جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rafael Grohmannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Labour
• Platform Cooperativism
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Work
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Rafael Grohmann is an Assistant Professor of Media Studies at the Department of Arts, Culture and Media , University of Toronto. He is also affiliated with Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos University) , Brazil, as an Assistant Professor in Communication. Grohmann serves as Principal Investigator for the Fairwork project in Brazil , Coordinator of DigiLabour Research Lab , and editor of DigiLabour newsletter . His work bridges Latin American digital labor studies, AI's societal impacts, and platform cooperativism. Education: Ph.D. in Communication, University of São Paulo (2016) M.Sc. in Communication, University of São Paulo (2012) BA in Social Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2009) Research interests include platform labor , AI and work , datafication , and worker-owned platforms , with a focus on Global South and gender perspectives . His recent work analyzes Brazilian women's hidden labor on AI platforms and labor migration in the gaming industry. Scientific awards include grants from SSHRC , CNPq , FAPESP , and COST Action . Grohmann is an editorial board member of Big Data & Society , Work, Employment and Society , and co-founder of the Platforms & Society journal. He is actively involved in public engagement, including podcasts like Tech Won't Save Us and op-eds on data sovereignty. Projects: Creative Labour and Critical Futures (CLCF) : Studies ethical approaches to AI in creative sectors. Worker-Owned Intersectional Platforms (WOIP) : Explores worker-owned tech solutions in Brazil and Argentina.

Chris Tillمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sociology
• Digital Health
• Corporate Wellness
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Chris Till is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Leeds Beckett University, specializing in the intersection of digital technologies, health practices, and social theory. His academic work critically examines how digital health technologies mediate contemporary social relations and subject formations within capitalist structures. Dr. Till's educational background includes studies at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Leeds. His research primarily focuses on self-tracking devices, corporate wellness programs, and the sociological implications of digital health technologies within contemporary capitalism. His scholarly work reveals consistent themes around digital labor, biopolitical control through health technologies, and the transformation of exercise and wellness practices into forms of labor under financialized capitalism. Till's research demonstrates how seemingly personal health tracking practices become integrated into broader systems of capital accumulation and social control. His publications show a clear trajectory examining the sociological dimensions of digital health, with particular attention to how corporate wellness initiatives transform individual health behaviors into productive labor for capital. The recurring themes across his work include the examination of self-tracking as a form of digital labor, the commercialization of bodies through wellness technologies, and the construction of new subjectivities within digital capitalism. As an educator, Till has developed academic writing tools to support student development, demonstrating his commitment to pedagogical innovation alongside his research interests in digital practices.

• Urban Planning
• Housing Policy
• Cultural Heritage Management
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Dr. Pranita Shrestha is a Researcher at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Her work focuses on urban planning, housing policy, and informal settlements, with particular attention to platform-mediated housing markets and their socio-economic impacts. Her research spans topics such as cultural heritage management, rural community resilience, and policy responses to urban housing challenges. Shrestha has contributed to significant studies including analyses of Airbnb's impact on housing markets, post-disaster rehabilitation in Kathmandu Valley's World Heritage Sites, and the role of digital platforms in enabling informal housing practices. Her work often intersects with issues of equity, policy effectiveness, and spatial justice. Key projects include the AHURI-funded study on short-term rental accommodations and collaborative research on social housing marketization in New South Wales. Her research outputs include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and policy reports addressing global urban challenges. Shrestha's expertise is reflected in her interdisciplinary approach, combining policy analysis with field studies in diverse contexts such as Kathmandu, Sydney, and Turkey's Behramkale region. She actively engages with both academic and policy communities to advance evidence-based solutions for urban sustainability and affordability.

