جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Family Studies
• Social Work
• Media Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rev. Dr. hab. Jarosław Jęczeń serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Studies at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. His academic work bridges Catholic personalist philosophy with practical social work applications, particularly focusing on family dynamics within contemporary media environments. His research interests center on family communication , prenatal loss support , and media's impact on family life , with growing emphasis on virtual addictions and streetworking methodologies . Drawing heavily from Karol Wojtyła's personalist philosophy, his scholarship examines how digital environments reshape human personhood and familial bonds. His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational media-family interaction studies (2010-2015) toward specialized applications in prenatal bereavement support and social work innovation. Recent work (2022-2025) increasingly addresses contemporary social challenges through personalist frameworks, including service learning implementations and street-level social work with marginalized populations. Rector of KUL Award for outstanding habilitation thesis (2014) Medal of National Education Commission (2011) Individual Award of Rector of KUL, 4th degree (2009) Award for 'Studia z Przyszłością' Certification (2016) He has led multiple significant projects including the EU-funded 'Family and Work - Always Together' initiative and the 'Przystanek Wsparcie' model for social counseling. His editorial leadership spans publications like 'Personalism in Science and Art' and 'Personalistic Media Studies', while his fieldwork includes developing prison reintegration programs and virtual addiction prevention frameworks. Current work focuses on strengthening social work methodologies through personalist philosophy and digital age adaptations.

Ian Thackerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• STEM Education
• Educational Psychology
• Conceptual Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ian Thacker is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, focusing on STEM education, teacher bias, and conceptual change. His research explores mathematical skills in science learning, technology-enhanced STEM pedagogy, and systemic disparities in STEM education linked to gender and race. Education: B.A. in Mathematics & Physics, University of Colorado at Boulder (2005) M.A. in Science and Mathematics Education, University of California at Berkeley (2010) M.S. in Statistics, University of Southern California (2018) Ph.D. in Urban Education Policy, University of Southern California (2020) His research spans data literacy for climate change education, implicit bias in teachers, and technology-driven learning. Recent publications emphasize climate change pedagogy, equity in STEM, and teacher dispositions. Funded by NSF, Gates, SSHRC, and internal awards, his work addresses systemic barriers in education. Scientific Awards: 2020 USC Ph.D. Achievement Award 2020 USC Student Recognition Award: The Order of Arête Dr. Thacker has received grants from the National Science Foundation, Gates Foundation, SSHRC, and APA Division 15. His media contributions include USA Today and The Conversation, discussing STEM equity and climate change education.

Sujeet Jaydeokarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Intellectual Disability
• Autism
• Mental Health
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Sujeet Jaydeokar is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society, University of Chester. His research focuses on intellectual disability, autism, and mental health service delivery. He investigates healthcare accessibility, diagnostic tools, and interventions for vulnerable populations. Email: s.jaydeokar@chester.ac.uk Academic Rank: Visiting Professor Institution: University of Chester School: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society His recent publications address avoidable mortality in intellectual disability populations, virtual reality healthcare interventions, and NICE guideline adherence for dementia diagnosis. He also explores early intervention frameworks and antipsychotic prescribing patterns. Research trends highlight interdisciplinary work in mental health, public health, and clinical decision-making, particularly for neurodevelopmental and comorbid conditions.

