جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lisa H. Nishiiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inclusion in organizations
• Diversity climate
• Leadership behaviors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lisa H. Nishii is a Professor at the ILR School, Cornell University, and serves as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in Economics from Wellesley College. Education: Ph.D. & M.A., Organizational Psychology (University of Maryland); B.A., Economics (Wellesley College) Nishii specializes in organizational inclusion, examining how leadership behaviors, HR practices, and diversity climates impact workplace outcomes. Her research spans multi-level analyses across federally funded projects, focusing on: Leadership strategies for inclusive climates Impact of diversity on creativity and performance HR practices for reducing discrimination Workplace dynamics for employees with disabilities Cultural influences on organizational behavior Her recent publications (2025) address diversity climate synthesis, leader training interventions, and inclusion metrics. Earlier work (2006–2016) explores personality traits in workplace performance, cultural tightness-looseness, and disability accommodation frameworks. Key Awards: Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize (2012) Kendall S. Carpenter Memorial Advising Award (2025) Wallace Reins Best Dissertation Award (2025) MacIntyre Award for Exemplary Teaching (2025) She chairs the Academy of Management’s Gender and Diversity in Organizations Division and leads Cornell’s International Programs. Her consulting work focuses on diversity, inclusion, and organizational assessment for multinational companies.

Daniela Caspariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Foreign Language Didactics
• Competency-Oriented Teaching
• Literature Didactics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Daniela Caspari is a Professor of Didactics of Romance Languages and Literatures at Freie Universität Berlin's Department of Philosophy and Humanities, where she has served since 2002. She directs the Institute of Romance Philology and previously held research positions at TU Berlin and HU Berlin. Her academic credentials include a PhD (1994) and Habilitation (2002) focused on foreign language pedagogy. Research Focus: Caspari specializes in competency-oriented language teaching, empirical research methods, and literature didactics. Her work explores intercultural learning, teacher education reform, and the role of children's literature in language acquisition. Current projects examine multilingual education challenges and innovative teaching methodologies for Romance languages. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2020-2024) analyze language policy, teacher training efficacy, and motivational strategies in multilingual classrooms, emphasizing empirical approaches and curriculum design for French, Spanish, and Italian pedagogy. Leadership & Service: She chairs the German Society for Foreign Language Research (DGFF), contributes to national education standards committees, and leads projects like K2Teach and ViFoNet. She coordinates master's programs and mentors future educators through digital and in-person consultations.

Charlotte O'Brienمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Embodied Trauma
• Counselling Psychology
• Social Justice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Charlotte O'Brien is a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist and Programme Director for the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the School of Environment, Education and Development , University of Manchester. She is also the Training and Education Lead for the British Psychological Society's Division of Counselling Psychology and maintains an active private practice. Charlotte has prior experience in NHS and senior management roles at Accenture.

• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Public Service Broadcasting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aleksandar Kocic is a Lecturer in Journalism at the School of Arts and Creative Industries, Edinburgh Napier University . With 35 years of professional experience in radio journalism, including 20 years with BBC Radio, he specializes in public service broadcasting , radio journalism , and community radio . He also serves as External Examiner for multiple universities and contributes to media policy research. Current Affiliation: Edinburgh Napier University Research Centres: Centre for Arts, Media and Culture Media Roles: Regular commentator in Scottish and Serbian media Research interests include media law , journalism education , news literacy , and combating disinformation . His recent work examines how community radio can address local news gaps, with projects like the Scottish community radio journalistic skills assessment (2022-2023, Royal Society of Edinburgh). He also investigates radio policy in small nations and pedagogical approaches in journalism training. Publications span 2017–2024, focusing on community radio as citizen journalism , BBC Scotland’s regional challenges , and media’s role in conflict resolution . Key themes include media law , journalistic skills , and public service media sustainability . Scientific recognition includes: Fellow, The Higher Education Academy (2016–present) Advising and professional involvement includes: Supervision of BA and MA Major Projects/Dissertations News Futures 2035 action-research group Vice-chair, MECCSA Radio Studies Group Steering Group member, Scottish Parliament Citizens’ Panel on COVID-19

