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Sandra StoneView profile

Professor

• Family Violence
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Women and Crime
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Dr. Sandra Stone is a Professor and Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies at the University of South Florida (USF) Sarasota-Manatee campus. She previously served as Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Regional Chancellor at USF, with prior administrative roles at Dalton State College, Southern Polytechnic State University, and the University of West Georgia. Her work spans academia, social services, and policy, focusing on family violence, juvenile justice, and human trafficking. Ph.D. in Sociology (Social Psychology), Emory University Post-doctoral Certificate in Organizational Behavior, Tulane University M.A. and B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, University of West Georgia Dr. Stone’s research intersects sociology, criminology, and public policy, emphasizing family violence, juvenile delinquency, women and crime, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. She evaluates programs addressing child advocacy and reentry challenges for formerly incarcerated individuals, with over $9 million in grant funding. Her recent publications explore human trafficking, social-emotional learning in schools, and systemic barriers for marginalized populations. Her Google Scholar contributions highlight interdisciplinary work in criminology, public health, and social policy. Key trends include victimization analysis (cyberbullying, trafficking), juvenile justice reform, and gender-specific crime patterns. Faculty Service Award (2021) Honorable Mention Publication Award (2020) SRQ Women in Leadership Award (2016) Sociologist of the Year (2008) Frederick Milton Thrasher Research Award (1997, 2000) As Assistant Dean and former department chair, Dr. Stone has led academic administration, program development, and research teams. She collaborates with the USF Trafficking In Persons Research Lab and organizations like Selah Freedom, focusing on community-based solutions for trafficking survivors and reentry programs.

Trudy LewisView profile

Professor

• Creative Writing
• Women's and Gender Studies
• Fiction
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Trudy Lewis is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science. She holds a PhD from the University of Illinois-Chicago and has authored notable works such as The Empire Rolls and The Bones of Garbo , the latter earning the Sandstone Prize in Short Fiction. Her research focuses on creative writing and women’s literature, with recent teaching topics including Feminist Citizenship and Autofiction. Education: BA, University of Tulsa (1983) MA, Vanderbilt University (1985) MFA, University of North Carolina-Greensboro (1987) PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago (1992) Her creative and scholarly work has appeared in Atlantic Monthly , New England Review , and Chicago Quarterly Review . She has received prestigious awards like the Gold Chalk Award for Graduate Education (2015) and the William Goyen Prize in Fiction (1994). Lewis is currently working on FestZero , a speculative novel exploring identity erasure. Her recent publications include stories in Four Way Review , New England Review , and South Dakota Review , reflecting her expertise in narrative experimentation, character dynamics, and thematic depth. Lewis’s work often intertwines personal and societal narratives, with a focus on marginalized voices and identity exploration. Awards: Gold Chalk Award for Graduate and Professional Education (2015) Graduate Mentor Award (2009) Glenna Luschei Award (2007) In advising and grants, Lewis has mentored students in creative writing and women’s studies, fostering academic and artistic growth. Her lab and team collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to storytelling and gender studies.

