جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rosemary Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Flipped Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rosemary Fisher is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD from Swinburne and multiple advanced degrees in business and arts disciplines. Her career spans academic leadership roles including Head of Commerce at Box Hill Institute and Course Director for the Master of Entrepreneurship at Swinburne. Fisher combines teaching with impactful research in entrepreneurship education, higher education pedagogy, and innovative teaching strategies like flipped learning. Education: PhD, Swinburne University of Technology MBA, University of Melbourne Master of Business (Professional Accounting), Victoria University Bachelor of Arts, Canberra College of Advanced Education Research Interests: Focuses on pedagogical innovations such as flipped learning's impact on student outcomes, entrepreneurial resilience, and strategies to enhance teacher status. Active in curriculum design for entrepreneurship programs and digital education solutions. Current projects explore AI's role in business education and EFL teaching methodologies. Awards: 2017 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Academy of Management Distinguished Reviewer (2012, 2014) 2011 Outstanding PhD Thesis Award Grants & Projects: Lead researcher on initiatives addressing teacher retention, aged care feedback systems, and migrant business training. Recent grants include "$60K for AI in Entrepreneurial Education" and "$45K for EFL Flipped Learning Research". Professional Engagement: Editorial Board member for Active Learning in Higher Education and Journal of Effective Teaching . Serves on international committees for entrepreneurship education and pedagogical innovation. Active in policy development for social entrepreneurship and educational technology adoption.

Lisanne Bergefurtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mental Health
• Work Environment Psychology
• Built Environment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lisanne Bergefurt is an Assistant Professor in the Real Estate Management and Development unit of the Built Environment department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She completed her PhD cum laude in December 2023 and her MSc cum laude in November 2019, both at TU/e. Her research focuses on the intersection of physical work environments and mental health, particularly in office settings. Bergefurt's research investigates how built environment characteristics influence psychological well-being, with emphasis on: Hybrid work challenges and spatial solutions Physiological stress responses to office design Health-promoting workplace interventions Pandemic-era workspace adaptations Salutogenic design principles Productivity-mental health relationships Her publication trends show concentrated work in: Systematic reviews of workspace-mental health relationships Empirical studies on hybrid work challenges COVID-19 pandemic impacts on remote workers Quantitative assessments of workplace interventions Scientific Awards: Nominated for best PhD scriptie 2023 Long Paper of Distinction Award - Healthy Buildings Europe 2021 Outstanding Reviewer - Journal of Corporate Real Estate (2022) She leads research projects including 'Mental health+ in the workplace' (2019-2023) examining physical workspace characteristics and mental health relationships. She teaches courses on healthy environments and supervises graduate research.

• Sports Biomechanics
• Exercise Science
• Sports Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Iain Spears holds dual academic appointments as Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at Newcastle University's Faculty of Medical Sciences (Department of Biomedical Sciences) since May 2020, and as Lecturer in Biomedical/Sports Engineering at Nottingham Trent University's Department of Engineering since August 2019. His interdisciplinary position bridges sports science, biomechanics, and engineering applications in athletic performance. Dr. Spears' research focuses on several interconnected areas: Sports biomechanics and movement analysis Training load monitoring and performance assessment methodologies Injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies Technological applications in sports performance Physiological responses to exercise His publication record demonstrates methodological innovation, with recent work employing point-cloud processing for motion analysis, low-cost depth-sensing camera systems, and exergaming solutions for high-intensity training. Key research themes include differential ratings of perceived exertion, environmental effects on athletic performance, and cooling methodologies for endurance exercise. Dr. Spears' collaborative research network includes frequent co-authors Matthew Weston, Thomas Macpherson, and Sean McLaren, with publications appearing in high-impact journals such as Journal of Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. His work has practical applications across team sports, military training contexts, and rehabilitation programming.

Jia Raoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Operating Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Parallel Computing
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jia Rao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, College of Engineering. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs from 2012 to 2016. His research spans operating systems, distributed and parallel computing, cloud computing, virtualization, and machine learning. Education: Ph.D., Computer Engineering, Wayne State University, 2011 M.S., Computer Science, Wuhan University, 2006 B.S., Computer Science, Wuhan University, 2004 Dr. Rao's research focuses on building adaptive, scalable, and efficient computer systems for cloud and data center environments. His interests include resource management, performance modeling, adaptive scheduling, and quality-of-service (QoS) guarantees in virtualized and containerized systems. He combines machine learning and feedback control techniques with low-level system design to improve efficiency, fairness, and predictability in heterogeneous and multi-tenant environments. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward memory and resource management innovations in cloud-native systems. His work explores tiered memory architectures, secure container deployment, preemptive multitasking for deep learning, and efficient packet processing in container networks. These efforts reflect a consistent focus on optimizing system-level performance, security, and scalability in modern data centers. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2019) Best Paper Award, APSys (2016) Best Paper Award, ICAC (2013) Best Paper Nomination, HPCA (2013) Best Paper Nomination, HPDC (2013) Best Paper Award, Middleware (2021) Researcher of the Year, UCCS (2014) Dr. Rao actively advises students and serves on dissertation and thesis committees for numerous Ph.D. and Master’s candidates. He leads federally funded research projects supported by the National Science Foundation, including a major CAREER grant on virtualized architectures and collaborative big data initiatives. His research has been sponsored by NSF, IEEE, and Intel Corporation, reflecting strong industry and academic collaboration. He leads and contributes to major research labs and teams focused on cloud systems, operating systems, and performance optimization. His team has produced high-impact work in top-tier venues such as OSDI, SOSP, ATC, EuroSys, and ICDCS. Current and future work includes next-generation memory architectures using CXL, intelligent resource provisioning, and resilient container networking.

