جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sevda Asqarova is currently Head of the Occupational Therapy Department at Üsküdar University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Head of the Occupational Therapy Department at the Health Sciences Institute, and Director of the MÜTEM Music Therapy Research and Application Center. She also serves on the International Advisory Board of the British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT) and the Music Therapy Practice Advisory Commission under Turkey's Ministry of Health. Her career spans academic leadership, research, and international collaboration. Üsküdar University: Faculty of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Department (2013–ongoing) MÜTEM Research Center: Director (2014–2020, 2023–ongoing) International Journal Boards: British Journal of Occupational Therapy (2024–ongoing) Her research focuses on occupational therapy applications for developmental disorders, mental health, geriatrics, and music therapy integration. Key areas include autism, speech rhythm disorders, psychosocial support, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation. She emphasizes evidence-based interventions and sensory-motor coordination. Her 15 most recent articles (2023–2025) span topics like autism interventions, stress management in adolescents, and disaster response. These works reflect her commitment to improving quality of life across populations through occupational and music therapy frameworks, with a focus on neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions. Scientific awards include recognition by UNESCO, OXFORD, and the Turkish Education Foundation. She holds EU project management certifications and contributes to academic policy through commissions and editorial roles.

Louise McLeanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wellbeing across the lifespan
• Psychosocial risk and resilience factors
• Educational psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Louise McLean is an Associate Professor in the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University and a registered psychologist. She serves as the School's Graduate Research Lead and an Honorary Fellow at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and Royal Children's Hospital (RCH), Melbourne. Her research focuses on identifying psychosocial risk and resilience factors for wellbeing across the lifespan and evaluating interventions to enhance sustained wellbeing, particularly in educational and developmental psychology. Key collaborators: Karen-Ann Allen, Andrea Reupert, Umesh Sharma Key projects: National Children's Education and Care Workforce Strategy, NCCD accuracy evaluation, parental mental health research Louise's work spans areas such as mental health across the lifespan , psychosocial risk factors , and the impact of competitive sport on wellbeing in middle-aged and older adults. Her recent publications address childhood belonging, dyslexia diagnosis communication, screen time effects, family mental health, and public health campaign risks. She has been recognized with the Australasian Society of Intellectual Disability (ASID) Australasian Research Award 2013 and shortlisted for the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Honours Supervision. In community engagement, Louise contributes to a Monash-affiliated athletics club as a Life Membership Awards Sub Committee member and Level 1 Athletics Australia Accredited Coach. Her research integrates quantitative methodologies and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to mental health and wellbeing.

• Cultural studies
• Linguistic ethnography
• Social study of technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Caroline Pelletier is Professor of Culture and Communication in the Department of Culture, Communication and Media at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London. She has held academic appointments at UCL since 2017, first as Reader and then, from August 2024, as Professor. Her work is centrally concerned with how emerging technologies reshape workplaces and work practices, approached through ethnographic and psychosocial lenses. Education & Appointments Professor of Culture and Communication, UCL Institute of Education, University College London (2024–present) Reader in Culture and Communications, UCL Institute of Education (2017–2023) Research Interests Pelletier’s research integrates cultural studies, linguistic ethnography, and the social study of technology . She explores how technologies mediate experiences of time, gender, and power in diverse organisational settings such as indie videogame studios, NHS hospitals, and schools . A recurrent theme is the democratisation of work and learning through playful and participatory uses of technology. Methodologically, her work is rooted in long-term ethnographic engagement , emphasising naturalistic observation and participatory inquiry. Current strands of inquiry include: Temporalities of creative labour in game development Ethics and affect in simulation-based medical education Co-production and participatory design with marginalised groups Gender, play, and inequality in digital cultures Scientific Awards & Recognition UCL Student Union Roll of Honour for Teaching (2023) UCL Student Union Roll of Honour for Teaching (2024) Research Funding & Impact Her projects have been supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) , the London Deanery , and various charitable bodies. She has provided consultancy to governmental and international NGOs on technology-enhanced learning and workplace reform. Findings have influenced policy and practice in medical education, game-based learning, and inclusive technology design. Teaching & Doctoral Supervision Pelletier teaches on multiple MA programmes, notably Education and Technology , and has extensive experience supervising PhD and EdD students. She welcomes prospective doctoral researchers interested in ethnographies of media and work, discourse analysis, educational technology, feminist methodologies, and simulation studies.

