Bri Jackson is a Lecturer in the Department of Foreign Language at Virginia Commonwealth University. While his formal academic role is in language education, his research focuses on advanced computational methods in pathology, including machine learning applications for cancer diagnosis, virtual immunohistochemistry, and digital pathology tools. His work spans histopathological analysis, immuno-oncology, and biomedical imaging. Jackson's research has led to the development of innovative algorithms for virtual diagnostic companion tools, foundation models for whole slide image analysis, and benchmarks for cervical cytology classification. His publications emphasize precision oncology, including biomarker multiplexing, molecular response prediction, and AI-driven histopathological interpretation. Key areas include non-small cell lung cancer, esophageal adenocarcinoma, and splenic involvement in pancreatic cancer prognosis. He has also explored educational challenges in pathology residency programs during the pandemic, viral epidemiology, and rare congenital disorders involving multiple organ systems. Jackson's work bridges computational biology with clinical diagnostics, though no scientific awards or student advisement details are mentioned in the available data.
Dr. Hannah King is an Associate Professor at Durham University, affiliated with the Department of Sociology. She serves as Deputy Director of Research and Co-Director of the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Programme. Her research spans youth marginalization, domestic/sexual violence, and women’s prison experiences, with a focus on participatory methodologies. Education: PhD in Social Policy from the University of York. Current Roles: Seconded to the Youth Futures Foundation as an ESRC Policy Fellow; Editor of YOUNG (Nordic Journal of Youth Research). Research Interests: Youth transitions, gender-based violence in festivals, prison education, and participatory approaches with incarcerated populations. She co-facilitates prison-university Think Tanks, emphasizing equality in criminal justice education. Scientific Awards: ESRC Policy Fellowship Publications: Recent work includes Criminal Women: Gender Matters (2024), articles on pandemic impacts on youth (2024), festival safety (2023), and family hubs in austerity (2023). Her scholarship integrates youth policy, gender, and participatory research.
Dr Keming Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Durham University and a Fellow of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing. His academic career has been dedicated to understanding loneliness as a social phenomenon, alongside broader interests in economic sociology, Chinese entrepreneurship, and social gerontology. Research Interests: Sociology of loneliness and mental health Economic sociology and entrepreneurship, particularly in China Social gerontology and ageing studies Statistical methods in social research Cross-national comparative studies His methodological approach is notably eclectic, integrating quantitative techniques like statistical modeling of large-scale survey data with qualitative methods such as case studies and Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). This methodological pluralism reflects his commitment to rigorous, problem-oriented social science. Publications & Research Contributions: Dr Yang's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward deepening the sociological understanding of loneliness across the lifespan. His 2023 article "Loneliness and intersectionality" introduces a progressive conditional approach to examining how multiple social identities and structures intersect to shape loneliness experiences. Similarly, his 2022 qualitative study on stroke survivors' experiences of loneliness provides nuanced insights into how health events and social contexts interact to produce loneliness. His collaborative work has explored loneliness among adolescents, older adults, and clinical populations, consistently emphasizing the social determinants of mental health. Supervision & Mentorship: Dr Yang currently supervises two PhD students: Sijin Li and Tengpeng Zhang. His supervision interests encompass sociology of mental health and illness, economic sociology, political sociology, social gerontology, and any China-related or comparative cross-national topics. He explicitly welcomes PhD inquiries in these areas. Teaching: He teaches "Sociology of Mental Health and Illness" for senior undergraduates and "Intermediate Statistics" for postgraduate students in the MA Research Methods program, demonstrating his dual expertise in substantive sociology and methodological training.
