جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sharon Bessellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Childhood Poverty
• Social Justice
• Human Rights
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Sharon Bessell is a leading academic and social policy expert at The Australian National University (ANU), where she holds dual roles as Professor and Director of the Crawford School of Public Policy. She directs the Children’s Policy Centre and co-hosts the Policy Forum Pod, a platform for policy analysis. Her work emphasizes rights-based approaches to social policy, particularly for children in poverty, and she has pioneered the Individual Measure of Multidimensional Poverty (IMMP/IDM), a groundbreaking tool assessing poverty’s gendered and individual impacts. Bessell is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has received ANU’s Teaching Excellence Award twice (2016 and 2023). Education: - BA (Hons 1st class, Tasmania) - PhD (Monash University) Research Interests: Sharon’s research focuses on three pillars: Social policy, child rights, and poverty reduction Gendered dimensions of poverty and innovative data collection methods Intergenerational relations and evolving childhoods She has conducted extensive studies in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji, and Southern Africa, collaborating with governments, NGOs, and international agencies to develop child-centered policy frameworks. Her methodologies prioritize ethical engagement with children, ensuring their voices shape policy outcomes. Grants and Projects: - More for Children : Paul Ramsay Foundation-funded research creating a child-centered poverty assessment framework. - IDM Program : Co-led an interdisciplinary team under an Australian Research Council Linkage grant, developing the IMMP/IDM. - Suara Anak (Children’s Voices) : ARC Discovery grant-funded research in Indonesia. Awards and Recognition: - 2019: Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence. - 2016/2023: ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Award for Teaching Excellence. Teaching and Advocacy: Bessell teaches Global Social Policy (POGO8044) and Development Theories and Themes (POGO8072) . Her courses address poverty, globalization, children’s rights, and gender analysis. She advocates for systemic policy reforms to end child poverty, emphasizing structural barriers and the role of social justice in economic policies. Her work challenges stigmatizing narratives around poverty and promotes inclusive, rights-based solutions.

• Positive Youth Development
• Recreational Sports Management
• Coaching Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric Legg is an Associate Professor in the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University, affiliated with the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions and the Global Sport Institute. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, an M.S.S. from the United States Sports Academy, an M.A. from Wake Forest University, and a B.A. from the College of William & Mary. His research focuses on socio-ecological approaches to youth sport development, exploring how community experiences can maximize positive outcomes through coaching education, transformational leadership, and collaboration between non-profits and government agencies. Key themes include sense of community in sports, grit, empathy, and public-private partnerships. Legg has published extensively in journals like SCHOLE , Journal of Park & Recreation Administration , and Sport, Education, and Society , emphasizing applied research with community partners. His recent work addresses pandemic-era educational pivots, diversity in sport governance, and sport’s role in post-conflict peacebuilding. He serves as National Council Chair for the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), chairs its Training Advisory Group, and founded the nonprofit Tennis on the Hill. Legg teaches courses on youth sport management, nonprofit assessment, and community service evaluation at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Emmanuel Davidمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transgender Studies
• Philippine Queer Theory
• Disaster Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emmanuel David serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, where his institutional research includes a 2021 study of the university's gender pay gap. His interdisciplinary work bridges transgender studies, Philippine sociocultural analysis, and disaster sociology through decolonial and intersectional frameworks. His research focuses on: Transgender and queer theory in Philippine contexts (e.g., "Transpinay" terminology, "bakla" identity, sonic dimensions of transness) Gendered impacts of disasters, particularly Hurricane Katrina's effects on New Orleans communities Class politics in Metro Manila and Philippine labor studies (e.g., call center industries) Visual culture and art as tools for social justice and political resistance David's publication trajectory (2017-2024) reveals a strategic deepening of transgender studies within Southeast Asian frameworks, moving from broader disaster and labor analyses to concentrated examinations of Philippine transgender communities. His methodology consistently combines ethnographic fieldwork with critical theory, emphasizing embodied experiences and spatial politics while challenging Western-centric academic paradigms. Notable contributions include provincializing transgender studies through archipelagic thinking and analyzing the commodification of trans visibility. While specific grant details and advising activities aren't documented in available sources, David's community-engaged scholarship—evident in studies of Manila pageant cultures and post-Katrina women's groups—demonstrates sustained commitment to grassroots movements and marginalized communities. His work exemplifies how academic research can directly inform institutional equity practices, as shown in his campus-specific gender pay analysis.

Audra Diers-Lawsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Risk Communication
• Crisis Management
• Community Engagement
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Audra Diers-Lawson is a Professor of Risk and Crisis Communication at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, leading the WHO-Europe Collaboration Center for Risk Communication, Community Engagement, and Infodemic Management. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas-Austin (2006) and has over 35 publications, including monographs and edited volumes. Her research bridges academic theory with practitioner needs, focusing on risk communication, global crisis leadership, and organizational stakeholder relations. She collaborates with international bodies like the EU and WHO to shape policy and practice in public health emergencies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, methodological diversity, and cross-cultural crisis preparedness. Recent projects include analyzing AI-driven activism (e.g., Scottish independence debates) and evaluating pandemic communication strategies across nations. She actively advises governments and NGOs on crisis response frameworks and has contributed to initiatives in the Balkans, Central Asia, and New Zealand. Dr. Diers-Lawson is a global leader in her field, serving as editor/reviewer for academic journals and holding leadership roles with ECREA and ICRCA. Her current focus includes pragmatic optimism models for crisis leadership and the role of employee voice in organizational safety.

Hilde Van Gelderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photography Theory
• Contemporary Art History
• Belgian Art (20th-21st Century)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hilde Van Gelder is a Professor of Contemporary Art History at KU Leuven's Faculty of Arts, where she chairs the Archaeology, Art History and Musicology Research Unit. She co-founded the Lieven Gevaert Research Centre for Photography, Art and Visual Culture in 2004 and serves as its director. Her institutional roles include membership on the Council and Board of the Faculty of Arts, and leadership in the Archaeology, Art History and Musicology Programme Committee. Her research spans photography theory, Belgian art since 1960, experimental art historical writing, and art-ecology intersections. Key projects include Immersed (2025-2026) on human-environment relationships through swamp representations, Counter-Mapping Migration (2022-2026), and Decamouflaging plant blindness (2021-2025). She explores how photography functions as an operative force for reimagining fundamental rights, particularly through hybrid photo-text practices and 'weak images' that challenge dominant visual regimes. Her recent publications reveal strong thematic clusters: maritime emergency ethics ( Moral Seascapes ), entangled transnational art histories (2025 edited volume), ecological counter-narratives ( Countering Ecocide ), and experimental photo-text hybrids ( Water Doodling ). The work consistently engages with visibility politics, environmental crisis, and alternative historical representation through contemporary visual culture. Co-founded Lieven Gevaert Centre (2004) 2025 solo exhibition En Attendant at KEI rehabilitation center 2022-2023 sabbatical project Ring the bells that still can ring on artistic research Active participation in international art-theoretical debates Her teaching includes courses on Photo Hybrids, History of Visual Arts since 1860, Art Criticism, and Art and Ecology. She maintains an active exhibition practice while leading major collaborative research initiatives that bridge academic scholarship and artistic production, particularly through the Lieven Gevaert Centre's framework.

• Energy Law
• Climate Change Policy
• Sustainable Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Van Nostrand serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development at West Virginia University College of Law. His work focuses on energy policy, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development, with particular attention to West Virginia's transition from a coal-dependent economy. His research interests include Energy Law , Climate Change Policy , Utilities Regulation , Renewable Energy , and Sustainable Development . Van Nostrand has published extensively on the intersection of energy policy and environmental law, examining how regulatory frameworks can facilitate clean energy transitions while addressing economic challenges in traditional energy regions. His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical energy policy solutions, with his book The Coal Trap: How West Virginia Was Left Behind in the Clean Energy Revolution representing a significant contribution to understanding regional energy transitions. His work spans constitutional issues in utility regulation, climate adaptation strategies, and innovative approaches to energy policy implementation. 2022: The Coal Trap: How West Virginia Was Left Behind in the Clean Energy Revolution (Cambridge University Press) 2015: Keeping the Lights on During Superstorm Sandy 2013: An Energy and Sustainability Roadmap for West Virginia 2011: Parametric Insurance: Using Objective Measures to Address the Impacts of Natural Disasters and Climate Change 2009: Preserving the Public Interest Through the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Utility Retail Rate Cases 2008: Constitutional Limitations on the Ability of States to Rehabilitate Their Failed Electric Utility Restructuring Plans Van Nostrand has been actively engaged in public discourse, appearing on the CAP-Impact Podcast to discuss climate change, the evolving energy sector, and its impact on the coal industry. He has presented at numerous prestigious venues including the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation Annual Institute, Northwestern University Research Roundtable on Energy, and the 2022 IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium.

• Design Psychology
• Healthcare Design
• Co-Design and Participatory Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Evonne Miller is a leading academic at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where she holds the title of Professor of Design Psychology and serves as Director of the QUT Design Lab . Her work bridges healthcare design , participatory co-design , and planetary health , focusing on creating inclusive environments for vulnerable populations. As a Fellow of the Australian Association of Gerontology , she chaired the 56th AAG National Conference in 2023 and has pioneered innovative approaches to aged care , prison healthcare , and climate change engagement . PhD (University of Otago) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Her research expertise spans design thinking , arts-based knowledge translation , and health systems transformation , with over $16M AUD in competitive grants from ARC, NHMRC, and Queensland Health. Notable projects include Grief Guide AI , HEAL (Healthcare Excellence AcceLerator) , and intergenerational living campuses . She has published 140+ academic works , including books on healthcare design and creative research methods. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on AI in mental health , VR training , social prescribing , and arts-based interventions across diverse contexts like prison healthcare and voluntary assisted dying . Awards include Good Design Australia and National Communication Association recognitions, with her work influencing policy changes such as direct access to pain relievers in prisons. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy , she teaches research methods and design thinking while leading co-design workshops globally. Her advocacy for human-centered design extends to climate anxiety , disaster resilience , and everyday activism , supported by a free co-design resource repository for global practitioners.

• Urban Planning
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Reazul Ahsan is an Associate Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah since July 2023. He holds a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of South Australia (2013) and has extensive expertise in climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable urban development. Education: PhD (2013), MS (2008, 2003), BSURP (2000) Teaching: Courses include GIS for Urban Ecology, Transport Planning, and Climate Disaster Planning His research focuses on climate-induced migration, blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience, and post-pandemic urban planning. His 15 most recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in coastal zone management, social capital in disaster recovery, and media discourse during crises. Despite no explicit awards listed, his fieldwork in Bangladesh and Oman underscores practical applications of his work.

• Science Communication
• Risk Communication
• Science Journalism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mikihito Tanaka is a Professor at Waseda University 's School of Political Science and Economics , with a PhD from the University of Tokyo. He serves as Director of the Institute for the Next Generation of Journalism and Media since 2025.04. His research areas span Science Communication , Risk Communication , Social Media Studies , and Science Journalism . He has held visiting roles at institutions like the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010-2023) and advisory positions for Japan's Ministry of Health, Cabinet Office, and JST. Research Trends from his 25+ publications (2000-2025) reveal: Climate change communication strategies across 68 countries Analysis of artificial earthquake misinformation on social media Pandemic science-policy dynamics during Japan's early COVID-19 response Cultural AI perception through techno-animism frameworks Global HPV vaccine discourse polarization on Twitter Wikipedia knowledge co-production during public health crises Scientific Contributions include: 2025: Kakiuchi Memorial Encouragement Prize for science communication 2011: NiSTEP Award for outstanding policy research Professional Leadership involves: Chairing the G7 Science Communication Working Group (2023-Now) Advisory roles for Tokyo Metropolitan Government (2021-Now) and JST's Genome Ethics Research Group (2017-Now) Editorial contributions to journals like Frontiers in Sociology and Scientific Data

• Digital Humanities
• Literary Studies
• Quantitative Methods in Humanities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christopher Thomson is a Senior Lecturer in the English Department within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Canterbury (Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha) in Aotearoa New Zealand. He has held this academic position since January 6, 2014, and currently serves as the director of the UC Arts Digital Lab. His work bridges traditional humanities scholarship with cutting-edge digital methodologies, creating innovative approaches to literary and historical analysis. Thomson's research focuses on the intersection of literary studies and digital humanities, particularly examining how quantitative methods can inform and re-frame questions about cognitive and new materialist theoretical approaches to literary texts. He also supervises research on the application of digital research methods, such as text classification and information extraction, to historical text corpora in Aotearoa New Zealand. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent engagement with digital laboratory studies, exploring how these spaces shape research practices and knowledge production in the humanities. His publication record shows significant contributions to digital humanities methodology, post-disaster archiving, and the theoretical implications of digital approaches for literary studies. Thomson has been particularly active in exploring how digital tools can be applied to analyze community discourses in post-earthquake Christchurch, using techniques like topic modeling and positioning analysis. His work on the CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquakes Digital Archive demonstrates his commitment to preserving cultural memory through digital means. As an educator, Thomson is registered to supervise both Master's and Doctoral students, focusing on digital humanities approaches to literary and historical research. His supervision emphasizes practical digital skills alongside theoretical understanding, preparing students for contemporary research environments. His work with student research assistants in laboratory settings reflects his commitment to collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. Thomson's leadership of the UC Arts Digital Lab positions him at the forefront of digital scholarship development at the University of Canterbury. The lab serves as a hub for interdisciplinary digital research, supporting faculty and students across the humanities in developing and implementing digital methodologies. His recent edited volume on digital humanities laboratories contributes significantly to global conversations about research infrastructure in the humanities.