Sukeshi KamraView profile

Professor

• South Asian literature and culture
• British India
• Postcolonialism
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Sukeshi Kamra is a Professor in the Department of English at Carleton University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She specializes in South Asian literature and culture, British India, and postcolonial studies, with particular expertise in colonial discourse analysis and the periodical press of colonial India. Her educational background includes a B.A. from Delhi University, an M.A. from both the University of Hyderabad and Dalhousie University, and a Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University, establishing a strong foundation in both South Asian and Western academic traditions. Dr. Kamra's research centers on examining how subjugated populations in British India negotiated colonial hegemony through various forms of expression. Her work critically engages with the history of the Indian freedom movement, the Partition of India, and the role of the periodical press in shaping nationalist discourse. She is particularly interested in recovering marginalized historical voices through 'reading against the grain' of government archives, aligning with colonial discourse analysis's broader aim of writing into history the experiences of peoples dispossessed by colonialism. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of law, literature, and public opinion in colonial India. Through examining government reports, periodical press, and literary representations, she traces the development of nationalist consciousness and the ways in which colonial subjects negotiated their political identities across multiple decades from the 1857 rebellion to independence and partition. Her notable achievements include the Marston LaFrance Research Fellowship (2008) and significant scholarly contributions such as Bearing Witness: Partition, Independence, End of the Raj (2002), which examines the traumatic end of colonial rule in India, and Kipling's Vision: A Study in his Short Stories (1988). Dr. Kamra has supervised numerous graduate students through advanced courses including ENGL 5004: Empire and its Critique: The Case of India, 1757-1947; ENGL 5004: Literature, Contact, and Empire in Colonial and Post-Colonial Societies; ENGL 5606: Engaging Culture and Politics: Writings by Salman Rushdie and Edward Said; and ENGL 5608: Issues in Postcolonial Literature. Her research has been presented at international conferences including Making Britain in London and the Annual Conference on South Asia. Her current work explores the extensive reading audience of the periodical press in Victorian India and its role in forming mass public opinion despite repeated attempts by colonial authorities to suppress it, representing an important contribution to what Subaltern historiography describes as the 'small voice of history.'

Joshua D. Y'BarboView profile

Research Fellow

• Critical Pedagogy
• Socially Engaged Art
• Institutional Critique Theory
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Dr. Joshua Y'Barbo is a Research Fellow in Co-Design at the University of Greenwich's Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD in Art History and Theory and specializes in critical pedagogy, socially engaged art, and institutional critique theory. His research examines participatory structures for audience engagement in institutional contexts. His research focuses on critical pedagogy, institutional critique, and art as social practice. Recent work explores art education frameworks for gender equality, neurodiversity in creative practice, and metaphorical representations of identity. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to art education reform and feminist critique. Common themes include pedagogical innovation, institutional power structures, and artistic responses to social inequality. As Artist-in-Residence for the TEAM LEWIS Foundation, he develops art programs addressing gender equality and social justice. He contributes to the Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurial Skills (EYES) project, co-designing digital platforms for marginalized youth.

• Student Identity Development
• International and Global Education
• Social Justice in Higher Education
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Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif serves as an Associate Professor of Higher Education in the School of Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), with a secondary appointment as Associate Scientist in the College of Arts and Sciences. She also holds administrative roles as Assistant Director and previously Interim Director of the Office of Professional Studies and Experiential Learning (OPSEL) in the Graduate School. Her educational background includes a PhD and M.Ed. in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Oklahoma, an MA in English from the University of Central Oklahoma, and an Associates Degree in General Studies from Mineral Area College. She is certified in International Student Services from Western Kentucky University. Dr. Bodine Al-Sharif is a critical qualitative researcher whose work focuses on three core areas: student identity development, global movements in higher education, and issues of social justice, institutionalized oppression, and advocacy within higher education. She explores the lives of individuals living at intersections of ability, race, religion, ethnicity, and gender expression, examining both micro-level identity experiences and macro-level power structures. Her methodological approaches include critical discourse analysis, critical narrative inquiry, scholarly personal narrative, critical autoethnography, and phenomenology. Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate consistent scholarly output with a clear thematic focus on international graduate students, online education challenges, and intersectional identities in higher education. These works reveal an evolving research trajectory from foundational identity studies toward practical applications for supporting marginalized student populations and faculty in digital learning environments. 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award - Saudi Arabia Saudi Fellow/Invited Scholar by Ministry of Education in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2019) Social Justice Graduate Research Fellow (2010-2011) Faculty Fellow in Education Abroad (2021-2022) Dr. Bodine Al-Sharif actively mentors doctoral students as committee chair and member, with particular focus on issues of identity, international education, and social justice. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes learner-oriented approaches that bridge theory and practice through collaborative interaction and round-table discussions. She has served as reviewer for Journal of College Student Development, Journal of International Students, and Journal for the Study of Postsecondary and Tertiary Education. Her administrative experience in OPSEL demonstrates commitment to experiential learning and professional development for graduate students.

