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Sasha Zhou, Ph.D.

Ann Arbor
Assistant Professor in Public Health
Experience

Wayne State University

Assistant Professor / August, 2020 — Present

Department of Public Health

Affiliate Faculty / August, 2022 — Present

Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child & Family Development

The Healthy Minds Network

Co-investigator / August, 2020 — Present

Data & Analysis Manager / August, 2017 — August, 2020

Research Associate / August, 2013 — August, 2017

Research Expertise
mental health
race and ethnicity
health disparities
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health
And 9 more
About
Dr. Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Wayne State's CLAS. Her research uses mixed methods to understand and address the mental health needs of emerging adults and college student populations with particular focus on underserved populations, including students of color, international students, and sexual and gender minorities. Dr. Zhou’s broader research portfolio combines varied methodological approaches to identify the mechanisms that perpetuate mental health disparities, including in-depth qualitative work and large-scale epidemiological surveys.  Dr. Zhou is also a co-investigator of the [Healthy Minds Network](https://healthymindsnetwork.org/), a research-to-practice network dedicated to improving the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people through innovative, multidisciplinary scholarship. She received her Ph.D. in Health Services Organization and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where she was a Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture, and Health (CRECH) Scholar. <br> <br>

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Patty Zakaria

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Research Expert
Education

Wayne State University

PhD Political Science (International Relations and Comparative Politics), Political Science

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Wayne State University

MA in Industrial Relations , Labor Studies

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

University of Windsor

Hon. BA in International Relations and Economics , Political Science

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Ph.D., Political Science/Quantitative focus / June, 2015

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Wayne State University

MA, Industrial Relations / December, 2006

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Wayne State University

Graduate Level Course, Economics and Econometrics / December, 2003

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

University of Windsor

BA, International Relations and Economics / April, 2002

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Wilfrid Laurier University

Graduate Certificate, Program Evaluation / May, 2018

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Research Expertise
Corruption
anti-corruption
risk management
research design
Data triangulation
And 19 more
About
Dr. Patty Zakaria is an accomplished researcher, decision-maker, and stakeholder engagement expert with extensive experience in governance, anti-corruption, and risk management. With a Ph.D. in Political Science and over a decade of professional and academic expertise, she specializes in designing data-driven strategies that bridge research and practice. Dr. Zakaria's work spans diverse sectors, from evaluating international development programs to creating frameworks for ethical governance and business resilience. Her robust skill set includes advanced research design, policy analysis, and leveraging quantitative and qualitative methods to deliver actionable insights. As a consultant and academic leader, Dr. Zakaria has successfully engaged with global stakeholders, including NGOs, private enterprises, and government agencies, fostering collaboration to address complex challenges. Her expertise in stakeholder-driven decision-making and evidence-based solutions underscores her commitment to impactful research that drives sustainable development and ethical practices.

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Sai Pranathi Meda Venkata

Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Education

Wayne State University

PhD, Pharmacology

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Research Expertise
Pharmacology and toxicology
Molecular biology
Pharmaceutical Sciences
GPCRs
Proximity Labelling
And 2 more
About
After reading through the job posting on LinkedIn, I am convinced that my education and resesarch experience are a great fit for this position. I graduated in Aug 2022, with PhD in Pharmaceutical sciences majoring in pharmacology from prestigious Wayne State University in Detroit. I am currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow in the department of pharmacology at University of Michigan, Ann arbor.I am currently mentoring 2 PhD students and 4 undergrads in the lab. My desire and passion towards research is the impetus in sending you, my resume.

