جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Haile M. Lareboمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient and Modern Africa
• Horn of Africa
• Christianity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Haile M. Larebo is a Professor of History at Morehouse College's Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, and Arts Division, specializing in African history with a focus on Italian colonialism, Ethiopian Orthodox Church politics, and Western Civilization. He has taught at Morehouse since 1991, earning recognition as a public intellectual through media appearances on BBC, Deutsche Welle, and ESAT. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Angelicum University, Rome Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Angelicum University, Rome MPhil in History and Philosophy of Religion, King's College London PhD in African Studies and History, University of London Dr. Larebo's research spans Ancient and Modern Africa, Horn of Africa, and Church-State relations in Ethiopia. His seminal work The Building of an Empire: Italian Land Policy and Practice in Ethiopia, 1935-1941 (1994) examines Fascist Italy's colonial strategies and their failures. His recent 2025 article A Forgotten Crime analyzes modern erasure of Ethiopian history. Scientific awards include: 1996 AHA Howard Marraro Prize for colonial history contributions 2021 University of Gondar Recognition Letter for scholarship and service He has secured grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, UNCF Mellon Program, and National Humanities Center. Dr. Larebo's media influence and 2019 EthioSemay recognition highlight his public intellectual role.

Elizabeth Millsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Anthropology
• Gender Studies
• HIV/AIDS Research
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Mills is an Associate Professor in International Development (Anthropology) at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. Her interdisciplinary work bridges medical anthropology, gender studies, and global health, with a particular focus on women's experiences of HIV and biomedicine in South Africa and Brazil. She employs innovative visual anthropological methods including film, photography, body mapping, and digital mapping in her research. Dr. Mills earned her PhD from Sussex University, MPhil from Cambridge University, and BSocSc(Hons) from the University of Cape Town. She also holds a PGCert in Higher Education from Sussex University, reflecting her commitment to pedagogical excellence. Her research centers on precarity, biopolitics, citizenship, embodiment, and the social lives of medicine. She has conducted extensive multi-sited ethnography tracing women's embodied accounts of HIV and AIDS biomedicines, culminating in her monograph 'HIV, Gender and the Politics of Medicine' (2024). Current projects examine the gendered impact of Covid-19 on women living with HIV in South Africa and the politics of queer reproduction and reproductive therapies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory examining the intersections of gender, health, and governance. Her work increasingly incorporates post-humanist perspectives while maintaining a strong focus on embodiment and the material realities of health and illness. The research demonstrates a progression from HIV-focused studies to broader examinations of reproductive justice, energy access, and the rights of intersex children. Sussex Award for Outstanding Support for Students' Learning Experience (Winner, 2016/17) Sussex University Spirit Education Award (Winner, 2018/19) Sussex University Teaching to Disrupt Award (Nominee, 2018/19) Sussex University Spirit Education Award (Nominee, 2021/22) Sussex University Teaching to Disrupt Award (Winner, 2023/24) Sussex University Inclusive Teaching Award (Nominee, 2023/24) Dr. Mills currently leads the British Academy-funded project 'Gender, COVID-19 and HIV: Medical and Socio-Economic Intersections in South Africa' (2022-2025). Her teaching portfolio includes 'Anthropology of Science & Technology,' and student testimonials consistently praise her transformative approach to creating inclusive learning environments that challenge conventional academic structures. She previously served as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies (2013-2016).

Kristin Kalsemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bankruptcy
• Commercial Law
• Feminist Legal Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristin Kalsem is the Charles Hartsock Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she teaches commercial law, bankruptcy, feminist legal theory, and law and literature. She co-directs the Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice and the university's joint-degree program in Law and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Education: BA: University of Iowa JD: University of Chicago PhD: University of Iowa Research Interests: Professor Kalsem's work intersects law, literature, and social justice, with emphasis on gender, race, and economic inequality. Her scholarship critically examines bankruptcy reform through feminist frameworks, explores historical legal censorship, and advances participatory action research methodologies for community empowerment. Publication Trends: Her articles focus on feminist jurisprudence, critical race theory, and socio-legal activism. Recent works emphasize participatory research models and intersectional analyses of economic policies, reflecting a consistent commitment to interdisciplinary, advocacy-oriented scholarship. Awards: Marian Spencer Diversity Ambassador Award (2016) Harold C. Schott Scholarship Award (2013) Goldman Prize for Teaching Excellence (2010, 2003) Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (1999) AAUW American Fellowship (1999) Leadership: She co-founded the Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice and has held executive roles in the Association of American Law Schools. Her community engagement includes advocacy against predatory lending and domestic violence in Cincinnati.

