جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Special Education
• Reading Comprehension
• Educational Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Melissa Fogarty is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University's College of Education and Human Development. Her work focuses on special education, reading comprehension, and evidence-based interventions. She coordinates the undergraduate special education program and leads research on literacy interventions for students with disabilities. Her research interests include technology-mediated learning, reading comprehension strategies for at-risk students, and teacher preparation frameworks. She has co-led multiple federally funded projects, including the Project Connect-IT series focused on developing text-integration interventions for middle schoolers and a Texas Higher Education initiative supporting Spanish-speaking families of children with autism. Dr. Fogarty's recent publications analyze phonemic awareness instruction, technology-delivered interventions, and peer dynamics for students with disabilities. She teaches courses such as SPED302 Instructional Design for Students with Disabilities and SPED621 Overview of Exceptional Students . Her grants include roles as Co-PI on US Department of Education IES-funded projects since 2010. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for multitiered teacher preparation systems and exploring the efficacy of interventions targeting vocabulary and comprehension deficits. She emphasizes applying research findings to real-world educational challenges, particularly during disruptions like the pandemic.

Susan Rookمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Primary Literacy Education
• Creative Pedagogies
• Children's Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Susan Rook is a Lecturer in Literacy at RMIT University's School of Education since July 2023. Previously, she served as a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University (2018-2023) and held teaching roles in primary schools from 2001-2018. She earned her doctorate in January 2024, focusing on inference teaching methodologies in primary schools and the role of process drama in fostering student engagement. Her research emphasizes creative pedagogies, student agency in literacy practices, and promoting reading for pleasure. Education: Awarded PhD in January 2024 (thesis: inference teaching strategies and text selection). Research interests include postmodern children’s literature, challenging gender stereotypes, AI applications in language education, and inclusive pedagogy. She actively collaborates with schools to implement innovative teaching methods and is a member of UKLA, ALEA, PETAA, and other literacy organizations. Teaching focuses on early literacy, reading/writing pedagogy, and literature-based learning. Supervised projects include an exploration of single-sex education and gender identity representation in cinema (December 2024). Courses developed include Teaching Upper Primary Literacy and English and Teaching Early Literacy.

Sarah J Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eye Movement Control
• Reading Behavior
• Aging and Cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sarah J. White is a Professor in the School of Psychology and Vision Sciences at the University of Leicester. Her research focuses on eye movement control during reading, with particular emphasis on parafoveal processing, aging-related changes in reading behavior, and cross-linguistic differences. She also investigates clinical aspects such as the impact of infantile nystagmus on reading. Education: BSc Psychology from the University of Durham, followed by a PhD and post-doctoral research there before joining Leicester in 2006 as a Lecturer. Research Interests: Her work explores how reading goals (e.g., skimming) modulate eye movement mechanisms and comprehension. Key areas include aging effects on visual word recognition, bilingual/cross-linguistic reading patterns, and neuro-ophthalmological conditions affecting reading. Her research integrates eye-tracking, neurophysiological measures, and meta-analytic approaches. Funding & Awards: Supported by the Experimental Psychology Society, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society, and UKRI ESRC. Recognitions include Fellow of the Psychonomic Society and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Teaching & Grants: Active in educational strategies for study skills, with grants focusing on cognitive aging and clinical reading challenges. Supervises research projects in vision sciences and reading behavior. Labs/Teams: Member of the Vision Sciences research group at Leicester, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects combining psychology, neuroscience, and clinical research.

Asta Čekanauskaitėمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Medical Ethics
• Bioethics
• Research Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Asta Čekanauskaitė is a Lecturer in Medical Ethics at the Department of Medical Ethics , Faculty of Medicine , Vilnius University . She holds a Doctor of Public Health Sciences degree. Her work focuses on bioethics, research ethics, and the ethical dimensions of clinical trials and biomedical research. She has contributed to national and international discussions on informed consent, biobank governance, and ethical oversight mechanisms in post-Soviet transition societies. Education: Doctor of Public Health Sciences (university unspecified). Research Interests: Dr. Čekanauskaitė specializes in the ethical challenges of clinical trials, the use of residual biological materials in research, and the evolution of research ethics committees in Eastern Europe. Her work bridges legal frameworks (e.g., EU regulations) with practical implementation, particularly regarding patient autonomy, data protection, and institutional review processes. She has published extensively on topics like the ethical complexities of predictive medicine, organ transplantation, and hospital ethics committees in transitional healthcare systems. Publications Trends: Her articles emphasize regulatory challenges in clinical trials, the evolving role of consent in biobank research, and cross-border ethical standards in the Baltic region. Recent work addresses the EU Clinical Trials Regulation's practical implications and consent comprehension among research participants. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: No formal advising relationships or grant details provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Likely involved in interdisciplinary ethics committees and collaborations with international institutions like Ashgate Publishing and Springer's ethics series.

