جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Danny Kaplanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Sociology
• Political Sociology
• Gender Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Danny Kaplan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, and co-directs the Bar-Ilan Center for Cultural Sociology. His research bridges political sociology , gender studies , and digital culture , focusing on how friendship and public intimacy inform national solidarity . A leading scholar in masculinity ideologies and cultural models of fathering , he has held visiting positions at Columbia University and Yale University’s Center for Cultural Sociology. His research on social club sociability (e.g., Freemasonry, military rituals, reality TV) reveals how institutions transform strangers into symbolic friends, fostering collective loyalty. Recent work explores digital media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) as platforms for mediated relationships and mass solidarity . Kaplan’s empirical studies in consumer masculinity and male body ideologies have been supported by an ISF grant , yielding tools like the Consumer Masculinity Inventory (CMI) and New Masculinity Inventory (NMI). Scientific awards include: ISF grant for research on involved fatherhood His articles span topics from nationalism as homosocial bonding to digital intimacy , with methodological emphasis on ethnography , media analysis , and quantitative models . As director of the Men’s Studies track in Bar-Ilan’s Gender Studies program, he mentors future scholars in gender dynamics and social movements .

Ulrich Reinhardtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Futures Studies
• Social Change
• Work and Leisure Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Reinhardt holds the Professorship for Empirical Futures Research at the Department of Economics at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences. He is the Scientific Director of the BAT Foundation for Future Studies and co-editor of the international journal European Journal of Futures Research . His research focuses on social change, the future of work, leisure behaviors, consumption patterns, tourism analysis, and international comparative studies. He leads projects such as Germany’s Next Years (collaborating with the Federal Chancellery) and pan-European initiatives like The Future Hopes of Europeans . He also co-organizes events such as Delphi Talks Berlin and Hamburg Future Evenings . Additionally, he promotes academic partnerships with American institutions, including annual U.S. excursions for students. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, emphasizing societal transformation and future-oriented strategies. Professional Roles: Scientific Director, BAT Foundation for Future Studies Board Member, EBC University of Applied Sciences State Board of Trustees, Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft Key Research Themes: Social Change Dynamics Future of Work & Labor Markets Tourism Behavior and Policy International Comparative Studies Leisure Industry Economics Generational Equity and Demographic Challenges Collaborations & Outreach: Reinhardt actively engages in public discourse through forums like Hamburg Future Evenings and academic exchanges with partner universities. His projects often involve cross-sector collaboration to address societal challenges such as urban development, cultural preservation, and policy innovation.

Viola Thimmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Anthropology
• Gender Studies
• Queer Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Viola Thimm is an Associate Professor (Privatdozentin) of Anthropology at the University of Heidelberg and Senior Lecturer at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, where she serves as Program Director of the Elite Master Program 'Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC)'. Her academic journey includes a Habilitation in Cultural Anthropology (2021) and a Ph.D. from the University of Göttingen (2013), focusing on gender and educational migration in Southeast Asia. Her research interests revolve around cultural mobilities (migration, pilgrimage, tourism), gender, sexuality, queer theory, and intersectionality, with regional expertise in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Arabian Peninsula. She has held visiting research positions at institutions such as Universiti Malaya (2023–2024), Zayed University (2017–2018), and Monash University (2017). Dr. Thimm has secured major grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Olympia Morata Programme. Her publications include monographs like Shopping with Allah: Muslim Pilgrimage, Gender, and Consumption (2023) and edited volumes on intersectionality and Muslim mobilities. She actively supervises PhD students researching queer mobilities, transnational migration, and Muslim life-worlds. Education: M.A. (2007), Ph.D. (2013), Habilitation (2021) Key Projects: 'Sexual im/mobilities in Muslim pilgrimage' (ongoing), 'From Malaysia to Dubai: Muslim pilgrimage and gender' (2017–2021) Awards: Olympia Morata Fellowship, DFG Research Fellowship Dr. Thimm teaches courses on decoloniality, queer anthropology, and gender theory at both universities. Her fieldwork spans Malaysia, the UAE, and Germany, emphasizing ethnographic approaches to marginalized communities and religious practices.