• Housing Policy
• Environmental Health
• Private Rented Sector
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Dr. Jill Stewart is a Part-Time Lecturer in Natural Sciences at Middlesex University, specializing in housing policy, environmental health, and social inequalities. Her research examines housing regulation, private rented sector challenges, and aging populations' housing needs. Core research themes: Housing regulation and technology-enabled inspection methods Health impacts of private rented accommodation Aging-in-place adaptations and policies Historical perspectives on environmental health practice Recent publications demonstrate growing focus on technological innovations in housing inspection and dementia-friendly living environments. Her work combines historical analysis with contemporary policy evaluation to address housing inequalities.

Xiaojing WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Bayesian modeling
• Latent variable models
• Item response models
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Xiaojing Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Connecticut's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds multiple affiliations including the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP), the Connecticut Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS), and the Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering. Education: Ph.D. in Statistics and M.A. in Economics from Duke University (2012) M.S. in Probability and Mathematical Statistics from Chinese Academy of Sciences (2008) B.S. in Information and Computational Science from Hunan University (2005) Her research focuses on Bayesian methodologies with applications spanning neural decoding, environmental science, psychometrics, and computational biology. She develops novel statistical models for high-dimensional data including latent variable frameworks for neural spiking activity and dynamic item response theory for educational testing. Her work integrates machine learning with traditional statistical inference to address complex problems in interdisciplinary domains. Wang's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Bayesian computation and model development, with significant contributions to Gaussian process methodologies, subgroup analysis in clinical applications, and ecological forecasting. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on neural data science and computationally intensive methods for high-dimensional inference. Awards and Honors: NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award (2019) Elected Member of International Statistical Institute (ISI) (2017) Jeffrey’s Excellence Prize for Best Methodological Poster (2013) As a statistical consultant, she advises through UConn's Statistical Consulting Services. Her methodological innovations support applications across health interventions, cognitive science, and environmental research through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Kenneth M TichauerView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Imaging Systems
• Cancer Treatment
• Optical Imaging
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Kenneth M Tichauer is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Associate Chair of Graduate Affairs at the Department of Biomedical Engineering within Illinois Institute of Technology's Armour College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics from the University of Western Ontario (2008) and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of British Columbia (2003). His research focuses on developing medical imaging systems to improve cancer treatment options, including fluorescence-guided surgery, quantitative molecular imaging, and blood flow/metabolism analysis. Key projects involve optimizing imaging agents for tumor detection, lymph node metastasis identification, and personalized precision medicine approaches. Dr. Tichauer’s work bridges optical and nuclear medicine modalities, emphasizing clinical translation. Recent advancements include paired-agent imaging protocols for real-time surgical guidance and TRIPODD (a novel fluorescence imaging platform for drug distribution analysis). His lab collaborates on translational studies involving both preclinical models and clinical trials. Publications highlight contributions to molecular imaging techniques, receptor kinetics modeling, and intraoperative diagnostics. Current efforts emphasize improving imaging accuracy in heterogeneous tissues and advancing multimodal imaging fusion strategies.

Sandya HewamanneView profile

Professor

• Gender and Sexuality
• Economic Anthropology
• Feminist Anthropology
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Professor Sandya Hewamanne is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex. Her research focuses on gender and sexuality, economic and feminist anthropology, development, human rights, medical anthropology, and South Asian studies. She has held academic positions since at least 2009 and currently supervises doctoral students in sociology and human rights. Her research explores topics such as global factory workers' identities, neoliberalism's impact, and labor rights. Notable publications include works on Sri Lanka’s garment industry workers, modern slavery, and pandemic effects on labor. She has secured grants from institutions like the Leverhulme Trust and the University of Essex’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). Professor Hewamanne’s work frequently addresses marginalized communities, including internally displaced persons and migrant workers. Her recent grants include studies on grassroots economic justice and post-war Sri Lankan labor rights. She actively engages in public lectures and conferences globally, discussing topics like transitional justice and feminist political economy. Her advising includes students researching LGBTQ+ rights in Rwanda, Iranian marital dynamics, and Tamil women’s legal empowerment in post-war Sri Lanka. Grants and collaborations highlight her commitment to interdisciplinary research addressing systemic inequalities and human rights.

