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• Race and Racism
• Intersectionality
• Feminist Theory
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Mónica Moreno Figueroa is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow in Social Sciences at Downing College, Cambridge. She is a Black-mestiza, Mexican-British woman whose research focuses on the intersectional lived experience of 'race' and racism in Mexico and Latin America, antiracism and academic-based impact, feminist theory, intersectionality, and racism. She is an expert in qualitative research methods and visual methodologies and thrives in interdisciplinary collaborations. She is currently leading the development of a new research institute on Global Race, Racism and Anti-Racism in the Department of Sociology, secured with seed funding from the W.K.K. Foundation. Her research interests center on understanding the intersectional lived experience of 'race' and racism in Mexico and Latin America, antiracism and academic-based impact, feminist theory, intersectionality, and racism. She is particularly interested in the global flows of notions of race, the workings of racism, and exploring the current 'turn to antiracism' in Latin America and the Global South. Her work examines the emotional impact of oppression for social transformation, the everyday experience of racism, and issues of institutional and structural racism within mestizo contexts. Her most recent publications reveal a strong focus on anti-racism in Latin America, internalized racism, and the politics of mestizaje. The articles demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach spanning sociology, critical race studies, feminist theory, and Latin American studies. Key themes include racial visibility, naming racism, structural inequality, and the emotional dimensions of racial oppression. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical anti-racist organizing. British Academy Mid-Career fellowship 2022-23 for the project: 'Internalised Oppression, Defensiveness and Resentment' Commendation for 'Innovative Teaching' in the University of Cambridge Student Union's Student-Led Teaching Awards (May 2018) Pilkington Teaching Prize in recognition of excellence of teaching at the University of Cambridge (June 2017) Commendation for 'Supporting Students' in the University of Cambridge Student Union Student-Led Teaching Awards (May 2016) Cambridge University Student Union's Women's Campaign 'Academic of the Year' Award 2015-16 (June 2016) As an academic advisor, Professor Moreno Figueroa supervises doctoral students interested in the lived experience of 'race' and racism, racism and antiracism in Latin America, intersectionality, feminist theory, and the interconnections between beauty, emotions & race. She has secured significant funding for her research projects, including a £1m ESRC grant for the 'Latin American Antiracism in a Post-Racial Age' project. She co-leads the Decolonise Sociology Working Group and runs the End Everyday Racism project, a web-based platform to report and monitor racism in higher education. Professor Moreno Figueroa has been deeply involved in institutional anti-racism work, serving as the University of Cambridge Race Equality Co-Champion from 2017-2021 and as a member of the University of Cambridge Legacies of Enslavement Advisory Board from 2019-2022. Since 2010, she has co-led COPERA (Collective for the Elimination of Racism in Mexico), dedicated to making racism public.

Peter K. YuView profile

Professor

• Health Law
• Copyright
• Patent & Trademark
• +10 more

Peter K. Yu is a University Distinguished Professor and Regents Professor of Law and Communication at Texas A&M University. He serves as Director of the Center for Law and Intellectual Property and focuses on the intersection of intellectual property law with cutting-edge technologies and global regulatory challenges. Expertise : Health Law, Copyright, Patent & Trademark, International Trade, Cyberlaw, and Global Public Health. Institutional Affiliation : Texas A&M University (since 2020) and Michigan State University (prior roles). His research explores IP law's adaptation to generative AI, geopolitical conflicts, and vaccine development policies. Recent publications highlight antitrust challenges in Big Tech, AI-driven copyright evolution, and regulatory roles in global health. Scientific Awards : University Distinguished Professor (2024), Regents Professor (2020), Teacher-Scholar Award (2007), and multiple writing competition prizes. Contact: peteryu@law.tamu.edu . Active in scholarly leadership and international policy analysis, Yu contributes to shaping modern IP frameworks.

Kristie DotsonView profile

Professor

• Epistemology
• Metaphilosophy
• Feminist Philosophy
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Kristie Dotson serves as the University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) and the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) program. Her work bridges institutional roles with transformative philosophical inquiry focused on systemic oppression. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Memphis (2008) M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Memphis (2005) M.A. in Literature from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1999) B.A. in African American Studies, Business Administration, and English Literature from Coe College (1996) Professor Dotson's research centers on epistemic violence and exclusion within knowledge production systems, particularly examining how Black feminist frameworks expose mechanisms that maintain racial and gender hierarchies. Her scholarship demonstrates how epistemic practices obscure oppression through deliberate gaps in recognition and validation of marginalized perspectives. Her work critically engages metaphilosophical questions about philosophy's purpose, arguing for its role as a practice of social transformation rather than abstract theorizing. This perspective manifests in her development of concrete tools like the Faculty Epistemic Exclusion Scale and theoretical innovations such as epistemic exclusion theory. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals increasing focus on institutional manifestations of epistemic injustice, particularly within academic evaluation systems. Her recent work combines rigorous theoretical development with personal narrative forms (love letters, apostate tales) to demonstrate how epistemic resistance operates through both scholarly and embodied practices. This dual approach challenges traditional boundaries between academic philosophy and lived experience while documenting patterns of scholar devaluation affecting faculty of color.

• International Development and Education
• Migration and Education
• Gender and Education
• +3 more

Dr Amy North serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Practice & Society at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London. Her research critically examines educational inequalities in low-income contexts and settings affected by migration, displacement, and mobility, with sustained focus on gender dynamics and marginalized populations. Educational background: Doctor of Philosophy, University College London (2016) Recognised Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, University College London (2017) Research Focus: Dr North's work interrogates the complex intersections of education, migration, and development through critical feminist and postcolonial lenses. Her scholarship centers on girls' and women's educational experiences in transnational contexts, literacy as social practice among migrant communities, and teacher education reforms in gender equality initiatives. Current projects emphasize conflict-affected settings and the implementation gaps in global education policy frameworks. Publication analysis reveals consistent thematic progression from foundational work on gender-poverty-education linkages toward contemporary investigations of mobility, displacement, and educational resilience. Her output demonstrates methodological diversity spanning ethnographic studies of migrant domestic workers in London, multi-country policy analyses in Africa, and theoretical contributions to decolonizing development education. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy As Academic Head of Learning and Teaching, Dr North leads the Migration, Education and Development module and supervises doctoral research on education-migration-imbility nexus and women's literacy. Her research partnerships include the Education Research in Conflict and Crisis (ERICC) consortium, British Council collaborations on Nigerian teacher education, and UNESCO-commissioned studies on gendered impacts of school closures. Dr North coordinates the Education, Migration and (Im)mobility research strand within the UCL Centre for Education and International Development (CEID) and contributes to the International Literacy Centre's work on transnational learning practices, positioning her at the forefront of critical scholarship on education in global crisis contexts.

• Health sciences
• Geriatrics
• Aphasia
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Marianne Carlsson is a Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of Gävle, Sweden. Her research focuses on health sciences, particularly in geriatrics, aphasia rehabilitation, nursing education, and equity in healthcare. She has made significant contributions to developing assessment tools like the Nurse Professional Competence (NPC) Scale and PHASE-Proxy scale. Professor at University of Gävle Research areas: Health sciences, Nursing, Geriatrics Her recent publications span 2012-2022, addressing topics in chronic disease management , communication disorders , educational reforms , and health equity . She has extensively studied gender dynamics in nursing education and telephone triage practices. Notable works include: Validation of nursing competence scales Quality of life assessments in aging populations Family impact in aphasia care

