جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John Baslمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Ethics
• AI Ethics
• Machine Learning Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Basl is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University and Associate Director of the Northeastern Ethics Institute, where he leads initiatives in AI and data ethics. He holds affiliate roles at Khoury College of Computer Science, the Institute for Experiential AI, and Harvard's Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics. His research focuses on applied ethics, particularly in AI, machine learning, data ethics, and environmental ethics. He is the author of The Death of the Ethic of Life (Oxford UP) and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects on AI governance, including the NSF-funded AI & Data Ethics (AIDE) Graduate Training Program and the National Internet Observatory. His work explores ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies, such as moral obligations to AI systems, transparency in automated decision-making, and the ethical implications of autonomous vehicles. Basl’s research also engages with environmental ethics, addressing questions about species partiality, ecological justice, and the moral status of non-human entities. He actively collaborates with technologists, policymakers, and ethicists to ensure ethical considerations are integrated into technological development. His media engagements include talks on AI ethics at institutions like the University of Toronto and the Web Summit, and articles in outlets like Aeon Magazine. Current projects include grants focused on training the next generation of AI ethics scholars and analyzing the societal impacts of generative AI. Basl advocates for accessible, interdisciplinary approaches to ethics in technology, emphasizing practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Jana Uherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantitative Psychology
• Measurement Theory
• Transdisciplinary Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jana Uher is an Associate Professor of Transdisciplinary Research at the University of Greenwich's School of Human Sciences. She leads the Science Practice Hub (SciPHub) and serves on committees for the Centre for Research and Enterprise in Language (CREL). Her work focuses on epistemological and methodological foundations of measurement in psychology, addressing crises in replicability and validity. She has held roles at institutions like the London School of Economics and Free University Berlin, and contributed to cross-species personality research. Her research challenges psychometric assumptions and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration. Key roles include Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychology and Quality & Quantity . Awards include recognition for teaching and supervision excellence. Her transdisciplinary philosophy-of-science paradigm integrates methodologies across disciplines, emphasizing rigorous data generation principles. Recent work critiques rating scales and advocates for transparent measurement practices to resolve psychology's replication crisis. Publications span over 80 articles and media engagements, addressing topics like behavioral inhibition in primates and individual differences across species. Teaching includes modules on personality psychology and research methods at Greenwich, LSE, and Berlin universities.

• Bayesian statistics
• Computational statistics
• Environmental statistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roles & Affiliations: Distinguished Research Professor in Statistical Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Director of QUT Centre for Data Science, and Associate Member of University of Oxford's Department of Statistics. Served as Deputy Director of ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (2015–2021) and ARC Laureate Fellow (2015–2021). Education: BA (Hons) and PhD in Mathematical Statistics from University of New England, Australia. Completed post-doctoral roles at multiple Australian universities. Research Interests: Specializes in Bayesian statistical modelling, computational methods, and their applications in environmental science, genetics, healthcare, and industry. Leads projects on coral reef recovery, cancer epidemiology (Australian Cancer Atlas), and virtual citizen science platforms like Virtual Reef Diver. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating complex data sources with advanced statistical techniques to address real-world challenges. Publications & Grants: Over 350 refereed journal publications and attracted >30 major grants. Recent focus areas include influenza epidemiology, spatial health disparities, and AI-driven early warning systems for climate-sensitive diseases. Active in developing methodologies for spatial statistics, small-area estimation, and federated learning. Awards & Recognition: 2024 Ruby Payne-Scott Medal (Australian Academy of Science), Pitman Medal (2016), first female recipient of this award in 35 years. Elected Fellow of Australian Academy of Science (2018), Academy of Social Sciences (2018), and Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2018). Holds international roles including Vice-President of International Statistical Institute (2021–2025) and Scientific Council Member at Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques (France). Supervision & Leadership: Supervised over 36 PhD students and leads teams in >50 collaborative projects. Current supervision includes 5 PhD and 4 Masters students at QUT. Founded the QUT Centre for Data Science and previously led the Collaborative Centre for Data Analysis, Modelling and Computation. Labs & Initiatives: Core contributor to the Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0, Virtual Reef Diver project, and Queensland's Learning Potential Fund. Active in global initiatives like the World of Statistics campaign and UN Big Data Task Teams.

