جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Daniella Zalcmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Documentary Photography
• Decolonization Studies
• Visual Journalism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Daniella Zalcman is a Professor of Practice in Tulane University's Department of Communication within the School of Liberal Arts. An award-winning Vietnamese-American documentary photographer and curator, her work examines legacies of Western colonization through organizations like National Geographic and TIME. She founded Women Photograph, a nonprofit elevating women and nonbinary visual journalists globally. Her seminal project 'Signs of Your Identity' documents forced assimilation of Indigenous children in North America. Research Focus Zalcman's scholarship investigates photographic representation of cultural trauma, decolonization methodologies, and ethical frameworks in visual journalism. Her curatorial practice emphasizes marginalized narratives in media ecosystems. Publications Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with decolonial visual practices across diverse geopolitical contexts, particularly exploring identity formation in post-colonial societies. Awards Arnold Newman Prize Robert F Kennedy Journalism Award FotoEvidence Book Award Inge Morath Award Open Society Foundation Moving Walls

Monica Anne Batacمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Immigration and Labour Migration
• Community Organizing and Development
• Critical Filipino/a/x Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monica Anne Batac is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Social Work. Her research program centers on community capacity-building within Filipino communities in Canada, examining immigration, labour migration, and community practice through critical de/colonizing frameworks. She is currently completing her PhD in Social Work at McGill University, funded by a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Batac employs transnational feminist, anti-racist, and anti-colonial approaches in both research and teaching. She co-founded the Filipino Canadian Social and Community Workers Network and integrates experiential pedagogy that connects classroom learning with community action. Her work emphasizes critical-creative methodologies including autoethnography, community-based research, and action research. Her publications explore diasporic identity, scholar-activism, and knowledge mobilization, often using innovative formats like readers theatre to communicate research findings. Batac's current dissertation research examines the lived experiences of diasporic Filipino/a/x workers in Canadian settlement and social services.

Rory Crathمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sociology
• Queer Studies
• Biopolitics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rory Crath is an Associate Professor at Smith College's School for Social Work. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Toronto, and a B.A. from McMaster University. Ph.D., University of Toronto M.A., University of Toronto B.A., McMaster University Crath's research interrogates how systems of power—including colonization, racialized capitalism, and neoliberal governance—shape knowledge production about marginalized communities. His work employs interdisciplinary, community-driven approaches and innovative arts-based methodologies to explore: Risk governance Queer sexualities and health Biopolitics of health technologies Recent publications analyze topics such as the pharmaco-pornographic imagination in HIV prevention, Black trans survivance during the pandemic, and aesthetic resistance in community murals. Crath was awarded tenure at Smith College in 2022. His collaborative work appears in journals like Health Risk & Society , Sexualities , and Urban Studies .

Christina Giovasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Zooarchaeology
• Environmental Archaeology
• Historical Ecology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Christina Giovas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology within Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, specializing in zooarchaeology and environmental archaeology with fieldwork spanning the Caribbean, Oceania, and Pacific Northwest. Her research focuses on human-environment interactions through ancient fisheries, species introductions, and island settlement patterns. Key projects include the Curaçao Cultural Landscape Project (investigating 5,000+ years of cultural landscapes) and studies on pre-Columbian mammal translocations. She employs behavioral ecology frameworks and integrates zooarchaeology, paleoecology, and isotope analysis to document long-term social-ecological relationships. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal strong trends in Caribbean environmental archaeology , with emphasis on methodological innovations (e.g., collagen fingerprinting), anthropogenic impacts on biodiversity, and decolonizing research frameworks. Her work bridges zooarchaeological methodology with contemporary conservation challenges, particularly regarding sustainable fisheries and island biogeography. As Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology and editorial board member for Archaeology in Oceania , she shapes scholarly discourse in island studies. Her research program includes international collaborations and community engagement through initiatives like the CCitRes citizen science project in Curaçao. Giovas directs the Curaçao Cultural Landscape Project laboratory team, integrating zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, and paleoecology specialists. Her work emphasizes building local research capacity through community training in archaeological techniques across Caribbean field sites.

Annie Menzelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• White Supremacy
• Colonization
• Gender-Based Oppression
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Annie Menzel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gender & Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research examines intersections of race, gender, and reproductive politics, with a focus on white supremacy, colonization, and feminist critiques of biopolitics. She holds a B.A. from the University of Texas and M.A./Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Education: B.A., University of Texas; M.A./Ph.D., University of Washington Her work bridges Black feminist thought, queer theory, and abolitionist frameworks to analyze reproductive health inequities. Recent projects include Fatal Denial: Racism and The Political Life of Black Infant Mortality (UC Press, 2024) and Birthing Paradox: Race, Colonization, and Radicalism in US Midwifery . She critiques colonial legacies in reproductive care systems and advocates for decolonized, justice-centered approaches to health. No scientific awards explicitly listed in provided text. No advising/grants information available. Current research explores midwifery movements and anti-racist health praxis.

