جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Social Policy
• Gerontology
• Healthcare Studies
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Liina Sointu is a Lecturer at Tampere University's Unit of Social Research. Her work focuses on care systems, aging populations, healthcare policies, and social welfare dynamics. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3), reduced inequalities (SDG 10), and sustainable cities (SDG 11). Her research explores caregiver violence, therapeutic culture in welfare systems, and the intersection of capitalism with healthcare. Recent studies analyze financialization of care, informal care networks, and policy impacts on vulnerable groups. Key publications include work on caregiver violence prevention, therapeutic culture critiques, and aging populations' neighborhood dynamics. She has been recognized with awards like the Tampere University societal impact prize (2019) and the Janus-palkinto (2014). Sointu actively reviews journals like International Journal of Health Planning and Management and Medical Humanities , and evaluates research proposals. She has supervised master's theses, including one on elderly care experiences in 2025.

• Women's Health
• Pregnancy
• Postpartum Care
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Arzu AKDEMİR is an Assistant Professor at Uskudar University's Department of Women's Health and Diseases Nursing. She holds a PhD from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (2023) and has extensive experience in midwifery education and women's health research. Her work focuses on reproductive health, breastfeeding support, and health inequalities affecting women. Education: BSc Nursing, Istanbul University Florence Nightingale School of Nursing (2006) MSc Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Istanbul University Health Sciences Institute (2008) PhD Women's Health and Diseases Nursing, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (2023) Research Interests: Dr. AKDEMİR's research addresses critical issues including abortion spirituality, PCOS impact on quality of life, and healthcare disparities for disabled women. She emphasizes respectful maternity care and innovative midwifery education through simulation technologies. Professional Activities: Leading researcher in two ongoing BAP projects on midwifery skill development Member of academic commissions and research groups Teaches courses on obstetrics, gynecological nursing, and high-risk pregnancies

Philipp Weinkoglمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• EU Law
• Labor Law
• Tax Law
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Philipp Weinkogl is a Lecturer at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® since 2018, specializing in Legal Studies and Academic Skills. He holds a Mag. iur. from Johannes Kepler University Linz (2017–present) and advanced degrees from Management Center Innsbruck (MA in Strategic Management & Law, 2015–2017; BA in Management & Law, 2012–2015). His research focuses on EU Law, disability rights, taxation, and social policy, with notable publications in Journal of Comparative Social Work and Neue Juristische Online-Zeitschrift . Research interests include cross-border legal frameworks, horizontal effect of EU social rights, and inclusive participation policies. He advised two bachelor’s theses on international tax law and family business valuation. His 2019 award recognized contributions to European studies. Teaching spans courses like Private Law I & II , Legal Case Solving , and Academic Writing , integrating practical methodologies. He also conducted research at the EU Law Department under Prof. Frischhut and contributed to the Handbook on the Application of Union Law .

Yong Ju Jungمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Youth
• Informal Learning
• STEM Learning
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Yong Ju Jung is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma (Norman campus). She focuses on learners’ social, affective, and informational interactions with technology across libraries, museums, makerspaces, and online environments. Her research emphasizes STEM education, data literacy, and inclusive practices for youth with disabilities and older adults. She holds a PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology from Pennsylvania State University, alongside an MA in Educational Technology and BA in Education from Korea University. Her work explores how innovative technologies can foster interest-driven learning, particularly in maker education and informal learning spaces. She has investigated strategies for accessible library makerspaces, children’s algorithm literacy, and the role of libraries in promoting wellness among diverse populations. Her methodological contributions include video-based research techniques and mobile eye-tracking analyses in educational settings. Education: PhD (Pennsylvania State University), MA (Korea University), BA (Korea University) Key Research Themes: Digital youth engagement, maker education, STEM learning, data literacy, interest development, and accessibility Dr. Jung teaches courses such as LIS 4303 (Children’s Literature), LIS 5033 (Information and Society), and LIS 5970 (Makerspaces: Theory and Practice). Her grants and advising contributions are central to her academic service, though specifics require further documentation. She is actively involved in the OU community through her affiliation with Bizzell Library.

