جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Oktay Bilgiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Childhood Education Theory Formation
• Educational Anthropology
• Phenomenology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Oktay Bilgi is a Professor of Childhood Education at the Alanus University of Arts and Society since December 2024. Previously, he served as a Research Assistant at the University of Cologne’s Department of Educational Sciences (2014–2024). He holds a Dr. phil. from the University of Cologne (2020), focusing on pedagogical beginnings and societal change. His research emphasizes childhood education theory, ethical-ecological care, and multispecies relationships in daycare centers. He is active in the German Society for Educational Science (DGfE) and the International Froebel Society. Education: PhD in Philosophy, University of Cologne (2020) Studies in Educational Sciences at University of Bielefeld (2003–2011), specializing in Social Work, Migration Pedagogy, and Racism Research Research Interests: Bilgi explores childhood education theory in social change contexts, educational anthropology, phenomenology, and new materialism. His work addresses ethical and ecological dimensions of human-animal relationships in daycare, cultural education, and sustainability. He co-edits volumes on care, quality frameworks, and early childhood pedagogy. Grants & Memberships: Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Fellowship (2011–2014) Member of DGfE, DGPhil, and International Froebel Society His lectures address crises in pedagogy, multispecies care, and cultural education in the Anthropocene. He frequently collaborates on projects linking ecological ethics with early childhood spaces, such as the BMBF-funded 'Spatial Qualities' initiative. Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary networks like the 'Netzwerk frühkindliche kulturelle Bildung' and contributes to collaborative research on early childhood spaces and sustainability.

Nicholas Carahمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Algorithmic Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Nicholas Carah is a leading academic at the School of Communication and Arts , The University of Queensland , and serves as Director of the Centre for Digital Cultures & Societies . He is also an Associate Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society . His research focuses on the algorithmic and participatory advertising model of digital media platforms , with a sustained investigation into digital alcohol marketing . His research spans digital media, algorithmic culture, and affective capitalism , examining how platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook shape promotional practices and user behavior. He has led major ARC-funded projects and co-edited works such as Digital Intimate Publics and Social Media (2018) and Conflict in My Outlook (2022). As Deputy Chair of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education , he contributes to policy development on unhealthy product marketing. His recent publications highlight trends in social media advertising, algorithmic transparency, and health-risk marketing . Supervision roles include Principal Advisor for PhD projects on topics like digital labor, FemTech, and augmented reality , and Associate Advisor for cross-cultural studies in media and communication. He advocates for citizen science approaches to monitor digital marketing and its societal impacts.

Crina Damsaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Higher Education
• Collaborative Learning
• Interdisciplinary Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Crina Damsa is a Professor at the Department of Education, University of Oslo. Her research focuses on collaborative learning, interdisciplinary learning, and the role of digital technologies (including AI) in knowledge work and education. She leads projects like Unpacking collaboration: Multimodal analysis and combined method designs and Learning Ecologies in Higher Education , and is involved in research groups such as HEDWORK and LIDA. PhD in Educational Research, University of Oslo (2013) MSc in Learning Design and Technology, Utrecht University (Netherlands) BA in Language and Literature, Babes-Bolyai University (Romania) Her work examines sociocultural and sociomaterial aspects of learning, with a focus on student-centered environments, design-based research, and multimodal learning analysis. She supervises PhD students and contributes to methodological advancements in learning sciences. Editorial roles: Area Editor for Learning in Context , member of editorial boards for journals like Journal of the Learning Sciences and Frontline Learning Research Projects: Academic Hospitality in Interdisciplinary Education (AHIE) , Digital Integration of Video Assessment (DIVA) , Digital Tracing of Collaborative Learning (DigiT) , Global Teacher Education (GatherED)

Maurizio MUZZUPAPPAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial Engineering Design
• Augmented Reality (AR) Applications
• Product Development Methodologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maurizio MUZZUPAPPA is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (University of Calabria) since 2018. His roles include Rector's Delegate for Technology Transfer, Academic Delegate for Education at DIMEG, and Head of the Physical Prototyping Laboratory at the MaTeRiA Center (UNICAL-CNISM collaboration). He supervises the Unical Racing Team in Formula SAE competitions and co-founded three university spin-offs: 3DResearch, Tech4Sea, and Q-BOT. As Scientific Director of projects like TECH4YOU (climate change adaptation technologies) and GROWN IN THE BLUE (Mediterranean reef conservation), he integrates research in industrial design, augmented reality, and underwater cultural heritage. He has authored over 200 publications (h-index 27) and holds 10 patents. His teaching includes Tools and Methods for Industrial Design and Formula SAE LAB . His research focuses on: Industrial design methodologies with parametric and sustainable approaches 3D prototyping and additive manufacturing User-Centered Design for product ergonomics Virtual/Augmented Reality applications in engineering and cultural heritage Underwater robotics and artifact restoration Recent publications highlight trends in AR for industrial maintenance, generative design tools, and mechatronic solutions for underwater heritage. He has supervised over 300 theses and 10 Ph.D. students while leading technology transfer initiatives.

