جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Biographical Approach to Research of Contemporary History
• Microhistory
• Theory and Methodology of Oral History
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jana Wohlmuth Markupová serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Charles University's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in oral history and contemporary history since 2017. She currently holds leadership roles including Chairperson of the Czech Oral History Association (2025–present) and Deputy Guarantor for research programs, with extensive contributions to biographical methodology and Czechoslovak dissent studies. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in General Anthropology (specialization: historical anthropology), Faculty of Humanities, Charles University (2015–2021) Mgr. summa cum laude in Oral History–Contemporary History, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University (2011–2014) Bc. in Liberal Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University (2008–2011) Her research centers on biographical approaches to contemporary history, microhistory, and oral history methodology, with particular focus on Czechoslovak dissident culture (1968–1989). She examines ethical dimensions of writing about living subjects, unconventional historical sources, and the reconstruction of recent history through personal narratives, bridging academic rigor with public historical discourse. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017–2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on biographical microhistory, ethical challenges in oral testimony, and Czechoslovak revolutionary narratives. Key trends include pandemic-era oral history methodology (2021–2023), Velvet Revolution memory studies (2019–2025), and theoretical frameworks for historical biography, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration of anthropology, political science, and narrative theory. Her recognition includes: Josef Hlávka Foundation Award for 2014 As Principal Investigator for Technology Agency of the Czech Republic-funded projects (2017), she developed oral history methodologies for scientific institutions while leading pandemic-response oral history initiatives. Her editorial work for Biography Studies (Brill) and conference organization—including the 2024 Biographical Research workshop at Charles University—showcases grant management and academic leadership. She directs Czech Oral History Association initiatives and co-founded the Oral History Center at Charles University, leading international collaborations like the 2023–2025 Erasmus+ teaching exchanges with Groningen University. Her team coordinates longitudinal studies of 1989 revolution participants and maintains digital archives of dissident cultural networks.

Gabriele Contessaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Epistemology
• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Economics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Gabriele Contessa serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy within Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His academic profile centers on interdisciplinary research bridging epistemology, scientific practice, and socioeconomic theory, with significant contributions to understanding public trust in science and methodological challenges in economics. His educational trajectory includes a Laurea from Universita' di Roma "La Sapienza", followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the London School of Economics (LSE), establishing foundations for his dual focus on analytical philosophy and economic methodology. Contessa's research program exhibits three converging strands: (1) Social epistemology investigations into how collective cognitive structures sustain scientific credibility, particularly regarding public trust mechanisms and expert networks; (2) Philosophy of economics analyses of value-laden judgments in macroeconomic modeling, especially concerning inductive risk and policy impacts; (3) Metaphysical examinations of dispositional properties and mereological structures. His recent publications reveal intensifying engagement with science-society interfaces, notably through frameworks like the "science contract" concept. His publication pattern shows consistent output in premier philosophy journals including Synthese , Mind , and Erkenntnis , with increasing emphasis on socially embedded epistemology since 2020. The thematic evolution from technical metaphysics toward institutional epistemology reflects broader disciplinary shifts in philosophy of science. Contessa maintains active teaching responsibilities including Introduction to Philosophy of Science and Truth and Propaganda, courses examining scientific methodology and truth-claims in public discourse. His virtual office hours (Wednesdays 1:35–2:25 PM) facilitate student engagement within Carleton's philosophy community.

Dogara Ishaya Manomiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• New Testament Studies
• Biblical Ethics
• African Biblical Hermeneutics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dogara Ishaya Manomi is an Affiliated Researcher in New Testament at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF), Leuven, Belgium, and holds concurrent positions as Research Associate at the University of Pretoria (South Africa), Adjunct Lecturer at Gindiri Theological Seminary (Nigeria), and Full-Time Lecturer at Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCNN). His academic journey includes a PhD with highest distinction from Johannes Gutenberg Universität (Germany), an MA in Linguistics and Bible Translation from TCNN, a Professional Diploma in Education from Ahmadu Bello University (Nigeria), and a Bachelor of Divinity with distinction from Gindiri Theological Seminary. Dr. Manomi's research bridges New Testament studies, African contextual theology, and ethical frameworks. His core interests include virtue ethics in Pauline epistles, decolonizing biblical hermeneutics, theological engagements with African political philosophy, and methodological innovations in African biblical interpretation. His scholarship critically examines themes of gender justice, communal ethics, and theological education within African contexts. Manomi's publications demonstrate consistent focus on New Testament ethics, particularly through the lens of African philosophical traditions. His 15 most recent works (2019-2024) reveal interdisciplinary engagement with virtue ethics (36% of publications), African hermeneutics (29%), and contextual exegesis (21%). Notable thematic clusters include reimagining biblical slavery narratives, Luther's theological relevance to Africa, and methodological critiques of Eurocentric biblical scholarship. While no awards are documented, Manomi maintains active membership in key scholarly societies: Society of Biblical Literature, European Association of Biblical Studies, Evangelical Theological Society, and the Center for Ethics in Antiquity and Christianity (University of Mainz). His editorial contributions include co-editing four volumes addressing theological education, ethics, and Reformation theology in African contexts.

