جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Silvia Rita Amatoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Imaging techniques
• Spectroscopic methods
• Artists’ materials and painting techniques
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Silvia Rita Amato is a Conservation Scientist at The Courtauld Institute of Art’s Department of Conservation. She specializes in technical examination of paintings using imaging techniques and spectroscopic methods, with a focus on artists’ materials and techniques. She joined The Courtauld in 2013 as a part-time Technical Assistant and transitioned to a full-time role as a Conservation Scientist. Her work involves designing technical analyses for paintings, supervising MA students in technical imaging, and delivering lectures on data processing and safety protocols. Amato holds an MA in Science for Cultural Heritage from the University of Parma (2012) and a PhD from The Courtauld (2022), focusing on reflectance imaging spectroscopy and scanning XRF in Édouard Manet’s works. Her research also extends to Jain manuscripts, Impressionist paintings, and material analysis. Her research interests span imaging techniques, spectroscopic methods, application of new analytical tools, and Technical Art History. Notable projects include studies on Gauguin’s Nevermore , Rubens’ Death of Hippolytus , and Joan Miró’s cadmium yellow paints. She has collaborated with institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Fundació Miró Mallorca. Amato’s work bridges conservation science with art historical inquiry, emphasizing material evidence to inform artistic processes and preservation strategies. Amato co-supervises MA student research and supports PhD/postdoctoral fellows. Her contributions include methodological advancements in XRF applications and pigment analysis, published in journals like Studies in Conservation and Heritage Science . She actively participates in international conferences and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, fostering innovation in technical art studies.

Barbara Veselkaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioarchaeology
• Human Mobility
• Paleopathology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barbara Veselka is a postdoctoral researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, specializing in bioarchaeology with a focus on burnt and unburnt human remains. Her work centers on palaeopathology, human mobility, and vitamin D deficiency in archaeological contexts. She holds a PhD from her 2019 thesis investigating vitamin D deficiency and industrialization impacts in the Netherlands. Affiliations: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (postdoctoral researcher in Archaeology and Environmental Geo-Chemistry) Key Projects: LOCO (Low Countries Crossroads study), Inside-Out (X-ray analysis), and CRUMBEL (Belgian cremation database) Research interests include cremation practices, isotopic analysis, and skeletal manipulation. Over 99 publications and 5 datasets highlight her contributions to understanding mobility patterns and dietary shifts through strontium and radiocarbon analysis. Awards include the 2024 BioArCh 'Gamechanger' prize and 2021 Best Oral Presentation on Isotopes. Active in conferences and editorial roles (e.g., Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports ), she collaborates internationally on projects like the Paleopathology Association and Cremations Network workshops. Her work bridges archaeology, chemistry, and anthropology to reconstruct human-environment interactions across millennia.

• Polar Foraminifera
• High-pressure Culturing
• Cryogenic Gypsum
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jutta Wollenburg is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in marine biogeosciences. Her work focuses on polar foraminifera, high-pressure culturing, cryogenic gypsum, Arctic stratigraphy, and proxy development. She contributes to understanding Arctic Ocean dynamics through sediment core analysis, biogeochemical processes, and paleoclimatological studies. Her research spans experimental methods, biodiversity assessments, and environmental change impacts, with a strong emphasis on developing proxies for reconstructing past climate conditions. Key projects include investigations into cryogenic gypsum's role in carbon export, foraminifera-sponge symbiosis, and high-pressure culturing experiments. She has published extensively on Arctic Ocean sedimentology, glacial history, and the interplay between marine ecosystems and climate. Her work bridges experimental biology, geochemistry, and paleoceanography to address critical questions about Arctic environmental processes. Collaborations involve international expeditions and datasets, including contributions to the MOSAiC and Yermak Plateau studies. She maintains active involvement in Arctic research networks and data repositories like PANGAEA, ensuring accessibility of her findings for broader scientific use.

