جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael D. Langfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theology
• Youth Ministry
• Disability Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael D. Langford is a Professor of Theology, Discipleship, and Ministry at Seattle Pacific Seminary, Seattle Pacific University. He holds a BS in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University (1993), an MDiv (2001), and a PhD in Systematic Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary (2010). An ordained Presbyterian pastor, Dr. Langford combines academic theology with practical ministry, focusing on youth, disability, ecology, technology, and vocation. Education: BS, Symbolic Systems, Stanford University (1993) MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary (2001) PhD, Systematic Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary (2010) Langford’s research integrates doctrinal and practical theology. His work explores how faith is passed to youth, the intersection of disability and ministry, and theological responses to technology and ecological challenges. He co-edited Embodying Youth: Exploring Youth Ministry and Disability (Routledge, 2020) and authored AI, Faith, and the Future: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Pickwick Publications, 2022). His recent publications address youth spiritual development, including a 2014 Theology Today article on pneumatology in youth ministry and a 2013 CYMT.org piece on mentorship dynamics. These works highlight themes of inclusivity, generational diversity, and practice-driven faith formation. Langford is Executive Director of the Immerse Youth Discipleship Academy and actively involved in Bethany Presbyterian Church, where he lives with his wife and four children. His work bridges academic rigor with community engagement, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in diverse spiritual practices.

Yasmin Feddaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Documentary Filmmaking
• Interactive Storytelling
• Forced Migration
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yasmin Fedda is a Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at Queen Mary University of London, specializing in documentary filmmaking, interactive storytelling, and political sciences. She holds a PhD in Trans-Disciplinary Documentary Film from the University of Edinburgh and a Master's in Visual Anthropology from the University of Manchester. British School at Rome Residency National Theatre Immersive Storytelling Studio CPH:Lab Residency Mothlight Micro Cinema Residency Her research explores intersections between film, anthropology, and human rights, with focus areas in forced migration, representation ethics, disability studies, and activism. She leads the UKRI-funded Protracted Displacement Economies project (2020-2024) and co-created How We Work with 39 collaborators across five countries. Recent works include the immersive documentary The Pathogen of War (2024) about antibiotic resistance in Iraq, and the BAFTA-nominated Breadmakers (2007) on disability inclusion in Edinburgh bakeries. Her Syrian-focused films include Ayouni (2020) on forced disappearances and Queens of Syria (2014) about refugee women's theater. RAI Film Prize Commendation (2021) Best Documentary Director, Abu Dhabi FF (2014) Best Female Director, Carthage FF (2015) Best Doc, Arab FF Minneapolis (2016) Sundance Collection inclusion As Fellow at QMUL's Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences, Fedda combines academic research with practice-led filmmaking. She has programmed festivals like Reel Afghanistan and Reel Syria, and taught film globally through universities and NGOs.

Antti Pirinenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human-Centered Design
• Participatory Design
• Collaborative Design
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Antti Pirinen is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University. His work bridges spatial design and service design, focusing on human-centered, participatory, and collaborative approaches in the built environment. Key research areas include resident-driven housing development, critical analysis of dwellings, and the integration of service design in spatial contexts. Honors : Nominated for the 2023 History Book of the Year award for 'Perkeleitä ja enkeleitä – Ahlqvistien maailmat'. Antti's research explores emerging design practices in public sector governance, smart home technologies in cohousing, and the role of design in urban administration. His publications highlight interdisciplinary intersections between spatial efficiency, shared resources, and technological integration. He has contributed to collaborative housing models through tools like the 'SmartUp Fact Sheet' and design games for shared space development. His work emphasizes inclusivity, with studies on universal design for elderly and disabled populations.

Vicki L. Boganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Household finance
• Inequality
• Applied microeconomics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vicki L. Bogan is a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where she serves as Director of Graduate Studies. She is also a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and has held visiting fellow appointments at Princeton University and Yale University. Previously, she was a professor at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business and Chair of the Academic Research Council for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Dr. Bogan's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University (2004) M.A. in Economics, Brown University (2000) M.B.A. in Finance and Strategic Management, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (1995) Sc.B. in Applied Mathematics and Economics, Brown University (1991) Her research focuses on household finance, inequality, and applied microeconomics, with particular emphasis on how financial decision-making and household portfolio allocation can better inform policy. She examines intersections of mental health and finance, racial disparities in financial outcomes, and the impact of fintech on household finance. Dr. Bogan has testified before Congress on the "gamification of finance" and her work has been featured in the Netflix Documentary "Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga." Analysis of Dr. Bogan's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on psychological and social factors influencing financial behavior. Her recent work increasingly addresses intersectionality in financial inclusion, mental health impacts on savings, and demographic influences on investment patterns. She has made significant contributions to understanding how external shocks affect household financial decisions, with publications spanning economics, finance, and public policy journals. Her notable recognitions include: Two outstanding educator awards from Cornell University SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching Faculty research fellowship at the National Bureau of Economic Research Dr. Bogan is actively engaged in public policy discourse, having testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services regarding the gamification of investing. As founding Co-Editor of Financial Planning Review, she shapes academic discourse in her field. Her expertise is frequently sought by major media outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, and NPR, reflecting her influence in translating academic research to public understanding of financial issues.

• Special Education
• Geragogy
• Aging and Old Age
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marlena Kilian serves as an Associate Professor (adiunkt habilitowany) at the Faculty of Education, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw. Her academic work centers on education within social studies, with 100% specialization in educational sciences, focusing on the intersection of aging, disability, and inclusive practices. Her research spans special education, geragogy (education of older adults), ageism, and assistive technologies. Key areas include disability in late adulthood, social participation of seniors, aging stereotypes, and tools like RoboBraille for accessibility. She examines how educational frameworks can address the needs of older adults with disabilities within rapidly aging societies, emphasizing inclusive methodologies and policy implications. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2015) reveals consistent thematic focus on special geragogy development, age-related stereotypes, and assistive technology implementation. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, showing particular emphasis on Poland's educational context and the societal impacts of demographic aging. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Consultation schedules indicate active teaching engagement with both full-time (Fridays 10:20-11:20) and part-time students (Saturdays 16:10-16:40 during sessions). Details regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations were not specified in the source information.

NESLİHAN AYBİKE HÖKELEKLİمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Tourism
• Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
• Social Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

NESLİHAN AYBİKE HÖKELEKLİ is a Lecturer at Gaziantep University's School of Foreign Languages, where she has served since 2009. Her academic profile uniquely bridges foreign language education with advanced gastronomy research, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to tourism and culinary studies. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts from Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University (2020-2024) Master's in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts from Gaziantep University (2013-2019) Bachelor's in English Teaching from Anadolu University (2003-2007) Dr. Hokelekli's research focuses on the intersection of tourism, gastronomy, and social sciences, with particular emphasis on Turkish culinary traditions and their contemporary applications. Her work explores food tourism dynamics, molecular gastronomy, digitalization in food culture, destination marketing, and accessibility in hospitality settings. She employs diverse research methodologies to examine consumer behavior patterns, food waste phenomena, and social media's influence on dining cultures. Her publication record reveals a strong regional focus on Gaziantep's culinary heritage while addressing broader themes in sustainable tourism development. Recent works increasingly examine digital dimensions of gastronomy, including social media's impact and video game representations of food culture, demonstrating her adaptability to emerging research trends in the field.

• Self-regulated Learning
• Learning Analytics
• Online Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacqueline Wong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and Pedagogy at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University. Her academic work focuses on enhancing educational practices through evidence-based research in self-regulated learning and learning analytics, with particular applications in higher education contexts. Dr. Wong earned her Ph.D. (cum laude) from Erasmus University Rotterdam with a thesis entitled "Enhancing Self-Regulated Learning Through Instructional Supports and Learning Analytics in Online Higher Education," which received the Best Thesis Award 2021 from the Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities. She completed her Master's degree (cum laude) in Educational Psychology, where she examined the use of movements to support text comprehension. Prior to joining Utrecht University, she was a postdoctoral researcher at Delft University of Technology (2020-2022) working with the Program of Innovation in Mathematics Education (PRIME). Dr. Wong's research program spans several interconnected areas: the application of learning analytics to support self-regulated learning, the design of instructional interventions that promote metacognitive awareness, and the investigation of how emerging technologies like generative AI can enhance educational experiences. Her work frequently examines how technology can be leveraged to support students' metacognitive processes and goal-setting behaviors in both traditional and online educational settings. She has made significant contributions to understanding how conversational agents and learning analytics can provide personalized support for students' self-regulated learning processes. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward integrating emerging technologies with established educational theories. Her 2024-2025 work increasingly focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and educational psychology, particularly examining how generative AI tools can enhance academic text accessibility and provide adaptive support for learning. She also continues to investigate cognitive aspects of learning in educational games and augmented reality environments, with implications for both educational practice and learning theory development. Among her notable achievements, Dr. Wong received the Best Thesis Award 2021 from the Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities. This recognition highlights the significant contribution her doctoral work has made to the field of educational psychology and learning sciences. Her systematic reviews, including examinations of student engagement in mathematics education and gamification in MOOCs, have provided valuable syntheses of research in growing areas of educational technology. Dr. Wong has been an active research member of the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for Learning and Education (LDE-CEL) and the network for Self-Regulated Learning in Digitalised Schools (SeReLeDiS). Her collaborative approach to research is evident in her extensive co-authorship network across multiple institutions. Before joining Utrecht University, she worked with lecturers to promote student motivation and self-regulated learning in blended service mathematics courses and examined the effectiveness of technology tools for learning mathematics. Dr. Wong's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations, often involving close partnerships with educators to ensure research relevance to real-world classroom challenges. Her current research appears to be moving toward deeper integration of AI technologies with educational theory, particularly examining how generative AI can support metacognitive processes and self-regulated learning across diverse educational contexts.

• European Welfare Policy
• Comparative Social Policy
• Social Citizenship
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rune Halvorsen is a Professor in Social Policy at the Oslo Metropolitan University , affiliated with the Institute of Social Work under the Faculty of Social Sciences. He co-leads the Center for Digitalization, Culture and Society (CEDIC) and chairs the Norwegian Research School on Digitalisation, Culture and Society (DIGIT) . Research Focus: European welfare policy, social citizenship, disability policy, labor market inclusion, and digitalization in public services. Projects: Coordinated EUROSHIP (Horizon 2020 funded) and contributed to initiatives like SWINS , DISCIT , SINOPO , and HARBOR . Publications: 50+ scientific papers, including studies on Chinese e-governance accessibility and comparative youth labor market transitions during the pandemic. Leadership: Co-leader of ESPAnet’s Nordic section and board member of the International Sociological Association’s RC19 (Poverty, Social Welfare, and Social Policy). His work bridges welfare policy analysis, digital inclusion, and cross-national comparative studies, emphasizing social resilience and equity in the digital economy.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Universal Design of ICT
• Pattern Recognition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Frode Eika Sandnes is a Professor at the Department of Information Technology , Faculty of Technology, Art and Design , Oslo Metropolitan University , focusing on Human-Computer Interaction and Universal Design of ICT . His research spans innovative interaction techniques, skill reuse, pattern recognition, image analysis, and intelligent systems. Current research trends include accessibility in digital education, lightweight deep learning models, and physical interface usability Recent publications analyze color picker efficiency, 3D-printed prosthetics, and authentication technologies His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to enhance usability and inclusivity in technology. Notable projects involve automated readability assessments and AI applications in diverse domains like aquaculture and medical diagnostics.

Michelle Yadonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Drama Therapy
• Inclusion and Diversity in Theatre
• Disability Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michelle Yadon serves as Lecturer and Director of Drama Therapy at Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. A Registered Drama Therapist and Board Certified Trainer with over a decade of clinical leadership experience, she bridges therapeutic recreation and creative arts therapies within academic and community settings. Education Master of Arts in Drama and Theatre (Drama Therapy emphasis) - Kansas State University Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management (in progress) - Clemson University Her research examines inclusion barriers in theater attendance through disability rights frameworks, integrating drama therapy with community-building initiatives. Professional work emphasizes accessibility in creative arts programming for diverse populations, informed by clinical practice in therapeutic recreation. Awards North American Drama Therapy Association’s Performance Award National Parks and Recreation Association's Excellence in Inclusion Award Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities' Excellence Award Current advising activities and grant funding details are not specified in available materials, though Yadon actively mentors through leadership roles in university theater programs. As Director of Drama Therapy, she oversees KSU's drama therapy curriculum and revives student initiatives like the Barrier-Free Theatre Program. Her association leadership includes serving as Secretary for the North American Drama Therapy Association, where she advocates for systemic inclusion in therapeutic practice.

William E. Janesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Assistive Technology
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William E. Janes is an Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri . Holding a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science, his work focuses on creating accessible assistive technologies through the AT-AT Lab to enhance independence for individuals with disabilities. Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) – Washington University School of Medicine Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) – Washington University School of Medicine Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology – Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville His research spans ALS intervention , pediatric handwriting assessment , and 3D-printed assistive technologies , with recent publications addressing technology-driven solutions for neurodegenerative conditions and innovative educational practices. Janes has secured significant grants including a $760,000 award to advance ALS research and a $400,000 ALS Association grant for caregiver alert systems. Recognized as a 2025 AOTA Fellow , he leads initiatives in fieldwork educator competency and has contributed to professional standards through the University of Missouri Faculty Scholars Program (2017–2018). His teaching includes courses in Bioengineering Design and Evidence-Based Practice , while maintaining active memberships in the American Occupational Therapy Association and RESNA . As director of the AT-AT Lab , Janes champions low-cost technology adaptation , including recent projects making gaming more accessible for users with disabilities. His work bridges clinical practice , educational innovation , and community-focused technological development .

• Pastoral Theology
• Disability Ministry
• Parish Organization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rev. Prof. Dr. Hab. Dariusz Lipiec is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Pastoral Theology at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Ordained as a priest in 1992 for the Diocese of Siedlce, he has dedicated his academic and pastoral career to advancing theological understanding and practical application of pastoral care, particularly in specialized areas. He currently heads the Department of Pastoral Organization at the Institute of Pastoral Theology and Catechetics since March 2012. His research interests focus on three primary areas: pastoral organization, extraordinary pastoral care (with special emphasis on ministry to people with disabilities), and the lay apostolate. Father Lipiec has developed innovative approaches to making church structures more inclusive, particularly for individuals with visual impairments, drawing from both theological principles and practical pastoral experience. His work consistently bridges academic theology with real-world pastoral challenges, demonstrating how theological insights can transform ecclesial practice. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly specialized pastoral care, with growing attention to disability ministry, parish renewal in light of contemporary challenges, and the application of modern organizational principles to ecclesial structures. His scholarship shows deep engagement with Pope Francis's teachings, particularly regarding synodality, outreach to marginalized communities, and the Church's missionary dimension. Among his notable recognitions are the Bronze Medal for Long-Term Service (2018) and the Medal of the National Education Commission (2014), reflecting his significant contributions to theological education and pastoral practice in Poland. As an academic advisor, Father Lipiec has supervised three doctoral dissertations and 39 master's theses, mentoring a generation of pastoral theologians and practitioners. His supervision spans diverse topics including family ministry, youth formation, disability inclusion, and parish organization. His research has been supported by various academic projects, including an NCN-funded project on large families in social and religious spaces. Through his leadership of the Department of Pastoral Organization and his involvement in numerous national and international conferences, Father Lipiec has established himself as a key figure in contemporary Polish pastoral theology, shaping both academic discourse and practical ministry approaches across dioceses in Poland.

Jennifer Vadeboncoeurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Alternative Programs and Pedagogies
• Critical Theory
• Discourse and Critical Discourse Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Vadeboncoeur is a Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS) within the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. Currently on sabbatical from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, she is based in Scarfe Library Block 272B and affiliated with the Human Development, Learning, and Culture (HDLC) program area. Her work bridges academic research with community-engaged practices focused on youth development and educational transformation. Dr. Vadeboncoeur's research centers on critical sociocultural approaches to learning, with particular emphasis on youth's relations with nature, moral imagining, and the co-construction of meaningful places. She employs walking methodologies and critical geographies to explore how young people express "What matters?" in outdoor relations through frameworks of "What is? What could be? and What should be?" Her scholarly interests span Alternative Programs and Pedagogies, Critical Theory, Discourse Analysis, Ethnography, and work with Young People Placed "At Risk," consistently examining learning as the construction of knowledge, identity, and values. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2025-2018) reveals three dominant research trajectories: ecological imagination in children's nature relations (evident in SSHRC-funded augmented storying projects), newcomer youth experiences through participatory action research, and moral imagination in alternative educational settings. These works consistently apply critical geographies and dialogical frameworks while addressing social justice through qualitative methodologies. Her active research grants demonstrate substantial funding success: SSHRC Insight Grant (2023-2026): Fostering Children’s Ecological Imagination with Augmented Storying (PI with Kristiina Kumpulainen) CCEL Grants: Engaging Young People as Community Co-Educators (2024-2025) and Mapping Attachment to Place Through Walking Methodology (2022) Chilliwack Social Research Council Project (2022-2024): Mapping Transitions Through Youth Health Centre Society Curriculum Enhancement Grant (2021-2023): Braiding Indigenous and Anti-racist Perspectives Through HDLC’s Core Dr. Vadeboncoeur collaborates extensively with researchers like Kristiina Kumpulainen and Michael Cole, while her community-engaged work involves partnerships with Chilliwack Youth Health Centre Society and neurodiverse youth organizations. Her future research continues to explore youth-nature relations through walking methodologies and moral imagining frameworks, with emerging focus on decolonizing educational practices through Indigenous perspectives.

• Gender, Sexuality and Education
• Health
• Immigration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Melamed is an Associate Professor at McMaster University , jointly appointed in the School of Labour Studies and the Department of Health, Aging and Society . Her research explores how precarious employment, immigration, and racialization intersect with health disparities , focusing on marginalized workers' experiences with long commutes, injury reporting, and return-to-work policies. Education: PhD in Environmental Science, Université du Québec à Montréal Master of Science in Environmental Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography (Honours) and Anthropology, Concordia University Melamed’s work emphasizes community-engaged research , collaborating with partners to address systemic barriers faced by racialized immigrants , linguistic minorities, and precarious workers. Her 15 most recent publications (2025–2020) examine topics like technostress in digital work , health impacts of precarious employment , and policy comparisons for workplace safety , with keywords spanning Occupational Health , Gender Studies , and Migration . Melamed teaches courses such as Bodies at Work: Politics, Science, Law & Occupational Health and Community Engaged Research , connecting students—many second-generation Canadians—to real-world issues like de-skilling and labor inequality . Her research infrastructure prioritizes multilingual outreach and participatory methods to empower marginalized groups.

Timothy Morseمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Special Education
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Assistive Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Timothy Morse serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Research at the School of Education, University of West Florida. His academic career spans special education administration, evidence-based instructional design, and autism spectrum disorder programming with extensive practical experience in public school systems. His educational foundation includes: Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Vanderbilt University Master of Education in Special Education from the University of New Orleans Doctorate of Education in Special Education from the University of Kentucky Dr. Morse's research concentrates on developing effective educational frameworks for students with disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. His work explores assistive technology integration, positive behavior support systems, response to intervention models, and inclusive instructional strategies. He advocates for evidence-based public school programming that bridges theoretical research with classroom implementation, emphasizing practical solutions for educators working with mild to severe disabilities. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on special education policy implementation, autism education methodologies, and technology integration. His scholarship demonstrates longitudinal commitment to improving educational outcomes through structured interventions, curriculum design, and systemic reform efforts in both urban and state-wide contexts. Dr. Morse founded and directed the Autism Demonstration School through The University of Southern Mississippi's Autism Project, creating a statewide training hub for evidence-based practices. His current teaching responsibilities include EEX 4254: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Students With Exceptionalities and EEX 6051: Exceptionalities, directly translating research into educator preparation. He maintains professional licensure across four states covering Elementary Education (K-8), Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities (K-12), and Director of Special Education certification, reflecting his comprehensive expertise in special education systems.