Joachim Krueger is a Professor of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. He holds editorial roles at the Personality and Social Psychology Review and the American Journal of Psychology . His research focuses on social judgment, decision-making, and the intersection of cognitive psychology with behavioral economics and organizational behavior. Key themes include self-perception, intergroup relations, free will belief paradoxes, and the volunteer’s dilemma. Dr. Krueger earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (1988) and completed postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin before joining Brown in 1991. He teaches courses on psychology in business, happiness philosophy, and behavioral decision sciences. His work critiques positivist methodologies while exploring creativity, leadership, and the replication crisis in psychological research. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, Society for Experimental Social Psychology, and Eastern Psychological Association. His writings include books on social judgment, rationality, and happiness, alongside a Psychology Today blog. Krueger collaborates across disciplines, emphasizing pragmatic approaches to understanding human social behavior.
Grzegorz Niedzwiedzki is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Organismal Biology, specializing in vertebrate palaeontology and early tetrapod evolution. He holds a PhD from the University of Warsaw (2013) and has conducted expeditions across Poland, Russia, Tunisia, Greenland, and Sweden. His research focuses on Triassic-Jurassic vertebrate ecosystems, coprolite analysis, and early dinosaur evolution. Education: PhD in Biology (2013), University of Warsaw Master's in Biology (2007), University of Warsaw Bachelor's in Biology (2004), University of Warsaw Research Interests: Grzegorz's work analyzes fossilized footprints, coprolites, and skeletal remains to reconstruct ancient ecosystems. He has pioneered studies on Early Triassic predator ecosystems via coprolites and contributed to understanding dinosaur dietary habits through coprolite microbiota analysis. His fieldwork has uncovered critical fossils like the archosaur Smok wawelski and Early Jurassic dinosaur tracks. Key Achievements: Recipient of multiple prestigious awards (National Geographic grants, Prime Minister's Special Award) Over 100 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Nature , Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology , and Acta Palaeontologica Polonica Co-discoverer of the oldest known mammaliaform fossil in Greenland Grants & Collaborations: Multiple international expeditions funded by Polish and Swedish institutions Collaborations with the American Museum of Natural History and Uppsala University Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Uppsala University's Evolution and Development research group and collaborates globally on fossil expeditions and synchrotron imaging projects.
Rolf Coray is a University lecturer at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Basel, associated with the Professur Mayordomo. His position is based at Heuberg 12, Basel, Switzerland. He can be contacted via rolf.coray@unibas.ch or by phone at +41 61 207 17 35. The Faculty of Theology focuses on areas such as Old Testament studies, New Testament studies, church history, systematic theology, ethics, practical theology, religious studies, and Jewish studies. While specific research interests for Rolf Coray are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, his affiliation suggests engagement with theological disciplines related to the faculty's broader research scope.
Bei Wu is Dean’s Professor in Global Health and Vice Dean for Research at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she also serves as Co-Director of the NYU Aging Incubator. She holds an additional appointment as Affiliated Professor in the Ashman Department of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry at NYU, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise. She previously held the Pauline Gratz Professorship at Duke University School of Nursing, underscoring her national prominence in gerontology and nursing science. Her educational background includes a PhD and MS from the Gerontology Center at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and a BS from Shanghai University. These foundational qualifications have supported her extensive research career focused on aging, global health, and oral-systemic health linkages. Dr. Wu’s research is centered on gerontology and global health, with a strong emphasis on oral health, dementia, cognitive decline, caregiving, and health disparities among minority populations, particularly older Asian Americans. She is a pioneer in studying the connections between oral health and cognitive outcomes in older adults. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches across nursing, dentistry, public health, and social sciences, often with a focus on vulnerable and underserved communities. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the biological and social determinants of cognitive aging, oral frailty, caregiving burden, and mental health in older populations. Themes include the role of toothbrushing in preventing dementia, the impact of social capital on mental health, and the development of culturally tailored interventions for dementia caregivers. Her work often employs mixed methods, including systematic reviews, cohort studies, and qualitative inquiry. Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Research, IADR (2017) Pauline Gratz Professorship, Duke University (2014) J. Morita Junior Investigator Award (2007) Fellow, Gerontological Society of America Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine 2022 Wei Hu Inspiration Award Honorary Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Dr. Wu has successfully mentored hundreds of early-career scientists and has secured substantial funding from the NIH, CDC, and private foundations. She currently leads multiple NIH-funded projects, including a clinical trial on oral health in dementia and a large data analysis on diabetes and cognitive decline. She co-leads the Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity and directs the Research and Education Core for the NIA-funded Asian Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), which focuses on building research capacity and addressing health inequities. Her work is conducted through key labs and initiatives including the NYU Aging Incubator, the Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity, and the Asian Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR). These centers support interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation in aging research, and the development of culturally appropriate health interventions.
