جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Voice Studies
• Queer Performance
• Live/Performance Art
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yvon Bonenfant is Head of Department, Theatre and Director of the Future Humanities Institute at University College Cork (UCC). He holds a PhD in Performing Arts and has held professorial roles at institutions like the University of Winchester. His academic and artistic work focuses on Research-Creation, exploring queer voice, tactile performance, and inclusive art practices for marginalized audiences. Key roles include Academic Director of the Granary Theatre and Co-Lead of UNICArt Thematic Line at www.unic.eu. Education: PhD (Performing Arts), University of Winchester, 2010 MA in World Music, Wesleyan University, 2002 Professional Diploma in Psychocorporeal Analysis, 1999 Bachelor of General Studies, Athabasca University, 1996 Research Interests: Voice studies, queer performance, haptic technologies, participatory art, and interdisciplinary performance. His work emphasizes tactile art, queer aesthetics, and creating inclusive environments for marginalized bodies. Grants & Awards: Over €500,000 in research funding from bodies like the Irish Research Council, Arts Council (Ireland), and Wellcome Trust. Notable projects include Resonant Tails and Loop Love , engaging audiences with PMLD and celebrating vocal difference. Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in VR/AR impact, disability performance, and intercultural dialogue. Leads projects funded by EU grants (e.g., ERASMUS+, Horizon 2020) and manages initiatives like the Granary Transformation Project . Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with institutions like the University of Rennes 2 (Centre for Art in Public Space) and Stockholm’s Weld Arts. His work spans 14 countries, with installations like Curious Replicas and Beacons reaching global audiences.

• Eco-social Work
• Ecological Grief
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sue Bailey is a Senior Lecturer in the Social Work program at Edith Cowan University's School of Arts and Humanities. Her research integrates ecological systems theory with human well-being, focusing on climate change, ecosystem degradation, and ecological grief. She teaches courses including SWK4121: Activism and Social Change and SWK3112: Advanced Interpersonal Skills. Education: PhD in Social Work (UWA, 2011) and Bachelor of Social Work (UWA, 2002). Awards include the AASW Finalist Agent of Change Award (2014) and multiple teaching fellowships. Her research has addressed topics like maternal grief, eco-social work practices, and climate justice. Current grants include a $892,362 Department of Fire and Emergency Services project on disaster resilience and a $362,071 Lotterywest grant for climate justice tools. She supervises PhD research on climate-just transformations in community services and previously co-supervised an art therapy study with marginalized communities. Key research themes include ecological grief frameworks, community garden-based interventions, and mental health strategies for climate-affected populations. She collaborates internationally on sustainability education models and youth climate activism.

Henry Collinghamمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Design Studies
• Dementia Care
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Henry Collingham is an Innovation Fellow at Northumbria University's Design Arts and Creative Industries. He holds a PhD in Design Studies (Northumbria University, 2022) and a BA (Hons) in Product Design (2014). His research focuses on design for dementia care, co-design methodologies, and sustainability in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Recent work includes multisensory experiences for dementia patients and studies on remote support for eating disorders. He won the Top 3 Film award at CHI 2024. His research spans intergenerational craft practices, smallholder agriculture technology, and community-driven design. Collaborations include projects on sustainability in HCI and participatory design with marginalized communities. Education: PhD, Design Studies, Northumbria University (2017–2021) BA (Hons) Product Design, Northumbria University (2010–2014) Key Research Themes: Co-design methodologies for healthcare and aging Assistive technologies for dementia care Sustainable HCI practices Remote collaboration and participatory design Awards: Top 3 Film (CHI 2024)

• Labour Studies
• Migration Patterns
• Urban Sociology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Chambers is a Senior Lecturer in Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University, UK. His work focuses on labour, migration, urban marginalization, and Muslim communities in India. He holds a BA (First Class Hons) in International Development from the University of Liverpool, an MSc in Cross-Cultural Research Methods from the University of Sussex, and a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Sussex. His research examines the intersections of bureaucracy, citizenship, and socio-economic marginalization, particularly through ethnographic methods. Chambers co-founded the Labour, Work, and Development Network and co-edits a Special Issue on domestic labour in India for the Journal of South Asian Development. His teaching emphasizes innovative pedagogy, including Brechtian approaches to teaching spatial practices. He actively engages with contemporary challenges such as digitization of state bureaucracies and pandemic-era fieldwork adaptations. Key publications include analyses of bureaucratic mediation in India, gendered state encounters, and performed conviviality in urban spaces. His research spans over a decade, with a consistent focus on marginalized communities and the socio-economic structures impacting their lives.

