Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Western University

Daniel Milej, Ph.D.

London, Ontario, Canada
Ph.D. in biomedical engineering
Education

Western University

Post-doctorate fellowship, Department of Medical Biophysics / June, 2019

London

Polish Academy of Science

PhD, Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering / June, 2014

Warsaw

Military Univeristy of Technology

MSc, Department of Electronics / June, 2008

Warsaw
Experience

Lawson Research Institute

Research Associate / July, 2019 — July, 2025

Scientist / August, 2024 — Present

Western University

Postdoctoral fellow / September, 2014 — June, 2019

Assistant Professor / September, 2024 — Present

Polish Academy of Science

Researcher/PhD Student / June, 2008 — September, 2014

Research Expertise
Biomedical Optics
NIRS
fNIRS
Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy
CBF
And 27 more
About
Dr. Daniel Milej is a multidisciplinary researcher with experience in medical biophysics, electronics, biocybernetics, biomedical optics and engineering. He is highly knowledgeable and experienced in a range of research techniques. He is a Scientist at the Lawson Research Institute, leading the transition of multimodal optical imaging systems from a research setting to clinical use in an ICU and OR environment, working closely with teams of nurses, surgeons, doctors and respiratory therapists. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate working on developing noninvasive modalities for brain activity monitoring in the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western University. Before that, Dr. Milej worked as a Researcher at the Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. in 2014 from the Polish Academy of Science, specializing in Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering. He received his MSc in Electronics/Optoelectronics from the Military University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, in 2008.

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Dr Carly D McKay

Reader in Sport Injury Prevention with expertise in epidemiology, behavioural medicine, and implementation science
Education

University of Calgary

BKin, Mind Science / June, 2006

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

University of Calgary

MSc, Sport Medicine / November, 2008

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Western University

PhD, Kinesiology / October, 2011

London, Ontario, Canada
Research Expertise
Sport Injury Prevention
About
Dr Carly McKay completed her BKin (2006) and MSc in Sport Medicine (2008) at the University of Calgary (Canada), and her PhD in Kinesiology (2011) at Western University (Canada). She is currently the Director of Research at Podium Analytics (London) and a Reader in Injury Prevention and Deputy Director of the Centre for Health, Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (Chi2PS) at the University of Bath. She is an executive member of the UK Collaborating Centre on Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (UKCCIIS), which is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee. She serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. Carly’s research focuses on the role of psychosocial and behavioural factors in sport injury risk and recovery, and using behaviour change approaches to support injury prevention strategies. She also has experience implementing large-scale prevention initiatives in elite and grassroots sport, as well as driving policy change in national and international sport organisations.

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Thomas O'Neill

Alberta, Alberta, Canada
Industrial and Organizational Psychologist
Education

Western University

PhD, Department of Psychology / April, 2011

London, Ontario, Canada
Research Expertise
Communication
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Social Psychology
And 3 more
About
Tom is a global research leader in the areas of high-performance teamwork, virtual team and leader effectiveness, flexible remote and hybrid work, human-autonomy teaming, conflict and conflict management, personality, and assessment. His research funding exceeds $6M and he currently leads a lab team of 15, which includes doctoral, post-doctoral, and masters candidates, as well as undergraduate students and staff members. Tom has published over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles in outlets such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Organizational Research Methods, Computers in Human Behavior, and Human Resource Management Review, and he has worked extensively to translate the science of high-performance teamwork and flexible remote work into practice through consultations, workshops, public lectures, training, software development, and other services.

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Secil E. Ertorer, Ph.D.

Buffalo, NY, New York, United States of America
Associate Professor of Sociology, Canisius University
Education

University of Western Ontario

Ph.D., Sociology, Identity, Race/Ethnicity, International Migration. / January, 2012

London, Ontario, Canada

Hacettepe University

Masters of Art / June, 2004

Ankara

Hacettepe University

B.A. / June, 1998

Ankara

Hacettepe University

Minor, Psychology / June, 1998

Ankara
Experience

Canisius University

Chair, Associate Prof. / August, 2021 — Present

Ongoing Projects: Xenophobia and Racism in the Covid-19 Era; Development of Xenophobia Scale; Awarded Dr. John Lorch Award, Canisius University, Women and Gender Studies Program.

Assist. Prof. / August, 2017 — August, 2021

York University

Assist. Prof. / July, 2013 — July, 1994

Project: Syrian Refugees and Integration

The University of Western Ontario

Postdoctoral Fellow / January, 2012 — January, 1994

Project: Diversity and Intercultural Competency at the Canadian Workplace. After conducting reserach with medium-big size businesses in Ontario, we prepared a Cultural Competency and Diversity training manual for diversity trainers.

Independent

Speaker at DEI events

I present at DEI events as invited. Have presented at government offices and events (such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and City of Niagara Falls) and NGO events (such as Canadian Federation of University Women Ontario Council and Pathways to Prosperity); and businesses (such as Royal Bank of Canada and Goodwill Industries).