• Intellectual Disability
• Physical Activity
• Exercise Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Josep Cabedo Sanromà is a Full Professor in the Department of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Sports Management at the Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Sports Blanquerna, Universitat Ramon Llull. His extensive research career spans intellectual disability, aging, physical activity, water polo performance analysis, and dance therapy for vulnerable populations. As a leading researcher in his field, he directs and participates in multiple significant research projects addressing critical health and sports science questions. Dr. Cabedo Sanromà's primary research interests focus on intellectual disability and exercise science, particularly examining how physical activity impacts aging populations with intellectual disabilities. His work with the IDEA study investigates cardiovascular and vascular modifications due to physical exercise in older adults with intellectual disabilities. He also conducts significant research in water polo performance analysis, examining positional effectiveness in numerical inequality situations. Additionally, his work explores creative dance therapy for Alzheimer's patients and motivational factors in charity sport events. His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach combining exercise physiology, gerontology, and psychology. The research demonstrates consistent focus on vulnerable populations (individuals with intellectual disabilities, elderly, Alzheimer's patients) and performance analysis in water polo. His work often employs observational methodology, with significant use of statistical analysis including Chi-square tests. Dr. Cabedo Sanromà leads substantial research funding, most notably the SAFE project (Health, Physical Activity and Sport) funded by AGAUR (2022-2025), with a budget covering three and a half years of research. He collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple disciplines including psychology, medicine, and sports science, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary research capabilities. His work has significant practical applications for improving quality of life through physical activity interventions tailored to specific populations.

Lisette Navarro Seguraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Education
• Social Work Education
• Social Innovation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisette Navarro Segura is a Professor with a PhD at the Faculty of Social Education and Social Work, Ramon Llull University. Her research focuses on social education, social work training, and emotional intelligence, particularly in youth development and ethical practices. She collaborates with the Innovation Research and Social Analysis Group (GIAS) and is active in projects like TRANSVITA JOVEN, addressing youth transitions and social support. Research Interests: Social education, emotional intelligence, youth programs, social innovation, and ethics in social work. Key Projects: AGAUR-funded TRANSVITA JOVEN (2022–2025), ACM alliances for youth transitions (2021–2022), and SOLIESP (2024). Publications: 15 recent works on topics like inwardness development in youth, social skills training, and spiritual care in educational institutions. Her collaborations span researchers in Spain, focusing on Barcelona-based studies, with grants from Aristos Campus Mundus and Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR). She contributes to open-access journals like Religions and Social Work Education .

Joanne Mampaso Desbrowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inclusive Education
• Educational Psychology
• Special Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joanne Mampaso Desbrow is a Professor at the School of Education, Camilo José Cela University (UCJC), specializing in Educational Psychology. With a PhD in Developmental and Educational Psychology from UCJC (2010), she brings over 17 years of teaching experience across various educational levels and centers. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Psychopedagogy from UCJC (2004) and a Diploma in Special Education Teaching from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2001). She is accredited as Assistant Professor, Contracted Professor, and Private University Professor by the Agency for Quality, Accreditation and Foresight of the Universities of Madrid (2011). Dr. Desbrow's research focuses on educational policies for vulnerable populations and inclusive innovation in addressing diversity. Her work spans Visual Arts Education, communication skills development, university accessibility, and inclusion strategies for students with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. She has published extensively on these topics, with over 20 articles in the last five years examining stigma reduction, digital literacy for students with disabilities, and creative educational interventions. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with multiple awards including the Best Paper Award at the 8th International Conference on Education and Information Systems (2010), an award for excellent teaching practices within the Bologna process framework (2009-2010), and the I3 Teaching Innovation Award from Camilo José Cela University (2016-17). Best Paper Award at the 8th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (2010) Award for excellent teaching practices within the framework of the Bologna process (2009-2010) I3 Teaching Innovation Award (2016-17) from Camilo José Cela University Dr. Desbrow has held significant leadership roles at UCJC including Vice-Rector of Design and Academic Management (2010-2018) and currently serves as Academic Director of the 'Experto en Competencias Sociolaborales' program with FSE-Fundación ONCE since 2018. She teaches across multiple programs including the Master's Degree in Early Intervention, Bachelor's Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education, and various double degrees combining education and psychology disciplines. Her work extends beyond the university through collaborations with editorial boards of national and international journals, participation in scientific committees at conferences, and development of educational opportunities for young people with disabilities through both competitive and non-competitive funding projects.

Saskia Schuppenerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
• Disability Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Saskia Schuppener is Professor and Director of the Institute of Special Education at the University of Leipzig since June 2007, holding a W3 professorship in Inclusive Educational Processes. Her work critically intersects disability studies, educational policy, and social justice frameworks within German and international contexts. Education: Diploma in Education (Therapeutic and Special Education focus), Justus Liebig University Giessen (1995-2000) Diploma in Psychology, Justus Liebig University Giessen (1995-2000) Special Education Teaching Certification, Justus Liebig University Giessen (1995-2000) Doctorate, Justus Liebig University Giessen (2000), Dissertation: "Self-concept and creativity of people with intellectual disabilities" Her research centers on dismantling exclusionary practices through critical educational science, with core emphases on inclusive school/university development, easy language accessibility, and challenging behavior frameworks for people with intellectual disabilities. Methodologically grounded in participatory and inclusive research, she employs qualitative-reconstructive approaches to center marginalized perspectives in knowledge production while critiquing ableist power structures. Recent publications (2022-2023) demonstrate cohesive thematic evolution toward institutional transformation, examining contradictions in academic knowledge production for inclusion, social responsibility in higher education sustainability, and human rights frameworks through interdisciplinary lenses. These works consistently prioritize accessible communication (including easy language formats) and participatory methodologies to advance structural inclusion.

Denis Ferhatovicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Literature
• Old English Poetry
• Middle English Poetry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Denis Ferhatovic serves as Associate Professor of English and Department Chair at Connecticut College's College of Arts and Sciences. Specializing in Medieval literature with emphasis on Old and Middle English poetry, his scholarly profile integrates word-image studies, postcolonial theory, and translation practices. His academic journey includes foundational training at the University of Virginia (B.A. with Distinction in English and French) and advanced degrees from Yale University (M.A., M.Phil. in English and Medieval Studies, Ph.D. in English). His research traverses diverse territories including queer theory applications to medieval texts, food studies in literary contexts, and Balkan linguistic traditions. Ferhatovic's translation work spans Gorani, Karaim, Judeo-Spanish, Ottoman Turkish, and multiple Slavic languages, demonstrating exceptional linguistic range. His publications reveal consistent engagement with Exeter Riddles, Beowulf reception, and cross-cultural literary transmission. His scholarly impact manifests through peer-reviewed monographs like Borrowed Objects and the Art of Poetry: Spolia in Old English Verse (Manchester University Press, 2019) and innovative journal articles exploring intersections of medievalism with contemporary identity frameworks. Recent work examines queer linguistics ('Bussy' cross-linguistic analysis) and disability theory in Anzaldúan scholarship. Ferhatovic previously taught at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, where he developed core-humanities courses spanning Sin-liqe-Unninni to Plato and Machiavelli to Aitmatov. His pedagogical repertoire includes specialized seminars on Icelandic Sagas, medieval Germanic epic, queer texts, and global Middle English.

