جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Paula Hohtiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Italian Renaissance Dress
• Material Culture
• Artisans and Shopkeepers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paula Hohti is a Professor of Art and Culture History at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Art and Media. She holds a Docent position in History of Art at the University of Helsinki. Her research focuses on Italian Renaissance dress and material culture, particularly among artisans and shopkeepers. She earned her PhD from the University of Sussex (2006) and has held research roles at institutions including Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies and the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence. She led major projects like RE-FASHIONING (ERC grant, €2M in 2016) and co-founded the Fashion History Lab. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to sustainable development through historical material studies. Education: PhD in Art History, University of Sussex (2006). Research Interests: Italian Renaissance textiles, Early Modern material culture, artisan craftsmanship, textile reconstruction methods, and social history of dress. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to reconstructing historical clothing and its cultural significance. Key Publications (2025): Refashioning the Renaissance: Everyday Dress in Europe (book), studies on color imitation in textiles, and knitted stockings experimentation. Articles explore cross-disciplinary methodologies and material authenticity. Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2016), Academy of Finland Fellowships, and the Roland H. Bainton Book Prize (2021). Advising & Grants: Principal investigator in multiple international projects. Supervised eight post-doctoral researchers. Co-developed the Refashioning the Renaissance Database (Aalto University, 2022). Labs/Teams: Leads the Fashion History Lab (2022–2023) and collaborates globally on textile and material culture studies.

Saskia Sassenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Globalization studies
• Urban studies
• Immigration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Saskia Sassen is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology at Columbia University and Co-Chair of the Committee on Global Thought. Her research focuses on globalization, urban studies, immigration, and inequality, with key contributions to understanding the sociology of globalization, global cities, and systemic expulsions in the global economy. Major Projects: Global cities theory, expulsions framework, denationalization processes, and ethics of the city research. Books: The Global City , Expulsions: Brutality and Complexity in the Global Economy , Territory, Authority, Rights , and A Sociology of Globalization . Research Themes: Sassen's work interrogates how globalization reshapes economic, social, and environmental systems. She examines the interplay between territory and digitalization, the rise of expulsions beyond traditional inequality frameworks, and the privatization of urban spaces. Her scholarship bridges sociology, political economy, and environmental studies, emphasizing the need for new theoretical approaches to address complex global systems. Scientific Awards: Prince of Asturias Prize in Social Sciences (2013) Multiple doctor honoris causa (Delft University of Technology, DePaul University, Universite de Poitiers, Royal Stockholm Technical University, Ghent University, Warwick University, Universidad de Murcia, European University Institute, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Universidad de Valencia, Universidad de Guadalajara, Ecole Normale Superieure) Member of Academia Europaea, Council on Foreign Relations, and Royal Academy of Sciences of the Netherlands Professional Activities: Sassen has led major research initiatives including the Transnationalism Project at the University of Chicago, the Herrhausen Foundation's Urban Age project, and the European Union Research Council-funded Cities at War: Global Insecurity and Urban Resistance . She advises governments, international organizations, and academic institutions on urban governance, migration, and global economic systems.

Filip Vermeylenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Art Markets
• Economics of Art and Culture
• History of Art Markets
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Filip Vermeylen is a Full Professor in the Department of Arts and Culture Studies at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He holds a PhD from Columbia University (2002) and is currently the Research Director of his department, playing a key role in shaping research agendas in cultural economics and art markets. His research focuses on the economics of art and culture, with a deep interest in the historical development of art markets since the Renaissance, the concept of artistic quality, the role of intermediaries such as dealers and auction houses, and the rise of emerging art markets, particularly in India. He is a board member of The International Art Market Association (TIAMSA) and co-founder of the Rotterdam Arts & Sciences Lab (RASL), which fosters interdisciplinary dialogue between arts and sciences. Vermeylen’s recent scholarly output reveals a strong thematic continuity in global art markets, including studies on Dutch Golden Age painting, the business model of Christie’s, and the commodification of Indian traditional art. His publications span art history, economic history, media studies, and cultural policy, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach. He frequently presents at international conferences and organizes academic events, such as workshops on applied arts and the internationalization of art trade. He has supervised several research projects and students, contributing to the training of next-generation scholars in cultural economics. His public engagement includes media contributions on figures like Rubens, Van Eyck, and John Maynard Keynes, demonstrating a commitment to knowledge dissemination beyond academia. Board member, The International Art Market Association (TIAMSA) Co-founder, Rotterdam Arts & Sciences Lab (RASL) Research Director, Department of Arts and Culture Studies Active in ERMeCHS research clusters: Heritage & Identity (HI), Value in the Creative Economy (VCE)