Yvette Regalado, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching department at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). A practitioner-scholar-activist of Indigenous Latina heritage, she specializes in advancing cultural and language pedagogy in literacy instruction while dismantling deficit narratives surrounding BIPOC students in K-16 classrooms. Her work combines counterstorytelling, Indigenous pedagogy, and restorative literacies to create counterspaces that promote belonging and unity for marginalized learners. Ph.D. in Student Success with emphasis on Literacy (Texas State University, 2024) M.A. in Advanced Literacy Instruction (Concordia University of Austin, 2012) B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (UTSA, 2006) Regalado's research focuses on: Disrupting educational deficit frameworks through counterstorytelling Indigenous pedagogies and language revitalization (specifically Coahuiltecan) Transformative postsecondary literacy practices Latina/o/x student success in racially diverse educational contexts Her publications demonstrate trends in: Culturally sustaining pedagogies across disciplines Systematic reviews of educational equity in IRW courses Community dialogue circles as pedagogical tools Decolonizing curricula for marginalized student populations Intersection of race, identity, and literacy instruction Scientific awards and recognitions: Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color Fellow (2024-2026) Institute for Teachers of Color Fellow (2024-2025) AERA Division G Graduate Student Travel Award Cynthia L. Peterson Outstanding JCRL Article Award (2024) Doctoral Research Fellowship at Texas State University (2023) Regalado has secured grants including the Restorying & Restoring project ($150,000 NEH grant under review) and the Northside Education Fund ($1,500, 2014). She directs curriculum and instruction for Catch the Next , a nonprofit supporting first-generation college students, and facilitates Coahuiltecan language revitalization through the Tānko Institute: Xinachtli Pedagogy .
Prof. Dr. Nina Jann serves as Professor of Social Work at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen within the Faculty of Social Work since 2024, specializing in Theories and Methods of Social Work. Her academic career bridges rigorous theoretical research with frontline social work practice, evidenced by prior roles as postdoctoral researcher at Tübingen University's Institute of Education (2020-2024) and school social worker in Tübingen (2017-2020). Her educational foundation includes: Doctorate in Education and Psychology from Freie Universität Berlin (2020) with dissertation Zur Subjektivierung der HIV-Infektion. Mütter mit HIV zwischen gesellschaftlicher Zuschreibung und biografischem Eigensinn Studies in Educational Science (Social Pedagogy focus) at Universität Tübingen (2004-2009) Jann's research critically examines power structures through discourse and subjectification theory, particularly regarding complaint procedures in youth welfare institutions and schools. She investigates how institutional logics suppress youth participation while exploring subject-oriented approaches to transform complaint mechanisms into empowerment tools. Her work consistently centers marginalized populations, especially mothers living with HIV and children in residential care, analyzing tensions between societal attributions and biographical agency. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) Institutional analysis of complaint systems in schools/youth welfare exposing power asymmetries, (2) Theoretical development of subjectification frameworks applied to HIV-positive mothers and residential care youth, and (3) Critical evaluations of participation mechanisms revealing implementation gaps between policy promises and lived realities. Her methodology blends discourse analysis with practical social work interventions. As an active scholar, Jann contributes to professional discourse through memberships in the German Society for Social Work (DGSA), German Society for Educational Science (DGfE), and International Society for Educational Aid (IGfH). Her current work expands into dialogical research methodologies challenging expert authority in social work knowledge production.
Dr. Gilly Sharpe is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Law, University of Sheffield. Her work focuses on intersections of criminal and social justice, particularly concerning marginalized groups like young women in the justice system and ex-offenders transitioning to adulthood. Education: PhD, University of Cambridge MSc and Diploma in Social Work, University of Oxford MA Modern Languages, University of Cambridge Her research examines youth justice policy, penal governance of women and girls, and long-term desistance from crime. She employs qualitative methods and has published extensively on stigma, gender-specific justice, and post-punishment transitions. Recent publications analyze precarious identities during desistance, maternal challenges for ex-offenders, and methodological innovations in longitudinal criminological studies. Her work spans empirical research, policy critique, and theoretical development in penology. Scientific awards: ESRC scholarship (2004) Leverhulme Trust grant (2010-2013) Commonweal Housing grant (2008-2010) Nuffield Foundation grant (2006-2007) She supervises prospective research students in youth justice, women offenders, and desistance. She is a member of the Centre for Criminological Research Cluster and professional societies like the British Society of Criminology.
Haniya Zehra Syed is a Lecturer in Public Health and Leadership at Anglia Ruskin University , affiliated with the School of Allied Health and Social Care . With a dental background and ongoing PhD research, her work bridges clinical expertise with public health priorities. Education: BDS (Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College), MSc Public Health (ARU), PhD (ongoing at ARU) Key Research Areas: Climate change impacts on health, women's mental health, health disparities among marginalized communities, and dental public health Supervision: Available for research supervision in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health topics Her methodological expertise in quantitative research and systematic reviews supports publications in Heliyon , Nepal Journal of Epidemiology , and book chapters on AI applications in healthcare. She serves as peer-reviewer for journals like PeerJ and BMJ Public Health , and previously contributed to community development projects at Cambridge City Council .
Dr. Giordana Poggioli-Kaftan is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Italian Language, Culture, and Literature in the Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLAC) Department at Marquette University. With a Ph.D. in Modern Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she bridges interdisciplinary scholarship with pedagogy, integrating language and cultural studies through film, food, art, and historical trauma analysis. Education: M.A. in Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1997) Ph.D. in Modern Studies, Department of English, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2018) Her research focuses on Italian literature and cinema, particularly works that challenge national normative discourses and subalternate otherness. She has developed courses such as Literary and Filmic Representations of Mafia and Antimafia, Italian Food Culture, and Art, Fashion, and Nation, all reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary teaching. Dr. Poggioli-Kaftan's publications analyze intersections of history, literature, and visual culture, including topics like Italian unification, Sicilian trauma narratives, and modernist art. She mentors students through grants and study abroad programs in Italy, fostering hands-on learning beyond the classroom. Her pedagogy emphasizes Ignatian spirituality and cura personalis et apostolica , prioritizing inclusivity and emotional support for students of diverse backgrounds. As a founder of Marquette's Interdisciplinary Italian Studies minor, she has strengthened the university's academic offerings and contributed to departmental committees.
Keitha-Gail Martin-Kerr serves as Associate Professor and Department Associate Chair in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development. A queer Black immigrant from Jamaica, she centers her work on resistance to normativity and anti-oppressive pedagogy across elementary and teacher education contexts, with research intersecting racial justice, queerness, and collective memory work. Education PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota MA, Touro College MS, City University of New York BA, Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica Her scholarship employs critical phenomenology and feminist methodology to advance healing justice, anti-oppressive pedagogies, and mentoring for equity. She investigates literacy coaching through decolonial lenses and develops collective leadership frameworks that center Black and queer experiences in educational spaces, drawing from her identity as a Black immigrant scholar. Analysis of her 12 publications (2018-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on queer pedagogy, decolonizing practices, and innovative methodologies like post-intentional phenomenology. Her work spans Jamaica, Guyana, and U.S. contexts, addressing teacher education through critical colonial consciousness while amplifying marginalized voices in elementary literacy and curriculum development. Scientific Awards No specific awards were documented in the provided information. Advising and Grants Dr. Martin-Kerr emphasizes collaborative mentoring, supporting students in research co-creation and conference presentations. She leads the Jamaica Exchange in Teaching Program (JET), a sponsored initiative fostering international teacher development through Minnesota-Jamaica partnerships, while advocating for transparent communication and identity-affirming guidance in doctoral supervision. Labs and Teams As JET program director, she coordinates cross-cultural exchanges that build equity-minded teaching practices through co-created professional development, connecting Minnesota educators with Jamaican counterparts to address colonial legacies in teacher preparation.
Prof. Dr. Mimoza Anastoska Jankulovska serves as a full Professor at the Faculty of Technical Sciences and Informatics, International Slavic University "G.R. Derzhavin", delivering courses across both Sveti Nikole and Bitola campuses in North Macedonia. Her academic career spans over 30 years with significant contributions to computer science education and educational technology integration. Her educational foundation includes: Doctor of Technical Sciences from Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies, University "Sv. Kliment Ohridski", Bitola Postgraduate studies at Pedagogical Faculty, University "Sv. Kliment Ohridski", Bitola Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University "Kiril and Metodij", Skopje Prof. Jankulovska's research centers on Educational Technology and ICT in Education, with specialized focus on Internet Technologies, Programming methodologies, and digital transformation in learning environments. Her work critically examines infrastructure challenges, teacher training needs, and pedagogical adaptations required for effective technology integration, particularly emphasizing crisis-responsive education models as demonstrated during pandemic lockdowns. Her 12 publications from 2005-2021 reveal an evolving research trajectory: early work established foundations in educational information systems and project management, while recent studies analyze pandemic-driven digital shifts, database utilization in Macedonian education, and social media's pedagogical implications. Collectively, these works demonstrate consistent engagement with technology's role in reshaping educational assessment, teacher responsibilities, and student engagement across diverse learning contexts. With extensive project leadership experience at IMOR (2000-2020) combined with current teaching responsibilities in core computer science subjects, Prof. Jankulovska bridges theoretical research with practical implementation in North Macedonia's educational landscape.