• Political Theory
• International Relations
• Lived Experience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amanda Beattie is a Senior Lecturer in Politics, History and International Relations at Aston University, affiliated with the Society and Politics School and the Aston Centre for Europe (ACE). Her research intersects political theory with international relations, focusing on deportation regimes, institutional design, and narrative methodologies. She holds degrees from McGill University, the University of St. Andrews, and Aston University, including a PhD in International Relations (2008). Her research employs autoethnography and reflexive practices to explore moral dilemmas in forced displacement, emphasizing aesthetic and emotional encounters in global politics. Teaching includes Political Philosophy, Contemporary Theory, and Ethics in International Relations. Recent publications address refugee housing, youth agency, and solidarity through collective emotions. She has contributed to policy debates on migration via editorial roles and conferences, including co-convening the Emotions Working Group for the British International Studies Association (2018–2021). Her work highlights the intersection of personal experience and systemic structures, advocating for marginalized voices in international discourses.

Amanda Aykanianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Homeless service systems
• Homeless service workforce
• Program evaluation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Aykanian is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo's School of Social Work. Her research focuses on homeless service systems, workforce challenges, and policy implementation with an emphasis on equity. She leads the National Homeless Services Workforce Study and co-leads the Grand Challenge to End Homelessness initiative. Education: PhD in Social Work, University at Albany (2020) MA in Applied Sociology, University of Massachusetts Boston (2013) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Framingham State University (2007) Research Interests: Dr. Aykanian examines geographic mobility's impact on service access, frontline worker well-being during crises like the pandemic, and curricular innovations in social work education related to homelessness. She advocates for systemic changes to improve service delivery and workforce retention through mixed-methods approaches. Key Contributions: Developed the Council on Social Work Education's Curricular Guide for Addressing Homelessness Co-edited Homelessness Prevention and Intervention in Social Work Principal Investigator for multiple studies on homelessness policy and workforce resilience Grants & Leadership: National Homeless Services Workforce Study (PI) Former Research Lead for National Center for Excellence in Homeless Services National Co-Lead for Ending Homelessness Grand Challenge Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Temple University and Millersville University researchers through the National Homeless Services Workforce Study consortium.

• Citizenship Education
• Early School Leaving
• Inclusive Education
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Eunice Macedo is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto (FPCEUP), where she teaches in undergraduate and master's programs and supervises research students. She is an integrated researcher at the Centre for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE) and leads the research community Policies of Inclusion and Voices: Diversity, Gender and Intersectionality . She also coordinates CIIE’s strategic area on Engagement of Vulnerable Young People in Education and Training and is Deputy President of the Paulo Freire Institute of Portugal. PhD in Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2012) Master in Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2005) Bachelor in Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2001) Primary School Teacher, Escola do Magistério Primário do Porto Her research focuses on citizenship education, early school leaving, gender, inclusive pedagogy, and the role of arts in education . She explores how innovative methodologies like problem-based learning and arts integration can foster youth agency, well-being, and democratic participation, especially among marginalized groups. Her work emphasizes participatory and ethnographic approaches, often involving co-creation with students and teachers. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on educational equity, youth voice, and critical pedagogy . Themes such as second-chance education, climate activism among youth, autism inclusion, and Freirean theory recur across her work. Her research is strongly applied, aiming to inform policy and practice through collaborative projects. Scientific Awards and Recognitions No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Research Projects and Grants Eunice has led and participated in numerous national and international research projects, including: STALWARTS (Portuguese Team Leader): Sustaining Teachers and Learners with the Arts EduTransfer (Co-PI): Transferability of promising practices in education RESL.eu : Reducing Early School Leaving in Europe LINK : Engaging vulnerable youth through arts PODER : Power dynamics in education ClimActiC : Climate citizenship and science COSI.ed : Co-created education for social inclusion Advising and Mentorship She supervises research students in areas such as citizenship education, diversity, gender, and innovative pedagogy. While specific student names are not listed, her leadership in research communities and projects indicates active mentorship. Laboratories and Research Groups She is a key member of the Centre for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE) and leads the research community Policies of Inclusion and Voices: Diversity, Gender and Intersectionality . She is also involved in the LabDERE (Digital Experimentation and Research Laboratory in Education) at FPCEUP.

• Transmedia Storytelling
• Social Impact Assessment
• Creative Arts Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Donna Hancox is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in transmedia storytelling, social impact assessment, and creative arts research. Her work bridges digital narratives, community engagement, and public health, with a focus on marginalized communities and regional development. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and a monograph on transmedia storytelling's transformative potential. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating arts-based interventions, digital storytelling methods for social inclusion, and research on the role of creative practices in fostering community resilience. Recent research highlights include the Social Impact Framework for Puuya Foundation (2024), analyzing arts' role in Indigenous cultural preservation, and Defining 'Arts Participation' for Public Health Research (2024), linking creative engagement to health outcomes. She collaborates with regional communities, schools, and governments to design inclusive programs, as seen in Building inclusive schools: Strategies and learnings from Milpera State High School (2018). Her transmedia work, including the 2021 book The Revolution in Transmedia Storytelling through Place , explores spatial narratives and multimodal storytelling. Hancox leads interdisciplinary projects addressing issues like refugee integration, pandemic-era creative practices, and regional Australia's cultural economy. Her methods combine qualitative research, participatory design, and digital innovation, emphasizing co-creation with communities. She serves on advisory boards for arts policy initiatives and has presented at international conferences on oral history, digital activism, and transmedia pedagogy.

• Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
• Women's Health
• HIV Risk Reduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mona Mittal, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Science at the University of Maryland's School of Public Health. Her work focuses on prevention and intervention strategies to improve health outcomes for women affected by intimate partner violence (IPV), with a global perspective on psychological trauma and intergenerational violence cycles. She holds a K01 award from NIMH for developing integrated HIV-IPV interventions. Her research spans physiological mechanisms linking IPV to health, cultural contexts of violence, and healthcare responses in marginalized populations. Education includes a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University (2002), an M.A. in Clinical Investigation from the University of Rochester (2014), and prior degrees from institutions in India. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, with a focus on IPV's impact on women's sexual health, mental health disparities, and translational public health interventions. Key contributions include meta-analyses of IPV interventions in India, studies on HIV risk reduction among Black women, and exploration of systemic trauma in family therapy. Her work frequently addresses intersectional factors like race, class, and gender in health equity frameworks. Mittal collaborates with global health organizations and has advised multiple research initiatives funded by NIH institutes. Her lab focuses on adapting evidence-based interventions for under-resourced communities, particularly around IPV and HIV co-occurring risks.

Jeppe Kristensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Theatre
• Theatre and Conflict
• Art and Youth
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jeppe Kristensen is a Professor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Agder (UiA) , where he has been employed since January 2014. He is also actively involved as a playwright, stage instructor, and co-founder of the experimental theatre collective Fix&Foxy. He teaches practical theatre at both undergraduate and master's levels, including in the Literature, Film, and Theatre programme. Education: Trained as a dramaturg at the Department of Dramaturgy, Aarhus University. Former dramaturg at the Royal Theater in Copenhagen. Research Interests: Jeppe Kristensen’s primary academic focus is on contemporary theatre , especially where theatre interfaces with its broader environment—artistic, social, political, and media landscapes. His work explores experimental formats, intermediality, and theatre as a social practice. He is particularly interested in performances involving non-actors and the ethical dimensions of such work. His research also spans art and conflict, art with youth, and the reconfiguration of historical and musical crafts in education. Recent Publications and Artistic Output: His most recent works (2022–2025) reflect a strong trend toward performance as research , with themes of reality, identity, youth, and audience engagement. He frequently collaborates with artists like Pelle Brage and Cleo Højholdt, producing lecture performances, immersive shows, and critical reflections on theatrical practice. His publications appear in journals such as Peripeti and DRAMA , and in edited volumes on art and conflict. Scientific and Artistic Affiliations: Research Groups: Art and Children & Youth , Art and Conflict , Reconfiguring Historical, Musical Crafts Education (RHiMuCE) Guest Teacher: Norwegian School of Performing Arts (Copenhagen), Department of Aesthetics (Aarhus University) Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grant projects are listed in the available text, his involvement in bachelor’s-level supervision is implied through works like Performative anslag mod bacheloroppgaven , suggesting engagement with student research. His extensive collaborative output indicates a strong role in mentoring emerging artists and facilitating interdisciplinary projects. Labs and Creative Teams: Kristensen is a permanent half of the theatre company Fix&Foxy (fixfoxy.com), known for creating social experiments, video theatre, and happenings. The group works across societal spaces, often with marginalized communities, and engages in intermedial performance practices. He also collaborates with free artistic groups as a dramaturg, extending his influence beyond institutional boundaries.

• Information Science
• Higher Education
• Digital Literacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Debbie Meharg is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment of Edinburgh Napier University. With over 20 years of experience in teaching, management, and research, she serves as Head of Applied Informatics, co-directs the Centre for Creative and Social Informatics , and leads Edinburgh Napier’s iSchools initiatives. Her work focuses on student transitions, digital literacy, and participatory research methods. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) SICSA Education Director Research interests include information science , inclusive education , and digital technology , with a focus on marginalized student populations and graphical methods like photovoice. Her recent publications examine: Transitional barriers for direct-entry students Transactional distance in online learning STEM engagement through co-designed educational tools Key projects include: Library of Inspiration (PI, Royal Academy of Engineering, 2024–2025): A £99,711 initiative providing technology kits to underrepresented 12–13-year-olds Associate Student Project (Scottish Funding Council, 2014–2023): Building FE-HE partnerships for advanced entry computing students Advising : Supervises doctoral research on topics like social robots for well-being and adaptive sound design in video games .

