جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jasbeer Musthafa Mamalipurathمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Socio-Cultural Studies
• Critical Theory
• Misinformation/Disinformation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jasbeer Musthafa Mamalipurath is a Lecturer at the School of Arts, English and Languages, Queen’s University Belfast. His research focuses on the intersection of media, culture, and society with emphases on misinformation, digital media’s role in marginalized communities, and critical studies of race, religion, and global inequality. He holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from Western Sydney University (2021), complemented by a Master’s in Communication Studies and a B.Sc. in Computer Science. Key research areas include socio-cultural impacts of misinformation, media’s role in diasporic communities (especially Indian-Australian contexts), and decolonial approaches to media studies. He has led projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), including studies on digital inclusion among low-income families and heritage practices among migrants in Parramatta. Teaching includes modules like Media & Misinformation and Media Audiences at Queen’s University. Previously, he taught at Western Sydney University, University of Technology Sydney, and AMC Institute in India. He collaborates with civil society and policymakers to address digital exclusion and media literacy challenges, co-leading the Platform for Civic Media Literacy at Western Sydney’s Institute for Culture and Society. His work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing culturally specific interventions against harmful narratives. Notable contributions include analyzing TED Talks’ portrayal of Islam and studying transnational Shia Muslim discourses in India.

Chandrika Ratheeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Information Disclosures
• Organizational Innovation
• Creativity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chandrika Rathee is an Assistant Professor at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University, affiliated with the Department of Technology and Operations Management. She holds a PhD in Business Studies from IE University, Spain, awarded cum laude, and has earned the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) from Erasmus University Rotterdam. PhD in Business Studies (Cum Laude), IE University, 2023 Master’s in Research, IE University, 2018 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), Delhi Technological University, 2006 University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO), Erasmus University, 2024 Her research lies at the intersection of innovation, creativity, and information disclosure, with applications in digital platforms like YouTube, Bollywood, and clinical research. She employs text-based and computational methods to study organizational innovation and the societal impacts of digitalization and AI. Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and technological innovation. Her recent publications appear in top journals such as Strategic Management Journal and Research Policy , focusing on topics like gatekeeping in digital cultural markets, competitive dynamics in R&D disclosures, and the evaluation of creativity. These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining management, technology, and cultural studies using innovative methodological approaches. She has received several academic honors: Winner, Best PhD Paper (KI Group), Strategic Management Society (SMS) 2021 Finalist, Best PhD Paper (Technology and Innovation Management), Academy of Management (AOM) 2020 Chandrika is actively involved in research, presentations, and national initiatives, including participation in the Dutch national funding plan on the societal effects of digitalization. She has presented her work at major academic conferences and continues to contribute to the advancement of innovation and technology management. While no formal advisees are listed, her collaborative research indicates strong mentorship and team engagement. She has delivered oral presentations at international conferences including SMS 2021, AOM 2020, and JASEIN 2024, focusing on nepotism in Bollywood, digital gatekeeping, and R&D disclosure strategies, showcasing her active role in academic discourse.

Julie Batesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Activist Rhetorics
• Environmental Rhetorics
• Feminist Rhetorics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julie Bates is an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Writing, Languages, and Cultures at Millikin University. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric, Composition, and Technical Communication from Illinois State University, an M.A. in Liberal & Integrative Studies from the University of Illinois-Springfield, and a B.A. in Magazine Journalism and English Writing from Drake University. Her research focuses on activist, environmental, feminist, and digital rhetorics; technical communication; cultural historical activity theory; and publishing practices. She co-edited Grassroots Activisms: Public Rhetorics in Localized Contexts (2024) and her dissertation won the 2019 CCCC Outstanding Dissertation Award. Dr. Bates serves as Book Review Editor for Rhetoric Review and Contributing Editor for Decatur Magazine , while advising Millikin's BURST magazine. Recent presentations include panels at the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry (2023), Conference on College Composition & Communication (2023), and Computers & Writing Conference (2022) Teaches courses like Freelance Writing, Professional Editing, and Environmental Writing Her work emphasizes intersectional approaches to writing pedagogy and community engagement through activist archiving, multimodal composition, and environmental interventions.

