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Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Development

Companies can benefit from collaborating with academic researchers in Development in several ways. These experts bring deep knowledge and insights into the field, allowing companies to stay at the forefront of industry trends. They can help identify and solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and provide valuable guidance for strategic decision-making. Academic researchers also have access to cutting-edge research and resources, which can be leveraged to drive product development and improve processes. Collaborating with these experts can lead to increased efficiency, improved product quality, and a competitive edge in the market.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Development include Peter Osazuwa, Ph.D., Julie Klinger, Robert Gmeiner, Dr. Shilpa Patil, Ph.D, Sutirtha Bagchi, Adam Kimbler, Dr. Justin Whalley, Ph.D, Ryan Howell, Susan Gordon, Ariel Kalil, Ebes Esho, Roger Sparks, Igor Logvinenko, PHD, and Keerty Nakray.

Peter Osazuwa, Ph.D.

Lagos
PhD Social Sciences
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Development
Other Research Expertise (2)
Social Demography
Social works
About
Peter Osazuwa, Ph.D. is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of Social Demography and Sociology. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Ibadan, where he specialized in the study of social demography. His research interests include population dynamics, migration, and social inequality . After completing his PhD, Peter worked as a Human Resource Manager at Lekki Gardens Estate Ltd, a leading real estate company in Nigeria. In this role, he was responsible for managing the recruitment, training, and development of employees, as well as overseeing employee relations and performance evaluations. Peter's extensive education and experience have equipped him with a deep understanding of social dynamics and human behavior, making him a valuable asset in any organization. He is known for his analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to think critically and creatively. He is also a strong communicator and team player, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. In addition to his professional work, Peter is also passionate about giving back to the community. He volunteers his time and expertise to various non-profit organizations that focus on social issues such as poverty alleviation, education, and healthcare access. Overall, Peter Osazuwa, Ph.D. is a dedicated and accomplished professional with a strong commitment to making a positive impact in society through his work and volunteer efforts.

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Julie Klinger

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
Assistant Professor of Geography at University of Delaware
Research Expertise (3)
Political Science and International Relations
Geography, Planning and Development
Sociology and Political Science
About
I'm an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences at the University of Delaware, and faculty in the Minerals, Materials, and Society Program. My recently released book, "Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes" with Cornell University Press, is based on five years' research in the capitals and borderlands of China, Brazil, and the USA. It recently received the Meridian Book Award from the American Association of Geographers for its "unusually important contribution to the art and science of geography." Full professional fluency in Mandarin and Portuguese. Worldwide research, consulting, and negotiation experience.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

8 total publications

Rare earth elements: Development, sustainability and policy issues

The Extractive Industries and Society / Jan 01, 2018

Klinger, J. M. (2018). Rare earth elements: Development, sustainability and policy issues. The Extractive Industries and Society, 5(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2017.12.016

A historical geography of rare earth elements: From discovery to the atomic age

The Extractive Industries and Society / Aug 01, 2015

Klinger, J. M. (2015). A historical geography of rare earth elements: From discovery to the atomic age. The Extractive Industries and Society, 2(3), 572–580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2015.05.006

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Robert Gmeiner

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States of America
Professor with Ph.D. in economics with expertise in time series statistics
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Development
Other Research Expertise (23)
Economics
Statistics
Time series statistics
Time Series
Macroeconomics
And 18 more
About
Robert Gmeiner is an accomplished economist with a strong background in both academic research and teaching. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from Florida State University and a B.A. in Economics and Russian, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Wake Forest University. Currently, Dr. Gmeiner is on the faculty at Methodist University, where he teaches courses in economics and statistics. His areas of expertise include time series statistics, econometrics, macroeconomic policy, inflation, economic policy (fiscal and monetary), international trade, antitrust/competition, and economic forecasting. He has published several articles in top academic journals and has presented his research at numerous conferences and workshops. Prior to working at Methodist University, he worked for the Sunwater Institute, where he researched the economics of intellectual property rights. Gmeiner is known for his dedication to his students, rigorous and timely work, always meeting deadlines. He takes pride in distilling top-level research into actionable insights, easily understood by a non-technical audience, and his ability to make complex economic concepts accessible and engaging. Outside of his work in economics, Gmeiner enjoys gardening, long-distance running, and spending time with his family. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the Philadelphia Society.