Anandi C. EhmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Interpersonal aggression and violence
• Sexual violence and Title-IX policy impacts
• Mental-health outcomes following trauma
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Anandi C. Ehman, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (since Fall 2021) where she teaches psychopathology, counseling theories, psychology of gender, scientific writing and mentors collaborative research. A licensed psychologist in Maryland, she integrates an intersectional, trauma-informed lens into her research on interpersonal aggression, sexual violence, and victim-survivor support, with particular attention to Title-IX policy impacts and marginalized communities (LGBTQ+, BIPOC, male survivors). Education & Training: Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Mississippi, 2021 M.A. Clinical Psychology, University of Mississippi, 2016 B.A. Psychology & English (minor Biology), Florida Gulf Coast University, 2013 (Summa Cum Laude) Research Interests: Dr. Ehman’s scholarship centers on a functional-contextual understanding of aggression, violence, and trauma. Using both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs, she investigates how social norms, alcohol use, and systemic policies shape sexual cyberbullying and help-seeking after sexual victimization. Clinically, she employs evidence-based practices (ACT, DBT, CBT, CPT, PE) to serve trauma survivors, especially those from underserved populations. Publication Trends: Her 16 peer-reviewed works (2013-2024) cluster into four domains: (i) sexual aggression and cyberbullying among college students, (ii) COVID-related moral injury and mental-health outcomes in healthcare workers, (iii) psychosocial adjustment of pediatric/AYA cancer survivors facing fertility threat, and (iv) contextual-behavioral intervention case studies. These strands collectively advance knowledge on both etiology and intervention for violence-related trauma. Professional Service & Awards: Co-chair, Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee, Mid-Atlantic Chapter – Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences Spotlighted as “vital member” of MAC-ACBS, July 2025 Teaching & Mentoring: Dr. Ehman uses inclusive, dynamic pedagogy to train undergraduates in clinical science, research methods, and professional development. She actively mentors directed research projects and emphasizes intersectional, trauma-informed perspectives across curricula. Clinical & Community Engagement: Beyond academia, she provides individual and group therapy to survivors of violence, contributes to policy discussions on Title-IX, and enjoys hiking, knitting, gardening, and Dungeons & Dragons.

• Physical Geography
• Quaternary Geology
• Geomorphology
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Mike Benedetti is a Professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, specializing in Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology. His research focuses on Geomorphology, Soil Science, Geoarchaeology, and Paleoclimatology, with fieldwork in Portugal, Mozambique, and the southeastern United States. Key Research Areas: Reconstructing Late Quaternary climate and environments using stable isotopes, speleothems, and sediment proxies Neanderthal and Paleolithic human adaptations to glacial-interglacial transitions Geoarchaeological analysis of cave and coastal sites (Lapa do Picareiro, Txina-Txina) GIS and remote sensing applications in drought/flood risk assessment His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches linking Archaeology, Geology, and Climate Science. Notable trends include studies on Neanderthal extinction, modern human dispersal, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction via isotopic analysis of faunal remains and cave sediments. Teaching areas encompass Physical Geography, Quaternary Geology, and Quantitative Methods.

