جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Applied Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• Second Language Learning
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Irmelin Kjelaas is an Associate Professor in Norwegian Didactics at NTNU's Department of Teacher Education within the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. She specializes in applied linguistics, multilingualism, and second language learning, particularly in educational contexts. Her work focuses on language policies, refugee education, and inclusive pedagogical practices for immigrant populations. **Education:** PhD in Applied Linguistics from NTNU (2009), focusing on conversations between unaccompanied minor asylum seekers and social workers. Research Interests: Her key areas include: Multilingualism in vocational and general education Refugee youth integration and language barriers Critical discourse analysis of educational policies Teacher training for linguistic diversity Language ideologies in Norwegian schools Recent Article Trends:** Her publications emphasize: Language policy challenges in vocational education (2025) Integration barriers for newly arrived students (2023-2024) Teacher narratives on refugee inclusion (2022-2023) Bilingualism in Norwegian curriculum design (2019-2020) Roles & Networks:** Co-leads the 'Second Language Didactics Network' with national education stakeholders Member of LiVE (Multilingualism in Vocational Education) and Nordic FLIN networks Board member of cultural platform Anna & Azra Advising & Grants:** Main supervisor of PhD candidate Unni Soltun Andreassen (2019–2023) Involved in EU-funded projects like INCLUSCHOOL and FAMREUN Collaborates with Universities of Oslo, Exeter, and VIA University College Labs/Teams:** Co-leads NTNU's 'Linguistic Diversity in School and Society' research group Develops curricula for vocational teachers via NTNU's Continuing Education programs

• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Intimate Partner Violence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gunjan Tiyyagura, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine) and of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as the Director of Pediatric Quality and Safety Education in the Department of Pediatrics and is affiliated with the FRESH Collaborative and the Janeway Society. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and education in pediatric emergency care and child safety. Associate Professor, Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine), Yale School of Medicine Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine Director, Pediatric Quality and Safety Education, Yale Pediatrics Member, FRESH Collaborative Member, Janeway Society Dr. Tiyyagura completed her medical training at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine (MD, 2005), earned a BA in History from the University of Pennsylvania (2001), completed her pediatric residency and chief residency at Columbia University (2006–2009), and pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine (2013). She further advanced her academic credentials with an MHS from Yale School of Medicine in 2020. Her research is centered on child abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, and household violence, with a focus on enhancing recognition and reporting in acute care settings. She develops and evaluates family-centered, trauma-informed interventions and clinical decision support tools to improve child safety. Her recent work includes studies on physical restraint use, ICD-10 coding for violence, and community advisory boards for family violence. Her 15 most recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a consistent focus on child safety, violence-informed care, and clinical decision-making in emergency settings. Key themes include the development and usability testing of clinical decision support systems for child abuse, surveillance of intimate partner violence using diagnostic codes, and implementation of trauma-informed care models. Her research combines mixed methods, implementation science, and quality improvement approaches across pediatric emergency departments. Dr. Tiyyagura collaborates extensively with researchers such as Marc Auerbach, Melissa Langhan, Andrea Asnes, and Paula Schaeffer. She mentors trainees and contributes to medical education, particularly in quality improvement and patient safety. She has been involved in initiatives to enhance clinical practices, including appropriate antihistamine use and the role of advanced practice providers in pediatric emergency care. She is actively engaged in team science through the FRESH Collaborative and contributes to institutional efforts in child safety and advocacy. Her lab, the Whisk Cup, and her participation in the FRESH Collaborative reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary, community-engaged research aimed at preventing family violence and improving systems of care.

Nila Balaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Children's Rights
• Criminal Justice System
• Emerging Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nila Bala is an Acting Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law (King Hall), where she has been since 2023. Her research focuses on children’s rights, criminal justice reform, and the intersection of law and emerging technologies. She teaches Criminal Law, Evidence, and Children and the Law. Bala holds a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University (2008) and a J.D. from Yale Law School (2012). Her scholarship has appeared in top-tier law reviews such as the Michigan Law Review , Washington University Law Review , and New York University Review for Law & Social Change . Recent works address facial recognition in schools, children’s DNA ownership, and postsecondary education in prisons. Her essays have been published in major media outlets like the New York Times and Los Angeles Times . Bala’s awards include the UC Davis Public Scholarship Faculty Fellow (2024), Stanford Digital Civil Society Fellow (2022–2023), and Rockwood Movement Leaders Fellow (2020–2021). Her career includes roles as Director of Legislative Initiatives at NYU’s Policing Project, Assistant Director of Criminal Justice Policy at R Street Institute, and a public defender in Baltimore, where she led bail reform efforts. Her work spans advocacy for juvenile justice, equitable legal policies, and technology’s societal impacts. She has advised on sealing juvenile records, prison education access, and facial recognition risks in classrooms.

• EU Law
• Human Rights
• European Criminal Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Tunjica Petrašević is an Associate Professor and current Dean of the Faculty of Law at the JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia. She holds a Ph.D. in European Law from the University of Zagreb and has served as Vice-Dean for Science and International Cooperation (2014–2019) before becoming Dean in 2019. Her academic career includes visiting professorships at Linz, Vilnius, Perugia, and Madrid Universities under Erasmus programs. Education: Graduated from the Faculty of Law, Osijek (2003), completed doctoral studies in European Law at Zagreb (2011), and served as a trainee at the European Court of Justice (2010). Research focuses on EU procedural law, human rights in EU legal systems, and cross-border legal issues. She has held a Jean Monnet Chair in EU Procedural Law (2014–2017) and contributed to multiple Jean Monnet projects on EU law education. Her publications emphasize EU legal frameworks, data protection standards, and child rights. Teaching spans EU Public Law, Criminal Law, and internal market law across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. She speaks English and has passive knowledge of German and French. Administratively, she oversees the Faculty of Law’s strategic initiatives, international partnerships, and academic governance. Her professional activities include guest lectureships, judicial trainee programs, and involvement in EU-funded legal education modules.

Thomas Straubمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Management
• Corporate and Social Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Development
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Straub is a Professor of International Management at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), University of Geneva. He serves as Director of Executive Education overseeing over 700 participants across 25+ programs (EMBA/MAS/DAS/CAS), and Director of the Master of Science in Responsible Management. He concurrently holds the role of Permanent Visiting Professor and chairs the UNESCO Department’s International Scientific Committee at the University of Bucharest. **Education:** PhD in Economic and Social Sciences (2006) from HEC Geneva (now GSEM), followed by administrative science degrees from University of Konstanz (Germany) and Sciences Po Grenoble (France). **Research Focus:** Strategic management, corporate/social entrepreneurship, organizational development, and NGO performance assessment. Key projects include Swiss National Science Foundation-funded studies on M&A law comparisons and NGO governance in post-communist regions. **Teaching Portfolio:** Leads executive programs in healthcare management, commodity trading, aviation management, and non-profit governance. Courses include Corporate Strategy , Innovation & Change Management , and Responsible Management . **Professional Roles:** Vice Dean at GSEM (prior role) Board member of Swiss Society for Organization and Management (SGO) Reviewer for journals like Journal of Business Ethics and Journal of East European Management Studies Consultant for international organizations and NGOs **Grants & Partnerships:** Collaborations with Swiss Development Agency (SDC), UNESCO, and institutions like the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) on healthcare management programs. Active in EU-funded projects on NGO capacity-building in Eastern Europe and Asia.

Viola Castellanoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• migration and border policies
• welfare systems and social services
• inequalities and racialization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Viola Castellano is a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bayreuth, Germany. Her research focuses on migration and border policies, welfare systems, racialization, and advocacy practices. She holds a PhD in Anthropology and Epistemology of Complexity from the University of Bergamo (2014) and has held positions including Adjunct Professor at the University of Bologna (2014-2021) and Post-doctoral Fellow at the Brazilian Center for Analysis and Planning (2019-2021). Her current DFG-funded project examines Gambian returnees as knowledge producers on border regimes. Key research themes include transnational mobility, EU border externalization, and the intersection of racialization in welfare systems. Her work critiques institutional policies through ethnographic methods, emphasizing marginalized voices in advocacy and policymaking. Education: BA (2006-2009) and MA (2003-2006) in Anthropology from University of Bologna and Ca’ Foscari Venice. Recent grants: DFG-funded project on Gambian returnees. Key publications span 2014–2025, focusing on migration, child welfare systems, and racial disparities in policy. Led the 'Anthropology of Global Inequalities' research group at Bayreuth.

