جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Solvejg Nitzkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecocriticism
• Plant Poetics
• Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Solvejg Nitzke is an Acting Professor of General and Comparative Literature at Ruhr University Bochum since April 2024. She holds a habilitation from TU Dresden (2023) and a PhD from Ruhr University Bochum (2015). Her research focuses on ecocriticism, plant studies, climate narratives, and knowledge communication in literature. She has led major interdisciplinary projects like the TUDiSC-funded 'Disrupt!Research' (2020-2023) and the Fritz Thyssen Foundation-supported 'Strange Kinship' (2021). Teaching: Lectures/seminars on ecological storytelling, catastrophes in literature, and arboreal poetics at Ruhr University and TU Dresden since 2011. Recognition: E-Learning Jewel nomination (2020) for digital teaching innovation. Research Projects: Includes 'Precarious Natures' (2017-2020) and 'Time of Climate' (2015-2017). Editorships: Co-editor of Brill's 'Plant Poetics' (2025), De Gruyter's 'Literature & Ecology' handbook (2025), and multiple special journal issues on ecocritical topics.

• Human health and wellbeing
• Environmental change
• Ecosystem services
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica C. Fisher is a Research Fellow at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), University of Kent. Her work focuses on the intersection of human health, environmental change, and social inequalities, particularly exploring how biodiversity influences well-being through nature-based interventions. She holds a BSc in Zoology from Newcastle University, an MRes in Biodiversity, Evolution, and Conservation from University College London, and a PhD from DICE, where she examined human-nature interactions in urban Guyana. Her research employs mixed-methods approaches, including participatory visual methods, structural equation modeling, and data visualization. Key areas include the design of nature-based health programs, the socio-cultural dimensions of biodiversity conservation, and the impacts of environmental changes on marginalized communities. She has contributed to projects funded by the Woodland Trust and European Research Council (ERC), such as the 'RELATE' initiative analyzing biodiversity's role in human well-being across socio-economic gradients. Dr. Fisher is a Professional Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and chairs the Women’s Researcher Network. Her publications span high-impact journals like Nature Ecology and Evolution and Environmental Research , with a focus on topics including robotic biodiversity monitoring, participatory video in conservation, and equitable access to nature. She actively engages in policy advocacy, emphasizing the integration of social and ecological sciences to address planetary health challenges. Education: BSc Zoology, Newcastle University MRes Biodiversity, Evolution, and Conservation, University College London PhD in Human-Nature Interactions (Urban Guyana), DICE, University of Kent Affiliations: Member, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) Co-chair, Women’s Researcher Network Member, IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management Grants & Projects: ERC-funded 'RELATE' project (2020–present) Woodland Trust-funded 'Woodland Biodiversity for Human Health and Wellbeing' (2020)

• Postcolonial Studies
• Postcolonial Medical Humanities
• Biocapitalism
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Wurr is a Junior Professor of Postcolonial Studies at the Institute for English and American Studies, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, within the School of Linguistics and Cultural Studies. Her research spans postcolonial theory, gender studies, medical humanities, and Anglophone literatures, with a strong focus on reproduction, biocapitalism, and neo-orientalism. Her research interests include postcolonial medical humanities, biocapitalism, reproductive studies, gender and sexuality, Indian and Arab Anglophone writing, and literary theory. She critically examines how literature engages with medical, demographic, and security discourses, particularly in postcolonial and diasporic contexts. The recent articles highlight a consistent engagement with themes of reproductive labor, surrogacy, racial capitalism, and narrative ethics. Her work bridges literary analysis with critical theory, feminist studies, and global health, often analyzing how fiction reflects and challenges structural inequalities in medicine, demography, and security. Associate Editor, Journal of Postcolonial Writing (2024–) Vice-President, GAPS (Association for Anglophone Postcolonial Studies) (2023–2025) Member, DFG Network 'Bioethik und strukturelle Ungerechtigkeit' Member, Gesellschaft für Anglophone Postcolonial Studies (GAPS) Member, Anglistikverband Julia Wurr advises emerging scholars and promotes PhD opportunities in German-speaking countries through her involvement with GAPS. She has delivered numerous invited talks at international institutions including Columbia University, UC Berkeley, IISER Bhopal, and the University of Washington, reflecting her growing academic influence. Her work is supported by interdisciplinary networks and collaborative research initiatives. She is also active in public scholarship and teacher training, as seen in her workshop on Sarfraz Manzoor’s memoir.

