Lynne Marvell serves as an Associate Faculty member and Internship Instructor since May 2024, teaching graduate-level counselling courses including ECC 601 (Counselling Field Experience), ECC 602 (Counselling Practicum), and EGC 605 (Counselling Internship I). She specializes in instructing counselling micro skills and case conceptualization while supervising student fieldwork. With thirty years of professional experience spanning teaching, mediation, advocacy, and clinical counselling, she holds dual education degrees and maintains an active private practice. Education: B.Ed M.Ed in Counselling from City University (2010) Her research and practice focus on applied counselling techniques, emphasizing micro-skills development and case conceptualization frameworks. This expertise directly informs her supervision of students' clinical work and her private practice methodology, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world therapeutic application. Marvell actively mentors students through structured internship programs, guiding their progression from foundational field experiences to advanced practicum requirements. Her supervision integrates decades of frontline experience in mediation and advocacy to develop well-rounded counselling professionals.
Eddie McMillan serves as a Senior Lecturer in Film Production within the School of Arts, Humanities, Media and Creative Digital at Canterbury Christ Church University. He has been affiliated with the institution since 2001, initially as a sessional staff member before transitioning to a full-time lecturer in 2003. His operational responsibilities include coordination of the university's Media Suite facilities. His academic expertise centers on practical film production techniques, advanced video editing methodologies, and the critical integration of theoretical frameworks with hands-on creative practice. This interdisciplinary approach bridges cinematic theory and technical execution, emphasizing experiential learning in media creation. His teaching philosophy actively connects conceptual knowledge with tangible production skills to develop well-rounded media practitioners. As Media Suite coordinator, Mr. McMillan oversees production resources and technical infrastructure supporting film education across the university. His operational leadership ensures these facilities effectively serve teaching objectives and student creative projects within the media curriculum.
Sarah Uroza is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Lipscomb University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, specializing in Ambulatory Care and Women's Health with a clinical practice site at Faith Family Medical Center where she mentors IPPE and APPE pharmacy students year-round. Her academic credentials include a Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2007) and pre-pharmacy studies at the University of Central Arkansas, followed by a Community Pharmacy Residency at Reeves-Sain Drug Store in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Uroza teaches core courses including Medication Therapy Management, Non-Prescription Medications and Devices, and Women's Health, with research interests focused on practical applications of ambulatory care models and gender-specific pharmacotherapeutic approaches in community settings. She serves as chapter advisor for the American Pharmacist Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), though specific scientific awards are not detailed in available materials. Her clinical work at Faith Family Medical Center integrates patient care with student training across ambulatory and women's health domains.
Michelle Huneven is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she contributes to the academic community through teaching and her distinguished literary career. She is the author of three acclaimed novels—"Round Rock," "Jamesland," and "Blame"—and her journalistic work spans prominent publications including Harper's, Redbook, Slake, The New York Times, Gourmet, and Food and Wine. Huneven's creative and research interests focus on Creative Writing, Fiction, Literary Journalism, and Food Writing, with significant contributions to culinary journalism through weekly columns in the Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly. Her writing explores narrative structures in both fiction and non-fiction, emphasizing cultural and societal themes through a literary lens. Her accolades include: GE Younger Writers Award Whiting Writers’ Award Notably, her novel "Blame" received a National Book Critics Circle Award nomination. Regarding academic advising and research funding, no specific graduate students, grants, or sponsored projects are documented in the provided materials. Her professional activities center on creative output and media engagement rather than laboratory-based or team-oriented academic research.
Ana Cristina Marcén Terraza serves as Professor and Director of the Artificial Intelligence degree at the University of San Jorge's School of Architecture and Technology. She teaches core courses across Computer Engineering, Video Game Design and Development, and Bioinformatics programs including Information Systems, Operating Systems Administration, and Human-Computer Interaction. Education: Doctorate in Computer Engineering from Polytechnic University of Valencia (Thesis: Fragment recovery in models through machine learning techniques) Research Focus: Her work centers on applying Machine Learning to solve critical challenges in Software Engineering , particularly for information retrieval systems, model-driven development frameworks, and automated software maintenance processes. This research bridges artificial intelligence with practical software development methodologies. Research Leadership: Actively leads the National Project "ALPS" (Intelligent Evolutionary Assistants for Software Product Lines) and National Project "DataME" (Model-Driven Software Production for Big Data Applications). Previously contributed to the International Project "REVaMP2" (Round-trip Engineering and Variability Management). Research Affiliation: Member of "Software Variability for Internet of Things" Research Group Publication Record: Author of multiple high-impact publications in premier journals including Information & Software Technology (IST), Journal of Systems and Software (JSS), and Software and Systems Modeling (SoSyM).
