جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Nutrition Science
• Health Policy
• Critical Health Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Meredith Bessey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University (Halifax, Canada). She holds a PhD from the University of Guelph and dual bachelor's degrees in Applied Human Nutrition and Psychology from MSVU and Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on critical perspectives of food, bodies, and healthcare systems, employing qualitative and arts-based methodologies. She is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Critical Dietetics and Co-Editor of Excessive Bodies: A Journal of Artistic and Critical Fat Praxis and Worldmaking. Education: PhD, Applied Human Nutrition (2025), University of Guelph MSc, Applied Human Nutrition (2020), Mount Saint Vincent University BSc (Honours), Applied Human Nutrition (2017), Mount Saint Vincent University BSc (Honours), Psychology (2012), Dalhousie University Research Interests: Her work critiques weight stigma in healthcare and dietetics practice, explores eugenic legacies in fitness systems, and advocates for inclusive body-positive frameworks. Methodologically, she integrates feminist neomaterialism, disability studies, and queer theory to challenge normative health paradigms. Recent projects include studies on bariatric surgery discourse, holiday health advertising, and undergraduate food insecurity. Teaching Areas: NUTR 2211: Intermediate Human Nutrition NUTR 3325: Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism NUTR 4408/4409: Medical Nutrition Therapy Selected Publications: She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals like Qualitative Health Research, Body Image, and Social Sciences, focusing on themes of health equity, critical dietetics, and embodied research practices.

Ahmad Rizky M. Umarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• International Relations
• Transregionalism
• Indo-Pacific Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ahmad Rizky M. Umar is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow at the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University, where he conducts research on transregionalism, Indonesia’s foreign policy, and the evolving global order. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland, an MSc from the University of Sheffield, and a Bachelor’s from Universitas Gadjah Mada. Prior to joining Aberystwyth, he taught at the University of Queensland and Griffith University (2022–2024). His academic expertise lies in International Relations , particularly focusing on transregional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific , Indonesia’s role in global politics , and the historical construction of 'Asia' in world politics . He is currently leading the TransRWP project, funded by Horizon Europe via the UKRI Guarantee, which analyzes transregional initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and the Quad. He is also finalizing a book on the history of the idea of Asia, under advanced contract with a U.S. publisher. Dr. Umar’s recent publications span high-impact journals such as International Affairs , Alternatives , and The International Journal , covering topics including ontological security in Southeast Asia, decolonization, and Indonesia’s evolving foreign policy. His work reflects a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging political theory, history, and policy analysis. Marie-Curie Sklodowska Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) ASAA Postdoctoral Writing Grant (2023) Best Paper Award, ISA English School Section (2022) Asia Study Grant, National Library of Australia (2020) Dr. Umar has been funded as a principal investigator on externally funded research and has served as a mentor and educator, teaching courses in International Ethics, Human Rights, and International Relations Theory. He has contributed policy commentary to The Conversation , The Interpreter , and 9DashLine , and his analysis has been cited by major media outlets including BBC Indonesia , The Straits Times , and Nikkei Asia . He previously worked at the ASEAN Studies Center, Universitas Gadjah Mada, where he served as Executive Secretary (2016–2017).

Julia Changمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern and Contemporary Iberian Literature and Culture
• Feminist and Queer Theory
• Disability Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Chang is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with affiliations in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Southeast Asia Program. Her interdisciplinary work bridges Spanish literature, feminist theory, and Philippine studies. PhD in Hispanic Language and Literatures with a Designated Emphasis in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (University of California, Berkeley) Previously taught at Brown University and San Quentin State Prison Research spans 19th-century Spanish realist novels , Philippine colonial literature , and contemporary Spanish visual arts , emphasizing race, disability, gender, and queer theory . Her 2022 book Blood Novels examines racial hierarchies in Spanish realism, while recent publications explore game studies, anti-racism, and decolonial frameworks. In 2024, her work on realism and race in the Hispanic Empire continues this trajectory. Awards include the 'Harriet S. Turner Beca' for scholarship and the Stephen and Margery Russell Distinguished Teaching Award (2021). She contributes to collective projects like the CIVIC Research Collaborative ('Interactive Media and Games') and the TRECE research group on race and ethnicity in Spain.

John Lynchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioethics
• Health Communication
• Rhetoric of Science and Medicine
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Lynch is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati in the Department of Communication, with a focus on bioethics , health communication , and the rhetoric of science and medicine . He has collaborated for over 15 years with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on ethical issues in genomic research , particularly regarding the return of results to families and adolescents. His academic roles include being a Clinical Research Ethicist and Graduate Director in Communication. Education : Ph.D., University of Georgia (2005), Speech Communication M.A., University of Pittsburgh (2000), Rhetoric and Communication B.A., University of Dayton (1998), Communication and Philosophy Dr. Lynch’s research explores the intersection of rhetoric, ethics, and science , with a focus on genetic research , public memory , and science policy . His recent publications analyze genomic exceptionalism , space exploration rhetoric , and precision medicine ethics . His work often involves collaborations with interdisciplinary teams, including ethicists and medical professionals. Key scientific awards include the ARSTM Book Award (2020) and the NCA Health Communication Division Distinguished Book Award (2016). He has secured multiple grants from institutions like the National Human Genome Research Institute and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Lynch also serves on editorial boards and review panels for journals like American Journal of Bioethics and Rhetoric & Public Affairs .

Anjali Prabhuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Postcolonial Studies
• Cinema Studies
• French and Francophone Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anjali Prabhu is a Professor and Edward W. Said Chair in Comparative Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), serving as Director of Graduate Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University, M.A. from Purdue University, and B.A. (Highest Honors) from Jawaharlal Nehru University in India, with additional studies in France and the Indian Ocean region. Her research focuses on Postcolonial Studies, Cinema Studies, French and Francophone Literatures, Creole Cultures, African Studies, and Eighteenth-Century Literature. She has taught at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, Oxford, and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris. Recent publications explore themes like postcolonial hybridity, African cinema, and Fanon’s philosophical contributions. Her work bridges literature, anthropology, and colonial history, emphasizing decolonial thought and cultural critique. Key Publications: Hybridity: Limits, Transformations, Prospects (2007), Contemporary Cinema of Africa and the Diaspora (2014) Professional Service: Editorial roles, Modern Language Association membership, and advocacy for liberal arts education. Her scholarship critically engages with colonialism’s legacies, offering interdisciplinary insights into identity, aesthetics, and postcolonial agency.

Rochelle Scheuermannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Disability and the Church
• Theology of Mission
• Preaching and Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rochelle Scheuermann is Associate Professor of Evangelism & Leadership at Wheaton College's A. Duane Litfin Divinity School, where she also serves as Program Director for the Doctor of Ministry degree and Assistant Dean of Ministry and Evangelism. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and an M.Div. from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Ph.D., Intercultural Studies – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Master of Divinity – Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Her research interests focus on disability and the church, theology of mission, and the intersection of preaching and culture. She explores how theological frameworks can better include people with disabilities and how cultural engagement shapes effective preaching and missional practice. Her recent publications span topics in disability theology, missiology, and homiletics, with a consistent emphasis on inclusion, contextualization, and ecclesial integrity. Her work appears in journals such as Missiology , Christian Scholar’s Review , and Trinity Journal . Knox Fellowship Award for Research in Evangelism (2022) Scheuermann has held leadership roles in the Evangelical Missiological Society, including President (2022–2024), and serves on editorial boards for Missio Dei Journal , Koinonia Journal , and Missiology . She is also a board member for Can Do Kids International and part of the Lausanne Mission and Disability Catalyst Group. Her ministry experience includes serving as Associate Pastor at a church plant in Salt Lake City, UT, and teaching internationally in Thailand, Cambodia, and Kenya. She is co-author of Preaching in the Contemporary World and co-editor of Communication in Mission and Controversies in Mission , with a forthcoming book titled Not Forgotten: Mission to Women Amid Global Crises .