Rafael Schacterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Heritage, archive and museum studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rafael Schacter is an Associate Professor in Anthropology and Material Culture at University College London . His research bridges public art , global street art , and anthropological theory , with a focus on the Material, Visual, and Digital Culture subsection he leads in the Department of Anthropology. PhD in Anthropology (2011), MRes (2007), MA (2005) - all from UCL Bachelor of Arts from SOAS (2002) Schacter's work redefines graffiti and street art through the lenses of ornamentation , ritualized practice , and public sphere theory . His publications reveal trends in urban visual culture , curatorial anthropology , and political resistance through art , particularly in cities like London, Manila, and Heerlen. His scientific award for the World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti (2013) highlights his contribution to global street art scholarship . Major projects include the Regrowth Degrowth public mural initiative (2016-2021) in Heerlen and curated exhibitions at Tate Modern, Somerset House, and SOAS's Brunei Gallery.

Paul Levinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Politics and Media
• Social Media
• Television Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Levinson is a Professor at Fordham University in the Communication and Media Studies department. He holds a PhD from New York University and has taught courses such as Politics and New Media , Digital Media & Public Responsibility , and Interactive Media . His research spans media theory , social media , science fiction , and ethics of digital communication . Levinson's recent academic work focuses on robotics and AI ethics , media consolidation , and teaching methodologies during the pandemic . He is a Locus Award winner for his science fiction novel The Silk Code . His scholarship often intersects with McLuhan's media theories Alternate history frameworks Post-Covid educational models He maintains a blog, Infinite Regress , and his music career includes albums like Twice Upon a Rhyme (1972) and Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Time (2020), with remixes by QRock 639 in 2021. His work has been featured on CBS News, CNN , and NPR .

Chrisanthi Avgerouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Systems
• Organizational Change
• ICT for Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chrisanthi Avgerou is Professor of Information Systems at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), affiliated with the Department of Management Science and Technology in the School of Business. She chairs IFIP Technical Committee 9 on Social Implications of Information Technology and serves as Associate Editor for Information Systems Research Journal and The Information Society Journal. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Information Systems, London School of Economics, 1989 M.Sc. in Computer Science, Loughborough University of Technology, 1978 B.Sc.(Hons) in Mathematics, University of Athens, Greece, 1977 Professor Avgerou's research examines ICT's relationship with organizational transformation and socio-economic development, with emphasis on critical perspectives and developing country contexts. Her work bridges technical implementation with social theory, exploring power dynamics in socio-technical change and institutional barriers to ICT adoption. She pioneered studies on computers in developing countries through IFIP WG 9.4 leadership (1996-2003). Analysis of her 1998-2007 publications reveals consistent focus on three interconnected domains: (1) socio-technical change in organizations using institutional theory, (2) ICT's role in development contexts through critical policy analysis, and (3) philosophical foundations of information systems research. Her editorial work in The Oxford Handbook of ICT (2007) synthesizes global perspectives on digital transformation. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the British Computer Society Fellow of the Association for Information Systems She coordinates the BSc Information Systems and Management program for the University of London External Programme and teaches Social Study of IS (IS470) and Information Society, Theory and Policy (IS412/478). Her research is conducted through LSE's Information Systems and Innovation Group, which examines technology's societal impacts through interdisciplinary collaboration. She currently organizes the Human Choice and Computers conference series, advancing discourse on technology ethics.

