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Victoria A. Beardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Development Planning
• Comparative Urbanization
• Community-Based Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Victoria A. Beard is Professor of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, where she serves as Director of the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities. She is also a Core Faculty member of the Southeast Asia Program and was named a Global Public Voices Fellow (2021-22) for her work on urban poverty and water/sanitation inequality in developing countries. Education: Ph.D. in Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia (1999) M.A. in Urban Planning, University of California–Los Angeles (1995) B.A. in Urban Studies and Planning, University of California–San Diego (1992) Beard's research examines how communities in the Global South navigate formal planning systems to address urban poverty through collective action and transnational networks. Her work emphasizes water/sanitation infrastructure as critical sites of inequality, investigating how intermittency and affordability barriers perpetuate urban exclusion. She conducts comparative fieldwork in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia) and transnational contexts (Oaxaca/Southern California), analyzing how community-based planning can drive city-wide transformation despite institutional constraints. Her recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward infrastructure justice, with increasing focus on municipal service delivery systems and climate resilience. Beard consistently connects micro-level community practices to macro-level policy frameworks, highlighting pathways for inclusive urban development that center marginalized populations' lived experiences. Scientific Awards: Global Public Voices Fellow (2021-22) International Faculty Fellow, Global Cornell (2017) Fulbright Scholar to Indonesia (1993-94) Beard has secured major research funding including CORCL (University of California–Irvine) and Pacific Rim Research Program grants for transnational community planning projects. With 20+ years of practitioner experience, she has designed poverty-alleviation programs for the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and RAND, specializing in community-based development, monitoring/evaluation systems, and national policy implementation. Her grant portfolio bridges academic research and on-the-ground impact through partnerships with NGOs like Mercy Corps. As Director of the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities, Beard leads initiatives focused on climate-resilient urban futures, including symposia on New York City resilience and Kenya's informal housing. She collaborates extensively with Cornell's Southeast Asia Program and Atkinson Center for Sustainable Future, building interdisciplinary teams that integrate planning, public health, and environmental science perspectives.

Bela Bonita Chatterjeeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cyber Law
• Cybercrime
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr Bela Bonita Chatterjee is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Lancaster University School of Law , with a focus on teaching and scholarship since 2020. Her work bridges cyberlaw , artificial intelligence , robotics , and gender/sexuality in legal contexts. She has received multiple teaching accolades, including the 2023 Blue Plaque Award and the 2018 FASS Dean’s Senior Teaching Award . Dr Chatterjee’s research interrogates the interdisciplinary intersections of law and technology , particularly cybercrime , AI and criminal law , and widening participation in legal education . Her recent scholarship explores robotics in criminal law and business attire/fashion as legal subjects. 2025 : 'The Speakeasy' conference paper 2023 : Invited discussant on child sex dolls/robots 2022 : Workshops on assessment design and audio-visual feedback 2020 : Decolonizing the curriculum and digital teaching practices 2019 : Robotics in family law, child protection, and Lex Robotica 2018 : Robotics and sexual violence Scientific Awards: 2023 Blue Plaque Award 2022 Highly Commended Award 2018 FASS Dean’s Senior Teaching Award 2006 Sir Alistair Pilkington Prize Nominee/Shortlisted for HEA NTFS and OUP Law Teacher of the Year Awards Dr Chatterjee has supervised and examined numerous PhD and LLM dissertations , served on editorial boards of journals like Frontiers of Legal Research , and co-organized conferences such as the British Association for Canadian Studies Legal Studies Group Annual Conference . She contributes to committees including the CREST Security Research Ethics Committee and EPSRC Fellowship Advisory Board .

• Political Participation
• Clientelism
• Comparative Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claudio Holzner is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Utah, affiliated with the College of Social and Behavioral Science. His career spans over two decades, during which he has held roles including Assistant Professor (2002–2010), Associate Professor (2010–2022), and Professor (2022–present). He previously served as Director of the Culture and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) program (2016–2021). Education: PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan (2002). Languages: German, Italian, Spanish, and English. Dr. Holzner’s research focuses on political participation, clientelism, and democratic consolidation in Latin America. His work examines how community organizations and social networks influence voting, protesting, and civic engagement, particularly among marginalized populations. He has also explored immigrant political behavior in U.S. local elections and the impact of authoritarian legacies on democracy in Mexico. His scholarly output includes analyses of neoliberal reforms, electoral clientelism, and institutional barriers to political inclusion. Grants from the Rockefeller Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Education have supported his research on topics like STARTALK programs, Latin American studies, and immigrant civic integration. Scientific Awards: CSBS Superior Teaching Award (2023) Distinguished Teaching Award (2022) Seligson Prize for Best Book (2022) Academic Writing Residency at Bellagio Center (2012) Rockefeller Foundation support (2012–2014, 2018–2020) Russell Sage Foundation grants (2008–2010, 2011–2012) Department of Education Title VI grants (2012–2018) Mexico Government grants (2011–2014) Dr. Holzner has taught courses such as Political Analysis, International Comparative Politics, and Thesis Research. He engages in community outreach through lectures on Latin American politics, workshops on indigeneity, and presentations for K-12 educators.

