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France Winddance TwineView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• Intersectionality
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France Winddance Twine is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), with affiliations at Cambridge University's Sociology of Reproduction research group. She holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and has held prior positions at Duke University and the University of Washington, where she founded the Latin American Studies unit in the Jackson School of International Studies. Her work focuses on intersectional analyses of race, gender, technology, and inequality, particularly through ethnographic and visual methodologies. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, UC Berkeley Key Research Areas: Racial literacy, queer reproduction, tech industry inequality, feminist science studies, visual sociology Twine's research bridges multiple disciplines, addressing global racial formations, digital labor markets, and anti-racist strategies. Her concept of 'racial literacy' emphasizes intellectual and cultural practices countering anti-Black racism. Recent work examines Silicon Valley's caste systems and barriers faced by women and minorities in tech. Awarded the 2020 ASA Race, Gender & Class Distinguished Career Award, she also secured a $225K Mellon Foundation grant for interdisciplinary seminars on migration and race. She founded UCSB's Technologies for Justice Lab, fostering collaborations between humanities/social sciences and STEM fields to advance equity in technology. Teaching includes courses on digital technologies, racial justice, and ethnographic methods. Her eleven authored/edited books include A White Side of Black Britain (2010) and Geek Girls: Inequality and Opportunity in Silicon Valley (2022).

Jacqui GingrasView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Health
• Fat Studies
• Critical Pedagogies
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Dr. Jacqui Gingras is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a BSc from the University of British Columbia, an MSc from the University of Alberta, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on social health movements, fat studies, critical pedagogies, and decolonization within healthcare and education systems. She is the founding editor of the Journal of Critical Dietetics , an open-access journal advancing critical perspectives in nutrition science. Dr. Gingras' work examines intersections of colonial neoliberal economics, intersectional feminisms, and health activism. Her expertise includes healthism critiques, weight stigma, and the sociology of healthcare professions. She teaches courses on health and society, sociology of education, and food studies. She is affiliated with the Communication & Culture graduate program and has published in Journal of Sociology , Critical Public Health , and Fat Studies Journal . Currently on leave during Winter 2025, her academic contributions bridge theory and praxis through autoethnographic and collaborative methodologies. Her editorial work and research emphasize transformative education and healthcare systems, prioritizing marginalized voices in health equity advocacy. She actively critiques professional gatekeeping in dietetics and promotes inclusive pedagogical frameworks.

Will BeischelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• LGBTQ+ Psychology
• Queer Theory
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Will Beischel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in Social Psychology. His interdisciplinary research bridges psychological science with queer and trans studies to develop inclusive frameworks for understanding gender and sexuality across diverse populations. Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship: Université de Sherbrooke Doctorate: University of Michigan Bachelors: Loyola University Chicago Dr. Beischel's research program focuses on three interconnected domains: (1) Positive experiences of gender and sexuality including gender euphoria and pleasure across identity spectra; (2) Methodological innovations like the Gender/Sex 3x3 framework for measuring beyond binaries; and (3) Developmental processes in gender identity formation, particularly during adolescence. His work employs mixed methods including surveys, interviews, and community-based approaches while centering intersectional perspectives on race, ethnicity, and social identity. He teaches PSYC 238: Sex and Gender: Similarities and Differences and actively seeks collaborators for social justice-oriented psychological research. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a strong trajectory toward expanding psychological theory through non-binary gender frameworks, examining positive affect in gender experiences, and addressing health disparities among gender/sexual minorities. His work increasingly integrates biological markers with social identity constructs while developing practical tools for clinical and community settings. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the provided materials. Dr. Beischel is not recruiting Ph.D. students for Fall 2025. While specific grant details weren't provided, his research program demonstrates substantial external funding through national collaborations and community partnerships focused on LGBTQ+ health and methodology development. His work involves community-engaged research teams and interdisciplinary collaborations across psychology, gender studies, and public health. Current projects emphasize translating theoretical frameworks into practical tools for educators, clinicians, and policymakers while fostering spaces for gender and sexual diversity in academic settings.

