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Kathleen WilliamsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Media Technologies
• Environmental Impact of Media
• Digital Media
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Dr. Kathleen Williams is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head of Research at the School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania. She holds a PhD from UNSW (2014) and a BA (Media and Communications Hons) from the University of Sydney (2008). Her research focuses on media technologies, environmental impacts of media, and creative industries, with projects examining media materiality, crisis communication, and post-pandemic sector recovery. Administrative roles include Director of Creative Curriculum (2019–2022), Head of Media Program, and Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator. She co-led the ABC-UTAS Media Literacy Project (2018) and contributed to Tasmania’s Cultural and Creative Industries Recovery Strategy. Current projects explore media history’s 'silences,' environmental legacies of media tech, and crisis-driven industry transformations. Teaching spans Media Futures, Digital Culture, and interdisciplinary creative practice. Supervised over 10 doctoral candidates across media, marine science, and social sciences. Active in media commentary via ABC Radio and industry collaborations with the Institute of Social Change and Department of State Growth.

Amy JanzwoodView profile

Assistant Professor

• Canadian Politics
• Comparative Government and Politics
• Political Economy
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Amy Janzwood is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Political Science and the Bieler School of the Environment at McGill University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of British Columbia under the SSHRC fellowship. Her research focuses on energy transitions, fossil fuel politics, and sustainable governance, emphasizing equity, climate justice, and contentious environmental policy. She leads the WISER network’s steering committee and serves on the Board of the Canadian Political Science Association. Dr. Janzwood’s academic background includes a Master of Arts in Global Governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is affiliated with the Climate Social Science Network, Cascade Institute, and Earth System Governance Project. Her work bridges comparative politics, political economy, and environmental governance, addressing global challenges like fossil fuel dependency and climate policy implementation. Key research themes include multilevel climate governance, Indigenous rights in environmental decision-making, and transnational corporate accountability. Her recent publications critique energy infrastructure projects and propose inclusive pathways for just transitions. She advocates for policy frameworks that reconcile economic development with climate imperatives, emphasizing marginalized communities’ voices in environmental policymaking. Education: PhD (Political Science/Environmental Studies), University of Toronto (2020) Affiliations: CSSN, WISER, Earth System Governance Project Roles: Associate Editor, Earth System Governance Journal

Donyale PadgettView profile

Associate Professor

• Crisis Rhetoric and Organizational Legitimacy
• Crisis and Culture
• Diversity and Cross-Cultural Interactions in Work Spaces
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Dr. Donyale Padgett serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Wayne State University, where she has been a faculty member since 2002 and on the tenure-track since 2006. With over 15 years of professional communications experience in client service and strategic planning, she integrates practical industry insights into her teaching through service learning projects with local non-profits. She actively contributes to university-wide initiatives on diversity, inclusion, and student retention efforts. Professor Padgett earned her academic credentials from Wayne State University and Howard University: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with Public Relations concentration, Wayne State University Master of Arts in Organizational Communication and Public Relations, Wayne State University Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Intercultural Communication, Howard University Her research centers on critical rhetoric examining how marginalized groups negotiate power and identity within social structures. Primary interests include crisis rhetoric and organizational legitimacy, crisis-cultural dynamics, and diversity in workplace communication. Secondary focuses encompass service learning pedagogy, student retention strategies in higher education, and hip-hop's influence on identity formation. This critical scholarship investigates rhetoric's generative power in public discourse, particularly regarding race, culture, and institutional oppression. Her publication record demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary scholarship bridging crisis communication with cultural studies, race theory, and social justice. Key contributions include the development of "restorative rhetoric" for non-traditional crises and analyses of race-based crisis response variations. Recent work spans political scandals, cross-cultural crisis management, hip-hop femininity, and critical journalism approaches, reflecting her commitment to examining communication through lenses of power and marginalization. Professor Padgett advises undergraduate and graduate students including thesis and dissertation supervision. She engages students through service learning projects connecting classroom theory with community needs. Her current research involves an interdisciplinary team studying retention challenges among marginalized student populations, aiming to develop actionable strategies for improving graduation rates through narrative analysis of student experiences.