Elisa Heinrichمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Gender History
• Queer History
• Disability Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elisa Heinrich is a Max Weber Fellow in the Department of History at the European University Institute (EUI), where she conducts postdoctoral research at the intersection of gender history, queer history, and disability studies. She is affiliated with the Max Weber Programme for Postdoctoral Studies, a prestigious fellowship supporting early-career scholars in the social sciences and humanities. Her research focuses on marginalized subjects in historical discourse, particularly through the lens of intimacy, activism, and self-representation. She is currently working on a project examining the knowledge production and activism of people with disabilities in Central Europe from the 1970s to the 1990s. Her prior work includes a critically acclaimed monograph on friendship and homosexuality in German women’s movements around 1900, which has received multiple awards. She is also a co-editor of special issues on political friendship and the history of homosexualities, and co-author of a collaborative biography on radical feminist Kaethe Schirmacher. Gender and Sexuality Disability and Marginalization Historical Methodology and Intimacy Social and Cultural Movements in 20th Century Europe Elisa Heinrich has held academic positions at the University of Vienna and the University of Innsbruck prior to her EUI fellowship. Her scholarly contributions reflect a deep commitment to inclusive and interdisciplinary historical research. Scientific Awards: Award-winning monograph (2022) based on her PhD thesis She has advised or mentored scholars under the guidance of her mentor Monika Baar, though no formal advisees are listed. Her work is supported through the Max Weber Programme and contributes to broader scholarly conversations in gender and disability studies. She is involved in collaborative research groups related to queer and feminist studies, and her work intersects with themes of discrimination, marginalization, and transnational history.

Lanita Jacobsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African American Women’s Discourse
• Anthropology of the Body
• Language and Identity in Diasporas
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Lanita Jacobs is a Professor at the University of Southern California , holding joint appointments in the Department of American Studies & Ethnicity and the Department of Anthropology . Her research focuses on language as a mediator of African American culture and identity , utilizing multi-sited ethnographies across hair care communities, hospitals, and standup comedy venues. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguistic Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles (1999) , preceded by an M.A. (1996) and B.A. (1993). Her scholarly work spans linguistic anthropology, discourse analysis, and cultural studies , examining topics such as race and humor , language and gender , anthropology of the body , and race, health, and disability . She has published extensively on these themes, including two monographs: From the Kitchen to the Parlor (2006) and Truth and Racial Authenticity in African American Standup Comedy (2022). Her research has been funded by prestigious grants such as the NIH R01 Continuation Grant and the Wenner-Gren Foundation Pre-Doctoral Grant . Jacobs has received numerous honors, including the Fight On Faculty Award (2010), USC Mellon Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Undergraduates (2007-2008), and induction into the USC Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi (2018-2019). She mentors students across disciplines, including Mellon-Mays Scholars , McNair Scholars , and SOAR Scholars , emphasizing interdisciplinary research and cultural representation . Key research areas: Language and Identity in Diasporas , Race and Performance , Ethnographic Methodology Recent article trends: 2022 book on standup comedy, 2015-2006 work on disability narratives , cosmetology ethnography , and post-9/11 discourse

Stephanie Smith Matthewsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hebrew Bible
• Ancient Israel
• Gender Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Smith Matthews is a Full-Time Associate Professor of Old Testament at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU). She holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel from Vanderbilt University, an M.T.S. in Biblical Studies from University of Notre Dame, and dual B.A. degrees in Biblical Studies & Spanish from Olivet Nazarene University. Specializes in Hebrew Bible, Gender Studies, and Theological Ethics Focuses on reproductive health narratives, prophetic imagination, and justice themes Active in Society of Biblical Literature and Wesleyan Theological Society Her research connects ancient texts with modern bioethical concerns through interdisciplinary approaches. Publications span topics from maternal pain in Genesis to Wesleyan theological applications. 2024 presentations on ancient pain narratives and AuDHD preaching 2020-2024 grants and fellowships support her theological scholarship Notable contributions include co-edited textbooks and critical analyses of gender dynamics in biblical contexts.

