materials. Advising & Educational Roles Dr. Gussick is deeply involved in medical education, mentoring University of Wisconsin emergency medicine residents and medical students. She champions structured EMS rotations, simulation-based continuing education for EMS providers, and curriculum development that emphasizes the impact of prehospital care on patient outcomes. Labs & Teams She leads the Division of Prehospital Medicine faculty and advanced practice providers within the Department of Emergency Medicine, fostering collaboration between university clinicians, paramedics, and first responders across the Madison area.
Jessica Powell is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of York 's Department of Health Sciences. A registered nurse since 1999, she specializes in cardiology, acute care, simulation-based education, and curriculum development. Education: DipHE in Adult Nursing (University of Leeds, 1999) BSc (Hons) in Health Care Practice (University of York, 2007) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice MEd in Clinical Education (2021) Her research focuses on simulation pedagogy and curriculum innovation, particularly in interdisciplinary contexts with paramedics and pre-hospital care professionals. She has pioneered high-fidelity simulation applications in nursing education and chemical safety training. Scientific Awards: University of York Supervisor of the Year (2017) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Jessica led the Adult Nursing field (2009–2017) and served as Programme Leader for BSc and Masters in Nursing (2017–2022). She coordinates basic life support training and first aid programs, while actively participating in national nursing education steering groups (NMC, RCN, RCUK).
Dr. Jessica Runacres is Senior Lecturer in Research Practice at Staffordshire University's School of Health, Science, and Wellbeing. She serves as PGR Lead and PhD Course Lead for Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Welfare programs. Her research examines health inequalities through mixed-methods approaches, focusing on unpaid carers, suicide postvention, and epistemic injustice. Education includes PhD in Social Prescribing (Birmingham City University), PGCHE, and BSc Psychology (Lancaster). Grants include British Academy funding for student carer support studies (£5,402) and immersive simulation training for paramedics (£5,295). Teaching focuses on research methods across undergraduate/postgraduate programs. Supervises PhD projects in health inequalities and co-leads Step-up to PGR courses. Research develops inclusive methodologies involving patient and public participation. Research Ethics Committee member Specializes in dementia caregiver studies and university support systems
Dr. Clare McVeigh is a Senior Lecturer (Education) at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast , focusing on palliative care, mindfulness meditation, and digital educational innovations. She contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives including the Chronic Illness and Palliative Care Research Initiative . Accepting PhD students in palliative care and digital education Recipient of multiple awards including Associate Fellow of CESI and Martha McMenamin Scholarship Research Interests include: Palliative care for non-malignant diseases Mindfulness as a clinical wellbeing intervention Digital technology in nursing and medical education Recent Article Trends cover chronic kidney disease, pulmonary fibrosis, caregiver experiences, and digital learning platforms. Key collaborations span McGill University and Northern Ireland healthcare institutions. Scientific Awards 2019: Associate Fellow, CESI 2018: Seed Funding & Martha McMenamin Scholarship 2015: International Journal of Palliative Nursing Researcher of the Year 2014: Nurse Researcher of the Year finalist Advising : Supervised Kawthar Al Jabri (MSc Palliative Care, Saudi Arabia 2019-2020). Labs/Teams : Collaborates with Chronic Kidney Disease research groups and Medical Humanities networks.
Dr. Michele Hardiman is an Honorary Lecturer in the Nursing Division at Queen Margaret University, where she contributes to person-centred practice development and nursing education. Her PhD research, focusing on person-centred leadership and workplace facilitation frameworks, has been adopted internationally. She holds a Fellow of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery (RCSI) and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International. With 37 years of nursing experience, her career spans clinical practice, leadership roles, and academic contributions. She specializes in practice development, clinical standards, and transitioning nursing students into practice. Key affiliations include the Galway Clinic (Ireland) and the International Community of Practice of Person-centred Research (PcP-ICoP). Her research emphasizes compassionate care, shared decision-making, and organizational culture change. Notable work includes designing electronic nursing records to enhance person-centred care and exploring nurses’ transition experiences through phenomenological methods. Dr. Hardiman’s awards reflect her leadership and scholarly impact, including her role as a practice development facilitator in healthcare settings.
Dr. Carl Webster is a Principal Lecturer in Paramedic Practice & Emergency Care at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) within the School of Social Sciences. He provides strategic leadership for Allied Health programs, including Paramedic Science, Ambulance Technician Practice, and Occupational Health. Academic Leadership: Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship approval, BSc Paramedic Science course lead Committee Roles: Knowledge Exchange Seed Fund Chair, Fitness to Practice Panels, Learning and Teaching Committee His research focuses on simulation-based learning, workplace violence in healthcare, and pharmacology education for paramedics. He has published in journals like Journal of Paramedic Practice and Critical Care Innovations , with recent work on AI integration in emergency healthcare education. Externally, he contributes to the European Prehospital Research Network, College of Paramedics, and Journal of Paramedic Practice editorial board.
Claire Tinker is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the Paramedic Science BSc programme at the University of Greenwich. She holds a Master of Science in Advanced Practice from the same institution. Previously, she served as Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cumbria for their Paramedic Science Degree Apprenticeship Programme in London (2021–2023), and spent over 25 years with the London Ambulance Service NHS (1996–2021), roles including Flight Paramedic for London’s Air Ambulance, Clinical Tutor, and Cycle Response Paramedic. Her expertise spans prehospital care, paramedic education, and clinical leadership. She has developed academic programmes in collaboration with NHS partners, notably launching the Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship Programme in London. Her work emphasizes bridging clinical practice with educational innovation. As Programme Lead at Greenwich since 2023, she oversees curriculum development and student training. Notably, she recruited novice lecturers and expanded the Cumbria programme to four annual cohorts. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the text.
Sean Drummond is a Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University and a key figure at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health. He previously served on the faculty at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Department of Psychiatry (2002–2014) and as a Staff Psychologist at the VA San Diego Healthcare System (2005–2014). At Monash, he currently holds the role of Director of Research Programs and Infrastructure. Education: Undergraduate research assistant, Sleep Research Laboratory, University of Arizona Research work with Sarah Mosko, PhD, UC Irvine Medical Center PhD, SDSU-UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (advisor: J. Christian Gillin, MD) Pre-doctoral Internship, Tucson VA Hospital Postdoctoral Fellow, University of California San Diego (UCSD), working with Gregory G. Brown, PhD Dr. Drummond’s research spans three interconnected domains: (1) the cognitive neuroscience of sleep and sleep deprivation, using fMRI, EEG, and behavioral testing; (2) clinical treatment of insomnia, particularly in psychiatric comorbidities; and (3) translational research on sleep’s role in PTSD and mood disorders. His work involves diverse populations, including healthy adults, older adults, and clinical groups with insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on sleep interventions, the cognitive consequences of sleep loss, and the development of screening tools for sleep disorders. Themes include insomnia in pregnancy, digital treatment efficacy, and the impact of shift work on mental health. His research is supported by major national and international funding bodies. Scientific Awards and Service: Past President, Sleep Research Society Associate Editor, SLEEP Dr. Drummond has secured research funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), US Department of Defense, and industry partners. He supervises non-HDR students and is involved in interdisciplinary outreach, including public exhibitions on sleep culture. He leads and participates in multiple active research projects, such as those on insomnia in pregnancy, police shift work, and youth mental health across continents. He is actively involved in building research infrastructure and fostering collaboration, with a strong presence in both clinical and cognitive neuroscience domains of sleep research.