• Inclusive Education
• Educational Leadership
• Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children
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Joan Mowat is an Honorary Reader in the School of Education at the University of Strathclyde since 2005, following a 28-year teaching career including seven years as Depute Head Teacher at Vale of Leven Academy. Her expertise spans educational leadership, inclusive education, children's mental health, and social justice. She leads Masters programs such as the MEd/MSc in Educational Leadership and the Into Headship course. Recent projects include a 5-nations study on inclusive education policies and advising NFER on UK educational policies. She has published extensively, including a 2022 monograph on relational approaches to building equitable schools. Awards include nominations for HASS Teaching Excellence (2019) and a Teaching Excellence Award (2017). Education: PhD in 'Teaching for Understanding within the Affective Field' from the University of Glasgow (2008) Research Focus: Prioritizes inclusion (especially for students with social/emotional needs), pandemic recovery strategies, and policy impacts on marginalized youth. Current projects include UNICEF SDG initiatives and cross-border educational transitions research. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy advocacy, including testimony to the Scottish Parliament on school violence and participation in government Behavior Summits. Professional Roles: External examiner at Liverpool John Moores University, University of Cumbria, and Bangor University. Founded the SERA Leadership in Scottish Education Network (2015–2022) and serves on the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group for Children and Young People since 2020. Grants & Collaborations: Led a Scottish Universities Insight Institute seminar series on poverty, attainment, and wellbeing (2018–2019), producing policy briefs adopted by the Scottish Parliament. Collaborates with Public Health Scotland on Adverse Childhood Experiences research. Coordinated a Springer-edited book on inclusion and children’s rights (forthcoming). Labs/Teams: Active in TCELT (Transitions Researchers Network) and International Bridge 47 (UNICEF SDG initiatives). Peer reviewer for International Journal of Inclusive Education and Palgrave Handbook of Educational Transitions .

Thomas Bredgaardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labour Market Policy
• Employer Engagement
• Disability and Employment
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Thomas Bredgaard is a Professor in Labour Market Policy at Aalborg University's Department of Politics and Society, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He leads the Centre for Labour Market Research (CARMA) and Forskningscenter for Handicap og Beskæftigelse. His research focuses on active labour market policies, employer engagement, disability inclusion, and flexicurity. He holds a PhD in Political Science (1999) and previously served as Head of Secretariat at Aalborg Municipality (2009). Research Interests: Bredgaard studies employer behavior in labour market policies, disability employment strategies, and public governance. He emphasizes inclusive organizational practices and evaluates the effectiveness of Danish flexicurity models. His work intersects disability rights, corporate social responsibility, and policy implementation. Key Contributions: Awarded the 2025 Vanførefondens Forskningspris for research on labour market inclusion. Leads major projects like 'Inclusion of Young People with Psychiatric Diagnoses in Work' and 'Arbejdsmarkedets tryghedsmålinger'. Published extensively on topics ranging from refugee integration to employer preferences in hiring marginalized groups. Professional Activities: Serves on the Tryg Foundation board and chairs Bevica Fonden. Peer reviews for journals like Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory . Active in media engagement, frequently commenting on Danish labour market reforms and disability policies.

Michael Ashley Steinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Disability Law
• Human Rights
• International Law
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Michael Ashley Stein is a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School and co-founder of its Project on Disability. He holds an Extraordinary Professorship at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Human Rights and teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. His academic career spans roles as a leading expert in disability law, human rights, and international law. Ph.D. (Cambridge University, 1998) J.D. (Harvard Law School, 1988) B.A. Politics (New York University, 1985) His research focuses on disability rights, intersecting with global human rights frameworks and corporate responsibility. His scholarship includes over 288 publications and 11 books, supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and others. He advises governments, NGOs, and UN bodies, and participated in drafting the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Key awards include Ecuador’s National Order of Merit and the Henry Viscardi Achievement Award. His edited works address topics like business and human rights, disability in technology, and mental health rights. He served on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council under President Obama. Grants and advisory roles highlight his impact across academia, policy, and activism. His Project on Disability fosters global collaborations to advance inclusive rights frameworks.

Paul B. Goldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mental Health Rehabilitation
• Addiction Treatment
• Career Development for Adolescents with Disabilities
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Paul B. Gold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His research focuses on mental health rehabilitation, career development for disabled youth, ethical practices in mental health, and racial framing in American society. Gold has been Principal/Co-Principal Investigator on nine federally funded grants totaling over $4.3 million, including projects on supported employment and transition services for individuals with disabilities. Education: B.A. and M.A. in Geology (Wesleyan University and University of Texas at Austin), Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (University of Missouri-Columbia). Research Interests: Treatment and rehabilitation of mental disorders and addiction Career development for adolescents with disabilities Ethics in research and clinical practice Racial inequality analysis through white racial frames Grant Highlights: $474,950 State of Maryland grant evaluating disability transition programs (2017-2018) $269,000 U.S. Department of Education grant for ADA National Network research (2011-2016) $675,000 NIH grant for supported employment studies (2000-2006) Labs/Teams: Involved in multidisciplinary teams studying transition services, vocational rehabilitation, and mental health policy implementation at the University of Maryland.

