جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joyce Marie Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African American Studies
• Folklore
• Musicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joyce Marie Jackson is the James J. Parsons Endowed Professor in the Department of Geography & Anthropology at Louisiana State University (LSU), part of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University and additional studies from Atlanta University and LSU. Her research focuses on African American folklore, music traditions, and cultural identity in the U.S. South. Jackson explores topics such as spirituals, blues, gospel quartets, Mardi Gras Indian rituals, and diasporic religious practices. Her work bridges anthropology, musicology, and cultural studies, often examining how African cultural heritage manifests in Southern U.S. communities. Notable contributions include studies on the Fazendeville community displacement, Easter Rock rituals, and the cultural significance of New Orleans second-line traditions. Jackson teaches courses on urban ethnography, African American folklore, and ritual theory. Jackson’s publications span academic journals, encyclopedias, and music documentation projects. She has contributed to Smithsonian Folkways recordings and Louisiana state cultural initiatives. Her research frequently highlights marginalized voices and historical preservation efforts in Louisiana and the broader South.

Alexander Stelzleniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meat Science
• Muscle Biology
• Beef Production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alexander Stelzleni is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. He has been with the University of Georgia since July 2007, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 2013, and ultimately to Professor in 2020. As Graduate Program Coordinator since January 2021, he oversees both the Animal and Dairy Science (ADSC) and Regenerative Bioscience (REBI) graduate programs. Dr. Stelzleni's research program maintains two central foci: (1) the influence of production and management on meat quality and yield with emphasis on southeastern and subtropical beef finishing systems, and (2) further processing to improve quality and safety of red meat and poultry. His lab has been particularly active in studying heat stress mitigation in Southeastern US beef finishing systems, sous vide as a consistent cookery method, further processing of poultry myopathies, and safety of low-thermal meat products. His scholarly work reflects strong expertise in meat science, with recent publications focusing on nicotinamide riboside effects, National Beef Quality Audits, dairy-beef crossbreeding, poultry myopathies, sous vide techniques, and high-pressure processing for pathogen control. The Stelzleni Lab has presented numerous studies at the Reciprocal Meat Conference in recent years, demonstrating consistent productivity and relevance to industry challenges. Student Career Success Influencer Award (2024) Multiple UGA Career Center Awards (2019, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012) Larry Benyshek Excellence in Teaching Award (2016) ADSC 3650 recognized as top 5 college courses at UGA As an advisor, Dr. Stelzleni has mentored numerous graduate students including Clint Lee (MS thesis on heat stress mitigation), Cameron Catrett (MS 2024), and M. Junaid Nawaz (PhD student). His lab actively involves undergraduates in research and meat judging competitions, with students regularly presenting at professional conferences and winning awards in Iron Chef contests and meat judging events. Dr. Stelzleni directs the Meat Science Technology Center where his team investigates methods to improve meat quality, yield, shelf-life, and safety. The lab maintains strong industry connections with commodity groups, meat processors, and stakeholders to address current challenges in meat production and processing.

Arnold Mathijssenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biophysics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Active and Living Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arnold Mathijssen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania, part of the School of Arts and Sciences. He leads the Mathijssen Lab, focusing on the physics of life, combining experimental and theoretical approaches in biophysics, fluid mechanics, and active materials. His research addresses fundamental questions about pathogen dynamics, biomedical material design, and collective behavior in living systems, with applications to public health and environmental science. Education includes a DPhil from the University of Oxford (2017), MSci and BSc from University College London (2012), and a teaching certificate from Stanford University (2019). He has held roles such as Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford (2017-2020) and Director of the Working Group on Environmental and Biological Fluid Dynamics (2023-). Research interests span topics like hydrodynamic communication, pathogen clearance in airways, and bacterial contamination dynamics. Notable achievements include the 2025 Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award and media recognition for breakthroughs in optimizing coffee-brewing physics. He chairs conferences, edits scientific journals, and advocates for science accessibility through initiatives like 'Kitchen flows.' Lab affiliations: Centre for Soft and Living Matter at UPenn, Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM). Media highlights include coverage in The New York Times, The Guardian, and New Scientist for his work on culinary fluid mechanics.

