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• Religious Studies
• Theology
• Philosophy
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Brandon Peterson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah in the Department of World Languages & Cultures, with an adjunct appointment in Philosophy. He earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the University of Notre Dame in 2015. Education: BA in Theology and Mathematics (2007), MTS in Systematic Theology (2009), PhD in Systematic Theology (2015) from Notre Dame His research focuses on Christian doctrinal traditions, particularly Christology and soteriology in dialogue with philosophy. He explores the works of Karl Rahner, Thomas Aquinas, and the Second Vatican Council's impact on Jewish-Christian relations. Notable research themes include: Historical and systematic theology Patristic influences on modern theology Ecclesiology and Church reform Atonement theories across Christian thinkers Teaching areas include World Religions, Christology, Catholicism, and Jewish-Christian relations.

Zina MakarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Prison Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Criminal Law
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Zina Makar is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, specializing in prison law, criminal procedure, and civil rights. Her work critically examines the intersection of carceral systems and legal rights, with a focus on prisoners’ rights and the transformative impact of technology on incarceration. Education L.L.M., Georgetown University Law Center J.D., University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law B.S., University of Maryland Research Interests Makar’s scholarship delves into the jurisprudence of prison law, exploring how carceral spaces shape individuals’ relationships with the state. Her recent work investigates the role of carceral technologies in redefining the nature of incarceration. She examines the ethical and legal implications of surveillance technologies in prisons, the erosion of dignity in prison law, and the systemic issues of pretrial detention and bail reform. Her research also addresses the procedural aspects of criminal law, including the Supreme Court’s shadow docket and the implications of per curiam decisions. She advocates for doctrinal integration to address disenfranchisement and unnecessary incarceration, contributing to broader conversations on criminal justice reform. Scientific Awards Baltimore City Bar Association's Public Interest Attorney of the Year Award (2017) Grants and Advocacy Before entering academia, Makar was an Open Society Institute Fellow from 2014 to 2016. During her fellowship, she established the Pipeline to Habeas program, which serves as a model for the Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender in challenging wrongful pretrial detention. Her advocacy efforts led to the pretrial release of 101 protestors arrested following the death of Freddie Gray, highlighting her commitment to bail reform and civil rights. Labs and Teams While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, her collaborative work with the Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender underscores her ongoing engagement with legal practitioners and reform advocates.

Katherine C. RodelaView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Leadership
• Equity and Social Justice in Education
• Latina/o and Latinx Leadership
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Katherine C. Rodela is an Associate Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Educational Leadership and Sport Management at Washington State University Vancouver, part of the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences. She is a community-engaged scholar committed to advancing equity and justice in education through research, teaching, and outreach. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education and a BA in Philosophy and History from Seattle University. She is a former Fulbright Scholar with research experience in civic engagement in Peru. Dr. Rodela's research focuses on leadership for equity and social justice, particularly the leadership of Latinx communities, parents, and educators. Her work explores how leaders of color navigate equity initiatives, how marginalized families advocate for justice, and how educational leadership can be redefined to include youth, parents, and community members. She uses qualitative methods, especially LatCrit counterstorytelling, to center the voices of those often excluded from leadership narratives. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in examining Latinx leadership pathways, community cultural wealth, gender and LGBTQ+ inclusion, and activism in conservative educational settings. These works are published in leading journals such as Educational Administration Quarterly , Peabody Journal of Education , and Teachers College Record . George Brain and Gay Selby Faculty Award in Educational Leadership Fulbright Scholar She actively mentors future educational leaders and collaborates with community partners such as the SW Washington Latino Parent Leadership Institute. Her research includes longitudinal studies on Latinx parent leadership and equity leadership during politically divisive times. She has also contributed to special issues and conceptual frameworks that challenge traditional notions of educational leadership and advocate for more inclusive, justice-centered models.

