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David LewisView profile

Professor

• South Asia
• Bangladesh
• Civil Society
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David Lewis is a Professor of Social Policy and Development at the London School of Economics (LSE), specializing in South Asia and Bangladesh. His work bridges anthropology and development studies, focusing on NGOs, civil society, and the historical dimensions of development policy. He has advised international agencies like Sida, DFID, and UNDP, and his research explores 'policy amnesia' and the interplay between development narratives and grassroots realities. Research Interests Anthropology of Policy NGO Effectiveness and Critique South Asian Development Dynamics Historical Analysis of Development Interventions Entrepreneurship Advice in Bangladesh/Sri Lanka Professional Engagements Consultant for major development organizations Author/editor of influential texts including Bangladesh: Politics, Economy and Civil Society (2011) and New Mediums, Better Messages? (2022) Editor of Popular Representations of Development (2013), analyzing media's role in shaping development perceptions His work critiques top-down development paradigms while emphasizing historical context and local agency.

Christina HertelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability
• Collective Action
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Christina Hertel is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Geneva Responsible Entrepreneurship Center (GREC) at the University of Geneva (UNIGE). She holds a PhD from the Technical University of Munich (TUM School of Management) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Her research focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and collective action, particularly exploring community-based approaches for sustainable local development and impact measurement for responsible businesses. Christina leads a Swiss National Science Foundation-funded research project on community entrepreneurship and civic wealth creation. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, collaborating with startups, incubators, and policymakers to design strategies that enhance economic, social, and environmental impact. She aims to establish Geneva and UNIGE as global hubs for responsible entrepreneurship. In teaching, she emphasizes experiential learning, designing courses that empower students to tackle real-world challenges. She organizes GREC events to foster student engagement in responsible entrepreneurship. Her research has been published in top journals like the Journal of Business Venturing and Academy of Management Discoveries, and she actively presents at international conferences such as the Academy of Management Annual Meeting and Social Entrepreneurship Conference. Key initiatives include developing frameworks for community resourcefulness in new ventures and advancing standards for responsible entrepreneurship. Her contributions span academic publications, policy engagement, and educational programs, all aligned with fostering sustainable and impactful business practices.

• Migration Policy
• Refugee Policy
• Local Governance
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Hannes Schammann is Professor of Political Science with a focus on migration policy at the University of Hildesheim , where he leads the Migration Policy Research Group since 2018. His work bridges academic research and practical implementation through the Research and Transfer Center for Migration Policy , addressing migration, integration, and refugee policy challenges. In January 2025, he joined the German Council of Experts on Integration and Migration (SVR) as a scientific advisor. Research Focus: Schammann specializes in local authorities' scope for action in refugee-related migration, national migration policy analysis, and educational integration aspects. He co-authored the textbook Migration Policy (2021) and contributes to international journals like Journal of Refugee Studies and Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies . Key Projects: He leads third-party funded initiatives including Match'In (algorithmic asylum seeker distribution), SOLDISK (solidarity discourses in migration), Country.Home.Future (rural integration), When Mayors Make Migration Policy (municipal EU influence). Expert Engagements: Schammann serves on editorial boards including Zeitschrift für Flucht- und Flüchtlingsforschung , and participates in advisory roles for institutions like the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and Robert Bosch Foundation . He also engages in public discourse through media appearances in Deutschlandfunk , ARD , and SWR regarding migration challenges.

Sara FriedmanView profile

Professor

• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Law and State Power
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Sara Friedman is a Professor of Anthropology and Gender Studies at Indiana University Bloomington, affiliated with the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Cornell University (2000), an M.A. from Cornell, and a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Yale. As Director of Graduate Studies in Anthropology, she oversees academic and research initiatives within the department. Her research examines intersections between intimate life and political/legal domains in China and Taiwan, focusing on state power, migration, gender, and non-heteronormative families. Current projects include comparative studies of LGBT family formation in Taiwan/China and middle-class Chinese families rejecting urban lifestyles for rural alternatives. These projects address legal reforms, kinship transformations, and evolving ideals of the 'good life.' Recent work includes publications on LGBT reproductive rights, cross-border migration sovereignty debates, and legal recognition struggles. Her books include *Exceptional States: Chinese Immigrants and Taiwanese Sovereignty* (2015) and *Intimate Politics: Marriage, the Market, and State Power in Southeastern China* (2006). Awards include a Fulbright Fellowship and a Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Grant. Her research bridges gender/sexuality studies, legal anthropology, and East Asian studies, emphasizing ethnographic engagement with marginalized communities. Current projects explore how state policies shape family structures and how non-traditional families navigate bureaucratic and social challenges in rapidly changing sociopolitical contexts.

