Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford I am a Lecturer in Project Management at the MSc Project Planning and Management. I hold a PhD from the University of Bradford for a work on Sustainability Development and Smart Cities. I have a Master's Degree in Project Planning and Management and, a BSc (Hons) In Civil Engineering from Applied Science University. I am also a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. My research interests focus on sustainable development in the MENA region and the development of sustainability elements indicators and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level of local government. I am experienced in the management and leadership of teaching and have in-depth program enhancement, leadership, and development experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. During my MSc and PhD journey at the University of Bradford, I have organised and participated in several events. These included working with different groups for fundraising and international day events. These activities included World Toilet Day, Holocaust, Genocide Memorial Day, and the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals Awareness Day. Currently, I am a member of the Development Studies Association (DSA) and I have participated in several conferences including presenting several papers, DSA 2018 - Manchester University, DSA 2020, Good institutions or Good Leadership in regards to Sustainable Development and the Doctoral Conference at the school of management in the University of Bradford.
Associate professor, School of Health Studies, Western University Shannon L. Sibbald is an Associate Professor at Western University with appointments in School of Health Studies (Faculty of Health Sciences), Family Medicine and the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health. As a health systems researcher, her interests span the health care continuum. Dr. Sibbald works from an ‘integrated knowledge translation’ approach involving knowledge-users, decision makers and key stakeholders throughout the research process. Her current research focuses on the implementation, spread, and sustainability of integrated models of team-based care for chronic disease management. She primarily use qualitative research methods including multiple-case comparison, narrative approach, grounded theory, content and discourse analysis. She teaches across the university at both undergraduate and graduate level.
Chair professor, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Santiago Melián González es catedrático de universidad en la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Imparte materias relacionadas con la dirección de recursos humanos y con el aspecto estratégico de esta función directiva. Su labor investigadora también se centra principalmente en la dirección de recursos humanos, el trabajo y en su interacción con la tecnología, con especial énfasis en el campo turístico. A su vez, también investiga las actitudes y el comportamiento del consumidor en lo concerniente al uso de la tecnología. Fruto de ello ha publicado numerosos artículos en las revistas más importantes del ámbito turístico y cuenta con tres sexenios de investigación reconocidos.
Post-Doctoral Associate, School of Occupational Therapy, Western University Dr. Sophie Phillips is a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Child Health and Physical Activity Lab in the School of Occupational Therapy at Western University. Dr. Phillips' research primarily focuses on 24-hour movement behaviour (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep) of young children, including to determine the most appropriate ways of measuring these behaviours, exploring associations between the behaviours with health and developmental outcomes, and examining the effectiveness of interventions to promote healthy movement and development.
Professor, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana Since 2015, Seth has been instrumental in the execution of Ghana's nuclear power infrastructure development. He has been involved in several International projects including the IAEA TC projects and coordinated research projects. He has served as the chief scientific investigator and alternate for many projects. Currently, Seth is the project counterpart (for Ghana) for the IAEA TC project (GHA2005) - Establishing Nuclear Power Infrastructure for Electricity Generation. Seth is also IAEA-AFRA national coordinator for RAF2013 (Developing, Expanding, and Reinforcing Energy Planning Capabilities - Phase II). Even though Seth focuses on nuclear power infrastructure development, he still maintains an interest in the Nuclear Engineering Department under the School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, where he serves as an associate professor of nuclear engineering.
Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Marketing, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Steve Caplan is an accomplished strategic communications professional and dedicated educator with a passion for empowering the next generation of advertising and public relations practitioners. As an instructor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism, Steve has developed and taught a range of courses, including Introduction to Advertising, Political Advertising in the 2024 Election, Advertising/Media Planning, and Social Media Advertising. His innovative course design and engaging teaching style have equipped students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of media consumption and messaging strategies. Additionally, as an adjunct lecturer at Regis College, Steve has created and delivered a comprehensive course in social media advertising, emphasizing strategic planning, audience engagement, and ethical targeting practices. Alongside his teaching commitments, Steve brings nearly 25 years of experience driving impactful campaigns and initiatives at the intersection of entertainment, media, and public affairs. As the founder and principal strategist of Message, a full-service strategic communications agency, he has spearheaded award-winning programs for a diverse range of clients, including major philanthropies, civic institutions, and global media and entertainment companies. Throughout his career, Steve has held leadership roles at renowned agencies such as Gonring, Lin, Spahn and GMMB, where he has shaped public policy messaging, managed crisis communications, and developed comprehensive strategies to address complex issues. With his deep commitment to driving positive change and his extensive experience in strategic communications, Steve continues to be a thought leader and innovator in his field.
