جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jerrica Ty Rowlettمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Media
• Identity
• Civic Engagement
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jerrica Ty Rowlett serves as an Assistant Professor of Communication and Language Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences at Bryant University, where she examines digital communication's societal implications through research and teaching in digital culture and social media dynamics. Education Ph.D., Florida State University M.A., Clemson University B.A., Georgetown College Her research program investigates identity formation, civic engagement, and digital inequity through critical analysis of social media platforms. She explores how digital environments shape interpersonal relationships, political discourse, and community building while addressing power dynamics in online spaces, with particular attention to abusive contexts, gender representation, and emotional experiences. Analysis of her publication record (2015-2024) reveals a consistent trajectory examining social media's evolving societal impact. Early work focused on educational applications and youth culture, progressing to sophisticated analyses of political meme culture, relationship dissolution in abusive contexts, and emotional contagion online. Her scholarship demonstrates increasing attention to social justice dimensions within digital communication. Scientific Awards No awards documented in current sources Advising and Grants Student advising details and research grant information are not specified in available materials, though her extensive publication record indicates active scholarly mentorship and research productivity. Labs and Teams No dedicated research laboratories or formal collaborative teams are mentioned in the provided information.

Ceren Budakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Social Science
• Social Media Analysis
• News Media Production and Consumption
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ceren Budak is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and holds a joint appointment as Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the College of Engineering. Her work bridges computer science, statistics, and social sciences through computational social science approaches. Her educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2012) and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Bilkent University in Turkey (2007). Prior to joining the University of Michigan faculty, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Microsoft Research New York. Professor Budak's research centers on computational social science, with particular emphasis on analyzing large-scale datasets to address questions with social, political, and policy implications. Her work spans several interconnected domains: News Media Production & Consumption (examining bias in news outlets and reader preferences), Social Movements & Media (using social media data to study collective action), Social Networks (understanding information diffusion processes), and Measuring and Promoting the Quality of Online Discussions (developing tools to improve online conversations). She teaches SI 608 (Networks) and SI 618 (Data Manipulation and Analysis) at the School of Information. Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding how online information ecosystems operate, with recent work focusing on AI-human collaboration, misinformation dynamics, social movement framing, and the application of computational methods to political communication. Her research shows a clear trajectory from foundational work on social network diffusion to increasingly sophisticated analyses of contemporary information challenges. Among her service activities, she has served as Registration chair for COSN (ACM Conference on Online Social Networks) 2015 and as Program Committee Member for numerous prestigious conferences including WWW, ICWSM, WebSci, AAAI, and others. She has also been involved in organizing the MSR NYC Data Science Seminar Series and instructing the Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School.

• American Politics
• Religion and Politics
• Culture Wars
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gerald D. DeMaio serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science within the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at the City University of New York (Baruch College). With continuous teaching since the 1970s, he maintains an active role instructing core courses including American Government, Religion and Politics in the United States, and American Conservatism. His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Politics from New York University and a B.A. in Government from Manhattan College. His scholarly work centers on the intersection of religion and American politics, particularly examining culture wars, religious prejudice, media framing of religious groups, and church-state relations. DeMaio's research portfolio reveals a consistent focus on religious dimensions of American political behavior since the 1980s, with particular emphasis on anti-Christian fundamentalist sentiment as a political phenomenon. His publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning quantitative analysis of survey data, historical examination of founding era principles, and critical discourse analysis of media coverage. Selected Honors: Nomination for Best Paper Award, APSA Religion and Politics Section (1999) NEH Summer Stipend (1987) Multiple NEH-funded seminars and institutes (1980-1987) New York State Regents Teaching Fellowship (1970-1972) Karl Holtznecht Memorial Scholarship (1975) His funded research includes two PSC-CUNY grants: 'Church-State Interactions: A Policy History Perspective' (2009-2010) and 'Cultural Depictions of Christian Fundamentalists in the Pre-Religious Right Period' (2007-2008). DeMaio actively contributes to academic service through committee work including the Faculty Senate, Library Liaison, and Departmental Review Committees, while maintaining extensive peer review activities for journals including the Journal of Politics and Political Behavior.