Laharish GuntukaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Climate Risk Management
• Resilient Supply Chains
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Laharish Guntuka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). His research focuses on supply chain resilience, climate risk management, and the application of generative AI in supply network design. He holds a leadership role in advancing climate-neutral supply chain strategies and has contributed to high-impact studies on supply chain plasticity and disruption recovery. Dr. Guntuka teaches courses including Operations Management (DECS-310), Supply Chain Analysis (DECS-750), and Seminar in Decision Sciences (DECS-758). His work integrates competitive dynamics perspectives with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, addressing topics like ESG rivalry and climate exposure assessment. He has been recognized in RIT's 2023-24 academic year for contributions to supply chain research. In public discourse, he co-authored an essay with RIT's Saunders College Dean Jacqueline Mozrall on nearshoring strategies for North American supply chains, published in the Rochester Business Journal. His research insights frequently address real-world challenges such as vulnerability to climate change and the strategic timing of recall campaigns. Dr. Guntuka's recent scholarship emphasizes actionable solutions for resilient supply chain design, leveraging AI tools and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. His work bridges academic research with industry relevance, offering frameworks for measuring and mitigating climate risks across global supply networks.

Patrick SakdapolrakView profile

Professor

• Population Geography
• Environmental Change
• Migration Studies
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Patrick Sakdapolrak is a Professor of Population Geography and Demography at the University of Vienna's Department of Geography and Regional Research, within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. He serves as Head of the Working Group on Population Geography and Demography and Vice-Director of Doctoral Studies (SPL 45). His research focuses on the interplay of population dynamics, environmental change, and development, particularly migration and health in vulnerable contexts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bonn, with earlier studies at Heidelberg University and the University of Wollongong. Research Interests: Conceptual: Vulnerability, resilience, livelihoods, translocality, Bourdieu's practice theory Thematic: Human-environment relations, migration, health Regional: South Asia (India), Southeast Asia (Thailand), East Africa (Kenya) Current Projects include the HABITABLE initiative exploring climate change and social tipping points. His work emphasizes translocal social resilience and migration as adaptation strategies. Recent publications address climate migration, habitability, and translocal networks' role in innovation and adaptation. He actively engages in policy-relevant research and global collaborations.

David MaddenView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Studies
• Political Sociology
• Social Theory
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David Madden is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Director of the Cities Programme at the London School of Economics (LSE). He holds a PhD from Columbia University and specializes in Urban Studies, Political Sociology, and Social Theory. His research focuses on housing crises, urban restructuring, and critical urban theory, with ethnographic and archival work in New York City and London. Key publications include the influential book *In Defense of Housing: The Politics of Crisis* (2016, Verso) and articles in *Environment & Planning*, *City: Analysis of Urban Change*, and *Sociologica*. His work critiques neoliberal urbanism, financialized housing markets, and urban exhaustion under late capitalism. Research Interests: Housing policy, public space politics, urban social movements, global urbanization, and critical theory. Teaching: Co-directs the MSc City Design and Social Science Programme and teaches modules on Urban Society, Urban Social Theory, and City Design Research. Contributions: Active in public discourse through *The Guardian*, *Jacobin*, and policy-oriented writing. He leads the Urban Sociology research cluster at LSE and collaborates internationally on projects addressing housing inequity and urban futures.