• Neuroimaging
• Obesity
• Ingestive behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dana Small, PhD is a Senior Scientist at the RI-MUHC and Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University . Her research is centered in the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program within the Centre for Translational Biology . Her research focuses on understanding how body and mind work together to optimize behavior, particularly through neuroimaging, metabolic, and behavioral studies of ingestive behavior. She investigates how modern food environments affect brain evolution and eating behavior. The 15 most recent publications show a consistent focus on food reward mechanisms (2025), nutrient-brain interactions (2024), addiction-genetics relationships (2023), and neural processing of taste and reward (2020-2023). These works appear in high-impact journals like Cell Metabolism and Science .

• Multisensory perception
• Consumer psychology
• Sensory marketing
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Charles Spence is Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and Fellow of Somerville College, where he heads the Crossmodal Research Laboratory. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience with real-world applications in multisensory design, spanning food science, human-computer interaction, and environmental psychology. Spence's research centers on how the brain integrates sensory inputs (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to form unified perceptual experiences. This foundational work drives innovations in sensory marketing, product design, and human factors engineering, with significant implications for optimizing everyday interactions with technology and environments. His approach combines rigorous laboratory experimentation with industry collaborations to translate theoretical insights into practical solutions. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward applied crossmodal research, particularly in consumer contexts. His 2025 output reveals growing emphasis on digital commerce environments, nature-food perception interactions, and multisensory flavor enhancement—showcasing how sensory cues can be strategically deployed to influence behavior in retail, dining, and digital platforms. His major recognitions include: 10th Experimental Psychology Society Prize British Psychology Society Cognitive Section Award Paul Bertelson Award (Young European Cognitive Psychologist of the Year) Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award 2008 IG Nobel Prize for Nutrition (for 'sonic crisp' research) Spence maintains extensive industry partnerships, having consulted for Toyota on multisensory warning systems, ICI on environmental psychology, and Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant on culinary innovation. His research attracts significant commercial funding through these collaborations, though specific grant details aren't publicly itemized. The Crossmodal Research Laboratory operates as an interdisciplinary hub where psychologists, neuroscientists, and industry partners investigate sensory integration mechanisms. Current projects focus on optimizing driver alert systems, designing immersive food experiences, and understanding how built environments affect cognitive performance—maintaining Spence's legacy of translating basic science into tangible human benefits.

Fatih BOZKURTمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ottoman Socio-Economic History
• Ottoman Society
• Material Culture Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Fatih BOZKURT serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Sakarya University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. With academic appointments dating back to 2012, he has established himself as a prominent scholar specializing in Ottoman socio-economic history, material culture, and estate records research. His academic journey reflects deep engagement with Ottoman institutional structures and daily life patterns. Doctorate (2005-2011): Sakarya University, Institute of Social Sciences/History (Thesis: Estate books and change in Ottoman material culture (1785-1875 Istanbul example)) MA (2000-2003): Celal Bayar University, Institute of Social Sciences/Modern Age History (Thesis: Social and economic situation of Gördes district according to the Ministry of Finance Dividend Books) Licence (1996-2000): Istanbul University, Faculty of Literature/Department of History Professor BOZKURT's research primarily focuses on Ottoman socio-economic structures, particularly through the lens of estate records (tereke defterleri). His work examines material culture transformations, tradesmen organization, and daily life patterns in Ottoman society. He has made significant contributions to understanding Ottoman urban economies, inheritance practices, and cultural changes, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries. His methodological approach combines archival research with social history frameworks to reconstruct Ottoman economic and social realities. His extensive publication record reveals consistent thematic focus on Ottoman economic history, with particular attention to estate records as historical sources. The research demonstrates evolving sophistication in using these records to explore wealth distribution, consumption patterns, and social structures. His work bridges economic history with cultural studies, examining how material culture reflected and influenced social relations in Ottoman society. Certificate of Appreciation from the DIRECTORATE OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS (2015) Certificate of Appreciation from OSARK (International Ottoman Research Congress) (2015) Professor BOZKURT has supervised numerous graduate theses focusing on Ottoman institutions and civilization, guiding research on topics ranging from estate records to daily life practices. His current research includes a TÜBİTAK-1001 project titled 'Osmanlı İstanbul'unun Servet ve Demografik Yapısı (1650-1810)' which continues his longstanding interest in Ottoman economic and demographic structures. He has also participated in various TÜBA (Turkish Academy of Sciences) projects related to Turkish-Islamic scientific and cultural heritage. As an active academic administrator, he has served as Deputy Director of the Social Sciences Institute (2019) and History Department Deputy Chair (2023-2024). He has organized and participated in multiple International Ottoman Research Congresses (OSARK), contributing significantly to the institutional framework of Ottoman studies in Turkey.