Adrienne Grêt-Regameyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Landscape Planning
• Environmental Science
• Ecosystem Services
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adrienne Grêt-Regamey serves as Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, where she heads the Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development. Her academic career spans over 15 years at one of Europe's leading technical universities, with significant leadership roles including Head of the Engagement Platform for Future Cities Lab Global since 2021. Her research focuses on the complex interactions between human activities and landscape evolution across temporal and spatial scales. Specializing in landscape planning and environmental science, she investigates land-use decision models through forecasting and backcasting approaches. A key innovation in her work involves developing state-of-the-art 3D visualizations and auralizations within her laboratory to understand public perception of landscape changes and create decision support tools for participatory planning processes. Her methodology emphasizes iterative design-science collaboration to develop place-specific solutions that balance human well-being with environmental sustainability. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research integrating spatial analysis, ecosystem services assessment, and participatory decision-making. Her work increasingly addresses urgent global challenges including renewable energy transitions, climate adaptation strategies, and urban-rural dynamics, often employing advanced computational methods like machine learning and immersive virtual reality environments. Dandelion Entrepreneurship Award (2023) Most Influential Female Award in Land System Science (2022) ERC Starting Grant for GLOBESCAPE project (2017) Swiss National Science Foundation Transdisciplinary Award (2013) ETH Silver Medals for both Master and PhD theses Grêt-Regamey actively contributes to scientific governance as Member of the Swiss Science Council (since 2024) and Advisory Committee of the Wyss Academy for Nature. She serves as Associate Editor for Landscape and Urban Planning and Editor for disP - The Planning Review. Her research program has secured significant funding including an ERC Starting Grant and multiple Swiss National Science Foundation projects, with current work focusing on integrating design and land system science to foster place-making in peri-urban landscapes. Her laboratory at ETH Zurich specializes in developing immersive 3D environments for landscape assessment and planning, with recent work extending into therapeutic applications of virtual reality. She leads the Future Cities Lab Global engagement platform, facilitating knowledge exchange between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on sustainable urban development challenges worldwide.

Adam Joinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Technology Interaction
• Privacy and Self-Disclosure
• Cyber-Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adam Joinson is Professor in the Management Information, Decisions & Operations department at the University of Bath's School of Management. He directs the Applied Digital Behaviour Lab and serves as co-Director of the Bath Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour (IDSB), while also leading the ESRC Digital Security by Design Social Science Hub+ ('Discribe') and contributing to the EPSRC CRANE Network Plus leadership team. His research bridges computational and social sciences, focusing on human-technology interaction with specific expertise in privacy, self-disclosure, cybersecurity, and social influence patterns. Professor Joinson's interdisciplinary research examines how system design influences human behavior across digital contexts. His work spans privacy behaviors, cyber-security practices, social relations in online environments, and computational social science applications. He specializes in analyzing the psychological mechanisms behind online influence, manipulation techniques, and security decision-making processes, with significant contributions to understanding cyberdeviance trajectories and bystander intervention in online harassment scenarios. ESRC Digital Security by Design Social Science Hub+ Director Co-Director of Bath Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour EPSRC CRANE Network Plus Leadership Team Principal Investigator on multiple ESRC/EPSRC-funded projects His research program has secured funding from major organizations including ESRC, EPSRC, EU, British Academy, DSTL, and UK Government. Current projects include 'ESRC IAA - Carrier: An Open-Source Platform for Exploring Online Interaction with LLM-Integrated Messaging' (2025-2026), 'Reactions to Intragroup Threat - Phase 2' (2025), and 'Cyber Statecraft in an Era of Systemic Competition' (2023-2025). He actively supervises doctoral students interested in computational-social science boundary research. Professor Joinson leads the Applied Digital Behaviour Lab, which focuses on experimental and computational approaches to understanding digital behavior. His team develops innovative methodologies including simulation games for cybersecurity training and linguistic analysis tools for detecting online risk signals. Current initiatives explore the intersection of AI integration in communication, conspiracy theory stabilization through internet memes, and the psychological dimensions of cyber-resilience.

• Environment and Health
• Environmental Impacts
• Natural Capital
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Theresa Mercer is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability at Cranfield Environment Centre, Cranfield University, where she joined in May 2023 as Environment Programme Director. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of Lincoln, Cardiff University, Cranfield University, Keele University, University of Queensland (Australia), and the University of Hull. Her research focuses on environmental systems change following perturbations such as land use change and management interventions. She employs collaborative education approaches for optimizing environmental system goal setting and promoting pro-environmental behaviors. Her teaching expertise centers on education for sustainable development (ESD), environmental management, and digital tools for future-proofing environmental teaching and learning. Analysis of her publication record shows a strong emphasis on soil science, environmental pollution, climate change adaptation, urban ecology, and innovative educational approaches. Her recent work has examined environmental stewardship education in Tuvalu, soil-plant-pollinator relationships in urban habitats, virtual fieldtrips for geography education, and climate governance in devolved UK territories. Scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Member of the Institution of Environmental Sciences Affiliate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Dr Mercer currently co-leads the ESRC REGENYSYS project, which aims to build capacity for a circular bioeconomy in the Thames Estuary. Her research supervision has included PhD work on community education and environmental stewardship in Tuvalu, and Masters research on gamification for sustainability education and woodland soil health. Her educational background includes a PhD in physical geography from the University of Hull (EPSRC-funded), a PGDip in Research Skills, an MSc in environmental management from Sunderland University, and a degree in environmental science from the University of East Anglia.