Mary Beth OliverView profile

Professor

• Media Psychology
• Positive Media Psychology
• Eudaimonic Entertainment
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Mary Beth Oliver serves as the Donald P. Bellisario Professor of Media Studies and Co-Director of the Media Effects Research Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University within the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and Department of Film Production and Media Studies. She is a Fellow and Immediate Past President of the International Communication Association, demonstrating significant leadership in her field. Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech and both Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin. This foundation supports her interdisciplinary approach bridging communication and psychological sciences. Oliver specializes in media psychology with dual emphases on psychological effects of media and audience attraction to content . Her research spans media violence , reality television , gender differences in media enjoyment , responses to melodramas , and racial stereotyping in media . Recent work pioneers positive media psychology through investigations of eudaimonic entertainment , self-transcendent experiences , and inspirational content that foster well-being and prosocial behavior. Her methodology integrates quantitative analysis with experimental approaches to measure emotional and cognitive impacts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a decisive shift toward understanding media's positive societal impacts, particularly in addressing political polarization, environmental engagement, and public health challenges through uplifting content. Her work increasingly examines how media-induced emotions like awe and elevation can bridge social divides and motivate behavioral change across diverse cultural contexts. Her distinguished scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the International Communication Association Deutschmann Award for Excellence in Research As co-editor of Media Psychology and associate editor for Journal of Communication and Communication Theory , Oliver has shaped scholarly discourse while mentoring graduate students. Her grant-funded research at the Media Effects Research Laboratory examines media's role in reducing stereotypes and promoting intergroup connectedness, with current projects exploring applications in healthcare settings and political discourse. She teaches advanced courses in media effects, research methods, and interpersonal communication. The Media Effects Research Laboratory under her co-direction operates as a collaborative hub investigating how media content influences emotional states and behavioral outcomes. Current initiatives focus on developing media interventions that inspire prosocial actions through self-transcendent experiences, with specific applications for reducing racial bias, increasing environmental stewardship, and improving public health compliance during crises like pandemics.

Eylul Ceren DemirView profile

Assistant Professor

• Lacanian Psychoanalysis
• Clinical Psychology
• Anorexia Nervosa
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Eylul Ceren Demir serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Adiyaman University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, where she also holds the position of Vice Chair of Department since November 2023. She concurrently serves as a Visiting Professor at Middle East Technical University (METU) teaching Qualitative Research in Clinical Psychology (Fall 2023-Spring 2025) and taught Psychological Assessment at Ufuk University in Fall 2023. Her educational background includes an Integrated Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Middle East Technical University (2018-2023) with a dissertation titled 'When the boundaries exceed: Thematic Analysis of Anorexia Nervosa in Lacanian Psychoanalysis,' a Master's degree in Psychology from Dokuz Eylul University (2016-2018), and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Çankaya University with 3.91/4.00 CGPA (2013-2016). Dr. Demir's research focuses primarily on Lacanian psychoanalysis, clinical psychology, and psychopathology, with particular expertise in eating disorders, trauma, suicide prevention, and qualitative research methods. Her work bridges theoretical psychoanalytic concepts with clinical applications, especially in understanding anorexia nervosa, post-disaster psychological trauma, and the therapeutic process. She has developed specialized knowledge in analyzing cinematic characters through psychoanalytic frameworks and examining cultural aspects of mourning and loss. Her publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational psychoanalytic concepts (2020-2021) toward increasingly specialized clinical applications (2022-2025), with recent work focusing on earthquake trauma, anorexia nervosa from Lacanian perspectives, and therapist development. Her articles consistently integrate psychoanalytic theory with empirical clinical observations, creating a distinctive methodological approach that combines qualitative analysis with Lacanian conceptual frameworks. As an academic leader, Dr. Demir serves as Editor for AYNA Clinical Psychology Journal (since 2022) and Field Editor for Adiyaman Social Sciences Journal (since 2024). She has supervised numerous graduate theses at METU and currently co-advises multiple doctoral students working on topics including neurodivergence in creative industries, OCD experiences, non-suicidal self-injury, and martyr letter analysis. Her clinical work through the AYNA Clinical Psychology Support Unit at METU (2020-2023) involved providing psychotherapy supervision to graduate students and coordinating clinical training processes. She has conducted nearly 1000 hours of therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults using psychoanalytic approaches. Dr. Demir remains active in the Freud-Lacan Psychoanalytic Association (since 2018) and serves on Turkey's Science Academy Psychology Terminology Working Group (since 2023).

