جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cultural Anthropology
• Ethnology
• Museum Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jana Reidla is a Research Fellow in Ethnology at the Institute of Cultural Research, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Tartu, where she has held academic positions since 2020. She completed her PhD in 2021 with a dissertation on curatorial roles in Baltic and Finnish national museums and holds a Master’s degree in Cultural Management. She is also the program director of the MA in Culture Management at the University of Tartu and has previously lectured on Estonian historical ornamentation and jewellery at the Viljandi Culture Academy. Her research focuses on cultural anthropology, ethnology, museum studies, and cultural heritage, particularly exploring curatorial practices, collecting policies, and cultural memory in Baltic and Estonian contexts. She investigates how museums navigate heritage, identity, and institutional roles, especially in post-Soviet and transnational frameworks. Her recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on museum value systems, auxiliary collections, and the social relevance of curatorial work. She analyzes collecting practices in Estonian museums, the role of curators as mediators, and the representation of the Soviet period, contributing to broader discussions on heritage ethics and institutional pluralism. Voldemar Siimon Memorial Scholarship, University of Tartu (2018) Reidla has supervised no formal students listed in the data but has actively contributed to research projects such as Practices and Challenges of Mnemonic Pluralism in Baltic History Museums (PRG1097), funded by the Estonian Research Council. She also serves as editor-in-chief of Studia Vernacula and is a member of ICOM, the Société Internationale d'Ethnologie et Folklore, and the Society of Friends of the Estonian National Museum. Her creative work includes curating exhibitions such as For Sale. Not For Sale. Jewellery exhibition (2022) at Pärnu Museum and managing permanent exhibitions at the Museum of the Bank of Estonia.

• Semantic Web
• Knowledge Organization
• Metadata Management
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Magnus Pfeffer is a faculty member at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart, affiliated with the Faculty of Information and Communication and the Department of Information Science. He holds the academic rank of Professor and is actively engaged in research and teaching in information science, digital libraries, and semantic technologies. His research interests include: Semantic Web and Knowledge Graphs Metadata Management and Interoperability Knowledge Organization and Classification Systems Information Retrieval in Heterogeneous Environments Digital Humanities, particularly Japanese Visual Media (Anime, Manga, Otaku Culture) Integration of Fan-Created and Community Data His recent publications (2022–2018) reveal a strong focus on the Japanese Visual Media Graph project, which builds domain-specific knowledge graphs by integrating data from enthusiast communities using RDF, ontologies, and semantic web standards. This work bridges library science with digital humanities and addresses challenges in licensing, data harmonization, and research utility of crowdsourced metadata. Earlier works focus on automated indexing, classification system mapping, and metadata enrichment in library contexts. Scientific contributions include: Development of ontologies for anime characters, visual novels, and fan databases Legal and technical integration of open-licensed community databases Innovations in retro-classification and metadata provenance Curriculum development in information science, especially IT competencies and pandemic-era teaching He has collaborated with researchers such as Martin Roth, Senan Kiryakos, Heidrun Wiesenmüller, and Kai Eckert. While no formal list of students is provided, his supervisory role is implied through research projects and student co-authorships. He has contributed to major conferences including Dublin Core, TPDL, ECDL, and Digital Humanities. His ORCID (2-2141-6721) and GND (102572836X) identifiers confirm his scholarly presence. No awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Michael Garrettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)
• Radio Astronomy
• Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Garrett is the Sir Bernard Lovell Chair of Astrophysics at the University of Manchester and Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (JBCA), a group of 190 people based at the Alan Turing Building and Jodrell Bank Observatory. He also serves as a Special Professor at the University of Leiden and holds multiple leadership positions in international astronomical organizations including the SETI Institute Science Advisory Board and Breakthrough Listen Advisory Board. Garrett's research spans multiple areas of astronomy with particular focus on radio astronomy techniques and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. His work integrates observations from major facilities including ALMA, LOFAR, and the e-MERLIN array. As Director of JBCA, he oversees the UK's radio astronomy National Facility and leads research on galaxy evolution, active galactic nuclei, and the distant universe using high-resolution radio observations. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining traditional astrophysics with SETI investigations, particularly through the analysis of potential technosignatures and Dyson sphere candidates. Garrett has increasingly focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and SETI, exploring whether AI might represent a 'great filter' for advanced civilizations. Fellow of the Royal Society (2024) Elected to International Academy of Astronautics (2018) Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (2017) Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society (2015) Rudolph Pesek Lecture, International Academy of Astronautics Congress (2014) IBM Faculty Award, Leiden University (2013) Elected to International Academy of Astronautics (corresponding member, 2012) Garrett has supervised numerous students and postdoctoral researchers throughout his career. As a major research leader, he has coordinated significant European projects including FP6 EXPReS (4.5M€), RadioNet FP7 (15M€), and H2020 ASTERICS (15M€). He serves on multiple peer review committees including the UKRI STFC Projects Peer Review Committee and advises numerous international organizations on radio astronomy strategy. Garrett directs the RAAIR laboratory (a collaboration between the University of Manchester and CETC-38 in China) and leads the Jodrell Bank Telescope Masterplan. He chairs the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Directorate and serves on the European SKA Forum, playing a key role in shaping the future of radio astronomy infrastructure in Europe and globally.