Gary Bowdenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Sociology
• Sociology of Science and Technology
• Social Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gary Bowden is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of New Brunswick. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Carleton University and is based in Carleton Hall 134, Fredericton. His research focuses on the dynamics of stability and change in large-scale systems, environmental sociology, and complex adaptive systems theory. He has authored numerous publications in environmental policy, science studies, visual sociology, and disaster sociology. Research interests include the interplay between social and ecological processes, the role of ideology in shaping environmental attitudes, and the application of systems theory to sociological analysis. He has explored topics ranging from climate change discourse to the historical case of Norse Greenlanders' societal collapse. Bowden’s work bridges micro-level attitudes and macro-level systemic changes, with particular attention to technological solutions (e.g., geoengineering) and their societal implications. His recent publications emphasize the social dynamics behind emerging environmental policies and the limitations of human adaptation strategies in the face of ecological challenges. He has collaborated on edited volumes like The Chicago School Diaspora (2014) and contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on media ecology and disaster sociology. His teaching and supervision areas include environmental sociology, science and technology studies, and complex adaptive systems theory.

Rosemary Williamsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Magazine Histories
• Political Rhetoric
• Natural Disaster Narratives
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rosemary Williamson is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Creative Arts and Communication at the University of New England's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Her research examines magazine histories, political rhetoric, and narratives of natural disaster. Education includes: PhD from University of New England GradCertArts (Creative Writing) from Queensland University of Technology BA (Hons I and University Medal) from University of Queensland Research explores Australian magazine publishing, political rhetoric following natural disasters, and environmental narratives in popular non-fiction. Recent publications analyze drought representation in Australian media, true crime genres, and political leadership during crises. Awards include: Fellowship at Australian Prime Ministers Centre (2015-16) University Research Seed Grant for 'The Rhetoric of Resilience and Natural Disaster in Australia' (2015) Multiple conference travel grants (2011-2019) Supervises PhD, MPhil, and undergraduate research projects focusing on writing, publishing, and media analysis.

• Climate Change and Conflict
• Environmental Peacebuilding
• International Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tobias Ide is an Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at Murdoch University, Australia, and Associate Dean of Research in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences). He holds a Specially Appointed Professorship in Peace and Sustainability at Hiroshima University. His research focuses on climate change, natural resources, and environmental politics intersecting with peace, conflict, and security. He employs both quantitative (e.g., qualitative comparative analysis) and qualitative methods. Education: Master’s in Political Science and Media Studies (University of Leipzig, 2005–2012), PhD in Earth Sciences (University of Hamburg, 2012–2015), and Habilitation in Political Science (Braunschweig University of Technology, 2017–2019). Research interests include environmental peacebuilding, climate-conflict nexus, disaster diplomacy, and geopolitical discourses in education. His work has been published in high-impact journals like Environmental Politics , Nature Climate Change , and Journal of Peace Research . Awards: Emerging Peace Scholar Award (ISA, 2022), Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Research Award (2022), Environmental Peacebuilding Knowledge Base Award (2022), International Science Prize for Peace and Ecology (2023). Professional roles: Director of Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx), Associate Editor of Environment and Security . Advisory work: Consulted for German Foreign Ministry, NATO, UN, USAID, World Bank. Labs/centres: Harry Butler Institute and Indo-Pacific Research Centre (Murdoch University).

Helen Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Environmental Migration
• Place Attachment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helen Adams is a Senior Lecturer in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in the Department of Geography at King's College London. Her research examines human responses to environmental change, including climate-related migration, place attachment, and resilience. Key research themes: Immobility decisions under climate risks Emotional bonds to place in forced migration contexts Well-being in social-ecological systems Policy interfaces for adaptation and resilience She co-directs the Centre for Integrated Research in Risk and Resilience and leads the UKRI-funded Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub. Dr. Adams was a lead author for the IPCC WGII report on climate impacts and contributed to the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment. Her publications explore agency in migration decisions, multidimensional well-being, and critical approaches to resilience.

Kasia Mikaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Humanities
• Disaster Studies
• Haitian and Caribbean Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Kasia Mika is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Literature at Queen Mary University of London’s School of Languages, Linguistics and Film. Previously, she held positions at the University of Amsterdam and KITLV in Comparative Caribbean Studies. Her research focuses on socially urgent topics such as disaster studies, environmental humanities, and postcolonial theory. She explores crisis, vulnerability, and futures through literature, film, and visual art, emphasizing creativity’s role in understanding global challenges. Her monograph Disasters, Vulnerability, and Narratives: Writing Haiti’s Futures (2019) analyzes narrative responses to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, introducing concepts like 'hinged chronologies' and 'slow healing.' She co-produced the award-winning documentary Intranqu’îllités (2019), which explores Haitian art post-earthquake. Mika’s work bridges academia and public engagement, advocating for critical pedagogy and inclusive dialogue in teaching. Research interests include Haitian and Caribbean studies, environmental justice, and the intersections of disaster and postcolonialism. Her publications span journals like Area , Journal of Haitian Studies , and Callaloo , with recent work on climate change poetics and vulnerable anthropocenes. Awards include the AHRC Research in Film Award (2019).