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Marusya BociurkiwView profile

Professor

• Feminist/Queer Archives
• Affect Theory
• Media Activism
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Dr. Marusya Bociurkiw is a Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's RTA School of Media, specializing in Media Production. She holds a BFA from NSCAD University, MA from York University, and PhD from University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on feminist/queer archives, affect theory, media activism, and migration studies. She directs the Studio for Media Activism & Critical Thought and leads the SSHRC-funded 'Finding Home' project. A filmmaker and author, her works include award-winning documentary 'This Is Gay Propaganda' and memoir 'Food Was Her Country.' Education: BFA (NSCAD), MA (York), PhD (UBC) Research emphasizes intersectional frameworks across media studies, activism, and social justice. Recent projects explore pandemic foodways through a feminist lens and pre-#MeToo feminist media movements. Her work bridges academic theory with community-based research creation. Awards: FCAD SRC Award (2014), Toronto Met Knowledge Mobilization Award (2018), Kobzar Award Advancing community-engaged scholarship through 25+ symposia organized by her lab. Current projects include a documentary on feminist media revolutions and digital archiving initiatives.

Selfa A. Chew-MelendezView profile

Professor

• Borderlands History
• Asian and African Diasporas
• World War II History
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Selfa A. Chew-Melendez is a Professor in the Department of History and African American Studies Program at the University of Texas at El Paso , where she also serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Director of the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies . A scholar of Borderlands History and Asian Studies, her work examines transnational racial relations, diaspora experiences, and decolonial methodologies. PhD in Borderlands History (UTEP, 2010) PhD in Teaching, Learning, and Culture (UTEP, 2023) MFA in Creative Writing (UTEP, 2003) BA in Communication Science (UNAM, 1985) Her research bridges World War II studies , Asian diasporas in Latin America , and anti-racist pedagogy . Recent publications focus on visual culture disruptions , feminist resistance aesthetics , and transnational internment programs . She has received accolades including the Southwest Book Award (2017) and International Latino Book Award (2016). Scientific Awards TIEF Study Abroad Grant (2024) African American Studies Program Recognition (2017) Southwest Book Award (2017) International Latino Book Award (2016) UTEP Research and Sponsored Projects Award (2016) As Coordinator of the Asian Studies Program , she teaches courses on African American History , History of Women , and Special Topics in Borderlands Studies . Her editorial work includes Border Senses Literary Review and collaborations with international institutions across Mexico, Argentina, and China.

• International Human Rights Law
• European Human Rights Law
• International Refugee Law
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Professor James A. Sweeney is a faculty member at Lancaster University Law School since 2013, specializing in the aftermath of conflict and authoritarianism with primary focus on human rights, transitional justice, and refugee rights. His internationally recognized work includes expert advisory roles for the Council of Europe, UK Foreign Office, and United Nations, delivering human rights training to judicial bodies across Ukraine, Kosovo, and the former Yugoslavia. His research interests center on international and European human rights law , international refugee law , and transitional justice , with significant contributions to understanding the 'right to truth' in historical atrocities and media's role in shaping historical records during transitions. His scholarship critically examines credibility assessments in asylum claims and legal protections for failed asylum seekers, influencing jurisprudence at the UK's highest courts. Analysis of his recent publications (2025-2012) reveals persistent engagement with European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence in post-Cold War contexts, transitional justice mechanisms, and refugee rights. His work demonstrates consistent thematic focus on legal coherence during societal transitions, historical accountability, and the interplay between media narratives and truth-seeking processes in post-conflict societies. Prof. Sweeney actively supervises PhD candidates including Amelia Susserott and Andrew Walker, and has secured significant research funding such as British Academy grants for Kosovo-related media studies. His current projects include 'Strengthening European integration through the analysis of conflict discourses: revisiting the past, anticipating the future' (RePAST) and 'The Incoherence of Human Rights'. He maintains active affiliations with Lancaster's Centre for International Law and Human Rights (CILHR) and Security Lancaster, contributing to interdisciplinary research on policy, law, ethics, and sociological dimensions of security.

Mira BalbergView profile

Professor

• Ancient Mediterranean Religious History
• Late Ancient Judaism
• Rabbinic Literature
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Mira Balberg is Professor of History at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in ancient Mediterranean religious history with primary focus on late ancient Judaism (200 BCE–500 CE). Her scholarship investigates cultural interactions between Jewish communities and Greco-Roman/Christian environments, particularly examining how rabbinic literature reinterpreted biblical frameworks through cross-cultural dialogues. PhD in Religious Studies from Stanford University (2011) Chair of the Department of History at UCSD Her research applies ritual theory and subjectivity studies to analyze transformations in rabbinic legal and narrative texts, including topics like: Redefinition of purity laws through Hellenistic medical concepts Cultural reimaginings of sacrificial practices Gerontological representations in Talmudic narratives Memory failures in halakhic construction Interactions between magic and legal discourse Material religion in rabbinic thought While emphasizing rabbinic literature's cultural complexity, her work also explores modern Israeli cultural productions and the post-secular relevance of religious studies frameworks.

• disability studies
• inclusive education
• children's rights
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Dr. Silke Daelman is a faculty researcher at University of Ghent (UGent) specializing in inclusive education and disability studies . Her work focuses on pedagogical encounters with vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities and immigrant backgrounds. PhD in disability-inclusive education Collaborates with Prof. Elisabeth De Schauwer and Prof. Geert Van Hove Uses creative/research-creation methods Research interests center on: Disrupting ability/disability binaries Emergent listening practices Counter-narratives in education Border pedagogy Children's rights and belonging Ethical family-educator collaboration Her publications reveal a consistent focus on qualitative research (2019-2025) examining how educational systems engage with marginalized students through three key lenses: pedagogical support (2019-2023), creative methodologies (2020-2024), and disability narratives (2021-2025). She employs collaborative approaches like collective biography and research-creation practices to explore classroom dynamics and systemic barriers.

• Media Psychology
• Social Robots
• Affective Processing
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Elly Konijn is a Full Professor in Media Psychology at the Department of Communication Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and holds the Fenna Diemer-Lindeboom Endowed Chair. She is the founder of the Media Psychology Amsterdam program and leads research at the Network Institute and the Communication Choices, Content and Consequences (CCCC) initiative. Education: PhD in Media Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1994) Her research focuses on three primary domains: Relating to media figures, virtual humans, and social robots through the PEFiC and i-PEFiC models of emotional bonding Emotions and media-based reality perceptions (e.g., moral standards shaped by media use) Media effects on adolescents (e.g., cyberbullying, violent video games, thin-body ideal, self-presentation) Her 15 most recent publications explore: 2024: Active-passive dynamics in adolescent photo sharing and mental health (Telematics and Informatics) 2024: Narrative complexity engagement frameworks 2024: Cognitive style-political affiliation interactions in media storytelling 2024: Human-robot convention formation models 2023: Figurative language effects in right-wing anti-immigration rhetoric Scientific honors include: KNAW/NWO Eurekaprijs (2015) Prix Grand Écran: Pariscience (2015) Computable Award (2021) Protocerebrum Prize (2017) Network Institute Competitive Funding (2025) She supervises PhD theses and leads projects like ROBOT-BOND (ERC Advanced Grant, 2025-2029), focusing on optimizing human-robot bonding in education and healthcare.

Sahla AroussiView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Studies
• International Security
• Peacebuilding
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Dr. Sahla Aroussi is an Associate Professor in Gender and Global Security Challenges at the University of Leeds' School of Politics and International Studies. She also serves as Deputy Director of the Leeds Social Sciences Institute. Her expertise spans gender, violence, and international security, with a focus on UN Resolution 1325 (Women, Peace, and Security), transitional justice, and women's participation in peacebuilding. She holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Ulster, an LLM in Transitional Justice, and an MA in Human Rights. Her interdisciplinary research employs innovative methods like body mapping and co-creative approaches. Education: PhD in Politics, University of Ulster (2011) LLM, Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster (2007) MA in Human Rights, University of Malta/Utrecht University (2004) Research Interests: Dr. Aroussi investigates gender-based violence, peace agreements, and the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. Recent projects include studying resistance to violent extremism in Kenya (funded by the British Academy) and exploring gender justice in conflict zones like the Democratic Republic of Congo. She emphasizes participatory methodologies and decolonial approaches. Grants and Projects: INCLUDE Project (AHRC-funded): Co-creation methods for GBV research in South Africa UN Women Consultancy (2021): Women, Peace, and Security in the Middle East/North Africa UN ESCWA Project (2019–2020): Women in Arab State judiciaries Advising: Supervises PhD students researching gender in conflict zones, hybrid peacebuilding in Somalia, and women's agency in urban agriculture. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary collaborations on arts-based peacebuilding and global networks addressing gender and violent extremism.