Alhassan Abdullahمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Child neglect and abuse
• Child protection
• Violence against children
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alhassan Abdullah is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work (Teaching and Research) at Charles Sturt University's School of Social Work and Arts. Previously, he served as a Lecturer and Course Coordinator at Flinders University. His expertise spans child neglect, violence prevention, and culturally relevant interventions in rural contexts. He has conducted research across multiple countries, including Ghana, Nepal, Hong Kong, and Australia. His work focuses on community-centric approaches to child protection, particularly leveraging cultural norms like Ubuntu and Abiriwatia to combat maltreatment. He has led UNICEF- and ILO-funded projects and publishes extensively in social work journals. Education: PhD in Social Work, University of Hong Kong (2022) Bachelor of Arts (Social Work, First Class Honours), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2017) Research Interests: Cross-cultural child protection strategies Family violence dynamics Rural community resilience against maltreatment Kinship care systems Social norms affecting violence disclosure Professional Roles: Editorial Board Member, Child Abuse & Neglect Editorial Board Member, Practice: Social Work in Action Member, International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) Grant & Supervision: UNICEF-funded child maltreatment studies ILO-backed child labor research Open to PhD supervision in child welfare and family violence Key Theories: Value Commitments Theory (cultural norms' role in child protection) 3-Dimensional Polyvictimization Theory

Özlem Lakatosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Gender and Childhood Studies
• United Nations
• International Organizations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Özlem Lakatos is a social scientist and Visiting Research Fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, City University of New York, concurrently pursuing a PhD at the University of Geneva. Her doctoral research examines the historical construction of the 'girl' category within United Nations child rights frameworks through interdisciplinary methodologies bridging gender studies and childhood studies. Research Focus: Her work centers on: Genealogical analysis of UN rights discourses Intersections of gender/children's rights in international policy Evolution of representations of girls in global governance Qualitative archival and ethnographic methodologies Academic Contributions: She has co-organized international conferences for the Centre Interfacultaire en Droits de l’Enfant (2018-2024) and co-founded the '30 Ans de Droits de l’Enfant' association coordinating CRC anniversary events. Her publications analyze rights convergence between children's and women's advocacy movements.

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Evidence
• +۱۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Marilyn McMahon is a distinguished academic and Dean of Deakin Law School at Deakin University, where she holds the rank of Professor. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law and the Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre, contributing to interdisciplinary legal and cyber research. Her work spans criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, and the legal dimensions of family violence and digital abuse. PhD (with Distinction), La Trobe University, 2011 Graduate Diploma Legal Practice, Australian National University, 2017 Master of Psychology (Forensic), Monash University, 2000 Graduate Diploma Legal Studies, Monash University, 1993 LLB, University of Melbourne, 1985 BA(Hons), University of Melbourne, 1985 Her research centers on criminal law and justice, with a focus on family violence, bail reform, double jeopardy, and the criminalization of psychological and coercive control. She explores how victims and harms are constructed legally and historically, and investigates the role of stalking laws in addressing non-physical abuse. Her recent work also examines digital coercive control, emoji in legal contexts, and the regulation of online speech. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on the evolution of criminal law to address modern forms of abuse, particularly those facilitated by technology. Her work bridges legal doctrine, criminology, and human rights, with increasing attention to cyber-enabled domestic violence, juvenile justice, and the ethical regulation of digital communication. She frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary scholars and contributes to law reform through research and policy submissions. Her scientific recognition includes the Victorian Parliamentary Research Fellowship (2017–2018). This honor supported her work on bail reform and risk assessment, underscoring her influence in legal policy. Professor McMahon actively supervises doctoral research, including projects on technology-facilitated domestic violence and evidence-based sentencing. She has secured significant research grants from the Australian Research Council and the Australian Institute of Criminology, supporting projects on remand, bail risk assessment, modern slavery, and CCTV use in domestic violence contexts. Her teaching encompasses core units in criminal law and procedure. She leads and contributes to major research initiatives through the Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre and collaborates with national and international scholars on domestic violence and legal reform. Her editorial work, including co-editing the book Criminalising Coercive Control , demonstrates her leadership in shaping scholarly discourse in family violence law.

