جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Carol Ramboمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology
• Qualitative Research
• Symbolic Interactionism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Carol Rambo is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Memphis, where she has held roles including editor of Symbolic Interaction (2008–2011). She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Florida in 1993. Her research focuses on narrative strategies addressing trauma, marginality, and identity, employing autoethnography, discourse analysis, and participant observation. Key contributions include the 'layered account' method and autoethnographic works on childhood sexual abuse, disability, and exotic dancing. She has been recognized with the Norman Denzin Qualitative Research Award, W. Russell Smith Teaching Excellence Award, and Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Rambo’s teaching spans undergraduate courses like Sociology of Deviant Behavior and graduate courses such as Qualitative Methods. Her research co-authored with students explores marginalized identities, including overweight females, self-injurers, and racially ambiguous individuals. Over 30+ years, her work has appeared in journals like Symbolic Interaction and Journal of Contemporary Ethnography , emphasizing narrative resistance and symbolic interactionism. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Florida (1993) Awards: Norman Denzin Qualitative Research Award W. Russell Smith Award for Teaching Excellence (2005) Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award (2018) Key Research Themes: Autoethnography, narrative resistance, identity management, trauma studies. Her articles analyze topics ranging from academic culture to Native American racial formation, reflecting her commitment to sociological inquiry into marginalized experiences.

Dorit Naamanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Documentary Filmmaking
• Interactive Media
• Collaborative Media Practices
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dorit Naaman is a Full Professor in the Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University, Canada. She holds cross-appointments in the School of Graduate Studies (Cultural Studies) and the Department of Gender Studies. Her research bridges film theory and practice, focusing on documentary filmmaking, interactive media, and post-colonial cinema, with specialized attention to Israeli and Palestinian contexts. Education: PhD (2000) in Film Studies (Cognition of Film, Film Narratology, Gender and Race in Middle Eastern Cinemas) – University of Alberta MFA (1995) in Filmmaking – Syracuse University BFA (1991) in Film and Television – Tel Aviv University Research Interests: Dr. Naaman’s work explores nationalism, militarism, gender, and representation in cinema, particularly through participatory media projects. Notable projects include Jerusalem, We Are Here (2016), an interactive documentary reclaiming Palestinian narratives, and the Belle Park Project , addressing colonial and environmental histories. She emphasizes collaborative, ethically engaged media practices. Professional Activities: Co-developer of an online tool for participatory media planning (with Elizabeth Miller) Member of Machsom Watch, a human rights organization monitoring checkpoints in Palestine Recipient of grants for research-creation projects Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary collaborations at Queen’s University, focusing on digital humanities and community-engaged media. Active in the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.

Cicero Eduardo De Sousa Walterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Innovation Management
• Business Management
• Organizational Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cicero Eduardo De Sousa Walter is an Assistant Professor of business and management at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Piauí (Brazil) , with affiliations to the University of Aveiro (Portugal) through the GOVCOPP research unit (Governance, Competitiveness, and Public Policy). He holds a Ph.D. in Business and Economics from the University of Aveiro and Master's and Specialization degrees in Management from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal). His research focuses on Innovation Management, Business Management , and Organizational Behavior , with a particular interest in innovation dynamics in small enterprises, consumer behavior, and education-related studies. He has received scientific awards for his research. His work spans institutions in Brazil and Portugal, emphasizing empirical analyses of innovation drivers, licensing models, and educational outcomes. Recent publications highlight trends in machine learning applications for patent licensing, Generation Z's privacy concerns , post-pandemic retail strategies , and innovation policy . Collaborations with researchers like Manuel Au-Yong-Oliveira and Cláudia Veloso reflect cross-institutional partnerships. His affiliations include the Competitiveness, Innovation, and Sustainability (CIS) research group and profiles in SCOPUS, Web of Science, and other academic indexers. Scientific awards include recognition for research contributions in business management and innovation. His work bridges quantitative and qualitative methodologies , with a focus on Portuguese and Brazilian contexts .

