جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lance Hunterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Terrorism Studies
• Political Science
• Homeland Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lance Hunter is a Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University's Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. His academic roles include contributions to Graduate School administration and committee work across university governance. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Texas Tech University (2011), an MSW from the University of Georgia (2004), and additional graduate degrees in Political Science and Social Work. His research focuses on terrorism studies, cybersecurity, and political violence, with notable work on terrorism's impact on electoral behavior, cyberconflict dynamics, and the intersection of technology and global security. Current projects explore AI's military applications, social media radicalization, and Chinese foreign investment implications. Service contributions include leadership in Augusta University's Cyber Center advisory groups, participation in promotion and tenure committees, and organizing events like the Presidential Primaries Super Tuesday. His teaching spans topics like counterintelligence, hybrid warfare, and emergency management, reflecting his expertise in national and international security challenges. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to security challenges, including epidemiological intelligence fusion centers and the societal impacts of cyber-victimization. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy implications, emphasizing data-driven analysis in conflict and governance studies.

Jamison Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Voice
• Opera Performance
• Musical Theater
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jamison Walker is an Associate Professor of Voice and Voice Area Coordinator at James Madison University's School of Music. He is a versatile vocalist with a commanding range, specializing in opera, oratorio, musical theater, and pops performances. His repertoire includes roles such as Rodolfo in Puccini’s La Bohème , Tamino in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte , and Canio in Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci . He has performed across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, showcasing works like Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle , and Erik Esenvalds’ The Passion according to Luke (North American premiere). Before his academic career, Walker served as a Counterintelligence Agent and soloist in the U.S. Army Bands, performing at the Signal Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon. This dual background in military service and classical music enriches his artistic and pedagogical approaches.

Corina Snitarمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cold War Studies
• Eastern European History
• Political Repression
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Corina Snitar is a Lecturer in Central and Eastern European Studies at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Cold War history, political repression, and Eastern European studies. She earned her PhD in Central and East European Studies from the University of Glasgow in 2019, with a thesis on the 1956 student protests in Timisoara. Her research focuses on student movements, surveillance in communist regimes, and Soviet Bloc dynamics. Snitar holds a Master's in International Conflict and Cooperation from the University of Stirling and another in Central and East European Studies from Glasgow. Her research interests include Cold War intelligence, political repression, and the legacy of communist regimes. She is affiliated with the university's Central & East European Studies research group and teaches modules on Cold War geopolitics and communist regimes. Snitar has received grants from the BA/Leverhulme Trust (2025-2027) and the Mac Robertson Scholarship (2016). She frequently presents at international conferences, including the Society of Intelligence History (2025) and CES General Conference (2024). Her notable publications include a monograph on the 1956 Timisoara protests (Lexington Books, 2021) and articles in the International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence and Journal of Cold War Studies . Snitar also reviews books on Cold War history and contributes to policy discussions through edited volumes like Echoes of the 1956 Hungarian Revolt (2016).

John Barnettمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Criminal Investigations
• Forensic Science
• Law Enforcement Leadership
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Barnett is an Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. His expertise is rooted in over 25 years of federal law enforcement experience, including roles in criminal investigations, counterintelligence operations, and national security activities. Education B.S. in Business Management, Penn State University M.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Southern Mississippi M.A. in National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School Research Interests John focuses on the Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene and Forensic Applications, Law Enforcement Leadership Challenges, and the dynamics of International/National Security and Transnational Crime. His work bridges practical law enforcement strategies with academic analysis of security challenges. Scientific Awards National Defense Fellowship John’s career spans academia and federal service, including a National Defense Fellowship at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. His background informs his teaching and research on security and criminal justice systems.