Michael Hylandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transportation Systems
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Operations Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Hyland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on the modeling, analysis, and optimization of smart urban transportation systems, with particular emphasis on shared autonomous vehicles, microtransit integration with fixed-route transit, and sustainable mobility solutions. He employs methodologies from operations research (optimization, Markov decision processes), statistical modeling (discrete choice, regression), and economic analysis to address challenges in urban mobility. Education: Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering (Transportation), Northwestern University, 2018 M.Eng., Civil and Environmental Engineering (Transportation), Cornell University, 2013 B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Magna Cum Laude, 2013 His recent research explores emerging mobility paradigms through topics such as dynamic fleet management, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impacts, equity in job accessibility, electricity demand implications of e-bikes, and human-machine collaborative planning frameworks. The work often combines large-scale simulation with interpretable modeling techniques. Hyland leads the Hyland Lab , which develops computational tools for evaluating integrated transportation systems. The lab's work spans theoretical modeling (e.g., state-space representations, decomposition heuristics) and applied policy analysis (e.g., assessing Senate Bill 1 infrastructure projects, AV-era parking reforms, and micromobility deployment strategies).

Martin Voracekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
• Research synthesis methodology
• Individual differences research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martin Voracek is a Professor of Psychological Research Methods at the University of Vienna, Faculty of Psychology, where he serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Cognition, Emotion, and Methods in Psychology. He is also Head of School and Speaker for the Vienna Doctoral School CoBeNe, Director of Doctoral Studies for Psychology, Cognition, Behaviour and Neuroscience, and Chair of the University of Vienna Ethics Committee. Professor Voracek specializes in meta-analysis and systematic reviews, focusing on methodology for research synthesis and integration, including publication bias and evidence distortion in empirical research. His work also encompasses individual differences research, particularly biological bases of personality and behavior, and suicide research. His extensive publication record spans topics including psychological methods, mindfulness studies, digit ratio research (2D:4D), and cross-cultural psychological measurement. Voracek's research output demonstrates a clear trend toward large-scale, multinational collaborative studies, particularly in developing measurement-invariant psychological instruments across diverse populations. His recent work has focused on validating scales across 65 nations and 40+ languages, examining constructs like life satisfaction, self-compassion, body appreciation, and nature connectedness. His methodological expertise is evident in numerous meta-analyses and systematic reviews across diverse psychological domains. Among his notable scientific contributions are leadership roles in the Network of Open Science Initiatives at Psychology Departments (NOSI) and serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Individual Differences. His work has significantly advanced methodological approaches to psychological research, particularly in meta-analysis and research synthesis. Professor Voracek supervises numerous theses and leads doctoral education through the Vienna Doctoral School CoBeNe. His teaching portfolio includes courses on research approaches in cognitive psychology, master's thesis seminars, and specialized research seminars focusing on metascience, meta-analysis, scientific discourse analysis, and language neuroscience.

Toon Kuppensمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Psychology
• Sociology
• Political Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Toon Kuppens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Organizational Psychology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. His research focuses on social class dynamics, educational inequality, and intergroup relations, particularly exploring how education-based status influences political attitudes and social identities. He has investigated the ironic outcomes of meritocracy, where higher-educated individuals exhibit negative attitudes toward the less educated, challenging traditional assumptions about tolerance and social cohesion. Key publications include work on educationism, affective polarization, and the psychological mechanisms behind political preferences for higher-educated politicians. Kuppens has received the Heymans Small Collaborative Research Grant (2023) and contributed to datasets like the UNDPOLAR survey on political polarization. His media engagements address societal issues such as populism, refugee policies, and the social impact of educational disparities. He actively participates in academic networks, presenting research on topics like intergroup threat and societal discontent. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reducing inequalities and fostering peaceful societies.

