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Suzanne StaggenborgView profile

Professor

• Social Movements
• Political Sociology
• Environmental Sociology
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Suzanne Staggenborg is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on social movements, political sociology, environmental sociology, and qualitative methods. She holds a PhD from Northwestern University (1985), an MA from Washington University (1979), and a BA from Miami University (1977). Staggenborg’s work examines grassroots environmental activism, abortion politics, and coalition-building in social movements. Her book Grassroots Environmentalism (2020) explores challenges faced by local groups opposing fracking and promoting sustainability. She has served as Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh (2012–2019) and McGill University (2005–2008). Her research highlights strategic challenges in environmental movements, gender dynamics in activism, and the interplay between social movements and political opportunity structures. Awards include the John D. McCarthy Award (2019) and grants from the National Science Foundation and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Education: PhD, Sociology, Northwestern University, 1985 MA, Sociology, Washington University, 1979 BA, Sociology and Psychology, Miami University, 1977 Key Awards: John D. McCarthy Award (2019) Member, Sociological Research Association (1997) Professional Service: Editorial boards for Mobilization , Social Movement Studies , and others Co-editor, Cambridge University Press Series on Contentious Politics

• Environmental Sociology
• Social Inequality
• Hydraulic Fracturing
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Mehmet Soyer , Assistant Professor at Utah State University’s College of Arts & Sciences , specializes in the School of Social Sciences . His work bridges environmental sociology , social inequality , and pedagogical innovation . Research Focus : Socio-environmental conflicts, hydraulic fracturing impacts, autoethnography, and community-engaged learning. Teaching Philosophy : Advocates for experiential learning, digital tools, and brave spaces in classrooms. Publication Trends : Recent work highlights climate activism, inclusive education, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. Earlier research explores Kurdish identity, sociological theory, and health dynamics.

Fedor DokshinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational and Quantitative Methods
• Environmental Sociology
• Political Sociology
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Fedor Dokshin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto, Downtown Toronto (St. George) campus. His research bridges computational social science with environmental and political sociology, focusing on energy transitions, partisan dynamics, and social network structures. Key research areas include racial and income disparities in solar photovoltaic adoption, policy feedback mechanisms in renewable energy programs, and partisan influences on environmental decision-making. Fields of Study: Computational and Quantitative Methods, Environmental Sociology, Political Sociology, Social Networks Areas of Interest: Computational social science, Energy and the environment, Political polarization Research Trends: Dokshin's publications reveal a focus on energy justice, behavioral diffusion models, and political polarization. His work combines computational methods with environmental policy analysis, examining how socioeconomic factors and partisan identities shape renewable energy adoption. Articles demonstrate geographic heterogeneity in opposition to extraction projects, digital discourse analysis techniques, and institutional dynamics affecting scholarly knowledge production. Methodological Emphasis: Utilizes large-scale data analysis, spatial modeling, and automated textual analysis to explore energy-environment-society intersections. Research highlights the tension between technical solutions and social equity in energy transitions, with recurring themes of policy design, public engagement, and networked political behavior.

Ashira P. OstrowView profile

Professor

• Land Use Law
• Real Estate Law
• Local Governance
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Ashira P. Ostrow is the Peter S. Kalikow Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Land Use Law at Hofstra Law School, where she also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Executive Director of the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies. She is a leading scholar in land use, local governance, and real estate law, with a strong focus on the interplay between federal and local land use policies. JD, Columbia University, 2003 BA in Political Science, summa cum laude, University of Pennsylvania, 1999 Professor Ostrow teaches Property, Land Use Law, Real Estate Transactions, and State and Local Government Law. She also contributes to Hofstra’s online health law and policy programs through her course 'Representing Health Care Providers.' Her research is widely published in top legal journals including the Yale Law Journal , Harvard Journal on Legislation , Florida Law Review , and Emory Law Journal . Her recent scholarship explores themes such as federalism in land use regulation, local autonomy, regulatory takings, equity in zoning, and the impact of public health emergencies on land use decisions. She has also examined public-private partnerships, sustainable development, and real estate investment vehicles, demonstrating a broad and evolving research agenda that bridges doctrinal, policy, and practical dimensions of property law. Notable honors include: Selected for the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum Winner of the American Association of Law Schools Scholarly Paper Competition Recipient of Hofstra University's Lawrence A. Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication Before entering academia, Professor Ostrow practiced as a real estate attorney at Davis Polk & Wardwell, representing clients in complex commercial real estate transactions. She advises on academic matters as Senior Associate Dean and leads the Breslin Center, which promotes research and education in real estate. While no specific students are listed, her leadership roles suggest active mentorship and academic guidance. She has not disclosed email addresses publicly, but can be contacted via Hofstra Law. Professor Ostrow is affiliated with the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies, where she shapes research and programming on real estate policy, land use innovation, and urban development.

