جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Cem Zaferمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sociology
• Religious Studies
• Social Media
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Cem Zafer is an academic researcher affiliated with İstanbul Okan University , specifically the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences . His scholarly work spans interdisciplinary topics in sociology, religious studies, and technology's societal impacts. Research Focus: Digital transformation, gender dynamics, and cultural identity. Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed articles and book contributions since 2012. Key Themes: Social media ethics, religious discourse, and labor sociology. His recent publications highlight the interplay between artificial intelligence, social justice, and historical narratives in modern Turkey. While no formal awards or grants are documented in the provided text, his academic output demonstrates sustained engagement with contemporary sociocultural challenges.

Richard Langمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cooperative Management
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Housing Policy
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Richard Lang is an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Bolzano within the Faculty of Economics , specializing in cooperative management, social entrepreneurship, and housing policy. He leads the Competence Center for Cooperative Management , focusing on innovative models for community-led housing and nonprofit sector development. His research emphasizes the role of social capital, institutional contexts, and collaborative governance in fostering sustainable urban and rural development. Recent work highlights his engagement with cooperative housing initiatives , including studies on social innovation in Vienna, grassroots movements in England, and rural entrepreneurship across Europe. Lang’s interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, sociology, and urban planning to address systemic challenges in housing equity, community integration, and policy implementation. Education Background: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Labs/Teams: Competence Center for Cooperative Management (University of Bolzano). Grants/Awards: None listed in the provided texts. His articles consistently analyze the intersection of institutional frameworks and grassroots action, emphasizing how cooperative models can drive social and economic sustainability. Key themes include contextual adaptation of policies, multilevel social capital utilization, and the governance challenges in collaborative housing systems.

Isabel Gemma Fajardo Garcíaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Commercial Law
• Cooperative Law
• Social Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Isabel Gemma Fajardo García is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mercantile Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia, Spain. She is affiliated with the Institut d'Investigació en Economia Social, Cooperativisme i Empresa (IUDESCOOP), where she conducts research on cooperative law, social economy, and related legal frameworks. Research Interests: Her work focuses on Commercial Law, Cooperative Law, Social Economy, Credit Cooperatives, Mutual Societies, and the legal regulation of solidarity-based enterprises. She explores both national and European dimensions, with comparative studies including Greece’s solidarity economy legislation. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing the legal and institutional evolution of social economy actors across Europe, particularly in Spain and Greece. She has contributed extensively to journals such as CIRIEC España and REVESCO , and has co-authored books on worker-managed enterprises and social economy manuals. Her research emphasizes democratic governance, self-management, and the balance between economic viability and social objectives in cooperatives. Scientific Contributions: Author of numerous scholarly articles on cooperative banking, agri-food cooperatives, and legal frameworks for social economy. Co-author of the book Empresas Gestionadas por sus trabajadores and editor of Manual de economía social . Contributor to international academic networks, such as RULEESCOOP, fostering Europe-Latin America research collaboration. She advises on legal and policy aspects of cooperatives and social enterprises, though specific advisees are not listed. Her work is supported through institutional research frameworks and academic publishing. She is actively engaged in shaping legal discourse around cooperative models and social economy development. She leads and participates in research initiatives within IUDESCOOP, focusing on legal scenarios for social economy actors in the EU and member states, and exploring new perspectives for housing cooperatives and mutualist entities.

Gunes Acarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Web Security
• Privacy
• Online Tracking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Güneş Acar is a tenured Assistant Professor in the Digital Security group at Radboud University's Faculty of Science. He is also affiliated with iHub, Radboud's interdisciplinary research hub on digitalization and society. His research focuses on security and privacy threats from websites, mobile apps, and IoT devices, with special emphasis on online tracking mechanisms, anonymous communication networks like Tor, and deceptive design patterns. Dr. Acar completed his PhD at KU Leuven under the supervision of Claudia Diaz and Bart Preneel. Prior to joining Radboud University, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at KU Leuven's COSIC group and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy. His research spans web security, privacy, online tracking, IoT security, Tor network analysis, and dark patterns. He investigates how websites, mobile apps, and IoT devices compromise user privacy through various tracking mechanisms and deceptive interface designs. His work combines large-scale measurements with user studies to understand both technical vulnerabilities and their real-world impact on users. Dr. Acar's publications reveal an evolving research trajectory from foundational web tracking mechanisms to increasingly sophisticated privacy threats. His work has expanded from browser fingerprinting to IoT privacy, children's online safety, and manipulative design patterns in subscription interfaces. A consistent theme across his research is the examination of how third-party trackers operate and circumvent privacy protections. 2022 CNIL-Inria Award for Privacy Protection (for Leaky Forms paper) Top Reviewer Award, Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium (2022) Future of Privacy Forum's Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award (2020) Runner-up for multiple Caspar Bowden Awards for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies Dutch Research Council (NWO) Vidi Grant (2025-2030) for "A Web Security and Privacy Observatory" Dr. Acar actively supervises PhD students including Zahra Moti, Tim Vlummens, and Luqman Zagi, with Asuman Senol recently completing her PhD in 2024. He has secured significant research funding including the NWO Vidi Grant and a project grant from armasuisse for the Mobile Web Inspector project. His research has influenced policy discussions with organizations including the OECD, US Federal Trade Commission, and European consumer protection authorities. As part of the Digital Security group at Radboud University, Dr. Acar contributes to a vibrant research ecosystem focused on practical security and privacy solutions. His work bridges technical security research with human-centered perspectives, often collaborating across disciplines to address complex privacy challenges in real-world contexts.

Patricia Sieberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Literature
• Print Culture
• Transcultural Studies
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Patricia Sieber is a Professor of Chinese Literature in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Chinese literature from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on print culture, performance culture, and transcultural studies, with emphasis on traditional Chinese drama's global afterlives. She directs the Translation and Interpreting Program and leads the Chinese Theater Collaborative project funded by OSU's Arts and Humanities Grant. Notable works include Theaters of Desire (2003) and editorial work on How To Read Chinese Drama (2022). Awards include the 2023 Ratner Teaching Award. She has held fellowships at the Library of Congress, Princeton Library, and Taipei's National Central Library. Active in scholarly societies, she serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture . Her teaching spans traditional Chinese literature, translation theory, and interdisciplinary courses. She pioneered experiential learning initiatives including a drama translation residency with Amy Ng. Her research has been supported by NEH, ACLS, Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation, and DAAD grants. Public outreach includes collaborations with the Royal Shakespeare Company and media appearances (BBC, New York Times).

Leon Davisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Fandom
• Sports Marketing
• Live Event Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Leon Davis is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Events Management at Teesside University International Business School. He holds a PhD in Sports Event Sociology from Teesside University (2020), an MA in Sport, Culture and Community from Sheffield Hallam University (2012), and a Bachelor’s in Sports Sociology (2007). His research focuses on fandom, sports marketing, live event management, and prosumption. Notable projects include critical analysis of fan roles at PDC darts events and the impact of digital technologies on live spectacles. He has also explored EDI provisions at events and accessibility in sports venues. Recent publications (2023-2025) examine topics like fan engagement policy reforms, sportswashing in elite sports, and accessibility innovations at live events. His work has been published in journals like Managing Sport and Leisure and Cultural Trends . Leon is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and has extensive teaching experience across modules including Strategic Marketing and Research Methods. He supervises PhD, DBA, and postgraduate research projects.

Rathna Ramanathanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Communication Design
• Typography
• Intercultural Communication
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Dr. Rathna Ramanathan is a leading academic and practitioner in intercultural communication and alternative publishing. Currently serving as Provost of Central Saint Martins and UAL Executive Dean for Global Affairs , she has previously held deanships at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art. Based in London but originally from Chennai, India, her work bridges South Asian and global design practices. University of Reading - PhD in Typography and Graphic Communication Central Saint Martins - MA in Communication Design University of Madras - BA Fine Art Her research focuses on intercultural communication and alternative publishing in the Global South, examining how marginalized voices can be amplified through design. She explores the tension between tangible/intangible heritages and contemporary design, and investigates how form, media, and content interact in addressing social/political issues. Recent publications highlight her design research trends in decolonial publishing, critical typography, and intercultural book design. As a design educator , she emphasizes listening, cross-cultural learning, and sustainable practices. Her supervision includes postgraduate research students working on topics like female printers in India, exhibition design, and architectural lettering. Key scientific collaborations include major projects with Tara Books (international design awards), British Council-funded initiatives (Crafting Futures, Going Global Partnership), and the Murty Classical Library of India (Harvard University Press partnership). She consults on Indic typeface design with Adobe and Monotype. Her design lab at Central Saint Martins (M9Design) works with international networks of editors, translators, and type designers. Current team projects focus on digital/print transitions, bilingual typography, and preserving endangered typographic practices through innovative publishing formats.

Atsuko Hashimotoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Tourism Development
• Human Rights in Tourism
• Cultural Heritage Tourism
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Atsuko Hashimoto is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies at Brock University. She holds a PhD in Tourism Management from the University of Surrey, UK, an MSc in Tourism Development from the University of Surrey, and a BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Her research focuses on socio-cultural dimensions of tourism, including sustainable tourism in rural areas, human rights issues, indigenous tourism in Japan, and dark tourism. She has conducted extensive work on heritage tourism, anime tourism, and the political ecology of tourism. Dr. Hashimoto’s recent research projects include studies on anime tourism in Japan, political ecology of tourism, Ainu indigenous tourism, and hidden Christian heritage tourism. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change , Journal of Heritage Tourism , and Japan Forum . Her teaching includes courses on tourism policy, human rights in development, culinary tourism, and sustainable rural tourism. Her advising and grants include supervising and examining graduate students in tourism studies, particularly focusing on cultural, ethical, and sustainable aspects. She has collaborated on projects addressing community participation in tourism, disaster response, and rural revitalization. Dr. Hashimoto’s work often integrates qualitative methods, including fieldwork, interviews, and content analysis, to explore tourism’s socio-cultural impacts.

Canan ATILGANمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Structural Biology
• Computational Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Canan ATILGAN is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey. She has held leadership roles including Dean (2018-2020), Director of the Graduate School (2018-2020), and President of the Science Academy (2021-present). Her research focuses on computational tools for protein conformational transitions, allosteric communication, and antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Ph.D. (1996) and B.S. (1991) in Chemical Engineering from Boğaziçi University A pioneer in perturbation-response scanning and network-based protein modeling, her work bridges biophysics, structural biology, and molecular evolution. She has supervised 15 PhD and 17 MS students, emphasizing accessible computational biophysics education through workshops and seminars. Her recent publications highlight allosteric mechanisms in biosensors, β-lactam resistance via TolC dynamics, and evolutionary fitness landscapes. Awards include EMBO and Academia Europaea membership, L’Oréal Turkey Young Women Scientist Fellowship, and TÜBA-GEBİP Distinguished Young Scientist Award. President, Science Academy (2021) EMBO Elected Member (2023) TÜBA-GEBİP Distinguished Young Scientist (2004) She leads the MIDST Lab, contributes to Turkish science communication via sarkac.org, and organizes 'Dialogues in the MIDST' workshops for graduate students. Her work integrates theoretical models with experimental validation in iron transport proteins and resistance mechanisms.

Katherine Yawمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Linguistics
• Speech Perception
• Language Attitudes
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Katherine Yaw is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of World Languages at the University of South Florida (USF). She is core faculty in USF's MA Linguistics/ESL program and PhD program in Linguistics & Applied Language Studies. Her research focuses on speech perception , language attitudes , and cognitive processing of L2-accented speech , alongside work in research methodology and quantitative research ethics . She has published in journals like Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development and Language Teaching , with recent articles exploring raciolinguistic stereotyping, ethics frameworks, and listener processing dynamics. Her publications highlight trends in applied linguistics intersecting with sociolinguistics , cognitive science , and educational ethics , particularly emphasizing the Delphi method , questionable research practices , and accent discrimination in educational contexts.

Hugh N Kennedyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Islamic History
• Arabic Historiography
• Islamic Archaeology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Hugh N Kennedy is a distinguished academic at SOAS University of London, holding dual affiliations with the School of History, Religions and Philosophies and the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. As a Professor of Arabic, he specializes in Early Islamic History (600-1100 CE), with particular focus on Arabic historiography, Islamic archaeology, and the historical geography of the Middle East. His research also examines castle building in the region and the history of al-Andalus. He holds a PhD (Cantab) and has supervised doctoral candidates including Ummugulsum Kurukol and Zhicheng Ye. His publications span authored books, edited volumes, and numerous articles exploring topics like the Abbasid Caliphate, Islamic economic systems, and comparative political histories. He is based at the Russell Square campus and can be contacted via hk1@soas.ac.uk. Research Interests: Kennedy’s work bridges textual analysis and material culture, investigating how political structures, military campaigns, and cultural exchanges shaped the early Islamic world. He examines themes such as the evolution of governance systems, the role of pilgrimage economies, and the interaction between religious and temporal authority. His scholarship frequently engages with primary sources like al-Baladhuri’s Futuh al-Buldan and Ibn Wāḍiḥ al-Yaʿqūbī’s writings, contextualizing them within broader historical narratives. Key Publications: Includes seminal works on the Abbasid Caliphate, the conquests of the Arab armies, and comparative analyses between Islamic and Byzantine governance. Teaching: Contributes to SOAS’s MA History program, focusing on the Global South through decolonial and interdisciplinary approaches. Professional Affiliations: Active in academic networks promoting the study of pre-modern Middle Eastern history and cultural heritage.

Susan Herbstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Opinion
• Media Studies
• American Politics
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Susan Herbst is a Professor of Political Science and President Emeritus at the University of Connecticut. She previously served as the 15th President of UConn (2010–2019), returning to the faculty afterward. Her academic career includes roles as Executive Vice Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, Provost at the University at Albany (SUNY), and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Duke University (1984) and a Ph.D. in Communication Theory from USC’s Annenberg School (1989). Her research focuses on public opinion, media, and American politics, with five authored books and numerous articles. She co-edits the University of Chicago Press’s Studies in American Politics series. Notable works include A Troubled Birth: The 1930s and American Public Opinion (2021) and President in the Maelstrom: FDR as Public Opinion Theorist (2021). Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary democratic theory, emphasizing media’s role in shaping public discourse. Herbst teaches at UConn’s Stamford campus, focusing on political communication and leadership. Her career reflects deep engagement with academic governance, institutional leadership, and scholarly contributions to understanding public opinion dynamics in American democracy.

Colby Haggertyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plasma Physics
• Collisionless Shocks
• Energetic Particle Acceleration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Colby Haggerty is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Astronomy (IfA Mānoa) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He specializes in computational plasma physics, focusing on magnetospheric, heliospheric, and astrophysical systems. His research emphasizes collisionless plasma shocks, magnetic reconnection, and kinetic plasma turbulence. He holds a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from the University of Delaware (2017) and conducted postdoctoral work at the University of Chicago (2017–2021). His work bridges theory, numerical simulations, and observational data analysis using advanced computational tools like Python, C++, Fortran, and MPI/OpenMP frameworks. Research Interests: He investigates collisionless plasma shocks and energetic particle acceleration (e.g., Earth’s bow shock, coronal mass ejections), plasma instabilities, magnetic reconnection dynamics, and the role of turbulence in energy dissipation. His studies often involve hybrid and particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations to model cosmic phenomena like supernova remnants and solar wind interactions. Articles & Trends: His recent publications highlight advancements in understanding shock-drift acceleration mechanisms, the saturation of plasma instabilities (e.g., Bell instability), and scaling laws for magnetic reconnection in asymmetric and relativistic regimes. Collaborations with institutions like NASA Goddard, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago underscore his interdisciplinary approach. He has also contributed to developing Python-based plasma physics tools (e.g., PlasmaPy) for the scientific community. Grants & Impact: His CAREER award (2024) supports studies on collisionless magnetic reconnection as a heliospheric process. He emphasizes computational methods and educational outreach, reflecting his dual focus on advancing science and training future researchers. Labs & Teams: While no specific lab is named, his work relies on collaborative networks with leading institutions, leveraging state-of-the-art simulation infrastructure to tackle complex plasma problems.

Violetta Splitterمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Management
• Strategic Management
• Organizational Theory
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Dr. Violetta Splitter is a Fellow and Tutor in Management at St Peter's College, University of Oxford, and a lecturer in Strategic Management at Saïd Business School. Her research focuses on sociologically oriented management and strategy, particularly the trend toward 'Open Strategy'—inclusive, participatory approaches to corporate strategy that challenge traditional top-down hierarchies. She employs ethnographic methods, such as observing strategy processes at financial institutions, to analyze power dynamics and social practices in strategy work. Her work integrates social practice theories (e.g., Bourdieu, Giddens) to examine how 'open strategy' transforms organizational behavior, including crowdsourcing decision-making and frontline employee involvement. She co-edited a special issue on 'Open Organizing' for Organization Studies , fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue on openness in innovation, education, and governance. Dr. Splitter's teaching spans undergraduate and executive courses at the University of Zurich, Saïd Business School, and institutions like the University of Fine Arts Berlin. Her research emphasizes the practical implications of strategy-as-practice frameworks and challenges conventional understandings of organizational power and control.

• Political Communication
• Public Opinion Studies
• Crisis Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carles Pont Sorribes is an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Communication at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), where he also directs the Journalism Degree program. He serves as Academic Director of the Master in Political and Institutional Communication at UPF Barcelona School of Management. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Social Communication, a Master's in Social Communication, and a Bachelor's in Journalism and Education Sciences. Education: Ph.D. in Social Communication Master's in Social Communication Bachelor's in Journalism and Education Sciences His research focuses on political communication, public opinion, risk/crisis communication, and journalism. Key themes include the Catalan sovereignty process's international media coverage, digital news credibility, and media engagement strategies. Recent work explores AI's role in journalism training and the impact of disinformation on senior populations. Publications highlight trends in crisis communication (e.g., Ebola and Germanwings disasters), the framing of Catalan independence in global media, and the evolution of Twitter as an emergency communication tool. His books include El impacto del engagement y el futuro de la empresa periodística (2022) and Risk and News (2020). Dr. Pont Sorribes has no listed scientific awards but contributes to academic-industry collaboration through his roles in educational programs. His work emphasizes media sustainability and audience loyalty, with proposals for operational frameworks in journalism.