جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

MEHMET ALİ GÖNGENمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Media Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mehmet Ali Göngen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Journalism, Faculty of Communication, Gaziantep University (Turkey), where he has served since 2024. With a multidisciplinary background in journalism, international relations, and media studies, he focuses on media literacy, freedom of expression, and geopolitical narratives. Doctorate in International Relations (2013-2021), Akdeniz University PhD in Journalism (2012-2016), Istanbul University Master’s in European Studies (2009-2012), Akdeniz University Bachelor’s in Journalism (1996-2000), Istanbul University His research centers on media ethics , hate speech regulation , and political communication , particularly in Turkey and the Middle East. He has published extensively on topics like: Media literacy education Freedom of press under authoritarian regimes AKP's media policies Geopolitical representation in journalism Gender role reproduction in media Memory destruction in urban transformation As an academic, he has served as Deputy Head of Department (2019-present) and supervised 32 undergraduate and 3 graduate courses since 2020, including Media, Politics and Ideology , New Media and Journalism , and Media Law and Intellectual Rights . His editorial contributions include co-editing New Media Research and Media and Human Rights (2023).

MEHMET ALI GÖNGENمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Journalism
• Media Studies
• International Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mehmet Ali Göngen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Communication. He has held this position since 2024 and previously served as Deputy Head of the Department. His academic foundation includes dual doctorates: one in Journalism from Istanbul University (2012-2016) and another in International Relations from Akdeniz University (2013-2021). He also holds a Master's in European Studies and a Bachelor's in Journalism. Research Focus: His work intersects media ethics, political communication, and human rights, with emphasis on hate speech, freedom of expression, and media's role in societal conflicts. Key themes include Middle Eastern geopolitics, migration narratives, and digital media literacy, reflecting a commitment to critical journalism studies and policy-relevant analysis. Publication Trends: Recent articles and books demonstrate a shift toward contemporary issues like Generation Z communication, disinformation, and political correctness. His scholarship consistently addresses Turkey's socio-political landscape within global contexts, blending media theory with empirical case studies. Academic Leadership: Supervised four graduate theses on topics ranging from intergenerational communication to urban sociology. Edited multiple volumes including New Media Research and Media and Human Rights . Teaches courses such as Media Literacy, International Relations, and Media Law.

Fuad Musallamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Anthropology
• Political Activism
• Migrant Labour Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fuad Musallam serves as Assistant Professor in Social Anthropology within the Department of African Studies and Anthropology at the University of Birmingham since 2023. His academic background includes a PhD from the London School of Economics, MPhil from Cambridge, and BA in Oriental Studies from Cambridge. Specializing in marginal urban communities in the Global South, his research centers on: Post-Arab Spring political activism in Beirut Migrant labor solidarity against racialized inequality Participatory archiving as decolonial praxis Temporal dimensions of political failure His methodological approach combines ethnographic, oral-historical, and archival techniques developed through over ten years of fieldwork in Lebanon and Syria. Current projects examine activist persistence amid systemic collapse and antiracist community-building among migrant workers. Musallam's publications reveal consistent focus on political imagination in crisis contexts, with emerging emphasis on decolonizing ethnographic methods. Key themes include affective dimensions of failure, temporal rupture, and community formation at structural margins. Awarded Higher Education Academy Fellowship, he contributes to public discourse through BBC World Service interviews and Verso Books publications. He previously held research fellowships from the Max Weber Foundation and Economic and Social Research Council, teaching at LSE, SOAS, and American University of Beirut before joining Birmingham.

