جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Music Perception
• Intercultural Music Dialogue
• Musicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Alex Chilvers is a Lecturer in Aural Skills at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The University of Sydney, and an Honorary Postdoctoral Fellow in Macquarie University's Department of Psychological Sciences. He holds a PhD in Composition (2019), a BMus(Hons), BIT(Hons), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on music perception, intercultural musical dialogue, and the aesthetic role of folklore in Polish music. Chilvers composes for orchestras and ensembles like the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and co-founded the Bark Tin Band to explore cross-cultural musical collaborations. He coordinates aural perception units at the Conservatorium and supervises postgraduate research in music performance, composition, and musicology. Current projects include 'New Music Through Dialogic Intercultural Collaboration' with Dr Lulu Liu. Chilvers' work bridges musicology, psychology, and performance, with affiliations to the Music, Sound and Performance Lab and the Australian Music Centre. His compositions and research publications address themes of cultural identity, intercultural exchange, and the psychological impact of music. Publications include analyses of Szymanowski and Górecki's use of folklore, and empirical studies on cultural sensitivity in music appreciation. His teaching emphasizes aural skills development and interdisciplinary approaches to music education.

Uri Maozمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuroethics
• Volition and Decision-Making
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Uri Maoz is an Associate Professor at Chapman University, affiliated with the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Schmid College of Science and Technology, and Fowler School of Engineering. His research bridges computational neuroscience, decision-making, and moral philosophy, focusing on volition and the neural underpinnings of conscious action. He holds visiting roles at UCLA (Department of Anesthesiology) and Caltech (Biology and Bioengineering). Educations: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and General Humanistic Studies, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ph.D. in Neural Computation, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Research Interests: Dr. Maoz investigates how consciousness influences voluntary actions through empirical methods (EEG, intracranial recordings) and theoretical models. He explores ethical and legal implications of neuroscience, particularly regarding free will and decision-making. His work integrates machine learning for real-time neural data analysis. Key Projects: Leading the COVID-Dynamic longitudinal study on pandemic-related behavioral and emotional changes. Developing computational models of volition and neural correlates of intention. Collaborating across disciplines to address neuroethical questions. Visiting Roles: Visiting Assistant Professor at UCLA’s Department of Anesthesiology Visiting Associate in Biology and Bioengineering at Caltech Labs/Teams: Active in Chapman’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Brain and Behavioral Sciences and collaborates with the Anderson School of Management at UCLA.

Scott Thompson-Whitesideمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-centered Design
• Machine Learning
• EEG Data
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Scott Thompson-Whiteside is a Professor and Executive Dean at Torrens University Australia's School of Design and Creative Technology. With a career spanning over two decades, he contributes to research in human-centered design , machine learning , and sustainable transportation . His work bridges design innovation with technological solutions, particularly in electric bus systems and deepfake detection. Key Research Areas : Human-centered design, EEG data analysis, Industry 4.0, drone technology, design education Recent Research Trends (2022-2025): Machine learning in neurological disorder detection (e.g., epilepsy via EEG graphs) Deepfake detection techniques Design-led sustainable public transport systems in Malaysia Ethical frameworks for drone vision applications Industry 4.0 adoption challenges in creative sectors Academic standards in transnational education Academic Leadership : As Executive Dean, he actively supervises PhD students and influences higher education policy. His teaching innovations focus on design thinking and internationalization of curricula.

Stephanie Sicklerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Design Education
• Material Studies
• Student Success
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Sickler is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in Florida State University's Department of Interior Architecture & Design. She holds an MFA in Interior Design and serves on the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Board of Directors. Her research focuses on student success, material competencies, and participatory learning in design education. Her scholarly work explores innovative teaching methods including service-learning abroad, community engagement frameworks, and material-focused pedagogies. Awards include multiple IDEC Presidential Awards and presentation honors for research on remote work impacts and emotional intelligence in admissions. Current projects examine sensory translation of textiles and equity in material consumption. She authored Soft Goods Guidebook for Interiors (Bloomsbury, 2019) and is developing Material Box , a hands-on teaching resource.

• Pedagogy
• Educational Counseling
• Psychoanalytic Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefano Polenta is an Associate Professor of General and Social Pedagogy at the University of Macerata's Department of Education, Cultural Heritage, and Tourism Sciences. He holds significant institutional roles, including President of the Education Science (L-19) and Pedagogical Sciences (LM-85) programs since 2022. His research focuses on relational dynamics in education, counseling, and the interplay between art and self-construction, employing psychoanalytic and complexity epistemology frameworks. Polenta has authored and co-authored numerous publications, including monographs like Libertà, autorità e democrazia in Erich Fromm (2008) and articles exploring aesthetic thinking, transcultural education, and pandemic-era academic adaptations. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing contemporary challenges in pedagogy and societal integration. He has led or participated in significant projects such as the EU-funded SIT (Trust in Educational Interactions) and TRANS-URBAN-EU-CHINA (urban sustainability). His teaching includes courses on educational consulting, psychopedagogy, and supervision, reflecting his commitment to teacher training and educational innovation.

Emilie Frenkielمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contemporary Chinese politics
• Participation and deliberation in China
• Media and public space
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emilie Frenkiel is a Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) within its Faculty of Administration and International Exchanges, and a Researcher at LIPHA (Hannah Arendt Interdisciplinary Political Laboratory), serving as Vice-director and head of its seminar. Her work focuses on Contemporary Chinese politics , including participation mechanisms, media dynamics, and hacktivism in Taiwan. She also engages with democratic theory, the history of ideas, and the global circulation of sociopolitical concepts. Her research explores topics such as political deliberation in China, new media’s role in public space, and the intersection of technology and governance. She has authored influential books like *Conditional Democracy* (2015) and *Talking Politics in China* (2014), and contributed to peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. Frenkiel is an editorial board member of *La Vie des idées*, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue through publications and academic events. Her publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, bridging Chinese studies with global political theory. Recent works analyze intellectual debates on political reform in China and the evolving role of youth in political engagement. While no formal academic awards are listed, her prolific output underscores her scholarly impact in East Asian political analysis. Her research affiliations include LIPHA, where she coordinates seminars and drives collaborative projects. Frenkiel’s work often addresses under-explored areas such as hacktivism in Taiwan and the transnational flow of sociological ideas, positioning her as a pivotal figure in contemporary Chinese political studies.

Mark Beasleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Auditing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Beasley is the Alan T. Dickson Distinguished Professor of Accounting and Director of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management. He specializes in enterprise risk management, corporate governance, auditing, and internal control. His leadership in the ERM Initiative focuses on advancing the discipline through research, executive education, and strategic integration with corporate governance. Education: PhD in Accounting from Michigan State University (1994), BS in Accounting (cum laude) from Auburn University (1982). Professional Roles: Served on COSO’s ERM Advisory Council, chaired the Auditing Section of the American Accounting Association (AAA), and is a former AICPA Technical Manager. His research emphasizes ERM’s role in strategic planning, risk governance, and board oversight. Notable contributions include studies on risk oversight maturity, pandemic risk management, and tax-planning governance. Awards include AAA’s Distinguished Contributions to Accounting Literature Award and being named to NACD’s '100 People to Watch' (2012). Teaching and engagement: A member of NC State’s Academy of Outstanding Teachers, he teaches courses on ERM, auditing, and financial reporting. His work extends to executive education programs for boards and senior executives. Awards: AAA Competitive Manuscript Award, Auditing Section’s Outstanding Educator Award, and multiple teaching recognitions.

• Recommender Systems
• Context-aware Recommendation
• Explainable AI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Markus Zanker is a Professor in the Department of Knowledge Engineering within the Faculty of Computer Science at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. With an extensive publication record spanning over two decades, he has established himself as a leading expert in recommender systems research, with particular expertise in context-aware, group, and knowledge-based recommendation approaches. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications across diverse domains including tourism, healthcare, and e-commerce. Zanker's research interests center on advancing the theoretical underpinnings of recommender systems while addressing practical challenges in real-world deployments. His recent work has focused on causal decision-making frameworks for recommendation, intent-aware systems, and the integration of generative AI in group recommendation scenarios. He has made significant contributions to explainable recommendation systems, medical recommendation applications, and tourism recommendation systems, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical impact. His recent publication portfolio reveals a strong trend toward addressing fundamental challenges in recommendation science, including the growing emphasis on causal reasoning to move beyond correlation-based approaches, the integration of generative AI capabilities for more sophisticated group decision support, and the development of frameworks for ethical and socially beneficial recommendation systems. His work increasingly bridges the gap between traditional recommendation algorithms and emerging AI paradigms while maintaining focus on real-world applicability. Zanker is actively involved in the academic community as a workshop organizer, having co-chaired the Knowledge-aware and Conversational Recommender Systems (KaRS) workshop and the Recommenders in Tourism (RecTour) workshop for multiple consecutive years at major conferences including RecSys. His research has been supported through collaborations with numerous international researchers and institutions, focusing on both theoretical advances and practical implementations of recommendation technology across multiple application domains.

• Corporate Strategy
• Business Model Diversification
• Resource Redeployment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Timo Sohl is a Research Professor at the Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). He holds a PhD in Management from the University of St. Gallen and graduated in Economics from the University of Heidelberg. Prior to UPF, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at IESE Business School and a visiting researcher at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on corporate strategy, particularly examining decisions related to a firm’s organizational boundaries, business line profiles, and resource redeployment mechanisms. Central themes include business model diversification, demand-side dynamics in multi-divisional firms, and the impact of economic shocks on organizational resilience. His work bridges theoretical insights with empirical analysis, often leveraging natural experiments to evaluate strategic outcomes. Recent studies highlight trends in multi-divisional firm performance under exogenous shocks, the strategic role of internal markets for redeployment, and the interplay between business model portfolios and organizational conflicts. Over 19 conference participations and collaborations with institutions like the Wharton School underscore his active engagement in academic discourse. His research has garnered international recognition, though specific award names are not explicitly listed. Collaborative projects include studies on global retail sectors and European business groups, reflecting his cross-national research focus. While no formal advisees are documented, his academic contributions span publications in top-tier journals like Management Science , Organization Science , and Strategic Management Journal . Sohl’s academic trajectory includes leadership in workshops on resource redeployment and corporate strategy, as well as media contributions to Barcelona’s economic policy dialogue. His research agenda prioritizes actionable insights for firms navigating complex strategic environments.

Mathias Czaikaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Migration
• Globalization
• Migration Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mathias Czaika is a University Professor in Migration and Integration and Head of the Department for Migration and Globalisation at the University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria. He coordinates the PhD Programme in Migration Studies and has previously directed the International Migration Institute at Oxford University. His research focuses on international migration drivers, policy impacts, globalization, and development implications. Education: Master’s in Economics from the University of Konstanz, PhD in Political Economy from the University of Freiburg. He has advised national and international bodies like the EU, DfID, and the Swedish Migration Agency. Research interests include migration policy formulation, asylum systems, skilled migration, and involuntary immobility’s development impacts. Key projects include 'Valuing Open Source Intelligence' (ÖAW-funded) and 'Development implications of involuntary immobility in Africa' (FWF-funded). He leads initiatives on migration scenarios, diaspora engagement, and integration policies. Grants and funding include EU Horizon 2020, FWF, and national grants. Notable publications address migration governance, diaspora organizations, and climate change effects on mobility. His work bridges academic research with policy through dialogues between science, politics, and practice.

• Organisational Change
• Public Sector Transformation
• Information and Communication Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Cornford is an Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour at the Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia (UEA). He joined UEA in 2009 from Newcastle University, where he held roles including Senior Lecturer and Principal Research Associate. His research focuses on multi-agency organisational change in public sectors, information technology-driven organisational transformation, and regional development processes. He has led or co-investigated projects funded by the ESRC, EPSRC, European Commission, and UK government departments. **Career & Affiliations**: Associate Professor, Norwich Business School (2009–present) Co-founder of the Centre for Social and Business Informatics (now part of KITE at Newcastle University) Visiting Fellow at Newcastle University’s KITE Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College **Research Interests**: Public sector transformation through ICT integration E-government and customer focus in public services Regional development strategies and innovation ecosystems Network governance and multi-stakeholder collaboration His recent work explores challenges in information sharing across public services, the impact of AI in healthcare, and the role of science parks in supporting entrepreneurs. He has published extensively on topics like virtual universities, e-government policy, and the socio-economic effects of industrial closures. **Grants & Projects**: Smart Data Analytics for Business and Local Government (ESRC-funded, 2014–2020) Regionalising Adoption in Yorkshire and Humberside (Barnardo’s, 2016–2017) He leads the BSc in Business Analytics and Management and teaches modules on project management, innovation, and data management. His work bridges academic research and practical policy implications in public service innovation and organisational change.

• Social Law
• European Social Policy
• Health Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ulrich Becker is a Professor and Managing Director at the Department of Foreign and International Social Law, Faculty of Law, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. His work focuses on Social Law, European Social Policy, and Comparative Legal Systems. He has authored numerous publications on topics like pension reform, health law, and migration-related social rights. His research emphasizes legal frameworks in aging societies, EU influence on social security systems, and climate policy implications for social states. Key research interests include legal harmonization in social security, cross-border labor rights, and policy responses to demographic change. Recent publications analyze post-COVID social protection strategies and climate justice within constitutional contexts. He has contributed to debates on eco-social state models and sustainable legal systems. Notable works include monographs on German pension systems and comparative studies on health law. His collaborative projects address global challenges like platform work and social security financing in the digital age. He actively participates in international legal dialogues, publishing in journals like *Zeitschrift für öffentliches Recht* and *Global Social Policy*.

• Social Policy
• Sociology
• Digitalization of Social Welfare
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Minna van Gerven is a Professor in Social Policy at the University of Helsinki, Faculty of Social Sciences, and a key member of the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ). Her work focuses on social policy analysis, digitalization of welfare systems, and comparative studies of European and global welfare states. She leads doctoral programs and participates in multidisciplinary research projects. Affiliation: University of Helsinki, Faculty of Social Sciences Academic Role: Professor in Social Policy Research Networks: Helsinki Inequality Initiative, DEFEN-CE project, REPAIR project Her research explores the political economy of social policy , with emphasis on digitalization , labor market reforms , and welfare state sustainability . Recent projects investigate algorithmic governance in social assistance and innovative working time arrangements in low-wage sectors. The 15 most recent articles highlight themes such as digital welfare implementation , EU policy coordination , and social inequality . Key subfields include algorithmic systems, activation policies, cross-cultural policy transfer, and post-pandemic labor market transitions. Minna actively contributes to policy debates through invited talks , media commentary , and EU-level project deliverables . She supervises doctoral candidates and collaborates with international researchers on topics like social investment, governance of integrated activation, and sociotechnical limits of digitalization. Projects: DEFEN-CE, REPAIR, INNOVAWORKING International Collaboration: EU, China, Vietnam, Netherlands

Grzegorz Kidaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Organizational Psychology
• Career Counseling
• Work and Organizational Behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Grzegorz Kida is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Work Psychology, Organization and Psychosocial Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His research focuses on organizational psychology, career counseling, and social responsibility in business contexts. He has authored chapters in peer-reviewed books and articles in journals like Journal for Perspectives of Economic Political and Social Integration and Studies in Psychology at the Catholic University of Lublin . His work addresses topics such as distance career counseling, emotional intelligence in job analysis, and interreligious dialogue readiness among youth. Dr. Kida actively participates in national and international conferences, presenting on themes like personnel management in socially responsible companies and knowledge of the labor market among psychology students. He has also engaged in peer reviewing for academic publications. His teaching responsibilities include courses on business psychology, personnel management, and psychological career counseling across undergraduate years. He is reachable at grzegorz.kida@kul.pl and holds ORCID ID 0000-0001-6769-9213 . His research demonstrates a commitment to bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications in organizational behavior, psychosocial rehabilitation, and social integration. Recent efforts emphasize technological adaptations in career guidance and dialogue facilitation in multicultural contexts.

Simon Lemaireمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Medical Sociology
• Healthcare Participation
• Patient-Caregiver Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Lemaire is a Researcher affiliated with the Transitions School of Social Sciences, Politics and Communication. His primary role involves leading research projects and contributing to peer-reviewed publications in interdisciplinary healthcare studies. Lemaire focuses on sociological analyses of participation dynamics among patients and caregivers, particularly in contexts of Alzheimer's disease and related neurological conditions. He actively engages in academic activities such as symposiums, workshops, and conferences across Europe, including serving as a member of the Scientific Committee for the 13ème Université d’Eté on ethics and neurological diseases. His recent activities include teaching at external institutions like the Université Catholique de Louvain and presenting at the 16th ESA Conference in Porto on themes of tension, trust, and transformation in healthcare systems. Key research areas include medical sociology, healthcare participation mechanisms, and the pragmatist sociological approach to understanding patient group dynamics. He explores how marginalized voices (e.g., Alzheimer's patients and their families) navigate civic engagement and democratic processes within healthcare frameworks. His work bridges theoretical sociology with practical applications in patient advocacy and policy-making. Lemaire has secured a major grant as Principal Investigator (PI) for the project 'Maladie d’Alzheimer et participation : sociologie pragmatiste des citoyennetés au sein de groupes de patient-e-s et de proches' (2016–2023). He has also supervised a doctoral thesis on similar themes, though no formal advisees are listed here. His media engagements include expert commentary on aging policies and dementia-friendly practices, highlighting his commitment to public discourse on healthcare ethics. He collaborates closely with institutions like the Espace national de réflexion éthique sur les maladies neurologiques in Marseille and the Centre Max Weber through seminars. His work emphasizes the intersection of healthcare, citizenship, and epistemic justice, contributing to both academic debates and real-world participatory healthcare initiatives.