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Haynes Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intercultural Studies
• Intercultural Communication
• Sociolinguistics
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Dr. Haynes Collins is an Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. His work bridges sociolinguistics, ethnography, and intercultural communication, with a distinctive focus on public spaces such as swimming pools as sites of cultural negotiation and identity formation. Education: PhD in Applied Linguistics – Christ Church Canterbury University MA in Social Anthropology – School for Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) MA in TESOL – School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont His research investigates how institutional and media discourses shape cultural identity and interculturality, often through ethnographic engagement with marginalized communities and everyday practices. A central theme in his recent work is the exploration of inclusivity, resistance, and belonging in British public swimming pools, as seen in his project An Anthropology of Swimming . He examines how small culture contexts reveal broader ideological struggles around difference, marginality, and epistemic violence. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on intercultural dialogue, critical cosmopolitanism, and the politics of representation. His work spans academic and community-led settings, combining discourse analysis with lived experience to challenge essentialist views of culture. Themes of bodily autonomy, failed mediation, and performative identity recur across his research, particularly in institutional contexts shaped by neoliberal agendas. Scientific Awards and Professional Memberships: Member, International Association of Languages and Intercultural Communication Dr. Collins actively supervises PhD students and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules in intercultural studies and sociolinguistics. He contributes to research groups on multilingualism and encourages global PhD applications. His work is supported by ongoing research outputs and engagement with interdisciplinary scholarship, though specific grants are not mentioned in the text. He is affiliated with research initiatives exploring intercultural communication and EAP pedagogy, and his ethnographic projects often involve collaborative teams, particularly in studies of public pools and community belonging. His future work appears poised to deepen the anthropological lens on everyday intercultural encounters in shared public infrastructures.

• Philosophy
• Gender Theory
• Critical Theory
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Judith Butler is the Maxine Elliot Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature and the Program of Critical Theory at the University of California, Berkeley, and holds the Hannah Arendt Chair at The European Graduate School / EGS. She is one of the most influential philosophers and critical theorists of our time, known for her groundbreaking work on gender, sexuality, and political philosophy. Butler's academic journey began with a PhD in philosophy from Yale University in 1984, following studies at Bennington College and a Fulbright Scholarship to Heidelberg University. She has taught at Wesleyan University, George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, and Columbia University before joining UC Berkeley in 1998. Her research interests span multiple interconnected fields: Gender and Queer Theory - particularly the concept of gender performativity that revolutionized feminist and LGBTQ+ studies Ethics and Political Philosophy - focusing on vulnerability, precarity, and relationality Critical Theory - examining power structures and social norms Philosophy of Language - exploring the performative aspects of speech and discourse Contemporary Jewish Thought - particularly critiques of Zionism and explorations of binationalism Political Resistance - analyzing forms of collective action and public assembly Butler's work has evolved from her early focus on gender performativity to increasingly address questions of ethics, vulnerability, and political resistance. Her concept of 'precarious life' has become central to contemporary discussions of human rights, war, and social justice. More recently, she has focused on the political dimensions of public assembly and collective action. Her influential contributions have been recognized through numerous academic invitations and her position as one of the most cited humanities scholars worldwide. Butler has been actively engaged in socio-political discourse beyond academia, particularly on issues related to: Palestine-Israel relations and critiques of Zionism Human rights and the ethics of war LGBTQ+ rights and gender identity Freedom of speech and censorship Religion in the public sphere

Sun-ha Hongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Critical Data Studies
• Surveillance Studies
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
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Sun-ha Hong is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, with affiliations at Stanford’s Humanities Center, SFU’s Digital Democracies Institute, and the VINCI Institute. Her work critically examines data-driven technologies, surveillance practices, and the epistemological shifts in a machine-readable society. Hong holds a PhD from the Annenberg School for Communication (2016), and has held fellowships at MIT and Microsoft Research. Her research focuses on the limits of datafication, exploring how predictive technologies and algorithmic systems reshape knowledge production. Key themes include speculative inequality, the politics of prediction, and the societal implications of AI bias. Hong’s monograph Technologies of Speculation (2020) analyzes state surveillance and self-tracking technologies, arguing that datafication creates gaps between technological promises and social realities. Hong has secured over $280,000 in SSHRC grants and serves on editorial boards for Media Peripheries and Big Data & Society . Her teaching spans AI ethics, surveillance studies, and media historiography, with courses like AI, Algorithms and Power . She advises 11 graduate students researching topics from biopolitical surveillance in China to gendered AI violence. Her recent work explores ‘speculative drama’ in generative AI and the ritualized temporality of technological futures. Hong frequently advises Canadian government bodies on AI policy and digital governance, balancing academic rigor with public engagement.