• Environmental Policy
• Water Policy
• Collaborative Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth A. Koebele serves as Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, where her research centers on environmental policy with emphasis on collaborative governance, western U.S. water management, and disaster policy. Her methodological expertise combines qualitative and mixed approaches to analyze policy processes and outcomes. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder (2017) M.S. in Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder (2014) B.A. in English Literature, Arizona State University (2010) B.A. in Secondary Education, Arizona State University (2010) Dr. Koebele's research investigates how collaborative policymaking shapes environmental governance, particularly in water resources and disaster contexts. She examines coalition dynamics, narrative power in policy frameworks, and institutional arrangements enabling adaptive responses to climate challenges. Her work bridges political science with environmental studies through rigorous mixed-methods analysis. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on polycentric governance systems, especially in western U.S. water basins. Key trends include studying collaborative forums in the Colorado River Basin, urban water management transitions in cities like Miami and Las Vegas, and the interplay between narrative strategies and policy change. Her scholarship increasingly integrates climate adaptation with equity considerations in resource governance. Her notable recognitions include: 2021 NSF CAREER award for Colorado River water governance research 2022 NSHE Board of Regents Rising Researcher award Dr. Koebele has secured significant external funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture. As Director of Graduate Studies, she oversees the Political Science department's graduate program while maintaining an active research group focused on environmental governance. Her editorial role as co-editor of Policy & Politics further demonstrates her leadership in the field.

Juan Medina Contrerasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Studies
• Communication
• Political Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Juan Medina Contreras is a faculty member at the Faculty of Communication, University of Salamanca . He holds a Doctorate in Communication , a Degree in Journalism , an Expert in Gender and Communication , and a Master in Screenwriting and Political Image Consulting . His career spans academic research, teaching, and professional training in communication. His research focuses on film studies , political communication , gender representation , and visual rhetoric . Notable contributions include analyzing female archetypes in the [REC] saga, the portrayal of defense organizations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the role of cinematic editing in shaping political and cultural narratives. His 15 most recent publications span 2014–2021 , with recurring themes in Spanish cinema , gender dynamics , political advertising , and historical memory . He has also explored digital photography ethics and citizen journalism challenges. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work includes a research study on quality of life for disabled women in Palencia (2014). He has supervised theses and contributed to books like Género negro sin límites (2019) and La estética televisiva en las series contemporáneas (2018).

Kristin A Andrewsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Cognition
• Philosophy of Animal Minds
• Animal Ethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kristin A Andrews serves as Professor of Philosophy and York Research Chair in Animal Minds at York University in Toronto, Canada. She is a CIFAR Fellow in the Future Flourishing program and will join the CUNY Graduate Center as Professor in Fall 2025. Her interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and animal ethics to investigate nonhuman animal capacities. Her educational background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota and an MA in Philosophy from Western Michigan University. Professor Andrews' research centers on the cognitive, affective, social, and cultural capacities of nonhuman animals. She pioneers frameworks for identifying social norms in animal communities, arguing these predate human language. Her work spans animal consciousness, morality, legal personhood, and conservation implications—challenging anthropocentric views through empirical and theoretical analysis. She actively develops implications for animal welfare policy and multispecies ethics. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Advocating for the 'All Animals Are Conscious' hypothesis to shift consciousness science's null hypothesis; (2) Developing dimensional frameworks for cross-species normativity studies; (3) Addressing methodological biases like the WEIRD problem in comparative cognition. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, primatology, and cognitive neuroscience. Key honors include: York Research Chair in Animal Minds CIFAR Fellowship (Future Flourishing program) Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars membership (2015) Visiting Professorships at LSE (2021-2022), Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2022-2025), and Università Degli Studi di Cagliari (2023) Professor Andrews coordinates the Greater Toronto Area Animal Cognition Discussion Group and serves on the Borneo Orangutan Society Canada board. She co-authored the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness—endorsed by 39 scholars—and engages public discourse through media like TVO interviews. Her grant activity focuses on CIFAR-funded projects examining animal social cognition and norm evolution. She leads collaborative initiatives including the 'week of animal social norms' research with international teams studying chimpanzees, dolphins, and rats. Her upcoming book on social norm evolution and ongoing work with the OCTOPUS Act advocacy group demonstrate active research expansion into policy applications.