Antonio Terrón Barrosoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Gender Studies
• Violence Studies
• Discourse Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Antonio Terrón Barroso is a predoctoral researcher at the University of Barcelona's ADHUC Research Centre (Theory, Gender, Sexuality) and UNESCO Chair on Women, Development, and Cultures. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Science Research (Aston University), Master's in Teaching (PGCE, King Juan Carlos University), dual Bachelor's degrees in Translation Studies (University of Granada) and Communication (Open University of Catalonia), and a Tourism Diploma (University of Granada). Research Focus: Gender violence discursive normalization in 19th-century peninsular women's press through digital humanities methodologies. Key subfields include national/gender identity construction via literature and cinema, multilingual translation dynamics, and transnational reception studies. Teaching Experience: International roles at University of Birmingham (Spanish Teaching Fellow), Panthéon-Assas University (Spanish Lecturer), Aston University (Spanish/Translation Teaching Assistant), Cardiff University (Spanish Associate Tutor), and University of Massachusetts Amherst (Hispanic Studies Visiting Teaching Associate). Scientific Awards: FPI Predoctoral Researcher Contract (MINECO) Key Collaborations: Working with Dr. Elena Losada Soler and Dr. María Xesús Lama López on the Género, violencia y representación project. Affiliated with the consolidated research group 'Women's Creation and Thought' (2021 SGR 01097).

• English Renaissance literature
• Critical theory
• Queer theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Steven Robert Swarbrick is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York. He specializes in English Renaissance literature, critical theory, queer theory, psychoanalysis, and ecocriticism, with a focus on intersections between environmental thought and posthumanism. His research engages with Deleuzean philosophy, Shakespearean studies, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Ph.D. , English, Brown University, Providence, RI B.A. , English, San Francisco State University Professor Swarbrick's research explores the relationships between Renaissance ecological poetics, queer negativity, and the environmental unconscious. His work interrogates how early modern texts anticipate contemporary debates around extinction, asexuality, and object-oriented ontologies. Key projects include The Environmental Unconscious: Ecological Poetics from Spenser to Milton (2023) and The Earth Is Evil (2025), alongside collaborations on cinematic and posthumanist critiques. Recent publications demonstrate trends in ecocritical Shakespeare studies , queer posthumanism , and Deleuzean interpretations of Renaissance texts . His scholarship bridges literary analysis with philosophical inquiry, emphasizing destructive environmentalism and the prosthetic imagination. He teaches courses such as Shakespeare, Great Works of Literature, and Renaissance Poetry, with a pedagogical approach rooted in critical theory and interdisciplinary engagement.

Boris Paschkeمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christian Theology
• Apocryphal Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Boris Paschke serves as a Guest Associate Professor of New Testament at the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit Leuven . Holding a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from ETF Leuven (2009), he has been actively engaged in theological education since 2001, teaching at ETF Leuven and in public secondary schools in Brussels. Ph.D. in New Testament Studies (ETF Leuven, 2009) Licentiaat in de godgeleerdheid (M.Th., ETF Leuven, 2004) M.A. in Biblical Studies (University of Gloucestershire, 2001) Paschke's research focuses on New Testament theology , apocryphal literature , and early Christian worship practices , particularly prayer to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. His work explores intertextuality (e.g., Song of Songs in Romans 3), historical contexts (Roman censorship, slavery), and theological intersections between Christianity and Islam. Recent publications highlight trends in liturgical theology (2024 analyses of 1 Timothy 1:12 and Peräa), prayer studies (2023 essays on Tertullian and 2 Timothy 1:18), and historical criticism (2016-2022 works on Semler, Acts of John, and Philemon). He participates in multiple academic societies, including the Society of Biblical Literature and the Association pour l’étude de la littérature apocryphe chrétienne , and has co-authored works on ancient speech impediments (2016, 2023).

Afsoun Afsahiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Political Theory
• Multiculturalism
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Afsoun Afsahi holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and is currently a Post-doctoral Researcher at Goethe-Universität in Germany. She specializes in Political Theory, with a focus on deliberative democracy, multiculturalism, gender dynamics, and innovative research methodologies. Her doctoral work explored deliberative democracy frameworks, multicultural policy evaluation, and gender disparities in civic engagement. Afsahi’s recent research examines regulatory mechanisms for speech in liberal democracies and the application of the all-affected principle through justice frameworks. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of British Columbia Research Interests: Deliberative democracy theory and practice Multiculturalism policy analysis Gender equity in public participation Quantitative and experimental methodology development Ethical speech regulation in pluralist societies Awards: Post-doctoral Fellowship, Goethe-Universität, Germany (2017) Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not mentioned, her work demonstrates sustained engagement with foundational research questions in political theory and applied democratic practices. Her academic trajectory reflects a focus on bridging theoretical insights with practical governance challenges.

Erzo F.P. Luttmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Economics
• Social Insurance
• Income Redistribution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erzo F.P. Luttmer is the Dartmouth Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). He earned his Propedeuse Degree from Delft University of Technology, M.A. from Erasmus University, and Ph.D. from Harvard University. His research focuses on understanding the drivers of redistribution and social insurance demand, emphasizing social effects and cognitive limitations in economic behavior. Key areas include behavioral economics, policy design, and welfare cultures. He has served as editor of the American Economic Review and collaborates with institutions like the Harvard School of Public Health. His articles explore topics such as annuity valuation, Medicaid’s value, and Social Security perception, with methodologies including field experiments and regression discontinuity designs. Notable contributions include analyzing peer-to-peer lending dynamics and the impact of health on consumption utility. Dr. Luttmer’s work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence, addressing policy implications for taxation, insurance, and social welfare systems. His affiliations and editorial roles reflect his significant contributions to academic discourse in economics.

Mark K. Spencerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aesthetics
• Ancient and Medieval Greek Philosophy
• Scholastic Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark K. Spencer is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, where he contributes to the College of Arts and Sciences. His academic background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University at Buffalo, an MA in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a BA in Philosophy and Theology from the same institution. Spencer's research focuses on aesthetics, ancient and medieval philosophy, scholastic traditions, metaphysics, and philosophical theology. He has published extensively on topics such as divine simplicity, Thomistic metaphysics, and the interplay between beauty and theology. His work often bridges classical philosophical systems with contemporary theological discourse, emphasizing Catholic intellectual traditions. Awards include the ACPA Young Scholar Award (2014) for his paper on Thomistic hylomorphism. Spencer currently teaches courses on natural philosophy, metaphysics, and the philosophy of the human person. His educational journey includes advanced studies in philosophy and theology, with a strong emphasis on integrating medieval thought into modern philosophical frameworks. Spencer's research interests span from analyzing the metaphysical foundations of beauty to exploring the nature of the human soul and its relationship to divine causality. His publications frequently engage with thinkers like Aquinas, von Hildebrand, and contemporary philosophers, synthesizing their ideas into coherent theological and metaphysical frameworks. Spencer’s recent work includes exploring the implications of quantum randomness for classical theism and re-examining hylomorphic theories of death. He collaborates with scholars like Tim Pawl on topics such as Christologically inspired hylomorphism. His contributions to the field are marked by rigorous engagement with both historical and contemporary debates, particularly in the areas of personalism, scholastic metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion.