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Protein Is in Everything These Days. Even Popcorn.
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 25 New York Times article about the “proteinification” of snack foods, or food brands adding protein to snacks like cereal, ice cream and popcorn, to meet consumer demand largely driven by social media.
Philly Researchers Are Using AI Robots to Better Support Aging Adults With Autism
Diana Robins, PhD, director, and Giacomo Vivanti, PhD, an associate professor, both in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, were quoted in an April 24 WHYY story about research gaps in tracking aging autistic adults and how a South Jersey nonprofit, Bancroft, is helping seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its assisted living complex in Voorhees, New Jersey.
Philadelphia Residential Building Permits Hit 11-Year Low in 2024, Pew Report Finds
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and adjunct professor in LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 22 Philadelphia Business Journal story about a downturn in residential building permits issued in Philadelphia in 2024 and what it might indicate for the housing market.

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Abieyuwa Aghayere, PhD

buildings, civil engineering, engineering

Aghayere studies structural systems and why they fail. He has written extensively about wood, concrete and steel construction and structural failure analysis. And commented in media stories about building collapses, the degradation and testing of infrastructure and the built environment.

 

Robert D'Ovidio, PhD

Criminology & Justice Studies
D'Ovidio researches the intersection of computer technology, crime and the criminal justice system. He directs Drexel's research program in computer crime and digital forensics. In the past, he has worked with the New York City Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department on research projects involving computer crime. His work with the law enforcement community also includes training investigators on techniques to trace Internet communication and seize electronic evidence and cell phones.

Girija Kaimal, EdD

creative arts therapies
Kaimal’s research focuses on understanding the way that creative self-expression affects human emotions and other brain processes. Her work particularly focuses on the ways people's experiences influence what they create, and how art-making can be used to reduce stress and stress-related issues.

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