Prof. Dr. Folkart Wittekind is a Professor of Systematic Theology, Dogmatics, and Ethics at the University of Bonn since 2021, with his office at the University of Cologne. He directs the Ecumenical Institute of the Protestant Theological Faculty in Bonn. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Munich (1992), habilitation in Bochum (1999), and a second theological examination (2000). Key roles include acting professorships at Duisburg, Munich, and Bethel, alongside teaching assignments in Cologne. Research focuses on the philosophy of religion post-Enlightenment, Protestant dogmatics, cultural theology, and the intersection of theology with literature and art. He has held a Heisenberg Fellowship and authored extensively, with publications accessible via the provided link. Consultation hours are managed through the secretariat. Ecumenical Institute Roles: Intra-Protestant ecumenism, inter-denominational European ecumenism, and global intercultural theology. Education: 1981–1987: Studies in Protestant Theology and Philosophy (Tübingen, Munich) 1987–1989: Assistant at Tübingen Institute for Hermeneutics 1992–1996: Vicariate in Bochum His work bridges theological theory with cultural analysis, addressing modernity and secularization through literary and artistic lenses.
Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya is Vice-Principal (Global Engagement) at the University of Aberdeen , affiliated with the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition . A leading figure in reproductive medicine, he combines clinical expertise with extensive research in infertility, epidemiology, and health services. MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (University of Aberdeen, 1997) FRCOG and MRCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) Subspecialty Accreditation in Reproductive Medicine (1999) His research focuses on reproductive health epidemiology , infertility outcomes , clinical and cost-effectiveness of interventions , and systematic reviews . He leads major randomized trials and health technology assessments in endometriosis, IVF strategies, and male hypogonadism. His work integrates epidemiological methods with real-world clinical data to inform policy and practice. Recent publications highlight trends in endometriosis management , embryo transfer strategies , testosterone therapy , and core outcome set development for infertility research. His articles span high-impact journals like The Lancet , BMJ , Human Reproduction , and Cochrane Database , reflecting a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine and meta-analytic approaches. His scientific honors include the MRCOG Prize Medal, ESHRE Established Clinician Award, and multiple Wellcome and NIHR awards. He has held key editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of Human Reproduction Open and Editor for Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility . Prof. Bhattacharya supervises PhD students and leads the International Network for Research in Reproductive Medicine (INREM) . He has secured substantial funding from NIHR, MRC, CSO, and Wellcome Trust for projects on endometriosis, IVF, and male infertility. His advisory roles include NHS boards, FIGO, RCOG, and international research consortia. He leads global collaborations across the UK, USA, India, Australia, and Europe, advancing research in reproductive health through multi-centre trials and consensus development.