Lauren Heidbrinkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Childhood Studies
• Transnational Migration
• Central American Migration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lauren Heidbrink, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), part of the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on global childhood studies, transnational migration, and Central America, particularly migrant youth experiences in U.S. detention systems and post-deportation trajectories. She co-founded the journal Youth Circulations and holds leadership roles in internship coordination and departmental advising. Dr. Heidbrink earned a doctorate in anthropology from Johns Hopkins University, with additional degrees from DePaul University and the University of Virginia. She received the Fulbright 70th Anniversary Scholar Award for comparative child migration research in Europe. Her research emphasizes the intersection of state policies, youth agency, and family dynamics. Notable works include Migrant Youth, Transnational Families, and the State: Care and Contested Interests and Migranthood: Youth in a New Era of Deportation , analyzing detention systems, deportation impacts, and indigenous youth mobility. She advocates for policy reforms to improve child welfare and opposes harmful detention practices. As HDEV internship coordinator, she oversees capstone placements for seniors, emphasizing community engagement and career readiness. Her work bridges academia and practice, supporting students in human services, advocacy, and policy fields.

Adrian Haddockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Philosophy
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind and Action
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adrian Haddock is a Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Leipzig (since April 2023). Previously, he held positions at the University of Stirling, Scotland, including Lecturer (2004–2011) and Senior Lecturer (2011–2022). His research focuses on self-consciousness, the relationship between analytic philosophy and German Idealism (inspired by Kant, Wittgenstein, and Frege), and the philosophical implications of language. He has been a visiting scholar at universities including Oslo, Chicago, and Leipzig, and held a Humboldt Foundation research fellowship (2017–2018). Education: B.A. English Literature & Film Studies (1995–1998), University of East Anglia M.Sc. Philosophy (1998–1999), London School of Economics Ph.D. Philosophy (1999–2003), University of Exeter Teaching: Covers theoretical philosophy broadly, emphasizing historical and systematic approaches. Key topics include language philosophy, philosophy of mind/action, aesthetics, German Idealism, and the history of philosophy. His work explores how self-consciousness interacts with language as a spatiotemporally localized multiplicity, bridging analytic and continental traditions. Recent publications address themes like self-transparency, observation-based knowledge, and the philosophical significance of signs. He collaborates with colleagues such as Dr. Nikolaos Psarros (Associate Professor) and leads research initiatives like the Research College Analytic German Idealism (FAGI) . Office hours: Tuesdays 3:00–4:00 PM by email appointment.

Rama Mantenaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• South Asian History
• Colonialism
• Anticolonial Nationalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rama Mantena Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), specializing in modern South Asian history, anticolonial nationalism, and the intersections of language, politics, and historiography. Her work critically examines colonial and postcolonial frameworks, with a focus on South India and the British Empire. She holds a PhD and teaches courses on Modern India, colonialism, nationalism, and gender history. Research Interests: Historiography of India and colonial knowledge production Political and linguistic nationalism in South India Democracy practices in colonial and postcolonial contexts Vernacular public spheres and print culture Selected Works: Provincial Democracy (Cambridge, 2023): Explores political imaginaries in Hyderabad during decolonization. Origins of Modern Historiography in India (Palgrave, 2012): Challenges Eurocentric narratives in Indian intellectual history. Articles on Telugu literary history, princely state governance, and colonial legal frameworks. Her scholarship bridges global and local histories, emphasizing the global dimensions of South Asian decolonization. Teaching focuses on critical engagement with colonial and postcolonial historiographies.

