جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sociology
• Media Analysis
• Digitalization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jasper Korte is a researcher affiliated with the Deutsches Institut für Erwachsenenbildung (German Institute for Adult Education) since 2025, where he works in the Organization and program planning department. His career spans roles at the German Aerospace Center, Breitenbach Media, and the University of Münster. He holds a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Münster (2021) and a diploma in Sociology, Political Science, and Psychology from the Free University of Berlin. Current: Researcher at DIE (2025–present) 2021–2024: Research Associate at the Institute of Software Technology, German Aerospace Center 2019–2021: Project Manager Media Analysis at Breitenbach Media 2012–2018: Research Associate at the Institute of Sociology, University of Münster Research interests include sociology, media analysis, digitalization, and climate change communication. His work explores the public representation of social sciences, data-driven foresight in space policy, graph theory applications for knowledge mapping, and interdisciplinary communication. Recent publications analyze climate change discourse in scientific and Wikipedia contexts, as well as computational tools for graph exploration. Publications span peer-reviewed articles in computational linguistics, environmental policy, and media studies, alongside monographs on public sociology and digital self-presentation. Collaborative projects highlight his focus on integrating sociological theory with technological innovation. Education : 2021: Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Münster Diploma in Sociology, Political Science, and Psychology from the Free University of Berlin

• Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Human Geography
• Specialist Studies in Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Katherine Bates is a lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where she has worked since 2019. She previously held academic positions at Western Sydney University (2015–2018) and the University of Wollongong (2009–2018). Her PhD (2015) and MEd (2008) from Wollongong, along with a B.Ed from St George Institute of Education (1983), underpin her expertise in teacher education. Her research focuses on curriculum and pedagogy, particularly in literacy education, place-based learning, and Indigenous pedagogies. She explores how Aboriginal teachers navigate policy compliance and cultural resistance, as well as how environmental immersion enhances reading instruction. Her work bridges standardized assessment critiques with innovative, culturally responsive teaching strategies. Her recent publications emphasize decolonizing education, kinship-based learning, and the role of visual narratives in literacy. Awards include the UTS Teaching and Learning Award (2021, 2022) and Digital Teaching Fellowship (2019). She actively contributes to educational leadership through committee roles like the UTS Sustainability Development Goals and Academic Advisory Committee. Education: PhD (University of Wollongong), MEd (University of Wollongong), B.Ed (St George Institute of Education) Scientific Awards: Teaching Fellowship 2019 Teaching and Learning Award 2021 Teaching and Learning Award 2022 Digital Teaching Fellowship 2019 She specializes in courses related to children's literature, multimodal texts, and literacy assessment, with a focus on elevating Indigenous and gender equity perspectives in educational systems.

Luke Templeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political Geography
• Electoral Geography
• Democratic Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Luke Temple serves as Lecturer in Political Geography and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Sheffield's School of Geography and Planning. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he actively contributes to the Political Geographies Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society and previously co-edited the British Politics and Policy Blog at LSE. His academic journey includes BA, MSc, and PhD qualifications, with doctoral completion in the Department of Geography at Sheffield in 2018. His thesis examined connections between citizens' conceptualizations of democracy and political participation. Temple's research centers on political and electoral geography, democratic theory, and digital political engagement. His work investigates how digital technologies transform campaigning and participation, particularly examining rural-urban divides in electoral behavior and crisis-driven political activism. Recent publications analyze non-party campaigning spaces, digital party organization, and deprivation's impact on political attitudes. His publication trajectory from 2016-2025 reveals consistent focus on electoral geography's digital evolution, with increasing attention to rural campaigning dynamics and crisis-related political behavior. Key contributions include methodological innovations in digital campaign analysis and critical assessments of digital campaigning's impact on democratic processes. His professional recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Temple has contributed to major research initiatives including the multinational LIVEWHAT Project on economic crises, the Renewing Party Politics Project, and EU Referendum analysis regarding media's role in scale conceptualization. His teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusive debate and real-world methodological application across modules like Democracy and Citizenship, Critical Digital Geographies, and Advanced Quantitative Methods. As an active committee member of the Royal Geographical Society's Political Geographies Research Group, he shapes disciplinary discourse while developing innovative approaches to statistics pedagogy in geography education through projects like the WRDS statistics teaching initiative.

