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Matthew BuiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Critical Data Studies
• Data Justice and Activism
• Race and Technology
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Matthew Bui is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and the Digital Studies Institute within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. He directs the Race and Data (RAD) Justice Lab and co-organizes the Urban Tech Collective. His research focuses on data-driven racial and social justice, exploring methodologies for digital resistance and equitable platform use. Bui holds a PhD from the University of Southern California and has affiliations with NYU's Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies. Education PhD & MA, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technologies, USC MSc, Media and Communication (Research), London School of Economics BA, Communication, UCLA Research Interests Bui’s work bridges critical data studies, racial justice activism, and urban data governance. He examines how digital platforms amplify racial and class inequalities while advocating for community-driven solutions. His book Appetite for Data critiques platform capitalism’s impact on marginalized communities. Recent studies include platform interventions affecting Black-owned businesses and algorithmic bias in social media. Grants & Recognition Funded by Annenberg, Benton, Democracy, Kauffman, and Urban Communication Foundations Recognized by IAMCR and TPRC for research excellence Labs & Initiatives The RAD Justice Lab develops frameworks for data equity, while the Urban Tech Collective explores community-centric urban governance. Bui’s work emphasizes solidarity practices and digital activism to counter systemic inequities.

• Sensory Motor Control
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Imitation Behavior
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Dr. Emma Gowen is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience at The University of Manchester. She co-directs the Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) lab, focusing on sensory motor control, imitation, and autism research. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches involving autistic adults and families through initiatives like Autism@Manchester. She holds administrative roles including Postgraduate Tutor and membership in ethics committees. Her research integrates eye tracking, motion tracking, and qualitative methods, addressing topics like sensory processing in autism and motor skill development. Education: PhD from University Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (2003), MSc Investigative Ophthalmology (University of Manchester), BSc Orthoptics (University of Liverpool). Research spans autism neurodiversity, motor control, and sensory integration. Key projects include studying aging in autistic adults, developing autism-friendly eyecare practices, and exploring imitation mechanisms across clinical populations. Funded by ESRC, MRC, and Wellcome Trust. Grants: ESRC/RAI Centre for Robotics, MRC/Time perception studies Advising: Supervises optometry and psychology students on sensory-motor topics Labs/Teams: BEAM Lab, Autism@Manchester Network, RAI Robotics Centre. Collaborations include Birmingham University and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

Josip MARICView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Systems
• Digital Transformation
• Operations Management
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Josip Marić is an Associate Professor in Information Systems at EM Normandie since 2020, serving as Academic Director of the M1/M2 DESMI program. He holds a PhD in Management Science from Université de Montpellier (2018), focusing on sustainable development and digital transformation with emphasis on 3D printing technology. His research spans Information Systems, operations management, innovation, and entrepreneurship, particularly examining digital technologies' societal impacts and sustainability implications. Professional experience includes roles at SKEMA Business School (2018-2019), Montpellier Business School (2017-2018), and a visiting scholar at the University of Wollongong (2016-2017). He teaches courses in innovation entrepreneurship, supply chain management, and information systems management. His research consistently addresses digital transformation's role in supply chains, sustainable practices, and emerging technologies like 3D printing. Recent work explores digital service innovation (DSI), humanitarian logistics digitalization, and smart manufacturing adoption. Articles analyze pandemic impacts on education, Industry 4.0 productivity, and ethical ICT externalities. Key contributions include systematic reviews of DSI ontology, humanitarian supply chains' digital integration, and frugal innovations in 3D printing. His work bridges technological advancements with societal responsibility, emphasizing ethical and sustainable innovation frameworks.

• Immigration Law
• International Law
• Refugee Law and Policy
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Professor Jaya Ramji-Nogales is a leading scholar at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law , specializing in immigration law, refugee law, international law, and empirical legal studies . She teaches Civil Procedure, Evidence, Refugee Law and Policy , and directs the Temple Law Asylum Project , which provides country conditions research to asylum seekers. Education : B.A. from UC Berkeley, J.D. from Yale Law School, LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. Her research explores asylum adjudication disparities , global migration governance , and solidarity in migration law . She critiques human rights law for marginalizing undocumented migrants and examines intersections of race, security, and climate migration. Recent work focuses on the Trump administration’s dismantling of asylum systems and Biden-era reforms , detailed in her co-authored book The End of Asylum (2021). Her 15 most recent publications address themes like border governance , racialized migration , climate displacement , and litigation as policy tool . A prominent advocate, she serves as Senior Research Associate at the Refugee Law Initiative (University of London) and Permanent Visiting Professor at MOBILE (University of Copenhagen). She has received the Robert L. Bernstein Fellowship and contributes to editorial boards of major journals.

