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• Learning Development
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Decolonising Curriculum
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Dr Julia Bohlmann serves as a Lecturer within Academic Services at the University of Glasgow, based at the Learning and Teaching Development Centre (LTDC) in Southpark House. Her role encompasses developing and delivering academic support resources, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the experience of international students and promoting inclusive pedagogies. She actively contributes to the university's strategic priorities in learning and teaching, as evidenced by her regular participation in the Annual University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Conference and collaborations with colleagues across the institution. Dr Bohlmann's research program is centered on critical approaches to learning development in higher education. She investigates the complexities of interculturality in the international classroom, identifying barriers and developing practical interventions such as the "International Students' Starter Pack". Her work on decolonising the curriculum has gained prominence, particularly through her involvement in the Decolonising the Curriculum Community of Practice. Additionally, she has pioneered the use of podcasting as an innovative pedagogical tool, especially during the pandemic, to build online study communities and foster student engagement. Her research also extends to reflective writing practices and their implementation in summative assessment. A review of Dr Bohlmann's recent scholarly output (2021-2025) indicates a clear trajectory toward addressing systemic inequities in higher education. Her publications increasingly focus on decolonisation, social justice, and the amplification of student voices, particularly those of international students. She combines theoretical insights with practical resource development, as seen in her work on reflective writing surveys and cultural inclusivity metrics. The interdisciplinary nature of her research bridges educational theory, critical race studies, and digital pedagogy, making significant contributions to the field of learning development. Within the University of Glasgow, Dr Bohlmann is a key member of the Learning and Teaching Development Centre. She co-hosts "The Pluriversity Podcast", a platform that discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, and actively participates in the Decolonising the Curriculum Community of Practice. Her collaborative projects, such as the Reflective Writing Survey and Resource, demonstrate her commitment to evidence-based practice and institutional improvement.

Anna HalafoffView profile

Associate Professor

• Spirituality
• Religious Diversity
• Preventing Violent Extremism
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Anna Halafoff is an Associate Professor in Sociology at Deakin University, focusing on spirituality, religious diversity, preventing violent extremism, worldviews education, and Buddhism in Australia. She coordinates the Spirituality and Wellbeing Research Network and collaborates with institutions like Monash University and UNESCO Chair of Interreligious and Intercultural Relations. CURRENT AFFILIATION: Associate Professor, Deakin University FORMER ROLES: Lecturer, Research Fellow, and PhD researcher at Monash University EDUCATION PhD in Sociology (Monash University, 2010) Graduate Diploma of Education (University of New England, 2006) Master of Letters in Peace Studies (University of New England, 2001) Bachelor of Arts (University of Melbourne, 1992) RESEARCH INTERESTS include spirituality’s role in personal and planetary wellbeing, religious education in secular contexts, and intercultural dialogue. Her recent work analyzes trends like “girl mossing” as alternatives to capitalist productivity culture and explores spirituality’s dual potential for social good and conspiratorial risks. RECENT ARTICLE TRENDS span interfaith peacebuilding, secular religious education, and Buddhism’s intersection with gender equity. These works emphasize practical applications in Australian schools and global multifaith networks. ADVISORY ROLES and GRANTS include research supervision, media commentary, and funding from the Australian Research Council for projects like Australian Spirituality: Wellness, Wellbeing and Risk .

Ann Marie GarranView profile

Associate Professor

• Power and Privilege
• Social Work Education
• Anti-Oppressive Practice
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Ann Marie Garran, PhD, MSW, LCSW is an Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Her academic work focuses on social work education and practice with a strong emphasis on anti-oppressive approaches and addressing systemic inequalities. Dr. Garran's research interests include: Power, privilege and oppression as it pertains to social work education, including field instruction and advising Anti-oppressive social work practice, particularly anti-racism Intergroup dialogue Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on addressing racism and promoting social justice within social work education and practice. Through her publications, she has explored topics ranging from classroom safety in social justice education to cultural competence and human rights in social work. Her research often examines the intersection of race, power dynamics, and therapeutic practice, with particular attention to how these elements manifest in educational settings and clinical work. Dr. Garran's contact information: Email: annmarie.garran@uconn.edu Office: Room 326 HSSW

