Jeffrey Wilhelms is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University. He transitioned to academia after a 36-year career in the publishing industry, beginning his teaching role at Rutgers in January 2008. He regularly teaches Sociology of Deviant Behavior (304) every semester and occasionally instructs Introduction to Sociology (101), Sociological Analysis of Social Problems (103), Sociology of Education (218), Political Sociology (290), Race Relations (306), and Social Inequalities (332). Education : M.A. in Sociology from the College of William and Mary (1977) His teaching focuses span sociological subfields such as deviance, race relations, education, and social inequality. No scientific awards, research grants, or student advising details were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
Nick Ungson is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Susquehanna University , where he teaches courses such as Principles of Psychology, Psychology of Gender, and Psychology, Culture, and Ethnicity. His research explores how social identities shape moral judgments, responses to deviance, and pandemic-related behaviors, with a focus on implicit bias, intergroup cooperation, and methodological rigor in psychological research. PhD in Psychology, Lehigh University MS in Psychology, Lehigh University MA in Psychology, New York University BA and BS in Psychology, University of Florida Ungson’s research emphasizes the psychology of morality , intergroup relations , and public health behavior . He investigates how social identities influence decisions to dissent, react to criticism, and interpret historical narratives in moral contexts. His work during the COVID-19 pandemic examines community identification, stress reduction, and behavioral compliance through social identity frameworks. His publications span topics like national identity and public health support , dark triad traits in moral decision-making , and machine learning applications in social psychology . Awards include internal research grants from Susquehanna and Albright Colleges, as well as fellowships from Lehigh University and the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. Advisor for honors theses at Susquehanna University and Albright College Collaborations with institutions across the U.S., including Lehigh University and Albright College Active in professional societies such as the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Ungson leads the Ungson Lab , which investigates identity dynamics, moral cognition, and pandemic responses, and mentors undergraduate researchers. He also serves on university committees, including the Academic Judicial Honesty Board and Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics.
Matthew Hunt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School in Anaheim, California. He serves on multiple committees including the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Faculty Scholarship Support Committee, and Clinical PsyD Admissions Committee. Additionally, he is the faculty sponsor for the True Colors LGBTQ+ graduate student organization since 2021. Dr. Hunt earned his Ph.D. in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine in 2013, following a Master's degree in Social Ecology from the same institution in 2009. His undergraduate education includes a B.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2004) and another B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh (1998). Dr. Hunt's research focuses on social psychology, particularly examining cognitive and affective influences on moral and political judgments. His work spans several specialized areas including motivated cognition, emotion, moral and political judgment and decision-making, with publications that often explore cultural identity intersections with psychological processes. He has taught Social Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, History & Systems of Psychology, and Human Sexuality at The Chicago School. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cultural factors in mental health, relationship dynamics, and educational impacts. Dr. Hunt's work frequently examines how psychological processes intersect with cultural identity, particularly in minority populations like Latinx communities and Egyptian Americans. Dr. Hunt is an active member of several APA divisions: Division 1: Society for General Psychology Division 2: The Society for the Teaching of Psychology Division 5: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Division 8: Society for Personality and Social Psychology Division 26: Society for the History of Psychology With nearly two decades of teaching experience across various educational settings including UC Irvine, UC San Diego, community colleges, and The Chicago School, Dr. Hunt emphasizes supporting students' needs for self-direction and competence in his teaching philosophy. He serves as a dissertation chair and reader for doctoral students and has also taught courses on motivation and emotion, health psychology, cultural psychology, and forensic psychology across multiple institutions.
MARIA DA CONCEIÇÃO CUNHA LOURO is a Professor at the School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Lusófona University , where she contributes significantly to academic and research activities in forensic and legal psychology. She holds a PhD in Forensic Sciences (specializing in Forensic Psychology) from the University of Murcia, a PhD in Law from the Autonomous University of Lisbon, and Master’s and Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Psychology and Deviant Behavior from Lusófona University. Portuguese representative of the Ibero-American Association of Legal Psychology Vice-president of Psijus – Association for Juspsicological Intervention Coordinator of GAIA (Student Integration Support Office) and GAENEE (Support Office for Students with Special Educational Needs) Forensic psychologist at PSIAVA – Evaluation and Consulting, LDA Member of the Editorial Board of the Psychreg Journal of Psychology Her research interests center on forensic psychology, criminal behavior, domestic and gender-based violence, legal psychology, and human rights . She is actively involved in interdisciplinary research, particularly in the context of criminal justice and psychological intervention within legal frameworks. The recent publications highlight her focus on domestic violence in Portugal, gender-based violence in Cape Verde, and the intersection of penal law and women’s rights . These works reflect a strong trend towards interdisciplinary (juspsychological) analysis of crime and justice, combining legal, psychological, and social perspectives. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, she plays a leadership role in academic support and integration. She is an active researcher in funded projects, including Domestic Violence: A Multidisciplinary Reflection Beyond Crime , indicating involvement in grant-funded interdisciplinary research. Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the Francisco Suárez Center for Advanced Studies in Law (CEAD) and collaborates on multidisciplinary teams focused on legal psychology, education, and human rights.