Jasmine McGowanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gender Studies
• Feminist Theory
• Critical Sexuality Studies
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Dr Jasmine McGowan is a Lecturer in Criminology at Monash University, specializing in gendered violence, feminist theory, and critical sexuality studies. Her research focuses on intimate and family violence in LGBTQA+ communities, disability and violence, and perpetrator interventions. She is a member of the Victorian Government LGBTIQA+ Justice Working Group (2023–2025). Current roles: Lecturer, Criminology; Victorian Government Working Group member Research areas: Gendered violence, perpetrator interventions, disability and violence Affiliations: Monash University, ANROWS, Victorian Women's Trust Education/Background: While formal education details are not explicitly stated, her academic rank and prolific research output imply advanced qualifications in Criminology or Gender Studies. Research Interests: Jasmine’s work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly gender equality and reduced inequalities. Her recent projects include evaluations for the Department of Social Services, Family Safety Victoria, and the ARC-funded 'Securing Women’s Lives' initiative. Key themes include: Coercive control in LGBTQA+ communities Economic abuse among women with disability Perpetrator program efficacy and attrition Awards: 2020 Division of Critical Criminology and Social Justice Best Journal Article Award for collaborative work on femicide sentencing patterns. Grants/Projects: Over 17 projects since 2017, including: Australian Government-funded evaluations of domestic violence interventions Development of disability-inclusive economic abuse toolkits Labs/Teams: Collaborates extensively with Monash University researchers, including Professors Cowlishaw and Fitz-Gibbon, on family violence and perpetrator intervention projects.

Narelle Warrenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Anthropology
• Ageing and Gerontology
• Chronic Illness Management
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Professor Narelle Warren is a medical anthropologist and interdisciplinary health social scientist at Monash University, affiliated with the Department of Human Geography, Anthropology, and Development Studies within the Faculty of Arts. She specializes in ageing, chronic conditions, and care practices for vulnerable communities, with a focus on global public health, disability studies, and health systems research. Her work bridges academia, community organizations, and government to inform policy development. She has led or contributed to over 28 research projects, including initiatives on elder abuse, mitochondrial donation, and aged care volunteer programs. Her research also explores assistive technologies, feminist ethnography, and ethical frameworks in healthcare. Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary work spans Intersubjectivities of care in chronic illness Informal carer support materials in low-income settings Health systems and stroke/dementia outcomes Neurodegenerative conditions and structural vulnerabilities Sociocultural aspects of ageing Rehabilitation concepts and emerging health technologies Awards: She has received grants including the RAIL Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant (2022), School Seed Grant (2023), and The Incubator Grant (2023). Her contributions extend to editorial roles in journals like Medical Anthropology and American Anthropologist , and media engagements addressing aged care crises and mitochondrial donation policies. Grants & Projects: Key projects include the MitoHOPE program on mitochondrial donation, evaluations of aged care volunteer schemes, and studies on public intoxication reform. She has collaborated internationally, particularly in Southeast Asia, focusing on healthcare accessibility and chronic disease management. Labs/Teams: She contributes to the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre and collaborates with organizations like Australian Genomics and the Monash IVF Group.

Jan Grueمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural studies
• Disability studies
• Sociology of health and illness
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Jan Grue is a Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Human Geography. His academic career includes a PhD in Linguistics (2012), a postdoc at the same department (2012–2016), and a prior professorship in Qualitative Methods at the Department of Special Needs Education (2016–2021). He currently serves as Head of Rhetoric at the Norwegian National Encyclopedia and contributes to the Holberg Debate Working Group. His research focuses on language, embodiment, and representation across cultural studies, disability studies, and rhetoric. He explores how disability intersects with societal norms, health, and symbolic systems. Grue's interdisciplinary work bridges academia and public engagement through memoirs, novels, and essays published in multiple genres and languages. Key research affiliations include the Text & Rhetoric Group at the Institute of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, the Rhetoric Society of Europe, and the Nordic Network on Disability Research. His publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles and books, addressing topics like disability representation, neoliberal inclusion rhetoric, and posthumanist theory.

• Disability Studies
• Academic Inclusion
• Bibliometrics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Jonathan Levitt is a Research Fellow at the University of Wolverhampton , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Business, and Social Sciences and the Research Institute of Information and Language Processing . His work focuses on disability inclusion in academia , research assessment , and bibliometric analysis . PhD, University of Wolverhampton MSc in Computer Science, University of Cambridge MA in Social Research Methodology, University College London BA and MPhil in Mathematics, University of Cambridge Levitt's research investigates barriers for disabled academics and evaluates metric biases in research evaluation . He has contributed to debates on the social model of disability and interdisciplinary research fairness . His recent publications analyze international collaboration quality , altmetric validity , and team research equity using large-scale data from the UK Research Excellence Framework. Scientific Awards : 2015 Derek John de Solla Price Medal (co-authored contribution) Levitt previously served as a tutor in computer science at the Open University for 11 years and remains engaged in doctoral research supervision through feedback sessions. He actively contributes to the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks and serves on the editorial board of Disability & Society .

Radosław Kossakowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Sport
• Football Studies
• Qualitative Research Methodology
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dr hab. Radosław Kossakowski, prof. UG is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Sociology, Department of Sociology of Sport and Health. He serves as Deputy Dean for Research and International Cooperation and is a leading scholar in the sociology of football fandom, qualitative research methodology, and masculinities studies. Current role: Deputy Dean for Research and International Cooperation Academic affiliation: University of Gdańsk Research focus: Football fandom, gender dynamics, cultural sociology His research explores the intersection of football fandom, political ideologies, and social structures in Poland, with particular emphasis on the transformation of fan culture post-communism and the role of social capital in supporter movements. Recent work examines masculinities, gendered fan practices, and the socio-political dimensions of football stadiums as spaces of resistance and right-wing ideology. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals trends in studying football's cultural impact, fan activism, collective memory, and the politicization of supporter identities across Europe. Themes include the evolution of hooliganism, gendered narratives in fandom, and the influence of historical mythologies on contemporary fan behavior. Scientific Awards Recipient of the First Place Award in the VI edition of the Kultura i Edukacja journal competition for the best book addressing culture, society, and education (for Budda w kulturze konsumpcji ) Kossakowski has led multiple research grants, including projects on female football fandom, supporter-led club governance, and cultural evaluations of Polish football's transformation. His collaborations with international scholars and participation in European conferences highlight his transnational research network. He contributes extensively to academic discourse through leadership in research teams, methodological innovation, and critical analysis of football's role in societal change, particularly in post-communist contexts.

Laura Clark Huntمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Library Assessment
• Privacy
• Library Users with Disabilities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Clark Hunt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi's School of Library and Information Science. With over a decade of experience in public and academic libraries, her work centers on library management, accessibility, and program assessment. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S.L.I.S. from Florida State University, focusing on emergent literacy and information architecture. Ph.D., Information Studies, Florida State University (2016) MSLIS, Library and Information Science, Florida State University (2012) Her research emphasizes library assessment, patron privacy, accessibility for users with disabilities, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has led projects on ADA compliance in digital resources, cultural heritage programming, and inclusive library environments. Her peer-reviewed publications address censorship, information literacy, and universal design principles. Notable accolades include recognition of her dissertation as one of the most notable dissertations by American Libraries (2017). Her professional service includes committee roles at the University of Southern Mississippi and membership in organizations like the American Library Association (ALA), Beta Phi Mu, and the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). She teaches graduate courses in library management, collection development, and genre-specific programming (graphic novels, adult literature).

Ana Isabel Blanco Garcíaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Social Inequality and Exclusion
• Deviant Behavior
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Dr. Ana Isabel Blanco García is a full Professor at the University of León , affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Department of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy . Her work focuses on: Gender Studies Social Inequality Deviant Behavior Education Sociology Population Dynamics Her research spans critical analysis of gender violence in media, postmodernist literary approaches to historical narratives, and educational technology accessibility for disabled populations. She leads the APECONE research group and co-founded the Interdisciplinary Seminar for the Study of Women at the University of León. Key article trends include: Gender dynamics in European literature Medicalization of motherhood Biographical research methods Academic institutional barriers Digital accessibility frameworks She has contributed to several edited volumes and special reports, particularly on gender parity in higher education and social exclusion dynamics. Her work on instant messaging systems for special education populations represents innovative applications of technology in sociology.