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Ulla McKnightمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Racialised Health Inequalities
• Gender and Health
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Ulla McKnight is an Assistant Professor in Sociology (Sociology and Criminology) at the University of Sussex, School of Law, Politics and Sociology. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on racialised and gendered health inequalities, particularly in reproductive and sexual health for ethnic minority and migrant women in the UK. Her educational background includes a PhD in Sociology from Goldsmiths, University of London (2016), an MA in Postcolonial Studies (Goldsmiths, 2006), a BFA in Photography (San Francisco Art Institute, 2001), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Goldsmiths, 2018). Dr McKnight’s research lies at the intersection of Science and Technology Studies (STS), Black Feminist Hauntology, and participatory methodologies. She investigates how crises such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), environmental collapse, and political inequity shape health futures. A key contribution is her conceptualisation of the HIV diaspora , which captures the transnational care experiences of people living with HIV in high-resource settings. Her work critically examines the entanglements of race, infectious disease, and political uncertainty using speculative and sensory methods. Her recent publications and research projects reveal a strong focus on maternal morbidity, speculative futures in sexual health, and the social justice dimensions of AMR. She employs arts-based and collaborative methods to explore the 'unsayable' in healthcare experiences. Nominated for Education Awards 2024 Nominated for Education Awards 2025 Dr McKnight is actively involved in supervising student research and has taught courses such as 'Doing Social Research', 'Health across the Lifecourse', and 'Sociology Research Proposal'. She is a Co-Investigator on the AHRC-funded project 'Reproductive Borders and Bordering Reproduction' and collaborates with the Wellcome Trust-funded project 'Inequalities and Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Sexual Health'. She has also secured a grant from the National Institute for Health Research for an arts-based workshop on 'unsayable' experiences. She is actively engaged in academic and public discourse through invited talks, conference presentations, and peer review for journals including Sociology of Health and Illness and Journal of the International AIDS Society .

Joseph Woodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Geographic Information Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Joseph Wood is a Professor of Visual Analytics at City St George's, University of London, where he serves as a founding member of the giCentre. His academic career spans over three decades, with continuous contributions to Geographic Information Science and visualization since 1990. He previously served as Head of Department for Computer Science at City University between 2014 and 2017. Professor Wood's educational background includes a PhD in Geographical Information Science from the University of Leicester (1996), an MSc in the same field from the University of Leicester (1990), and a BSc in Physical Geography & Geology from the University of Sheffield (1989). His academic progression shows steady advancement from Research Scholar at the University of Leicester (1990-1992) through various lecturer and senior positions to his current professorship. His research interests center on visual analytics and data visualization, with particular expertise in geographic information science and terrain analysis. Professor Wood has developed innovative methods bridging GI Science, Data Visualization, and education domains. His specific interests include narrative of visual analytic design, computational thinking in pedagogy, and novel visualization design for geographic data. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on making complex spatial data understandable through innovative visualization techniques. Analysis of Professor Wood's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of visualization techniques across diverse domains including transportation, epidemiology, sports analytics, and historical migration patterns. His work shows an evolution from foundational geographic information science toward broader applications in visual analytics, with increasing focus on narrative structures, responsive design, and accessibility considerations in visualization. The interdisciplinary nature of his research is evident in collaborations spanning computer science, geography, urban planning, and public health domains. Professor Wood has been actively involved in the academic community, serving on organizing and program committees for major international conferences including IEEE Infovis and VAST, Eurovis, GIScience, Spatial Accuracy, and Geomorphometry. His contributions to the field have been recognized through invitations to deliver keynote talks at prestigious venues ranging from GeoComputation to TEDx, where he presented on topics such as visualizing movement behavior of cyclists. As an advisor, Professor Wood has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students, with current supervision of Julia Crossley (Student conceptualisation of abstraction in computer science) and Jude Nzemeke (Understanding student misconception in recursive algorithmic thinking). His extensive supervision history includes completed PhDs on topics ranging from cycling behavior to spatio-social relations in photographic archives. His academic leadership extends to software development, with contributions to tools like litvis, elm-vega/el-vegalite, giCentre Utils, handy, and LandSerf GIS. Professor Wood is an active member of professional organizations including IEEE (2007-present), Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) (2007-present), and Association of Geographic Information (AGI) (1997-present), demonstrating his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science and geographic information domains.