• Critical discursive perspectives in psychotherapy
• Family therapy
• Sociopolitical influences on mental health
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Dr. Olga Smoliak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph, part of the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. She holds dual roles as a clinical/counselling psychologist and family therapist, with expertise in discursive and poststructuralist approaches to psychotherapy. Her research critiques the apolitical framing of therapy, emphasizing its role in reinforcing societal norms around gender, kinship, and inequality. She advocates for therapy’s potential as a tool for social change, particularly in addressing structural inequities. Research interests include critical discursive psychology, feminist therapy, and the intersection of neoliberalism with mental health practices. Dr. Smoliak’s work spans qualitative methodologies, focusing on how language and power shape therapeutic interactions. She is actively involved in training future clinicians through graduate supervision in the FRHD and SOPR programs, emphasizing social justice-oriented practices. Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a focus on gender dynamics in therapy, emotion regulation, and the sociopolitical dimensions of mental health. Key themes include the critique of neoliberal influences on selfhood, stigma around self-injury, and redefining collaborative practices in couples’ therapy. While no specific awards are listed, her work aligns with interdisciplinary efforts to democratize mental health discourse. Dr. Smoliak’s advising emphasizes graduate training in discursive research methods, with a commitment to ethical, client-centered approaches. Her office is located in Macdonald Stewart Hall, Room 228, and she can be reached at osmoliak@uoguelph.ca for academic inquiries.

Debarun Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Humanities
• AI Ethics
• Cultural Studies
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Debarun Sarkar is a Research Fellow affiliated with the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen. He works on the ALGOFOLK project, examining sociotechnical systems and material-semiotic configurations. His research spans digital culture, AI ethics, urban studies, and cultural studies, with a focus on India and the Global South. Research Interests: Debarun focuses on the intersections between algorithms and folklore, exploring how digital technologies shape labor, creativity, and social structures. He critically analyzes blockchain adoption in India, AI auditing frameworks, and the sociopolitical implications of smart/green city initiatives. His cultural studies work includes examining heavy metal subcultures and hip-hop’s role in capitalist realism. Projects: He was co-PI for Audit4SG (2023), funded by the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab, and contributed to a Learning Analytics in Higher Education project (2022-24). Current work involves the ALGOFOLK project (Research Council of Norway and Trond Mohn Foundation funding). Education: PhD in Sociology from the University of Mumbai, where he served as a UGC Junior/Senior Research Fellow. His doctoral work engaged with urban scale debates in New Town, West Bengal.

• Native American Studies
• Alaska Native Studies
• Indigenous Feminism
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Shari M. Huhndorf serves as the Class of 1938 Professor of Native American Studies within UC Berkeley's Department of Ethnic Studies. A Yup'ik scholar raised in Alaska, her work bridges academic research and Indigenous community engagement, focusing on Alaska Native sovereignty, cultural representation, and gendered land relations. She holds significant leadership roles including Chair of the Repatriation Committee at the National Museum of the American Indian. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, New York University M.A. in Comparative Literature, New York University B.A. in English, University of Redlands Huhndorf's research interrogates the inseparability of Indigenous cultural systems from territorial sovereignty, with particular emphasis on Alaska Native communities. Her scholarship examines literary and visual representations through decolonial and feminist frameworks, analyzing how Indigenous peoples resist colonial erasure through cultural production. Current projects include a community-based history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act developed with Roy Huhndorf. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with Indigenous land sovereignty, cultural resilience, and gendered spatial politics. Her work demonstrates evolving focus from foundational critiques of 'going native' tropes toward contemporary analyses of corporate tribalism and Indigenous health sovereignty, always centering Alaska Native epistemologies. Her honors include: Canadian Women's Studies Association Outstanding Scholarship Prize Alaska Federation of Natives President's Award UC Berkeley Distinguished Teaching and Mentor Awards Guggenheim, Ford, and Woodrow Wilson Fellowships As a dedicated mentor, Huhndorf has guided numerous graduate students while securing major research funding. Her current ANCSA project exemplifies community-engaged scholarship. Institutional affiliations span Berkeley's Center for Race and Gender, Joseph A. Myers Center for Research on Native American Issues, and the Designated Emphasis in Gender and Women's Studies. She actively shapes national discourse through service on the National Museum of the American Indian Board and previously chaired the MLA's Twentieth-Century American Literature Division. Her decade-long service with the CIRI Foundation demonstrates sustained commitment to Alaska Native educational advancement.

