جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ryan G. Dunsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophical Theology
• Metaphysics and Theology
• Phenomenology and Theology
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Rev. Ryan G. Duns, S.J., Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Theology Department at Marquette University. His scholarly work bridges philosophy and systematic theology, focusing on figures like Karl Rahner, William Desmond, and Jean-Luc Marion. Education: Ph.D. from Boston College (2018) Research Areas: Metaphysics, Theological Aesthetics, Mimetic Theory, and Philosophical Theology Recent publications examine theological anthropology, virtue ethics, and spiritual perception. His 2024 article No Orthopathy without Orthoaesthesis explores emotion-perception dynamics in Christian anthropology. The 2023 book A Heart of Flesh connects Desmond's metaphysics with biblical hermeneutics. Teaching roles include courses like Christian Anthropology and Philosophy as Source for Theology , emphasizing Ignatian contemplative practices. His collaborative work with Frank Barrett (2022) applies Pope Francis's integral ecology to organizational ethics.

Jim Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Ecotheology
• Religion and Ecology
• Social Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jim Robinson, Ph.D., is a Clinical Lecturer in the Religious Studies Department at Iona University and Director of the Deignan Institute for Earth and Spirit. He holds a Ph.D. from Fordham University, MTS from Harvard Divinity School, and BA from Drew University. His work bridges Ecotheology, Religion and Ecology, and the thought of Thomas Merton and Rosemary Radford Ruether. Robinson actively participates in lay Catholic communities focused on ecology and social justice, including Agape Community, Benincasa Community, and Maryhouse Catholic Worker. His research emphasizes integral ecology, anti-racism, and anti-sexism within theological frameworks. Education: Ph.D., Fordham University Master of Theological Studies (MTS), Harvard Divinity School Bachelor of Arts, Drew University Research focuses on the intersection of religion with ecological and social justice issues. Key themes include: Integral ecology principles from Laudato Si' Merton's engagement with 1960s counterculture Ruether's feminist theology and anti-oppression work Ethical critiques of factory farming and industrial agriculture Publications span theology, religious studies, and eco-spirituality. Recent work addresses eco-theological responses to environmental crises and the legacy of 20th-century theologians. Presentations include global conferences on themes like ecological conversion, sacramental worldview, and interfaith environmental ethics. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in available texts. His advising focuses on mentoring students in ecological spirituality and social justice praxis through community-based learning initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads the Deignan Institute's ecological initiatives and collaborates with lay communities to develop practical models of integral ecology through urban farming projects and waste reduction programs.

Paul Lynchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• rhetoric of religion
• rhetorical theory
• writing pedagogy
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Paul Lynch serves as Professor in the Department of English within Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he maintains an active research profile at the intersection of rhetoric and religious studies. His scholarly work focuses on rhetorical theory, writing pedagogy, and the rhetoric of religion, with particular attention to Catholic educational traditions and spiritual formation. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in English, Purdue University (2008) Lynch's research explores how religious discourse shapes pedagogical practices, examining figures like René Girard and Pope Francis through rhetorical frameworks. His recent work investigates spiritual exercises in teaching, Jesuit educational identity, and the rhetoric of Catholic institutional crisis. This research bridges theoretical rhetoric with practical applications in faith-based education and writing instruction. His publication trajectory (2015-2025) reveals consistent engagement with three core areas: Girardian rhetorical theory (12 publications), Catholic educational rhetoric (9 publications), and writing pedagogy (7 publications). Notably, his 2024-2025 works show increased focus on contemporary Catholic institutional challenges while maintaining his longstanding interest in spiritual dimensions of teaching. His scholarly recognition includes: 2023 Ignite Seminar Teacher of the Year, University Core 2018 Article of the Year Award from the Religious Communication Association 2010 James H. Korn Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award No information is available regarding graduate student advising or research grants. Lynch contributes to Saint Louis University's mission through his scholarship on Catholic rhetorical education and spiritual formation in teaching, though no specific labs or research teams are documented in the provided materials.