Jennifer Richardsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Teacher Learning
• Responsive Learning Environments
• Science Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Richards serves as a Research Assistant Professor at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy, Evanston, IL. Her work bridges science education research and K-12 classroom practice through research-practice partnerships focused on teacher learning and responsive pedagogy. Her educational background includes: 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) Richards' research examines responsive learning environments that center students' ideas and experiences, alongside teacher practice dynamics across contexts. She employs discourse analysis and situative perspectives to investigate how teachers develop responsiveness to student thinking, particularly in science education settings. Her collaborative approach involves co-designing professional learning with educators to foster equitable classroom practices. Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on teacher noticing, video-based professional development, and responsiveness mechanisms. Key trends include developing tools for analyzing classroom discourse (e.g., framing analysis lite), examining aesthetic dimensions of teaching, and exploring how teachers learn from self-captured classroom videos across mathematics and science contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Richards actively cultivates research-practice partnerships (RPPs) with school districts, evidenced by projects like expanding understanding of video-mediated teacher learning. While specific grant details are absent, her collaborative publications (e.g., Thompson et al., 2019 on networked PLCs) demonstrate sustained engagement with educational institutions to improve teaching practices. She collaborates extensively with scholars like Miriam G. Sherin in the Learning Sciences community, contributing to professional learning communities and video analysis initiatives. Her current work involves studying mechanisms for teacher learning from classroom video, though no dedicated lab name is specified in the materials.

Matthias Bruhnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Media Theory
• Digital Humanities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Matthias Bruhn is a Professor of Art History and Media Theory at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG Karlsruhe), where he leads the DFG priority program project "Designing Habits" (2023–2025) and its predecessor "Adaptive Images" . He is also a co-editor of the series Image Worlds of Knowledge: Art Historical Yearbook for Image Criticism and a member of the DFG Cluster of Excellence "Matters of Activity" . His academic journey began with studies in art history and philosophy in Hamburg, culminating in a 1997 doctorate on Nicolas Poussin's correspondence. Co-founded ArtHist network (2001) Directed Berlin's "The Technical Image" research unit (2005) His research spans art history, media theory, and digital humanities, focusing on the intersection of technology, visual culture, and critical theory. His recent work in The Digital Image DFG program explores adaptive images as social interfaces and their role in shaping digital interaction patterns. He also co-founded the KIM research group on AI and media philosophy (2018), addressing societal impacts of artificial intelligence. His publications include monographs like The Image: Theory - History - Practice (2008) and edited volumes such as Images of Precision: Practices of Refinement in Technology, Art, and Science (2018). He has participated in international conferences like After Memory – Recalling and Foretelling (2024) and Image Servitude: New Dependencies in the Digital Age (2019). Current affiliations include membership in the advisory board of the Stiftung Forum Recht and leadership roles in DFG-funded projects. His teaching emphasizes the relationship between traditional arts, media technology, and electronic production processes, aligning with HfG Karlsruhe's mission as a reform university.

• Art History
• Digital Aesthetics
• Media Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nina Zschocke is Professor of Art History with a focus on 'Digital Aesthetics' at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG Karlsruhe) since April 2024. Previously, she served as senior research associate and lecturer at the Department of Architecture at ETH Zurich until 2023, and as a research associate at the Institute of Art History at the University of Zurich from 2005. She maintains strong connections with the ZKM | Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe through collaborative projects and lecture series. Her educational background includes studies in art history, ethnology, and classical archaeology at the University of Cologne, where she earned her doctorate in 2004 with a dissertation on 'irritation' in art reception. She furthered her academic work as a DFG visiting scholar at University College London and Columbia University in New York. Zschocke's research centers on the intersection of art history, digital aesthetics, and materiality, with particular emphasis on how computational processes reshape artistic production and reception. Her work explores the material dimensions of digital media, algorithmic authority, and unconventional computing paradigms. She investigates how traditional art historical frameworks can be adapted to address contemporary digital practices and the physical manifestations of computational processes in artistic contexts. Her publications and symposia reveal consistent engagement with digital materiality, examining how digital processes manifest in physical form and how traditional art historical methods apply to contemporary computational practices. Recent work focuses on 'unconventional computing' - exploring alternative physical substrates for computation beyond standard silicon-based systems, and questioning the dominant paradigms of digital technology. Zschocke has organized numerous significant academic events including the 'Conversations on Art and Media' lecture series (2025), 'Dirty Computers' seminar week (2024), 'Digital Matters Symposium' (2024), and the long-running 'Don18 - Conversations on Art and Architecture' (2006-2022). These events demonstrate her commitment to creating interdisciplinary dialogue platforms that bridge art, architecture, media theory, and computational practices. Her academic leadership extends to doctoral program development, having co-designed the SNSF doctoral program 'ProDoc Art&Science' (2008-2014) and the 'Doctoral Program in the History and Theory of Architecture' at ETH Zurich (2012-2015). She has taught at multiple institutions including the University of Fribourg, Bremen University of the Arts, and Bern University of the Arts, establishing herself as a significant figure in European art and media theory education.

