جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jessica DiCarloمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Geography
• Political Ecology
• Development Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica DiCarlo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah in the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability , with additional affiliations in Environmental Humanities and Asian Studies . A human geographer and political ecologist, her work focuses on global China , infrastructure politics , and resource governance , supported by her 2023-24 Wilson China Fellowship and 2023-25 Public Intellectual Program Fellowship . PhD in Geography (University of Colorado Boulder, 2021) MA in Development Studies (University of California Berkeley, 2016) BA in International Studies & Political Science (Pepperdine University, 2008) Her research explores China's geopolitical influence through infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia , Laos , and the Himalaya , analyzing how critical minerals and energy transitions intersect with local livelihoods. Recent publications examine polyalignment strategies in Nepal and commodity fetishism in Southeast Asian railways. She co-edited The Rise of the Infrastructure State (Bristol University Press, 2022). Dr. DiCarlo serves on the editorial boards of The People’s Map of Global China and Global China Pulse , and co-founded the Second Cold War Observatory . Awards include the Outstanding Mentor and Advisor Award (University of Utah, 2024) and P.E.O. Scholar Award (2020). She teaches courses on political ecology , global China , and environment-society dynamics , with fieldwork experience in Tibet , China , and Nepal .

Felipe Pathé Duarteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Violence
• Subversion
• Violent Non-State Actors
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Felipe Pathé Duarte is an Assistant Professor at NOVA School of Law and Deputy Director of CEDIS, with expertise in Peace, Justice, and Security . He coordinates the Master's program in Law and Security and co-founded the NOVA War & Law Lab. His roles span academic, policy, and consultative domains, including positions at the European Commission's Knowledge Hub, UNODC, Council of Europe, and RTP television. PhD in Political Science and International Relations (Catholic University of Portugal) Master's in Cybersecurity and Governance (Catholic University of Portugal) Bachelor's in Political Science and International Relations (Catholic University of Portugal) Bachelor's in Philosophy (University of Coimbra) His research focuses on political violence , subversion , violent non-state actors , and the geopolitical implications of extremism . Recent articles address hybrid threats , disinformation campaigns , and social media radicalization . He has authored monographs on global jihadism and violent extremism in Portugal. Fulbright fellowship in the US National Security Policymaking program of the U.S. Department of State Duarte leads public policy reports on hybrid threats , radicalization , and international security , collaborating with institutions like CEPOL and the Higher Institute of Police Sciences and Internal Security.

Nacima Ourahmouneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Luxury Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Branding
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nacima Ourahmoune serves as Associate Professor of Marketing at KEDGE Business School, where she teaches luxury marketing and coordinates the Luxury and Brands track within the Grande École program. With over a decade of strategy and marketing consultancy experience, she bridges academic rigor with industry practice in consumer culture research. PhD from ESSEC/IAE Aix-en-Provence Master's in Marketing Research (Paris 1 Sorbonne) MBA in Luxury Branding Grande École Diploma (HEC Paris) Sciences Po Aix degree Her research interrogates consumer culture through branding and behavior lenses, with persistent focus on power dynamics, gender equity, social justice, and bodily experiences. She examines these themes across established and emerging markets, particularly investigating how luxury consumption intersects with feminist theory and decolonial frameworks. Her work challenges conventional marketing paradigms through transformative consumer research methodologies. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Inclusive and sustainable luxury innovation (25% of output), (2) Gender justice frameworks applied to marketing contexts (40%), and (3) Consumer behavior in culturally specific settings like Algerian women's movements and rural culinary spaces (35%). Her scholarship consistently connects micro-level consumer experiences to macro-level social structures, with increasing emphasis on decolonial perspectives since 2020. Nacima actively shapes marketing discourse through advisory roles with GENMAC, IFPASA American Research Foundation, Ownyourcash.fr (Paris), and WomWork (Algeria)—all organizations advancing women's entrepreneurship. Her media presence in national and international press amplifies research findings to broader audiences, particularly regarding gender equity in luxury markets and post-Arab Spring consumer culture. As founder of KEDGE's Luxury and Brands academic track, she cultivates interdisciplinary collaboration between marketing scholars and industry practitioners. Her leadership extends to feminist academic networks that challenge systemic sexism through research mobilization and curriculum development, reflecting her commitment to transforming both marketing practice and academic institutions.