Tamara StegerView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Justice
• Social Justice
• Climate Change Litigation
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Tamara Steger is an Associate Professor and Director of the Culture, Politics and Society BA Program at Central European University (CEU). She holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University and has extensive experience in environmental and social justice research. Her affiliations include the CEU Democracy Institute, Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), and European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). She has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses, focusing on environmental movements and social justice issues. Education: Ph.D. (with distinction), Syracuse University, 2004 Master of Marine Studies, University of Washington, 1995 Bachelor of Science (cum laude), State University of New York, 1992 Research Interests: Environmental and social justice, climate litigation, urban sustainability, and marginalized communities' environmental exclusion. Her work explores movements addressing colonialism, segregation, and exploitation, with projects like the Horizon 2020 UrbanA initiative. Key Contributions: Her research on the Vjosa River protection campaign in Albania and Roma communities' environmental exclusion in Slovakia highlights strategic activism in flawed democracies. She received the CEU Distinguished Teaching Award (2018). Affiliations & Activities: Member of CEU's Ethical Research Committee and GenderHUB. Active in grants and projects, including de- and re-democratization studies. Regularly collaborates with international networks like the ECPR. Labs & Teams: Leads research groups on environment and democracy at CEU's Democracy Institute, focusing on transboundary environmental governance and policy advocacy.

Joanna GilmoreView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Public Order Law
• Policing Policy
• Counter-Terrorism
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Dr. Joanna Gilmore is a Senior Lecturer in Law at York Law School, University of York. Her expertise spans public order law, counter-terrorism, human rights, and community-based responses to police misconduct. She holds degrees from Newcastle, Manchester, and York Universities, including a PhD (2013) on protest regulation under the Human Rights Act 1998. Her career includes roles at the University of Manchester (2012–2013) before joining York as Lecturer (2013–2021) and Senior Lecturer (2021–present). Her research focuses on protest policing, with notable projects including the socio-legal study of the 1984–85 miners’ strike and analysis of anti-fracking protests. She collaborates with organizations like Liberty and the Century Foundation, and co-founded the Northern Police Monitoring Project. Her work has influenced UN interventions, parliamentary debates, and media coverage (e.g., The Guardian, BBC Newsnight). She leads initiatives to improve access to higher education and the legal profession. Key projects include British Academy/Leverhulme-funded research on legal solidarity during the miners’ strike, ESRC-funded work on wrongful convictions, and interdisciplinary studies on protest trials’ democratic potential. She teaches Criminal Law, Counter-Terrorism, and Law & Society modules, and serves on editorial boards and advisory groups.

Melina EyView profile

Lecturer

• Cultural Geography
• Environmental Humanities
• More-than-Human Geographies
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Melina Ey is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Geography and Environmental Studies within the School of Environmental and Life Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Her academic work focuses on cultural geography with particular emphasis on resistance, care, and repair practices in the context of climate change and resource extraction. Education: Doctor in Philosophy in Human Geography, University of Newcastle Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours), University of Newcastle Bachelor of Development Studies, University of Newcastle Melina Ey's research explores community-led and localized responses to environmental challenges, with particular attention to more-than-human reparative openings in energy transition contexts. Her work examines how non-humans survive and adapt in contaminated spaces, and investigates possibilities for human-non-human collaborations that foster care-full, nourishing relationships and inclusive communities. Her research bridges cultural geography, environmental humanities, and multispecies ethnography to address pressing questions about resistance practices, particularly in communities opposing mining and extractive projects. Her publication record reveals consistent scholarly engagement with themes of resistance, care ethics, and the complexities of resource extraction. Her work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from examining community resistance to extractive projects toward more nuanced explorations of more-than-human relationships in contaminated landscapes. Her methodological approaches increasingly incorporate feminist and decolonial perspectives, with recent work developing 'weak methodologies' for engaging with uncertainty in environmental research. Scientific Recognition: Visiting Fellowship: Biodiverse Anthropocenes at The University of Oulu (2024) Artist Residency co-awarded with Dr. Penny Dunstan through LiddellWORKS Upper Hunter (2023) Outstanding Contribution to Teaching award from the College of Engineering, Science and Environment (2023) Melina Ey serves as Associate Editor for Australian Geographer (2024) and Co-Convenor of the Cultural Geography Study Group for the Institute of Australian Geographers (2023-2024). She teaches several geography courses including Introduction to Human Geography, Global Poverty and Development, and Geographies of Development, where she brings her research expertise into the classroom through courses examining development issues from historical and geographic perspectives. Her academic work contributes significantly to understanding community responses to environmental challenges, particularly through her examination of localized resistance practices and more-than-human relationships in contexts of ecological transformation.

Eve BratmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Studies
• Sustainability Governance
• Climate Justice
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Eve Bratman is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Program Chair in the Department of Earth & Environment at Franklin & Marshall College. Her work merges sustainability governance with a social justice lens, emphasizing climate justice and ecologically interconnected systems. She holds a PhD in International Relations from American University (2009) and is the author of the award-winning book Governing the Rainforest: Sustainable Development in the Brazilian Amazon (Oxford UP, 2019), which won the Lynton Keith Caldwell Prize in 2020. Her research focuses on urban sustainability, pollinator protection, and global environmental politics, particularly through postcolonial and decolonial theoretical frameworks. Bratman’s recognitions include the Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium Sustainability Champion, Aldo and Estella Leopold Writing Resident, and Fulbright Scholar. She advocates for anti-racist and decolonizing pedagogies in environmental education, emphasizing compassionate teaching practices and community-based research. Her TEDx Talk, Behind the Buzz: The Honeybee in Global Politics , highlights her interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues. Key research themes include climate justice, political ecology, and the intersection of sustainability with social equity. Her work often critiques global environmental norms and explores grassroots activism, such as the role of indigenous practices in conservation. She has taught courses on Brazilian environmental politics and urban sustainability, reflecting her commitment to experiential and socially engaged scholarship. In her teaching and research, Bratman prioritizes collaborative, community-driven projects. Her articles address topics ranging from fracking industry ethics to urban beekeeping, demonstrating a commitment to bridging academic inquiry with real-world environmental challenges.

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Risk Analysis
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Anna McLean is a Lecturer at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, contributing to the Department of Politics and International Relations. Her research focuses on risk governance, the precautionary principle, radicalisation, terrorism, and UK-EU relations. She holds a PhD in Politics (2006) and has been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2002. McLean teaches quantitative research methods and has published extensively on topics ranging from environmental policy to transgender rights and neoliberalism's societal impacts. Her work frequently examines intersections between political ideologies and public policy. Research Contributions: McLean's scholarship bridges political science and sociology, addressing contemporary challenges such as regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies, radicalisation dynamics, and the socio-political implications of identity politics. Notable works include analyses of the anti-transgender movement in the UK and the application of the precautionary principle in environmental decision-making. Teaching & Engagement: She actively contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate education, emphasizing empirical research methodologies. McLean collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including green technology initiatives and homeland security education. Her recent involvement includes a 'Green Solutions' collaboration addressing environmental challenges. Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, her sustained academic output and engagement in policy-relevant research reflect significant scholarly contribution. Professional Activities: McLean participates in university governance and serves on committees addressing academic culture and ethics. She has presented at international conferences and contributes to peer-reviewed journals in political science and sociology.

• Communication Studies
• Disability and Media Representation
• Rare Diseases Communication
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Àngels Álvarez Villa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising at Universidad CEU San Pablo (UCH-CEU). She holds a PhD in Communication Sciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2000) and a degree in Information Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (1992). Her research focuses on media representation of disability, rare diseases, environmental activism, and sports journalism. She has been awarded the 16th Ángel Herrera Prize (2013) and the CRUMA Research Award (2008). Research Groups: Member of GIDYC (Disability & Communication) and SOSTENIBILIDAD Y PERIODISMO ESPECIALIZADO. Key projects include studies on Paralympic media coverage, fracking debates, and rare disease communication strategies. Awards: Winner of the Ángel Herrera Prize for her work on rare diseases communication, and recognition for research on international cooperation for human development. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on media ethics, environmental journalism, and disability representation. Notable works include analyses of nuclear energy discourse and citizen platforms' role in anti-fracking movements. Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives at UCH-CEU, collaborating with institutions like CIBERER (Rare Diseases Network) and the Valencian International University (VIU).

Sarah O'BrienView profile

Researcher

• Nuclear Energy Ethics
• Environmental Anthropology
• Anti-Fracking Movements
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Sarah O'Brien is a Researcher in Social Anthropology at The University of Manchester. She holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews (2023) and a BA from the University of Cambridge (2016). Her work focuses on the intersections of energy landscapes, temporalities, and ethical frameworks in contexts of nuclear sites and fossil fuel resistance. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews (2023) Bachelor of Arts, Human, Social, and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge (2016) Research: O'Brien’s current ESRC-funded MIMESIS in Action project examines assumptions shaping future planning around nuclear sites in multiple countries, including France’s La Hague peninsula. Her PhD research explored anti-fracking activism in Lancashire, UK, analyzing truth-telling, responsibility, and societal transformation. She investigates how temporal frameworks and ethics influence energy realities and landscapes. Projects: Principal Investigator on MIMESIS in Action (2022–2026): Explores nuclear decommissioning and future-making through ethnographic fieldwork. Affiliations: Affiliate Member at the Centre for Energy Ethics, University of St Andrews. Grants/Advising: Recipient of European Research Council scholarship for doctoral research. Engages in collaborative fieldwork across multi-sited projects.

Jack LampkinView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Criminology
• Green Criminology
• Space Criminology
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Dr. Jack Lampkin is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at York St John University, affiliated with the School of Humanities. His research bridges green criminology and emerging space criminology, examining environmental harms from terrestrial activities like fracking to extraterrestrial challenges like space debris and mining ethics. Education: PhD in Law, University of Lincoln, 2018 PGCHE (Distinction), Leeds Trinity University, 2021 Research Focus: Lampkin pioneers astro-green criminology, analyzing crime and harm in outer space contexts while maintaining expertise in earth-based environmental crimes. His work critically assesses policing responses, ethical dimensions of space exploration, and socio-legal frameworks for emerging technologies. Publication Trends: Recent works (2021-2025) demonstrate a shift toward space criminology, with 70% of publications addressing orbital debris, space mining, and interplanetary justice. Earlier research focused on UK fracking impacts, employing qualitative methods and jurisprudential analysis to explore energy-security trade-offs.

Roberto CantoniView profile

Professor

• Energy Transition
• Environmental Justice
• Political Ecology
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Roberto Cantoni is a Professor and Chair of Ethics and Christian Thought at IQS School of Management in Barcelona, Spain. He serves as a Researcher within the Sustainability, Economics, and Ethics (SEE) research group and holds the prestigious RyC-2022: Ayuda Ramon y Cajal fellowship as Principal Investigator (2024-2029). His academic profile shows consistent research output from 2006 to present, with significant publication activity in recent years. Cantoni's research interests focus on the intersection of sustainability, economics, and ethics, with particular expertise in energy transition , environmental justice , and political ecology . His work critically examines how energy policies impact different communities, with special attention to marginalized populations in the Global South. He investigates the historical and contemporary dynamics of energy infrastructure development, with notable research on shale gas in Europe, solar energy in Morocco and Burkina Faso, and oil and gas corporations through post-colonial lenses. His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong thematic focus on energy justice frameworks and the socio-political dimensions of decarbonization. Cantoni employs comparative analysis across diverse geographical contexts including Europe (particularly Poland, Italy, and France), Africa (with emphasis on China-Africa relations), and Southeast Asia (notably Cambodia). His methodological approach bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical case studies, providing nuanced insights into energy systems and transitions. Principal Investigator for RyC-2022: Ayuda Ramon y Cajal fellowship (2024-2029) Active member of the SEE: Sustainability, Economics, and Ethics research group Collaborates with international scholars across Europe and the Global South Research focuses on addressing complex challenges at the intersection of energy, environment, and social justice

• Public Sociology
• Environmental Justice
• Social Movements
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Dr. Eurig Scandrett is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Queen Margaret University, bringing over 30 years of experience integrating activism with social analysis. His work bridges academic research with environmental justice campaigns, community education, and social movement support. Research focuses on environmental justice cases including the Bhopal disaster recovery and anti-fracking movements, employing participatory methodologies. Scandrett develops collaborative education programs with organizations like Scottish Women's Aid and Friends of the Earth Scotland. He holds leadership roles with Bhopal Medical Appeal, Scottish Universities Supporting Palestinian Students, and Friends of the Earth Scotland. As UCU Scotland Vice President, Scandrett advocates for academic labor rights and just transition policies.

Vera LourdesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Health and Justice
• Science, Technology, and Society Studies
• Critical Race Theory
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Lourdes Vera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Department of Environment and Sustainability at the University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo). She holds a PhD from Northeastern University (2022) and has degrees from CUNY Brooklyn College and Barnard College. Her research focuses on environmental health justice, science and technology studies, and critical race theory, with a strong emphasis on community-based environmental monitoring and data justice. She co-leads the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI), developing digital tools for environmental data preservation and advocacy. Her interdisciplinary work bridges environmental science, sociology, and critical theory. Notable projects include community air quality monitoring near oil and gas facilities and advocacy for open data policies. She has published widely on topics such as hydraulic fracturing chemical transparency, civic science methodologies, and the ethics of environmental data governance. Education: PhD in Sociology (Northeastern, 2022), MA (Northeastern, 2017), MAT (CUNY, 2014), BA (Barnard, 2012) Key affiliations: EDGI Coordinating Committee, UB Faculty in dual departments Research tools: Data visualization, low-cost sensors, participatory methodologies