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Ariella AzoulayView profile

Professor

• Photography Studies
• Political Theory
• Colonialism and Decoloniality
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Ariella Aïsha Azoulay is a Professor of Comparative Literature and Modern Culture and Media at Brown University. Her work interrogates the intersections of photography, political philosophy, and decolonial praxis. She holds a PhD from Tel Aviv University (1997) and an MA from Université Paris VIII Saint Denis (1986). Her research focuses on photography’s political ontology, colonialism, and human rights discourses. Key works include Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism (2019), Civil Imagination: The Political Ontology of Photography (2012), and The Civil Contract of Photography (2008). She has curated exhibitions such as The Natural History of Rape (2022) and Enough! The Natural Violence of the New World Order (2016). Research Interests: Colonial archives, visual politics, decolonial methodologies, Palestinian liberation, and anti-imperial frameworks. Awards: Infinity Award (2002). Her teaching spans courses on colonialism, migration, and anti-colonial thought, including COLT 1815J: 1492 – Unlearning Single World Order and MCM 2100R: Potential History of Photography . She also directs film essays like Un-Documented: Undoing Imperial Plunder (2019) and The World Like a Jewel in the Hand (2022).

Mark BaileyView profile

Professor

• Late Medieval History
• Economic History
• Social History
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Mark Bailey is a Professor of Late Medieval History at the University of East Anglia's School of History and Art History, working part-time. He previously taught at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on late medieval England's economic and social history, particularly the socio-economic impact of the Black Death and the decline of serfdom. He is an award-winning scholar, recognized as Ford Lecturer in British History (2019) and a Visiting Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford (2018). Teaching includes organizing the module 'The Catastrophic Fourteenth Century' and contributing to the Medieval History Masters program. His research interests span urban governance, agricultural history, and demographic shifts. He actively participates in professional networks, serving as President of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History and on the Economic History Society's board. Key publications include After the Black Death (2021) and The Decline of Serfdom in Late-Medieval England (2014). His recent work explores labor legislation post-Black Death and gender dynamics in servile migration. He holds leadership roles in academic organizations, shaping policy on manorial documents and medieval archives.

Anthony FaramelliView profile

Lecturer

• Psychosocial Studies
• Coloniality and Postcolonial Theory
• Digital Cultures and Media Studies
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Dr Anthony Faramelli is a Lecturer in Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London, serving as Programme Leader for the BA in Fine Art and History of Art, and co-Leader of the PhD in Visual Cultures. He holds a PhD in Critical Humanities from The London Graduate School, Kingston University (2014). His research focuses on psychosocial studies, coloniality, institutional analysis, digital cultures, and psychotherapy aesthetics, with notable works including Resistance, Revolution and Fascism: Zapatismo and Assemblage Politics (2018) and The Mass Psychology of Fascism in the Age of Machines (forthcoming). He is affiliated with the Goldsmiths Centre for Migrant Futures and the Psychosocial Studies Association. Faramelli also consults for mental health and housing organizations, applying institutional psychotherapy principles in practice. Education: PhD in Critical Humanities (2014), The London Graduate School, Kingston University Research Interests: Coloniality, institutional psychotherapy, digital surveillance, micro-fascist movements, Fanon’s ethico-aesthetic paradigm, Zapatismo, and decolonial mental health practices. His work bridges psychoanalytic theory, political philosophy, and postcolonial critique. Recent Projects: Refugee Cartographies (mapping Latin American diaspora networks), and critical analyses of the Alt-Right and algorithmic fascism. He has presented at conferences such as the IV Jornadas Deleuze in Buenos Aires and the Université Le Havre-Normandie. Professional Roles: Editor of Deleuze and Guattari Studies , Executive Board member of the Psychosocial Studies Association, and consultant for Southwark Council’s Housing Solutions.

Bhishna BajracharyaView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Planning
• Disaster Management
• Master Planned Communities
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Dr Bhishna Bajracharya is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design. He previously taught at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for over 12 years and worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the Australian National University. His research focuses on urban sustainability, disaster resilience, and master-planned communities. Education: PhD in Urban Planning, University of Hawaii (200?) MURP in Urban Planning, University of Hawaii BArch in Architecture, Delhi University Research Interests: Smart cities and infrastructure Disaster management and community resilience Transit-oriented development Climate change adaptation Sustainable campus design Knowledge-based regional economies Recent Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes cross-border planning (e.g., Gold Coast Airport integration), megaproject governance, and innovative disaster management frameworks. He frequently collaborates with governments and NGOs to bridge research and policy gaps. Awards & Grants: Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant for community narratives in urban planning Emergency Queensland grant for disaster governance research Advising & Partnerships: Supervising PhD students in urban planning Collaborations with QUT's Creative Industries faculty Member of Bond University's Sustainability Committee Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Comparative Construction Research at Bond University, focusing on global urban challenges.

