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Diana BoyerView profile

Professor

• Paleontology
• Marine Geology
• Mass Extinctions
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Dr. Diana Boyer is a Professor of Geology at Winthrop University's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Geology from the University of California, Riverside, and a B.S. in Geology from the University of Delaware. Her research focuses on reconstructing ancient marine communities and understanding mass extinctions, particularly the End Devonian Hangenberg Crisis. She employs geochemical, sedimentological, and paleontological proxies to investigate environmental drivers of biodiversity loss, with recent attention to parallels between ancient extinctions and modern ocean changes. Dr. Boyer has secured external funding from the National Science Foundation and the Petroleum Research Fund, producing extensive publications in professional journals. She collaborates closely with students on microplastic research in coastal environments and teaches courses including Historical Geology, Oceanography, and Dinosaurs!. Her fieldwork includes studies in the Bahamas and the Great Basin region of the U.S. Education: Ph.D., Geology, University of California, Riverside M.S., Geology, University of California, Riverside B.S., Geology, University of Delaware Research Interests: Dr. Boyer’s work integrates multiple disciplines to understand how marine ecosystems respond to environmental stressors. Her studies of Devonian black shales reveal dynamic paleoenvironments and the interplay between anoxia, trace fossils, and biotic crises. She explores mechanisms behind mass extinctions using innovative proxy combinations, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches. Current projects include microplastic distribution patterns in beach sands and refining stratigraphic models for late Paleozoic events. Teaching & Advising: In addition to graduate supervision, Dr. Boyer advises undergraduate research projects, particularly in microplastic analysis. She teaches field courses in the Bahamas and lab-intensive modules on geochemistry and paleontology. Labs & Collaborations: Collaborations span institutions for multi-proxy studies of ancient oceans. Her lab focuses on trace fossil analysis, isotopic geochemistry, and sedimentological modeling.

Pablo LeãoView profile

Researcher

• Digital Transformation
• Emerging Markets
• Strategic Management
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Pablo Leão is a Researcher at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Strategy and Innovation, focusing on digital transformation in emerging markets and organizational capabilities. His work bridges international business theory with practical challenges faced by Brazilian multinationals. Key Research Areas: Digital transformation, dynamic capabilities, emerging market strategies, and sustainable business practices Recent publications highlight trends in digital maturity and social innovation, often analyzing Brazilian firms' adaptation to global challenges. His collaborative work with scholars like Maria Tereza Fleury and Luiz Rocha demonstrates cross-institutional engagement. While no formal awards are documented in current sources, his research on digitalization and sustainability in emerging economies contributes significantly to strategic management discourse.

Ala AlrababahView profile

Assistant Professor

• Immigration Studies
• Political Violence
• Refugee Politics
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Dr. Ala Alrababah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Political Sciences at Bocconi University, with affiliations including the Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) network, Immigration Policy Lab (IPL) at ETH Zurich and Stanford, BAFFI Center on Economics, Finance and Regulation at Bocconi, and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University (2021). Her research examines immigration, refugees, and political violence using innovative mixed-methods approaches combining fieldwork with experimental and computational techniques. Primary domains include comparative analysis of migration policies, conflict dynamics in the Middle East, prejudice reduction strategies, and quantitative analysis of political discourse. She maintains active field research programs focused on Syrian refugee communities. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on migration policy impacts, refugee decision-making, and political violence analysis across multiple contexts. Computational methods feature prominently alongside field experiments, with strong methodological contributions to survey research and text analysis. As an active member of international research networks, Dr. Alrababah collaborates on large-scale projects examining refugee integration policies, transitional justice mechanisms, and political behavior in conflict regions. Her work has received international media coverage in outlets including The Economist, Foreign Policy, and BBC Arabic.

Henry StobartView profile

Professor

• Ethnomusicology
• Indigenous Music of the Bolivian Andes
• Cultural Politics of Heritage
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Professor Henry Stobart is a leading ethnomusicologist at the Department of Music, Royal Holloway, University of London , where he has worked since 1999. He founded the UK Latin American Music Seminar and served as co-editor of Ethnomusicology Forum (2019-22). His work spans the Bolivian Andes, focusing on music’s intersection with agriculture, social production, and heritage politics. Research Interests : Musical ethnography of Quechua-speaking communities Cultural politics of heritage and intellectual property Indigenous music video production and media piracy Music and environmental sustainability Applied ethnomusicology in social development Scientific Awards : ACLS Collaborative Fellowship (2015-16) Teaching Contributions : Courses include Introduction to World Music , Music of the Andes , and Techniques in Ethnomusicology . He also directs an Andean band and promotes Early Music performance.

Briana L. PobinerView profile

Research Professor

• Paleoanthropology
• Zooarchaeology
• Taphonomy
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Briana L. Pobiner is an Associate Research Professor affiliated with the National Museum of Natural History. Her research focuses on paleoanthropology, zooarchaeology, and taphonomy, with a regional specialization in Africa. She investigates early human diets, particularly the role of meat-eating, using bone surface modifications to analyze interactions between hominins, predators, and scavengers. Her fieldwork spans Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Romania, and the U.S., including projects at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Olorgesailie, Engare Sero, and Friesenhahn Cave. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology (2007, Rutgers University), M.A. Anthropology (2002, Rutgers), B.A. Evolutionary Studies (1997, Bryn Mawr College, magna cum laude). Teaching includes courses on archaeological methods, biological anthropology pedagogy, and science communication. She has received prestigious awards for outreach, including the 2021 Leakey Foundation Communication Award and Friend of Darwin Award. Research interests emphasize experimental taphonomy, Pleistocene subsistence strategies, and science education. Over 50 peer-reviewed publications span topics from bone modification analysis to human evolution pedagogy. Active projects include taphonomic surveys in Kenya and Romania, and collaborations on early hominin fossil sites. Her work bridges empirical field research with public engagement, advocating for accurate evolution education in schools and museums.

Jan BeekView profile

Professor

• Police Studies
• Anthropology
• Bureaucracy Studies
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Dr. Jan Beek is a Professor at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Sociology, specializing in the ethnographic study of policing dynamics, bureaucratic structures, and transnational fraud mechanisms. His research explores how individuals and institutions categorize identities during acts of control in public spaces, with a focus on Africa, India, Germany, and multicultural contexts. He leads the 'Policing as a Practice of Categorization' project, employing methodologically pluralistic approaches to analyze police work in diverse settings. Notable contributions include defining new research fields like the anthropology of fraud and policing in multicultural societies. His work critically examines statehood production through everyday police interactions, as detailed in his book Stateness: Police work in Ghana . His research appears in journals like Africa , Journal of Modern African Studies , and Social Anthropology . Awards include the Franz Xaver Kaufmann Prize and the Thomas A. Herz Prize for qualitative research. Beek's fieldwork spans Ghana, Kenya, India, and Germany, emphasizing global comparative perspectives in policing and bureaucratic practices.

Peter HaggettView profile

Professor

• Urban and Regional Geography
• Quantitative Methods in Human Geography
• Epidemiological Geography
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Peter Haggett was a renowned geographer and Emeritus Professor of Urban and Regional Geography at the University of Bristol. His career spanned over five decades, including roles as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (1975–1980), Head of Department at Cambridge University (1966–1975), and visiting professorships at institutions worldwide. He specialized in urban geography, quantitative methods, and epidemiological geography, co-authoring seminal works like Models in Geography and Spatial Diffusion . Haggett’s research extended to understanding disease spread through geographical frameworks, supported by the Wellcome Trust. Education: A Cambridge graduate, he taught at University College London (1955–1957) and Cambridge University (1957–1966). He held honorary degrees from multiple universities and received prestigious awards including the Royal Geographical Society’s Patron’s Gold Medal and the Prix International de Geographie. Research Interests: His work focused on three pillars: geographical discipline theory, quantitative spatial analysis, and disease geography. He pioneered methodologies for spatial diffusion models and applied them to influenza, AIDS, and measles epidemics. Collaborating with Prof Andrew Cliff, he produced influential atlases mapping disease distributions. Awards and Honors: Recipient of the Scottish Gold Medal, International Geographical Union’s Lauréat d’Honneur, and honorary fellowships. His contributions were recognized through a festschrift volume Diffusing Geography (1995). Advisory Roles: Served as Vice Chancellor of the University of Bristol, British Academy Vice President, and advisor to global health institutions like the WHO and CDC. He established Progress in Physical Geography and Progress in Human Geography journals. Labs and Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary research with epidemiologists, including visiting roles at the CDC and WHO. His work bridged geography and public health, influencing global disease policy.

Sophie KrauszView profile

Professor

• Large-scale field archaeological projects
• Fortifications
• Continental Europe
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Sophie Krausz is a Professor of European Protohistory at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, School of Art History and Archaeology of the Sorbonne, specializing in Iron Age archaeology and Gallic societies. Previously, she served as a Lecturer at Bordeaux Montaigne University (2005–2021) and Director of Éditions Ausonius (2018–2021). Her academic journey includes a PhD (1992) and Habilitation (2014) from Paris 1-Panthéon Sorbonne. Her research focuses on fortifications, state emergence, and political systems in prehistoric and protohistoric Europe, with fieldwork spanning 91 excavations since 1986. Notable projects include Châteaumeillant, Vix, and Mont Beuvray. She leads the CNRS International Research Network NEMESIS, studying European Iron Age societies. Key contributions include over 70 published books and 121 invited lectures. Awards include the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2014) and Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite (2017). She oversees archaeological sites, integrates paleoenvironmental studies, and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like the GENETIX genetic study of Iron Age populations.

Angela KnappView profile

Professor

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Nitrogen Cycling
• Dissolved Organic Nutrients
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Professor Angela Knapp is a Chemical Oceanographer at Texas A&M University’s Department of Oceanography, College of Geosciences. Her research focuses on marine nutrient cycling, particularly nitrogen fixation and dissolved organic nutrient dynamics. She leads a 7-PI NSF-funded project in the Gulf of Mexico and serves on the US GEOTRACES Steering Committee and the NSF Research Coordination Network for Aquatic Nitrogen Fixation. Her work spans physiological to ocean-basin scales, studying nutrient sources fueling primary production in oligotrophic systems. Key projects include quantifying nitrogen fluxes using geochemical tracers and investigating dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) and phosphorus (DOP) roles in nutrient limitation. She has advised numerous PhD and undergraduate students, including Zhou Liang (PhD 2024) and Chelsie Bowman (Postdoc). Recent publications highlight advancements in global DOP databases, nitrogen isotope budgets, and natural iron fertilization’s impact on diazotroph blooms. Her teaching includes courses on ocean communication, marine biogeochemistry, and geochemical tracers. Knapp’s lab collaborates internationally, integrating fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and modeling to address global nutrient cycles and climate interactions. Current research explores lateral advection’s role in nitrogen export and DON’s contribution to oligotrophic systems.

Geoff ChildsView profile

Professor

• Anthropological Demography
• Tibetan Societies
• Migration Studies
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Geoff Childs is a Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Anthropology. He holds a PhD from Indiana University. His research bridges anthropology and demography, focusing on Tibetan communities in Nepal, China, and India. He investigates demographic trends, migration, family strategies, and adaptation to rapid development. Education: PhD in Anthropology and Tibetan Studies from Indiana University (2001). Research interests include: Interdisciplinary methods combining quantitative demography and qualitative ethnography. Demographic transitions in Tibetan societies, including fertility, migration, and aging. Impact of development policies on highland communities. Key projects include: Long-term fieldwork in Nubri, Nepal, since 1995, supported by NSF, Fulbright, and others. Collaborative research on elderly well-being in Tibet with Melvyn Goldstein and Puchung Wangdui. Studies on Yartsa Gunbu (cordyceps) harvesting and its socioeconomic impacts. Publications span books and peer-reviewed articles, including Tibetan Diary (2004) and From a Trickle to a Torrent (2018). His work frequently explores themes of cultural preservation, migration, and development. Grants and collaborations include funding from NSF, Wenner-Gren, and co-PI roles with institutions like Case Western Reserve University and the Tibet Academy of Social Sciences. Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams studying highland adaptation, including projects on genetics and reproduction in high-altitude populations with Cynthia Beall and Sienna Craig.

Zareena GrewalView profile

Associate Professor

• Race and Ethnicity
• Gender Studies
• Religious Studies
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Zareena Grewal is an Associate Professor at Yale University, holding appointments in American Studies, Ethnicity, Race, and Migration, and Religious Studies. She is a historical anthropologist and documentary filmmaker whose work examines race, gender, religion, nationalism, and transnationalism in American Muslim communities. Her research traces the intersections of Islamophobia, identity politics, and global religious networks. Grewal has received grants from prestigious institutions like the Fulbright, Wenner-Gren, and Luce Foundations. Her notable works include the book Islam is a Foreign Country: American Muslims and the Global Crisis of Authority (2013), an ethnography of transnational Muslim networks, and the film By the Dawn’s Early Light (2004), which critiques racialized perceptions of Islam. Her forthcoming book, Is the Quran a Good Book? , explores the Quran’s role in American cultural and political discourse. Grewal’s research spans topics such as refugee care in Greece, the legacy of Malcolm X, and pedagogical approaches to anti-racism. Her work frequently engages with issues of Islamophobia, transnational solidarity, and the ethical dimensions of humanitarianism. She has been recognized for bridging academic scholarship with public-facing activism. Awards: Fulbright Foundation Grant, Wenner-Gren Foundation Grant, Luce Foundation Grant Grants: Extensive funding from leading academic foundations Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations on migration, religion, and social justice

Adrian ParkerView profile

Professor

• Quaternary Science
• Geoarchaeology
• Geomorphology
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Adrian Parker is a Professor of Geography at Oxford Brookes University's School of Law and Social Sciences. He holds degrees including a DPhil from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on Quaternary science, geoarchaeology, and palaeoecology across the Middle East, North Africa, Southern Africa, and southern England. Key areas include multi-proxy environmental reconstruction using phytoliths, pollen, and geochemistry, with emphasis on understanding human-environment interactions during critical climatic transitions. Dr. Parker leads the Human Origins and Palaeo Environments (HOPE) group within the Centre for Environment and Society (CES). His fieldwork spans UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Lesotho, addressing topics like Holocene socio-ecological systems, Neolithic settlement patterns, and climate change impacts. Recent projects include a £41,900 Ras al-Khaimah-funded geoheritage study and a £1,563 University of Michigan collaboration on phytolith analysis. He teaches modules on Quaternary Environmental Change and Arid Zone Environments. Professional accolades include Fellowships from the Society of Antiquaries, Royal Geographical Society, Royal Anthropological Institute, and Higher Education Academy. His advisory work includes mentoring two active PhD students: Sophie Edwards (hominoid craniodental morphology) and Kira Raith (Quaternary climate-landscape dynamics). Publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Quaternary Science Reviews , Scientific Reports , and Antiquity , with a focus on integrating geological and archaeological evidence to reconstruct past environments and human adaptations. His research bridges archaeology, geology, and environmental science, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding long-term socio-ecological systems.

Jade McGlynnView profile

Researcher

• Memory Politics
• Russian-Ukraine Conflict Analysis
• Propaganda and Media Studies
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Dr Jade McGlynn is a Leverhulme Early Career Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. She holds a DPhil in Russian Studies from the University of Oxford and previously lectured in Russian at Oxford. Her work focuses on memory politics, sociopolitical trends in post-Soviet states, and Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine. She conducts frequent fieldwork in eastern Ukraine and analyzes Russian propaganda narratives. Education: DPhil in Russian Studies (University of Oxford) MA by Research in Russian and East European Studies (University of Birmingham) BA/MA in Russian and Spanish (University of Oxford) Research Interests: McGlynn explores how historical memory shapes contemporary political dynamics, particularly in Russia and Ukraine. Her work examines: Putin’s regime ideology and its societal sustainability Russian occupation policies in Ukraine Media manipulation and propaganda strategies Identity construction through state-controlled historical narratives Key Contributions: Her 2023 book Memory Makers analyzes how Putin’s regime weaponizes history. McGlynn’s 2024 article Dissecting Putin’s Regime Ideology dissects Russia’s political discourse. She regularly publishes policy papers with institutions like CSIS, addressing urgent geopolitical issues. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Grand Strategy at King’s, which focuses on historical expertise in statecraft and foreign policy.

Cristina Scherrer-SchaubView profile

Associate Professor

• Buddhist Studies
• Tibetan Manuscripts
• History of Indian Buddhism
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Cristina Scherrer-Schaub is an Honorary Professor at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), holding the Chair of Tibetan and Buddhist Studies (part-time). She concurrently served as a Full Professor (Director of Studies) at the École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris from 1999. Her primary affiliations include the Department of Slavic and South Asian Languages and Civilizations at UNIL and international projects in Tibetology. Education: She earned a degree in Philosophy and Mathematics from the University of Fribourg (1972), followed by a doctorate in Buddhist philology under Prof. Jacques May at UNIL. She mastered multiple languages including Tibetan, Sanskrit, and Pali. Research focuses on ancient Tibetan manuscripts, transmission of Indian Buddhist texts to Central Asia and Tibet, and methodological tools for dating manuscripts. Her fieldwork spans Uzbekistan, Pakistan, China, and Indonesia since 1992. She has edited journals like the Journal Asiatique and held leadership roles, including Secretary General of the International Association of Tibetan Studies (2003–2010) and current President of the International Association of Buddhist Studies. Her articles analyze textual diffusion, scribal practices, and Buddhist art’s role in cultural transmission. She has been pivotal in global Buddhist studies and continues to contribute through collaborative research initiatives.

Marian CounihanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban Studies
• Philosophy
• Transdisciplinary Education
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Marian Counihan is an Assistant Professor at the University College Groningen, part of the University of Groningen, where she serves as Director of Academic Staff in the Department of Humanities. Her work bridges urban studies, philosophy, and transdisciplinary education. She currently chairs the Board of Examiners at UCG (since 2018) and contributes to advisory roles like Noorderzon & Society. Her research focuses on urban politics, international student activism, and environmental representation through innovative methods like theatre-based learning. She co-leads projects such as 'Acting UP!' and collaborates on initiatives like 'Cities for Talent,' exploring how medium-sized European cities attract global talent. Ancillary activities include research with Maieutic and freelance work. Research interests emphasize sociocultural capital's impact on political engagement, particularly among international students, and the role of performative methods in civic discourse. She has published in journals like International Higher Education and edited volumes on urban philosophy. Her work often intersects with spatial politics, environmental advocacy, and educational innovation. Collaborations include projects with scholars like Wim van Winden (talent cities) and Marijn Wilders (theatre methodologies). Awards: No specific scientific awards listed. Grants and funding details not explicitly stated in provided texts. Advising: No listed advisees, but collaborates extensively on research teams. Lab/Team: Associated with University College Groningen's Humanities Department research groups focused on urban studies and transdisciplinary methods.