جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Olivia Umurerwa Rutazibwaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Decoloniality
• Epistemic Blackness
• Anticolonial Solidarity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Olivia Umurerwa Rutazibwa is a Rwandan-Belgian political scientist and Senior Lecturer at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the Department of Sociology. Previously, she taught International Development and European Studies at the University of Portsmouth for eight years before joining LSE in 2021. PhD in Political Science/International Relations from Ghent University (2013) Doctoral training at European University Institute (2001-2006) Affiliated Research Fellow at Johannesburg Institute of Advanced Studies (South Africa) Her research focuses on decolonial theory and epistemic Blackness, particularly examining anticolonial solidarity through: Epistemic justice and knowledge decolonization Recovery of postcolonial dignity and repair practices Critical analysis of liberal humanitarianism and development paradigms Narrative methodologies for political science Recent publications explore: Epistemic Blackness as methodological framework (2024) Comparative analysis of postcolonial dignity practices (2024) Critical reflections on inclusion and anticolonial thought (2023) Colonial knowledge production in Rwanda studies (2014) She co-edited: Routledge Handbook of Postcolonial Politics (2018) Decolonization and Feminisms in Global Teaching (2018) Active in academic governance as: Former Associate Editor of International Feminist Journal of Politics Editorial Board member of International Politics Review and Review of International Studies Her work challenges structural whitewashing in commemoration practices while maintaining critical engagement with epistemic violence in global politics.

Mevlüt Karaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Leadership
• School Administration
• Teacher Autonomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mevlüt Kara is an Associate Professor at the Department of Basic Education , Nizip Faculty of Education , Gaziantep University since 2023. Previously served as a Doctorate Lecturer at the same institution (2019-2023). Holds a PhD in Educational Sciences (2012-2018) and Master’s in Educational Sciences (2007-2012) from Gaziantep and Harran Universities, respectively. His academic career combines theoretical research with practical contributions to school management and educational policy. Education: PhD in Educational Sciences, Gaziantep University (2018) Master’s in Educational Sciences, Harran University (2012) BA in Public Administration, Anadolu University (2011) BA in Classroom Teaching, Gaziantep University (2007) Research interests span educational leadership , social justice leadership , teacher autonomy , and school administrative processes . Specializes in analyzing relationships between leadership styles and organizational trust, with particular focus on crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic and integration of migrant students . Has developed scales for measuring collective teacher efficacy and social media literacy in educational contexts. Scientific contributions include 32 refereed articles and 9 book chapters in international and national publications. Collaborated with researchers like Sedat Alev and Bayram Bozkurt on comparative studies across Turkey, Sweden, and global contexts. Key thematic trends: school culture , leadership theories , digital technology integration , and multicultural education . Academic Roles: Deputy Dean (2025-) Deputy Dean (2020-2024) Session Chair at 11+ international conferences Administrative Experience: Coordinated teacher training programs Supervised school improvement projects Organized leadership workshops

Simeon Chavelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bible
• Hebrew Bible Studies
• History of Judaism
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Simeon Chavel is Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at the University of Chicago Divinity School, with additional appointments as Associate Faculty in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies. His academic work bridges biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern history, and literary theory. His educational background includes: PhD from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Professor Chavel's research focuses on the genres, techniques, ideas, and history of the Hebrew Bible, integrating archaeology, ancient Southwest Asian context, early Jewish interpretation, and modern theory. His work examines how text functioned as an agent of religious experience in ancient Israel and Judea, influencing concepts of family, region, royalty, and nationhood. He approaches biblical criticism through both historical and literary lenses, addressing fundamental questions about coherence in biblical texts. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on biblical law, narrative structure, and the historical development of religious thought, with particular attention to how ancient readers interpreted biblical poetry and prophecy. His analytical approach often reveals complex layers of quotation and meaning in biblical texts. Professor Chavel serves on multiple academic boards including the Greenberg Center for Jewish Studies and the CEDAR digital humanities project. He is a member of the Core Faculty of The Institute on the Formation of Knowledge and Editor of Maarav: A Journal for the Study of the Northwest Semitic Languages and Literatures. Beyond his formal academic roles, Professor Chavel maintains an active scholarly presence through his 'Bible Sleuth' blog, where he provides accessible analyses of biblical texts, particularly examining poetic structures, narrative techniques, and interpretive challenges in books like Isaiah, Esther, and Proverbs.