• Health Systems Research
• Health Services Research
• Health Economics
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Prof. Alexander Geissler holds the position of Full Professor of Health Care Management at the School of Medicine (Med-HSG) within the University of St. Gallen. His research focuses on health systems research, health economics, and health policy, with particular emphasis on digital transformation in healthcare and patient-reported outcomes. He has contributed extensively to studies on healthcare quality improvement, public reporting systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence in medical diagnostics and screening programs. His work spans topics like optimizing hospital digital maturity (e.g., German DigitalRadar project), analyzing surgical outcomes (robotic vs. open prostatectomies), and evaluating patient empowerment through quality information. He has pioneered methodologies for interpreting patient-reported outcomes (e.g., EQ-5D-3L) and designing clinical dashboards to enhance care delivery. Recent research highlights include investigating AI applications in breast cancer screening and cost-effectiveness of remote patient monitoring post-joint replacement surgery. Geissler’s publications demonstrate a strong focus on healthcare policy implications, such as hospital capacity planning, payment systems for specialized care, and cross-country comparisons of healthcare transparency initiatives. His work frequently bridges academic rigor with practical policy recommendations, particularly in Switzerland and Germany. Notably, he has addressed low-value care reduction, price sensitivity in healthcare demand, and the socio-demographic factors influencing healthcare utilization. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific research output reflects sustained leadership in health systems analysis. His academic contributions are disseminated through the Alexandria Research Platform and international peer-reviewed journals.

Dina Le GallView profile

Associate Professor

• Middle Eastern History
• Islamic History
• Sufism
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Dina Le Gall serves as Associate Professor of History at the Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), and concurrently holds the position of Deputy Director and Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at the Middle East and Middle Eastern American Center (MEEMAC). Her research specializes in Middle Eastern and Islamic History with concentrated expertise in Sufism, Ottoman religious dynamics, and the socio-cultural roles of saints in Muslim societies. She has pioneered extensive scholarship on Naqshbandi Sufi brotherhoods within the Ottoman Empire, examining their institutional evolution and spiritual practices from the 15th through 17th centuries. Her publication trajectory reveals deep engagement with pre-modern Islamic mysticism, intra-Sufi theological conflicts, and the adaptation of religious traditions across historical contexts. This scholarly focus bridges rigorous historical analysis with contemporary discourse on religious identity and community formation in Muslim-majority regions. Dr. Le Gall's research excellence has been recognized through prestigious accolades: Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship from the Institute of Ismaili Studies (2011) National Endowment for the Humanities Faculty Research Award (2009/10) Lehman College Faculty Development Award and Scholar Incentive Award (2009/10) Multiple PSC-CUNY Research Awards As Deputy Director of MEEMAC, she advances interdisciplinary Middle Eastern studies through academic programming and research initiatives. Professional service includes editorial advisory roles for the Journal of Sufi Studies and committee positions with the American Research Institute in Turkey and Middle East Studies Association. No graduate student advising details or specific grant projects beyond the listed awards appear in the source materials.

• Veterinary Clinical Pathology
• Feline Health
• Canine Health
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Associate Professor Natalie Courtman-Kalms is a specialist veterinary clinical pathologist at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. Her expertise spans clinical pathology research across domestic animals, wildlife, and production species, with a focus on feline, canine, and avian health. She holds qualifications including BVSc, MANZCVS, MVS GCUT, and Dip ACVP. Research interests include diagnostic methodologies in hematology, coagulation studies, and oncological pathology in avian species. She leads the Veterinary Pathology Diagnostic Services (VPDS) and has secured grants such as the 2023 PARR clonality assay project investigating lymphoma and inflammatory bowel disease in cats. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, contributing to improved diagnostic approaches in veterinary medicine. She has published on analytical errors in veterinary diagnostics, species-specific biomarkers, and avian neoplasms.

