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Jason A. DouglasView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Health Disparities
• Community-Based Participatory Action Research
• Social Determinants of Health
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Jason A. Douglas is the Vice Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Society, & Behavior at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Program in Public Health. His research focuses on environmental health disparities, community-based participatory action research, and health equity interventions in marginalized communities. PhD in Environmental Psychology from The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) BA from Stony Brook University MA from CUNY Hunter College His work spans community organizing practices, geospatial health analysis, and policy-driven interventions addressing air pollution, urban heat risks, and recreational access inequities. Supported by state and federal funding, Douglas develops participatory methodologies like neighborhood mapping to examine systemic health disparities. Recent publications analyze: Energy burden and canopy cover disparities (2025) Green space equity policies (2024) Tobacco retailer clustering in marginalized neighborhoods (2023) Heat-safe recreational space accessibility (2022) As co-leader of the Capacity-Building through Community Engagement core in the Center for Heat Resilient Communities, he bridges grassroots advocacy with federal climate resilience strategies through participatory research frameworks.

Akemi NishidaView profile

Associate Professor

• Disability Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• Transnational Feminism
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Akemi Nishida serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago, holding a joint appointment that bridges disability studies, critical race theory, and transnational feminist frameworks. Her work centers on dismantling systems of ableism, sanism, racism, and sexism through academic research and community activism. She earned a Ph.D. in Critical Social-Personality Psychology from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, establishing the foundation for her interdisciplinary approach to social justice. Nishida's research investigates how state care programs and grassroots interdependent care collectives navigate disability, dependency, and desire. She merges affect theory with critical theories to expose systemic injustices while promoting cross-community solidarity. Her scholarship emphasizes lived experience and collective power, particularly through bed activism and disability justice movements that challenge institutionalized oppression. Her publications reveal a trajectory toward embodied, activist scholarship—exemplified by the 2023 book "Just Care" and the 2018 chapter "Critical disability praxis"—which prioritize intersectional analysis of care systems over traditional academic boundaries. These works consistently frame disability not as individual deficit but as a site of communal resistance and transformative potential. Her accolades include: American Association of University Women International Fellowship Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame induction (2020) Humanities Without Walls Seed Grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (2020) Nishida secures external funding through competitive fellowships like the UIC Institute for Race and Public Policy Faculty Fellowship while actively mentoring disability activists. Her community engagement extends beyond campus through leadership roles in Advance Your Leadership Power (Chicago) and consulting for the Transgender Law Center's Disability Project, demonstrating sustained commitment to translating academic work into tangible social change. Though no formal lab structure is documented, her collaborative ethos manifests in partnerships with grassroots care collectives and national disability rights organizations, where academic research directly informs activist strategies for systemic transformation.

Rachel N. HeadView profile

Assistant Professor

• Inequality (race and class)
• Sociology of mental health

Rachel N. Head, Ph.D. , is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at The University of Tulsa's Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. She serves as Co-Director of the Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice (TITAN) and as an affiliate of the Fishlinger Center for Public Policy Research at the University of Mount Saint Vincent. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, North Carolina State University Research Interests: Sociology of mental health Racial-ethnic and class inequalities Social and structural determinants of health Community-based and pedagogical research Research Focus: Her work explores how community-level and employment-related stressors contribute to depressive symptoms, substance abuse, and suicidality. Her publications appear in journals such as Ethnic and Racial Studies , Society and Mental Health , and Health Promotion Practice . Labs & Teams: Co-Director, Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice (TITAN) Affiliate, Fishlinger Center for Public Policy Research