Shu-Nu Chang Rundgrenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Socioscientific Issues
• Science Education
• Citizenship Competences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shu-Nu Chang Rundgren is a Professor in the Department of Education at Stockholm University, where she serves as the Scientific Leader and Coordinator for the Educational Research in Citizenship Competences (ERiCC) research group. She also holds positions as Honorary Chair Professor at National Tsing-Hua University in Taiwan and previously served as Professor II of Science Education at Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway (2018-2020) and Professor of Science Education at Karlstad University (2011-2015). Professor Chang Rundgren's research primarily focuses on socioscientific issues (SSI) and informal argumentation skills related to climate change and pandemic-related issues. She developed the SEE-SEP model in 2010, which addresses SSI through multiple disciplinary perspectives including Science/Technology (S), Environment (E), Economy (E), Social Culture (S), Ethics (E), and Policy (P). Her work emphasizes the importance of holistic consideration when addressing complex socioscientific issues. Her research interests span critical and creative thinking through SSI-based inquiry, critical scientific media literacy, public understanding of science, technology and health, digital competence in formal and informal settings, and inclusive education. These interests reflect her commitment to developing citizenship competences for pluralistic democracy through education. Analysis of her recent publications shows a consistent focus on socioscientific issues-based education, sustainable development, teacher professional development, and equity in education. Her work demonstrates a strong international collaboration network, with research spanning multiple countries including Sweden, Norway, Taiwan, and the Netherlands. The publications reveal an interdisciplinary approach connecting science education, sustainability, citizenship, and social justice. Professor Chang Rundgren is actively involved in significant research projects including the EU FP7 PARRISE project (2014-2017) and EU FP7 PROFILES project (2010-2014), which focus on promoting responsible research and innovation in science education and teacher professional development. She leads the Educational Research in Citizenship Competences (ERiCC) research group, which defines competence as the acquisition and mobilization of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values through reflection, anticipation and action to meet complex demands in developing pluralistic democracy. The group's work emphasizes the connection between education and democratic citizenship in contemporary society.

• Intellectual History
• Early Modern Europe
• History of Knowledge
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dirk van Miert is Associate Professor of Early Modern Cultural History at Utrecht University and Director of the Huygens Institute for History and Culture of the Netherlands (KNAW). His research focuses on the intellectual history of early modern Europe , particularly the Republic of Letters and the history of knowledge . He has held significant roles including Editor-in-Chief of Lias. Journal of Early Modern Intellectual Culture and its Sources and President of the Belgian-Dutch Society for the History of Science and Universities (Gewina). PhD in Latin Language & Culture (Utrecht University, 2004) Doctorate in Latin Language & Culture (UAmsterdam, 1998) Van Miert’s research spans philology , university history , biblical scholarship , and gender dynamics in early modern academia . He led the ERC Consolidator Project Republic of Letters (2017-2022) and co-edited the acclaimed Correspondence of Joseph Justus Scaliger (8 vols, 2012). His work on epistolography and knowledge networks has been published in leading journals. Selected recent publications include chapters in The European Experience (2023) analyzing religious knowledge and educational systems , and 2022 studies on Isaac Casaubon’s legacy and hair symbolism in scholarly culture. He explores how concepts like the Republic of Letters functioned as speech acts for knowledge regulation. ERC Consolidator Grant (2017-2022) Co-editor, Correspondence of Joseph Justus Scaliger (2012), praised as a 'monument of scholarship' Van Miert investigates digitization challenges in heritage preservation and contributes to public history through platforms like De Filosoof . He is actively involved in mapping early modern intellectual networks and serves as a visiting researcher at the Huygens Institute.