Projit Mukharjiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Postcolonial Technoscience
• Colonial Medicine
• Indigenous Medical Traditions
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Projit Bihari Mukharji is an Associate Professor of History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on postcolonial technoscience, colonial medicine, and the intersections of race, genetics, and indigenous medical traditions. He holds a PhD from the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London, and advanced degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Presidency College, Calcutta. Dr. Mukharji's work bridges the histories of science, medicine, and colonialism, with a particular emphasis on South Asia. His books include Doctoring Traditions: Ayurveda, Small Technologies, and Braided Sciences (2016) and Brown Skins, White Coats: Race Science in India, 1920-66 (2022). His research explores topics like the modernization of Ayurveda, race science in colonial contexts, and the entanglements of science with marginalized knowledges. He teaches courses on comparative medicine, forensic science, and the history of chemistry in colonial Bengal. His recent projects investigate the history of race science in 20th-century India and the interplay between science and the supernatural. He is affiliated with the Departments of Religious Studies and South Asian Studies at UPenn.

• Museum Studies
• Heritage Studies
• Socio-Cultural Anthropology
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Erica Lehrer is an Associate Professor in the Departments of History and Sociology-Anthropology at Concordia University, where she also holds the Canada Research Chair in Museum & Heritage Studies. She is based in the Faculty of Arts and Science in Montreal and is a socio-cultural anthropologist and curator with a strong interdisciplinary profile. Her research centers on museum studies, heritage, memory, and Jewish cultural revival, particularly in post-Holocaust Poland. She explores how difficult knowledge—especially related to trauma, identity, and historical injustice—is curated and experienced in public spaces. Her work combines ethnographic fieldwork, curatorial practice, and critical theory. Lehrer's publications and exhibitions, such as Jewish Poland Revisited , Souvenir, Talisman, Toy , and Curating Difficult Knowledge , reflect a deep engagement with how heritage shapes identity and public understanding. Her recent projects often involve research-creation, blending academic scholarship with artistic and public-facing outputs. Her publications span themes including Jewish heritage tourism, curatorial innovation, material culture, and the emotional dimensions of museums. She has contributed significantly to debates on how museums frame human rights, memory, and social justice, as seen in her participation in conferences like ACHS 2016. Canada Research Chair in Museum & Heritage Studies Lehrer mentors emerging scholars and collaborates across disciplines, though specific advisees are not listed. She has been involved in major curatorial and research initiatives, including digital and physical exhibitions that explore urban heritage and collective memory. Her work at Concordia, particularly in relation to the Grey Nuns Motherhouse, demonstrates a commitment to community-engaged and place-based scholarship.

• Built Heritage Conservation
• Modern Architectural History
• Urban Planning
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Plácido González Martínez is a Professor at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, and a Distinguished Professor under the Eastern Scholar program. He serves as Executive Editor of the journal Built Heritage and is Vice President of the Association of Critical Heritage Studies, reflecting his leadership in global heritage discourse. His research centers on built heritage conservation, modern architectural history, and the socio-spatial dynamics of urban transformation. He critically investigates urban authenticity , gentrification , and heritage in the context of globalization , particularly in Chinese cities like Shanghai and Beijing. His work combines theoretical rigor with empirical analysis of urban interventions. The available articles reveal a consistent focus on the tensions between heritage conservation and commercial redevelopment , especially in historic urban neighborhoods. His scholarship interrogates how authenticity is constructed, negotiated, and often compromised in large-scale urban regeneration projects across East Asia. Scientific Awards: 1st Prize for Research, 2018 Spanish Architecture Biennale (for In Light of Hilberseimer ) Prof. González Martínez has held influential advisory roles, including drafting the Spanish National Plan for the Conservation of 20th Century Heritage (2014) and serving on the Advisory Board of the same. He is a founding member of the research collective GAMUC, which studies Spanish colonial architecture in Africa, and a member of the Scientific Committee of the Iberian Docomomo Foundation. These roles underscore his international impact in architectural heritage and critical conservation studies. He is actively involved in major academic initiatives, including editorial leadership of Built Heritage and participation in transnational research networks. His work bridges European and Chinese urban heritage paradigms, offering critical insights into the future of historic cities under global pressures.