Olivia Barrمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Legal Geography
• Indigenous Sovereignty
• Law and Place
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Olivia Barr is an Associate Professor and Director of the research programme on 'Geography, place and the possibilities of law' at the University of Melbourne Law School. Her interdisciplinary research examines relationships between law, place, and sovereignty, with expertise in legal geography, Indigenous rights, and decolonization. Her research investigates legal movement's role in colonization, spatial dimensions of law, and Indigenous sovereignty recognition. Work integrates legal theory with geography, art, and architecture to understand place-based legal practices. Publications analyze walking as legal methodology, spatial justice, colonial legal footprints, and decolonial jurisprudence. Theoretical frameworks draw from critical geography and Indigenous legal traditions. She directs innovative research at the Institute for International Law and the Humanities exploring law's spatial dimensions.

Felix Germainمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Black Migrations
• Race Relations
• Colonization and Decolonization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Felix Germain is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He also serves as Interim Director of the Center for Ethnic Studies Research. His research examines Black migrations, race relations in France and the U.S., and socio-political dynamics in Haiti and the French Caribbean. He holds a PhD in African Diaspora Studies from UC Berkeley, an MPS in Africana Studies from Cornell, and a BA in International Cultural Studies from Francis College. Key scholarly contributions include his book Decolonizing the Republic: African and Caribbean Migrants in Postwar Paris (2016) and co-edited volumes like Black French Women and the Struggle for Equality (2018). His administrative leadership includes securing a $100k Mellon Foundation grant, expanding departmental programs, and fostering collaborations with institutions globally. He has also launched initiatives like the Africana Studies Sports Initiative and developed study abroad programs in Senegal. Education: PhD, UC Berkeley; MPS, Cornell; BA, Francis College Administrative Roles: Department Chair (2022–), Interim Director (2024–) Grants: Mellon Foundation, European Studies Center, Center for Latin American Studies Initiatives: Africana Studies Sports Initiative, Senegal Study Abroad Program His teaching spans courses on global diaspora, Caribbean history, and Black Europe. He is a fellow of multiple professional organizations and has delivered invited lectures at institutions including Carnegie Mellon and York University.

Ellis Montagueمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cultural Anthropology
• Conflict and Dispute Resolution
• Social Movements
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ellis Montague is an Instructor in the School of Social Sciences at Utah State University, where they have taught Cultural Anthropology since 2018. Their academic and activist work bridges sociology, anthropology, and legal studies, with a focus on social justice and community engagement. Educational Background: MS, Conflict and Dispute Resolution Program, School of Law, University of Oregon, 2017 BS, Sociology, University of Oregon, 2009 Their academic and practical interests emphasize Culture and Conflict Transformation , Social Movements Organizing , Nonprofit Organization , Anti-Colonization and Decolonization , North American Indigenous Studies , and Revitalization and Resistance Movements . Their master's research, titled Activism, Advocacy, and Process: Nonprofit Organizing for Social Change , reflects a deep commitment to transformative social action. While no peer-reviewed articles are listed, their work demonstrates a consistent engagement with activist scholarship and community-based praxis across movements including the Western Shoshone Defense Project, Zapatistas, Food Not Bombs, and Earth First. Scientific Awards: No awards listed. Ellis Montague advises no formal students listed in the text and has no documented grants, but their teaching and organizing reflect a sustained commitment to pedagogy rooted in social justice. They have been actively involved in support work with liberation and autonomy collectives, suggesting an integrative approach to education and activism. No specific lab or research team is mentioned, but their affiliations include United Academics UO, Liberation Collective, Autonomy House Collective, and Utah Food Bank, indicating collaborative, community-oriented engagement.