Shadi Rezapourمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational social science
• Natural language processing
• Network analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shadi Rezapour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science at Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics. She serves as Principal Investigator of the SocialNLP Lab and co-director of the DONUTS Lab at Drexel University, focusing on bridging computational methods with social science theories to analyze human language in social contexts. Dr. Rezapour received her educational training at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: PhD in Information Sciences, School of Information Sciences MSc in Information Management, School of Information Sciences Her research lies at the intersection of computational social science and natural language processing (NLP), with a focus on developing "socially-aware" NLP models that incorporate cultural and social contexts to better understand human behavior, attitudes, and cultures through language analysis. She investigates how language shapes public opinion and conveys complex social and cultural information, particularly in online communities and social media platforms. Her work addresses important societal issues including substance use disorder narratives, podcast analysis, controversial topics and polarized viewpoints, and the impact of information products on socio-cultural environments. Dr. Rezapour's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying NLP techniques to social good, with particular emphasis on reducing stigma in substance use conversations, analyzing narratives in media coverage, and examining the societal impacts of AI technologies. Her research combines technical innovation with social relevance, often employing network analysis alongside linguistic approaches to gain deeper insights into human communication patterns. Among her professional recognitions: NCWIT/Bloomberg grant to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration (2020) Dr. Rezapour actively contributes to the academic community through service roles including ICWSM 2025 tutorial co-chair, IC2S2 2024 local co-chair, ACM FAccT proceeding co-chair, and CSCW area chair. She has successfully secured research funding for her work on computational social science and NLP applications, mentoring students and early-career researchers in her labs. As leader of the SocialNLP Lab and co-director of the DONUTS Lab, Dr. Rezapour fosters interdisciplinary research that brings together computer science, linguistics, and social sciences to address complex societal challenges through computational approaches.

• Diplomatic communication
• Strategic narratives
• Military intervention
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Juris Pupcenoks is a Professor of Political Science at Marist College in the School of Liberal Arts. He also holds positions as an Associate Fellow at the Academy of International Affairs NRW in Bonn, Germany, and as a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga in Latvia. His academic career includes previous roles as a Fellow at the Academy of International Affairs NRW, Fellow at Bard College, Visiting Scholar at the University of Latvia, Member of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs New Leaders Initiative, and Researcher at the Lorenzo de' Medici Institute in Florence, Italy. His educational background includes a BA in Political Science and International Studies from Westminster College (MO) and MA and PhD degrees in Political Science from the University of Delaware. Professor Pupcenoks' research focuses on diplomatic communication and strategic narratives, military intervention, diasporas and minority politics, threat perception and securitization, and Russian-speaking minorities. His work often examines how international conflicts affect diaspora communities and how governments communicate about security issues. He has conducted field research in the US, UK, and Italy, and his work has been translated into Turkish. His recent publications show a strong focus on Russian strategic narratives, particularly regarding Ukraine and the 'Near Abroad,' as well as humanitarian intervention, diaspora politics, and threat perception in ethnically diverse states. His research employs mixed methods, including quantitative analysis, discourse analysis, and field research. Student Government Association's School of Liberal Arts Faculty Member of the Year Award (2020) Faculty Club Advisor of the Year Award (2023) Huttenbach Prize for best article published in Nationalities Papers (2021) Professor Pupcenoks has been actively involved in advising students and has served as Faculty Club Advisor. His research has been supported by grants from organizations including the Homeland Defense Institute (sponsored by USAFA, NORAD & NORTHCOM). He has held leadership positions with the International Studies Association (ISA), including serving as Chair of the Programs Committee of the ISA's Ethnicity, Nationalism and Migration Studies Section. He is affiliated with several research centers, including the Academy of International Affairs NRW where he has published policy papers, and the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga. His work often bridges academic research and policy applications, as evidenced by his publications in both scholarly journals and policy outlets like The Conversation.

Stephen Parksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition and Rhetoric
• Community Publishing
• Service-Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Parks is a Professor at Syracuse University specializing in Composition and Rhetoric. He serves as Faculty Fellow for the Middle East/South Asian Track in the Global Studies Program, with office located at Dawson's Row 1-203. His scholarly work bridges academic research with community engagement, exploring how university resources can align with community-defined needs. His research trajectory began with examining the history of the "Students Right To Their Own Language" movement, leading to investigations of community-university relationships. Parks founded New City Community Press in Philadelphia, inspired by UK-based worker writing initiatives, and has developed international collaborations examining working class identity. Parks' scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on writing as a tool for social justice, examining the relationship between academic discourse and community literacy practices. His work explores how service-learning and community partnerships provide models for understanding political and social movement rhetoric in global contexts. Among his significant human rights contributions are co-founding Syrians for Truth and Justice (documenting human rights abuses in Syria) and co-directing The Twiza Project fostering US-MENA dialogues about democracy. His editorial work as Editor of Studies in Writing and Rhetoric reflects commitment to expanding publishing frameworks that support structural intellectual changes. Co-Founder, Syrians for Truth and Justice Founder, New City Community Press Editor, Studies in Writing and Rhetoric Co-Director, The Twiza Project As an educator, Parks advocates for multi-partner community projects that teach coalition-building for social change. He designs classroom experiences where student work is distributed among partners, creating resilient projects that continue even when individual partners face challenges. His teaching philosophy centers on creating spaces where all participants' experiences are valued equally.