• Software Engineering Education
• Programming Education
• Embedded Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Hannu-Matti Järvinen is affiliated with Tampere University's Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences within the Computing Sciences department. His work focuses on software engineering education, programming pedagogy, and embedded systems. He has contributed to understanding industrial impacts on academic curricula, ethics in software engineering, and innovative teaching methodologies like flipped classrooms and MOOCs. Educational background: Extensive experience in computer science education spanning decades Key research themes: Programming education tools, concurrency systems, and ethics integration in engineering His research bridges theory and practice through empirical studies of curriculum evolution, analysis of industrial collaboration in project-based learning, and development of visualization tools for programming education. Recent work emphasizes ethics as a core professional competency and explores emerging educational technologies. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in provided texts Advising/Grants: No specific student names or grant details provided in current data Labs/Teams: Active participation in educational technology initiatives and software engineering pedagogy development without explicitly named groups

Tracee Farmerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Literacy
• Comprehensive Literacy Models
• School Improvement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tracee Farmer is an Assistant Professor at National Louis University's National College of Education, affiliated with the Reading Recovery® and Descubriendo la Lectura Center for Literacy since July 2019. She specializes in post-graduate education for literacy leadership, teaching courses like RLL 561A-C (Practicum series), RLL 563 (Instructional Models), and RLL 569 (Early Literacy Assessment). Her work emphasizes professional development for educators in Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Education: PhD in Reading (2020, U of Arkansas), MS in Curriculum & Instruction (2007, Quincy U), BS in Elementary/Special Education (1992, Winona State) Research focuses on early literacy instruction, equity-driven teaching practices, and systemic school improvement. She holds certifications as a Reading Recovery Trainer, Literacy Coach, and Clinical Coach in Comprehensive Literacy. Professional memberships include ASCD, IL Reading Council, and International Literacy Association. Presentation highlights include discussions on data utilization in classrooms (2022), literacy reciprocity (2021), and scaffolding learning strategies (2019/2017). She previously served as a classroom teacher, special educator, and district intervention specialist before joining academia.

Hannah Szatkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Childhood Education
• Reading Education
• Instructional Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah Szatkowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership and Teacher Education K-12, Reading at the University of South Alabama's College of Education and Professional Studies. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Auburn University (2011), an M.Ed. in Reading Education from the University of West Florida (2015), and a Ph.D. in Reading Education from Auburn University (2019). Her research focuses on early literacy, instructional design, and team-based learning in student-centered environments. She coordinates master's programs in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Reading Specialist programs, and undergraduate add-on certifications, emphasizing innovative and research-driven initiatives. As a national LETRS facilitator, she supports literacy education outreach. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes collaborative, research-based practices to foster student success. Courses taught include 'Foundations of Reading Instruction,' 'Early Childhood Program Design,' and 'Diagnosing Reading Disabilities.' Her work bridges theory and practice, aiming to enhance teacher preparation and literacy outcomes through evidence-based methods. Dr. Szatkowski's articles highlight team-based learning's impact on preservice teachers and strategies for addressing literacy challenges. She resides in Pensacola, Florida, and draws inspiration from her two sons' language development journey.

Mira Kainulainenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Accessible Communication
• Cognitive Accessibility
• Intersemiotic Translation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mira Kainulainen is a Doctoral Researcher at Tampere University's Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, affiliated with the Sarjis research group. She holds a Master's degree in Translation (Finnish-English) from Tampere University (2022) and specializes in accessible communication, cognitive accessibility, and intersemiotic translation. Her doctoral work focuses on comic documents as tools for improving accessibility and social participation, particularly in social welfare contexts. Her research explores how visual and multimodal formats like comic documents can enhance comprehension of complex institutional texts for audiences with language or cognitive barriers. She actively participates in the Audio Description Handbook project funded by the Kone Foundation (2024–2025). Key areas of interest include user-centered design, audio description methodologies, and the application of functional translation theory to comic adaptation. Recent publications emphasize user perspectives in comic document development, cognitive accessibility frameworks, and the role of visual communication in legal/social welfare contexts. She has presented at international forums such as World Sustainable Contracting Day and contributes to adult education through audio description workshops. Her work intersects translation studies, sociology, and accessibility research to advance equitable participation in societal processes. Current affiliations include the Plural Research Unit and collaborations with organizations like Vakki ry.