Rebecca Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Studies
• Audience Studies
• Fan Culture
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Rebecca Williams is an Associate Professor in Media Audiences and Participatory Cultures at the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries , University of South Wales. She co-leads the Creative Industries Research & Innovation Group and chairs the Faculty Ethics Committee. PhD in Media & Cultural Studies (2008), Cardiff University Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2011), University of Glamorgan MA in Critical and Cultural Theory (2004), Cardiff University BA (First Class) in Journalism, Film, and Broadcasting (2003), Cardiff University Her research focuses on media audiences , fan engagement , transmedia storytelling , and the experience economy , particularly in media tourism and themed entertainment . Current projects explore Disney's evolving role in global culture and the commodification of fan practices. Rebecca's publications span fandom theory , transmedia analysis , and immersive media , including monographs on theme park fandom and post-object fan identity. She actively supervises PhD students in areas like celebrity studies , media tourism , and digital fan communities . She welcomes PhD applications in media audiences, fan studies, and immersive experiences, with a commitment to mentoring emerging scholars in these fields.

Stephen Kingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetoric
• Public Memory
• Cultural Tourism
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Dr. Stephen King is a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Communication at St. Edward's University's School of Arts and Humanities, with nearly thirty years of teaching experience across institutions including Eastern Illinois University and Delta State University. His academic journey includes leadership roles as department chair at Eastern Illinois University (2013-2018) and coordinator at Delta State University (2000-2013). Ph.D. in Speech Communication, Indiana University (1997) M.A. in Communication, University of New Mexico (1990) B.A. in Communication, Boise State University (1987) Dr. King's research merges rhetoric , public memory , and cultural tourism , focusing on social movements and musical genres like blues, reggae, and country. He has published extensively on how Mississippi promotes blues and civil rights heritage, examining authenticity, mythmaking, and racial reconciliation. His 2023 book Terror and Truth: Civil Rights Tourism and the Mississippi Movement (co-authored with Dr. Roger D. Gatchet) expands this work. His scholarship has earned multiple Top Paper Awards from the National Communication Association and Southern States Communication Association, the William Winter Scholar designation (2007), and the Mississippi Humanities Council Teaching Award (2010-2011). As a Research Fellow at the University of the West Indies (1994), he explored reggae's rhetorical role in Jamaican identity. He serves on the editorial board of Rock Music Studies and reviews for journals including Popular Music and Society . Dr. King's teaching spans rhetorical theory , communication research methods , and public speaking . He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and coached youth soccer, demonstrating commitment to both academic and community service.

Wesley Ueuntenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Okinawan Studies
• Diaspora Studies
• Ethnic Identity
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Wesley Ueunten is a Professor in the Asian American Studies Department within San Francisco State University's College of Ethnic Studies. Currently on a Fulbright fellowship at Meio University in Okinawa, he researches Okinawan cultural identity in diaspora contexts shaped by U.S. and Japanese colonialism. Education: Ph.D. Ethnic Studies, University of California at Berkeley M.A. Sociology, University of Hawai'i, Manoa B.A. Ethnic Studies, University of Hawai'i, Manoa His research critically examines Okinawan identity formation through cultural transmission, intergenerational trauma, and resistance against appropriation. He investigates how discrimination within Japanese immigrant communities forced Okinawan traditions into private spheres, and how these practices later emerged as public symbols of identity amid commodification trends. His work centers Okinawan women's experiences and U.S. military occupation impacts. Analysis of his publications reveals a cohesive trajectory from historical resistance movements (e.g., 1970 Koza Uprising) to contemporary identity politics, with consistent focus on diaspora communities across Hawai'i, the Americas, and Okinawa. His scholarship demonstrates evolving methodologies from oral history to critical discourse analysis, highlighting gendered dimensions of cultural survival. Scientific Awards: Community University Empowerment Grant, SFSU Cesar Chavez Institute (2010) New Uchina Goodwill Ambassador Activities Support Program Grant Professor Ueunten actively mentors through campus roles as Faculty Advisor for the Asian Student Union and Hmong Student Association. His community leadership includes Vice Presidency of the Okinawa Kenjinkai of San Francisco, founding membership in Genyukai Berkeley, and research contributions to the Japanese Peruvian Oral History Project. His current Fulbright project documents the transnational journey of a traditional Okinawan song from hidden family practice to global symbol of identity, interviewing diaspora communities in Hawai'i, California, and Okinawa including South American return migrants.