• General Turkish History
• Pre-Islamic Turkish History
• Turkish Cultural History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yunus Emre Tansü is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of History, specializing in General Turkish History. He has served in this position since 2019, following his tenure as a Doctor Lecturer at the same institution from 2004 to 2019. Previously, he worked as a Lecturer at Ege University's Department of Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History from 1996 to 2004. Dr. Tansü completed his educational journey at Hacettepe University, earning his History Doctorate from the Institute of Social Sciences (1994-2002), a Master's degree in History with thesis (1990-1993), and a Bachelor's degree in History from the Faculty of Letters (1986-1990). His research interests span multiple dimensions of Turkish history with particular focus on General Turkish History , Pre-Islamic Turkish History , Turkish Cultural History , and Turkish Peoples and Communities . His scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with Turkic civilizations across Central Asia, Anatolia, and the broader Eurasian context. Dr. Tansü has made significant contributions to understanding Seljuk history, pre-Islamic Turkic societies, migration patterns, and cultural interactions between Turkic peoples and neighboring civilizations, with notable expertise in funeral customs, women's roles in nomadic societies, and historical source analysis. His extensive publication record reveals consistent scholarly productivity across multiple historical subfields. Recent works (2024-2025) demonstrate continued focus on Seljuk history, Turkic genealogy, Mongol Empire studies, and Samanid Dynasty research. His scholarship shows a methodological approach that combines historical source analysis with cultural anthropology, particularly evident in his studies of Turkic funeral customs and women's roles in nomadic societies. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is apparent in publications addressing both historical subjects and contemporary issues like migration and refugee integration. Dr. Tansü has authored or co-authored numerous scholarly works including 49 book chapters, 64 articles, and 62 conference papers. His publications appear in both Turkish and international venues, demonstrating his commitment to contributing to global scholarly discourse while maintaining strong connections to Turkish academic traditions. His editorial work includes multiple volumes of the 'Tarih Alanında Seçme Yazılar' (Selected Writings in History) series. His academic career includes significant research projects such as 'Gaziantep Kozdere Aktas Mameyler Village Turkmen Communities Historical, Social and Cultural Status Research' (2013-2017) and 'Gaziantep Elbeyli Turkmen El Bacuz Tribe Historical, Social and Cultural Status Research' (2014-2017), where he served as principal investigator. He has also contributed to educational development projects including 'Course Passing and Credit System Research' and 'Ministry of National Education Program Studies.' Dr. Tansü's scholarly network extends across Turkish and international academic institutions, with collaborations evident in his co-authored publications and participation in numerous international conferences throughout Turkey, Central Asia, and Europe, demonstrating his active engagement in the global historical research community.

• Migration Studies
• Political Science
• Democratic Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jan-Erik Refle is a Post-doctoral Researcher at the University of Geneva, specializing in migration studies, political science, and the social determinants of health. He is affiliated with LIVES (National Centre of Competence in Research LIVES), a major Swiss research initiative focused on life course research. His work primarily examines the experiences of undocumented migrants, particularly focusing on regularization processes, mental health outcomes, and social integration in the Swiss context. Refle's research interests span several interconnected domains: Migration and Regularization: Examining the impacts of legal status changes on undocumented migrants' lives, including social integration, mental health, and labor market participation Political Transitions: Analyzing democratic development, particularly in Tunisia following the Arab Spring, and comparative perspectives on democratic backsliding Social Determinants of Health: Investigating how legal status and social conditions affect physical and mental health outcomes among marginalized populations Longitudinal Methodology: Developing innovative approaches to study hard-to-reach populations like undocumented migrants through panel studies His recent publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory of research focused on undocumented migrants in Switzerland, particularly examining the effects of regularization on various aspects of migrants' lives. Refle has conducted extensive longitudinal research tracking migrants before and after regularization, revealing significant improvements in mental health, social visibility, and life satisfaction following legal status changes. His work also extends to comparative political analysis, where he examines Tunisia's democratic transition as a potential model for understanding democratic resilience elsewhere. Refle frequently collaborates with researchers from the University of Geneva's LIVES center, particularly with Claudine Burton-Jeangros and Yves Jackson, on multi-year studies of undocumented migrants in Geneva. His research often employs mixed methods, combining quantitative analysis of longitudinal data with qualitative insights into migrants' lived experiences.

