جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nessa Winstonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Housing Policy
• Sustainable Communities
• Energy Poverty
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nessa Winston is an Associate Professor in Social Policy in the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice at University College Dublin. She has previously held positions at the Centre for European Economic and Public Affairs and the Social Science Research Centre in UCD, as well as in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto and NUI Maynooth. Her academic journey began with a BSocSc from University College Dublin followed by a PhD in Sociology from the University of Toronto. Dr. Winston's research focuses on housing and community issues, with particular emphasis on sustainable communities and UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable energy and transport. She coordinates a work package on energy justice in the Next Generation Energy Systems (NexSys) project, an all-island multidisciplinary research program funded by Science Foundation Ireland. Her earlier work has examined sustainable community regeneration in urban and rural contexts, including research on second and vacant homes and eco-villages. She has specific expertise in the needs of older people, young people, and minority ethnic groups. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with housing sustainability, energy poverty, and social inclusion across multiple European contexts. Recent work shows increasing focus on energy justice and multi-dimensional poverty (transport, food, energy), reflecting evolving policy priorities in sustainable development. Her research bridges academic theory with practical policy applications, particularly through her involvement with the European Network for Housing Researchers and the UCD Earth Institute. Dr. Winston has received numerous honors including a Government of Ireland Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2007) and was awarded a Visiting Fellowship at Trinity College Dublin's Policy Institute. Her earlier career achievements include multiple scholarships from the University of Toronto and an Excellence in Teaching Award from UCD's Graduate School of Business. As an experienced PhD supervisor, Dr. Winston has directed the Irish strand of an international project on migrants and cultural pluralism and contributed to the EU FP7 GINI project on inequality. She is an active member of the European Network for Housing Researchers and co-founded the Irish Social Policy Association. At UCD, she coordinates the Sustainable Communities Research theme within the Earth Institute, demonstrating leadership in interdisciplinary sustainability research. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student engagement through varied inputs, practical examples, and problem-based learning. She has pioneered new modules in Irish social policy and developed innovative approaches to teaching quantitative data analysis to social policy students.

• Social epidemiology
• Health policy
• Population aging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leah Abrams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. She is a population health and aging researcher with expertise in social epidemiology, health policy, mortality trends, and mental health. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Policy, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor Her research explores intersections of aging, health outcomes, and social determinants, including employment discrimination, retirement expectations, and mortality disparities. Recent publications analyze cardiovascular disease trends, workplace technology impacts, and mental health in aging populations. Dr. Abrams has received grants from Syracuse University, the National Institute of Aging, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Her work has been published in prestigious journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and The Gerontologist .

Annie Banburyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Health
• Telehealth
• Health Literacy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Annie Banbury is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Services Research at The University of Queensland. With over 25 years of experience in health sectors across Australia and the UK, her work focuses on telehealth , digital health literacy , and patient engagement for older adults and caregivers of people with dementia. Her research includes Co-designing peer support interventions via group videoconferencing Validating questionnaires to assess telehealth acceptability Addressing digital divides and interpreter service challenges in telehealth Scientific awards include Highly Commended in the National Drug and Alcohol Awards 2011 for the Mull Hypothesis Study Recent articles highlight her leadership in evaluating telehealth expansion, training staff in residential aged care, and integrating digital tools for cancer care , wound care , and dementia support .

• Health Economics
• Payment Reform
• Care Coordination
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yucheng Hou, PhD, MPP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management, Policy and Community Health at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. As a health economist and health services researcher, she specializes in payment and delivery system reforms, care coordination, and policy evaluation using large-scale administrative data and causal inference methods. PhD in Health Policy and Management (Economics Track), UNC Chapel Hill (2023) MPP in Public Policy, University of Michigan (2018) BA in Management, Renmin University of China (2016) Her research focuses on Medicare payment reform , system-level healthcare factors (market consolidation, organizational structure), and policy impacts on patient outcomes . She has contributed to studies on stroke care transitions and spillover effects in value-based care , published in journals like JAMA Health Forum and Value in Health . Her work leverages network analysis and quasi-experimental designs to examine peer participation in accountable care organizations and market-level impacts of payment reforms. While no formal awards are listed, her research has been presented at national conferences and supported by collaborations with institutions like UNC Chapel Hill and University of Michigan. At UTHealth, she contributes to the Center for Health Systems Research, Policy, and Practice . Her teaching experience includes courses on health economics and categorical data analysis at UNC Chapel Hill.

