جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emmanuel Adu-Ampongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Geography
• Heritage Tourism
• Slavery Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Emmanuel Adu-Ampong is an Associate Professor in the Cultural Geography group at Wageningen University & Research , Netherlands. He also serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Tourism Planning and Development journal and is a Senior Research Associate at the School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research focuses on tourism geographies of slavery and heritage , particularly the intersection of cultural memory, colonial heritage, and societal narratives. Funded by prestigious grants like the ERC Starting Grant (2025–2030) and NWO Veni Grant (2021–2024) , his work explores how tourism transforms historical sites into heritage tourism places, challenging established narratives of identity and belonging. Education & Career Path: Prior to Wageningen, he held roles including Assistant Professor (2020–2024) at Wageningen, Senior Lecturer (2017–2019) at Sheffield Hallam University, and Lecturer positions at the University of Lincoln and Sheffield Hallam University. His interdisciplinary background includes sociology, development studies, and urban planning. Research Interests: His projects, such as Frictions of Space and Embodied Absence of the Past , examine slavery heritage in Ghana, Suriname, and the Netherlands. He emphasizes the role of tourism in raising awareness of contested histories and informing policy debates on remembrance in diverse societies. Awards & Grants: Recognized with the NWO Veni Grant (2021) and ERC Starting Grant (2024), he also received the Emerging Scholar of Distinction Award (2024) from the International Academy for the Study of Tourism. His research has been featured in journals like Annals of Tourism Research and Tourism Geographies . Outreach & Impact: A founder of Adamfo Ghana , a foundation aiding vulnerable youth in Ghana, he bridges academic and community engagement. He leads a team of 3 PhD candidates and a Postdoc, focusing on tourism’s role in societal memory and heritage politics.

Sarah Hicksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Teacher Knowledge
• Teacher Learning
• Mathematics Curriculum
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Hicks, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Education at Rockhurst University, serving as Chair of the School of Education and Faculty Senate Chair-Elect. She joined the faculty in 2010 after teaching high school mathematics in Colorado and earning her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri. Education: Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Missouri M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Missouri B.S. Mathematics and Secondary Education, Rockhurst University Her research focuses on teacher knowledge development, effective mathematics curriculum design, and integrating technology meaningfully into classroom instruction. She emphasizes pedagogical frameworks like technological pedagogical content knowledge to guide both teaching and research. Hicks has been recognized for leadership with awards including the 2019 Excellence in Outcomes Assessment Award and 2021 Magis Leadership Award. She actively contributes to professional organizations, serving as Math Contest Coordinator for the Kansas City Area Teachers of Mathematics and Board Member of Citizens of the World Charter School. Professional Roles: Certified CAEP Site Visitor (2019) Quality Matters Online Instructor Certified (2019) Past President and Newsletter Editor of Kansas City Area Teachers of Mathematics

Kenneth Andresenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Conflict Reporting
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kenneth Andresen serves as an Associate Professor in Media Studies and Media Production at the Department of Nordic and Media Studies, University of Agder. His work focuses on journalism in conflict zones, particularly Kosovo, with extensive involvement in EU-funded research projects including RePAST (2018-2022) and ReMeD (2023-2026). Education: PhD in Media Studies and Journalism, University of Oslo (2015) Master's degree in Communication, Wheaton College, USA (1993) Andresen's research centers on journalism culture in transitional risk societies, media development in post-conflict regions, and historical memory politics. Since 1999, he has conducted specialized research on Balkan media ecosystems, examining how journalists navigate contested histories and political pressures. His secondary research interest in historical postcards (1900-1999 Kosovo collection) explores visual narratives of conflict through multimodal communication. His publication trends reveal three interconnected strands: journalistic responses to historical revisionism (2023-2024), transitional justice frameworks (2019-2020), and fixer-journalist dynamics in conflict zones (2012-2020). Recent work in Journalism - Theory, Practice & Criticism analyzes Ukrainian-Kosovar solidarity during war, while Horizon Europe projects investigate how media processes help societies reconcile with historical conflicts. Scientific Awards: Advising and Grants: Andresen supervises master's students in UiA's Social Communication program. His major research funding includes: ReMeD (Horizon Europe, 2023-2026): Resilient Media for Democracy in Digital Age RePAST-NOR (2019): Norwegian component of Horizon 2020 project RePAST (Horizon 2020, 2018-2022): Revisiting the Past, Anticipating the Future Worlds of Journalism Study (WJS, 2014-present): Global comparative research Labs and Teams: He actively contributes to UiA's Communication and Media Studies research group, collaborating with international scholars through Horizon projects. His work intersects with digital heritage initiatives, having developed "Historiejakten" (a source criticism app) and digital walking tours about Kristiansand's WWII history, blending academic research with public engagement through the Arkivet cultural institution.