• Cultural Geography
• Geopolitics
• Cartography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Davide Papotti is a Full Professor of Geography (M/GGR-01) at the University of Parma's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, where he has been a faculty member since 2005 (Researcher) and 2010 (Associate Professor). He teaches Cultural Geography, Geopolitics, and Literary Geography, primarily within the Master's programs in Educational Services Planning and Modern Foreign Civilizations. PhD in 'Man and Environment' (2002, University of Padua) MA in Italian Literature (1996, University of Virginia) BA in Literature (1993, University of Parma) His research focuses on cultural geography, landscape representation, and the intersection of cartography with literature and marketing. Recent publications explore cartographic symbolism in urban literature, landscape commodification at global expositions, and the role of literary narratives in understanding small towns. Key Research Areas: Cultural Geography, Geopolitics, Landscape Analysis, Literary Geography Recent Article Trends: 2024-2025 works emphasize spatial perception in literary texts, commercial cartography, and cultural representation of landscapes. As a member of the Italian Geographical Society, Society of Geographical Studies, and other academic associations, he contributes to geographic education through teaching and curriculum development.

Julian Millieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology of Indonesia
• Islamic Culture and Society
• Religion and Politics
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Julian Millie is a Professor in Indonesian Studies at Monash University, Faculty of Arts, where he coordinates and teaches in the Indonesian Studies program. His academic work bridges anthropology, religious studies, and Southeast Asian studies, with a focus on the social and political dimensions of Islamic practice in Indonesia. His research centers on embodied Islamic routines, including preaching, ritual, and commemoration of regional Islamic figures. He has led major ARC-funded projects such as Preaching Islam: politics, performers and publics and Glocalisation and sub-national Islams , and currently leads the international project Islamic Bureaucracies and Pious Publics in Turkey and Indonesia . Anthropology of Indonesia Islamic Culture and Society Ritual and Religion Public Islam and Preaching Social Change in Muslim Societies Political Anthropology His recent publications (2023–2024) reveal a continued focus on Islamic consumerism, reformist critiques of consumption, ritual embodiment, and the politics of Islamic education. These works span journals like Asian Studies Review and edited volumes on preaching and Malay-Indonesian Islamic studies, showing strong interdisciplinary reach into sociology, cultural studies, and education policy. Julian Millie has contributed to scholarly discourse through editorial roles, including guest editorships for Asian Studies Review (2023) and International Journal of Cultural Studies (2013). His media engagements highlight his commitment to public anthropology, commenting on the state of Indonesian studies in Australia and Islamic education policy. He is actively involved in research grants, including current funding from 2020 to 2025, and has collaborated with scholars across Australia, Indonesia, and Turkey. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in research projects suggests mentorship and team coordination. He is a central figure in the study of contemporary Indonesian Islam, contributing to both academic and public understanding.

Lesley A Sharpمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Anthropology
• Bioethics
• Human-Animal Relations in Science
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Lesley A Sharp is the Barbara Chamberlain & Helen Chamberlain Josefsberg ’30 Professor of Anthropology at Barnard College. She holds a joint appointment as Senior Research Scientist in Sociomedical Sciences at the Mailman School of Public Health (Columbia University) and is a Fellow of the Center for Animals and Public Policy at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Her research spans medical anthropology, bioethics, and human-animal relations, with fieldwork in the U.S., Anglophone countries, and Madagascar. Education : Joint Ph.D. from UC Berkeley/UCSF, M.A. from UC Berkeley, B.A. from Brandeis University Sharp's academic focus encompasses the symbolics of the human body, youth and identity politics in postcolonial Africa, organ transplantation ethics, and the moral consequences of experimental science. Her recent work examines human-animal interactions in laboratory research and carceral healthcare settings. Her publications bridge Medical Anthropology , Science and Technology Studies , and Animal Ethics . Key themes include the commodification of bodily materials, ethical dilemmas in transplantation, and interspecies responsibility in biomedical innovation. Scientific Awards : Guggenheim Fellowship (2020), Wellcome Medal (2019), Leah M. Ashe Prize (2022), New Millennium Book Award (2008), MASA Mentor Award (2019) Sharp has received external grants from the Wenner-Gren Foundation and Barnard College, with research exploring the moral economies of biotechnology , postcolonial African identity , and bioethical frontiers . Her academic leadership includes teaching awards and endowed chair positions.