Florent MONCOMBLE is a Lecturer in English at the University of Artois, France, working within the UFR of Foreign Languages. His research focuses on linguistic margins, exploring non-standard language variants and deviations from norms, with particular attention to morphosyntax, syntax, semantics, and corpus analysis. He is actively involved in digital humanities, studying social media language and developing computational tools for corpus collection. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in contemporary digital communication environments. Education: 2008: Doctor of English and Anglo-Saxon Languages and Literature, specializing in Linguistics, Very Honorable Mention with the Congratulations of the Jury (Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale) Thesis title: Contribution to a psychomechanical approach to zero determination in contemporary English 2002: External English Aggregation MONCOMBLE's research centers on linguistic margins, examining both language variants that deviate from standard norms and theoretical boundaries within linguistics. He has developed a psychomechanical approach to studying zero article determination in English, bridging theoretical linguistics with practical language analysis. His work spans traditional press linguistics and contemporary digital communication, with increasing emphasis on social media language analysis and computational corpus collection methods. He explores how language norms adapt in new media environments while maintaining attention to morphosyntactic structures and pragmatic considerations. His publication trajectory reveals a clear evolution from theoretical linguistic studies toward digital humanities applications. Early work focused on article usage in literary contexts, while recent publications examine social media language features and digital corpus methodologies. A significant trend is his development of open-source tools for linguistic research, reflecting his integration of linguistic theory with computational practice. His work demonstrates consistent attention to language margins across different media platforms. MONCOMBLE supervises Master's theses in LLCER (Languages, Literatures, and Foreign Civilizations) programs and prepares students for language teaching examinations. He serves on academic selection committees and examination juries, including for the Special External Aggregation in English. His technical development work suggests grant-supported research in digital humanities methodologies. He is affiliated with the Texts and Cultures Research Center and collaborates with researchers across France and internationally. As Vice-President of both the Linguists Atterré·e·s organization and the Society of Anglicists in Higher Education, he connects with linguists concerned with language evolution and usage in contemporary society. His current projects include co-organizing the 2025 international conference 'What the fuck?' and developing corpus collection tools for academic research.
Georgi Petrov Georgiev is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pedagogy , Faculty of Education , St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo . His work bridges pedagogy, social work, and law enforcement ethics, focusing on vulnerable populations such as children at risk, dependents, and those with deviant behavior. Research Interests : Social and preventive functions of law enforcement, cybersocialization in Generation Z, professional ethics in education, and rehabilitation in penitentiary environments. Projects : Participated in initiatives to enhance publication activity among students and researchers, and worked on interdisciplinary studies linking pedagogy with social justice and legal frameworks. Publications : Authored and co-authored 15+ works since 2006, including books on pedagogical ethics and chapters addressing juvenile delinquency, media violence, and resocialization strategies.
Dr. Yeliz YEŞİL is an Associate Professor at Trakya University, specializing in labour economics, human resources development, and social policy analysis. She holds a PhD from Sakarya University, an MA from Middle East Technical University, and a BA from Hacettepe University. Her research focuses on: Gender equity in employment and entrepreneurship Vocational training efficacy Social policies for disadvantaged communities Organizational behavior in SMEs International comparative studies in education and labor YEŞİL's publications emphasize trends in social justice, workforce development, and gender dynamics, with consistent thematic alignment across her 15+ recent articles. She received recognition for undergraduate excellence at Hacettepe University. She leads social responsibility projects at Trakya University, including career-planning initiatives and training programs for marginalized groups. Active in international academic forums, she contributes to conferences like VIVUS 2020 (Slovenia) and publishes extensively on women's socioeconomic roles.
Gregory Adams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Southern Connecticut State University. His work bridges applied social psychology and sociological theory, focusing on identity development, deviant behavior, and the intersection of social/economic influences on adolescents. He has contributed to research on drug use correlations, international education, and ethnic identity among foreign-born adoptees. Research Interests: Adams explores the relationships between high-risk and low-risk behaviors in drug users, the impact of migratory patterns on economic development, and the complexities of ethnic identity formation in adopted adolescents. His studies span Ukraine, China, and U.S.-based populations, emphasizing longitudinal analysis and social capital theory. Grants: He led two targeted research projects: one examining urban-to-rural school relocation in Hefei, China, and another analyzing ethnic identity development in Chinese adoptees. These grants highlight his focus on educational and socio-cultural contexts. Presentations: Adams has presented at regional and national conferences, including the Eastern Sociological Association and the Fifth Biennial Adoption Conference, sharing insights on bicultural socialization and adolescent identity.