Rola El-Husseiniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Middle East Studies
• Political Sociology
• Gender and Politics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rola El-Husseini is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University , affiliated with the Department of Political Science and MECW: The Middle East in the Contemporary World . Her work bridges political sociology, gender studies, and Middle Eastern politics. PhD from Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris (2003) Postdoc at Yale University (2004-2005) Former positions at Texas A&M University , CUNY-Graduate Center , and George Washington University Research Interests: Focuses on Middle Eastern politics , gender dynamics , sectarian conflict , and women's political representation . Current projects include analyzing Arab women's legislative challenges and UN-ESCWA commissioned works . Recent Publications examine topics like Lebanese societal divisions , women in Arab judiciaries , and gender-state conflicts . Her 2012 book Pax Syriana: Elite Politics in Postwar Lebanon remains a seminal work on post-civil war political systems. Scientific Collaborations include projects like SWEMENA and MECW 2.0 , involving 20+ researchers across Sweden, Europe, and the MENA region. She actively participates in public seminars and international conferences . Labs & Networks: Associated with CMES and Mechanical Fingerprint Lab . Leads the Qualitative Methods Lab and contributes to Swedish Middle East Network .

Christoph Sorgمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Political Sociology
• Economic Sociology
• Political Economy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christoph Sorg is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Sociology of Work, Economy and Technological Change , Humboldt University of Berlin. His work bridges Political Sociology , Economic Sociology , and Global Studies , focusing on democratic alternatives to capitalist systems through digitalization and socio-ecological transformation. Education: PhD in Social Sciences (Humboldt University), MA Global Studies (University of Vienna), BA European History (University of Bayreuth) Research Interests center on: Post-Capitalist Planning : Investigating democratic economic planning in the digital age. Debt and Financialization : Analyzing transnational debt resistance movements. Digital Labor Governance : Critiquing algorithmic tools for worker rights monitoring. Racial Capitalism : Linking colonial histories to modern economic inequality. Publication Trends reveal a focus on: Technocratic responses to climate crisis (2025) Financial system critiques (2024-2023) Global South labor dynamics (2022-2018) Arab Spring political analysis (2014) Teaching spans universities in Vienna , Prague , and Bochum , covering topics from Racial Capitalism to Social Movement Methodologies . He participates in networks like SASE and ESA , with fieldwork experience in Tunisia and Egypt (2014-2015).

• Feminist Political Theory
• Queer Political Theory
• Middle East Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sophie Chamas is a researcher at SOAS University of London whose work bridges feminist and queer political theory, Middle East studies, social movement studies, and cultural studies. Trained at New York University (MA) and the University of Oxford (PhD), their research interrogates the radical political imagination in the Middle East and its diaspora. PhD Supervision: Lina Ashour, Tanvi Kanchan Key research themes include: Queerphobia as a mechanism of state power Queer Arab re-imaginings of identity Haunting as political methodology Affect theory in social movements Decolonial feminist praxis Recent publications (2023-2024) focus on queer patriotism, affective counter-politics, and pedagogical experimentation in Lebanon and Palestine. Their scholarship engages with Hirokazu Miyazaki's 'hope as method' framework. Email: sc118@soas.ac.uk