Resat KasabaView profile

Professor

• Middle Eastern History
• Political Science
• Sociology
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Reşat Kasaba is a Professor at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, holding the Anne H.H. and Kenneth B. Pyle Chair in American Foreign Policy. He has taught for over 30 years, specializing in Middle Eastern history, U.S. foreign policy, and socio-political dynamics. His research focuses on migration, state-society relations, urbanization, and Turkey's modern political trajectory. Kasaba currently directs the Near and Middle Eastern Studies Ph.D. program and previously served as Jackson School director (2010-2020). Education: PhD in Sociology (SUNY Binghamton, 1986), MA Sociology (SUNY Binghamton, 1978), BSc Economics/Statistics (Middle East Technical University, 1976) Award: UW Distinguished Teaching Award Research examines transnational migration patterns, Ottoman legacy in modern Turkey, and socio-economic transformations. His recent work analyzes urban-rural divides in Turkey and U.S. foreign policy impacts. He actively engages in global academic networks as former APSIA president and MESA board member.

Michael JanoschkaView profile

Professor

• Urban Studies
• Housing Markets
• Urban Displacement
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Prof. Michael Janoschka is a Professor of Regional Studies at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading the Institute of Regional Studies since June 2022. His work focuses on urban transformation, housing market dynamics, and participatory research methods. He holds a doctorate from Goethe University Frankfurt and has taught internationally in institutions including the University of Leeds, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Research interests include financialization of housing markets, urban displacement processes, and governance innovations. He has conducted fieldwork across Latin America, Southern Europe, and German urban regions like Leipzig and Karlsruhe. Notable projects include CONTESTED_TERRITORY (EU-funded, 2025), CoprodAction (Ecuador urban co-production study), and the IECO Institute for Eco-Industrial Development (BMBF-funded). Publications span over 20 years, with key works on gentrification dynamics, post-crisis urban landscapes, and transnational real estate investment. His 2016 study Gentrification, displacement, dispossession established frameworks for understanding Latin American urban processes. Current research emphasizes spatial justice and the 'Right to the City' discourse. Education: Humboldt University of Berlin (undergraduate), Goethe University Frankfurt (PhD) Labs/Teams: Institute of Regional Studies research group, IECO eco-industrial development initiative Grants: Over €5M in EU and German federal funding since 2020

• Construction Procurement
• Relational Contracting
• Project Management Methodologies
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Dr. Farshid Rahmani is a Lecturer at the School of Property, Construction and Project Management (PCPM), RMIT University, Australia. His research and teaching focus on Construction Procurement , Relational Contracting , and Agile Project Management . He supervises Masters and PhD students in areas including Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Alliances Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Collaborative Delivery Systems . His recent publications explore agile frameworks for building adaptation, sustainable materials like recycled concrete, and team dynamics in large infrastructure projects. Key themes include modular construction , project lifecycle management , and innovative material usage . He actively applies Grounded Theory and Abductive Reasoning in construction management research.