Marta Gallinaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political communication
• Political behavior
• Populism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marta Gallina is a Lecturer in political science at the European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL) within the Catholic University of Lille. She completed her PhD at the Catholic University of Leuven in 2021 and has held postdoctoral positions at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Waseda University, and the Catholic University of Leuven. Education PhD in Political Science, Catholic University of Leuven (2021) Research Interests Her work focuses on political communication, political behavior, populism, dimensionality of political issues, political space, consistency of opinions, and Voting Advice Applications. She investigates how citizens form political opinions, the impact of party rhetoric on voter behavior, and the structural dynamics of political competition across Western and non-Western contexts including Europe and East Asia. Recent Publications Trends Her 2023-2025 publications reveal a strong emphasis on representation styles, political sophistication, and cross-national populism studies. Key themes include the ecological foundations of opinion constraint, digital media's role in shaping political space, and the micro-foundations of populist voting behavior. Methodologically, she combines ecological analysis, experimental designs, and social media data mining to examine voter ambivalence and ideological structuring. Scientific Awards No awards mentioned Advising and Grants Current advising activities and grant funding details are not specified in available sources. Her publications indicate independent and collaborative research but provide no explicit information about supervised students or active grants. Labs and Teams Marta Gallina is affiliated with ESPOL-Lab, the dedicated research unit of the European School of Political and Social Sciences, which facilitates interdisciplinary research in political and social sciences through collaborative projects and academic events.

Sabine Nöbelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Evolutionary Biology
• Animal Behavior
• Cultural Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabine Nöbel is a researcher at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences I - Biosciences, Institute of Biology, Zoology, Animal Ecology group. Her work focuses on mate copying, cultural evolution, and social learning mechanisms in insects, particularly Drosophila melanogaster. Current affiliation: Institute of Biology, Zoology, Animal Ecology group, University of Halle Research areas: Mate copying, cultural evolution, social learning in insects Email: sabine.noebel@zoologie.uni-halle.de Nöbel's research explores how social behavior and learning influence mate choice, with studies on neural substrates like mushroom bodies, neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin), and genetic factors (Rutabaga). Her work has implications for understanding cultural transmission mechanisms across species. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on mate copying localization in Drosophila brains, comparative studies across species, and theoretical frameworks for cultural evolution. Collaborations include Étienne Danchin, Guillaume Isabel, and others. Her laboratory investigates animal ecology and evolutionary behavioral patterns, using experimental and comparative methods to uncover the biological basis of social learning.

Suneeti Jogمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wetland Plant Ecology
• Plant Taxonomy
• Floristics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Suneeti Jog is an Associate Research Scientist in Wetland Plant Ecology at the Illinois Natural History Survey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds affiliate faculty positions in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science, the Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, and the Center for Global Studies within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. With 25 years of field experience across eastern, midwestern, and south-central United States wetlands, grasslands, and forests, Dr. Jog specializes in plant taxonomy and wetland ecology. Her research focuses on developing and refining vegetation assessment tools, particularly Floristic Quality Assessment methods for wetland bioassessment. She has taught diverse courses including Plant Taxonomy, Dendrology, Wetland Ecology, and UIUC's Study Abroad program on Conservation, Climate, and Culture of India. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on improving wetland assessment methodologies, with particular emphasis on Floristic Quality Index applications, limitations of current bioassessment approaches, and indicator species identification. Her work demonstrates increasing sophistication in addressing methodological challenges in ecological assessment, with recent publications tackling fundamental conceptual issues like the 'full species list' fallacy in conservation metrics. Dr. Jog actively mentors students and has extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions including Murray State University, Northeastern State University, and University of Texas at Tyler. Her professional affiliations include the Botanical Society of America, Natural Areas Association, and Illinois Native Plant Society.