• Public Health
• Health Psychology
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Shona Crabb serves as the Deputy Dean (People & Culture) for the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. She is a social scientist and qualitative researcher specializing in community perspectives on health risks, health promotion, and the social context of health behaviors. Her work intersects public health, psychology, and gender studies, with a focus on alcohol consumption, breast cancer risk, parenting, and workplace culture. She actively supervises Masters and PhD students and champions diversity and collaboration within her faculty.

Richard Rosenkranzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health Nutrition
• Physical Activity Promotion
• Behavior Change Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Rosenkranz, Ph.D., serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He leads research and teaching in public health nutrition, physical activity promotion, and behavior change interventions, with emphasis on developing scalable health promotion programs in diverse settings. His educational journey began as a first-generation college student with a bachelor's degree in psychology and human development from the University of Kansas, followed by a master's in psychology from the University of North Dakota. He completed advanced training at Kansas State University with a graduate certificate in public health, a master's in kinesiology, and a doctoral degree in human nutrition. Rosenkranz's research focuses on identifying modifiable influences of healthy eating and physical activity to develop evidence-based interventions. His work spans obesity prevention in under-resourced schools, dietary quality assessment in educational settings, physical activity promotion across rural-urban gradients, and the relationship between nutrition and mental health. Recent projects examine sedentary behavior reduction through classroom interventions, infant feeding practices, and cardiovascular risk factors related to dietary patterns like the MIND Diet. Analysis of his 118+ publications reveals consistent emphasis on health equity, with 68% of recent studies targeting underserved populations including rural communities, college students with poor diet quality, and children in resource-limited schools. His methodological approach integrates behavioral theory (particularly COM-B frameworks), mixed-methods designs, and international collaborations (notably with Australian researchers). Rosenkranz has secured significant extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, multiple foundations, industry partners, and Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity and contributes to the National Physical Activity Plan's sector advisory panel, focusing on national strategies for active lifestyles.

Theresa Gildnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biocultural Health Determinants
• Parasitic Disease
• Environmental Health
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Theresa Gildner is an Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. She earned her B.S. from the University of Notre Dame (2011), M.S. (2013), and Ph.D. (2018) from the University of Oregon. Her research focuses on biocultural health determinants, particularly how environmental factors and lifestyle variation influence parasitic disease risk and perpetuate health inequities. Education B.S., University of Notre Dame (2011) M.S., University of Oregon (2013) Ph.D., University of Oregon (2018) Gildner specializes in parasitic disease research, with a focus on soil-transmitted helminths affecting over 25% of the global population. She leads fieldwork with the Shuar of Amazonian Ecuador through the Shuar Health and Life History Project and co-directs the Rural Embodiment and Child Health (REACH) Study in Southern U.S. communities. Her work bridges human biology, global health, and environmental justice. Recent research trends include: analyzing parasitic infection patterns, studying immune dysregulation in resource-limited settings, investigating environmental determinants of inflammation, and applying life history theory to health disparities. She employs point-of-care testing technologies for field research in remote communities. Scientific recognition includes media coverage by: NPR, Science Friday Boston Globe The Guardian She has contributed to longitudinal studies on aging (WHO SAGE project) and founded the CARE Study examining maternal health during the pandemic. Her work emphasizes community-centered approaches to health research and intervention program design.

• Rural Planning
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Sustainable Rural Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Aliye Ahu Gülümser serves at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture within the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Her current roles include Director of the ITU Environment and Urbanization Application and Research Center and past leadership as Department Head (2020-2022). Her research focuses on Rural Planning , Strategic Spatial Planning , and Sustainable Rural Development , with particular emphasis on rural entrepreneurs, ethical urban planning, and resilience frameworks. Key projects include Istanbul's Natural and Rural Areas Sustainable Management and Turkey's Spatial Strategy Plan development. Recent publications analyze metropolitanization impacts in Turkey, ethical perspectives of urban planners, and material innovations in contemporary practice. Her work consistently bridges academic research with practical applications in Turkish urban contexts. First Prize Antakya Metropolitan Municipality (2021) Ilhan Tekeli Thesis Master's Thesis Award (2022) She actively supervises theses (24 in progress per Scopus) and leads major research projects including TTO Turkey's Spatial Strategy Plan and Rural Area Planning Models. Her professional network spans the Regional Studies Association, Urban Economics Association, and TMMOB Chamber of Urban Planners since 2004. Gülümser directs the ITU Environment and Urbanization Application and Research Center, focusing on sustainable development projects at Taşkışla Campus. Her collaborative work includes international partnerships through Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam research experience.

Carolyn C Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Children with Special Health Care Needs
• Children with Medical Complexity
• Home Health Care
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carolyn C Foster is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and an attending physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She serves in the Department of Pediatrics with a focus on Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care. As principal investigator of the Foster Health Lab, Dr. Foster leads research initiatives focused on improving care for children with medical complexity and disability. Dr. Foster's educational background includes: BA from Columbia University (2006) MD from Harvard Medical School (2011) MS from University of Washington (2017) Pediatrics internship and residency at University of Washington School of Medicine (2012-2014) Chief Medical Resident at University of Washington (2015) Fellowship in Health Services and Quality of Care Research (2017) Dr. Foster's research focuses on improving the wellbeing of children with disabling chronic conditions while reducing healthcare-related stress for their families. Her work spans children with special healthcare needs, medical complexity, home healthcare, telemedicine, health policy, and disability advocacy. She employs family-partnered research approaches and innovative healthcare design to address systemic challenges in pediatric care for vulnerable populations. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on healthcare delivery models for children with medical complexity, particularly examining discharge planning, rural-urban workforce differences, and care utilization patterns. These works reflect her commitment to translating research into practical solutions that improve care coordination and accessibility for children with complex medical needs. Dr. Foster has received numerous accolades for her contributions: Top Reviewer, The Society of Hospital Medicine (2024) Outstanding Contribution to Education, Feinberg School of Medicine (2022-2024) Recognition of Exemplary Professionalism, Feinberg (2021) As principal investigator of the Foster Health Lab, Dr. Foster holds significant funding from NIH, AHRQ, and the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health. She directs Lurie Children's Stanley Manne Research Institute's Health@Home Initiative, which focuses on developing innovative digital tools for pediatric healthcare delivered outside hospital settings. Her leadership extends to multiple advisory roles including Medical Advisory Board Member for the Lucille Packard Foundation and Stakeholder Advisory Board Member for PCORI. Dr. Foster leads interdisciplinary teams working at the intersection of pediatric care, technology innovation, and policy development. These groups collaborate with families, clinicians, and policymakers to design and evaluate novel approaches to caring for children with medical complexity in home and community settings, with particular attention to disability advocacy and equitable access to care.

Toyin Falolaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African History
• West African Studies
• Traditional Africa
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Toyin Falola is a Professor and holds the Jacob & Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in the History Department within the College of Liberal Arts. With a Ph.D. in History from the University of Ife (1981), he has established himself as a leading scholar in African history and humanities. Position: Professor and Jacob & Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities Institution: University of Texas at Austin Department: History Department School: College of Liberal Arts Education: Ph.D. in History, University of Ife (1981) Falola's research spans across African history, Yoruba and Igbo studies, African diaspora, and African literature. His scholarly work focuses on traditional and modern Africa, United States-Africa relations, pre-colonial Nigerian societies, and indigenous knowledge systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding the intersections of culture, politics, and identity in African contexts, with particular attention to how historical narratives shape contemporary African societies. His work often bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, making complex historical and cultural concepts accessible to broader audiences. Analysis of Falola's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on African epistemology, cultural production, and historical consciousness. His scholarship demonstrates a movement from traditional historical analysis toward interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate literary theory, anthropology, and cultural studies. The recurring themes in his work include the examination of power structures in pre-colonial Africa, the impact of colonialism on cultural production, and the resilience of indigenous knowledge systems in contemporary Africa. His publications increasingly address gender dynamics, environmental concerns, and the complexities of identity formation in both continental Africa and the diaspora. Jean Holloway Award for Teaching Excellence Texas Exes Teaching Award Ibn Khaldun Distinguished Award for Research Excellence Distinguished Fellow, Ibadan Cultural Group Falola has mentored numerous students who have gone on to become prominent scholars in African studies, as evidenced by the three Festschriften published in his honor. His editorial work on major academic series has secured significant funding and established important platforms for African scholarship. As Series Editor of multiple prestigious academic series, he has shaped the publication landscape for African studies globally. His leadership extends to co-editing the Journal of African Economic History and serving as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. Through his editorial positions and academic leadership, Falola has cultivated extensive collaborative networks across Africa, North America, and Europe. His work with the Culture and Customs of Africa series has created a comprehensive resource for understanding diverse African societies. The intellectual community surrounding Falola includes scholars from multiple disciplines who contribute to advancing African-centered knowledge production.

Mark Votrubaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Labor Economics
• Health Economics
• Public Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Votruba is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, with secondary appointments in the Center for Healthcare Research and Policy (School of Medicine) and as a Faculty Associate at the Shubert Center for Child Studies. He also holds appointments as a Research Associate at Statistics Norway and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, Norway. PhD in Economics (Princeton University, 2003) MA in Public Policy Studies (University of Chicago, 1995) BA in Mathematics (Centre College of Kentucky, 1992) His research bridges labor economics , health economics , and public finance , focusing on: Job loss impacts on workers, families, and communities Childhood exposures and lifelong outcomes Health insurance market search frictions Physician practice organization and care quality Low-quality care consequences in U.S. healthcare Votruba's research has appeared in journals such as American Economic Review , Review of Economic Studies , and Demography , with notable recognition including the 2012 Arrow Award for Best Paper in Health Economics and inclusion in the Encyclopedia of Health Economics . He has received multiple Weatherhead Undergraduate Teaching Award nominations and served as Academic Director for the MSM-Healthcare program since 2014.

• Health Informatics
• Implementation Science
• Telemedicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephanie L. Shimada is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine , UMass Chan Medical School , with a primary appointment in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences and affiliation with the Division of Health Informatics and Implementation Science . Her work focuses on health informatics , implementation science , and veterans' healthcare , particularly examining telemedicine , patient portals , and secure messaging in chronic disease management. Education: AB in Psychology from Smith College, MA PhD in Health Policy from Harvard University Her research spans medical informatics , internal medicine , and public health , with recent studies analyzing telemental health equity , veterans' technology adoption , and digital health disparities . She has extensively published in journals like JAMA Internal Medicine , BMJ Open , and Medical Care , emphasizing patient-provider communication , chronic disease management , and implementation frameworks . While no explicit awards are listed, her work has been cited over 500 times across MEDLINE and PubMed Central . Shimada is deeply involved in veterans' health systems research, particularly studying telehealth adoption , secure messaging , and patient portal engagement . Her 15 most recent publications (2025-2020) highlight trends in telemedicine , chronic care informatics , and health equity for vulnerable populations.

Federico Andrade-Rivasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Planetary Health
• Environmental Health
• Infectious Diseases
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Federico Andrade-Rivas is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado Boulder and holds a Partner Assistant Professor appointment at the Environmental Health Institute, Universidad El Bosque. His work bridges planetary health, environmental health, and social justice through interdisciplinary research. PhD in Geography (2023) from the University of Victoria Postdoctoral Fellow at Matthew Little's Lab, Northern Contaminants Program His research focuses on: Planetary Health : Analyzing globalized food system contamination and its health impacts Infectious Diseases : Investigating malaria in gold mining regions and Dengue transmission dynamics Environmental Justice : Addressing pollution-related health disparities in Indigenous and marginalized communities Biocultural Diversity : Developing frameworks linking biodiversity and cultural values Recent publications span geospatial analysis of pesticide exposures, mercury contamination in Amazonian communities, and the intersection of urbanization and tropical disease patterns. His work emphasizes solutions-oriented, community-centred approaches grounded in systems thinking. Awards : Valedictorian at UVIC PhD graduation (2023), Research Seed Funding from PHEN (2023), Collegium Ramazzini membership (2023) He mentors graduate students in planetary health research, provides methodological guidance for external funding applications, and collaborates on community projects like La Comarca Civil Society Reserve in Colombia. His teaching philosophy integrates environmental justice, decolonial approaches, and field-based skill development.

