جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Yuval Noah Harariمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• World History
• Medieval History
• Military History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and lecturer at the Department of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Born in Haifa, Israel in 1976, he received his PhD from the University of Oxford in 2002. He is best known as the author of the internationally acclaimed books Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (2014), Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow (2016), 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018), Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to Artificial Intelligence , and the Unstoppable Us children's series. Harari's research focuses on macro-historical questions including the relationship between history and biology, the essential difference between Homo sapiens and other animals, justice in history, historical directionality, human happiness throughout history, and the ethical questions raised by science and technology in the 21st century. His work bridges history, biology, philosophy, and economics, taking both macro and micro perspectives to understand not only what happened and why, but also how it felt for individuals. His books have sold over 45 million copies in 65 languages, with Sapiens alone selling 25 million copies since its publication. He is considered one of the world's most influential public intellectuals today. Harari has given keynote speeches at major international forums including the World Economic Forum in Davos and has presented as a digital avatar in a TED talk. Sapiens spent 96 consecutive weeks in the top 3 of the Sunday Times bestseller list Co-founded Sapienship, an international social impact company focused on education and storytelling, with his husband Itzik Yahav Regularly speaks at major international events on topics of technology, history, and the future of humanity Harari's recent work focuses on the challenges of the information age, particularly the crisis of truth and trust in an era of disinformation and artificial intelligence. He explores how humans can navigate the complex ethical questions raised by emerging technologies while maintaining democratic values and human dignity.

Michelle Cameronمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Bioarchaeology
• Human Evolution
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michelle Cameron is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science. She joined the department in 2018 and specializes in skeletal biology and bioarchaeology, integrating skeletal analysis with archaeological and ecological evidence to study human adaptability across diverse environments. Her research explores how environmental and cultural contexts shape human biology through time, focusing on biocultural stressors and skeletal responses. She employs advanced methodologies including 3D modeling, biomechanical analyses, and spatial analysis frameworks to examine human adaptation to environmental challenges. Primary research regions: Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Lake Turkana), North America, Europe Key methodologies: Cross-sectional geometry, skeletal biomechanics, paleodiet reconstruction Dr. Cameron's publications demonstrate expertise in subsistence transitions (herding practices), human evolutionary morphology, and contemporary skeletal biology applications. She maintains active fieldwork programs in southern Africa while engaging in comparative studies across continents. Scientific Awards: SSHRC Insight Development Grant Connaught New Researcher Award Education: PhD, University of Cambridge (2017) As co-host of the YouTube series 'Humans in 5', she actively participates in science communication, distilling complex anthropological concepts into accessible five-minute segments.

Paul Shankmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Margaret Mead
• history of anthropology
• Samoan culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul Shankman is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Critical Media Practices at the University of Colorado Boulder. A cultural anthropologist, he specializes in Samoa, Polynesia, ecological anthropology, political anthropology, and the history of anthropology, with a significant focus on the Mead-Freeman controversy. Ph.D., Harvard University (1973) B.A., University of California-Santa Barbara (1965) His research centers on Margaret Mead's work in American Samoa, the evolution of anthropological theory, and the interplay between culture, biology, and environment. He has also explored the Holocaust and 20th-century genocides through an anthropological lens in his courses. Recent publications address transnational migration, colonial regulation of sex, and globalization's effects on Pacific societies. Shankman is featured in a BBC documentary ( Tales from the Jungle: Margaret Mead ) and has contributed to debates on ethnographic accuracy and historical interpretation. As a primary instructor for ANTH 4580/JWST 4580: The Holocaust: An Anthropological Perspective , he examines genocide dynamics using anthropological frameworks. His fieldwork in Samoa spans since 1966, and he has analyzed topics like interethnic unions, political structures, and ecological challenges.

Mélanie Roustanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Anthropology
• Material Culture Studies
• Museum Anthropology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mélanie Roustan is an anthropologist and Assistant Professor at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France. She teaches visitor studies in the Museum's Master in Museology program and conducts research in the PALOC laboratory (UMR Paloc), which focuses on heritage and territories. Her academic work bridges material culture studies with contemporary museum anthropology, examining how museums function as social spaces for working, visiting, and thinking about heritage, memory, and cosmology. Dr. Roustan's research interests include: Material Culture Studies Museum Anthropology Visitor Studies Anthropology of Smoking Heritage Studies Indigenous Paradigms in French Museums Zoological Gardens as Heritage Sites Her scholarly approach combines ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical analysis of museum practices and heritage politics. She has published extensively on museum anthropology, with notable works including 'Sous l'emprise des objets? Culture matérielle et autonomie' (2007), 'Voyage au Musée du quai Branly' (2012, with Octave Debary), and 'El museo y sus públicos. El visitante tiene la palabra' (2013, with Jacqueline Eidelman and Bernadette Goldstein). Dr. Roustan's recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate a significant evolution in her research toward contemporary issues in museum anthropology, particularly focusing on digital transformations in museum practices, indigenous perspectives in French museums, and the heritagization of living animals in zoological gardens. Her work on French ambivalence toward indigenous concepts and the administration of digital collections in zoological parks represents cutting-edge research at the intersection of anthropology, heritage studies, and digital humanities. Her contributions to academic discourse include: Critical analysis of French museums' engagement with indigenous peoples Innovative research on living collections and biodiversity heritage Exploration of digital transformations in museum practices Examination of material culture in everyday life and museum contexts Comparative studies of heritage practices across national contexts Dr. Roustan actively participates in international academic conferences, including presenting on Maori exhibitions in Paris and Québec City, reflecting her commitment to cross-cultural dialogue and understanding in museum contexts. Her work consistently demonstrates methodological rigor and theoretical sophistication, making significant contributions to multiple fields within anthropology and museum studies.

Sarah Franklinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reproductive Sociology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Gender Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sarah Franklin is Professor of Sociology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Reproductive Sociology Research Group (ReproSoc). A Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator, her work bridges reproductive biomedicine, gender theory, and science studies. She previously held academic positions at the London School of Economics, Lancaster University, and the University of Manchester. PhD from Birmingham Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies MA in Women’s Studies (University of Kent, 1984) and MA in Anthropology (NYU, 1986) Her research explores the cultural and historical dimensions of reproductive technologies, including IVF, cloning, stem cells, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. She examines how these innovations reshape kinship, biological understanding, and societal norms, with a focus on bioethics, visual culture, and postcolonial science studies. Recent publications address embryo models, the 14-day rule, and global fertility trends. Key awards include grants from the Wellcome Trust, ESRC, and British Academy. She serves on the editorial board of Reproductive Biomedicine Online and chairs the Anne McLaren Trust. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates ethnography, feminist theory, and bioscientific analysis.

Connie J. Mulliganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Genetics
• Epigenetics
• Human Health and Disease
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Connie J. Mulligan is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida (UF) , with affiliations to the Center for African Studies and the Genetics Institute. She has led a distinguished research program since 2005, focusing on molecular genetics, epigenetics, and biocultural approaches to health disparities. Her work bridges evolutionary anthropology and public health, supported by continuous NSF grants since 2005. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University (1990) B.S. in Honors Biology and Chemistry from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana (1983) Mulligan's research investigates how childhood adversity , maternal stress , and racial discrimination interact with genetic/epigenetic factors to influence health outcomes. Her team studies populations in Tallahassee (hypertension in African Americans), DRC (intergenerational stress effects), and Jordan (Syrian refugee resilience). She pioneered biocultural frameworks showing gene-environment interactions in diseases. Her 15 most recent publications span three major research themes: (1) epigenetic mechanisms linking maternal stress to neonatal health (2016-2020), (2) genetic ancestry analysis in African/Ethiopian populations (2009-2011), and (3) molecular anthropology of prehistoric migrations (2008-2009). Notably, she discovered gene-specific DNA methylation patterns in war-affected DRC mothers and Science -featured refugee resilience research. Scientific Recognition: UF Term Professorship (2017-2018) President of American Association of Anthropological Genetics (2017-2018) Senior Editor at American Journal of Physical Anthropology Workshop Organizer on Social & Behavioral Epigenetics (2014-2019) As an advisor, she has mentored 10 PhD candidates (as chair) , 9 Masters students, and >50 undergraduates (>200 semesters total). Her lab collaborates with Yale , Hashemite University , and Washington University , focusing on trauma epigenetics and global health research. Her work appears in Nature , Science , and PLoS ONE , with media coverage in National Geographic , The Atlantic , and NPR . She co-organized NSF workshops on data sharing in biological anthropology and serves on editorial boards of major journals.

