جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Digital Well-being
• Human-Microbe Interaction
• Neo-cybernetics
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Dominique Chen is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Culture, Media and Society since 2022, previously serving as Associate Professor from 2017-2022. A French national born in 1981, he holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Informatics from the University of Tokyo (2013). His work bridges technology, art, and human experience with a focus on digital well-being and more-than-human relationships. Chen's research interests include human-microbe interaction, neo-cybernetics, and the design of systems that foster mutual care between humans and non-human entities. His work with the Nukabot project exemplifies this interdisciplinary approach, exploring how fermentation processes can serve as metaphors for communication and relationship building. He leads the Ferment Media Research group, investigating how fermentation principles apply to digital cultures and communication systems. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on designing for well-being in digital societies, with particular attention to translation processes, human-microbe relationships, and the creation of systems that support co-adaptive interaction. The Nukabot research series demonstrates how traditional fermentation practices can inform novel interaction paradigms that acknowledge and incorporate more-than-human perspectives. Best Paper Honorable Mention (2024) - ACM Synlogue with Aizuchi-bot ACM SIGGRAPH Special Prize (2023) - Nukabot Best of AppStore 2015/2016 - Picsee/Syncle applications Good Design Award (2008) - Creative Commons Japan Super Creator certification (2009) - IPA Exploratory IT Program Chen has advised numerous projects through his leadership of Ferment Media Research and has served on various committees including the Good Design Award jury (2016-), Yomiuri Shimbun Reading Committee, and advisory boards for art and design institutions. His work extends beyond academia through his founding of Divideal Inc. (acquired by Smart News in 2018) and Creative Commons Japan (now Commonsphere). His laboratory, Ferment Media Research, explores interdisciplinary connections between fermentation processes, digital systems, and human relationships, creating installations like Nukabot that facilitate human-microbe interaction and Last Words/TypeTrace that examines writing processes and communication.

Russell Spearsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Social Identity Theory
• Intergroup Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Russell Spears is a Full Professor in Social Psychology at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. His primary affiliation is the Department of Social Psychology within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. He holds an Endowed Chair position and has held professorial roles at Cardiff University, the University of Amsterdam, and other institutions. His research focuses on social identity processes, intergroup relations, and system justification theory. Education: BSc (Hons) from the University of Bristol (1978-1981), PhD from the University of Exeter (1981-1985). Professional experience includes roles as an ESRC Professorial Research Fellow (2009-2012), and professorships at the University of Cardiff (2003-2011) and the University of Amsterdam (1995-2008). Research Interests: Social identity theory, intergroup discrimination, system justification, collective action, and the psychological dynamics of social inequality. Notable contributions include studies on group-based resistance, prejudice, and the role of education in social stratification. Key Awards: Fellow of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (2006), Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (2010), and the Kurt Lewin Mid-Career Award (EASP, 2011). Publications span over 300 articles, with recent work examining misalignment in higher education, post-conflict radicalization, and gender-based resistance strategies. He has collaborated on projects addressing systemic inequality and political alienation linked to educational categorization.

Carla Boninaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Government
• AI Policy
• Digital Platforms and International Development
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carla Bonina is Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Surrey Business School , with affiliations to multiple research centers including the Surrey Centre for the Digital Economy , Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI , and Latin American Open Data Initiative (ILDA). Her work bridges technology, policy, and sustainable development with a focus on Latin America. PhD in Management - London School of Economics and Political Science MSc in Public Administration - Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE), Mexico City BSc in Economics - University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Research explores digital platform governance in international development, AI policy frameworks, and open data ecosystems in Latin America. She investigates how digital transformation intersects with social innovation and equitable development . Recent work analyzes data justice mechanisms and algorithmic bias in public service delivery. Key contributions include comparative OGD platform studies across Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Montevideo. Her DIODE network research examines digital economies in developing countries. As co-PI for Audio Commons Initiative , she pioneered open audio content frameworks for creative industries. Mid-Career Researcher of the Year (Surrey Business School, 2021) Impact Award for digital government work (University of Surrey, 2020) Fellow, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI Principal Researcher, ILDA Active in digital policy advisory for World Bank, OECD, and IDRC. Coordinates Por Mi Barrio urban governance case studies and contributes to UNESCO Open Science frameworks. Recent Surrey Speaks podcast (2023) discusses AI's role in social inequality dynamics.