• Anthrozoology
• Human-Animal Relationships
• Companion Animal Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Pauleen Bennett is a leading scholar in Anthrozoology at La Trobe University's Bendigo campus, serving in the Department of Psychology, Counseling and Therapy within the College of Science, Health and Engineering since 2018. Her research program centers on human-companion animal relationships, particularly focusing on the psychological dimensions of human-dog bonds, veterinary wellbeing, and child-pet interactions. Her research interests span Anthrozoology , Human-Animal Relationships , and Companion Animal Psychology , with particular emphasis on dog behavior, veterinary burnout, and the therapeutic applications of human-animal bonds. Bennett leads the Anthrozoology Research Group (www.anthrozoologyresearchgroup.com) and has made significant contributions to understanding how animals impact human mental health across diverse contexts from farms to universities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) human-animal relationship measurement tools development, (2) veterinary workplace wellbeing challenges, and (3) practical applications of human-animal bonds in agricultural, educational, and healthcare settings. Her work consistently bridges theoretical psychology with practical animal welfare applications. Bennett previously served as Associate Editor for Anthrozoos and on the board of the International Society for Anthrozoology. She co-supervises higher degree students across multiple Australian universities and maintains active community engagement through the Anthrozoology Research Group. Her funded research includes the Wildlife Victoria Inc Mental Health and Wellbeing Review (2021-2024), which developed recommended good practice guidelines for wildlife volunteer support programs. Bennett also serves as a consultant on human-animal interaction projects, translating academic research into practical community applications. Bennett maintains a productive research laboratory focused on human-animal interactions, with current projects examining puppy socialization practices, veterinary technician burnout, and the psychological benefits of animal-assisted interventions in university settings. Her Bendigo-based laboratory operates in close collaboration with Australian farms, veterinary clinics, and community organizations.

Erik Prytzمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Human Factors
• Emergency Response Systems
• Stress Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik Prytz is a Senior Associate Professor in Cognitive Science at the Department of Computer and Information Science (IDA) at Linköping University. His research focuses on applying human factors principles to improve safety-critical systems, particularly in emergency response domains such as first aid, disaster medicine, and prehospital care. He holds a PhD in Human Factors Psychology and has served in roles including Director of the Forum Securitatis graduate school and Program Chair for the Cognitive Science BSc program. Education: PhD in Human Factors Psychology (Old Dominion University, 2014), MSc in Cognitive Science (LiU, 2010). Research Interests: Simulation-based training, stress and mental workload, emergency responder teamwork, and human-system interaction in crisis scenarios. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, combining cognitive science, computer science, and medicine to enhance emergency response systems. Recent projects explore driver behavior toward emergency vehicles, ad-hoc responder group dynamics, and optimal placement of bleeding control kits in public spaces. He contributes to initiatives like the Center for Advanced Research in Emergency Response (CARER) and the Forum Securitatis graduate school. Erik’s teaching includes courses on human factors, distributed cognition, and emergency response systems. He actively participates in curriculum development and quality assurance committees within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Anil Ufuk Batmazمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anil Ufuk Batmaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Concordia University. His research focuses on Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Human-Computer Interaction, with emphasis on interaction techniques, immersive analytics, and motor skill training systems. He holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2007-2011), an MSc in the same field (2011-2013), and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2015-2018). His work bridges engineering and cognitive science, investigating how visual and haptic feedback impact user performance in immersive environments. Research interests include: 3D interaction techniques for mid-air tasks Effects of display technologies on motor coordination Hybrid UI design for mixed reality systems Training systems for precision tasks using VR Recent publications emphasize evaluation of AR/VR interfaces in healthcare, sports training, and collaborative environments. His work has appeared in venues like IEEE TVCG, ACM CHI, and ISMAR, addressing challenges in spatial navigation, error feedback, and system reliability.