• Contemplative Education
• Eco-Justice Pedagogy
• Sustainability and Environmental Education
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Professor Jing Lin is a faculty member in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland's College of Education. Her work focuses on transformative education integrating contemplative practices, Daoist philosophy, and ecological awareness. She explores themes of interconnectedness, sustainability, and equity through pedagogical innovation. Research Interests: Prof. Lin's scholarship bridges Eastern philosophies with modern educational challenges. Core areas include eco-justice pedagogy, virtue cultivation through Daoist principles, and reimagining education to address global crises like climate change and social inequity. She emphasizes love-based education, intercultural collaboration, and the integration of science with spiritual inquiry. Publications Trends: Recent work highlights contemplative practices as pathways to planetary healing, critiques anthropocentric educational frameworks, and advocates for decolonizing higher education. Her articles often blend interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., quantum physics, neuroscience) with spiritual traditions to propose holistic educational models. Awards: No specific awards listed, but her contributions are recognized through frequent publication in transformative education fields. Advising/Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided in current materials. Her focus appears centered on research and conceptual frameworks rather than applied grant-funded projects. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Harriet Tubman Department's research initiatives, particularly the Indigenous Futures Lab and D.C. Queer Studies projects. Collaborates internationally on eco-justice and contemplative education networks.

• Urban Ecology
• Landscape Management
• Nature-Based Interventions
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Marcus Hedblom is a Professor in Landscape Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala, Sweden. His academic career focuses on the intersection of urban ecology, landscape management, and human well-being, with extensive research on how people interact with and benefit from urban green spaces. Professor Hedblom's research interests span several interconnected domains related to urban environments and human-nature interactions. His primary focus areas include urban ecology and biodiversity conservation in cities, landscape management for recreational purposes, and the psychological benefits of nature exposure. He has made significant contributions to understanding soundscape perception in urban forests, children's interactions with natural environments, and the development of nature-based interventions for health and well-being. His work often employs multisensory approaches to studying how visual and auditory elements of landscapes affect human experiences and stress recovery. The trends in Professor Hedblom's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of landscape research. His work increasingly focuses on design frameworks for multifunctional green spaces, particularly those serving children's developmental needs through nature-based play environments. He has developed innovative approaches like the Contemplative Landscape Model for assessing therapeutic outdoor settings and has conducted cross-continental studies on urban wildlife adaptation. His research consistently bridges ecological science with social science perspectives, examining how landscape characteristics correlate with human perceptions and behaviors in urban settings across different cultural contexts. Professor Hedblom has contributed extensively to the understanding of urban bird ecology, particularly how species like house sparrows adapt their vocalizations to urban noise environments. His work on "play biotopes" represents a significant practical application of ecological principles to landscape design, creating synergistic environments where children's development and ecological functions reinforce each other. Recent publications also address the challenges of balancing traditional lawn maintenance with more sustainable alternatives in the face of climate change.

Agnes B. Curryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethics
• Social Philosophy
• Native American and Indigenous Philosophy
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Agnes B. Curry, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Core Curriculum at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where she has served since 2001. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Philosophy from Fordham University and dual degrees in Piano (B.M.) and Philosophy (B.A.) from Benedictine College. Her work bridges philosophical theory with everyday life experiences, emphasizing how ideas shape human perception. Dr. Curry teaches courses on ethics, race, and women philosophers, and actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and collaborative research. Her research focuses on 20th-century ethics, Native American philosophy, and moral/spiritual values in media. She co-edits Studies in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy and serves on the American Philosophical Association’s national committee. Dr. Curry also engages in contemplative practices, serving as a Spiritual Director and contributing to interfaith initiatives through organizations like Spiritual Directors International. Dr. Curry’s publications span academic chapters, edited volumes, and media analyses. She collaborates on projects like a book with Dr. Josef Velazquez on values in television, and her work has been featured in journals such as Slayage and Studies in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy . Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections, reflected in courses like Philosophy of Race and Food Ethics .

• Peace Studies
• Reconciliation
• Buddhism and Spirituality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hugh Curran is a Lecturer in the Peace & Reconciliation Studies Program at the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development. He holds affiliations with the Morgan Bay Zendo (board member) and Friends of Morgan Bay (founder), focusing on mindfulness practices and environmental stewardship. His career includes directorship of a homeless shelter in Downeast Maine and co-authorship of a Maine history book with Esther Wood. He has presented at international venues including Oxford University and the Global Council on Tolerance and Peace in Malta. Education: Undergraduate studies at Nova Scotia (specific institution unspecified). Extensive Zen monastic experience and global pilgrimage. Teaching specialties include Buddhism, nonviolence, ecology-spirituality linkages, and peace pedagogy through courses like PAX 201 and PAX 350. Research integrates contemplative traditions with social justice issues, addressing animal ethics, homelessness advocacy, and environmental spirituality. Recent work emphasizes Buddhist perspectives on ethics and interfaith peacebuilding. Active in organizing regional peace conferences and public radio discussions on socio-political topics. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Morgan Bay Zendo’s retreat programs and Friends of Morgan Bay’s nature conservation initiatives. Engaged in interdisciplinary peace studies collaborations across UMaine departments.