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Hassan Hammoud

Detroit , Michigan, United States of America
MBA graduate, passionate AI Trainer, and dedicated content creator with over a decade of experience in music and video production.
Education

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology / August, 2013

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Wayne State University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing / December, 2023

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Research Expertise
AI, Data Science, Technology, and Innovative Systems
About
Hass Hammoud holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an MBA in Marketing from Wayne State University. One of his most advanced roles was in Executive Supervision. As the former Executive Producer at Crown Seven Entertainment LLC, Hass excelled in project management, budgeting, and team leadership. He later served as Operations and Marketing Manager at S. Bellezza, enhancing operations and marketing efforts. He has achieved several certifications throughout his professional journey including content marketing, social media marketing, AI & big data, as well as other highly specialized certifications. As an AI Developer and Prompt Engineer at Outlier.ai, Hass leveraged his expertise and trained LLMs and Gen AI models across a wide range of competencies, including data science, creative /technical writing, marketing, multimedia, and more. Hass is also a passionate music producer with over two million Spotify streams; he brings a unique blend of skills that make him a valuable asset to any organization.

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Sandeep Kakade

Materials Scientist with background in Nanotechnology and Microparticle based Drug Delivery Systems
Education

Iowa State University

Master of Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering / May, 2011

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Wayne State University

Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science / May, 2007

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

BMS College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical , Chemical Engineering / September, 2001

Bangalore
Research Expertise
Cardiovascular Drug Eluting Stents
Drug Delivery
Microparticles for Immune Modulation
DNA Vaccines
Bioengineering
And 18 more
About
Seasoned Materials Scientist with expertise in Polymer Science, Colloids & Interfacial Science, nanoparticle, and microparticle-based drug delivery systems. Studied and worked in nanomedicine for the past 20 years with more than 14 years of experience carrying out research in drug/gene/protein delivery systems for atherosclerosis, autoimmune diseases, allergy, and inflammation. Dynamic and results driven R&D professional with a proven track record of delivering scientific innovation, quality, and efficiency. Adept with GLP/GMP based documentation and processes. Apply chemical engineering principles to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry. <br> Published in peer-reviewed journals including Biomaterials, Journal of Immunology, Langmuir, Nanoscale, Frontiers in Oncology, and International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

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Joel Prowting

Ph.D. candidate in kinesiology and nutrition with publications on nutrition, health and exercise
Experience

Bupa

Health Advisor

Wayne State University & Detroit VA Association

Research Assistant

Triphecta

Sport Nutrition Consultant

Research Expertise
Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Inflammation
Bone
Physiology (medical)
And 6 more

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Farnad Darnell, PhD

seasoned PhD in social psychology, with an emphasis on social theories and qualitative methodology
Education

Wayne State University

PhD, sociology / December, 2006

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Humboldt State University

M.A., sociology / June, 2002

Arcata, California, United States of America

University of New Mexico

B.A., sociology / June, 1999

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Research Expertise
social psychology
identity theory
gender studies
About
I have always enjoyed social research and social theories. I am looking to get my feed wet again in that sector

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Gayan Senavirathne

Senior Research Scientist
Education

Wayne State University

Ph.D., Chemistry / October, 2013

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

University of Colombo

BS, Chemistry / August, 2007

Colombo
Research Expertise
Biophysical chemistry
Bioanalytical chemistry and Single-molecule biophysics
Genetics
Molecular Biology
Genetics (clinical)
And 4 more

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Dr. Thomas MEITZLER, Ph.D.

Education

Wayne State University

Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering / December, 1995

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Eastern Michigan University

M.S., Physics / December, 1983

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States of America

Eastern Michigan University

B.S., Physics / December, 1978

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States of America
Research Expertise
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Control and Optimization
Control and Systems Engineering
Computational Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
And 10 more

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Victoria Gonzalez, M.S.

Aspiring Impact Analyst | LCAs | Sustainability Analyst | Sustainable Communications | Supply Chain Mapping | Traceabilit
Education

Washington State University

Master of Science, Apparel, Merchandising, Textiles / May, 2023

Pullman, Washington, United States of America

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design / May, 2021

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

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Jeffrey Hill

Education

Wayne State University

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Larry Froman

Education

City College of New York

Wayne State University

Johns Hopkins University

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MAC AGEMY

Education

Wayne State University

BSBA - Logistics and Marketing

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

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