Silvia Cavagneroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Protein Folding
• Biomolecular Spectroscopy
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Silvia Cavagnero is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with a research focus on protein folding and misfolding in cellular contexts. Her work integrates biomolecular spectroscopy, chemical biology, and computational methods to address fundamental questions in structural biology. B.S., First University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’ (1988) M.S., University of Arizona (1990) Ph.D., California Institute of Technology (1996) Her research explores the role of molecular chaperones like Hsp70 in protein biogenesis, the development of laser-driven NMR techniques for enhanced sensitivity, and the implications of protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Key projects include cotranslational folding studies at ribosomal exit tunnels and hyperpolarization methods for low-concentration NMR analysis. The 15 most recent publications highlight interdisciplinary advances in NMR spectroscopy optimization Protein folding kinetics Cryo-EM structural analysis Chaperone-client interactions Hsp70 antimicrobial design Hydration dynamics in folding Scientific contributions include A Prize for Going in Vivo (2017) Recognition for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Students from the Cavagnero Group have pursued careers in academia, pharmaceutical industries, and national laboratories. Her lab emphasizes interdisciplinary training, blending physical chemistry, biology, and computational analysis.

• Media and Social Justice
• Digital Journalism
• Alternative & Diasporic Media Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leilane Menezes Rodrigues is an Assistant Professor at the Communication, Journalism & Media department within the College of Arts and Sciences at Suffolk University . Her work bridges two decades of frontline journalism with academic inquiry, focusing on media as a tool for liberation and social justice. Ph.D. from Michigan State University, U.S. MA from Universidade do Porto, Portugal BA from Centro Universitário de Brasília (UniCEUB), Brasil Her research explores intersections of digital journalism , critical race theory , and inclusive science communication , emphasizing alternative media ecosystems and qualitative methodologies. She has developed Critical Race Media Literacy (CRML) workshops for communities in Brazil and the U.S. Teaching is rooted in Black feminist thought and critical pedagogy , aiming to create collaborative learning spaces for radical social transformation. Her peer-reviewed article in Science Communication (2023) addresses identity perspectives in science communication, while a forthcoming book chapter advocates for intersectionality in journalism education. She has received 13 journalistic awards for her solutions-oriented journalism on human rights violations. Contact: leilane.menezesrodrigues@suffolk.edu .

Chelsey R. Carterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black feminist anthropology
• Health equity
• Neurodegenerative diseases
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Chelsey R. Carter is an Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Yale School of Public Health with a secondary appointment in the Department of Anthropology. A Black feminist anthropologist of medicine, public health, and race from St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Carter's interdisciplinary work bridges public health, anthropology, and critical race studies to address health inequities, particularly focusing on neurodegenerative diseases like ALS in Black communities. Dr. Carter received her BA in Anthropology from Emory University (2012), followed by an MPH and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis (2021), and completed a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship at Princeton University (2022). Her educational background reflects her commitment to both anthropological theory and public health practice. Her research examines the relationship between social determinants of health (particularly anti-Black racism, socioeconomic status, and gender) and neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron diseases. Dr. Carter employs ethnographic research and qualitative methodologies to investigate how embodied inequality impacts diagnosis, treatment, and engagement in clinical trials for Black individuals with ALS. She also leads research on precision medicine and genomic research in Black communities through The Black Genome Project and studies caregiving among persons impacted by ALS. Her scholarship has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Andrew Mellon Foundation, and the Wenner Gren Foundation. Analysis of Dr. Carter's recent publication trends reveals a strong focus on health equity, particularly examining how systemic racism manifests in medical settings and contributes to health disparities. Her work spans multiple domains including neurodegenerative diseases, HIV/AIDS care, genomics, and mental health, with consistent attention to intersectional approaches that consider race, gender, and socioeconomic status. A notable pattern in her scholarship is the use of qualitative and mixed methods to center the lived experiences of marginalized communities, challenging dominant biomedical paradigms through a Black feminist lens. Principal's Development Fund Visiting Scholar (2024) Distinguished Teaching Award from Yale School of Public Health (2023) Funding from the National Science Foundation Support from the Andrew Mellon Foundation Wenner Gren Foundation grant Dr. Carter actively mentors students and has developed innovative teaching approaches, including her course 'Biomedical Justice: Public Health Critiques and Praxis,' which encourages students to bring their full selves into the classroom. Her research has been supported by significant grants that enable community-engaged work addressing health disparities. She emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in her research, ensuring that academic work serves and is accountable to the communities being studied. Dr. Carter is Founder and Director of The LEITH (Lived Experiences Igniting Transformations in Health) Lab, which addresses Black invisibility and misdiagnosis for rare neurodegenerative and genetic diseases. The lab brings together persons and caregivers impacted by rare diseases, researchers, clinical providers, educators, students, and activists to develop more humanizing and critical approaches in the rare neurodegenerative field. The LEITH Lab's vision centers on advancing anti-racist research, fostering awareness through education, creating palliative networks for support, and developing a pipeline of health equity scholars.