David Moskowitz serves as Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Music at the University of South Dakota's College of Fine Arts. Holding a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Kansas (2001), he directs graduate studies while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music history since joining USD. Education: Ph.D., Musicology, University of Kansas, 2001 Master of Music, Music History, Ohio University, 1994 Bachelor of General Studies (Violin Performance), Ohio University, 1991 His research centers on Caribbean musical traditions with specialization in Reggae, Ska, and Dancehall, alongside focused studies on Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix. Moskowitz examines the intersections of music, religion, and identity in the Circum-Caribbean, particularly analyzing how tourism shapes musical expression and how diasporic communities maintain cultural continuity through sound. His work consistently explores political dimensions of popular music, including freedom narratives in postwar America and racial dynamics in rock history. Analysis of his recent publications reveals persistent thematic threads: globalization's impact on Caribbean music forms, gender representation in Jamaican music, and the philosophical frameworks underlying rock criticism. His scholarship demonstrates methodological range from close lyrical analysis to broad cultural studies, consistently centering marginalized voices within popular music discourse. Scientific Awards: Knutson Distinguished Professor Award Nomination (2022) Upper St. Clair High School Arts Hall of Fame (2020) "Professor of the Game" (USD Academic Affairs, 2017) Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007) As Graduate Coordinator, Moskowitz oversees the music graduate program while mentoring students through thesis projects focused on popular music studies. His administrative leadership includes developing curriculum for the graduate music history sequence and serving on university-wide committees related to academic affairs. Though specific grant funding isn't documented, his extensive publication record demonstrates sustained scholarly productivity supported by institutional resources. His research infrastructure centers on USD's music department resources, with collaborative connections to the College Music Society's Great Plains Chapter where he delivered keynote addresses. Current projects suggest expanding focus on digital reggae production and gender dynamics in contemporary Dancehall.
Kyungja Jung is an Associate Professor in Social and Political Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Design and Society. With a distinguished career spanning multiple decades, she has established herself as an internationally recognized expert in gender studies, particularly focusing on North Korean women's issues, migrant women's experiences, and women's movements in East Asia. Her academic work bridges feminist theory, migration studies, and Korean studies, making significant contributions to understanding gendered social processes from cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives. Dr. Jung completed her PhD at the University of New South Wales, where her thesis was the first major comparative study examining the emergence and development of civil society including women's movements in South Korea and Australia during South Korea's transition to democracy. Her doctoral research laid the foundation for her ongoing comparative work between Australian and Korean social and political contexts. Professor Jung's research focuses on the experiences of marginalized women, particularly those who are "least researched, hard to reach, and most disadvantaged." Her work challenges conventional "vulnerability" frameworks by recognizing minority groups and women as agents of social change. She has pioneered research on North Korean female defectors, bringing a gender perspective to North Korean studies that has become a key innovation in both gender studies and Asian studies. Her research portfolio also includes significant work on migrant sex workers, female migrant entrepreneurs, temporary migrants, and violence against women, with particular attention to intersectional approaches that examine how gender intersects with other social categories. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity across multiple domains. A clear trend in her recent work (2020-2025) shows deepening engagement with North Korean women's experiences, particularly examining how women navigate economic transitions through entrepreneurship and fashion as forms of resistance and agency. Simultaneously, she continues to explore migrant experiences, especially Korean youth migration to Australia, analyzing how temporary migration serves as a pathway to cosmopolitan identity formation. Her interdisciplinary approach combines gender theory, migration studies, and political economy to produce nuanced analyses of women's lived experiences in complex social contexts. ARC International Fellowship (2004) - Chief Investigator on research comparing Australian and South Korean policymaking processes related to women's issues ARC Discovery Project grant (DP130101700) - "North Korea's Quiet Transformation: Women in the Rise of the Informal Market" (2013-2017) Professor Jung has successfully secured multiple research grants totaling over a decade of continuous funding, including projects funded by the Academy of Korean Studies and Toyota Foundation. Her research on North Korean defectors has received particular attention, with multiple consecutive grants supporting this specialized area. She has supervised numerous graduate students and is available for Masters Research and PhD student supervision. Her funded research demonstrates strong collaborative capacity, often working with interdisciplinary teams across institutions and national boundaries. While specific laboratory information isn't detailed in the provided materials, Professor Jung's work appears to be conducted through collaborative research networks rather than a single dedicated lab. Her research involves extensive fieldwork, particularly with North Korean defectors and migrant communities, suggesting a team-based approach to data collection and analysis. She has established transnational research partnerships connecting Australian, Korean, and international scholars working on gender, migration, and Korean studies.
