جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Maki Kimuraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender and Politics
• Racial Equality
• Social Justice
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr Maki Kimura is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in Gender and Politics at the Department of Political Science , University College London (UCL). She previously held positions as a Research Fellow at the University of East London and the Open University, specializing in equality and diversity in higher education. Kimura is a member of the UCL Race Equality Steering Group and actively advocates for intersectional gender equality, peace, and anti-militarism through collaborations with civil society organizations. Kimura earned a BA and MA in Political Science from Waseda University, Japan, and completed her PhD at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her doctoral research explored Japan’s military sexual slavery during WWII, focusing on victim-survivor voices and intersectional oppressions of gender, race, colonialism, and militarism. Her research interests span gender and racial equality , social justice , the role of war memorials in shaping political identities, and the potential of community gardens to address food inequality and sustainability. She also examines higher education equity , citizenship studies , and the geo-spatial politics of intersectionality in conflict zones. Kimura’s work has been supported by the BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants (2018–22), studying how affect and emotion mobilize contemporary political identities. She has no listed advisees or students in the provided text. She collaborates with civil society groups and contributes to policy development, emphasizing anti-militarist frameworks and grassroots activism. Her academic teaching challenges Eurocentric, male-dominant, and normative political paradigms, fostering critical pedagogy in classrooms.

Cameron Duffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Innovation
• Social Impact
• Workforce Development
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Cameron Duff is a Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation) in the School of Management at RMIT University’s College of Business and Law. He holds a PhD in Political Theory from the University of Queensland (2002) and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of British Columbia (2005–2008) and Monash University (2009–2014). His research focuses on social innovation, organizational practices in healthcare and social care sectors, and the intersection of place, community, and policy. Key areas include housing insecurity, mental health, and sustainability. Professor Duff has attracted over $2 million in research funding, including grants from the Australian Research Council and Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. He collaborates with institutions like the Centre for Urban Research and Social Equity Research Centre at RMIT, and partners internationally with universities in the UK and Canada. His work has been recognized with multiple RMIT Research Excellence Awards and a top 2% ranking in global citations (Stanford/Elsevier). He supervises PhD students in areas such as healthcare innovation, mental health policy, and entrepreneurship. Industry experience includes managing youth mental health services in Vancouver (2005–2009) and leadership in community-based care reforms. Awards include the 2004 International Journal of Drug Policy Young Writer’s Award and the 2009 Sir John Monash Fellowship.

Antonios Roumpakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Social Policy
• Political Economy of Welfare
• Familistic Welfare Regimes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Antonios Roumpakis is a faculty member at the University of York in the School for Business and Society . His research focuses on the comparative political economy of welfare , with specific interests in debt and social reproduction , familistic welfare regimes , pension governance , and welfare responses to crises (austerity, pandemics, inflation). He has supervised PhD students on topics spanning Central Eastern Europe, Korea, China, and Cyprus. Education : PhD in Social and Policy Sciences from the University of Bath (2009), Ptychion in Sociology from the University of Crete (2003). Employment : Professor at York (2019–present), previously Senior Lecturer (2012–2019), Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki (2010–2011), and Teaching Fellow at the University of Bath (2008–2010). Research Themes include familistic welfare regimes , governance of pension funds , power approaches to welfare , and household debt in East/Southeast Asia and Europe . Recent projects examine geographies of exclusion , welfare sustainability in Southeast Asia , and family as socio-economic actors . His work bridges comparative historical institutionalism and informal welfare dynamics . Scientific Awards include: a competitive Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Helsinki (2010–2011), Election to the Social Policy Association Executive Board (2017), and Elected Treasurer of the Social Policy Association (2022).

Robert Collinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Housing Policy
• Urban Policy
• Anti-Poverty Programs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Collinson is the Wilson Family LEO Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Notre Dame and a core faculty member at the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO). His research focuses on housing policy, urban policy, and the design of anti-poverty programs. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2019), an M.P.P. from the University of Chicago (2009), and a B.A. from the College of Wooster (2007). Collinson is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a Research Affiliate at IZA, and part of the Human Capital and Economic Opportunity (HCEO) Network. His work examines topics such as eviction's impact on children, long-term effects of desegregation programs, and the efficacy of rental assistance during crises. He advocates for evidence-based policy to improve housing stability and reduce poverty. Collaborations with organizations like LEO, NBER, and IZA highlight his commitment to interdisciplinary research with real-world applications.