• Game Theory
• Evolutionary Game Theory
• Learning in Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erik Mohlin is an Associate Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Lund University. His research focuses on game theory, particularly evolutionary game theory, learning, and bounded rationality, with applications to cooperation, institutions, categorization, and social norms. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through his work. Research Projects: Models of Conceptualisation and Categorisation in Social and Economic Interactions (2018-2025) The Role of Internal Motivation and External Sanctions in Supporting Prosocial Behaviour (2020-2024) Supervision: Co-supervised PhD student Pol Campos in the project Incentives in Education and Moral Behavior in Groups . Activities: Hosted researchers such as Renaud Foucard and organized the Learning Evolution Games (LEG) conference in 2018. Active in peer reviews and academic collaborations across multiple countries.

• Urban Design
• Urban Studies
• Organizational Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Dell is a Professor and theorist specialising in urban forms of knowledge, organisational theory, and relational practices. He directs the Institute for Improvisation Technology (ifit) in Berlin and previously held a professorship for Urban Forms of Knowledge at a university (exact name unspecified). His work focuses on trans-disciplinary approaches to urban design, improvisation in architecture, and the interplay of organisational processes and urban spaces. His research interests include the conceptualisation of relational forms of action, spatial agency, and the role of improvisation in architectural and urban design. He has taught at institutions like Technical University Munich, the Architectural Association in London, and the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Publications span urban theory, collaborative planning methodologies, and spatial analysis, with recent works addressing contested urban spaces and performative approaches to urban design. His projects often involve experimental collaborations, such as the 'Building a Proposition for Future Activities' initiative in Hamburg. He leads the ifit institute, exploring improvisation as a tool for innovative spatial practices. His teaching includes courses on urban composition, research methods, and the social dimensions of urban environments.

Jaco Renkenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Transformation for Development (Dx4D)
• Socio-Economic Development
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jaco Renken is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at the Global Development Institute (GDI) of the University of Manchester. His research focuses on socio-economic development, digital transformation (Dx4D), and the implications of big/open data in development contexts. He previously held lecturing positions at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) and the University of Botswana, experiences that inform his current work on digital development leadership. Education: PhD in Conceptualising ICT4D Champions from the University of Manchester (2012–2016). Teaching includes modules on Digital Development Leadership (joint with University of Melbourne), E-Business Strategy, Research Methods, and Information Systems in Organisations. He supervises PhD projects exploring digital transformation, development champions, and data-intensive development. Research interests span ICTs in development, Dx4D frameworks, and leadership roles in socio-economic change. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to education, inequality reduction, and sustainable development. Collaborations include global institutions and cross-university initiatives. His expertise integrates socio-technical approaches, emphasizing organizational readiness and policy implications of digital technologies in developing regions.

• Student engagement in higher education
• Student carers
• Internationalisation of higher education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dangeni is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Education, Anglia Ruskin University, working on the Volkswagen Foundation-funded InterCare project (2024-2028) examining intergenerational care relations in ageing knowledge societies. A mononymous scholar from an ethnic minority community in China, she specializes in inclusion and the experiences of international and minoritised cohorts in higher education. Her educational qualifications include: PhD in Education MSc in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages BA in English Her research examines intersections of higher education, internationalisation, and inequalities through lenses of student engagement, student carers, inclusive pedagogies, and creative methodologies. She focuses particularly on Chinese international students' experiences in UK higher education, exploring both visible and invisible dimensions of engagement during crises like the pandemic. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on doctoral admissions processes, international student support systems, and innovative qualitative methods. Work spans critical analyses of institutional communications, supervisability concepts, and transitions frameworks, with strong emphasis on practical applications for equity and inclusion. Dangeni leads significant collaborative initiatives including the InterCare Early Career Researcher network, Diary Methods Community, and Internationalisation Practitioner Network. These platforms bridge research-practice gaps through workshops, virtual summer schools, and community-building focused on international student mobility and researcher development. Her grant portfolio includes four major projects addressing international student support (Newcastle University Education Enhancement Fund), inclusive environments (Newcastle University EDI Fund), and virtual knowledge exchange (European Network of International Student Mobility and University of Glasgow Chancellor’s Fund).

John Bostockمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Teacher Education
• Online Learning
• Pedagogical Content Knowledge
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr John Bostock serves as a Senior Lecturer in Higher Education Practice at Bath Spa University's School of Education, where he joined in September 2022. He leads modules for the PGCHE and MA PPHE programs, leveraging over 35 years of experience across Further and Higher Education sectors since 1987, including prior roles as Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development. His academic credentials include: BA (Combined Honours) in German and French Studies from University of Portsmouth Graduate Certificate in Education (FE) with Distinction from Garnett College MA in Post-Compulsory Education and Training from University of Greenwich Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Manchester Metropolitan University focusing on Conceptualising Teacher Education in Professional Training Dr Bostock's research centers on social interaction dynamics in online learning environments, conceptual frameworks for teacher education, development of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in higher education contexts, and technology-enhanced teaching methodologies. His work bridges theoretical pedagogy with practical curriculum design, emphasizing technology's role in transforming assessment quality and educational impact across diverse learning settings. His distinguished contributions are recognized through: National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) HEA Principal Fellowship (D4) Senior Fellowship of Staff and Educational Development Association (SFSEDA) As an active educational developer, Dr Bostock serves as Executive Member of SEDA and contributor to the Educational Developments (EdDevs) committee. He provides national leadership through external examiner roles and critical friendship for multiple UKPSF CPD Schemes, shaping professional development frameworks across UK higher education institutions while advancing pedagogical innovation through institutional partnerships.

• Game Theory
• Evolutionary Game Theory
• Cooperation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Erik Mohlin is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Economics at Lund University. His research focuses on game theory , particularly evolutionary game theory , learning , and bounded rationality , with applications to cooperation , institutions , categorization , and social norms . His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economics. Key collaborations include researchers such as Friederike Duell , Francesco Mengel , and Simon Weidenholzer . Projects include Models of Conceptualisation and Categorisation in Social and Economic Interactions (funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation) and The Role of Internal Motivation and External Sanctions in Supporting Prosocial Behaviour (Swedish Research Council). Research Themes : Evolutionary game theory, collective punishment, social norms, institutional design Key Methodologies : Formal modeling, behavioral experiments, stochastic analysis Recent Trends : Focus on cooperation mechanisms in decentralized systems, moral signaling, third-party enforcement, and social duties He supervises PhD students, organizes academic events like the Learning Evolution Games (LEG) conference , and serves as a peer reviewer for journals. His network includes collaborations with institutions in Europe and beyond.

Johan Rochelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Law and Ethics of Digital Technologies
• International and European Law
• Migration Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Johan Rochel is a legal scholar and ethicist based at the University of Zurich , jointly affiliated with the Faculty of Law and the Center for Ethics . He is an active member of the university-wide Digital Society Initiative (DSI) , where he contributes to the DSI Community on AI & Law among others. Trained in law, political philosophy and ethics , his academic work interrogates questions of justice in international and European law, and probes the ethical and legal challenges posed by emerging digital technologies. Research Interests Rochel’s research agenda is interdisciplinary, spanning: Ethics and governance of AI and robotics – algorithmic accountability, transparency, and rights-based oversight. Digital rights and digital integrity – conceptualising new human rights for the digital age. Innovation ethics and responsible innovation – integrating ethical foresight into technology design and policy. Migration law and theory – republican non-domination, fairness in immigration policy, and normative foundations of border regimes. International intellectual property law – legitimacy, development, and access to knowledge. Across these themes he combines doctrinal legal analysis with normative political philosophy to craft actionable policy blueprints. Publication Trends Between 2020 and 2025 Rochel has produced an intensive stream of peer-reviewed articles that converge on two broad trajectories: first, embedding ethical reasoning into hard and soft law instruments governing digital technologies, and second, re-imagining migration governance through republican lenses. His work increasingly links abstract theory with concrete regulatory proposals, reflecting a commitment to applied legal theory. Scientific Awards & Distinctions No specific awards are listed in the provided material. Advising & Grant Activity No named students or detailed grant information are provided in the text. Laboratory / Research Teams Rochel is associated with the Digital Society Initiative (DSI) at UZH, a cross-faculty network fostering interdisciplinary research on digital transformation. Within DSI he contributes to the AI & Law community, collaborating with scholars from law, computer science, political science and philosophy.

• Children's Voices
• Research Ethics
• Primary Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brenda Keatch is a Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) specializing in Education and Society. She serves as an External Examiner at the University of Aberdeen. Her research focuses on children's voices, ethical research methodologies in early childhood education, and the integration of play in learning environments. She has contributed to projects like Conceptualising Play (2022–2024), exploring playful research approaches and ethical frameworks. Her work addresses global citizenship education in primary schools, emphasizing participatory approaches to curriculum design. Key research areas include child participation, qualitative research ethics, and innovative pedagogical strategies. Notable outputs include 2024 publications on play-based ethics and children’s agency, as well as earlier work on global citizenship in educational settings. Projects: Investigator on the Conceptualising Play project (2022–2024). Grants: No specific grants detailed, but active in collaborative research initiatives. Awards: None explicitly listed. Brenda collaborates with institutions on public engagement activities, such as the Discovery Days 2019 event, demonstrating commitment to outreach and interdisciplinary dialogue.

Mohammed Abdelmegidمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Operational Research
• Project Management
• Productivity Improvement
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohammed Abdelmegid is a Lecturer in Engineering Management at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He is the Programme Leader for the MSc in Engineering Management and actively involved in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. His educational background includes: PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Auckland MSc in Construction & Building Engineering BSc in Civil Engineering Dr. Abdelmegid's research focuses on applying operational research and digital technologies to improve decision-making and productivity in construction and engineering projects. Key areas include lean production, knowledge management, risk management, and the conceptualisation of Digital Twins as socio-technical systems. His work emphasizes practical innovation and real-world impact in the engineering industry. His research outputs span journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, focusing on construction digitalisation, project management, and experiential learning. He leads research projects on Digital Twin Execution Plans and the use of serious games in engineering education. Professional memberships and certifications include: Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute Risk Management Professional (RMP), Project Management Institute Member, Project Management Institute Dr. Abdelmegid supervises several postgraduate researchers, including Mohammed Al Barrami, Ghassan Al Farsi, Tika Hasan, and Saja Zeadeh. He previously served as Director of the Master of Engineering Project Management at the University of Auckland and brings extensive industry experience in structural design, quantity surveying, building services, and construction management across diverse project types. He is actively involved in research innovation and welcomes PhD enquiries globally through the University of Leeds research opportunities portal.

Lorna Fox O'Mahonyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Property Law
• Housing Law
• Legal Concept of Home
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lorna Fox O'Mahony is Professor of Law at Essex Law School, University of Essex, where she has been faculty since 2013. She previously served as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities (2013-2017), Deputy Vice-Chancellor Designate (2018-2019), and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (2019-2024). Prior to Essex, she was Lecturer-Senior Lecturer-Reader-Professor at Durham Law School, Durham University (2003-2013). Her research focuses on the role of law in property problems, particularly regarding land, housing and home. She developed Resilient Property Theory (RPT) with Prof Marc Roark, a theoretical and methodological approach to contemporary property problems. Current projects include applications of RPT to housing, climate change, platform real estate and consumer protection. Her work on the legal concept of home laid foundations for new approaches to housing rights and has been published in leading journals and twelve books, including 'Conceptualising Home: Theories, Laws and Policies' (awarded First Prize in the Society of Legal Scholars Birks Prizes for Outstanding Legal Scholarship, 2007). Professor Fox O'Mahony's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Resilient Property Theory, with increasing attention to climate change applications, platform real estate, and housing justice. Her work bridges theoretical property law with practical applications to contemporary housing crises and financial services regulation for older consumers. First Prize in the Society of Legal Scholars Birks Prizes for Outstanding Legal Scholarship (2007) Short-listed for the Socio-Legal Studies Association Book Prize (2008) Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professor Fox O'Mahony has supervised numerous PhD students and received research funding including from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (2015) and Leverhulme Trust (2013). She served as President of the Association of Law, Property and Society (2017-18) and has been a consultant to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, Office of Law Reform (NI), and presented expert evidence on housing rights for inner-city tenants in Belfast and Dublin. She is currently a Trustee of the Mercury Theatre in Colchester and serves on multiple editorial boards.

Vytautas Čyrasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Legal informatics
• Artificial intelligence and law
• Conceptualisation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vytautas Čyras serves as an Associate Professor at Vilnius University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, specifically within the Institute of Computer Science and Department of Software Engineering. With over three decades of academic experience since 1984, he bridges computer science and legal theory through groundbreaking interdisciplinary research. Education: Master's in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science) from Vilnius University (1979) Doctorate from Moscow State University's Faculty of Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics (1985) Second Master's in Law from Vilnius University and German Law Centre (2007) Dr. Čyras' research spans legal informatics, information systems, and computer science. His primary focus includes artificial intelligence and law, regulatory compliance, legal requirements, and pioneering work in legal visualization. His Structural Blanks approach to programming with recurrences demonstrates deep expertise in both foundational computer science and legal applications. His research explores how visual and multisensory approaches can transform legal reasoning and compliance in digital environments. His publication trajectory reveals an evolution from technical computer science topics toward sophisticated legal informatics applications. Recent work emphasizes multisensory legal machines, legal visualization frameworks, and the integration of AI with legal reasoning systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding how legal norms can be transformed into operational rules for virtual environments and digital governance systems. Professional Activities: Active participant and organizer of major legal informatics conferences including IRIS, Baltic DB&IS, and EGOVIS Contributor to European Framework Programme projects including VirtualLife and SKY-Scanner Longstanding member of the Lithuanian Computer Society and its Intellectics Section Dr. Čyras teaches courses including Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Representation, and Human-Computer Interaction. His interdisciplinary background enables him to bridge theoretical legal concepts with practical applications in regulatory compliance systems and legal technology development.

Ines Alvesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Inclusive Education
• Equity and Social Justice
• Human Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ines Alves is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Inclusive Education at the University of Glasgow's School of Education. She serves as Director for Postgraduate Taught Programmes and Programme Leader for the MEd in Inclusive Education. Her research focuses on equity, human rights, and comparative education policies, particularly in Portugal and Scotland. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has held roles such as National Project Coordinator for the EDiTE Project and consultant for Portuguese Ministry of Education initiatives. Alves' work emphasizes practitioner-led enquiry and lifelong teacher education. She has supervised PhD students exploring topics like autism in multicultural contexts, inclusive pedagogy in China, and teacher roles in Azerbaijan and Scotland. Her grants include EU-funded fellowships and collaborations with institutions like the University of Sydney. Her publications span 20 years, covering inclusive education policy, teacher training, and comparative studies. Notable works include analyses of Portugal's educational reforms, Scotland's support systems, and international doctoral student wellbeing. She co-edits European Journal of Inclusive Education and advises bodies like the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.

Chen Haoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Co-Design
• Service Design
• Culture Sensitive Design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chen Hao is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering (IDE) at Delft University of Technology. His expertise focuses on Co-Design, Service Design, Culture Sensitive Design, Social Design, and Generative Tools & Techniques. He teaches courses such as Culture Sensitive Design , Context and Conceptualisation , and Graduation Projects , emphasizing cross-cultural empathy and participatory methods. His research explores intercultural empathy in design, toolkit development for cultural boundary navigation, and pedagogical approaches to cultural sensitivity in design education. Key projects include the Contextmapping initiative and contributions to the ENERGE Culture Sensitive Design research group. Chen’s articles highlight themes like empathic insights across cultures, student perspectives in cultural design, and methodology for contextmapping in diverse settings. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, aiming to enhance inclusive design practices globally.