Davide Piccaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Formal Ontologies
• Semiotics
• Computational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Davide Picca is a Lecturer (MER 2) at the Section of Language and Information Sciences, Faculty of Letters, University of Lausanne since 2016. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematical Methods (2010, University of Lausanne) and a degree in Philosophy of Science (specializing in Cognitive Science, 2003, University of Bologna). Research focuses on formal ontologies and semiotic theories , particularly applied to computational hermeneutics, moral foundation prediction, and cultural heritage digitization. Collaborations include Columbia University, ISTC-CNR Rome, Yahoo! Research Barcelona, and IBM Research. Key contributions span Emotional analysis in classical literature (Dostoevsky, Homer, Shakespeare) Ontology-based systems for Project Gutenberg texts and legal corpora Interdisciplinary methods combining fluid dynamics and emotion modeling Recent work explores AI ethics through semiotic lenses, moral prediction frameworks, and computational approaches to intangible cultural heritage preservation.

Eedan Amit-Danhiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Visual Communication
• Political Communication
• Digital Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eedan Amit-Danhi is an Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities and Media at the University of Groningen, specializing in the study of political communication through data visualizations and infographics. Previously, they held postdoctoral fellowships at Leipzig University (2021) and the University of Groningen (2022–2024), focusing on topics such as pandemic projections and cross-national visualization reception. Eedan earned their PhD in Communication and Journalism from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem under Prof. Limor Shifman. Research interests include digital politics, visual communication, user engagement, and future-oriented rhetoric. They have explored how political actors use visualizations to shape public discourse, particularly in elections and policy-making contexts. Current projects investigate the interplay between political identities, group dynamics, and learning processes in relation to digital visualizations in Germany and Israel, supported by an Israeli Science Foundation fellowship. Key contributions include defining infographics in political communication, developing frameworks for predictive visual analysis, and analyzing future discourse in Israeli elections. Their work bridges media studies, rhetoric, and computational methods, with publications in journals like Convergence , First Monday , and International Journal of Communication . Awards: Israeli Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023), Most Engaging Visuals Video Award (AoIR 2020) Collaborations: Prof. Christian Pentzold (Leipzig), Prof. Limor Shifman (Hebrew U) Labs/Teams: Leading projects on automated visualization tools and co-production of pandemic projections

Brian McKernanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Communication
• Conspiracy Theories
• Digital Media
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Brian McKernan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University. His work bridges sociology, communication, and digital media, focusing on political communication, conspiracy theories, and the societal impact of video games. Education: PhD in Sociology, University at Albany, SUNY (2013) MA in Sociology, Fordham University (2006) BA in Criminal Justice, Saint Anselm College (2004) McKernan's research explores how digital platforms shape political persuasion, misinformation, and cultural narratives. He investigates the role of video games in moral reasoning, social discourse, and political engagement, often using cultural sociology and narrative analysis. His work also addresses information literacy, cognitive biases, and the design of tools to improve reasoning in intelligence and journalism contexts. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in interdisciplinary research combining communication, sociology, and human-computer interaction. Key themes include the analysis of election conspiracy theories, media coverage of historical games, digital political advertising, and the development of crowdsourced reasoning platforms like TRACE. His scholarship frequently involves collaboration with experts in psychology, information science, and game design. McKernan teaches courses such as Media, Culture, and Society; Digital Cultures; and Political Communication, reflecting his expertise in media and sociopolitical dynamics. While no formal students are listed, his collaborative projects suggest active mentorship and team-based research. He has contributed to major interdisciplinary projects focused on serious games and analytical reasoning, indicating involvement in funded research initiatives. His research is supported by work in labs and teams focused on digital media analysis, serious game design, and intelligence reasoning, including the TRACE and CYCLES projects. These efforts emphasize user-centered design, cognitive training, and the mitigation of cognitive biases through technology.