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Dr. Shilpa Patil, Ph.D

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
PhD & Postdoc level expertise in Cancer Research
Most Relevant Research Expertise
development
Other Research Expertise (11)
Cancer
epigenetics
Oncology
Cancer Research
Biophysics
And 6 more
About
Dr. Shilpa Patil is a highly experienced cancer researcher with a strong background in Preclinical studies. She received her Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from the University of Göttingen in 2020, where she focused on developing novel treatments for pancreatic cancer. Prior to that, she completed her MSc in Regenerative Medicine from Manipal University in 2014 and her BSc in Biotechnology from the same institution in 2012. With over 6 years of research experience, Dr. Patil has worked at prestigious institutions such as the University of British Columbia, University of Göttingen and JNCASR. Her expertise lies in the areas of cancer biology, epigenetics, cell and molecular biology, and regenerative medicine. She has published numerous research articles in reputed journals and has presented her work at various international conferences. Dr. Patil is a dedicated and passionate scientist, committed to using her knowledge and skills to contribute to the fight against cancer. She is driven by her curiosity to unravel complex biological processes and her desire to make a positive impact in the field of cancer research. She is also driven to bridge the academia-industry gap.

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Sutirtha Bagchi

Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Associate Professor of Economics with a rich set of experiences spanning the commercial and educational sectors. Proficient with the use of legal databases like CaseText, WestLaw, and LexisPlus.
Research Expertise (10)
Political Economy
State and Local Public Finance
Regulation
Economics and Econometrics
Finance
And 5 more
About
Sutirtha Bagchi is an Associate Professor of Economics at Villanova University where he teaches courses in microeconomics and public economics. Dr. Bagchi has a Ph.D. in Business Economics and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. He also received an MBA from Purdue University West Lafayette, in addition to a B. Tech. (With Honors) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

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Adam Kimbler

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience with expertise in fMRI and dMRI, intersted in using MRI to find biomarkers of disease.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
development
Other Research Expertise (15)
learning
memory
pattern separation
pattern completion
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
And 10 more
About
As a Postdoctoral Researcher at UC Irvine, I apply my PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience to investigate the neural mechanisms of learning and memory. I use advanced data management, analytics, techniques to process and analyze large-scale brain imaging data sets. I have over seven years of research experience, including as a Graduate Research Assistant at Florida International University, where I contributed to multiple publications and projects on cognitive and affective neuroscience. I am passionate about advancing the scientific understanding of the brain and its functions, and collaborating with other researchers and experts in the field. I am also committed to sharing my knowledge and skills with the next generation of neuroscience students and professionals.

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Dr. Justin Whalley, Ph.D

North Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics, with experience in finding the quintessential features in large, multi-layered 'omic datasets.
Research Expertise (19)
Genomics
Bioinformatics
Immunity
Tensor decomposition
Cancer
And 14 more
About
Dr. Justin P. Whalley was educated in the UK (M.Sci. Mathematics, University of Bristol) and France (Ph.D. Bioinformatics, University of Évry). He moved to Spain to work as a postdoc at the National Center for Genomic Analysis (CNAG). During his time there, he ran the Quality Control working group for the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project to assess the data coming in and reduce batch effects. This involved collaboration with researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the German Cancer Research Center and the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK. He returned to the UK to work as a [Senior Bioinformatician at the University of Oxford](https://www.well.ox.ac.uk/people/jpw/). His time there coincided with the global pandemic and he was deeply involved in the COvid-19 Multi-omics Blood ATlas (COMBAT) consortium as the lead for the Integration (Tensor) working group. Dr. Whalley became a member of the [faculty of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science](https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/faculty/justin-p-whalley/) in January 2023.