Kelly Fagan Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medical Anthropology
• Disability Studies
• Communication Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelly Fagan Robinson is an Assistant Professor in Medical Anthropology at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with Clare Hall and the Department of Social Anthropology. Her research examines how social relations, communication practices, and institutional structures create epistemic dissonances that marginalize individuals categorized as disabled, autistic, or migrants. University of Cambridge Clare Hall Department of Social Anthropology Early Cancer Research Institute Her work spans medical anthropology, disability studies, and policy analysis, focusing on the material ecologies of policy failures, communication inequalities in cancer research, and multimodal methodologies rooted in Deaf values. She lectures on non-normal ways of being, multimodal attention techniques, and communication differences. Research Projects: Elusive Risks, Communication Faultlines, Shared Risk - ACED Teaching: Multimodal Communication, Epistemic Justice, Deaf-Centered Methodologies Dr. Robinson holds an NVQ 6 in British Sign Language, emphasizing practical engagement with Deaf communities. Her publications analyze Deaf epistemologies, translanguaging in performance, and institutional barriers to inclusivity.

Ares Llop Nayaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Romance Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Microsyntactic Variation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Ares Llop Naya serves as an Affiliated Catalan Lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, while holding the Batista i Roca Fellowship at Fitzwilliam College. Her academic profile bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language pedagogy, focusing on Romance language structures and their educational applications. Her research centers on microsyntactic variation in Romance languages, particularly examining negation systems and syntactic phenomena in Catalan and Pyrenean varieties through both diachronic and synchronic lenses. She actively integrates theoretical insights into language teaching methodology, specializing in Catalan and Spanish pedagogy for both native and foreign language contexts. This dual focus manifests in her publications spanning syntactic theory, dialectology, and innovative language teaching approaches that address contemporary classroom challenges. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent thematic concentration on Romance microvariation, with recent work expanding into pedagogical applications. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity—combining linguistic atlas data, corpus analysis, and classroom research—while maintaining core focus on Catalan syntax and its implications for language acquisition theory. The Pyrenean linguistic corridor remains a persistent geographical anchor across her diachronic and synchronic investigations. Dr Llop Naya's scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Joan Solà International Prize in Catalan Philology for her monograph on Romance negation systems Her teaching portfolio encompasses advanced courses in Romance linguistics, historical syntax, and sociolinguistics, with particular emphasis on translating theoretical frameworks into practical classroom resources. While specific grant funding details aren't publicly documented, her work consistently addresses real-world language education challenges through collaborative projects like the Microvariació.cat initiative. She contributes to the Microvariació.cat project—a digital repository documenting syntactic variation across Catalan dialects—which serves as both research infrastructure and pedagogical resource. This initiative exemplifies her commitment to creating practical applications from theoretical linguistic research while preserving endangered dialectal features of the Romance continuum.

• Anaerobic biotechnology
• Biofuels and renewable energy
• Microbial community structure and bioprocess performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel H. Zitomer is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Marquette University, where he also serves as Director of the Water Quality Center. His research focuses on advancing anaerobic biotechnologies for wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Education: Ph.D. (1994), M.S. (1991) in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from Vanderbilt University; B.S. (1988) from Drexel University. Research Interests: The Zitomer Lab Group develops environmental technologies to convert wastewater into clean water and resources like methane and biochar. Key areas include: Anaerobic biotechnology and microbial community analysis Biofuels and renewable energy from waste Biosolids pyrolysis for energy and biochar production Advanced oxidation processes for stormwater management Articles: Recent publications highlight innovations in anaerobic digestion, microbial community analysis, and biochar applications for nutrient recovery. Research spans municipal wastewater recovery, bioprocess efficiency, and wet-weather flow treatment. Scientific Awards: EPA STAR Fellowship Grants: Dr. Zitomer leads projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including advanced high-rate wet-weather treatment and biomethane production from bioplastics. Collaborative efforts with Kohler Company and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District focus on wastewater energy reduction and biosolids pyrolysis. Labs & Teams: The Zitomer Lab Group collaborates with the NSF IUCRC for Water Equipment and Policy and the Water Quality Center at Marquette University, integrating molecular tools and bioinformatics to optimize engineered bioprocesses.