Michael HendersonView profile

Lecturer

• Adult Education
• Vocational Education
• Higher Education
• +4 more

Michael Henderson serves as a Lecturer at Monash University within the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education. His academic profile reflects deep engagement with contemporary educational challenges through research spanning adult learning, digital technologies, and pedagogical innovation. His research interests encompass: Adult and Vocational Education Higher Education Systems Educational Technology Integration Feedback Literacy and Assessment Practices Digital Literacy for Marginalized Populations Artificial Intelligence in Learning Environments Creativity in Educational Contexts Henderson investigates how generative AI transforms feedback mechanisms, with emphasis on student perceptions of AI-generated versus teacher feedback. His work critically examines digital empowerment frameworks for refugee and migrant learners, addressing systemic barriers in technology access. Recent publications reveal growing focus on decolonizing creativity research, ethical AI implementation in Australian policy contexts, and play-based digital safety education for young children. This trajectory demonstrates consistent attention to equity, cultural responsiveness, and practical applications of emerging technologies in diverse educational settings. His scientific recognition includes: Dean's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning (2019) Henderson currently leads the international research project "Active Learning about Academic Publishing through Collaborative Online International Learning" (2024-2025), examining cross-cultural academic skill development. His upcoming presentation at the 2025 Australian Association for Research in Education Conference will address collaborative learning frameworks. Though specific student mentoring details are unavailable, his project leadership suggests active involvement in guiding emerging researchers through international collaborations focused on educational technology and publishing practices.

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Human Geography
• Architecture
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Prof Barbara Lipietz is a Professor of Urban Development Planning at the Development Planning Unit, University College London (UCL), and serves as Vice Dean International of The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. Her roles include leading the MSc Urban Development Planning program and directing academic internationalization efforts at The Bartlett. Her research focuses on urban equity, trans-local solidarity networks, and participatory urban planning practices, with a strong emphasis on the Global South. Key areas include housing rights, displacement dynamics in Nigeria, climate resilience, and co-production of knowledge for just urban futures. She critiques neoliberal urban development models and advocates for marginalized communities' inclusion in decision-making processes. Her work spans multiple continents, engaging with organizations like the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights and contributing to international frameworks such as the Sendai Guidelines for Disaster Resilient Urban Planning. She frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and policy platforms, emphasizing actionable research to bridge academic and activist agendas. Notable contributions include theoretical explorations of 'just cities,' critiques of 'world-class city' narratives, and analyses of urban transformations post-Arab Spring. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes experiential learning and partnerships with grassroots organizations.

Karleen Pendleton JiménezView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Education
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Karleen Pendleton Jiménez is a Professor of Education, Gender, and Social Justice at Trent University. Her interdisciplinary work bridges education, gender studies, and creative writing, focusing on queer and feminist pedagogies, Chicana identity, and fat studies. She is recognized for her Lambda Literary Award-nominated books, including Are You a Boy or a Girl? and How to Get a Girl Pregnant , as well as her award-winning animated film Tomboy . Her research explores sociocultural influences on learning, LGBTQ+ youth identities, and transgressive gender expression in schools. Key Awards: Vice Versa Awards for Excellence, American Library Association Recognition Recent Work: Digital storytelling projects on queer embodiment, ecojustice education, and trans/fat body studies Teaching: Courses on gender, sexuality, and education, including Transgender Feminisms and Community Learning: Relationships, Creativity, Action Her films and creative works address intersectional identities, challenging norms around gender, race, and family. She advocates for inclusive education through narrative and embodied research methodologies.