Research Expertise
Identity
Ethnicity
Race
Diversity and Inclusion
Migration and Settlement
And 3 more
About
I am an academic dedicated to exploring the origins of the "us versus them" division in human behavior, with a particular focus on the racial divide. My latest book, "*Racism and Identity in a Xenophobic World,*" offers an in-depth analysis of "why we perceive others the way we do," examining both internal cognitive processes and external societal influences that shape our understanding of the "other." Moreover, it elaborates on the negative effects of racism on the identity and psychological well-being of individuals and proposes strategies to counteract these issues. My scholarly work encompasses publications on racism, xenophobia, identity, cultural diversity, and the integration and inclusion of immigrants and refugees. In addition to my role as department chair and Associate Professor at Canisius University in Buffalo, NY, I also serve as a consultant and speaker, designing educational programs and delivering impactful presentations on diversity, equity, and inclusion for organizations and communities beyond academia to foster meaningful change. I hold a PhD in Sociology with a specialization in Social Psychology and Ethnic Studies. After earning my doctorate from the University of Western Ontario in 2012, I expanded my interdisciplinary expertise as a postdoctoral fellow, blending psychological, sociological, and educational perspectives to develop manuals for cultural competency and diversity training programs. My work is fueled by a deep passion for promoting understanding and acceptance of diverse identities and cultures, as reflected in my community-focused research, teaching, and the recognition I have received through various awards.

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Liam D. Hendrikse, Ph.D.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bioinformatician at the University Health Network in Toronto, CA, specializing in computational cancer research using various sequencing modalities.
Education

University of Toronto

Ph.D., Bioinformatics / June, 2023 (anticipated)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Western University

BMSc, Biochemistry and Immunology / June, 2018

London, Ontario, Canada
Research Expertise
Medulloblastoma
Bioinformatics
Genomics
Oncology
Virology
And 3 more
About
Liam Hendrikse is a recent Ph.D. graduate from the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto, now working as a Bioinformatician at the University Health Network. His research focuses on deepening our understanding of various cancer types using computational methods, in order to develop novel treatment options. Liam has a particular strength in analysis of various single-cell sequencing technologies (RNA, ATAC, CITE, TCR/BCR, etc.), as well as traditional sequencing technologies, such as bulk RNAseq. Liam has a proven track record of deriving highly impactful biological insights through his research, as evidenced by publications in high impact journals such as Nature and Cancer Discovery. Previously, Liam earned his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and immunology from Western University in 2018.

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Elena Ostrakhovitch

Scientist II at University of Kentucky, Department of Neurology with publication on cell metabolism, redox regulation and cell death
Experience

The University of Kentucky, College of Medicine Department of Neurology

Scientist II

Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Scientist II

The University of Kentucky, College of Medicine Department of Neurology

Postdoc

Frontiers in Bioscience, Research Institute in Aging and Cancer

Staff scientist

The University of Western Ontario, London ON, Canada

Heinrich-Heine-University, Institute of Physiological Chemistry I

research scientist

Russian State Medical University, Department of Molecular Biology

Sr. Scientist

Research Expertise
cell biology
cell reprogramming
metal toxicity
redox regulation
About
. I received training at the Institute of Physiological Chemistry I, Medical school, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf. My mentors were Professor Afanas’ev I.B., Professor Korkina L.G., Professor Helmut Sies, and Dr.  Lars-Oliver Klotz. Later I received training at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. My supervisors were Professor Cherian at the Department of Pathology and Professor Li at the Department of Biochemistry. I was Staff Scientist at the non-profit Research institute in Aging and Cancer, Irvine, California, where I spent 7 years as a research scientist focusing on the role of redox-active hydrogen sulfide in redox homeostasis in cancer and age-associated molecular changes. I relished the scientific freedom and the opportunity to mentor junior scientists. I have become interested in age-associated neurodegeneration. I left the staff scientist position and moved to Kentucky University in Lexington, KY. I accepted a postdoctoral scholar appointment with the Department of Neurology to study early molecular changes linked to Parkinson’s disease development. In 2021 I accepted the Scientist II position at Buck institute on research on aging. Under the supervision of Professor Melov, I work on understanding the mechanisms of senescence, lysosmal dysfunction, role of autophagy in cellular senescence and targeting of senescent cells with senolytics, and the development of organoids as an in vitro model of muscle atrophy in aging. In 2023, I moved back to Lexington, KY where I accepted the position of Scientist II to continue the research on alpha-synuclein and its role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple system atrophy (MSA). I am highly motivated to develop new approaches to solve the most challenging problems we face in modern-day science. I continue learning and integrating new technologies. I have experience in lab and project management, coordination of collaborations, and organization of meetings. I have extensive experience in experimental design, laboratory maintenance, and scientific data analysis. I published:  4 book chapters, 6 review articles, and over 41 original research articles. That statement is validated by my publication record, which can be easily found at [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed)

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Jon Weiler

London, Ontario, Canada
Industry expert in materials engineering with focus on lightweight automotive die-castings
Education