• Kantian Ethics
• Ethics
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lori Underwood serves as Vice Provost at Christopher Newport University, where she has been for over 20 years. She is a Professor of Philosophy with a secondary appointment in Leadership Studies, concurrently holding the roles of Dean of the Honors Program and Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies. Her administrative responsibilities encompass global operations, study abroad, the Center for Community Engagement, the Center for Effective Teaching, the pre-law program, and faculty evaluation processes. Underwood earned her PhD in Philosophy from the University of Missouri and completed her MA and BA at the University of Memphis. Her academic foundation in philosophical inquiry has driven her interdisciplinary career trajectory. Her research is anchored in Kantian ethics but expansively engages gender studies , political philosophy , and terrorism studies . As founder of the Global Conference on Women and Gender, she cultivates international scholarly exchange. Her publications demonstrate rigorous application of ethical frameworks to contemporary issues of power, representation, and social justice, reflecting a commitment to bridging theoretical philosophy with real-world challenges. Analysis of her 2003-2022 publications reveals persistent exploration of ethics intersecting with gender politics, racial justice, and global security. She consistently examines power structures through Kantian lenses while addressing urgent issues like terrorism and social movements, demonstrating remarkable continuity in connecting classical philosophy to modern socio-political crises. Her scholarly contributions have earned significant recognition: Hook Award for excellence in teaching (first recipient) Faculty Excellence Award in Service (first recipient) Professor of the Year by Student Government Association Underwood has mentored students for 18 years through the presidential scholars program while chairing the Native American and Indigenous Philosophers Committee for the American Philosophical Association. Her community engagement extends to lecturing for the archdiocese of Richmond on biblical ethics, and she has secured institutional support for initiatives like the Global Conference on Women and Gender through demonstrated leadership. She directs the Global Conference on Women and Gender as a major international forum and oversees the Honors Program's interdisciplinary curriculum. Her leadership extends to the Center for Community Engagement and Center for Effective Teaching, where she advances pedagogical innovation and civic responsibility across campus.

Yegor Denisovich Fainمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fifth Generation Revolution Theories
• Sub-Saharan Africa Political Regimes
• Political Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yegor Denisovich Fain is a Junior Research Fellow at the Centre for Stability and Risk Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University) , where he has worked since 2019. His research focuses on revolution theories , Sub-Saharan Africa political regimes , and regime change mechanisms in the Sahel region. Fain holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from HSE University (2020) and contributes to the Fifth Generation of Revolution Studies —a framework emphasizing macro-level, historical, and geographical analyses of revolutions. His work explores phenomena like coupvolution (coups d'état during revolutions) and the role of Islamic education in Russia's regions. Key Publications: Systematic reviews of revolution studies (2021–2025), analyses of Sahel regime changes, and interdisciplinary work on neo-colonialism and digital security. Scientific Awards: Recognized in HSE's High Professional Potential Group (personnel reserve) and New Researchers Category (2024–2025). Fieldwork: Led expeditions in Russia's Volga and Southern Urals to study Islamic education systems (2022, 2025) and participated in international conferences in Tanzania and Germany. Grants: Supported by RSF Grant No. 24-18-00662 for studies on Islamic education.

