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• Racism research
• Anti-racist education
• Remembrance work
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Professor Iman Attia is a distinguished academic at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin (ASH Berlin), where she serves as Professor for Racism research, anti-racist education and remembrance work. Her academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to critical race theory, postcolonial studies, and decolonial approaches to understanding racism, particularly anti-Muslim racism in German and European contexts. Her research interests focus on interdisciplinary, comparative and relational racism research and theories; Orientalism, postcolonialism and decoloniality; anti-colonial, anti-racist and diasporic voices and movements; and culture and politics of remembrance. She has developed module responsibilities for Positionings and Relationalities (MA Social Work KriDiCo), theory-practice specialization in racism and migration (BA Social Work), and Diversity Studies / Racism and Migration (BA Social Work). Professor Attia's scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with the interdependencies, interrelations, and intersections of social power relations, particularly examining how racism operates in complex ways across different social categories. Her research trajectory shows increasing focus on decolonial approaches and entangled histories, as evidenced by her leadership in the 'Verwobene Geschichten' project. Principal investigator for 'Das Bedrohungsszenario des 'islamistischen Terrorismus'' (BMBF 2018-2021) Lead researcher for 'Rassismuserfahrungen von Rom*nja und Sinti*zze' (UKAZ beim BMI 2019-2020) Coordinator of 'Verwobene Geschichten' (IFAF 2014-2016 and 2017-2019) Researcher on 'Markierungs- und Diskriminierungserfahrungen von Muslim*innen' (2012) As a dedicated academic mentor, Professor Attia supervises numerous doctoral candidates across various German universities, focusing on topics related to racism, migration, and social justice. Her academic journey began with a Diplom and Promotion in Educational Science from the Universities of Lüneburg and Oldenburg, followed by positions at the Technical University of Berlin before her appointment as Professor at ASH Berlin in 2009.

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Queer Theory
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Christian Schmelz serves as an Honorary Professor actively teaching seminars in public law with specialized focus on climate protection legislation, as evidenced by his recurring 2024W-2025W course offerings including Seminar aus Öffentlichem Recht - Schwerpunkt: Klimaschutz als Hype: the Good, the Bad or the Ugly . His academic profile bridges legal scholarship with interdisciplinary research in gender and sexuality studies. Dr. Schmelz's research centers on the intersection of LGBTQ+ issues and Christian theology, demonstrated through his editorial leadership of the Jahrbuch Sexualitäten yearbook series (2016-2018 volumes) and seminal works such as Aufgehende Saat: 40 Jahre Ökumenische Arbeitsgruppe Homosexuelle und Kirche (2017), which documents four decades of ecumenical LGBTQ+ advocacy within religious institutions. His scholarship extends to practical sexual ethics in evangelical contexts ( Unverschämt–schön , 2016) and theoretical explorations of post-gender society ( Gender Turn series, 2012-2013), consistently addressing the societal implications of sexual diversity through theological, legal, and ethical frameworks. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals evolving thematic priorities: early foundational work on gender theory (2012-2013) transitioned toward applied ethical considerations in religious practice (2016-2017), with recent emphasis on memorialization projects like the proposed Berlin-based Elberskirchen-Hirschfeld-Haus (2016) and contemporary climate law discourse. His interdisciplinary approach integrates legal scholarship with queer theology and social theory, advocating for inclusive policy frameworks that reconcile religious traditions with LGBTQ+ rights. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials Available sources indicate no formal student advising relationships or externally funded research grants associated with Dr. Schmelz's academic activities. His scholarly contributions appear primarily through editorial work, book authorship, and seminar instruction rather than laboratory-based or team-directed research initiatives. No institutional laboratories, research centers, or collaborative teams were referenced in the source documentation, suggesting his work operates through independent scholarship and institutional teaching roles rather than structured research infrastructure.