Sai Praneeth Karimireddy is an Assistant Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California (USC), with a courtesy appointment in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He previously held an SNSF postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley under Michael I. Jordan and earned his PhD at EPFL advised by Martin Jaggi. He co-leads the Federated Learning and Data Quality working group at MONAI (NVIDIA) and collaborates with researchers at Apple Research. His research lies at the intersection of optimization, machine learning, statistics, and economics, with a strong focus on federated learning, privacy-preserving machine learning, data valuation, and AI for healthcare. He investigates how data quality, privacy, and incentives shape collaborative ML systems, especially in high-stakes domains like medicine. His work has been deployed at companies such as Meta, Google, OpenAI, and Owkin. His recent publications span top-tier venues including NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, and JMLR, with influential contributions such as the SCAFFOLD algorithm for federated learning. His research shows a consistent trend toward building robust, private, and incentive-compatible collaborative learning systems, with increasing emphasis on real-world deployment in healthcare and decentralized data markets. 2023 SNSF Mobility Fellowship 2022 Patrick Denantes Memorial Prize for best thesis in computer science 2022 EPFL thesis distinction (top 8%) 2021 Chorafas Foundation Prize for exceptional applied research Capitol One Fellow (2025) He is actively mentoring PhD students and leads a research group focused on foundational and applied challenges in federated and privacy-preserving ML. He teaches graduate courses at USC, including CSCI 599 on Optimization for Machine Learning and CSCI 699 on Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning. He serves as an area chair for ICLR 2025 and co-organizes major workshops on incentives in data sharing and federated learning. His lab collaborates with institutions like NVIDIA, Apple, and Argonne National Laboratory, and he is building a research program centered on sustainable, equitable, and trustworthy AI ecosystems.
Dr Cristina Stoian is a Reader in International Business and Director of Postgraduate Research at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London, within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. She is affiliated with the Strategy, Entrepreneurship and International Business (SEIB) research group and contributes significantly to academic and professional discourse on SME internationalization and global entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on international business, entrepreneurship, and international marketing strategies, particularly in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key themes include knowledge-based perspectives, dynamic capabilities, sustainable development, cultural diversity, and the role of digital technologies in internationalization. She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as International Business Review , Journal of Small Business Management , and International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research . Her recent publications highlight trends in SME foreign market entry, post-entry growth of born globals, CSR in SMEs, and systematic reviews of knowledge-based approaches. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus combining strategic management, organizational capabilities, and international marketing. Best Paper Award at British Academy of Management Conference (International Business and International Management track) Dr Stoian has secured research funding as Principal Investigator from the ISBE/RAKE Award (supported by ESRC and Barclays Bank) and internal Brunel grants, and as Co-Investigator on projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. She welcomes PhD applications in international entrepreneurship, SME internationalization, knowledge approaches, sustainable development, returnee entrepreneurship, and digital technologies in global business. She has served on advisory bodies including the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s International Trade Committee and The Institute of Export and International Trade. She is actively involved in professional networks and collaborates with researchers such as Dr Janja Tardios, Dr Marios Samdanis, and Dr Xiaoqing Li. Her work bridges academic research and practical applications for SME managers navigating global markets.
Louise Hunter is an Associate Lecturer at the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Oxford Brookes University, where she contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in midwifery. She is actively involved in research, supervision, and professional development, with a strong focus on improving maternity care and the experiences of women and midwives. Education: PhD MA (Oxon) RM (Registered Midwife) Her research interests revolve around enhancing midwifery care through innovative models such as mindfulness training and group antenatal care. She has investigated mindfulness as a tool to improve workplace culture and support women during labor and early parenthood. Her work on the NIHR-funded REACH project explored group antenatal care, and she continues to research water birth feasibility, anemia in pregnancy, and equity in midwifery education. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on maternal and newborn health, midwifery education, and service user empowerment. Themes across her work include health equity, particularly for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students and birthing people, evidence-based practice, and the integration of psychological and social support into maternity care. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Louise Hunter is also a member of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and actively supervises research students, including Claire Litchfield, whose work examines water immersion in labor for obese women. She is involved in the Maternity Care (OxMater) research group and contributes to developing initiatives that involve service users in midwifery recruitment and training. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and research, aiming to create more inclusive, effective, and compassionate maternity services.