Daniel R. Kavish is an Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), where he teaches courses in sociology, corrections, criminal justice, and social science research methods. His academic home is in the College of Arts and Sciences, specifically within the Sociology & Criminal Justice department. Dr. Kavish earned his educational credentials from prestigious institutions, completing his Ph.D. and M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, with dissertation and thesis work focused on interactionist labeling theory. He received his undergraduate education with a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois at Springfield. His research interests span several critical areas within criminology and sociology, with particular focus on juvenile delinquency, convict criminology, sexual behavior, stigma processes, deviant subcultures, and racial disparities throughout the criminal justice system. Dr. Kavish has developed significant expertise in labeling theory, exploring how formal and informal labeling affects criminal behavior across the lifespan. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent contributions to the field, with recent publications examining conceal carry laws through the lens of minority threat theory, qualitative analyses of sexual behavior narratives, and policy implications of contemporary labeling theory research. His work appears in respected journals such as Crime & Delinquency, Social Sciences, and the Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice and Criminology. Active member of the American Society of Criminology (ASC) Former member of the Critical Criminologist of the Year Award Committee Program committee member for ASC's 2019 conference Editorial board member for Critical Criminology journal Peer reviewer for multiple scholarly journals including Journal of Criminal Justice Guest editor of special issue on identity, stigma, and social reactions in Societies As an educator, Dr. Kavish serves as faculty advisor for the Criminal Justice Student Association, mentoring students who compete in the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice Undergraduate Quiz Bowl. He also guides undergraduates presenting research at professional conferences, demonstrating his commitment to student development beyond the classroom.
Dr. S. Lynne Rich serves as Associate Professor of Sociology and Undergraduate Research Coordinator in the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology at the University of Central Arkansas. Her office is located in Irby Hall 306G with contact via lrich@uca.edu or (501) 450-5582. Educational background: Ph.D. from Mississippi State University M.S. from Mississippi State University B.A. in Sociology from Millsaps College B.A. in Anthropology from Millsaps College Specializing in Cross-Cultural Comparative Sociology, Social Stratification, Family, and Gender, Dr. Rich conducts research on homelessness among girls and young women in Arkansas, juvenile justice systems including youth court and child protection services, and trauma effects on adolescent substance abuse and risky sexual behavior. Her cross-cultural work examines China's one-child policy impacts on girls' education and determinants of family life satisfaction and marital instability in Asian societies. As Undergraduate Research Coordinator, she actively mentors students in departmental research initiatives, with publications appearing in Gender and Society, Deviant Behavior, Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, Global Studies Journal, and International Journal of Comparative Sociology.
Oliver Semmelroch is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Education, Weingarten. He contributes to teacher training programs and the Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Nutrition, offering courses such as "Sociology of Education," "Social Inequality," "Family Sociology," and "Leisure Sociology." His research focuses on educational trajectories, inclusion in schools, and theories of deviant behavior, with a particular emphasis on parental decision-making in education systems. Research Interests: Educational Trajectories and Transitions, Social (Educational) Inequality, Heterogeneity and Diversity in Schools (Inclusion), Theories of Deviant Behavior, Sociology of Knowledge, Fundamentals of Sociological Theories/Cultural Sociology, Family Sociology, Leisure Sociology He is currently pursuing a dissertation project titled "On the Formation of Parental Educational Decisions in the Newly Reformed Education System of Baden-Württemberg," analyzing how families justify school choices. Additionally, he has collaborated on the "FABiG" project since November 2015, advising the municipality of Meckenbeuren on structuring all-day schools. Contact: Email: semmelroch@ph-weingarten.de , Phone: 0751/ 501-8535, Office: Room M 0.15, Kirchplatz 2, 88250 Weingarten Consultation Hours: Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM during the Summer Semester 2025
Kim van Oorschot is a Professor in the Department of Accounting and Operations Management at BI Norwegian Business School. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at BI (2011-2016), Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (2008-2011), Post-Doc at Tilburg University, and Research Fellow at INSEAD. She also worked as a consultant at Minase Consulting BV from 2002-2006, serving major clients like ASML, DSM, KPN, NXP, and Stork Fokker. Dr. van Oorschot holds a PhD (2001) and MSc (1996) from Eindhoven University of Technology. Her research focuses on decision-making, trade-offs, and tipping points in dynamically complex settings like supply chains and new product development projects. She specializes in identifying 'decision traps'—short-term beneficial decisions that have counterproductive long-term effects—using system dynamics modeling based on organizational data. Her work spans operations and supply chain management, project management, systems thinking, and product development. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on system dynamics approaches to complex organizational challenges. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between operations management, healthcare systems, sustainability reporting, and digital service delivery. A notable trend is her increasing focus on resilience in critical supply chains, particularly medicine supply systems during crises like Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work often combines qualitative case studies with system dynamics modeling to reveal underlying patterns in complex systems. Dr. van Oorschot teaches system dynamics, operations and supply chain management, and project management to executive and master's students at BI Norwegian Business School. She has published in top-tier journals including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, and Journal of Product Innovation Management. Her research has practical implications for organizations dealing with complex, dynamically evolving challenges where traditional analytical approaches fall short.