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Ryan Howell

San Francisco , California, United States of America
Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, San Francisco State University
Research Expertise (34)
Happiness
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
History and Philosophy of Science
Applied Psychology
And 29 more
About
Dr. Ryan Howell is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University. His research interests include the psychology of goals and how people pursue and achieve them. Dr. Howell received his PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of California, Riverside in 2005.

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Susan Gordon

Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
Associate Professor at the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Purdue University
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Development
Other Research Expertise (6)
Food Science
Strategy and Management
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Transportation
Education
And 1 more
About
Dr. Susan Gordon is an Associate Professor in the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Purdue University, where she received her Ph.D. in Hospitality & Tourism Management in August 2014. Dr. Gordon also holds a Masters in Business Administration from Boston University, received May 2006, and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, received May 1996. Prior to her faculty appointment at Purdue University, Dr. Gordon was an Assistant Professor in the College of Hospitality & Tourism Leadership at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Dr. Gordon has over ten years of hospitality industry experience. Most recently, she was the Human Resources Manager for an 800-room hotel with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Boston, MA. Dr. Gordon has also worked for Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL where she was a Labor Manager responsible for the scheduling, payroll, and personnel management processes for a 1900-room resort, the WDW resort call center, and the WDW catering line of business. Prior to that position, she held the positions of Front Desk Manager, Bell Services Manager, and Housekeeping Manager for four different Disney resorts. Dr. Gordon’s research area is primarily human resources and she is particularly interested in employee wellbeing and perceived supervisor support. Dr. Gordon also conducts research in lodging operations. Her work has been published in several hospitality journals including the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, International Journal of Hospitality Administration, Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism, Tourism Analysis, and the Journal of Foodservice Business Research.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

14 total publications

Momentary well-being matters: Daily fluctuations in hotel employees’ turnover intention

Tourism Management / Apr 01, 2021

Shi, X., Gordon, S., & Tang, C.-H. (2021). Momentary well-being matters: Daily fluctuations in hotel employees’ turnover intention. Tourism Management, 83, 104212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2020.104212

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Ariel Kalil

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
University of Chicago Professor and Expert on Childhood Development
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Development
Other Research Expertise (24)
Sociology and Political Science
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Education
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Life-span and Life-course Studies
And 19 more
About
Ariel D. Kalil is the Daniel Levin Professor of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago. She is a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a research associate at the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan. She is also a faculty member in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies and in the College at the University of Chicago. Kalil's research lies at the intersection of child development and public policy. She is particularly interested in the effect of early childhood interventions on health and economic outcomes in adulthood. Her work has been published in leading social science journals, including the American Economic Review, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, and the Journal of Political Economy. Kalil earned her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor in 1996, her MA in Social Psychology from the University of Colorado System in 1993, and her BA in Psychology and French Literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1991.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

92 total publications

Like father, like son, like mother, like daughter: Intergenerational transmission of intrahousehold gender attitudes in Ethiopia

World Development / Jun 01, 2021

Leight, J. (2021). Like father, like son, like mother, like daughter: Intergenerational transmission of intrahousehold gender attitudes in Ethiopia. World Development, 142, 105359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2020.105359

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Ebes Esho

University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Development
Other Research Expertise (10)
Human Capital
Foreign Direct Investment
Business Strategy
African Business
Economics and Econometrics
And 5 more
About
Ebes Esho has a strong background in research. She received her doctoral education from Lagos Business School in 2016, and her MBA from the same business school in 2010. Her time at the Lagos business school provided her with a solid foundation in business and management principles and research. She continued her research as a post-doctoral researcher at University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and is currently a senior research associate with the university. She has expertise in strategy, human capital, and business and management in Africa.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

21 total publications

Beyond national markets: The case of emerging African multinationals

Economic History of Developing Regions / May 03, 2020

Esho, E., & Verhoef, G. (2020). Beyond national markets: The case of emerging African multinationals. Economic History of Developing Regions, 35(2), 71–97. https://doi.org/10.1080/20780389.2020.1757425

Reaping the Benefits of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)

Africa Review / Sep 16, 2022

Aziegbe-Esho, E., & Verhoef, G. (2022). Reaping the Benefits of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA): The Role of Human Capital Development. Africa Review, 15(1), 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1163/09744061-tat00008

