جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Simone Pettigrewمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Policy
• Public Health
• Behavioral Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Simone Pettigrew serves as the Program Head of Food Policy at The George Institute for Global Health. She holds a PhD in Consumer Research and has advanced qualifications in Economics, Marketing, and Consumer Psychology. Her research focuses on behavioral psychology, health promotion, and policy interventions targeting obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking, physical activity, and healthy aging. Her extensive work includes over 400 peer-reviewed publications and 160 technical reports for government and NGO entities. Key areas of influence involve food policy design, alcohol labeling standards, and the public health implications of emerging technologies like autonomous food delivery systems. She actively advises on national policies related to nutrition labeling (e.g., Health Star Rating), zero-alcohol products, and e-cigarette regulation. Education: PhD (Consumer Research), Economics, Marketing, Consumer Psychology Advisory Roles: Multiple government and NGO committees Research Priorities: Cross-cutting food systems, technology impacts on health behaviors, and evidence-based policy design Her recent publications explore QR code compliance on alcohol packaging, consumer confusion over ultra-processed foods, and the 'sober curious' movement's potential to reduce alcohol harm. She also investigates how emerging technologies like drones might disrupt food access patterns, requiring anticipatory public health policies.

Ashley Gearhardtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Addiction
• Eating Behaviors
• Public Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ashley Gearhardt is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Clinical Science area within the Department of Psychology. She holds a B.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University and the University of Michigan, respectively. Her work focuses on food addiction, particularly how ultra-processed foods trigger addictive behaviors. She developed the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), a widely cited tool operationalizing addictive eating. Dr. Gearhardt’s Food and Addiction Science and Treatment (FAST) Lab employs neuroimaging and behavioral studies to explore food addiction’s neural mechanisms and environmental triggers like food advertising. Her research bridges psychology and public health, addressing topics such as infant feeding patterns, food marketing’s impact on children, and the intersection of food addiction with obesity and substance use disorders. She has testified before U.S. Congress on ultra-processed food addiction’s societal implications. Notably recognized as one of the world’s top 2% scientists by citation metrics, her work has been featured in major media outlets. Her lab’s innovative methods include a simulated fast-food restaurant to study real-world food cue responses, emphasizing translational research for clinical and policy applications. Her scientific contributions include over 100 publications, emphasizing validation of addiction assessment tools (e.g., mYFAS 2.0), neuroimaging correlates of weight gain, and the role of childhood trauma in eating behaviors. She collaborates globally, adapting her work for diverse populations and cultures. Current efforts focus on developing harm reduction treatments for food addiction and understanding how food insecurity intersects with addictive eating patterns.

Alexandra DiFeliceantonioمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Appetitive Neuroscience
• Nutrition Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexandra DiFeliceantonio is an Assistant Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on appetitive neuroscience, exploring how ultra-processed foods influence brain responses and eating behaviors. She investigates the neural mechanisms underlying food cravings and addiction-like responses to processed foods, particularly their impact on metabolic and vascular systems. Education: B.S. in Psychology, Sweet Briar College (2008) Ph.D. in Biopsychology, University of Michigan (2013) Research Interests: Her work examines how ultra-processed foods (e.g., snack cakes, doughnuts) trigger potent neural signals, contributing to obesity, diabetes, and other health issues. She emphasizes the social justice implications of food accessibility, particularly in youth and underserved communities. Her NIH-funded studies use brain imaging and metabolic analysis to assess food reactions and advocate for policy reforms. Key Contributions: Cited in Scientific American for linking ultra-processed food consumption to addictive behaviors similar to substance use disorders. Grants & Labs: Leads NIH-funded research at Fralin, focusing on ultra-processed food’s neurological and physiological effects. Collaborates on studies measuring gut-brain signaling and vascular responses post-consumption. Labs/Teams: Directs research teams at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, integrating neuroscience, behavioral science, and public health approaches.