Kat Rossمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Radio Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Science Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kat Ross is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's Curtin Research Institute, part of the School of Elec Eng, Comp and Math Sci and Faculty of Science and Engineering. She leads the #IncludeHer campaign to diversify science education curricula and studies galaxy evolution using the Murchison Widefield Array. Ross completed her PhD on radio spectral variability at Curtin and was awarded the Exxon Mobil Student Scientist of the Year (2022). Education: PhD in Astrophysics, Curtin University ("Looking Through Rainbow Coloured Glasses: Radio Spectral Variability and its Physical Origins"). Research Interests: Radio astronomy focuses include spectral variability of radio sources and large-scale surveys like GLEAM-X. Advocacy work addresses gender representation in STEM curricula, with a 2023 study revealing severe underrepresentation of female scientists in Australian high school courses. Ross also emphasizes creating inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals in STEM. Labs/Teams: Member of the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) and core contributor to the GLEAM-X survey team. Active in science communication and policy advocacy through #IncludeHer, seeking curriculum reforms to include diverse scientist role models.

Kelley Wilderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photographic History
• Photography and Science
• Material Cultures of Photography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Kelley Wilder is a leading scholar in photographic history at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Arts, Design and Architecture within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. She is a core member of the Photographic History Research Centre (PHRC), a renowned research hub dedicated to the study of photography’s historical, scientific, and cultural roles. Her research expertise lies at the intersection of photography, science, and material culture, particularly focusing on 19th and 20th century practices. Key interests include the photographic work of scientists like William Henry Fox Talbot and John Herschel, the materiality of photographic industry, archival practices, and the role of photography in scientific documentation. Her work bridges art, science, and technology, exploring how photographic images function as knowledge objects. The recent scholarly outputs demonstrate a consistent focus on the epistemic and cultural roles of photography, especially in scientific contexts. Themes include visual evidence, archival practices, the materiality of photographic media, and interdisciplinary knowledge production. Her publications span visual culture, history of science, and cultural theory, reflecting a deeply interdisciplinary approach. Mercator Fellow, University of Regensburg, Germany (2020–2023) Research Fellow of the Science Museum, London (2019–2024) Marie Curie EU Training Grant (2019–2020) M3C Creative Economy Engagement Postdoctoral funding (2017–2018) British Academy Research Grant (2016–2017) HEIF Network fund (2016–2017) Kelley Wilder actively supervises research students such as Ella Ravilious and Martin Jürgens, often in collaboration with major cultural institutions like the V&A and the Natural History Museum. She has secured substantial external funding from the British Academy, EU programs, and DFG, enabling impactful research on photographic archives, scientific imaging, and industrial reproduction. These grants reflect her leadership in shaping the field through collaborative, interdisciplinary projects. She is central to the Photographic History Research Centre (PHRC), which fosters international scholarly exchange through conferences, publications, and collaborative research. The PHRC serves as a dynamic hub connecting academics, curators, and archivists, with Wilder playing a key role in organizing events such as the 2025 conference on Photography, Value, and History.

