جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mugur Geanaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Communication
• Public Health Campaigns
• AI in Health Marketing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mugur V. Geana is a Full Professor at the University of Kansas’ William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He serves as Chair of the Digital Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations concentration and directs the Center for Excellence in Health Communication to Underserved Populations. His expertise bridges medicine and communication, with a focus on health communication strategies, AI-driven health marketing, and health disparities. He holds an M.D. from the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest and a Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Geana’s research emphasizes media interventions in public health, particularly vaccine uptake among marginalized groups and the impact of social determinants on health literacy. He has led over 20 externally funded projects and founded the Experimental Research Media Laboratory. His work spans AI-generated content analysis, mHealth interventions for underserved populations, and the role of political ideology in health behaviors. Notable awards include the 2024 Kathleen Dole-Airoldi Research Award and recognition as a 2024-25 IRISE Fellow. His contributions extend to academic leadership through roles in professional organizations like AEJMC and the International Communication Association. Geana’s interdisciplinary approach integrates health communication with technology, policy, and equity-focused initiatives.

• Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)
• Political Discourse
• European Identity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Antonella Napolitano is a Professor in the Department of Law, Economics, Management and MET.QUANT at the Università degli Studi del Sannio (Unisannio). Her work bridges Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) , Corpus Linguistics , and Political Communication , with a focus on European identity , gender in advertising , and language dynamics in institutional contexts . Research Themes : Napolitano explores how political and institutional discourses construct identity, power, and ideology. Her studies include the European Union's communication strategies , populist rhetoric in the Trump administration , and gender stereotypes in cosmetic advertising . Methodological Approach : She integrates corpus-assisted CDA and multimodal analysis to dissect textual and visual narratives. Her 2018 monograph Love is in the (H)Air critically examines hair product ads in the UK and Italy. Recent Publications : Notable works include analyzing adversarial learning in cancer research (2024) and online educational platforms like EdX (2020) .

• Marketing Communications
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anja Janoschka is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Business (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, HSLU), leading the Institute of Communication and Marketing (IKM). She holds academic leadership roles including heading the BA-Major Marketing program and coordinating the CAS International Marketing & Communication program with international partners like the University of Baltimore and American University of Sharjah. Her education includes a PhD from the University of Zurich and studies in Business Administration, English, and Hispanic Studies at Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen. She has held visiting professorships and research roles at institutions such as the University of Freibourg, University of Giessen, and international collaborations with universities in Namibia, UAE, Spain, Finland, and Denmark. Research focuses on corporate and marketing communications, digital marketing, social media strategies, and sustainability in energy sectors. Notable projects include ‘EcoNudge’ for energy efficiency investments and ‘EkoFlex’ for customer-optimized energy flexibility. She has authored/co-authored books like MARKETING: KONZEPTE, STRATEGIEN, INSTRUMENTE, CONTROLLING and Verständliche Vermarktung von Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien . Professional activities include jury roles for Swiss Effie Awards, board memberships (e.g., Mediaschneider AG), and mentoring startups via Start-up Chile. She also serves as a reviewer for journals like Journal of Pragmatics and conferences such as EMAC. Her teaching and consulting emphasize persuasive communication, grant writing, and B2B marketing. Current initiatives include cross-media communication strategies leveraging data analytics and community-oriented approaches in sponsorship.

Astrid Keelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marketing Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Retail Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Astrid Keel is a Professor of Marketing Data Analytics at the University of La Verne's College of Business, affiliated with the Marketing and Law department. Her work focuses on strategic marketing analytics, digital marketing, and consumer behavior during economic shifts. She serves on editorial boards for Psychology & Marketing and Marketing Education Review , and is active in the Society of Marketing Advances. Key research interests include marketing in recessions, retail strategy, and brand activism. Her studies explore topics like brand storytelling's impact on social issues, consumer time perception, and viral marketing effects on IPO valuations. Recent work addresses behavioral aspects of marine wildlife conservation through marketing interventions. Dr. Keel's publications span journals such as Journal of Strategic Marketing , European Journal of Marketing , and Journal of Consumer Marketing . She has contributed over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2012, with notable focus on pandemic-era consumer behavior, executive communication patterns, and service industry dynamics during economic downturns. Teaching areas include Marketing Research, Digital Marketing Principles, and foundational marketing courses. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in corporate strategy and nonprofit advocacy through strategic storytelling frameworks.

Kate Keibمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Communication Studies
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Keib is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Oglethorpe University, where she focuses on teaching and research in social media, public relations, and media literacy. Her career transitioned from journalism (including roles at NBC Pittsburgh and 11 Alive in Atlanta) to academia, driven by a desire to engage students in practical career preparation. She emphasizes hands-on learning, mirroring her own positive college experience with engaged faculty and small class sizes. Her research explores digital media engagement, social media's role in political discourse (e.g., incivility on Twitter), and the intersection of public relations with civil rights activism. Recent work examines how users evaluate news on smartphones, brand disclosure strategies, and viral video advertising. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her advising and grants are not detailed here, though her PRSSA faculty advising research highlights challenges in academic mentorship roles. She contributes to initiatives like the "Humans of Oglethorpe" project, reflecting her commitment to student stories and community.

Jacob Ericksonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Online Communities
• Social Computing
• Digital Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jacob Erickson is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Vassar College since 2024. His work bridges human-computer interaction and data science to study online communities, digital discourse dynamics, and sociopolitical impacts of technology design. Education: AA from Shoreline Community College, BA from University of Washington-Bothell Campus, MS from Northeastern University, and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology. Research focuses on social computing, digital communication, and algorithmic fairness. Key themes include platform governance, emotional expression in digital spaces, and privacy challenges in health tech. Courses taught include CMPU 101 (Problem-Solving and Abstraction) and CMPU 241 (Analysis of Algorithms). Publications explore topics like filter bubbles, femtech privacy, and conversational search risks. Office hours are Mondays/Wednesdays 3–5 PM (tentative).

Stephanie Rainsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Irish media history
• Cultural history
• Consumer culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Rains is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media Studies at Maynooth University since 2007, previously at IADT Dun Laoghaire. She holds a PhD from Dublin City University's School of Communications (2003). Her roles include coordinating 3rd-year BA Media Studies and MA Critical and Creative Media dissertation work, alongside teaching podcasting, media history, advertising, and political economy of media. She also serves as the department’s International Co-ordinator and supervises PhD students in Irish popular culture, film, radio, television, and cultural history. Her research focuses on Irish media and cultural history, with emphases on advertising, consumer culture, and everyday life. Major works include Advertising and Consumer Culture in Ireland, 1922-1962: Buy Irish (2022), Commodity Culture and Social Class in Dublin, 1850-1916 (2010), and The Irish American in Popular Culture, 1945-2000 (2007). Current projects explore 20th-century Irish holiday-making practices, including domestic and international travel trends. Publications span peer-reviewed journals ( Irish Studies Review , Media History ), book chapters, and media engagements (RTE documentaries, podcasts). She runs the Irish Media and Cultural History blog and actively participates in academic conferences globally. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary cultural studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding Ireland’s socio-cultural evolution.

Kristin Barkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Health and Medicine
• Gender
• Science and Knowledge
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Kristin Barker is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on the sociology of health and medicine, gender, science and knowledge, and qualitative methods. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993). Her work examines contested illnesses, medical uncertainty, and the intersections of gender with healthcare systems. Recent studies include investigations into long COVID, medical ignorance during pandemics, and online patient advocacy. Her influential book, The Fibromyalgia Story , explores how medical authority interacts with women’s experiences of pain. Courses she teaches include Sociological Theory, Sociology of Madness, and graduate-level medical sociology. Publications span topics like pharmaceutical advertising, patient-generated media, and neurocriminology. Her research emphasizes marginalized voices and challenges in healthcare access, particularly for low-income populations.