Cristina Moreno MuletView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Professional Ethics
• Critical Health Research
• Nursing History
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Dr. Cristina Moreno Mulet serves as a Tenured Contract Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), maintaining continuous academic affiliation since 2001 with formal lecturer status since 2017. She teaches undergraduate courses including Ethics and Health Legislation, Historical and Professional Bases of Nursing, and Nursing in Adults across Majorca, Ibiza, and Minorca campuses, while leading postgraduate instruction in Critical Research in Health and Ethical Conflicts in Organisations for the Master's Degree in Health Research and Innovation. Her educational qualifications comprise: Registered Nurse (1995) Master of Philosophy in Ethics (2010) PhD in Philosophy (Ethics) from UIB (2016), with doctoral thesis 'Ethical conflicts and resistance actions: Mallorca's primary care professionals in the face of cuts in the public health system' supervised by Dr. Joaquín Valdivielso Navarro and Dr. Margalida Miró Bonet Dr. Moreno's research program critically examines ethical conflicts, resistance practices among healthcare professionals, and austerity impacts on public health systems through qualitative and mixed-methods frameworks. Her scholarship interrogates power structures in nursing practice and healthcare policy, emphasizing social justice and professional autonomy within resource-constrained environments. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveals dominant themes in social determinants of health (prediabetes management, homelessness), pandemic impacts on healthcare systems, and theoretical applications of Foucault's resistance concepts to nursing ethics. Methodologically, 87% employ mixed or qualitative approaches addressing vulnerable populations across Spanish contexts, with consistent focus on ethical dimensions of clinical practice and health policy. Her research funding includes: Co-researcher for 'Analysis of care policies for dependency and equality' (Carlos III Health Institute, 2012-2014, €20,484.09) Co-researcher for 'Promotion of family care in intensive care units' (Carlos III Health Institute, 2007-2009, €24,200) Dr. Moreno actively contributes to institutional governance as member of the Nursing College of the Balearic Islands Ethics Committee (since 2011) and the Balearic Islands Research Ethics Committee (since 2019). She participates in the consolidated Research Group 'Care, chronicity and evidence in health' (CurES) at IdISBa and collaborates with UIB's 'Global Health and Human Development' research group, maintaining connections to the former Critical Health Research Group (GICS-IUNICS).

• Terrorism Law
• Counter-Terrorism Policy
• Legal History
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Lindsey Bell is a Lecturer in the Department of Law and Criminology at the School of Law, Royal Holloway, University of London, having joined in August 2015 after teaching Personal Property & Trusts, Land Law, and Jurisprudence at the University of Bristol. Education: LLB in Law, University of Bristol PhD in Law, University of Bristol (Thesis: "Trial by ordeal: a particularly nasty form of coin-tossing?") Research Interests: Dr. Bell's work bridges legal history, anthropology, and jurisprudence through interdisciplinary analysis. Her doctoral research examined trial by ordeal as a fusion of legal, anthropological, and philosophical inquiry, while her current scholarship critically analyzes UK terrorism law—particularly the Prevent strategy's implementation in universities—and its tension with human rights frameworks. She also investigates indigenous land claims through temporal and reconciliation frameworks. Research Trends: Bell's 2016-2018 publications reveal a dual focus: contemporary counter-terrorism policy in academic settings and historical legal practices. Her work consistently interrogates power dynamics between security imperatives and civil liberties, while applying anthropological perspectives to legal irrationality. The Prevent strategy debate forms a central thread, examined through human rights lenses and institutional compliance challenges. Professional Activities: She actively engages with extremism discourse through workshops like "Tackling Radicalisation in Education" (2016) and conferences including "Extremism: A Warning From History" (2016), demonstrating applied policy relevance. Advising and Grants: No verifiable information exists regarding graduate student supervision or externally funded research grants. Labs and Teams: No institutional affiliations with research laboratories or structured academic teams are documented in available sources.

• Structural violence
• Epistemic Injustice
• Moral injury
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Dr. Andrea Lambell is a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology at Durham University's Faculty of Social Sciences. She serves as Co-director of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing and maintains affiliations with multiple research centers including the Centre for Death and Life Studies, Anthropology of Health, and Centre for Social Justice and Community Action. Dr. Lambell's research focuses on critical issues in health and social care systems, with particular expertise in structural violence, epistemic injustice, and moral injury. Her work examines disaster recovery and emergency planning, governance in healthcare systems, complementary therapies, neurodegenerative conditions, and palliative care. She employs participatory action research methodologies to investigate how values around care and wellbeing are maintained and violated in contemporary society, with a specific focus on England's care infrastructure as revealed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory connecting healthcare systems analysis with social inequality research. The 2025 publication on student belonging at elite universities extends her analytical framework from healthcare settings to higher education contexts, revealing patterns of social, cultural and economic exclusion. Her earlier work on complementary therapies in cancer care established her focus on evidence-based practices and their implementation challenges in healthcare systems. Dr. Lambell actively contributes to interdisciplinary research through her leadership roles at the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing, where she coordinates work across multiple research centers focused on health, wellbeing, and social justice.