Bénédicte Savoyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Cultural Property Restitution
• Colonial Heritage
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bénédicte Savoy (born May 22, 1972 in Paris) is a renowned French art historian and Professor of Modern Art History at the Technical University of Berlin since 2009. Since 2016, she has also held positions at the Collège de France in Paris (2016-2021) and in November 2024 was appointed to the 'Cátedra del Prado' visiting professorship at the Prado Museum in Madrid. She is internationally recognized as a leading expert on cultural property restitution, particularly regarding colonial-era art theft and looted artifacts. Her research focuses on the complex histories of cultural displacement, with particular emphasis on European museums' colonial collections. Savoy has pioneered critical approaches to provenance research and has been instrumental in reshaping global debates about museum ethics and restitution practices. Her work bridges art history, postcolonial studies, and cultural policy, challenging traditional museum narratives and advocating for more transparent and ethical approaches to cultural heritage. Savoy's publications form a cohesive intellectual trajectory examining how cultural property has been transferred, often forcibly, across borders and continents. Her recent work increasingly focuses on African cultural heritage in European collections, with detailed case studies of Cameroon and broader analyses of restitution politics. The themes of historical justice, museum transparency, and decolonization of cultural institutions run consistently through her scholarship. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2016), Germany's most prestigious research award TIME 100 most influential people in the world (2021) Ritterin der französischen Ehrenlegion (2022) Deutscher Kulturpolitikpreis (2022) Berliner Wissenschaftspreis (2023) Clark Prize for Excellence in Arts Writing (2024) Prix Européen de l'Essai 2025 (2025) As co-author of the groundbreaking 2018 report on African cultural restitution commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron, Savoy has significantly influenced international policy. Her work has secured major research funding, including collaborative projects with African scholars. She has led influential research teams examining colonial collections, most notably the seven-member team that produced the 'Atlas der Abwesenheit' documenting Cameroonian cultural heritage in Germany. Her advocacy continues to shape museum practices worldwide, pushing institutions toward greater accountability regarding their colonial-era acquisitions.

John McAleerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• British Empire History
• East India Company Studies
• Maritime History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. John McAleer is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Southampton. He specializes in British imperial and maritime history, focusing on the 18th and 19th centuries, the East India Company, and the role of islands in empire. His research explores global maritime networks, colonial encounters, and the representation of empire through material culture and museums. He currently teaches courses on British imperialism, maritime history, and museum studies. Previously Curator of Imperial and Maritime History at the National Maritime Museum, McAleer maintains roles with the Hakluyt Society, SS Great Britain Trust, and Bristol Archives. He has held fellowships from the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Asiatic Society. His major publications include works on Atlantic voyages, East India Company history, and the interplay between exploration and collecting practices. McAleer supervises PhD students in imperial history and collaborates on research projects funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. He has received awards for teaching excellence and scholarly contributions, including the Caird Medal and Muriel McCarthy Fellowship.

John Wakeleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Population Genetics
• Mathematical Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Wakeley is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He leads the Wakeley Lab, focusing on theoretical population genetics, mathematical models of genetic variation, and evolutionary processes. His research integrates analytical and computational methods to study contemporary and historical factors shaping genetic diversity. As of 2023, he is not accepting new graduate students for the academic year 2023-2024. Wakeley's work emphasizes coalescent theory, population structure, and evolutionary game theory. Notable contributions include developing statistical tools for analyzing ancient DNA and advancing models of ancestry reconstruction. Recent projects explore topics such as recurrent mutation in rare variants and the implications of big family effects on coalescence patterns. His lab members include researchers like Louis Fan, Jack Edwards, and Erin Ciccone, collaborating on diverse projects in theoretical and applied population genetics. Key scientific outputs include studies on iterated survival games and genomic analyses of butterfly radiation.