John Levi Martinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Structures
• Political Fields
• Quantitative Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Levi Martin is the Florence Borchert Bartling Professor of Sociology at the University of Chicago. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University (1987), M.A. (1990), and Ph.D. (1997) from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on social structures, political fields, and quantitative methodologies, with notable publications like Social Structures (2009) and The Explanation of Social Action (2021). He has held previous faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Rutgers University. His work integrates classical sociological theory with innovative methodological approaches, including algebraic social network analysis and field theory. Recent projects explore AI ethics, political polarization, and historical sociological dynamics. Martin advises on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of culture, power, and social organization. Publications span sociological theory, methodology, cultural sociology, and political sociology, with frequent contributions to journals like American Journal of Sociology and Sociological Theory . His research emphasizes structural emergence, inequality mechanisms, and the critique of Cartesian frameworks in social science.

Rasmus Grønfeldt Wintherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Biology
• Cartography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rasmus Grønfeldt Winther is Professor of Humanities at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Affiliate Professor of Transformative Science in the GeoGenetics Section of Globe Institute at University of Copenhagen. His academic career bridges philosophy of science, cartography, and population genetics, with significant contributions to understanding how scientific representations shape our worldview. His research interests span multiple interconnected domains. Winther explores the philosophical dimensions of maps as representations, examining how cartographic practices influence scientific thinking across disciplines from genetics to environmental science. His work on race and population genetics critically engages with Lewontin's landmark 1972 paper and its contemporary implications for understanding human genetic variation. Additionally, he investigates the relationship between scientific models and reality, with particular attention to abstraction practices and their epistemic consequences. Winther's scholarly output shows significant thematic continuity while expanding into new domains. His publications reveal consistent engagement with representation, modeling, and the philosophical implications of scientific practices. Recent work demonstrates increasing attention to environmental and climate science, alongside ongoing exploration of cartographic thinking in scientific contexts. His publications in both philosophy journals and interdisciplinary venues reflect the integrative nature of his research approach. Author of When Maps Become the World (University of Chicago Press, 2020) Author of Our Genes: A Philosophical Perspective on Human Evolutionary Genomics (Cambridge University Press, 2022) Co-editor of Remapping Race in a Global Context (Routledge, 2022) As an educator and researcher, Winther maintains active engagement with both academic and broader public audiences through lectures, interviews, and media appearances. His work connects technical philosophical analysis with pressing contemporary issues regarding scientific representation, environmental understanding, and the social implications of genomic research.

Nicholas Nagleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Statistics
• Spatial Data Science
• Demography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Nagle is a Professor and Program Director of the NSF Human Networks and Data Science Program at the University of Tennessee's Department of Geography. He specializes in spatial statistics, spatial data science, and demography. His research focuses on improving population survey methodologies, particularly with the U.S. Census Bureau and USDA, and integrates multi-source data like surveys and imagery. Currently on leave until August 2026, he advises on the redesign of the 2020 Decennial Census through the National Academy of Sciences. His work spans climate change demography, forest inventory estimation, and health disparities analysis. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara. Teaching focuses on quantitative methods and population geography. Research interests emphasize spatial data fusion, uncertainty visualization, and policy applications. Recent projects include UrbanPop (spatial microsimulation), RegRake (forest data mapping), and near-real-time pandemic monitoring. His interdisciplinary approach bridges demography, environmental science, and public health. Grants include NSF-funded work on Human Networks and Data Science. Collaborations involve federal agencies and international development projects in Mali and Florida.