Monica Gaspar is a Lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), specifically within the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art. She works as a lecturer in the BA Product Design program and serves as a mentor for BA thesis in product design (object, jewelry, textile, spatial) and supervisor for Master Research Thesis in Design. Her professional profile extends beyond academia as she is also an active freelance curator and author with international recognition. Universitat de Barcelona (Art History) Zurich University of the Arts (Cultural and Gender Studies) Escola Massana Barcelona (Jewelry Design) Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Doctoral candidate) Gaspar's research focuses on redefining the "applied" as an experimental and socially relevant field of action. Her work explores design cultures, craftsmanship as critical practices, cultures of wearing (bodies, objects and identity), exhibitions as research devices, and intersectional and decolonial perspectives in design and art. She has developed a distinctive approach that bridges art, design, and activism through curated exhibitions and theoretical contributions. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory exploring the intersections between material culture, critical theory, and social practice. Gaspar's work increasingly engages with decolonial perspectives, examining how design practices can challenge dominant narratives and power structures. She has developed innovative methodologies that position exhibitions themselves as research devices for investigating cultural interstices. Editorial Advisory Board Member, Journal for Jewellery Research (2017-present) Board Member, NDG Network for Design History (2019-present) Peer Reviewer, ICDHS International Committee for Design History and Design Studies (2018-present) Foundation Board Member, FHD Design History Foundation Barcelona (2016-present) Co-Convenor, DHS2021 Design History Society Annual Conference (2020) Gaspar has shaped teaching at the interface between theory and practice through collaborations with art and design universities across Scandinavia, England, the Netherlands, and the USA. Her research projects include "Accelerating the pursuit of the SDGs in Swiss design education: Design Action Labs" and "Craft Round Tables: Shaping of digital transformation of work environments through human-centered craft competences." She previously served as a research associate at the Institute for Theory at Zurich University of the Arts (2013-2016) for the research project "Aesthetic Practices."
Dr. Zach Zubow is an Associate Professor of Music in the Art, Design & Music Department at Queens University's College of Arts & Sciences, where he teaches music theory and composition. His creative works span acoustic and electronic mediums, with performances globally at venues including the International Computer Music Conference (Athens, Greece), SEAMUS, and Electronic Music Midwest. Education Ph.D. in Music Composition, University of Iowa (2012) M.M. in Music Composition, Illinois State University B.A. in Music, Luther College Research Focus Zubow's research integrates compositional practice with theoretical analysis, emphasizing contemporary repertoire. His work explores interactive electronics, percussion ensembles, and structural analysis of modernist compositions, notably György Ligeti's piano études. Pedagogically, he prioritizes developing well-rounded musicians through active listening and interdisciplinary engagement. Prior academic appointments include teaching positions at Grinnell College, Cornell College, Coe College, and Kirkwood Community College.
Prof. Sinayanan Zahra D. Macararic serves as Associate Professor V in the Teaching Arabic Department at Mindanao State University's King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS), where she has advanced Arabic grammar instruction since 1990. Her career exemplifies deep integration of language pedagogy with Islamic disciplinary frameworks across the Marawi City campus. Her educational foundation includes: Master of Arts in Islamic Studies major in Muslim Laws (2018, Mindanao State University) Bachelor of Science in Teaching Arabic (1987, Mindanao State University) High School (1982, MSU-Balo-i Community High School) Elementary (1978, Balo-i Central Elementary School) Research centers on Arabic language acquisition within Islamic contexts, examining grammatical structures, teaching methodologies, and Shari'ah law applications. Her work bridges linguistic theory with religious education, emphasizing practical fluency development through culturally responsive pedagogy. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on Arabic grammar systems and instructional innovation, culminating in her 2020 textbook synthesizing decades of classroom experience with scholarly rigor. These works establish foundational frameworks for Islamic language education in Southeast Asia. Academic recognition includes: College Leadership Award (June 2018) Academic Excellence Awardee (June 2018) Her advising extends through departmental leadership and extension services including the Campus-Intergroup Quiz Bowl on Islamic History and Monthly Round Table Discussions on Islam, Muslim Women and Development. The Academic Personnel Development Program scholarship enabled her graduate studies, while community initiatives like the TESDA-certified Organic Fertilizer training demonstrate cross-disciplinary engagement. As Chairperson of the Teaching Arabic Department (1995-1996, 2004-2005), she shaped curriculum development within KFCIAAS, contributing to MSU's mission of integrating Islamic, Arabic, and Asian studies through faculty collaboration and community outreach programs.
Martin McKown serves as an adjunct professor at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and will transition to assistant professor in Fall 2025. He teaches foundational and elective courses including Legal Research and Writing, Business Associations, Energy Regulation, and Privacy Law, with a teaching philosophy centered on collaboration, clear communication, and excellence. McKown holds a J.D. from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University (where he contributed to the Duquesne Law Review and Appellate Moot Court Board), an M.B.A. from Auburn University Harbert College of Business, and a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Texas at Tyler. His research and professional expertise spans Business Law, Energy Regulation, and Compliance frameworks, informed by a decade-long career advising Fortune 500 companies on regulatory adherence across state, federal, and international jurisdictions. He has developed policy frameworks, led compliance transformations, and advised executive leadership on strategic planning and risk management. As a committed scholar, McKown has published in the George Washington Law Review Arguendo, University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, Mitchell Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy, and Duquesne Law Review. He additionally compiled a free open-source casebook on energy regulation to democratize legal knowledge access. McKown actively mentors students through bar exam preparation and serves as a moot court coach, leading teams to national and international competition success with top brief awards and semifinal/final round advancements. His work directly contributes to the law school's sustained high bar passage rates.