Gabriel ZeilingerView profile

Professor

• Bavarian and Franconian Regional History
• Comparative Regional History
• Pre-Modern Economic and Social History
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Prof. Dr. Gabriel Zeilinger is a Professor of Bavarian and Franconian Regional History at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg since April 2022. He holds a Chair in the Department of History and focuses on medieval and early modern urban history, comparative regional studies, and pre-modern socio-economic dynamics. Born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1975, he studied History and Norse Philology in Kiel and Oslo, earning his PhD in 2006 with a thesis on the impact of war on urban life in 15th-century Southern Germany. His habilitation (2013) explored urbanization in Upper Alsace. Education: 1996–2002: Studies in History and Norse Philology (Kiel/Oslo) 2006: PhD, Kiel University 2013: Habilitation, Kiel University His research interests span Bavarian/Franconian regional history, comparative urbanization processes, and the interplay between nobility, cities, and political structures. Key themes include medieval disasters, economic resource management, and the role of violence in urban contexts. Zeilinger has authored/co-edited over 30 books and numerous articles on topics like medieval festivals, city-state conflicts, and the socio-political dynamics of urban communities. His work often bridges archaeology, historical documentation, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Memberships: Board Member, Society for Franconian History Editor, Jahrbuch für fränkische Landesforschung DSM Fellow/Senior Expert, Leibniz Institute for Maritime History Member, German Historical Association and multiple regional history associations His recent studies examine medieval water management, urban conflict strategies, and the legacy of the Protestant Reformation in Franconia. Zeilinger’s interdisciplinary approach integrates material culture analysis with textual evidence to illuminate medieval socio-political landscapes.

Zheng WangView profile

Lecturer

• Urban Governance
• Mega Urban Projects
• Community Studies
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Dr. Zheng Wang is a Lecturer in Sustainable Cities at King's College London's Department of Geography, part of the School of Global Affairs. Previously, he held positions at the University of Sheffield (2017–2022) and was a Research Associate on the ESRC-funded project 'Governing the Future City' (2016–2017). His research focuses on urban governance, mega-urban projects, and the social impacts of urban redevelopment, particularly in China. He holds a BSc from University College London, an MSc from Cardiff University, and a PhD from UCL's Bartlett School of Planning. Key research themes include: urban governance configurations, community engagement post-resettlement, rural migrants' integration, and the socio-spatial effects of large-scale developments. His work has been funded by the British Academy and Economic and Social Research Council. He currently explores theoretical frameworks for global urban studies using China as a critical case. His recent articles analyze state-society dynamics in Shanghai, variegated urban redevelopment impacts, and global comparative urbanism. He received the 2017 Early Career Research Award from the Royal Town Planning Institute and serves as Associate Editor of Transactions in Planning and Urban Research . Teaching includes postgraduate courses on sustainable urban governance and PhD supervision in urban planning, migration, and neighborhood studies. He is affiliated with King's Urban Futures Research Group and the Centre for Integrated Research in Risk & Resilience.

Thomas GunzelmannView profile

Professor

• Cultural Landscape Research
• Urban Heritage Conservation
• Settlement Research
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Gunzelmann serves as Honorary Professor for Spatial Heritage Conservation at the University of Bamberg's Chair of Heritage Conservation within the School of Archaeology, Heritage Conservation Studies and Art History. Born in Bamberg in 1958, he has built a distinguished career spanning both academic scholarship and practical heritage conservation, with particular expertise in cultural landscape research and urban heritage preservation. His professional journey uniquely combines long-term government service at the Bavarian State Office for Historic Preservation (1988-2024) with academic contributions since 1996, creating a valuable bridge between theoretical understanding and on-the-ground conservation practice. University of Bamberg - Honorary Professor (2022-present) Bavarian State Office for Historic Preservation - Department Head (1988-2024) Master's Program in Heritage Conservation - Lecturer (1996-present) University of Coburg - Lecturer (1996-present) Gunzelmann studied geography, history and administration at universities in Bamberg, Braunschweig and Bayreuth, completing his doctoral thesis in 1987 on 'The preservation of the historical cultural landscape.' This foundational work established his lifelong research trajectory at the intersection of historical geography and practical conservation. His academic credentials are complemented by deep practical experience, particularly through his leadership of the 'Großinventar Bamberg' project documenting Bamberg's urban heritage. His research focuses on the theory and practice of cultural landscape research, with particular emphasis on urban heritage conservation, settlement patterns (especially rural settlements), historical cultural landscapes for leisure and recovery, and the spatial impact of monuments. Gunzelmann's work consistently explores the relationship between cultural landscape preservation and contemporary challenges including urban development, energy infrastructure, and community engagement. His publications reveal a methodological evolution from traditional historical-geographical approaches to incorporating digital tools like GIS for heritage site analysis, demonstrating his adaptability to emerging technologies in conservation practice. Gunzelmann's scholarly output shows remarkable thematic consistency while adapting to contemporary challenges in heritage conservation. His publications demonstrate expertise across multiple dimensions - from theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural landscapes to practical guides for municipal heritage management. Particularly notable is his work on the 'Kommunales Denkmalkonzept' (Municipal Heritage Concept), which represents a significant contribution to practical heritage management frameworks. His research also shows increasing attention to interdisciplinary approaches connecting geography, history, architecture, and urban planning to create holistic understandings of cultural landscapes. Co-developer of the 'Kommunales Denkmalkonzept' framework for municipal heritage management Significant contributor to the 'Großinventar Bamberg' documentation project Author of influential publications on cultural landscape methodology Creator of practical tools for GIS-based heritage site analysis Through his long-standing role in the Master's program in Heritage Conservation at the University of Bamberg and Coburg University, Gunzelmann has mentored generations of heritage professionals. His practical impact extends through frameworks adopted by municipalities and conservation authorities, particularly in Bavaria. His work demonstrates how academic research can directly inform and improve conservation practice, creating a valuable feedback loop between theory and application. Gunzelmann has been actively involved with various research teams and projects related to cultural landscape documentation and analysis. His collaborations with colleagues like Armin Röhrer on the historical cultural landscapes of Bamberg showcase his team-based research approach. The 'Kulturlandschaftsstationen' project in the Fladung Rhön region exemplifies his commitment to creating practical tools for cultural landscape interpretation. His recent website updates indicate ongoing engagement with digital methodologies for heritage site analysis, particularly through QGIS applications.

Bettina van HovenView profile

Professor

• Cultural Geography
• Qualitative Research
• Participatory Methodologies
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Prof. Bettina van Hoven holds the Aletta Jacobs Chair in 'Place, Social Change and Collaborative Research for Wellbeing and Justice' at University College Groningen (University of Groningen). She earned her PhD in 1999 from the University of Plymouth with research on post-socialist rural societies in Germany. Her work focuses on participatory methodologies addressing marginalized groups' spatial experiences, including disability, aging, migration, and environmental challenges. She advocates 'slow science' emphasizing ethical collaboration and community co-creation. Education: PhD (University of Plymouth, 1999), studies in Biology and Physical Geography (University of Osnabrück and Plymouth). Research: Integrates visual methods, community partnerships, and arts-based dissemination to produce inclusive knowledge. Key themes include urban wellbeing, disability inclusion, and participatory resilience-building. Teaching: Project-based learning focused on bridging theory and real-world challenges. Advising: Supervised 9 PhD students since 2013, including works on climate action, Syrian refugee masculinities, and aging-in-place. Labs/Teams: Leads the Aletta Jacobs Chair research group, collaborating with organizations like 'This Abled City' to improve urban accessibility. Serves on editorial boards for Emotion, Space and Society and Journal for Undergraduate Ethnography .

Timothy James LockleyView profile

Professor

• Slavery
• Social History of the American South
• Race and Class
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Timothy James Lockley is Professor of American History at the University of Warwick. He has held academic positions at the university since 1996, progressing from Lecturer to Professor in 2015. His research spans the social history of the colonial and antebellum American South, the Caribbean, slavery, race, class, poverty, and medical history. He is also interested in the cultural history of cricket and classical music broadcasting. M.A., University of Edinburgh, 1993 Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 1996 Lockley's research explores the complex relationships between race and class, particularly among non-slaveholding whites and enslaved African Americans. His work on medical history examines racial immunity theories and mortality patterns in urban centers like Savannah. He has also published on the history of classical music radio and the social role of cricket in the American South. His recent articles focus on military slavery in the West India Regiments, slave conspiracies, family life under slavery, urban poverty, and the cultural impact of radio. These publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of race, resistance, gender, and health in the Atlantic world. Scientific awards and grants include: AHRC Grant (2015–2018): "Africa's Sons Under Arms" AHRB Grant (2000–2002): "Southern Charities Project" He has supervised numerous PhD and MA students on topics including enslaved masculinity, slaveholding ideology, antislavery networks, and folk religion in Jamaica. He has served as associate editor of Slavery & Abolition and contributed to major reference works. He is actively involved in public history, appearing on BBC’s "In Our Time" to discuss topics such as the Pilgrim Fathers, Pocahontas, and the Haitian Revolution. Lockley leads research groups and collaborates with scholars across the UK and US, focusing on Atlantic history, slavery, and cultural memory. His future research includes a study of Savannah in 1820 and the history of classical music radio during World War II.

