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• Educational Psychology
• Gender Stereotypes in Education
• STEM Education
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ursula Kessels (Freie Universität Berlin) is a leading professor in education research focusing on heterogeneity and education. Her work bridges basic and applied research in school and classroom contexts, drawing on educational psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology. Research methodology emphasizes experimental designs, complemented by correlational and evaluation studies. She investigates motivational, identity-related, and attitudinal predictors of school learning , equity in education systems (especially gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic disparities), and developed the Interests as Identity Regulation Model (IIRM) to map interactions between academic interest/achievement and identity development. Key research areas: Gender stereotypes in education, STEM engagement, feedback bias, school burnout, and shifting standards in evaluating stereotyped groups Recent projects: DFG-funded studies on performance feedback to learners with migration backgrounds and boys' educational disparities Collaborations span planetary sciences, health sciences, and international networks Her 15 most recent publications (2021–2024) focus on gendered/ethnic biases in education , shifting standards theory, and identity dynamics in STEM. Topics include prosocial behavior backlash in classrooms, math career aspirations, and feedback inflation for minority students. Methodologically, she combines experimental designs , implicit association measures, and cross-national comparisons. Key grants include DFG projects (2013–2022) and Jacobs Foundation funding (2008). She contributes to policy discussions through invited lectures at institutions like Ghent University and University of Wuppertal.

Amir Pouyan Bashti MonfaredView profile

Lecturer

• Film Production
• Practice-led Research
• Migrant Film
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Amir Pouyan Bashti Monfared serves as a lecturer in documentary filmmaking, storytelling, and location sound recording at the Faculty of Media and Journalism (AMF) of Volda University College. Concurrently, he is a Ph.D. candidate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a visiting researcher at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He also co-chairs the Television and Film Studies Division for NordMedia Conference 2025. His academic foundation includes a BA and MA in Dramatic Literature from the Faculty of Cinema & Theater at Tehran's University of Art, complemented by a second MA in Media Practices from Volda University College. Prior industry experience spans a decade in Iran's film sector and a junior producer role at Norway's UpNorth Film AS. Bashti Monfared's research investigates social-issue documentaries within transnational ecosystems, emphasizing production trends, migrant identity representation, and non-fiction virtual reality. His practice-led methodology bridges filmmaking praxis with scholarly inquiry to analyze how documentaries generate social impact and cultural dialogue across Iranian, Norwegian, and global contexts. His publications reveal a trajectory from historical analyses of Norwegian social-issue documentaries (2021-2023) toward contemporary studies of transnational production models, financing schemes, and VR narrative agency (2023-2025). Recurring themes include documentary hybridization, diasporic identity construction, and strategic impact frameworks in Nordic and global documentary cultures. He has received unspecified awards for documentary and corporate films in Iran and at Tokyo Docs in Japan, reflecting his dual expertise in creative practice and academic research. Professional engagement includes a curated showreel of 2013-2019 projects and leadership in NordMedia 2025. While his Ph.D. at NTNU focuses on transnational documentary ecologies, no student advisement or grant details are documented in the source material.

• Human Resource Management
• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Executive Coaching
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Nicole Adolph serves as a Lecturer in the Human Resources Management program at the Department of Economics, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM), with institutional contact details including dedicated office space (C50.0.08) and university email. Her academic foundations include: 1997: BA in Business Administration from University of Cooperative Education Mannheim, specializing in human resources management and marketing 2006: Psychology degree from Justus Liebig University Giessen, focused on work and organizational psychology Professionally, Adolph brings extensive industry experience as a human resource developer for executives, executive trainer, and coach during 2006-2020, complemented by advanced systemic coaching certifications (2008-2022) through Hamburg Institute for Systemic Solutions and Wiesloch Institute. Her research integrates psychological principles with business applications across Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership Development. Within THM's Department of Economics, she contributes to the Human Resources Management team supporting degree programs including B.Sc. Business Administration and M.Sc. Human Resources Management. While specific advising activities aren't documented, her dual expertise positions her at the intersection of psychological science and corporate HR practice.