Eduardo Douglasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American Art
• Colonial Art
• Modern Art
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eduardo Douglas serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in colonial and modern Latin American art with a concentrated focus on Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico. He earned his Ph.D. in the History of Art from the University of Texas, Austin in 2000. Professor Douglas's research traverses Latin American Art, Colonial Art, and Modern Art, with deep engagement in Brazilian, Cuban, and Mexican contexts; his work critically examines indigenous-colonial visual culture intersections in early colonial Mexico, particularly manuscript painting and pre-Hispanic historical representation in Tetzcoco. His award-winning book In the Palace of Nezahualcoyotl: Painting Manuscripts, Writing the Pre-Hispanic Past in Early Colonial Period Tetzcoco, Mexico (University of Texas Press, 2010) co-won the 2011 ALAA book prize, while his scholarly articles in Art Journal and Art Bulletin demonstrate consistent contributions to Latin American art historiography. Though his research appears in major publications like the LACMA exhibition catalog Contested Visions in the Spanish Colonial World (2011-12), no details regarding graduate student advising or research grants are provided in available sources.

Susannah Eckersleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Dark Heritage
• Memory and Identity
• Heritage of Migration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Susannah Eckersley is a Lecturer in Museum, Gallery & Heritage Studies at Newcastle University, UK , affiliated with the School of Media, Culture, and Heritage. Her research spans critical heritage studies, dark heritage (especially in German historical contexts), memory, identity, migration, diversity, cultural policy, and museum architecture. Institution: Newcastle University School: Media, Culture, Heritage Department: Museum, Gallery & Heritage Studies Academic Rank: Lecturer Her research centers on the complex interplay between past and present, particularly how heritage mediates public memory and state narratives. Key interests include the representation of migration in museums, the politics of memory, and built heritage. She explores how museums navigate sensitive histories, such as post-WWII German expulsions, and how cultural policy shapes national identity. The recent publications analyzed reveal a consistent focus on migration, memory, and museum representation in Europe . Themes include the instrumental use of museums in cultural policy, the challenges of representing traumatic and contested histories, and efforts to foster inclusive identities through heritage practices. Her work often involves collaborative, interdisciplinary, and policy-relevant research. Susannah Eckersley has played significant roles in major European research initiatives: MeLA Project (2011–2014): Researcher on a €2.8 million FP7 project examining European museums in an age of migrations. CoHERE Project : Deputy project coordinator and co-investigator on a €2.5 million Horizon 2020 project exploring the performance and representation of European identities. She actively contributes to academic discourse through conference participation and collaborative publications, demonstrating strong engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of heritage studies.

Joseph Benatovمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Comparative Literature
• Jewish Studies
• Holocaust Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joseph Benatov is a Lecturer in Foreign Languages and the Director of the Modern Hebrew Language Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, School of Arts & Sciences. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Jewish Studies Program, where he plays a key role in shaping curriculum and academic outreach. His research focuses on Jewish identity, Holocaust memory, and Eastern European representations in American culture. He has written extensively on Jewish identity politics in Philip Roth’s early fiction, U.S. portrayals of life behind the Iron Curtain, and competing national narratives surrounding the survival of Bulgarian Jews during World War II. His work bridges literary analysis, historical inquiry, and cultural translation. Dr. Benatov’s publications and translations reflect a strong interdisciplinary profile, with a particular emphasis on bringing Eastern European and Israeli literature to English-speaking audiences. His translation of the Bulgarian novel Zift and Israeli short stories and plays demonstrates his deep engagement with transnational literary exchange. He is the author of a significant article featured in the anthology Bringing the Dark Past to Light: The Reception of the Holocaust in Postcommunist Europe , which analyzes the memorialization and contested narratives of the Holocaust in Bulgaria and other postcommunist states. Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Literary Theory, University of Pennsylvania As a dedicated educator, he teaches Hebrew language courses at all levels, including Intermediate Modern Hebrew I and II (HEBR 053, HEBR 054). His teaching integrates linguistic training with cultural and historical context, particularly around Jewish life in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dr. Benatov is also an accomplished literary translator. He translated the Bulgarian novel Zift into English and has rendered works by Israeli authors such as Etgar Keret, Hanoch Levin, and others into Bulgarian. His translations of plays by Hanoch Levin, Martin McDonagh, and Ethan Coen have been successfully staged in Bulgaria, indicating both artistic quality and cultural impact.