Cory Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aerospace Physiology
• Environmental Physiology
• Neurophysiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cory Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at Baylor University, where he directs the Human & Environmental Physiology Laboratory. His applied physiology research focuses on neurophysiological assessment methodologies, extreme environment adaptations, and sensor-based physiological monitoring systems. Current projects examine neuromuscular disease diagnostics, warfighter performance optimization, and cognitive-physiological responses in austere environments through translational research approaches. Primary research interests include: Aerospace/environmental physiology : Investigating human responses to hypoxia, cold, and gravitational stressors Neurophysiological monitoring : Developing fNIRS/EMG methodologies for clinical and tactical applications Sensor data fusion : Integrating multimodal physiological signals for performance assessment Muscle fatigue mechanisms : Studying neuromuscular adaptations during exertion under environmental constraints Analysis of recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant themes in neurophysiological monitoring techniques (particularly fNIRS applications), environmental stressor impacts on human performance, and rehabilitation physiology. Research consistently bridges clinical applications (neuromuscular diseases, cerebral palsy) with tactical performance optimization (marksmanship, combat fitness). Methodological innovations in EMG signal processing and hypoxia protocols form significant technical throughlines. Dr. Smith leads a research team collaborating with clinical practitioners to translate physiological insights into practical interventions for military personnel, occupational workers, and clinical populations.

Laura E. Martinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Health Behaviors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura E. Martin, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Population Health at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and serves as the Executive Associate Director at Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center. Her academic journey began with undergraduate training in psychology and dance at the University of Kansas, followed by a Ph.D. in psychology with an emphasis in cognitive neuroscience from Rice University, and a postdoctoral fellowship at KUMC. Dr. Martin is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on applying neuroimaging methods to understand health behaviors, particularly addictive behaviors such as smoking and eating. Her work examines self-regulation, impulsivity, reward processing, and decision making through functional neuroimaging techniques. As Executive Associate Director at Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center, she provides technical expertise to investigators and trainees interested in incorporating neuroimaging into their research programs. Her collaborations span diverse areas including aging, depression, obesity, gambling, social neuroscience, decision-making, resting state fMRI, and neuroeconomics. Her research is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health, with a recent focus on using guided episodic future thinking to increase physical activity adherence and promote healthy brain aging among mid-life adults. Dr. Martin is passionate about mentoring students at all levels and sharing her enthusiasm for research methodology, critical evaluation of research, and appropriate method selection for specific research questions. Current research emphasizes health neuroscience examining how health behaviors change the brain and how the brain can be changed to change health behaviors Leads and contributes to team science approaches addressing complex research questions Helps conceptualize research projects and brings specialized data collection and analytic tools to interdisciplinary teams Dr. Martin has published extensively in high-impact journals, with recent work focusing on dementia prevention, neuroimaging methodology, eating disorders, addiction research, and physical activity interventions. Her approach combines cognitive neuroscience with practical applications for improving health behaviors across the lifespan. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Martin works with trainees from high school to faculty level, emphasizing the integration of neuroimaging research with broader research questions and training students in research methodology and critical thinking.

• Labour Movements
• Social Unionism
• Political Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Ross is an Associate Professor in the School of Labour Studies at McMaster University. Her research examines how collective action drives social change and creates egalitarian socioeconomic structures amid systemic challenges. She holds a PhD in Political Science from York University and teaches courses such as Labour Movements and Social Transformation and Advanced Labour Studies Theory . Her research focuses on: Labour movements and social transformation under neoliberalism Union strategies in public/private sectors Worker resistance and democratic participation Impacts of crises (e.g., COVID-19) on labour markets Academic labour and university restructuring Ross's publications consistently explore themes of union revitalization, anti-unionism, and labour policy. Recent work emphasizes pandemic-era workplace disruptions, academic precarity, and the evolution of faculty unionism. Her 2021-2024 outputs demonstrate intensified focus on crisis responses, with articles analyzing COVID-19's labour market shocks and the political economy of academic work. No scientific awards are mentioned in available sources. Ross leads research projects like Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Ontario Workers and participates in policy advocacy through union networks. She collaborates with labour organizations including the National Union of Public and General Employees.

Scott Moffatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Cognition
• Navigation
• Cognitive Aging
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Scott Moffat is a Professor of Psychology at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychobiology & Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Western Ontario (1998). His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of aging, particularly the interplay between hormonal systems (e.g., cortisol, testosterone, insulin) and spatial cognition, navigation, and brain aging. He employs neuroimaging (fMRI/PET), behavioral assessments, and biochemical assays to study these topics. A key innovation is his use of virtual reality environments to evaluate spatial memory in older adults. Research interests emphasize stress physiology, including cortisol’s role in hippocampal atrophy and Alzheimer’s risk, testosterone’s impact on cognitive aging, and insulin’s effects on neural function. His work highlights individual differences in cognitive aging and the biological mechanisms underlying such variability. He has published extensively on spatial navigation strategies, age-related neural changes, and the application of virtual technologies for cognitive assessment. Labs/Teams: Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging Lab at Georgia Tech’s Center for Advanced Brain Imaging. His lab investigates brain-behavior relationships in aging using multimodal neuroimaging and endocrine measures.