Anne Raineمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Literature
• Modernist Studies
• Ecocriticism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne Raine is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. Her research bridges modernist literature, ecocriticism, and climate justice, focusing on intersections between literary aesthetics, scientific discourse, and environmental activism. She holds a PhD in American Literature from the University of Washington (2002), an MA in Feminist Theory from the University of Leeds (1994), and a BA in English Literature from Simon Fraser University (1991). Her work examines how modernist texts engage with environmental discourses and contemporary climate crises, emphasizing contemplative pedagogy as a tool for addressing ecological anxiety. She is a member of the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE), Modernist Studies Association, and Association for Literature, Environment and Culture in Canada (ALECC). Raine supervises graduate students, including Bahare Yousefi (focused on Environmental History and Climate Change Activism). Her publications explore topics such as feminist modernism, ecocritical theory, and mindfulness in education, with recent contributions to Contemplative Practices and Anti-Oppressive Pedagogies and Modernism/Modernity Print Plus .

Leanne Hepburnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Marine Conservation
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Sustainability and Solutions
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Professor Leanne Hepburn is a Professor at the University of Essex's School of Life Sciences, with roles including Director of Education (2019-2022) and Employability Director (2017-2019). She holds a PhD in Coral Reef Geoscience from Manchester Metropolitan University (2006-2010), an MSc in Marine and Fisheries Sciences (2000-2001), and a BSc in Zoology with Marine Biology (1994-1998), both from the University of Aberdeen. Her research focuses on marine conservation (coral reefs, oyster ecology, mesophotic reefs), sustainability solutions, and innovative pedagogy. Key interests include contemplative education, equity in environmental science, and science-policy interfaces. She leads the Coral Reef Research Unit and explores science communication through art and public engagement. Her recent publications highlight coral reef resilience under climate change, pandemic-era pedagogy, and marine conservation strategies. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address biodiversity loss and sustainable development goals.

Nerea Calvilloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Science
• Urban Studies
• Sustainability
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Nerea Calvillo is a Professor and Reader at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) at the University of Warwick. She joined CIM in 2015 and has prior affiliations with Goldsmiths University of London, Columbia University, and other institutions. Her academic background includes a PhD and Bachelor’s in Architecture from Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master’s in Advanced Architecture Design from Columbia University. She teaches modules such as Data Infrastructures (IM919) and Data Visualisation in Science, Culture and Public Policy (IM949), emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies. Her research critically examines environmental pollution’s material, technological, political, and social dimensions. Key areas include toxicity, digital environmental monitoring, feminist sensing practices, smart cities, and queer urban political ecologies. She founded the In the Air project and architecture office C+arquitectas, focusing on collaborative visualization and civic engagement. Current research explores toxic politics and pollen-driven urban ecologies. Calvillo’s work bridges art, design, and science, with a focus on participatory methodologies and data-driven advocacy. She serves as Director of Postgraduate Research at CIM and holds office hours on Thursdays. Her publications span environmental humanities, urban studies, and critical data practices, addressing themes like climate resilience, air quality, and posthuman ethics.

• Environmental Philosophy
• 19th Century Philosophy
• 20th Century Continental Philosophy
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Chandler D. Rogers is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Gonzaga University. His research focuses on the human place in nature, ethics of human-animal relations, and intersections with theology and continental philosophy. Ph.D., Philosophy, Boston College (2022) M.A., Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University B.A., Biblical and Theological Studies, Biola University Rogers specializes in Environmental Philosophy , 19th Century Philosophy , and Continental Philosophy of Religion . His work engages with post-Spinozist ethical frameworks, the philosophy of nature in Schelling and Merleau-Ponty, and theological questions in Kierkegaard. He also explores themes of empathy, ecological conversion, and the role of myth in understanding human-animal kinship. The trends in his publications highlight a focus on continental environmental ethics , dissociation of faith , and post-Spinozist ecological thought . His articles often analyze tensions between autonomy and submission, human and nonhuman agency, and the role of psychoanalysis in environmental philosophy. Rogers teaches within the Catholic intellectual tradition and advocates for relational ethics that bridge individual uniqueness with communal and ecological responsibility.

David Storeyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Ethics
• Climate Change Communication
• Philosophy of Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Storey is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Philosophy Department at Boston College, where he has taught since 2013. He specializes in environmental ethics, climate change communication, philosophy of technology, and comparative philosophy. Holding a B.A. from Boston College and a Ph.D. from Fordham University, his teaching spans courses such as Perspectives on Western Culture , Climate Change Ethics , and Philosophy as a Way of Life . His research integrates Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, with notable works like Naturalizing Heidegger (2015) and a podcast Wisdom at Work exploring public-facing philosophy. Storey’s publications address interdisciplinary themes including Nietzsche’s ecological relevance, Heidegger’s engagement with biology, and integral theory’s role in climate communication. His work bridges academic philosophy with practical societal issues, emphasizing ethical frameworks for climate policy and technology’s societal impact. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to accessible philosophy through teaching and media are significant. He advises courses focusing on climate ethics, technology, and contemplative practices but has no recorded formal advisees. His academic activities are centered within the Philosophy Department, with no explicit lab or team affiliations mentioned.

Will W. Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecopsychology
• Contemplative Spirituality
• Psychotherapy
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Will W. Adams is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Duquesne University and a practicing psychotherapist/ecopsychologist. He holds a B.S. in Business (UNC-Chapel Hill, 1980), M.A. in Psychology (West Georgia College, 1985), and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Duquesne, 1993). Previously, he served as a Clinical Fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. His research integrates existential phenomenology, relational psychoanalysis, Gestalt therapy, and Zen Buddhism/Christian mysticism. Education: B.S., Business, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1980 M.A., Psychology, West Georgia College, 1985 Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Duquesne University, 1993 Research focuses on ecopsychology, contemplative spirituality, and nature-based healing. Current projects include a book titled A Wild & Sacred Call: Nature, Psyche, Spirit , exploring phenomenology and transpersonal frameworks. He teaches courses on psychology, ecology, and spirituality, including Ecopsychology and Psychology and Spirituality: Christian-Buddhist Dialogue . Publications span topics like ecological ethics, pandemic psychology, and Gestalt therapy. He serves on editorial boards of Humanistic Psychologist and Journal of Humanistic Psychology . His work bridges academic research with clinical practice, emphasizing relational and embodied approaches.

• Anthropology of Religion
• Consciousness Studies
• Sexuality and Gender Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Peter Savastano is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Seton Hall University, jointly appointed in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice and the Department of Religion. His research focuses on intersections of religion, sexuality, gender, race, and mysticism across global traditions. He holds a PhD in Religion and Society from Drew University (2002). Education: B.A. Religious Studies (Montclair State University), M.Phil. & Ph.D. Religion and Society (Drew University) Teaching: Courses include Anthropology of Consciousness, African Diasporic Religions, and Queer Theology Key Research: Studies psychedelic consciousness, Vodou rituals, and contemplative practices; explores LGBTQ+ histories in Newark Recent publications include Sodom on the Passaic (2024) and Merton & Indigenous Wisdom (2019). Awards include Teacher of the Year (2018) and Book of the Year (2020).

Muhammad Faruqueمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Islamic Philosophy
• Environmental Humanities
• Sufism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Muhammad Faruque is the Inayat Malik Associate Professor of Islamic Philosophy and Environmental Studies at the University of Cincinnati, with affiliations in Philosophy, Environmental Studies, and RALL. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley, an MA from Tehran University, and a BSc from the University of London. A globally recognized philosopher, Faruque lectures extensively and has authored five books and over 50 peer-reviewed articles translated into multiple languages. His research bridges Islamic philosophy, environmental humanities, Sufism, and AI ethics, exploring themes like selfhood, climate change, and consciousness. He secured grants from the Templeton Foundation ($28,000) and the US Department of Education ($715,000), and received the Young Investigator Award and World Book of the Year Award. Education: PhD (UC Berkeley), MA (Tehran), BSc (London) Grants: Templeton Foundation, US Dept of Education Awards: Young Investigator Award, World Book of the Year Award Faruque's work emphasizes contemplative ecology and cross-cultural philosophy, advancing debates on human flourishing in secular modernity.