Bal Krishna Sharmaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Intercultural Communication
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Bal Krishna Sharma is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Idaho's College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, with affiliate status at the Habib Institute for Asian Studies. His scholarship examines language globalization across education, tourism, and digital media contexts. Education credentials: Ph.D. in Second Language Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2016) M.A. in Second Language Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2011) M.Ed. in English Education, Tribhuvan University (2004) B.Ed. in English Education, Tribhuvan University (2001) Research explores: Neoliberal influences on language education Intercultural communication in tourism Translingual practices in digital spaces Multilingual policy in South Asia Recent publications analyze linguistic landscapes in pandemic communication, multilingual STEM education, and social media discourse in Nepal. His work integrates sociolinguistic theory with critical analysis of globalization. Teaches courses including Sociolinguistics, Intercultural Communication, and History of the English Language.

Yujie Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Media
• Digital Labour Studies
• Platform Studies
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Dr. Yujie (Julie) Chen is an Associate Professor (on leave) at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information, affiliated with the Department of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (CCIT). Her work focuses on digital media's political economy, platform capitalism, and digital labour studies. She authored Super-Sticky WeChat and Chinese Society , analyzing WeChat's societal integration and platform power dynamics in China. Her research critiques how labour is marginalized in datafication discourse, particularly in platform-mediated sectors like ride-hailing (DiDi) and food delivery. Key themes include algorithmic control, worker resistance, and the interplay between technology, state policies, and labour conditions in China. Dr. Chen’s work bridges sociotechnical systems analysis with critical political economy frameworks. Her recent studies explore temporal exploitation in platform labour (e.g., food delivery workers’ time management), gamification of work processes, and the 'digital utility' concept deployed by platforms to justify market dominance. She frequently presents at conferences like AoIR and ICA, emphasizing global platform capitalism’s socio-economic impacts. Dr. Chen is completing a book manuscript examining labour’s erasure in datafication narratives and advocating for analytical frameworks that foreground embodied labour experiences. Her research also intersects with global South labour comparisons, notably between China and the Philippines in platform economies.

Kevin Moberlyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Literary Criticism
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Kevin Moberly is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Old Dominion University (ODU), affiliated with the College of Arts & Letters. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2005), an M.A. in Creative Writing (2000), and a B.A. in English from Berry College (1995). His research focuses on medievalism, digital humanities, and computer game studies, with notable grants including a 2011 College of Arts & Letters Summer Research Fellowship ($6,000) and a 2015 Center for Learning and Teaching Faculty Innovator Grant ($3,000). Moberly’s work bridges medieval scholarship and modern digital media, addressing themes like fan culture, corporate revisionism, and virtual economies. His publications span journals such as Studies in Medievalism , Computers and Composition , and Eludamos , alongside book chapters on game studies and technical communication. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the 2010 Shining Star Teaching Award and recognition for co-organizing the 2007 Computers and Writing Online Conference. His research interests include the intersection of medieval narratives with contemporary cultural phenomena, digital pedagogies, and the rhetoric of free speech in online spaces. Moberly has contributed to initiatives like the Examining the Evolution of Gaming anthology and co-authored studies on modding in technical classrooms. His work often critiques societal structures through interdisciplinary lenses, blending literary analysis with digital media theory.