• Psychoanalysis
• Literary Theory
• Critical Theory
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Samuel Weber (b. 1940) is a distinguished American philosopher, literary theorist, and psychoanalyst. He holds the Paul de Man Chair at The European Graduate School / EGS and the Avalon Foundation Professor of Humanities at Northwestern University , where he co-directs the Paris Program in Critical Theory. His interdisciplinary work spans psychoanalysis , media studies , theatre theory , and deconstruction , with a focus on the Frankfurt School and French poststructuralism . Weber’s research interrogates the politics of institutions (e.g., University and Discipline Formation ), media’s role in identity construction , and theatricality as a structural metaphor for understanding modernity. His seminal works include Return to Freud , Institution and Interpretation , and Benjamin’s Abilities , where he explores iterability and Benjamin’s conceptual style . He has translated foundational texts by Jacques Derrida ( Limited Inc ) and Theodor Adorno ( Prisms ), and co-founded the journal Glyph , instrumental in introducing the Bakhtin circle to the West. His career bridges academia and practice, having worked extensively as a dramaturge in German opera houses.

Ipsita Chatterjeeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Economy of Capitalism
• Globalization
• Urban Change
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Ipsita Chatterjee is Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of North Texas , with affiliations in the Women’s Studies Program and the School of Social Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her work bridges political economy of capitalism , globalization , and urban change , focusing on class , identity , labor , feminism , and Marxist theory . She critically examines neoliberal urbanism , gentrification , and ethno-religious violence , advocating for intellectualism grounded in social justice . PhD in Geography, Clark University (2007) Master of Philosophy and MA in Geography, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2002, 2000) Chatterjee’s research explores the dialectical interplay between capitalism, identity, and urban violence , with a focus on marginalized communities in the Global North and South . Her book The Alt-Right Movement (2021) won the Excellence in Book Production Award from the Federation of Indian Publishers. She has also edited the journal Human Geography since 2010, promoting radical, liberatory scholarship and allocating profits to research grants for junior scholars. Her recent publications analyze Marxist ontologies , urban displacement , and commodification in global cities. She teaches courses such as Globalization, Conflict, Resistance and Urban Geography , emphasizing critical pedagogy and social justice praxis . Chatterjee’s work dismantles liberal identity politics and interrogates the material-discursive roots of inequality .

Tania Al Saadiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Narratology
• Modern Arabic Literature
• Arabic Novels
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Tania Al Saadi is an Associate Professor of Arabic at Stockholm University's Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, where she has taught Arabic language and modern Arabic literature since 2007. She received her PhD in Arabic from Sorbonne-Nouvelle University (Paris III) in 2008. Her primary research focuses on narratology in modern Arabic literature, with particular attention to narrative techniques in Arabic novels. She has conducted extensive research on the beginnings of novels across various 20th century works, examining how narrative openings function within the broader structure. Her scholarly interests also include exile literature, representations of despotic figures, gender and feminism in literature, and contemporary representations of death and cemeteries in Iraqi novels. Dr. Al Saadi's recent publications demonstrate a growing interest in food representation in Arabic literature, culminating in her forthcoming edited volume 'Eating Words: Food in Modern Arabic literature' (2025). Her research shows a consistent pattern of examining how cultural and political realities are reflected through narrative structures and thematic concerns in Arabic fiction, with particular attention to Iraqi and Egyptian literary traditions. Current research project: 'Death in contemporary Iraqi novels' Active contributor to Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE As an educator, she teaches Arabic language and modern Arabic literature at both undergraduate and advanced levels. Her supervision of student theses demonstrates her commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars in Arabic studies, with students working on topics ranging from identity in Iraqi literature to food representation in Lebanese young adult fiction.

Alexandria Innesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• International Relations
• Migration Studies
• Critical Security Studies
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Dr. Alexandria Innes is a Lecturer in International Relations at the Violence and Society Centre , City St George's, University of London . Her research bridges migration studies and critical security studies, with a focus on the gendered dimensions of state violence against migrants, ontological security theory, and the UK's hostile environment policies. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Kansas and has taught at the University of East Anglia, Cardinal Stritch University, and Northern Illinois University. Education : PhD (University of Kansas), MA (Marquette University), BA (King's College London), Certificate in Higher Education Practice (University of East Anglia) In her research, Innes interrogates how state violence against migrants, particularly women, reinforces sovereignty and legitimacy. Recent work examines the weaponization of domestic violence as immigration deterrence, the intersection of ontological security with structural violence, and the ethical implications of data sharing between healthcare and immigration enforcement. Her theoretical contributions include redefining state violence through the lens of ontological (in)security and advocating for intersectional approaches to migration policy. Her publications since 2015, including monographs like Migration, Citizenship and the Challenge for Security (Palgrave) and Colonial Citizenship and Transnational Identity (Routledge), analyze how migration challenges state-centric security paradigms and reproduces systemic inequalities. She has collaborated on systematic reviews of violence against migrants and developed tools to mitigate bias in ethnicity and migration status data analysis.