Austin Humphriesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fisheries Management
• Aquaculture Sustainability
• Marine Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Austin Humphries is a Professor of Aquaculture/Fisheries at the University of Rhode Island (URI), affiliated with the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CBLS) and the Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science (FAVS) department. His research focuses on the interplay between social and ecological systems in fisheries management, emphasizing solutions that balance marine ecosystem health with coastal community wellbeing. He has conducted fieldwork globally, including Indonesia, Ghana, and East Africa, and collaborates closely with fishers and local communities. Dr. Humphries holds a Ph.D. from Rhodes University (2014), an M.S. from Louisiana State University (2010), and a B.S. from the University of Vermont (2006). His work integrates ecological data with socioeconomic analyses, using models to explore trade-offs in fisheries management, gear innovations, and climate resilience strategies. Recent projects include sustainable mud crab farming in Micronesia, evaluating distant water fleet impacts, and assessing climate vulnerability in Vietnamese lobster fisheries. His research highlights the need for collaborative, ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries governance. Key themes include food security, biodiversity conservation, and the adaptation of coastal communities to climate change. He mentors students and postdocs who advance into leadership roles in marine policy and management. Dr. Humphries has published extensively on coral reef biomass, gear modifications, fisheries traceability, and oyster reef restoration. His work emphasizes actionable science for policymakers and stakeholders, aiming to bridge gaps between academic research and on-the-ground management challenges.

• Comparative Education
• Theory and History of Education
• School Mediation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria Isabel Viana Orta is a Professor at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Sciences, Department of Comparative Education. Her work centers on comparative and social education, with a strong emphasis on school mediation, inclusive education, and sustainable social development. Her research interests include: Comparative Education Theory and History of Education School Mediation and Conflict Resolution Social Education and Professionalization Gender Equity in Education Teacher Training and Curriculum Development Sustainable Social Development and Citizenship Education Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a consistent focus on mediation, social education, teacher training, and inclusion. Themes such as children's participation, innovative pedagogical tools, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4) are recurrent. Her work often employs comparative methodologies across Spanish autonomous communities and with Portugal. She is a member of the GRECIA Comparative Education Research Group and was previously part of CUDIDE (Culture, Diversity and Development). She has supervised doctoral research and maintains an active scholarly output. While no specific awards or grants are listed, her sustained publication record and leadership in thematic areas indicate significant academic contribution. She advises on social education projects and has contributed to institutional training programs for teachers. Her work informs policy on school coexistence and mediation frameworks. She is involved with research teams focused on educational innovation, equity, and social inclusion, contributing to both theoretical and applied dimensions of education.