Monica Fallonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Health Information Systems
• Mobile Health Applications
• Behavior Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monica Fallon serves as a Researcher and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Mannheim's Business School, Department of Information Systems since 2022, continuing her affiliation after completing her Doctor rer. pol in 2021. Her office is located at L 15, 1–6, Room 520, 68161 Mannheim, with consultation hours by appointment. Her educational trajectory includes: Dr. rer. pol, Business School, University of Mannheim (2021) Master of Arts in Health Psychology, University of Arizona (2013-2014) Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Arizona (2009-2013) Dr. Fallon's research pioneers intersections between information systems and health psychology, specializing in mobile health applications that drive behavioral change through effective IT design. She investigates stress response mechanisms in virtual environments and develops digital interventions for healthcare contexts, with particular focus on synergistic behavior change techniques and real-time physiological monitoring. Her methodological approach integrates experimental designs with virtual reality platforms to model human-computer interactions in health settings. Publication trends reveal consistent innovation in digital health research methodologies, with increasing emphasis on micro-randomized trials and adaptive mobile interventions since 2020. Her work bridges information systems theory with clinical applications, demonstrating how combined behavior change techniques enhance mobile health efficacy while examining neurophysiological responses to digital stressors. Teaching responsibilities include: Corporate Knowledge Management (Master's level case study, 2017-2021) IT Management in the Digital Age (Master's level assistant, Spring 2022) Information Systems Theories (Doctoral level lecturer, Spring 2022) She operates within the Heinzl research team, advancing collaborative projects in health information systems while mentoring graduate students through course instruction.

Maria Emília Capucho Duarteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ergonomics in Design
• Emotional Design
• Virtual Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Emília Capucho Duarte is an Associate Professor of Ergonomics at IADE, Universidade Europeia in Lisbon, Portugal. She currently serves as the Director of UNIDCOM – IADE's Research Unit in Design and Communication, and coordinates both the Master in Interaction Design and the Ph.D. in Design programs at IADE. Her academic career spans multiple institutions within the Portuguese higher education system, with a strong focus on the application of ergonomics principles to design disciplines. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Product Design from IADE (1994), a Master's degree in Ergonomics in Occupational Safety (2006), and a Ph.D. in Human Kinetics with specialization in Ergonomics (2011) from the Universidade Técnica de Lisboa. Her academic journey demonstrates a clear progression from design practice to research-focused ergonomics applications. Dr. Duarte's research interests center around Ergonomics in Design , Emotional Design , Virtual Reality applications , Warnings and Safety Communications , and Interaction Design/User Experience . Her work explores how cognitive ergonomics principles can be applied to enhance user safety, experience, and comprehension through thoughtful design solutions. Particularly notable is her focus on how virtual environments can be leveraged to test and improve safety communications and user interfaces across diverse populations. Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the field of ergonomics and design, with a particular emphasis on virtual reality applications for safety and user experience research. The trends in her work show increasing sophistication in virtual environment design for research purposes, expanding applications to healthcare contexts, and growing attention to inclusive design principles that address diverse user populations including children, elderly users, and individuals with disabilities. 2018 Universidade Europeia Researcher Award 2017 HERE FOR GOOD Award from Laureate International Universities (L3 – Lisbon community-based Learning Laboratory project) 2016 Best Paper Award for the 5th International Conference on Design, User Experience and Usability (HCI International 2016) 2013 IADE Research and Teaching Award 2007 Honorable mention in João Branco design research award Dr. Duarte has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students across various design disciplines. Her mentoring approach emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical applications, particularly through the use of virtual reality methodologies. She has guided students in research areas including healthcare interface design, safety communications, emotional design, and the application of virtual environments to design education. As Director of UNIDCOM – IADE's Research Unit in Design and Communication, Dr. Duarte leads a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing design research with particular emphasis on user-centered approaches. The unit serves as a hub for collaborative research projects that bridge academic inquiry with practical design applications across various sectors including healthcare, safety communications, and educational technology.