• Corporate Governance
• Healthcare Management
• Information Technology Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John (Xuefeng) Jiang is an Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Accounting at Michigan State University's Broad College of Business, holding appointments in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems, with courtesy positions as Professor of Finance and Faculty Affiliate of the law school. He serves as President-Elect of the Financial Accounting and Reporting Section (FARS) of the American Accounting Association and is an associate editor at Management Science. Dr. Jiang received his education from Renmin University of China and the University of Georgia, and has passed the Uniform CPA exams in both China and the United States. His research spans interdisciplinary areas at the interface of accounting and finance, with particular focus on corporate governance, healthcare management, information technology systems, regulation & public policy, and corporate finance. His methodological approach employs natural experiments and novel data sources to address fundamental questions in financial reporting and disclosure. Dr. Jiang's scholarly work has evolved from traditional accounting topics like earnings management and credit ratings to contemporary issues in healthcare management and cybersecurity. His recent publications examine hospital pricing transparency, data breaches in healthcare systems, and the impact of media oversight on hospital behavior, demonstrating his ability to apply accounting principles to emerging real-world challenges. His research has been widely covered by major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NPR, Forbes, and CBS News. American Accounting Association Distinguished Contribution to Accounting Literature Award (2017) Multiple Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards from graduating students Dr. Jiang has successfully mentored doctoral students who have secured tenure-track positions at the University of Florida, the National University of Singapore, and Miami University. He has served on the FARS steering board from 2018 to 2022 and is actively involved in the academic community as a past President of MSU's Chinese Faculty Club and faculty advisor for the Broad China Business Society.

BAHİRE EFE ÖZADمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Studies
• Social Media Impact
• Communication Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bahire Efe Özad is a Professor in the Department of Television and Film Studies at Eastern Mediterranean University's Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. She holds a PhD and multiple master's degrees in education and English language teaching. Her research focuses on media studies, social media impact, communication theory, environmental sociology, cinema analysis, and intercultural communication. She has supervised over 80 PhD and Master's theses, reflecting her extensive academic mentorship. Her notable works include analyses of sacred defense cinema, pandemic governance in Northern Cyprus, and systematic reviews on fake news scholarship. She has conducted impactful studies on marital sustainability during the pandemic, Nigerian election media framing, and digital natives' social media use. Her research spans diverse areas including ICT's environmental impact, romantic relationship dynamics, and blog reader engagement. Prof. Özad has led projects like analyzing communication barriers for African students and exploring original scores in film. She maintains an active academic presence through Google Scholar and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals. Her teaching and research activities emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to media, communication, and social dynamics.

Nichole Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Communication
• Gender and Politics
• Electoral Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nichole Bauer is an Associate Professor of Political Communication at Louisiana State University (LSU), jointly affiliated with the Manship School of Mass Communication and the Department of Political Science. Her research focuses on gender and politics, particularly how strategic communication influences voter perceptions of women in political roles. Bauer’s work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Politics and Political Psychology, and she authored The Qualifications Gap: Why Women Must be Better than Men to Win Political Office , exploring the challenges women face in political elections. She also co-edited Politicking While Female , a collection examining barriers for women in politics, stemming from the Reilly Center’s 2019 Breaux Symposium. Her research interests include gendered stereotypes in political messaging, voter responses to female candidates, and the intersection of race and gender in campaigns. Bauer’s work frequently addresses how candidates navigate societal expectations and stereotypes to gain electoral support. She has also investigated media coverage of female candidates, fundraising strategies in congressional races, and the evolving abortion policy landscape post-Dobbs. Bauer’s interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, communication studies, and gender studies. Her recent publications analyze topics such as emotional appeals by women of color, gendered differences in judicial elections, and the structural ambivalence voters exhibit toward female candidates. Bauer’s contributions highlight systemic biases and the nuanced strategies women must employ to succeed in male-dominated political spheres. She is a sought-after scholar in gendered electoral dynamics and has advised on policy and communication strategies for political organizations.