Haimeng Renمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Translation Studies
• Cognitive Translation Studies
• Translation Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Haimeng Ren is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at the University of Southampton, where she also earned her PhD in Applied Linguistics/Translation Studies (2022). Her research focuses on cognitive processes in translation, translation pedagogy, and the integration of translation technology. She serves as Programme Lead for the MA in Translation and Professional Communication Skills, emphasizing AI's role in translation while preserving human critical thinking. Education: PhD in Applied Linguistics (University of Southampton, 2022). Research interests include cognitive translation studies, translation of cultural allusions, and the application of eye-tracking techniques to study student translators' decision-making. She explores AI's impact on translation practice and pedagogy, particularly in culturally complex contexts. Teaching includes leading modules on Translation Technology, Interpreting, and Practical Translation, as well as supervising MA dissertations in Translation Studies and Applied Linguistics. She advocates for critical reflection on AI tools in translation education. Her work has been published in journals like Translation, Cognition & Behavior and Babel , analyzing strategies for translating proper-name allusions and literary texts between Chinese and English.

Ankit Aroraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Internal Medicine
• Hospital Medicine
• Adult Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ankit Arora, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He specializes in Hospital Medicine for adults and practices at the Albert B. Chandler Hospital – Pavilion H in Lexington, Kentucky. His clinical focus lies in comprehensive inpatient care, serving adult patients through the Hospital Medicine service. As a faculty member, he contributes to medical education and clinical training within the academic health system. Dr. Arora completed his medical degree (MBBS) at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India, followed by residency training in Internal Medicine at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital in New Delhi and Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional expertise is centered around hospital-based internal medicine, with no publicly listed research publications or scientific awards in the provided text. He is actively involved in patient care and likely participates in resident and medical student education as part of his academic role. Education: MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India Residency in Internal Medicine, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, New Delhi, India Residency in Internal Medicine, Beaumont Health – Royal Oak, Michigan Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Dr. Arora is currently practicing and does not appear to be retired or a former staff member. There is no indication of part-time status.

Anass G. Dweikمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Internal Medicine
• Hospital Medicine
• Adult Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anass G. Dweik, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where he practices in the field of Hospital Medicine for adults. He is based at the Albert B. Chandler Hospital – Pavilion H in Lexington, Kentucky, providing clinical care to hospitalized adult patients. Education: MD, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates Residency in Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas Dr. Dweik specializes in hospital medicine, focusing on the comprehensive management and treatment of adult patients during hospitalization. His work involves coordination of care, diagnosis of acute conditions, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality inpatient outcomes. His expertise lies in internal medicine and adult clinical care. There are no publications listed in the provided text, so no article trends can be analyzed at this time. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned There is no information available regarding student advising, research grants, or funded projects. Dr. Dweik appears to be primarily engaged in clinical service within the hospital medicine division. No details about research labs, teams, or future research directions are provided in the source material.

Valentine Gilbertمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Housing Affordability
• Urban Economics
• Public Economics
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Valentine Gilbert is an Assistant Professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston, where he teaches economics and policy analysis to undergraduate students. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in public policy with a specialty in economics from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. in economics from the University of Rochester. Ph.D., Public Policy (Economics), Harvard University B.A., Economics, University of Rochester His research focuses on urban and public economics, particularly housing affordability and the geographic and distributional consequences of changes in housing supply and costs. He employs large-scale administrative data and economic theory to analyze residential mobility and neighborhood change. A central theme in his work is understanding how new housing construction affects welfare and prices across different neighborhoods, especially low-income urban areas. His recent articles explore topics such as residential vacancy chains, gentrification impacts on incumbent renters, the heterogeneity of new housing effects, and developer behavior under market power. These works demonstrate a strong methodological foundation in applied econometrics and structural modeling. Notable scientific awards include the Best Junior Paper Award from the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association and the Best Paper on Housing Prize from the Joint Center for Housing Studies. Best Junior Paper Award, American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association Best Paper on Housing Prize, Joint Center for Housing Studies Valentine Gilbert has served as a Teaching Fellow for graduate econometrics courses at Harvard Kennedy School, including Econometric Methods for Applied Research I & II , where he received consistently high student evaluations. He has developed comprehensive section notes covering causal inference, machine learning, randomized trials, and instrumental variables. There is no mention of formal advisees or grants in the provided texts. His work is supported by access to restricted-use Census data and large-scale administrative datasets. He is actively engaged in research through works in progress that investigate the nuanced effects of housing development and market dynamics on urban affordability. His research contributes significantly to housing policy debates by providing empirical evidence on the real-world impacts of new construction and neighborhood change.