Fumihito GotohView profile

Lecturer

• Japanese and East Asian Politics
• International Political Economy
• Comparative Capitalisms
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Dr Fumihito (Fumi) Gotoh is a Lecturer in East Asian Studies at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the School of Languages, Arts and Societies. He previously served as a Teaching and Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick (2017–21) and completed his PhD in Politics and International Studies there in 2018. His research focuses on Japanese and East Asian politics, international political economy, and comparative capitalism, particularly examining resistance to globalization, financialization, and digitalization. He has extensive experience in corporate credit analysis, having worked at major financial institutions like Industrial Bank of Japan, Merrill Lynch, and UBS Investment Bank for 20 years before academia. Education: PhD in Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick (2018) Master’s in International Political Economy, London School of Economics His research interests delve into the interplay between social norms and global economic systems, analyzing divergent paths of consumer credit, vehicle electrification, and corporate governance models across Japan, China, and Anglo-American countries. Current work emphasizes the globalization-financialization-digitalization nexus and its societal impacts. Notable publications include studies on Japan’s resistance to American financial hegemony and the political economy of credit rating agencies. Scientific Awards: Nikkei Credit Analyst #1 Rank (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009) Advising and grants details are not explicitly listed, but his research is supported by interdisciplinary collaborations, including co-editing works on US-China rivalry and multilateralism. His career transition from finance to academia brings unique insights into the politics of finance and technology, bridging practical industry experience with theoretical research.

Daniel McCarthyView profile

Professor

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Policing Studies
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Professor Daniel McCarthy is a Professor in Criminology at the University of Surrey's Department of Sociology, serving as Co-Director of the Centre for Criminology and Director of Impact. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD. His research focuses on policing, inter-agency collaboration, and the impact of incarceration on families, particularly mothers of incarcerated youth. He explores cross-national public attitudes toward policing and punishment, including death penalty perspectives. Research interests include penal legitimacy, prisoner-family relationships, and the societal effects of imprisonment. His work emphasizes marginalized populations, such as women in prisons and families of incarcerated individuals. He has supervised PhD students on topics like prison-family dynamics and youth justice systems. McCarthy’s publications span academic books, articles, and policy-oriented research, with recent work addressing food policies in women’s prisons and post-release desistance. Teaching includes courses on youth crime, criminal investigation, and law-society relations at both undergraduate and master’s levels. He collaborates with initiatives like the Doing Porridge project, which amplifies women’s voices in criminal justice contexts. His research bridges theoretical criminology with practical policy implications, emphasizing equity and systemic reform.

John NemecView profile

Professor

• Hinduism and Indian Religions
• Śaivism
• Sanskrit
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John Nemec is a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, specializing in Indian religions, Tantric studies, and Sanskrit literature. He holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (2005), an MPhil from the University of Oxford (2000), an MA from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1997), and a BA from the University of Rochester (1994). His research focuses on the philosophy and religious literatures of Kashmir (9th–12th centuries), particularly the non-dual Śaivism of Somānanda and the Pratyabhijñā School. He has authored three books, including *The Ubiquitous Śiva*, and numerous articles on topics such as Sanskrit narrative literatures, religion-politics interfaces, and premodern South Asian intellectual history. His work explores the interplay between religious thought, cultural production, and social institutions in Kashmir, with a focus on textual analysis and historical context. Nemec’s scholarship bridges textual studies, philosophy, and cultural history, emphasizing the legacy of Kashmiri intellectual traditions in broader South Asian contexts.

Julia MorleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Impact Measurement
• Financial Reporting Regulation
• Organizational Decision-Making
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Dr. Julia Morley is an Associate Professor (Education) and MSc Programme Director in the Department of Accounting at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She specializes in social impact measurement, financial reporting regulation, and organizational decision-making. Her research explores biases in group decision-making and the emergence of norms in performance measurement, particularly in social sector organizations. She holds a PhD from LSE and previously worked in finance, media, and consulting before transitioning to academia. Education includes a degree in Economics from Pembroke College, Cambridge, an MSc in Philosophy of the Social Sciences from LSE, and a PhD in Accounting. Her work bridges sociology, social psychology, and philosophy, analyzing issues such as fair value accounting, social impact bonds, and regulatory outcomes in standard-setting bodies like the IASB. Dr. Morley has published extensively on topics including subgroup influence on boards, elite networks in social investment, and the ethical implications of social impact measurement. She has contributed to policy through roles like Commissioner on the Alternative Commission on Social Investment and governance positions with Capella House School and the Valence Mary Trust. Teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Accounting for Managerial Decision-Making and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. She leads MSc programs in Accounting and Finance, and Accounting, Organisations and Institutions.