• Knowledge Organisation
• Cataloguing
• Music Information Classification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Lee is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Library and Information Studies at University College London (UCL). Her research focuses on knowledge organisation, cataloguing, and music information classification, with interests in the classification of forms and genres, art information organisation, and cataloguing education. Senior Teaching Fellow, UCL (current) Her work examines how music is classified within library studies and musicology, and she has published in journals such as JASIST , Journal of Documentation , and Knowledge Organisation . She also leads modules on cataloguing, classification, and knowledge organisation at UCL.

• Archaeology
• Roman History
• Classical Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jean-Noël Castorio serves as an Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences) at Université Le Havre Normandie, where he is a permanent member of the GRIC Research Laboratory under section 21 of the French academic classification system. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities (UFR LSH - Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Lettres, Sciences Humaines) and works within the Department of History and Archaeology. His research focuses on Roman archaeology, particularly the funerary practices and monuments of Gaul during the Roman period. Castorio has developed significant expertise in the archaeology of northeastern Gaul, with special attention to the Langres region (ancient Andemantunnum) and the Moselle area. His work bridges classical archaeology, historical studies, and material culture analysis, with particular emphasis on the transition from Celtic to Roman societies and the development of funerary landscapes during the Imperial period. Castorio's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output from 2000-2019, with particular concentration between 2010-2017. His research shows strong thematic continuity around funerary archaeology, with publications addressing monumental enclosures, mausolea, early funerary monuments, and ritual practices in Roman Gaul. He has also contributed to broader studies of Roman imperial representation through works on Caligula and Messaline, demonstrating his engagement with both material culture and historical narrative. His scholarly contributions include significant work on the Gigantomachy of Pergamon, showing his broader engagement with Hellenistic and Roman art beyond Gaulish contexts. Castorio appears to collaborate with major French archaeological institutions including the École française de Rome and has contributed to museum catalogues such as those for the Musée d'archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

• Cosmology
• Gravitational Waves
• Dark Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Miguel Zumalacarregui is the Group Leader of the Cosmology group within the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, Germany. He is a senior co-chair of the LISA Cosmology Working Group and deputy lead for the Euclid Gravitational Waves Science Working Group, highlighting his leadership in major international astrophysics collaborations. PhD in Physics, Autonomous University of Madrid (2012) Graduate Student, University of Barcelona (2008–2012) MA in Theoretical Physics, Autonomous University of Madrid (2009) His research focuses on cosmology, gravitational waves, and fundamental physics, particularly the nature of dark energy and dark matter, testing gravity beyond Einstein, and the cosmological implications of gravitational wave observations. He is the main developer of the hi_class code, a public tool for cosmological predictions in generalized dark energy models. His theoretical work is tightly coupled with observational data from missions like Euclid and LISA. His recent publications span topics such as dark energy reconstruction, gravitational wave lensing, multi-messenger astronomy, modified gravity, and machine learning applications in strong lensing detection. These works, appearing in top journals like Physical Review D and Astronomy & Astrophysics , reflect a strong trend toward combining theoretical modeling with cutting-edge observational and computational techniques to address cosmological tensions and probe new physics. Editor's suggestion, Physical Review D Marie Curie Global Fellow Dr. Zumalacarregui leads a research group and is deeply involved in large collaborative projects like Euclid and LISA, contributing to science working groups and data analysis efforts. His work is supported by significant institutional and collaborative funding, and he plays a key role in shaping the cosmological science case for future gravitational wave observatories. He has no listed formal advisees, but his leadership position implies mentorship of junior researchers. He is a key member of the Cosmology group at the Albert Einstein Institute, contributing to the institute’s focus on astrophysical and cosmological relativity. His team collaborates extensively with the Euclid and LISA consortia, integrating theoretical cosmology with observational data analysis.