Karen V. Lykkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food and sustainability
• Regenerative agriculture and soil health
• Historical and cultural dimensions of food
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Karen V. Lykke is a Professor at the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM) at the University of Oslo. She has established herself as a leading scholar in the interdisciplinary field of food studies, environmental humanities, and cultural history, with a particular focus on the cultural and historical dimensions of food systems and human-animal relationships. Her academic background includes a PhD in Cultural History from the University of Oslo (2009), postgraduate studies in Environmental History at St. Andrews University as a Chevening scholar (2001-2002), an M.Phil. in Ethnology from the University of Oslo (2000), and a degree as an Agronomist from the Oslo Agricultural Academy (1992). Professor Lykke's research spans several interconnected areas: food and sustainability, regenerative agriculture and soil health, the historical and cultural dimensions of food, meat consumption across historical periods, landscape studies as arenas for nature use and recreation, and the social and cultural aspects of hunting and fishing. Her work frequently examines how cultural narratives shape our interactions with nature and food systems, with particular attention to the politics of meat production and consumption. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on meat cultures, examining historical changes in meat production, the politics of meat promotion, and the cultural dimensions of slaughter practices. She also explores broader environmental themes including landscape heritage, the relationship between nature and culture, and ideas about the 'good life' in relation to environmental sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges humanities perspectives with environmental concerns, making significant contributions to understanding sustainable food systems. Norwegian Chevening scholar 2001/2002 at University of St. Andrews Professor Lykke has held various leadership positions including board member of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT-Oslo) and board member for academically employed staff at the Centre for Development and the Environment. She is actively involved in several research projects including RegenRegion (focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture), 'Making Meat a Mystery' (examining historical changes in our relationship with food animals), and research on sustainability and the concept of the 'good life.' She teaches multiple courses at the University of Oslo including SUM4035 - Past, present and future meat cultures in a local and global context, SUM4027 - Food, health and sustainability, SUM4024 - Humanist Perspectives on the Environment, SUM4100 - Research Methods and Project Design, and SUM4200 - Key Issues in Development and Environment.

Tomoaki Haraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Anthropology
• Folklore
• Cultural Sustainability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Tomoaki Hara works at the Faculty of Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences at Waseda University. His research spans cultural anthropology and folklore, with a focus on cultural sustainability, community development, and the interplay between media and identity. Education: PhD (Literature), Waseda University (2003) Master's and Bachelor's in Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University Research Interests include: Cultural Sustainability Symbiotic Development Media Anthropology Postcolonial Studies in Okinawa and Hawaii Community-based Cultural Policies His article trends show expertise in analyzing cultural identity through historical and contemporary lenses, addressing military base impacts, multicultural policies, and digital ethnography. Awards include the 2009 Fulbright Scholarship. He leads the Hara Laboratory , which emphasizes ethnography, comparative research, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development.

Gabor Kolohمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Demographic History
• Social History
• Economic History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gábor Koloh is a contemporary Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at the Eötvös Loránd University (Department of Economic and Social History) and the HUN–REN RCH Institute of History . His scholarly work focuses on demographic history , social history , and rural economic structures , with particular emphasis on fertility transitions , household organization , and modernization processes in 19th-20th century Hungary. Education : Law (ELTE), Aesthetics (BA), MA and PhD in Economic and Social History (supervised by György Kövér) Research Themes : Demographic change in interwar Hungary Ethnic agricultural practices in Baranya Temporal/spatial patterns in peasant communities Social mobility of Protestant clergy Methodology : Micro-historical analysis, family reconstitution, manuscript source interpretation Current Projects : Interdisciplinary studies on pronatalist discourse, cooperative territorial development, and aristocratic demographic patterns