• Mental Health
• Women in Secure Environments
• Social Inclusion and Participation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Elizabeth Anne McKay (FRCOT, FHEA) is a Professor in Occupational Therapy at the School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University . With a career spanning leadership roles across academic and clinical settings, she specializes in mental health , social inclusion , clinical reasoning , and service users' experiences , particularly in palliative care and professional education . Her work extends to BAME occupational therapists' mentoring and women in secure environments . National appointments include Chair of Ireland's CORU Education Committee and Mental Health Commission Research Committee Co-edited Narratives and Professional Reasoning and Advanced Practice in Mental Health Occupational Therapy Supervised 14 PhD students to completion, with 5 securing national funding (NIHR, ESRC, etc.) Research Themes : Her publications focus on occupational participation in criminal justice and rehabilitation , assistive technology equity, and codependency recovery . Key projects include the No Barriers to Success series addressing BAME OTs' career progression. Scientific Awards : Fellow, Royal College of Occupational Therapists (2015) Barbara Sexton Lecturer, University of Western Ontario (2009) Visiting Professor, University of Newcastle, Australia (2011) Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Leadership Roles : External examiner for PhD programs at Glasgow Caledonian University , University of London South Bank , and Trinity Dublin . Academic Editor for Occupational Therapy International and editorial board member for Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy . Currently supervises 4 PhD students at Edinburgh Napier and 1 nationally.

Ana Isabel Blanco Garcíaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Social Inequality and Exclusion
• Deviant Behavior
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ana Isabel Blanco García is a full Professor at the University of León , affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Department of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy . Her work focuses on: Gender Studies Social Inequality Deviant Behavior Education Sociology Population Dynamics Her research spans critical analysis of gender violence in media, postmodernist literary approaches to historical narratives, and educational technology accessibility for disabled populations. She leads the APECONE research group and co-founded the Interdisciplinary Seminar for the Study of Women at the University of León. Key article trends include: Gender dynamics in European literature Medicalization of motherhood Biographical research methods Academic institutional barriers Digital accessibility frameworks She has contributed to several edited volumes and special reports, particularly on gender parity in higher education and social exclusion dynamics. Her work on instant messaging systems for special education populations represents innovative applications of technology in sociology.

Elise Kleinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Policy
• Feminist Political Economy
• Critical Development Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elise Klein (OAM) is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University (ANU). She holds a DPhil in International Development from the University of Oxford and is co-director of the Australian Basic Income Lab. Her research focuses on intersections of development, social policy, decoloniality, and care, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous rights and reparative justice. Dr. Klein has authored books such as Developing Minds: Psychology, Neoliberalism, Power and Reading Amartya Sen’s Inequality Re-examined , and co-edited volumes including Critical Global Development and Implementing a Basic Income in Australia . Her work has influenced parliamentary policy and been featured in media outlets like the Guardian , New York Times , and ABC . Her research interests include feminist political economy, social policy design, and decolonizing methodologies. Awards include the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and the Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research (2019). She has advised the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Development and contributed to multiple parliamentary inquiries. Recent publications explore reparative public policy, Indigenous conceptions of care, and the socio-economic impacts of basic income trials during the pandemic. Her projects address remote Indigenous employment, welfare conditionality, and gender justice frameworks.

Jodie Millerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematics Education
• Indigenous Education
• Early Algebraic Thinking
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Jodie Miller is an academic in mathematics education at The University of Queensland's School of Education, within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on improving educational outcomes for marginalized students, particularly in mathematics and Indigenous education. She leads research in early algebraic thinking, culturally responsive teaching, and teacher professional development, with global collaborations in Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. Her recent projects examine Indigenous education excellence, prioritizing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Education: Bachelors and Doctorate from Australian Catholic University. Research interests include mathematics pedagogy, Indigenous education policy, digital tools in STEM, and equity-focused teaching strategies. Research Contributions: Over 65 publications including works on Indigenous education policy, culturally contextualized mathematics tasks, and STEM integration in primary education. Key projects include the 'Big Mob STEM it Up!' initiative and the Tagai Mathematics Project. Her work emphasizes co-design principles in policy and practice. Grants: Current funding includes the Tagai Mathematics Project and past grants from ARC and Edmund Rice Education Australia. Projects focus on Indigenous education, STEM leadership, and evidence-based teaching practices. Supervision: Actively supervising PhD students researching international mindedness, culturally responsive pedagogy, and STEM education innovations. Serves as Principal Advisor on multiple doctoral committees. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams such as the Indigenous Evaluation Strategy group and the Flexi School Research Collective. Partners with organizations like Tagai State College and Edmund Rice Education Australia.