• Climate Science
• Paleoclimatology
• Marine Geology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Mark Dolman is a Researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute, specializing in Polar Terrestrial Environmental Systems. His work focuses on reconstructing past climate variability using sedimentary proxies, with expertise in radiocarbon dating, bioturbation analysis, and proxy system modeling. Key research interests include improving methodologies for estimating chronological uncertainties in sediment records, quantifying bioturbation effects, and developing forward models to interpret climate signals from proxies. He has collaborated on studies analyzing marine sediments from various global locations, emphasizing the interplay between environmental processes and proxy preservation. Dr. Dolman's publications address topics like three-dimensional radiocarbon age heterogeneity, spectral approaches to paleoclimate uncertainty, and the assessment of radiocarbon blank contamination in lipid biomarkers. His work contributes to refining paleoclimatic interpretations and enhancing the accuracy of climate reconstructions.

Olga Logunovaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Social Media Analytics
• Digital Sociology
• Digital Literacy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Olga Logunova is a Researcher at King's College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and King’s Russia Institute. She previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow since 2012 and has been a visiting lecturer at Tampere University (Finland) for the 'Health and Media' course. Her primary research focuses on the intersection of media and sociology, including digital literacy, social media listening, and the socio-cultural impact of digital platforms. Her notable projects include 'The Historical Figures: Memes or Narratives in Social Media 2021-2023' and the Second Wave of the 'Journalistic Role Performance Project (JRP)' (2019-2023), examining global journalistic roles across media channels. She has also explored micro-influencers in socio-political processes and self-presentation strategies on Tinder. Research Interests: Social media analytics, digital memory, digital journalism, and digital sociology. She has published extensively on topics such as digital celebrities, audience measurement, and media narratives in Russian and international contexts. Awards: None explicitly listed. Teaching Roles: Includes courses at HSE and Tampere University. Office hours at KCL are Monday 12:00–14:00 and Thursday 15:00–16:00.

• Science Education
• Pedagogical Practices
• Secondary Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessie Durk is a Researcher at the University of Cambridge, holding the position of Research Associate since April 2019. Her work focuses on science education, particularly the design of written assessments that encourage effective practical science teaching in secondary schools. She explores how pedagogical practices and organizational methods in UK secondary schools can be optimized through assessment frameworks. Her research interests include generalizable assessment strategies, curriculum design, and the intersection of educational policy with classroom practices. Recent work emphasizes incentivizing evidence-based pedagogy through assessment structures. Collaborations span institutions, with a focus on UK-based educational contexts. Jessie’s sole published article to date (2023) highlights her focus on practical science education, analyzing assessment tools that reward innovative teaching methods. No awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. While no student advisees are listed, her collaborative work with authors like Moore, Fairhurst, Bennett, and Harrison suggests involvement in academic teams. No lab affiliations or future projects are detailed in the text, though her current role implies ongoing research activities in educational assessment and secondary school methodologies.

Ira Rabinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Material Analysis
• Ancient Inks
• Manuscript Conservation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Dr. Ira Rabin is a leading researcher at the University of Hamburg's Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures and the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung. Her work focuses on material analysis of written artefacts using advanced scientific methods. She leads projects including 'History of Writing: Black Inks and Writing Surfaces' and 'Recovery of Damaged Writing', which reconstruct historical writing technologies and develop conservation strategies. Her research investigates: Historical ink composition and degradation processes Non-invasive analysis techniques for fragile manuscripts Material properties of writing surfaces from papyrus to parchment Authentication methods for cultural heritage objects Environmental impact on manuscript preservation Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on analytical techniques applied to diverse historical materials, from Carolingian manuscripts to Coptic documents. Her work consistently integrates material science with humanities research to understand scribal practices and historical contexts. Dr. Rabin directs laboratory facilities including specialized equipment for spectroscopic analysis and collaborates internationally on manuscript conservation projects. Her research group develops protocols for handling culturally significant artefacts while advancing scientific understanding of historical materials.

