جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Susan Flynnمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
• Urban Planning
• Social Justice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Susan Flynn is Head of the Department of Arts and Senior Lecturer at South East Technological University (SETU), Waterford. She holds a PhD in Equality Studies and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy UK. Her research focuses on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), social justice, urban planning, and smart cities. She chairs the Analysing Social Change Research Group and represents SETU in EU initiatives like Conexus Social, Cultural & Human Sciences Institute (SCHSI). Dr. Flynn has led projects such as 'Omos Aite: Visualising a Sense of Belonging in Gaeltacht na nDeise' (2024–2028) and 'Factors influencing the uptake of the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme among Traveller families' (2023–2027). Her work intersects academia with community engagement, including roles as Director of the Gallery of Modern Art and Board Member of the Irish Humanities Alliance. Her research explores topics like smart city discourses, transnational family dynamics, and emergency remote teaching during the pandemic. Key publications include Equality in the city: Imaginaries of the smart future (2022) and articles on urban social justice and digital pedagogy. Dr. Flynn has received awards including the Higher Education Academy Fellowship and serves as a Research Associate at UCD’s Equality Studies Centre. Her teaching includes PhD modules on transformative research methodologies.

John Gianvitoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Documentary Film
• Experimental Film
• Political Cinema
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Gianvito is a Professor in the Department of Visual & Media Arts at Emerson College. A renowned director, teacher, and curator, he is celebrated for his politically charged films such as PROFIT MOTIVE AND THE WHISPERING WIND and HER SOCIALIST SMILE . His work has been honored at major festivals including BAFICI, Belfort EntreVues, and the New York Film Festival. Gianvito previously curated the Harvard Film Archive for five years and edited Andrei Tarkovsky: Interviews . His films explore themes of labor rights, political imagination, and social justice through experimental and documentary formats. Notable works include the nine-hour diptych FOR EXAMPLE, THE PHILIPPINES and the collective film FAR FROM AFGHANISTAN . Retrospectives of his work have been showcased at VIENNALE, Cinéma du Réel, and the Seoul Independent Documentary Festival. Awardees of his films span prestigious accolades such as the National Society of Film Critics' 'Best Experimental Film' and inclusion in Time Out's 50 Greatest Documentaries. His research interests bridge cinema studies, political activism, and curatorial practices.

Amna Mirzaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Language and Reading Development
• Learning Disabilities in English Language Learners (ELLs)
• Multilingual Literacy and Orthographies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amna Mirza is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University. Her research focuses on language and reading development, learning disabilities in English Language Learners (ELLs), and the impact of genetics on conditions like Dyslexia. She collaborates with institutions like Wilfrid Laurier University and Brock University on interventions for multilingual literacy improvement. Dr. Mirza also runs teacher training programs internationally, emphasizing literacy principles. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and supervises graduate students at MA/PhD levels. Her office is located in Seton 579, and she can be reached at Amna.Mirza@MSVU.CA. Her work examines reading profiles in diverse orthographies (e.g., Urdu, English) and evaluates vocabulary-based interventions for ELLs. Current projects explore how enriched literacy programs affect 2nd/3rd graders with/without learning disabilities. She also investigates AI ethics, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 implications across governance and climate change. Education: PhD in Developmental Psychology (Wilfrid Laurier University) Research Collaborations: Wilfrid Laurier University, Brock University International Projects: Teacher training programs on literacy principles Supervision: Accepting MA/PhD students in Education Dr. Mirza’s research bridges educational psychology and technological advancements, addressing both foundational learning challenges and societal impacts of digitalization. Her recent work spans AI-driven governance systems, circular economy opportunities, and ethical challenges in AI applications.

Jen Rinaldiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Disability Law
• Feminist Legal Theory
• Queercrip Legal Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jen Rinaldi is an Associate Professor in Legal Studies at Ontario Tech University, specializing in critical disability studies, feminist legal theory, and socio-legal discourse. She holds a PhD from York University and an MA from the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on non-normative bodies, institutional violence, and marginalized communities including disabled, queer, and trans populations. Education: PhD in Critical Disability Studies (York University), MA in Philosophy (University of Guelph). Research interests include disability and law, prison abolition, migrant justice, and deinstitutionalization. She co-authored Institutional Violence and Disability: Punishing Conditions and co-founded the Huronia Survivors Speakers Bureau. Her work earned the Community Living Ontario James Montgomerie Award and teaching recognition from Ontario Tech University. Grants include SSHRC funding for projects on institutional violence, fat stigma, and migrant justice. She teaches courses like Disability and the Law and Law and Social Change . Awarded SSHRC grants totaling over $2.5M for interdisciplinary research. President of the Canadian Disability Studies Association. Designed Art and Law as part of Advanced Topics in Legal Studies. Labs/Teams: Active in Recounting Huronia, documenting Huronia Regional Centre survivors' histories, and Bodies in Translation, exploring activist art and access to life.

• Social Geography
• Disability Studies
• Health Geography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Wilton is a Professor of Social Geography at McMaster University's School of Earth, Environment & Society. His research focuses on the social geographies of disability, exploring barriers to social inclusion in employment, housing, and welfare systems. He has led SSHRC-funded studies on disabled individuals' experiences in labor markets and urban environments. Wilton has co-edited influential books like *Towards Enabling Geographies* and serves as an associate editor for *Health & Place*. Education : PhD in Geography (University of Southern California, 1999), MA in Geography (University of Southern California, 1994), BA (Hons) in Geography (University of Hull, 1991). Research Interests : Disability inclusion, mental health geographies, urban accessibility, and the intersection of gender with disability. His work analyzes how spatial contexts shape access to work, housing, and healthcare. Recent Articles : Recent publications examine disability housing adaptations, mental health workplace negotiations, and cancer risk communication. His research bridges geographical theories with practical policy implications for marginalized groups. Teaching : Teaches courses on urban social geography, human geography theories, and research methods. Recent courses include *ENVSOCTY 3UR3 Urban Social Geography* and *GEOG 729 Applying Social Theories*. Collaborations : Co-authors include Ann Fudge Schormans, Nick Marquis, and Nikolaos Yiannakoulias. Over 80 publications since 1993, with active collaborations in Canada and internationally.

Elizabeth Bailey Kozleskiمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Inclusive Education
• Educational Equity and Justice
• Systems Change in Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Kozleski is a Professor (Research) at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and a member of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Her work focuses on systems change for equity and justice in inclusive education across schools, districts, and national organizations. PhD advisees: Kevin Anderson, Chris Plantinos, Estefania Rodriguez Sanchez Research Interests: She investigates systems change in education, teacher learning in diverse school settings, and practices that improve student outcomes. Her scholarship emphasizes intersectional approaches to disability policy and culturally responsive educational systems. Scientific Awards: 2023 Luminary Award (Council of Exceptional Children) 2018 Budig Award for Teaching Excellence (University of Kansas) 2017 Boeing–William M. Allen Visiting Endowed Chair (Seattle University) 2016 Woman of Distinction (University of Kansas) 2013 Scholar of the Century (University of Northern Colorado) UNESCO Chair in Inclusive International Research Grants: She has secured over $35 million in federal, state, and international grants for inclusive education initiatives, including her leadership role in the Stanford Accelerator for Learning's Learning Differences Initiative. Labs & Networks: She co-leads the World Education Research Association International Research Network on Student Voice and collaborates with global institutions like the University of South Hampton (UK) and UNESCO.

David Gramlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Linguistics
• Decolonial Approaches
• Gender, Queer, and Intersectionality Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Gramling is a Professor in the Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on applied linguistics, decolonial approaches, gender and queer studies, intercultural communication, and translation studies. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2008) and has authored/co-authored eight books including The Invention of Monolingualism (2016, AAAL Book Award), The Invention of Multilingualism (2021), and forthcoming works such as Translating Transgender (2026) and Aloof (memoir, 2026). Education: Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (2008) M.A., University of California, Berkeley (2002) B.A., Middlebury College (1999) Research Interests: Gramling’s work critiques monolingualism’s colonial legacies, explores multilingualism’s decolonial potential, and examines intersections of gender/queer theory with translation studies. Their recent keynote addresses include discussions on language justice in global contexts and the role of multilingualism in postcolonial critique. Awards: Recipient of the 2018 AAAL Annual Book Award for The Invention of Monolingualism . Editorial board member of Transgender Studies Quarterly and German Quarterly . Teaching & Outreach: Teaches courses in German studies, translation theory, and critical multilingualism. Active in advocating for disability inclusion and accessible language practices. Currently on administrative leave but accessible via phone/text at 604 8027409.

• EU Risk Regulation
• Precautionary Principle
• Law and Well-being
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sarah Arduin is Matheson Assistant Professor in EU Law at Trinity College Dublin's School of Law. Holding French and Irish degrees, she teaches EU Law and Environmental Law at undergraduate/postgraduate levels. Her research investigates EU risk regulation frameworks, particularly precautionary principle applications in policy decisions. Emerging scholarship examines intersections between EU law, well-being metrics, and sustainable development goals. Supervises student research on Law and Happiness. Welcomes collaborations on disability rights and regulatory governance.

Simonetta Longhiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labour Economics
• Socio-Economic Inequalities
• Migration Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simonetta Longhi is a Professor of Economics at the University of Reading, serving as Head of the Department of Economics and a member of the Labour and Household Economics research cluster. She holds affiliations with the Institute for the Study of Labour (IZA) and the Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM). Her research focuses on socio-economic inequalities, particularly gender, ethnicity, disability, and migration impacts on labour markets. She has contributed to understanding wage gaps, unemployment dynamics, and anti-immigration attitudes using large datasets like the UK Labour Force Survey. Her academic career includes roles as an Associate Professor at Reading (2016–2020) and Research Fellow at the University of Essex’s Institute for Social and Economic Research. She has led funded projects on wellbeing, ethnicity pay gaps, and graduate employability. Notable awards include the Moss Madden Medal (2013) and early career recognition for work on wage curves and regional economics. Longhi’s research spans over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with contributions to policy through reports for the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Joseph Rowntree Foundation. She actively supervises PhD students and contributes to teaching, including courses on econometrics and social policy. Her administrative roles include directing employability initiatives and promoting diversity within the university.

Gerardo R. Lopezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Parent Involvement
• School-Community Relations
• Immigrant Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gerardo R. Lopez is a Professor in the Department of Educational Administration at Michigan State University (MSU), where he holds roles as editor of Educational Administration Quarterly and serves in leadership positions. Previously, he taught at the University of Utah, Indiana University, and others. His research focuses on parent-school relations, immigrant education, and diversity in educational policy. He has contributed to federal civil rights cases involving undocumented students and English Language Learners. Lopez holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas-Austin. Education: Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin Research Interests: Lopez's work addresses systemic inequities through participatory research methods. He emphasizes community-centered leadership, particularly in marginalized communities, and critiques policies that perpetuate educational disparities. His projects often involve collaboration with families and educators to co-design equitable solutions. Service and Leadership: Member, UCEA Executive Committee Committee member, AERA and AACTE Expert witness in federal civil rights litigation Labs/Teams: As a journal editor, Lopez oversees scholarly discourse in educational administration. His work intersects with interdisciplinary teams focused on decolonizing education and crisis management in schooling.

Angela T. Hallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Employee Accountability
• Workplace Inclusion
• Technology at Work
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Angela T. Hall is an Associate Professor at the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Michigan State University (MSU), and serves as the Faculty Excellence Advocate for the College of Social Science. She holds affiliations with the MSU College of Law and the Center for Gender in a Global Context. Her expertise spans employee accountability, workplace inclusion, technology's role in work, and legal claiming. Dr. Hall earned a JD from Florida State University and a PhD in Business Administration (Organizational Behavior) from the same university. Her research focuses on legal claiming, employee rights, and organizational dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on accommodations for psychiatric disabilities and accountability theory. Awards include the McKnight Junior Faculty Fellowship and recognition for teaching and research. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to legal journals, and advised doctoral students. Dr. Hall teaches courses in organizational behavior, human resources, and leadership. She leads the ANDIE Lab and hosts the podcast People Talk with Angela Hall . Her grants include funding for research on employment barriers and workplace accommodations. Professional roles include Associate Editor of the Africa Journal of Management and board membership with Haven House Homeless Shelter.

• Critical Disability Studies
• Francophone African Literature
• Albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Charlotte Baker is a Professor of French and Critical Disability Studies at Lancaster University's School of Global Affairs. Her work focuses on Francophone African literature, disability studies, and the intersection of albinism with sociocultural narratives. She teaches courses on contemporary France, Francophone voices, and dictatorship representations. Her research explores postcolonial identities, necropolitical violence in Guinean literature, and the representation of albinism in African contexts. Key projects include studies on disability inclusion in Sierra Leone, healthcare equity, and advocacy against witchcraft-related harm. She has received awards for research impact and international engagement. Research Groups: African Studies Group, Multilingual Creativities, Poetics of Resistance Current Projects: Enhancing Educational Inclusion for Persons with Albinism (PWA), Demystifying Albinism in Malawi, Implementing UN Resolution 47/8 Her publications analyze body politics, postcolonial travel narratives, and the literary depiction of power structures. She actively collaborates with global organizations to address human rights issues linked to disability and witchcraft accusations.

Gill Plainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 20th Century Literature
• Crime Fiction
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof Gill Plain is a Professor and Director of Impact & Research in the School of English at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on 20th-century British literature, film, and culture, with specializations in crime fiction, gender studies, and postwar narratives. She holds a MA from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the University of Newcastle. Her major works include Women’s Fiction of the Second World War (1996), Twentieth-Century Crime Fiction: Gender, Sexuality and the Body (2001), and the forthcoming Prosthetic Agency: Literature, Culture and Masculinity in the Aftermath of World War II (2023). She has edited volumes such as A History of Feminist Literary Criticism (2007) and Scotland and the First World War (2016). Recent research explores postwar masculinity, disability discourses, and technological modernity through film and literature. Supervised PhD students include Benjamin Parris and Kristina Peknikova. She is affiliated with the Centre for the Critical Reimagining of Human Rights and actively contributes to academic conferences and publications.

Phillandra Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Special Education
• Anti-Racist Pedagogy
• Anti-Ableist Practices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Phillandra Smith (she/her), Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Special Education and Critical Disability Studies at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from Syracuse University (SU), with Certificates of Advanced Studies in Women’s and Gender Studies and Disability Studies. Her research focuses on anti-racist and anti-ableist pedagogies in teacher education, and inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disabilities. Dr. Smith’s work challenges systemic inequities in education through discourse analysis and advocacy for marginalized communities. Education : Ph.D. in Special Education, Syracuse University Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Women’s and Gender Studies, Syracuse University CAS in Disability Studies, Syracuse University Research Interests : Teacher education reform Intersection of disability and race Inclusive curriculum design Activism in education Awards : Syracuse University Summer Dissertation Fellowship (2022) Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research (2022) Joan N.Burstyn Research Award (2021) Teaching : Courses include Foundations of Special Education and Instructional Methods for Students with High Incidence Disabilities.

Renae D. Mayesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Psychology
• Critical Race Theory
• Gifted Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Renae D. Mayes is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona, serving as a member of the Graduate Faculty. She holds licensure as a school counselor and national certification. Her education includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University (as a Todd Anthony Bell Fellow), an M.Ed. in School Counseling from the University of Maryland, and a B.S. in Middle School Education from the University of Missouri (as a McNair Scholar and Gates Millennium Scholar). Her research focuses on academic success and college readiness for gifted Black students with disabilities, employing frameworks like Critical Race Theory and bioecological systems theory. She emphasizes dismantling oppressive systems through policy and practice, with particular attention to Black girls' experiences and school counselor advocacy. Mayes co-leads the Black Youth Mental Health Initiative, exploring mental health and wellness for marginalized students. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for culturally responsive interventions, Black joy-centered pedagogy, and anti-racist frameworks in education. Her recent scholarship analyzes K-12 schooling through lenses of resistance, joy, and systemic equity, with implications for counselor training and principal-counselor collaboration. Key achievements include developing evidence-based career development groups, MTSS approaches for Black males, and frameworks for liberatory school counseling. Awards include McNair and Gates Millennium Scholarships and recognition as an ASCA standard alignment pioneer. Mayes' research addresses gaps in supporting twice-exceptional learners, maternal educational biopolitics, and the intersection of race, disability, and giftedness. She collaborates with policymakers, educators, and community stakeholders to translate research into actionable strategies for systemic change.