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Francois Soyerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern History
• Anti-Semitism Studies
• History of the Inquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. François Soyer is an Associate Professor at the University of New England's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, specializing in Early Modern History. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2007) and has held academic positions at the University of Southampton and the University of Adelaide. His research focuses on anti-Semitism, the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions, gender/sexuality history, and colonial empires. He has authored multiple books and articles, including Popularizing anti-Semitism in early modern Spain and its empire (2014) and Antisemitic conspiracy theories in the early modern Iberian world (2019). His work often examines how religious persecution intersected with medical, artistic, and legal practices. Education: PhD in History, University of Cambridge (2007) MPhil in History, University of Cambridge (2003) MA Honours, University of St. Andrews (2002) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Southampton (2011) Research Interests: Anti-Semitic propaganda and conspiracy theories Inquisitorial archives and legal practices Gender transgression and queer histories Censorship of art and religious imagery His recent publications explore the Blood Libel legend, the trial of Catalan cross-dresser Maria Duran, and the emotional dimensions of religious conversion. He has been awarded fellowships from the Royal Historical Society and the Parkes Institute. His current projects include tracing the origins of anti-Jewish iconography in colonial Peru and analyzing the role of emotion in early modern religious trials.

Jennifer Cearnsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Digital Technology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Cearns is an Associate Professor in AI at the University of Manchester and a Visiting Professor at KU Leuven . Previously, she held roles as an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Digital Anthropology at University College London , an Associate Postdoctoral Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute , and a Leach Fellow in Public Anthropology at the Royal Anthropological Institute . Her work bridges digital anthropology and AI , focusing on culturally-constructed empathy and the reproduction of norms in algorithmic systems. PhD in Anthropology (University College London, 2016-2020) Languages : English, Portuguese, Spanish (Latin American) Her research spans Artificial Intelligence , Algorithms , and Data Practices , with ethnographic fieldwork in Brazil, Cuba, the US, Guyana, Panama, Mexico, Spain, and the UK. Current projects explore the ethics of AI in mental healthcare, transnational digital networks , and contraband economies in Latin America. Recent publications analyze cultural norms in AI , transnational exchange , and digital piracy , with a focus on Latin America. Her 2023 monograph Circulating Culture (University Press of Florida) examines postsocialist networks and contraband economies. Nominated for Association of Latina and Latino Anthropologists First Book Prize Nominated for Society for Latin American & Caribbean Anthropology Book Prize Finalist, BBC New Generation Thinker Award She collaborates with institutions like UCL's Centre for Digital Anthropology and KU Leuven, and has advised the technology industry for over a decade. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0001-6498-1766.

Peter C. Caldwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Europe
• Modern Germany
• History of Public Law and Political Thought
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter C. Caldwell is the Samuel G. McCann Professor of History at Rice University and Director of the Program in Politics, Law, and Social Thought. He specializes in modern European history with a focus on Germany, constitutionalism, welfare state development, and political thought. His research spans Weimar Republic legal crises, postwar West Germany, and 19th/20th-century intellectual movements. Education: PhD (1993), MA (1989), and BA (1987) from Cornell University, New York University. Awards include the George R. Brown Award for Teaching (2016) and Humboldt Fellowship. He has authored/co-authored major works like Democracy, Capitalism, and the Welfare State (2019) and Germany Since 1945 (2018, 2023 revision). Teaching focuses on European political history, comparative welfare states, and 19th-century political thought. Current research examines democratic rhetoric in contemporary Mexican politics and authoritarian constitutionalism. Advised over a dozen undergraduate theses on topics ranging from Weimar Republic legal theory to Cold War historiography. Publications span German constitutional history, Cold War dynamics, and East German politics. His work bridges legal, economic, and cultural dimensions of modern European history with interdisciplinary approaches to political theory.

Keith Ewingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labour Law
• Constitutional Law
• Human Rights Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Keith Ewing is a Professor of Public Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London since 1989. Previously, he held visiting professorships at the University of Western Australia (1992), University of Alberta (1987-88), and Osgoode Hall Law School (1982). Earlier roles included positions at the University of Edinburgh (1978-83) and University of Cambridge (1983-1989). His research focuses on labour law and constitutional reform, particularly the intersection of social rights and constitutional frameworks. He teaches undergraduate Public Law and graduate European Labour Law. His publications span constitutional law, human rights, and labour rights, with recent works addressing post-Brexit legal frameworks, trade agreements' labour provisions, and emergency governance during the pandemic. Notable books include MI5, the Cold War, and the Rule of Law (2020) and co-edited volumes on the Right to Strike in International Law (2020). His articles frequently analyze judicial roles, electoral democracy, and transnational legal challenges. Ewing has led projects such as the CONPRE initiative (2015-2017) on parliamentary human rights protections and a British Academy-funded study on counter-terrorism and human rights (2007). His work contributes to UN SDGs related to justice, equality, and sustainable development through legal reforms.

Richard McMahonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• EU Politics
• International Relations
• Political Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard McMahon is a Lecturer in EU Politics at the Department of Political Science, University College London (UCL). He specializes in the intersection of political narratives, cultural identity, and European integration. His research focuses on how conceptualizations of Europe and national identities shape political dynamics, with current emphasis on China-EU mutual representations. Previously, he held roles at the University of Portsmouth, University College Cork, and others. McMahon earned his PhD in History and Civilisation from the European University Institute, analyzing transnational race scientists' efforts to classify Europeans by race. His research spans EU narratives, counter-narratives in populist politics, and the historical context of race classification. Recent work includes co-editing special issues on EU narratives and Chinese-EU relations. He has taught widely across institutions, covering EU studies, international law, and cultural studies. McMahon's interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, history, and anthropology, addressing topics like Brexit, enlargement, and transnational scientific networks. Publications include monographs such as The Races of Europe: Construction of National Identities in the Social Sciences, 1839-1939 and edited volumes on transnational power struggles and European integration narratives. His work frequently appears in journals like Journal of Contemporary European Studies and European Societies .

Barış ÇOBANمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Alternative Media
• Social Movements
• Citizen Journalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Barış ÇOBAN is a prominent academic and administrator at Doğuş Üniversitesi, serving as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences. He holds a PhD from İstanbul Üniversitesi (2004) and has held academic positions at multiple institutions since 1997, including roles as Assistant Professor at universities like Yeni Yüzyıl Üniversitesi and Okan Üniversitesi before becoming a full professor at Doğuş Üniversitesi in 2016. His academic journey also includes administrative roles like Dean (2018–present) and Department Chair at various institutions. His research focuses on alternative media, social movements, citizen journalism, and surveillance studies. Notable publications include works on digital journalism, Gezi Resistance activism, and counter-surveillance in Turkey. He has contributed to edited volumes such as Panoptikon 2.0 and Assault on Journalism , and his work frequently addresses media ethics, globalization impacts on communication, and the role of social media in societal change. Courses taught include 'Research in Mass Media,' 'Alternative Media,' and 'Media Ethics' in both Turkish and English. He has supervised over 10 master’s and doctoral theses on topics ranging from citizen journalism to media ethics in Turkey. His interdisciplinary approach bridges media theory with activism, emphasizing critical discourse analysis and media democratization efforts. Academic service includes roles on university boards, editorial work for journals like Communications , and contributions to international conferences on media freedom and journalist safety. His work highlights the intersection of technology, power dynamics, and media’s role in shaping societal narratives.

Deirdre Serjeantsonمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Renaissance Literature
• Translation Studies
• History of the Book
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Deirdre Serjeantson is an Undergraduate Tutor and Fellow at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on Renaissance literature, translation studies, and the cultural intersections of early modern Ireland and England. Her work explores the interplay between Petrarchism and Protestant theology in sonnet sequences, the history of the book, and the adaptation of classical and biblical motifs in early modern writing. She has published extensively on topics such as Anne Lock's A Meditation of a Penitent Sinner , Richard Verstegan's symbolic use of Babylon, and the influence of Scottish reformation poetry on English verse. Her recent articles analyze the religious and national identities embedded in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century texts, with a particular interest in gender, authorship, and cross-cultural transmission. She can be contacted at tutors@sid.cam.ac.uk or dcs40@cam.ac.uk .

Marta Veljkovicمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Inequalities
• Social Stratification
• Intragenerational Mobility
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marta Veljkovic is a Lecturer and permanent academic member affiliated with Sorbonne University, specializing in sociology with a focus on social inequalities, intragenerational mobility, class and wage trajectories, and gender disparities. She earned her Doctorate in Sociology from Sciences Po, Paris, and the National Institute of Demographic Studies (Ined) between 2018 and 2022, following a Master of Research in Sociology from Sciences Po (2016–2018) and a Bachelor of Sociology from the University of Belgrade (2012–2016). Her academic work is deeply rooted in quantitative methods and large-scale empirical analysis of career dynamics in France. Her research interests include: Social inequalities and stratification Intragenerational mobility and career trajectories Class and wage mobility Gender inequalities in professional advancement The subjective experience of social mobility Quantitative methodologies in sociological research The trends in her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on analyzing long-term shifts in career mobility in France, particularly how class barriers persist despite increased fluidity in job transitions. Using data from the Formation-Qualification Professionnelle survey and EGP class schema, she investigates both absolute and relative mobility, demonstrating that while career paths have become more complex, structural class boundaries remain resilient. Her work bridges academic sociology and public discourse through contributions to outlets like Pour l’Éco and the Observatory of Inequalities. She holds active responsibilities in the academic community, including: Co-organizer of the Gemass scientific seminar Member of the editorial board of the Sociological Year Marta Veljkovic teaches a wide range of courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including Theory and Concepts (L1), Sociological Tradition – Contemporary French Sociology (L2), Statistics and Computer Science (L3), and advanced methods such as Quantitative Methods I, Sociology of Inequalities, and Advanced Methodology at the M1 level. She has presented her research at numerous international conferences, including the ISA RC28 Spring Meeting, ECSR, and LIVES colloquia. Although no specific students or scientific awards are listed, her extensive publication record and institutional engagement underscore her growing influence in the field of sociological inequality research. She is involved in collaborative research with scholars such as Nicolas Duvoux, Richard Nennstiel, and Ettore Recchi, and her work is supported by access to major French social science data infrastructures like ELIPSS and Insee surveys. She does not appear to lead a lab, but her participation in Gemass—a joint research unit between CNRS, Sorbonne University, and Sciences Po—positions her within a vibrant interdisciplinary network focused on social mechanisms, networks, and inequalities.

Susan Robertsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Education
• Globalization and Education
• Education Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Susan Robertson holds the Chair in Sociology of Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, where she serves as Director of the Doctoral Programme and Editor-in-Chief of Globalisation, Societies and Education . She joined Cambridge in 2016 after academic appointments at the University of Auckland and University of Bristol, bringing over three decades of international expertise in critical education studies. Her educational foundation includes doctoral research in Sociology/Policy at the University of Calgary (1990), preceded by professional experience in the Research Division of Western Australia's Ministry of Education. This trajectory established her cross-sectoral perspective on education systems and policy implementation. Robertson's research critically examines state-education relationships through governance frameworks that determine educational equity and outcomes. She investigates how global and regional actors mediate the social contract between states and citizens, with particular focus on geopolitical shifts, OECD influence, and neoliberal transformations in higher education. Her work bridges sociology, political economy, and decolonial perspectives to address social justice imperatives in education. Analysis of her 2024-2026 publications reveals sustained engagement with higher education geopolitics, digital transformation challenges, and global governance mechanisms. Key thematic clusters include critiques of OECD-driven policy frameworks, analyses of ordinal citizenship in education systems, and examinations of how digitalization reshapes university missions while exacerbating existing inequalities. As Director of the Doctoral Programme, Robertson oversees comprehensive PhD training while convening the Culture, Politics and Global Justice research cluster that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on transnational education challenges. Her service on the ESRC funding council positions her at the nexus of research strategy and resource allocation in UK social sciences. The Culture, Politics and Global Justice cluster under her leadership functions as a dynamic hub for critical scholarship, hosting regular seminars and collaborative projects that connect Cambridge researchers with global partners to address emergent issues in education governance and social transformation.

• Political Science
• Sociology
• Criminology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Anthony King is a Professor of War Studies (Security and Defence) at the University of Exeter and Director of the Strategy and Security Institute (SSI), established in 2010. He leads SSI’s flagship MA in Applied Strategy, focusing on practical strategy training through simulations and fieldwork. His research bridges sociology and anthropology, emphasizing social transformation in military and civilian contexts. He holds a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2021–24) and has secured five ESRC grants. Education: BA Archaeology & Anthropology (University of Cambridge), MA Political Science (University of Michigan, 1991), PhD Sociology (University of Salford, 1995). Academic roles include Professor of Sociology at Liverpool University (1997–2006), Professor of War Studies at the University of Warwick (2016–2023), and return to Exeter in 2023. Research Focus: Military sociology, AI in warfare, urban conflict, command structures, gender in armed forces, and counter-insurgency. Recent work includes Urban Warfare in the Twenty-First Century (2025) and AI, Automation, and War (2025). Media Engagement: Regular contributor to BBC Radio, The Times, and The Economist, with over 100 media appearances since 2022 on issues like Ukraine and AI’s military implications. Advisory Roles: Advised NATO, British Army, and Royal Marines. Conducted audits on military culture post-Atherton Report. Currently recruiting PhD students in military sociology, security studies, and AI/military decision-making. Labs/Teams: Director of SSI, leading research on AI, security, and military-tech complexes. Collaborates with defense institutions globally.

Jack McDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Humanitarian Law
• War Ethics
• Emerging Technology in Warfare
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jack McDonald is a Senior Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College London’s Department of War Studies, and Director of the Centre for Science & Security Studies. He holds affiliations with the Environmental Security research group, Military Innovation Network (MIN), and the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War. His research examines the intersection of ethics, law, technology, and warfare, focusing on issues like targeted killings, autonomous weapons, and the legal frameworks governing modern conflict. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his academic output demonstrates expertise in international law, military strategy, and technology’s role in warfare. He has authored two major books and contributed to peer-reviewed journals and policy papers for entities including Chatham House and the UN Mine Action Service. Recent publications emphasize digital technology’s impact on warfare ethics, including works on data privacy in conflict zones and the legitimacy of remote warfare tactics. His research also addresses emerging challenges like climate change’s role in conflict dynamics and the slavery-war nexus. Dr. McDonald supervises PhD students in his specialist areas and teaches courses such as Dirty Wars and War, Technology, and Innovation . He regularly participates in international conferences and public discussions on modern warfare trends, including panels on drones, cyber warfare, and the Ukraine conflict’s strategic implications.

Chiara Franceschiniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Early Modern Europe
• Sacred Images
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chiara Franceschini is a Full Professor of Art History at IMT School for Advanced Studies, Lucca and University Professor for Early Modern Art History at LMU Munich. She holds joint appointments in both institutions, specializing in pre-modern art with a focus on religious imagery, transcultural encounters, and the social role of art. Her academic career includes fellowships at the Warburg Institute, Columbia University, and EHESS. Education: PhD in Art History, Scuola Normale Superiore (2008) Laurea in Letters and Philosophy, Università di Pisa (1997) Research Interests: Visual norms in sacred images Art and the Inquisition Early Modern hospitals' architectural and artistic heritage Cross-cultural exchanges between Europe and Japan Grants & Projects: ERC-StG SACRIMA (2016-2022) ERC-AdG ARCHIATER (2024-2029) DAAD-Waseda University partnership (2019-2021) Awards: I Tatti Prize (2012) Newton Fellowship (2009) Her current research explores the visual and architectural heritage of early modern hospitals, while her upcoming monograph examines art's role in Inquisition processes. She advises doctoral projects on cultural heritage and visual cultures of late medieval/early modern Europe.

• Populist Communication
• Far-Right Movements
• Critical Discourse Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kurt Sengul is a Macquarie University Research Fellow (MQRF) in the School of Communication, Society and Culture. He holds a PhD in Media and Communications from the University of Newcastle (2022). His research focuses on media populism, far-right movements, and critical discourse analysis, with projects exploring the nexus between media and far-right politics in Australia. He has taught at the University of Sydney and University of Newcastle, specializing in political communication, social media, and digital cultures. Research interests include far-right communication strategies, media populism's impact on democracy, critical discourse studies, and anti-gender movements. His work examines topics like far-right humor, online radicalization via platforms like X/Twitter Spaces, and the discursive construction of victimhood. He has published in journals such as Critical Discourse Studies , Television & New Media , and Communication Research and Practice . Professional roles include serving as NSW Representative for ANZCA and secretary of APSA’s Queer Caucus. Media engagements include commentary for The New York Times , The Guardian Australia , and The Sydney Morning Herald . His forthcoming monograph Far-Right Populism in Australia (Bloomsbury) explores communication and discourse strategies of Australian far-right groups.

Timothy Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Timothy Harris is an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology, where he jointly teaches courses on multicore semantics and programming. Currently, he works at OpenAI, focusing on performance optimization for GPU inference of large language models, including the Azure OpenAI Service. Previously, he held roles at Microsoft, AWS, Oracle Labs, and was a faculty member at the University of Cambridge (2000–2004). His research spans distributed systems, runtime systems, operating systems, and high-performance computing, with an emphasis on scalability and performance. He contributed to projects like the Xen hypervisor and the Barrelfish research OS. Key research interests include distributed training of PyTorch models in the ONNX runtime, large-scale storage performance with Amazon S3, and runtime systems for in-memory graph analytics. His work often bridges 'big data' and high-performance computing techniques. Notable contributions include the book Transactional Memory (2010) and the Barrelfish OS, alongside numerous publications in top-tier conferences like SOSP, ASPLOS, and EuroSys. He has served as PC chair for ISMM 2025, VEE 2017, and EuroSys 2015, reflecting his leadership in the systems research community. His awards include a Best Paper Award at PACT 2010. Beyond academia, Harris is an avid hiker, aiming to complete the UK coastline, and maintains a photography portfolio at tlhphotography.uk .

Candence D. Wills de Jesusمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Criminal Justice Responses to Victims
• Health Outcomes of Victimized Latinx Populations
• Human Trafficking Policy Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Candence D. Wills de Jesus is an Assistant Professor of Criminology at Stonehill College since 2023. She holds a Ph.D.(c) ABD from Northeastern University, focusing on criminal justice responses to victims of violence and human trafficking. Her work intersects marginalized populations' health outcomes, Latinx communities, and policy analysis. Previously, she taught at Northeastern and Suffolk Universities. Education: Ph.D.(c) ABD in Criminology, Northeastern University M.S. in International Development, University of Pittsburgh B.A. in Communications: Rhetoric, University of Pittsburgh Research Focus: Investigates institutional responses to human trafficking, sex work policy impacts, and victim support systems. Her dissertation explores Relationship Between Sex Work Policies and Responses to Human Trafficking . She contributed to the 2020 UN Global Trafficking in Persons Report as a UNODC research fellow. Awards: Experiential Ph.D. Award (2019) enabling UN research fellowship Teaching: Courses include Critical Introduction to Criminal Justice and Criminological Theories. Past roles included instructing Human Trafficking and Critical Victimology at Northeastern and Suffolk. Professional Experience: Graduate researcher on UN Gender Equality projects and Countering Violent Extremism initiatives. Interned at the Institute of Politics during undergrad.