• Home Birth
• Place of Birth
• Respectful Maternity Care
• +10 more

Saraswathi Vedam is Professor of Midwifery at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine and Lead Investigator of the Birth Place Lab. As an MSFHR Health Professional Investigator (2017), she directs community-led research examining place of birth, respectful maternity care, and health equity for over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. Her work bridges transdisciplinary collaboration with patient-centered outcomes measurement. Her educational foundation includes a PhD in Transdisciplinary Collaboration from the University of Sydney, Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University, and Bachelor's in Comparative Literature from Amherst College. Additional credentials encompass nurse midwifery certification and registered nursing diplomas from Yale. Professor Vedam's research centers on developing and validating patient-informed quality measures including the Mothers' Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale, Mothers on Respect (MOR) index, and Pregnant Persons' Experience of Mistreatment by Providers (PPEMP) index. Her work exposes systemic racism in maternity care, examines interprofessional dynamics, and promotes culturally-centered models through tools like the Birthplace ResQu Index and MISS index for system integration. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals intensifying focus on racial justice in maternity care, LGBTQ2S+ inclusive practices, and algorithmic bias in clinical decision tools. Her scholarship consistently centers community-defined quality metrics and exposes how structural inequities manifest as mistreatment, particularly for Black and Indigenous birthing people. Her scientific recognition includes: MSFHR Health Professional Investigator (2017) Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives Professor Vedam has secured major CIHR funding for national projects including the Canadian Birth Place Study, Giving Voice to Mothers-Canada, and RESPCCT study. She supervises graduate students through UBC's Interdisciplinary Studies programs while leading policy initiatives like the US Home Birth Consensus Summits. Her community-engaged approach prioritizes lived expertise in research design and implementation. She directs the Birth Place Lab and Perinatal Wellbeing Research Team, developing interventions like the Dialogue and Decisions interprofessional course. Current work focuses on global adaptation of respect measurement tools and dismantling institutional racism in maternity systems through transdisciplinary collaboration with frontline providers and community advocates.

Eric PapeView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Digital Media
• Entertainment
• Global Affairs
• +6 more

Eric Pape is an Adjunct Professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism , specializing in Digital Media , Politics , and Global Affairs . With a career spanning five continents, he has contributed to The New York Times , Rolling Stone , Foreign Policy , and The Guardian . Journalism Fellowships: John S. Knight Fellowship , McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship International Experience: Worked in France , Spain , Cambodia , and Mexico Pape’s research and writing focus on Investigative Journalism , Human Rights , and Popular Culture , often examining marginalized communities. His 15 most recent articles (2018-2023) explore topics like avocado cartels , urban housing inequality , and trauma in post-war Cambodia , blending Social Justice with Political Analysis . Scientific Awards Charles M. Rappleye Investigative Journalism Award John S. Knight Fellowship (Stanford University, 2007-2008) McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship Pape also co-authored the journalistic graphic novel Shake Girl and serves as a Media Consultant for nonprofits like Capital & Main , focusing on audience expansion and editorial strategy. Fluent in French and Spanish , he has worked extensively in Latin America , SE Asia , and Europe .

Luisa Farah SchwartzmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Colonialism
• Racialization
• Indigeneity Theory
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Luisa Farah Schwartzman serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto with dual appointments across the Mississauga (UTM) and St. George (UTSG) campuses. Her offices are located at DV3238 on the UTM campus and 17125-27, 700 University Ave, 17th floor at UTSG. She actively supervises graduate students and maintains professional correspondence via luisa.fs@utoronto.ca. Her research centers on colonialism, racialization, and indigeneity theory, with specialized focus on race and racism, transnational sociology, social inequality, state formation, classification systems, and historical sociology. Professor Schwartzman critically examines how race intersects with nationhood and culture in Brazil and the Americas, challenging narratives of racial democracy through historical and comparative frameworks that reveal persistent structural inequalities. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2012-2024) demonstrates consistent engagement with racial classification systems, affirmative action policies, and marginalized group experiences. Her work spans hemispheric migration studies, pandemic health disparities, and postcolonial media analysis, revealing how racial hierarchies are constructed through state policies, media narratives, and everyday social practices across Brazilian, Canadian, German, and Haitian contexts. As a dedicated graduate supervisor, Professor Schwartzman mentors emerging scholars in critical race studies and transnational sociology. While specific grant details remain unreported in available sources, her prolific publication record across sociology, race studies, and migration research indicates sustained research activity and external funding support for her investigations into racial justice and social inequality.

D. Rick SumnerView profile

Professor

• bone regeneration
• orthopedic implant fixation
• bone-implant interface
• +9 more

D. Rick Sumner, PhD, serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Rush Medical College, Rush University, and directs the Rush MicroCT and Histology Core. With over 30 years of continuous research funding from major institutions including NIH, DoD, NASA, and industry partners, his work has established him as a leading researcher in bone biology and orthopedic biomechanics. His laboratory maintains active collaborations with research groups both within Rush and internationally. Dr. Sumner's research focuses on fundamental aspects of bone biology with direct clinical applications. His primary areas of investigation include bone regeneration mechanisms, orthopedic implant fixation, and the role of bone in osteoarthritis pathogenesis. Specific projects examine the genetics of bone regeneration, effects of premature birth on postnatal bone development, early detection of particle-induced peri-implant osteolysis, and cartilage-bone interactions in osteoarthritis. His lab employs advanced imaging techniques including micro-computed tomography, backscatter scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, complemented by histology, mechanical testing, and biomarker analysis. Analysis of Dr. Sumner's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach spanning bone biology, immunology, microbiome research, and circadian rhythms. His work demonstrates how bone health intersects with systemic conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, circadian disruption, and premature birth. The research consistently applies sophisticated imaging and analytical techniques to understand bone-implant interfaces and develop improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for orthopedic conditions. Dr. Sumner serves as Principal Investigator or Multiple Principal Investigator on multiple NIH grants including R01AR080118 (bisphosphonates and bone matrix), R01AR079179 (systems genetics of bone regeneration), R21HD102026 (bone health in formerly premature individuals), and P30AR079206 (Chicago Center on Musculoskeletal Pain). He has mentored numerous postdoctoral fellows including Frank Ko, PhD, and Brittany M. Wilson, PhD, who continue research in bone regeneration and implant osteolysis. Dr. Sumner's laboratory operates as the Laboratory of D. Rick Sumner within the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center. The lab maintains the Rush MicroCT and Histology Core, providing advanced imaging capabilities for bone and implant research. His team includes bioinformaticians, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff working collaboratively on multiple projects related to bone regeneration, implant fixation, and osteoarthritis mechanisms.

Eric GreenView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital health
• Health systems in low-income settings
• HIV/AIDS
• +5 more

Eric Green serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor of the Practice of Global Health at Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University. His research focuses on leveraging technology to improve health systems in low-income settings across Kenya, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Rwanda, Nepal, and Nigeria. Education: Doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology, University of South Carolina Research Interests: Digital health HIV/AIDS Maternal, adolescent and child health Pediatrics Mental health Health systems in low-income settings Human centered design His work spans formative human-centered design research to rigorous impact evaluations of digital health interventions. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on mental health screening tool validation and digital interventions in global contexts, particularly examining depression detection methods and social determinants of mental health. Teaching and Projects: Courses: AI in Global Health, Research Methods in Global Health, Data Science with R, Global Mental Health, Global Health Research Projects: mPango contraceptive use study (Kenya), HIV serostatus disclosure readiness measure (Zimbabwe/United States)

Judith WeisenfeldView profile

Professor

• African American Religious History
• Religion and Race
• Religion in Film and Popular Culture
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Judith Weisenfeld is the Agate Brown and George L. Collord Professor of Religion at Princeton University, with formal associated faculty appointments in the Department of African American Studies and the Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Program in American Studies, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement across multiple university units. Her research centers on early twentieth-century African American religious history, particularly examining religion's role in race construction, migration's impact on Black religious life, and African American women's religious experiences. Weisenfeld analyzes religion through film, popular culture, and medical history, with current work investigating psychiatry's historical relationship to Black religions in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century United States. This scholarship bridges religious studies, critical race theory, and cultural history to expose how faith shaped Black resistance and identity. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals intensifying focus on religio-racial identity formation and psychiatric history after 2016. While maintaining film studies expertise, her work increasingly connects religion to medical racism, with 40% of post-2018 articles addressing mental health institutions. The publications consistently foreground African American women's agency and critique white supremacist frameworks in American religious historiography. Weisenfeld has received prestigious recognition including: Albert J. Raboteau Prize for Best Book in Africana Religions (2017) for New World A-Coming Guggenheim Fellowship (2022) Election to the Society of American Historians Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences She is honored for excellence in mentoring graduate students and has secured major research funding from the Ford Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, American Council of Learned Societies, and American Academy of Religion. These grants supported her book projects and editorial work, enabling extensive archival research on Black religious communities. As co-director of The Crossroads Project: Black Religious Histories, Cultures, and Communities (Henry Luce Foundation-funded), Weisenfeld leads collaborative research examining Black religious diversity beyond institutional Christianity. The project fosters public scholarship through digital archives and community partnerships, challenging monolithic narratives of African American religion.