University of Western Ontario

PhD, Materials Engineering / August, 2009

London

MESc, Materials Engineering / June, 2005

London, Ontario, Canada

University of Western Ontario

BESc, Integrated Engineering / June, 2002

London, Ontario, Canada
Research Expertise
magnesium alloys
lightweight automotive design
About
Jon Weiler is a highly educated and experienced materials engineer with a passion for improving manufacturing processes and developing innovative materials. He received his BESc in Integrated Engineering from the University of Western Ontario in 2002 and went on to complete his MESc and PhD in Materials Engineering from the same university. After completing his education, Jon joined Meridian Lightweight Technologies, a leading manufacturer of lightweight automotive components, as a Metallurgist. Through his dedication and expertise, he quickly rose through the ranks to become the Manager of Core Technology and eventually the Deputy Chief Engineer. In these roles, Jon has been responsible for developing and implementing advanced materials and manufacturing processes that have greatly improved the company's products and operations. He has also played a key role in the research and development of new materials and technologies that have helped the company stay at the forefront of the industry. Jon's extensive knowledge and experience in materials engineering have made him a sought-after expert in the field, and he has published numerous papers and articles on his research and findings. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the Materials Research Society and the American Society for Metals. In addition to his work at Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Jon is also a dedicated mentor and educator. He has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Western Ontario and has mentored many aspiring engineers and researchers throughout his career. Overall, Jon Weiler is a highly accomplished materials engineer with a proven track record of success in the industry. His expertise, passion, and dedication make him a valuable asset to any organization.

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Mandeep Singh Reen

Ph.D. graduate in Experimental Nuclear Physics and currently delving into Clinical Radiation Physics
Education

Panjab University

M.Sc, Physics / July, 2015

Chandigarh

Okayama University

Ph.D., Experimental Nuclear Physics / March, 2019

Okayama

Western University

M.Sc., Clinical Medical Biophysics / June, 2024

London, Ontario, Canada
Research Expertise
Experimental Nuclear Physics
Astro-nuclear Physics
About
Mandeep Singh Reen is a highly educated and experienced physicist and medical physicist. He completed his M.Sc in Physics from Panjab University in 2015, where he developed a strong foundation in theoretical and experimental physics. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics from Okayama University in Japan, where he gained extensive research experience in the field of high-energy nuclear physics. After completing his Ph.D., Mandeep worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Okayama University, where he continued his research on nuclear and particle physics. He also gained teaching experience as an Assistant Professor at Akal University, where he taught courses in physics and nuclear science. In pursuit of his interest in medical physics, Mandeep completed a second master's degree in Clinical Medical Biophysics from Western University, with a focus on radiation therapy and medical imaging. He is currently enrolled in medical physics residency program at Lakeridge Health. Mandeep's diverse educational background and research experience make him a valuable asset in the fields of nuclear and medical physics. He is passionate about using his knowledge and skills to contribute to advancements in these fields and improve patient care.

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Dr. Kevin Pawlak, Ph.D.

Xavier University School of Medicine
Education

University of Western Ontario

PhD, Biology (Physiology) / October, 2008

London, Ontario, Canada
Research Expertise
endocrinology
steroid
medical education
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
And 6 more

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Zachary Zittell

Lawyer specializing in franchising and business expansion
Education

Western University

JD, Franchise Law / April, 2020

London, Ontario, Canada

Western University

HBA, Ivey Business School / April, 2020

London, Ontario, Canada
About
Zachary Zittell is a highly educated and experienced lawyer with a focus on franchise law. He obtained his JD from Western University in 2020, specializing in franchise law. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at the prestigious Ivey Business School at Western University, graduating with an HBA in 2020. After completing his education, Zachary joined the law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP as a lawyer. In this role, he has gained valuable experience in handling complex franchise law cases for clients from various industries. He is known for his ability to provide practical and effective solutions to legal issues faced by franchisors and franchisees. Zachary's passion for franchise law stems from his interest in business and entrepreneurship. He understands the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in the franchise industry and is dedicated to helping clients navigate through them successfully. In addition to his legal work, Zachary also stays current with developments in franchise law through continued education and involvement in industry associations. He is a member of the Canadian Franchise Association and regularly attends conferences and seminars related to franchise law. Outside of work, Zachary enjoys staying active through sports and outdoor activities. He also volunteers with local organizations, using his legal expertise to assist those in need.

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Kristi Thompson

Education

Western University

Master, Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.)

London, Ontario, Canada
Experience

Western University

Research Data Management Librarian / February, 2019 — Present

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James Vanhie

Education

University of Guelph

B.Sc., Human Kinetics / June, 2016

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Western University

M.Sc., Kinesiology / August, 2019

London, Ontario, Canada

University of Ottawa

Ph.D. (c), Human Kinetics

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Research Expertise
Gastroenterology
Physiology (medical)
Hepatology
Physiology
Food Science
And 1 more

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Laura K.

Education

University of Western Ontario

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Amedeo Prete

Education

Western University

B.A Hons, Urban Development / September, 2003

London, Ontario, Canada

University of British Columbia

Diploma, Urban Land Economics / June, 2016

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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