Kaiwen SunView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Privacy and Security
• Human-Centered AI
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Kaiwen Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University Bloomington. Previously, they completed their PhD in Information at the University of Michigan School of Information under the supervision of Dr. Florian Schaub and Dr. Chris Brooks. Their academic background includes an M.S. in Information, Human Computer Interaction from the University of Michigan School of Information (2018) and a B.S. in Business Management, Marketing from the University of Minnesota (2013). Dr. Sun's research program critically examines intersections of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Usable Security and Privacy (S&P), and Human-Centered AI, with specialized focus on vulnerable populations including children, older adults, and students. Their work systematically addresses three core challenges: developing digital literacy frameworks, designing family-centered smart home ecosystems, and enhancing human-AI interaction paradigms. Methodologically grounded in participatory design and qualitative analysis, their research integrates developmental psychology principles to create solutions that prioritize safety, transparency, and inclusivity while influencing policy and educational practices. Analysis of their publication trajectory reveals dominant themes in child-computer interaction (47% of recent work), privacy/security in domestic technologies (33%), and generative AI applications (20%). Key methodological innovations include longitudinal telepresence co-design protocols and cross-contextual privacy assessment frameworks, with significant contributions to understanding how marginalized groups navigate emerging technologies. Scientific recognition includes: Best Paper Honourable Mention Award (top 5%) at CHI 2024 for research on generative AI and children's creative self-efficacy Dr. Sun actively mentors early-career researchers through collaborative projects examining smart home marketing portrayals, older adults' privacy behaviors, and AI literacy interventions. Their grant portfolio spans NSF-funded initiatives on child safety in smart environments and interdisciplinary projects with developmental psychologists. Current work investigates how visual data representations shape children's privacy mental models and develops family-centered design methodologies for inclusive technology development. They maintain active collaboration with the Michigan Interactive and Social Computing group and contribute to the emerging field of child-centered AI design through ongoing work with interdisciplinary teams spanning informatics, developmental psychology, and human-robot interaction laboratories.

Chandrika DevarakondaView profile

Associate Professor

• Inclusion and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
• Social Justice and Equity in Education
• Child Psychosocial Frameworks
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Chandrika Devarakonda is an Associate Professor at the University of Chester, UK, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her academic role includes teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules on inclusion, international early childhood perspectives, leadership, and work-based learning. She co-chairs the Research Development Community (RDC) on Social Justice, Equity, and Diversity at the Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE). She has delivered keynote speeches globally and supervised doctoral students, including Commonwealth Scholar Dr. Krishna Duhan. Her research focuses on inclusion, diversity, and social justice in early childhood education, with a particular emphasis on cultural contexts and policy analysis. Education: BSc, Sri Padmavathi College, Tirupati, India (1981–1984) MSc, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India (1984–1987) MPhil, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India (1987–1989) PhD, University of Manchester, UK (1998–2005) SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2018–2019) Research Interests: Chandrika’s work examines inclusion, diversity, and equity in early childhood education through a global lens. She investigates cultural and structural barriers to inclusion, migrant children’s roles as linguistic/cultural brokers, and the impact of policies on marginalized groups. Her research also explores ethical practices in child-centered research and post-pandemic parent empowerment strategies. Professional Contributions: She serves on the scientific committees of European organizations, reviews for journals like Power and Education and European Early Childhood Education Research Journal , and leads the Early Years, Children, and Families Research Interest Group at her university. Her funded projects include initiatives to support early years recovery post-Covid (Department for Education grants, 2022). Teaching Collaboration: She collaborates with institutions like the University of North Florida and Susquehanna University (USA) to organize international placements for early childhood students.

Elspeth IraluView profile

Assistant Professor

• Indigenous Geographies
• Critical Surveillance Studies
• Indigenous Methodologies
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Elspeth Iralu is an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Planning at the University of New Mexico's Department of Community & Regional Planning within the School of Architecture + Planning. Her research focuses on Indigenous geographies, critical surveillance studies, and spatial justice, with a particular emphasis on how colonial surveillance technologies impact Indigenous territories globally. She holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of New Mexico and an MPH in Community Health Promotion from the University of Minnesota. Education: PhD in American Studies, University of New Mexico (2022) MPH in Community Health Promotion, University of Minnesota MAT in Secondary Teaching, Western New Mexico University Postdoctoral Mellon Fellowship, Stanford Humanities Center (2022-2023) Her research bridges academic and community-based work in Northeast India, the U.S. Southwest, and the Upper Midwest. Key projects include examining aerial surveillance's role in colonial territoriality and developing Indigenous mapping practices to support self-determination. She co-leads the NSF-funded 'Enhancing Indigenous Community Resilience to Climate Change' project and edits ACME: An International Journal for Critical Geographies . Her scholarship appears in Political Geography , Antipode , and American Quarterly , with a forthcoming book on spatial surveillance and Indigenous resistance. Awards include the 2024 UNM Women in STEM Award and the American Studies Association's Wise-Susman Award. Teaching focuses include Indigenous planning methodologies, community participatory methods, and artivism. Current projects involve the Desirable Futures Collective and Indigenous Atmospheres collaboration with the University of Washington.

Ula Y. TaylorView profile

Professor

• African American History
• Black Nationalism
• Pan-Africanism
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Ula Y. Taylor is a Professor in the Department of African American Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Her work focuses on African American history, Black Nationalism, Pan-Africanism, and feminist theory. Taylor holds a doctorate in American History from UC Santa Barbara. Her research explores intersections of gender, race, and activism, particularly through the lens of historical figures like Amy Jacques Garvey and the Nation of Islam. She has also contributed to discussions on affirmative action policy and institutional dynamics in higher education. Awards: Distinguished Professor Teaching Award (2013), Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, UC Presidential Dissertation Fellowship, Interdisciplinary Humanities Grant. Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, Taylor has engaged in interdisciplinary research funded by grants such as the Interdisciplinary Humanities Grant. Her administrative involvement includes roles in Academic Personnel Leave and Campus Finance. Her office is located in 660A Social Sciences Building, with extensive hours (Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm). She is actively involved in campus initiatives and has published widely on Black feminist theory and historical movements.

• Metaphysics
• Ethics
• Political Philosophy
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Dr. Caroline West is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Vere Gordon Childe Centre and the Charles Perkins Centre. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from the Australian National University (1997) and previously taught at Monash University and Macquarie University. Her research focuses on metaphysics (particularly personal identity), ethics, political philosophy, the philosophy of happiness and well-being, applied ethics, and feminist philosophy. She has contributed to debates on free speech, pornography, and human rights. Her work bridges theoretical and applied domains, with publications in Oxford Studies in Metaphysics , Australasian Philosophical Review , and the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy . Recent projects include examining the ethics of racist speech, feminist moral theory, and interventions in public health. She has secured grants for research on human rights frameworks and autonomy in healthcare. Dr. West’s media engagements include ABC Radio National’s The Philosopher’s Zone , discussing topics like parenting and happiness. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy with psychology, law, and public policy.