Daniel C. Miller is Associate Professor of Environmental Policy in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. He serves as Coordinator of the Forests and Livelihoods: Assessment, Research and Engagement (FLARE) network and is a Core Affiliate Faculty Member of the Pulte Institute for Global Development. Miller is also a faculty fellow of the Pulte Institute for Global Development and a faculty affiliate of the Environmental Change Initiative at the University of Notre Dame. He previously served as Senior Forestry Specialist at the World Bank's Program on Forests and as Program Associate for Conservation and Sustainable Development at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Miller's research focuses on international environmental politics and policy, with special emphasis on understanding the socioeconomic and ecological impacts of conservation funding in tropical countries and the political factors shaping those impacts. His work also explores how forests and trees contribute to human well-being in rural areas globally. He has conducted fieldwork in more than ten countries, particularly in Africa, examining national parks and protected areas. His research spans conservation finance flows and impacts, long-term effects of forest conservation, socioeconomic contributions of forests and trees on farms, and conservation-human well-being linkages. Miller's publication record demonstrates a clear trend toward increasingly interdisciplinary research that bridges environmental science, political economy, and development studies. His recent work shows growing emphasis on capacity development in conservation, qualitative evaluation methods, and the integration of social science perspectives into biodiversity conservation. The publications reveal a strong focus on translating research into policy-relevant insights, particularly through systematic reviews and global assessments that synthesize evidence for decision-makers. Kellogg Institute faculty fellow (since 2022) Faculty fellow of the Pulte Institute for Global Development Faculty affiliate of the Environmental Change Initiative Chair of the Global Expert Panel on Forests and Poverty for IUFRO Serves on Editorial Boards for Conservation Letters and PLOS Sustainability and Transformation Miller actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, with current advisees including MGA students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. His research group has secured significant funding from diverse sources including the Ford Foundation, 3ie – International Initiative for Impact Evaluation, International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), Program on Forests (PROFOR), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and AidData. The Miller Research Group examines the links between environmental conservation and human development with a focus on political factors shaping policy implementation and impacts, particularly in forest landscapes across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Dr Nour Ali is a Reader in the Department of Computer Science at Brunel University London , where she co-heads the Brunel Software Engineering Lab and serves as Vice-Dean of Education for the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. She holds a PhD in Software Engineering from Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, Spain, and a Major in Computer Science from Bir-Zeit University, Palestine. Research Interests: Software architecture for distributed and adaptive systems, integrating techniques like Model-Driven Engineering, Reverse Engineering, and Machine Learning. Teaching: Module leader for Software Project Management and supervisor of undergraduate group projects and final-year projects. Scientific Contributions: Over 70 publications in journals, conferences, and books. Key research areas include microservice architecture recovery, autonomic healthcare systems, and mobile self-adaptive architecture. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Membership: Deputy Editor-in-Chief for IET Software, member of multiple conference program committees, and reviewer for EPSRC, NWO, and other funding bodies.
Clarice Seifert Clemmens, MD, is a Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in the College of Medicine's Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She specializes in pediatric otolaryngology with particular expertise in neonatal airway disorders and thyroid disorders, while also covering pediatric allergy/sinus disease, ear disease, hearing loss, sleep medicine, speech/swallowing disorders, and dysphagia. Dr. Clemmens completed her medical training at MUSC in 2009, followed by a residency at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Education Medical Degree: Medical University of South Carolina (2009) Residency: University of Pennsylvania Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Her research focuses on pediatric airway disorders, evidenced by her publications on laryngomalacia interventions, cochlear implant auditory outcomes, sleep study diagnostics, and airway emergency protocols. She has contributed to systematic reviews examining tracheostomy management, neonatal airway anomalies, and sociodemographic barriers in newborn hearing screening. Dr. Clemmens maintains an active clinical practice at MUSC Children's Health ENT at Summey Medical Pavilion, where she provides comprehensive care for pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions. She has presented her work nationally and regionally, and maintains board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology since 2015.