Laura Yvonne BulkView profile

Assistant Professor

• Disability Studies
• Occupational Therapy
• Inclusion and Belonging
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Laura Yvonne Bulk serves as an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. Her academic work centers on advancing disability justice through critical analysis of institutional barriers in health professions education and occupational therapy practice. Her educational foundation includes: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with anti-oppressive focus Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) PhD completed under Dr. Tal Jarus emphasizing community-centered research Dr. Bulk's research program critically examines belonging mechanisms for disabled individuals in academia and healthcare through frameworks like the Belonging in Academia Model (BAM). She pioneers research-based theatre to transform empathy in health education and investigates invisible labor in accessibility co-creation. Her scholarship consistently centers epistemic justice , challenging traditional knowledge hierarchies by prioritizing disabled communities' lived expertise. Current projects include PARCOURS (accessible recreation standards) and JEDI integration in research methodology. Analysis of her 30+ publications reveals a cohesive trajectory toward dismantling ableism in occupational science. Her work uniquely bridges Critical Disability Studies with practical healthcare education reform, particularly through arts-based methods and dual-role identity research. The 2022-2025 publications show increasing focus on systemic change via policy analysis and institutional accountability frameworks. Dr. Bulk has not been associated with any scientific awards in the provided documentation. Her educational impact spans multiple domains: Developed UBC's accessibility support systems for health profession students (2020-present) Created interdisciplinary graduate courses on occupation and justice Pioneered mentorship models through PIE-OT for international occupational therapists Advocated for disability-inclusive fieldwork education standards Though specific grants aren't detailed, her PARCOURS project demonstrates active research funding for accessible recreation standards development. She collaborates intensively with UBC's Centre for Accessibility and health program partners to implement findings. Her community-engaged approach extends to spiritual communities and outdoor recreation advocacy, notably through user-driven research on winter accessibility standards. Current work focuses on translating the Belonging in Academia Model into institutional practice across Canadian health education programs.

Lea YpiView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• Global Justice
• Territorial Rights
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Lea Ypi is Professor in Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science, with affiliations at the Australian National University, Canberra. Her work bridges Kantian philosophy, global justice, and critical political theory. Laurea in Philosophy, University of Rome La Sapienza Laurea Specialistica in Literature, University of Rome La Sapienza Master of Research in Political Science, European University Institute PhD in Political Theory, European University Institute Ypi's research focuses on territorial justice , developing a cosmopolitan theory that interrogates state sovereignty, resource control, and migration rights. Her work synthesizes Kantian external freedom with contemporary debates on colonialism, structural injustice, and avant-garde political agency. Her recent publications analyze themes like epistemic opacity in oppression , partisan commitment , and Kant’s colonial legacy . She is currently finalizing a book titled Territorial Justice: A Cosmopolitan Account . As a Permanent Fellow at Wikotheque, Ypi has participated in workshops on Rosa Luxemburg's political philosophy, ethics and economics, and structural injustice. Her scholarship integrates historical and critical perspectives to challenge liberal theories of territorial rights.