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Psychedelic Therapeutics
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Jennifer Mitchell, PhD is a Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She serves as the Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Dr. Mitchell is affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and is a member of both the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics and the UCSF Neuroscape Psychedelics Division. Dr. Mitchell's research focuses on identifying and developing novel therapeutics for drug and alcohol abuse, PTSD, stress, anxiety, impulsivity, and depression. Her work examines the neural mechanisms responsible for these disorders through translational neuroscience research that bridges psychology, behavioral pharmacology, and neuroanatomy. She has made significant contributions to the field of psychedelic therapeutics, particularly in developing MDMA for PTSD treatment and psilocybin for demoralization and depression. Dr. Mitchell's research portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on human and animal pharmacology, hypothesis-driven neuroscience, human proof-of-concept studies, translational models, and clinical trials. Her work on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD has reached phase 3 clinical trial status, representing a significant advancement in the field. Her recent publications show a consistent focus on psychedelic therapeutics, with particular attention to MDMA for PTSD treatment, but also extending to policy considerations, cost-effectiveness analyses, and the broader application of psychedelic compounds for various psychiatric conditions. Dr. Mitchell has received multiple DoD grants for the Institute for Translational Neuroscience from 2007 through 2014, demonstrating sustained funding support for her research program. Her work has been published in high-impact journals including Nature Medicine, Neuropsychopharmacology, and JAMA Neurology. As an advisor and mentor, Dr. Mitchell has contributed to the training of numerous researchers in the field of neuroscience and psychedelic therapeutics. Her laboratory work combines behavioral pharmacology with neuroimaging techniques to understand the mechanisms underlying addiction and stress-related disorders.

John Van ReenenView profile

Professor

• Innovation Economics
• Labor Economics
• Productivity
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John Van Reenen holds the Ronald Coase School Professorship at the London School of Economics (LSE), serves as a Digital Fellow at MIT, and directs the Programme for Innovation and Diffusion (POID). His primary academic affiliation remains with LSE where he maintains an active research profile with publications extending into 2025. Van Reenen's research centers on innovation economics, labor markets, and productivity with deep expertise in management practices and firm dynamics. His work examines resource misallocation effects in developing economies like Mexico, structural transformation impacts on labor concentration, and spillover mechanisms from superstar firms. Key contributions span industrial organization, development economics, and technology policy, often utilizing firm-level data to analyze innovation diffusion and organizational resilience. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent focus on management-productivity linkages, structural economic transformation, and innovation systems. His research increasingly addresses climate-related business resilience, military innovation dynamics, and cross-border spillovers from foreign direct investment. Methodologically, he combines rigorous econometric approaches with subjective expectation data and firm-to-firm transaction analysis. Major recognitions include: 2009 Yrjö Jahnsson Award (European equivalent of Bates Clark Medal) 2014 European Investment Bank Prize for Excellence in Economic and Social Research 2017 Order of the British Empire (OBE) 2022 Honorary Foreign Membership in the American Economic Association No specific student advising or grant information appears in the source material, though his POID leadership implies research coordination responsibilities. As Director of the Programme for Innovation and Diffusion, Van Reenen oversees a research initiative investigating innovation drivers and diffusion mechanisms across global firms and economies, fostering collaboration between LSE, MIT, and international policy institutions.

Deborah Rivas-DrakeView profile

Professor

• Ethnic-Racial Identity Development
• Youth Development
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Deborah Rivas-Drake is the Stephanie J. Rowley Collegiate Professor in the Marsal Family School of Education and a Professor of Psychology in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on how educational, familial, and community contexts shape adolescents’ racial and ethnic identity, socioemotional well-being, and civic engagement. She co-directs the Contexts of Academic + Socioemotional Adjustment (CASA) Lab, emphasizing practices that disrupt racism and xenophobia. Her work is funded by NSF, Spencer Foundation, and W.T. Grant Foundation. She has authored/co-authored influential books like Below the Surface: Talking with Teens about Race, Ethnicity, and Identity , which won major awards. She holds leadership roles in SRCD and SRA committees, advocating for equity in education and youth development. Her research highlights the role of ethnic-racial socialization, discrimination, and intergroup contact in youth outcomes. She collaborates with educators and policymakers to translate research into practical tools for schools and families. Key contributions include frameworks for equity-focused social-emotional learning (SEL), strategies for undocumented families, and interventions to foster civic responsibility. Her grants include initiatives like the 'INVITE: Inclusive and Innovative Intelligent Technologies for Education' project and measures of equity-based SEL practices. Rivas-Drake’s awards reflect her impact on developmental science and policy. She bridges academia with community engagement, advising school districts and organizations like CASEL and Sesame Workshop. Her work underscores intersectionality, emphasizing how race, class, and immigration status interact to shape youth experiences. The CASA Lab’s interdisciplinary approach addresses systemic inequities through rigorous research and actionable solutions.