• Public Health
• Nutrition
• Metabolic Syndrome
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Miguel Delgado Rodríguez is a researcher at the University of Jaén, Spain, specializing in public health, nutrition, and epidemiology. His work focuses on the impact of dietary patterns, particularly Mediterranean diets, on cardiometabolic health, cognitive function, and environmental sustainability. He leads studies within large-scale cohorts like PREDIMED-Plus, examining long-term health outcomes in populations with metabolic syndrome and aging-related risks. His research also addresses pandemic effects on health behaviors, such as alcohol use among university students and sleep patterns in older adults. Collaborative projects emphasize translational science, linking nutritional interventions to environmental impact reduction and policy recommendations. Education and Affiliation: Affiliated with the University of Jaén, though specific department details are not explicitly stated in the text. Research Interests: Dr. Delgado’s research spans dietary interventions, metabolic syndrome management, obesity epidemiology, and the interplay between nutrition and chronic diseases. He investigates how lifestyle factors like sleep, physical activity, and alcohol consumption influence health outcomes in diverse populations, including pregnant women and young adults. His work often integrates longitudinal data analysis and meta-analyses to inform public health strategies. Key Themes in Articles: His publications highlight longitudinal trends in diet-related health risks, such as the role of ultra-processed foods in environmental degradation and cardiometabolic decline. He explores the bidirectional relationship between mental health (e.g., depression, postpartum stress) and dietary habits, emphasizing the need for culturally tailored interventions. Recent studies also address pandemic-driven behavioral shifts, such as increased alcohol use and sleep disruptions. Grants and Awards: No specific grants or awards are mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Likely part of the PREDIMED-Plus research group, a multidisciplinary team focusing on lifestyle interventions for metabolic syndrome. Collaborates with institutions on perinatal health, reproductive health policies, and public health education initiatives.

Stephanie Cassinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disordered Eating
• Obesity
• Bariatric Surgery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Cassin is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Director of the HEAL Lab. She holds a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry and is affiliated with the University Health Network’s Centre for Mental Health. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Calgary, her career includes postdoctoral work at the University of Toronto/Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and clinical roles at CAMH and UHN. Her research focuses on disordered eating, obesity, and bariatric surgery outcomes, emphasizing psychosocial interventions like CBT and motivational interviewing. She co-leads Project ECHO Ontario CBT, a virtual training program for mental health professionals. Her research interests encompass food addiction, body image, and improving treatment accessibility through telehealth. Key contributions include studies on CBT efficacy post-bariatric surgery and the impact of food addiction on mental health. Teaching includes courses on clinical psychology, eating disorders, and CBT. Dr. Cassin’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing psychosocial factors in obesity and weight management. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and a textbook on psychological care in severe obesity. Education: PhD, University of Calgary (Clinical Psychology) Professional Affiliations: Registered Clinical and Health Psychologist Key Roles: Director of Clinical Training, HEAL Lab Director Scientific awards include the Fellowship of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. Her grants and collaborations focus on telehealth innovations and stigma reduction in obesity care. Mentorship includes supervision of clinical psychology trainees at the Psychology Training Clinic (Unity Health Toronto partnership). Labs/Teams: HEAL Lab (Healthy Eating and Lifestyle), Toronto Bari-PSYCH Cohort Study, Project ECHO Ontario CBT.

Jill McCluskeyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Industrial Organization
• Retail Markets and Reputation
• Nutrition and Food Safety
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jill McCluskey is the Director of the School of Economic Sciences and a Regents Professor at Washington State University (WSU). Her research focuses on applied industrial organization, retail markets, nutrition, food safety, and environmental economics. She holds a PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Berkeley (1998). Education: PhD, Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Berkeley (1998) Affiliations: National Academies Board on Agricultural and Natural Resources (Chair 2023–present), International Association of Agricultural Economists (President-Elect 2024–27) Her research interests span consumer preferences for food technologies (e.g., GM foods, organic labels), food retail market dynamics, and policy impacts on nutrition equity. Key themes include the economic implications of food labeling, the role of reputation in markets, and environmental policy analysis. Recent work includes studies on ultra-processed food demand, machine learning applications in food accessibility analysis, and the economic impacts of food retailer composition. She has secured grants totaling over $400,000 for projects like analyzing food addiction economics and nutrition access. Grants: "Economics of Ultra-Processed Food Addiction" (USDA, $50k, PI) "Food Retailers’ Impact on Nutrition Equity" (USDA NIFA, $332k, co-PI) Awards: AAAS Fellow (2021), AAEA Fellow (2018) UC Berkeley Alumna of the Year (2022) McCluskey advises four PhD students and has authored/co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles. She has edited journals like the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and contributed to books on modern agricultural economics and food policy.