Alexandra Nikolerisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainability Transitions
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Energy Systems
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Nikoleris serves as Associate Senior Lecturer in Environmental and Energy Systems Studies at Lund University, concurrently holding roles as Principal Investigator for BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate), Researcher for the Fossil to Biobased team, and Team Leader for Sustainable Futures. Her work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through interdisciplinary sustainability research. Her research centers on sustainability transitions , examining narratives , meaning-making processes , and societal imaginaries that drive transformative change. She investigates climate mitigation pathways through circular economy frameworks, particularly carbon management in petrochemical industries, while analyzing bioenergy's role in sustainable energy systems. Her methodology bridges environmental science with social theory, using literary analysis and public discourse to explore how climate knowledge is constructed and mobilized. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on narrative-driven climate solutions, with 2023-2024 works spanning forest ecosystem services, circular carbon strategies, and literary engagements with climate science. Her scholarship demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration between energy systems analysis, social theory, and environmental humanities. Nikoleris received the Lund University Agenda 2030 Award in 2022 for outstanding sustainability contributions. Lund University Agenda 2030 Award (2022) She supervises graduate research and leads multiple externally funded projects including "Something in Common" and "Lokal energigemenskap i samverkan" (Swedish Energy Agency), while contributing significantly to the Bio+ initiative assessing bioenergy's role in climate goals and the LU Land interdisciplinary network. As Sustainable Futures team leader and core member of Fossil to Biobased, she fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration through initiatives like the Pantopia workshop series and BECC annual meetings, driving innovative approaches to climate futures.

Chetan Bhattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social and Political Theory
• Human Rights
• Far-Right Movements
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chetan Bhatt is Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he joined in 2010 and served as Director of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights until 2017. Previously, he was Professor of Sociology and Head of Department at Goldsmiths, University of London, and taught at the Universities of Essex and Southampton. His educational background includes a PhD in Politics and Sociology from Birkbeck College, University of London, and a BA Hons in Social and Political Sciences from Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge. He served as a member of the HEFCE REF 2018 Sub-panel for Sociology, demonstrating his standing in the academic community. Bhatt's research critically examines the global rise of authoritarian movements, with particular focus on Western far-right ideologies, identity politics, and human rights challenges. His work spans analyses of Hindutva movements, political Islamism, Dalit human rights, and the geopolitical sociology of South Asia and the Middle East. He argues that contemporary identity politics has paradoxically weakened the Western left while creating space for right-wing populism, as explored in his 2024 book The Revolutionary Road to Me and forthcoming 2025 work White Extinction . His publication record shows consistent scholarly output across multiple disciplines, with recent work increasingly focused on the metaphysical elements of Western fascism, the relationship between words and violence in Islamist extremism, and the transformation of war in human rights discourse. The thematic progression reveals a deepening engagement with the philosophical underpinnings of contemporary political movements. Member of HEFCE REF 2018 Sub-panel for Sociology Author of multiple influential books including Hindu Nationalism: Origins, Ideologies and Modern Myths (2001) and Liberation and Purity: Race, New Religious Movements and the Ethics of Postmodernity (1997) Delivered TEDx talk Dare to refuse the origin myths that claim who you are (2015) viewed over 1.4 million times Bhatt actively supervises PhD students working on political violence in Turkey, movements in Syria and Palestine, racism and migrant detention, and the history of black and antiracist movements in the UK. His teaching includes MSc courses on Fascism, Authoritarianism, Populism; Modern Personhoods and Identitarian Thought; and Contemporary Social Thought. He is a member of the Politics and Human Rights research cluster at LSE, connecting his theoretical work with practical human rights concerns.

• Architectural Restoration
• Architectural Conservation
• Archaeological Heritage
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Riccardo Rudiero serves as a Fixed-term tenure-track assistant professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) within the College of Architecture and Design at the Polytechnic University of Turin. His scientific disciplinary sector is CEAR-11/B - Architectural Restoration (Area 0008 - Civil Engineering and Architecture). Dr. Rudiero's research focuses on architectural restoration with particular emphasis on archaeological heritage conservation, restoration methodologies, and the social dimensions of preservation work. His scholarly work demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding historical conservation frameworks while addressing contemporary challenges in heritage management. His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward examining the intersection of historical conservation theory with practical applications, particularly in archaeological contexts. Rudiero's work spans from analyzing foundational documents like the Athens Conference (1931) and Venice Charter (1964), to investigating specific case studies such as the Waldesian Valleys and Elaiussa Sebaste archaeological site in Turkey. A notable theme throughout his publications is the integration of educational approaches within restoration practice, as evidenced by his work on the medieval village of Valentino as a teaching environment. Dr. Rudiero actively supervises PhD students in the Architectural Heritage program, currently guiding Fabio Ambrogio (40th cycle, 2024-present) and Roberto Daniel Villalobos Villalobos (39th cycle, 2023-present). He serves as Scientific Director for the Memorandum of Understanding between the Polytechnic University of Turin and the Volterra-Detroit Foundation (2023-2028), which represents a significant research collaboration in his field. His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering both undergraduate and graduate levels. At the PhD level, he contributes to 'Archaeological Heritage at Risk' coursework. For Master's students, he serves as Course Instructor for 'Restoration Project' modules across multiple academic years. At the Bachelor's level, he has been Course Lecturer for 'Theories and History of Restoration' consistently from 2022/23 through 2025/26 academic years. Dr. Rudiero is affiliated with the Project Teaching Center within the Department of Architecture and Design, where he contributes to developing pedagogical approaches for architectural restoration education. His work bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application, particularly through case studies of historic sites requiring conservation interventions.

• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Queer Theory in Education
• Arts and Humanities Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vicky Gunn is a Professor at The Glasgow School of Art , with a distinguished career in higher education pedagogy, queer theory, and arts/humanities education. Her work spans educational reform, research-teaching linkages, and equality/diversity in academia. Research Interests : Focus on interdisciplinary pedagogy, queer theory in educational settings, employability in creative arts, and the cultural ecology of Scottish higher education. Publications : Authored over 62 items, including books, monographs, and articles, with recent emphasis on educational value in metrics, postgraduate supervision, and liminal spaces in art pedagogy. Policy Contributions : Active in Scottish educational policy through the Quality Assurance Agency Scotland and Higher Education Academy, addressing teaching excellence, diversity, and graduate attributes. Collaborative Work : Co-authored studies with scholars like Alison Clifford, Pauline Judd, and Klaus Kafmann, emphasizing collaborative learning and systemic challenges in education.

Eve Blauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Urban History and Theory
• Soviet and Post-Soviet Urbanism
• Architecture History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eve Blau is an Adjunct Professor of the History and Theory of Urban Form and Design at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design (GSD). She holds leadership roles as Director of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies and Co-Director of the Harvard Mellon Urban Initiative. Her expertise spans urban and architectural history, focusing on post-socialist urban transformations, oil economies, and the intersection of urban form with media and politics. Blau's research emphasizes how sociopolitical, environmental, and technological changes reshape cities, particularly in Eurasia. She teaches courses like 'Histories and Theories of Urban Form and Design' and 'Cities by Design,' exploring urban transition dynamics through case studies such as Baku and post-socialist cities. Her work bridges academia and practice, fostering interdisciplinary urban research through initiatives like the Harvard Mellon Urban Initiative. Her notable publications include Baku: Oil and Urbanism (2018) and The Architecture of Red Vienna, 1919–1934 (1999), awarded major prizes. Blau has curated exhibitions like 'Urban Intermedia' and held visiting chairs at institutions including the University at Buffalo and the Clark Art Institute. She advises on urban projects globally and serves on boards for organizations like the Canadian Centre for Architecture and ETH Zurich's gta papers. Blau's awards include the 2022 American Academy of Arts and Sciences election, a Society of Architectural Historians fellowship (2018), and the Victor Adler Prize (2015). Her research and pedagogy highlight urbanism's role in social change, combining historical analysis with forward-looking urban strategies.

Alain Breuleuxمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognition
• Educational Technology
• Collaborative Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alain Breuleux is a retired Associate Professor in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology at McGill University's Faculty of Education. He specializes in educational technology integration, teacher professional development, and collaborative learning communities. His work focuses on leveraging technology to enhance pedagogical practices through research-practice partnerships. Dr. Breuleux holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from Université de Montréal. His research explores cognition in learning environments, online community dynamics, and sociocultural theories like Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). He has contributed to scalable professional development models for educators and innovative uses of digital tools in remote learning contexts. His recent publications emphasize active learning strategies, teacher agency, and boundary-crossing in educational research. He has presented widely on topics such as knowledge-building networks and formative change laboratories. Despite not currently supervising students, his scholarship has shaped policies for ICT integration and teacher collaboration.