• Critical Agrarian Studies
• Degrowth
• Post-Capitalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leonie Guerrero Lara is a researcher at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development , Utrecht University, focusing on the intersection of community-supported agriculture (CSA) , degrowth , and post-capitalism . Her work applies social movement theory to analyze how CSA networks drive ecological and social justice in agri-food systems. She contributes to academic discourse through publications in journals like Agriculture and Human Values and Sustainability Science , while volunteering with Germany’s Netzwerk Solidarische Landwirtschaft . PhD research: Political agency of CSA networks Key themes: Degrowth, Post-Capitalism, Social Justice Her studies explore coalition-building between CSA and degrowth movements, emphasizing transformative strategies for sustainable food systems. Recent articles highlight systemic transitions and policy engagement in agri-food governance. She also participated in international conferences such as the International Degrowth Conference and POLLEN .

Shauna C. Henleyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Food Safety
• Nutrition
• Food Preservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shauna C. Henley is a Senior Agent and Affiliate Agent in the Department of Nutrition & Food Science at the University of Maryland , affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources . She specializes in food safety education , nutrition , and consumer behavior research , with a focus on improving safe food handling practices across the supply chain. Dr. Henley earned her B.S. in Biology from Muhlenberg College, an M.S. in Nutrition & Food Science from the University of Vermont, and a Ph.D. in Biology with a concentration in Human Nutrition from Drexel University. Her research spans food safety education , behavioral interventions , and community-based extension programs , including workshops on boiling-water-bath canning and FSMA compliance for farmers and food entrepreneurs. Her 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) address critical food safety issues, including home canning practices , Salmonella prevention , and consumer education strategies . She has received recognition such as the University of Maryland Extension Excellence Award (2025) and the Best in Class award from the Association for Communication Excellence (2025) for ProduceTRAINer.org. Dr. Henley has secured multiple grants, including a USDA-FSOP grant for food safety training and a McCormick Science Institute grant for herb and spice safety research. She leads initiatives like the Food Safety Action Team and contributes to national food safety campaigns , such as the widely recognized ' Don't Wash Your Chicken! ' project.

Megan J. Eliasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food History
• Cultural History
• Gender History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Megan J. Elias is an Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of the Food Studies Program at Boston University. She holds a PhD from the City University of New York (CUNY), an MA from San Francisco State University, and a BA from Cornell University. Her research explores the intersection of food, culture, and history, with a focus on food writing, markets, home economics, and gender. Dr. Elias is the author of seven books, including *Food on the Page: Cookbooks and American Culture* (2017) and *Food in the United States, 1890–1945* (2009), which received the American Library Association’s Outstanding Academic Text award. She serves as editor-in-chief of *Food, Culture & Society* and has been a co-recipient of multiple National Endowment for the Humanities grants. Elias teaches courses such as *History of Food*, *Introduction to Gastronomy*, and *Food and Gender*, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Her work bridges historical analysis with public engagement, including contributions to Sundance Channel’s *Love/Lust* series and collaborations on museum podcasts like the *Making Objects Speech* project. Her research interests span business history, cultural history, food technology, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. In grants and fellowships, she secured $350,000 as Lead Faculty Mentor for the *Bridging Historias* program and a $74,937 NEH grant for the *Foodways and Humanities Project*. Her awards include the CUNY Chancellor’s Fellowship (2014) and the Culinary Historians of New York Amelia Scholars Grant (2007). She actively mentors faculty and curricular development, reflecting her commitment to academic innovation and educational equity.

Judith Byfieldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Women's History
• African History
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Judith Byfield serves as the Stephen ’59 and Madeline ’60 Anbinder Professor of History in Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with cross-appointments in the Africana Studies and Research Center and Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program. She actively contributes to the Latin American and Caribbean Studies program as Core Faculty and Steering Committee member, demonstrating deep interdisciplinary engagement across African, Caribbean, and diaspora studies. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. (1993) and M.Phil. (1984) from Columbia University alongside a Dartmouth College B.A. (1980), establishing her expertise in historical methodologies with regional specialization in West Africa. Professor Byfield's research centers on Nigerian women's socio-economic experiences, examining tie-dye production systems, World War II impacts, and political activism within nationalist movements. Her current Fulbright Global Scholar project "Curry Goat and Gari: West Indian Women in 20th-Century Lagosian Society" investigates Caribbean-British-Nigerian cultural bridging among West Indian women migrants, revealing transnational diaspora formation through culinary and social practices. This work extends her longstanding exploration of gendered economic agency in African contexts. Her publication trajectory shows evolution from localized studies of women's craft economies toward broader transnational frameworks, consistently emphasizing gendered perspectives within African and diaspora histories while connecting Nigerian experiences to global Caribbean and Atlantic world narratives. Key recognitions include: Fulbright Global Scholar fellowship for current research Endowed Stephen ’59 and Madeline ’60 Anbinder Professorship American Historical Association Book Prize for "A Great Upheaval: Women and Nation in Post-War Nigeria" Professor Byfield secures major research grants including the Fulbright Global Scholar award, while mentoring students through undergraduate courses like HIST 1590 (History and Popular Culture in Africa) and HIST 4291 (Marriage and Divorce in the African Context). Her interdisciplinary approach spans History, Africana Studies, and Gender Studies curricula, emphasizing collaborative scholarship across Cornell's international programs. Though not associated with formal laboratories, her scholarly ecosystem thrives through the Einaudi Center for International Studies and Latin American and Caribbean Studies program, where she shapes collaborative research initiatives examining global African connections and diaspora formations through historical lenses.

Michaela Valenteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern European History
• Demonology
• Roman Inquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michaela Valente is an Associate Professor in Early Modern History at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome , where she has taught since 2021. Previously, she was Associate Professor at the University of Molise (2005-2021) after postdoctoral work at Salerno. Her research focuses on witchcraft, inquisition practices, religious migrations, and historiographical debates in Early Modern Europe. Her scholarship explores the demonological discourse through works like Charles V (2013) and co-edited volumes on the Roman Inquisition. She has contributed to international research projects including COST Action PIMo (2019-2023) on Mediterranean displacements and PRIN initiatives on Renaissance philosophy. Recent publications analyze transnational religious refugees ( Religious Refugees in the Early Modern World , 2023), gender in exile (2024), and witchcraft's intellectual legacy . Her teaching includes Modern History and Migration History courses, with exam texts emphasizing primary sources and critical historiography. Scientific Awards : Anna Maria Battista Fellowship Fondazione Luigi Firpo Fellow (2000) University of Rome Research Fellow (2001-2003)

Rennan Lemosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Material Culture
• Artefact Analysis & Technology
• Archaeological Theory
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rennan Lemos is a Teaching Associate in Egyptian Archaeology and Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge's Department of Archaeology, with additional affiliation as a College Research Associate at Emmanuel College. His academic work focuses on the complex dynamics of Egyptian colonialism in ancient Nubia, particularly during the New Kingdom period. Dr. Lemos specializes in material culture analysis, examining how objects served as tools for negotiating identity, power, and social structure in colonial contexts. His research challenges traditional narratives of 'Egyptianization' by revealing the nuanced, bidirectional nature of cultural interactions between Egyptians and Nubians. He integrates archaeological theory with scientific analysis, employing methods like lead isotope analysis and organic residue characterization to study ancient trade networks and ritual practices. His recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a clear trend toward bridging postcolonial theory with empirical archaeological evidence. Many articles examine how material culture functioned in colonial settings, with particular attention to funerary practices, artistic representations, and supply chains. His work increasingly focuses on 'decolonizing' archaeological practice while maintaining rigorous scientific approaches to understanding ancient cultural interactions. Dr. Lemos's research has significantly contributed to understanding how Egyptian-style objects were adopted, adapted, and reinterpreted in Nubian communities. His theoretical work, particularly 'Can We Decolonize the Ancient Past? Bridging Postcolonial and Decolonial Theory in Sudanese and Nubian Archaeology' (2022), has been influential in reshaping scholarly approaches to ancient colonial dynamics.