David Mitre Becerrilمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Crime
• Place-based Interventions
• Neighborhood Investments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Mitre Becerril is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut's School of Public Policy (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences). He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania (2023), an M.S. in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University (2019), and two B.A. degrees: Economics from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (2013) and Political Science from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2013). His research explores the intersection of urban development and crime prevention, emphasizing place-based interventions and causal mechanisms. Key themes include the effects of street lighting, zoning policies, overdose prevention centers, and economic policies like minimum wage on public safety. His work has been published in Criminology & Public Policy , JAMA Network Open , and Journal of Urban Economics , with media coverage from outlets like the New York Times and CNN. He has received prestigious awards such as the American Society of Criminology’s Gene Carte Award and APPAM’s Equity & Inclusion Student Fellowship. David teaches courses on causal inference, applied quantitative methods, and R programming for policy analysis. He has led grant-funded projects, including evaluations of the Hartford Community Court and research on mental health services’ impact on neighborhood safety. His non-academic experience includes roles at Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography and the National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change. He is skilled in R, Python, Stata, and GIS tools, and presents frequently at conferences like the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting and Criminology Consortium.

Hume Winzarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Marketing
• Econometrics
• Finance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hume Winzar serves as an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. His research spans marketing, econometrics, and finance with concentrated expertise in brand equity measurement, market share dynamics, pricing strategies, and China's business landscape. With 75+ research outputs including textbooks, journal articles, and books, his scholarly impact is reflected in a Scopus h-index of 15 and 648 citations. His academic credentials include: Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Griffith University (awarded 2004) PhD in Applied Economics (Marketing), University of Sydney (awarded 1994) Master of Commerce (Marketing), Bond University (awarded 1994) MBA in Management, University of Queensland (awarded 1986) Winzar's research program integrates statistical methodology with practical business applications, particularly examining how Confucian values influence workforce discipline and competitiveness in Asian economies. His work consistently addresses measurement challenges in brand equity and market analysis, developing innovative frameworks like the customer-based brand value (CBBV) competitiveness chain. Recent projects demonstrate his focus on translating academic research into industry solutions, especially within the Asia-Pacific context. Analysis of his 2015-2024 publications reveals evolving methodological sophistication, shifting from foundational marketing research techniques toward advanced statistical applications in sports sponsorship and cross-cultural business studies. His textbook on Asia-Pacific marketing research remains a key reference, while recent work pioneers best-worst scaling methods for brand equity measurement in sports contexts. Research leadership includes: Predicting Winning Opportunities: Application of Predictive Modelling to Security Opportunities (2017) Improving the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program through generic skill framework implementation (2014-2015) Understanding the Australian Self Medication Industry: A Foot Print and Field Study (2013-2014) Winzar actively contributes to academic discourse as guest editor for the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services (2021-2024) and provides expert media commentary on rebranding strategies, with his 2017 analysis on rebranding value reaching 183 Mendeley readers and multiple news outlets.

Michael Tiefelsdorfمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geospatial Information Science
• Spatial Econometrics
• Disease Mapping
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Tiefelsdorf is an Associate Professor of Geospatial Information Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. His work bridges spatial statistics, geospatial science, and epidemiology, with a focus on spatial filtering techniques and their applications in health and social sciences. Education: Ph.D. in Geography (Wilfrid Laurier University, 1997), M.A. in Geography (Free University of Berlin, 1988), B.A. in Geography (Free University of Berlin, 1983). Tiefelsdorf’s research explores spatial autocorrelation, disease mapping, and methodological advancements in geospatial analysis. He has contributed to spatial econometrics and developed frameworks for mitigating spatial spill-over effects in statistical models. His publications highlight spatial filtering, disease risk modeling, and geographically weighted regression. Trends in his work emphasize interdisciplinary applications of spatial statistics, particularly in health promotion and regional science. Professional Contributions: He has served on editorial boards for Geographical Analysis and Annals of the Association of Geographers , organized NSF-funded workshops on spatial filtering, and consulted on spatial analysis in biomedical research. Grants include internal funding for computing infrastructure modernization at the University of Manitoba (Can$75,000) and NSF support for training workshops.