جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Thomas Oatleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Hegemony
• International Political Economy
• Globalization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Oatley is a Professor and Corasaniti-Zondorak Chair of International Relations at Tulane University's Department of Political Science, housed within the School of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on American hegemony and international political economy, emphasizing the interplay between global economic structures and political dynamics. He teaches courses on international relations, globalization, and political economy, reflecting his expertise in these areas. His work addresses contemporary challenges such as climate change, financialization, and global governance, with a particular emphasis on how these issues intersect with power dynamics in the international system. Recent publications explore topics like the dual economy's impact on political polarization, the role of green industrial policy in climate politics, and the persistence of American hegemony in an evolving global landscape. Oatley's academic contributions span theoretical frameworks like complex interdependence and the political economy of currency systems. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record underscores his influence in the field. He advises students in advanced courses such as Research Methods I and maintains active engagement through Tulane's interdisciplinary programs in New Orleans.

Sergio Ascencioمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political Science
• Comparative Politics
• Electoral Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sergio Ascencio is a Lecturer in the Department of Government at the University of Essex. He holds a PhD from the University of Rochester (2018). His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico (2019–2021) and Postdoctoral Associate at NYU Abu Dhabi (2018–2019). His research focuses on comparative politics, electoral systems, and political behavior, with a regional emphasis on Mexico and South Asia. Key themes include primary elections, vote buying, political dynasties, and party strategies. His work employs experimental methods and institutional analysis to explore questions of governance and democratic accountability. Recent publications (2021–2024) examine nomination rules, primary adoption, and voter dynamics across multiple countries. His 2019 study on partisan poll watchers and electoral manipulation highlights expertise in electoral integrity. Earlier work (2015, 2009) addresses issue salience modeling and delegation mechanisms in Mexican state legislatures. Contact: Email at sergio.ascencio@essex.ac.uk or via Zoom during academic support hours (Tuesdays 2–4 PM).

Małgorzata K. Citko-DuPlantisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Japanese Literature and Culture
• Premodern Cultural Studies
• Digital Humanities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Małgorzata K. Citko-DuPlantis is an Assistant Professor of Japanese Literature and Culture at the University of Tennessee’s Department of World Languages and Cultures, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, alongside M.A. and B.A. degrees from Polish institutions (Collegium Civitas and University of Warsaw). Her research interrogates the instability of premodern knowledge systems, focusing on the Man’yōshū’s evolving cultural significance across medieval and modern eras. She challenges the canonical fixation on a single manuscript of this foundational poetry collection, arguing its role as a malleable cultural construct. Her work spans interdisciplinary areas including digital humanities, medieval Japanese poetry reception, and contemporary pop-media depictions of premodern Japan. Citko-DuPlantis has authored/co-authored monographs and peer-reviewed articles in English, Polish, and Japanese, with notable works like Clashes of Dragons and Dragonflies (2012) and her forthcoming monograph Embracing Instability: Imagining “Man’yoshū” in Medieval and Modern Japan . She has been awarded grants from the Japan Foundation, Fulbright, and MEXT, and has presented at major conferences such as the Association for Asian Studies and MLA. Her research awards reflect sustained scholarly impact, complemented by multilingual competence in languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Citko-DuPlantis actively engages with both academic and public spheres, bridging historical textual analysis with modern cultural phenomena.

• Competition Law
• Digital Competition Regulation
• Political Philosophy and Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lazar Radic Boskovic is an Assistant Professor of Law at IE University (Spain), specializing in administrative law, economic regulation, and competition law. He previously served as Adjunct Professor at IE University (2022–2024) and Universidad CEU San Pablo (2023). His research focuses on competition law, digital competition regulation, and the intersection of law with political philosophy. He is affiliated with the International Center for Law & Economics as a Senior Scholar for Competition Policy. Education includes a PhD in Law from the European University Institute, an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law (EUI), an LL.M. in EU and International Law (Cum Laude, University of Amsterdam), and a double degree in Law and Political Science from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. He blogs at Truth on the Market and is active on X (@Laz_Radic). His research interests emphasize digital markets, consumer welfare standards, and the philosophical underpinnings of competition law. Recent articles analyze EU antitrust guidelines, digital regulation strategies, and critiques of antitrust consensus. He frequently engages in policy discussions through media outlets like Euractiv and The Telegraph. Professionally, he practiced competition law in top-tier firms in Spain and Serbia (BDK Advokati, Martinez-Lage, Allendesalazar & Brockelmann). His work bridges academic research, legal practice, and policy advocacy.

Edoardo Celesteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• EU Digital Law
• Comparative Digital Law
• Digital Rights and Constitutionalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Edoardo Celeste is an Associate Professor of Law, Technology and Innovation at Dublin City University's School of Law and Government. He leads the Erasmus Mundus Master in Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence (EMILDAI) and serves as Deputy Director of the Dublin European Law Institute. PhD, University College Dublin Law degrees: University of Rome 'La Sapienza', University of Paris II 'Panthéon-Assas', King’s College London His research focuses on digital rights, constitutionalism in digital contexts, and the intersection of law, technology, and sustainability. He coordinates the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster and co-founded the Digital Constitutionalism Network. Recent publications examine digital sovereignty, AI sustainability, and constitutional responses to social media exclusion. His 2022 book Digital Constitutionalism: The Role of Internet Bills of Rights (Routledge) established him as a leading voice in the field. Irish Research Council Early Career Researcher of Year Award (2022) Principal Investigator for Cross-Border Data Protection Network (IRC/ESRC funded) Facebook Research grant for Digital Constitutionalism: Content Governance Standard project He supervises PhD students in digital rights, data protection, platform regulation, and digital sustainability while holding affiliations with the ADAPT Centre and UCD Centre for Human Rights.

Ryan Patrick Hanleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Philosophy
• Enlightenment Thought
• Adam Smith Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ryan Patrick Hanley is the J. Joseph Moakley Professor of Political Science and courtesy Professor of Philosophy at Boston College. He previously held the Mellon Distinguished Professorship at Marquette University and has held visiting roles at Yale, Harvard, and the University of Chicago. His research focuses on Enlightenment political philosophy, particularly the works of Adam Smith, Rousseau, and Montesquieu, with a special emphasis on ethical theory and the intersections of religion and politics. He earned a B.A. (Honors) from the University of Pennsylvania, M.Phil from the University of Cambridge, and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. His teaching includes courses on Enlightenment political theory, the political philosophy of 1776, capitalism vs. socialism, and the Catholic tradition in political thought. His research explores themes like virtue ethics in Adam Smith, the rethinking of charity in modernity, and the political philosophy of Fénelon. Recent work emphasizes the evolution of love in social progress and the ethical frameworks of Enlightenment thinkers. His book Love's Enlightenment (2017) reinterprets charitable concepts, while Our Great Purpose (2019) examines Smith’s vision of human flourishing. His articles analyze topics ranging from Montesquieu’s Persian Letters as political education to Rousseau’s revolutionary thought and Hume’s theories of passion. He frequently engages with cross-disciplinary debates about the Enlightenment’s legacy in modern political economy and moral philosophy. His academic contributions span edited volumes on Adam Smith’s legacy, histories of love concepts, and translations of Fénelon’s moral writings. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams exploring the intersections of philosophy, economics, and religious studies in historical contexts.

Xueguang Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Bureaucracy
• Sociological Research
• Institutional Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xueguang Zhou is the Kwoh-Ting Li Professor in Economic Development and Professor of Sociology at Stanford University, with a joint appointment as a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI). He also serves as Director of Graduate Admissions and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology. His research focuses on institutional changes in contemporary Chinese society, particularly the Chinese bureaucracy, governance, and state-society relationships. Zhou holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Stanford University (1991). His work includes studies on bureaucratic state evolution, rural governance, and the dynamics of China's administrative systems. Notable contributions include The Institutional Logic of Governance in China (2017) and The Dynamics of Rules (2000). Awards include the Distinguished Scholarly Contribution Award from the International Association for Chinese Management Research (2014) and a Spencer Fellowship (1993-1994). Zhou has taught at Duke University and Cornell University and is a guest professor at Peking University, Tsinghua University, and the People’s University of China. His research spans sociological analysis of organizations, social inequality, and governance models in China, with a focus on bureaucratic behavior, policy implementation, and institutional logics.

Laraib Niazمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Inclusive Education
• Disability
• Gender and Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laraib Niaz is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, where she contributes to the independent evaluation of the Girls' Education Challenge II initiative. She holds an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a PhD in Education from University College London (UCL). Previously, she served as an education consultant at the World Bank and has taught at LUMS and University College London. Her research focuses on inclusive education, disability studies, gender and development, national identity construction, and decolonizing research practices. She is affiliated with the Cambridge Network for Disability and Education Research (CaNDER) and the REAL Centre. Her research interests include exploring the role of religion in education, particularly in Pakistan, and analyzing media narratives during pandemics. She examines how textbooks construct national identity and investigates the impact of pseudoscience in educational systems. Her work also addresses academic freedom in higher education institutions in India and Pakistan. Laraib has extensive experience in supervising students and collaborating with international organizations such as the World Bank on inclusion-focused projects. Laraib has supervised students during her academic roles at LUMS and UCL. While specific grants are not detailed here, her current work involves evaluating 41 GEC II projects across 17 countries to assess support for girls with disabilities. Her research often intersects with global development and educational equity initiatives. She is part of the Cambridge Network for Disability and Education Research (CaNDER) and the REAL Centre , focusing on equitable access and learning in education systems.

Matthew Cipaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Film Studies
• Cinema Philosophy
• Autism Representation in Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Cipa is an Affiliate Research Fellow and Teaching Associate in Film and Television Studies at The University of Queensland's School of Communication and Arts. His work bridges film studies with philosophical inquiry, particularly exploring metaphysical dimensions of cinema and television. He holds a PhD in Metaphysical Film and Television from The University of Queensland (2020). Research focuses on philosophical analysis of film form, directorial auteurism, and representation of abstract concepts like empathy and existence. Notable projects include studies on Abel Ferrara's critical reception, autism portrayal in Being There/Phantom Thread, and metaphysical themes in films like EO and Au Hasard Balthazar. Published works include a 2024 monograph exploring metaphysical screen concepts and chapters in academic collections on Schiller's philosophy and directorial styles. His reviews engage with key texts in film philosophy and cognition theories. Teaching responsibilities include film theory and analysis courses within the School of Communication and Arts. Active in academic discourse through the Digital Futures Lab and scholarly collaborations with institutions like Edinburgh University Press and SUNY Press.

• Urban Governance
• Youth Urban Futures
• State Theory
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Shaun Teo is Assistant Professor in Geography at NUS, specializing in urban governance, state-society relations, and youth urban futures in Asian cities like Singapore, Bangkok, and Taipei. Education: PhD, University College London MSSc, National University of Singapore BSocSci, National University of Singapore His research examines municipal statecraft, gentrification, and informal urban practices through a 'global East' lens. He employs conjunctural analysis to study state entrepreneurialism and urban policy. Publications focus on rethinking urban theory beyond Western frameworks, emphasizing methodological innovations for studying Asian urbanization.

Abel Valenzuela Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Day Labor
• Immigrant Workers
• Labor Markets
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Abel Valenzuela Jr. is the Dean of Social Sciences and Professor of Labor Studies, Urban Planning, and Chicana/o and Central American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). A faculty member since 1994, he has held leadership roles including chair of Chicana/o and Central American Studies, director of the Center for the Study of Urban Poverty, and special advisor to the chancellor on immigration policy. Currently, he leads UCLA’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), overseeing units like the Labor Center, Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program (LOSH), and Human Resources Round Table (HARRT). Education PhD in Urban and Regional Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1993) MCP, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1988) BA in Social Science, UC Berkeley (1986) His research focuses on precarious labor markets, immigrant workers, urban poverty, inequality, and the socio-economic implications of day labor. He has shaped national policy discussions on low-wage and immigrant labor through extensive publications. Valenzuela’s publications span topics like cosmopolitan politics, informal economy regulation, and comparative vulnerability studies. His work emphasizes intersections between migration, urban planning, and labor rights, with a geographic focus on Los Angeles and cross-national contexts. As director of IRLE, he has led initiatives integrating research, policy, and community engagement to address labor and employment challenges in Los Angeles and beyond.

• Formal Political Theory
• Democratic Backsliding
• Motivated Reasoning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Little is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley , where he has taught courses like Democracy , Formal Models in Political Science , and The Scientific Study of Politics . He previously held faculty positions at Cornell University (Graduate) and Harvard University (Graduate). His academic training includes a B.A. from Carleton College and a Ph.D. from NYU . Research Focus: Formal models of biased belief formation, motivated reasoning, democratic backsliding, and authoritarian politics. Teaching: Graduate and undergraduate courses on formal theory, game theory, and quantitative methods. Editorial Role: Associate Editor at the American Journal of Political Science . His peer-reviewed publications address topics such as democratic erosion , information manipulation , and political conflict , combining formal theory with empirical analysis to study authoritarian regimes, policing discrimination, and electoral dynamics. Recent work includes studies on selection neglect in political beliefs and the measurement of democratic backsliding.

R. Michael Alvarezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• Computational Social Science
• Voting Behavior
• +۶ مورد دیگر

R. Michael Alvarez , Flintridge Foundation Professor of Political and Computational Social Science at Caltech, is a leading scholar in election technology, political methodology, and machine learning applications in social science. Affiliated with the Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project , the Social and Decision Neuroscience Program , and the Resnick Sustainability Institute , his work bridges technology and democracy. Education: B.A. from Carleton College, Ph.D. from Duke University Academic Career: Caltech faculty since 1992 His research spans: Election Integrity : Monitoring election security, fraud detection, and ballot systems Computational Social Science : Applying machine learning to voter behavior and policy analysis Climate Policy : Examining public attitudes and behavioral interventions for sustainability Online Behavior : Analyzing toxicity in gaming and social media dynamics Key article trends show focus on election forensics (2025 Nature Climate Change study), game toxicity analysis (2025 CHI Play paper), and LLM applications in social science. His students include Jacob Morrier, Mitchell Linegar, and teams of postdocs and undergraduates in Caltech's SURF program. Scientific recognition includes: Google Cloud Research Innovators Class of 2022 Co-editor of multiple academic series including Cambridge Elements in Quantitative Methods

T.V. Paulمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• International Security
• India/Rising Powers
• +۵ مورد دیگر

T.V. Paul is a Distinguished James McGill Professor of International Relations at McGill University's Department of Political Science, part of the Faculty of Arts. He has held leadership roles including President of the International Studies Association (ISA, 2016-2017) and founded the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). His research focuses on international security, rising powers (especially India and China), nuclear proliferation, and IR theory. Paul has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship (2018) and the ISA-Canada Distinguished Scholar Award (2024). Education: PhD in Political Science from UCLA (1991), MA from UCLA (1988), MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University (1984), and BA from Kerala University (1977). Research interests span international security dynamics, globalization impacts on state behavior, regional security in Asia, and nuclear non-proliferation. His work emphasizes peaceful change mechanisms and soft balancing strategies in global politics. Recent articles analyze deglobalization trends, China-India rivalry, and institutional adaptations to power shifts. Grants include SSHRC funding for studies on peaceful grand strategies and FRQSC support for international security research. He has organized major conferences on topics like 'Globalization and National Security' and 'Accommodating Rising Powers'. His advisory roles include directing GRENPEC and serving on editorial boards for Georgetown University Press' South Asia series. Labs/Teams: Leads GRENPEC, a global network analyzing peaceful change in world politics, and previously directed McGill/Université de Montréal's Center for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS).

Serguei A. Oushakineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology of emotions
• Transitional states
• Nationalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Serguei A. Oushakine is a Professor of Anthropology and Slavic Languages and Literatures at Princeton University, and Program Director of Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (REEES) at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University (2005). His research focuses on transitional cultural processes in post-Soviet societies, combining anthropological methods with postcolonial, materialist, and visual studies frameworks. Education: PhD in Anthropology (Columbia University, 2005) with distinction. Notable fieldwork locations include Siberia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan. Research Interests: Oushakine explores the intersection of emotion, memory, and power in transitional societies. His work analyzes how new national cultures emerged post-Soviet collapse, and investigates postcolonial legacies of communism. Current projects include: Early Soviet media’s role in shaping spectatorship (1920s-1930s) Comparative postcolonial frameworks for postcommunist studies Awards: Recipient of prestigious fellowships including Guggenheim (201?), ACLS Burkhardt Residential Fellowship, and Institute for Advanced Study membership (Princeton). Advising & Grants: While specific advising/grant details aren’t listed, his program director role suggests leadership in shaping academic initiatives. His publications indicate engagement with interdisciplinary collaborations. Labs/Teams: Active in Princeton’s REEES program, fostering collaboration between social sciences and humanities scholars studying Eurasia.