Noora Boschمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Educational Sciences
• Maker Culture
• Design Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noora Bosch is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society, and Culture. She actively contributes to research and projects in maker culture, design education, and technology-enhanced pedagogy. Projects: Participated in initiatives like Maker-Centered Learning (2021–2025), INNOKOMP (2017–2019), and Co4-Lab (2015–2019), focusing on collaborative inquiry and design in education. Research Interests: Centered on integrating design thinking and maker practices into educational frameworks, emphasizing teacher roles as learning experience designers and fostering student engagement through participatory design. Activities: Presented at conferences such as ISLS Annual Meeting 2022, IDC '22, and DRS LEARNxDESIGN 2021. Conducted an academic visit at the University of Southeast Norway in 2024. Publications: Explores themes like design empathy, reflective learning, and the interplay between creativity and pedagogy in maker-based environments. Contact: noora.bosch@helsinki.fi

Yvette Orsovicsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Comparative Textbook Research
• Textbook Theory
• Methods of Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yvette Orsovics is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Pre-school and Elementary Education, Faculty of Education, Selye János Egyetem. She holds a PhD in Pedagogy and has extensive experience in music education and comparative textbook research. Her roles include conducting the Cantus Iuventus choir and leading various educational initiatives. Education: Completed studies at Pedagógiai Főiskola (1989-1995), Kodály Zoltán Institute (1996-1998), and Eötvös Lóránd University (2008-2013). She has taught at primary schools and music academies since 1994. Research focuses on textbook analysis, music education methods, and artistic activities. Notable projects include internationalizing teacher education programs and developing creative language teaching methods. Recognition includes multiple awards for pedagogical excellence, including the 2020 Ministerial Award and 2016 Hungarian Teacher Award. She has led over 10 funded projects, including EU-supported initiatives. As a conductor, her choirs have achieved significant national and international success. She is actively involved in cultural initiatives and serves as a jury member at music festivals.

Polly Daltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Attention
• Multisensory Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Polly Dalton is a Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, leading the Attention Lab. She specialises in the psychological mechanisms of human attention, awareness, and multisensory experiences. As Head of Audience Futures at the CoSTAR National Lab, she conducts large-scale interdisciplinary studies on user engagement with technologies. She also co-directs the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Digital Media Inclusion. Her research explores attentional capture, sensory modalities (vision, hearing, touch), and applied contexts like aviation, remote vehicle operation, and VR. Projects include CoSTAR (Creative Industries R&D), StoryFutures (immersive storytelling), and HYPHEN (immersive production tools). Her work has been featured on BBC Breakfast TV, Sky News, The Guardian, and MSNBC. She collaborates internationally and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through pro-environmental behavior research. Key grants include funding from AHRC, Innovate UK, and Daphne Jackson Trust. She mentors graduate students and oversees labs focused on advancing understanding of human experience in technological contexts.

Ansley Tullos Gilpinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Development
• Child Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ansley Tullos Gilpin is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Alabama's College of Arts & Sciences, where she directs the Knowledge in Development (K.I.D.) Lab. Her primary research examines cognitive development in children, with specific focus on executive functions, fantasy orientation, and socioemotional learning. She holds secondary affiliations with the Center for Youth Development & Intervention. Her research program investigates: The relationship between pretend play and executive function development Children's understanding of fantasy/reality distinctions Emotion regulation strategies in early childhood School readiness interventions for at-risk populations Therapeutic applications of play for ASD Recent publications demonstrate strong foci on: preschool cognitive assessment, play-based interventions, and socioemotional development. Her methodological approaches incorporate experimental psychology, longitudinal designs, and community-based interventions. Dr. Gilpin mentors graduate students in developmental psychology and regularly involves undergraduate researchers through the K.I.D. Lab. She teaches courses spanning introductory psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive development, and experimental methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

James Faulconbridgeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Professional service firms
• Digital transformation of professional work
• Professional misconduct
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Faulconbridge is a Professor in the Department of Organisation, Work and Technology at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). He currently serves as Faculty Associate Dean (Resources) for LUMS and previously led the department as Head between 2016–2020. His expertise spans professions, professional service firms, and knowledge-intensive services, with a focus on digital transformation, professional misconduct, globalization, and business mobilities. Research Interests: Digital Transformation of Professional Work : Examines AI integration, algorithmic work processes, and organizational adaptation in legal, accounting, and other service sectors. Professional Misconduct : Investigates systemic causes of wrongdoing, including ethnic disparities in legal professions and regulatory failures. Globalization of Professional Firms : Analyzes how law, advertising, and executive search firms navigate institutional complexity across borders. Business Mobilities : Studies travel practices in multinational firms, sustainability implications, and future airport dynamics. Awards & Editorial Roles : Editor of the Journal of Economic Geography , Co-Convenor of the Professions and Professionals Network (SASE), and recipient of prestigious awards including the 2012 Progress in Human Geography Best Paper Prize and 2023 Top-Cited JMS Paper. Key Projects : ESRC-funded studies on AI in accounting/law firms and professional training. DEMAND Centre research on energy-efficient office design and sustainable building practices. EU-funded exploration of future business mobilities and airport roles. Academic Engagement : Active in global networks (EGOS, SASE, Academy of Management), supervising PhDs on professions, globalization, and mobilities. Affiliated with research centers like CeMoRe (Mobilities Research) and DEMAND (Energy-Mobility Dynamics).

Dag Swartlingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Lean Production
• Continuous Improvement
• Operations Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dag Swartling is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) at Linköping University, Sweden. His research focuses on Lean production systems, continuous improvement methodologies, organizational change, and sustainability in manufacturing and healthcare contexts. He is affiliated with the Project, Innovations and Entrepreneurship (PIE) research group. Swartling's academic background includes extensive work on leadership practices in Lean environments, digital innovation, and the application of improvement systems across sectors. His recent work explores the transition from successful to sustainable production models, as evidenced by a case study of a Lean Prize Award-winning organization. He has collaborated with colleagues on studies analyzing Lean leadership behaviors and the motivational aspects of continuous improvement initiatives. His publications span topics such as insourcing strategies in Swedish manufacturing, generative innovation models, and the role of employee-driven innovation. Swartling is also engaged in educational activities, including the LiU Summer Academy where he contributes to leadership training programs for international students. Swartling's research demonstrates a commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications in organizational development. His work frequently employs comparative case studies and field-based methodologies to analyze leadership practices, process improvements, and sustainability challenges.

Jennifer Howellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Online Learning
• Educational Technologies
• Digital Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jennifer Howell is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Western Australia (UWA), overseeing internationalisation strategy and global partnerships. She holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology and is a Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna. Her research focuses on digital pedagogy, online learning technologies, and the operationalisation of international collaborations. Key interests include digital badging for learning pathways and immersive virtual/augmented learning tools. With 21+ years in higher education leadership, her career spans roles as Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) at Curtin University and Dean of Learning & Teaching in the Faculty of Humanities. She has pioneered strategic initiatives like micro-credentials, learning platforms, and offshore campus redevelopments. Howell actively contributes to education policy through roles on national committees including the Australian Council of Deans in Education and the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Her $1.6M externally funded research explores STEM education through robotics, digital pedagogy frameworks, and accessibility in e-learning. Notable projects include usability studies for adaptive exercise apps and collaborative learning tools for students with disabilities. Howell advocates for embedding technology innovations into operational educational practices to ensure effective transformation. Education: PhD (Queensland University of Technology), Harvard Graduate School of Education Key Roles: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement), UWA; Formerly Deputy VC (Learning & Teaching), Curtin Committees: Australian Technology Network (ATN) Universities Australia DVCA Group TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) Grants: $1.6M in external research funding across international collaborations Her advisory work includes school boards (e.g., Lesmurdie Senior High School) and curriculum bodies like the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCASA). Howell’s publications emphasize bridging theory-practice gaps in digital learning and leveraging technology for inclusive education.

Leigh Disneyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Childhood Education
• Digital Technologies in Education
• Early Years Mathematics Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leigh Disney is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Educational Psychology & Counselling at Monash University, specializing in early years education with a focus on mathematics learning, digital technologies, and play-based pedagogy. He holds an adjunct position at the Coordinated Innovation Centre for Basic Education Reform and Development since 2015. His research explores young children’s mathematical development, particularly during the transition to primary school, and the role of dynamic leadership in enhancing educational outcomes. Disney has conducted cross-cultural studies in China on play-based learning and teacher practices, contributing to global early childhood education discourse. Expertise: Early Childhood Education, Digital Technologies, Play Pedagogy, Mathematics Learning, Teacher Education Collaborations: Projects in China, Victorian Curriculum development, and leadership in early years education Publications: Over 40 articles, books, and reports on topics ranging from digital play to pandemic impacts on educators Disney’s research emphasizes the integration of play and technology to improve learning outcomes. He has led or co-investigated six projects since 2018, including initiatives funded by the Victorian Curriculum Authority and the Department of Education. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reducing inequalities. His contributions extend to policy advocacy, such as submissions to parliamentary committees on classroom disruption and teacher well-being. Disney’s interdisciplinary approach bridges early childhood education with developmental psychology and technology integration, shaping both academic and practical frameworks in the field.

Tesca Fitzgeraldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Interactive Robot Learning
• Cognitive Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tesca Fitzgerald is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Yale University. Her research focuses on interactive robot learning, enabling robots to adapt to novel situations through human-guided learning. She holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2020) and a B.S. from Portland State University. Her research interests include cognitive robotics, human-robot interaction, transfer learning, and active learning. She emphasizes robots' ability to reason about novel objects, tasks, and interactions by leveraging human teachers' domain knowledge. Key areas include structuring human-robot interactions to meet learning goals and modeling training data derived from these interactions. Notable honors include the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2014-2017), IBM Ph.D. Fellowship (2017), and Georgia Tech GVU Center Foley Scholars Award (2017). Her work has been presented at top conferences like IJCAI, AAMAS, and HRI. Fitzgerald’s research lab, the IQR Lab, explores inquiry-based methods for robot learning. Prior to Yale, she was a postdoc at Carnegie Mellon University, collaborating with Henny Admoni, Reid Simmons, and Aaron Steinfeld. She has organized workshops on learning and interaction at IROS and served on conference committees, including HRI 2021.

• Classical Chinese Literature
• Hongloumeng (The Story of the Stone)
• English Translation Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shengyu Fan is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Culture, History & Language, Australian National University (ANU). Their research focuses on Classical Chinese Literature, particularly Hongloumeng (The Story of the Stone), and explores English translations of this seminal work. They hold a B.A. (1997) and M.A. (2000) from Fujian Normal University's College of Foreign Languages, and a Ph.D. (2003) from Beijing Normal University's Chinese Department. Key research interests include literary translation studies, textual criticism, and cross-cultural literary analysis. Their recent projects include a multi-media ePub edition of The Story of the Stone and studies on David Hawkes' translation methodologies. Over 20+ publications span journal articles, book reviews, and monographs analyzing translation practices and cultural adaptation. Current active research projects (2019–2024) investigate cross-cultural understanding through literary translation and the historical journey of Hongloumeng 's English translations. Teaching focuses on integrating translation theory with practice in Chinese literary studies.

Patrick Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conducting
• Stage Directing
• Vocal Coaching
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Patrick Hansen is an Associate Professor at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University, and currently on sabbatical leave during Fall 2024. He serves as the Artistic Director of Opera McGill and holds expertise in conducting, stage directing, vocal coaching, and artistic administration. He has been actively involved with the Association of Opera in Canada (AOC) and Opera America. His career spans over 40 years, involving over 300 opera productions across North America and Europe. Education: MMus (Piano Performance), University of Missouri at Kansas City, 1991 BMus (Piano Performance), Simpson College, 1988 Fellowship in Opera Coaching, The Juilliard School, 1991-1993 Research and Creative Work: Hansen focuses on opera production, stage direction, and vocal pedagogy. His recent productions include the Bulgarian premiere of Weill’s *Street Scene*, and stagings at venues like the Kennedy Center and Opéra de Montréal. He is known for innovative directing, such as incorporating audience spaces in *Lucretia* and dramatic lighting in *Bluebeard’s Castle*. Awards: Two-time Schulich School of Music 'Excellence in Teaching' Award McGill Award for Equity Programming Advising and Mentorship: Teaches Opera McGill courses, graduate seminars on Bel Canto and Shakespeare in Opera, and provides private vocal coaching for advanced students. His artistic mentorship extends to programs like Bel Canto in Tuscany. Labs/Teams: Leads Opera McGill, a renowned training ground for operatic artists. Collaborates with institutions like Glimmerglass Opera and Florida Grand Opera. Current projects include directing *The Barber of Seville* (2024) and *Platée* (2025).