Caleb Gayleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Journalism
• Race and Identity History
• Oral History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caleb Gayle is an Associate Professor in the School of Journalism at Northeastern University with a joint appointment in Africana Studies (College of Social Sciences and Humanities). He also serves as Associate Director and is a senior fellow at Northeastern’s Burns Center for Social Change. Education: MBA, Harvard Business School MPP, Harvard University – Kennedy School MSc, University of Oxford BA, University of Oklahoma His research focuses on the history of race and identity, oral history preservation, and social justice narratives. Gayle has extensively documented marginalized histories including the Tulsa Race Massacre and figures like Edward McCabe. His work bridges journalism, academia, and public policy. Notable publications include We Refuse to Forget (2022) and the forthcoming Pushahead (2024). His articles have appeared in New York Times Magazine , The Atlantic , TIME , and others. Awards: Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award (2022) Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellowship (Center for Fiction) Truman Scholarship Baldwin-Emerson Fellowship (Columbia Center for Oral History) Gayle advises initiatives like the Baldwin-Emerson Fellowship, capturing oral histories from elders nationwide. His professional experience spans management consulting (Boston Consulting Group), venture capital (Atento Capital), and roles at Demos and the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Current collaborations include the Columbia Center for Oral History Research and the Emerson Collective. Ongoing projects explore African American colonization narratives and educational equity.

John Reynoldsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Law
• Colonialism
• Apartheid/Racism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Reynolds is an Associate Professor at Maynooth University's School of Law, joining in 2014 after roles at the European Inter-University Centre in Venice and the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway. He holds a PhD and LLM in international law from NUI Galway. His research focuses on colonialism, racism/apartheid, emergency legal doctrines, and political economy through a Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) lens. His landmark 2017 book *Empire, Emergency and International Law* won the Kevin Boyle Book Prize. He edits the *Third World Approaches to International Law Review* and engages with global movements on Palestine, migration, and decolonization. Recent publications analyze apartheid in Palestine, global migration governance, and the colonial roots of emergency law. He advises PhD students on topics like genocide prevention, migration policies, and settler colonialism. Reynolds also serves on Ireland’s Civil Society Standing Committee on Human Rights and collaborates with activist groups. Awards: Kevin Boyle Book Prize (2017), EJ Phelan Fellowship (2013-14) Grants: Led projects on TWAIL praxis, colonial emergency law, and global apartheid Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the *Third World Approaches to International Law Review*; affiliated with the Hamilton Institute and Maynooth University’s law policy initiatives

Anke Graneßمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global History of Philosophy
• African Philosophy
• Intercultural Philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anke Graneß is a full-time Professor at the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Cultural Studies & Aesthetic Communication at the University of Hildesheim . She leads the DFG Research Group "Philosophizing in a Globalized World" and serves on the editorial board of Polylog: Journal on Intercultural Philosophy . Her work bridges African philosophy , intercultural studies , and global justice through decolonial frameworks. Elise Richter Fellowship recipient Specializes in African feminist thought and epistemic justice Critically examines Eurocentrism in philosophical canons Advances intercultural dialogue through oral tradition analysis Graneß's research program investigates decolonial methodologies in philosophical historiography, focusing on African intellectual traditions from ancient Egypt to contemporary diasporic thought. She challenges exclusionary practices in academic publishing and advocates for linguistic diversity in philosophical discourse, particularly regarding European colonial languages' limitations in capturing African episteme. Her 2023 monograph Philosophy in Africa: Challenges of a Global History of Philosophy presents systematic frameworks for global philosophical historiography . Earlier collaborative works established comparative platforms for feminist theories across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Current projects examine epistemic injustice in knowledge production and Ubuntu concepts' contributions to justice debates. 2023: Philosophy in Africa (Suhrkamp) 2019: Feminist Theory from Asia, Africa, and Latin America (facultas wuv) 2015: The Concept of Global Justice in Henry Odera Oruka (Campus Verlag) Graneß has contributed extensively to debates on epistemic marginalization in academic institutions, highlighting financial disparities, publication access barriers, and linguistic hegemony in knowledge systems. Her methodological innovations address inclusion of oral philosophical traditions while challenging historical perceptions of African societies as "a-historical" and "primitive".

Katie McKieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pediatrics
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Cystic Fibrosis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Katie McKie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. Her academic appointment is within the Medical College of Georgia, where she contributes to clinical education and research in pediatric medicine, particularly in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis care. Research Interests: Dr. McKie's research focuses on improving outcomes for children with cystic fibrosis. Key areas include sleep disorders, vascular complications, MRSA infection control, and acute pulmonary exacerbations. She has developed and validated screening tools for sleep problems and implemented protocols to reduce MRSA colonization in pediatric CF patients. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly work centers on clinical and translational research in cystic fibrosis, with emphasis on respiratory infections, inflammation, and quality-of-life metrics. The publications reflect a strong commitment to evidence-based interventions and patient-centered care in pediatric chronic lung disease. Scientific Awards: Innovations in Fundraising Award, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2010) Exemplary Teacher Award (2009) Teaching and Grants: Dr. McKie teaches courses in general pediatrics and pediatric pulmonology. While specific grant funding is not listed, her work with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation suggests active engagement in foundation-supported research and educational initiatives. There is no public information on students supervised or major grant awards. Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with a pediatric cystic fibrosis center, where she collaborates on multidisciplinary teams focused on infection control, sleep medicine, and pulmonary care for children with chronic respiratory conditions.

• Infectious Diseases
• Microbiology
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Patricia Ferrieri is a Professor in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota . Her work spans clinical research, microbiology, and pediatric infectious diseases, with a focus on bacterial pathogenesis and infection control. Her research interests include Group B Streptococcus (GBS), Staphylococcus aureus decolonization, Borrelia miyamotoi neuroinfections, and microbial mechanisms in otitis media. She actively explores genomic epidemiology , diagnostic microbiology , and zoonotic pathogens . Publication trends show a consistent emphasis on bacterial genomics , infection control strategies , and emerging pathogens like Clostridioides difficile and Thelazia californiensis. Her recent work includes genome sequencing of Capnocytophaga, collaborative studies on preoperative S. aureus screening, and novel diagnostics for C. difficile. Grants and collaborations involve partnerships with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , NIH , and Minnesota Department of Health . She led the Vikings Against Influenza project, targeting pediatric influenza prevention.

Mélanie A. Lamotteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Race
• Colonialism
• Slavery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mélanie A. Lamotte is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History within the Arts & Sciences school at Duke University. She received her Ph.D. in History from the University of Cambridge before joining the Andrew W. Mellon Program at Stanford University. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in History from the University of Cambridge (2016) Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Stanford University (2017-2020) Additional advanced studies at Université Paris IV-Sorbonne As a historian specializing in race, colonialism and slavery in the early modern period, Dr. Lamotte's research focuses on the French colonial world with particular emphasis on Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, French Louisiana, Senegal, and Isle Bourbon in the South-West Indian Ocean. Her work examines how sex, race, and labor shaped the early French Empire across both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, revealing transoceanic connections that united the French colonial world. She approaches these topics through the lens of legal history, examining how racial policies developed and were implemented across different colonial contexts. Dr. Lamotte's scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent focus on uncovering the experiences of enslaved and free people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent within the French colonial system. Her work reveals how these populations actively shaped colonial societies through their labor, sexuality, and resistance to oppressive systems, challenging traditional narratives that center primarily on European administrators. Her significant recognition includes: French Colonial Historical Society Article Prize (2025) Douglass Adair Memorial Award from the William and Mary Quarterly (Fall 2024) Radcliffe Fellowship in History at Harvard University (2021-2022) Excellence Grant Award from the French Embassy in the U.S. (2022-2023) Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Stanford University (2017-2020) Dr. Lamotte's research has been generously supported by prestigious institutions including the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard, the Mellon Foundation, the Arts and Humanities Research Council of the United Kingdom, the Library of Congress, and the Center for History and Economics at Harvard and Cambridge. Her current book project, 'By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race, and Labor Shaped the Early French Empire,' forthcoming from Harvard University Press in 2025, represents a major contribution to the field of colonial history. She has also engaged in significant collaborative work, including the co-edited volume 'Colonisations: Notre Histoire' with Pierre Singaravélou, which has received acclaim from major French journals and newspapers including Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Libération.

Salvador Jiménez-Floresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Latinx Identity
• Decolonization
• Migration Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Salvador Jiménez-Flores is an interdisciplinary artist and Assistant Professor in Ceramics at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Born in Jalisco, México, and a teenage immigrant to the U.S., his work interrogates the politics of identity, colonization, migration, and systemic racism through socially conscious installations, public art, and studio-based practice. He is a member of The Color Network and the Instituto Gráfico de Chicago, and his work is held in permanent collections at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and other institutions. Born in Jalisco, México Assistant Professor at School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2021 United States Artist Fellow Recipient of Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant Jiménez-Flores explores themes of double consciousness and cultural alienation, drawing from W.E.B. Du Bois' theories and Latin American Rasquache aesthetics. His practice combines ceramic art, sculpture, and mixed media to create politically charged works addressing immigration, racialization, and cultural erasure. Notable projects include Tortilla Social (mobile printing press) and Caminantes (bronze sculpture in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood). Exhibited at National Museum of Mexican Art and Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Artist-in-residence at Kohler Arts Industry and Harvard Ceramics Program Teaching philosophy emphasizes risk-taking, cultural inclusivity, and technical rigor