Jie Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Extended Reality (XR)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jie Li is a dual-career academic and creative professional with a PhD in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology. As an HCI/UX researcher in industry and Adjunct Professor at multiple institutions, she bridges academia and practice through work on Extended Reality (XR) , Human-AI interactions , and user experience evaluation . Her ACM Interactions column 'Bits to Bites' explores interdisciplinary research methodologies. Education: MSc in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology PhD in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology (2019) Her research spans social VR platforms , AI-augmented cognition , and privacy-preserving emotion detection , with recent publications analyzing LLM-assisted game design , harassment detection in VR , and XR's impact on remote collaboration . She has received Best Demo Awards (2020, 2022) and the ACM Best Paper Award (2018). Notable trends in her work include emerging immersive technologies (XR, 6DoF displays), human-AI collaboration frameworks , and cross-domain applications from medical VR clinics to cultural heritage experiences . Her advocacy for synthetic UX research and asynchronous co-creation tools reflects industry-academia hybrid innovation. Scientific Awards: Best Demo Award (2020, ACM TVX/IMX 2020) Best Demo Award (2022, ACM Multimedia) ACM Best Paper Award (2018, ACM TVX) While maintaining active roles in CHI conference committees and guest lecturing , Jie also operates a Delft-based creative cake design business , demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary exploration and 'slash career' balance between technical research and artistic practice.

• Formal Verification
• Software Testing
• Programming Languages
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alastair F. Donaldson is a Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, where he leads the FastPL research group. His academic career spans over a decade at Imperial, progressing from Lecturer (2011-2014) to Senior Lecturer (2014-2017), Reader (2017-2020), and Professor (2020-present). He has also held significant industry positions, including Founder and Director of GraphicsFuzz Ltd. (acquired by Google in 2018), Senior Software Engineer at Google (2018-2021), and Visiting Researcher at both Google and Microsoft Research Redmond. Donaldson earned his PhD from the University of Glasgow under Alice Miller, following a BSc (hons, First Class) in Computing Science and Mathematics. His postdoctoral work included an EPSRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oxford and a Research Fellowship at Wolfson College Oxford. His research focuses on formal analysis, software testing and programming languages techniques for improving software reliability, with special emphasis on high-performance systems. Donaldson's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in compiler testing, GPU programming verification, and metamorphic testing. His research has significantly influenced both academia and industry, as evidenced by the acquisition of his startup GraphicsFuzz by Google. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on fuzz testing techniques applied across diverse domains including compilers, GPUs, cryptographic protocols, and large language models. His work consistently combines formal methods with practical testing approaches, addressing challenges in compiler correctness, memory models, and API verification across multiple platforms. 2017 BCS Roger Needham Award EPSRC Early Career Fellowship Best Paper Award, EuroSys 2024 Best Paper Award, MET 2021 Best Paper Award, IWOCL 2019 Best Paper Award, IISWC 2019 Best Paper Award, ICST 2016 ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award, ISSTA 2023 ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award, FSE 2017 ACM SIGPLAN Most Influential OOPSLA Paper Award, 2022 (for GPUVerify) As Director of Research in the Department of Computing, Donaldson oversees research strategy and development. His FastPL research group investigates novel techniques for programming, testing and reasoning about high performance systems. He has served on numerous program committees and held leadership roles including PLDI Steering Committee Chair (2022-2025) and PACM-PL Advisory Board member. His industry engagement includes testifying as an Expert Witness in the IBM UK Ltd v LzLabs GmbH & Ors case. The FastPL research group, which Donaldson leads, focuses on formal analysis, software testing and programming languages. The group has made significant contributions to compiler testing, GPU verification, and metamorphic testing techniques, with practical impact demonstrated by the acquisition of GraphicsFuzz. Current research directions include fuzzing for zero-knowledge proof circuits, randomized testing of decompilers, and systematic testing of large language models for code generation.

Kathrin Kaufholdمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Academic writing
• Multilingual education
• Institutional communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kathrin Kaufhold is an Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics at Stockholm University's Department of English. Her research examines academic writing practices in multilingual and interdisciplinary contexts, focusing on knowledge recontextualization, translanguaging strategies, and institutional communication dynamics. She coordinates undergraduate thesis projects and teaches academic writing, research methods, and sociolinguistics. Current research explores participation in academic writing dialogues Investigates English's role in multilingual university environments Examines institutional communication mediation processes Her work bridges theoretical frameworks from Vygotskian socio-cultural theory and genre pedagogy with practical applications in writing center operations and healthcare communication. She leads the Language and Power research network addressing contemporary linguistic challenges in polarized academic environments. Key collaborations include projects with: Karolina Wirdenäs (healthcare communication) Niina Hynninen (academic writing evolution) Maria Kuteeva (language policy in Nordic universities) Her teaching emphasizes: Academic writing development Research methodology applications Discourse analysis frameworks Applied linguistics principles

