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Nora Madjar, Ph.D.

Nora Madjar, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management

Social and contextual factors for creativity at work, role of interruptions, work-family interface and negotiations.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Organizational Behavior and Leadership Work-Family Interface Interruptions at Work Creativity and Innovation Negotiations
Vicki J. Magley, Ph.D.

Vicki J. Magley, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Professor Magley researches sexual harassment coping at individual and organizational levels

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment Prevention Workplace Civility Occupational Health, Gender and Stress Sexual Harassment Coping at Individual and Organizational Levels
Jennifer I. Manuel, Ph.D.

Jennifer I. Manuel, Ph.D.

Professor and Associate Dean for Research

Dr. Manuel's research addresses health disparities and transitions in youth care for substance use, mental health, and other critical needs.

  • Hartford CT UNITED STATES
Intervention Research Mental Disorders Substance Use‎ Implementation Research Behavioral Health Systems
Radenka Maric, Ph.D.

Radenka Maric, Ph.D.

University President

Dr. Maric researches novel materials for fuel cell & battery manufacturing, nanomaterials, sensors, hydrogen generation & biofuels.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Sustainable Energy Technologies Nanomaterials Engineering Sensors Sustainable Energy Manufacturing Fuel Cells Batteries
Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Associate Research Professor

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

  • Hartford CT UNITED STATES
Child Welfare Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health Systems Family Reunification in Child Welfare Implementation Science Intervention Design and Evidence Based Practices LGBTQ+ Community
John Mathieu, Ph.D.

John Mathieu, Ph.D.

Professor & Friar Chair in Leadership & Teams, Management, School of Business (Affiliate)

Dr. Mathieu's research focuses on teamwork, leadership, and organizational behaviors.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Multi-level Theories, Designs, and Analyses Leadership Teamwork Organizational Behavior
Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Laura Mauldin is a sociologist focused on health and illness; caregiving; and disability, Deaf, and science and technology studies.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Sociology Human Development and Family Sciences Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Disability Studies Deaf Studies Caregiving and Caregivers
Micki McElya, Ph.D.

Micki McElya, Ph.D.

Professor of History

Professor McElya is an expert in the histories of women, gender, sexuality, and race in the U.S., with a focus on politics and memory.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
U.S. Cultural and Political History Women & Gender Sexuality & LGBTQ History Feminist Theory Queer Theory Memory Race & Racial Formation 19th, 20th, & 21st Centuries
Willajeanne McLean

Willajeanne McLean

Distinguished Professor of Law

Willajeanne F. McLean is an internationally recognized expert on the interface of intellectual property and European law.

  • Hartford CT UNITED STATES
Law European Law Trademark Law
Laurent Michel, Ph.D.

Laurent Michel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering

Professor Laurent Michel is an expert in the areas of constraint programming, voting technology and cybersecurity

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Computer Science Voting Technology & Security Cybersecurity
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