Tracy Vaughn-Manleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black American Literature
• Quilting as Cultural Practice
• Toni Morrison Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tracy Vaughn-Manley is an Assistant Professor of Black Studies at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, holding a Ph.D. in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She specializes in 20th-century African American literature, with a focus on Toni Morrison, quilting traditions, and Black women's cultural production. Currently, her research explores Morrison's use of quilts as tools for community-building and resistance, emphasizing their role in documenting Black American life and asserting cultural agency. Her teaching includes courses on Black literature and Morrison's work. Recent awards include the Charles Deering McCormick Teaching Excellence Award (2017-20) and multiple Faculty Honor Roll recognitions. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement, exemplified by exhibitions like Radiant Compositions II (2023) and media appearances discussing quilting's role in Black history. Dr. Vaughn-Manley's research integrates Black feminist theory, performance studies, and material culture analysis to highlight quilting's significance in preserving cultural memory and fostering resilience. Her interdisciplinary approach connects literary analysis with art curation, making her contributions impactful across academic and public domains.

Jen Richardsمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Teacher learning
• Responsive learning environments
• Science education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jen Richards is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University's School of Education & Social Policy. Her work focuses on cultivating responsive learning environments in K-12 science education through teacher collaboration and asset-based frameworks. Dr. Richards partners with practicing teachers and school districts to develop tools for professional development, emphasizing video-based reflection and teacher noticing. Education: PhD in Science Education, University of Maryland (2013) MEd in Secondary Science Education, University of Maryland (2008) BA in Biology and Political Science, University of Delaware (2006) Research Interests: Her studies explore how educators can create classrooms that value student ideas and experiences, with particular attention to responsive teaching practices and research-practice partnerships. She investigates how teachers' existing knowledge and classroom resources can support ambitious instructional strategies. Key Contributions: Dr. Richards has pioneered frameworks for analyzing teacher responsiveness to student thinking, developed tools for online professional development using classroom video, and contributed to understanding aesthetic judgments in teaching. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical classroom applications. Affiliations: She is part of the Freezing Time Research Group and actively collaborates with institutions like the National Science Foundation-funded projects.

Laura Gonzalesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Rhetoric
• Technical Communication
• Multilingual User Experience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura Gonzales is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida, known for her work at the intersection of language diversity, community engagement, and technology design. Her research emphasizes culturally-sustaining methodologies and digital innovation, particularly focusing on multilingual user experience design and intersectional accessibility frameworks. She has published extensively in journals like Technical Communication Quarterly and Kairos, with a monograph Sites of Translation (2018) exploring multilingual digital rhetoric. Her current work includes a second monograph on 'multilingual user experience' developed through collaborations in El Paso, Kathmandu, and Oaxaca. Gonzales advocates for language justice in digital media design, integrating disability studies and intersectionality theory. She also leads community-based projects addressing health literacy and environmental justice in marginalized communities. Her scholarly contributions span pedagogical innovations in technical communication, anti-racist reviewing practices, and coalitional organizing within academia. She maintains active engagement through her website, Twitter (@gonzlaur), and community partnerships in North Central Florida and global borderlands regions.

Zhuozhang Liمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban studies
• Visual cultural studies
• Critical theories
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zhuozhang Li is an urban scholar at the University of Cambridge , holding positions as Researcher and Affiliated Lecturer within the Department of Architecture . His work at the Cambridge Room project focuses on community-led planning consultation through participatory methods. Academic Background: BEng in Urban Planning, Northwest University (2014) MA in Urban Design (Distinction), University of Sheffield (2016) PhD in Architecture, University of Liverpool (2021) His research sits at the intersection of urban studies , visual cultural analysis , and critical theory , with specializations in grassroots urbanism , participatory mapping , and Hong Kong urban cinema . Through cinematic urban tectonics and ethnographic methods, he examines the socio-spatial production of publicness and everyday spatial politics . Recent projects include: Location, Imagination and Transformation (Design Trust Hong Kong, 2024): Cinematic urban survey of Hong Kong grassroots practices Planting and Placemaking (UCA & Metal UK, 2024): Knowledge co-production network for railway gardens Traces Under the Surface (Beijing, 2023): Exhibition on urban materiality Scientific recognition includes: Design Trust Seed Grant (2024) Royal Geographical Society Fellowship (since 2023) UCA Knowledge Exchange Funds (2024) He has taught at Canterbury School of Architecture, Hong Kong Academy of Film, and Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, while maintaining artistic practice through exhibitions like Entre las Flores (Granada, 2022) and Gaze (Liverpool, 2019).