جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Elaine T. Jurkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health/Mental Health
• Disability
• Aging
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elaine T. Jurkowski serves as Professor in Social Work at Southern Illinois University's College of Health and Human Sciences, holding multiple leadership roles including Graduate Program Director (2021-present) and Program Director for Gerontology Programs (2020-present). She maintains cross-appointments as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine's Family Practice Residency Program and Professor in the Department of Health Education, demonstrating her interdisciplinary impact. B.S.W. (Industrial Social Work), University of Manitoba, Canada M.S.W. (Policy and Administration), University of Manitoba, Canada Ph.D., Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago M.B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2022) Dr. Jurkowski's research program centers on health disparities, access to mental health services, aging, and disability issues, with particular focus on rural populations. Her work bridges public health, social work, and gerontology through innovative approaches to program evaluation, technology-enhanced teaching, and culture change in long-term care settings. She has developed expertise in international health planning and inter-professional collaboration across diverse cultural contexts. Her publication portfolio shows consistent thematic development across decades, with recent work focusing on medical tourism during the pandemic, rural-urban health disparities, and technology applications in gerontology education. These publications reflect her commitment to addressing healthcare access challenges for vulnerable populations through both scholarly inquiry and practical interventions. Great Cities Research Fellow in Health Provost Faculty Fellow (2018) Provost Assessment Fellow (2016) Student Hotspotting certification (2018-present) A.P.M. Assessment Academy certification (2016, 2017) Dr. Jurkowski has successfully secured over $1 million in research funding from agencies including Health Resources and Services Administration, The Hartford Foundation, and Administration on Aging. Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained commitment to improving services for older adults and people with disabilities, particularly in rural settings. She has served as Graduate Program Director twice (2003-2014, 2021-present), mentoring numerous social work students through their academic and professional development. Her professional activities extend beyond campus through international consulting in West Africa, Hong Kong, India, China, Russia, and Egypt, and community engagement via the "Dare to Care" radio show and board service with Caring Counseling Ministries, Supporting People in Need, and UNA/USA Southern Illinois Chapter.

Joel Gohمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health services and systems
• Transportation, logistics and supply chains
• Operations research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Joel Goh is Associate Professor at the Department of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. He serves as Director of the J.Y. Pillay Comparative Asia Research Centre (under NUS Global Asia Institute) and PhD Program Director at the Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA). Previously, he was Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School (2014-2017) and Visiting Scholar (2017-2022). BSc, MSc, PhD in Operations, Information, and Technology from Stanford University His research focuses on healthcare analytics (preventing health conditions, hospital operations, frailty assessment), supply chain analytics (digital business models, platform leakage), and service platform operations (hospital-at-home programs, incentive design). He co-created the Robust Optimization Made Easy (ROME) software. Recent publications analyze workplace psychological safety (2024), hospital-at-home models (2024), and platform leakage dynamics (2023). His work spans 18+ journals with 740+ citations for burnout cost studies (2022) and 606+ citations for physician well-being research (2017). Teaching Honors : 2023: Best MBA Teaching & Skinner Innovation Award 2021: NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award 2020: Early Career Research Excellence Award & 40 Under 40 Best MBA Professors Advising & Grants : Served as PhD Program Director. Received NUS Start-Up Grant R-314-000-110-133 (2021) and Humanities & Social Sciences Fellowship (2021). Editorial roles include Associate Editor at Management Science , Manufacturing & Service Operations Management , and Senior Editor at Production and Operations Management .

Sezgin Ayabakanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthcare Analytics
• Business Value of Information Systems
• Data Analytics Techniques
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sezgin Ayabakan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at the Fox School of Business and Management, Temple University . He holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Texas at Dallas, with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS), an MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University in Turkey. His research focuses on healthcare analytics , particularly exploring how health information technology (HIT) impacts healthcare costs, quality, and utilization. Key research interests include data analytics applications in healthcare and social media, the business value of information systems, and open-source production strategies. He has examined topics such as telehealth efficacy, electronic health record (EHR) adoption challenges, hospital readmission reduction programs, and the interplay between healthcare IT and clinician well-being. Dr. Ayabakan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems, including MIS 2101: Digital Systems and SBM 3586: Diamond Peer Teachers - Internship II . His work has been published in top-tier journals like MIS Quarterly and Health Services Research and Management Epidemiology , with recent studies addressing telehealth utilization, EHR strategy impacts, and the role of organizational routines in clinician satisfaction. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to healthcare IT research demonstrate significant academic impact. His advisory and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text, but his research often intersects with practical healthcare system challenges, suggesting potential collaborations with healthcare institutions and policy organizations.

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

Atsuko Tanaka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on labor markets, health economics, and public policy, particularly examining topics such as female labor supply, skill investment, and pension reforms. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013), alongside advanced degrees from Cornell University and the University of Tokyo. Education Ph.D. Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013) M.S. Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010) M.S. Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University (2007) B.A. Agricultural Economics, University of Tokyo (2004) Research Interests Tanaka’s work explores how health shocks, financial constraints, and policy interventions influence labor market outcomes. She investigates topics such as post-educational skill accumulation via college loans, strategic medical treatment choices under reimbursement reforms, and the macroeconomic effects of pension system transitions. Her research combines rigorous econometric methods with real-world administrative data to inform evidence-based policy. Awards and Grants SSHRC Connection Grant (2022, co-PI: Apostolos Serletis) National Science Foundation Extreme Science Grant (2021) SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2016) Susan Jane Blake Kocin Award, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2011) Grants and Collaboration Her research has been supported by major grants, including SSHRC and NSF funding. She collaborates with scholars on projects like analyzing physician behavior under reimbursement reforms, auditing firm dynamics, and international aid allocation strategies. Her work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence to address complex socio-economic challenges.

Vishal Ahujaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthcare Operations
• Operations Management
• Service Operations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vishal Ahuja is an Associate Professor and Corrigan Research Professor at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, with adjunct faculty status at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He focuses on decision analytic tools for healthcare improvement through operations management. PhD, University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business His research interests span healthcare operations, service optimization, and AI applications in clinical decision-making. He collaborates with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Parkland Hospital, and pediatric institutions to address care quality and delivery efficiency. Recent publications emphasize predictive modeling for chronic disease management, adaptive clinical trial design, and regulatory healthcare policy. Awards include the Dlin/Fischer Clinical Research Award (2021), INFORMS Pierskalla Award (2012), and 2025 AI75 recognition for Dallas-Fort Worth AI leadership. D CEO Excellence in Healthcare Award - Outstanding Healthcare Innovator (2023) NSF Game Changer Academies for Advancing Research Innovation (2022) C. Jackson Grayson Faculty Innovation Award (2022-23) At SMU, he teaches graduate courses in operations, supply chain, and service management, integrating corporate sector experience from chemical and consumer goods industries. His work has been cited by the FDA in safety labeling changes workshops.

Maria Fitzpatrickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child and Family Policy
• Economics of Education
• Early Childhood Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maria Fitzpatrick is Professor in Cornell University's Department of Policy Analysis and Management and Director of the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs. A Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, she holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (2008) and specializes in child/family policy and education economics. Research examines early childhood education impacts, teacher compensation and retirement systems, child maltreatment reporting, and incarceration effects on families. Notable studies analyze universal pre-kindergarten programs, teacher pension reforms, and maternal incarceration's impact on birth outcomes. Current projects investigate child welfare decision-making algorithms and prison visitation policies. Fellowships include the Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Early Career Fellowship and postdoctoral positions at Stanford's Institute for Economic Policy Research. She has advised government agencies including the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and Queensland Rail.

• Operations Research
• Mathematical Modeling
• Statistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Edward H. Kaplan is the William N. and Marie A. Beach Professor of Management Sciences at the Yale School of Management, Professor of Public Health at the Yale School of Medicine, and Professor of Engineering at the Yale School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He holds secondary appointments in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Health Policy & Management, the Institution for Social and Policy Studies, and Statistics. Education: PhD in Urban Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1984) SM in Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1982) SM in Operations Research and City Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1979) BA in Urban/Economic Geography, McGill University (1977) Kaplan is an expert in operations research, mathematical modeling, and statistics, focusing on public policy and management. His research spans counterterrorism, HIV prevention, bioterrorism, and public health modeling. He has developed models for suicide bomber detection, smallpox response logistics, needle exchange program effectiveness, and wastewater-based disease surveillance. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Koopman Prize (2003, 2005), INFORMS President’s Award (2002), Charles C. Shepard Science Award (2009), and INFORMS Fellow (2005). He has also served as President of INFORMS (2016) and co-directs the Daniel Rose Technion-Yale Initiative in Homeland Security.