Andrea Pieroniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnobotany
• Food Cultural Heritage
• Ecology and Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Pieroni is a Full Professor of Ethnobotany at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) in Italy. He holds a doctorate from the University of Bonn and has held academic positions at the University of London and the University of Bradford. His research focuses on cultural adaptation processes, traditional foraging practices, and biocultural diversity, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean, Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Greater Middle East. Professor Pieroni serves as Vice-President and former President of the International Society of Ethnobiology and is founder/Chief Editor of the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. He has led research projects addressing food security, wild plant usage, and ecological sustainability, such as UNISG’s DiGe and SASS initiatives. His work bridges ethnobotanical field studies with policy advocacy, emphasizing community-centered approaches to ecological transition. Educations: Ph.D., University of Bonn; Medical Botany training, University of Pisa Research Projects: BIOESSaNS, GLN, ETHCSTWIN Grants & Awards: Leadership roles in global ethnobiology organizations, editorial roles in peer-reviewed journals His recent articles (2024-2025) explore topics such as Romani knowledge systems, desert truffle ethnoecology, and the impact of overtourism on foraging traditions. Pieroni advocates integrating traditional ecological knowledge into modern sustainability frameworks, particularly in food systems.

Karl-Johan Lindholmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology
• Historical Ecology
• Biocultural Heritage
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Karl-Johan Lindholm is a prominent archaeologist at Uppsala University's Department of Archaeology, Ancient History and Cultural Preservation, specializing in Scandinavian prehistory and historical ecology. His research bridges archaeological theory with environmental science through extensive fieldwork across Northern Europe and Southern Africa. His research focuses on hunter-gatherer societies , biocultural heritage , and human-environment interactions across deep time. Key contributions include developing niche construction theory applications in boreal forest colonization, pioneering zooarchaeological studies of bear symbolism during the Viking Age transition, and establishing frameworks for biocultural heritage management. His work integrates pollen analysis, GIS, and ethnoarchaeological approaches to reconstruct past landscapes and societal responses to ecological uncertainty. Recent publications reveal strong trends in paleoclimatology-archaeology integration (notably volcanism impacts on Scandinavian societies), zooarchaeological studies of human-animal relationships , and theoretical advances in historical ecology . His research consistently addresses contemporary challenges like sustainable landscape management through deep-time perspectives, particularly evident in the TERRANOVA project policy frameworks. Research leadership includes directing long-term projects on Scandinavian boreal forest colonization and Viking Age transitions, with significant funding from European research councils supporting his interdisciplinary team's work on climate-human interactions and biocultural heritage conservation. His collaborations span archaeology, ecology, and social sciences across multiple continents. Professor Lindholm maintains active field research in Scandinavian river basins and boreal forests, with emerging work connecting historical resource management to modern sustainability challenges through his involvement in EU-funded landscape transformation initiatives.

Victoria Peemotمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Indigenous Studies
• Environmental sustainability
• Multispecies studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Victoria Peemot is a Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Department of Finnish, Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). She serves as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Political, Societal and Regional Change, focusing on Indigenous communities across Siberia and Inner Asia. Her work bridges academic research with decolonial praxis through sustained fieldwork in Tyva and surrounding regions. Peemot's research interrogates multispecies relationalities, particularly human-animal-plant connections, within Indigenous epistemologies. She examines equine bonds, plant animacy, and museum representations through decolonizing methodologies, challenging Western ontological frameworks. Her scholarship centers Siberian Indigenous perspectives on environmental sustainability, memory politics, and cultural resilience, often revealing how nonhuman entities shape social and ecological systems. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent thematic threads: Tyvan cultural practices (2017-2025), museum decolonization (2023-2024), and multispecies kinship frameworks (2019-2025). Her work increasingly integrates sensory ethnography and nonlinear time concepts, demonstrating evolution from specific case studies toward broader theoretical contributions in Indigenous environmental humanities. As a doctoral supervisor, Peemot mentors emerging scholars in Indigenous and sustainability studies. She leads multiple externally funded projects including the Kone Foundation-supported 'Biocultural heritage and nonlinear time' (2023-2026) and 'Fieldwork in The Republic of Tyva, Russia' (ongoing since 2015), securing sustained research support for Siberian Indigenous scholarship. Peemot's international collaborations span institutions like Pontifica Universidad Catolica del Peru, with fieldwork connecting Finnish academic resources to Siberian Indigenous communities. Her research infrastructure includes partnerships with the Museum of Cultural History (Oslo) and HELSUS, creating platforms for Indigenous knowledge exchange beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Pascal Gagneuxمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular Primatology
• Glycobiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pascal Gagneux is an Associate Director at the Center of Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (CARTA) and a joint faculty member in the Anthropology and Pathology Departments at the University of California San Diego. His research bridges evolutionary biology, glycobiology, and reproductive medicine, focusing on glycan roles in human-chimpanzee divergence and disease susceptibility. Education: PhD in Zoology (1998), MS in Population Biology (Basel University, Switzerland) Faculty: Cellular and Molecular Medicine (2007-present), CARTA (2008-present) As a molecular primatologist, he investigates glycan-mediated cellular recognition in reproduction and infection. His lab discovered sperm-associated neuraminidases critical for fertilization and demonstrated how influenza A viruses exploit sialic acid pathways. Current work explores human-specific glycan evolution through comparative anthropogeny frameworks. His publications span 2025-2020 , emphasizing: Glycan dynamics in age-related macular degeneration Human susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease Microbial-glycan interactions in infectious disease Evolution of postreproductive cognitive protection Sialome evolution in host-pathogen systems Transdisciplinary anthropogeny research While no specific awards are mentioned, his work integrates UCSD’s biological anthropology labs with sociocultural implications of glycan biology. He also directs a graduate specialization in anthropogeny across eight PhD programs. The Gagneux Lab operates at the intersection of glycobiology, reproduction, and evolutionary medicine, using primate models to decode molecular mechanisms distinguishing humans from other apes.

• Science and Technology Studies
• Social and Cultural Gerontology
• Medical Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Tiago Moreira is a leading scholar in the Department of Sociology at Durham University, with fellowships at the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing and the Institute for Medical Humanities. His work bridges science and technology studies with social and cultural gerontology. Professor of Sociology Fellow of Wolfson Research Institute Fellow of Institute for Medical Humanities Research focuses on: Intersections of aging, technology, and society Knowledge organization in health care Priority setting in health innovation Social studies of medicine Recent publications explore engineered living materials, AI in aging, biological age metrics, and post-COVID frailty dynamics. Collaborations span Physics, Medical Humanities, and Environmental Sciences. Scientific roles include: Plenary speaker at BSA Medical Sociology Conference (2014) Research Professorship at Copenhagen University (2013) Editorial board memberships (Science, Technology and Human Values, Journal of Aging Studies) ESRC Inclusive Ageing Programme panel (2021) Supervises postgraduate researchers in: Jiaxi Li Katie Smith Luany Promenzio Shuman Xie Trayten Zhang Coleads SMART Soils Laboratory initiative and founded the Health and Social Theory Research Cluster, advancing responsible innovation frameworks in biotechnology and aging studies.

Lauren Ristvetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology
• Near Eastern History
• Formation of Archaic States
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lauren Ristvet is the Robert Dyson Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern history and archaeology, focusing on archaic state formation, landscape archaeology, environmental disasters, and ancient imperialism. Her fieldwork includes long-term excavations at Tell Leilan, Syria (ancient Shehna/Shubat-Enlil) since 1999 and co-directing the Naxcivan Archaeological Project in Azerbaijan. Associate Director of Excavations at Tell Leilan, Syria Co-Director of the Naxcivan Archaeological Project, Azerbaijan Author of In the Beginning: World History from Human Evolution to the First States (2007) Her research explores political complexity, ritual practices, and imperial dynamics through case studies in Mesopotamia, the Caucasus, and the Levant. Recent projects examine cultural imperialism, environmental collapse, and fortified settlements. Key article trends include interdisciplinary approaches to state formation, imperial frontiers, and human-environment interactions during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Current publications focus on political performance, settlement dynamics, and archaeological methodologies. She works extensively with international teams at Oğlanqala (Azerbaijan) and Tell Leilan (Syria), employing technologies like magnetic gradiometry for site mapping.

Graciela S. Cabanaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Paleogenomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Graciela S. Cabana serves as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Anthropology within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She directs the Molecular Anthropology Laboratories (MAL-UTK), a specialized research facility dedicated to DNA analyses of humans with expertise in degraded DNA, ancient DNA, and archaeogenetics. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor M.A. in Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor B.A. in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley As an anthropologist, Dr. Cabana studies the human genome within a biosocial context, drawing insights from history, archaeology, philosophy of science, science and technology studies, and human evolutionary studies. Her research focuses on human movements and their consequences for genome evolution and identity formation. She incorporates tools from ancient and modern DNA analysis, ethnography, and historical analysis in her work on paleogenomics, bioarchaeology, and science & technology studies. Her extensive publication record reveals consistent scholarly contributions in population genetics, migration studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to anthropological questions, with particular emphasis on ancient DNA analysis of historical populations in the Americas, community-engaged research with descendant communities, and the social dimensions of genetic research. Dr. Cabana actively mentors numerous graduate students across various research projects related to paleogenomics, bioarchaeology, and science & technology studies. She teaches courses including Theory in Biological Anthropology, Anthropology & the Genome, DNA Methods, and What is Science? Additionally, she serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook of Biological Anthropology and Associate Editor for Human Biology and Bioarchaeology International. The Molecular Anthropology Laboratories (MAL-UTK), which she directs, consists of both Main Lab facilities for modern DNA studies and Clean Room Labs specifically designed for ancient/paleogenomic DNA studies of degraded samples. The laboratory complex is USDA certified to receive foreign soils and includes specialized facilities for DNA extraction, amplification, and library preparation.

Lumila Paula Menéndezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human Evolution
• Biocultural Diversity
• Primate Evolution
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lumila Paula Menéndez is an Associated Researcher at the Department of Evolutionary Biology within the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna. She holds a PhD in Anthropology and Natural Sciences from the National University of La Plata (Argentina) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Tübingen (Germany) and the Konrad Lorenz Institute (Austria). Her work focuses on human evolution, biocultural diversity in the Americas, primate evolution, and theoretical biology. She leads a DFG-funded project examining cranial and ear labyrinth variation in South American human samples to assess evolutionary processes like genetic drift and natural selection. Her interdisciplinary collaborations involve geneticists, biologists, linguists, and archaeologists. Her research interests include morphometric techniques, stable isotope analysis, and virtual anthropology. Notable projects include studying migration patterns leading to the Inka conquest and analyzing craniofacial climatic adaptations across continents. She advocates for inclusive citation practices and open data initiatives in biological anthropology. Recent work includes publications on Holocene human diversity in South America, osteobiographical studies of indigenous remains, and methodological advancements in 3D modeling. She emphasizes integrating genetic, archaeological, and morphological data to address debates about the peopling of the Americas and morphological diversification. Current projects aim to strengthen virtual anthropology's role in quantitative data generation and foster cross-disciplinary dialogue on sustainability and social-ecological systems.

Justin Pargeterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pleistocene archaeology
• Hominin biocultural evolution
• Stone tool technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Justin Pargeter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at New York University and holds external roles as Senior Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg’s Palaeo-Research Institute and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand’s Rock Art Research Institute. His research focuses on human biocultural evolution through the interplay of technology, cognition, and environmental change in the Pleistocene archaeological record. Key areas include stone tool technology, experimental archaeology, and hunter-gatherer adaptations in sub-Saharan Africa. Current projects include the Cango Valley Archaeology and Paleoscape Project examining Boomplaas Cave’s role in human-environment interactions, and the P5 Pondoland Coastal Foraging project investigating coastal foraging practices. He leads studies on neuroplasticity during stone tool skill acquisition and cultural drivers of biological regionalization in the Zambezian Biome. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods combining experimental archaeology, paleoenvironmental modeling, and public outreach initiatives like the Archaeology in Action comics project. Pargeter collaborates internationally on projects funded by NSF, National Geographic, and the Leakey Foundation. His research spans fieldwork in South Africa, experimental studies on tool production, and theoretical work on lithic analysis replicability. He also promotes STEM equity through platforms like My So-Called Lab and open-access resources for global students.