• Medieval History
• Late Medieval European History
• History of the Church
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Professor Martial Staub holds the position of Professor of Medieval History at the University of Sheffield, serving as Internationalisation Officer and SRDS Director within the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. He joined the university in 2004 after a research fellowship at the Max Planck Institute of History in Göttingen, Germany. His academic training includes degrees from the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris X Nanterre, and the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, alongside studies at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Fontenay/St Cloud. Staub’s research focuses on late medieval European history, particularly South German and Italian cities, with expertise in medieval philanthropy, historiography, and spatial mobility. He co-directs the Centre for the Study of Abrupt, Violent and Traumatic Change and leads projects on medieval global citizenship. His teaching spans undergraduate courses like 'Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe' and postgraduate programs such as 'Approaching the Middle Ages.' Professional roles include editorial board memberships for journals like Zeitschrift für Ideengeschichte and German History , alongside affiliations with institutions such as the Görres-Gesellschaft. His work bridges interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing themes of exile, urban history, and the interplay between medieval and modern contexts.

• Crisis Communications
• Sustainability Literacy
• Hospitality Management
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Dr. Laura Zizka is a Professor at the EHL Hospitality Business School, part of the HES-SO university network. She specializes in higher education strategies, crisis communication, and sustainability in hospitality and STEM sectors. Her research bridges academic theory with industry practice, focusing on organizational resilience during crises, digital education transformation post-pandemic, and embedding sustainability literacy in curricula. Education**: BSc HES-SO in Hospitality and Tourism Management Research Themes**: Crisis communication strategies in tourism and hospitality Digital transformation in higher education Pro-environmental behavior in hospitality operations Sustainability integration in STEM and business programs Her work emphasizes bridging educational practices with real-world challenges, such as pandemic communication, stakeholder engagement in sustainability, and employability skills for STEM graduates. Recent studies include analyzing Swiss hoteliers' pandemic communication evolution and exploring AI's role in academic writing through Microsoft Copilot case studies. Grants & Projects**: HES-SO Rectorate-funded project (2019–2020) on destination image and pictorial content impact (CHF 99,000) Longitudinal studies on student/faculty perceptions of digital education (2020–2023) Dr. Zizka collaborates with industry partners like KITRO (food waste tech) and actively contributes to conferences on topics ranging from trauma-informed pedagogy to blended learning models. She advocates for holistic sustainability education and has advised on CSR communication strategies for airlines and hospitality firms.

William SelingerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Theory
• History of Political Thought
• Representative Democracy
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William Selinger is the Wick Cary Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Letters at The University of Oklahoma, specializing in political theory and the history of political thought. His research focuses on the modern history of representative democracy, particularly parliamentary institutions in 18th- and 19th-century Britain and France. He earned his PhD from Harvard University and BA from the University of Chicago, with prior teaching experience at University College London. Research Interests : Selinger examines the development of liberal thought through key figures like Benjamin Constant, François Guizot, Alexis de Tocqueville, and John Stuart Mill. His work bridges constitutional history with intellectual history, analyzing how parliamentary systems shaped modern liberalism. His book Parliamentarism: From Burke to Weber (2019) won the Montreal Political Theory Manuscript Award, exploring efforts to democratize parliamentary governance. Recent Work : His current project, a Montesquieu biography under contract with Princeton University Press, expands his exploration of foundational political ideas. Recent articles address topics like French liberalism, populism, and Montesquieu’s theories of sovereignty, reflecting his engagement with both historical texts and contemporary democratic challenges. Awards : Quentin Skinner Lectureship in Intellectual History (2024), Montreal Political Theory Award (2019) Publications : Over 15 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Modern Intellectual History and Review of Politics , emphasizing constitutional crises, party systems, and comparative political thought. Selinger’s scholarship connects historical analysis to modern democratic dilemmas, offering critical insights into representative governance and institutional legitimacy.