• Pediatric Primary Care
• Obesity
• Breastfeeding
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ada M. Fenick, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics) at Yale School of Medicine. She holds multiple leadership roles including Associate Director for Pediatrics in the Biopsychosocial Approach to Health clerkship, Medical Director of School-Based Health Centers, and Medical Director of the Medical-Legal Partnership Project. Her clinical practice focuses on economically disadvantaged pediatric populations, emphasizing developmental aspects of child health and addressing toxic stress impacts. Education: BS in Biomedical Sciences (University of Michigan, 1990), MD (University of Michigan, 1993), Pediatric Residency (Weill-Cornell/NY Medical Center, 1996) Research: Centers on pediatric primary care innovations such as group well-child care models, medical-legal partnerships, and obesity prevention. Key themes include health equity, social determinants of health, and curriculum development. Her recent work emphasizes leveraging medical student experiences to improve curricula addressing social drivers of health. Over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2020 focus on topics like electronic phenotyping algorithms for obesity screening and frameworks for group pediatric care implementation. Awards: Includes Howard A Pearson MD Teaching Award (2013) and multiple institutional recognitions for clinical excellence and innovation. She leads initiatives like the Yale Primary Care Pediatrics Curriculum and collaborates with community organizations to enhance access to early intervention services for vulnerable children. Her work integrates clinical care, education, and policy advocacy to promote holistic child health outcomes.

• Health Equity
• Health Disparities
• Vulnerable Populations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Melanie Molina, MD, MAS is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Affiliate Faculty of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. She serves as Co-Director of the Social Emergency Medicine and Health Equity Section and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Clinical Informatics and Digital Transformation. Clinically, she works at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF Medical Center. National Clinician Scholars Program Fellowship (2023) MAS in Clinical Research, UCSF (2023) Residency in Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School (2021) MD in Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin (2017) BS/BA in Biology and Hispanic Studies, The University of Texas at Austin (2012) Dr. Molina’s research centers on leveraging technology to address social determinants of health in emergency settings, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Her work spans health equity, opioid use disorder interventions, microaggressions in healthcare, and clinical informatics. She pioneers EHR-enabled tools to integrate social care into emergency clinical workflows while minimizing clinician burden. Her NIH-funded projects emphasize practical solutions for racial and ethnic health disparities, particularly in vaccine delivery and social risk documentation. Her recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Integration of AI and informatics for social risk screening and clinical decision support, (2) Health equity interventions targeting vaccine hesitancy and long COVID disparities, and (3) Critical analysis of DEI implementation challenges in academic emergency medicine. The work consistently bridges technical innovation with community-centered approaches to address systemic inequities. National Institutes of Health NIDA Loan Repayment Award (2024-2025) National Hispanic Medical Association Top 40 Under 40 (2024) UCSF John A. Watson Faculty Scholar (2023) National Institutes of Health NIAID Loan Repayment Award (2022-2024) Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Outstanding Research Publication Award (2021) Harvard Medical School Presidential Scholars Public Service Initiative Award (2017) Dr. Molina actively mentors medical students, residents, and fellows in health equity research. As Principal Investigator on multiple NIH and foundation grants—including the Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program grant ($825,575, 2024-2028) and an NIH/NIDA K23 award (2024-2029)—she leads projects developing EHR-integrated interventions for social risk documentation and opioid use disorder treatment. Her PROBOOSTVAXED trial addresses vaccine hesitancy through ED-based delivery across eight U.S. cities. She co-directs the Social Emergency Medicine and Health Equity Section within UCSF’s Department of Emergency Medicine, collaborating closely with the Action Research Center for Health Equity and the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. Her team integrates clinical informatics expertise with community health workers to develop scalable solutions for social risk mitigation in safety-net emergency departments.