Ben Ostمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Economics of Education
• Labor Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Ost is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Cornell University (2011) and a BA from Grinnell College (2006). His research focuses on labor economics and the economics of education, with specific interests in teacher quality, higher education outcomes, and applied econometric methodologies. Educationally, Ost has contributed to understanding how academic policies like probation systems and honors programs affect student performance and earnings. He has examined generational differences in teacher effectiveness, employer connections in college networks, and omitted variable bias in statistical models. His work frequently employs regression discontinuity designs and value-added modeling to assess educational interventions and labor market dynamics. Key Research Themes: Teacher development, college access policies, human capital formation, and peer effects. Grant Funding: Principal Investigator for $47,000 Spencer Foundation grant and $3,894 OSSR grant. Teaching: Award-winning instructor in graduate microeconometrics, labor economics, and education economics courses. Recognized with the UIC TRP Award (2011-2016), Ost has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, serving as committee chair or member for over 20 advisees. His professional service includes peer-review roles for top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics and American Economic Review, alongside NSF grant reviewing.

Kjetil Nordbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Maritime User Interface Design
• Augmented Reality (AR)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kjetil Nordby is a Professor at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), specializing in interaction design for maritime environments. He leads the Ocean Industries Concept Lab (OICL) and manages the OpenBridge Design System, an open-source framework for standardized ship bridge interfaces. Research focus: Augmented/Virtual Reality in maritime operations Key projects: OpenRemote (remote operation center UI), OpenAR (AR integration) Collaborations with institutions like Royal Institution of Naval Architects His work addresses cross-vendor interface consistency, safety-critical UX, and open innovation in maritime design. Recent publications explore AR/VR applications for navigation, collaborative workstations, and energy-conscious maritime systems. Scientific contributions include: 15+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Marine Science and Engineering and Applied Ergonomics Book chapters on sensemaking in safety-critical maritime environments

Susanne Guidettiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Occupational Therapy
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Healthcare Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susanne Guidetti is a Professor of Occupational Therapy at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society, leading the HELD research group focusing on neurological disability rehabilitation. She holds roles in academic leadership, including chairing international strategy groups and managing postgraduate programs like the Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PUF-V). Her research emphasizes person-centered interventions using ICT, global health collaborations (e.g., in Uganda and Denmark), and sustainable stroke prevention strategies. She has pioneered mobile health solutions for stroke rehabilitation and frailty prevention in low-resource settings. Collaborations with institutions like Makerere University and international networks drive her work in non-communicable disease management. Education: Doctoral degree in Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society (Karolinska Institutet, 2008) Master's in Nursing Science (1997) Research Interests: Guidetti's work bridges occupational therapy, technology integration, and global health equity. She develops interventions addressing activity participation post-stroke, stroke prevention through everyday engagement, and leveraging mobile platforms in low-resource regions. Her approach prioritizes patient-centeredness and interdisciplinary collaboration, reflected in projects like F@ce 2.0 and Make My Day. Grants & Projects: Leading the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (Uganda-Sweden collaboration) Funding for trials on ICT-supported rehabilitation and frailty reversal Labs/Teams: HELD research group (Health in Everyday Life for Neurological Disabilities) and collaborations within Neuroepidemiology and Health and Healthcare Research at KI.

Bala Balasingamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Battery Management Systems
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Human Factors Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bala Balasingam is a Professor at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of electrical engineering, human factors, and autonomous systems. His work focuses on battery management systems, cognitive load assessment, and the human aspects of automated driving. Collaborating with the Faculty of Human Kinetics, he addresses challenges related to driver distraction and vigilance in autonomous vehicles. Research interests include battery parameter estimation, real-time state-of-charge tracking, and thermal management of lithium-ion batteries. His team employs advanced methods such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Kalman filtering, and machine learning for battery diagnostics. In human factors, his studies utilize eye-tracking and biometric sensors to evaluate cognitive workload during complex tasks like vehicle takeovers in automated systems. Key contributions include novel approaches to battery internal resistance estimation, optimized charging algorithms, and validation frameworks for battery management systems. His recent work explores the integration of portable devices in automated driving systems and the impact of cognitive load on driver performance. Collaborations span engineering and kinesiology domains, emphasizing practical applications in transportation and energy sectors. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects combining electrical engineering and human kinetics expertise, with a focus on real-world applications in automotive and industrial automation.