Alison Novakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Activism
• Public Policy Analysis
• Political Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alison Novak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Relations and Advertising at Rowan University's Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication, Culture, and Media from Drexel University. Her research focuses on digital activism, public policy, and media representation, with a particular emphasis on generational engagement, climate change communication, and social media influence. Dr. Novak has authored three books, including Media, Millennials, and Politics and The New Review Economy , and her work has been featured in Wired Magazine , NBC News , and BBC Radio . Her academic contributions include top paper awards from the International Communication Association (ICA) and the National Communication Association (NCA), as well as fellowships with the C-SPAN Archives and the Arthur W. Page Center. Her recent research explores offshore wind energy discourses, generational responses to climate change, and athlete activism in social justice movements. Dr. Novak teaches courses such as Public Opinion, PR Case Studies, and Graduate Strategic Communication, emphasizing practical and theoretical intersections in communication practices. Award Highlights: Top Paper Award at ICA (2020) Top Paper Award at NCA (2017) C-SPAN Archives Fellowship Arthur W. Page Center Fellowship Her work bridges academic research and real-world impact, addressing issues like digital review economies, policy debates on data privacy, and the role of social media in shaping public discourse. She actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and contributes to public dialogues on emerging communication challenges.

Julia Richmondمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sports Communication
• Crisis Communication
• Public Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Richmond is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Relations & Advertising at Rowan University's Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. She holds a Ph.D. from Drexel University and specializes in crisis communication, sports communication, public relations, and public opinion research. Her work examines media coverage of sports crises, racial representation, gender dynamics in media, and pandemic response strategies. Dr. Richmond currently chairs the Division of Communication and Sport for the National Communication Association. Her research explores intersections like athlete activism, media bias in sports journalism, and corporate social responsibility in social media. Notable projects include analyzing the Green Bay Packers' pandemic communication strategy and Starbucks' handling of racial discourse. She teaches courses on sports branding, reputation management, and public opinion. Dr. Richmond has received a National Endowment for the Humanities Connections Grant. Her academic contributions span peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, addressing topics from meme culture in politics to feminist media critiques. She actively engages with Rowan's Women’s Basketball team, reflecting her passion for local sports communities.

Tandy Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing
• Retail
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tandy Thomas is an Associate Professor & E. Marie Shantz Fellow of Marketing at the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University. She holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Arizona (2009), an MSc from Queen’s University (2004), and a BCom (Honours) in Marketing and International Business from Queen’s University (2003). Her research focuses on how social and cultural contexts influence consumption behaviors, particularly media discourses, consumer identity, and family consumption practices. Education: PhD in Marketing, University of Arizona (2009) MSc in Management (Marketing), Queen’s University (2004) BCom (Honours) in Marketing and International Business, Queen’s University (2003) Her research interests include consumer behavior, marketing, retail, and identity dynamics. She serves on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Consumer Research and has received awards such as the Outstanding Reviewer Award (2017). Her work has been published in top journals like Journal of Consumer Research and Journal of Retailing . Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Consumer Behavior and graduate courses in Qualitative Research Methods and Consumer Culture Theory. She actively mentors PhD students and serves on numerous academic committees. Key Achievements: SSHRC Insight Grant ($114,570, 2015–2022) Smith Graduate Teaching Excellence Award (2019) Emerald Citations of Excellence Award (2016) Her research spans topics like collective consumer practices, family identity evolution, and the impact of social media algorithms on consumer experiences. She is also engaged in ongoing projects exploring the moral economy of fatherhood and consumer rituals during the pandemic. Professional service includes roles as Executive Secretary of the Consumer Culture Theory Consortium and conference program committee involvement.