Guy Davidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Applied Microeconomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Guy David is the Alan B. Miller Professor of Health Care Management at the Wharton School and Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He chairs the Health Care Management Department and serves as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. Education: PhD in Business Economics, University of Chicago (2004) MA in Economics, Tel-Aviv University (1997) BA in Economics, Tel-Aviv University (1995) Research Interests: Applied microeconomics in healthcare markets Industrial organization and regulation of post-acute care Dynamics of mixed-ownership competition in healthcare Patient-centered medical care and welfare effects Emergency medical services economics Direct-to-consumer advertising and drug safety Division of labor in care continuum Publication Trends: His research focuses on antitrust implications in nonprofit hospitals, schedule volatility in healthcare workforce, performance pay incentives in Medicare, and pandemic-related healthcare disruptions. Recent work examines telemedicine adoption, preventive care disruptions, and provider-patient engagement length in home health care. Scientific Awards: National Bureau of Economic Research Dissertation Fellowship (2003-04) University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation Awards (2006, 2009) Leonard Davis Institute Pilot Project Awards (2007, 2009) NIH Grant (2008) Multiple Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards (2014, 2017, 2018) Leadership & Grants: He leads the Wharton-Anthem Research Initiative, co-edits the International Journal of Health Economics and Management , and was former director of the Health Care Management and Economics PhD program. His work has been funded by NIH, NBER, Leonard Davis Institute, and University of Pennsylvania.

Gerald Prucknerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Aging Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gerald Pruckner is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), where he serves as Head of the Institute of Health Economics and Dean of the Kurt Rothschild School of Economics and Statistics (RoSES). His academic career spans over three decades with significant leadership roles including heading the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Aging, Health, and the Labor Market (2014-2021), and serving on the board of the Austrian Health Economics Association (ATHEA). He teaches multiple courses including Introductory Microeconomics, Empirical Economics, and Health Economics for the 2025W semester. Pruckner earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Linz in 1993. His academic journey began as an Assistant Professor at JKU (1989-2002), followed by a Professorship at the University of Innsbruck (2002-2006), then returning to JKU as Associate Professor (2006-2010) before his current Professorship (since 2011). He has held visiting positions at the University of Adelaide and UC Berkeley. His research focuses at the intersection of health economics, behavioral economics, and aging, examining healthcare systems, physician behavior, and the relationship between labor markets and health outcomes. Recent work investigates hospital crowding effects, gender differences in medical practice, chronic disease screening effectiveness, and child health services. His research consistently applies economic principles to understand healthcare delivery with emphasis on the Austrian context, often utilizing register data for evidence-based policy insights. Analysis of Pruckner's publication trends shows a sustained focus on practical healthcare issues with policy relevance. His work spans hospital management challenges, gender differences in medical practice, chronic disease screening effectiveness, and child health services. The research consistently bridges academic inquiry with practical health policy applications, with increasing attention to pandemic impacts and digital transformation in healthcare. Board member of Austrian Health Economics Association (ATHEA) since 2015 Member of Health Economics Committee (Verein für Socialpolitik) since 2013 Deputy head of national research network 'The Austrian Center for Labor Economics and the Analysis of the Welfare State' (2008-2013) Head of Christian Doppler Laboratory for Aging, Health, and the Labor Market (2014-2021) Pruckner actively mentors graduate students through dissertation colloquia and master's thesis supervision. His research portfolio includes 23 projects with significant funding, including current work on health services research in Upper Austria and empirical analysis of Linz healthcare provision. As Dean of RoSES and Head of the Health Economics Institute, he provides institutional leadership while maintaining an active research agenda with over 100 publications. He leads multiple research teams focused on health services research, with current projects examining healthcare provision in Linz, health indicators for the region, and broader health system analysis. His work bridges academic research and practical health policy applications through collaborations with regional health authorities and participation in professional associations.