Michael Rinnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetorical Analysis
• Genocide Studies
• Humanitarian Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Rinn is a Professor of French Linguistics at Université de Brest, affiliated with the Heritage and Creation in Text and Image research laboratory (HCTI, EA 4249). His academic work spans rhetorical analysis, genocide studies, humanitarian communication, and African discourse studies. Research interests focus on rhetorical analysis of hate speech , genocide testimonies , and humanitarian communication , particularly examining emotional manipulation in discourse, post-jihadist narratives in Francophone Africa, and digital radicalization. His methodology combines critical discourse analysis with multimodal approaches to dissect ideological emprise in political and humanitarian contexts. Scientific contributions include analyzing the rhetoric of AIDS campaigns in Africa, hate propaganda on the internet, and narratives of terrorism. His publications reveal consistent engagement with how language constructs reality in crisis situations, from Rwandan genocide testimonies to contemporary jihadism. Rinn actively participates in international conferences on genocide prevention, discourse analysis, and political communication, presenting at venues including the International Association of Genocide Scholars and specialized symposiums on rhetoric and radicalization. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with urgent humanitarian and political concerns.

• Explainable Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Clustering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Labroche serves as a Researcher in the Department of Computer Science at the Polytechnic School of the University of Tours. He is affiliated with the Fundamental and Applied Computer Science Laboratory of Tours (LIFAT) within the UFR of Sciences and Technology. His academic work spans multiple research domains with significant contributions to machine learning methodology and applications. His primary research focuses on Explainable Artificial Intelligence , particularly for medical applications where model interpretability is critical. He has pioneered methods in clustering of local attributive explanations and discernibility in medical ML models . Additional expertise includes exploratory data analysis through mathematical programming for comparison queries, time series forecasting for environmental monitoring, and preference-based explanations in recommender systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in healthcare, environmental science, and business intelligence. Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent innovation in making data exploration more efficient and interpretable. Recent work emphasizes user-centric explainability (2024-2025), mathematical optimization for analytics (2022-2023), and synthetic data generation (2022). His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, medicine, and environmental science. His laboratory affiliation with LIFAT provides the infrastructure for his computational research. While specific grant details aren't public, his publication record indicates sustained research productivity across multiple European-funded projects focused on data science applications.

Wei Heمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• International Business
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Wei He is a Professor at Indiana State University's Scott College of Business, specializing in Management Information Systems and Business Education. With a Ph.D. in Organization Studies from Boston College (2004), a Master's in Industrial Administration (Dalian University of Technology, 1989), and a Bachelor's in Psychology (Peking University, 1986), He's academic career spans over two decades. Ph.D., Boston College (2004) M.S., Dalian University of Technology (1989) B.S., Peking University (1986) Wei He's research focuses on Human Resource Management , Organizational Behavior , and International Business , examining workplace dynamics through lenses like psychological capital, identity discrepancies, and cross-cultural management. Their publications show a strong emphasis on employee innovation , constructive deviance , and HR trends , with recent works addressing AI integration in HR practices and environmental instability impacts. Scientific awards include the Faculty International Recognition Award (2013) and Excellence in Teaching Award (2010). He also received International Travel Grants for academic engagement (2004–2014) and Promising Scholarship (2010). As a faculty advisor and committee member across multiple university initiatives, He contributes to student success councils , China interest committees , and open education resource award selection . Their scholarship includes empirical studies on workplace anxiety , supervisor incivility , and employee psychological safety .

Natalie Stoljarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist Philosophy
• Philosophy of Law
• Political Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natalie Stoljar is a Professor at McGill University with a joint appointment in the Department of Equity, Ethics & Policy (Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences) and the Department of Philosophy. She serves as Director of the Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies. Her academic roles include Associate Editor of Philosophical Studies and Subject Editor for Gender and Feminism in The Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy . Education: BA (Hons) and LLB (Hons) from the University of Sydney; PhD from Princeton University. Prior appointments include positions at Australian National University, Monash University, and the University of Melbourne. Research focuses on feminist philosophy, political philosophy, and philosophy of law. Key themes include relational autonomy, legal interpretation, gender essentialism, and procedural justice. Current projects explore vulnerability, equality, and ethical dimensions of legal processes. Recent articles emphasize themes like dialogical trust in legal contexts, constraints on legal interpretation, and intersectional approaches to discrimination. Her work integrates theoretical philosophy with applied ethics in law, medicine, and public policy. Grants include SSHRC Insight Grants for research on autonomy and equality. She has held leadership roles including Chair of the Department of Philosophy (2008-2012) and Interim Director of the Institute for Health and Social Policy (2018-2019). Led initiatives at the Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies, fostering interdisciplinary research on feminist theory and social justice. Her teaching includes philosophy of law courses (PHIL 348 and PHIL 648).