Michalis Kakos is a Reader at Leeds Beckett University , affiliated with the Carnegie School of Education . His research and teaching focus on Citizenship Education , Intercultural Education , Inclusive Education , and Special Educational Needs . He has held academic roles at the University of Leicester, University of Leeds (Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights Education), and University of Edinburgh (Centre for Research in Inclusion and Diversity). Current: Senior Lecturer, Leeds Beckett University (2013–present) Previous: Leader, Postgraduate Certificate in Citizenship Education, University of Leicester Research Fellow, CCHRE, University of Leeds Research Fellow, CREID, University of Edinburgh His research spans teacher-student interactions and their impact on young people’s self-concept, institutionalization in education, and meta-ethnographic synthesis of educational frameworks. Recent projects include cross-national studies on special educational needs in England/Germany and sleep patterns in Hong Kong/England. Michalis has extensive teaching experience in primary and secondary schools across Greece, USA, and UK , including Psychology and Classics instruction. He supervises research in areas such as children’s rights , deviant behavior in adolescence , and professionalism in formal education . His work emphasizes translating research into inclusive pedagogical practices. Contact: M.Kakos@leedsbeckett.ac.uk | ORCID: 0000-0002-4273-6599 | Scopus ID: 55265488700.
Prof. Rumyana Peycheva-Forsyth, PhD is Professor of Education at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Education, Department of Didactics, and serves as Head of the Educational Technology Center . She also coordinates the university’s Master’s programme in ICT in Education and teaches across doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s levels. Education & Program Leadership Leads the Master’s programme ICT in Education Teaches Theory and Methodology of e-Learning , Pedagogical Design of e-Learning , History of Computers in Education , and ICT in Research for doctoral students Contributes ICT-related courses to MA programmes in Educational Management , Contemporary Educational Technologies , and Pedagogy of Deviant Behaviour Research & Innovation Her research centres on the integration of digital technologies into teaching, learning and assessment, with particular emphasis on inclusive practices, academic integrity, and scalable e-assessment solutions. She has led or co-led several large European projects, most notably TeSLA (Horizon 2020) on adaptive trust-based e-assessment, and projects under ERASMUS+ and EU Structural Funds that developed virtual practicum environments, Web 2.0 collaborative scenarios, and university-wide e-learning capacity building. Recent scholarly output explores the impact of authentication and authorship-checking systems on student trust and academic integrity culture, attitudes of students with special educational needs towards online assessment, and factors influencing faculty adoption of ICT for inclusive education. Doctoral Supervision & Mentoring Ekaterina Popandonova – ICT for second-language acquisition among minorities Blagovesna Yovkova – Interactive multimedia for hearing-impaired children Anelia Kremenska – Web-based foreign-language training models Vera Pangalova – E-learning for reintegration of at-risk vocational students Maria Stoycheva – Collaborative distance learning for foreign-language communities Stoyan Suev – Web 2.0 technologies in project-based learning Contact r.peytcheva@fp.uni-sofia.bg Phone: +359 2 846 40 85 (office) Fax: +359 2 946 02 55
Martin E. Bright is a Professor of Psychology and Sociology at Glendale Community College (GCC). With academic expertise in counseling psychology and sociology, he teaches courses such as Foundations of Sociology, Sociology of Deviant Behavior, Gerontology, Courtship and Marriage, Introduction to Social Work, and Social Psychology. Education: Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University of Sarasota, M.A. in Counseling from Edinboro University, and B.A. in Sociology from Thiel College. Professional Experience: Counselor in Mental Health and Rehabilitation settings. Research Interests: Broadly span Psychology and Sociology, with specific focus on Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Gerontology, and human behavioral patterns in societal contexts. Contact: mebright@gcc.edu
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