Ulrike StarkView profile

Professor

• Hindi literature
• South Asian book history
• Intellectual history of North India
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Ulrike Stark is Professor in the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago, where she has taught since 2005 after over a decade at Heidelberg University's South Asia Institute. Her scholarship centers on modern Hindi literature, South Asian book history, and colonial North India's intellectual landscape with emphasis on print culture, public discourse, education, and gender dynamics. Her academic formation includes Classical and Modern Indology alongside French and Hispanic literatures at Bonn University, followed by a 1994 Bamberg University Ph.D. and 2004 Heidelberg University Habilitation in Modern South Asian Languages and Literatures. Key research areas encompass nineteenth-twentieth century North Indian cultural history, Hindi-Urdu linguistic interfaces, and indigenous publishing enterprises like the Naval Kishore Press, complemented by sustained engagement with contemporary Hindi fiction and translation. Analysis of her publications reveals a cohesive trajectory exploring print's role in shaping colonial Indian identity, with increasing methodological innovation through digital humanities. Her award-winning translation work demonstrates applied scholarship bridging literary cultures. Recognition includes: Global Humanities Translation Prize (2018) for co-translation of Manzoor Ahtesham's The Tale of the Missing Man Stark mentors undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students across Hindi literature, North Indian intellectual history, and book history methodologies. She leads the digital humanities initiative Chapakhana , which systematically maps South Asia's print diffusion through collaborative research and spatial analysis of publishing networks.

Marta Cobel-TokarskaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Central Europe
• Cultural anthropology
• Sociology of culture
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Marta Cobel-Tokarska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology of Culture within the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education in Warsaw, Poland. With a PhD in sociology from the School of Social Sciences, IFiS PAN and a Master's degree in Romance Philology from the University of Warsaw, she has established herself as a prominent scholar focusing on Central Europe and related cultural phenomena. PhD: sociology, School of Social Sciences, IFiS PAN Master's Degree: Romance Philology, Faculty of Modern Languages, University of Warsaw Her research interests span Central Europe, cultural anthropology, sociology of culture, sociology of literature, sociology of everyday life, sociology of space, and the social history of the Polish People's Republic. Dr. Cobel-Tokarska has developed a distinctive interdisciplinary approach that bridges sociology, cultural studies, and historical analysis, with particular attention to memory studies and postcolonial perspectives in the Central European context. Her publication record shows a strong focus on Central European identity formation, Jewish wartime experiences in Poland, literary representations of regional identity, and the sociology of urban spaces. Notable recent works include research on Minsk's urban identity, Polish postcolonial thought regarding Central and Eastern Europe, and analyses of Ziemowit Szczerek's conceptualization of Central Europe. Her influential book 'Desert Island, Burrow, Grave' examines wartime hiding places of Jews in occupied Poland through an anthropological lens. Member of Polish Sociological Association (PTS) Research projects funded by Narodowy Program Rozwoju Humanistyki Multiple collaborative projects with institutions across Central Europe Dr. Cobel-Tokarska has secured several research grants, including the Narodowy Program Rozwoju Humanistyki for translating her monograph on Jewish hiding places into English, and projects on niche tourism from Poland to Central and Eastern European countries, with a focus on Ukraine. Her work demonstrates strong collaborative tendencies, frequently partnering with scholars like Marcin Dębicki, Anna Pokrzywa, and Magda Prokopczuk. Outside academia, she is a certified Beskid guide and instructor at the Student Mountain Club, with additional interests in literature and travel that complement her scholarly focus on Central European cultural landscapes.

• Infection
• Global Health
• Women's Health
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Dr Chi Eziefula serves as Associate Professor (Honorary Consultant) in Infection (Global Health and Infection) at Brighton and Sussex Medical School and Honorary Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. She co-directs CORTH (Centre for Cultures of Reproduction, Technologies and Health) at the University of Sussex. Her professional activities span three interconnected domains: Infectious Disease Expertise : Specializing in malaria transmission blocking, tropical medicine, and clinical microbiology Global Health Leadership : With extensive field experience in Kenya and Uganda through Wellcome Trust programs Women's Health Advocacy : Pioneering research on menstrual health intersecting with human rights and environmental sustainability Dr Eziefula's research portfolio reveals dual expertise in malaria transmission dynamics and SARS-CoV-2 immunology, with 15 recent publications spanning from 2022-2025. Her work shows consistent focus on clinical translation, evidenced by contributions to WHO malaria treatment guidelines and development of clinical protocols for infectious disease management during pandemics. She has received recognition as a Fellow of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme and contributes to major international collaborations including the ISARIC WHO Clinical Characterisation Protocol UK study. Her menstrual health research network spans Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, and the UK, reflecting her commitment to globally relevant women's health issues. As an educator, Dr Eziefula leads the Infection and Immunity theme for medical students, teaches Scientific Basis of Infectious Diseases, and mentors postgraduates in Global Health. She actively participates in the Period Dignity Project at Sussex and serves on the steering committee of the UK Menstruation Research Network, demonstrating her integration of research, clinical practice, and policy advocacy.