Isabel Boni-Le Goffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Sociology of Professions
• Management Consulting
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Isabel Boni-Le Goff is a Professor at Université Paris 8 in the Textes et Sociétés research center. Her academic work focuses on the intersections of gender with class, race, and age within the context of late capitalism and globalization. She has established herself as a significant researcher in the sociology of professions, particularly examining management consulting and the legal profession through gendered lenses. Dr. Boni-Le Goff's research interests center on how economic elites and qualified occupations navigate social stratification in globalized contexts. Her work critically examines how gender regimes operate within professional spaces, with particular attention to embodiment, aesthetic labor, and the reproduction of social hierarchies. She investigates how bodies, appearances, and emotional performances become integral to professional legitimacy, especially in fields like management consulting where she has conducted extensive ethnographic research. Her publication record reveals consistent focus on gender dynamics across professional contexts. The articles demonstrate a clear trajectory examining how gender intersects with other power relations to shape professional experiences. Her work spans theoretical explorations of legitimate bodies and gendered professionalism to empirical studies of female lawyers' experiences with discrimination and management consultants' navigation of gendered expectations. A recurring theme is how seemingly 'gender-neutral' professional norms often mask masculine defaults that create barriers for women. Best Dissertation Award, Institut du Genre, 2014 for 'The Sex of Expertise. Gender Regimes and the Dynamics of Inequality in Management Consulting' While specific advising information isn't detailed in the available materials, her collaborative work with researchers like Nicky Le Feuvre, Grégoire Mallard, and Eléonore Lépinard across multiple publications suggests active participation in research teams and likely mentorship of junior scholars. Her research frequently employs comparative methodologies between France and Switzerland, particularly regarding legal professions. Dr. Boni-Le Goff's work consistently examines the tension between professional norms and personal identities, particularly how gendered expectations shape career trajectories, workplace experiences, and the very definition of professional expertise. Her research contributes significantly to understanding how gender operates not just as individual identity but as structural feature of professional organizations and markets.

Peter Roberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Family Communication
• Family Therapy
• Therapeutic Process
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Peter Rober is a Professor at the KU Leuven , affiliated with the Institute for Family and Sexuality Studies and the Department of Neurosciences . He holds a PhD in Psychology (University of Ghent, 2006) and advanced degrees in Marital and Family Therapy (KU Leuven, 1988) and Educational Sciences (KU Leuven, 1984). His clinical work is conducted at Context , the university's center for marital and family therapy. Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Ghent, 2006) Post-graduate in Marital and Family Therapy (KU Leuven, 1988) Master of Science in Educational Sciences (KU Leuven, 1984) Rober’s research centers on family communication , particularly silences and secrets , and family therapy with children . He emphasizes the therapist’s inner conversation , not-knowing in dialogical therapy, and reflexive practices to address therapeutic impasses. His work includes qualitative studies on topics like parentification , donor-conceived families , and emotion regulation in bereavement . His publications span peer-reviewed journals like Family Process , Journal of Family Therapy , and Death Studies , covering dialogical approaches, micro-analyses of therapeutic sessions, and narrative processes in trauma and loss. He has authored books such as Together in Therapy and The Naked Therapist , contributing to systemic and discursive qualitative methods in clinical practice.

