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Krzysztof BurdzyView profile

Professor

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Processes
• Brownian Motion
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Krzysztof Burdzy is a Professor of Mathematics and Adjunct Professor of Statistics at the University of Washington, where he is affiliated with the Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences. He maintains an active research and teaching profile, currently offering undergraduate courses in probability. His research interests span Probability Theory , Stochastic Processes , Neumann Eigenfunctions , Hot Spots Problem , and the Philosophy of Probability . He is particularly known for his work on Brownian motion, eigenfunction behavior, and spectral theory in geometric domains. His recent work includes contributions to the resolution of the hot spots conjecture for Euclidean triangles and the discovery of interior hot spots in convex sets. The most recent articles reflect a deep engagement with both theoretical mathematics and foundational philosophy. Topics include spectral geometry, probabilistic methods in PDEs, critiques of philosophical theories of probability, and interdisciplinary reflections on epistemology. The publication trend shows sustained contributions from the 1990s through 2024, with a dual focus on rigorous mathematical proofs and meta-scientific analysis. Euclidean triangles have no hot spots (Annals of Mathematics, 2020) Convex sets can have interior hot spots (preprint, 2024) Hypocrisy++: On Philosophy of Probability and Sociology of Ideologies (2023) Burdzy has advised students in mathematics and probability, though specific names are not listed. He has received recognition through publications in top-tier journals such as Annals of Mathematics and Journal of Functional Analysis , though formal awards are not explicitly mentioned. He has delivered numerous talks on the philosophy of probability and its relationship to statistics. He is actively involved in public scholarship, maintaining a personal website with essays on quantum probability, real estate, philosophy, and AI. His work on the limitations of mathematics, suicide prevention, and critiques of post-modern thought reflect a broad intellectual engagement beyond technical mathematics. He does not appear to lead a formal lab or research team, but collaborates with scholars such as R. Bañuelos, W. Werner, and others in probability and analysis.

• Educational Theory Critique
• Philosophy of Education
• Democracy in Education
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Dr. Steffen Wittig is a research assistant in General Educational Science at the University of Kassel since 2017, affiliated with the College of Humanities (Fachbereich 01 Humanwissenschaften). He also serves as a lecturer at the University of Freiburg (Switzerland), Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, and FernUni Hagen. PhD in Educational Science (summa cum laude, 2016) Diploma in Educational Science (2011) with minors in sociology and psychology His research focuses on: Critique of educational theories and concepts Philosophy of education and democracy Game theory applications in pedagogy Discourse analysis of inclusion/exclusion dynamics Bildungsregime transformations (SARS-CoV-2 pandemic impact) Subjectivation processes in educational spaces Key publication themes from 2014-2023 include: Intersections between play theory and educational systems Democratic principles in pedagogical frameworks Deconstructive approaches to inclusion Psychoanalytic perspectives on learning spaces Hegemony and power structures in education Paradoxes of performance culture Professional engagements: Organized international conferences on educational theory Co-editor at Erziehungswissenschaftliche Revue Active member of DGfE (German Educational Research Association) Participant in global research networks (ITRA, GLOCER)

• Queer Studies
• Feminist Theory
• Critical Race Studies
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Dr. Abeera Khan is a Lecturer at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at SOAS University of London . Their work intersects queer theory, feminist critique, and postcolonial analysis, focusing on subjectivation processes in Muslim-majority communities and secularism debates. PhD in Anthropology from SOAS Research interests include: Queer Muslim Identity Formation Methodologies of Hope in Crisis Essentialism and Epistemological Violence Abolitionist Pedagogies Gender in Postcolonial Contexts