• Contemporary Iberian Studies
• Urban Studies
• Race and Migration Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catalina Iannone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese at The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on race, urban space, and visual culture in contemporary Iberia, with a particular emphasis on Lavapiés (Madrid) and Mouraria (Lisbon). She holds a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin (2018), an M.A. from New York University in Madrid (2011), and a B.A. from New York University (2010). Her work bridges literary analysis, cultural studies, and urban sociology. She is author of the forthcoming book Cities Beyond Crisis: Race, Affect, and Urban Culture in 21st Century Iberia (Vanderbilt UP) and creator of the digital project The Atlas of Resistance , mapping Lavapiés’ cultural evolution since 2000 through geolocated artifacts and data. Her publications appear in Hispania , Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies , and Journal of Lusophone Studies . Teaching interests include Iberian migrations, postcolonial theory, and visual culture.

Matthew Landryمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nutrition
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Plant-Based Diets
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN, FAND, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of California, Irvine. He directs the Nutrition Promotion & Disease Prevention Research Lab, focusing on plant-based nutrition interventions for chronic disease prevention and health equity. His work bridges clinical research and public policy, particularly addressing nutrition disparities in underserved communities. Dr. Landry holds a BS in Nutrition and Food Sciences from Louisiana State University (2015), a PhD in Nutritional Science from the University of Texas at Austin (2019), and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration, 2020). His research examines: Optimal dietary patterns for chronic disease prevention Clinical trial methodologies for dietary interventions Behavioral strategies promoting plant-forward diets Nutrition equity in food-insecure populations Policy translation of nutrition science His publications demonstrate consistent focus on plant-based nutrition, health disparities, clinical trial design, and public health interventions, utilizing diverse methodologies from community-based studies to systematic reviews. Honors and awards include: UCDC Presidential Faculty Fellow (2025) Ethan Sims Young Investigator Award (2022) Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2022) Nutrition Education and Behavioral Science Early Career Award (2021) He secured a $90,000 grant from Ardmore Institute of Health (2025) to develop OB/GYN nutrition education resources. Leads a research team investigating diet-disease relationships and intervention strategies.

Susanne Ehrichمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval Studies
• Religious Poetry
• Text-Image Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Susanne Ehrich (born 1977) is a Research Fellow and academic coordinator at the Institute of History , University of Regensburg , since 2012. As academic coordinator of the Forum Mittelalter since 2007, she specializes in interdisciplinary medieval research with focus on apocalyptic commentaries , German religious poetry , and text-image analysis . She co-edits the Forum Mittelalter-Studien series. Education: German Studies, Catholic Theology, Romance Studies (Regensburg & Pisa, 2002); First State Examination for secondary school teaching; German as a Foreign Language Certificate Research Interests center on medieval eschatological frameworks, vernacular biblical poetry, and the interplay between textual and visual media in apocalyptic traditions. Her work examines how religious texts were adapted across Teutonic Order communities and urban contexts. Publications focus on Middle High German apocalypse manuscripts, urban cultural analysis, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Key trends include text-image relationships , didactic elements in religious poetry , and eschatological historiography . Scientific Awards: Doctoral grant from the Cusanuswerk (Bishop's Study Fund, 2003–2007) Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Forum Mittelalter-Studien series since 2009; collaborative projects with Prof. Dr. Jörg Oberste and other medievalists.