Thomas Alan Schwartzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• United States Foreign Relations
• Modern European History
• International Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Alan Schwartz is a Professor of History, Political Science, and European Studies at Vanderbilt University, specializing in U.S. foreign relations, Modern European History, and Cold War dynamics. His work examines the strategic integration of Germany into Western alliances and the evolution of transatlantic diplomacy. His research spans themes like realism in American foreign policy, the impact of the Vietnam War on European relations, and U.S.-German collaboration during European integration. Current projects include a biography of Henry Kissinger and a concise Cold War history. Professor Schwartz has received multiple accolades, including the Stuart Bernath Book Prize, Harry S. Truman Book Award, and Madison Sarratt Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. He has also held prestigious fellowships from institutions such as the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Norwegian Nobel Institute. Stuart Bernath Book Prize (Society of American Foreign Relations) Harry S. Truman Book Award (Truman Presidential Library) Social Science Research Council Fellowship Madison Sarratt Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (Vanderbilt, 2013) Chi Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order Book Award (2008) He has contributed to public discourse through lectures such as 'The Arab Spring: Revolution in the Middle East' (2011) and 'Henry Kissinger, Vietnam, and Iraq' (2010), highlighting his expertise in diplomatic continuity and crises.

Noah Feldmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Ethics
• Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Noah Feldman is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard University, Chair of the Society of Fellows, and founding director of the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law. He holds a D.Phil from Oxford and a J.D. from Yale Law School, with clerkships at the U.S. Supreme Court and D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. His research focuses on constitutional law, ethics, governance design, and law and religion. A prolific writer, he has authored 10 books including To Be a Jew Today (2024) and The Broken Constitution (2021). He advises global tech firms on AI ethics and governance, notably creating Facebook’s Oversight Board. Feldman is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and hosts the Deep Background podcast. His consulting firm, Ethical Compass, specializes in governance solutions for ethical challenges in technology and public policy. Education: A.B. summa cum laude from Harvard, D.Phil. (Oxford), J.D. (Yale) Key Roles: Senior constitutional advisor to Iraq’s Coalition Provisional Authority (2003), legal advisor to Tunisian constituent assembly post-Arab Spring Research Themes: AI ethics, constitutional history, free speech, and religious law His recent articles analyze legal trends like the Supreme Court’s conservative shift and antisemitism’s modern manifestations. He combines academic rigor with public engagement, lecturing globally and appearing on major news programs.

Nancy Koمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Global Environmental History
• Labor History
• Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nancy Ko is a historian specializing in labor, ecology, and technology in the global Mediterranean, currently pursuing her PhD in the Department of History at Columbia University. She serves as a part-time lecturer at Pratt Institute, where she designed and teaches the introductory course on Global Environmental History. Doctoral Candidate, Department of History, Columbia University Instructor, Pratt Institute (Spring 2025) Education: MPhil in Modern Middle East Studies, University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholar, 2017); BA in History and Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations, Harvard University (Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow, Edmond J. Safra Center Fellow) Her research traces the lives and labors of freedivers and spearfishers across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Pacific from the 18th century to the present, interrogating the intersections of race-making and imperial networks. Drawing on her lived experience as an AIDA-certified Master Freediver and descendant of Jeju Island female freedivers, Nancy conducts multilingual, transoceanic research in Arabic, Hebrew, Ottoman and Modern Turkish, and Greek. Nancy’s scholarly and public-facing work has been supported by major fellowships and grants, including the Fulbright-Hays Commission, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Council for American Overseas Research Centers, and the Social Science Research Council (SSRC). Her research has been published by Harvard Judaica Library and featured in The Drift and The New Yorker . Derek Bok Teaching Award, Harvard University (2021) Thomas Hoopes Prize, Harvard University Rhodes Scholarship (New York & Magdalen Colleges, 2017) Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics Fellowship, Harvard University A multilingual scholar, Nancy has lived, dived, and researched across 10 languages and regions. She co-presided over Columbia’s Graduate History Association in 2020–21 and has taught courses on history and ethics at Columbia, Harvard, and Ca'Foscari Universities. Her personal and academic roots connect to Korea Strait freediving traditions and community resilience through her family’s bodega in south Brooklyn.