Shakirah HudaniView profile

Assistant Professor

• African Urbanism
• Post-Conflict Urban Change
• Urban Planning Processes
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Shakirah Hudani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina, with an affiliation in the Department of African, African American, & Diaspora Studies. She holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from UC Berkeley. Her work centers on African urbanism, post-conflict urban change, and spatial politics in East Africa. Key research focuses include Rwanda's post-genocide urban reconstruction, Nairobi's peripheral development, and Luanda's oil-driven transformations. Her research examines how urban spaces reflect and reshape social dynamics, particularly around memory, identity, and governance. Recent projects analyze commemoration practices in Rwanda, land disputes in Nairobi, and carceral architectures. She critiques master planning processes and explores grassroots urban agency in marginalized communities. Publications span urban studies, critical geography, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on decolonizing urban narratives. Her work bridges academic analysis with practical urban policy debates, emphasizing equity and participatory planning in transitional societies.

Noel LenskiView profile

Professor

• Roman History
• Late Antiquity
• Power Relations
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Noel Lenski is the Dunham Professor of Classics and History and Chair of the Classics Department at Yale University. His work focuses on Roman history, particularly the later Roman Empire, with an emphasis on power dynamics, slavery, and migration. He holds a BA from The Colorado College (1989) and MA and PhD from Princeton University (1995). Education: BA in Classics, Colorado College (1989) MA in Classics and Ancient History, Princeton University (1995) PhD in Classics and Ancient History, Princeton University (1995) His research spans political, military, social, economic, religious, and cultural history. Key interests include the limits of imperial power, slavery in antiquity, and human migration. Lenski has authored/co-authored influential books such as Failure of Empire: Valens and the Roman State and Constantine and the Cities , and edited volumes like What is a Slave Society? . He is currently working on monographs on Late Antique slavery and global premodern slavery. Recent scholarship includes studies on the Arch of Constantine, Visigothic law, and the Collectio Avellana. His work bridges archaeological and textual evidence, offering interdisciplinary insights into Roman governance and societal structures. Lenski’s contributions extend to collaborative projects, such as co-editing From East to West in Late Antiquity , and translating/analyzing ancient legal texts like the Liber Iudiciorum .

• Chinese Bronze Age
• Shang Dynasty
• Ancient East Asian History
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Roderick B. Campbell is a Professor of East Asian Archaeology and History at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) within New York University. His research focuses on the Chinese Bronze Age, particularly the Anyang period (ca. 1250-1050 BCE), exploring themes such as violence in early complex polities, historiography, visual culture, and ancient economies. He holds a dual PhD from Harvard University in Anthropology (Archaeology) and East Asian Languages and Civilizations (Chinese History). Professor Campbell has held post-doctoral positions at ISAW (NYU), Brown University’s Joukowsky Institute, and Merton College (Oxford University). He has secured grants and fellowships from organizations including the Canadian Social Sciences and Research Council, Luce-ACLS, the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation, and the Wenner Gren Foundation. His fieldwork involves collaborative archaeological projects in China focusing on reconstructing Shang political economy, with a current emphasis on zooarchaeology and bone-working practices. He serves on NYU’s PhD Admissions Committee and has authored or edited works such as Violence, Kinship and the Early Chinese State (2018) and Archaeology of the Chinese Bronze Age (2014). His research spans interdisciplinary topics including Shang ontology, early Chinese economies, and comparative studies of complex societies. Campbell’s work bridges archaeological material analysis with historical interpretation to illuminate the socio-political dynamics of ancient East Asia.

Ning AiView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Sustainability
• Material and Waste Management
• Urban Metabolism
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Ning Ai is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), holding a joint appointment in the Department of Urban Planning and Policy and the Institute for Environmental Science and Policy. Her expertise lies in urban sustainability, material/waste management, and urban metabolism. She joined UIC in 2011 with a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, an MIT Master's, and dual bachelor's degrees from Tsinghua University and Renmin University of China. Her research integrates life cycle perspectives and data-driven approaches to environmental planning, emphasizing sustainable transportation and waste management. Notable projects include studies on food recovery programs, electric vehicle battery recycling, and neighborhood-level traffic impact analysis in Chicago. She has served on the ACSP Committee on Diversity and led the Air & Waste Management Association’s Sustainability Division (2020-2022). Teaching spans courses like Environmental Planning and Policy, Urban Economics, and System Methods for Environmental Policy. Her work bridges academia and practice, collaborating with entities like the World Bank and Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources. She leads a team advancing eco-friendly product adoption through projects like PFAS-free food service initiatives. Publications focus on sustainable urban systems, waste management frameworks, and policy design. Her research addresses both broad sustainability challenges and localized solutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.