Leila Kawarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Law and Society
• Critical Border Studies
• Migration and Citizenship
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Leila Kawar is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's Residential College , affiliated with the Social Theory and Practice Program , Arab and Muslim American Studies Program , and multiple other interdisciplinary initiatives. She holds a PhD in Law and Society from New York University (2009), an MSc in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics (2000), and a BA in Economics from Harvard College (1998). Research Focus: Kawar examines the cultural dimensions of legal practice, particularly how law shapes migration, citizenship, and labor governance. Her work bridges legal anthropology, critical border studies, and international labor law. Awards: Co-winner of the Law and Society Association’s Herbert Jacob Book Prize (2016) Migration and Citizenship Section Book Award (2016) Vital Impact Project Award (2024) for a documentary on child labor in agriculture Publications: Her scholarship spans critical analyses of international labor law evolution, legal mobilization in migration governance, and the symbolic politics of immigration jurisprudence. Key works include the monograph Contesting Immigration Policy in Court (Cambridge, 2015) and articles in Global Social Policy , International Migration Review , and Citizenship Studies . Teaching: Kawar instructs courses like Law and Border (AMCULT 356/AMAS 356/RCSTP 350.007) and Contemporary Social and Cultural Theory (AMCULT 302/RCSTP 302/STS 302), emphasizing interdisciplinary frameworks and constructivist legal approaches.

Ian C. Bourgمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clay Mineral Surface Geochemistry
• Geologic Carbon Sequestration
• Kinetic Isotope Effects in Aqueous Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ian C. Bourg is an Associate Professor at Princeton University with dual appointments in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and High Meadows Environmental Institute . He directs undergraduate studies in CEE and leads the Interfacial Water Group , focusing on atomistic-level simulations and macroscopic modeling of environmental systems. His concurrent affiliations include the Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials and Chemical and Biological Engineering department. Education Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Berkeley (2004) MSc in Chemical Engineering, INSA Toulouse (1999) B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, INSA Toulouse (1999) Research Interests span clay mineral surface geochemistry, geologic CO 2 sequestration, kinetic isotope effects, water behavior at interfaces, and coupling geochemistry with geomechanics in porous media. His work integrates molecular simulations with experimental validation to study environmental phenomena like contaminant transport, soil carbon storage, and water dynamics in clays. Publications from 2023-2025 reveal expertise in molecular dynamics of clay-water systems, organic contaminant partitioning, cement hydration, and isotope fractionation. Key themes include Environmental Nanoscience , Geochemical Modeling , and Soft Matter Physics applications to environmental systems. Scientific Recognition NSF CAREER Awardee (2018) Advising includes mentoring 12 current and former PhD/postdoc researchers, with notable alumni at institutions like Cornell, University of Poitiers, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His group has produced 20+ undergraduate advisees now in academia and industry. Laboratory develops multiscale simulation tools like HybridBiotInterFoam and HybridPorousInterFoam, with active collaborations in nuclear waste management, soil remediation, and sustainable construction materials.

Jennifer Lilgendahlمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Narrative Identity Development
• Adolescent and Adult Psychology
• Autobiographical Reasoning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Lilgendahl is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Haverford College, specializing in narrative identity development across adolescence and adulthood. Her research explores how individuals construct life stories to connect past experiences with present self-concept, particularly focusing on difficult events in midlife and emerging adults' identity formation within sociocultural contexts. B.A. from University of Chicago Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley Her work includes: Examining bicultural identity integration through narrative analysis Investigating deviation from cultural master narratives Longitudinal studies on marginalized social identities Leading the Identity Pathways Project on college students' narrative development Research trends in her recent publications include: Contextualized narrative identity development in college transitions Quantitative-qualitative analysis of STEM major choices among underrepresented students Stability patterns in autobiographical reasoning over four years Impact of academic/romantic experiences on mental health trajectories

• Portfolio Management
• Fixed Income
• Sustainable Investing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marielle De Jong is an Associate Professor at Grenoble Ecole de Management, serving as the Academic Director of the USA DBA program. Her expertise spans portfolio management, fixed income, and sustainable investing, with a focus on bond portfolio construction and liquidity scoring. MSc in Econometrics from Erasmus University of Rotterdam MSc in Operational Research from Cambridge University PhD in Finance from the University of Aix-Marseille Defended HDR in 2022 Her research integrates quantitative finance with sustainability, addressing topics like ESG investing, derivatives in asset management, and risk modeling. She has extensive industry experience in investment management, notably with HSBC Sinopia and Amundi, where she led fixed-income quant research teams. Marielle's publications highlight trends in bond risk assessment, CDS applications, and green finance. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asset Management, emphasizing rigorous quantitative methodologies and sustainable investment frameworks.

Ulrike Berendtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Family Sociology
• Housing Policy
• Urban Sociology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Berendt is a University Professor for Practice-Oriented Social Sciences, specializing in Family and Housing, at the University of Duisburg-Essen's Faculty of Social Sciences. She has held this position since the Summer Semester of 2002, following her appointment at Gerhard-Mercator-University Duisburg (which later became the University of Duisburg-Essen). From SS 2008 to WS 2009/10, she served as Vice Dean for Studies and Teaching at the Department of Social Sciences. Her educational background includes studying social sciences, journalism and communication studies, and law at Ruhr University Bochum from 1989-1995, where she graduated with a degree in applied social research with a specialization in sociology. She received her doctorate in Social Sciences (Dr. rer. soc) from Ruhr University Bochum in 1998, supported by a doctoral scholarship from 1995-1997. Berendt's research focuses on family sociology and social change, urban and housing sociology, policy analysis, and governance. Her work examines generational relations, gender equality policy in Europe, welfare state models, urban development, migration in cities, and civil society. She analyzes policy fields, theoretical foundations, policy processes, actor networks, governance theories, and decision-making mechanisms. Her research consistently bridges academic theory with practical social policy applications. Her publication history reveals a strong emphasis on practical social science applications, particularly in housing policy, social welfare, and urban development. The most recent works show increasing focus on gender-sensitive housing solutions, neighborhood stabilization through cross-sectoral cooperation, and adapting urban environments to demographic changes like aging populations. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with practical policy challenges faced by municipalities and social service providers. Berendt has held significant administrative roles including Chair of the Examination Board for BA Political Science, Equal Opportunities Officer for the Department of Social Sciences, and membership on the Faculty Council, Tuition Fees Steering Group, and Senate Commission for Teaching, Studies and Continuing Education. She has led numerous research projects funded by government ministries, particularly the Ministry for Health, Social Affairs, Women and Family of North Rhine-Westphalia. Her team includes scientific assistants Martin Krybus and Till Behmenburg, along with secretariat support from Stefanie Schuylen-Matuschek. Her work bridges academic research with practical social policy implementation, focusing on real-world social challenges in urban environments.

Christopher Umansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Complexity
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Algebraic Algorithms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christopher Umans is a Professor of Computer Science at the California Institute of Technology, where he serves as the William M. Coughran Jr. Leadership Chair and Executive Officer for the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. He joined Caltech in 2002 as an Assistant Professor, became Associate Professor in 2008, and was promoted to Professor in 2010. He has held multiple leadership positions including Division Deputy Chair (2018-2020) and Executive Officer since 2020. His educational background includes a B.A. from Williams College (1996) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley (2000), where he was advised by Christos Papadimitriou. After completing his Ph.D., he was a postdoc at Microsoft Research from 2000-2002 before joining Caltech. Professor Umans's research focuses on theoretical computer science, particularly computational complexity with an algebraic flavor. His work spans derandomization, explicit combinatorial constructions, algebraic algorithms, coding theory, and hardness of approximation. He has made significant contributions to understanding the complexity of fundamental problems like matrix multiplication through group-theoretic approaches and developing fast algorithms for generalized discrete Fourier transforms over finite groups. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on algebraic methods in computation, with particular focus on matrix multiplication algorithms, generalized DFTs, and polynomial factorization. His work consistently bridges theoretical computer science with deep mathematical concepts from group theory, representation theory, and algebraic combinatorics, demonstrating how these mathematical structures can yield more efficient computational methods. His scientific recognition includes the prestigious Simons Investigator in Computer Science award and the Northrop Grumman Prize for Excellence in Teaching at Caltech. Professor Umans has advised students including Chloe Ching-Yun Hsu, who received the Henry Ford II Scholar Award. His research has been supported by multiple NSF grants including 'AF: Small: Group Theory and Representation Theory in Matrix Multiplication and Generalized DFTs' and 'AF: Small: Algorithms for Matrix Multiplication, Polynomial Factorization and Generalized Fourier Transform.' He serves on numerous program committees including FOCS, STOC, and CCC, and is Vice-Chair of SIGACT (2021-24). He is an active member of Caltech's Theory Group within the Computing and Mathematical Sciences department, contributing to its research direction and mentoring junior researchers. His work often involves collaborations with researchers across institutions, as evidenced by his extensive publication record with co-authors from various universities.