Stefan Lorenz SorgnerView profile

Professor

• Transhumanism
• Posthumanism
• Philosophy of Technology
• +7 more

Stefan Lorenz Sorgner is a Professor of Philosophy at John Cabot University in Rome, where he teaches and conducts research at the intersection of philosophy, technology, and ethics. He is internationally recognized as a leading expert in transhumanism and posthumanism, particularly for developing the concept of Euro-Transhumanism rooted in Nietzschean thought. Sorgner holds multiple prestigious research affiliations, including Fellow at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET), Research Fellow at the Ewha Institute for the Humanities in Seoul, and Visiting Fellow at the Ethics Centre of Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena. He is the founding and current Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Posthuman Studies , a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Penn State University Press since 2017. His research interests include the ethical implications of gene editing, artificial intelligence, brain-computer interfaces, digital data, and human enhancement technologies. He is the Director and Co-Founder of the Beyond Humanism Network and serves as academic advisor to Humanity+. Sorgner is a frequent speaker at major international conferences such as TEDx, the World Humanities Forum, and the Venice Biennale, and is regularly cited in global media including Die Zeit , Il Sole 24 Ore , and Philosophy Now . Sorgner’s recent publications reveal a consistent thematic focus on the philosophical, ethical, and aesthetic dimensions of posthuman futures. His works analyze the shift from the ontology of Being to Becoming, explore the art of the hybrid and the chimera, and advocate for a pluralistic, ethically grounded approach to technological advancement. He emphasizes the importance of responsibility, empathy, and cultural critique in navigating the posthuman paradigm shift. Scientific Recognition and Influence: Described as “Germany's leading post- and transhumanist philosopher” by Rainer Zimmermann (University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf). Wolfgang Welsch (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena) identifies him as “one of the worldwide leading experts on trans- and posthumanism.” Gianni Vattimo (University of Turin) praises the “profound originality” and philosophical depth of his work. Julian Savulescu (University of Oxford) calls We Have Always Been Cyborgs “an eye-opening, wide-ranging and all-inclusive study” and “highly recommended.” Advising and Public Engagement: Academic Advisor of Humanity+, a global nonprofit supporting human enhancement. Director and Co-Founder of the Beyond Humanism Network, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on posthuman futures. Regular media commentator and public speaker, actively shaping public discourse on technology and ethics. Research Centers and Networks: Member of the Beyond Humanism Network (founder and director). Research Fellow at the Ewha Institute for the Humanities (Seoul). Visiting Fellow at the Ethics Centre, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena. Fellow at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET).

Surya MonroView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Transgender Studies
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Professor Surya Monro is a leading academic in Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Loughborough, where she joined in 2023. She previously held positions at the University of Huddersfield, Cambridge, Keele, Leeds, Sheffield, and Huddersfield. She is also a Visiting Researcher at the University of the Free State, South Africa, reflecting her strong international engagement. Her educational foundation includes a PhD from the University of Sheffield (2001), and she is an active member of the British Sociological Association and the European Sociological Association. Surya Monro’s research centers on gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and equality, with pioneering contributions to transgender studies, bisexuality, and intersex studies. Her work spans India, South Africa, and multiple European nations, combining theoretical innovation with policy relevance. She has authored influential books such as Bisexuality (2015), which topped Palgrave’s bestseller list, and is lead author of an upcoming monograph Intersex, Variations of Sex Characteristics, DSD: Critical Approaches (Routledge, 2024). Her research often bridges activism and academia, contributing to public debates and policy through media engagement and consultation with organizations like the DWP and NHS England. Her recent scholarly output reflects a deep engagement with LGBTQI identities, citizenship, and social justice. Themes across her publications include transgender rights, non-binary identities, intersex advocacy, forced migration, and the decolonization of queer theory. Her editorial leadership in journals like Sexualities , Critical Social Policy , and Culture, Health and Sexuality underscores her influence in shaping discourse in gender and sexuality studies. She has been recognized with scientific awards from the Council for European Studies and the Gender and Sexual Research Network for her collaborative research on Norway and post-Soviet countries. These accolades highlight the international impact of her work. Professor Monro actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with scholars across the Global South. She co-edited the influential volume Queer in Africa: LGBTQI Identities, Citizenship, and Activism (2020), which brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on sexual and gender diversity in Africa. Her involvement with the COST Action LGBTI+ Social and Economic (In)equalities network further demonstrates her commitment to transnational research collaboration. She is deeply engaged in public sociology, having been interviewed four times on BBC Radio 4 and contributing to public debates on equality and social policy.

Sara MarzagoraView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Ethiopian Intellectual History
• World Literature
• Global Intellectual History
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Dr Sara Marzagora is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Literature at King’s College London’s Languages, Literatures and Cultures department within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities . She joined King’s in 2020 after completing a PhD in Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies at SOAS (2016) and a Senior Research Fellowship at the University of Oxford (2014–2016). Her research focuses on Ethiopian intellectual history, global intellectual frameworks, and anti-colonial methodologies. She has held visiting positions at Northwestern University, Addis Ababa University, and others. Her work interrogates Ethiopian political thought, Amharic literature, and multilingualism in the Global South. Key projects include co-editing National Multilingualism in the Horn of Africa and South Asia (2024) and her monograph The True Meaning of Independence: Ethiopian Intellectuals in a Colonial World (1901–1919) . Her research appears in journals like Journal of African History and Global Intellectual History . Marzagora co-leads King’s research groups including Critical Economic and Political Thought and Empires and Decolonizations Hub . She developed inclusive pedagogical toolkits integrating anti-colonial archives and teaches courses on world literature, pre-1900 African texts, and comparative political thought. Her awards include a 2021 Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and contributions to projects like the British Academy’s Fontes Historiae Africanae . She is currently a member of the Postcolonial Print Cultures International Research Network.