• Internet Linguistics
• Internet Semiotics
• Structural Theories of Text
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Georgi Tsonev is an Assistant Professor at the Department of New Bulgarian Studies, New Bulgarian University. He serves as Erasmus Coordinator and Program Consultant for Master's programs, and is involved in academic committees related to student support and admissions. His research focuses on internet linguistics, semiotics, and digital communication, with interests spanning post-structural text theory and contemporary Bulgarian language studies. Education: Bachelor's in Bulgarian Philology (Plovdiv University, 2010) Master's in Contemporary Bulgarian Studies (Plovdiv University, 2011) PhD Candidate in Semiotics (SEMKNOW program, New Bulgarian University, ongoing since 2012) His teaching portfolio includes courses on Bulgarian phonology, digital communication technologies, and academic writing. He has earned recognition through awards such as the 2011 Plaque for Excellent Success for his master's thesis on social media characteristics. Professional Roles: Member of the Advisory Board for Students with Special Needs Consultant for dyslexia-related academic support Member of Admissions Committees for Advertising and Brand Management programs His expertise extends to digital narratology and analysis of virtual social environments. Tsonev actively contributes to academic conferences and publishes across linguistics, media studies, and semiotics.

• Graphic Design
• Design History
• Visual Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dori Griffin is an Associate Professor at the School of Art + Art History within the University of Florida . As a transdisciplinary scholar, her work bridges visual communications design and design history , focusing on the intersections of visual culture , cultural identity , and image narratives . PhD: Arizona State University (2010) MFA: University of Florida (2006) BFA: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (2003) Her research investigates how commercial graphic design practices, popular print media, and ephemeral visual artifacts shape global social dialogues. Key themes include: Global typographic exchange through type specimens Cultural identity in illustrated cartography Environmental sustainability in visual communication Cross-cultural communication via mass-produced media Design pedagogy reform emphasizing critical praxis Recent publications analyze twentieth-century visual narratives in maps, posters, and advertisements, revealing their roles in healthcare access, tourism, and eco-dystopian discourse. Her forthcoming book Type Specimens (Bloomsbury Academic, 2022) explores typographic globalization through 250 international examples.

Sean Lochrieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tourism Management
• Cultural Heritage
• Leisure Marketing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sean Lochrie is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus. He also serves as the Deputy Associate Executive Dean (Education & Student Life) and coordinates the Undergraduate Honours Year Dissertation program. His research focuses on tourism, leisure, and cultural heritage management, with particular interest in sustainable development, authenticity in travel experiences, and cross-cultural marketing. Key contributions include studies on Iran's Kandovan Troglodyte Village, religious tourism hedonism, and host sincerity in hospitality contexts. Lochrie holds leadership roles in university committees such as the Learning and Teaching Strategy Committee and the School Studies Committee. He actively contributes to academic discourse through over 15 peer-reviewed publications and three awarded papers, including the 'Best Overall Paper' (2014) and 'Global Values Champion' (2021). His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses in marketing research and leisure management. Research collaborations include projects on Tabriz bazaar negotiation dynamics, Umrah pilgrimage marketing, and World Heritage Site management strategies in the UK. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing environmental conservation and cultural preservation in tourism contexts.

• Journalism History
• Media Ethics
• Political Regionalism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ken Ward is an assistant professor at Pennsylvania State University's Department of Communication, where he teaches journalism, media history, and law. His research focuses on the journalism history of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, with a particular emphasis on media ethics, legal history, and the evolution of newspaper wars. He is a member of the American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA) Board of Directors and chairs the AEJMC History Division's teaching committee. Education: Ph.D. in Journalism from Ohio University (2018) M.A. in Communication from Wichita State University (2014) B.A. in Communication Arts from Bethel College, Kansas (2011) Dr. Ward’s research bridges historical analysis with contemporary media ethics, examining topics such as libel law, partisan press traditions, and the ethical progression of journalism. His work often intersects with political regionalism and social network dynamics in media. He has published extensively in top journals like Journalism History , Journal of Media Ethics , and Journal of Media Law and Ethics , covering themes from 19th-century climate policy framing to 21st-century data privacy concerns. Scientific Awards: AEJMC Warren Price Award AJHA Robert Lance Memorial Award AJHA President’s Award for service Ken Ward also contributes to academic discourse through book reviews and collaborative historical roundtables. His teaching emphasizes the intersection of journalism, law, and ethics, preparing students to navigate both traditional and modern media landscapes.