Michael L. Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Web Science
• Digital Preservation
• Digital Libraries
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael L. Nelson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University, where he has been since 2002. Previously, he worked at NASA Langley Research Center (1991-2002) and held a NASA fellowship at the School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000-2001). He is a key figure in digital preservation and web science, contributing to standards like OAI-PMH, OAI-ORE, Memento, and ResourceSync. His research focuses on web science, digital preservation, and repository-object interaction. He pioneered tools like Warrick for reconstructing extinct websites from crawler caches and CRATE for file type identification with preservation metadata. His work highlights the importance of public collaboration in archiving digital content. Scientific Awards NSF CAREER award (2007) NDSA Innovation Award (inaugural recipient) Nelson leads the Web Science and Digital Libraries (WS-DL) Research Group at Old Dominion University. His team has explored the decay of social media content, including studies on the disappearance of historical web resources related to events like the Arab Spring. His projects often involve partnerships with institutions like the Library of Congress and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Theresa Marchant-Shapiroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Behavior
• Voting
• Elections
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Theresa Marchant-Shapiro is a Professor in the Political Science Department at Southern Connecticut State University . She specializes in research methods , mass political behavior , and leadership , with teaching interests spanning race and ethnicity , political participation , elections , and American political thought . Research Interests focus on decision-making in leadership and collective action contexts, particularly during elections. Her work explores voting behavior , democratic theory , presidential greatness , and distributed leadership . Scientific Grants include: "Shiny on the Outside: How Issue Advocacy Advertisements Influence Voters" (2018–Present), $6,000, sponsored by Southern Connecticut State University "Finding Opportunity in America" (2020), $6,500, sponsored by CSU-AAUP "Neil Proto '67 New Haven Research Grant" (2019), sponsored for oral history interviews "Behind Opportunity’s Door" (2019), $6,000, sponsored by CSU-AAUP "Observing and Measuring Opportunities to Teach and to Lead within Schools" (2018), $7,425, sponsored by CSU-AAUP "Empirical Explorations of Distributed Opportunities to Learn, Teach, and Lead" (2017), $2,500, sponsored by CSU-AAUP "Extending the 'Opportunity to Learn' Construct to Teaching and Leading Domains" (2015–2016), $3,133, sponsored by CSU-AAUP "Moving Beyond the Construct 'Opportunity to Learn'" (2014–2015), $5,827, sponsored by CSU-AAUP

Rasha Abdullaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Uses and effects of new media
• Media in transition
• Social media and mobilization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rasha Abdulla is a Professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at The American University in Cairo (AUC) , where she previously served as department chair. Her research focuses on new media effects, media transition, social media mobilization, public sphere dynamics, and freedom of expression. Her academic career includes teaching roles at the University of Miami, Georgia State University, and Portland State University. She has provided consultancy services to UNESCO, the Carnegie Foundation, IREX, and Open Society Foundations. AUC Excellence in Research and Creative Endeavors Award Mostafa and Ali Amin Journalism Award GAPP School Research Award Abdulla’s publications address internet governance, digital activism, and media reform in the Arab world. She contributes to national and international media and maintains an active presence on Twitter in English and Arabic.

• Arabic Literature
• Translation Studies
• Comparative Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Najeh Jegham serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Arabic Studies at the University of Nantes, France. His academic profile centers on Arabic language instruction, literary analysis, and cross-cultural translation studies within North African contexts. His research explores Arabic literature through multiple lenses: Revolutionary poetry and its relationship to political movements (particularly Tunisian) Migrant narratives in contemporary Maghrebi writing Intersections between literary texts and visual arts Translation theory bridging Arabic and French literary traditions Temporal structures in modern Arabic novels Recent work demonstrates deepening engagement with identity politics post-Arab Spring. Professor Jegham's publication trajectory (2001-2024) reveals consistent thematic development: early work on plural writing and time paradoxes evolved into current focus on revolutionary discourse and visual-textual synthesis. His scholarship maintains rigorous bilingual engagement while centering Maghrebi literary voices. As an active translator and critic, he contributes to academic discourse through both theoretical articles and practical translation projects. His supervision likely emphasizes close reading of primary texts alongside critical theory application in Arabic literary studies.

• Comparative Literature
• Indigenous Literatures
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cécile Brochard is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Literature at Nantes University's Department of Modern Literature (Faculty of Arts and Languages). Her career includes roles at the University of Caen-Normandie and longstanding contributions to the LAMO research laboratory. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Nantes (2012) and specializes in decolonial narratives, Indigenous literatures, and multilingualism. Her research bridges political violence, cultural memory, and linguistic diversity, with emphasis on: Indigenous rewritings of myths in American/Australian contexts Dictatorship literature in Africa and Latin America Co-translation from Spanish/Guarani She coordinates projects like FOLK (folklore transmission) and ‘Matières poétiques’ (materiality in poetry), while her blog ‘Littératures autochtones’ curates global Indigenous literary resources. Administratively, she directs the Department of Modern Literature, oversees international relations, and represents Nantes University in EUniWell initiatives. She mentors doctoral candidates and has organized major events, including the 2024 ‘Paroles autochtones’ festival. Her translations of Augusto Roa Bastos and Simon Ortiz highlight her commitment to linguistic preservation.