Adrienne Woodمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Psychology
• Emotion
• Social Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adrienne Wood is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia. Her research lab, Emotion and Behavior Lab, investigates social connections through multimodal approaches including mobile sensing, social network analysis, and behavioral economics. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. from Colorado College. Wood's research examines how people form and maintain social ties across cultural divides, addressing loneliness through analysis of nonverbal behavior, emotion contagion, and network dynamics. Her work emphasizes: Behavioral mechanisms of connection (laughter, synchrony) Social network formation in diverse communities Cross-cultural relationship building She employs innovative methodologies like acoustic analysis and agent-based modeling. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Emotional communication in evolving relationships Cultural influences on social competence Crisis impacts on behavior Nonverbal synchronization mechanisms Longitudinal analysis of social interactions No scientific awards are mentioned in the source material. Wood leads the Emotion and Behavior Lab, studying verbal/nonverbal behaviors underlying social bonds. Her team explores: Real-world interaction patterns Diverse community integration Computational social science approaches

Maria Cherbaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cultural and Health
• Telemedicine
• Health Services
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Maria Cherba is an Assistant Professor in Communication at the Faculty of Arts, University of Ottawa. Her work bridges health communication, telemedicine, and Indigenous health equity. Ph.D. in Communication from Université de Montréal (2020) Research Interests span: Cultural and Health Telemedicine and Digital Health Patient Experience and Interpersonal Communication Indigenous Health Advocacy Organizational Communication in Healthcare Psychosocial Support Systems Publication Trends focus on telemedicine implementation, Indigenous health representation in policy, patient-physician interactions in chronic care, and pandemic impacts on end-of-life preferences. Her methodological emphasis lies in qualitative interaction analysis.

Adam M. Kleinbaumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social networks
• Formal organizational structure
• Organizational culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adam M. Kleinbaum is Professor of Leadership and Organizations at the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, where he teaches MBA courses in organizational behavior, social networks, and leads global expeditions to Israel. He also serves as interim faculty chair for Health Care Management Education at Dartmouth, teaching in both the Masters in Healthcare Delivery Science and Masters of Health Administration programs, as well as an organizational behavior class in the Thayer School of Engineering. Dr. Kleinbaum holds a DBA from Harvard University (2008) and an AB from Harvard College (1998). Prior to joining Tuck, he served as a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard Business School. His research examines the antecedents and evolution of social networks in organizations, investigating how formal and informal structures, career history, personality, and even brain structure shape network formation. A second research stream applies network science to study diversity, equity and inclusion practices. His work has been published in top journals including Nature Communications , Administrative Science Quarterly , Organization Science , and Strategic Management Journal . Analysis of his publications reveals consistent focus on network dynamics within organizational contexts, with increasing attention to DEI applications and remote/hybrid work implications in recent years. His work bridges theoretical organizational research with practical business applications. 2018 ASQ Award for Scholarly Contribution for 'Organizational Misfits' Featured in 2018's 'Top Ten Insights from the Science of a Meaningful Life' Third most-read Life and Biological Sciences paper in Nature Communications (2018) Recognized as one of Poets & Quants' Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors Professor Kleinbaum serves as Deputy Editor at Administrative Science Quarterly , with previous editorial roles at Management Science and Academy of Management Annals . He co-founded the Dartmouth Interdisciplinary Network Research (DINR) Group, which brings together scholars from multiple disciplines to advance network science applications. His research has been featured in major media outlets including the New York Times , Wall Street Journal , Scientific American , and The Atlantic .