• Social Work
• Child Welfare
• Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sioban O'Farrell-Pearce is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Middlesex University. Her work focuses on mental health and social work, particularly examining interventions for birth mothers experiencing serial child removals and developing family support systems. Research Interests: Sioban's research explores the intersection of social work interventions, maternal mental health, and child protection. She emphasizes participatory approaches, incorporating birth mothers' voices into policy and practice frameworks. Article Trends: Recent publications highlight action research methodologies, qualitative analyses of child removal phenomena, and collaborative partnerships between local authorities and academic institutions. Key themes include trauma-informed care, family dynamics, and social policy implementation. Labs/Teams: Sioban contributes to the Hummingbirds Team, a specialized initiative focused on rebuilding lives of birth mothers and preventing successive child removals through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Nursing History
• Child Health Care Policy
• Pediatric Nursing
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Cynthia Anne Connolly is the Rosemarie B. Greco Term Endowed Professor and Professor of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Department of Family and Community Health. She also serves as Co-Faculty Director of the Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research and Associate Director of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing. She is a Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers including the Alice Paul Center for Research on Women, Gender, and Sexuality and the History and Sociology of Science Department. PhD, University of Pennsylvania, 1999 MSN, University of Rochester, 1987 BSN, University of Pennsylvania, 1980 Dr. Connolly’s research is grounded in historical analysis and social justice, focusing on the evolution of child health care policy, pediatric drug safety, and the ethical dimensions of nursing practice. She investigates how societal values, politics, and legislation shape children’s health care and how race, class, gender, and ethnicity influence the determination of children’s “best interests.” Her work bridges clinical practice, policy, and historical scholarship. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing the historical roots of contemporary pediatric health challenges, particularly in drug regulation, preventive care, and health disparities. She uses archival research to uncover how policies and medical innovations were implemented and how they affected vulnerable populations, especially children. Dr. Connolly has received numerous accolades for her scholarship and teaching, including: Arthur J. Viseltear Award J. Worth Estes Prize Two Lavinia Dock Awards Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching Fellow, American Academy of Nursing She actively mentors students and fellows, participates in interdisciplinary collaborations, and leads initiatives such as the History, Health and the Humanities minor. Her research is supported by prestigious grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation. Dr. Connolly is deeply involved in research teams at the Barbara Bates Center and the Field Center, where she collaborates with scholars in social work, law, and medicine to reform child protection systems and advance nursing history.

• Business Law
• Negotiation
• Ethics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Linda Barkacs is a Professor of Business Law at the Knauss School of Business, University of San Diego. She designs and teaches courses in negotiation, business law, and ethics across undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Master of Science in Executive Leadership, Global Leadership, Supply Chain Management, and Accountancy. She frequently instructs in international study abroad programs throughout Europe, Asia, and South America, supplemented by advanced negotiation training from Harvard's Program on Negotiation, Kellogg School of Management, and Duke University. Her research focuses on business law, negotiation dynamics, ethics pedagogy, and management strategies , with emphasis on experiential learning and social justice. Key themes include gender-based negotiation simulations, constitutional implications of public policies, environmental justice frameworks, and the intersection of globalization with ethical business practices. Publications demonstrate consistent exploration of legal education innovation through classroom exercises, critical analysis of discrimination cases, and contemporary issues like wealth inequality and digital ethics. Recent works integrate empirical studies with practical applications for business education. Awards & Honors: USD 10 Most Inspirational Professors (College Magazine, 2016) Professor of Impact - MS Supply Chain (2016) Professor of the Year - USD School of Business (2015) As co-founder of The Barkacs Group , she provides corporate training in negotiation and ethics. In 2021, she launched First Offer , an online platform dedicated to global negotiation skill development. Her legal background includes litigation at a prominent San Diego firm and co-founding Barkacs & Barkacs, where she managed high-stakes cases involving complex negotiations.

Claudia Daiglerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social work
• Youth homelessness
• Housing emergency
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudia Daigler is a Professor at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Integration Assistance and (Precarious) Transitions, Particularly in Education and Work . Her research focuses on youth and family homelessness, gender-specific social work, interagency cooperation, and migration integration. She leads projects like the evaluation of Baden-Württemberg's 'Familien in Wohnungslosigkeit' program and Housing First approaches in German-speaking regions. Current Roles: Professor, Institute for Integration and Participation (Esslingen University) Former Roles: Institute Director at Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (2010-2012) Research Interests include: Biographical dimensions of housing crises Gender-based violence in vulnerable populations Precarious educational/work transitions Integrated social planning frameworks Refugee occupational integration Policy analysis in youth welfare Notable Contributions encompass monographs on youth homelessness, edited volumes on social planning, and over 15 peer-reviewed articles. She serves on editorial boards for Forum Erziehungshilfen and maedchenarbeit.de , and advises municipal bodies on housing and gender equity.