• Public Health Nutrition
• Epidemiology
• Ultra-Processed Food Consumption
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Neha Khandpur is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Nutrition and Health at Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on the association between diet and chronic diseases, with a particular emphasis on ultra-processed food consumption and its impact on cardiometabolic health. She employs epidemiological, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to study dietary patterns, consumer behavior, and intervention strategies. Dr. Khandpur holds an MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Public Health from the University of Bristol, UK, and a ScD in Obesity Epidemiology and Public Health Nutrition from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA. She contributes to international initiatives such as the INFORMAS network, focusing on food retail and labeling policies. Her research interests include evaluating strategies to promote healthy food choices, analyzing the relationship between ultra-processed foods and conditions like hypertension, cancer, and depression, and designing effective health communication campaigns. Key areas of investigation involve dietary assessment tools, policy interventions, and global health disparities. Dr. Khandpur’s work extends to collaborative projects on front-of-package labeling, food insecurity, and the biodiversity implications of ultra-processed food systems. She actively participates in educational activities, supervising MSc internships and teaching courses on analytical epidemiology and nutrition and cardiometabolic diseases.

• Cancer epidemiology
• Nutritional epidemiology
• Environmental health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anne Tjønneland is a Professor in the Department of Public Health, specifically in the Section of Environmental Health at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She also serves as Head of Research at the Danish Cancer Society, a position she has held since December 1, 1988. Her work is deeply integrated with the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study, one of the largest cohort studies in the world examining the relationships between diet, lifestyle, environmental factors and cancer risk. Her research interests center on cancer epidemiology with particular focus on nutritional factors, environmental exposures, and their interactions with genetic susceptibility in cancer development. She investigates how dietary patterns, food processing levels, and specific food components influence cancer risk across different populations. Her work spans methodological innovations in dietary assessment, analysis of long-term dietary patterns, and examination of social determinants of dietary behavior and cancer outcomes. Professor Tjønneland's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the relationship between food processing and health outcomes, dietary patterns and specific cancer sites, and the integration of metabolomic approaches to understand diet-cancer relationships. Her work shows consistent interest in translating epidemiological findings into practical cancer prevention strategies with consideration for environmental sustainability. Her research has garnered significant attention, with multiple publications being highlighted by numerous news outlets and widely disseminated through social media platforms. The extensive collaborative nature of her work is evident in the multinational author lists across her publications, reflecting her leadership in European cancer research networks. Professor Tjønneland has supervised numerous researchers and collaborated extensively across European institutions, contributing to the training of the next generation of cancer epidemiologists. Her leadership role at the Danish Cancer Society complements her academic position, allowing her to bridge research findings with cancer prevention initiatives.

• Criminology
• Psychology
• Moral Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jared Walters serves as a Lecturer in Griffith University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, with active membership in the Griffith Criminology Institute (2025–present) and the Arts Education and Law Group. Based at Gold Coast Campus (G06 3.10), he can be contacted via jared.walters@griffith.edu.au or +61 (0)7 5552 7052. His research program integrates moral psychology with criminal justice applications, examining emotional drivers of juror decision-making (particularly in sexual assault cases), interventions to reduce bias , and perceptions of deservedness . Complementary work explores nature exposure effects on child/adolescent cognition and higher education technology transitions , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across psychology, criminology, and environmental science. Recent publications (2022–2025) demonstrate methodological rigor through 8 systematic reviews/meta-analyses in top journals (e.g., Journal of Criminal Justice, Psychological Bulletin), covering juror bias, anxiety disorders, short-form video impacts, and nutrition-cognition relationships. This output reveals consistent focus on evidence synthesis for real-world justice applications, with notable citation impact (e.g., 21 citations for 2024 nature exposure study). Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships documented in available materials Regarding advising and resources, Dr. Walters' active publication record and Griffith Criminology Institute affiliation suggest robust research infrastructure. While explicit grant details aren't provided, his collaborative projects (e.g., with Nguyen L) indicate secured funding. Prospective students should inquire directly about supervision opportunities in moral psychology, juror bias mitigation, or nature-cognition research. His primary research environment is the Griffith Criminology Institute , which facilitates interdisciplinary criminal justice scholarship through collaborative networks and theoretical innovation (e.g., Anthropocene implications). This affiliation provides students access to cutting-edge criminological research methodologies and practical applications in bias reduction and cognitive interventions.