Michael Cottinghamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Disability Sport
• Sport Consumer Behavior
• Perceptions of Athletes with Disabilities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Cottingham is an Associate Professor of Sport Administration in the Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He serves as the Director of Adaptive Athletics at UH, leading a comprehensive disability sport program and research lab that has produced over 50 publications and secured more than $1.3 million in external funding. Dr. Cottingham teaches senior-level undergraduate classes and is involved in the Sport Administration graduate program. B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Sociology at The University of Arizona, 2002 M.S. in Recreation Administration at The University of Southern Mississippi, 2008 Ph.D. in Human Performance concentration Sport Management at The University of Southern Mississippi, 2012 Dr. Cottingham's research focuses on disability sport, particularly examining perceptions of athletes with disabilities, spectatorship and sponsorship in disability sport, and broader topics in sport consumer behavior. His work explores promotional strategies in sport and how these apply specifically to disability contexts. He has conducted extensive research on wheelchair rugby, power soccer, and wheelchair tennis, examining consumer motivations, marketing approaches, and the experiences of athletes and spectators in these sports. Analysis of Dr. Cottingham's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on disability sport consumer behavior across multiple disciplines including sports marketing, psychology, rehabilitation science, and sociology. His research spans both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, with particular attention to how disability sport programming impacts Latinx populations with mobility impairments. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in community health, rehabilitation, and sport management fields. As Director of Adaptive Athletics at UH, Dr. Cottingham oversees a program that hosts large-scale disability sport events including the annual Cougar Open wheelchair tennis tournament. The program partners with The Institute for Research and Rehabilitation and runs the Community Healthcare Worker Model Study, which examines the impact of disability sport programming on Latinx with mobility impairments. Through Adaptive Athletics, Dr. Cottingham has developed programs for wheelchair rugby and adaptive tennis, with plans to expand to power soccer and wheelchair basketball. The program has received funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) and has established partnerships with organizations including Houston Parks and Recreation, United States Quad Rugby Association, United States Tennis Association, Halliburton Charitable Foundation, and One Step Closer Foundation.

Seth Freyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Social Science
• Governance of Commons
• Complex Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Seth Frey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis, with affiliate status at Indiana University's Ostrom Workshop and as Research Director at Metagov. His research focuses on computational social science approaches to understanding self-governance in complex social systems, particularly through the lens of online communities as model institutions. Education: Ph.D. in Cognitive Science and Informatics (complex systems), Indiana University, 2013 B.A. in Cognitive Science, UC Berkeley, 2004 Research Interests: Frey specializes in computational approaches to institutional analysis and the cognitive science of strategic behavior . His work examines how communities design governance systems to overcome collective action problems, with emphasis on: Emergent institutional structures in digital commons Policy-as-data through NLP and institutional grammar frameworks Cognitive mechanisms underlying cooperative behavior Design principles for participatory change in online platforms His methodology integrates large-scale data analysis, web-based experiments, and computational modeling across diverse contexts including Minecraft, Reddit, and professional sports ecosystems. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a cohesive trajectory toward computational institutional analysis, with increasing focus on NLP-driven policy analysis (e.g., NLP4Gov), decentralized governance architectures (DAOs, multi-level platform governance), and the cognitive foundations of collective action. His work consistently bridges theoretical institutional analysis with practical applications in digital community design, showing particular growth in translating Ostrom's design principles into computational frameworks. Awards: Honorable Mention Award for Best Paper at ACM CSCW 2019 Advising and Grants: Frey mentors students interested in data science applications at the intersection of communication, cognition, and complex systems, emphasizing resourcefulness and intellectual curiosity. His research has secured substantial funding from: National Science Foundation (NSF) NASA Ford Foundation Google Open Source Foundation He actively encourages aspiring graduate students with strong self-directed research skills to explore computational approaches to social phenomena. Labs and Teams: He leads the Computational Communication Lab at UC Davis and co-directs the Institutional Grammar Research Initiative. Through Metagov, he develops the 'Governance API' framework for modular community governance. His past affiliations include Disney Research (Walt Disney Imagineering) where he applied complexity science to theme park systems, and the New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI). Current collaborations span Ethereum governance, Minecraft server ecosystems, and Colorado's cannabis monitoring infrastructure.