Willard SunderlandView profile

Professor

• Russian Imperial History
• Soviet History
• World History
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Willard Sunderland is a professor of history specializing in Russian and Soviet history, with primary focus on the Russian Empire. Teaching since 1996, he covers Russia/USSR, modern Europe, and world history through courses like \"The History of Russia: From Perun to Putin\" and \"Anna Karenina's Russia\". He earned a BA in Russian Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and MA/PhD in history from Indiana University, Bloomington. His research centers on modern Russian imperial history, informed by extensive travel throughout the former Soviet Union. Current projects include a travelogue/history of John Quincy Adams' 1809 diplomatic voyage to Russia (retraced via sailboat \"Clio\" in 2023), a Peter the Great era book, and research on Russian maritime history, the Far East, Northern Pacific, and Sino-Russian relations. His award-winning \"The Baron's Cloak\" (2014) examines imperial frontiers through war and revolution. Recent publications analyze 19th-century revolutions, regional identities, and borderland dynamics, reflecting consistent engagement with imperial administration, cross-cultural encounters, and comparative frontier studies across Eurasia. Scientific recognition includes: Publication Award from Association for the Study of the Nationalities (ASN) Publication Award from Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) Publication Award from Ohio Academy of History Research funding is secured from: National Endowment for the Humanities Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fulbright Scholar Program International Research and Exchanges Board Social Sciences Research Council National Council for Eurasian and East European Research He co-edited \"Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History\" (2015-2022) and supervised the \"Russia's Regions in Historical Perspective\" lab at Moscow's Higher School of Economics (2018-2021), directing international collaborative research on imperial regionalism.

David CipletView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Justice
• Environmental Governance
• Sustainable Energy
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David Ciplet is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Associate Chair of Community Engagement at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research examines power dynamics in global environmental governance, focusing on climate justice, sustainable energy, and equitable transitions to low-carbon economies. He holds a Ph.D. from Brown University (2015). Key research areas include: 1) Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (clean energy access), 2) Fossil fuel divestment campaigns and human rights advocacy, and 3) Just transitions addressing inequality and climate change. He co-directs the CU Boulder Just Transition Collaborative, partnering with Boulder County to advance equitable renewable energy transitions. His work combines participatory methods with transnational advocacy studies, emphasizing marginalized communities' leadership. He co-produces the The Brink podcast series on environmental inequities with KGNU radio. He advises graduate students with climate justice experience and undergraduate honors projects focusing on environmental justice. Major collaborations include: Brown University’s Climate and Development Lab, AdaptationWatch, and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). His scholarship critiques neoliberal environmental governance while proposing transformative climate justice frameworks.

Olga OnuchView profile

Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Ukrainian Politics
• Latin American Politics
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Olga Onuch is a Professor (Chair) in Comparative and Ukrainian Politics at the University of Manchester. She holds the first-ever Full Professorship in Ukrainian Politics in the English-speaking world. Her roles include leading the MOBILISE project (€2,002,039 funded) and supervising PhD students on topics like Ukrainian politics and Latin American economic voting. She has affiliations with Nuffield College (University of Oxford) and Harvard University. Education: DPhil (Oxford, 2010), MSc in Comparative Politics (Latin America Stream), BA in Development Studies and Political Studies. Research Focus: Civic identity, democratic duty, protest behavior, and migration in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Onuch’s research explores how civic duty shapes political behavior, with notable works like The Zelensky Effect (OUP/Hurst, 2023). Her work bridges academia and policy, advising Ukrainian governments on governance and anti-corruption. Key Awards: Sir Bernard Crick Prize (2017), Neporany Doctoral Award (2010), and leadership in major grants. Teaching: Courses include Ukrainian Politics, Comparative Democratization, and Protest Politics. She has directed MA and PhD programs at Manchester. Policy Engagement: Consults governments on Ukraine’s crisis, democracy promotion, and EU-Ukraine relations. Collaborates with international bodies like the OECD and OSCE.

Shitij KapurView profile

Professor

• Psychosis
• Antipsychotic Treatment
• Schizophrenia
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Professor Shitij Kapur is Vice-Chancellor & President of King's College London, rejoining in 2021 after serving as Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor (Health) at the University of Melbourne. At King's, he previously held leadership roles including Executive Dean of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and Dean of the Institute of Psychiatry. He earned his medical degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (1988), completed psychiatric residency at University of Pittsburgh, and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from University of Toronto. His research focuses on psychosis mechanisms and antipsychotic treatments, leading international consortia like NEWMEDS involving 19 EU institutions. Research integrates neuroimaging, genetics, and clinical trials to understand dopamine-glutamate interactions in psychosis. Recent work emphasizes neurochemical biomarkers, treatment resistance mechanisms, and optimizing clinical trial methodologies for psychiatric disorders. Awards include: Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association Fellow, Academy of Medical Sciences (UK) Honorary Doctorate, University of Copenhagen Fellow, King's College London

Jennifer Lynn PetersonView profile

Professor

• Film History
• Media Studies
• Environmental Media
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Jennifer Lynn Peterson is a Professor in the Filmmaking program at Woodbury University's School of Media, Culture, and Design, where she teaches courses in Cinema and Media Studies. Her academic career includes a previous position as a tenured Associate Professor in the Film Studies Program at the University of Colorado Boulder, and adjunct teaching roles at UC Riverside, UCLA, CalArts, and USC. Education: PhD, University of Chicago MA, University of Chicago BA, University of California, Berkeley Jennifer Peterson is a film historian whose research focuses on the relationship between media and the environment. Her work explores how cinema and other visual media have shaped environmental consciousness and conservation efforts throughout history. She examines topics such as travelogues, sponsored films, government documentaries, and experimental cinema through an ecological lens, revealing how moving images have influenced public understanding of nature and environmental issues. Her scholarship bridges film history with environmental humanities, creating a distinctive interdisciplinary approach that has gained recognition in both fields. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on environmental media history, with particular attention to early nonfiction film, nature conservation movements, and the Anthropocene. Her articles span topics from mountain roadbuilding in US government films to air pollution documentaries and the representation of redwood forests. This body of work establishes her as a leading scholar at the intersection of film studies and environmental humanities, with special expertise in how visual media shapes ecological awareness across different historical periods. Advising and Grants: While specific details about her current advisees are not provided in the available information, Professor Peterson has extensive experience mentoring students through her teaching positions at multiple institutions. Her scholarly work has been supported through academic appointments and likely research grants related to her publications on film history and environmental media. Her position as a full professor suggests active involvement in departmental committees, curriculum development, and potentially directing student theses or dissertations, though specific details are not mentioned in the available materials.

Nicole N. AljoeView profile

Associate Professor

• 18th & early 19th century Black Atlantic Literature
• Caribbean & Postcolonial Studies
• The Slave Narrative
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Nicole N. Aljoe is an Associate Professor of English and Africana Studies at Northeastern University, affiliated with the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of Cultures, Societies, and Global Studies and directs the Africana Studies Program. Her research focuses on 18th- and early 19th-century Black Atlantic literature, Caribbean studies, and digital humanities, with a particular emphasis on recovering marginalized voices from colonial archives. Aljoe leads projects like the Early Caribbean Digital Archive and collaborates with institutions such as the NULab for Digital Humanities. Her scholarly work bridges literary analysis, archival research, and digital methodologies. Recent projects include ‘The Secret History of the Sable Venus’ , examining representations of Caribbean women in 18th-century texts, and Creole Testimonies , which analyzes slave narratives from the British West Indies. She actively mentors undergraduate researchers on topics ranging from digital literary analysis to Caribbean cultural history. Aljoe’s affiliations include the Northeastern Humanities Center and the Center for International Affairs & World Cultures. She has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Teaching Bioregionalism in a Digital Age and co-edited volumes like Early Caribbean Digital Archive and Testimonies of the Enslaved in the Caribbean Literary History .

John ZettelView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomechanics
• Motor Control
• Postural Control
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Dr. John Zettel is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in biomechanics and motor control of human movement. His research focuses on postural control, balance recovery, and the integration of voluntary movements with rapid compensatory stepping reactions, particularly in aging populations and clinical groups such as stroke survivors. Education : B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo; M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. His work examines how attention, visual feedback, and vestibular input modulate balance recovery strategies, with applications to fall prevention and mobility enhancement in older adults. Recent studies include vibrotactile feedback systems for sensory substitution and dual-task paradigms for assessing age-related declines in dynamic stability. Dr. Zettel's research is funded through grants focused on clinical rehabilitation and aging populations. He supervises graduate students, including MSc candidates like Cassidy, and teaches courses in biomechanics and biophysics at the Guelph-Humber campus.

Xing-Dong YangView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Wearable Computing
• Interactive Systems Design
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Xing-Dong Yang is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and holds an adjunct appointment as Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College. He directs the XDiscovery Lab and focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly in developing interactive systems for smart everyday objects such as wearables, garments, and appliances. His research emphasizes accessibility for visually impaired users and prototyping tools for non-specialists. He earned his PhD from the University of Alberta, following degrees from the University of Manitoba and University of Alberta. Affiliations: Simon Fraser University (School of Computing Science), Dartmouth College (Adjunct) Education: PhD, Computer Science, University of Alberta MS, Computer Science, University of Alberta BS, Computer Science, University of Manitoba His research explores novel interactive systems, including tactile interfaces for education, assistive technologies for visual impairments, and innovative input methods for wearables. Key projects include MakeBronze (cultural preservation through interactive crafts), AccessibleCircuits (inclusive electronics for blind users), and systems like iWood and MicroFluID that merge materials science with HCI. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Award at UIST'19 and multiple Honorable Mentions at CHI and UIST conferences. He advises a dynamic team of PhD and MSc students, emphasizing hands-on prototyping and industry collaborations through internships at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Yang has secured grants including an NSF CRII grant for device modulation and an NSF CSR Large grant for health-focused earpiece technology. His lab fosters interdisciplinary innovation, bridging computer science with design, engineering, and cultural studies.