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Roger Sparks

Professor of Economics, Mills College at Northeastern University
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Development
Other Research Expertise (12)
applied microeconomics
strategy
environment
finance
Pharmacology (medical)
And 7 more
About
Roger Sparks is a Professor of Economics at Mills College, Oakland, CA. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of California, Davis and has been at Mills College since 1989. Professor Sparks is currently director of the Master of Applied Economics program at Mills and chair of the Economics Department. He has more than 20 research papers published in economics journals, has refereed many paper submissions to professional journals, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation. Professor Sparks’ research applies game theory and the economics of information to a variety of topics, including the theory of unemployment, efficiency wages, employee stock offerings, cyclical changes in labor productivity, the determination of mortgage rates, mortgage securitization, environmental policy, utility regulation, psychiatric decision-making, the energy paradox, and the price impacts of low-carbon fuel standards. This research agenda has allowed him to incorporate into his teaching first-hand knowledge about a variety of topics and techniques of analysis, which in turn has enhanced his students’ curiosity and learning.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

20 total publications

Meetings

Futures / Dec 01, 1993

Meetings. (1993). Futures, 25(10), 1113–1114. https://doi.org/10.1016/0016-3287(93)90087-a

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Igor Logvinenko, PHD

Professor of Global Political Economy at Occidental College
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Development
Other Research Expertise (15)
Global Political Economy: Finance
Energy Transition
Autocratization
Rule of Law
Economics and Econometrics
And 10 more
About
Associate Professor of [Diplomacy & World Affairs](https://www.oxy.edu/node/690) and an affiliate of the [John Parke Young Initiative on the Global Political Economy](https://www.oxy.edu/node/736) at Occidental College. My [research and commentary](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=0izvrdQAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate) have appeared in *Communist and Post-Communist Studies*, *Democratization, Europe-Asia Studies, Review of International Political Economy, Just Security, The Moscow Times*, and other publications.  <br> My book *[Global Finance and Local Control: Corruption and Wealth in Contemporary Russia ](https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501759604/global-finance-local-control/#bookTabs=1)*was published in the Cornell Studies in Money series at Cornell University Press in 2021. I received a doctorate in Government from Cornell University in 2015. Before coming to Oxy, I spent five memorable years in the Department of Political Science at Wellesley College. I have also held appointments at the Cornell-in-Washington Program, the Harriman Institute at Columbia University, International Studies. I am a native of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where I had the great fortune to attend the Physics and Mathematics Lyceum #61.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

22 total publications

Authoritarian Welfare State, Regime Stability, and the 2018 Pension Reform in Russia

Communist and Post-Communist Studies / Mar 01, 2020

Logvinenko, I. (2020). Authoritarian Welfare State, Regime Stability, and the 2018 Pension Reform in Russia. Communist and Post-Communist Studies, 53(1), 100–116. https://doi.org/10.1525/cpcs.2020.53.1.100

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Keerty Nakray

Sociology, Social Policy and Public Health (Social Impact Consultant; DEI)
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Development
Other Research Expertise (12)
Gender Budgets
Comparative Welfare States
Child Poverty
Social Policy
Public Administration
And 7 more
About
Dr. Keerty Nakray is an academic, researcher, administrator, consultant and author specializing in the sustainable development goals (SDGs); the environment; social governance; diversity, equality, and inclusion; comparative welfare and social policies; gender and social policy; and children and disability. She has edited and authored over 40 evidenced-based publications on a wide variety of those topics. She has extensive expertise in evidence-based research and feminist approaches to preventing gender-based violence and public health. She has developed and implemented intervention training for healthcare providers on identifying and referring victims of violence and abuse. Specifically, her work serves hard-to-reach groups (survivors of violence and abuse, child brides, impoverished populations) using mixed methods, quantitative surveys, and participatory community/action, research, and feminist approaches. Keerty received her PhD from Queens University, Belfast. Among her many publications, she is co-editor of Social and Economic Transitions in China and India: Welfare and Policy Changes; Social Science Research Ethics for a Globalising World: Interdisciplinary and Cross- Cultural Perspectives (Routledge Advances in Research Methods); and Gender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Public Health: International Perspectives on Budgets and Policies.
Most Relevant Publications (6+)