Timothy Reese Cainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Higher Education
• Academic Freedom
• Student Activism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Timothy Reese Cain serves as the Associate Director and Professor of Higher Education at the McBee Institute of Higher Education, which is part of the College of Education at the University of Georgia. He joined the McBee Institute in 2013 after serving as a faculty member and higher education program coordinator in the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Cain holds leadership roles in multiple academic organizations and serves on several editorial boards, demonstrating his significant influence in the field of higher education. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Education from the University of Michigan M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University B.A. in History from Duke University Cain's research spans both historical and contemporary issues in higher education, with particular focus on academic freedom, student activism, and unionization. His scholarly work examines the intersection of politics, rights, and institutional structures in colleges and universities. He has made significant contributions to understanding LGBTQ+ student rights history, faculty unionization movements, and the implementation of Title IX. Cain's research methodology often employs historical analysis to illuminate current challenges in higher education governance and policy. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on marginalized voices in higher education history, particularly regarding student voting rights in the 1970s, LGBTQ+ student advocacy, and faculty responses to political pressures. Cain frequently collaborates with other scholars, particularly Michael S. Hevel, to explore the historical dimensions of contemporary higher education challenges. His work bridges educational history, policy analysis, and organizational studies within the academy. Cain has received several notable honors: UGA Special Collections Libraries Faculty Teaching Fellow (2017-2018) AERA Outstanding Reviewer Award (2018) AERA Queer SIG Best Article Award (2023, with Michael S. Hevel) As an academic leader, Cain serves as a fellow at the AAUP's Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom and as an associate editor of the Review of Higher Education. He previously served as associate editor for the History of Education Quarterly and sits on the Council of Scholars of the National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions. His grant-funded research includes multiple Spencer Foundation projects examining faculty unionization history and contemporary academic freedom challenges. Cain regularly teaches courses in the higher education program at UGA, including EDHI 7650, EDHI 8000, and other advanced seminars.

Kevin Parthenayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• Latin American Studies
• Central American Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kevin Parthenay is a Professor of Political Science at Université de Tours , where he serves as an assessor to the Dean for International Relations. He is affiliated with the Institute of Interdisciplinary Legal Research (IRJI) and the Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences . His work focuses on comparative regionalisms , Latin American foreign policies , and multilateralism with a particular emphasis on Central American political dynamics . Research Themes : Comparative regional integration (Latin America, Africa, Asia) Democracies in crisis EU-Latin America relations Post-hegemonic regionalism His recent publications analyze Trump's impact on Latin American multilateralism , institutional fragility in Central America , and democratic erosion under Nayib Bukele . Parthenay also examines presidential diplomacy and normative power dynamics in regional organizations.

• Political Theory
• Democracy Studies
• Political Sociology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Audric Vitiello serves as an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Tours within the School of Law, Economics and Social Sciences and the Institute of Interdisciplinary Legal Research (IRJI). He holds the administrative position of Head of the dual degree in Law and Political Science, demonstrating institutional leadership alongside his research commitments. His academic profile bridges theoretical political philosophy with empirical analyses of contemporary political systems. His research centers on critical examinations of democratic theory, with emphasis on theories of democracy, analysis of political systems, prefigurative practices, political subjectivation, pluralism, conflicts, and secularism. He investigates the tensions between radical democratic ideals and institutional frameworks, exploring how emancipatory processes manifest through communalism, self-management, and polycentric governance. His work consistently engages with political and moral philosophy, the history of political ideas, and contemporary political sociology, particularly examining citizenship education and secularism in multicultural contexts. Vitiello's publication record since 2008 reveals a sustained focus on democratic innovation and emancipatory politics, with significant output in 2025 exploring polycentric democracy and prefigurative alternatives. His scholarship demonstrates methodological pluralism, combining theoretical political philosophy with empirical case studies on political subjectivation and institutional hybridity. Key thematic threads include the relationship between autonomy and institutionalization, the role of education in democratic citizenship, and secularism's evolution amid immigration debates. As an active researcher within the Institute of Interdisciplinary Legal Research (IRJI), UR 7496, he contributes to cross-disciplinary legal scholarship that integrates political theory perspectives into legal studies. His collaborative work, including the 2022 Mansbridge translation, highlights engagement with international democratic theory debates while maintaining focus on French and European political contexts.

Angela Sweigart-Gallagherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Theatre
• Applied Theatre
• Youth Theatre
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Angela Sweigart-Gallagher serves as Associate Professor of Performance and Communication Arts at St. Lawrence University and holds the NY6 Academic Leadership Fellowship. She teaches beginning and advanced acting courses alongside specialized offerings in Political Theatre and Performance, Drama for Teaching and Learning, Arts Administration & Marketing, and Theatre, Sustainability, and the Natural World. As University Theatre director, she employs collaborative approaches to develop inexperienced theatre artists' creative processes and artistic voices. Education: PhD Theatre Research (Minor: Curriculum and Instruction), University of Wisconsin MA Theatre Research, University of Wisconsin BA English and Theatre, University of Mary Washington Sweigart-Gallagher's research centers on political theatre as resistance, with specialization in applied theatre methodologies. Her work critically examines gender politics through performance, particularly regarding women's bodily autonomy and political representation. Co-founder of The Wandering Uterus Project, she creates satirical performances that challenge patriarchal structures and governmental policies affecting women. Her scholarship increasingly addresses sustainable theatre practices, integrating environmental consciousness into production design and theatrical processes. Her publication pattern reveals evolving scholarly interests from historical analyses of nationalism in youth theatre toward immediate political commentary on contemporary issues. Recent works demonstrate consistent engagement with youth performance, gender politics, and resistance strategies, particularly through satire. She maintains active regional theatre criticism while producing theoretically rigorous scholarship connecting performance to broader social and political movements, with increasing emphasis on sustainability and pandemic-era performance adaptations. Scientific Awards: NY6 Academic Leadership Fellow Sweigart-Gallagher mentors students through collaborative production work and specialized courses that blend theory and practice. Her DIY Theatre course exemplifies project-based learning where students design and execute theatrical elements under faculty guidance. She has secured production resources for sustainable theatre initiatives, incorporating recycled materials and LED lighting to reduce environmental impact. Her collaborative research with colleagues like Victoria P. Lantz and Melissa C. Thompson demonstrates commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to performance scholarship. The Wandering Uterus Project functions as her primary creative research laboratory, producing politically charged performances including 'Dr. Womb and Dr. Tomb' and 'A Series of Modest Pronouncements' that satirize policies affecting women's bodies. This collective has presented work nationally at festivals and academic conferences, using interactive and site-specific techniques to engage audiences in political discourse. Her 'Dissent/Resist' durational performance and Women's March protest art demonstrate ongoing commitment to using performance as direct political action.

Carmen José Alejos Grauمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Church History
• Biblical Studies
• History of Christianity in Latin America
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carmen José Alejos Grau serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biblical Studies and Church History at the Faculty of Theology, University of Navarra, where she has maintained continuous academic engagement since completing dual doctorates. Her institutional affiliation reflects deep integration within Navarra's theological research ecosystem. Her educational foundation includes two University of Navarra doctorates: 1990: The "Brief Christian Rule" (1547). First New Spanish ascetic manual, sources and sacramental theology 1993: Pedro de Gante and Diego Valadés the pedagogical methods in the school of San José de los Naturales (1526-1572) , supervised by Dr. Javier Vergara Ciordia Her scholarship centers on ecclesiastical history in colonial and modern Latin America , with acute focus on Mexican Church-state dynamics , missionary-indigenous relations , and Vatican diplomatic interventions . Through meticulous archival work, she examines how religious institutions navigated political ruptures from independence movements to the Cristero War, revealing persistent tensions between ultramontane authority and national sovereignty. Her analysis of sacramental theology in New Spain demonstrates how catechetical methods shaped cultural syncretism. Analysis of her 50+ publications (1990-2024) shows sustained investigation into three interconnected domains: (1) ecclesiastical diplomacy during political transitions (e.g., Propaganda Fide investigations of indigenous slavery 1918-1922), (2) constitutional conflicts (Mexican Reform Laws 1848-1874, 1917 Constitution), and (3) historical identity formation (500-year Mexico City evolution, Hispanic world fragmentation). Recent works increasingly employ transnational frameworks comparing Vatican interventions across Latin American nations. Her academic service includes extensive book reviewing of major works on Hispanic-Catholic institutions and Latin American religious history, though specific grant funding or doctoral supervision details remain undisclosed in public sources. Current research appears focused on 20th-century Church-state conflicts during Mexico's revolutionary period.