• Educational Theory Critique
• Philosophy of Education
• Democracy in Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Steffen Wittig is a research assistant in General Educational Science at the University of Kassel since 2017, affiliated with the College of Humanities (Fachbereich 01 Humanwissenschaften). He also serves as a lecturer at the University of Freiburg (Switzerland), Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, and FernUni Hagen. PhD in Educational Science (summa cum laude, 2016) Diploma in Educational Science (2011) with minors in sociology and psychology His research focuses on: Critique of educational theories and concepts Philosophy of education and democracy Game theory applications in pedagogy Discourse analysis of inclusion/exclusion dynamics Bildungsregime transformations (SARS-CoV-2 pandemic impact) Subjectivation processes in educational spaces Key publication themes from 2014-2023 include: Intersections between play theory and educational systems Democratic principles in pedagogical frameworks Deconstructive approaches to inclusion Psychoanalytic perspectives on learning spaces Hegemony and power structures in education Paradoxes of performance culture Professional engagements: Organized international conferences on educational theory Co-editor at Erziehungswissenschaftliche Revue Active member of DGfE (German Educational Research Association) Participant in global research networks (ITRA, GLOCER)

• Medical Biometry
• Epidemiology
• Cognitive Dysfunction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Insa Feinkohl is a Professor at the Chair of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology within the Faculty of Health at the University of Witten/Herdecke . Her research focuses on risk factors for cognitive dysfunction and mental health in older adults, particularly post-surgery, with emphasis on metabolic and cognitive risk factors. Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology (1 st class honors) – University of Dundee (2006-2009) Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology of Individual Differences (with distinction) – University of Edinburgh (2009-2010) PhD in Community Health Sciences – University of Edinburgh (2010-2014) Post Doc in Knowledge Construction Group – Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media, Tübingen (2014-2015) Postdoc in Molecular Epidemiology Group – Max Delbrück Center, Berlin (2015-2022) Habilitation in Molecular Epidemiology – Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin (2021) Her research integrates medical biometry and epidemiology to study postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), delirium, and aging-related cognitive decline. Key areas include biomarker validation (e.g., leptin, interleukins), brain connectivity (dopaminergic networks, thalamus), and metabolic risk factors (diabetes, obesity). She contributed to the BioCog project , an EU-funded initiative for personalized risk prediction of postoperative cognitive impairment. Her recent publications highlight trends in perioperative neuroscience, including brain mineralization, cytokine associations with neurocognitive disorders, and structural/functional imaging in delirium. Articles also explore metabolic syndrome, cognitive reserve, and delirium prediction models using machine learning. Insa Feinkohl is affiliated with major academic societies, including the German Society for Epidemiology , German Society for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology , and the German University Association .

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
• Semantics and Pragmatics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christian Rathmann is a Professor for Sign Language Interpreting at the Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences , Humboldt University of Berlin. His academic journey includes prior roles at the University of Hamburg, University of Bristol, and The Ohio State University. PhD in Linguistics (2005), University of Texas at Austin MA in Linguistics (2000), University of Texas at Austin Research Interests : Rathmann specializes in sign language linguistics , focusing on morphosyntactic processes, semantics, and pragmatics. His work explores L1/L2 acquisition , multilingualism, language contact, and the implementation of the CEFR for sign languages . He also investigates Deaf Studies , discourse analysis, and language rights within international contexts. Scientific Contributions include publications on verb agreement, language standardization, and bilingual co-activation. His 2024 work on Signbank 2.0 and VisuoLab emphasizes digital resources for sign languages. Alexander von Humboldt Polish Honorary Research Scholarship (2016-2020) Professional Engagement : Rathmann serves on editorial boards (e.g., Frontiers in Psychology ) and scientific committees, including the SignON Project and the German Deaf Association . He advocates for early sign language access and language rights for deaf children.