• Comparative Politics
• Political Communication
• Media Effects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Toril Aalberg is a Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology and Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. She was previously Head of the same department from 2017-2021 and serves as Guest Professor at Mid Sweden University in 2024-2025. Aalberg is a member of the research networks NEPOCS (Network of European Political Communication Scholars) and EVPOC (Elections, Values and Political Communication). Her research interests include comparative politics , election campaigns , media effects , public opinion , and stereotypes in political contexts. She has led major projects like the COST Action IS1308: Populist Political Communication in Europe (2014-2018). Toril Aalberg has authored or co-authored 9 books, including Populist Political Communication in Europe (2016) and Communicating Populism (2019). Her recent articles focus on misinformation during crises , media’s role in political efficacy , and cross-national disinformation studies , often analyzing data from 17-19 democracies. She has conducted extensive research on media polarization , immigrant attitudes , and news consumption patterns . Aalberg has held visiting appointments at institutions including the University of California, Berkeley , Stanford University , and University of Oslo , with current affiliations at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Oslo and Mid Sweden University . Her work spans political communication theory , media sociology , and democratic processes .

Anne Millsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Health Policy
• Global Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Dame Anne Mills serves as Deputy Director and Provost at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), alongside her role as Professor of Health Economics and Policy. Her career spans leadership in global health policy, with a focus on improving health systems and financial protection. Educated at Oxford University, she has contributed significantly to understanding health financing reforms and universal health coverage, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Thailand and China. Her research emphasizes equity in healthcare access, hospital-centric health systems, and the impact of aid structures on governance. Notable contributions include analyzing Thailand’s universal coverage scheme and China’s health reforms. She has been recognized with prestigious awards, including election to the Royal Society and the DCMG Medal (2016). Her work advocates for stronger country leadership in global health initiatives and addresses challenges such as catastrophic health spending in Indonesia. Key Highlights: Deputy Director & Provost, LSHTM Professor of Health Economics and Policy Expertise in health systems, financing, and universal coverage Her mentorship and solutions-oriented approach have driven impactful policy changes, emphasizing sustainable health system strengthening. She actively promotes women’s leadership in global health through initiatives like the Women Leaders in Global Health Conference.

Richard Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Communication
• Media Studies
• Journalism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Thomas is Head of the School of Culture and Communication at Swansea University and holds a Professorship in Media within the department of Media, Communications, Journalism and Public Relations. He is a globally recognized academic in political communication and media research, co-authoring Reporting Elections: Rethinking the Logic of Campaign Coverage , and leading research on alternative media’s role in democracy. His work has been funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (£517,000 project on online political media), influencing 21st-century journalism practices. Research interests span political communication, media methods, and the treatment of elections in alternative media. He employs content analysis and critical discourse analysis to study media framing of economics, politics, and conflict. Recent work explores right-wing media perspectives and UK election coverage. Grants & Impact : Co-led a £517k ESRC project (2019–2022) analyzing alternative political news online. His research informs media regulators and has been published in top journals like International Communication Gazette and Journalism . He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and advises global journalism programs through his role as Global Chair of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Degrees Advisory Board. Teaching & Leadership : Teaches modules on media analysis and 21st-century journalism. Serves on Swansea University Senate and Faculty Leadership. Supervises PhDs on topics like Nigerian activism, gender in sports journalism, and Saudi Arabia media narratives. Publications : Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and books, including works on Brexit media coverage, BuzzFeed’s election reporting, and cricket’s cultural history. Recent focus areas include media literacy via YouTube essays and the BBC’s election role.