Ilyan FerrerView profile

Associate Professor

• Aging among racialized immigrants in Canada
• Digital storytelling as methodology
• Transformative and community education

Ilyan Ferrer is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work , Carleton University . With a PhD in Social Work and MSW from McGill University , their work focuses on aging within racialized immigrant communities, digital storytelling methodologies, and transformative education. They are currently on sabbatical from July 2025 to June 2026. Education : MSW, McGill University PhD in Social Work, McGill University Their research integrates intersectional life course perspectives to examine how immigration, precarious labor, and systemic racism shape aging experiences. They have pioneered podcasting as a pedagogical tool for community engagement and social justice, including the Critical Issues in Social Work Podcast and Filipino Canadian Social and Community Workers Network . Recent research trends include digital storytelling , financial inequality among older immigrants , and anti-oppressive practices in gerontological social work. Their publications span journals like Journal of Gerontological Social Work , Journal of Aging Studies , and Canadian Ethnic Studies . Selected projects include SSHRC-funded initiatives such as Kwentuhan (storytelling) with Filipino/a/x Canadian social work practitioners (2022-2023) and Multidirectional (im)migration, aging and care (2020-2022). They have also received teaching grants like the UCalgary Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant (2017-2019).

Martha GonzalezView profile

Associate Professor

• Chicana Feminist Theory
• Chican@ Music
• Transnational Musical Dialogues
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Martha Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in the Intercollegiate Department of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies at Scripps College, Claremont, where she also serves as the Director of the Scripps Humanities Institute. A scholar, artist, and activist, she is deeply engaged in public scholarship through music, performance, and community organizing. Her work bridges academia and grassroots movements, particularly through her leadership in the Grammy Award-winning band Quetzal and her role in fostering transnational cultural dialogues. PhD in Feminist Studies (Chicana Studies Emphasis), University of Washington, 2013 BA in Ethnomusicology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1999 Transfer, Pasadena City College, 1990-1993 Her research centers on the intersection of Chicana feminist theory , Chican@ music , transnational musical dialogues , and performance studies . She emphasizes collective songwriting and participatory music as tools for social justice and decolonial praxis. Her scholarly work is deeply informed by her lived experience as a musician and community organizer in East Los Angeles and transnational networks with Jarocho communities in Veracruz, Mexico. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of cultural resilience, feminist epistemology, and music as testimony. They span ethnographic analysis, critical reviews, and theoretical explorations, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach across folklore, ethnomusicology, urban studies, and feminist theory. Her work frequently highlights marginalized voices and practices, from street vendors in Boyle Heights to incarcerated women. Her scientific honors include: MacArthur Fellowship (2022) United States Artist (USA) Fellowship (2021) Grammy Award (2013) Fulbright Garcia-Robles Fellowship (2007-2008) Woodrow Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship Multiple Scripps College research and teaching awards Gonzalez has advised and co-founded several academic and artistic collectives, including Women Who Rock and The Seattle Fandango Project . She has secured research grants from the Mellon Foundation, California Arts Council, and the 5Cs Creativity and Innovation Initiative. Her leadership extends to board roles at Smithsonian Folkways Records and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress . Her personal musical artifacts are housed in the National Museum of American History , underscoring her cultural impact.

Susanne BirnkammerView profile

Researcher

• Digital Interventions in Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Cross-cultural Psychology
• Children of Mentally Ill Parents
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Susanne Birnkammer is a Scientific Associate (Researcher) and doctoral student at the Department of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and Psychotherapy within the Faculty of Education and Psychology at the Free University of Berlin, holding this position since February 2022. Her educational background includes: Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology from the Free University of Berlin (2020) Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Ulm (2018) Her research focuses on digital interventions in childhood and adolescence, cross-cultural psychology, children of mentally ill parents, and creative therapy forms in psychotherapeutic contexts. She actively develops resource-oriented digital tools for youth mental health through her non-profit YIN YOUNG & YOU gUG. Recent publications reveal interdisciplinary trends combining clinical psychology with digital health solutions, examining victimization dynamics through intersectional frameworks and evaluating novel therapeutic approaches including psychedelic-assisted therapy. Her methodological approach frequently employs mixed-methods feasibility trials for intervention development. There is no publicly available information regarding Susanne Birnkammer's supervision of students or grant funding. Birnkammer contributes to the department's research ecosystem including gender identity projects (DEXTRA, GenderJourney) and university outpatient clinic initiatives. She previously held research roles at Charité Berlin's Sexual Science department and the University of Ulm's International Office.

Shirin AssaView profile

Research Fellow

• English Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• Gender Studies
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Shirin Assa is a Research Fellow at the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) at the University of Bayreuth. Her work focuses on English and Anglophone literatures, with a specialization in the cultural positionalities of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) women in diaspora. Research Interests Intersectional resistance in diasporic identity formation Transnational feminism and its complementarity with intersectionality theory Colonial/Orientalist representation of MENA women Migration studies (post-2015 MENA diasporas) Gender and sexuality in postcolonial literature Methodological innovation in literary analysis Current Project Her dissertation project, MENA Women in Diaspora: Poetics of Intersectional Resistance Versus Geometry of Appropriation , examines resistance paradigms in contemporary literature through Leila Aboulela's Ostrich (2018) and Kamila Shamsie's Home Fire (2017).

Majella KilkeyView profile

Professor

• Migration Studies
• Transnational Families
• Care Systems and Migration
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Professor Majella Kilkey is a Professor of Social Policy and Director of Research at the University of Sheffield's School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. She holds additional roles as Director of the CDT in New Horizons in Borders and Bordering and leads the ESRC-funded Centre for Care. Her research focuses on migration studies, transnational families, care systems, aging, gender, and geopolitical transformations. She has earned a PhD, MA, and BSSc (Hons). Her work emphasizes marginalized groups such as migrant care workers, asylum seekers, and older migrants. Key projects include the ESRC-funded 'Storying Life Courses for Intersectional Inclusion' (2022–2025) and the EU H2020 projects MIMY and MIGREC. She also leads research on borders and care within the Centre for Care. Her publications span transnational care dynamics, migration policies, and Brexit's societal impacts. Funded grants total over £10 million, including leadership in projects addressing migrant youth integration, Serbia’s migration challenges, and care systems’ bordering processes. She co-founded the University of Sheffield’s Migration Research Group and supervises PhDs on topics like transnational care networks and asylum seeker transitions.

Ulf MellströmView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Masculinity Studies
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Ulf Mellström is a Professor in Gender Studies at Karlstad University, Sweden. He holds a PhD from Linköping University (1995) and has held academic positions at Linköping University (1995-2009), Luleå University of Technology (2005-2011), and Karlstad University since 2011. His research focuses on gender and technology studies, masculinity studies, globalization, and higher education. Key areas include the political economy of global knowledge production, gendered professions in STEM, and the intersection of technology, risk, and security. Education: PhD in Technology and Social Change (1995), Linköping University. Major research projects include investigations into globalized eduscapes, corporate universities in Dubai/India/Brazil, and gender mainstreaming in Swedish rescue services. He collaborates internationally, serving on boards such as MSB's Scientific Board and the Norwegian Research Council's gender studies program. Research interests span ethnographically grounded studies of gendered knowledge production, global comparative perspectives on STEM fields (e.g., Malaysia's female-dominated computer science), and the cultural embeddedness of technology use. He has supervised multiple PhD students and teaches courses in gender studies, ethnographic methodology, and STS. Publications include influential works like Masculinity, Power and Technology: A Malaysian Ethnography (2003), and articles in journals such as Science, Technology & Human Values and International Journal of Gender, Science, and Technology . His recent work explores posthumanist masculinity, autonomous vehicles, and transnational bachelorhood.

• Political ecology
• Environmental justice
• Food justice
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Brian Williams is an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University. He holds affiliations with the African American Studies program and the Gulf Scholars Program, focusing on race, social inequalities, and their environmental impacts in the U.S. South and Latin America. Position: Assistant Professor, Geography University: Mississippi State University Affiliations: African American Studies, Gulf Scholars Program Research Interests include political ecology, environmental justice, food and health geography, and critical race studies. His work explores how systemic racism and socio-environmental injustices intersect, particularly in agrarian systems and carceral geographies. Publication Trends reflect his focus on agrarian racial regimes, pesticide politics, and Black geographies, with recent works addressing resilience in small-scale farming, plantationocene critiques, and racialized urban development. Collaborative efforts with scholars like Mansfield, Freshour, and Shelton highlight interdisciplinary approaches. Teaching Areas encompass Political Ecology, Cultural Geography, Human Geography, and regional courses on the U.S. South and Latin America. He co-edits the Southeastern Geographer , contributing to academic discourse on southern and Black geographic traditions.

• African American Literature
• Women's Literature
• Film Studies
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Sharon Dean is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati specializing in American ethnic literature, women's literature, film studies, and composition pedagogy. She previously served as Acting Associate Director at the Center for Women's Studies, where she developed courses on American women writers and Black women in film. Her research focuses on African American literary traditions, cinematic representation, and pedagogical strategies. Education: Doctor of Arts from the University of Illinois (1971). Research interests span African American literature (particularly Harlem Renaissance women writers), film aesthetics in independent Black cinema, storytelling strategies in composition classes, racial impersonation in slave narratives, and comparative analysis of minstrelsy and cinematic cross-dressing. Her work frequently examines intersectional identities and cultural negotiations through literature and film. Awards include: Provost’s Award for Senior Faculty Mentor (2003) University of Cincinnati College of Evening and Continuing Education Fellowship (1997-1999) Grant leadership includes major projects like the NEH-funded 'Negative to Positive: Strategies for Using Black Film' ($150,000), FIPSE-supported Center for Women's Studies initiatives ($140,000), and curriculum development grants for first-year composition programs. Her scholarship frequently integrates community engagement with academic research.

Shareefah N. Al UqdahView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Mental Health
• African American Muslims Mental Health
• Community Violence and Family Outcomes
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Shareefah N. Al Uqdah serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies at Howard University's School of Education. She concurrently leads as Founder & CEO of Your Neighborhood Clinic, a nonprofit delivering accessible mental health services, and maintains her public presence as 'Your Neighborhood Psychologist' across social media platforms. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Howard University (2010) M.A. in Psychology, North Carolina Central University (2004) B.A. in Psychology, North Carolina Central University (2002) Dr. Al Uqdah's research centers on urban mental health disparities , with specialized focus on African American Muslim communities and the intergenerational effects of community violence . Her work examines implicit bias in educational systems, substance abuse prevention in adolescents, and culturally responsive grief interventions. She develops trauma-informed frameworks addressing parenting stress in high-violence environments and advocates for culturally competent mental health services through both academic research and community practice. Analysis of her 14 publications (2006-2024) reveals consistent thematic threads: the intersection of race/religion in mental healthcare access, community violence impacts on child development, and resilience strategies for marginalized youth. Her recent work expands into social media advocacy and crisis management systems, demonstrating applied translation of research into community interventions targeting systemic inequities. Her scientific recognition includes: American Psychological Association Raymond D. Fowler Award (2023) for exceptional mentorship of psychology students Dr. Al Uqdah has secured over $2.5 million in competitive grants, including: HRSA General Psychology Education Grant ($660,000) HRSA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Individuals ($1.9 million) These initiatives train culturally competent clinicians for underserved communities while providing full scholarships to underrepresented students in mental health professions. Through Your Neighborhood Clinic, she operationalizes her research via direct service delivery and national workshops addressing wellness, grief processing, substance abuse, and implicit bias training for educators and community stakeholders across multiple continents.

• Labor Economics
• Education Economics
• Public Economics
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Emanuela Ghignoni is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Economics and Law. She teaches Labor Economics and Policies and a STATA Lab. Her research focuses on Labor Economics, Education Economics, and Public Economics, addressing topics like over-education, gender wage gaps, and healthcare disparities. Her work examines social norms influencing childbirth decisions, the impact of international programs (e.g., ERASMUS), and economic disparities in Italy and globally. Research Interests: Over-education and labor market mismatches Gender and immigration-related labor discrimination Healthcare systems efficiency Public policy evaluation Educational expenditure dynamics Her articles analyze labor market transitions, wage gaps, and the interplay between family background and education access. She explores how social norms and economic policies shape labor participation, fertility choices, and STEM/non-STEM wage disparities. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. Grants details not provided. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her STATA Lab suggests involvement in quantitative research methods.

Jami FisherView profile

Senior Lecturer

• American Sign Language (ASL) documentation
• Linguistic landscape analysis
• Deaf community partnerships
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Dr. Jami Fisher serves as Senior Lecturer and Director of the American Sign Language (ASL) Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Linguistics. Affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences, their work focuses on documenting Philadelphia-area ASL variation, global deaf community collaborations (especially with Italian communities), and integrating sign language studies into broader linguistic curricula. Education includes an Ed.D. in Higher Education from UPenn (2014), M.S.Ed. (2002) and B.A. in Linguistics (1997). Their pedagogical innovations emphasize Academically Based Community Service (ABCS) partnerships with local organizations like the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre. Research interests bridge sociolinguistics and community engagement, analyzing the linguistic landscape's visual representation of sign languages and exploring how signed languages reflect cultural values. They co-lead the ASL/Deaf Studies minor program, integrating interdisciplinary coursework with field-based capstone projects. Program leadership includes developing UPenn's longest-running Ivy League ASL program, offering advanced courses in Deaf History, Culture, and Linguistics. Collaborative projects emphasize mutually beneficial partnerships with Deaf communities to ensure culturally responsive research and education.

Treva LindseyView profile

Professor

• Black feminism(s)
• Hip hop studies
• Critical race and gender theory
• +4 more

Treva Lindsey is a Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University and co-founder of Black Feminist Night School at Zora’s House. Her work centers African American women’s history, Black popular culture, and intersectional feminist theory. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University (2010) and has taught at Ohio State since 2010. Her research explores Black feminism(s), hip hop studies, and critical race/gender theory. Notable publications include America Goddam: Violence, Black Women, and The Struggle for Justice (UC Press, 2020) and Colored No More (2017), an acclaimed study of Black womanhood in Washington D.C. She has held prestigious fellowships including the ACLS/Mellon Scholars and Society Fellowship (2020-21) and Harvard’s Equity for Women and Girls of Color Fellowship (2016-17). Her recent articles address topics like Black Lives Matter activism, respectability politics, and cultural critiques of Grammy awards. Lindsey also contributes to major media outlets including CNN, The Washington Post, and Teen Vogue, bridging academic scholarship with public discourse.

• Political and Legal Anthropology
• Gender Violence
• LGBTQ+ Education Justice
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Madelaine Adelman is a Professor of Justice and Social Inquiry at Arizona State University's School of Social Transformation. She holds affiliations with the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Institute for Social Science Research, Jewish Studies, and Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict. Her work bridges cultural anthropology, law, and education with a focus on gender violence, LGBTQ+ rights, and social justice in schools. Adelman earned her Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology (1997) and A.B. in Anthropology and Political Science (1989) from Duke University. Her research examines domestic violence policies, school climate reforms, and transnational social movements. Notable works include Battering States: The Politics of Domestic Violence in Israel (2017) and co-edited Jerusalem: Conflict and Cooperation (2014). Her interdisciplinary studies address anti-LGBTQ bullying interventions, gaps between workplace equality and safe schools policies, and legal frameworks impacting marginalized groups. She co-founded GLSEN Phoenix and advised Arizona's education policies through the Morrison Institute. Adelman's research spans topics like transdisciplinary approaches to gender violence, Middle Eastern conflict studies, and U.S. education justice. Her over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters emphasize policy advocacy, ethnographic methods, and intersectional analysis.