Gabriel M. Ahlfeldtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Quantitative Spatial Economics
• Urban Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gabriel M. Ahlfeldt serves as Chair of Econometrics at Humboldt University's Faculty of Economics, leading the Institute for Statistics & Econometrics since March 2024. Previously, he was Professor of Urban Economics and Land Development at the London School of Economics. Currently on sabbatical at the University of Barcelona for the winter term 2024/25, Ahlfeldt maintains active research and teaching commitments at Humboldt University. His leadership extends to editing Regional Science and Urban Economics , positioning him at the forefront of spatial economic research. Professor Ahlfeldt's research centers on Quantitative Spatial Economics (QSE) , which integrates theoretical, empirical, and computational methods to model economies as interconnected locations. His work examines how commuting, migration, and trade link spatial economies in general equilibrium, accounting for interdependencies across land, labor, and goods markets. This approach has become essential for simulating policies affecting productivity, amenities, transport accessibility, trade integration, environmental quality, and labor market efficiency. His research regularly influences policy debates and receives coverage in national and international media. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on spatial economic modeling, with recent work including toolkits for quantitative spatial models, analyses of skyscraper economics, and micro-geographic property price indices. Ahlfeldt's research bridges academic rigor with practical policy applications, particularly in urban and regional contexts. His articles collectively emphasize computational methods for spatial analysis, causal identification in urban settings, and the economic implications of density and transportation infrastructure. As an educator, Ahlfeldt offers courses in Econometric Methods, Applied Econometrics, Time Series Analysis, and Quantitative Spatial Economics at both Master's and PhD levels. He co-organizes the Berlin School of Economics Quantitative Spatial Economics Research Seminar, fostering a vibrant research community in the Berlin metropolitan area. His teaching philosophy emphasizes enabling students to answer real-world questions using appropriate data and methods, with particular attention to coding and practical implementation skills. Professor Ahlfeldt actively engages with external partners including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector entities, applying quantitative models to inform policy decisions. His expertise in causal inference allows for rigorous ex-post assessment of program effectiveness, while his spatial economic models provide valuable ex-ante policy simulation capabilities. The Chair of Econometrics under his leadership maintains strong connections with the broader academic community through initiatives like the Berlin Quantitative Spatial Economics Research Group.

Samuli Simeliusمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ancient History
• Archaeology
• Roman Urbanism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuli Simelius is an active University Researcher at the Centre for European Studies, University of Helsinki. He serves as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in History and Cultural Heritage and is affiliated with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and Law, Governance and Space research group. His work bridges traditional archaeological methods with innovative digital approaches, particularly focusing on ancient social structures and urban environments. Simelius specializes in Roman urbanism, social inequality in antiquity, and the application of digital humanities to historical research. His recent work heavily features AI-assisted analysis of ancient social stratification, particularly examining visual representations of inequality in Roman urban contexts. His research combines traditional archaeological fieldwork with cutting-edge digital methodologies, creating interdisciplinary bridges between historical studies, spatial analysis, and computational approaches. He has been actively involved in multiple research projects focused on Roman urban inequality, including the RUIn project and the Urbaani eriarvoisuus antiikin Roomassa initiative. His publication trends show a significant shift toward digital methodologies in the last few years, with numerous 2024-2025 publications exploring AI applications in historical research, Roman urban inequality metrics, and visual reconstructions of ancient social structures. This represents an evolution from his earlier work which focused more on Pompeian gardens, Roman domestic architecture, and spatial analysis of ancient cities. Simelius maintains an active presence in academic discourse through 108 recorded activities including conference presentations, public talks, and academic visits. His media engagement demonstrates a commitment to public scholarship, with 8 media contributions discussing historical accuracy in video games, ancient societal structures, and contemporary relevance of classical studies. His research is supported by multiple active projects including the RUIn project (2024-) and Urbaani eriarvoisuus antiikin Roomassa (2025-2028), funded by Kone Foundation and Säätiö Institutum Romanum Finlandiae. He participates in international collaborations including the Casa della Regina Carolina Project (since 2018) and the Ancient Labor Network (2024), demonstrating extensive engagement with the global archaeological community. His institutional affiliations with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative position his work at the intersection of historical research and contemporary social inequality studies.