Miriam SobreView profile

Assistant Professor

• Intercultural Communication
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Education
• Critical Communication Pedagogy
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Miriam Sobre, Ph.D. , is an Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts , Department of Communication. She specializes in critical intercultural communication pedagogy, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Jewish-American identity, and qualitative methods. Education: Ph.D. in Intercultural Communication, Arizona State University (2009) M.A. in Language and Culture, The University of Texas (2002) B.A. in English (Creative Writing), The University of Puget Sound (1999) Research Interests include: Critical intercultural communication pedagogy for social justice Intersectionality of Jewish-American identity and Ashkenormativity Academic freedom in DEI-focused education under anti-DEI legislation Virtual cosmopolitanism and social media's role in transnational activism Multicultural identity formation through third culture building Publication Trends reveal a focus on cosmopolitanism, DEI, and intercultural pedagogy, with recent work analyzing anti-DEI policies' impact on educational spaces. Her research spans qualitative case studies, autoethnographic reflections, and virtual community-building frameworks. Scientific Awards include: National Communication Association Best Co-Authored Book Award (2014) Top book award for 'Cultivating cosmopolitanism for intercultural communication' Additional Contributions: Dr. Sobre has presented at major conferences such as the National Communication Association and Western States Communication Association. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing civic-minded communication and trauma-informed intercultural interventions.

Yolande BoukaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Gender and security
• African politics
• African security
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Yolande Bouka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, where her research and teaching bridge International Relations, gender studies, and African security. Holding a Ph.D. in International Relations from American University and an M.A. from Seton Hall University, she previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Denver. Education Ph.D., International Relations – American University M.A. – Seton Hall University Research Interests Dr Bouka’s scholarship interrogates the intersections of gender, political violence, and security in Africa. Her current multi-sited historical and political analysis examines female combatants in Southern Africa, while her forthcoming book manuscript In the Shadow of Prison explores power, identity, and transitional justice in post-genocide Rwanda. She is particularly interested in decolonial approaches to fieldwork ethics, non-state armed groups, and the gendered dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding. Across her publications—ranging from high-impact journals to policy briefs—three thematic strands are evident: (1) gendered political participation and violence in Kenya’s devolved system, (2) continental and international mediation efforts in the African Great Lakes region, and (3) critical reflections on race, positionality, and methodology in the study of African politics. Awards & Fellowships Fulbright Scholar Program Fellowship American Association of University Women Fellowship Grants, Advisory Roles & Field Experience Bouka’s research has been supported by competitive international grants and underpinned by extensive fieldwork. She currently sits on the Research Advisory Council of the RESOLVE Network, a global consortium dedicated to empirically grounded research on violent extremism. Between 2014 and 2016 she led the Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division of the Institute for Security Studies in Nairobi, managing multi-country projects on peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. She has provided technical expertise and research support to USAID, the UK Department for International Development, the United Nations, the African Union, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the United States Institute of Peace. Labs & Research Teams While no formal laboratory is listed, Dr Bouka collaborates with a transnational network of scholars and policy institutes through the RESOLVE Network and maintains active partnerships with research centres across Africa, Europe, and North America.

Lynnette MawhinneyView profile

Professor

• Urban Education
• Teacher Retention
• Racial and Ethnic Identity
• +3 more

Lynnette Mawhinney is a Professor of Urban Education and Chair of the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers University–Newark , with affiliations in the Africana Studies Department. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education/English and Communications from Penn State University, followed by a Master’s and Ph.D. in Urban Education from Temple University. Her research focuses on: Professional lives of urban teachers, particularly teachers of color Schooling experiences of urban youth Biracial identity development Autoethnographic approaches in educational settings Recruitment and retention of diverse educators Critical race theory and social justice in teaching Her scholarly work has been recognized with awards including the American Educational Research Association’s Exemplary Research in Teaching and Teacher Education Award (2018) and Mom’s Choice Award (2020) . She has also secured grants from the Spencer Foundation (2022) and Walton Family Foundation (2019) for projects on teacher experiences and equity audits. As a children’s book author, her work like Lulu the One and Only (2020) has received critical acclaim, including a starred Kirkus Review . Her advocacy extends to consulting, speaking engagements, and health equity audits, emphasizing community-driven solutions.