Purba HossainView profile

Lecturer

• Colonial Indian History
• Indentured Labor Migration
• Colonial Encounters
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Purba Hossain is a Lecturer in Modern History (post 1800) at the University of York’s Department of History, based at Vanbrugh College. She holds a BA and MA from Presidency University (Kolkata, India) and a PhD from the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on colonial India, particularly Indian experiences under British rule, indentured labour migration, and colonial language dynamics. She has held fellowships at Christ’s College Cambridge, the Institute of Historical Research (London), and the Royal Historical Society. Education: PhD (History), University of Leeds MA (History), Presidency University BA (History), Presidency University Purba’s work challenges Eurocentric narratives by centering Indian voices in colonial historiography. Her first monograph, Voices from Calcutta: Indian Indenture in the Age of Abolition (Cambridge UP, 2025), examines indentured labour migration from Calcutta’s perspective. Current research explores how Indian language workers mediated British colonial power. She co-edited Across Colonial Lines: Commodities, Networks, and Empire Building (2023) and co-curated a Past & Present special issue on language histories. Her teaching includes modules on historical analysis, empire studies, and the end of slavery. Purba actively supervises PhD students researching colonial Indian history.

Jennifer AdamsView profile

Professor

• Racial Equity in STEM Education
• Postsecondary STEM Education
• Qualitative Research
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Dr. Jennifer Adams is a Professor at the University of Calgary with dual appointments in the Werklund School of Education and the Faculty of Science’s Department of Chemistry. She holds a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Creativity, Equity, and STEMM. Her work focuses on equity in STEM education, postsecondary faculty education, and transdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Adams earned her PhD in Urban Education from The Graduate Center, CUNY, and has prior roles including Associate Professor at Brooklyn College and leadership in informal science institutions like the American Museum of Natural History. Education: PhD Urban Education (2006), MS Nutrition (1996), MA Education (1995), BA (not specified) Her research emphasizes anti-deficit and justice-oriented pedagogies, with a focus on marginalized communities. Key areas include racial equity in STEM, sociocultural theory, and critical transdisciplinary methods. Dr. Adams leads the Creativity, Equity, and STEM Lab, advancing equity through community-based and arts-infused approaches. She edits academic journals such as the International Journal of Informal Science and Environmental Learning and has collaborated on projects like the Resilient Schools Consortium (RiSC). Recent publications explore belonging in STEM, anti-racist education frameworks, and transdisciplinary methodologies. Her work bridges formal and informal learning environments to address systemic inequities. Dr. Adams actively engages in policy advocacy and community partnerships to foster inclusive STEM ecosystems globally.

Fakhreddin AzimiView profile

Professor

• Modern Middle East History
• Islamic Studies
• Socio-Political Analysis
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Fakhreddin Azimi is a Professor at the University of Connecticut specializing in Modern Middle East and Iranian history. He holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University and has taught at various institutions globally. His research focuses on religion-state relations, socio-political dynamics, and historiography in Iran. Education: B.A. in Political Science, Tehran University M.Sc. in Politics (Middle East), SOAS, University of London D.Phil. in History, St. Antony's College, Oxford University Research Interests: Azimi examines how power structures shape Iranian socio-cultural and political landscapes. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues, particularly focusing on: Religion and Secularity in Modern Iran Authoritarian Governance Mechanisms Cultural Narratives of National Identity Historiographical Methodologies Publications: His seminal work The Quest for Democracy in Iran won multiple awards, while his Persian publications explore Iranian nationalism and Mosaddeq's legacy. Over 60 articles and book chapters span academic journals like Iranian Studies and International Labor and Working-Class History . Awards: 2008 Mossadegh Prize (Best Book on Iran) Three-time recipient of the Mahtab Mirzaie Memorial Prize Featured in Negah-e Nou intellectual journal (2020) Teaching & Scholarship: Azimi teaches medieval/modern Middle East history and historiography. His graduate seminars explore theory-method intersections in historical research. He actively contributes to the Encyclopaedia Iranica and maintains international academic collaborations.

