جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ananda Marinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Learning Sciences
• Socio-Cultural Studies
• STEM Education
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Ananda Marin is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. She holds a doctoral degree from Northwestern University and specializes in learning sciences with a focus on socio-cultural dimensions of learning and development. Her work emphasizes Indigenous and non-dominant communities, exploring practices such as family science activities, Native American STEM participation, and culturally responsive methodologies. Marin employs participatory approaches including community-based design research, discourse analysis, and video-ethnography. Her research investigates how mobility, place, and cultural variability influence knowledge-building, with projects like analyzing forest walks as ecological learning contexts and reimagining STEM education through decolonial frameworks. She advocates for ethical validity in co-research practices and dignity-affirming pedagogies. Key themes in her scholarship include relational ontologies, embodied cognition, and the intersection of globalization with Indigenous epistemologies. Recent work highlights walking methodologies, improvisational dance as enactive cognition, and the role of storytelling in collective learning. Marin’s interdisciplinary contributions bridge cognitive science, cultural studies, and educational equity.

Joel Cabritaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Southern African History
• Religion and Politics
• Gender Studies
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Joel Cabrita is a Professor of History and Susan Ford Dorsey Director of the Center for African Studies at Stanford University, holding a courtesy appointment in Religious Studies. She also serves as a senior research associate at the University of Johannesburg's Department of Historical Studies. Her research focuses on modern Southern Africa, emphasizing religion, gender, and the politics of knowledge production, particularly in Eswatini and South Africa. Cabrita's academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge and positions at SOAS (University of London) and Trinity College, Cambridge. She has been recognized with prestigious awards like the Albert C. Outler Prize (2019) and the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2017), along with an honorary doctorate from Uppsala University (2023). Her work bridges transnational networks, media studies, and decolonial methodologies. Her research interests include: Religious movements and their global connections Gender dynamics in colonial and postcolonial contexts Apartheid-era intellectual suppression and racial erasure Media's role in shaping marginalized communities Notable publications include Written Out: The Silencing of Regina Gelana Twala (2023) and The People’s Zion: Southern Africa, the United States and a Transatlantic Faith-Healing Movement (2018), which explores evangelical networks between Africa and North America. She co-edited Relocating World Christianity (2017), advocating for non-Western-centric religious studies. Cabrita’s work has been featured widely in media outlets such as The Guardian, BBC World Service, and NPR. She actively engages with public scholarship, emphasizing the societal relevance of historical inquiry.

Beth Berkowitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Talmud and Rabbinic Literature
• Jewish Difference
• Animal Studies
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Beth Berkowitz is a Professor of Religion and holds the Ingeborg Rennert Chair of Jewish Studies at Barnard College. She specializes in Talmud and rabbinic literature, Jewish difference, and critical animal studies. Her scholarly work bridges religious studies with contemporary theoretical frameworks, including posthumanism, queer theory, and eco-criticism. Education: PhD in Religion from Columbia University, MA in Divinity from the University of Chicago, BA from Columbia College. Her research interrogates the intersection of species, kinship, and ethics in ancient Jewish texts. She challenges anthropocentric assumptions in biblical and rabbinic literature, emphasizing fluidity between human and non-human categories. Notably, her work explores how rabbinic texts envision cross-species care and the implications for modern ethical frameworks. Recent articles highlight her focus on kinship models in the Bible, species indistinction in rabbinic thought, and the application of philosophical theories like Agamben’s biopolitics and Derrida’s deconstruction to ancient texts. Her upcoming 2026 book What Animals Teach Us About Families expands these themes. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Salo Baron Prize for Outstanding First Book in Jewish Studies (2006) for Execution and Invention . Berkowitz actively engages in academic leadership as Vice-President of the Jewish Law Association, editorial board member of the University of Pennsylvania Press’s Jewish Culture and Contexts series, and co-founder of the Society of Biblical Literature’s Bible and Animal Studies unit. Her courses include Animals and Religion , Introduction to Talmud , and Theory of Religion , reflecting her interdisciplinary pedagogy.

Tony Marks-Blockمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecological Anthropology
• Indigenous Sovereignty
• Political Ecology
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Tony Marks-Block is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Geography & Environmental Studies at California State University, East Bay. His research focuses on ecological anthropology at the intersection of anthropogenic fire, Indigenous sovereignty, and political ecology in California. He collaborates with Karuk and Yurok peoples to study cultural burning practices, supported by NSF and Stanford University grants. Dr. Marks-Block teaches courses on pyrogeography and community-engaged methods on unceded Chochenyo Ohlone lands. His work emphasizes anti-colonial frameworks and Indigenous land stewardship. Education: Advanced training in ecology and anthropology at Stanford and Cornell Universities. Previously developed STEM education programs at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science. Research highlights include studies on fire suppression impacts, Indigenous fire sovereignty, and participatory environmental justice. Publications span cultural burning revitalization, fire governance, and environmental policy. His scholarship critiques settler colonial fire management while advocating for Indigenous self-determination. No specific grants or awards listed, but extensive fieldwork and community partnerships underpin his work. Labs/Teams: Engaged with Karuk Tribe’s Department of Natural Resources and Western Klamath Restoration Partnership. Focus areas include decolonizing fire management and restoring Indigenous ecological practices.

• Innovative Learning Environments
• Educational Philosophy
• Education Policy
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Leon Benade is a Professor in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU). He holds a Doctor of Education from New Zealand (2012) and has established a national and international reputation in learning environments research. His work focuses on 21st-century learning imperatives, innovative teaching practices, and bicultural education policy. Benade is a Co-Investigator in the 2021 Marsden Fund project exploring Māori flexible learning spaces. He has received several awards, including the 2017 Emerging Researcher Award from AUT. **Research Interests** Innovative Learning Environments Educational Philosophy Teachers' Work Educational Policy Cultural Spaces in Education **Awards** 2017 Auckland University of Technology Emerging Researcher Award 2021 Marsden Fund Co-Investigator 2016 Innovation in Teaching Award Benade supervises PhD/Master's students on topics like sustainability education and rural Colombian education policy. He has held editorial roles at journals like New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies and New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work . His recent publications (2021–2025) address Māori spatial pedagogy, flexible learning spaces, and peer review ethics in academic publishing.

Juan Ramon Moreno Veraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Didactics of Social Sciences
• Art History
• Education
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Juan Ramon Moreno Vera is a Professor of Social Sciences Education at the University of Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Department of Didactics of Mathematical and Social Sciences . PhD in Educational Research (University of Alicante, 2011) Masters in Research and Management of Historical, Artistic and Cultural Heritage His research focuses on didactics of history , historical awareness , democratic values , and gender education , often integrating art history and digital technologies (QR codes, gamification, flipped-classroom). His work emphasizes critical thinking , heritage education , and innovative teaching methods . He has led international projects like HistoryLab and Erasmus+ KA2 initiatives. Recent publications analyze fake news detection in history education , democratic consciousness in curricula , and climate change perception among trainee teachers . Awards include the Teaching Excellence Award (University of Murcia), Sexenio de Investigación (CNEAI), and Magisterio Award Special Mention .

• Cultural Geography
• Political Ecology
• Heritage Studies
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Mark Rhodes is an Associate Professor of Geography at Michigan Technological University, where his research examines cultural and political geographies of memory, heritage, and national identity with a focus on post-industrial landscapes and memorial practices. His work critically engages with Welsh case studies, industrial heritage sites, and the memorial landscapes of Paul Robeson, addressing themes of cultural sustainability, political ecology, and transnational memory. His educational background includes: PhD in Geography from Kent State University MA in Geography from Kent State University Rhodes' research centers on the intersections of memory, place, and identity in post-industrial contexts. He investigates how heritage institutions and memorial landscapes shape national identity and cultural sustainability through political ecology frameworks, examining scalar dynamics in heritage management and the role of living memory practices. His expertise spans Welsh studies, cultural landscape analysis, and sustainable tourism, with particular attention to absence, appropriation, and decolonial approaches in memorialization. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on industrial World Heritage sites, memorial entrepreneurship, and transcalar heritage dynamics. His work employs innovative methodologies like transoptic landscape analysis to explore how museums, tourism, and food-based memory practices sustain cultural heritage, with recurring themes of political economy, absence, and transnational connections across Welsh and comparative international contexts. Scientific recognition includes: American Philosophical Society Fellow (2025-2026) Fulbright-Schuman European Union Affairs Scholar (2025-2026) Rhodes has secured significant research funding including Fulbright-Schuman grants for EU industrial heritage policy studies, American Philosophical Society grants for national museum research, and National Park Service funding for equitable cultural resource management. These projects involve interdisciplinary collaborations examining sustainable futures for industrial heritage through community-engaged approaches and transnational policy analysis. Currently on research leave, he advances his work as a Fellow at the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and as a Fulbright Scholar at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, focusing on national identity construction and heritage institutionalization within European contexts.

• Climate Change
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Indigenous Media Production
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Carolina Machado Oliveira is a Senior Lecturer in Factual at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Media & Communication, specializing in documentary filmmaking and media advocacy. She holds a PhD in Creative and Critical Practice from the University of Sussex (2020) and has over 15 years of professional experience in media production, including roles at MTV, Red Bull Media House, and Indigenous advocacy organizations. Her research focuses on Indigenous Brazilian media production, climate justice, and transnational storytelling, with a commitment to elevating marginalized voices. Education: PhD in Creative and Critical Practice (University of Sussex, 2020) MA in Digital Documentary (University of Sussex, 2012) BA (Hons) in Media Studies (University of Brighton, 2011) PGCert in Postgraduate Certificate in Education Practice (Bournemouth University, 2023) Research Interests: Carolina’s work bridges academic and practical domains, emphasizing documentaries as tools for social change. She explores auto-ethnography, Indigenous filmmaking practices, and the intersection of climate justice with cultural preservation. Her current projects include collaborations with Indigenous communities in Brazil and advocacy for ethical representation in media. Key Contributions: Editorial Board Member, Journal of Media and Rights (2023–2026) External Examiner for Birmingham City University’s Media Production Program (2022–2026) Member of BAFTA, MeCCSA, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA) Grants & Outreach: Carolina leads initiatives like the 'Digital Narratives of the Amazon' program and has organized workshops on visual storytelling at institutions such as the NABA Institute of Modern Arts in Milan. She also contributes to justice-centered film festivals like the Novella Film Festival as a jury member. Labs & Networks: She chairs Bournemouth University’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee (DEDIC) and co-convenes the Women’s Academic Network, promoting equity in academia and the creative industries.

Jessie Angeline Bustillos Moralesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Youth Studies
• Pedagogy
• Critical Theory
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Dr. Jessie Angeline Bustillos Morales is a Senior Lecturer in the Education Division at London South Bank University (LSBU), with a Ph.D. in Education from University College London (UCL). She has over thirteen years of academic experience across institutions such as Oxford Brookes University and Anglia Ruskin University. Her work focuses on educational and social inequalities, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches from sociology, philosophy, and critical theory. Education qualifications include a Ph.D. in Education (UCL, 2013–2020). She has held roles as Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University (2021–2023) and Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University (2013–2015). Current responsibilities include Course Director for the APA PgCert and Research Group Lead for 'Re-imagining Learning Communities.' Research interests center on youth studies, co-creation methodologies, and critical pedagogy. Notable publications include co-authored books with Routledge such as Questioning Gender Politics (2024) and Towards Posthumanism in Education (2024). Her work examines topics like Black working-class youth experiences, civic participation, and posthumanist educational theory. Her research actively engages educators and young people to challenge traditional pedagogical frameworks. She currently supervises doctoral students and serves as an external examiner for UK higher education programs. Her contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education equity and social justice.

Corey D. B. Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious Studies
• African American Studies
• Political Theology
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Corey D. B. Walker is the Dean of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, and Inaugural Director of the Program in African American Studies. His career includes leadership roles at Virginia Union University, Winston-Salem State University, Brown University, and the University of Virginia. A theologian and scholar, his work interrogates the moral foundations of American democracy through interdisciplinary lenses. He holds degrees from Norfolk State University (BS), Virginia Union University (MDiv), Harvard University (MTS), The College of William and Mary (PhD), and Brown University (MA ad eundem). Education: BS in Finance (Norfolk State University), MDiv (Virginia Union University), MTS (Harvard University), PhD in American Studies (William and Mary), MA ad eundem (Brown University). Research interests include religious freedom, Black intellectual traditions, democracy’s ethical frameworks, and critical pedagogy. His scholarship bridges religion, race, and politics. He has authored multiple books and over 70 articles, emphasizing transformative thought and social justice. Notable works include A Noble Fight: African American Freemasonry and the Struggle for Democracy in America and forthcoming Disciple of Nonviolence: Wyatt Tee Walker and the Struggle for the Soul of Democracy . Awards include the 2023-2024 Phi Beta Kappa Frank M. Updike Memorial Scholar distinction. He has served as Book Review Editor and Associate Editor of The Journal of the American Academy of Religion . Current roles include board memberships at Lincoln University, Habitat for Humanity, and the Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project. Advising/grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership roles involve mentorship across institutions. Grants include Ford Foundation support for the Center for the Study of Local Knowledge. Labs/teams: Directed the Ford Foundation-supported Center for the Study of Local Knowledge (UVA) and led interdisciplinary initiatives at multiple universities. His work centers collaborative research on race, democracy, and religion.

Astri Dankertsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous Studies
• Colonialism and Postcolonialism
• Gender Studies
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Astri Dankertsen is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Nord University. She leads the MINS Research Group and specializes in Sámi and Indigenous studies, focusing on identity, urbanization, colonization, and gender. Her work addresses decolonization, Indigenous policymaking, and Nordic social dynamics. She has held a faculty position since 2010 and earned her PhD in Sociology from Nord University in 2014. Education : PhD in Sociology (2014), University of Nordland (now Nord University). Teaching : Courses on gender, ethnicity, Indigeneity, and gender equality. Research Projects : Leads the NFR-funded Indhome project on Indigenous homemaking and contributes to initiatives on gender balance and Nordic truth commissions. Research Interests : Sámi urbanization, colonialism, gender perspectives in Nordic contexts, and Indigenous methodologies. Her recent work explores Sámi resistance through haunting narratives and urban Indigenous identity formation. Collaborates with the Læra Institute for Circumpolar Education and serves on Nord University’s PhD committees. Grants & Projects : Norwegian Research Council grants for Indhome and urban Sámi studies. Engaged in truth and reconciliation processes in the Nordic region. Local Role : City council member in Bodø, advocating for Indigenous and cultural issues. Labs/Teams : MINS Research Group, Nord University’s Arctic Vulnerabilities specialization, and partnerships with international Indigenous networks. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, gender studies, and decolonial theory.

Yujie Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Critical Heritage Studies
• Cultural Heritage
• Museum Studies
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Dr. Yujie Zhu is a researcher at the Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies , part of the Australian National University (ANU) College of Arts & Social Sciences . His work focuses on critical heritage studies, cultural memory, and tourism anthropology, bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis in Chinese and Asia-Pacific contexts. Research Interests: Memory politics, urban heritage regeneration, authenticity in tourism, and the intersection of heritage with sociopolitical dynamics. Key Projects: Examining colonial heritage in Asia-Pacific, co-creation in intangible heritage, and the role of museums in peacebuilding. Recent Publications highlight trends in memory-driven heritage practices, post-conflict reconciliation, and the commodification of cultural authenticity in urban and tourism settings. Affiliations: Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies, Research School of Humanities and the Arts (ANU), and the Association of Critical Heritage Studies.

Dalitso Ruweمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Intellectual History of Africana Philosophy
• Anti-Colonial Theory
• Africana Legal History
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Dalitso Ruwe is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Black Political Thought at Queen's University, holding a cross-appointment in the Department of Gender Studies. He is affiliated with the Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity. His research focuses on the Intellectual History of Africana Philosophy, Anti-Colonial Theory, and Black Male Studies. Ruwe's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary social justice issues, particularly regarding Black freedom struggles and educational equity. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy from Texas A&M University. His postdoctoral research (2020-2021 at University of Guelph) examined Black abolitionist debates and the role of Canada in shaping Black socio-political critiques of American slavery. He is currently developing a manuscript titled *Ontological Sovereignty: The Quest of Black Freedom in the Age of Slavery*. Recent publications explore themes like Black resistance, critical race theory in education, and anti-Black propaganda. Research interests also include Hip Hop Philosophy, Africana Legal History, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. Ruwe’s interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy with historical, legal, and cultural studies frameworks.

Laura Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Decolonisation
• Digitisation
• Cultural Heritage
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Laura Gibson is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Content Management at King’s College London’s Department of Digital Humanities, within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. Her research focuses on decolonisation, digitisation, and cultural heritage in Sub-Saharan Africa, informed by her work in South African museums. She leads the MA in Digital Asset and Media Management and teaches undergraduate theory modules. Her current Wenner-Gren Foundation-funded research explores indigenous knowledge exchange and repatriation using digital tools. Education: PhD in Decolonising South African Museums in a Digital Age (King’s College London, 2019); MPhil in African Studies (University of Cape Town, 2006); First-Class BA (Hons) in History (University of Durham, 2004). Research interests include challenging colonial-era classifications, digital museum ethics, and participatory archiving projects like the Amagugu Ethu Documentation Project. Her articles critically examine barriers to democratic heritage access and the role of digital tools in cultural repatriation. Awards include the 2018 University of Antwerp Cultural Management Award and an AHRC_IPS Fellowship (2014). She co-leads the Global Digital Cultures Research Group, exploring digital practices across geographies, and is involved in projects like the Sudan Memory Project. Her teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to digital cultural management.

James Orbinskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Health
• Humanitarianism
• Planetary Health
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Dr. James Orbinski is a Professor and the inaugural Director of York University’s Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research. He holds a BSc from Trent University, an MD from McMaster University, and an MA in International Relations from the University of Toronto. As a physician, humanitarian leader, and author, his career focuses on global health equity, humanitarian action, and the intersection of climate change with health. He served as International President of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF in 1999, and co-founded initiatives like the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative and Dignitas International. Leadership & Affiliations: Board Member, Grand Challenges Canada Member, Global Alliance for TB Drug Development Member, Davos World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Health Care Systems Research Focus: The Dahdaleh Institute’s core themes under his direction include Global Health and Humanitarianism, Planetary Health, and Global Health Foresighting. His work emphasizes transdisciplinary research addressing climate change health impacts, health equity, and humanitarian innovation. Awards: Officer of the Order of Canada, Meritorious Service Cross (for leadership during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide), and author of the award-winning An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarianism in the 21st Century . Recent Projects: Includes modeling climate change’s health impacts in Malawi, advancing digital technologies for food security, and advocating for global solidarity in pandemic responses. He also spearheaded the Safe Water Optimization Tool project and collaborated with the Rainmaker Enterprise to address water scarcity in South Sudan.