Walner Osnaمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Food Sovereignty
• Land Grabbing
• Peasant Resistance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Walner Osna is a Part-Time Professor in the Department of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on food sovereignty, land grabbing, peasant resistance, and decolonial theories, with a regional emphasis on Haiti. He holds a Master’s in Sociology (2020) and a Pedagogy attestation (2020) from the University of Ottawa, alongside academic training from the State University of Haiti. Teaching: Osna teaches courses such as 'Construire le raisonnement sociologique' (SOC1701), 'Introduction à la méthodologie qualitative' (S0C2715), and 'Sociologie de l'alimentation' (SOC2502). Office hours are held weekly in FSS-10056-P1 and VNR2008. Research: His doctoral work examines food sovereignty and land grabbing in Haiti’s northern regions, funded by Canadian grants. Collaborations include projects with Carleton University and Haitian-Canadian researchers. Fieldwork expertise includes Haiti, analyzing megaprojects like the Île-à-Vache ecotourism initiative. Engagement: Osna has been involved with social justice organizations like the Karl Levêque Cultural Institute, the Kolektif Jistis Min, and academic groups such as GRITE (Extractivism Research) and COMIR (Migration & Racisms).

• Political Philosophy
• Critical Race Theory
• Environmental Justice
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University and a fellow at the Climate and Community Institute . His work bridges German transcendental philosophy, contemporary social science, and the Black radical tradition , focusing on intersections of climate justice , reparations , and racial capitalism . He is the author of the critically acclaimed Elite Capture and Reconsidering Reparations , and a contributor to Greta Thunberg’s The Climate Book . University of California, Los Angeles - Ph.D., Philosophy Indiana University - B.A., Philosophy and Political Science His research spans political philosophy , critical race theory , and decolonial theory , with a focus on systemic oppression , climate vulnerability , and anti-colonial frameworks . His recent publications analyze racial capitalism , climate policy , and elite capture of identity politics , emphasizing structural solutions to global crises. His 15 most recent articles (2022–2025) explore themes like racial capitalism , climate reparations , community governance , and anti-colonial epistemologies , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to climate justice and Black radical thought . Scientific Awards : Recipient of the Freedom Scholar Fellowship from the Marguerite Casey Foundation Contributor to The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg Author of the critically acclaimed Elite Capture and Reconsidering Reparations Táíwò engages in public philosophy through outlets like The Guardian , The New Yorker , and Foreign Policy , and serves on the Editorial Team of Hammer & Hope . His work emphasizes climate justice , reparations , and systemic change , with translations of his writings into multiple languages.

Moreno Baruffiniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Regional Economics
• Labour Economics
• Econometrics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Moreno Baruffini is a Research Fellow and Head of the Observatory for Economic Dynamics (O-De) at the Institute for Economic Research (IRE), University of Lugano (USI). He holds a PhD in Economics from USI’s Faculty of Economics, focusing on Swiss labour market flexibility, security, and complexity. His research spans regional sciences, econometrics, and cross-border labour dynamics, with a focus on European border regions and 'flexicurity.' Education: PhD in Economics, University of Lugano (USI) Environmental Engineering (honours), Politecnico di Milano Research Interests: Microeconometrics, labour market policy analysis, cross-border mobility, economic complexity, and wage dynamics. His work integrates quantitative methods with regional and policy-oriented studies, particularly in trans-border economic integration. Key Contributions: Leading studies on Swiss labour market observatories, minimum wage impacts, and the effects of digital transformation on vulnerable groups. His analyses often address regional disparities and policy effectiveness in a globalized context. Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but active in funded projects like the 'Progetto Lavoro' evaluation for Lugano Municipality. Labs/Teams: IRE (Institute for Economic Research) and O-De (Observatory for Economic Dynamics), collaborating with regional and national institutions on labour market monitoring and policy design.

