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Gang ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Budgeting
• Public Finance
• Financial Management
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Gang Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration & Policy at the University at Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. He co-founded and co-directs the State and Local Government Finance Project (SLGF) at the Center for Policy Research. His research specializes in public budgeting, financial management, and fiscal policy, with emphases on pension systems, disaster resilience, and governmental transparency. Education: PhD, Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha MA, Public Administration, Sun Yat-sen University, China BA, Public Administration, Sun Yat-sen University, China Research Focus: Dr. Chen investigates fiscal risks in public pensions, disaster response financing, transparency reforms, and local government financial practices. His work integrates empirical analysis with policy applications to address systemic challenges in public sector finance. Grants and Leadership: He has secured funding from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Society of Actuaries, Pew Charitable Trusts, and others, leading projects on pension governance and fiscal resilience. Teaching: Courses include Public Budgeting, Applied Statistics, Public Financial Management, and Advanced Quantitative Analysis. He also contributes to international capacity-building as an instructor for Zimbabwe's Parliamentary Strengthening Program.

Christian LiebscherView profile

Professor

• Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy
• Materials Science
• Energy-Related Materials
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Prof. Christian Liebscher is a Professor of Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy at the Ruhr University Bochum , affiliated with the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy and the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems (RC FEMS). His work focuses on developing cutting-edge TEM techniques to understand energy-related materials' atomic-scale structure-functionality relationships. He combines aberration-corrected scanning TEM (STEM), 4D-STEM, and in-situ microscopy with machine learning to analyze complex material datasets. Education and Career: 2000–2006: Study of Materials Science at the University of Bayreuth. 2006–2010: PhD at the University of Bayreuth (summa cum laude) with a thesis on phase and dislocation analysis in superalloys. 2011–2014: Postdoc at the University of California, Berkeley, and the National Center for Electron Microscopy (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory). 2014–2015: Staff scientist at the University of Duisburg-Essen. 2015–2024: Group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials in Düsseldorf. Research Interests: Prof. Liebscher’s research bridges microscopy innovation and materials understanding. He emphasizes atomic-scale characterization of interfaces, defects, and grain boundaries in metals and alloys using advanced STEM and 4D-STEM. His work addresses how structural features—like segregation, strain, and phase transitions—impact material properties. He also pioneers machine learning tools to automate data analysis from microscopy and tomography, advancing materials dataspaces. Key topics include energy materials (e.g., PEM fuel cells), high-entropy alloys, and nanomaterials for applications like semiconductors and electromagnetic absorption. Scientific Contributions: His publications highlight trends in grain boundary phase transitions, microstructure-property correlations, and integration of AI into microscopy. For example, recent work explores how grain boundary complexions affect mechanical strength in alloys and how in-situ TEM reveals deformation mechanisms under realistic conditions. He has contributed significantly to methodologies like scanning precession electron diffraction tomography and unsupervised machine learning for atomic-resolution datasets. Labs and Collaborations: Prof. Liebscher leads the Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy group at RUB, building on his previous leadership at the Max Planck Institute. His lab collaborates with institutions like the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and integrates interdisciplinary approaches combining experimental microscopy with computational modeling.

• Science Education
• Environmental Sociology
• Public Engagement with Science
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Noah Weeth Feinstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and the Department of Community & Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education. He also serves as Director of the Robert E. and Jean F. Holtz Center for Science and Technology Studies. His research explores how people engage with science in personal, social, and political contexts, with a focus on educational platforms like museums and schools. Feinstein holds a PhD in Science Education from Stanford University (2008) and an MS in Biological Sciences (2006). His work bridges Science and Technology Studies (STS) with education, examining issues such as environmental sociology, equity in science museums, climate change adaptation, and responses to the 'post-truth' era. He contributed to a National Academies report on science literacy and has studied how museums can become more equitable institutions. His recent publications emphasize equity in science education, climate adaptation strategies, and public engagement frameworks. Notable works include discussions on community-level environmental literacy, the paradox of public knowledge in sociology, and the role of education in addressing climate change. Feinstein frequently presents at conferences like the American Educational Research Association, focusing on topics such as racial equity in museums and structural racism in science centers. Feinstein’s research integrates theoretical frameworks from sociology, education, and STS to address practical challenges in science communication and institutional change. His work highlights the need for education systems to foster collective sensemaking rather than individual truth-seeking in a polarized society.

• Labour Movements
• Social Unionism
• Political Economy
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Stephanie Ross is an Associate Professor in the School of Labour Studies at McMaster University. Her research examines how collective action drives social change and creates egalitarian socioeconomic structures amid systemic challenges. She holds a PhD in Political Science from York University and teaches courses such as Labour Movements and Social Transformation and Advanced Labour Studies Theory . Her research focuses on: Labour movements and social transformation under neoliberalism Union strategies in public/private sectors Worker resistance and democratic participation Impacts of crises (e.g., COVID-19) on labour markets Academic labour and university restructuring Ross's publications consistently explore themes of union revitalization, anti-unionism, and labour policy. Recent work emphasizes pandemic-era workplace disruptions, academic precarity, and the evolution of faculty unionism. Her 2021-2024 outputs demonstrate intensified focus on crisis responses, with articles analyzing COVID-19's labour market shocks and the political economy of academic work. No scientific awards are mentioned in available sources. Ross leads research projects like Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Ontario Workers and participates in policy advocacy through union networks. She collaborates with labour organizations including the National Union of Public and General Employees.

Nikolaos NikiforakisView profile

Professor

• High Performance Computing
• Numerical Algorithms
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Prof Nikolaos Nikiforakis is a Professor at the University of Cambridge, leading the Laboratory for Scientific Computing at the Cavendish Laboratory. He holds roles including Director for Academic Programmes of the Centre for Scientific Computing, Course Director of the MPhil in Scientific Computing, and Deputy Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Computational Methods for Materials Science. He is also a Fellow and Director of Studies in Mathematics at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He directs The Gianna Angelopoulos Programme for Science Technology and Innovation. He holds a BSc in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Manchester, followed by an MSc in Aerospace Propulsion and a PhD in 'Evolution of Detonation Waves' from Cranfield Institute of Technology. His postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Chemistry focused on computational models for stratospheric ozone depletion. He later founded the Laboratory of Computational Dynamics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics before joining the Cavendish Laboratory in 2008. His research focuses on numerical algorithms and High Performance Computing for multi-physics simulations involving complex systems of nonlinear PDEs. Applications span detonation dynamics, plasma physics, and materials science, with industry collaborations for software development. His work addresses multi-scale, multi-physics problems previously deemed intractable, with practical applications in aerospace, energy, and environmental fields. He leads academic programmes in scientific computing and supervises doctoral research through the EPSRC CDT. His contributions bridge fundamental science and industrial innovation, emphasizing computational methods for materials and fluid dynamics.

Karun KarkiView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Race Theory
• Biopolitics/Necropolitics
• Social Determinants of Health
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Karun Karki is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, University of British Columbia (UBC), joining in July 2024. He previously held positions at the University of Fraser Valley (2020-2024), Memorial University of Newfoundland (2019-2020), and Wilfrid Laurier University (2016-2018). His education includes a PhD in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, alongside multiple master's degrees in Sociology, English Literature, and Education from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. His research focuses on critical theories addressing anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and intersectional social justice. Key themes include biopolitical governance, migration crises, and the marginalization of racialized communities, LGBTQ+ populations, and refugees. He explores topics like ethno-racial labor market segregation and health disparities among diasporic groups. Recent publications (2020-2025) analyze pandemic impacts on migrant workers, racialized immigrants' socioeconomic challenges, and the mental health of healthcare professionals during crises. His work often employs collaborative methodologies like autoethnography and community-based participatory research. Awards/Grants: SSHRC grants totaling over $100K, including studies on skilled immigrant integration and HIV-related gender-based violence. Teaching: Courses span foundational social work theory to advanced clinical practice, with a focus on decolonizing education and mental health interventions. Practice: Engages in community capacity-building, policy advocacy, and psychosocial support for BIPOC communities. His current affiliations include leadership roles in transnational social work research and collaborations with organizations addressing refugee resettlement and healthcare equity.

Ebenezer FanijoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
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Ebenezer Fanijo is an Assistant Professor at the School of Building Construction, part of the College of Design at Georgia Institute of Technology. He joined in Spring 2023 and specializes in sustainable and smart-resilient infrastructure, focusing on low-carbon construction materials and alternative energy sources. His work addresses carbon emissions in building materials and processes through advanced research on cementitious composites, recycled materials, and green technologies. Dr. Fanijo holds a B.S. in Building Construction (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria), M.S. in Civil Engineering (University of Idaho, 2019), and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concurrent MEng in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech (2022). He is also a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and LEED Green Associate with over five years of construction sector experience. Education: B.S. Building Construction, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (First Class Honours) M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Idaho (2019) Ph.D. Civil Engineering & MEng Materials Science, Virginia Tech (2022) Research Interests: His research spans sustainable construction materials, concrete durability, green technologies using recycled/by-product materials, 3D-printed cementitious materials, and advanced sensing for structural monitoring. He emphasizes decarbonizing infrastructure and developing innovative composites to reduce lifecycle emissions. Awards: NSBE Golden Torch Award (2022) – Recognized as Graduate Student of the Year National/international awards for research excellence Teaching & Advising: Dr. Fanijo teaches courses on construction materials, green technologies, and sustainable practices. He developed core curricula such as Construction Materials and Methods and Green Construction Technology . His advising focuses on student mastery of material properties and their integration into environmental performance frameworks. Professional Contributions: He has led funded research projects, published widely in peer-reviewed journals, and pioneered work on alkali-silica reactivity mitigation, asphalt mix design optimization, and corrosion monitoring. His lab integrates AI and nanoscale techniques for material analysis.

Melissa RogersView profile

Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
• Economic Inequality
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Melissa Rogers is a Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the Inequality and Policy Research Center at Claremont Graduate University (CGU). She holds academic leadership roles, including former Associate Dean of the School of Social Science, Policy, and Evaluation (2019–2022). Rogers earned her PhD and MA from the University of California, San Diego, and a BA from Brown University. Her research focuses on the political economy of inequality, Native American voting rights, and spatial disparities. Key areas include territorial inequality's impact on policymaking, fiscal capacity, and voting access barriers for Native Americans. She co-authored Geography, Capacity, and Inequality I & II (Cambridge, 2022/2025) and has published in top journals like Journal of Politics and Political Analysis . Rogers’ recent work addresses voting rights, structural racism, and postal service inequities affecting Native American communities. She has secured grants totaling over $200,000, including funding from the Haynes Foundation and Fletcher Jones Foundation. Her advising spans academic, public-sector, and private-sector placements. Notable students include faculty at Pitzer College, Cairo University, and Towson University. Rogers also chairs CGU’s Faculty Research Committee and serves on the American Political Science Association (APSA) Council. Leadership roles include directing CGU’s Inequality Lab and co-chairing the APSA Political Economy Best Book Award. Her interdisciplinary work bridges comparative politics, methodology, and policy analysis.

Shonali BanerjeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Philanthropy
• International Aid
• NGOs and International Organisations
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Dr. Shonali Banerjee is an Assistant Professor of International Development at the University of Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS), serving as Deputy Director of External Affairs. She also holds roles as Visiting Research Fellow at the Judge Business School (University of Cambridge) and guest lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa). Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Sussex, MSc from SOAS University of London, and BA from The George Washington University. Her research focuses on the financialisation of international development, digital technologies in aid, and private sector influences. Key themes include philanthropy's evolving role, impact investing, and decolonising aid systems. She has conducted fieldwork with NGOs, digital platforms, and philanthropic organisations across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Shonali teaches undergraduate modules on international development and advises on Global Challenges Research Fund proposals. She contributes to policy through advisory roles at the OECD Development Centre, Arab Foundations Forum, and L’Oréal Global Fund for Women. Her upcoming book Horizontal Development critiques power structures in global aid systems.

Jennifer L. SmithView profile

Professor

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Linguistic Theory
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Jennifer L. Smith is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Linguistics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on phonology, particularly the interplay between phonological constraints, morphosyntactic categories, and experimental methods. Key areas include lexical-category effects (e.g., noun/verb phonological privilege), loanword adaptation, blend phonology, and intonation patterns in Fukuoka Japanese. She has pioneered experimental approaches using artificial-language learning and surfeit-of-the-stimulus experiments to test hypotheses about constraint interaction and phonological universals. Smith’s work bridges formal phonology and phonetics, addressing questions like how phonetic naturalness influences phonological constraints and whether category-specific phonology reflects innate biases. Recent projects include investigating positional effects in phonology (e.g., salient positions) and the role of core-periphery structures in loanword nativization. She has collaborated extensively with researchers like Elliott Moreton and Katya Pertsova on blend phonology and experimental phonology. Her teaching includes foundational courses like Linguistics 60: How Reading Works , emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between language, cognition, and literacy. Smith maintains key resources for the field, including a widely referenced Phonetics resources page with curated materials for teaching and research. Her office is located in Smith Building 309, and she holds regular office hours via Zoom.

• Geophysics
• Mantle Dynamics
• Continental Tectonics
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Claire Currie, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta and Associate Dean, Graduate, within the Faculty of Science. She holds a B.Sc. from the University of Western Ontario (1999), a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria (2004), and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Dalhousie University (2005–2007). Her research focuses on lithosphere structure, mantle dynamics, and the evolution of convergent plate margins, employing numerical modeling to explore processes like continental tectonics and subduction zone dynamics. Currie teaches GEOPH 110: Introduction to Earth and Planetary Physics, covering geophysical methods for imaging planetary interiors, resource exploration applications, and geophysical hazards. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with observational data, addressing questions about plate tectonics, mantle flow, and crustal deformation. Her recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize geodynamic modeling of cratonic basins, flat-slab subduction impacts, and mantle dynamics in regions like the Andes, Cascadia, and the Canadian Cordillera. Research trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches linking tectonics, magmatism, and surface processes. While no explicit awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contribution. Currie’s advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided texts, but her academic roles suggest leadership in graduate education and research administration within the Faculty of Science.

Niharika PanditView profile

Lecturer

• Feminist Theory
• Postcolonial Studies
• Gender and Racialization
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Dr. Niharika Pandit is a Lecturer in Sociology at Queen Mary University of London's School of Politics and International Relations, joining in September 2023. A feminist theorist, her interdisciplinary research examines gender, racialization, and post/coloniality through transnational and anticolonial frameworks. Educational background comprises: BA (Sophia College, University of Mumbai) MA Gender Studies (SOAS) PhD (London School of Economics) PGCertHE (LSE) Research focuses on everyday politics in conflict zones, epistemic justice in Global South contexts, and liberatory feminist/queer praxis. Current projects include a monograph analyzing gender/coloniality in Kashmir and research on 'Azadi' as political imaginary. Publications demonstrate consistent engagement with militarization's gendered impacts, feminist methodologies, and anticolonial resistance. Recent articles received the Feminist Theory Essay Prize and ISA recognition. Awards highlight excellence in both scholarship and teaching, including the prestigious Michael Nicholson Thesis Prize, Feminist Theory Essay Prize, and multiple teaching commendations. Secured funding from International Peace Research Association Foundation and Felix Scholarship. Editorial collective member for Engenderings and Otherwise Magazine. Teaches POL180 Global Sociology and POL109 Global Histories.

Krista StelkiaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Indigenous health
• Structural racism
• Health equity
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Dr. Krista Stelkia is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and Director of the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance. She is Syilx/Tlingit from the Osoyoos Indian Band. With over 15 years of experience working with First Nations communities, her interdisciplinary research investigates structural determinants of Indigenous health. Education: B.A. Criminology, M.A. Criminology, and Ph.D. Health Sciences from Simon Fraser University. Research Interests: Her work focuses on Indigenous health governance, structural racism, land-based wellbeing, and community-based research. She leads multiple projects including: Indigenizing Health Research Ethics; British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR); Ărramăt Project on traditional medicine; and addressing racism in healthcare systems. Research Publications: Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on decolonizing health research methodologies, Indigenous self-determination in health governance, and analyzing systemic barriers to health equity. Articles frequently employ community-based participatory approaches and emphasize cultural safety frameworks. Scientific Awards: No awards listed Advising and Grants: No student advising information provided. Current grants include CIHR-funded projects on health research ethics and addressing racism in healthcare systems. Labs and Teams: Leads the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance, a partnership between SFU and First Nations Health Authority.

Stefan HaefligerView profile

Professor

• Strategic Management
• Business Models
• Open Innovation
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Stefan Haefliger is Professor of Strategic Management & Innovation at Bayes Business School, City, University of London. His research focuses on business model innovation, open strategy, and organization theory in technology-driven environments. Key research streams: Business model portfolios and corporate strategy diversification Organization theory and technology-mediated regulation Open strategy and innovation ecosystems His work examines how technology transforms organizational practices, with empirical studies on compliance systems in investment banks and digital infrastructure governance. Recent projects explore modularity in R&D teams, digital resilience, and human-AI interaction in organizations.

• Architecture Education
• Urban Design
• Architectural Design
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Aleksandra Raonic is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Architecture and Technology under the Faculty of Architecture and Design. She previously held an Associate Professorship at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in China from 2014 to 2020, where she led Year 3 architecture programs and collaborated with the University of Liverpool. Raonic is also the founder and principal architect of RAUM, an award-winning architectural studio known for research-driven design projects. Her work spans architectural education, urban design, and innovative residential/commercial projects, with a focus on sustainability and community engagement. Her research emphasizes experimental pedagogy and the integration of design practice with academic teaching. Notable projects include the Stubline Kindergarten (2017 S.ARCH Award) and the Central Greenmarket in Negotin (2019 DANS International Award). Raonic has received over 25 design and teaching awards, including the Jiangsu Province Tutor Award (2018) and the Suzhou Excellent Educator Award (2016). She has supervised numerous student projects recognized at national and international levels. Raonic’s teaching philosophy combines theoretical rigor with hands-on practice, evident in her co-authored publications like Framing Indeterminacy (2019). Her recent exhibitions, including Barnas Katedral (2023) and Work in Progress (2023), highlight her commitment to experimental design and public space innovation. She actively collaborates across institutions, such as the Threads of Innovation project with CEPT University in India (2021). Education Background: Professional journey began with early architectural competitions (e.g., 1998 student award for urban design in Pancevo). Formal training includes studies at the Städelschule in Frankfurt, influencing her experimental design ethos. Awards Overview: Over 25 awards spanning teaching excellence, design competitions, and architectural innovation, including Grand Prix (Leonardo 2005) and multiple jury-selected projects. Grants & Projects: Leads applied research initiatives like NTNU’s Threads of Innovation , focusing on space interventions and cross-cultural academic partnerships. Raonic’s architectural practice and academic roles are deeply intertwined, reflecting her belief in education as a platform for advancing architectural discourse and societal impact.