Contributors

Tobias Dennerlein

Assistant Professor of Management, Purdue University

Assistant Professor of Management, Purdue University I am a social scientiest and leadership scholar interested in the effects leader behavior can have on employee motivation and downstream performance.

Tom McClean

Adjunct Associate Professor, Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University

Adjunct Associate Professor, Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University Dr Tom McClean is Head of Research and Social Policy at Uniting NSW/ACT. He leads a team which conducts primary social research, service evaluations of Uniting’s services, and social policy analysis. They support Uniting to disrupt entrenched disadvantage through practice excellence, innovation and advocacy. Before joining Uniting, Tom worked in social policy for the NSW Government, in roles that included policy, evaluation, and investigations. He holds a PhD in political sociology from the London School of Economics, and is an adjunct associate professor at Western Sydney University and at UTS. His personal research interests include how institutions shape social and political outcomes, and the role of secrecy and transparency in politics.

Toby Rogers

PhD Candidate, University of Cape Town

PhD Candidate, University of Cape Town I have had a diverse marine research career to date which has ranged from experience in marine consulting and management in the Middle East to research, education and conservation in South Africa and the UK. My research interests primarily centre on the spatial ecology of marine predators, conservation and overlaps with commercial fisheries. Currently I am a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town investigating the spatial ecology of the bronze whaler shark, using a blended approach: tag-recapture, acoustic telemetry and genetics. I have a strong analytical foundation to apply to research coupled with excellent communication ability, having worked with diverse groups of researchers, NGOs, non-scientists and members of the public.

Taehyun Roh

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Texas A&M University

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Texas A&M University Taehyun Roh, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Texas A&M University. He has a broad background in environmental health, with specific training and expertise in toxicology and epidemiology. He conducts environmental epidemiology research on the chronic health effects of drinking water contaminants and other environmental health issues including indoor air quality.

Thaddeus Hoffmeister

Professor of Law, University of Dayton

Professor of Law, University of Dayton Professor Thaddeus Hoffmeister teaches courses related to criminal law, technology, and the jury. He also directs the UDSL Criminal Law Clinic where his students represent indigent clients charged with criminal offenses. Hoffmeister previously served as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Hoffmeister has published a number of books, law review articles, and essays exploring juries, the criminal justice system, and the Internet. His most recent book is entitled the Internet of Things and the Law. In addition to his academic publications, Hoffmeister edits two blogs. His first blog, Juries, which has been continuously published since 2008, focuses on the various issues that arise with jurors and the jury process. His second blog, Social Media Law, examines social media’s impact on the legal system. Hoffmeister has been widely cited in various media outlets ranging from the New York Times to CNN to Wired magazine. He has also made numerous appearances on both television and radio programs. Outside of his work in academia, Hoffmeister teaches legal seminars to practicing attorneys and judges, works as an Acting Magistrate Judge in Dayton Municipal Court, and serves as a Judge Advocate General in the National Guard. He has also been a jury consultant on several high-profile cases including U.S. v. Barry Bonds. Prior to joining UDSL, Hoffmeister worked on Capitol Hill, served in the military on Active Duty, and clerked for the Honorable Anne E. Thompson, U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey. Hoffmeister is admitted to practice law in California, Indiana, Ohio, and Washington, D.C.

Tom Simko

Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University

Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University My expertise is in heat transfer, HVAC and solar energy. I am currently researching advanced windows. My PhD was in mechanical engineering.