• Latinx Immigrant Mental Health
• Cultural Adaptation of Interventions
• Trauma Treatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Oscar Fernando Rojas Perez is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. He holds affiliations with the NIMH-funded Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS and the NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute. His work focuses on culturally responsive mental health interventions, Latinx immigrant well-being, and policy advocacy. Dr. Rojas Perez earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri and completed his internship at La Clínica Hispana under the Yale Doctoral Internship program. Education : BA in Sociology and Chicanx/Latinx Studies, University of California, Irvine (2011) MA & PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri (2015, 2019) Postdoctoral Fellowships at Boston University Medical Campus/Harvard Medical School (2020) and Yale School of Medicine (2022) His research explores cultural strengths in healing, decolonial approaches to mental health, and systemic barriers faced by immigrant communities. Key areas include anti-immigrant policy impacts, trauma treatment for refugees, and peer support models for Latinx populations. Awards : Outstanding Dissertation Award (National Latinx Psychological Association) Lauds and Laurels Distinguished Young Alumnus (UC Irvine) Three APA Fellowships NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute Fellow Dr. Rojas Perez advises the National Latinx Psychological Association as Senior Policy Advisor and co-authored the book ¿Quiénes somos y de dónde venimos? , examining sociopolitical factors affecting Latinx mental health. His clinical work emphasizes evidence-based therapies like DBT and motivational interviewing for diverse populations.

Medhanie Gaimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Paradoxes
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
• Startup-Corporate Collaboration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Medhanie Gaim is an Associate Professor at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), Umeå University. He holds a Docent (higher doctorate) and is a Recognised University Teacher. His primary affiliation is within the Department of Business Administration and Management, focusing on organizational paradoxes and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Research interests include managing contradictions in organizations, startup-corporate collaboration strategies, refugee entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems. He leads the 'Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and New Venture Creation' research group and has secured grants from Forte and Handelsbanken. Notable achievements include the USBE Scientific Awards 2020. Key contributions address paradox persistence in projects (e.g., Sydney Opera House), Volkswagen's emissions scandal analysis, and pandemic-driven organizational adaptations. His work spans interdisciplinary dialogues, cultural management (Ubuntu case), and design thinking applications in creative industries. Publications emphasize frameworks for synthesizing paradoxical tensions, ecosystem orchestration strategies, and routines balancing stability/innovation. Current projects include refugee entrepreneurship studies and interactive spaces for venture creation support.

Joseph Fanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Family Business
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Joseph Fan is a distinguished scholar at UQ Business School, The University of Queensland, specializing in corporate finance and governance in emerging markets. He holds a PhD from University of Pittsburgh and a BA from National Taiwan University. Professor Fan's research focuses on: Ownership structures in Asian corporations Family business dynamics and succession Political connections of firms Corporate governance mechanisms Institutional determinants of corporate structure His highly cited work examines how cultural, political and institutional factors shape business organizations in emerging economies, particularly China. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on corporate governance variations across institutional environments, with recent work examining family trust arrangements and collectivist cultural influences on business formation. Research frequently compares governance practices across developed and emerging markets. Professor Fan has developed specialized courses on corporate governance from emerging market perspectives and family firm succession. His research insights are regularly featured in global media including The Economist and Financial Times.

Joonha Parkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Statistics
• Sequential Monte Carlo Methods
• Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC)
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Joonha Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas (since 2020), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on computational statistics, including sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods, with applications to public health, Bayesian analysis, and spatio-temporal systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Michigan (2018), an M.A. from KAIST (2012), and a B.S. from MIT (2007). Education: Ph.D. in Statistics, University of Michigan, 2018 M.A. in Mathematical Sciences, KAIST, 2012 B.S. in Mathematics, MIT, 2007 Research Interests: Computational methods for statistical inference, spatiotemporal modeling, Bayesian statistics, and applications to public health. His work emphasizes developing scalable algorithms for implicitly defined models and high-dimensional systems. Publications: Recent work includes cross-cultural studies on well-being, computational inference methods (e.g., the sbi R package), and epidemiological modeling. His research bridges statistical methodology and real-world applications, often involving international collaborations. Labs/Teams: Active in computational statistics research groups, contributing to open-source tools like sbi and athmc . Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on public health data analysis and spatiotemporal dynamics.

• Aggression Studies
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vanlal Thanzami is a Senior Lecturer at the Malaysia Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University. Her research focuses on aggression studies, cross-cultural psychology, and mental health interventions. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (2004) and has taught at institutions in the UK and Malaysia. Her research interests include beliefs about aggression across cultures, predictors of aggression (especially among men), and forms of aggression like direct/indirect aggression. She explores cross-cultural mediators of aggression, honor-based violence, cyber-bullying, and evolutionary concepts in aggression. She has published in journals like Aggressive Behaviour and Personality and Individual Differences. Dr. Thanzami has led or contributed to projects such as Global COIL Expansion (2025-2029) and innovative mHealth applications for adolescent mental health. She received the Pro-Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award (2022). Her teaching spans social, cross-cultural, and forensic psychology. She emphasizes research-informed pedagogy and has designed multicultural learning experiences via Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programs.

Karen E. Richmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Anthropology
• Religion
• Migration Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karen E. Richman is a Professor of the Practice and Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs at the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame. She holds concurrent faculty positions in the Departments of Romance Languages and Literatures and Anthropology, and is affiliated faculty in Africana Studies and Gender Studies. As a cultural anthropologist with expertise in Haitian and Mexican migration studies, she has been a Kellogg Institute faculty fellow since 2002. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Music from Wesleyan University, and both Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology from the University of Virginia. Richman's research focuses on religion, migration, transnationalism, performance, gender, and production and consumption, with particular emphasis on Haitian and Mexican communities in the United States. Her work explores how cultural practices, especially around religion and savings behavior, shape immigrant experiences and adaptation. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Haiti and Mexico, examining dynamics of migration, religious conversion, and economic practices. Her scholarship reveals consistent themes across her publications: the role of cultural values in financial behavior, religious syncretism in diaspora contexts, and the gendered dimensions of migration. Richman has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with economists to study Latino retirement savings and with engineers to examine Haitian construction practices related to climate change. Open Course Ware Excellence Award for Creole Language and Culture Robert F. Heizer Prize for Best Journal Article in Ethnohistory Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2015) Newberry Library Fellowship Social Science Research Council Fellowship Richman actively mentors students through thesis courses and directed readings, with research focusing on Mexican immigration, Caribbean diasporas, and Creole language and culture. She has secured significant grant funding from organizations including the National Endowment for Financial Education and the National Science Foundation for her interdisciplinary work on immigrant savings behavior and Haitian responses to natural hazards. She leads the Cross-Cultural Leadership Program and has served as Program Chair for the Haitian Studies Association conference at Notre Dame. Richman is also involved in community initiatives, advising student groups like the Latino Honors Society and the Student Coalition for Immigrant Advocacy.

Myriam N. Bechtoldtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender & Leadership
• Emotional Intelligence
• Stress and Occupational Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Myriam N. Bechtoldt is a Professor of Leadership at EBS Business School. She holds a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology and a diploma in Psychology. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam and a Full Professor of Organizational Behavior at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Her research focuses on Gender & Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Stress and Occupational Health, and Psychological Antecedents for Engagement on Climate Change. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin , and currently serves on editorial boards of The Leadership Quarterly and Frontiers in Organizational Psychology . Recent work highlights include studies on climate anxiety, eco-anxiety measurement, and the role of gossip in social dynamics. She has also contributed to public climate education programs and explored mindfulness in coping with crises like the pandemic. Her academic trajectory includes over two decades of contributions to organizational behavior, leadership psychology, and environmental psychology. She frequently engages with media and public discourse on topics ranging from emotional intelligence to climate action psychology.

• Positive Psychology
• Subjective Well-Being
• Evolutionary Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Огнен Спасовски is a Full Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM). He obtained his PhD in 2009 on 'Subjective Well-Being, Basic Psychological Needs, and Life Goals'. He held a Fulbright post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania (2011-2012), working under Martin Seligman. His academic career includes roles as lecturer (2009), associate professor (2014), and full professor (2019). Education: Bachelor's in Psychology (1996, UKIM) Master's in Psychology (2004, UKIM) PhD in Psychology (2009, UKIM) Research Interests: Focuses on evolutionary mechanisms influencing human behavior, emotion-cognition interactions, and inclusive education quality. Key topics include subjective well-being determinants, positive psychology applications, and Roma community education challenges. International Engagement: Collaborated with EU Directorate-General Education, Council of Europe, UNICEF, USAID, and others on projects like citizenship education guidelines (2018) and Roma education analysis (2011). Served on COST Agency review panel (2016-2018). Teaching: Offers courses in Evolutionary Psychology, Psychology of Special Educational Needs, Emotions & Cognition, and Positive Psychology across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups studying subjective well-being and evolutionary psychology mechanisms. Active in Macedonia Psychological Association since its foundation.

Elizabeth Maharمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Psychology
• Human Sexuality
• Romantic Relationships
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Mahar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at State University of New York at Fredonia. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Florida (2021), an MS in Experimental Psychology from Villanova University (2016), and a BA in Neuroscience and Psychology from Oberlin College (2013). She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia focusing on randomized controlled trials for sexual health interventions. Her research emphasizes romantic/sexual relationships, human sexuality, and well-being. Notable work includes co-leading an online intervention study addressing women's sexual difficulties and exploring topics like stigma toward consensual non-monogamy, cultural influences on vaccination behavior, and dyadic attractiveness dynamics. She teaches courses in Social Psychology, Human Sexuality, Close Relationships, and Research Methods. Her recent publications (2021–2025) highlight innovative digital health interventions, meta-analyses of attraction patterns, and investigations into psychological constructs like openness and masculinity. Although no formal awards are listed, her work demonstrates impactful contributions to clinical and social psychology. No formal grants or advising relationships are explicitly documented in the provided materials. Her research often intersects with public health and gender studies, emphasizing practical applications of psychological insights.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Experimental Finance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Shinichi Hirota is a Professor at the Faculty of Commerce, School of Commerce at Waseda University, holding a Ph.D. in Economics from Doshisha University (2013) and an MA from the same institution (1987). His academic career spans decades of research and teaching in corporate finance and governance. Dr. Hirota's educational background includes undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies at Doshisha University, where he completed his economics education. His research focuses on corporate finance, corporate governance, experimental finance, and asset pricing, with particular interest in how institutional factors shape corporate behavior across different countries. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining the relationship between financial systems, corporate governance structures, and firm performance. Recent publications explore cross-country variations in corporate performance, experimental evidence on market behaviors, and stakeholder-oriented approaches to corporate governance. His research employs both theoretical and experimental methodologies, often drawing comparisons between Japanese and international business practices. Dr. Hirota has been actively involved in numerous research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including the ongoing 'Financial Systems and Corporate Governance in Japan and the World' (2025-2030). He has authored several books, including 'Corporate Finance and Governance in Stakeholder Society: Beyond Shareholder Capitalism' (2015) and 'Beyond Shareholder Sovereignty: Theory and Empirical Studies of the Stakeholder-Type Corporation' (2012). As an educator, Dr. Hirota teaches courses in Corporate Finance, Financial Management, and The World's Corporations in a Globalized Society at both graduate and undergraduate levels. His research on global corporate performance, particularly examining how institutional frameworks affect corporate longevity and profitability, represents a significant contribution to understanding diverse capitalist systems worldwide.

• Marketing Strategy
• Cybersecurity Management
• Organizational Resilience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter Trim is a Reader in Marketing and Security Management at Birkbeck Business School, part of Birkbeck, University of London. His research focuses on the intersection of marketing strategies and cybersecurity, emphasizing organizational resilience, B2B relationships, and AI-driven security solutions. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles and authored/co-authored books such as Cyber Security Management: A Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework (2014) and Strategic Cyber Security Management (2022). His work spans topics like cybersecurity resilience, cross-cultural marketing in East Asia, and crisis management. Dr. Trim has co-authored studies on consumer behavior in emerging markets (e.g., Vietnam and Korea), B2B cybersecurity awareness, and the application of AI in enhancing organizational security. His teaching includes modules on International Marketing and Marketing Strategy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Notable contributions include frameworks for resilient partnership development, disaster management policies, and qualitative research methodologies for emergency response exercises. His research often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in business continuity and global security contexts.

Yang-im Leeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Strategic Marketing Management
• Cybersecurity Management
• Technology Utilization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yang-im Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Management and Marketing at the University of Westminster’s Westminster Business School, with affiliations to the IDEaS Research Group and the Centre for Digital Business Research. Her expertise spans strategic marketing management, cybersecurity, and cultural impacts on organizational strategy. She has held academic roles at Brunel University and Royal Holloway, University of London, and contributed to TSB-funded projects involving multiple organizations. Her research bridges marketing strategy with cybersecurity, emphasizing resilience, cultural dynamics, and AI applications. Notable outputs include co-editing Strategic Cyber Security Management (2023) and exploring virtual influencers’ roles in consumer behavior. Dr. Lee teaches marketing modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and advises on cybersecurity conferences and interdisciplinary initiatives. Research Interests: Technology and marketing strategy, AI/virtual influencers, consumer motivation, cyber resilience, cross-cultural management, and cybersecurity policy. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like the European Journal of Marketing and books on cybersecurity. Recent focus areas include cybersecurity threats, consumer behavior in collectivist markets, and AI-driven marketing strategies. Awards & Grants: Involved in TSB-funded research projects and co-edited interdisciplinary cybersecurity volumes. Collaborates globally on women in cybersecurity and cultural dimensions of technology adoption. Labs/Teams: Active in IDEaS and the Research Group for Inclusive and Sustainable Business, focusing on digital transformation and cybersecurity resilience.