Salih Kinsunمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Culture and Media
• Digital Labour
• Flexibility
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Salih Kinsun is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex, and concurrently a postgraduate research student. His academic background includes a Master's Degree in International Diplomacy and Politics (Marmara University, 2019), a diploma in Television Reporting and Content Provision (Istanbul Media Academy, 2016), and additional qualifications in journalism and radio programming. His research focuses on digital culture, media labor dynamics, economic sociology, and precarity in journalism. He explores topics such as neoliberalism's impact on media industries, transformation of class structures from proletariat to precariat, and the future of media work. His research interests include analyzing labor processes in journalism, the digitization of media, and the socio-political implications of global capitalism. His thesis, supervised by Dr. Michael Bailey and Dr. Stevphen Shukaitis, examines media's role in neoliberal insecurity frameworks. He has also authored works on pandemic-related digital public spheres and challenges in Turkey's local press. Notable publications include studies on precarity in global capitalism, wearable technology's societal impact, and the evolution of journalistic labor under neoliberalism. His work bridges theoretical sociology with empirical analyses of contemporary media landscapes.

Luin Goldringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immigration
• Citizenship and non-citizenship
• Precarious work
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Luin Goldring is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at York University, affiliated with the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC). She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Development Sociology from Cornell University, and a B.A. in Anthropology from California State University. Her research focuses on immigration, citizenship, precarious work, and transnational migration. Goldring's work critically examines the intersections of legal status, labor markets, and policy impacts on marginalized migrant communities. She has published extensively on topics such as non-citizen inclusion/exclusion, temporary labor programs, and the socio-economic consequences of precarious legal status. Her teaching includes courses on migration and transnationalism, reflecting her commitment to understanding global mobility dynamics. Goldring’s research has been featured in prominent journals and media outlets like the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail. She actively engages with policy debates, advocating for equitable immigration frameworks and social justice for migrant populations.

Jacqueline Lauمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change Resilience
• Environmental Justice
• Small-Scale Fisheries
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jacqueline Lau is a Research Fellow at James Cook University's College of Arts, Society and Education and an ARC DECRA Fellow. She holds a PhD in Environmental Social Science (James Cook University), MPhil in Environment, Society & Development (University of Cambridge), and a BSc (Hons) in Sociology (Australian National University). Her work focuses on climate resilience in small-scale fisheries, environmental justice, and the moral dimensions of climate decisions. Research highlights include examining adaptation strategies in Pacific coastal communities, analyzing pandemic impacts on Kenyan fisheries, and exploring equity in marine conservation policies. She has contributed to global initiatives like the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and WorldFish, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to socio-ecological systems. Lau’s work bridges social science and natural resource management, addressing challenges such as food security, climate justice, and sustainable development in vulnerable regions. Her current projects include a DECRA-funded study on morality’s role in climate adaptation along the Great Barrier Reef.

• Family Economics
• Health Disparities
• Obesity Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jessie Fan is a Professor in Family & Consumer Studies at the University of Utah, holding PhD in Consumer Economics from Ohio State University (1993). Her research investigates economic disparities, health inequities, and consumer behavior patterns across diverse populations. Key research areas include middle-class economic trends, food security, obesity determinants, and financial fraud vulnerability. Recent studies analyze racial/gender disparities in health outcomes, migrant financial security, and nutrition policy impacts. Geographic focus spans US and China, employing large-scale surveys and economic modeling. Grant support includes NIH-funded projects on neighborhood effects on BMI and built environment influences. Teaches courses on family wealth building and doctoral research development.

• Public Policy
• Food Insecurity
• Neighborhood Environments
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lori Kowaleski-Jones is a Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies at the University of Utah, where she has served as department Chair (2015-2021) and currently directs the Interdisciplinary Exchange for Utah Science (NEXUS) and the Wasatch Front Research Data Center. She holds an additional Adjunct Professor appointment in Sociology and Criminology. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology from The Ohio State University (1996), Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University's Institute for Policy Research (1996-1999) Her research focuses on the intersection of public policy , neighborhood environments , and family factors in determining health outcomes across the life course. Current work examines intergenerational diabetes transmission using Utah Population Database data and explores innovative approaches to expand tax credit program reach through healthcare partnerships. Key research areas include built environment effects on health , food insecurity , and social determinants of obesity . Recent publications emphasize neighborhood walkability , community gardening benefits , and familial diabetes risk patterns. She has secured significant grants from NIDDK, Schmidt Futures, and The Noorda Foundation. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Teaching Award (2018) Superior Teaching Award (2016) Poster Award (Population Association of America, 2010) Her teaching includes Survey Methods for Public Policy , Families and Social Policy , and Social Science and Healthcare . She actively mentors junior scholars and has led interdisciplinary collaborations across healthcare, education, and community sectors.