• Computational Sociology
• Gender Studies
• Social Movements
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Laura K. Nelson is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of British Columbia , where she also directs the Centre for Computational Social Science . Her work bridges computational methods with sociological inquiry, focusing on gender inequality, social movements, and organizational dynamics. She previously held faculty roles at Northeastern University and affiliated with institutions like the NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks and the Network Science Institute . Education: PhD in Sociology (2014), University of California, Berkeley MA in Sociology (2009), University of California, Berkeley BA in Sociology (2006), University of Wisconsin-Madison (Phi Beta Kappa) Research Interests span computational sociology, social movement strategy, intersectionality, and STEM equity. She pioneered frameworks like computational grounded theory and radical objectivity , integrating machine learning with qualitative paradigms. Recent publications analyze gender dynamics in emergency medicine, feminist movement histories, and the NSF ADVANCE program’s impact on equity. Her 2024 Social Science Quarterly paper quantifies ADVANCE’s interdisciplinary reach. Awards include the 2020 Best Meta-Reviewer at SocInfo20 and Outstanding Faculty of the Year at Northeastern University. She serves on editorial boards for American Journal of Sociology , Poetics , and Acta Sociologica . She co-PIs a National Science Foundation grant studying gender-equity dissemination in higher education networks and supervises graduate student Jinyang Yu . Her lab, Centre for Computational Social Science , drives open-source methodological innovation.

Leila M. HarrisView profile

Professor

• Environmental Governance
• Water Policy
• Equity and Social Justice
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Leila M. Harris is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding dual appointments in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ). She co-directs UBC’s Program on Water Governance and is affiliated with the Department of Geography and the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies. Her work focuses on environmental governance, water equity, and social justice, particularly in marginalized communities across Africa, South Asia, and Turkey. Harris’s research examines the intersection of environmental issues with inequality, gender, and ethnicity. Key projects include analyzing non-material dimensions of water insecurity (emotions, trust, belonging), water governance shifts in South Africa, Brazil, and Canada, and the socio-political impacts of emerging water testing technologies. She has led international research networks like the SSHRC-funded WaTERS program and contributed to policy briefs on water governance in Ghana, South Africa, and British Columbia. Her scholarship bridges feminist political ecology, critical development studies, and postcolonial theory. Recent work explores participatory methods, water justice in Indigenous contexts, and the human right to water. Harris has advised on water policy reforms in Canada and globally, emphasizing equity and marginalized community voices. Education: PhD (Geography), University of British Columbia (2002) Lab/Teams: Program on Water Governance, EDGES Collaborative

• Labor Economics
• Economic Policy
• Social Welfare Planning
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Lisa M. Lynch is the Maurice B. Hexter Professor of Social and Economic Policy at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management. She currently serves as the Stone Visiting Scholar/Visiting Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School’s Malcom Wiener Center for Social Policy (2025-2026). Lynch has held leadership roles including Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at Brandeis (2014-2020), Interim President of Brandeis (2015-2016), and Dean of the Heller School (2008-2014). She leads the Institute for Economic and Racial Equity and directs the Heller School’s PhD program. Her education includes a BA in Economics and Political Science from Wellesley College, and an MSc and PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics. She has taught at Tufts University, MIT, Ohio State University, and the University of Bristol. Lynch’s research focuses on labor economics, organizational innovation’s impact on productivity and wages, racial and gender disparities in labor markets, youth unemployment, and school-to-work transitions. Her work often bridges academic research with policy-making, particularly in training, workplace practices, and economic equity. Her articles highlight trends in labor market adaptations to technological changes, pandemic effects on employment, and historical shifts in women’s roles in economics. She has received numerous awards, including MIT’s Teaching Award (1988), Tufts’ Outstanding Faculty Award (2000), and the Susan C. Eaton Scholar Practitioner Award (2007). Notably, she was elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance in 2023. Lynch advises through institutional roles like Director of the Retirement and Disability Research Center (UMBC, 2023-2025). She collaborates with labs/teams such as the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and IZA (Institute for Labor Economics), contributing to interdisciplinary policy research.