Olav Lianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Quaternary stratigraphy
• glacial geology
• luminescence dating
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Olav Lian is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences , University of the Fraser Valley . His research focuses on Quaternary stratigraphy , glacial geology , and luminescence dating , supported by NSERC funding . He collaborates with experts in geomorphology, physics, and biology. His work spans environmental change analysis in western Canada, the Canadian Arctic, Australia, Patagonia, New Zealand, Russia, and Indonesia. The research integrates interdisciplinary approaches and advanced geochronological methods. Recent Publications highlight innovations in learned image compression , privacy-preserving computing , and computer vision , featuring techniques like Swin Transformers , Wavelet-Domain Convolution , and Entropy-Based Distillation . Contact: olav.lian@ufv.ca

Kathryn Codutoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mass Media
• Interpersonal Communication
• Social Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Coduto is an Assistant Professor of Media Science in the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University's College of Communication. Her research focuses on the intersections of mass media and interpersonal communication, examining how individuals use digital platforms to connect and interpret their environments. Ph.D., Communication, Ohio State University M.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, Kent State University B.S., Electronic Media, Kent State University Her work explores compulsive social media use during news events, privacy management across communication technologies like dating apps, and the psychological effects of mediated sexual communication (e.g., sexting). She analyzes how platform affordances shape relationship dynamics and self-perception. Recent publications address topics such as dating app interactions , privacy practices in digital communication, and media influence on health behaviors . Her methodological approach combines both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Katy Coduto teaches courses in research methods, social media analysis, and media effects, bridging her industry experience as a research analyst at Marcus Thomas LLC with academic instruction.

• Digital Inclusion
• Technology Adoption Inequalities
• Health and Wellbeing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anthony McCosker is a Professor of Media and Communication at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. He holds dual roles as Director of the Social Innovation Research Institute and Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S). His research focuses on digital inclusion, technology adoption inequalities, health/wellbeing, automation, and AI ethics, with an emphasis on community-driven data practices. Research Projects: Includes the Impact Evaluation of Be Connected program, digital equity projects with Red Cross and Telstra, and initiatives addressing rural mental health service gaps. Publications: Over 160 outputs including books like Everyday Data Cultures and peer-reviewed articles on topics such as digital social ecosystems and AI literacy. Grants: Lead investigator on projects funded by ARC, Department of Education, and international collaborations (e.g., Australia-India Net Zero AI initiative). His work bridges academia and practice, collaborating with NGOs, governments, and tech firms to address digital divides and ethical AI applications. Supervises PhD/Master’s students in areas like AI ethics, social connection technologies, and digital health interventions.

Mario dos Reisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Phylogenetics
• Molecular Evolution
• Genomics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mario dos Reis is Reader in Statistical Phylogenetics at Queen Mary University of London's School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. He develops Bayesian methods for molecular dating, phylogenomics, and protein evolution analysis. His research integrates genomic data to reconstruct evolutionary timelines and measure natural selection. Dr. dos Reis maintains the bppr R package for phylogenetic analysis and leads projects on mammal evolution timelines and mutation rate estimation. Current research explores phylogenomic dating methods using multi-locus datasets and Bayesian approaches.

Paola Ponceمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Osteoarchaeology
• Palaeopathology
• Health in Past Populations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paola Ponce is a Lecturer in Osteoarchaeology at the University of York’s Department of Archaeology, affiliated with the PalaeoHub. She holds a BSc from Universidad Nacional de La Plata (2002), an MSc from Bradford University (2004), and a PhD from Durham University (2010), where she was supported by a Durham Doctoral Fellowship Award. Previously, she worked at Archaeology South-East (UCL) from 2012–2017, analyzing human and cremated remains from Neolithic to post-medieval periods. Her research focuses on health and disease in past populations, including British, European, and South American groups. Key interests include paleopathology (e.g., Paget’s disease, smallpox identification), funerary archaeology, and the history of medicine. She has investigated topics such as cranial trepanations in Anglo-Saxon England, mercury content in syphilis cases, and isolated Saxon burials. Dr. Ponce teaches modules like Practical Skills: Human and Animal Bones and contributes to courses on archaeological sciences and skeletal evidence for health. She supervises undergraduate, masters, and PhD students, including Aster Wood’s ongoing thesis on post-Roman health transitions. Her grants include awards from the Society of Antiquaries (2023), Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (2017), and the Prehistoric Society (2016). Public engagement includes talks at museums (e.g., The Novium Museum) and collaborations on exhibits, such as the Brighton Museum’s Archaeology Gallery. Media coverage includes articles on the reburial of Quaker remains and analysis of Selsey archaeological sites.