Onur Varolمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Social Science
• Network Science
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Onur Varol is an Assistant Professor at Sabanci University's Computer Science Department and leads the VIRAL Lab, which focuses on computational social science, network science, and machine learning. He has affiliations with the Center of Excellence for Data Analytics. His research spans social bot detection, misinformation analysis, and online behavior modeling.

Przemyslaw Grabowiczمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• fair and explainable machine learning
• data science
• computational social science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Przemyslaw Grabowicz is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at University College Dublin and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He leads the SIMS (Socially Intelligent Media and Systems) Lab and the EQUATE initiative, and is actively involved in the Knowledge Discovery Lab (KDL). His work bridges computer science, social science, and public policy, focusing on responsible AI and digital society. Research Interests: Fair and Explainable Machine Learning Computational Social Science Social Media and Network Science Public Opinion Modeling Algorithmic Bias and Discrimination Prevention Open-World Learning His research develops statistical and machine learning methods to understand and augment public opinion in digital environments, ensuring fairness, transparency, and societal benefit. He emphasizes legal compliance and ethical design in AI systems. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications focus on social media polls, political bias, misinformation, and fairness in machine learning. He investigates how algorithmic systems shape public discourse, especially during elections and global crises, and develops methods to detect and mitigate bias in data and models. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Best Paper Honorable Mention, ICWSM’25 WICI Data Challenge Main Prize (2013) Arnold O. Beckman Research Award Multiple UMass Amherst Interdisciplinary Research Grants Volkswagen Foundation Grants (over €900k total) Advising and Grants: Dr. Grabowicz supervises several PhD students in the SIMS and KDL labs and collaborates with MS students. He has secured significant funding from the Volkswagen Foundation, UMass Amherst, and the University of Illinois, supporting research on political misinformation, media bias, and global agenda setting. He is currently recruiting a postdoc at UCD. Labs and Initiatives: He heads the SIMS Lab and the EQUATE initiative, and contributes to the KDL. His project socialpolls.org explores public opinion through social media, and he maintains an active presence through the Uncommon Good blog on responsible AI.

Paul Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Australian Politics
• Elections
• Voter Behaviour
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Williams is an Associate Professor of Politics and Journalism at Griffith University's School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science in Brisbane, Australia. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland (2003) and serves as a Research Member at the Griffith Centre for Cultural Research. His academic career focuses on Australian political systems with particular expertise in federal and state elections. Williams' research interests center on Australian Government and Politics, specifically examining electoral systems, voter behavior, and political commentary. His work appears in scholarly journals including The Australian Journal of Political Science and The Australian Journal of Politics and History. He has also authored the book 'John Grey Gorton: Australian to the Bootheels' (Connor Court 2020), a leadership analysis of Australia's 19th prime minister. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Australian electoral politics across all states and territories. Williams has produced comprehensive analyses of federal election dynamics, state-level political movements, and the interplay between media coverage and voting behavior. His commentary often addresses the nuances of marginal seats, campaign strategies, and the evolving Australian party system. As a public intellectual, Williams contributes regularly as a columnist for The Courier Mail newspaper and serves as a political commentator across electronic media platforms. Since joining The Conversation on February 8, 2012, he has established himself as a go-to expert for election analysis, particularly regarding Queensland politics and federal-state political interactions.

John Z. Ayanianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Equity
• Health Care Disparities
• Access to Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Z. Ayanian serves as the Alice Hamilton Distinguished University Professor of Medicine and Healthcare Policy at the University of Michigan, holding joint appointments as Professor of Internal Medicine in the Medical School, Professor of Health Management and Policy in the School of Public Health, and Professor of Public Policy in the Gerald R Ford School of Public Policy. As inaugural Director of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation (IHPI), he leads a consortium of 700 faculty members across 15 schools and maintains clinical practice as a general internist at Michigan Medicine. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from Duke University (1982), medical degree from Harvard Medical School (1987), and master's in public policy from Harvard Kennedy School (1987), followed by residency and fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and post-doctoral training in health services research at Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Ayanian's research program investigates health equity, access to care, and quality of care with particular attention to social determinants including race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and insurance coverage. His work critically examines Medicaid expansion impacts, Medicare Advantage disparities, and policy responses to health inequities, often utilizing large-scale claims databases and cross-institutional collaborations. Current projects include the federally-authorized evaluation of Michigan's Medicaid expansion program serving over 700,000 adults. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare comparisons across diverse clinical conditions, (2) Medicaid policy evaluation including unwinding impacts and expansion effects, and (3) innovative measurement of health equity through new indices and AI applications. His work consistently emphasizes methodological rigor in health services research while maintaining strong policy relevance. His scientific honors include: Election to the National Academy of Medicine Master status in the American College of Physicians John Eisenberg National Award for Career Achievement in Research Distinguished Investigator Award from AcademyHealth Election to Alpha Omega Alpha and Association of American Physicians Dr. Ayanian leads the federally-funded Healthy Michigan Plan evaluation team of 15 faculty members and serves as founding Editor-in-Chief of JAMA Health Forum, previously holding editorial positions at the New England Journal of Medicine. His research receives substantial federal support focused on health policy evaluation, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations. He actively mentors students and junior faculty across multiple disciplines. As Director of IHPI, he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across 15 schools at the University of Michigan. His leadership extends to center memberships in AI and Digital Health Innovation, Caswell Diabetes Institute, and Center for Global Health Equity, where he promotes data-driven solutions to health disparities through cross-campus partnerships and innovative research methodologies.

Miguel R. Ruedaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Electoral Manipulation
• Civil Conflict
• Money in Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miguel R. Rueda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Emory University, specializing in electoral manipulation, civil conflict, money in politics, and political methodology. He holds a PhD from the University of Rochester (2014), an M.Sc. in Economics, and a B.Sc. in Economics and Mathematics from La Universidad de los Andes. Before Emory, he was a visiting scholar at Princeton University's Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (2013–2014). In Fall 2024, he will serve as a Visiting Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University. His research has been published in top journals like the American Political Science Review , American Journal of Political Science , and Journal of Conflict Resolution . Key themes include electoral fraud mechanisms, civil war dynamics, and the intersection of political methodology with empirical policy analysis. Rueda's work spans theoretical models of strategic behavior (e.g., foreign aid allocation, partisan poll-watching) and applied analyses of electoral systems, conflict outcomes, and governance challenges. His methodological contributions address econometric issues like post-instrument bias and omitted variable effects. Contact: miguel.rueda@emory.edu , 315 Tarbutton Hall, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Jonas Schützenederمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Journalism
• Artificial Intelligence in Media
• Social Media and Journalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jonas Schützeneder is a Professor of Digital Journalism at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, where he serves as Deputy Chair of the Examination Board. He holds a doctorate in Sports Journalism and Sports Communication and completed his habilitation in Innovation Communication. His academic responsibilities include teaching digital journalism in the Management and Media program (BA/MA), with a focus on data journalism, social media strategies, and online formats. Schützeneder's research explores transformative trends in journalism, with core interests in: Artificial intelligence applications in newsrooms Social media's impact on journalism practices Innovation communication and media evolution Podcast formats and audio storytelling strategies Ethical dimensions of digital journalism His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on journalism's digital transformation, particularly examining how emerging technologies like AI and social platforms are reshaping content production, distribution, and ethical frameworks across European media landscapes. His scientific recognitions include: University Teaching Award from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (awarded twice) Multiple nominations for Teaching Award at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences Schützeneder leads the podcast project 'Held:innen von Magdeburg' where students research and produce content about contemporary and historical figures. Since 2018, he has served on the editorial board of Communicatio Socialis, an academic journal on media ethics, where he manages peer review processes. Since 2024, he co-heads the DGPuK Journalism Section, a 400-member organization within the German Society for Journalism and Communication Studies.