William HébertView profile

Research Fellow

• Legal Anthropology
• Medical Anthropology
• Critical Criminology
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William Hébert is a social-cultural anthropologist and interdisciplinary researcher based at Carleton University's Department of Law and Legal Studies . Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and postdoctoral experience at Memorial University, he specializes in legal and medical anthropology, critical criminology, and gender/sexuality studies. Education: B.A. & M.A. from Concordia University, Ph.D. from University of Toronto Current Role: Principal Investigator for community-driven legal studies His research focuses on marginalized populations' interactions with criminal justice institutions through two streams: ethnographic fieldwork and community-based research. Recent projects include Prisoners of Paradox , analyzing trans prison reforms, and a Department of Justice Canada-funded study on legal challenges faced by trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary individuals. He collaborates with organizations like Action Santé Travesti(e)s et Transsexuel(le)s du Québec and the Community-Based Research Centre. Key contributions include critical analyses of: Trans rights implementation in correctional systems Harm reduction strategies in digital communities Queer activist spaces in Montreal and Toronto Intersectional challenges for trans migrant youth Scientific awards include: Trudeau Foundation Scholarship SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship He actively mentors students and emphasizes public engagement through policy consultancy, expert legal reports, and researcher-community collaborations like the On the Margins of Trans Legal Change symposium.

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Decision Making & Optimization
• Machine Learning & Intelligence
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Min Lee is a Full-time Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Singapore Management University's School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS). Holding a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University (2021), Lee specializes in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on Human-AI Collaborative Systems and their applications in healthcare. Their research bridges technical innovation with human-centric design, emphasizing trustworthiness, explainability, and accessibility in AI systems. Research interests include decision-making optimization, human-machine collaboration, and AI-driven solutions for healthcare challenges such as stroke rehabilitation, elderly care monitoring, and clinical decision support. Lee has pioneered low-cost AI/robotic solutions for post-stroke rehabilitation exercises, integrating socially assistive robotics with real-time feedback mechanisms. Recent work highlights AI's role in enabling trustworthy clinical decision-making through explainable AI (XAI) techniques like counterfactual explanations and gradient-based methods. Their systems address ethical concerns in predictive healthcare and advocate for stakeholder-inclusive design processes. Awards and grants: No specific awards mentioned in the profile, though research has been supported through collaborative projects with clinical partners and iterative user evaluations involving therapists and patients. Advising focuses on multidisciplinary projects spanning AI, healthcare, and human-computer interaction. Current advisees include BHOSALE Rimmon Saloman, TRAN Truong Thuy, and YANG Xinlin. Lee collaborates closely with clinical stakeholders to translate technical advancements into practical healthcare solutions, emphasizing iterative design and real-world applicability. Labs/teams: Active in SCIS's AI and Data Science initiatives, leading projects on intelligent decision support systems, socially assistive robotics for rehabilitation, and human-centered AI ethics frameworks.

• Medieval literature
• Cultural Studies
• Digital Humanities
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Dr. Alicia Spencer-Hall is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Queen Mary University of London. Her research focuses on comparative analyses of medieval literature and modern critical theory, with a specialization in medieval hagiography, cultural studies, and disability studies. She explores intersections between medieval practices and contemporary issues like digital media and crip theory. Her work includes monographs such as Medieval Saints and Modern Screens (2018) and Medieval Twitter (2021), which analyze medieval communication practices through modern lenses. Co-edited volumes like Trans and Genderqueer Subjects in Medieval Hagiography (2021) challenge historical narratives by centering marginalized identities. Her research interests span medieval literature, gender studies, digital humanities, and intersectional critical theory. Dr. Spencer-Hall’s publications frequently bridge temporal gaps, examining topics like chronic pain through crip theory and medieval methods of communication in the context of social media. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches that illuminate both historical and contemporary contexts. Her work is published by prestigious presses including Amsterdam University Press and ARC Humanities. Her current projects include forthcoming volumes on disability and sanctity in the Middle Ages, further advancing her commitment to reinserting marginalized voices into historical discourse. Her academic contributions are marked by rigorous yet joyful engagement with medieval texts and their modern resonances.