Nguyễn Thị Thanh Huyềnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Journalism genres
• Electronic newspapers
• Content production and management
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Huyền serves as Deputy Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication at Vietnam National University, Hanoi. With her academic title awarded in 2014 and PhD received in 2010 from Sogang University (Korea), she represents a prominent figure in Vietnamese communication and journalism studies with extensive administrative and research responsibilities. Her educational background demonstrates remarkable interdisciplinary breadth: Bachelor of Journalism (1995) from Hanoi University of Science, Bachelor of English (1996) from University of Foreign Languages, Hanoi, Master of Journalism (2001), and PhD in Public Relations and Advertising (2010) from Vietnam National University and Sogang University respectively. This diverse training underpins her comprehensive approach to communication studies. Professor Huyền's research spans multiple critical areas including digital journalism practices, strategic communication, public relations theory, and cross-cultural communication studies with special focus on Korea-Vietnam relations. Her work examines communication in special contexts like crisis situations and war, national image construction, information access challenges for journalists, and the evolving role of social networks in organizational communication. She has developed particular expertise in analyzing Korean public relations models and their applicability to Vietnam's communication landscape. Her publication record from 2009-2016 reveals consistent scholarly output with increasing focus on digital transformation in journalism, information access challenges in the digital age, and sophisticated analysis of national image representation. The research demonstrates methodological diversity including content analysis, survey research, and comparative historical approaches, with strong emphasis on practical applications for Vietnamese media professionals and communication educators. Professor Huyền has led significant research projects including the comprehensive study of relationships between businesses and the press (surveying Vietnam's top 500 companies in 2012-2013), investigations into Vietnamese journalists' information access challenges, and analyses of foreign information activities during Hanoi's integration period. These projects reflect her commitment to addressing practical communication challenges facing Vietnam's evolving media ecosystem. As Deputy Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication, she plays a crucial role in shaping communication education and research direction at Vietnam National University. Her leadership extends to developing training programs that address contemporary challenges in digital media, public relations, and international communication, ensuring Vietnamese communication professionals remain competitive in the global information landscape.

• Language Acquisition
• Communicative Development
• Child Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Theakston is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Manchester where she holds the position of Head of Division for the Division of Psychology Communication and Human Neuroscience. She is also Co-director of the ESRC International Centre for Language and Communicative Development (LuCiD), a major research initiative focused on language development in children. Dr. Theakston completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Nottingham and earned her PhD through research at the University of Manchester on early language development in children aged 2-3 years. She subsequently coordinated the Manchester-based Max Planck Child Study Centre before being appointed to her current professorship. Her research focuses on children's early language and communicative development during preschool and early school years, situated within a usage-based framework that emphasizes child-environment interactions and caregiver input. Her work spans multiple areas including early gestural communication, caregiver-child interactions, grammatical construction acquisition, grammatical error origins, inflectional morphology, and syntax-semantics-pragmatics interfaces in complex language development. She frequently conducts crosslinguistic comparisons and employs diverse methodologies from corpus analysis to behavioral experiments, often collaborating with computational modelers. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on children's comprehension and production of complex sentence structures, particularly adverbial and complement clauses, with investigations into how information structure, iconicity, and pragmatic factors influence language development. Her work increasingly examines applications in real-world contexts including schools, nurseries, and cultural institutions, with growing attention to supporting deaf children's communication development and multilingual education. Co-Director, ESRC International Centre for Language and Communicative Development (LuCiD) Active researcher with 111 research outputs including articles, datasets, and book chapters Recipient of research funding from ESRC and Max Planck Institute Professor Theakston supervises numerous PhD students investigating various aspects of language development, with recent projects examining tag questions, cultural institutions' role in language learning for minority populations, science interventions for deaf children, and Modern Foreign Language teaching in multilingual classrooms. Her research has practical impact through tools like the Teacher Toolkit for Teaching Primary MFL in Multilingual Key Stage 2 Classrooms and initiatives supporting deaf children's social communication skills. She maintains active collaborations with researchers across multiple disciplines and institutions, as evidenced by her extensive co-authorship network. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities.