جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Noémi Gondaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Feminist Political Ecology
• Decolonial Environmental Studies
• Political Ecology of the Far-Right
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Noémi Gonda is a Researcher and Associate Professor (Docent) at the Department of Urban and Rural Development, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), where she also serves as the SLU Global Network Coordinator for the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences. Her work bridges feminist and decolonial perspectives with urgent contemporary challenges, particularly the intersection of authoritarianism and energy transitions. Education: PhD from Central European University (2016) Master of Science in Tropical Agriculture and Development from l'Institut Agro Montpellier Engineer in Tropical Agriculture from l'Institut Agro Montpellier Agricultural Engineer from Bordeaux Sciences Agro (formerly ENITAB) Research Interests: Gonda's research is driven by feminist and decolonial perspectives on environmental change and the political ecologies of the far-right. She focuses on two critical challenges: the rise of far-right authoritarianism and the need for a just energy transition. Her work explores how radical social and environmental transformations towards justice can emerge, emphasizing societal resilience and democratic renewal for sustainable and equitable futures. She is particularly interested in the role of scholar-activists in supporting transformative change. Research Trends: Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on energy justice in authoritarian contexts, the interplay between land grabbing and authoritarian populism, and the critical examination of resilience and conflict in climate adaptation. She employs feminist political ecology to unpack power dynamics, especially in relation to gender and intersectionality, and advocates for democratic participation in environmental governance. Scientific Awards: Best docent lecturer of the year 2023/2024 at SLU Central European University’s PhD write-up grant (2015-2016) CEU’s Academic Achievement Awards (2015, 2013) CEU’s Full Doctoral Fellowship (2012-2015) French Government’s Excellency Scholarship (1996-1997) Advising and Grants: Gonda has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students, including current co-supervision of Deeksha Sharma (PhD) and past supervision of students from SLU, Uppsala University, and international institutions. She leads the JUSTPOWER project (funded by Formas) on democracy and justice in energy transitions, and has been PI/Co-PI on projects including "Exploring Governance Regimes through Agricultural Land Grabbing Dynamics" (Formas) and "Governing Climate Resilient Futures" (VR). Her research is supported by major Swedish and international grants. Labs and Teams: She is a senior research partner in the Thematic Research Group "Unruly Sustainability Challenges" at the University of Oslo, collaborating with Prof. Andrea Nightingale. Her work involves interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams across multiple continents, including Sweden, Hungary, Nicaragua, Kenya, and Nepal.

• Social Care
• Social Inclusion
• Ageing
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Dr. Siobhan Kelly is a Research Fellow at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society, affiliated with the Centre for Applied Health Research and Centre for Research on Inclusive Society. Her work focuses on social care for marginalised communities through projects on ageing, dementia, and disability inclusion. Her educational background includes a BSc in Sociology and Criminology (2016-2019, part-time) and PhD in Sociology (2019-2024, part-time), both from Salford. The PhD thesis examined older volunteers' experiences in charity retail. Research interests center on social inclusion, social justice, and community engagement in social care contexts. She employs creative methodologies and leads a five-year study to empower the social care workforce, with current projects on disability inclusion and charity retail volunteering during crises. Recent publications reveal three thematic clusters: interprofessional education in care homes (8 outputs), ageing in community settings like charity retail (5 outputs), and post-pandemic age-friendly community development (2 outputs). Her work combines systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and policy reports addressing workforce challenges and social participation. Scientific recognition includes: QR non-recurrent Research Impact Fund (2025) for amplifying nursing leaders' voices through podcasts and digital illustrations in partnership with the RCN Foundation Available for PhD supervision in social inclusion, social care, and ageing topics. Currently leading the RCN Foundation project (2025) investigating learning disability nurses' registration perceptions and impacts on students/people with intellectual disabilities. Secured Dunhill Medical Trust funding for post-pandemic age-friendly communities research. Active in Centre for Applied Health Research and Centre for Research on Inclusive Society initiatives, contributing to collaborative projects on social housing quality, care home innovation, and social care workforce development across Greater Manchester.

• Social Work
• Social Policy
• Activation Policies
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Carolina Ohls is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Social Sciences. She teaches courses on school social work (SOSV3101) and social problems/policy/work (SOS3120), contributing to social work education through practical curriculum design. Her educational background includes: Qualified social worker from the University of Helsinki Ph.D. in social work and social policy from OsloMet Ohls' research centers on activation policies targeting unemployed service users, with emphasis on dignity, marginalisation processes, and school social work. She examines how welfare interventions impact psychological well-being and social inclusion, particularly through qualitative studies of Norway's Qualification Programme. Her work bridges theoretical analysis of poverty shame with practical welfare service improvement. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on Norwegian activation policy's human dimensions, using qualitative methods to document service user experiences. Key themes include dignity preservation in unemployment contexts, the psychological impact of welfare conditionality, and marginalisation mechanisms within social services. Her research spans peer-reviewed journals, research reports, and international conference presentations. As an active member of the 'Globalisation and social sustainability' research group, Ohls engages in academic knowledge exchange through presentations at ESPANET conferences and ILO networks. Her teaching directly incorporates research insights, particularly regarding school-based social work interventions and activation policy critique.