Per Roar Thorsnes serves as Professor and Head of the Master's Programme in Choreography at the Academy of Dance, Oslo National Academy of the Arts. With a Doctorate in Arts (Dance) and interdisciplinary training spanning history, social sciences, and performance studies, he bridges artistic practice and academic research through choreographic fieldwork and somatic inquiry. His educational trajectory includes: BA in Choreography from the Academy of Dance (KHIO) MA in Performance Studies from New York University Doctorate in Arts (Dance) from the University of the Arts Helsinki Background in History and Social Sciences (Cand. Mag) from the University of Oslo Graduate studies at Corvinus University (Budapest) and Oxford University Thorsnes' research centers on performative memory work, investigating how dance can excavate traumatic histories and construct counter-narratives. His choreographic practice—exemplified by works like LIFE & DEATH (2006) and IF THIS IS MY BODY (2010-2013)—merges socio-political critique with somatic awareness, particularly examining queer temporality and marginalized voices. Recent projects focus on archival reactivation through collective initiatives like Seminarium (2012-2016) and the Skeiv Bevegelse magazine documenting Norwegian queer dance history. Analysis of his 2023-2024 publications reveals a cohesive exploration of memory as active resistance: works consistently engage with trauma recovery, archival ethics, and queer historiography through embodied methodologies. The outputs span academic lectures, scientific articles, and critical reviews, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with memory studies while prioritizing marginalized perspectives—particularly through the lens of "skeiv" (queer) experience. His recognition includes: US-Fulbright scholarship (1998-1999) Norwegian Government fellowship for artists (2000-2003) Norwegian Government’s Guarantee Income for Artists (2013-2029) As programme head, Thorsnes supervises MA choreography students while leading curriculum development that integrates artistic research with social engagement. His collaborative projects—including BY CARTE BLANCHE (2016) and Danseinformasjonen initiatives—create platforms for experimental research-creation. Significant funding through national artist fellowships supports his decade-long investigation into traumatic grieving and memory politics. Thorsnes maintains active international collaborations through collective artistic research teams, notably co-developing the Skeiv Bevegelse project that circulates queer dance histories via publications, performances, and community workshops at venues like Oslo's Black Box Theatre.
Selina Mudavanhu is an Associate Professor at McMaster University’s Department of Communication Studies and Media Arts within the Faculty of Humanities. Her work bridges critical media studies, decolonial theory, and digital storytelling, with a focus on power dynamics in media representation and marginalized voices. PhD in Media Studies, University of Cape Town MA in Communication and Media Studies, University of Zimbabwe BA in English and Portuguese, University of Zimbabwe Mudavanhu’s research examines how mainstream and social media construct race and intersecting identities, analyzing implications for marginalized communities. She emphasizes subaltern agency through digital storytelling and critiques of power structures. Her recent articles address decolonizing media education, social media activism, and media framing in African contexts. Key themes include critical race theory, political discourse, and reclaiming African epistemologies. Scientific awards include grants from the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program and the Petro-Canada-McMaster Young Innovator Award, supporting her digital storytelling initiatives. She has taught courses on alternative media, social activism, and digital production since 2013.
Ulrika Andersson is Professor of Criminal Law at Lund University's Faculty of Law, where she also serves as Research Coordinator for Rights and Vulnerability and Criminal Law. She maintains dual affiliations with the Department of Law and Lund's Center for Gender Studies. Faculty of Law, Department of Law Center for Gender Studies LU Profile Area: Human Rights Her research centers on law and power dynamics concerning gender, sexuality, class, ethnicity, and age, with particular focus on legal handling of sexual assault, human trafficking regulations, and #MeToo movement implications. She examines how criminal law intersects with vulnerability, autonomy, and structural inequalities in legal proceedings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent engagement with feminist legal theory applied to criminal justice systems, particularly regarding sexual violence cases. Her work demonstrates growing emphasis on digital technology's impact on law enforcement (AI facial recognition) and evolving legal responses to social movements. The Protection of Women, Children, and Marginalized Groups against Violence in Vietnam and Cambodia (2009) Andersson actively supervises doctoral research and leads interdisciplinary projects including the #metoo legal response study with Clare McGlynn, Lena Karlsson and Linnea Wegerstad. She contributes to policy development through numerous government consultation statements on criminal law reform. Her Tellus project investigates sexual harassment at Lund University through multi-method approaches involving staff, doctoral students, and undergraduates.