• Subjectivation Research
• Social Work
• Visual Studies
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Boris Traue is a Full Professor of Social Work and Social Pedagogy at the Department of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, University of Luxembourg. He joined the university in February 2020 and serves as Director of the Bachelor en sciences sociales et éducatives program. His educational background includes a degree in sociology, philosophy, and psychology from Freie Universität Berlin (2002), a doctorate (Dr. phil) from Technische Universität Berlin (2008), and venia legendi for sociology from the same institution (2018). Traue's research centers on relational social theories , subjectivation processes , and visual studies , examining how institutions, technologies, and collective action shape individual and group agency. His methodological innovations in interpretative subjectivation analysis and visual discourse analysis bridge sociology, social work, and interdisciplinary studies, with particular focus on psychosocial interventions and amateur practices. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant thematic clusters: subjectivation theory development, visual methodology applications, and disability inclusion research. His work consistently integrates German and Anglophone academic traditions while addressing contemporary social challenges through empirical subjectivation research. Traue has secured significant research funding from major institutions including the German Research Foundation (DFG) and Luxembourg's FNR. Current projects include: PATH_CH-LUX (2023-2025, 1.5 MEUR): Comparative study of labor market pathways for youth with disabilities in Switzerland and Luxembourg SEaSons (2024-2026, 750,000 EUR): Sustainability, Environmental Knowledge and Social Imaginations of Climate Futures As co-editor of the Springer book series Studies in Subjectivation and board member of the sociology of knowledge section in the German Sociological Association (since 2021), Traue actively shapes academic discourse through collaborative international networks and editorial leadership.

• Racism research
• Anti-racist education
• Remembrance work
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Professor Iman Attia is a distinguished academic at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin (ASH Berlin), where she serves as Professor for Racism research, anti-racist education and remembrance work. Her academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to critical race theory, postcolonial studies, and decolonial approaches to understanding racism, particularly anti-Muslim racism in German and European contexts. Her research interests focus on interdisciplinary, comparative and relational racism research and theories; Orientalism, postcolonialism and decoloniality; anti-colonial, anti-racist and diasporic voices and movements; and culture and politics of remembrance. She has developed module responsibilities for Positionings and Relationalities (MA Social Work KriDiCo), theory-practice specialization in racism and migration (BA Social Work), and Diversity Studies / Racism and Migration (BA Social Work). Professor Attia's scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with the interdependencies, interrelations, and intersections of social power relations, particularly examining how racism operates in complex ways across different social categories. Her research trajectory shows increasing focus on decolonial approaches and entangled histories, as evidenced by her leadership in the 'Verwobene Geschichten' project. Principal investigator for 'Das Bedrohungsszenario des 'islamistischen Terrorismus'' (BMBF 2018-2021) Lead researcher for 'Rassismuserfahrungen von Rom*nja und Sinti*zze' (UKAZ beim BMI 2019-2020) Coordinator of 'Verwobene Geschichten' (IFAF 2014-2016 and 2017-2019) Researcher on 'Markierungs- und Diskriminierungserfahrungen von Muslim*innen' (2012) As a dedicated academic mentor, Professor Attia supervises numerous doctoral candidates across various German universities, focusing on topics related to racism, migration, and social justice. Her academic journey began with a Diplom and Promotion in Educational Science from the Universities of Lüneburg and Oldenburg, followed by positions at the Technical University of Berlin before her appointment as Professor at ASH Berlin in 2009.

• Educational Theory
• Transformation Research
• Discourse Analysis
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Jakob Schreiber is a researcher at the Institute of Sociology (Faculty of Philosophy I) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. He has held various research and teaching roles since 2017, focusing on educational theory, transformation research, and discourse analysis. BA/MA in Educational Science (Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg; semester abroad at University of Vienna) Expertise in discourse analysis of educational practices, postdigital youth cultures, and crisis pedagogy Key projects: VR-based Va.Si.Li-Lab, BMBF project on curricula as knowledge transfer instruments His recent work analyzes educational responses to planetary crises through digital platforms (e.g., TikTok) and develops simulation-based learning systems. Collaborations include presentations at the American Educational Research Association and Austrian Youth Research Conferences. He has co-authored publications with Juliane Engel, Melanie Schmidt, and others, emphasizing pedagogical interventions, virtual reality applications, and critical practices in education.

Gabriele WeißView profile

Professor

• Educational Theory
• Philosophy of Education
• Aesthetic Education
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Prof. Dr. Gabriele Weiß is a Professor of Educational Science specializing in General Pedagogy at the University of Siegen (Faculty II). Her work bridges educational theory, philosophy, and cultural studies, focusing on aesthetic education, museum pedagogy, and phenomenological analyses of pedagogical phenomena. Key research areas: Educational theory-practice transformation, subjectivity theories, ethics/aesthetics/politics intersections Teaching spans topics like social inequality theories, post-digital education, Foucauldian subjectivation, and Nietzsche's educational philosophy Collaborations include co-editing with Klaus Mollenhauer, Christian Thompson, and Jörg Zirfas Recent publications examine ludification/gamification, educational conscience, and participation in practice theory

Bettina FritzscheView profile

Professor

• Educational Research
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Ethnography
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Prof. Dr. Bettina Fritzsche is a Professor of General Educational Science with a focus on qualitative research methods at the Institute of Educational Science , University of Education Freiburg. She serves as Dean of Studies, Faculty I, and Head of BA/MA Educational Science programs. Her research examines educational practices through reconstructive methodologies, ethnography, and videography, with particular attention to cultural comparison, vulnerability, and inclusion/exclusion dynamics in pedagogical settings. University: University of Education Freiburg Role: Professor, Dean of Studies, Program Head Departments: Institute of Educational Science Email: bettina.fritzsche@ph-freiburg.de Research Focus: Fritzsche specializes in reconstructive educational research , analyzing teacher-student interactions and institutional norms through a cultural comparative lens . Her work applies Judith Butler's recognition theory to study how heterogeneity and inequality manifest in schools, particularly through policies aimed at inclusion. She investigates meta-ethnographic synthesis and methodological pluralism to understand cross-cultural educational practices. Article Trends: Her publications emphasize praxeological approaches to schooling, ethnographic case studies , and transnational educational comparisons . Key themes include vulnerability production , symbolic exclusion , and pedagogical border-drawing , with methodological innovations in videography and cultural translation .

• Television Theory
• Media Studies
• Genre Theory
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Hanna Surma is an Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the Department of Media and Culture Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Utrecht University. Her work bridges television theory, reality television analysis, and data-driven creative practices in media production. Research focuses on governmentality studies, media and subjectivation, and the transformation of television production through viewer data. Co-coordinates the MA Film and Television Cultures program and teaches courses on media in transition and research methods. Recent publications include a 2022 chapter on data-driven script development for streaming services. She organizes academic workshops like Let's Talk Screenwriting and investigates the intersection of algorithms, AI, and screenwriting practices in Europe. Her scientific award includes earning a Ph.D. summa cum laude from Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

• Discourse Theory
• Subjectivation Theory
• Trans Studies
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Jannis Ruhnau serves as a Research Associate in the Department of Gender Sociology under Prof. Dr. Diana Lengersdorf at the University of Bielefeld since August 2024. He maintains dual affiliations with the Faculty of Sociology and the Interdisciplinary Center for Gender Studies (IZG), with office locations in Building X C3-237 and Building X B3 respectively. His institutional connections extend to the BiSEd members of the Faculty of Sociology and the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology where he is listed as a doctoral researcher. Ruhnau completed his studies in Sociology and Islamic Studies at the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg between 2012-2020, culminating in a Master's thesis titled 'I'm still a woman as a lesbian' - On the relationship between gender and desire in the (re-)construction of narrative and sexual identity in interviews with women of two generations. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Fellow and research assistant at the Graduate School 'Gender as Experience' of the Interdisciplinary Center for Gender Studies (May 2021-August 2024) and as a research assistant at the Freiburg Forest Research Institute (2019-2021). His research critically examines how bodies are perceived and experienced through narrative frameworks, particularly focusing on marginalized gender identities. Working at the intersection of phenomenological and poststructuralist concepts, Ruhnau connects Maurice Merleau-Ponty's conception of the felt body with Michel Foucault's notion of self-relationship to develop methodological approaches for analyzing self-relationships in narrative interviews. His work challenges traditional subject-centered perspectives by emphasizing relational construction within interview situations. Ruhnau's dissertation project 'Feeling Strength, Seeing Muscles - Narrated Body-Self Relationships of Trans* and Non-Binary People and Cisgender Lesbians in Strength Training' reveals how strength training creates possibilities for relating to oneself in ways that can obscure painful discrimination and devaluation procedures, instead generating imagination of a strong and self-sufficient self. His research demonstrates how the normatively shaped body through others' gazes becomes perceptible in new ways through self-orientation, altering both bodily sensation and visual perception of the body. As a doctoral researcher at the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology, Ruhnau contributes to the university's strategic research focus on 'The Changing World' which examines complex processes of individual and social dynamics. His work exemplifies Bielefeld University's principle of 'Transcending Boundaries' through interdisciplinary approaches that cross between scientific cultures and between science and society.

• Practical Philosophy
• Ethics
• Moral Psychology
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Antti Kauppinen is a Professor of Practical Philosophy at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ). He serves as a supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts, and Society. His work bridges ethics, moral psychology, and epistemology, focusing on topics like emotional valence in morality, reflective equilibrium, and the philosophy of well-being. He has published extensively in leading journals like Philosophical Studies and Mind . Research Interests: Kauppinen's primary areas include moral psychology (emotions' role in ethics), normative ethics (moral motivation and value theory), epistemology (reflective equilibrium, epistemic norms), and social philosophy (inequality, distributive justice). His recent work explores how affective states shape moral reasoning and the ethical implications of self-narratives. Professional Contributions: He led the Responsible Beliefs: Why Ethics and Epistemology Need Each Other project (2019–2023), examining intersections between moral and epistemic responsibility. His 32+ publications span articles, book chapters, and reviews, with notable works on sentimentalism, moral agency, and meaning in life. Kauppinen actively contributes to academic discourse through invited talks (e.g., on Affective Valence and the Nature of Happiness ) and supervises doctoral research in moral philosophy. Academic Service: As a thesis supervisor and committee member, he guides students in ethics and epistemology. His work frequently bridges theoretical philosophy with practical implications, addressing topics like self-driving vehicle ethics and the moral significance of pain.

Tomás Regalado-LópezView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Latin American Literature
• Mexican Literature
• Crack Movement
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Dr. Tomás Regalado-López is a Professor of Latin American Literature at James Madison University's Department of World Languages and Cultures. He holds a Ph.D. in Latin American Literature (1960-2000) from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside an M.A. in English Language and Literature and dual B.A. degrees in Spanish and English. His research focuses on contemporary Latin American literature, particularly Mexican literature, with emphasis on movements like Crack, McOndo, and the Boom. He has authored books such as *Crack. Instrucciones de uso* (2004) and edited volumes like *Manifiesto Crack y Postmanifiesto del Crack* (2018). Dr. Regalado-López’s scholarship explores generational strategies in Mexican literature, urban spaces in novels, and symbolic violence in narratives. His works analyze authors like Jorge Volpi, Pedro Ángel Palou, and Mario Bellatin, with a focus on postmodern narrative techniques and cultural critique. He contributes to academic associations such as the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) and UC-Mexicanistas. Recent publications include a forthcoming 2024 analysis of Carlos Martín Briceño’s crime novel and a 2023 critique of Pedro Ángel Palou’s *Paraíso clausurado*. His studies often bridge literary theory with socio-political contexts, offering fresh perspectives on Mexican literary movements. He coordinates JMU’s Semester in Salamanca program and advises the Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies (LAXC) committee and the Madison Hispanic Caucus (MHC).