• Social Psychology
• Social Identity Theory
• Sport Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gareth Hall is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Aberystwyth University's Department of Psychology, where he has been an established member since the department's founding in 2007. He holds a PhD from Glamorgan University and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His academic career includes significant administrative roles such as Examinations Officer (2007-2014, 2016), Senior Tutor (2014), and Acting Director of Admissions and Recruitment (2009, 2011). Dr. Hall's research focuses on social psychology with particular expertise in social identity theory applied to real-world contexts. His work spans sport psychology, examining sport for development programs, intergroup behavior in fandom, and well-being in physical culture communities like CrossFit. He has pioneered research testing laboratory theories in real-world settings, challenging traditional experimental paradigms through creative methodologies that incorporate digital technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. His publication record shows consistent output since 2006, with significant contributions in 2019-2023 focusing on sport psychology applications in Brazil, forensic psychology, and educational technology. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in sport for development contexts and the application of social identity theory to complex social issues. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Teaching and Learning Improvement Award from Aberystwyth University (2011) Active editorial roles including for Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2021) and Bulletin of Latin American Research (2019) Dr. Hall has secured research funding from prestigious organizations including the Economic and Social Research Council (2018) and British Council (2015). His external engagements include committee membership with the British Psychological Society's Undergraduate Education Committee (2015-present), AQU Catalunya (2022-2023), and visiting researcher positions at the University of Padua (2017-2018). His work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to social development and inclusion.

Audrey Bowdenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Optics
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics
• Biomedical Imaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Audrey Bowden is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University in both the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering . She is also the Dorothy J Wingfield Phillips Chancellor Faculty Fellow . Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2007) from Duke University BSE in Electrical Engineering (2001) from Princeton University Research Interests: Bowden's work focuses on biomedical optics and point-of-care diagnostics , with a strong emphasis on addressing healthcare disparities through low-cost technologies. Key areas include: Biomedical Imaging Biophotonics Image Processing Machine Learning in Medical Imaging Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Publication Trends: Recent work combines machine learning with endoscopic imaging to differentiate cancer from inflammation, develops low-cost OCT systems for smartphones, and improves fNIRS accessibility for diverse patient populations. Her lab also focuses on 3D reconstruction algorithms for urological applications and specular reflection removal in endoscopic videos. Lab & Clinical Collaborations: The Bowden Biomedical Optics Laboratory (BBOL) collaborates with clinical departments including urology , dermatology , otolaryngology , and women's health . The lab integrates optics , microfluidics , and computer science to create hardware/software tools for resource-constrained environments.

Garreth Tigwellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Accessibility Design
• Digital Accessibility
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Garreth Tigwell is an Assistant Professor in the School of Information at RIT, co-directing the CAIR Lab with Dr. Kristen Shinohara. His research focuses on accessibility in digital design, particularly for disabled users, addressing challenges faced by novice and expert creators. His work spans topics like accessible prototyping tools, cultural considerations in design, and inclusive mixed reality interfaces. Education: BSc in Psychology, University of Dundee, 2012 MSc (Distinction) in User Experience Engineering, University of Dundee, 2014 PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), University of Dundee, 2019 Research Interests: Designing accessible digital systems for blind, deaf, and low-vision users Adaptable user interfaces for mixed reality and textured surfaces Cultural dimensions in accessibility pedagogy Authentication methods for visually impaired users Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes AR/VR accessibility, cultural design frameworks, and haptic authentication. His studies often involve collaborations with global researchers and industry partners. Awards: Best Paper (MobileHCI 2022) CHI Honorable Mention (2023, 2024) NSF-funded research projects Advising & Grants: Active in mentoring graduate students and securing grants. His lab focuses on born-accessible AI tools and inclusive design education. Teaches courses like HCI Research Methods and Future Interactions. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the CAIR Lab, which develops technologies to bridge accessibility gaps in digital design and prototyping.

Line Roaldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Systems Optimization
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Grid Resilience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Line Roald is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on power system optimization, renewable energy integration, grid resilience, and wildfire risk mitigation using stochastic optimization and data-driven methods. Education : PhD (2016), MS (2012), BS (2009) from ETH Zurich Key Research Areas : Power Systems Optimization, Renewable Energy Integration, Wildfire Risk Mitigation, Stochastic Programming, Grid Decarbonization Her work addresses critical challenges in sustainable energy systems, including balancing grid efficiency and risk, optimizing electrolyzer scheduling for flexibility, and predicting cascading blackout severity using graph neural networks. She has developed frameworks for carbon intensity comparison and wildfire risk assessment in power systems. Scientific Awards : 2024 Inclusion, Equity and Diversity in Engineering Award 2024 Vilas Faculty Early Career Investigator Award 2023 IEEE Power Tech Best Student Paper Award 2021 NSF CAREER Award 2019 MTLE Fellow Professor Roald mentors graduate students and teaches courses including Introduction to Optimization and On-Line Control of Power Systems . Her publications highlight innovative approaches to grid security, carbon-efficient energy markets, and climate resilience in infrastructure systems.