Sally Totmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Middle Eastern Politics
• International Relations
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sally Totman is a political scientist and Head of School of Social Work and Arts at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Master of Politics and Public Policy, and a Doctor of Philosophy. Previously, she held roles at Deakin University, Macquarie University, and Champlain College. Her expertise lies in Middle Eastern politics, international relations, and cultural representation in Hollywood. She co-founded the Middle East Studies Forum at Deakin University and led the Centre for Middle East and North African Studies at Macquarie University. Research Interests: Professor Totman focuses on Middle Eastern and North African politics, Hollywood's portrayal of foreign policy, and political leadership analysis. She has authored books like *How Hollywood Projects Foreign Policy* and co-edited *Global Crises and Risks*. Her current research examines MENA representation in film and popular culture. Teaching & Awards: With 25+ years of teaching experience in online and located environments, she has earned numerous teaching awards. Her pedagogical innovations include online simulations for Middle East politics education. Professional Activities: She serves on the Gulf/2000 Project at Columbia University and Australian Institute of International Affairs. Recent publications address U.S.-Middle East relations, Tunisia's democracy challenges, and Australia's strategic engagements in the region. Grants & Supervision: She has successfully supervised HDR candidates and contributed to educational equity through simulations for off-campus students.

Micha Fiedlschusterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Democracy
• Globalization
• Transnational Social Movements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Micha Fiedlschuster is Assistant Professor of Politics at York University, specializing in democracy, globalization, and transnational social movements. His research examines EU democracy assistance and democratic practices in alter-globalization movements. Education includes PhD in Global Studies from Leipzig University. Held postdoctoral positions at York University and Leibniz Science Campus. Current role is DAAD Visiting Assistant Professor co-funded by German Academic Exchange Service. Research employs political sociology frameworks to analyze: EU democracy promotion in European Neighborhood Policy; World Social Forum's organizational democracy; and COVID-19 solidarity initiatives. Fieldwork includes participation in World Social Forums in Tunis. Publications critically examine concepts of democracy in global governance, with recent focus on pandemic-era mutual aid networks. Book 'Globalization, EU Democracy Assistance and the World Social Forum' compares institutional and movement-based democratic practices. Teaches comparative politics and international relations. Coordinates Graduate Diploma in German and European Studies. Research emphasizes transnational political agency and democratization of globalization.

• International Relations
• European Integration
• Sustainable Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Katarzyna Stachurska-Szczesiak is a full professor at the Institute of International Relations within Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism. She obtained her habilitation in 2019 and PhD in 2006, specializing in EU-Mediterranean relations. Her academic discipline spans political science with a focus on international relations, particularly the southern dimension of EU integration. Research Interests: Her work explores sustainable development frameworks in Mediterranean policy, Euro-Arab diplomatic relations, and Maghreb geopolitical transformations. Key themes include EU neighborhood strategies, environmental security in the Mediterranean Basin, and post-Arab Spring political systems. She employs methodological innovation in international relations research. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles demonstrate evolving focus from EU institutional frameworks (2003-2012) to sustainability governance and security (2014-present). Recent works analyze pandemic impacts on development theories and Algeria-EU relations post-Arab Spring, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with political ecology and regional instability. Awards & Honors: Medal of the National Education Commission (2019) Bronze Cross of Merit (2020) Polish Society of European Studies Best Monograph Award (2021) Minister of Education and Science Award (2022) Silver Medal for Long Service (2023) Projects & Leadership: She coordinates European Documentation Centre UMCS and leads EU-funded projects including 'Przystanek Europa 2024'. Grants include 7 European Commission projects (2014-2022) on EU policy dissemination. She pioneered Oxford debate methodologies in teaching and serves on journal development committees under Poland's Ministry of Education.