Sue Widdicombeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Discursive Psychology
• Conversation Analysis
• Social Psychology
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Sue Widdicombe is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology within the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. She teaches Social Psychology at second-year undergraduate level, Qualitative Methods in Psychology at third-year level, and supervises final honours projects. At postgraduate level, she instructs Qualitative Methodologies in Psychological Research and Problem-based Social Psychological Research while supervising MSc projects. Her academic profile combines rigorous teaching with active research supervision and methodological innovation. Her research program centers on discursive psychology and conversation analysis as frameworks for examining language in social interaction. Key foci include identity construction in everyday talk, the delicate management of self-praise and authenticity claims, resistance to identity ascriptions, and negotiation of agency. She investigates these processes across diverse contexts including youth subcultures, cross-cultural interactions, religious identity, health communication, and climate activism. Her methodological approach emphasizes how psychological phenomena emerge through interactional practices rather than pre-existing mental states. Analysis of her fifteen most recent publications reveals consistent application of discursive and conversation analytic methods to examine identity work across social domains. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with contemporary societal issues, particularly climate activism in media contexts, while maintaining theoretical rigor in identity research. The publications span clinical health settings (ART adherence), digital communities (online emo groups), cross-cultural fieldwork (Syria), and broadcast media (climate interviews), showcasing methodological adaptability. Widdicombe currently supervises four PhD students: Paula Greenlees, Lasse Schaefer, Kayleigh Smith, and Miranda Heath. Her supervision focuses on discursive psychological approaches to self and identity, climate activism, and psychology in social interaction. She has established collaborative networks with scholars including Cristina Marinho, Rahul Sambaraju, and Eric Laurier, leading to interdisciplinary projects that bridge academic research and practical applications in healthcare, media, and social justice contexts. Her research group engages with real-world interactional data through workshops on telephone helplines, HIV medication adherence, and racism reporting. Current initiatives include a four-country feasibility study on public engagement with climate news (UK, India, Portugal, Brazil) and investigations into 'trial by social media' regarding domestic violence allegations. These projects emphasize the practical utility of conversation analysis in addressing pressing social phenomena while advancing theoretical understanding of identity construction.

• Sociology of Race and Racism
• Migration Studies
• Postcolonial Sociology
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Aleksandra Lewicki is a Reader in Sociology (Sociology and Criminology) at the University of Sussex , affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology , the Sussex European Institute , and the Sussex Centre for Migration Research . She also serves as the Director of Research and Innovation in her school and as Co-Director of the Sussex European Institute. Her academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Freie Universität Berlin and a Research Associate position at the University of Bristol, where she also earned her PhD in Sociology and an MA in Politics. Her research focuses on boundary-making, structural inequalities, and racialisation in post-colonial Europe. Key areas include institutional racism, political mobilisation, citizenship politics, and the gendered dimensions of racialisation, particularly concerning 'Eastern Europeans' and Muslim populations in Germany and the UK. She critically examines how categories of difference are produced and institutionalised, shaping social hierarchies and life trajectories. Her recent publications in journals like Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies , The Sociological Review , and International Political Sociology explore themes such as the ambiguous racialisation of Eastern Europeans, the material effects of Whiteness in the German welfare state, and the coloniality of post-Brexit borders. Her work consistently highlights the geopolitical, legal, and economic dimensions of racism beyond individual prejudice. Lewicki has secured competitive research funding from the British Academy , the German Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency , and the Research Council of Norway . Her projects include studies on discrimination in the labour market, political subjectivities after East-West migration, and transnational anti-immigration movements in Europe. Co-Director, Sussex European Institute Director of Research and Innovation, School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex In-House Associate Editor, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies Co-Chair, Ethnicity, Race, and Diverse Societies Research Network She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and welcomes PhD students working in de/postcolonial sociology, the sociology of race and racism, and migration studies. Lewicki is actively engaged in public scholarship, contributing to policy debates and public discourse on migration, racism, and citizenship.

• Child Welfare
• Systems Theory
• Family-Centered Services
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hilde Anette Aamodt is a Professor of Social Work at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Social Sciences, specializing in child welfare systems and family-centered interventions. Her institutional affiliation includes the Department of Social Work within the Service Organization and Innovation in Social Work and Child Welfare research group. Her research focuses on qualitative analysis of child welfare investigations, care orders, parent-child contact under public care, and family centers. Key interests include: Systems theory applications (particularly Niklas Luhmann) Parental perspectives on care orders Cultural dimensions in contact arrangements Emotional care in social work practice Discursive constructions of risk in child welfare Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on Norwegian child welfare practices, with 15+ articles (2024-2025) analyzing parent-child contact dynamics, cultural biases in foster care, and systemic flaws in zero-tolerance policies. Her work consistently employs Luhmannian systems theory to deconstruct professional decision-making processes. Award highlights: OsloMet Work Environment Prize (2018) Aamodt leads three active research projects: Care Orders from Parental Perspectives, Parent-Child Contact Under Public Care, and Family Centers for Assessment. She served as editor for Fokus på familien (2019-2022) and teaches at bachelor, master, and PhD levels. Her outreach includes 61 public engagements, including policy briefings and stakeholder workshops on family-centered interventions. She operates within the Knowledge for Practice research group, focusing on developing practice-oriented solutions for child welfare systems through collaborative projects with municipal services and national agencies.