Oleksandra WalloView profile

Associate Professor

• Ukrainian Women's Writing
• Nationalism Studies
• Women's Studies
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Dr. Oleksandra Wallo serves as Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Kansas, concurrently leading the KU Summer Language Institute in Lviv, Ukraine. Her academic profile centers on 20th- and 21st-century Ukrainian Women's Writing, Nationalism Studies, and Post-Colonial Approaches in Post-Soviet Studies, with specialized expertise in Slavic language pedagogy and Ukrainian case system acquisition. Her research interrogates gendered narratives in Ukrainian literary production, examining how women writers shaped national identity from the USSR's collapse through the Euromaidan protests. Key investigations include post-Chornobyl cultural memory, Soviet-era marginalization of peripheral voices, and ideological representations in post-communist everyday life. She bridges literary criticism with second language acquisition theory to analyze pedagogical challenges in Slavic linguistics. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on Ukrainian literary modernity through feminist and decolonial frameworks. Her scholarship reveals patterns of erasure in Soviet literary canons, trauma representation in post-Soviet fiction, and evolving gender dynamics in Eastern European cultural production. Recurring themes include contested national imaginaries, linguistic identity politics, and women's intellectual resistance. Scientific awards and honors are not documented in the provided materials. While specific advising records remain undisclosed, her Director of Graduate Studies role implies active mentorship of MA/PhD candidates in Slavic and Eurasian programs. Grant activities are not specified, though her Lviv institute leadership suggests externally funded international programming. Dr. Wallo directs the KU Summer Language Institute in Lviv for immersive Ukrainian/Russian training and collaborates with the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and Max Kade Center for German-American Studies, facilitating cross-institutional research on Eastern European cultural dynamics.

Helena MentisView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Health Informatics
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Helena Mentis is a Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Affiliate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She directs the Bodies in Motion Lab (BiMLab) and is a core member of the Human Centered Computing graduate program and the Interactive Systems Research Center. Her work focuses on sociotechnical systems in healthcare, including telemedicine, surgical collaboration, and technologies for older adults with cognitive impairments. Mentis holds a PhD from Penn State, an MS from Cornell, and a BS from Virginia Tech. Her research spans human-computer interaction (HCI) , computer supported cooperative work (CSCW) , and health informatics . Key projects include developing telemedicine systems for surgical training, sensor-based systems for Parkinson’s patients, and online safety tools for older adults with mild cognitive impairment. She has received significant NSF funding, including a $518k CAREER grant for surgical telementoring systems and $499k for cybersecurity research with older adults. Her articles analyze topics like the effectiveness of telementoring in surgery, ethical design of medical systems, and collaborative security settings for couples facing cognitive challenges. Mentis has pioneered frameworks for responsible computing education and peer-led ethics training in computing curricula. Prior to UMBC, she held postdoctoral roles at Harvard Medical School, Microsoft Research, and the University of Cambridge. Current initiatives include expanding healthcare workforce access via telemedicine and designing inclusive systems that address marginalized groups in digital health. Her work emphasizes participatory methods, ensuring often-overlooked stakeholders (e.g., trainee surgeons, motor disability patients) shape technological solutions.

• Disability Studies
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Neoliberalism and Policy
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Dr Jennifer Clegg is an Adjunct Professor at the Living with a Disability Research Centre, La Trobe University. She is actively engaged in research on intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a critical focus on neoliberalism, policy, and social inclusion. Her research interests lie at the intersection of disability studies, critical social theory, and public policy. She investigates how neoliberal ideologies shape disability services, community participation, and the lived experiences of people with intellectual disabilities. Her work challenges individualistic frameworks and advocates for systemic change. The recent publications highlight a consistent thematic trajectory: a critique of market-driven reforms in disability services, an exploration of staff and family perspectives in care settings, and a philosophical examination of identity and inclusion. Her work spans journal articles, book chapters, and full-length books, often in collaboration with leading scholars in the field. Jennifer Clegg has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided text. She has contributed to academic leadership through editorial roles, including editorials for the Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. While no formal advising or grant information is provided, her extensive collaborative work suggests active engagement in research teams and networks. Her research is conducted through the Living with a Disability Research Centre, a hub for critical disability scholarship at La Trobe University, where she contributes to shaping discourse on disability rights and policy reform.