جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Ayaka Tsuchiya is an Assistant Professor at the Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences. She earned her Doctor of Science from Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2023 and has held teaching roles at Waseda University and Tokyo Seitoku University. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2023, Tokyo Institute of Technology), MSc in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2016, Shibaura Institute of Technology), BEng in Engineering and Design (2014, Shibaura Institute of Technology) Research: Focus on body movement synchrony in communication, neural synchronization in social interactions, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) behavioral analysis, VR systems for gaze behavior comparison, and reinforcement learning in decision-making. Her recent publications analyze interpersonal coordination through neural and physical synchrony, with applications in autism research and virtual reality. She has received multiple awards for collaborative media art projects using RT middleware (2013-2015) and a Special Theme Session Award at HCG Symposium 2017. She serves on committees like the Communication Behavior Engineering Research Group and Communication Quality Research Committee. Scientific Awards: HCG Symposium 2017 Special Theme Session Award RT Middleware Contest 2013-2015 multiple Encouragement Awards SI2015 Excellent Presentation Award Teaching: Courses in Cognitive Neuroscience at Waseda University (2024-2025) and Mathematical Foundations at Tokyo Seitoku University. Labs: Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences (Waseda University sub-affiliation).

Mohammed Abouelleil Rashedمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Philosophy of Psychiatry
• Mad Studies
• Identity Politics
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Mohammed Abouelleil Rashed is a Visiting Lecturer in Philosophy at King's College London and Wellcome ISSF Research Fellow at Birkbeck College. His scholarship bridges philosophy of psychiatry, mad studies, and Islamic perspectives on mental health. Research examines concepts of identity in mental health activism, epistemological boundaries between spiritual/psychopathological experiences, and ethical dimensions of psychiatric practice. Publications include the monograph Madness and the Demand for Recognition (Oxford, 2018) analyzing identity politics in mad activism. Current projects investigate religious experience-psychopathology distinctions and peer support worker epistemologies. Teaching covers philosophy of mental disorder across graduate programs. Professional background includes honorary positions at University of Exeter and trusteeship at Documental Theatre.

Joanna Maselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Population Genetics
• Molecular Evolution
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Joanna Masel is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona since 2016. She previously held positions as Associate Professor (2010-2016) and Assistant Professor (2004-2010) at the same institution. Her research focuses on foundational questions in evolutionary theory, including the robustness of biological systems, evolvability, and density-dependent selection. She holds a D. Phil. in Zoology from Oxford University (2001) and a B.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Melbourne (1996). Her research interests include the evolutionary capacitance of prions, error management in molecular processes, and the emergence of protein-coding sequences from non-coding DNA. She has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences (2007) and Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow (2007). Masel’s work bridges theoretical models with empirical data, addressing topics like the tension between relative and absolute fitness contests. She has contributed to journals like Genetics and Evolution as an associate editor. Her recent research explores the evolutionary origins of sulfur-containing amino acids and pandemic response strategies against respiratory viruses. Her educational background includes a postdoctoral position at Stanford University (2000-2003). She has also engaged in outreach through courses integrating evidence-based medicine with probability education. Her lab focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to evolutionary problems, emphasizing both mechanistic and bioinformatic perspectives.

Diana Weinholdمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Development Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Applied Econometrics
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Diana Weinhold is an Associate Professor of Development Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of International Development. She also directs the doctoral research programme in International Development. Her work focuses on land use, environmental economics, applied econometrics, and the socioeconomic impacts of deforestation in tropical regions like the Amazon and Bolivia. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of California and BSc in Economics with Math from the University of Wisconsin. She has held academic positions at Vanderbilt University, Cambridge University (as external PhD examiner), and various research institutes globally, including the Inter-American Development Bank and IPEA in Brazil. Research emphasizes hybrid models analyzing land-use policy trade-offs, noise pollution’s health effects, and deforestation’s socioeconomic consequences. She collaborates with international organizations like NEMESIS and the Institute for Applied Economics Research (IPEA). Diana also develops interactive conservation simulation tools, such as the Conservation Strategies Game, to study contested environmental decision-making. Her articles span topics like urban noise health impacts, deforestation carbon emissions, and biodiversity spending. She advises Ph.D. students on topics ranging from land reform in Southern Africa to historical economic development.