Chi Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Counseling Supervision
• Integrated Behavioral Health
• Mental Health Counseling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chi Li is a faculty member at Palo Alto University (PAU), actively contributing to the launch of the new PhD program in Counselor Education and Supervision. She holds a PhD in Counseling and is deeply engaged in teaching, research, and clinical work, with a strong focus on demystifying the research process for students. Her academic journey began with a bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University through a partnership program in China, followed by a master’s in Educational Administration at The Ohio State University, and a master’s and PhD in Counseling from Arizona State University and Old Dominion University, respectively. Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, Fort Hays State University Master of Arts in Educational Administration, The Ohio State University Master of Science in Counseling, Arizona State University PhD in Counseling, Old Dominion University Dr. Li's research and clinical interests center on Counseling Supervision and Integrated Behavioral Health . She is particularly passionate about supporting international students and improving mental health integration in medical settings. Her early research focused on the experiences of international counseling students, evolving into clinical supervision practices. She played a key role in a grant-funded project that developed a handbook for hospital trauma and emergency units to integrate mental health services, reflecting her commitment to practical, interdisciplinary applications of counseling. Although no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her scholarly trajectory emphasizes applied research in counselor training, supervision models, and behavioral health integration—trends that align with contemporary needs in mental health care delivery and counselor education. Dr. Li has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards, but she is highly regarded by her students for transforming their relationship with research. One student credited her guidance for excelling in the research section of their comprehensive exam, a testament to her pedagogical impact. She advises and mentors students in the counseling program, particularly those pursuing research and clinical supervision. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her involvement in launching a PhD program suggests active engagement in doctoral supervision. She has participated in externally funded grant work focused on behavioral health integration, indicating experience in securing and contributing to research funding. Dr. Li is part of the core faculty team developing the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at PAU. Her work bridges academic training and real-world clinical application, especially in integrated care settings. She also brings a unique personal dimension to her profile, having cultivated an interest in illustration during the pandemic and enjoying educational documentary films in her free time.

Anthony Contaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• User Experience (UX) Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Cognitive Load Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anthony Conta is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Information at Pratt Institute, where he contributes to the academic development of future designers through teaching and mentorship. With over a decade of experience in design across entertainment, education, and media, he brings real-world expertise into the classroom. He has taught at CUNY and led design bootcamps, demonstrating a strong commitment to design education at multiple levels. His research and professional interests lie at the intersection of user experience, cognitive psychology, and digital product design. He emphasizes ethical design practices, user research methodologies, and the application of design thinking across industries. His work explores cognitive load, deceptive design patterns, survey design, and storytelling in UX, all aimed at creating more intuitive and humane digital experiences. His publications, particularly in UX Planet and UX Collective , reflect a consistent focus on foundational UX principles, practical frameworks, and case studies. These works span from 2018 to 2023 and show a trajectory toward both educational content and critical analysis of industry practices, including evaluations of platforms like Best Buy, Netflix, and Ling’s Cars. Themes include usability, discoverability, cognitive overload, and ethical responsibility in design. Notable honors include contributions to Webby award-winning products and Emmy-nominated interactive content, highlighting his impact in the professional design world. He has authored the book The Art and Science of UX Design (Pearson, 2023), which serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring designers. Contributor to Webby award-winning products Contributor to Emmy-nominated interactive content Anthony Conta mentors emerging design talent on a 1:1 basis and has structured educational experiences around design for diverse audiences. He has worked with major clients including Amazon Music, Vimeo, Discovery-Food Network, Viacom-Nickelodeon, Kaplan, Boston Consulting Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Mattel-Funemployed. While no formal advising of graduate students is listed, his extensive mentorship and teaching suggest a strong commitment to student development. There is no mention of research grants in the provided text. He is an active contributor to the design community through his writing on Medium, personal website, and professional networks. His work bridges academia and industry, making him a prominent figure in contemporary UX discourse.

• Nuclear Physics
• Subnuclear Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giampaolo CO' is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio De Giorgi" at the University of Salento, where he has been a faculty member since November 1992. He teaches a range of courses including Physics II, Introduction to the Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, and Institutions of Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research interests lie in nuclear and subnuclear physics, theoretical physics of matter, and quantum mechanics. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Bologna in 1979 and his doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) from the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn in 1984, based on research conducted at the Kernforschungsanlage Jülich. He has held research positions in Germany, the United States (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), and Spain (University of Granada, as a visiting professor). His teaching materials and publications are accessible via his personal academic website. No recent publications are listed in the provided data, but his long-standing academic career and consistent teaching roles indicate active scholarly engagement. Affiliations : University of Salento, Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio De Giorgi" Previous Positions : Research Associate at IKP Jülich, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Visiting Professor at University of Granada Giampaolo CO' has no listed scientific awards in the provided information. He has supervised students, though specific names are not mentioned in the text. He is involved in curriculum development and examination design, particularly for quantum mechanics and nuclear physics courses. He leads a research group or contributes to theoretical physics research within the department, focusing on fundamental aspects of nuclear structure and quantum phenomena. His work integrates theoretical modeling with pedagogical innovation, as evidenced by his comprehensive course notes and examination frameworks.