• Serious Games
• Simulation-Based Training
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mikael Johannesson is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the School of Informatics, University of Skövde. He specializes in the development and evaluation of serious games and simulation-based training systems for emergency response, healthcare, and traffic safety. Current research focuses on contextualization in healthcare simulation, cyclist detection algorithms, and immersive training environments. He co-developed the Elinor console for stroke rehabilitation and the SAREK simulation system for prehospital care. His work integrates mixed reality, perceptual cue analysis, and team collaboration dynamics in crisis scenarios. Recent publications analyze cyclist intention detection, home-based rehabilitation technology, and immersive role-playing environments for medical training. The 15 most recent articles (2010-2021) demonstrate expertise in simulation design, human-computer interaction, and traffic safety research. He serves as Course Coordinator for advanced-level (Master's) courses in computer science at the University of Skövde.

• Psychiatry
• Mental Health
• Digital Health
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Rajna Knez is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences at the University of Skövde and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg . She holds a primary clinical role at Skaraborg Hospital as a specialist in adult and child psychiatry with subspecialist expertise in social psychiatry. Her research focuses on digital health interventions for mental health promotion, particularly in Adolescent mental well-being Intimate partner violence education Parental support systems Gut microbiome-mental health interactions Virtual patient simulations Ethical aspects of sustainability Recent publications highlight trends in digital education for healthcare professionals, psychopathology modeling, and environmental factors in youth health. She leads the Family-Centred Health (FamCeH) research group and coordinates regional psychiatry training programs.

Lin-Ya Hsuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pediatric Physical Therapy
• Neurorehabilitation
• Early Intervention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lin-Ya Hsu, PhD, PT serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine within the University of Washington School of Medicine. Her primary appointment focuses on pediatric physical therapy research and clinical education. Dr. Hsu holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Washington (2015), a Master's in Rehabilitation Medicine from Chang-Gung University, Taiwan (2008), and a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy from the same institution (2006). Her clinical expertise bridges Taiwanese and American rehabilitation frameworks. Her research program operates along two primary tracks: Early assessment and intervention for infants/toddlers with neuromotor disabilities affecting motor, cognitive, and adaptive behaviors Active video game and virtual reality applications for pediatric rehabilitation, particularly in developmental coordination disorders As a core team member of the multi-site START-Play initiative, she develops motor and cognitive intervention protocols for young children with disabilities. Publication analysis reveals concentrated expertise in cerebral palsy assessment (33% of recent works), motor-cognitive integration (40%), and evidence-based clinical translation (27%). Her 2024-2025 output demonstrates methodological diversity spanning longitudinal cohort studies, validity testing, and clinical commentaries. Dr. Hsu's teaching encompasses Pediatric Physical Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Her laboratory work centers on the START-Play research consortium, examining postural control development and gaming therapy applications.

Daniel Bishopمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sport Psychology
• Exercise Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Bishop is a Reader in Psychology at Brunel University London's Department of Life Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. He serves as Programme Lead for the Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) BSc program and is a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC. His academic roles include Director of Research for The Bikeability Trust and former Departmental Lead for Staff Experience & Wellbeing (2019-2022). His educational background comprises a PhD in "Manipulating Emotions for Performance," an MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Prior to academia, he gained extensive industry experience across local authorities, NHS, investment banking, health & fitness, and Further Education sectors. Dr. Bishop's research centers on Bikeology - applying scientific research to improve cycling competence, confidence, and safety. Through the LEAP Lab he founded in 2016, he investigates motor skill learning, expertise development, and multisensory perception in dynamic environments. His work spans optimizing human performance across education, work, cycling, driving, and sport using rigorous scientific principles. His publication portfolio shows a strong focus on cycling safety interventions, particularly immersive training technologies for children's cycling education. His research integrates transportation psychology with sport science methodologies, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches to road safety and physical activity promotion. British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society Fellow of Advance HE City and Guilds 7407 Certificate in Further Education Contributor to Athena Swan Bronze and Silver Awards Dr. Bishop supervises PhD candidates including Tamara Dkaidek (cycling exercise effects on executive function), Aina Digaeva (multitasking in real-world environments), and Emma Jane McLoughlin (Gaelic football decision-making). His recent grant funding includes multiple Road Safety Trust projects on immersive cycling training and Bikeability Trust/Department for Transport research on children's cycling barriers. His work demonstrates strong industry-academia collaboration with practical applications. As founder of the LEAP Lab, Dr. Bishop leads research integrating his personal cycling experience with professional expertise in attentional, perceptual, and cognitive markers of expertise. His "Bikeology" program represents a unique fusion of academic rigor and real-world application, with particular focus on improving children's cycling safety through evidence-based interventions.

Teresa Griloمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Health Services Optimization
• Mathematical Programming
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Teresa Grilo is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Marketing, Operations and General Management, ISCTE Business School, and a General Researcher at University of Lisbon Business School (UNIDE-IUL). She holds a PhD in Engineering and Management and a Master in Biomedical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. PhD in Engineering and Management, IST, University of Lisbon Master in Biomedical Engineering, IST, University of Lisbon Her research focuses on developing mathematical models and optimization tools for supply chain management, particularly in healthcare systems. She specializes in location-allocation models, stochastic programming, and multi-objective optimization for equitable healthcare delivery and resource planning. Key trends in her publications include: supply chain sustainability, long-term care network design, healthcare workforce training optimization, and integration of lean methodologies with Six Sigma. Her work spans mathematical programming, public health policy, and transportation electrification planning.

Jay Maddockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Ecological Approaches
• Physical Activity Promotion
• Health & Nature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jay Maddock is a Regents Professor and Director of the Center for Health & Nature at Texas A&M University , affiliated with the School of Public Health and Department of Environmental and Occupational Health . He focuses on social ecological approaches to health promotion and the intersection of Health & Nature . Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Rhode Island (1999) MA in Psychology, University of Rhode Island (1997) BA in Psychology and Sociology, Syracuse University (1995) His research emphasizes health communications , biophilic design , and environmental determinants of health , particularly through nature exposure and walkability. Recent work explores virtual reality hospital environments , green space impacts on mental health , and social norms in physical activity . Key trends in his publications (2023–2025) include: Quantifying health benefits of nature using VR and spatial analysis Linking walkability to cardiovascular risk reduction in urban and rural settings Developing predictive models for diabetes and environmental health risks Advancing nature prescriptions as a clinical intervention Evaluating community health partnerships in libraries and rural areas Scientific Recognition: Fellow, American Academy of Health Behavior (FAAHB) Leadership: He founded and directs the Center for Health & Nature , integrating environmental science with public health through interdisciplinary research and community engagement initiatives.

• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Schizophrenia
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John McQuaid, PhD is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine and is affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. His work bridges clinical psychiatry with neuroscience research, focusing on mental health conditions affecting diverse patient populations. Dr. McQuaid completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training at the University of California, San Francisco in 2018, demonstrating his commitment to inclusive practices in academic medicine. Dr. McQuaid's research spans multiple critical areas in mental health, with particular emphasis on schizophrenia , PTSD , and comorbid conditions involving substance abuse and depression. His work frequently focuses on veterans' mental health , exploring innovative treatment approaches for trauma-related disorders and cognitive impairments. He has made significant contributions to understanding reward processing in schizophrenia , executive functioning deficits , and the application of cognitive behavioral therapies for complex psychiatric conditions. His research also extends to sleep disorders and their relationship to mental health conditions, as well as HIV-related cognitive impairment in veteran populations. Analysis of Dr. McQuaid's recent publications reveals a strong focus on evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions, particularly within veteran populations. His work frequently addresses the implementation of clinical guidelines for depression management, innovative approaches to PTSD treatment including virtual reality interventions, and cognitive rehabilitation strategies for veterans with comorbid PTSD and traumatic brain injury. There is a clear trajectory toward interdisciplinary research that bridges neuroscience, psychology, and clinical practice to improve mental health outcomes. Dr. McQuaid has been actively involved in numerous clinical trials and collaborative research projects, particularly those addressing the mental health needs of veterans. His work often involves developing and testing novel therapeutic approaches that integrate cognitive training with traditional psychotherapeutic techniques.