Alice RistrophView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Procedure
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Alice Ristroph is a Professor at Brooklyn Law School , appointed to the inaugural Les Fagen Professorship in June 2024. She joined the faculty in 2017 and specializes in Criminal Law , Constitutional Law , and Criminal Procedure , with a focus on violence, resistance, and carceral systems. Areas of Expertise: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Key Research Themes: State violence, carceral ideologies, punishment theory, and resistance movements Education: A.B., Ph.D. from Harvard University; J.D. from Harvard Law School Her scholarship interrogates the legal frameworks sustaining mass incarceration and examines constitutional mechanisms to regulate state violence. She has published extensively in top journals like Yale Law Journal , Columbia Law Review , and Virginia Law Review , addressing topics such as police brutality, felon disenfranchisement, and the Second Amendment in carceral contexts. Scientific Awards : Les Fagen Professorship (2024) Member, American Law Institute Professor Ristroph previously taught at Seton Hall University and the University of Utah and worked as a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. She is also a prolific textbook author and contributor to legal discourse on carceral practices.

Andrea BoggioView profile

Professor

• Science and Technology Policy
• Law and Ethics of Biosciences
• Science Diplomacy
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Andrea Boggio serves as Professor of Legal Studies in Bryant University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History and Social Sciences, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in business law, health law, and international law. He is currently on sabbatical for 2025-26 as Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar in Public International Law at Sweden's Lund University, fostering US-Sweden human rights research collaboration. His academic credentials include: JSD, Stanford Law School JSM, Stanford Law School LLD, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Professor Boggio's research pioneers the human right to science framework, examining legal-ethical dimensions of biosciences through lenses of science diplomacy, innovation policy, and global health governance. His seminal 2024 Oxford University Press book The Human Right to Science: History, Development and Normative Content establishes foundational principles for applying human rights law to emerging technologies. Current work investigates gene editing regulation, biobank governance, and scientific freedom during global health emergencies, emphasizing transnational policy coherence and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a critical trajectory connecting international human rights instruments with contemporary scientific challenges, particularly in biotechnology regulation where he advocates for human rights-based approaches over purely ethical frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates increasing focus on operationalizing the right to science through indicator development and model legislation. Key recognitions include: Santander Faculty Research Collaboration Award (2017) Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar (2025-26) Multiple MERIT Awards (2009-2015) Summer Research Stipends (2013-2015) As Associate Editor of Human Reproduction (European Society of Human Reproduction publication) and Journal of Legal Studies Education , he shapes scholarly discourse while serving on the Massachusetts Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Advisory Board, College Board's CLEP Business Law Committee, and as GESDA Foundation consultant. A New York Bar member, he maintains active legal practice alongside academia. His Faculty Fellowship at Bryant's Center for Health and Behavioral Sciences drives interdisciplinary integration of legal perspectives into health sciences research, particularly through science diplomacy initiatives examining how human rights frameworks can guide international scientific collaboration during geopolitical tensions.

Naomi WellsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Humanities
• Multilingualism
• Transnationalism
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Dr Naomi Wells is a Senior Lecturer in Italian and Spanish with Digital Humanities and Deputy Director of the Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. She holds a PhD in Modern Languages (Leeds 2013) and a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (University of London 2020). Her research focuses on digital humanities, multilingualism, and migration, with a focus on online communities and social media analysis. She has conducted fieldwork across Europe and South America, examining language policies and cultural practices in transnational contexts. Education: BA Spanish and Italian (Leeds, 2007) MA by Research (Leeds, 2009) PhD (Leeds, 2013) PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (University of London, 2020) Research Interests: Digital Humanities, applied sociolinguistics, migration studies, online multilingualism, and cultural memory. Her work bridges digital ethnography, discourse analysis, and transcultural studies, with a particular focus on Spanish- and Italian-speaking communities. Recent projects include analyzing diasporic digital archives and social media practices among Middle Eastern and Latin American communities in London. Grants & Projects: Lead Investigator: "Digital Diasporic Belonging" (British Academy, £3,950) Co-Investigator: "Building a Transnational Community of Practice" (British Academy) Postdoctoral Research Associate: "Cross-Language Dynamics: Reshaping Community" (2017–2020) Supervision: Current PhD topics include Italian identity in the Eastern Adriatic, intangible cultural heritage translation, and language acquisition through artivism. She actively supervises projects at the intersection of digital humanities and modern languages. Affiliations: Member of the University of London's Academic Board, AHRC Peer Review College, and series editor for Transnational Modern Languages (Liverpool University Press). She co-edits the Digital Modern Languages section of Modern Languages Open .