Stephen Muzzattiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Criminology
• Animals in Society
• Neoliberalism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephen Muzzatti is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Sociology from York University. His research focuses on cultural criminology, animals in society (HAS), transgression, death studies, and neoliberalism's impact on social dynamics. He examines intersections between crime, consumerism, and human-animal interactions, with notable work on state/corporate crime, veterinary care during pandemics, and austerity's effects on universities. Recent publications explore topics like companion animal welfare, gendered labor in feral cat management, and neoliberal university culture. He teaches courses such as SOC 105 (Introduction to Sociology), SOC 319 (Sociological Perspectives on Crime), and CC 8836 (Animals in Society and Culture). Dr. Muzzatti actively participates in academic organizations, including the Canadian Sociological Association and the Justice Studies Association, and chairs the Parkdale Residents Association's Safety and Security Group. His work bridges criminological theory with critical social analysis, addressing themes like mortality politics, paranormal phenomena, and the monetization of violence. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publications reflect scholarly impact in transgressive pedagogy and HAS research.

Cydney Alexisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Writing Studies
• Material Culture Studies
• Consumer Culture Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cydney Alexis is Associate Professor in the Department of English at Kansas State University, holding graduate faculty status. Her research examines writing through interdisciplinary frameworks bridging material culture, media studies, and composition theory. Research Interests: Explores writing as material practice across domains including consumer culture theory, digital rhetoric, writing habits/identity, and media representations. Current projects investigate writing tools (e.g., Moleskine notebooks), spatial writing environments, and cinematic portrayals of writers. Publication Focus: Her scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on material dimensions of writing across historical and contemporary contexts. Recent works analyze writing artifacts, place-based composition, and cultural narratives about writing processes. Research methodologies combine textual analysis, cultural criticism, and practice-based inquiry. Teaching: Specializes in writing studies, rhetoric, and material culture approaches to composition. Course development emphasizes connections between writing practices, tools, and identity formation.

S M A Moinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Brand Storytelling
• Marketing Communications
• Consumer Trust
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. S M A Moin is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Storytelling and Brand Communications at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management, where he also serves as Director of Teaching Associates and Co-Director of the BSc Marketing & Management program. His interdisciplinary research focuses on brand storytelling, creativity, consumer trust, and leadership, with a strong emphasis on digital age strategies and imagination-driven innovation. Moin holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde and a PhD from the University of Nottingham, complemented by executive education from Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Education: PhD in Marketing, University of Nottingham MBA, University of Strathclyde Executive Education in Leadership, University of Oxford Executive Education in Creativity, University of Cambridge Executive Education in Entrepreneurship, Harvard University Professional Experience: Former Associate Head of Research at Coventry University London Management consultant for multinational corporations and a $4B subsea project LEA Governor of London Borough of Hounslow Teaching experience in further education and armed forces institutions His research interests span brand storytelling frameworks, creativity in the Imagination Age, and trust dynamics in financial services. He has published extensively, including books like Creativity in the Imagination Age (2022) and Brand Storytelling in the Digital Age (2020). Moin’s pedagogical innovations integrate storytelling, experiential learning, and problem-based methodologies. He currently supervises doctoral student Abdullah Abdulrahman A Alfares. Moin’s awards include Senior Fellow of Advance HE and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, addressing contemporary challenges in brand strategy, leadership, and digital communication.