Dan ShaoView profile

Associate Professor

• cultures of law in China
• legal history
• nationality law
• +7 more

Dan Shao is an Associate Professor and current Department Head (since January 1, 2024) in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She holds additional affiliations with the Gender and Women Studies Department, Women & Gender in Global Perspectives Program, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, and Department of History. Her educational background includes a PhD in History from the University of California Santa Barbara and an LLM from the College of Law at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Shao's research focuses on the historical roots of contemporary problems concerning boundaries and borders in Chinese society, with special attention to marginalized peoples and places. Her work bridges Asia-based and Europe/U.S.-based studies on social boundaries and legal borders, traversing conventional historical distinctions between 'modern' and 'pre-modern' periods as well as national borders defining China. She examines cultures of law in China, legal history, nationality law, gender studies, medical history of ethics and law, borderland studies, ethnic groups in China, and U.S.-East Asia relationships. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on medical history within political contexts, borderland studies, and legal history, particularly examining how state power interacts with medical practice and border definitions throughout Chinese history. Conrad Humanities Scholar Award (2012-2016) CAS Resident Associate (2013-2014) IPRH Fellowship, UIUC (2011-2012) Beckman Fellowship, Center for Advanced Studies, UIUC (2009-2010) An-Wang postdoctoral fellowship, Fairbank Center for East Asian Research, Harvard University (2003-2004) Chancellor's Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice Research Program grant (2022-2023) Andrew Mellon New Directions Fellowship (2012-2015) Dr. Shao has directed both the Graduate Program (2020-2021) and Undergraduate Program (2017-2020) in EALC and served as a faculty senator (2015-2017). She leads several significant research projects including 'Cross-cultural Understanding of Power Harassment' and 'Yellow Peril Redux: American Cultural Responses to Economic Rise of Japan and China.' Her grant portfolio includes substantial funding from the Chancellor's Call to Action program, Illinois Global Institute, Title VI Grants, and Andrew Mellon New Directions Grants. She mentors numerous graduate students as evidenced by blog posts announcing new graduate students joining her research group and celebrating their achievements. Dr. Shao directs the 'Yellow Peril Redux' research group and has been actively involved in multiple interdisciplinary initiatives including the INTERSECT-Cultures of Law in Global Contexts project and the Center for Advanced Studies Initiative on Cultures of Law in Global Contexts.

Trina R. ShanksView profile

Professor

• Child Well-being
• Asset-building Policy
• Community Development
• +5 more

Trina R. Shanks is a Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Equitable Family and Community Well-Being. She leads the ENGAGE team for community engagement and serves as faculty advisor to the New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work Program. PhD in Social Work, Washington University (2003) MSW in Social Work, Washington University (2000) MPhil in Comparative Social Research, University of Oxford (1996) as Rhodes Scholar BS in Business Administration, John M. Olin School of Business (1992) Shanks' research focuses on racial capitalism , asset-building policy , and community development , particularly examining how poverty and wealth affect child well-being . She has pioneered initiatives like the SEED demonstration program and Detroit Summer Youth Employment Program evaluations, while co-leading national efforts to reverse economic inequality. Her article trends reveal consistent engagement with racial justice , youth labor markets , and economic policy , often intersecting with the legacies of slavery and systemic inequality. Key themes include pandemic impacts on employment, gig economy challenges, and reparations frameworks. 2024 SSWR Social Policy Award 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Fellow, American Academy of Social Work (2021) Rhodes Scholar (1996) $1 million grant from Washtenaw County (2023) Shanks advises on community engagement and macro-level social work , with notable policy contributions to child savings initiatives and urban development programs. She co-leads the Social Work Grand Challenge on economic inequality and maintains affiliations with the Urban Institute and Skillman Foundation projects.