Nelson Ribeiroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media History
• Propaganda
• Disinformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nelson Ribeiro is a Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Transformation, Collaboration, and International Affairs at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. He serves as Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences (2016–2025) and coordinates the Doctoral Program in Communication Sciences and the research group 'Media Narratives and Cultural Memory' at the Center for Communication and Culture Studies (CECC). As a member of Academia Europaea (elected 2023) and ethics committee member at the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE), he holds leadership roles in academic governance. His research spans Media history Propaganda and disinformation Media and colonialism Journalism studies Political economy of media . He has authored extensively on radio broadcasting in authoritarian regimes, transnational media history, and disinformation frameworks. Recent publications focus on Media propaganda in the digital age Colonial broadcasting models Political media manipulation Historical radio analysis Crisis journalism Transnational media diplomacy , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to communication history. Scientific accolades include: 2022 Hoover Institution Fellowship 2022 CAPES-Brazilian University Grant 2015 University of Augsburg Fellowship 2004 & 2000 Institute for Social Communication Prizes . He founded the Lisbon Winter School for Communication Study, partnering with global institutions like Annenberg and Helsinki University.

• Science Education
• Chemistry Education
• Curriculum Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alipaşa Ayas is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Education at Bilkent University, where he also serves as Chair of the Department of Educational Sciences. His research focuses on science education, teacher training, conceptual understanding, and inclusive education. He has led numerous national and international projects, including UNICEF- and EU-supported initiatives. Ph.D., University of Southampton M.A., University of New Brunswick MSc., Karadeniz Technical University BSc., Karadeniz Technical University His research interests span teacher education, science education (particularly chemistry), concept development, curriculum design, and assessment strategies. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to explore these areas. His publications emphasize inquiry-based learning, conceptual change strategies, and the effectiveness of interventions such as the 5Es model, constructivist activities, and analogies in enhancing science learning. These works often address misconceptions in chemistry and methods to improve scientific process skills. He has contributed to projects supported by the World Bank, EU, and UNICEF, including initiatives on lifelong learning, education development, and inclusive teacher training. His administrative roles include a 6-year deanship at Karadeniz Technical University and leadership of Bilkent University’s Graduate School of Education since 2017.

Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Education
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida (Tampa campus), where she bridges teacher education, mathematics education, and STEM disciplines. She teaches undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students across elementary, middle, and secondary mathematics education and emphasizes humanizing pedagogies that recognize learners as whole individuals shaped by lived experiences and social contexts. Education: University of Hawaii at Manoa (B.S. in Mathematics), University of Georgia (M.Ed. in Mathematics Education), University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Mathematics Education) Her research spans qualitative studies in STEM education, focusing on responsive pedagogy, mentorship, and broadening participation in clinical, out-of-school, and informal learning environments. Recent work examines academic motherhood as an asset to teacher education and school-home-community collaborations. Scientific awards include the 2022 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. She serves on editorial boards for Research in Middle Level Education Online and the Connections Newsletter of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, and chairs USF’s College of Education Faculty Policy Council.

• Educational Measurement and Assessment
• Psychometrics
• Statistics in Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

GÜÇLÜ ŞEKERCİOĞLU is an Associate Professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences. Currently serving as Director of the Center for Measurement, Evaluation, Certification Research and Application and Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences since 2022, they also hold the position of Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education (2022-2025). Their academic career spans over 15 years at Akdeniz University, progressing from Research Assistant (2010-2011) to Assistant Professor (2011-2019) and currently Associate Professor (2019-present). Academic background includes: Doctorate (2003-2009): Ankara University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Measurement and Evaluation Postgraduate (1998-2001): Ankara University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Measurement and Evaluation Undergraduate (1993-1997): Ankara University, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychological Services in Education Dr. Şekercioğlu's research focuses on the intersection of psychometrics, educational measurement, and statistical analysis in educational contexts. Their work demonstrates deep expertise in measurement invariance, differential item functioning, scale development and validation, and advanced statistical methods in education. They have developed specialized knowledge in analyzing international assessments like PISA and TIMSS, with particular attention to cross-cultural measurement equivalence. Their research methodology combines rigorous quantitative approaches with practical applications in educational settings, contributing significantly to the understanding of how psychological constructs can be reliably measured across diverse populations. Analysis of their publication record reveals a strong emphasis on measurement theory and its practical applications in educational contexts. Their work consistently addresses critical issues in cross-cultural assessment, scale adaptation, and the psychometric properties of educational instruments. A notable trend is the application of advanced statistical techniques to solve practical measurement problems in education, particularly focusing on how tests function across different language groups and cultural contexts. They have made significant contributions to understanding measurement invariance in international assessments like PISA, with implications for fair and valid cross-national comparisons. Dr. Şekercioğlu has supervised 8 theses at various levels and serves on numerous doctoral and master's thesis committees. Their research is supported by multiple grants, including several TÜBİTAK projects addressing critical educational issues such as child sexual abuse prevention, nursing education assessment, and language acquisition among immigrant children. They actively contribute to the academic community through peer review activities for journals like Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice and Hacettepe Education Faculty Journal.