Hallvard Moeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media and Democracy
• Public Sphere Theory
• Media Policy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Hallvard Moe is a Professor in Media Studies at the Department of Information and Media Studies , University of Bergen (UiB) , Norway. He is a leading researcher in media and democracy, public service media, and digital media use, leading the Media Use Group and the ERC-funded PREPARE project. He actively teaches and supervises students in media-related fields. His research focuses on the democratic role of media, particularly how public service media adapt to digital platforms, the impact of algorithms and datafication, and citizens’ news use during crises like the pandemic and climate change. He has extensively studied Nordic media systems, social media in political campaigns, and media policy across Europe. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent research trajectory centered on public connection, media trust, and digital transformation. Key themes include crisis news consumption, algorithmic perception, media welfare state critique, and evolving citizen roles in datafied societies. Methodologically, he employs qualitative and mixed methods, including diaries and cross-national comparisons. ERC Consolidator Grant (2022) for the PREPARE project Member of the Norwegian Broadcasting Council Member of the Media Diversity Committee (2015–2017) He supervises master’s and PhD students and leads multiple research projects funded by the Research Council of Norway and the European Research Council. He is a frequent contributor to public discourse through lectures, reports, and media appearances, including the Reuters Institute Digital News Report. He is affiliated with research groups such as the Bergen Media Use Research Group and MediaFutures: Research Center for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation , where he contributes to interdisciplinary work on responsible media innovation.

Dal Chodhaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Fashion Communication
• Fashion Journalism
• Visual Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dal Chodha serves as Pathway Leader for the BA Fashion Communication: Image and Promotion program at Central Saint Martins , University of the Arts London. As Editor-in-chief of Archivist Addendum , they bridge fashion journalism with academic discourse, contributing to i-D , Modern Matter , and Wallpaper* . Focus areas: Fashion Communication, Visual Culture, Cultural Studies Key themes: Luxury branding, political narratives in fashion, digital media impact Their critical analyses (2019-2023) dissected industry shifts like Celine's printemps 26 collection, Dior 's couture revival, and the paradoxes of Tom Ford 's Haider Ackermann transition. Projects like SHOW NOTES (2020) and You gotta keep your head straight about clothes (2023) employ hybrid journalistic-poetic formats to interrogate fashion's role in societal structures. Collaborations include Waste Yarn Project (tactile fashion writing), Fashion in Film Festival (curated 'Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature'), and SHOWstudio roundtables questioning fashion criticism's digital-age evolution.

Julie Hesslerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Soviet history
• Social history
• Economic history
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julie Hessler is Associate Professor of History at the University of Oregon and serves as Director of Graduate Studies in History. She is jointly appointed in the Department of History and the interdisciplinary Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies program within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her office is located at 351 McKenzie Hall on the Eugene campus. Education: Specific degrees and institutions are not detailed in the supplied text, but her extensive publication record demonstrates advanced training in Soviet and East European history. Research Interests: Hessler’s scholarship centers on the social and economic history of the Soviet Union, with particular attention to: Consumer culture and retail trade from 1917 through the post-Stalin era Urban life, living standards, and everyday material conditions State–society negotiations over provisioning, corruption, and the informal economy Transnational dimensions of the Cold War, including Soviet interactions with the “Third World” Migration, identity, and commemorative practices in Soviet and post-Soviet spaces Her work frequently combines close archival research with broad interpretive essays that link economic structures to cultural practices. Publication Profile: Since 2000, Hessler has authored or reviewed dozens of studies on Soviet trade, consumption, urban hazards, and Cold-War cultural exchange. Her recent articles emphasize material culture as a lens for understanding political legitimacy and social change, while earlier pieces interrogated the politics of shortages, advertising, and retail modernization across the Tsarist-Soviet divide. Scientific Awards & Honors: No awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. Graduate Advising & Grants: As Director of Graduate Studies she oversees master’s and doctoral training in History; however, specific advisees or funded projects are not mentioned in the source. Labs, Teams & Future Directions: No laboratory or research-group information is supplied, but her leadership role in graduate studies implies ongoing mentorship of student research clusters focused on Soviet and East European history.

Konstantine Klioutchkineمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural History
• Media Studies
• Russian Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Konstantine Klioutchkine is an Associate Professor of German and Russian at Pomona College since 2002, specializing in cultural history and media studies. His research examines Russian print culture, intelligentsia discourse, and post-Soviet media through interdisciplinary lenses. Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley Teaches courses on Russian literature, animated culture, and television series like The Sopranos to Mad Men Research Interests focus on 19th-century Russian cultural production, media economics, and ideological self-representation. His current book project The Rhetoric of the Intelligentsia Self analyzes intelligentsia discourse from 1840-1880. Publication Trends show expertise in Dostoevsky's reception, print media's role in public sphere formation, and intersections between economics and literary production in Russian contexts. Scientific Honors : Featured panelist on The Agenda with Steve Paikin discussing Russian identity

Chris Carterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategy
• Organisation and Management Theory
• Interdisciplinary Accounting
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Chris Carter is a Professor in Strategy and Organization at the University of Edinburgh Business School since 2013, with prior full professorships at Newcastle University (2011-2013) and University of St Andrews (2006-2011). He holds leadership roles as co-chair of the Scottish Fabian Society and serves on the Scottish Labour Party's Economic Advisory Board, alongside board memberships at EIASM and advisory roles at King's College London and Durham University. Education: PhD from Aston Business School supervised by Professor David Wilson Research Focus: An interdisciplinary scholar merging Organisation & Management Theory with Interdisciplinary Accounting, Carter's work centers on power dynamics, ESG implementation, digital entrepreneurship, and accountability mechanisms through Bourdieusian field theory. His research emphasizes real-world impact, evidenced by four REF 2021 impact case studies examining strategic action fields and cultural capital across political, business, and public sectors. Publication Trends: Recent works (2023-2024) reveal concentrated exploration of ESG mediation, power reconstitution in organizations, class dynamics in digital entrepreneurship, and accountability practices. These publications consistently apply Bourdieusian frameworks to analyze how social capital and institutional fields shape organizational behavior across diverse contexts from calorie labeling to grassroots performance systems. Scientific Recognition: 2022 AAAJ Hall of Fame Award for Interdisciplinary Accounting contributions Strategic Organization journal's best essay prize (2013) with Stewart Clegg and Martin Kornberger Mentorship & Collaboration: Carter supervises PhD researchers Andrew Burns (Scottish Parliament studies) and Martin McCluskey (Narratives of Decline). He maintains active collaborations with Andrew Brown, Ingrid Jeacle, John Millar, Frank Mueller, Grant Murray, and Crawford Spence. His leadership includes directing the Business School's 2021 REF submission and co-designing the 2024 John Smith Trust Ukrainian Women's Programme. Public Engagement: Beyond academia, Carter co-hosted an Edinburgh Fringe chat show (2014-2017) and actively shapes policy through the Scottish Labour Party's Economic Advisory Board while teaching strategic leadership courses for net-zero transitions.

Paul Sweetmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cultural Sociology
• Subcultures
• Body and Identity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Sweetman is a Senior Lecturer in Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London's Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He previously held senior lecturer roles at the University of Southampton and the University of Durham. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Southampton (1999), an MA in Sociology of Contemporary Culture from York (1994), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology from Manchester (1993). His research focuses on cultural sociology, subcultures, body studies, and visual methods, with particular attention to habitus, reflexivity, and sociality. Education: PhD in Sociology, University of Southampton (1999) MA in Sociology of Contemporary Culture, University of York (1994) Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology, University of Manchester (1993) Bachelor's in Economics with Economic History, University of Sussex (1989) Research Interests: Subcultures and their role in cultural innovation The body as a site of identity and resistance Visual methods in sociological research Ethics in representation and recognition Historical intersections of fashion and gender Recent Projects: Lead researcher on Subcultures and Innovation , a Norway-funded study analyzing subcultural creativity in cultural industries Collaboration with Professors Atle Hauge and Dominic Power on subcultural impact on cities and brands Co-developer of the City Portraits photography installation (2010–2011) Awards and Grants: Recipient of Knowledge Works funding (Norway) Editorial roles at Visual Studies and Cogent Arts and Humanities Teaching and Engagement: Teaches on the MA CCI programme at King's Contributed to public art installations and interdisciplinary collaborations Member of King's Cultural Institute Knowledge Producers Programme