Shamari ReidView profile

Assistant Professor

• Queer Studies
• Educational Equity
• Social Justice Education
• +7 more

Shamari Reid (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. His work focuses on reimagining schools as equitable spaces for Black LGBTQ+ youth, drawing from ballroom culture and radical love as moral imperatives. Dr. Reid holds a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University, an M.A. in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and TESOL from NYU, and a B.A. in Spanish and Education from Oklahoma City University. His interdisciplinary education underscores his commitment to culturally sustaining practices and intersectional equity. His research explores Black trans and queer youth agency, systemic oppression in schools, and the role of imagination in liberatory education. Reid emphasizes the need for school leaders to protect radical creativity and advocates for anti-oppressive policies. He also critiques the lack of queer/gender studies in teacher training programs, urging educators to embrace intersectional frameworks. In 2022, his dissertation analyzing NYC ballroom culture’s impact on Black LGBTQ+ youth agency earned the Dissertation of the Year Award from AERA’s Queer Studies SIG. His recent book Humans who teach (2024) provides actionable strategies for centering love and justice in classrooms. Reid collaborates on initiatives like the English Education program to foster affirming school environments. His work intersects with theorists like José Esteban Muñoz and Toni Morrison, emphasizing the transformative potential of communal imagination.

Salvador Vidal-OrtizView profile

Professor

• Race/Ethnic Studies
• Puerto Rican and Latino Studies
• Racialized Sexualities
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Dr. Salvador Vidal-Ortiz is a Professor of Sociology at American University, specializing in Race/Ethnic Studies, Queer Theory, and Transgender Studies. He holds a PhD from The Graduate Center, CUNY, and has taught globally, including at the University of Colorado Boulder and Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia). His research focuses on racialized sexualities, migration, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. He has received numerous awards, including the ASA Sociology of Sexualities Section’s Best Article Honorable Mention (2022) and the Ruth Benedict Book Prize (2016). Vidal-Ortiz co-edited award-winning works like Queer Brown Voices and The Sexuality of Migration , and led initiatives such as the ASA Sexualities Section Pre-conference on 'Sexualities, Race, and Empire.' He has held distinguished visiting roles at institutions like Michigan State University and University at Buffalo. Research Interests: Primary areas include Race/Ethnic Studies, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, Racialized Sexualities, and Queer Theory. Secondary focuses include migration, religion, and applied research. He actively contributes to academic leadership, serving as Chair of the ASA Latina/o Sociology section and editorial board member of journals like TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly . Grants & Community Work: His Fulbright-funded research explores LGBT displacement in Bogotá. He collaborates with groups like Different Avenues and the Latino GLBT History Project. Media engagements include radio discussions on Latin American LGBTQ+ issues and op-eds on 'Dismantling Whiteness in Academe.' Teaching: Courses include 'Race, Racialization and Power' and 'Intersectionality: Theory/Prac.' He emphasizes decolonizing curricula and queer pedagogy, as seen in his 2021 Teaching Sociology article.

Caleb LunaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fat Studies
• Queer of Color Critique
• Performance Studies
• +9 more

Caleb Luna is an Assistant Professor of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They hold a Ph.D. in Performance Studies with a Designated Emphasis in Gender and Women’s Studies from UC Berkeley (2022) and a B.A. in Anthropology and Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Texas at Austin (2015). Previously, they served as a UC President’s and Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Feminist Studies at UCSB. Research focuses on fat studies, queer of color critique, disability studies, and women of color feminisms. Key interests include examining race, size, sexuality, and disability in media and culture, with a commitment to embodiment as a tool for collective liberation. Their work spans academic publishing, performance art, and podcasting (e.g., co-hosting Unsolicited: Fatties Talk Back ). Publications include the award-winning book REVENGE BODY (Nomadic Press, 2022) and articles in Fat Studies , Performance Matters , and Queer Nightlife . Research areas encompass anti/colonialism, body politics, HIV/AIDS, and visual arts. Their cultural work challenges normative frameworks while centering marginalized voices in movements for liberation. Luna’s scholarly contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending performance studies, media analysis, and decolonial theory. They actively engage in public-facing scholarship through podcasts, anthologies, and community-driven projects.