• Cognitive Ethnolinguistics
• Textology
• Paremiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sebastian Wasiuta is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Textology and Polish Language Grammar, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His work focuses on cognitive ethnolinguistics, paremiology (proverb studies), and systemic text analysis. Education: Magister in Polish Philology (teacher and theater studies specializations), PhD in Humanities (Linguistics) under Prof. Jerzy Bartmiński Technical Expertise: LaTeX, PageMaker, InDesign, CorelDRAW, CSL citation styles, Zotero integration Research interests include: Cognitive ethnolinguistics (language-culture interfaces) Proverbs as minimal text structures Discourse pragmatics and stereotyping Textological methodologies for print/digital media Annotation of ethnolinguistic bibliographies iSybislaw Slavic linguistics database collaboration Scientific achievements: 2021 Medal for Long Service (III Class) from the President of Poland 2023 Medal of the National Education Commission 19+ publications including monograph Przysłowie jako tekst minimalny (2021) Contributions to annotated bibliographies of Lublin ethnolinguistics

Marek Hetmańskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Marek Hetmański is a faculty member at the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, serving as Head of the Department of Ontology and Epistemology within the Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology. His academic career spans over four decades, with a habilitation in humanities (2000) and a formal professorship since 2016. His research bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and information theory through interdisciplinary analysis. Academic Background: M.A. in Philosophy (1979, UMCS) Ph.D. in Philosophy and Sociology (1988, UMCS) Habilitation in Humanities (2000, UMCS) Research Interests: Professor Hetmański specializes in naturalized epistemology using analytical philosophy and neopragmatism. His work examines: (1) cognitive processes and states, (2) computational mind theories, (3) communication models, and (4) technology's epistemic conditioning. Recent projects focus on metaphorical cognition, embodied metaphors in art, and epistemological frameworks for expert knowledge. Scientific Contributions: With 25+ publications and an h-index of 4 (Google Scholar), his 2018 monograph Rationality and Decision Making: From Normative Rules to Heuristics and 2021 co-authored work Metafory ucielśnione demonstrate sustained scholarly impact. His 15 most recent articles (2014-2020) reveal consistent focus on metaphor theory, cognitive systems, and information epistemology across disciplines. Grants & Projects: Currently leads three major projects: (1) Philosophy of Science, Epistemology, Semiotics, Logic, and Axiology (NPRH Universalia 2.1, 2020-2022), (2) Embodied Metaphors in Choreographic Problem-Solving (NCN Preludium-19, 2020-2022), and (3) Epistemological-Cognitive Analysis of Expert Stereotypes (Diamentowy Grant, 2019-2023). Professional Involvement: President of Polish Philosophical Society (Lublin branch) Board member of Polish Cognitive Science Society Member of International Society for Knowledge Organization Media Ecology Association member

• Onomastics
• Stylistics
• Fantasy Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Izabela Domaciuk-Czarny is a Professor at the Department of Semantics, Pragmatics, and Language Theory within the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS). She specializes in onomastics, fantasy literature analysis, and digital communication studies. Key research areas: Onomastics, Stylistics, Computer Game Studies, and Virtual Micronations Major publications: Nazwy własne w prozie Stanisława Lema (2000), Nazwy własne w przestrzeni literackiej i wirtualnej typu fantasy (habilitation, 2015) Active in international onomastic conferences Her work explores proper names in science fiction, fantasy literature, and computer games, particularly MMORPGs like Kroniki Fallathanu 2 . She analyzes how naming conventions construct virtual worlds and examines linguistic structures in social media, e-mail marketing, and business communication. Recent publications focus on fantasy topography in Polish TV series Ranczo , persuasive email strategies, and micronation naming systems. Current projects include studying onomastic patterns in CRPG texts and investigating stylistic elements of digital persuasion. Her research bridges traditional literary analysis with modern digital humanities approaches.