William J. Crowleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• National Security
• Criminal Justice
• Constitutional Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William J. Crowley serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Justice, Law and Security at La Roche University, where he joined as a full-time faculty member on August 1, 2017, following adjunct service from 2005-2012. A retired FBI Special Agent with 27 years of service (1990-2017), he brings extensive field experience in national security investigations and law enforcement leadership to his academic role. His educational credentials include: J.D. from New England School of Law (1989) B.S. from University of Connecticut (1984) FBI Academy New Agent Training graduate (1990) FBI Instructor/Specialization Courses certification (1998) Crowley's research and professional expertise centers on National Security, Constitutional Law, and Counterintelligence, with specialized focus on White Collar Crime, Confidential Human Sources, and Police Tactics. As a subject matter expert, he is frequently consulted by media on national security matters and leverages his experience leading high-profile investigations—including a seven-year international counterintelligence operation using FISA warrants and undercover techniques—in his academic work. His professional recognition includes: University of Connecticut Athletic Medallion for Athletic and Academic Achievement (1984) Crowley has developed significant teaching experience across both academic and law enforcement contexts, having instructed hundreds of police officers as an FBI-certified instructor for 15 years in Constitutional Law and media relations, while currently teaching core courses including Criminal Investigations, Constitutional Law, and International Justice Systems at La Roche University. His FBI career involved coordinating Pittsburgh's Media and Confidential Human Source Programs, supervising Crimes Against Children Task Forces, and investigating terrorism and violent crimes.

Luis M. Perezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• National Security Studies
• Intelligence Analysis
• Military Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luis M. Perez serves as the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Chair and Assistant Professor at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School, part of the National Defense University. With over 36 years of experience in intelligence, he holds dual roles in academia and defense planning. His military career included assignments in tactical intelligence, counterintelligence, and operations across the Indo-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. As a civilian, he specialized in combatant command intelligence planning, joint operations, and strategic policy development. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Distinguished Military Graduate), Kansas State University Master in Public Administration, University of Oklahoma Master of Science in National Security Strategy, National War College Research & Expertise: Focuses on integrating intelligence capabilities for national security, adaptive planning systems (APEX), and evolving defense strategies through 2035. Key areas include all-source analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT operations, and Great Power Competition strategies. His work bridges military doctrine, joint intelligence operations, and policy innovation. Contributions: Led development of intelligence support plans for global contingency operations, co-authored the 2018-2022 Consolidated Intelligence Guidance, and pioneered the DoD’s Joint Concept for Intelligence Operations (JCIO). His efforts emphasize enhancing intelligence interoperability and strategic foresight across defense and national agencies.

• Romanian history
• Military history
• History of intelligence services

Alin Spanu is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of History, University of Bucharest. He holds a Doctorate in History and specializes in Romanian history, military history, and the history of intelligence services. His research contributions include published works such as History of intelligence services/counterintelligence . Areas of expertise emphasize the intersection of political and military dynamics in Romanian historical contexts. Key research includes analysis of high-profile historical figures and diplomatic relations, such as the relations between Alexandru Marghiloman and Ottokar Czernin during World War I.

• National Security
• Counterintelligence
• Terrorism Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Crawford is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law, specializing in national security and counterintelligence. He retired after 23 years as a special agent with the FBI, serving in the Kansas City Division. His FBI career included roles on the Joint Terrorism Task Force (2002–2011) and the counterintelligence program (2012–2018). He successfully prosecuted international terrorism and counterintelligence cases, and provided national security training to agencies globally, including Interpol and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Education: J.D., Washburn University, 1992 B.A. in Political Science and History, University of Kansas, 1990 His teaching focuses on Special Topics: Terrorism Finance and Special Topics: Counterintelligence . Prior to the FBI, he practiced law in Kansas City, Kansas, and remains licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. Crawford’s professional experience spans violent crime investigations, drug/gang operations, and international terrorism investigations. He has lectured extensively on national security issues for over 15 years, combining his legal expertise with field experience to inform academic and professional audiences.