Meredith McGinleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Prosocial Behavior
• Parenting
• Culture
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Meredith McGinley is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2008), following a B.A. (2002) and M.A. (2004) from Lebanon Valley College and Nebraska-Lincoln, respectively. Her expertise spans prosocial behavior, parenting, cultural influences, advanced quantitative methods, and social/emotional development. Her research investigates how social, cultural, and individual factors shape empathy, prosocial behaviors, and mental health outcomes across the lifespan. Key themes include the impact of victimization, workplace harassment, and stress on anxiety, depression, and alcohol misuse. She also evaluates measurement tools and serves as a statistical consultant for NIH-funded longitudinal studies on well-being in children, adolescents, and working adults. Prior roles include Visiting Assistant Professorships at Northern Illinois University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, alongside adjunct positions at Chatham University and North Central College. Her work emphasizes culturally-responsive frameworks, particularly for immigrant populations and marginalized groups. Publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles in developmental, clinical, and quantitative psychology journals, focusing on prosocial development, parenting styles, and workplace health. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on cross-cultural positive youth development and mental health disparities.

Fred MillánView profile

Professor

• Cross-cultural Psychology
• Ethics in Mental Health
• Telepsychology
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Dr. Fred Millán is a Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology and Director of the Graduate Mental Health Counseling Program at SUNY Old Westbury. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, with specialization in counseling diverse ethnic groups. His roles include Chair of the American Psychological Association Ethics Committee and President of the National Latino/a Psychological Association. He maintains a part-time private practice in Spanish and English, focusing on clinical supervision for psychology trainees. Education: Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Teachers College/Columbia University (1990) Ed.M. and M.A. Psychological Counseling, Teachers College/Columbia University (1983) B.A. Psychology & Sociology, New York University (1981) Research interests include ethics in telepsychology, cross-cultural mental health, and advocacy for Latino communities. His work prioritizes culturally responsive clinical practices and ethical standards in technology-based therapy. He has co-edited key publications on telepsychology and served on pivotal APA task forces. Key contributions include developing national telepsychology guidelines, promoting social justice through NLPA, and advancing LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS patient care. His awards reflect leadership in psychology regulation and diversity advocacy. Professional service includes leadership roles in ASPPB and NY State psychology licensure boards. His presentations emphasize ethics, cultural competence, and interjurisdictional practice challenges.

Mohammed KadalahView profile

Academic

• Arabic Literature
• War Literature
• Trauma Studies
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Mohammed Kadalah is an Associate Teaching Professor at Santa Clara University's Modern Languages & Literatures Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. His teaching focuses on Arabic language and culture through courses like Elementary and Intermediate Arabic, and The Arab-speaking World: Media, Culture, and Politics. His research explores Prison Literature, War Literature, Trauma Studies, and the Arab Spring's cultural impact. Key research themes include the Syrian Revolution's literary representation, Arabic literature's pre-Arab Spring influences, and refugee narratives. His work bridges Arabic cultural studies with political analysis, often examining how literature reflects societal conflicts and resistance. Recent publications (2014–2021) analyze Syrian digital activism, Palestinian poetic memory, and Adonis' Jerusalem-themed works. He actively translates Syrian and Palestinian poets, preserving marginalized voices in cross-cultural dialogues. His teaching philosophy emphasizes making Arabic culture accessible and engaging for students through immersive, culturally rich curricula.

Dariya McEwenView profile

Lecturer

• Cultural Studies
• Literature Studies
• Russian Literature
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Dariya McEwen is a Lecturer of Russian and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Russian program at the University of British Columbia's Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies (CENES), within the Faculty of Arts. She has been affiliated with UBC since 2005. Her education includes Masters degrees in Russian Language and Literature (from Lugansk State University, Ukraine) and Liberal Studies (Simon Fraser University, Canada). She is currently pursuing a PhD focusing on the symbolic role of historical personalities in Russian literature and culture, examining tensions between official historiography and marginalized narratives through literature, memoirs, and personal documents. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Representations of the Holocaust , Nineteenth-Century Russophone Literature , and advanced Russian literature and film studies. Her research interests emphasize cultural analysis of Russian literary traditions and the intersection of history and narrative.