Patrick Mbullo Owuorمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Health
• Global Health Disparities
• Infrastructure Development Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick Mbullo Owuor is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Public Health at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the biocultural impacts of environmental stresses, infrastructure development, and resource insecurity on marginalized populations in East Africa. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology from Northwestern University, an M.A. in Social Anthropology from York University, and a B.A. in Anthropology from Maseno University. Dr. Owuor co-founded Pamoja Community-Based Organization in Kenya, which addresses health disparities through participatory research and community programming. His work integrates ethnographic methods, biomarker analysis, and implementation science to address issues like water insecurity, HIV/AIDS treatment barriers, and the socioeconomic impacts of infrastructure projects such as dams. Key initiatives include the Hydrocolonialism Institute at UC Berkeley and longitudinal studies on the Thwake Dam's effects in Kenya. Research Highlights: Infrastructure-induced displacement, HIV prevention strategies, and the ethics of biobanking in clinical trials. Grants & Awards: Wenner-Gren Workshop Grant (2023), Tubman Institute Seed Grant (2022), SSHRC Grants (2017–2019). His academic contributions span over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like PLOS ONE, BMC Public Health, and the African Journal of Development Studies. Teaching focuses include Global Health, African Studies, and anthropological methodologies.

Carla Pezziaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Health
• Health Disparities
• Cultural Dimensions of Mental Illness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carla Pezzia is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Dallas. She holds a B.A. from the University of North Texas, an M.P.H. from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research focuses on global health, health disparities, cultural dimensions of mental illness, alcoholism recovery, and Latin America, with a methodological emphasis on applied anthropological research. Dr. Pezzia is affiliated with the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio through a community assistance research collaboration. Her professional memberships include the Society for Applied Anthropology and the American Anthropology Association. She has held academic leadership roles such as Chair of the Human Rights and Social Justice Committee (2013–2015) and Member-at-Large of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology Governing Council (2015–2017). Her recent courses include Conceptual Foundations of Human Sciences , Global Public Health , and Peoples of Latin America , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to health and cultural studies. Her publications span observational studies on healthcare team dynamics, qualitative research on mental health stigma in Guatemala, and investigations into the social determinants of food and economic insecurity. Dr. Pezzia’s work bridges anthropological theory with practical health interventions, particularly in underserved populations. Her research often addresses how cultural contexts influence healthcare access and recovery processes, with a focus on marginalized communities in Latin America and the U.S.

Deborah H Johnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health
• Physical Activity
• Health Equity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Deborah H John is a Professor and Extension Specialist at Oregon State University (OSU) in the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences within the College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Her primary role includes leading the Extension Family and Community Health (FCH) program as the state specialist for Health Equity and Place. She holds a PhD in Exercise Science/Psychology from OSU and an MS in Exercise Science from the University of West Florida. Her research integrates psychosocial and behavioral kinesiology with environmental public health, focusing on health equity, physical activity disparities, and place-based contexts affecting populations such as older adults, rural residents, and Indigenous communities. She employs community-engaged participatory research (PR) approaches to examine how individual and environmental factors influence health behaviors and outcomes. Key projects include the USDA-funded GROW Healthy Kids & Communities initiative, which addresses rural childhood obesity through environmental and policy interventions, and the engAGE in Community project exploring age-friendly environments. Dr. John has collaborated extensively with organizations like the NSF-funded Oregon State ADVANCE program to advance equity in STEM workplaces. Her work emphasizes mixed-methods designs, policy evaluation, and tool development for environmental assessments (e.g., SPAN-ET, HEAL MAPPS). She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and serves on advisory boards such as the U.S. President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board. Education: PhD, Exercise Science/Psychology, Oregon State University (2004); MS, Exercise Science, University of West Florida (1998) Affiliations: OSU Extension Service, Kinesiology Program, Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children & Families, Center for Healthy Aging Research Grants: Led a $4.8M USDA NIFA grant (2011–2017) and contributed to NSF ADVANCE equity initiatives Her research priorities include advancing behavioral equity in aging populations, addressing rural health disparities, and developing scalable interventions through Extension networks. She advocates for Health in All Policies approaches to integrate health considerations into cross-sector decision-making.