45 total publications

Child Poverty and Ecological Contexts of Deprivation and Well‐being: A Critical Review of Budgeting and Social Policy in India

Social Policy &amp; Administration / Oct 21, 2015

Nakray, K. (2015). Child Poverty and Ecological Contexts of Deprivation and Well‐being: A Critical Review of Budgeting and Social Policy in India. Social Policy &amp; Administration, 49(6), 752–784. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/spol.12168

Gender, welfare state regimes and social policy beyond advanced capitalism: Pathways to decommodification in middle‐income countries

Social Policy &amp; Administration / Feb 12, 2021

Nakray, K. (2021). Gender, welfare state regimes and social policy beyond advanced capitalism: Pathways to decommodification in <scp>middle‐income</scp> countries. Social Policy &amp; Administration, 55(7), 1197–1223. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/spol.12711

Gender mainstreaming in multi-level political governance in urban Zambia: A critical review of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) achievements

Development Southern Africa / Jun 19, 2018

Nakray, K., & Kafukanya, N. M. (2018). Gender mainstreaming in multi-level political governance in urban Zambia: A critical review of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) achievements. Development Southern Africa, 36(1), 111–126. https://doi.org/10.1080/0376835x.2018.1486180

Rethinking gender and social policies: In the changing contexts of development across the world

Women's Studies International Forum / Nov 01, 2014

Nakray, K. (2014). Rethinking gender and social policies: In the changing contexts of development across the world. Women’s Studies International Forum, 47, 250–254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2014.10.010

Women in the Middle East and North Africa: Agents of Change

Journal of Human Development and Capabilities / Nov 01, 2012

Nakray, K. (2012). Women in the Middle East and North Africa: Agents of Change. Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, 13(4), 625–626. https://doi.org/10.1080/19452829.2012.720427

Addressing ‘Well-Being’ and ‘Institutionalized Power Relations’ in Health Policy

Journal of Human Development and Capabilities / Nov 01, 2011

Nakray, K. (2011). Addressing ‘Well-Being’ and ‘Institutionalized Power Relations’ in Health Policy. Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, 12(4), 595–598. https://doi.org/10.1080/19452829.2011.618344

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Example Development projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Development?

Developing Sustainable Energy Solutions

A company in the energy sector can collaborate with an academic researcher in Development to develop sustainable energy solutions. The researcher can conduct in-depth research on renewable energy sources, analyze market trends, and provide insights on the most effective strategies for transitioning to clean energy. This collaboration can help the company reduce its carbon footprint, meet regulatory requirements, and gain a competitive advantage in the growing market for sustainable energy.

Improving Supply Chain Efficiency

A company in the logistics industry can benefit from collaborating with an academic researcher in Development to improve supply chain efficiency. The researcher can analyze the company's existing supply chain processes, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and propose innovative solutions. By implementing the researcher's recommendations, the company can streamline its operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Enhancing User Experience in E-commerce

An e-commerce company can collaborate with an academic researcher in Development to enhance the user experience on its platform. The researcher can conduct user research, analyze customer behavior, and provide recommendations for improving website design, navigation, and personalization. This collaboration can lead to increased customer engagement, higher conversion rates, and improved customer satisfaction.

Optimizing Data Analytics Strategies

A company in the technology sector can collaborate with an academic researcher in Development to optimize its data analytics strategies. The researcher can analyze the company's data infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop advanced analytics models and algorithms. By leveraging the researcher's expertise, the company can gain valuable insights from its data, make data-driven decisions, and drive business growth.

Developing AI-powered Solutions

A company in any industry can collaborate with an academic researcher in Development to develop AI-powered solutions. The researcher can contribute to the development of machine learning algorithms, natural language processing models, or computer vision systems, depending on the company's needs. This collaboration can help the company automate processes, improve efficiency, and create innovative products or services.