Kaveh AsiaeiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Intellectual Capital
• Sustainability Accounting
• Performance Measurement Systems
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Kaveh Asiaei is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Birmingham City University, joining in July 2024. With over a decade in higher education, he previously served as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, where he received accolades as an award-winning educator for three consecutive years. His expertise spans interdisciplinary research in intellectual capital, sustainability accounting, and performance measurement systems, complemented by practical industry experience as an auditor for five years. Kaveh holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Malaya, an AACSB and AMBA-accredited institution ranked #60 globally by QS. Research Leadership: Supervised over 30 postgraduate students, focusing on intellectual capital , sustainability accounting , and performance measurement systems . Editorial Contributions: Editorial board member for Management Decision and reviewer for journals including British Accounting Review and Journal of Intellectual Capital . Recognition: Achieved outstanding teaching evaluations (scores above 4/5 for 20 semesters, with top scores: 4.93, 4.88, 4.87). His publications address critical areas such as green intellectual capital , environmental management accounting , and ESG pillars , often employing meta-analytical and machine learning frameworks. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications in corporate governance, fintech, and sustainable business strategies. Scientific Awards: Award-winning educator at Monash University (3 consecutive years)

Beth DeSombreView profile

Professor

• International Environmental Policy
• Global Commons
• Ocean Governance
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Beth DeSombre is the Camilla Chandler Frost Professor of Environmental Studies at Wellesley College, where she directs the Environmental Studies Program and teaches core courses like ES 214 (Social Causes and Consequences of Environmental Problems) and ES 300 (capstone project course). She is affiliated with the tri-campus Sustainability Certificate program alongside Olin and Babson Colleges. Her research focuses on international environmental politics and law, particularly issues related to the global commons, including fisheries regulation, ozone protection, and global environmental institutions. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Chadwick F. Alger Prize and Lynton Caldwell Award for her book Domestic Sources of International Environmental Policy . She also received the Pinanski Prize for Teaching Excellence in 2005. Beyond academia, she is an accomplished folk singer-songwriter with seven musical releases, including the 2024 album Holding the Threads , which explores themes of family and resilience. Education: B.A. from Oberlin College, Ph.D. from Harvard University Leadership Roles: Director of Wellesley's Environmental Studies Program, Program Chair of the International Studies Association (2010), Book Review Editor for Global Environmental Politics Research Interests: Beth's work examines how international cooperation addresses environmental challenges, with a focus on flag-of-convenience shipping, fisheries governance, and environmental institutions. She analyzes regulatory frameworks and political strategies across countries and governance levels. Scientific Awards: Chadwick F. Alger Prize (2001) Lynton Caldwell Award (2001) Pinanski Prize for Teaching Excellence (2005) Other Contributions: She has served on national/international task forces and reviewed programs in environmental studies, international relations, and political science. Her music, praised by Sing Out! magazine for its 'smart and uplifting' qualities, complements her academic work by addressing personal and societal themes.

John NaurightView profile

Professor

• International Sport Management
• Sports Sociology
• Gender Studies in Sports
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John Nauright is a Professor and Karen Wax Schmitt & Family Endowed Professor at Louisiana State University's College of Human Sciences & Education, School of Kinesiology. With academic roots in the University of South Carolina (BA, MA) and Queen's University in Canada (PhD), he has lived and worked across six continents, contributing to global sport studies and management. Education: PhD in History, Queen's University, Canada Positions: Director, School of Kinesiology; Endowed Professor His research spans international sport management, political economy of sports, gender dynamics in elite sports, and the socio-cultural impacts of sports events. Recent projects include Clarkonomics: Women’s Elite Sport in the 2020s and a cultural biography of Sam Kerr and the Matildas. His work on women’s sports, mega-events, and global sport economics is complemented by leadership in the LSU Women’s Sport and Health Initiative, which mobilizes 20 researchers. Articles highlight trends in globalization, inclusivity, and crisis management in sports. 2025: Advisory Board, Durban University of Technology 2024: Global Experts Group, Gender Equality in Sport 2015: Best Authored/Edited Book Prizes, World Rugby Museum Nauright has advised on international sport governance, co-authored over 150 articles, and secured grants for research on sports' societal impact. He actively explores the interplay between sports and integral ecology as well as post-COVID recovery strategies.