Gesche Joostمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Gender and Diversity in Technology
• Wearable Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gesche Joost is a German design researcher and Professor of Design Research at Berlin University of the Arts since 2011. She serves as President of the Goethe-Institut since 2024 and leads the Interactive Textiles research area at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence . Her affiliations include the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society, the Einstein Center Digital Future, and supervision roles at SAP and ING-DiBa. Education: Architecture (Technical University of Braunschweig), Design (Cologne International School of Design), Rhetoric (Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen) with a 2007 doctorate Her research spans human-machine interaction , gender and diversity in communication technology , wearable computing , and social sustainability . Recent work focuses on digital sovereignty , inclusive digital society , and design research methodologies . Articles address digital education , data ethics , and participatory design across 15 entries from 2008–2018. Scientific recognitions include the iF Product Design Award (2010) , 100 Köpfe von morgen (2006) , and the Nachwuchs-Wissenschaftspreis (2008) . She was named one of Germany's 50 most influential women in tech (2021) and holds an honorary membership in the German Designer Club . Gesche Joost has advised on EU digital transformation as Germany's Internet Ambassador and contributed to policy frameworks through the German Advisory Council on Consumer Affairs . She co-founded Calliope gGmbH to distribute free Calliope mini microcontrollers for digital education in schools.

• Data Journalism
• Data Visualization
• Audience Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ilo Alexandre is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University and holds visiting assistant professor positions at Universidade NOVA de Lisboa and Universidade Europeia. He serves as a research scientist at CICANT (Lusófona University) and is a research member at iNOVA Media Lab (ICNOVA) and UT Austin's Computational Media Lab. Education: Ph.D. in Digital Media (specializing in Journalism) from Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (UT Austin Program), Portugal Master's in Novos Media e Práticas Web Bachelor's in Comunicação Social - Jornalismo His research focuses on data journalism and audience interaction with data visualizations in news media, combined with digital methods for innovative media analysis. Key areas include performance evaluation of data-driven journalism, historical development of data journalism in Portugal, and contemporary social media dynamics in political communication. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal three dominant trends: computational analysis of social media during global events (World Cup, protests), data visualization performance metrics in journalism, and historical studies of data journalism in 19th century Portuguese press. His work spans Portuguese media contexts with increasing focus on TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter analytics. Scientific awards: None mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grants: No information about students or research funding in the source material. Research labs: CICANT (Communication and Society Research Centre) at Lusófona University iNOVA Media Lab (ICNOVA) Computational Media Lab at UT Austin

Anastasia Tyurinaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Visual Communication
• Interaction Design
• Creative Coding
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Anastasia Tyurina is a Senior Lecturer and Study Area Coordinator in Visual Communication at Queensland University of Technology, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, School of Design. With over 15 years of experience in teaching and industry, she bridges design, technology, arts, and science to address complex societal issues. Her work emphasizes immersive, visual-led digital experiences that foster social change, health, and wellbeing. Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University M.A. Photojournalism, Moscow State University B.Ed. Visual Arts and Technology, Moscow Region State University Anastasia's research lies at the intersection of emerging technologies and creative practice, with a focus on interaction design, scientific imaging, photography, and creative coding. She is particularly interested in how art and science can collaborate to communicate ecological and health-related issues. Her work often employs augmented reality (AR) and immersive storytelling to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong trend in transdisciplinary research, particularly in healthcare innovation and environmental communication. Articles such as those on AR-driven storytelling, water ecology, and participatory redesign in paediatric care demonstrate her commitment to using design as a tool for systemic change. Her work appears in high-impact interdisciplinary venues including Leonardo , SIGGRAPH , and Springer. Anastasia is actively involved in major collaborative projects, including the HEAL Report and design internships at the Queensland Children's Hospital. She contributes to academic discourse through conference proceedings and exhibitions, such as the QUT Alumni Triennial. Her role in editing the ISEA2024 proceedings further underscores her leadership in the digital arts community. Senior Lecturer, QUT School of Design Study Area Coordinator, Visual Communication Contributor to QUT Design Lab Active participant in art-science and healthcare design initiatives Anastasia supervises and mentors students in visual communication and design research, though specific advisee names are not listed. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. Her collaborative projects often involve grants and institutional support, particularly from QUT and healthcare partners, though specific grant details are not outlined.

Maria Lindhمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Information Management
• Organizational Studies
• Social Studies of Information Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Lindh is a social science researcher at the Swedish School of Library and Information Science (SSLIS) within the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT at the University of Borås, Sweden. Her research focuses on the social implications of information technologies (IT), emphasizing language use and rhetoric in organizational contexts. She explores how IT like cloud computing is legitimized and portrayed in public institutions, critiquing simplistic narratives that overpromise technological solutions. Her doctoral thesis Cloudy talks – Exploring accounts about Cloud Computing (2017) analyzed Swedish schools' adoption of cloud services. She currently edits the academic journal Human IT . Research interests include information management in organizations, organizational studies of IT, and privacy implications of internet use in libraries. Recent work examines tensions between user privacy and municipal IT policies in public libraries. Lindh’s methodologies often involve qualitative analysis, including thematic approaches based on activity theory. Her publications address digitization paradata’s role in contextualizing research outputs and Norway’s engagement with Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). While no formal awards are listed, her work contributes to critical debates in library and information science.

Ozan GÜNELمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Visual Communication
• New Media
• Social Movements
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ozan GÜNEL serves as Assistant Professor and Department Head of Visual Communication Design at Beykent University's Faculty of Communication since 2018, with academic duties spanning teaching, research, and administration since 2014. His formal affiliation includes leadership of the Visual Communication Design Department within the Faculty of Communication structure. His educational trajectory features a Doctorate (2017) and Master's degree (2013) from Istanbul University's Institute of Social Sciences, with doctoral research on 'Social movements and communication: Cultural transformation of social structure and communication' and master's work on 'Authoritarian communication and globalization'. He completed his Licence in Political Sciences from Istanbul University's Faculty of Political Sciences in 2004. GÜNEL's research centers on the dynamic interplay between visual media, political expression, and societal transformation. His work examines how digital technologies reshape cultural production, how artistic practices fuel social movements, and how visual communication constructs national identities. Key methodologies integrate visual analysis with sociological frameworks to investigate protest art, urban space reclamation, and AI's impact on creative processes. His scholarship consistently bridges Turkish case studies with global theoretical perspectives, particularly in new media politics and cross-cultural visual rhetoric. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on visual dimensions of social change, evolving from early analyses of authoritarian communication (2013) toward contemporary explorations of AI in art (2024). His recent work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary convergence, merging digital humanities with political sociology to examine nation branding, algorithmic creativity, and cultural impacts of digital transformation. The corpus consistently applies visual communication theory to urgent sociopolitical questions across Turkish and international contexts. Supervised master's thesis: 'Reflections of violence against women in the Turkish press and analysis of the concept of feminism: Awareness through data art' (2022) Regularly teaches courses including Visual Culture, Visual Perception, New Media and Social Movements, and Cyber Arts in both Turkish and English Department Head responsibilities since 2018 encompass curriculum development and administrative leadership His research infrastructure includes active participation in international academic networks through ESA, ISA, and specialized symposia, with recent work engaging emerging technologies like AI within artistic and political contexts. Current projects examine artificial intelligence's implications for creative competence and nation-branding through comparative cultural analysis.

Gousios Charalamposمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• European Studies
• French Language Teaching
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Charalampos Gousios is a Professor in the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Piraeus. He specializes in French terminology for international relations, European institutions, and the application of new technologies in language education. Since 2007, he has coordinated the Erasmus+ and Erasmus placement programs for the department. He is also a fellow at the Research Unit on Rhetoric, Communication, and Persuasion, focusing on France-related studies. **Education**: PhD in Social History (University of Sorbonne – Paris IV) B.A. in History (University of Ioannina) Masters in Social History (University of Nantes) B.A. in Greek and French Language/Literature (National and Capodistrian University of Athens) **Research Interests**: French language pedagogy, international relations terminology, EU policy frameworks, educational technology integration, and multilingualism strategies. His work emphasizes innovative teaching methods and the use of digital tools in foreign language instruction. **Grants & Programs**: Active in Jean Monnet European programs (e.g., 'Europestarts', 'YouthActive', and 'BEST teachers'), focusing on pedagogical innovation and teacher training in new technologies. His contributions include designing e-learning scenarios and promoting multilingualism. **Awards**: No specific scientific awards mentioned in the text. **Labs/Teams**: Affiliated with the Research Unit on Rhetoric, Communication, and Persuasion, contributing to studies on political discourse and media analysis.