• Composition and Rhetoric
• Literacy Studies
• Military-Entertainment Complex
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Corey David Mead serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Baruch College, City University of New York, within the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. His academic profile bridges Composition and Rhetoric scholarship with public-facing cultural commentary, teaching courses ranging from Writing I/II to Advanced Topics in Literature while maintaining an active research agenda on military-digital media intersections. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Composition & Rhetoric from the University of Wisconsin-Madison M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Washington B.A. in English from the University of Iowa Professor Mead's research centers on literacy studies within military contexts and the Military-Entertainment Complex, examining how video games and simulations influence warfare perception and recruitment. His work extends to American literature, aviation history, and scientific instrument history, reflecting a distinctive interdisciplinary approach connecting technological evolution with cultural narratives of conflict. His publications reveal a trajectory from scholarly military literacy studies to broader historical narratives, consistently addressing technology-warfare-society interconnections. Recent media contributions on drone warfare and PTSD treatment demonstrate ongoing engagement with contemporary military-technology ethics, while books like The Lost Pilots showcase historical depth across diverse subjects. His notable awards include: English Department Literacy Fund Travel Award (UW-Madison, 2007) Vilas Travel Award (UW-Madison, 2007) Third Bed Press Chapbook Contest (winner, 2006) Slope Books Prize (finalist, 2005) Early Excellence in Teaching Award (UW-Madison, 2004) English Department Travel Award (UW-Madison, 2004) Professor Mead has mentored students through independent study courses and served as Graduate Student Mentor at UW-Madison. His research has been funded by two significant PSC-CUNY grants: Literacy and the Long War (2010-2011, $3,867): Historical analysis of U.S. military reading/writing practices Digital Warriors (2009-2010, $2,525): Investigation of military literacy-video game relationships

• Environmental Anthropology
• Complexity Theory
• Climate Change and Society
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Jonathan Paul Marshall is a Senior Lecturer in Social and Political Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, specializing in the anthropology of disorder, disruption, and complexity in social systems. His academic journey began with a PhD from the University of Sydney (1994-2001), followed by postdoctoral work examining online gender and communities, resulting in his book Living on Cybermind: Categories, Communication and Control . His research focuses on how disorder, disruption, and unintended consequences are inherent features of social life, particularly examining climate technologies, energy transitions, and digital communication systems. Marshall argues that irregularity and disruption cannot be ignored as they are vital parts of social systems, with significant implications for politics, economics, and ecological relations. Current projects include community energy initiatives with Geni.Energy and Enova Energy in Narrabri, investigating how government policies constrain community renewable energy projects despite technological feasibility. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on complexity theory applied to climate change, energy transitions, and information systems. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate his evolving research trajectory from digital communication studies toward climate technologies and energy transitions, with increasing emphasis on community-based solutions, policy barriers, and the social dynamics of technological disruption. His work consistently challenges assumptions about orderly social systems, highlighting how attempts to produce order frequently generate the disorder we fear. Awarded an ARC Future Fellowship (2016-2022) for 'Society and Climate Change: Social analysis of a disruptive technology' Recipient of a QEII Fellowship for research on workplace disruption through software implementation Co-editor of 'Crisis, Movement, Management: Globalising Dynamics' and 'Depth Psychology, Disorder and Climate Change' As an educator, Marshall currently serves as main supervisor for three students working on energy transitions and co-supervisor for two others. He teaches in the 'Self and Society' introductory course and has previously supervised students across multiple departments. His laboratory is effectively the field of community energy projects and social dynamics of technological implementation, where he collaborates with organizations like Clean Energy for Eternity and community energy collectives to develop practical applications of his theoretical work on complexity and disorder.

• Chemical Engineering
• Chromatography
• Fluid Dynamics
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Bram Huygens is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Bio-engineering Sciences , Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. His work focuses on axial dispersion in porous media , with applications in chromatography , chemical reactor design , and fluid dynamics . He is associated with the Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry group. Research Interests : Understanding and modeling axial dispersion in porous media Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations Microfluidic flow visualization Chromatographic column design and optimization Hybrid reversed-phase and HILIC chromatography Scientific Awards : Csaba Horváth Young Scientist Award (2025) Rising Stars of Separation Science Award (2024) Ilya Prigogine Prijs (2019) Multiple conference prizes (Slam contests at ISC 2024 and HPLC 2025) Collaborations and Activities : Huygens has collaborated with researchers like Gert Desmet and Claudia Venditti. He presented at international conferences (e.g., HPLC 2025, ISC 2024) on topics related to van Deemter’s equation and flow modeling.

Cetta Mainwaringمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Migration
• Borders and Detention
• Solidarity Work
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Cetta Mainwaring is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Edinburgh, joining in 2023 after prior roles at the University of Glasgow and Waterloo University (Canada). She holds a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford (2012). Her work focuses on migration, borders, and solidarity, with a particular emphasis on the Mediterranean region. In 2022, she secured a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship to investigate immigration detention policies and resistance movements in the UK, US, and Australia. Affiliations: University of Edinburgh (2023–present), University of Glasgow (previous), Waterloo University (previous) Education: DPhil in International Relations, University of Oxford (2012) Her research interests include migration solidarity work, the role of small states in EU policy-making, and the human rights implications of immigration detention. Recent work examines the transnational dimensions of border control and the criminalization of humanitarian aid. Publications highlight themes like Mediterranean migration crises, the neo-colonial dynamics of border enforcement, and the spatial politics of exclusion. Key contributions include analyzing Malta and Cyprus as EU migration gatekeepers, and critiquing detention-as-spectacle in Western democracies. Awards: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2022) Mainwaring’s work intersects academic research with activism, particularly around migrant solidarity and anti-detention advocacy. She has collaborated on projects like the Kenmure Street Protest analysis and studies of migrant agency in contested spaces.

• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience
• Neurotrophic Factors
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Jürgen Tuvikene is a Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology's School of Science, Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology. He holds a Doctor's Degree from the same institution (2021) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2023. His research focuses on gene regulation in the nervous system, neurotrophic factors, and molecular mechanisms of neurological diseases. Tuvikene has been involved in multiple research projects funded by organizations such as the Estonian Research Council and the University of Pennsylvania Orphan Disease Center. Education: PhD in Gene Technology (2013–2021), MSc and BSc in Gene Technology from Tallinn University of Technology, all with cum laude distinctions. Research interests include the regulation of BDNF expression, neurotrophic factor signaling, and translational control of mRNA. He has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Neuroscience , Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience , and Scientific Reports . Awards include the 2017 Best Scientific Publication Award from Tallinn University of Technology and a diploma from the 2011 State Student Research Contest.

Kristin Barkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Health and Medicine
• Gender
• Science and Knowledge
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Professor Kristin Barker is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on the sociology of health and medicine, gender, science and knowledge, and qualitative methods. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993). Her work examines contested illnesses, medical uncertainty, and the intersections of gender with healthcare systems. Recent studies include investigations into long COVID, medical ignorance during pandemics, and online patient advocacy. Her influential book, The Fibromyalgia Story , explores how medical authority interacts with women’s experiences of pain. Courses she teaches include Sociological Theory, Sociology of Madness, and graduate-level medical sociology. Publications span topics like pharmaceutical advertising, patient-generated media, and neurocriminology. Her research emphasizes marginalized voices and challenges in healthcare access, particularly for low-income populations.

Olivia Jungمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Services Research
• Healthcare Management
• Implementation Science
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Dr. Olivia Jung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on organizational structures and processes that empower frontline healthcare workers and patients to drive innovation in care delivery. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including field experiments and partnerships with hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and government agencies like NASA. Dr. Jung holds a PhD from Harvard Business School (Harvard University), an AM from Harvard Business School, a BS from the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania's College of Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses on healthcare leadership and management theory at Emory. Her research emphasizes distributed innovation, particularly how frontline voices (e.g., nurses, patients) can transform care quality, equity, and operational efficiency. Collaborations include designing virtual observation units, improving opioid treatment access for homeless populations, and enhancing nurse-driven infection control strategies. Methodologically, she combines surveys, interviews, and field experiments to address healthcare system challenges. Dr. Jung’s work has been published in high-impact journals, with recent studies exploring anonymity’s role in fostering creativity among healthcare workers and barriers to adopting point-of-care technologies. She actively contributes to policy discussions through her affiliations with the Center for Healthcare Management Education at Emory.

• Gender Studies
• Healthcare Systems
• Chronic Disorders
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Lilli Aini Rokkonen is a Researcher at the University of Tampere’s Unit of Social Research, affiliated with the Tampere Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Studies. Her work focuses on gendered dimensions of chronic illness, healthcare systems, and patient advocacy. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on societal structures and efficiency dynamics, co-editing the anthology Tehostamisyhteiskunnan jäljet (Traces of the Efficiency Society) in 2023. Her research interests include analyzing how social systems impact health narratives, particularly in multimorbidity management and chronic disorder advocacy. She has organized multiple workshops on topics like contested concepts in gendered chronic illness and trajectories of health and illness, demonstrating engagement with both academic discourse and policy implications. Rokkonen collaborates extensively with researchers like Veera Oikkonen, Minna Temmes, and Anu Ganesh, producing peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Sociology of Health and Illness and Australian Feminist Studies . Her work bridges feminist theory, medical sociology, and institutional critique, addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and societal resilience.

• Targeted Drug Delivery
• Controlled Release Systems
• Nanomedicine
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Hyungsoo Choi is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with The Grainger College of Engineering. His research spans nanomedicine, drug delivery systems, and advanced materials science, with particular focus on targeted therapeutic delivery using nano- and micro-scale carriers. Choi holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Brown University (1983) and has established himself as a leading researcher in nanotechnology applications for medical treatments. Dr. Choi's research interests encompass targeted delivery and controlled release of therapeutics mediated by nano- and micro-spheres, contrast agents for medical imaging, cell therapy via microencapsulation, nanostructured materials synthesis, sensors and plasmonic metamaterials, metal oxide topological insulators, and hybrid perovskite solar cells. His work bridges photonic technologies with translational biotechnologies, creating innovative solutions for medical challenges. Recent publications demonstrate his continued leadership in developing novel nanoscale delivery systems for applications ranging from diabetes treatment to cancer imaging and stroke therapy. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on nanoscale drug delivery systems, particularly using gelatin and other biocompatible materials. His work spans multiple disciplines including nanomedicine, materials science, and biomedical engineering, with significant contributions to cancer imaging, diabetes treatment, stroke therapy, and agricultural biotechnology. The research demonstrates sophisticated understanding of both material properties and biological applications. UI College of Medicine, Student Award, Britta & Charles Wolfe Awards for Diabetes Research, 2019 National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), Winner of EnvisioNano Contest, 2015 Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, 2012 Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, 2006 Dr. Choi has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom appear as co-authors on his publications. His research has been supported by significant grants enabling the development of innovative drug delivery platforms. Current projects focus on microcapsules for pancreatic cell transplants to treat type I diabetes, nanoscale drug delivery to the brain, and advanced materials for solar energy applications. His laboratory at the Holonyak Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory continues to push the boundaries of nanomedicine and advanced materials science.

Yuchin Albert Panمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Neural Circuit Formation
• Zebrafish Models
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Yuchin Albert Pan, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, jointly appointed in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine in the School of Medicine. He is also the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund Eminent Research Scholar in Developmental Neuroscience at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, where he leads an active research laboratory focused on neural development using zebrafish models. Dr. Pan's research interests lie at the intersection of developmental neuroscience and neuropsychiatric disorders. His lab investigates how neural circuits form during development, particularly focusing on synaptic connectivity, intercellular signaling, and the genetic underpinnings of conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety, and depression. By leveraging the optical transparency and genetic tractability of zebrafish, his team studies conserved vertebrate brain mechanisms that inform human neurological health. The recent publications from the Pan lab reflect a strong trend in using advanced imaging and genetic tools to map neural circuits and model human diseases. Key themes include retinal patterning, craniofacial development, and viral-based connectivity mapping, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach that bridges molecular biology, neuroscience, and disease modeling. His scientific achievements have been recognized through several prestigious awards: First Place, Marine Biological Laboratory Photomicrography Contest (2010) Image of Distinction, Nikon Small World Competition (2009) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (Postdoctoral and Predoctoral) Finalist, Upstate Young Cell Signaler Award (2005) Dr. Pan has previously held faculty and leadership roles at the Medical College of Georgia, where he was Assistant Professor and Co-Director of core facilities in microscopy and transgenic zebrafish. His training includes postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Center for Brain Science. He has secured competitive research funding and continues to mentor graduate students and researchers in his lab. His work has significant implications for understanding and treating stress-related mental health disorders. The Pan Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute is a hub for innovative neuroscience research, utilizing zebrafish to decode fundamental principles of brain development and connectivity. The lab integrates molecular genetics, high-resolution imaging, and behavioral analysis to uncover mechanisms underlying neural circuit assembly and dysfunction.

Deluermoz Quentinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th-century social and cultural history
• Political crises and revolutions
• Interdisciplinary historical approaches
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Quentin Deluermoz is a Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Paris, where he serves as Director of ECHELLES . His research examines the social and cultural history of order and disorder in the 19th century across France, Europe, and colonial empires. This includes studies on revolutions (1848 and the Paris Commune), uniformed police, urban societies, and the nation-state, aiming to reinterpret 19th-century transformations through relational and interdisciplinary lenses (literature, sociology, anthropology). Current work focuses on political crises, shared history workshops, and global historical frameworks. Key Research Areas : Social orders and their contestation, European modernity, global history integration, temporalities in historical analysis, and sensibility studies. Publications : Authored books on the Paris Commune (2020), 1848-1871 revolutions (2014), and co-authored works like For a History of Possibilities (2016). Edited volumes include The Trials of the Civil War (2021) and A Global History of Revolutions (2023). Editorial Contributions : Founding member and editorial board member of the journal Sensibilités, History, Criticism and Social Sciences . Quentin Deluermoz's methodological innovations emphasize collaborative history writing, theater-based interpretations, and cross-disciplinary frameworks to challenge traditional historical narratives.