جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Julie Mellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval History
• Jewish History
• Economic History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julie Mell is an Associate Professor of History at North Carolina State University’s Department of History, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She specializes in medieval Jewish communities in Europe, particularly their economic, legal, and religious roles. Mell holds a B.A. from Columbia University (1990), an M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1997), and a Ph.D. in Religious Studies (Jewish Studies, 2000). Her research challenges stereotypes about medieval Jewish moneylenders, as detailed in her two-volume work The Myth of the Medieval Jewish Moneylender (2017–2018). She has received fellowships from Yad HaNadiv, the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture, and the AAUW. Mell co-founded NCSU’s Jewish Studies program and coordinates interdisciplinary initiatives like the Triangle Medieval Studies Seminar. She advises graduate students in medieval European studies and has taught courses on medieval origins of modernity, Jewish-Christian relations, and digital humanities. Her presentations address topics like medieval economic thought, Viking art, and Hannah Arendt’s critiques of antisemitism.

Emily Sellarsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Economy
• Development Economics
• Colonial History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emily A. Sellars is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Yale University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2015) and has held prior positions at Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. Her research focuses on political economy, development economics, and colonial history, with a particular emphasis on state-building processes, fiscal systems, and historical legacies. Her work examines the interplay between colonial governance structures, elite dynamics, and economic policies. Notable contributions include studies on fiscal legibility in colonial Mexico, the consequences of Jesuit expulsion, and the impact of emigration on political reform. Her 2017 dissertation won APSA’s prestigious Mancur Olson Award for best dissertation in political economy. Her articles span topics from state-building backfires and rebellion dynamics to water resource sustainability in agriculture. She has contributed to journals like the American Journal of Political Science and presented findings on historical institutional change, demographic collapse effects, and decentralization policies. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science & Agricultural Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2015) Earlier degrees not explicitly listed Awards: APSA Mancur Olson Award (2017) Research Themes: Colonial governance and fiscal systems Elite coordination and rebellion mechanisms Historical institutional persistence Environmental policy and water sustainability

• Migration Studies
• Food Insecurity
• Medical Anthropology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Megan Carney is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Arizona, based in the Emil W. Haury Building. She specializes in sociocultural and critical medical feminist anthropology, focusing on migration, food insecurity, and social solidarity. Her research spans the U.S. Southwest and Italy, particularly Sicily. She directs the UA Center for Regional Food Studies and is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary programs, including Africana Studies and Food Studies. Dr. Carney’s work bridges academia and activism, including collaborations with migrant solidarity initiatives and youth storytelling labs. Her books The Unending Hunger (2015) and Island of Hope (2021) critically examine food security policies, migrant health, and neoliberalism’s impact on marginalized communities. She received the 2015 CHOICE Award and was a Fulbright Scholar (2021–22). Her research interests include transnational migration, food systems, and abolitionist feminist futures. She co-directs the Future of Food and Social Justice Youth Storytelling Lab, emphasizing BIPOC, queer, and trans student leadership. Current projects explore U.S. emigration as an abolitionist practice and Mediterranean water insecurity. Awards include the Udall Public Policy Fellowship (2019–20) and Public Voices Fellowship (2018–19). Her grants include the Wenner-Gren Foundation’s Engaged Research Grant for participatory migrant youth work. She teaches courses on medical anthropology, food justice, and migration studies.

Claire Demoulinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Film Studies
• Biopics
• Transnational Cinema
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claire Demoulin is a Lecturer at Yale University, affiliated with the Film Studies Department and German Department. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Film Studies at Paris 8 Vincennes Saint-Denis University (France), under Professors Christian Delage and Suzanne Liandrat-Guigues. As a 2018 Fulbright grantee, she conducts research at Yale under Professors Brigitte Peucker and Kirk Wetters. Her research focuses on German-born director William Dieterle’s biographical films (1931–1942), exploring transnational cultural exchanges between 19th-century European heritage and 1930s Hollywood practices. She argues Dieterle’s biopics challenge linear historical narratives, emphasizing conflicts and resistance to orthodoxy in 19th-century contexts. Her work bridges European intellectual legacies and American filmmaking. Publications include analyses of Dieterle’s Pasteur and Juarez , and a study on political biopics’ rhetorical strategies. Her research highlights transnational perspectives in cinema and the evolution of the biopic genre. Awards: 2018 Fulbright Grant (Yale University) Her visiting scholarship at Yale integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining film theory with historical and cultural studies. While no formal advisees are listed, her academic role emphasizes research and teaching in transnational film studies. She is part of Yale’s Film and Media Studies Program, contributing to its focus on global cinematic traditions and critical methodologies.