Thomas Brecheisenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Film Production
• Digital Art
• Motion Graphics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Brecheisen is an Assistant Professor at the College of Media & Communication, Texas Tech University, specializing in Journalism & Creative Media Industries. He combines his extensive industry experience in film, video production, and digital storytelling with academic practice. Education: BA in Film, MFA in Visual Effects His research and creative practice focus on applied learning projects that bridge academic collaboration with industry standards, emphasizing digital art, motion graphics, and media technology. He actively engages in cross-departmental initiatives and community partnerships in Lubbock. Before academia, Prof. Brecheisen served in the US Army as a counterintelligence agent, deployed during OIF and OEF, and managed SAEDA field offices. Outside his professional roles, he plays trumpet in a local jazz orchestra.

Chris Reedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Argumentation Technology
• Natural Language Processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Chris Reed is a faculty member in the Computing department at the University of Dundee 's School of Science and Engineering. He specializes in Computer Science and Philosophy , with a focus on argumentation technology and AI ethics. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to information integrity and collaborative reasoning. AI/automation Computing Reed actively contributes to argument mining , discourse processing , and frame semantic parsing . His research spans corpus linguistics , dialogue systems , and argumentation schemes , with recent projects like TITAN (AI against disinformation) and Deliberation Laboratory . His publications emphasize effective sampling strategies , relation classification , and collaborative reasoning in computational contexts. Articles include "Looking at the Unseen" (2025), "Prompt Templates for Argument Relation Classification" (2025), and "Superquestions and some ways to answer them" (2025). Scientific Awards Commendation for Engagement Project of the Year 2019 Commendation for Engagement Project of the Year 2018 Reed collaborates with institutions like the University of East London , Università della Svizzera italiana , and Warsaw University of Technology . He is available for media commentary on his research areas.

Kyle A. Cuordileoneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Twentieth Century United States History
• Cold War Politics and Culture
• Communism and Anti-Communism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kyle A. Cuordileone is a Professor of History in the Department of Social Science at the School of Arts & Sciences, City University of New York (CUNY). He is based at City Tech and teaches within the broader humanities and social sciences curriculum, focusing on 20th-century American political and cultural history. His primary research interests include Twentieth Century United States History, Cold War Politics and Culture, and the dynamics of Communism and Anti-Communism. His work critically examines how political ideologies intersected with gender norms, particularly masculinity, during the Cold War era. His publications reflect a strong engagement with Cold War historiography, intelligence history, and cultural analysis. He has contributed chapters and reviews to major academic journals and handbooks, with a consistent focus on secrecy, surveillance, ideological conflict, and the social construction of political manhood. His work often bridges diplomatic, intellectual, and cultural history. Kyle Cuordileone is the author of Manhood and American Political Culture in the Cold War (Routledge, 2005), which has been recognized in prominent publications such as The New Yorker . He continues to research the impact of the Noel Field case on Eastern European communist purges during the Stalinist era. His academic contributions have appeared in Diplomatic History , American Historical Review , Journal of American History , and Pacific Historical Review , among others. His recent work includes critical reviews on topics ranging from brainwashing to FBI censorship and wartime fatherhood. He earned his PhD in History from the University of California, Irvine. No scientific awards or student advisement information is publicly listed in the provided text. He is actively engaged in research and scholarly discourse within the field of modern American history.

Luke Bellocchiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Homeland Security
• Counter-Terrorism
• Immigration Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luke Bellocchi serves as an Associate Professor of Practice at the Joint Advanced Warfighting School, Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University. His government career includes senior executive roles such as Immigration Detention Ombudsman at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Assistant Commissioner at Customs & Border Protection (CBP), and Strategic Advisor at the U.S. Department of Transportation. He previously contributed to congressional oversight as Counsel for the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee and House Judiciary Committee, focusing on counter-terrorism, border security, and immigration reform. Education: MBA, University of Virginia LLM, Georgetown Law School MSSI, National Intelligence University JD, State University of New York BA, University of Rochester (recipient of UR Ascher Award) Research Focus: Bellocchi specializes in homeland security policy, counter-terrorism strategies, immigration/border enforcement, crisis management, and geopolitical analysis, particularly regarding US-China-Taiwan relations. His work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation. Publication Trends: Recent works (2021-2025) emphasize military strategy, joint operations planning, and Indo-Pacific security, reflecting his expertise in campaign design and strategic risk assessment. Earlier publications addressed legal aspects of trade, cybersecurity, and counterintelligence. Awards: UR Ascher Award for best senior seminar thesis in political science (game theory) Professional Background: Includes crisis management roles at the U.S. State Department during embassy evacuations, international postings across Asia and Africa, and BAR admissions in Maryland, Hawaii, and D.C.

Mihai Boicuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Structured Analytical Methods
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Mihai Boicu is an Associate Professor at George Mason University's Volgenau School of Engineering , Department of Applied Information Technology, and Associate Director of the Learning Agents Center (LAC) . His research spans Artificial Intelligence , structured analytical methods, personalized education, and collective intelligence. He is the architect of the Disciple agent development platform and has secured grants from the US Department of Defense , VentureWell , and Oculus Info Inc. . His work includes over 100 publications, with three defense-focused textbooks and contributions to journals like AI Magazine and International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence . He has co-organized premier AI conferences such as ICMLA and AAAI Symposia . His research focuses on AI in defense , education technology , and metacognition in STEM , published in venues ranging from AAAI to IEEE and Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences . Scientific Awards : Innovative Application Award from AAAI Certificates of Appreciation from U.S. Army War College and Air War College GMU Teacher of Distinction (2015) His recent articles (2023–2025) analyze machine learning in education, quantum computing , LLM feedback systems , and metacognition , with projects like SugarNet (diabetes management) and FlightList (Air Force compliance). He advises PhD students in applied AI, education technology, and innovation.

ALİ GÖKمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Security Studies
• Intelligence
• Terrorism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

ALİ GÖK is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University , affiliated with the Islahiye Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in the Department of Public Administration and Management Sciences . His research spans Security Studies , Intelligence , Terrorism , and War Studies , with a focus on Hybrid Warfare , Cybersecurity , and Political Economy . Doctorate (2014-2019) : Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, International Security and Terrorism Master’s (2010-2012) : War Academy Command, Strategic Research Institute, Intelligence Licence (2004-2009) : Çukurova University, International Relations His research interests include Hybrid Warfare , Cyber Threats , Intelligence Operations , and Proxy Conflicts , informed by extensive participation in security conferences and military analysis . Publications address topics like Terrorist Use of Social Media , Competitive Intelligence , and Border Security , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with Political Science , Technology , and Geopolitics . Administrative roles include Vice Dean (2023–), Deputy Head of Department (2017–2019), and Erasmus Coordinator (2014–2017). He has taught Political Psychology , International Organizations , and Security Strategies since 2014, with a focus on Turkish Political Life and Social Media . Non-academic experience includes serving as a Reserve Officer in İzmir in 2013–2014.

Brian Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Disinformation Studies
• Artificial Intelligence
• National Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian Murphy serves as the Managing Director of Logically.AI and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. With 26 years in federal service, he held pivotal roles at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) including Acting Under Secretary for Intelligence, Chief Intelligence Officer, and Chief Counterintelligence Officer. His career began with over 20 years as a decorated FBI agent specializing in national security threats. His academic credentials include: Bachelor’s degree from William & Mary Master of Arts from Columbia University PhD from Georgetown University Murphy’s research focuses on combating mis/disinformation through AI-human collaboration, spanning national security frameworks, intelligence tradecraft, and cybersecurity countermeasures. His work addresses evolving threats to information integrity in digital ecosystems, emphasizing scalable technological solutions grounded in real-world security operations. While recognized as a highly decorated FBI agent, specific scientific awards remain undocumented in the source material. No academic advising relationships or research grants are referenced in the provided text. He leads Logically.AI’s interdisciplinary team, which integrates machine learning with expert human analysis to detect and neutralize global disinformation campaigns.