Liana MinkovaView profile

Research Fellow

• International Criminal Law
• Environmental Law (Ecocide)
• Gender and International Law
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Dr Liana Minkova serves as a Junior Research Fellow in Law at Newnham College, Cambridge, with primary affiliation to the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law within the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law. She holds a PhD and MPhil in Politics and International Studies from Cambridge, complemented by a BA in International Politics from King’s College London. Education PhD in Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge MPhil in International Relations, University of Cambridge BA in International Politics, King’s College London Her research centers on the criminalization of environmental destruction (ecocide) in international law, individual criminal responsibility for mass atrocities, and the expressive function of international criminal justice. Current work examines ecocide definition-building processes, institutional enforcement challenges, and law-justice dynamics in environmental harm cases, while prior research analyzed culpability boundaries and gender dimensions at the ICC. Publications reveal evolving expertise from foundational liability standards (2023 monograph) toward contemporary debates on ecocide (2021) and institutional interests in the Ongwen case (2021), with consistent engagement in gender justice (2022) and theoretical frameworks for commission liability (2022). Scientific Recognition Arts and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership full funding award She has delivered lectures at Sofia University and the American University in Bulgaria while maintaining research assistant roles at Cambridge and King’s College London, demonstrating active integration into international legal scholarship communities without documented grant leadership or student supervision.

Nisha NixonView profile

Lecturer

• Ophthalmology
• Adult Oculomotility
• Strabismus
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Dr Nisha Nixon is a Fellow at St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge, holding an academic appointment in the School of Clinical Medicine with specialization in the Department of Ophthalmology. Appointed as an Academic Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology in 2020 and admitted to the Fellowship in 2022, she serves as chief investigator for innovative clinical studies leveraging virtual reality technology. Her educational background includes preclinical and clinical medical training at St Catharine's College with first-class honors, complemented by intercalated studies in Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. Key distinctions include the Moses Holway Scholarship, John Addenbrooke Medical Prize, Thomas Hobbes Scholarship, and Robert Comline Prize in Systems Physiology. Dr Nixon's research focuses on revolutionizing oculomotor assessment through virtual reality applications , particularly for strabismus diagnosis and eye movement analysis outside traditional clinical settings. Her work bridges ophthalmology , medical technology development , and automated diagnostic systems , emphasizing cost-effective solutions using accessible hardware like VR headsets. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent advancement in diagnostic innovation, with recent work (2021-2023) centering on augmented reality strabismus screening and virtual reality ocular misalignment testing. Earlier research (2015-2017) established foundations in dry eye therapy, lacrimal surgery, and color vision adaptation for clinicians. Moses Holway Scholarship John Addenbrooke Medical Prize Thomas Hobbes Scholarship Robert Comline Prize in Systems Physiology As an educator, Dr Nixon has supervised Neurobiology and Human Behaviour for second-year medical students since 2012 and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (2016). Her current VR-based clinical study represents significant grant-funded research exploring automated diagnosis systems, with potential to transform community-based eye care delivery through low-cost technology.

Kay L. HegartyView profile

Academic

• Tax Planning
• Accounting Education
• Public Accounting
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Kay L. Hegarty is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Accounting at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business. With a BBA in Accounting from the University of Iowa and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license since 1981, she brings extensive professional experience from her 35-year tenure as Partner at RSM US LLP (1980–2015). Education: BBA in Accounting, University of Iowa Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Iowa Her expertise focuses on tax planning and accounting education, demonstrated through presentations on topics like 'Tax Planning in Tumultuous Times' and 'Life Lessons: Tax Considerations for Life's Milestones' at the University of Iowa. She has received multiple teaching awards, including the Innovations in Teaching Award (2022) and Collegiate Teaching Award (2020). Professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants. She currently serves as Adjunct Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Iowa since 2018, complementing her primary role as Professor of Practice.