• Cardio-metabolic disease prevention
• Food and water security
• Population salt reduction programs
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Jacqui Webster is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), leading the WHO Collaborating Centre on Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development. She serves as the Secretariat for the South Pacific Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officers Alliance (SPCNMOA) and continues collaborating with The George Institute for Global Health on salt reduction research. Key Grants: NHMRC Investigator Grant (Leadership 2), NHMRC IDEAS Grant, Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases grants Collaborations: Fiji National University, Deakin University, University of Sydney, UNSW, Northwestern University Her research focuses on reducing cardio-metabolic diseases through food/water security programs and salt reduction policies. Recent articles analyze potassium-enriched salt adoption barriers, global water sodium standards, ultra-processed food impacts in Fiji, and pandemic-related dietary shifts in Australia. She authored the public health-themed book Two Bugs on Bikes (Hembury Books 2025) based on her cycling journey across Europe and Africa. At UTS, she mentors early-career researchers and supports strategic operations for the WHO Collaborating Centre.

Mathieu ArnouxView profile

Professor

• Medieval European History
• Economic History
• European Economy (10th-16th century)
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Mathieu Arnoux is a University Professor and Director of Studies at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), affiliated with University Paris Diderot. He is attached to the Centre for Economic and Social History François Simiand (CRH) and works within the GrHEco research team. His professional contact is based at the EHESS-CRH center located at 48, boulevard Jourdan, 75014 Paris. Arnoux specializes in Medieval European History with a focus on economic history, particularly examining European economy from the 10th to 16th centuries. His research interests encompass work and techniques in medieval societies, Normandy, and the broader Anglo-Norman world. He is particularly known for his studies on resource management, economic growth, and social organization during the medieval period. His research output demonstrates a consistent focus on medieval economic structures, with particular attention to the relationship between resource availability, agricultural production, and societal development. Arnoux's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary questions about sustainability and economic development, as evidenced by his 2023 publication 'A world without resources. Need and society in Europe (11th-14th centuries)' and his 2019 article 'Renewable Resources and Economic Growth: Medieval Suggestions and Contemporary Questions'. Arnoux is actively engaged in academic life, teaching courses on natural resources including 'renewal, depletion and crisis' for the 2024-2025 academic year. He participates in multiple research groups including GRHECO and LIED (Intradisciplinary Laboratory for the Energies of Tomorrow at Paris 7-Diderot University).

• Medical Sociology
• Aging of the Life Course
• Social Determinants of Health
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Kyle Chapman serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences at Oregon Institute of Technology, where he has strengthened the Population Health Management program since joining in 2016. His work bridges sociological theory with practical healthcare applications through teaching and community-engaged research. His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology with specializations in Medical Sociology and Gerontology from the University of Kansas (2016), a Master of Arts in Sociology from Texas Tech University (2011), and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Mass Communication from Texas Tech University (2008). Dr. Chapman's research investigates social determinants of health with emphasis on aging, chronic disease, and health disparities. His work examines how socioeconomic factors shape physical and mental health outcomes across community and population levels, particularly focusing on rural healthcare challenges in Oregon. Recent projects analyze wildfire smoke impacts on hospital capacity, mental health among first responders, and barriers to healthcare access for vulnerable populations. His publication record reveals a consistent trajectory from foundational sociological studies toward applied public health research, with increasing focus on environmental health crises since 2020. The 2023-2025 articles demonstrate sophisticated integration of case-crossover methodologies with state health data to address Oregon's unique wildfire-related health challenges, while maintaining core interests in health behaviors and chronic disease management. As an educator, Dr. Chapman teaches medical sociology, research methods, and social inequality courses. His curriculum development work, including the 'Integrated Sociology Programs' framework, reflects commitment to preparing students for health sector careers through the Population Health Management program. Outside academic duties, he explores Pacific Northwest natural attractions with his family.