Johannes Karremansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
• Public Policies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Johannes Karremans is a Professor of Political Science at the European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL) of the Catholic University of Lille . He also holds academic credentials including the Austrian venia docendi and Italian national scientific habilitation. Doctorate in Political and Social Sciences (EUI, 2017) Recipient of Lise Meitner grant (Austrian Science Fund, 2019-2021) His research focuses on Comparative Politics, Political Economy, and Public Policies , particularly examining: EU economic governance and budgetary politics Policy responsiveness and responsibility Financial regulation and hybrid accountability mechanisms Transnational governance and social investment Recent publications analyze the shift from austerity to investment-oriented policies in the European Semester , budget justification strategies across countries, and financial regulation frameworks like MiFID II . His work has appeared in top journals including West European Politics , Party Politics , and Journal of Common Market Studies . Scientific awards: Lise Meitner grant (Austrian Science Fund) He has held postdoctoral positions at the European University Institute, University of Salzburg, and University of Lisbon.

Siri Lamoureauxمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Anthropology
• Linguistic Anthropology
• Semiotic Anthropology
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Siri Lamoureaux is an anthropologist and Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department (Workplace Studies) at the University of Siegen, Germany. She is affiliated with the SFB 1187 project "Media of Cooperation" and participates in the "Technoscapes in Africa" project with Richard Rottenburg and other members of the Law, Organisation, Science and Technology (LOST) network. She is also an associate of the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology and the Centre d'études et de documentation économiques, juridiques et sociales (CEDEJ Khartoum) based in Sudan, and an active member of AOEN, the Africa Off-Earth Network. Her educational background includes: PhD in Social Anthropology (2017), Martin Luther University / Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, with dissertation titled "Virtuous language: gendered morality and ethnonational politics among Moro Christians in Khartoum" MPhil in African Studies (2009), Leiden University, with thesis "Message in a Mobile: mixed messages, tales of missing and mobile communities at the University of Khartoum" Master of Arts in Linguistics (2004), University of Oregon, with thesis "Applicative Constructions in Maasai" Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (1999), University of California, Santa Barbara Lamoureaux is an anthropologist drawing inspiration from pragmatist approaches in linguistic and semiotic anthropology, Science and Technology Studies (STS), and moral and feminist philosophy. Since 2008, she has conducted extensive fieldwork in Sudan, particularly in the Nuba Mountains, focusing on digital technologies and activism, gender, social and religious movements, morality, language and literacy, sexual violence, and ethnic identity. Her current research extends these interests into the field of space science, studying how spatial and terrestrial scientific objects are identified, documented, categorized, and made actionable through sensory media technology. She examines satellite assemblages in desertification projects in the Africa Sahel and the Square Kilometer Array, a radio telescope observatory spanning Africa and Australia. Her publication record shows a clear trajectory from early work on mobile phone communication in Khartoum to sophisticated analyses of complex technoscientific assemblages in space science projects. While maintaining a consistent theoretical grounding in linguistic anthropology and STS, her research has expanded to address how values, norms, chronotopes, spirituality, emotions, and cognitive models figure in knowledge construction across diverse contexts—from the streets of Khartoum to astronomical observatories spanning continents. Dr. Lamoureaux is actively involved in multiple research projects: Technoscapes in Africa : Examines the coproduction of technicisation and spatial orders across Africa by focusing on datafication and remote sensing in health and environment domains Visualizing the electromagnetic spectrum : Explores how spatial and terrestrial scientific objects are identified, categorized and made actionable by scholars, technicians, and sensory media technology Nuba Mountains Studies : Provides a platform for research on the Nuba Mountain region Adaptation and Creativity in Africa (Completed): Examined how technologies and significations are entwined while traveling Virtuous Language (Completed): Explored identity and gendered moral enactment through Christianity among the Moro Nuba in Sudan Her teaching portfolio reflects her interdisciplinary approach, including courses such as "Artificial Intelligence: promises and practices," "Language, Media and Technology," "Telescopes, satellites, drones and the sociology of 'seeing'," and "Black Lives Matter," demonstrating her commitment to connecting anthropological theory with contemporary technological and social justice issues.