Kathleen A. Brosnanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• U.S. Western History
• U.S. Environmental History
• U.S. Urban History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kathleen A. Brosnan serves as Associate Professor and Paul H. and Doris Eaton Travis Chair in Modern American History within the Department of History at the University of Oklahoma. Education: Ph.D. in History, University of Chicago J.D., University of Illinois Research Interests: Brosnan specializes in the intersection of U.S. Western History, Environmental History, Urban History, Legal History, and Public History with transnational dimensions. Her work examines environmental change, urban development, legal frameworks, and community identity along the American Front Range and globally, emphasizing how ecological transformations shape societal structures. She bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through museum collaborations and digital exhibits. Scientific Awards: Prize for Encyclopedia of American Environmental History (2010) Grants and Leadership: Brosnan co-led two National Science Foundation grants and three National Endowment for the Humanities summer institutes. She currently serves as Vice President of the International Consortium of Environmental History Organizations and is a past President of the American Society for Environmental History. Her editorial service includes Environmental History , Journal of Urban History , and Western Historical Quarterly . Public history projects include the award-winning online exhibit To Bear Fruit for Our Race (used by 300+ schools) and the documentary The University of Houston: War and Growth, 1939-1950 .

Steven Maمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autonomous Wheeled Vehicles
• Machine Design and Manufacturing
• Hydraulics and Electro-Hydraulic Control
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Steven Ma is a Professor at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, though the department name is not explicitly mentioned. His contact information includes an office in 222 Fluor Daniel Building, phone number (864) 656-5537, and email sma22@clemson.edu. Education : Ph.D. from State University of New York at Buffalo (1991), MS from Beijing Polytechnic University (1986), BS from Beihang University (1983). Steven Ma's research interests focus on engineering disciplines, specifically Autonomous Wheeled Vehicles, Machine Design and Manufacturing, Hydraulics and Electro-Hydraulic Control, Welding & Fatigue, and Bolted Joints Design. These areas highlight his expertise in mechanical systems and manufacturing technologies. Analysis of his publications reveals a secondary focus on historical and political topics, particularly Russia's Great War and Revolution, the Russo-Japanese War, and transnational cultural exchanges. His work explores themes like military finance, ideological propaganda, and the global impact of capitalism and revolutionary movements. As of the latest data, there are no documented scientific awards or student advisement records for Steven Ma. His affiliations and contributions to engineering research remain central to his academic profile.

Petter N. Kolmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Quantitative Trading Strategies
• Delegated Portfolio Management
• Financial Econometrics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Petter N. Kolm serves as a Clinical Professor of Mathematics and Program Director at New York University, with his office located in Warren Weaver Hall (520). He can be contacted at petter.kolm@nyu.edu or 212-998-4855, and holds an editorial board position at the Journal of Portfolio Management. His academic qualifications include: Doctorate in Mathematics from Yale University M.Phil. in Applied Mathematics from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm M.S. in Mathematics from ETH Zurich Dr. Kolm's research centers on quantitative finance, with primary focus areas including quantitative trading strategies, delegated portfolio management, financial econometrics, risk management, and optimal portfolio strategies. His work integrates advanced mathematical modeling with practical investment applications, bridging theoretical frameworks and real-world market dynamics through rigorous empirical analysis. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on portfolio optimization techniques—particularly Bayesian methods and the Black-Litterman model—alongside significant contributions to algorithmic trading systems, factor-based equity portfolio construction, and machine learning applications for financial sentiment analysis. His scholarly output demonstrates evolution from foundational portfolio theory toward contemporary computational finance challenges. As Program Director, Dr. Kolm oversees academic programming and likely mentors graduate students in quantitative finance, though specific advisee details are not documented. His prior industry role at Goldman Sachs Asset Management provided direct experience in developing hedge fund strategies, informing his applied research approach. Dr. Kolm's professional trajectory includes significant industry engagement through his tenure in Goldman Sachs' Quantitative Strategies Group, where he developed quantitative investment systems. His current academic leadership position leverages this practical experience to shape quantitative finance education and research at NYU.