• Social Care
• Social Inclusion
• Ageing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Siobhan Kelly is a Research Fellow at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society, affiliated with the Centre for Applied Health Research and Centre for Research on Inclusive Society. Her work focuses on social care for marginalised communities through projects on ageing, dementia, and disability inclusion. Her educational background includes a BSc in Sociology and Criminology (2016-2019, part-time) and PhD in Sociology (2019-2024, part-time), both from Salford. The PhD thesis examined older volunteers' experiences in charity retail. Research interests center on social inclusion, social justice, and community engagement in social care contexts. She employs creative methodologies and leads a five-year study to empower the social care workforce, with current projects on disability inclusion and charity retail volunteering during crises. Recent publications reveal three thematic clusters: interprofessional education in care homes (8 outputs), ageing in community settings like charity retail (5 outputs), and post-pandemic age-friendly community development (2 outputs). Her work combines systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and policy reports addressing workforce challenges and social participation. Scientific recognition includes: QR non-recurrent Research Impact Fund (2025) for amplifying nursing leaders' voices through podcasts and digital illustrations in partnership with the RCN Foundation Available for PhD supervision in social inclusion, social care, and ageing topics. Currently leading the RCN Foundation project (2025) investigating learning disability nurses' registration perceptions and impacts on students/people with intellectual disabilities. Secured Dunhill Medical Trust funding for post-pandemic age-friendly communities research. Active in Centre for Applied Health Research and Centre for Research on Inclusive Society initiatives, contributing to collaborative projects on social housing quality, care home innovation, and social care workforce development across Greater Manchester.

Michael Engمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aesthetics of subjectivization
• Philosophy of race
• Feminist philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Eng serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy at Appalachian State University's Department of Philosophy and Religion within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds dual affiliations as faculty member with the Program in Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies at Appalachian State and as visiting faculty with the Whitney Museum Independent Study Program in New York City. His academic trajectory includes significant appointments at John Carroll University where he held the Shula Chair in Philosophy from 2016-2018. Dr. Eng's educational background features a PhD in Philosophy, Interpretation, and Culture from Binghamton University (2007), complemented by studies at the Whitney Museum of Art Independent Study Program (1999-2000), Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna (1998-99), and University of Vienna (1998-99). His academic training also includes an MA in Philosophy from Binghamton University (1997), a BA in Philosophy & Anthropology (1994), and studies at Oxford University (1993). His research centers on the aesthetics of subjectivization—the affective and sensible processes through which individuals become recognized as subjects within social contexts. Eng specializes in examining how race, gender, and disability shape experiences of subjectivity and institutional visibility. His work bridges philosophy with critical race theory, feminism, Marxism, and psychoanalysis. His 2023 monograph The Scene of the Voice: Thinking Language After Affect analyzes the voice in Heidegger's philosophy and contemporary French thought. His current project 'For a Digital Philosophy of Race' argues that digitality constitutes an aesthetic rather than merely technological phenomenon. Eng's publications reveal a consistent intellectual trajectory exploring language-affect dynamics with increasing focus on digital media, data ethics, and racial politics. His work demonstrates sophisticated engagement with continental philosophy while addressing contemporary social issues through the lens of subjectivity and institutional power structures. His distinguished awards include: Shula Chair in Philosophy, John Carroll University (2016-18) Fulbright Fellowship in Vienna (1998-99) Helena Rubinstein Fellowship at Whitney Museum (1999-2000) NEH Summer Seminar Visiting Scholar at Stanford University (2010) Multiple John Carroll University research and course development grants As an educator, Eng teaches Philosophy of Race, Feminist Philosophy, Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Environmental Ethics. His courses PHL 3050 Philosophy of Race and PHL 3030 Feminist Philosophy directly reflect his research expertise. His dual affiliation with gender studies programs and the Whitney Museum demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship. Since 2022, Eng has been affiliated with UNC Chapel Hill's Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life (CITAP), indicating active engagement with digital studies. His blog 'Space and Subjectivity' extends his scholarly work into public discourse, examining voice, language, and institutional visibility in contemporary society.