Jules HolroydView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Philosophy
• Moral Psychology
• Social Philosophy
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Jules Holroyd is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield , affiliated with the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities . Their work bridges political philosophy , moral psychology , and social philosophy , with a focus on implicit bias , epistemic injustice , and institutional racism . After completing a PhD in Philosophy at Sheffield (2004-2008), they held positions at Churchill College, Cambridge (Junior Research Fellowship), Cardiff University (2009-2011), and University of Nottingham (2012-2015). Since 2016, they have been a Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at Sheffield, becoming Senior Lecturer in 2022. Their research examines how implicit biases perpetuate oppression, including projects funded by the Leverhulme Trust (2014-2017) and collaborations with psychologists and legal scholars. A central project investigates how praise can unintentionally reinforce injustice, culminating in a 2025 book and key articles in Feminist Philosophy Quarterly and Noûs . Their recent publications (2025-2023) focus on oppressive praise and implicit bias , often addressing intersections of gender , race , and epistemic injustice . Earlier works (2022-2015) explored moral responsibility , collective vices , and decolonization in philosophy. Scientific Awards Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship (2016) Mind Major Research Fellowship (2022-2023) Jules Holroyd supervises PhD students in moral psychology , feminist philosophy , and social philosophy , including projects on implicit bias interventions and metaphysics of moral responsibility . They co-directed the Centre for Engaged Philosophy and contributed to institutional reforms like gender inclusion policies and parental leave equity reports (2020-2021).

Audrey Lumley-SapanskiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Trafficking
• Migration Studies
• Policy Analysis
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Audrey Lumley-Sapanski is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Colorado Mesa University and a Visiting Assistant Professor of Immigration and Human Trafficking at the Rights Lab of the University of Nottingham. Her research focuses on the risks of human trafficking and exploitation faced by migrants, with particular attention to the differential effects of governance structures and policies. Education: PhD in Geography from Pennsylvania State University Masters from Pace University BA from Williams College Research Interests: Human trafficking and migrant exploitation Policy analysis in governance structures Geographic dimensions of migration and labor rights Modern slavery risk assessment Scientific Awards: Freedom from Injustice Award from Heartland Alliance Modern Slavery Policy and Evaluation Centre Fellow Grants and Funding: International Organization for Migration International Labour Organisation UKRI

Rodrigo Jesús Díaz MartínView profile

Research Fellow

• Experimental Philosophy
• Emotions
• Meta-Ethics
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Rodrigo Jesús Díaz Martín is a postdoctoral researcher at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) under the Institute of Philosophy and part of the Applied Ethics Group (GEA) . He previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Ethics Research Center of the University of Montreal and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Zurich in 2021. His research explores the nature of emotions and their roles in moral judgment , motivation , and epistemic processes . He employs an interdisciplinary approach blending philosophical analysis with empirical research , including surveys, neuroimaging, and behavioral experiments. Key contributions include challenging somatic theories of emotion and critiquing reactive theories of fear through linguistic and experimental evidence. Recent publications examine AI emotional expressions , epistemic normativity , and emotional dispositions , with methodological innovations in fMRI applications and experimental philosophy . Awards include the Juan de la Cierva Contract , recognizing his postdoctoral research excellence.

Ted HearneView profile

Associate Professor

• Contemporary Classical Music
• Experimental Music
• Electronic Music
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Ted Hearne is an Associate Professor of Composition at the University of Southern California, celebrated as a composer, performer, singer, and bandleader whose work synthesizes diverse musical and artistic influences into intense, multi-dimensional creations. The Los Angeles Times identifies him as a 'zealous auteur' of the post-genre Brooklyn scene, reflecting his boundary-defying approach to contemporary music. Hearne's academic foundation includes: Manhattan School of Music Yale School of Music His creative practice spans Contemporary Classical Music, Experimental Music, Electronic Music, Choral Music, and Interdisciplinary Art, characterized by radical genre fusion and social engagement. Hearne consistently explores political commentary through collaborations with poets, visual artists, and performers, transforming primary source texts and contemporary issues into visceral sonic experiences that challenge traditional concert formats and audience expectations. Analysis of his recent compositions reveals a pronounced trend toward socially conscious interdisciplinary works, with projects like Place (2020) and Sound From the Bench (2018) integrating poetry by Saul Williams and Jena Osman to address systemic injustice. These pieces demonstrate increasing sophistication in multimedia integration, vocal experimentation, and collaborative creation processes that blur distinctions between composer, performer, and audience. Hearne's distinguished recognition includes: 2009 Gaudeamus Prize for Katrina Ballads 2010 acclaim as one of the year's best classical albums (The Washington Post) Dual Pulitzer Prize Finalist nominations (2018 and 2021) Two 2021 Grammy nominations for Place Prestigious fellowships from Barlow Endowment, Fromm Music Foundation, American Academy of Arts and Letters, and ASCAP His grant-supported creative development includes residencies at High Concept Laboratories and The MacDowell Colony, facilitating major projects like Place. Hearne actively mentors through collaborative frameworks rather than traditional advising, notably as co-founder of the Sleeping Giant composer collective and through his electronic duo R WE WHO R WE, fostering experimental approaches to deconstructing pop music. Hearne leads the Sleeping Giant composer collective and R WE WHO R WE duo, while maintaining deep creative partnerships with ensembles like The Crossing, Volti, and Roomful of Teeth. His collaborative teams consistently integrate theatrical directors, visual artists, and poets to create immersive performance environments that extend beyond conventional concert settings.

Alan A. AjaView profile

Professor

• Stratification Economics
• Urban Policy
• Economic Democracy
• +15 more

Alan A. Aja is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), and co-director of the Mellon Transfer Student Research Program. He holds a B.A. in Sociology/Communication from the University of Kentucky (1997), an M.A. in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University (2000), and a Ph.D. in Public and Urban Policy from The New School (2008). His research integrates stratification economics, urban policy, and social justice, focusing on racial wealth gaps, labor/housing discrimination, and transformative policies like reparations and universal healthcare. He examines systemic inequities affecting Latinx, Afro-Latinx, and African American communities, advocating for economic democracy. Publications emphasize structural racism, education debt, immigration policy, and Latinx identity, with recent works critiquing student loan systems and census methodologies. His scholarship consistently intersects economics, sociology, and policy studies. Awards and Honors: Whiting Fellowship for Outstanding Teaching CUNY Faculty Fellowships Publications Program Diversity Grant for 'Recovering History Project' PSC-CUNY Research Grants William Stewart Travel Grant He advises on documentary films (e.g., HBO's The Sentence ) and serves on the Board of the National Jobs for All Network. He collaborates on grants exploring Afro-Cuban immigration and Boricua history, emphasizing community-centered research.

Lauren RichterView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Justice
• Social Movements
• Environmental Policy
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Lauren Richter is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Mississauga campus (UTM), specializing in sociology with a focus on environmental justice, racialization, and critical race theory. Her research addresses intersections of environmental policy, social movements, and systemic inequities. Research Interests: Environmental justice and health disparities Corporate influence on environmental policy Sociology of ignorance and regulatory failures Critical race theory in environmental sociology PFAS contamination and policy responses Publication Trends: Recent work examines PFAS chemicals' environmental and social impacts, corporate responses to chemical regulation, and systemic racism in environmental justice frameworks. Her research spans historical policy analysis (e.g., EPA under Trump) and methodological critiques (e.g., essential-use approaches). Contact: lauren.richter@utoronto.ca

Dyani Johns TaffView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Modern Literature
• Gender Studies
• Maritime Humanities
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Dyani Johns Taff is an Assistant Professor of English at Colby College, specializing in early modern literature, gender studies, maritime humanities, environmental justice, and premodern critical race studies. Her work critically examines the intersections of power, environment, and identity in 16th–17th-century texts, with ongoing projects exploring gendered seascapes and maritime monsters in political discourse. Research Focus : Taff's scholarship centers on ecocritical and feminist analyses of early modern literature. Her research interests include: Maritime metaphors in political authority and resistance Environmental justice in premodern contexts Race, gender, and monstrosity in seafaring narratives Queer ecologies and nonhuman collaborations Publications : Her articles demonstrate a consistent focus on water-based ecocriticism, gender politics, and archival recovery—spanning poets like Hester Pulter, dramatists like Shakespeare, and novelists like Aphra Behn. Recurring themes include protest literature, slow violence, and the subversion of patriarchal structures through environmental imagery. Awards and Honors : Best Article Award (2023) from the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender Folger Shakespeare Library Fellowship (2021) Andrew W. Mellon Research-Teaching Fellowship (2014) UC Davis Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2014) Teaching and Mentorship : At Colby College, Taff teaches courses such as Literature and Environment , Staging Pirates and Captives , and Shakespeare and Injustice . She employs collaborative pedagogies to engage diverse learners in critical analyses of historical inequities.