• History of the Book
• Early Print Culture
• Incunabula Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cristina Dondi serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. Her academic work centers on the history of the book with specialized expertise in incunabula (15th-century printed books), early book trade networks, and digital humanities methodologies. She teaches the "History of the Book" course for Global Humanities students, delivering lectures in person at Rome's Faculty of Arts and Philosophy during the 2024-2025 academic year. Her research spans material evidence of early printed books, Venetian printing practices, Dante's textual circulation, and library transformations during religious secularization. She pioneers digital approaches through projects like 15cBOOKTRADE and CERL, developing visualization tools for historical book movement data and collaborative digital infrastructures. Her work bridges traditional book history with computational analysis, emphasizing how physical artifacts reveal cultural and commercial networks. Analysis of her 2021-2023 publications shows consistent integration of digital tools with historical scholarship, particularly regarding Italian incunabula circulation and MEI database applications. She frequently examines Venetian commercial practices, Dante's reception, and collaborative digital resource creation, demonstrating how visual analytics transforms understanding of pre-modern book economies. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were documented in the provided sources. Professor Dondi leads significant research initiatives including the 15cBOOKTRADE project and Consortium of European Research Libraries (CERL) collaborations, which involve multi-institutional teams developing digital ecosystems for book historical research. These projects generate scholarly publications, digital tools, and educational resources while securing substantial research funding for infrastructure development and international conferences. She actively shapes the CERL digital ecosystem and 15cBOOKTRADE project framework, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between historians, librarians, and computer scientists. Her current work focuses on expanding Material Evidence in Incunabula (MEI) applications and creating open-access platforms for analyzing early print culture across European collections.

Caterina Stefania Romeoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Postcolonial Studies
• Italian Literature
• Gender Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Caterina Stefania Romeo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. She teaches courses including Introduction to Literary Criticism, Gender, Race, and Mobilities: Narratives and Counternarratives, and Literature, Migration, Inequality. Her office is located on the 4th floor of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy in Studio B. Dr. Romeo specializes in Postcolonial Studies, Gender Studies, Migration Studies, and Race and Ethnicity Studies, with particular focus on Italian literature and transnational perspectives. Her research explores the intersections of race, gender, and postcoloniality in contemporary Italian contexts, examining how these dynamics shape national identity, urban spaces, and literary production. She has made significant contributions to understanding postcolonial Italian literature, Black Italian experiences, and intersectional approaches to cultural studies. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary issues in Italian society, particularly regarding migration, race relations, and gender dynamics. She has developed innovative frameworks for analyzing how postcolonial perspectives reshape understandings of Italian national identity and cultural production. Premio nazionale di divulgazione scientifica (2014) - finalista John Fante Prize (2009) for La pelle che separa di Kym Ragusa Acerbi Special Prize for Women's Writing (2008) for Vertigo di Louise DeSalvo American Italian Historical Association Award for best doctoral thesis in Italian American Studies (2000) Dr. Romeo has supervised numerous doctoral students including Christina Maraboutaki, Giulia Fabbri, Valentina Quaresima, Barbara De Vivo, Emily Marogi, and Karisma Wilson. She has received multiple research grants including Transliteratures Fellowship, Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation Dissertation Grants, and various post-doctoral fellowships. Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in postcolonial, gender, and migration studies. She is actively involved in organizing academic events, conferences, and seminars focused on postcolonial studies, gender studies, and migration. Dr. Romeo has collaborated extensively with international scholars and institutions, reflecting her transnational approach to research and teaching.

Lara J. Cushingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Justice
• Health Disparities
• Climate Change and Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lara J. Cushing is an Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health, holding the Jonathan and Karin Fielding Presidential Chair in Health Equity. Her work centers on environmental justice, health disparities, and climate change impacts, with emphasis on racial equity in exposure to environmental hazards. Her educational background includes a PhD in Energy & Resources Group, MPH in Epidemiology, and BS in Molecular Environmental Biology, all from UC Berkeley. Dr. Cushing's research investigates how structural racism manifests in environmental health through historical redlining, oil and gas infrastructure siting, drinking water contamination, and climate vulnerability. She employs mixed-method epidemiological and geospatial approaches to study impacts on pregnant women and infants, focusing on urban greenspace, extreme heat, and sea level rise. Her community-engaged methodology partners with frontline organizations to ensure research directly informs environmental justice advocacy. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Historical discrimination's enduring impact on current environmental hazards, (2) Health consequences of fossil fuel infrastructure on marginalized communities, and (3) Methodological innovations in measuring cumulative environmental and social stressors. Her work spans climate adaptation, drinking water justice, and air pollution epidemiology with consistent focus on racial health disparities. Her significant honors include: Contributing Author to the IPCC Fourth Assessment Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation Environmental Fellowship JPB Environmental Health Fellowship at Harvard Chan School Dr. Cushing maintains active community partnerships that shape her research agenda and policy recommendations, particularly through UCLA's Center for Healthy Climate Solutions and Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity. Her work bridges academic rigor with community-driven solutions for environmental health equity. She leads interdisciplinary collaborations examining climate-water-health intersections, with current projects focusing on Permian Basin emissions, urban heat vulnerability, and drinking water justice in California frontline communities.

