Experts and Thought Leaders in Medicine & Public Health

Roger Sparks

40 Years Experience
Professor of Economics, Mills College at Northeastern University
Education

University of California, Davis

Ph.D, Economics / July, 1984

Davis, California, United States of America
Experience

Purdue University

Assistant Professor / August, 1983 — June, 1988

Essex University

Visiting Professor / September, 1985 — June, 1986

University of California at Davis

Visiting Professor / September, 1988 — June, 1989

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Pharmacology (medical)
Other Research Expertise (12)
applied microeconomics
strategy
environment
finance
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
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 (2+)

20 total publications

Credit Scoring and Mortgage Securitization: Implications for Mortgage Rates and Credit Availability

SSRN Electronic Journal / Jan 01, 2000

Heuson, A. J., Passmore, S. W., & Sparks, R. W. (2000). Credit Scoring and Mortgage Securitization: Implications for Mortgage Rates and Credit Availability. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.249287

The Effect of Automated Underwriting on the Profitability of Mortgage Securitization

SSRN Electronic Journal / Jan 01, 1997

Passmore, S. W., & Sparks, R. W. (1997). The Effect of Automated Underwriting on the Profitability of Mortgage Securitization. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.36643

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Osaye Fadekemi, PhD

4 Years Experience
Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Alabama State University with expertise in Graph Theory and Network Modeling
Education

University of Johannesburg

Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics / July, 2019

Auckland Park

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Master of Science, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science / March, 2015

Durban

African Institute For Mathematical Sciences Ghana

Master of Science, Mathematical Sciences / June, 2013

Biriwa
Experience

Auburn University Auburn

Visiting Asisitant Professor / August, 2019 — May, 2021

Alabama State University

Assistant Professor / June, 2021 — Present

Research Expertise (12)
Graph Theory
Network Modeling
Disease Modeling
Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics
Theoretical Computer Science
And 7 more
About
Dr Fadekemi Janet Osaye is a mathematician whose primary research interest is in graph theory and network modeling. In particular, she is interested in distance measures in graphs and their applications to solving many real-world problems. Her interest in discrete mathematics was inspired by her research project carried out at AIMS Ghana. She has published several articles in reputable journals and has presented in several conferences across the globe. In 2019, she became the first black female to be awarded a PhD in Mathematics by the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, in its 116 years of its existence. Since June 2021, she has been an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Alabama State University and was previously a Visiting Assistant Professor at Auburn University. She is the founder of GirlsMatics Foundation, a STEM non-governmental organisation for girls in Nigeria which was motivated by her involvement with AIMS Ghana’s outreach programs for high school students in Biriwa, Ghana. She is also the co-founder of FadNna Partners, an analytics and management firm based in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Robert Gitter, Ph.D.

45 Years Experience
Semi-Retired Professor of Economics teaching, doing research, and working on community projects
Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

B.A., Economics / April, 1972

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

University of Wisconsin–Madison

M.A. & PhD, Economics / May, 1975

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Experience

Ohio Wesleyan University

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Psychiatry and Mental health
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Health Policy
Other Research Expertise (15)
Labor
Pshychiatric Mental Health
Economics and Econometrics
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Gerontology
And 10 more
About
Dr. Robert Gitter is an economist with over 45 years of experience. He has taught at Ohio Wesleyan University for over 45 years. He continues to teach Labor Economics and working on research. His publications include work on immigration, worker turnover, and studies for various nonprofits and local and state governments as well as nonprofits.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

29 total publications

Turnover among Community Mental Health Workers in Ohio

Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Dec 11, 2015

Bukach, A. M., Ejaz, F. K., Dawson, N., & Gitter, R. J. (2015). Turnover among Community Mental Health Workers in Ohio. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 44(1), 115–122. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-015-0706-1

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Jamie Hughes, Ph.D.

11 Years Experience
Professor of Social Psychology at Fielding Graduate University
Education

New Mexico State University

Ph.D., Psychology / May, 2010

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States of America
Experience

Fielding Graduate University

Professor / August, 2023 — Present

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Professor / August, 2012 — August, 2023

Research Expertise (1)
psychology
About
I am social psychologist with expertise in social perception, attribution, stereotyping and prejudice, psychology and the law, group behavior, quantitative research methods, and statistical analyses. I also conduct research on teaching effectiveness.
Most Relevant Publications (7+)

27 total publications

False Alerts in Air Traffic Control Conflict Alerting System: Is There a “Cry Wolf” Effect?

Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society / Aug 01, 2009

Wickens, C. D., Rice, S., Keller, D., Hutchins, S., Hughes, J., & Clayton, K. (2009). False Alerts in Air Traffic Control Conflict Alerting System: Is There a “Cry Wolf” Effect? Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 51(4), 446–462. https://doi.org/10.1177/0018720809344720

Automation Dependency and Performance Gains under Time Pressure

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting / Sep 01, 2008

Rice, S., Hughes, J., McCarley, J. S., & Keller, D. (2008). Automation Dependency and Performance Gains under Time Pressure. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 52(19), 1326–1329. https://doi.org/10.1177/154193120805201905

Psychology teachers should try team-based learning: Evidence, concerns, and recommendations.