Jacek WitkośView profile

Professor

• Syntactic theory
• Contrastive linguistics
• Minimalism
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Professor Jacek Witkoś is affiliated with the Faculty of English at Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU), Poznań, Poland. Holding a Full Professor position since 2010, he contributes to syntactic theory, contrastive linguistics, and formal comparative analysis of English and Polish. MA in political science (1986) and English (1987), Ph.D. (1993) and D.Litt. (1998) in English Linguistics from AMU Headed significant research grants including OPUS projects on dative structures, complementizers, and Polish pronouns Former Vice Chancellor of AMU for Research and Foreign Affairs (2008-16) His research focuses on generative syntax, minimalism, and diachronic syntax, with applications to English-Polish contrastive linguistics. He has organized numerous international conferences like the Generative Syntax Section at Poznań Linguistic Meetings and the Workshop on Clausal Architecture. Scientific recognition includes: 1997 Minister of National Education's Award for outstanding research 1999 Rector of UAM 2nd prize 2019 Order of Polonia Restituta from the President of Poland Active in guest lectures at institutions like University of Vienna and University of Maryland, Witkoś maintains leadership roles in linguistic societies and editorial contributions to academic publications.

Cherubino LeonardiView profile

Professor

• Horticulture
• Floriculture
• Protected Cultivation
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Cherubino Leonardi serves as Full Professor of Horticulture and Floriculture at the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, University of Catania, maintaining active office hours and research operations as of 2025. His contact includes dual institutional and personal email addresses alongside direct phone access. Education: Graduated in Agricultural Sciences (110/110 with honors) in 1988 PhD obtained in 1994 Conducted research at INRA Avignon (France) in 1992, 1997, and 1998 Research Focus: Dr. Leonardi's work targets sustainable production systems through four interconnected pillars. Crop diversification assesses innovative species adaptation across environments while identifying optimal cultivars. His stress physiology research analyzes Mediterranean-specific challenges like salinity and thermal extremes. Specialized nursery science investigates graft-rootstock dynamics in vegetable propagation, complemented by soilless cultivation innovations in substrate selection and closed-loop nutrient management. These efforts collectively enhance product quality while minimizing ecological impact. Research Leadership: He coordinates nationally and internationally funded projects (EU, Ministry of Agricultural Policies), having directed the International PhD program (2013-2021) and currently serving on the Experimental Agricultural Farm's Management Board. His ORCID profile (0000-0002-9486-3231) documents 180+ publications with H-index 30 and 3,600+ citations. Professional Engagement: Active in SOI, ISHS, SIA, and Accademia dei Georgofili, he chairs the Di3A Teacher-Student Commission while serving on CORFILAC's Board. His conference leadership includes the 2024 Morocco ISHS symposium and 2021 SOI Scientific Days.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Ethnology
• Gender Studies
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Marta Botiková serves as Professor at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava since 2009, with continuous faculty service since 1991. Her academic trajectory includes Associate Professor (2001-2009) and Assistant Professor (1991-2000) positions within the same institution. Her educational foundation comprises three Ethnology degrees from Comenius University (1978 BA/MA, 1984 PhD), complemented by professional development in English language (British Council 1992), digital tools (Atlas.ti 2014, Moodle 2009), and specialized software training. She maintains active international collaborations through Fulbright and CEEPUS programs with institutions across Europe and North America. Professor Botiková's research centers on Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology with emphases on gender dynamics, family structures, and historical transformations in Central Europe. Her work critically examines women's experiences across the 20th century, particularly analyzing socialist-era gender policies, reproductive behavior, and medicalization of life-cycle events. She employs biographical narratives and historical-ethnographic methods to explore tradition-modernity tensions in Slovak society. Her recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on historical-ethnographic analysis of family and gender in Central Europe, with growing emphasis on Slovak-Hungarian comparative frameworks. These works reveal methodological sophistication in combining oral histories with archival materials to investigate reproduction, childcare, and identity formation under socialism. International Prize for Ethnological Studies Guiseppe Pitré (1996) Slovak Ethnographic Society Awards (1982, 1984, 2008) Commemorative Medals from Comenius University (2019) and Faculty of Arts (2022, 2024) Gold Medal for Merits (2024) Slovak Academy of Sciences Award (1995) She has supervised 83 defended theses (25 Bachelor's, 53 Master's, 5 PhD) and currently guides 4 Bachelor's candidates. Her research is funded through multiple VEGA projects including leadership in 'From Family Ecotype to Sociotype' (2017-2020) and participation in 'Moral assessment of national groups' (2023-2025). International mobility includes Fulbright scholarships at The Evergreen State College (1995-1996, 2011) and Cambridge Group research. Professor Botiková maintains significant departmental engagement as Editor-in-Chief of Ethnologia Slovaca et Slavica (since 2017), former Head of Department (2003-2015), and active membership in Slovak Ethnographic Society (since 1975) and Hungarian Ethnographic Society (Honorary Member since 2005).