Linda He Hong-Guمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nursing Education
• Women and Children Health Care
• Chronic Illness Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Linda He Hong-Gu is a faculty member at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. As Programme Director for Master of Science (Nursing) and Doctor of Philosophy programs, she leads graduate research initiatives and co-convenes the Women and Children Health Care Research Programme. Doctor of Philosophy, University of Eastern Finland Master of Science in Nursing, University of Eastern Finland Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University Her research spans Women and Children Health Care , Chronic Illness Management , and Health Technology , with over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Recent work focuses on digital interventions for improving mental health outcomes, perioperative care through technology, and preventive health behaviors in maternal populations. Publications emphasize systematic reviews , meta-analyses , and mobile health applications across diverse domains: dementia care, stroke rehabilitation, cancer support, diabetes management, and pediatric surgery preparation. Collaborations span Finland, Norway, China, and Singapore. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), 2021 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame, 2023 Multiple Best Poster/Oral Presentation Awards (2013-2024) Teaching Excellence Awards from NUS As an active grant recipient, she has secured over S$17.9 million in research funding from organizations like NMRC, Business Finland, and National Natural Science Foundation of China, driving innovations in AI-powered VR rehabilitation , STOMA care , and psychosocial interventions .

Ezra Golbersteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health economics
• Health care policy
• Mental health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ezra Golberstein, PhD, is a Professor in the Division of Health Policy & Management at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. His academic journey includes a PhD in Health Services Organization and Policy from the University of Michigan (2008) and a BA from Brandeis University (2001). His research focuses on the intersection of health services and policy research with health economics, particularly in mental health services and policy. Golberstein's research interests span health economics , health care policy , mental health , quantitative methods , health insurance , human capital , and non-medical determinants of health . His work examines how health insurance changes, provider incentives, and practice innovations affect healthcare use and outcomes for people with mental health problems. He has published extensively on mental health services utilization, insurance coverage effects, and policy interventions aimed at improving mental healthcare access and quality. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2007 through 2023, with recent work focusing on healthcare delivery innovations, mental health economics, and the impact of policy changes on vulnerable populations. His research demonstrates methodological rigor using quantitative approaches to address pressing questions in health policy. Member, Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health Golberstein's research has significant implications for health policy development, particularly in mental healthcare financing and delivery systems. His work on geographic variations in mental health services, insurance parity effects, and innovative service delivery models provides evidence to inform policymakers and healthcare administrators. His studies on college student mental health have contributed to understanding barriers to care and developing more effective campus mental health programs.

Ryan K. McBainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Health Economics
• Mental Health and Illness
• HIV/AIDS
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ryan K. McBain is a Senior Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation and an Adjunct Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. His work focuses on designing and evaluating health policies targeting vulnerable populations, including those affected by mental health conditions, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and poverty. He employs methodologies such as econometric analysis, cost-effectiveness modeling, and qualitative research. Internationally, he collaborates with organizations like the World Bank, WHO, and Partners In Health in sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. McBain holds a D.Sc. and M.Sc. in Global Health (Health Economics & Policy Analysis) from Harvard University and a B.A. in Psychology from Gordon College and Oxford University. His research emphasizes telehealth trends, mental health crisis systems (e.g., 988 hotline preparedness), and the intersection of housing and healthcare access. He advocates for evidence-based solutions to address systemic inequities in healthcare delivery and advocates caution in leveraging AI for mental health interventions. Education: D.Sc. and M.Sc. in Global Health from Harvard University; B.A. in Psychology from Gordon College and Oxford University. Key Research Themes: Mental Health Policy, HIV/AIDS Programs, Telehealth Expansion, Homelessness Solutions. McBain’s recent work includes analyzing psychiatric bed shortages, evaluating permanent supportive housing programs, and assessing the competency of AI models in mental health contexts. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to bridge gaps between research and policy implementation.

Danielle Butlerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Primary Health Care
• Health Services Research
• Linked Administrative Health Data Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Danielle Butler is a Visiting Fellow at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, and a part-time General Practitioner/Researcher at the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health. With 20+ years clinical experience and a PhD (2018), her work focuses on healthcare access equity for underserved populations through linked data analysis, mixed-methods research, and telehealth evaluation. Current projects: Enhancing Safe Telehealth , Patient-Centered Medical Homes , Primary Care Data Linkage Key collaborations: ANU, IUIH, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Her research combines multilevel modeling of administrative data with participatory action research to evaluate primary care innovations. Recent work examines telehealth impacts , out-of-pocket costs , and Aboriginal health service models . Publications span BMJ Open , BMC Health Services Research , and Health Policy , with emphasis on systematic reviews , linked data methodology , and health equity metrics . Research fingerprint shows dominant themes: Primary Health Care (100%), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (66%), Health Services Research (49%), and Telehealth (100%).