Nathan Walesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ancient DNA Analysis
• Plant Domestication
• Archaeobotany
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Nathan Wales is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of York, affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences and leading the ancient genetics group at BioArCh. He holds roles including ACCE Doctoral Training Partnership representative (2019–present), Subject Facilitator for Archaeology (2021–present), and Pathway Leader for Archaeology/Biology/Environment (2021–present). His research focuses on ancient DNA analysis of plant domestication and crop utilization, particularly maize, grapevine, and sunflower. He has pioneered methods for optimizing DNA extraction from ancient seeds and collaborates on projects like the Hidden Frontiers initiative and Rethinking the Green Revolution in the Western Mediterranean. Education includes a BS in Anthropology/Sociology (Truman State University, 2005), MA and PhD in Anthropology (University of Connecticut, 2008 and 2012), with postdoctoral training at the University of Copenhagen, UC Berkeley, and Université Toulouse III. His work bridges archaeology and genetics, addressing questions about human impact on plant evolution. Teaching responsibilities include modules on archaeological science and ancient biomolecules. Key projects include investigating plant domestication trajectories and optimizing methods for analyzing precious archaeological materials. His interdisciplinary approach integrates genomic, morphometric, and archaeological data to uncover historical agricultural practices and crop migration patterns.

• African Archaeology
• Swahili Urbanism
• Material Culture Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Stephanie Wynne-Jones is Deputy Head of the Department of Archaeology at the University of York and holds the title of Professor of African Archaeology. Her research focuses on East African urbanism, material culture, and community archaeology, with a particular emphasis on Swahili coastal sites like Songo Mnara and Kilwa Kisiwani. She directs projects such as the Urban Ecology and Transitions in the Zanzibar Archipelago (UETZAP), funded by the Leverhulme Trust, which explores resource use in early towns. She also leads the Tanzanian component of the MAEASaM project, documenting endangered heritage sites. Her academic roles include University Research Champion for Culture and Communication, Director of Partnerships in her department, and collaborations with institutions like Aarhus University’s Centre for Urban Network Evolutions (UrbNet) and the British Institute in Eastern Africa. She supervises PhD students in topics ranging from Swahili ceramics to heritage conservation in Algeria. Research interests span material culture analysis, urban spatial practices, and the intersection of archaeology with modern communities. Recent work includes geochemical and biomolecular studies at sites like Unguja Ukuu and Songo Mnara, aiming to reconstruct environmental and social dynamics. Publications highlight themes of cultural heritage, precolonial trade networks, and interdisciplinary archaeological methods.

Kenneth A. Farleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geochemistry
• Geology
• Chemical Petrology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kenneth A. Farley is the W.M. Keck Foundation Professor of Geochemistry at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. He joined Caltech in 1993 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to Professor in 1998 and holding the Keck Foundation Professorship since 2003. He served as Director of the Tectonic Observatory (2003–2004) and Chair of the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences (2004–2014). Education: B.S., Yale University, 1986 Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1991 Research Interests: Farley specializes in noble gas isotope geochemistry, applying these techniques to study Earth's mantle and atmosphere, oceanic lava petrogenesis, geochronology, and low-temperature thermochronology. His work also includes analyzing interplanetary dust flux via deep-sea sediments and cosmogenic surface exposure dating methods. He is deeply involved in Martian geochemistry and geochronology, serving as a participating scientist on NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover mission and Project Scientist for the Mars 2020 mission (landing 2021). Professional Roles: Project Scientist for NASA’s Mars 2020 mission Leading expert in extraterrestrial geochemistry and planetary science Labs & Collaborations: His research integrates with the Tectonic Observatory and Mars mission teams, focusing on interdisciplinary planetary science and geochemical methodologies.