• Medieval History
• Historiography
• Cultural Memory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Firth is a Research Fellow in Medieval History at Flinders University, supported by an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) for his project 'Contesting Conquest: Pre-Modern Attempts to come to Terms with the Past' (DE250100116). He holds a PhD in English/History from Flinders University (2022) and has established himself as a leading scholar in early medieval English history and Icelandic saga literature. His educational background includes: PhD, English/History, Flinders University (2022) Graduate Certificate in Arts, Classical Languages, University of New England (2018) Master of History, University of New England (2017) Bachelor of Arts, Studies of Religion, University of Sydney (2003) Firth's research focuses on historiography, cultural memory, and the transmission of historical narrative across time and place, with specializations in early medieval England and its reception, as well as Icelandic saga literature. His work explores how historical narratives are constructed, preserved, and transformed across different cultural contexts, particularly examining the intersections between English and Scandinavian medieval traditions. He has made significant contributions to understanding queenship in early medieval England and the representation of England in Icelandic sagas. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on the construction of historical memory, particularly regarding Viking Age England and its reception in later medieval texts. Firth's publications reveal sophisticated analysis of how historical narratives are shaped by contemporary concerns, with particular attention to gender dynamics, royal authority, and cross-cultural interactions between England and Scandinavia during the medieval period. His work bridges literary analysis and historical methodology to provide nuanced interpretations of medieval sources. His notable awards and fellowships include: Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship (2025-2028) Australian Academy of the Humanities Travelling Fellowship (2024) Australian Historical Association Early Career Fellowship (2024) Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies Early Career Fellowship (2023) Flinders University Research Scholarship (2019-2022) Firth has been actively involved in academic mentoring and service. While currently not teaching undergraduate courses as a Research Fellow, he is available to supervise research students interested in medieval historiography, England's pre-Conquest history, or the literature and history of Scandinavia from the eighth to thirteenth centuries. His DECRA project represents significant research funding that supports his innovative work on historical memory. He maintains active professional engagement through leadership roles in scholarly organizations, including serving as Vice President of the Australian Early Medieval Association and Communications Officer for ANZAMEMS, demonstrating his commitment to building scholarly communities in medieval studies.

• Religious Studies
• History of Religion
• Gender and Religion
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Halldis Breidlid is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), affiliated with the Centre for Senior Citizen Staff. Her work spans religious studies, history of religion, and multicultural education, with a strong emphasis on narrative approaches in teaching and identity formation. Her research interests include: Religious dialogue and plurality Gender and religion Christianity and Sikhism Storytelling in religious education (RLE) Identity in multicultural contexts African religions and intercultural understanding Breidlid’s scholarly work consistently explores how narratives shape religious understanding and cultural identity, particularly in diverse educational settings. She investigates the role of storytelling in fostering inclusivity and interfaith awareness, with a focus on marginalized or underrepresented traditions such as Sikhism in Norway. Her publications reflect a commitment to bridging academic research with practical pedagogy. Over the past 15 years, her research has centered on multiculturalism, religious education, and identity. She frequently collaborates with Tove Nicolaisen, co-authoring key textbooks like I begynnelsen var fortellingen . Her recent works (2023–2025) extend into contested narratives, environmental ethics in Sikhism, and transnational educational exchanges, showing an evolving engagement with global citizenship and sustainability. Notable scientific contributions include: Extensive publications in religious education and multiculturalism Textbooks widely used in teacher education Dissemination in public media to promote interfaith understanding Breidlid has supervised and contributed to numerous research projects, particularly those examining religious identity in pluralistic societies. She has been involved in initiatives promoting inclusive education and intercultural dialogue, though specific grant details are not listed. She actively participates in academic and public discourse through articles in journals like Religion og livssyn and public outlets such as Avisa Vårt land and Kirke og kultur . She is part of research networks and projects that explore narrative didactics and religious literacy, contributing to national and international conversations on education in multicultural societies. Her work supports teacher training and curriculum development in religious and ethical education.