Eduardo Saez De Villarreal Sáez is a Professor in the Department of Sports and Information Technology at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, where he is affiliated with the Center for Research in Physical and Sports Performance (CIRFD) and the AFSD Physical Activity, Health and Sport research group. His academic work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of sports science, with a particular focus on physical performance metrics and training methodologies. His research interests center on athletic performance optimization, with specific expertise in strength training methodologies, sprint mechanics, and resistance training adaptations. Dr. Saez De Villarreal's work frequently examines velocity-based training, blood flow restriction techniques, and the biomechanical aspects of athletic movement. His research bridges laboratory findings with practical applications for athletes across multiple sports disciplines including football (soccer), water polo, cycling, and even unique applications to professional bullfighting performance. Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2026) reveals a strong focus on velocity-based resistance training, with particular attention to velocity loss thresholds and their impact on strength development. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in training methodology research, with systematic reviews and meta-analyses becoming more prominent alongside experimental studies. The research spans multiple sports contexts while maintaining a strong physiological and biomechanical foundation. Dr. Saez De Villarreal supervises doctoral students in the Physical Activity, Sports and Health Sciences program and collaborates with researchers internationally. His work shows consistent output with publications extending into 2026, indicating ongoing active research. His laboratory work appears to focus on practical applications of sports science research across various athletic populations, from youth athletes to professionals.
Professor Charlotte Hanlon serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Global Mental Health and co-director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Research and Training at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Based in Ethiopia, she has maintained a continuous research and implementation presence in the country since her PhD work from 2004-2006 on perinatal mental health in rural settings, returning permanently in 2009. Her research expertise spans global mental health implementation science, with particular focus on developing, testing and implementing interventions for people with mental health conditions in low- and middle-income countries. Professor Hanlon has significant experience with psychological interventions, social/psychosocial approaches, service models, and system strengthening, with special attention to severe mental health conditions including psychoses and developmental disabilities. Her work consistently incorporates capacity strengthening as an integral component. She coordinates the PhD program for Mental Health Epidemiology at Addis Ababa University and serves on Ethiopia's technical working group for mental health scale-up. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on context-specific implementation research, particularly in Ethiopia, with growing attention to developmental disabilities, caregiver support, and inclusive education. Her work bridges clinical interventions with health systems strengthening, demonstrating how context shapes effective mental health service delivery in resource-limited settings. The publications show increasing collaboration with African institutions and a focus on sustainable, locally adapted solutions. Commissioner on the Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health Co-lead (with Professor Ashok Malla) of the interventions, services and systems section of the Lancet Psychiatry Commission on Psychoses in Global Context Professor Hanlon leads multiple major research initiatives including HOPE (NIHR global health research group on homelessness and severe mental illness), SCOPE (Wellcome Trust-funded study of psychosis context in Ethiopia), PROMISE (improving detection and care for psychosis in Malawi), PRIZE (peer support intervention for psychosis in South Africa), and SPARK (WHO caregiver skills training for developmental disabilities). Her research approach emphasizes participatory methods, cultural adaptation, and building local research capacity across multiple African countries. She works closely with the Centre for Global Mental Health, which aims to address inequities by closing the care gap and reducing human rights abuses experienced by people living with mental, neurological and substance use conditions in low-resource settings. Her projects often involve collaboration between King's College London, Addis Ababa University, and other African institutions to develop sustainable mental health solutions.
Emilio J. Castilla is the NTU Professor of Management and Professor of Work and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He co-directs the MIT Institute for Work and Employment Research and has previously held faculty positions at the Wharton School. Research Focus: Organizational Theory and Behavior Economic Sociology Human Resources Management Workplace Inequality Mechanisms of Meritocracy Social Networks in Employment Scientific Contributions: Identified the "Paradox of Meritocracy" with Stephen Benard Documented systematic racial/gender pay disparities despite formal merit systems Investigated legacy admissions practices and their inequality-reinforcing effects Developed frameworks for longitudinal analysis of employment processes Selected Honors: Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize (2017) Career Trajectory: Joined MIT Sloan in 2005 after Wharton faculty appointment. Serves as Research Fellow at Wharton Financial Institutions Center and Center for Human Resources. His work appears in top journals across sociology, management, and economics.