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology / Mar 01, 2020

Madson, L., Zaikman, Y., & Hughes, J. S. (2020). Psychology teachers should try team-based learning: Evidence, concerns, and recommendations. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 6(1), 53–68. https://doi.org/10.1037/stl0000166

Adolescent’s Perceptions of Sexual Relationships Between Students and Teachers

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse / Aug 06, 2018

Hernandez, F., McPhetres, J., & Hughes, J. (2018). Adolescent’s Perceptions of Sexual Relationships Between Students and Teachers. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 28(1), 67–83. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2018.1505795

Introducing the Date and Acquaintance Rape Avoidance Scale

Violence and Victims / Jan 01, 2016

Resendez, J. R., & Hughes, J. S. (2016). Introducing the Date and Acquaintance Rape Avoidance Scale. Violence and Victims, 31(4), 664–679. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-14-00086r2

Using Drugs or Non-Drugs Alternatives to Alter Mental States in the Online, Virtual Era

Substance Use & Misuse / Jun 07, 2023

Mouton, C., Hughes, J. S., & Olson, J. N. (2023). Using Drugs or Non-Drugs Alternatives to Alter Mental States in the Online, Virtual Era. Substance Use & Misuse, 58(11), 1324–1332. https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2023.2201938

False alerts in the ATC conflict alert system: Is there a “cry wolf” effect?

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting / Oct 01, 2009

Wickens, C. D., Hutchins, S., Rice, S., Keller, D., & Hughes, J. (2009). False alerts in the ATC conflict alert system: Is there a “cry wolf” effect? Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 53(1), 91–95. https://doi.org/10.1177/154193120905300120

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Chloe Goldbach, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Fellow at the Trauma, Resilience, and Education Center of Greater Washington DC
Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

PhD in Counseling Psychology, Counseling Psychology / August, 2023

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

MA in Psychology, Counseling Psychology / May, 2020

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

University of Florida

BA in Psychology, Psychology / May, 2018

Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Microbiology (medical)
Immunology
Other Research Expertise (18)
LGBT
transgender
counseling psychology
gender
gender dysphoria
And 13 more
About
I currently work as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Trauma Resilience and Education Center of Greater Washington, DC. I approach mental health treatment from a trauma-informed lens and specialize in working with transgender, asexual, and LGBQ+ clients, and clients with outpatient eating disorder concerns. I specialize in research focusing on healthcare access for trans and nonbinary individuals, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ resilience, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ people during the COVID-19 pandemic. I received a Ph.D. counseling psychology and M.A. in psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and previously received a BA in Psychology, a BS in mechanical engineering, and a MS in biomedical engineering, all from the University of Florida. Prior to starting the PhD program, I worked in the medical device industry as the Senior Manager of Product Commercialization in Research and Development at NovaBone Products.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

13 total publications

Fear and Resilience: A Modified Consensual Qualitative Research Study of LGBTQ+ Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Annals of LGBTQ Public and Population Health / May 08, 2023

Goldbach, C., Knutson, D., Klooster, D., LeForce, S., & Milton, D. C. (2023). Fear and Resilience: A Modified Consensual Qualitative Research Study of LGBTQ+ Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Annals of LGBTQ Public and Population Health, 4(3), 260–280. https://doi.org/10.1891/lgbtq-2021-0046

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Parvathypriya C, Pharm D, M. Sc IMID.

6 Years Experience
Clinical research pharmacist with research masters in Immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases
Education

Université Grenoble I

M Sc, Immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases / June, 2020

Grenoble

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), Clinical Pharmacy, Rheumatology / August, 2017

Coimbatore
Experience

Center for arthritis and rheumatism excellence

Clinical research pharmacist / November, 2017 — August, 2019

Rheumatology Clinical pharmacist

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Infectious diseases
General medicine
Other Research Expertise (3)
Rheumatology
Biotechnology
Immunobiology
About
Parvathypriya C, Pharm D, M. Sc IMID, worked as a Clinical research pharmacist at the Center for arthritis and rheumatism excellence. She has a M Sc in Immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases from Université Grenoble I in 2020 and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University in 2017. She has experience in clinical research and wet laboratory research.

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Jeffrey Samuel Schulman, Jr., M.S., CISSP-ISSEP

24 Years Experience
Ph.D. Student with over two decades of information technology and security experience in the highest levels of R&D and National Defense.
Education

Troy University

M.S., International Relations with a concentration in National Security Policy / December, 2007

Troy, Alabama, United States of America

Campbell University

B.B.A, Computer Information Systems / May, 2005

Buies Creek, North Carolina, United States of America

Penn State

Ph.D., Informatics specializing in Explainable Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, and Information Security / June, 2027 (anticipated)

State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Experience

Penn State University

Cybersecurity Architect / June, 2019 — September, 2023

Cybersecurity Architect designing enterprise and research security systems for a $400m+ national security and intelligence research enterprise

Adjunct Faculty / January, 2022 — Present

I teach IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications resident classes – the largest cohort so far is 100 students

United States Africa Command (Contractor/GDIT)

Platforms Engineering Team Lead / January, 2011 — May, 2019

Led team of six engineers during development and integration of enterprise emergency alerting system, log aggregation and analytics, SQL consolidation, and cyber security readiness inspection. Senior Systems Engineer responsible for deploying a DoD-compliant internet-facing DMZ extension with vSphere cluster, NetApp Storage, F5 BigIP ADC, and SharePoint farm. Implemented over 3000 security controls and 20 STIGs. Complied with USG/DoD security requirements, including STIGs, SRGs, IAVAs, IAVMs, ICD, FIPS, NIST, and DIACAP/RMF controls.

Defense Intelligence Agency / United States Forces Korea Intelligence Directorate (Contractor/SAIC)

Senior Systems Administrator / July, 2003 — January, 2011

I managed five enterprise networks with over 2000 users; Senior SCCM 2007 Engineer, designing and integrating SCCM architecture on multiple networks. My responsibilities included system engineering, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backups, documentation, disaster recovery planning, and conducting technical interviews. Additionally, I held roles as a Senior Microsoft Exchange, VMWare, and SCOM Engineer, as well as an Active Directory, Terminal Server, TACLANE, and NetApp Administrator. I authored a DITSCAP accreditation package and ensured IAVA compliance and vulnerability mitigation. I coordinated inter-organization LDAP directory replication and provided support during military exercises. I also assisted with enterprise workstation refresh and offered tier II-III end user support.

Research Expertise (2)
Dark Patterns
Active Inference
About
My educational career has been unique and non-traditional. I started kindergarten when I was four years old, just meeting the deadline for admission in that cohort. I subsequently attended every school type imaginable: public, private, parochial, charter, and homeschool. I graduated a year early, at sixteen years of age, and joined the United States Marine Corps three days after my seventeenth birthday.  Upon completing basic training and primary specialty training, I immediately initiated a request to attend night school using USMC tuition assistance benefits. My immediate leadership denied the request several times, but I persisted and continued petitioning the chain of command until I got direct approval from the battalion commander. I concurrently continuously self-studied and ultimately earned fifty-nine undergraduate credit hours through non-traditional methods – CLEPs, DSSTs, and military education. I completed my Associate degree in under two years and left active duty at twenty years old, having finished all but three classes toward my undergraduate degree. When I left the organization, nearly a third of the junior enlisted personnel had enrolled in classes.  Immediately after finishing my bachelor’s degree, I attended graduate school on nights and weekends while working a full-time job, earning a Master of Science in International Relations with a concentration in National Security Policy. Some years later, I also leveraged my remaining GI Bill benefits to complete another master’s degree in Cybersecurity Technology.  I spent most of my adult life overseas as a member of the military and a civilian contractor supporting the military mission. My growth and advancement over my career are largely due to the skills and attributes that I was fortunate enough to learn and develop in the Marines.  As the Cybersecurity Architect for the Penn State Applied research lab, I was involved in countless enterprise initiatives and over half a dozen separate research projects. I care deeply about the global importance and impact of our research and development efforts. I’ve also started collaboration efforts across the university, creating the Open-Source Program Office (OSPO) working group and the cybersecurity collaboration group. In addition, I’ve just begun working on a proposal, collaborating with several PSU organizations (CSRE, ARL, IST, ITS, and Libraries) to attempt to establish our OSPO to make a world-class open-source software center of excellence. One intended focus of the program office is to create reusable standards and templates for consumption and replicability across academia. The program office would also simplify the mechanism for open-source software contribution approvals, outreach, and coordination throughout the university.  As a member FFRDC/UARC information security working group, I've worked on some of the most complex security challenges in the Department of Defense and the Defense Industrial Base. I am also an active member of several other professional organizations, including (ISC)2, the New England Complex Systems Institute, the Association of Old Crows, and the Military Cyber  Professionals Organization. I also regularly attend and participate in cybersecurity conferences, including DEF CON, Security Congress, InfoWarCon, and HammerCon.

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Tamoghna Roy

5 Years Experience
ML@DeepSig | Applied Research | Deep Learning
Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering / December, 2017

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

M.S., Electrical Engineering / December, 2014

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

Jadavpur University

B.E., Electrical Engineering / June, 2009

Kolkata
Experience

DeepSig Inc.

Principal Engineer, Machine Learning / February, 2018 — Present

Building Machine Learning Solutions for Wireless Communication problems

Research Expertise (5)
Machine Learning
Statistical Signal Processing
Deep Learning
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Signal Processing

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Alexander Nassrelgrgawi, Ph.D.

Unknown affiliation
Research Expertise (6)
I/O Psychology
Machine Learning
DEI
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
And 1 more

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