Tony Birdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gamma-ray astronomy
• Instrumentation for astrophysics
• Data analysis techniques
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Tony Bird is a member of the astronomy group within the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton. He currently serves as Deputy Head of School (Education) and previously held roles as Director of Programmes for Physics and Astronomy. His research focuses on instrumentation and data analysis for high-energy astrophysics, particularly through his role as a co-investigator on the ESA's INTEGRAL mission's IBIS telescope. He leads the compilation of its all-sky survey catalogues and explores applications of astronomical technology in medical imaging and security systems. Research Projects: - Developed novel instrumental techniques for coded-aperture imaging. - Led Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with Symetrica for security tech. - Co-led SPRINT programs advancing space technology innovation. - Active in next-generation space telescope design initiatives. Teaching: Teaches Medical Physics and Applied Nuclear Physics courses, and oversees mission design components of the Tenerife Field Trip for astronomy students. Supervises multiple PhD students in physics and related fields. Labs/Teams: Part of the Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on detector development and data analysis challenges.

Amelia Mowryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Metadata
• Digital Libraries
• Information Systems and Technologies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amelia Mowry is a Lecturer at the School of Information, San José State University, where she teaches INFO 246 – Information Technology Tools and Applications - Advanced with a focus on XML. She is also the Metadata and Discovery Services Librarian at Wayne State University Library System in Detroit, Michigan, a role she has held since 2012. Her educational background includes an MS in Information Science from the University of Michigan (2012). Amelia's research and teaching interests span a broad range of topics in library and information science, with a strong emphasis on metadata , digital libraries , information systems , and data analytics . She focuses on the discoverability of digital materials and explores the intersection between metadata and data science. Her work also includes descriptive cataloguing (AACR), semantic web technologies, and the organization and classification of information. She is actively involved with the Michigan hub of the Digital Public Library of America, contributing to digital access and discovery initiatives. Her professional experience includes prior work as a University Library Associate at the University of Michigan Library (2011–2012). There are no scientific awards, publications, or student advisement details listed in the available information. Amelia contributes to curriculum development and instruction in information technology applications, supporting the next generation of information professionals through her teaching at SJSU.

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Assyriology
• Cylinder Seals
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Felix Blocher is a Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. His career spans institutions including Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, and significant excavation projects in Syria. Key affiliations include the German Oriental Society (Deutsche Orient-Gesellschaft), where he served as Deputy Secretary (1988-1994) and Secretary (2003-2015), and collaborative work with the Reiss Museum Mannheim. Born: 1956 in Basel, Switzerland Education: Doctorate (1985) and Habilitation (1995) in Near Eastern Archaeology Research Focus: Cylinder seals, Mesopotamian-Syrian cultural interactions, religious iconography, and Bronze Age stratigraphy. His work bridges epigraphic analysis with material culture studies, particularly in ancient Syria. Publications: Over 30 works including catalogues of Old Babylonian seal rolls, studies on Euphrates Valley stratigraphy, and reviews of key archaeological texts. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining art history and administrative archaeology. Scientific Contributions: DFG Postdoctoral Fellowship (1986-1989) Co-editor of Mitteilungen der Deutschen Orient-Gesellschaft (1988-1993, 2003-2014) Fieldwork: Deputy Director (1998-2010) and Editor (2000-2015) of Tall Munbaqa/Ekalte excavations in Syria, contributing to Late Bronze Age chronology.

Zhang Ganlinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Soil genesis
• Soil taxonomy
• Digital soil mapping
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zhang Ganlin is a distinguished researcher and doctoral supervisor at the Nanjing Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he serves as director of the State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture. He has made significant contributions to soil science research in China and internationally. He received his Bachelor of Science in Agronomy from Huazhong Agricultural University in 1987, followed by Master of Science and PhD degrees from the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1990 and 1993. His international experience includes research at the University of Kiel, Germany (1994-1995) and the University of Essen, Germany (1998, 2000). Zhang's research focuses on soil genesis , soil taxonomy , digital soil mapping , and soil resource evaluation . He pioneered systematic urban soil research in China and his work on important soil types has been adopted by the International Soil Classification System. His research has established principles and standards for soil classification in China, creating over 3,000 typical soil systems. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in digital soil mapping techniques, soil evolution processes, and the impact of human activities on soil properties. His work bridges theoretical soil science methodology with practical applications for soil resource management at regional and national scales. Second Prize of the National Natural Science Award Second Prize of the Hainan Provincial Science and Technology Award Third Prize of the Chinese Agricultural Science and Technology Award National Natural Science Foundation of China for Outstanding Young Scholars (2006) Second-tier talent candidate for Jiangsu Province "333" program Jiangsu Province Young and Middle-aged Expert with Outstanding Contributions Recipient of the State Council Special Allowance Zhang supervises graduate students in soil science, environmental science, and related fields. He has led major projects including the "Survey of China's Soil Systems and Compilation of the Chinese Soil System Catalogue" and the "Global Digital Soil Mapping: East Asia Collaborative Research." His laboratory focuses on soil classification, digital soil mapping, and soil resource evaluation, with significant contributions to national and international soil science initiatives.

• Classical Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Economic Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin Bentz is a Professor of Classical Archaeology and Principal Investigator at the University of Bonn's Department for Classical Archaeology. His research focuses on dependency structures in the Greek and pre-Roman world, integrating archaeological evidence with literary sources to analyze economic relationships among slaves, metics, and free citizens. He leads major projects like the DFG Research Training Group 'Archeology of Pre-Modern Economies' and serves as spokesperson for this initiative since 2013. Bentz has held prestigious roles, including a visiting professorship at the Free University of Brussels (2011–2012) and managing editor of the Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum (1999–2004). Education includes a Habilitation in Classical Archaeology (1997) and a PhD from the University of Göttingen (1986–1989). He completed a joint MA program across the Universities of Cologne, Florence, and Göttingen (1980–1986). His academic leadership spans archaeological excavations in Marzabotto (2002–2007) and Selinunte (2010–2016), as well as presidency of the German Archaeologists’ Association (DArV, 2008–2012). Bentz has secured extensive third-party funding, including DFG grants, Volkswagenstiftung projects, and EU collaborations. He has supervised over 18 doctoral candidates and numerous master’s and bachelor’s students. His publications, totaling 6 monographs, 13 edited volumes, and 76 articles, explore ancient economies, material culture, and cross-cultural comparisons. He also curates exhibitions, organizes international conferences, and serves on editorial boards for journals like Gnomon and Kölner und Bonner Archaeologika .

Evyn Kropfمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Arabic Palaeography
• Codicology
• Islamic Manuscript Culture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Evyn Kropf is a Senior Associate Librarian at the University of Michigan, specializing in Middle Eastern & North African Studies and Religious Studies. She curates the Islamic Manuscripts Collection at the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) and teaches about Islamic manuscript culture. Education: MA in Information Science (University of Michigan, 2009), BS in Materials Science and Engineering (University of Tennessee, 2003) Her research focuses on Arabic palaeography, codicology, and material culture , particularly paper analysis, manuscript repairs, and Sufi knowledge transmission . She has cataloged over 900 Islamic manuscripts and led workshops on manuscript studies. Notable publications explore Ottoman paper trade , pictograms in Sufi literature , and digital mediation of cultural heritage . She is active in manuscript cataloging and collaborative research initiatives . Kropf is affiliated with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS) and the Global Islamic Studies Center . She contributes to Islamic manuscript digitization and trains in Arabic manuscript analysis .

• Latin Literature
• Rhetoric
• Historiography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maelys Blandenet is a Lecturer in Latin language and literature at ENS de Lyon, with a focus on ancient agronomy and digital humanities. She serves as the scientific coordinator of the AgroCCol project (ANR "Young Researcher", 2018-2024) and is affiliated with the HiSoMA laboratory. Her research spans Latin literature, ecocriticism, cultural anthropology, and digital humanities applications in classical studies. PhD in Latin Literature (Paris-Sorbonne University) Her research explores technical literature, rhetorical constructions of rural identity in Roman texts, and interdisciplinary digital editions of agronomic treatises. She specializes in Latin didactic poetry, historiography, and comic theatre from the Republic to the High Empire. Recent publications emphasize intertextual analysis of Columella’s De re rustica, digital corpus creation for Greco-Roman agronomy, and collaborative projects like the Dictionary of Images of Poetics in Antiquity. She leads initiatives combining philology with archaeobotany and digital indexing. Scientific activities include organizing international conferences, participating in science festivals, and directing virtual exhibitions such as "Le ménage des champs" (2021), showcasing Roman agricultural knowledge and its Renaissance transmission.