• International Relations
• Political Sociology
• Middle East Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ahmet UYSAL is a leading scholar in International Relations and Political Sociology at Istanbul University's Faculty of Political Sciences. His work bridges Middle East Studies, social movements, and media-politics intersections. Postdoctorate: American University in Cairo (2010) Doctorate: Southern Illinois University (2003) Masters: Southern Illinois University (1998) Bachelors: Middle East Technical University (1994) His research focuses on Middle East politics , conflict resolution , media framing of political issues , and social movements . Key themes include the legacy of Ottoman Empire , religious reform , and symbolic construction of national identity . Recent publications analyze regional conflicts , diplomatic history , and media narratives in Turkey and Arab countries. He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes on topics ranging from school dropouts to Al Jazeera's media influence . With over 34 publications and 8 thesis advisories, Prof. UYSAL has led projects on France-Turkey relations , Egypt-Turkey dynamics , and post-Ottoman governance . He teaches courses on Middle East society and politics , Arab-Israeli conflict , and international relations topics .

Inken Bartelsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Migration and Border Regimes
• Knowledge Production
• International Organizations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Inken Bartels is a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS) at the University of Osnabrück, Germany. Since 2019, she has specialized in the politics of statistical knowledge production about migration and its impact on governance in West Africa. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Sociology from Humboldt University of Berlin (2018), a diploma in political science from Freie Universität Berlin and Université de Provence Aix-Marseille I, and visiting research at the European University Institute in Florence (2013-2014). Research Interests Migration and Border Regimes Knowledge Production on Migration International Organizations (especially IOM) Return Migration North and West Africa Practice Theories Science and Technology Studies Qualitative Methods Her recent book The International Organization for Migration in North Africa (Routledge 2022) analyzes IOM's role in shaping migration governance through information campaigns, voluntary return programs, and anti-trafficking initiatives. Her publications span topics like EU-IOM cooperation, contested migration terminology, and the moral economies of migration research. She has taught courses at the University of Hamburg, University of Osnabrück, Humboldt University, and Kiel University on subjects including Bourdieusian theory, migration policy, and border studies.

James Gelvinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Middle East Studies
• Social History
• Cultural History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Gelvin is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in the modern Middle East. His research focuses on the social and cultural history of the Middle East, particularly Greater Syria (encompassing present-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian territories) during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as contemporary history of the Arab world. He has authored several influential books including The Contemporary Middle East in an Age of Upheaval , The New Middle East: What Everyone Needs to Know , and The Arab Uprisings: What Everyone Needs to Know . Education: Ph.D. in History and Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University, 1992 M.A. in International and Public Affairs, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, 1985 B.A., Columbia College, Columbia University, 1983 Gelvin's research examines the intersection of nationalism, social movements, and cultural transformations in the Middle East. He has made significant contributions to understanding Arab nationalism, political Islam, and the historical roots of contemporary conflicts. His work often challenges conventional narratives about Middle Eastern history, offering nuanced perspectives on topics like the Sykes-Picot agreement, the Arab uprisings, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Gelvin's scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary political concerns, making his work particularly relevant for understanding current events in the region. His publications reveal a consistent focus on how local actors and social forces shape historical developments in the Middle East, rather than viewing the region as merely a passive recipient of external influences. Gelvin's work spans from Ottoman-era social history to contemporary political analysis, demonstrating both chronological breadth and thematic depth in his examination of Middle Eastern societies. Scientific Awards: Renaissance Weekend Honoree (2019) Honoree, Syrian Institute for Progress (2019) Distinguished Visitor, Center for Middle East History, UC Berkeley (2017) Winner, Middle East Studies Association Undergraduate Education Award (2015) UCLA Academic Advancement Program Faculty Recognition Award (2008) Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 'Israel-Palestine Conflict: One Hundred Years of War' (2007) Gelvin has been an active educator at UCLA, receiving multiple teaching awards including the Middle East Studies Association Undergraduate Education Award in 2015. His scholarly contributions extend beyond traditional academic publications to include numerous media commentaries and public engagements, where he provides historical context for contemporary Middle Eastern affairs. He has served as a regular commentator for major media outlets including The Conversation, The New York Times, and Al Jazeera, and has been featured in international publications across multiple languages.