Sameen A. Mohsin Aliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bureaucratic Politics
• State Capacity
• Public Sector Reform
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Sameen A. Mohsin Ali is Associate Professor in International Development at the International Development Department (IDD) , School of Government, University of Birmingham. She previously served as Assistant Professor of Political Science at Lahore University of Management Sciences (2018-2021). Her research focuses on bureaucratic politics, state capacity, and donor programming in hybrid regimes like Pakistan, with additional interests in citizen-bureaucrat interactions and public health education. PhD in Politics and International Studies, SOAS (2018) MSc in Comparative Politics (Research), LSE (2010) BSc (Hons) in Social Sciences, LUMS (2008) Her work examines how patronage-based bureaucratic appointments embed hybridity in Pakistan’s institutions, published in World Development , The Lancet , and Journal of Behavioral Public Administration . She co-edited the textbook The Politics of Development (SAGE, 2024) and leads the Women in Public Service in Pakistan Oral History Archive . Sameen is a fellow at the Mahbub-ul-Haq Research Centre and part of the AHRC GCRF-funded EdJAM network (2020-2025) studying teaching violent pasts in countries like Pakistan, Cambodia, and Colombia. Recent projects include analyzing disinformation dynamics in Asia-Pacific and advising the World Bank , Australian High Commission , and FCDO Pakistan . She has supervised doctoral candidate Rodas Elias and served as MSc International Development Programme Director at Birmingham. Bertelsmann Transformation Index Reviewer Consultant to Forum of Federations (2020) Advisory Board member, Access to Success Pathways (ASPIRE), Wellcome Trust (2021-present)

Laura Beersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern British History
• Comparative Politics
• Political Media
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laura Beers is a Professor of History at American University in Washington, DC, specializing in modern British and comparative politics. She received her PhD from Harvard University in 2007 and has taught at the University of Cambridge and the University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on the intersection of politics, culture, and media in modern British history. Professor Beers's work examines how politics influences and is shaped by cultural and social life, with particular attention to the role of mass media. Her most recent book, Orwell's Ghosts: Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century (2024), explores George Orwell's continuing relevance for understanding contemporary political issues and has received the LA Times Book Prize for Biography and the Shorenstein Center's Goldsmith Prize. Her previous book, Red Ellen: The Life of Ellen Wilkinson, Socialist, Feminist, Internationalist , won the 2017 Stansky Award for best book in modern British history. Her scholarly articles cover diverse aspects of British political history, including gender politics, media representation, electoral culture, and socialist movements during the interwar period and beyond. The publications consistently demonstrate her expertise in analyzing how political ideas are formed, communicated, and contested through various cultural channels. LA Times Book Prize for Biography (2024) Shorenstein Center's Goldsmith Prize New Yorker Book of the Year (2024) BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2017 Stansky Award for best book in modern British history Professor Beers has also been active in public scholarship, writing for CNN, the Conversation, the Washington Post's 'Made by History' column, the New Statesman, the London Review of Books, and the Times Literary Supplement. She contributes to BBC current affairs and historical programs and is currently working on a book about the politics of IVF and surrogacy over the past 50 years, funded by a Guggenheim Foundation fellowship. She teaches courses including History of Britain II, Winston Churchill's World, and doctoral seminars.

William Christopher Goedelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Epidemiology
• Geographic Information Systems
• Health Disparities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William C. Goedel, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Brown University's School of Public Health. As a social epidemiologist, he leads research using geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze neighborhood-level health disparities and guide public health policy. His collaborative work with the Rhode Island Department of Health focuses on pressing health challenges including asthma, cancer, COVID-19, drug overdose, and vaccine-preventable diseases. He serves as Director of the Doctoral Program in Epidemiology and is a faculty affiliate at Brown's Pandemic Center. Dr. Goedel completed his PhD in Epidemiology at Brown University (2020) and undergraduate degree in global public health and sociology at New York University (2017). He teaches courses including 'Fundamentals of Epidemiology,' 'Foundations of Spatial Analysis in Public Health,' and developed the innovative 'Epidemiology of Hope: Historical Perspectives on Public Health in the Ocean State.' His research examines how neighborhood conditions shape population health through two primary programs: 1) Applied spatial epidemiology quantifying disease burden disparities across communities, and 2) Historical epidemiology using archival records to study past public health challenges. Current projects include analyzing the 1918-1920 influenza epidemic in Providence and documenting the evolution of public health education at Brown. Goedel's 96+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on health equity challenges, particularly HIV prevention among marginalized populations, opioid overdose prevention, and spatial analysis methodologies. Recent work explores long-acting PrEP formulations, COVID-19 impacts on prevention services, and community-based overdose interventions. Dean's Scholarship, New York University (2013-2017) Excellence in Public Health Research Award, NYU (2017) First Prize, Data Science and SGM Health Equity Contest (2018) Finalist, Society for Epidemiologic Research Tyroler Prize (2020) Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024) As doctoral program director, Goedel advises graduate students and champions admissions processes evaluating both accomplishments and growth potential. His research is supported by grants including a seed award from Brown's Office of the Vice President of Research. At the Pandemic Center, he leads initiatives building data-driven decision capacity at local health departments. Dr. Goedel co-edits the upcoming 7th edition of Friis and Sellers' Epidemiology for Public Health Practice and leads the Spatial Epidemiology Research Group at Brown, collaborating with state health agencies and community partners to translate research into practice.

David Cunninghamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Movements
• Political Violence
• Policing and Social Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Cunningham is a Professor and past Chair of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina. His research focuses on racial contention, organized white supremacist movements, and the legacies of historical violence. He has investigated FBI repression of social movements, Jim Crow segregation enforcement, and contested public memory sites like Confederate monuments. Cunningham currently serves as Chair-Elect of the American Sociological Association’s Collective Behavior and Social Movements Section. His major works include Klansville, U.S.A. (2012) and There’s Something Happening Here (2004). He co-edited a special journal issue on racial violence legacies. His research is supported by the Mellon and James S. McDonnell Foundations. Cunningham has contributed to truth and reconciliation initiatives, including the St. Louis Reparations Commission and the Prison Education Project. Education: PhD, University of North Carolina Awards: 2019 Robin M. Williams Award Service: Member of City of St. Louis Reparations Commission, Board Member of Prison Education Project

Jonathan Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Medicine
• Religion in West Africa
• Pandemic History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Roberts is an Associate Professor of History at Mount Saint Vincent University specializing in the history of medicine and religion in West Africa. He holds a BA and MA from McGill University and a PhD from Dalhousie University. His research emphasizes medical pluralism, pandemic history, and heritage tourism controversies in Ghana. Roberts is the author of Sharing the Burden of Sickness: A History of Healing and Medicine in Accra (2021) and co-host of the Pandemics Past and Present podcast (2020). His teaching includes courses on plagues and peoples, food history, and African heritage studies. Roberts has conducted extensive research in Ghana, examining topics such as malaria control during WWII, witchcraft accusations, and the contested commercialization of slave castles. His work advocates for transparent pandemic communication to prevent scapegoating and misinformation. Key research themes include: medical pluralism in urban West Africa; colonial and postcolonial health systems; the intersection of religion and healing practices; and critical tourism studies focusing on Ghana’s historical sites. Recent projects explore the history of parasitic disease eradication programs in the Caribbean and environmental aesthetics in African national parks. Roberts collaborates with international scholars and has published in Ghana Studies , African Studies Review , and the Canadian Journal of African Studies .

Polly Winfieldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social and political cultures in transitional/post-conflict settings
• Memories of violence and historical injustice
• Participatory methodologies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Polly Winfield is a Lecturer and Postgraduate Research Student in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences at the University of Bath. She is affiliated with the Centre for the Study of Violence and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice, peace, and strong institutions. Her PhD research focuses on navigating memories of violence and injustice in South African sites like Hillbrow and Constitution Hill. Education: MA Conflict Resolution (King's College London), ESRC-funded MRes/PhD in Security, Conflict and Human Rights (University of Bath) Her research explores intersectional, affective, and spatial dimensions of remembering violence in transitional societies, emphasizing participatory methodologies. Recent work includes a 2023 article on diasporic memory practices online, reflecting her focus on digital spaces and contested histories. Current projects involve contested memory and postcoloniality, alongside past involvement in the EU-funded DisTerrMem project (2019–2023). She holds FHEA accreditation and teaches qualitative methods, human rights, and transitional justice.

Ben Bradleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Modern Canada
• Public Pasts
• Heritage Sites and Museums
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Bradley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Guelph (2023-present), previously at the University of Northern British Columbia (2020-2023). He holds a PhD from Queen’s University (2013), an MA from the University of Victoria (2004), and a BA (Hons) from Simon Fraser University (2001). His research explores modern Canada through lenses of public history, heritage, and environmental change. Key projects include Fruit Stand Ahead (a study of roadside fruit stands in western Canada) and Park Rowdyism (examining youth behavior in non-urban parks). His 2017 book British Columbia by the Road analyzes car culture’s impact on landscapes. His work bridges cultural and environmental history, often focusing on mobility, tourism, and contested spaces. Bradley’s research also investigates how rivers, railways, and roads shaped northern Rocky Mountain communities (1910-1975) and the contested histories of Canadian parks. His writing spans journals like Histoire sociale/Social History and BC Studies , with a focus on material culture, memory, and modernity. He has held SSHRC and Grant Notley postdoctoral fellowships (2013-2017), contributing to interdisciplinary projects such as Moving Natures: Mobility and the Environment in Canadian History . His advising and grants reflect a commitment to collaborative research, including partnerships with Jan Hadlaw on agrarian studies. Bradley’s engagement with provincial parks, heritage sites, and roadside culture underscores his interest in how physical spaces reflect societal values over time.