Dr Joseph Yannielli
Lecturer, History (Research) · Aston University
Joseph Yannielli’s main fields of interest are slavery and abolition, with a special focus on America during the nineteenth century.
Social Movements Slavery in the United States Slavery Abolition Slavery in West Africa
Leni Schwendinger
Owner/Principal · Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, NightSeeing™
"Fun, moving, exciting! Is how I would describe Leni's Talk and LightWalk."
Urban Nights Lighting Nighttime Environment Cities Design
Dr Mirjam Röeder
Senior Research Fellow, Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) · Aston University
Mirjam Röder is a Senior Research Fellow at European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University.
Sustainability Negative Emissions Bioenergy and Bioeconomy Climate Change Bioenergy and Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
Lauren Devine
Deputy Director, Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics · Aston University
Professor Devine's research derives from an interest in the legal & social tensions between state powers & private rights.
K Law (General) Safeguarding (Child and Adult) (Critical) Discourse Analysis Corpus Linguistics Family Justice Studies
Dr Jude Onwudili
Lecturer in Chemical Engineering · Aston University
Dr Onwudili is an experienced researcher, having worked on a number of projects on catalytic and non-catalytic thermochemic processing.
Advanced Renewable (Bioenergy) Technologies Renewable Energy Technologies Chemical Product Design Chemical Process Design Advanced Process Design
Eileen Parsons, Ph.D.
Professor of Science Education · UNC-Chapel Hill
Associate Professor of Science Education
Broadening participation in STEM STEM Education policy African American education Racial equity
Dr. Jane Barratt
Secretary General · International Federation on Ageing
As Secretary General of the IFA Dr Barratt is an internationaly respected speaker on age related issues across the globe.
Fostering Healthy Ageing Healthy Ageing Public Policy and Advocacy Population Ageing Women's Rights
Mr. Rodd Bond
Director · Netwell Centre
Mr. Rodd Bond is the Director of the Netwell Centre, and an architect by background.
Age Friendly Environments Public Policy Built Environment Active Ageing Education and Training
Prof. Christian Twigg-Flesner
Professor, Law · University of Warwick
Commercial and consumer contract law in their domestic, international and European dimensions, and in the context of the digital economy
International Commerical Law EU Contract Law English Contract Law Consumer Law Commerical Law
Kiran Tota-Maharaj
Reader in Civil and Environmental Engineering · Aston University
Dr Tota-Maharaj’s areas of expertise include wastewater treatment using microbial fuel cells with bioelectricity production.
Wastewater Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering
Dr. Ryan Scoats
Research Assistant · Birmingham City University
Dr. Ryan Scoats is an expert in the areas of masculinities, sports cultures, sexualities, identity, and consensual non-monogamy.
Consensual Non-Monogamy Sexual Behaviours Masculinities Sexualities Stigma
Maurie Cohen
Professor, Humanities · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Maurie's research is centered in the field of environmental/sustainability social science
Socio-Technical Transition Management Sustainable Consumption Sustainability Science Environmental Social Science Environmental Policy
Katherine Arnup
Professor, Carleton University (Retired); Keynote & Presentation Speaker · Life Changes Coaching
Katherine Arnup is a writer, life coach, speaker, hospice volunteer, and retired Carleton University professor.
Death and Dying Medical Aid in Dying Hospice Care Aging Parents Caregiving
Jim Bryan
Ryan/Bacardi Professor of Economics, Economics, Finance, and Management · Manhattanville College
Focused on issues of poverty, federal tax policy, and redistributive programs such as food stamps.
Economic Policy Federal Tax Policy Issues Of Poverty Redistributive Programs Economics
Curtis Carlson Nelson
Travel & Hospitality Executive · Curtis Carlson Nelson
Curtis Carlson Nelson has 20 years of management experience with a focus on the travel and hospitality industries.
Marketing Management Travel Hospitality
Alex de Ruyter
Professor and Director, Centre for Brexit Studies · Birmingham City University
Alex de Ruyter's main research interests are in labour markets, globalisation, Brexit and economic development
Exonomic Development Labour Markets Brexit Globalisation
Prof. Martin Knapp
Professor of Social Policy · Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics
Professor Knapp's research focuses on dementia, mental health, autism, long-term social care, and often incorporates economic perspectives
Long Term Care Dementia Community Care Policy Health Economics Health Policy
Dr. Ian Philp
Deputy Medical Director · Heart of England NHS Foundation
Dr. Philp joined Heart of England NHS Foundation on 7 July as Deputy Medical Director for Older People
Vaccination Person Centred Assessment Health Policy Quality of Life Healthcare
Dr Claire Farrow
Professor and Director of Applied Health Research Group · Aston University
Dr Farrow's interests concern the factors influencing eating behaviour and weight gain or loss, particularly in children.
Observational Research Child Obesity Child Eating Behaviour Fussy Eating Digital Health Interventions
Prof. Chris Nugent
Professor of Biomedical Engineering · University of Ulster
Chris received a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Systems and DPhil in Biomedical Engineering both from the University of Ulster
Development and Evaluation Technologies Assisted Living Re-enablement Technology Adoption Modelling Health Innovation