جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tijana Gajićمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Language Education
• Digital Learning Tools
• Foreign Language Acquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tijana Gajić is a researcher at Singidunum University in Belgrade, Serbia. She holds a Ph.D. in Philology (2020), an MA in English Language and Literature (2009), and a BA in the same field (2007) from the University of Belgrade. Her work focuses on the intersection of language education, digital tools, and critical pedagogy. Doctoral Studies: Philology , University of Belgrade (2017-2020) Master Studies: English Language and Literature , University of Belgrade (2008-2009) Bachelor Studies: English Language and Literature , University of Belgrade (2003-2007) Dr. Gajić’s research explores the impact of digital technologies on language acquisition, critical thinking development, and the sociopolitical dimensions of English language learning. She has published extensively on mobile applications like Duolingo, HelloTalk, and WordUp, analyzing their efficacy in modern pedagogy. Her recent publications (2024-2025) examine digital tools’ influence on language education, critical pedagogy in Serbian classrooms, and AI-driven language learning innovations. Earlier works (2020-2016) established her expertise in tandem learning, vocabulary enhancement via apps, and affective factors in language acquisition. Notable collaborations include partnerships with researchers like N. Maenza , A. Gagić , and J. Nikolić . While no specific grants or awards are mentioned, her involvement in conferences such as Sinteza and ELTA Serbia underscores her active role in advancing language education. Her 2022 book, Nastava stranih jezika i razvoj kritičkog mišljenja u eri neoliberalizma , synthesizes her critical pedagogy framework. Current projects likely continue her focus on digital transformation in language teaching.

Maria Craigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Childhood Diabetes
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Virology and Diabetes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Craig is a distinguished academic and researcher at the University of New South Wales, Faculty of Medicine & Health, specializing in childhood diabetes research. She holds a prominent position as a Professor with extensive contributions to the field of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, particularly focusing on type 1 diabetes in children. Professor Craig's educational background includes: MB BS from the University of Melbourne MMedSc(ClinEpid) from the University of Newcastle PhD from the University of Sydney FRACP (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians) Professor Craig's research primarily focuses on childhood diabetes, with special emphasis on prediction and prevention of type 1 diabetes. She has a significant interest in the association between viruses and type 1 diabetes, collaborating with the Virology Research Group at Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH). Together with Professor Bill Rawlinson, she leads the viral theme for the multicentre ENDIA study (endia.org.au). As principal investigator for the CoRD trial, she is conducting a world-first phase 1 study using autologous cord blood for prevention of type 1 diabetes in children with islet autoimmunity. Additionally, she serves as principal investigator for the Australasian Diabetes Data Network (ADDN). Her research portfolio also encompasses the epidemiology of various forms of childhood diabetes (type 1, type 2, cystic fibrosis related diabetes and monogenic diabetes) and diabetes complications, in collaboration with Professor Kim Donaghue at the Children's Hospital at Westmead. Professor Craig's extensive publication record, including over 361 journal articles, demonstrates her leadership in advancing our understanding of childhood diabetes. Her recent work shows increasing focus on early detection methods, risk prediction models, technological interventions for diabetes management, and the complex interplay between viral infections and autoimmune diabetes development. She has been instrumental in developing clinical practice guidelines through her role as co-editor of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) guidelines. Professor Craig has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to pediatric endocrinology and diabetes research: Australian Paediatric Endocrine Group Young Investigator's Award (1997) Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society Clinical Teaching Award (2008) Lifetime Honorary Member, Caring and Living as Neighbours (2013) Australian Diabetes Society Jeff Flack Diabetes Data Award (2019) Australian Paediatric Endocrine Group Norman Wettenhall Award for Research and Innovation (2019) Throughout her career, Professor Craig has demonstrated exceptional leadership in professional societies, having served as former president/treasurer of the Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group (APEG) and currently as Scientific Convenor of the Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society Fellows school. Her work with the ENDIA study and Australasian Diabetes Data Network represents significant collaborative research efforts involving multiple institutions across Australia and internationally. Her principal investigator roles for major studies indicate substantial research funding support. Professor Craig leads several important research initiatives including the ENDIA study, the CoRD trial, and the Australasian Diabetes Data Network. These programs involve multidisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and support staff working collaboratively to advance understanding and treatment of childhood diabetes. Her work at the intersection of virology and diabetes represents a unique and innovative approach to understanding the environmental triggers of type 1 diabetes.