Heather BraidenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Landscape Architecture
• Cultural Heritage
• Post-Industrial Landscapes
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Heather Braiden is an Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture at the University of Montreal. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of cultural heritage, social identity, and post-industrial environments, particularly in post-mining landscapes. Her research explores how communities perceive and assign value to transformed landscapes, often regarded as ruins or disaster zones, and how these spaces can be reinterpreted as cultural heritage. This thematic focus reflects a growing interest in the social and symbolic dimensions of ecological recovery and urban regeneration. The available publication, presented at ACHS 2016, highlights her engagement with international scholarly discourse on landscape as heritage. Her work demonstrates a strong emphasis on the cultural narratives embedded in degraded environments, especially in the context of Quebec’s industrial history. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided texts, her participation in international conferences indicates active scholarly engagement. There is no information available about formal advisees or grant-funded research projects. Heather Braiden is affiliated with the University of Montreal, where she contributes to the academic and intellectual life of the Landscape Architecture community. No associated labs, research teams, or institutional centers are mentioned in the provided materials.

Shelton WeeksView profile

Professor

• Real Estate
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
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Dr. Shelton Weeks is the Lucas Professor of Real Estate and Director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). A member of FGCU's inaugural faculty, he holds a BS, MS, and PhD in Finance from the University of Alabama. His expertise spans corporate finance, investments, and real estate education. Research focuses on pedagogical methods, corporate governance, and real estate valuation with an emphasis on senior living projects. Education: PhD in Finance (University of Alabama, 1995) MS in Finance (University of Alabama, 1992) BS in Finance (University of Alabama, 1988) His research explores innovative teaching strategies in finance, real estate market dynamics, and governance structures. He has published extensively on topics such as REIT performance, flood map impacts, and pandemic-era real estate dynamics. Professional affiliations include the American Real Estate Society and the Real Estate Investment Society. Dr. Weeks has held editorial roles for The Appraisal Journal, Journal of Housing Research, and Journal of Real Estate Practice & Education. Recent publications analyze pandemic effects on REITs, flood regulation impacts, and spatial factors in canal-front property valuation. His work bridges academic research with industry practices through valuation assessments for senior housing and commercial real estate portfolios.

Julia LynchView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• Public Health Policy
• Social Policy
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Julia Lynch is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. She holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and a BA from Harvard University. Her research focuses on the politics of public health, social policy, and inequality in Western democracies, particularly Europe. She co-directs the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Innovation and advises multiple institutes including the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and the European Studies Institute. Her key works include Regimes of Inequality (2020) and The Unequal Pandemic (2021), exploring how political economies shape health disparities. She serves on editorial boards of journals like Comparative Political Studies and advises the WHO's European office. Lynch emphasizes active learning and inclusive pedagogy, with syllabi and resources publicly available. Lynch has supervised over 20 PhD students, with recent advisees studying topics like anti-neoliberal populism, health equity, and social policy reforms. Her awards include the 2022 Richard Titmuss Book Award and multiple recognitions for her pandemic-related research. Her work bridges political science and public health, addressing systemic inequities through policy analysis and comparative frameworks.

Stefania Lottanti von MandachView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Japanese Economic History
• Corporate Governance
• Labor Market Economics
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Stefania Lottanti von Mandach is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Zurich , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Business Administration . She has published extensively on Japanese economic history, corporate governance, labor market dynamics, and private equity impacts. Education: Studied Japanese Studies and Business Economics at the University of Zurich (1992–1999), with studies at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (1996). Professional Experience: Held roles at Golay Buchel Japan KK (1997), Swiss Asia Foundation (1998–1999), Abegglen Management Partners AG (2000–2004), Adveq Management AG (2006–2009), and joined the University of Zurich in 2005, becoming Senior Lecturer in 2011. Her research integrates Japanese economic history with contemporary issues like labor market trends , private equity acquisitions , and retail system transformations . Recent articles analyze telework productivity during the pandemic and stereotype persistence in economic models. Her publications since 2008 span topics including employment growth post-private equity acquisitions, Japanese distribution systems, and family firm succession practices. Collaborative works with Georg D. Blind and others appear in journals such as Social Science Japan Journal and Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination . She contributes to public economic discourse through Swissinfo.ch and Diamond publications, challenging narratives on Japan's 'lost decades' and analyzing startup culture and executive compensation trends.

Cindy IsenhourView profile

Professor

• Environmental Anthropology
• Political Ecology
• Climate Change Policy
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Dr. Cindy Isenhour is a Professor of Anthropology and Climate Change at the University of Maine, affiliated with both the Department of Anthropology and the Climate Change Institute. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky (2010), an M.A. from Colorado State University (2001), and a B.A. from Miami University (1997). Her research focuses on the intersection of economic systems, environmental sustainability, and climate policy, with particular emphasis on circular economies, sustainable consumption patterns, and environmental justice. She examines how global commodity chains, waste management systems, and policy frameworks influence environmental outcomes and social equity. Her professional interests include analyzing linear production-consumption-disposal systems, global market dynamics, and the socio-cultural dimensions of environmental governance. She has conducted fieldwork on reuse practices in rural Maine, waste policy in New England, and the political economy of sustainable consumption. Her interdisciplinary work bridges anthropology, environmental science, and policy studies. Key research themes include the cultural construction of consumption patterns, the environmental impacts of trade-embedded emissions, and the role of grassroots movements in advancing climate resilience. Her recent publications explore circular economy frameworks, climate justice in policy negotiations, and the socio-material dimensions of waste. She co-edited the book Power and Politics in Sustainable Consumption Research and Practice (2019) and contributes to platforms like the Annual Review of Anthropology and Conservation Letters. Dr. Isenhour’s research has been supported by grants focusing on Maine’s materials management systems, climate policy adaptation, and cross-disciplinary sustainability initiatives. She collaborates with institutions like the Climate Change Institute and international networks addressing biodiversity and post-COVID economic agendas. Her work emphasizes actionable solutions that integrate ecological, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability.

Judith KraussView profile

Lecturer

• Political Ecology
• Conservation Justice
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Dr Judith Krauss is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York, contributing to the BA in Global Development program and the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC). Her research focuses on conservation justice, decolonial approaches to sustainability, and the political ecology of global value chains. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2013-2016) and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Global Sustainable Development (2019-2022). Her work emphasizes convivial conservation frameworks promoting justice in biodiversity protection and critiques the colonial underpinnings of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Notable collaborations include the CONVIVA project with global partners studying apex predator conservation and the 'Livelihood impacts of coping with Covid-19' study in Mozambique. She also contributed to the Brooks Doctoral College and taught at the Global Development Institute (2016-2018). Dr Krauss supervises PhD students researching aid agency dynamics, garment industry labor rights, and mining narratives in Chile. She actively engages in public outreach through research storytelling and advocates for flying-less initiatives in academia. Her teaching spans foundational and advanced global development modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Latin American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Narrative Analysis
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Dr. Victoria Carpenter is Head of Research Development at the University of Bedfordshire’s Research Institute for Media, Arts and Performance (RIMAP). She holds a BSc (Summa Cum Laude) in Spanish/Foreign Language Education from the University of Central Florida (1996) and a PhD in Hispanic Studies from the University of Hull (2000). Her academic leadership spans research management, postgraduate supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration between sciences and humanities. Research interests focus on Latin American literature’s engagement with violence, historical memory, and power dynamics. Key themes include the interplay of emotions/factual accuracy in catastrophic narratives, discursive mediation post-disasters, and identity theory in digital contexts. Her work frequently explores 20th-century Mexican literature, notably analyses of the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre and its cultural reverberations. Publications include monographs like The Tlatelolco Massacre, Mexico 1968, and the Emotional Triangle of Anger, Grief and Shame (2018), edited volumes on cross-disciplinary approaches, and peer-reviewed articles in Hispanic Review , Caribbean Quarterly , and Bulletin of Hispanic Studies . She co-leads research projects on hurricane recovery in Jamaica and collaborates internationally on disaster discourse analysis. Academic service includes founding the Latin American Literary Studies Association (2012–present) and roles in the Society for Latin American Studies. She reviews for top journals like Revista Canadiense de Estudios Hispánicos and presents at global conferences, including keynote addresses on disaster narratives and Shakespearean criticism in Argentina. Her work bridges cultural analysis with practical applications, such as collaborative frameworks between communities and local governments post-disasters. Supervision expertise spans diverse disciplines within arts and humanities.