جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alma Steingartمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• History of Mathematics
• Political Science
• Computational Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alma Steingart is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University, with expertise at the intersection of politics, mathematical rationalities, and modernist intellectual thought. She can be contacted at as2475@columbia.edu . Education: B.A. from Columbia University (2006) Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2013) Her research explores how mathematical reasoning and computational technologies have shaped American electoral politics (1920–present) and influenced mid-century modernist aesthetics and intellectual discourse. Current projects include the manuscript Accountable Democracy: Mathematical Reasoning and Representative Democracy in America, 1920 to Now and the book Pure Abstraction: Mathematical Thought and High Modernism , forthcoming from University of Chicago Press. Steingart’s recent publications reveal a focus on computational politics, axiomatic reasoning, and the epistemology of mathematical practices. Notable themes include redistricting, geometrical analysis, election forecasting, and the cultural implications of mathematical abstraction. Scientific Awards and Grants: NSF CAREER Award (2020–2025) Lenfest Junior Faculty Development Grant (2020) Lavine Scholar (2019) William F. Milton Fund (2014) NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (2011) She previously held prestigious positions as a Junior Fellow at Harvard Society of Fellows and a predoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. Her teaching includes courses on Contemporary Civilization , Technology and U.S. Politics , and graduate seminars on twentieth-century U.S. history and computational governance.

Johann Gagnon-Bartschمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Causal Inference
• Machine Learning
• Nonparametric Methods
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Johann Gagnon-Bartsch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and serves as Director of Undergraduate Programs and Associate Director for Undergraduate Programs. He is affiliated with the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) and the Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics. His research focuses on causal inference, machine learning, and nonparametric methods with applications in biological and social sciences. He holds a PhD in Statistics from UC Berkeley (2012), an MS in Statistics from UC Berkeley (2007), and a BS/BA in Math, Physics, and International Relations from Stanford University (2003). Education: PhD in Statistics, UC Berkeley, 2012 MS in Statistics, UC Berkeley, 2007 BS/BA in Math, Physics, and International Relations, Stanford University, 2003 Research Interests: His work spans high-throughput biological data analysis, particularly in addressing systematic errors via negative controls, and integrating experimental/observational data. Recent focuses include causal inference in education experiments, social media analytics for public opinion tracking, and reproducible research workflows. He develops methods to correct for unobserved confounders and laboratory variability in genomic datasets. Grants & Awards: MIDAS Reproducibility Challenge Winner (2020) Thomas R. Ten Have Award (2016) Evelyn Fix Prize (2013) Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor (2010) Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches courses in applied statistics and statistical learning. Mentors numerous PhD, master's, and undergraduate students in areas like genomic data analysis and causal inference. Active in curriculum development and student advising within the Statistics Department. Labs & Collaborations: Leads projects at MIDAS and collaborates with researchers in computational medicine, bioinformatics, and social data science. His lab develops open-source tools like the RUV package for batch effect correction and Docker-based reproducibility workflows.

Stuart Sorokaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Communication
• Political Behavior
• Political Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stuart Soroka is a Professor in the Department of Communication at UCLA, with courtesy appointments across disciplines. His research examines political communication, political behavior, and political psychology, using quantitative methods including automated content analysis, survey research, and psychophysiological experimentation. His work explores media's role in shaping attitudes toward policies including immigration, defense, welfare, and healthcare. His recent publications investigate how media negativity influences public engagement, the impact of COVID-19 on immigration attitudes, partisan responsiveness to news, and identity-driven information ecosystems. Methodological innovations include using large language models for content analysis and psychophysiological measures to study news avoidance behaviors.

Jon McKenzieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 20th and 21st Century American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jon McKenzie is a Professor of Practice and Director of StudioLab at Cornell University's Department of Literatures in English (College of Arts and Sciences). He specializes in 20th/21st Century American Literature, Cultural Studies, and Media Studies, focusing on performance theory, transmedia knowledge, and design thinking. His influential works include Perform or Else: From Discipline to Performance (2001) and Transmedia Knowledge for Liberal Arts and Community Engagement (2019), which explore post-disciplinary societies and critical design pedagogy. StudioLab, under his leadership, bridges academic research with community projects through tactical media and collaborative platforms. He is also an affiliated scholar at the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research. Education background: Not explicitly detailed in text, though his roles suggest advanced academic credentials in literary and cultural studies. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, including lecture performances, cosmography, and collective thought-action frameworks. Grants and collaborations involve community organizations, NGOs, and transnational initiatives. His work often intersects with digital humanities, social justice, and educational innovation. Recent projects include developing 'CoDAS' computational tools for community connections and exploring 'cosmographies' through avant-garde methodologies. Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses on cultural studies and creative writing. Despite no listed awards, his publications and institutional roles reflect significant academic impact.

• Historical Data Science
• Social Global Modeling
• Conflict Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter K. Brecke is an Associate Professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech and serves as Assistant Dean for Information Technology in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on historical data science, social global modeling, and the intersection of climate change with conflict. He has pioneered computer simulation methodologies for analyzing long-term social processes and conflict dynamics. Notable contributions include developing conflict taxonomies, early warning systems, and interdisciplinary frameworks for understanding societal behavior. Educated in political science and international relations, Brecke has held roles at the United Nations, BDM International, and the Science Center Berlin. His work integrates computational models with historical datasets to explore topics like climate-war relationships in Europe and the socio-technical dimensions of global systems. He teaches courses on international political economy, empirical methods, and technology's role in international affairs. Key research areas include systemic causes of violence, human security indices, and leveraging mobile data for crisis analysis in commodity-dependent nations. His publications span conflict cataloging, agent-based modeling, and environmental change impacts. Brecke is a member of major professional associations including the American Political Science Association and Peace Science Society.

Jay Van Bavelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Social Identity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jay Van Bavel is a Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University (NYU), affiliated with the Stern School of Business in Management and Organizations. He is the Director of the Social Identity & Morality Lab and co-author of *The Power of Us*, exploring how shared identities enhance cooperation and social harmony. His research spans social psychology, neuroscience, and computational social science, focusing on how social identities and morality shape cognition, behavior, and neural processes. Van Bavel holds a BA from the University of Alberta, a PhD from the University of Toronto, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Ohio State University. His work addresses issues such as group dynamics, intergroup bias, social media's societal impact, and public health during crises like the pandemic. He has advised global institutions including the WHO and UN, and his research features in high-impact journals and media outlets like *Science*, *Nature*, and TED-Ed. Key awards include the Society for Social Neuroscience's Young Investigator Award, the APA William James Book Award, and multiple grants from NSF, Russell Sage Foundation, and Templeton World Charity. His teaching spans courses like Social Neuroscience and Professional Development, earning the NYU Golden Dozen Teaching Award. Current research explores intellectual humility and the role of social identity in belief updating. Van Bavel collaborates globally, leading the Center for Conflict and Cooperation, and advocates for evidence-based solutions to polarization, misinformation, and climate action. His lab’s work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing the power of collective identity to address societal challenges.

Rosa Filgueiraمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Distributed Systems
• Data-Streaming Optimizations
• Serverless Computing
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Rosa Filgueira is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science, University of St Andrews, and Group Leader of the Systems Research Group (SRG). She holds an Honorary Research Fellow title and is a member of the UK Young Academy. Her career includes roles as Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University, Vice President Applied Researcher at JPMorgan Chase, and Senior Data Scientist at the British Geological Survey. She earned her BSc and MSc from the University of Deusto (Spain) and a PhD from University Carlos III Madrid (Spain). Her research focuses on advanced information processing technologies to accelerate scientific discovery, emphasizing distributed systems, data-streaming optimizations, and reproducible frameworks. Key areas include serverless computing, adaptive communication techniques, and AI-driven software analysis. She teaches CS3031 Databases (undergraduate) and CS5020 Principles of Computer Communication Systems (postgraduate), supervising multiple student projects. Rosa’s work addresses challenges in health, earth sciences, and digital humanities. Notable projects include cultural analytics frameworks for the creative industries and AI tools for historical text mining. She leads initiatives like the Laminar serverless framework and the frances NLP tool for heritage texts. Her awards include the UK Young Academy membership and National Librarian's Research Fellowship. Current grants include the British Academy-funded Decoding Democracy project. She actively collaborates internationally, contributing to IEEE eScience conferences and open-source projects like dispel4py and Inspect4py. Labs/Teams: Systems Research Group (SRG), leading interdisciplinary collaborations in HPC and data science. Her work bridges computer science with domain-specific applications, emphasizing real-world impact through reproducible software solutions.

Samuel Woolleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Propaganda
• Disinformation Studies
• Political Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuel Woolley is an Associate Professor and the inaugural William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Communication. His research focuses on computational propaganda, AI-driven manipulation of public opinion, and the societal impacts of emergent technologies. He has founded and directed major research initiatives including the Digital Intelligence Lab at the Institute for the Future and the Propaganda Research Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. Woolley holds a PhD from the University of Washington. His work bridges academic research with policy advocacy, appearing in outlets like Foreign Affairs , New York Times , and before U.S. Congress and international bodies. He has authored four influential books on digital propaganda and advised organizations including the United Nations and NATO. His research interests include automated systems in political communication, social bot networks, and the ethical challenges of AI. Funded by grants from Omidyar Network, NSF, Knight Foundation, and others, his work addresses how technology shapes truth, trust, and democracy in the digital age. Woolley has held affiliations with Stanford University's Project for Democracy and the Internet, the Oxford Internet Institute, and the German Marshall Fund. He leads cross-disciplinary teams studying disinformation ecosystems and advises tech companies on platform governance strategies.

Ina Kathrin Schieferdeckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digitalisation & Sustainability Transformation
• Software-based Innovation
• Technological Sovereignty
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ina Schieferdecker is a renowned academic and researcher with over 30 years of experience in mathematical computer science, digital transformation, and technological innovation. Currently serving as an Honorary Professor at Technische Universität Berlin since 2021, she has held leadership roles such as Director at Fraunhofer FOKUS, General Director at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, and co-founder of the Weizenbaum-Institut für die vernetzte Gesellschaft. Her research focuses on digitalization and sustainability, software quality engineering, IoT testing, and urban data platforms. Education: She earned a Diploma in Mathematical Computer Science from Humboldt-Universität (1985–1990), followed by a PhD in performance-oriented communication protocol specifications at TU Berlin (1991–1994). She also completed a research stay at the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley (1996). Research Interests: Her work spans digital sustainability transformation, software-based innovation, technological sovereignty, and quality engineering. Key areas include model-based testing, security testing, smart city frameworks, and open data governance. She pioneered the UML Testing Profile and contributed to the development of TTCN-3 testing standards. Key Achievements: Co-founded the Weizenbaum Institute to explore societal impacts of digital technologies. Led initiatives in AI, quantum computing, and 6G research at the Federal Ministry. Recognized with the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung award for advancing automated test design and model-based testing. Awards: Recipient of the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung award for her contributions to testing methodologies and software quality. Grants and Labs: Founded Fraunhofer FOKUS’s Test Lab and led the Berlin Center for Digital Transformation. Active in industry partnerships through roles like CSO at Testing Technologies IST GmbH and board memberships in innovation foundations. Labs/Teams: Headed the System Quality Center at Fraunhofer FOKUS and collaborated internationally on testing frameworks with teams in Sophia-Antipolis, Budapest, and beyond.

Alexandre Bovetمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Complex Systems
• Network Science
• Social Media Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Alexandre Bovet is an Assistant Professor in Quantitative Network Science at the Department of Mathematical Modeling and Machine Learning (D3ML), Faculty of Science, University of Zurich. He holds a PhD in Physics from EPFL (2015) and completed postdoctoral research at ETH Zurich, City College of New York, Université catholique de Louvain, and the University of Oxford. He is a member of the Swiss Young Academy and the steering committee of the Winter Workshop on Complex Systems. His research focuses on complex systems and network science, particularly modeling social media dynamics, disinformation propagation, and opinion formation. He develops interdisciplinary approaches combining physics, mathematics, and data science to address societal challenges. Key projects include analyzing polarization in social networks, algorithmic curation on platforms like Bluesky, and fact-checking with large language models. Awardees of SNSF and FNRS fellowships, Bovet leads the ClarifAI project (funded by DIZH) to combat disinformation using AI. His work spans conferences such as NetSci, CompleNet, and CCS, with over 50 publications. Collaborations include institutions like UCLouvain, Oxford, and interdisciplinary teams in computational social science. Bovet advises PhD students like Dorian Quelle and contributes to labs like the Digital Society Initiative (DSI) at UZH. His research bridges theory and practice, addressing real-world issues in media, democracy, and technology.

Emma Hoesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Technologies
• AI and LLMs
• Misinformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emma Hoes is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Political Science, University of Zurich. She holds a PhD from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. Her research focuses on digital technologies' impact on information ecosystems, with emphasis on AI, misinformation, and content moderation. She is involved in the ERC-funded PRODIGI project and the Digital Democracy Lab. Her work challenges alarmist views on AI and disinformation, emphasizing evidence-based interventions. Key research themes include the effectiveness of misinformation countermeasures, AI governance, and the societal implications of social media. She employs experimental methods (surveys, field experiments) and computational social science approaches. Recent publications explore platform governance, media literacy, and policy U-turns. Teaching: She instructs the course Agenda Setting and the Media: Framing the Political Debate at UZH. Professional contributions include non-academic chapters on media polarization and conspiracy theories, plus media appearances in Phys , Algemeen Dagblad , and Dutch radio. Her work appears in top journals like Nature Human Behavior , Political Communication , and European Political Science Review . Ongoing projects examine AI-generated news engagement, conspiracy theory prevalence, and experimental methodological dilemmas.

• Historical Data Science
• Conflict Studies
• Climate Impact on Warfare
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter Brecke is an Associate Professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology and has served as Assistant Dean for Information Technology in Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts since 2008. His research focuses on historical data science, conflict analysis, and social global modeling. He is renowned for developing conflict datasets and exploring climate-war relationships in European history. His work bridges computer simulation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and foundational theories in international relations. Research Interests: Historical Data Science: Leveraging large datasets to uncover patterns in long-term social processes. Social Global Modeling: Using computational tools to simulate global political and economic dynamics. Climate Impact on Warfare: Analyzing correlations between environmental changes and historical conflicts. Conflict Taxonomy: Classifying violence through systematic frameworks. Key Contributions: Developed the Conflict Catalogue, a comprehensive dataset of violent conflicts since 1400 AD. Explored the role of geographic and climatic factors in mediating conflict dynamics. Authored seminal works on reconciliation processes in conflict resolution. Awards: Ivan Allen Founder’s Day Awards (2008), recognizing his contributions to liberal arts innovation. Professional Roles: Member of Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy (CISTP). Prior experience includes roles at the United Nations, BDM International, and the Science Center Berlin.

Evangelos Markopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Innovation Management
• Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Knowledge Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Evangelos Markopoulos is a Teaching Fellow (Lecturer) in Operations and Project Management at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management. He holds a PhD in ICT Project/Investments Management, an MSc in Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence, and a BA in Computer Science. His expertise spans innovation management, social and sustainable entrepreneurship, knowledge management, and digital transformation with VR/metaverse applications. He has taught at multiple UK institutions and conducted research at TUAS-Finland, University of Turku, and Zayed University UAE. Research Interests: Innovation management (disruptive), entrepreneurship (social and sustainable), knowledge management, enterprise engineering, digital transformation, and VR/metaverse applications. He has secured research grants totaling over €1 million, including projects on maritime safety VR training (MarISOT) and autonomous maritime ecosystems (SMARTER). Publications: Over 120 peer-reviewed articles, including a textbook on organizational democracy and edited conference proceedings. Notable awards include Best Paper Awards at AHFE (2022), IEEE CogInfoCom (2019), and recognition from former US President Bill Clinton for student mentorship in global entrepreneurship competitions. Teaching: Focuses on Applied Philosophy integrating historical thinkers' ideas to enhance student engagement. Courses include Operations Management, Project Management, and International Business Strategy. Mentorship has led to student victories in the UN Hult Prize and global sustainability competitions. Industry Experience: Founded EMPROSS group of companies (project management, innovation development) and advised over 10,000 professionals through corporate training programs.

Arvind Magesanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Political Economy
• Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arvind Magesan is a Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Arts, Department of Economics. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2011) and has been at the University of Calgary since 2010, advancing through academic ranks including Associate Professor (2015–2021) and Graduate Director (2017–2019). His research focuses on econometrics, political economy, and industrial organization, with a particular emphasis on electoral dynamics, political violence, and structural modeling. Education includes a B.A. (Honours) in Economics from the University of Calgary (2004), an M.A. in Economics from the University of Western Ontario (2005), and a PhD in Economics from the University of Toronto (2011). His work has been published in top journals such as the Review of Economic Studies , American Political Science Review , and American Economic Journal: Policy . He has received SSHRC grants totaling over $160,000 for research on topics like non-state armed groups and electoral barriers. Research interests span econometric methodologies applied to political economy problems, including the link between electoral politics and violence in developing countries. His recent work examines candidate selection by political parties and the impacts of social security reforms on retirement decisions. He has advised numerous graduate students and teaches advanced courses in econometrics and structural modeling. Awards: SSHRC Grants, University of Calgary GREAT Supervisor Award, Superior Teaching Awards Grants: SSHRC Insight Grants (2019–2028), SSHRC IDG Enhancement Award Dr. Magesan has presented at major international conferences, including the American Political Science Association and European Economic Association meetings. His research bridges theoretical econometrics with applied problems in political and industrial organization.

Martin Paulsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Slavic Linguistics
• Language Ideology
• East Slavic Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Paulsen is a Professor and Head of the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Bergen. His research focuses on East Slavic languages (Russian, Belarusian, Ukrainian), language ideology, metadiscourse, and the intersection of digital media with linguistic practices. He specializes in sociolinguistics, contemporary literature, and the historical development of linguistic norms in post-Soviet contexts. He holds a PhD in Russian Studies from the University of Bergen (2009) and an MA in Slavic Languages from the University of Oslo (2004). His work explores topics such as the role of language in national identity, online communication dynamics, and the sociopolitical dimensions of literary criticism. He leads the Research Group for East Slavic Languages, Societies, and Cultures and has participated in NFR-funded projects like The Future of Russian and Web Wars . Paulsen’s recent research includes analyses of Ukrainian national narratives in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, digital transformations of language norms, and the cultural impact of cyberactivism. He has published extensively on topics ranging from transliteration debates to the sociology of literature, with a focus on post-Soviet societies. His work frequently intersects with contemporary geopolitical issues, including Belarusian authoritarianism and Ukrainian academic solidarity. He serves as a columnist for Bergens Tidende and contributes to public discourse on Eastern European politics and human rights. His interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional humanities scholarship with modern digital and sociopolitical challenges.