• Interpreting Studies
• Translation Studies
• Sociolinguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sari Hokkanen is a University Lecturer in the Department of Language Studies at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. Her research focuses on interpreting studies, translation processes, and the socio-cultural dimensions of language mediation. Her work emphasizes emotional dynamics in interpreting, religious contexts, autoethnography, and the professional experiences of interpreters. Key research areas include public service interpreting ethics, cultural diversity in professional settings, and the cognitive aspects of translation processes. Recent publications analyze ethnic discrimination in interpreting, volunteer church interpreting, and pandemic-era online translation pedagogy. Her empirical studies explore methodological frameworks for studying translators' socio-cognitive processes and affective mediation mechanisms. While no formal awards or grants are listed, her extensive output demonstrates expertise in qualitative research methodologies, autoethnographic approaches, and embodied experience analysis. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, though collaborative projects in translation studies and interpreting education are implied through her publications.

Alexander Meschtscherjakovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interaction Design
• Computer Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexander Meschtscherjakov is a Professor at the University of Salzburg specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces . With over 198 research outputs and 18 projects, his work focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Interactive Systems for mobility and urban design. Active Projects : DiMo-NEXT (2024-2028), Doctoral College Human-Computer Interaction (2022-2027), LBI Digital Health (2019-2026) Research Themes : AR in public spaces, adaptive motion tracking, sustainable design, and user-centered AI frameworks His 15 most recent articles (2023-2025) explore AR applications in urban design (2025), generative AI democratization (2025), motion sickness prevention (2016), and breathing-based interaction methods (2023). Notable scientific awards include the Lasting Impact Award Automotive UI (2024), CHI 2019 Honourable Mention , and multiple best paper awards.

Arseli Dokumaciمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• critical disability studies
• performance studies
• research-creation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arseli Dokumaci is an Associate Professor in Communication Studies and Canada Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies and Media Technologies at Concordia University, where she directs the Access in the Making (AIM) Lab. Her interdisciplinary work bridges critical disability studies , performance studies , medical anthropology , and environmental humanities , focusing on how disabled people improvise activist affordances in everyday life. She is an esteemed media-maker and research-creator, using video and artistic interventions to challenge ableism and reimagine accessible futures. Education PhD in Performance Studies, Aberystwyth University MA in Film and Communication, Bahçeşehir University BA in Translation and Interpreting, Boğaziçi University Her research emphasizes crip time , care intimacy , and disability worlds , as seen in her 2023 book Activist Affordances and peer-reviewed articles analyzing pandemic access, blind embodiment, and ecological approaches to disability. Her recent publications explore autoethnographic methods , invisibility in medical conditions , and disruptive spatial practices . Scientific Awards 2023 Alison Piepmeier Prize (National Women's Studies Association) 2024 Gertrude J. Robinson Book Prize (Canadian Communication Association) Finalist for 2024 ATHE Outstanding Book Award Finalist for 2024 Rachel Carson Prize (4S) She has no listed students in the provided materials but has been recognized for her contributions to disability scholarship and media-creation. The AIM Lab under her direction serves as a hub for experimental research on accessibility and technological innovation.

Sandra Limمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Film Criticism
• Practice-Based Research
• Politics and Aesthetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sandra Lim is a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Politics & Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she teaches Politics and Film . Her interdisciplinary work bridges film studies, political theory, and artistic practice. Education: PhD in Art and Design, University of Brighton (UK) MA in Film Studies, University College Dublin Dr. Lim’s research centers on the intersection of politics and aesthetics, with a strong emphasis on practice-based research in film and video art. Her creative work is rooted in British avant-garde traditions and incorporates performative, musical, and autoethnographic methods. She explores personal and global political realities through experimental documentary forms, often working with family archives and historical materials. Her scholarship includes critical annotations on classic and politically engaged cinema, published in Senses of Cinema and other platforms. Her recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with politically conscious auteurs such as Abbas Kiarostami, Vittorio De Sica, Robert Aldrich, and Frank Capra, analyzing themes of realism, populism, class struggle, and moral philosophy. These writings are often contextualized within curated film programs, indicating her active role in film curation and public scholarship. Dr. Lim is a member of several professional organizations, including the British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies, College Art Association of America, Factory Media, Hamilton Artists Inc., and holds Ontario Teacher Certification. Her artistic works are distributed by the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre, VUCAVU, and the Virtual Museum of Asian Canadian Cultural Heritage (VMACCH). She has not been awarded any listed scientific awards or fellowships. There is no mention of graduate students supervised, grants received, or laboratory affiliations. Her contributions are primarily through artistic production, critical writing, and teaching.

• Contemporary Art
• Performance Art
• Sculpture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthew de Kersaint Giraudeau is a Lecturer in Fine Art Studio Practice at the School of Arts, Middlesex University. He is an artist and researcher with a multidisciplinary practice encompassing sculpture, drawing, performance, video, and writing. His work has been exhibited internationally at venues such as the Serpentine, ICA, and Barbican in the UK, MOMA PS1 in New York, Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, Si Shang Art Museum in Beijing, and the Wrocław Media Biennale in Poland. His research interests lie at the intersection of art, emotion, and pedagogy. He explores themes of shame, vulnerability, and affect through both artistic practice and academic inquiry. He is currently completing a practice-based PhD at Kingston School of Art titled 'Talking about Shame,' supervised across the contemporary art and drama departments. His research has been presented at conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, including a 2023 article in Performance Research titled 'Why do I keep crying?' The publications reflect a strong engagement with performance, affect theory, and autoethnographic methods, emphasizing emotional vulnerability in artistic practice. His work bridges artistic production with scholarly discourse in contemporary art and performance studies. Matthew integrates alternative pedagogy into his practice through The Bad Vibes Club , an ongoing project since 2014 that includes reading groups, lecture programmes, research projects, publications, and a podcast. The most recent series, Ten Texts on Sculpture (2023–24), was co-produced with artist and academic Andrea Francke. An upcoming series will focus on painting. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his extensive exhibition history and publication record indicate active research and creative output. He teaches on both BA and MA Fine Art programmes and supervises students within his academic role. His work is supported through institutional affiliation and independent artistic initiatives.

Patricia English-Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Performance Studies
• Intercultural Adaptation and Re-entry
• Collective Memory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Patricia English-Schneider is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College. She has been teaching since 2002 and specializes in performance studies, intercultural adaptation, collective memory, and autoethnography. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in communication pedagogy and intercultural engagement. Education: B.A., Northern Illinois University M.A. and Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Her research focuses on the intersections of performance, identity, and memory, particularly through autoethnographic and qualitative methodologies. She explores how lived experiences shape individual and collective identity, with recent work examining grief narratives and intercultural re-entry. Patricia’s scholarly contributions include the edited volume Narrative and Grief: Autoethnographies of Loss (2023), which compiles personal stories to analyze grief through narrative frameworks. She also collaborates with colleagues like Phillip Voight on courses such as "War, Memory, and Identity in Cambodia and Vietnam."

Natalie Wigg-Stevensonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnographic Theology
• Performance Art
• Creative Nonfiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natalie Wigg-Stevenson is an Associate Professor at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, specializing in Contextual Education and Theology. She holds a PhD in Theological Studies from Vanderbilt University (2011) and has held editorial roles with Ecclesial Practices , Brill Handbook on Empirical and Qualitative Methods , and the T&T Clarke Series in Ethics, Ethnography and Theology . Her research bridges ethnography, performance art, and theological epistemology. BA Art History and Religious Studies, McMaster University (2002) MDiv, Yale Divinity School (2005) MA Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University (2010) PhD Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University (2011) Her interdisciplinary research focuses on: Ethnographic theology as method Theology as performance art Decolonizing pedagogical practices Queer theological methodologies Memory in 'thin spaces' Creative nonfiction in theological education Her recent publications analyze: Transformative theological education models Ethics of spiritual leadership Reflexive theological epistemology Queer Christian identities Postcolonial reconciliatory practices Autoethnographic approaches to theology Scientific Awards: Shortlisted for BC Federation of Writers Creative Nonfiction Prize (2021) She contributes to the Emmanuel community through: Leading trauma-informed pedagogy initiatives Directing the Contextual Education Program Co-founding the AAR Ecclesial Practices group Advocating for ecumenical and pluralistic theological education Participating in Indigenous Advisory Circle Developing Indigenous Garden project

Lina Fadelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Migration Studies
• Refugee Studies
• Decolonial Methodologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lina Fadel is an Assistant Professor in Social Research Methods at Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences. She joined as a Teaching Fellow in 2017 and transitioned to her current role in 2019. Her research focuses on migration, decolonial methodologies, and narratives of belonging, leveraging her background in languages and intercultural studies. She holds a PhD in Languages (Heriot-Watt University), an MSc in Translating and Conference Interpreting (Heriot-Watt), and degrees from Syrian universities. Fadel is affiliated with the Intercultural Research Centre, where she leads PGR activities, and serves on the School’s Postgraduate Research Committee. She supervises PhD and DBA projects in migration studies, cultural analysis, and anti-colonial methods. Fadel advocates for inclusive academic practices through decolonial approaches, as seen in her 2023 article on fragmented identity and her upcoming 2026 Routledge book on equitable research methods. She has received awards including the 2022 Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas Certificate of Excellence and the 2021 Global Values Champion award. Beyond academia, she edits The Other Side of Hope literary magazine, amplifying underrepresented voices. She also contributes to public discourse through media engagements like a 2023 podcast on refugee narratives and a 2022 Conversation article on reclaiming migrant stories. Her teaching roles include Programme Director for the PGCert in Social Research Methods and Acting Director of the MSc in Social and Behavioural Research Methods. She actively participates in conferences and workshops, such as the 2024 Debordering Futures conference at Cambridge, where she discussed anti-oppressive methodologies and creative narrative forms. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to reducing inequalities and promoting peaceful societies.

Karen Quigleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Critical approaches to staging and unstageability
• European theatre histories
• Contemporary performance practices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Karen Quigley is a Senior Lecturer and Subject Head of Theatre at the University of York, School of Arts and Creative Technologies. She holds a BA from Trinity College Dublin, MA from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art/King’s College London, and PhD from King’s College London. Her academic career includes roles at the University of Chester (2011-2014) before joining York in 2014. She leads the MA Theatre-Making program and teaches across BA/MA levels, emphasizing practical-theoretical integration in theatre education. Her research focuses on unstageability in European theatre since the 1860s, site-based performance pedagogy, and R&D methodologies in British theatre. Key projects include her monograph Performing the Unstageable (2020) and an HRC-funded study on site-based teaching. She collaborates with practitioners to explore theatre-making processes distinct from traditional rehearsal frameworks. Quigley’s work bridges critical theory and practice, with publications in journals like Studies in Theatre and Performance and Performance Research . She actively supervises PhD students and advocates for pedagogies that merge scholarly rigor with creative experimentation. Current research includes R&D methodologies in contemporary theatre and autoethnographic writing in performance studies.

Solomon Mekonenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Visual Anthropology
• Decolonisation
• Anthropology of the Future
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Solomon Mekonen is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Oslo. He holds affiliations with the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on visual anthropology, decolonization, and the anthropology of the future. Mekonen earned a Master of Arts in Visual and Media Anthropology from Freie Universität Berlin (2018), a Certificate in Practical Film Making from Met Film School Berlin (2016), and a Bachelor of Arts in New Media Communications from Assumption University of Thailand (2014). Education: PhD Candidate (ongoing) at University of Oslo M.A., Freie Universität Berlin (2018) B.A., Assumption University of Thailand (2014) His work includes award-winning ethnographic films like Emails to My Little Sister (2018), recognized at multiple international festivals. Mekonen’s research bridges visual methods with critical inquiries into identity, race, and decolonial futures. Awards: 2019 Student Film Award (Vizanthrop Festival) 2021 Audience Award (Afrika Film Festival Köln) 2022 Honourable Mention (Tokyo International Short Film Festival) Mekonen has taught as a Lecturer in Visual and Media Anthropology at HMKW Hochschule, Berlin (2020–2021). His 2021 publication in Under Construction: Performing Critical Identity explores Black identity formations in Berlin through autoethnographic lens.

Jo Franklinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stage Management
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Creative Facilitation in Theatre
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jo Franklin is an Associate Professor in Theatre Production at the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), University of Surrey. She leads the Technical Theatre Arts programme and serves as Programme Leader for the BA Theatre Production. Franklin has a strong background in professional stage management, having worked with institutions such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and Northern Stage, before transitioning into academia. Her educational background includes a BA (Hons) in Drama from Aberystwyth University, an Advanced Certificate in Stage Management from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and an MA in Higher Education from the University of Surrey. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE. Franklin's research focuses on stage management , pedagogy in performing arts , academic identity , and inclusive teaching practices . Her work explores the transition of theatre practitioners into academic roles and the concept of teaching excellence in vocational training environments. Her recent publications, including articles in Arts and Humanities in Higher Education and Educational Research , examine themes such as pedagogic frailty, autoethnographic reflection, and the challenges faced by practitioner-academics in conservatoire settings. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Professional Member, Stage Management Association External Examiner for BA Production Technology & Management at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Previously served as External Examiner for LAMDA, East 15, and LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore Jo Franklin has led the development of the MA in Stage & Production Management at GSA and continues to contribute to both academic and professional stage management practice. She supervises teaching modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and integrates her industry experience into pedagogical innovation. She is actively involved in academic leadership and curriculum development, particularly in technical theatre education, and her work supports the professionalization of stage management as an academic discipline.

Bonnie Glass-Coffinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology
• Shamanism
• Ethnographic Field Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anthropology Professor Bonnie Glass-Coffin of Utah State University's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences has earned national recognition as the 2004 U.S. Professor of the Year for her transformative pedagogical approaches. She pioneered an immersive international ethnographic field school in Huanchaco, Peru, where undergraduate students engage in 24/7 cultural immersion, conducting interviews, creating cognitive maps, and participating in traditional rituals that mirror graduate-level research experiences. Her innovative classroom methods include professional-style student presentations and campus museum exhibits viewed by hundreds of schoolchildren. Professor Glass-Coffin's research spans shamanic traditions, religious studies, and autoethnographic methodologies, with recent publications exploring Ayahuasca spirituality, interfaith initiatives, and Peruvian cultural practices. Her work consistently bridges academic theory with practical application, particularly through USU's Interfaith Initiative where she develops programs like 'Speed-Faithing' to build religious literacy and empathy. The ethnographic field school she established serves as both a pedagogical model and research laboratory, generating student papers that inform local Peruvian communities while advancing anthropological understanding of cultural change. Her scientific recognition includes the prestigious 2004 U.S. Professor of the Year award, acknowledging her exceptional ability to stretch academic engagement beyond traditional boundaries. Student testimonials consistently highlight her capacity to empower learners, challenge perspectives without taking sides, and foster passionate engagement with anthropological inquiry. Through her direction of the Ethnographic Field School, she has created a pipeline for undergraduate research that transforms student projects into professional conference presentations and publications. Professor Glass-Coffin's academic leadership extends to developing museum exhibits through USU's Anthropology program, contributing to the Museum of Anthropology's mission of connecting campus and community through cultural education. Her work exemplifies engaged anthropology that values both scholarly rigor and community impact, particularly through long-standing partnerships with Peruvian communities that have demonstrably improved local quality of life through collaborative research.