Sameena V. AzharView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• HIV/AIDS Care
• +7 more

Sameena V. Azhar is an Associate Professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service. With nearly two decades of experience in mental health, addiction, and HIV care, she is a licensed clinical social worker in California and Illinois. Her career spans institutions like San Francisco General Hospital, the California HIV/STD Prevention Training Center, and the Mamta Health Institute in New Delhi, India. University of California, Berkeley (B.A., College of Arts and Sciences) University of Pennsylvania (M.P.H., Perelman School of Medicine; M.S.W., School of Social Policy & Practice) University of Chicago (M.A. and Ph.D., School of Social Service Administration) Guided by critical race theory and postcolonial feminism, her research examines: Gender, HIV, and sex work Race, health, and criminal legal involvement Social work practice with intersectionally marginalized communities Her recent publications address food insecurity in the Bronx, Khwaja Sira financial dynamics in Pakistan, and racism against Asian Americans during the pandemic. Scientific recognition includes the 2021 Affilia Award for Distinguished Feminist Scholarship and the 2023 American Institute of Pakistan Studies Fellowship . She has secured grants from SAMHSA, NIDA, and the Ford Foundation for her work on HIV prevention, transgender health, and community food security. Awarded a 2022 Faber Residency for migration-themed writing, she teaches courses in international social development, clinical assessment, and substance use disorders. Her career bridges clinical practice, global health equity, and structural critiques of power and privilege.

• Family Medicine
• LGBTQ+ Healthcare
• Gender Affirming Care
• +7 more

Tiffany F. Ho is a board-certified Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Utah Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. She practices at Sugar House Health Center in Salt Lake City, specializing in family medicine, obstetrics, and inpatient care with clinical focus areas in LGBTQ+ healthcare, gender-affirming services, and community-oriented primary care. Education: B.S. in Neuroscience/Gerontology (UCLA), MD (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine), MPH in Epidemiology/Biostatistics (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) Clinical Training: Integrative Medicine residency at Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency Her research emphasizes health equity , transgender care , and medical education reform . Recent work explores racial justice in residency curricula, gender-affirming hormone therapy monitoring, and LGBTQ+ health disparities. Publications highlight collaborations between academic departments and clinical teams to improve care delivery. The 2024-2025 publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to transgender health, sexual health equity, and medical education innovation. Key trends include integration of electronic health records for equity research, combating systemic biases in academic medicine, and expanding primary care roles in specialized services. Dr. Ho actively mentors students and residents in family medicine leadership initiatives. She contributes to national guidelines and curriculum development through organizations like STFM and ADFM.

Laavanya KathiraveluView profile

Professor

• International migration & mobility
• Labour migrants
• Immigration, citizenship and second generation
• +9 more

Laavanya Kathiravelu is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Geography, University of Oslo. Previously, she held academic positions at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) and the Max Planck Institute (Germany). Her research focuses on international migration, labor migrants, nationalism, race and ethnicity, urban diversity , and theorizations of race beyond the 'West' . Education: PhD from Macquarie University (Australia) Research interests span migration theory, racial hierarchies, urban social cohesion, and comparative analyses of Singapore and the Arabian Gulf. Her work examines how migrants navigate citizenship frameworks, xenophobia, and labor exploitation in global cities. Recent publications explore topics like invisible racial privilege in Asia, cross-cultural taboos in Singapore, and migration conceptualizations outside Western paradigms. Her articles highlight intersections of race, labor, and urbanization. Scientific awards include: John Lent Best Paper Award (2023) Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Award (2022) Princeton University Fung Global Fellowship (2015-2016) JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award (2019) Kathiravelu has advised on global migration frameworks and continues to investigate the socio-political dynamics of migrant communities in urban contexts.

Katherine StarzykView profile

Professor

• Intergroup relations
• Reconciliation
• Collective action
• +5 more

Katherine Starzyk is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Arts, specializing in Social and Personality Psychology. As a Polish Canadian woman and the first in her working-class family to attend university, she integrates personal identity into her academic work. Her research focuses on shifting attitudes toward human rights issues, with a focus on Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations in Canada. She employs multidisciplinary methodologies, including interviews, surveys, and experimental designs, and collaborates with Indigenous partners through projects like the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer. She is affiliated with the Centre for Human Rights Research and the Centre for Social Science Research and Policy. Her publications emphasize psychometric validation, reparations support, solidarity dynamics, and reconciliation metrics. She mentors graduate and undergraduate students in the Social Justice Laboratory and has received funding from SSHRC, MITACS, and Indigenous knowledge networks.