Michael G. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Russian History
• Aerospace History
• Space Age History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael G. Smith is a Professor of History at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts, specializing in Russian History and Aerospace History. His office is located in BRNG 6170, where he holds office hours by appointment and before or after class. Dr. Smith teaches a diverse range of courses including History of Russia to 1861 (HIST 238), History of Russia from 1861 (HIST 239), History of Aviation (HIST 384), and History of the Space Age (HIST 387), along with numerous advanced seminars on Russian history, aerospace history, and global historical topics. Dr. Smith earned his Ph.D. from Georgetown University in 1991 and has established himself as a leading scholar in both Russian revolutionary history and aerospace history. His research demonstrates remarkable interdisciplinary breadth, connecting linguistic studies with political history in the Soviet context while simultaneously exploring the cultural dimensions of space exploration and aviation history. His scholarly output reveals two major research trajectories: deep investigations into the Russian Revolution with particular focus on language policy, nationalities issues, and revolutionary violence in Azerbaijan and the Caucasus region; and pioneering work on the history of aerospace, space exploration, and the cultural dimensions of the Space Age. These dual interests converge in his examination of how technological innovation intersects with political ideology and national identity formation. Dr. Smith has successfully mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students whose research has resulted in publications in respected journals such as the Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research, Quest: The History of Spaceflight Quarterly, and Astropolitics. His students have explored diverse topics including Purdue's aviation pioneers, NASA mission insignia, Shuttle-Mir program, and regional impacts of space programs. Working closely with the Purdue Archives, Dr. Smith has developed innovative archival-research seminars that have produced multiple student publications and special projects including Flight Paths: Purdue University's Aerospace Pioneers and Purdue Students Study Boilermaker Eugene Cernan's Remarkable Career. His commitment to connecting historical research with contemporary technological heritage has created unique opportunities for students to engage with primary sources related to aerospace history.

Steve G Burrowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Electronics
• Energy Harvesting
• Vibration Control
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Steve G Burrow is a faculty member at the School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering at the University of Bristol. His research focuses on energy harvesting, vibration control, and environmental sensing, particularly in aerospace and glaciological contexts. Professor of Aircraft Systems Member of the Cabot Institute for the Environment Active in Dynamics and Control research themes His work in energy harvesting emphasizes electromagnetic transducers and nonlinear resonant structures, while environmental sensing involves deploying sensors under ice sheets to study glacial hydrology. Recent articles highlight inerter-based suspension systems, vibration absorber optimization, and broadband energy harvesting techniques. Collaborations span nonlinear mathematics, glaciology, and structural dynamics. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned, but his research outputs demonstrate extensive contributions to power electronics and sustainable technologies.

• Philosophy of Education
• History and Philosophy of Education
• Applied Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Paul Standish serves as Chair of Philosophy of Education at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London, where he is affiliated with the Education, Practice & Society department. He concurrently holds the position of Visiting Research Scholar and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Kyoto University since April 2015 with an indefinite tenure through January 2100. His research spans multiple interconnected domains including: Philosophy of Education as foundational to understanding knowledge transmission History and Philosophy of Education examining conceptual evolution Applied Ethics in educational contexts addressing moral dilemmas Literary Studies intersecting with pedagogical theory Education Policy, Sociology, and Philosophy analyzing institutional frameworks Analysis of his recent publications reveals a sustained engagement with Wittgensteinian philosophy, language theory, and educational ethics. His work demonstrates consistent exploration of knowledge forms, cultural transmission, and responses to global crises through philosophical lenses. The research trajectory shows deepening focus on planetary crisis responses, testimony ethics, and cross-cultural educational dialogue since 2020. His academic leadership extends through editorial roles and international collaborations, particularly with East Asian philosophical traditions as evidenced by translations of his work in Korean academic circles.