Paul SimpsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Geography
• Non-representational Theory
• Post-phenomenology
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Dr Paul Simpson is an Associate Professor of Human Geography and Associate Head of School for Research at the University of Plymouth's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. He serves as ESRC South-West Doctoral Training Partnership Lead for Human Geography and previously led the Centre for Research in Society and Environment, while coordinating MSc programs in Human Geography Research and Social Research Teaching alongside REF2021 responsibilities. Simpson's research investigates experiential urban geographies through non-representational theory and post-phenomenological lenses, focusing on atmospheres of counter-terrorism, embodied mobility, and public space dynamics. His work critically examines how social relations unfold amidst materialities, policing discourses, and more-than-human encounters using experimental ethnographic and visual methods, with key contributions to understanding security infrastructure, cycling environments, and affective spatial production. Analysis of his 2017-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on atmospheric geographies and non-representational approaches, particularly exploring counter-terrorism atmospheres, cycling environments, and coexistence in public spaces through affective and material dimensions. His scholarship bridges theoretical innovation with empirical investigations of everyday urban experiences across security, mobility, and spatial practice domains. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Simpson actively shapes postgraduate education as MSc Programme Co-ordinator and ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership Lead, while his REF2021 coordination demonstrates significant research leadership. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities through critical urban scholarship.

Doris PokitschView profile

Professor

• Migration Education
• Multilingualism
• Discourse Analysis
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Prof. Doris Pokitsch is a Professor of Migration Education with a focus on linguistic diversity at the Upper Austria University of Teacher Education's Institute of Inclusive Pedagogy. Her work integrates discourse analysis, subjectivation theory, and intersectional approaches to address multilingualism in education and societal contexts. Key research themes include migration-based social hierarchies, linguistic justice, and critical pedagogical practices. She holds a PhD in German Philology from the University of Vienna and has held academic positions at institutions including the Bergische Universität Wuppertal and the University of Vienna. Her professional affiliations include leadership roles in the ÖDAF (Austrian German as a Second/Foreign Language Association) and the Migrationspädagogische Zweitsprachdidaktik network. Current Projects: LiDiSu: Subjectivization-sensitive literature didactics (with LMU Munich and Leipzig University) merrem: Teacher training for multilingualism reflection (collaboration with Landau, Wuppertal, and Upper Austria institutions) Translanguaging educational materials for the Austrian Language Center Research Interests: Multilingualism, discourse analysis, educational justice, critical language policy, and intersectional pedagogy Teaching: Specializes in multilingual education, academic writing, and inclusive didactics Her interdisciplinary approach bridges linguistics, sociology, and education science, with publications focusing on subjectivation processes, linguistic discrimination, and equity in migration societies. She actively contributes to policy development through collaborative projects and teacher training initiatives.

Miquel Úbeda PaviaView profile

Researcher

• Youth Studies
• Social Inequalities
• Gender Studies
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Miquel Úbeda Pavia is a doctoral candidate and researcher at the Department of Geography and Sociology of the University of Lleida, actively involved with the Centre d'Estudis sobre Joventut i Societat (JOVIS.COM) research group. He holds a degree in History from the University of Valencia and a Master's in Advanced Studies in Political Communication from the Complutense University of Madrid. His research interests focus on contemporary subjectivation processes, power structures, resistance practices, class and gender intersectionalities, and social inequalities. He is particularly engaged with labor practices and precarization processes among working-class youth within the framework of youth employability policies. As an active member of the JOVIS.COM research group, he participates in organizing academic activities including the Seminari d'Estudis sobre Joventut (seJOVIS), demonstrating his commitment to advancing youth studies research through scholarly exchange. His work connects with broader research themes explored by JOVIS.COM, including transnational youth cultures, social movements, digital communication, and public policies affecting youth populations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.