• Access to higher education
• Education Policy
• Elite education
• +10 more

Dr. Sol Gamsu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Durham University and Director of the MSc Sociology Programme. His work bridges sociology, geography, and history, focusing on spatial and temporal dimensions of educational inequality. PhD in Geography, King’s College London (2017) Masters and undergraduate degrees in interdisciplinary studies (sociology, history, geography, French/German) His research spans elite education, spatial inequality, and educational policy, using mixed methods, GIS, and critical theory. Recent publications examine class/racial disparities in UK schooling, neoliberal university reforms, and colonial legacies in elite institutions. 2021: Editorial Board, British Journal of Sociology of Education 2020: SAGE Prize for Sociological Research Online 2000: Invited speaker at international conferences He supervises PhD students in educational inequality and collaborates with organizations like the University and Colleges Union. His policy work critiques meritocracy, private school integration, and marketization of universities.

Hayli MillarView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Socio-Legal Research
• Transitional Justice
• Human Trafficking
• +7 more

Dr. Hayli Millar is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley (British Columbia, Canada) and a Senior Associate at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform. She holds postgraduate degrees in criminology (M.A.) and law (Ph.D.). Education: M.A. in Criminology, Ph.D. in Law Her research focuses on comparative socio-legal analysis, transitional justice, and access to justice for marginalized groups (women, children, Indigenous peoples, migrants, racialized communities). Key projects include alternative dispute resolution , anti-trafficking laws , and supply chain transparency to combat child/forced labor. She collaborates with international organizations like the United Nations, Asian Development Bank, and SWAN Vancouver Society. Publications from 2015-2022 highlight her work on the Palermo Protocol ’s impact in Canada, sentencing reforms for offenders with parental responsibilities, and corporate accountability in anti-slavery legislation. Her research emphasizes human rights, policy alignment with international standards, and systemic barriers faced by vulnerable populations. Dr. Millar’s professional roles include consulting for the United Nations and gender development advisory work for the Asian Development Bank. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to criminal justice reform and gender-sensitive legal frameworks.

Christoph GilleView profile

Professor

• Social Work
• Poverty and Social Exclusion
• Civil Society Engagement
• +4 more

Christoph Gille is a Professor of Social Work in Contexts of Poverty and Exclusion at the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf since 2022. He holds leadership roles as co-leader of the FNuST Research Centre and study program director for the Bachelor's in Social Work. His work focuses on poverty research, civil society engagement, and transnational social policy. Research Interests : Poverty and social exclusion, civil society engagement, international social work, housing and drug policy, participatory research methods, far-right influence on social services. Recent Projects : Open Drug Scene Survey NRW 2024 , Engagement Against Exclusion (ESA) , and Discrimination in Housing Markets (DiWo) . Publications : Co-author of Offene Drogenszenen in NRW (2025) and Selbstvertretung in der Armutsbekämpfung (2024), among others in open-access formats. Teaching : Courses on unemployment, social policy theories, and transnational social work, including international collaborations with Antwerp and The Hague universities. Advocacy : Regular speaker on far-right challenges to social work, poverty participation structures, and housing rights at national and international conferences.

• Workplace Mental Health and Wellness
• Spirituality in the Workplace
• Work-Related Dignity
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Dr. Sheldene Simola is a Professor at Trent University's School of Business, where she has taught since 2007. She previously served as Associate Director of the School and maintains an active research program focused on workplace ethics, mental health, and organizational behavior. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA from Queen's University, an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, and BA/BSW degrees from McMaster University. Her research explores: Workplace mental health interventions and dignity preservation Ethical decision-making frameworks in organizational contexts Moral injury prevention and spiritual dimensions of work Innovative pedagogy for business ethics education Relational cultural approaches to organizational crisis management Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on integrating trauma-informed practices into management education, with significant contributions to understanding moral injury prevention and dignity preservation in professional environments. She frequently publishes in top-tier journals including the Journal of Business Ethics and Humanistic Management Journal. Awards and honors include: Elliot Jacques Memorial Prize for outstanding article in psychology Emerald Publishing Literati Network Outstanding Article Award Gold Medal from Laurier School of Business & Economics Multiple Academy of Management 'Best Reviewer' recognitions Teaching awards for pedagogical innovation and student development She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Ethics for Organizations, Crisis Management, Workplace Psychological Health, and Spirituality in Humanistic Management. Her instructional approach emphasizes experiential learning methods for developing ethical decision-making skills.

Lisa LoutzenheiserView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Studies
• Queer Theory
• Curriculum Studies
• +11 more

Lisa Loutzenheiser is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education. Her work centers on marginalized youth, queer theory, and intersectional analyses within educational contexts. Education: Not explicitly stated Current Role: Associate Professor Her research spans Queer Theory , Gender Studies , Critical Race Theory , and Curriculum Policy . She examines how identities intersect with race, class, and disability in educational settings, advocating for transformative pedagogies that disrupt normative frameworks. Recent publications highlight Queer Theory ’s role in policy analysis, Disability Studies ’ intersection with social difference, and Qualitative Methodology ’s application to youth experiences. Her work often challenges universalist discourses, emphasizing complexity over reductive identity categorizations. Scientific Awards: None listed Grants: Not specified Advising: No students listed

Sarah AttfieldView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Social Class Representation
• Working-Class Studies
• Popular Culture
• +7 more

Sarah Attfield is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney , affiliated with the School of Communication under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences . Her academic and creative work intertwines themes of working-class identity , social justice , and cultural representation across poetry , media , and literature . Her research critically examines how working-class experiences are portrayed in global cinema , television , popular music , and literature , challenging dominant narratives that render these groups invisible or stereotypical. She advocates for authentic representation and ethical storytelling , particularly in her analyses of Australian Indigenous literature and underground music scenes like UK grime and Australian hip hop . Her recent publications highlight trends in interdisciplinary collaborations (e.g., The WoW Project ), media pedagogy , and cultural politics . She co-founded The Journal of Working-Class Studies and contributes to Working-Class Perspectives blog , emphasizing public engagement and social advocacy . Scientific Awards: Copyright Agency Cultural Fund 'New Writers' Residency (2018–2021) As an educator, she supervises Masters Research and PhD students , teaching creative writing and communication . Her projects often involve partnerships with design students and industry collaborators, merging poetry with visual communication to ignite conversations about equity and social justice .

Wendy ChristensenView profile

Associate Professor

• Military Sociology
• Gender Studies
• Social Inequality
• +3 more

Wendy Christensen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at William Paterson University, New Jersey, where she examines how social inequalities shape political discourse and participation through institutions like the military, media, and family. Her acclaimed book Mothers of the Military: Support and Politics During Wartime analyzes U.S. military mothers' experiences across recruitment, deployment, and post-deployment phases, revealing how gender, race, and class ideologies constrain political engagement. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2010) Professor Christensen's research centers on Military Sociology, Gender Studies, and Family Sociology, with critical investigations into militarization's gendered impacts, media representations of military families, and digital activism. She explores how institutional structures depoliticize motherhood while simultaneously leveraging maternal identities in military recruitment, exposing tensions between support systems and political agency in wartime contexts. Her 15-year publication trajectory demonstrates consistent thematic evolution from early analyses of Iraq War rhetoric and school violence toward nuanced studies of military motherhood, digital communities, and contemporary feminist movements. Recent works engage with gender binaries in security studies and the stalled progress of American feminism, reflecting adaptive scholarship that bridges historical military sociology with current socio-political debates while maintaining focus on marginalized voices. No scientific awards or major honors are documented in the available information. While her teaching portfolio spans social movements, research methods, and internet communications technology, specific details about graduate student advising, research grants, or funding sources remain unreported in current materials. Her research methodology appears grounded in qualitative analysis of military families' lived experiences, utilizing interviews and discourse analysis without indication of formal laboratories or large-scale collaborative teams.