Susan C. Levineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Cognition
• Numerical Development
• Cognitive Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan C. Levine is the Rebecca Anne Boylan Distinguished Service Professor of Education and Society in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. Her research explores the interplay between early spatial and numerical thinking, focusing on how adult-child interactions shape mathematical development in home and school settings. Her work examines children's understanding of natural numbers and fractions, evaluates interventions to improve math skills, and investigates how parental and teacher math attitudes influence child outcomes. Key areas include math anxiety, gesture-based learning, and socioeconomic impacts on numeracy. Recent publications highlight gesture interventions for spatial misconceptions, math anxiety in college calculus, and the role of parental interactions in shaping children's mathematical beliefs. The Distinguished Service Professor award recognizes her contributions to educational psychology.

• Arabic Language Teaching
• Chinese Language Teaching
• Turkish Language Teaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Awatif Hasoon serves as a Lecturer and Coordinator for Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish languages at the Language Center of Humboldt University of Berlin, operating under the academic rank of Lecturer (mapped from the German "Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben"). Her role centers on administrative coordination of language programs within the university's central teaching infrastructure. Her research interests focus on practical language pedagogy for Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish within academic settings, emphasizing curriculum design, instructional support systems, and cross-cultural language acquisition methodologies. She addresses challenges in multilingual program management and student competency development for non-native speakers in higher education contexts. Contact details include office location at Dorotheenstraße 65, Room 2.35 (August-Boeckh-Haus), with semester office hours and specific summer availability through October 2025.

Kelly McDonoughمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Colonial Literary and Cultural Studies
• Critical Indigenous Studies
• Ethnohistory (Nahuatl Studies)
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kelly McDonough is a Tomás Rivera Regents Professor and Graduate Adviser at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and specializes in interdisciplinary research bridging Colonial Literary and Cultural Studies, Critical Indigenous Studies, Ethnohistory (Nahuatl Studies), Science and Technology Studies, and Digital Humanities. Ph.D., University of Minnesota Her research focuses on Nahua intellectual production in Mexico over the past 500 years, challenging racialized discourses that exclude Nahuas from intellectual history. Her books The Learned Ones: Nahua Intellectuals in Postconquest Mexico and Indigenous Science and Technology: Nahuas and the World Around Them (2024) explore Nahua theoretical and practical inquiries into their environments across pre-invasion, colonial, and contemporary periods. McDonough leads collaborative digital humanities projects, including the digitization of the Fondo Real de Cholula judicial archive and the Co-PI role in the Unlocking the Colonial Archive initiative, which harnesses AI for Indigenous and Spanish American historical collections. She teaches courses covering global Indigenous media, critical Indigenous studies, and Nahuatl language. Key Research Themes: Indigenous knowledge systems, colonial archives, environmental inquiry, digital humanities methodologies, ethnohistory.

• Generative AI in education
• AI ethics
• Performance management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mike Perkins is an Associate Professor and Head of the Centre for Research & Innovation at the British University Vietnam (BUV). He holds a PhD in Management from the University of York, UK, with research on performance management in local police service delivery. His current research focuses on generative AI (GenAI) in education, academic integrity, and performance management. Education: PhD in Management (University of York, UK, 2013), Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2019) Research Interests: GenAI in education, AI ethics, academic integrity, and public sector management. His work bridges technology, education, and academic ethics, with a focus on AI assessment tools and synthetic media challenges. Scientific Awards: St Andrew’s Global Research Fellow (2025–2026) Visiting Scholar at Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary (2026) 2024 Paper of the Year – Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice Prof. Tracey Bretag Academic Integrity Award (2024 Honored, 2025 Shortlisted) BUV President's Research Award (2023) BUV President's Teaching Award (2019) Grants: Led the International Science Partnership Fund (£80,000, 2024–2026) for GenAI integration in Vietnamese higher education. Co-led Going Global Partnerships (£80,000, 2023–2025) for digital transformation in Vietnamese universities.

Brittany S. Hullمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Black Women's Language
• Black Girl Literacy
• Composition and Rhetoric
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brittany S. Hull is a Senior Lecturer in the University Writing Program at Johns Hopkins University. An interdisciplinary scholar from Chester, Pennsylvania, she earned her PhD in Composition and Applied Linguistics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her research and teaching focus on amplifying marginalized voices in academic discourse. Her scholarly work critically examines Black women's language practices , Black girl literacy development , and the experiences of Black women educators in Composition & Rhetoric. She actively challenges sociopolitical standards in writing pedagogy, encouraging students to bring their authentic linguistic identities into academic work. Notable recognitions include: St. Clair Drake Teaching Award (Stanford University) CCCC Chair’s Memorial Scholar (2017) CCCC Scholars for the Dream Award (2018)