Alane Suhrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alane Suhr is an Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley's Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) department and a member of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR). Her research focuses on natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and computer vision, emphasizing systems that interact with humans through language. She designs models and datasets for language grounding (e.g., NLVR) and develops algorithms for learning through interaction. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Cornell University (2022), advised by Yoav Artzi Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering, Ohio State University (2016), with a Linguistics minor Research Interests: Interactive systems for collaborative language use (e.g., CerealBar) Language grounding in multimodal contexts Embodied agents and reinforcement learning Generalization in NLP and the role of language in learning Key Contributions: Developed the NLVR dataset for visual reasoning with natural language Pioneered work on SWE-Gym for training software engineering agents Contributed to research on language models' sensitivity and commonsense reasoning Awards: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award (2022) Outstanding Paper Awards at ACL 2023 and EMNLP 2021 Professional Activities: Organized workshops at ICML, NeurIPS, and ACL on topics like agents, generalization, and theory of mind Active in academic outreach and conference speaking (e.g., ICML, NeurIPS, CVPR) Labs/Teams: Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab SWE-Gym research group

Elaine T. Jurkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health/Mental Health
• Disability
• Aging
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elaine T. Jurkowski serves as Professor in Social Work at Southern Illinois University's College of Health and Human Sciences, holding multiple leadership roles including Graduate Program Director (2021-present) and Program Director for Gerontology Programs (2020-present). She maintains cross-appointments as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine's Family Practice Residency Program and Professor in the Department of Health Education, demonstrating her interdisciplinary impact. B.S.W. (Industrial Social Work), University of Manitoba, Canada M.S.W. (Policy and Administration), University of Manitoba, Canada Ph.D., Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago M.B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2022) Dr. Jurkowski's research program centers on health disparities, access to mental health services, aging, and disability issues, with particular focus on rural populations. Her work bridges public health, social work, and gerontology through innovative approaches to program evaluation, technology-enhanced teaching, and culture change in long-term care settings. She has developed expertise in international health planning and inter-professional collaboration across diverse cultural contexts. Her publication portfolio shows consistent thematic development across decades, with recent work focusing on medical tourism during the pandemic, rural-urban health disparities, and technology applications in gerontology education. These publications reflect her commitment to addressing healthcare access challenges for vulnerable populations through both scholarly inquiry and practical interventions. Great Cities Research Fellow in Health Provost Faculty Fellow (2018) Provost Assessment Fellow (2016) Student Hotspotting certification (2018-present) A.P.M. Assessment Academy certification (2016, 2017) Dr. Jurkowski has successfully secured over $1 million in research funding from agencies including Health Resources and Services Administration, The Hartford Foundation, and Administration on Aging. Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained commitment to improving services for older adults and people with disabilities, particularly in rural settings. She has served as Graduate Program Director twice (2003-2014, 2021-present), mentoring numerous social work students through their academic and professional development. Her professional activities extend beyond campus through international consulting in West Africa, Hong Kong, India, China, Russia, and Egypt, and community engagement via the "Dare to Care" radio show and board service with Caring Counseling Ministries, Supporting People in Need, and UNA/USA Southern Illinois Chapter.

Nathan Martinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Music Theory
• Musical Form Analysis
• Jean-Philippe Rameau Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nathan Martin is an Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance. He joined in 2015 after postdoctoral fellowships at Columbia, Harvard, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Hochschule für Musik Freiburg, and Yale. He holds a PhD from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music (2009). His research focuses on the history of music theory and musical form analysis, particularly the works of Jean-Philippe Rameau and their reception among Enlightenment thinkers like Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He integrates intellectual history with practical analytical methods, emphasizing both contextual and emic perspectives. Recent interests include adapting empirical social science and linguistics methods to study musical form. Key publications include articles on Rameau’s harmonic concepts, Rousseau’s musical writings, and global music theory history. His 2014 article on Rameau’s supposition/suspension theories earned the Society for Music Theory’s Outstanding Publication Award. He co-edited Formal Functions in Perspective (2015) and served as co-editor of Music Theory & Analysis until 2019. Professional highlights include the Edward T. Cone Membership at the Institute for Advanced Study (2018–2019) and a 2023 visiting researcher role at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary empirical approaches, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue in music theory.

Rebecca Prattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anatomy
• Fascial System Research
• Histology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebecca Pratt is a tenured Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB), where she has been a faculty member since January 2018. She previously held professorial roles at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM), where she taught anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, physiology, and histology, and served as Associate Professor and Director of Histology at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She also held appointments at Grand Valley State University and completed postdoctoral training at Purdue University. Ph.D., Cell Biology and Oncology, Purdue University B.S., Zoology and Botany/Plant Pathology, Michigan State University Dr. Pratt's research focuses on the fascial system and its role in whole-body health, including fascial continuity, muscle attachment, somatic pain transmission, and biochemical communication. She integrates radiology into anatomy education and advocates for evidence-based medical curricula. Her work bridges clinical anatomy, histology, embryology, and physiology with modern educational practices. Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on fascial anatomy, medical education innovation, and the integration of imaging in teaching. Themes include plastination, generational learning trends, and fascia’s role in women's health and athletic performance, published in journals like Clinical Anatomy and Anatomical Sciences Education , as well as in Women and Men’s Health and NIKE magazines. Scientific awards and honors include: Basmajian Award (American Association of Anatomy) Keith and Marion Moore Award (AAA) Five consecutive Golden Apple Teaching Awards at MSUCOM Golden Apple Award at OUWB Dr. Pratt has served in major leadership roles, including President of the International Fascia Research Society, Board Member of the American Association of Anatomy (AAA) and the American Association of Clinical Anatomy (AACA), and Chair of multiple AAA committees. She is a Visiting Anatomy Professor at Weill Cornell and St. George’s University School of Medicine, and faculty advisor for the Docapellas at OUWB. She has been an invited speaker internationally and contributed to high-impact projects like the BodyWorlds Fascial Net Plastination Project. She actively serves on OUWB’s Admissions and Student Promotion and Retention Committees. Dr. Pratt leads and organizes major international initiatives, including the Women's Clinical Health Summit in Rio de Janeiro (2024) and the Fascia Research Congress in New Orleans (2025), fostering global collaboration in fascial science. Her lab and research team focus on fascial anatomy and medical education, working closely with institutions in Italy (University of Padova) and Germany (BodyWorlds project).

Jynx Lopezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Preschool Curriculum Design
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jynx Lopez is a Lecturer at Sonoma State University, where she has been teaching for five years. With more than three decades of experience in the child-development field, she brings extensive practical expertise to her university courses and continues to operate five state-funded preschools and one infant-toddler center. Education: Extensive field experience in Child Development spanning 32 years Research & Teaching Focus: Jynx Lopez specializes in Child Development, particularly in the areas of early childhood education, preschool curriculum design, and infant-toddler development. Her courses—EDUC 435 and EDUC 420—integrate theory with real-world practice drawn from her ongoing management of multiple early-learning centers. Professional Service: Currently owns and operates five state-funded preschools and one infant-toddler center, providing continuous applied insights that enrich her university teaching.

Steve Mussmannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data-centric machine learning
• Active learning
• Experimental design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Steve Mussmann serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he joined in Fall 2024. His research centers on data-centric machine learning, with emphasis on active labeling, data selection, and adaptive experimental design methodologies. He maintains active collaborations through Georgia Tech's Foundations of AI (FoAI) and ML@GT research groups. Mussmann earned his PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2021 under Percy Liang's supervision, following a BS in Math, Statistics, and Computer Science from Purdue University in 2015. His professional trajectory includes a machine learning researcher role at Coactive AI and an IFDS postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington's Paul Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. His research program investigates theoretical and practical aspects of data efficiency in machine learning systems, particularly focusing on active learning frameworks, statistical properties of data algorithms under concept drift, and task specification via prompts or demonstrations. Current projects address challenges in label-efficient training of large language models and multimodal dataset development. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing data-centric methodologies, with increasing emphasis on large-scale applications like multimodal datasets and language model fine-tuning. His work bridges theoretical guarantees in experimental design with practical frameworks like LabelBench for benchmarking label efficiency. Mussmann has received recognition through the IFDS postdoctoral fellowship. His contributions to the field include foundational work on active learning theory and data selection algorithms. IFDS postdoctoral fellow He currently advises five graduate students including PhD candidates Kangping Hu (CS) and Hangyu Zhou (ML), alongside MS students Kabir Kang and Kalp Vyas, and undergraduate Saloni Bedi. Former advisee Wei-Liang (Edison) Liao completed BS research under his supervision. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses CS 7545 (Machine Learning Theory) and CS 8803-DML (Data-centric Machine Learning). Mussmann operates within Georgia Tech's Foundations of AI initiative and ML@GT collective, which provide infrastructure for large-scale data-centric research. His lab develops open-source tools like LabelBench for reproducible evaluation of data selection techniques, with ongoing projects exploring video data exploration systems and adaptive finetuning frameworks for foundation models.

Justin Russell Greeneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cinema Studies
• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Justin Russell Greene serves as an Advanced Instructor in the Department of English within Virginia Tech's College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. With over 15 years of teaching experience across multiple institutions, he currently teaches courses in film, literature, and writing at Virginia Tech, where he has been employed since 2019. His academic journey spans various teaching positions at Virginia Tech, Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and several community colleges. Greene earned his BA, MA, and PhD in English and Media, Art, and Text from Virginia Commonwealth University. His educational background reflects his interdisciplinary approach that bridges traditional literary studies with contemporary media and cultural analysis. He has also completed professional development certifications in Anti-Racist Teaching and Foundations of Online Teaching at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on the intersections of cinema, media, and cultural studies, with particular attention to authorship, celebrity, and gender performance. Greene examines how authors and celebrities construct their identities across various media platforms, exploring topics ranging from Quentin Tarantino's cinematic masculinity to Roxane Gay's digital presence. His work often analyzes the performative aspects of identity in contemporary culture, particularly through fashion, social media, and visual storytelling. Greene's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on authorial identity construction across media platforms. His publications reveal a trajectory from examining literary authors' fashion choices to analyzing digital performances of identity on social media, and more recently to cinematic studies of directors like Quentin Tarantino and Jordan Peele. The evolution of his work reflects broader cultural shifts toward digital and visual media while maintaining a consistent theoretical framework centered on performance and identity construction. Joyce Gentry Smoot Award (2025) for Excellence in Teaching by an Instructor As an educator, Greene has served as a reader on graduate student capstones and has been actively involved in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation. He has participated in numerous professional development activities focused on writing instruction, anti-racist pedagogy, and the integration of AI in teaching. His teaching philosophy emphasizes building student confidence in writing abilities, recognizing diverse student backgrounds, and providing individualized feedback to help students develop their unique voices. Greene is currently working on projects examining Jordan Peele's Nope (2022) regarding point-of-view and gore, as well as speculative adaptations in contemporary US media. His research interests continue to evolve with cultural trends while maintaining his core focus on performance, identity, and media representation.

Kevin M. Lynchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Dynamics
• Motion planning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kevin M. Lynch is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Robotics and Biosystems. His research spans multiple domains of robotics, with particular expertise in dynamics, motion planning, and feedback control of mechanical systems. Dr. Lynch received his Ph.D. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1996, with a thesis on "Nonprehensile Robotic Manipulation: Controllability and Planning" under advisor Prof. Matthew T. Mason. He earned his B.S.E. with honors in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University in 1989. His research interests focus on robotics, particularly dynamics, motion planning, and feedback control of mechanical systems. He investigates mechanics, planning, and control of robotic manipulation (juggling, throwing, pushing, rolling, vibration, etc.) and locomotion. His work also explores self-organizing systems, particularly decentralized control of mobile sensor networks and swarm robotics, underactuated dynamic systems, and physical human-robot interaction with industrial applications. Recent research has expanded into bio-inspired active electrosense, underwater robotics, control and optimization for robot swarms, swarm shape control, and functional electric stimulation. Dr. Lynch's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward rehabilitation robotics and human-robot interaction, particularly in lower-limb exoskeletons for gait training and rehabilitation. His work bridges fundamental robotics research with practical applications in healthcare, showing increasing integration of swarm robotics principles with human-centered design. The publications also reveal continued strong contributions to fundamental robotics theory, particularly in swarm formation control and manipulation dynamics. George Saridis Leadership Award in Robotics and Automation (2022) Harashima Award for Innovative Technologies (2017) IEEE Fellow (2010) Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence (2007-10) Society of Automotive Engineers Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (2007) Early Career Award in Robotics and Automation (2001) McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Teacher Of The Year Award (1998-1999) NSF Career Award (1998) As Director of the Center for Robotics and Biosystems, Dr. Lynch oversees significant research grants and initiatives in robotics. He has made substantial contributions to robotics education through his "Modern Robotics" book and associated Coursera specialization, which has reached thousands of students worldwide. His professional service includes serving as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Robotics, where he oversaw a 90% increase in submissions during his tenure. Dr. Lynch leads research groups focusing on swarm robotics and rehabilitation robotics, with particular emphasis on the Center for Robotics and Biosystems at Northwestern University. His teams integrate expertise from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and rehabilitation medicine to develop innovative robotic systems for both industrial applications and healthcare solutions.

Pawan Adhikariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Sector Accounting
• Government Accounting and Budgeting
• Accounting Reforms in Developing Countries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pawan Adhikari is a Professor of Accounting at Essex Business School, University of Essex , where he serves as Director of Impact and Enterprise and Director of Essex Accounting Centre . He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management and a Executive Board Member of the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research Network (CIGAR) . Previously, he led accounting reforms at Nepal’s Accounting and Auditing Standards Board and lectured at Nord University, Norway. PhD, Nord University Business School Fellow of the Higher Education Academy His research focuses on public sector accounting in developing countries, particularly accounting reforms , public value creation , and climate accountability . He explores how accrual accounting and participatory budgeting can enhance transparency in South Asian and African contexts. His work has influenced policy-making in Nepal and is recognized with the 2023 Best International Research Impact award by the University of Essex. Recent publications analyze wellbeing economies (2025), NGO accountability in disasters (2024), and climate budgeting (2023). He collaborates with institutions like the World Bank , European Commission , and British Academy , focusing on projects related to financial resilience , circular economy , and health sector accountability . Supervising 8 current PhD students, his advisees have produced work on topics like accrual accounting in Bangladesh and NGO accountability in Palestine . World Bank/PEFA Research Award African Accounting and Financial Association (AAFA) Award ESRC IIA Impact Fund GCRF and SeNSS Grants 2019 Best Postgraduate Supervisor (Essex)

Brooke Hudspethمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• COVID-19
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, is an Associate Professor and Chief Practice Officer at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Pharmacy. She oversees community pharmacy initiatives and serves as acting President of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA). Her roles include mentoring pharmacy students and residents as a preceptor, and leading collaborative projects with organizations like the American Pharmacists Association Foundation, Kroger Co., and the CDC. Educationally, she holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the UK College of Pharmacy, alongside PGY1/PGY2 Community-based Pharmacy Practice Residencies from the same institution. Her research focuses on diabetes prevention, obesity, and pharmacist-driven clinical services, particularly through expanding the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) to five U.S. states via a $7.5M CDC grant. Research interests emphasize health disparities, vaccine accessibility, and optimizing pharmacist roles in self-care conditions. Notable projects include influenza point-of-care testing and pharmacy partnerships during the pandemic. Her work bridges academic innovation with real-world healthcare challenges, advocating for policy changes to enhance pharmacist payment for clinical services. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her impactful grant-funded projects reflect significant contributions to public health. She advises students and residents while leading residency expansion initiatives. Collaborations with major institutions underscore her role in advancing pharmacy practice and education nationally. Hudspeth’s lab/team is embedded within UK’s College of Pharmacy, focusing on translational research to improve patient care through pharmacist-led interventions. Future work includes expanding telehealth pharmacy services and addressing healthcare workforce shortages.

Donald Meisenheimerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Scientific Writing
• Technical Writing
• Engineering Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Donald Meisenheimer is a Continuing Lecturer at the University of California, Davis, specializing in teaching scientific and technical writing. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Minnesota, where he began developing curricula for scientific and technical communication. His primary teaching responsibilities include UWP 104E (Scientific Writing), UWP 102E (Engineering Writing), and UWP 104T (Technical Writing). These courses focus on rhetorical strategies tailored to the documentation needs of scientists and engineers. His professional interests include curriculum design, pedagogy for STEM communication, and the application of rhetorical theory to technical documentation.

Beatrice Heuserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Studies
• War Theory
• Nuclear Strategy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Beatrice Heuser is a distinguished academic in the Department of Politics within the School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. Her career spans multiple prestigious institutions across Europe, including King's College London, University of Reading, and visiting professorships at Sciences Po Paris, Bundeswehr University Munich, and MGIMO. She maintains significant affiliations with major strategic research institutes including Chatham House, RUSI, IFRI, and IRSEM. Education: BA from Bedford College London, MA from LSE, DPhil from Oxford (St Antony's/St John's), Habilitation from University of Marburg Professional Experience: Former Director of Studies at German Bundeswehr's military history research office, NATO Headquarters consultant, and extensive teaching across European institutions Her research centers on strategic studies with particular focus on the cultural dimensions of warfare, nuclear strategy, and the historical evolution of strategic thought. Key research areas include strategic culture, military exercises as political instruments, laws of war development, and European defense policy. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary security challenges, examining how cultural narratives shape strategic decision-making from antiquity to the nuclear age. Professor Heuser's recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output across strategic theory, military history, and contemporary security issues. Her work shows particular emphasis on the conceptual foundations of strategic culture, historical analysis of warfare evolution, and practical applications to modern security challenges including nuclear deterrence and asymmetric warfare. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects political theory, historical analysis, and security studies. She actively supervises graduate students in strategic theory, nuclear strategy, insurgency studies, and defense policy-making within NATO/EU contexts. Her teaching portfolio includes War and International Relations, Defense Policy, and Strategic Theory courses.

Ronald J. Colomboمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Law
• Securities Regulation
• Financial Regulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ronald J. Colombo is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Distance Education at Hofstra University's Maurice A. Deane School of Law. He teaches courses in Business Organizations, Securities Regulation, Contracts, and corporate law seminars. He has been on the faculty since 2006 and previously served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2013–2015). Education: JD, New York University School of Law (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif), 1998 BS, Cornell University, 1994 Clerkship: Judge Jerry E. Smith, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Professor Colombo’s research focuses on corporate law, securities regulation, financial regulation, and the constitutional rights of corporations, especially First Amendment protections. His work explores the moral and philosophical underpinnings of corporate personhood, religious liberty in business, and the role of trust in financial systems. He is particularly known for bridging legal doctrine with ethical and theological perspectives. His recent scholarly publications reveal a strong thematic trend: the intersection of religion, corporate governance, and constitutional law. He has also contributed to legal education, especially in online teaching methodologies, and continues to publish on financial regulation and corporate ethics. Scientific Awards: Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication Lawrence A. Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication (2008) Professor Colombo has been actively involved in professional service, including serving on the editorial review board of the Review of Business and as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He has not listed any formal research grants or PhD students, but his influence extends through media engagement—quoted in The New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and Bloomberg —and through his widely read op-eds in The Financial Times and Huffington Post . He has held leadership roles in academic administration and is a recognized expert in both practitioner and scholarly legal communities. His treatise Law of Corporate Officers and Directors is republished annually by Thomson Reuters, indicating sustained scholarly and practical impact.