Hampus Östh Gustafssonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History of Education
• History of Humanities
• Historiography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hampus Östh Gustafsson is a researcher at Uppsala University's Department of History of Ideas, with affiliations at Lund University (2023–2025), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (HEOS group, 2023), and the Vossius Center (University of Amsterdam, 2022). His academic work focuses on the history of humanities, knowledge policy, university governance, and temporalities. Doctor of Philosophy (2021), Uppsala University Master's Degree in History of Ideas (2014), Uppsala University Exchange studies, University of Manchester (2011) His research examines the social legitimacy of humanities, temporal dynamics in academic governance, and knowledge circulation. Key projects include "Freedom to Research" (NetIAS program) and "Research Funding Effects" (1947–1977 Swedish humanities funding). He co-edits Högre Utbildning and contributes to the Early Career Researcher Board for Higher Education Quarterly . Recent publications analyze Swedish higher education policy, collegial governance, and comparative crisis narratives. Articles appear in Higher Education , History of Intellectual Culture , and Research in the Sociology of Organizations . Trends show focus on temporal governance, cross-disciplinary infrastructure, and humanities' societal role. Scientific awards include the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences' Benzelius Prize (2020). Collaborations span institutions like SCAS (Uppsala), Zukunftskolleg Konstanz, and Paris IAS. He engages with academic teams including HEOS (KTH) and CIRCUS (Uppsala), contributing to debates about the humanities' value in democracies and neoliberal universities. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy critique.

• Migration Research
• Transnationalism
• Diversity Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Boris Nieswand is Professor of Sociology with a focus on Migration and Diversity at the University of Tübingen, where he has served since September 2017, and became Deputy Director of the Institute in 2024. Previously, he was Junior Professor of Sociology at the same institution from April 2012 to September 2017. His academic journey includes significant research positions at the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Halle/Saale and the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Göttingen. His research focuses on migration and diversity research, urban studies, cultural sociology, and the sociology of morals. He has conducted extensive ethnographic research projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Nieswand's work is characterized by a reflexive approach to migration studies and an interest in moral dimensions of social life in diverse societies. Nieswand's recent publications reflect his ongoing interest in moral dynamics, urban diversity, and crisis research. His work often examines how threat perceptions shape social boundaries and how moral frameworks influence migration discourse. The articles show a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of migration, diversity, and moral ordering in contemporary societies. Thomas A. Herz Prize for Qualitative Social Research of the German Sociological Association (2016) Nieswand has been actively involved in the Collaborative Research Center SFB 923 "Threatened Orders" since 2011, working on projects examining urban diversity in the Global South. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed significantly to theoretical developments in migration research, particularly through his work on the "reflexive turn" in migration studies. His book "Keplerstrasse 2: Innenansichten geisteswissenschaftlicher Forschung" (2024), co-authored with historian Ewald Frie, provides insights into humanities research practices and the dynamics of academic collaboration.

• Personality Psychology
• Behavioral Science
• Dark Traits (Aversive Personality)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ingo Zettler is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on personality psychology, particularly the study of aversive traits (dark personality), prosocial behavior, and their societal implications. He also investigates behavioral science, open science practices, and sports psychology. His work integrates experimental, cross-cultural, and psychometric methodologies to explore how personality traits like dishonesty, moral reasoning, and social preferences manifest across contexts. Key themes include the Dark Factor of Personality (D), Honesty-Humility, and the interplay between personality and societal outcomes such as crime, cooperation, and political behavior. Recent research highlights include examining cultural and institutional influences on dark traits, developing assessment tools for political elites, and investigating pandemic-related behaviors during the COVID-19 crisis. His contributions span theoretical frameworks for personality measurement, meta-analyses of trait relationships, and applied studies in sports ethics and leadership. Zettler collaborates internationally, with publications addressing topics like vaccination readiness, pandemic fatigue, and the role of creativity in ethical justifications. His work emphasizes rigorous methodology and open science practices to advance psychological research reliability.