• Public International Law
• International Relations
• Geopolitics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francisco Antonio Dominguez Diaz serves as an Interim Substitute Teacher at the University of Cadiz within the Faculty of Law's Department of Public International, Criminal and Procedural Law. He maintains active research affiliation with the Institute for Sustainable Social Development (INDESS), focusing on the intersection of legal frameworks and sustainable development initiatives through international cooperation mechanisms. His research program centers on Public International Law and International Relations with specialized expertise in geopolitical crisis analysis, armed conflict dynamics, and corporate human rights accountability. Key investigations examine state/non-state actor interactions in contemporary conflicts, business operations within war zones, and innovative legal education models addressing human rights violations. His work consistently connects theoretical frameworks with practical governance challenges in multipolar conflict environments. Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals concentrated scholarly activity on regional conflict systems including Syria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia, and the Arab world, alongside thematic studies on European geopolitical governance and corporate due diligence frameworks. Recurring methodological approaches combine doctrinal legal analysis with field-based conflict assessment, particularly regarding National Action Plans implementation and legal clinic pedagogy. Dominguez Diaz contributes to the Institute for Sustainable Social Development (INDESS) through interdisciplinary research bridging international law, geopolitical analysis, and sustainable development objectives. His collaborative projects focus on translating theoretical legal frameworks into operational conflict resolution tools while advancing corporate accountability mechanisms within global governance structures.

Lucia Scaffardiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Public Law
• Human Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lucia Scaffardi is a Full Professor of Comparative Public Law at the University of Parma's Department of Law, Political and International Studies. She teaches Italian and Comparative Constitutional Law in the Political Science and International Relations program and Comparative Public Law in the Jurisprudence program. As Coordinator of the BRICS Parma Research Group and member of the Teaching Board for the Doctorate in Legal Sciences (University of Parma and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), she maintains significant academic leadership roles. Her educational background includes a degree with honors from the University of Genoa and a PhD in Constitutional Law from the University of Bologna (1996). This strong foundation has supported her extensive research career spanning constitutional systems, human rights, and emerging legal challenges. Professor Scaffardi's research interests demonstrate remarkable breadth and relevance to contemporary challenges. Her work on genetic databases for judicial purposes bridges bioethics and criminal procedure, while her investigations into Novel Food regulation address cutting-edge food technology challenges. Her pioneering research on BRICS legal networks has established her as a leading scholar in South-South legal cooperation. She also maintains strong expertise in federal systems, fundamental rights protection, and European constitutional law. Her publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from traditional constitutional scholarship toward interdisciplinary work addressing emerging technologies and global governance challenges. Recent publications (2023-2025) focus on cell-based meat regulation, AI and data protection, environmental constitutionalism, and food security - demonstrating her ability to anticipate and address legal challenges at the forefront of societal development. Professor Scaffardi has directed significant research projects, including the national-level study "Legal Transplants and Parliaments: A Possible Dialogue Among Legislators," which resulted in influential publications on comparative law in legislative drafting. Her international research fellowships at Oxford, Coimbra, King's College London, and the American University of Washington highlight her global academic engagement. As Coordinator of the BRICS Parma Research Group, she leads an active research team investigating legal cooperation among emerging economies. Her work bridges academic scholarship and practical policy development through previous advisory roles with the Italian government's Unit for Simplification and Regulatory Quality and the National Committee for Biosafety, Biotechnology and Life Sciences.

Jutta Haiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Practices
• Digital Cultures
• Environmental Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jutta Haider is a Professor at the Department of Library and Information Science , University of Borås, specializing in understanding information practices within digital cultures. Her work bridges the production, use, and distribution of knowledge with a focus on environmental communication, media and information literacy, and knowledge institutions like search engines and scholarly communication systems. Currently affiliated with the Mistra Environmental Communication research program Leads the research group Information Practices and Digital Cultures at University of Borås Supervises doctoral students in collaboration with Umeå University and University of Oulu Her research explores the paradoxes of media and information literacy, algorithmic recommendations, and their societal impacts, particularly in climate and environmental contexts. She has received multiple awards for her work in source criticism and humanistic research. Recent publications highlight algorithmic emissions, climate denialism, and infrastructural meaning-making in digital societies. She actively investigates how platforms shape knowledge production and environmental awareness. Scientific Awards Source Criticism Award (2023) Inga and John Hain Scholarship for Humanistic Research (2019) Einar Hansen Endowment for Distinguished Humanistic Research (2016) Haider supervises doctoral students Emma Roman and Fereshta Westin at University of Borås, and external students Zakayo Kjellström and Ville Jylhä.

Aum Pathareمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychiatry
• Neurology
• Psychopharmacology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aum Pathare, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Penn State College of Medicine . He serves as Assistant Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency program and practices at Penn State Health Medical Group and Neuroscience Institute. Education: MBBS from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (2009), Residency in General Psychiatry at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2015), Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at Yale University (2016) Dr. Pathare's research focuses on catatonia , stereotypy , and electroconvulsive therapy , with recent work exploring intersections between catatonia and melancholic depression. His clinical investigations span neuropsychiatric complications in neurological disorders and psychopharmacology. Notable scientific contributions include Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020, 2019), Outstanding Faculty Contribution to Medical Student Education (2017), and Teacher of the Year (2017). He has presented extensively on topics including paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity following cerebral hypoxia and ethical dilemmas in controlled medication management.

Marie-Denise Sheltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Caribbean Literature
• Haitian Literature
• Caribbean Women Writers
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marie-Denise Shelton is a Professor of French in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, with a strong academic affiliation to the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned her BA, MA, and PhD. Her scholarly work bridges French and Francophone studies, with a deep focus on Caribbean and Haitian literary traditions. Her research interests include: Caribbean Literature Haitian Literature Caribbean Women Writers Modern French Literature Postcolonial and Diaspora Studies Creole Identity and Memory Shelton's publications reveal a sustained engagement with themes of revolution, identity, gender, and resistance in Caribbean and Francophone contexts. Her work spans literary analysis, cultural criticism, and postcolonial theory, with a particular emphasis on Haitian narratives and the voices of women writers. She has published in leading journals such as The French Review , Callaloo , World Literature Today , and Presence Francophone , and has authored influential books including Haiti and the Others: The Imagined Revolution and In Praise of the Earthquake . Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a trajectory toward the intersection of trauma, memory, and literary form, especially in relation to Haiti’s historical and cultural experiences. She explores how literature serves as a site of resistance, identity formation, and imaginative reconstruction of history. Marie-Denise Shelton has made significant contributions to the understanding of Francophone Caribbean literature and continues to be a vital voice in the field. She advises on literary and cultural topics related to the Caribbean, French-speaking Africa, and postcolonial theory.

• Mediterranean Studies
• Italian Politics
• Nationalism and Populism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Małgorzata Fijał is a researcher at the Institute of European Studies, Jagiellonian University, specializing in Mediterranean geopolitics, Italian politics, and European integration. She holds a PhD in Cultural and Religious Studies (awarded 2023) and a double Master's degree in European Studies (Jagiellonian University, 2017; University of Padua, 2017). Current affiliations: Institute of European Studies (Jagiellonian University) Recent projects: RECLAIM , REDIRECT , SHAPEDEM-EU under Horizon Europe Key research areas: Italian regionalism, EU democracy support, post-war identity, migration narratives Her academic work examines historical and contemporary dimensions of populism, nationalism, and civil society's role in European democracies. She has contributed to international projects analyzing EU neighborhood policy and Italy's strategic positioning as a Mediterranean bridge between Europe and Africa. Scientific Recognition Minister of Education and Science scholarship (2022) Jagiellonian University Vice-Rector Research Award (2022) Extensive Erasmus+ participation (2017–2024) across Italy and Europe Her publications and conference presentations focus on Italian political evolution , Padanian separatism , and democratic practices in post-truth era , with empirical work on migration policies and cultural heritage controversies.

Cassandra Byrnesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gender History
• Sexual Consent
• Reproductive Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Cassandra Byrnes is a Lecturer in the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at the University of Queensland, specializing in gender and sexuality histories with a focus on reproductive rights and control. Her research explores reproductive coercion, consent discourses, and bodily autonomy in Australia's recent past. Fields of Research: Gender History, Historical Studies, Reproductive Rights Qualifications: PhD in History, BA (Hons) and BA from UQ Her current project examines reproductive coercion in Australia and its legal and social implications. Her publications span journals, books, and conference proceedings, analyzing topics such as abortion stigma, condom culture, and feminist historiographical methods. She has contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations including The Limits of Consent project. Dr Byrnes supervises PhD students in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and serves as principal or associate advisor on topics like Queensland's political history and institutional child sexual abuse. She has received prestigious scholarships and fellowships, including the National Library of Australia Summer Scholar and Global Change Scholar awards.