Aija Lulleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مهمان

• Migration Studies
• Transnationalism
• Life Course and Aging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aija Lulle is an Associate Visiting Professor at Rīga Stradiņš University, affiliated with Prof. Miķelis Grīviņš' research group on Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research focusing on migration, transnationalism, digital mobility, aging, and social well-being, with strong regional expertise in Latvia, the UK, and broader Europe. Her research interests span migration across the life course, particularly return migration and aging, transnational family dynamics, digital platforms and their impact on work and relationships, and the socio-spatial transformations in post-socialist cities like Riga. She employs qualitative and mixed methods, often grounded in fieldwork and policy-relevant analysis. Her recent publications and projects reveal a consistent focus on mobility, precarity, and digital society. Key themes include the impact of Brexit on Eastern Europeans, the role of digital technologies in sustaining transnational ties, and the challenges of housing and aging in neoliberal urban contexts. Her work integrates theoretical depth with empirical rigor, contributing to both academic discourse and public policy. Member, Science Council of Rīga Stradiņš University (2024–) Member, COST Action CA21143 on Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe (2023–2026) Member, Sustainability Foundation (2023–) Expert Evaluator, CHANSE projects (2024) Evaluator, EUTOPIA postdoc applications (2024) Lulle has supervised PhD projects and served as a leading expert in major research initiatives funded by the European Commission and the Latvian Council of Science. Her grants include projects on digital ties in mobile work regimes and the use of health technologies. She is also active in peer review, editorial work, and public engagement through media interviews on migration trends. She is involved in key research teams such as the (R)E-TIES project and the (Re)moving ties initiative, which explore human relations in digitally saturated worlds and mobile work environments, respectively.

• Migration
• Subjective Wellbeing
• Health Economics
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Artjoms Ivļevs is a Professor of Economics at the University of the West of England and serves as a Leading Visiting Researcher in Prof. Miķelis Grīviņš’ research group focusing on healthy and sustainable food systems. His academic work spans migration, health, labor, education, tourism, and development, with a regional focus on Europe, particularly post-socialist countries like Latvia. His research interests lie at the intersection of applied microeconometrics and social sciences, with a focus on migration and its socioeconomic impacts, subjective wellbeing, health behaviors, labor markets, and democratic attitudes. He frequently employs advanced econometric techniques such as instrumental variable analysis to address causal relationships in observational data. The recent trends in his publications reflect a strong engagement with migration-related issues, including the effects of emigration on health behaviors of those left behind, the impact of tourism on immigration attitudes, and intergenerational transmission of migration intentions following forced displacement. His work also explores broader themes such as environmental behavior, democracy support in emerging middle classes, and corruption. Emigration and tobacco use among stayers (2025) Health and immigration attitudes (2024) Tourism and resident attitudes in Europe (2024) Forced displacement and family migration capital (2024) Middle class and democracy in post-socialist and authoritarian regimes (2023) Artjoms Ivļevs has delivered multiple invited talks and oral presentations at academic events, including on demographic decline and immigration attitudes in Europe (2024) and the effects of emigration on pro-environmental behavior (2023), reflecting his active role in the scholarly community. His research contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, and peace and justice. He is affiliated with the University of the West of England as an external professor and collaborates within a research group focused on sustainable food systems, indicating interdisciplinary engagement. While no direct information on students supervised or research grants is available in the provided text, his extensive publication record and invited presentations suggest a significant research leadership role.

Lars Atkinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Victorian Literature
• Nineteenth-Century British Literature
• Colonial Print Culture
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Lars Atkin is a Lecturer in Victorian Literature at the School of English, University of Kent. They hold a PhD from Queen Mary University of London and advanced degrees from Oxford, and are actively engaged in research on colonial literature, Indigenous representation, and 19th-century periodicals. They are co-director of the Centre for Indigenous and Settler Colonial Studies and a member of the Centre for the Study of Empire. Their research spans the long nineteenth century with a focus on global Victorian studies, colonial print culture, race theory, and the cultural history of representation. Key interests include transnationalism, ethnographic discourse, and the intersections of literature and empire. They employ methodologies from new imperial history and critical Indigenous studies. Their recent publications reveal a strong focus on South African San representations, Thomas Pringle's colonial poetry, multilingualism in settler literature, and the legacies of ethnographic display. Themes of identity, race, and translocal connections recur across their interdisciplinary work, bridging literary studies with postcolonial and historical inquiry. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Co-Investigator on AHRC-funded Victorian Diversities research network Lars supervises postgraduate research in global Victorian and Romantic literature, literature and empire, and the cultural history of race. They are a member of the Postcolonial Studies Association, the British Association of Victorian Studies, and the Research Society for Victorian Periodicals. Their editorial work includes co-editing The Curran Index and a special issue of Victorian Periodicals Review on race and transnationalism. Lars is co-director of the Centre for Indigenous and Settler Colonial Studies, a research hub dedicated to critical analysis of settler colonialism and Indigenous epistemologies, and contributes to the Centre for the Study of Empire’s interdisciplinary initiatives.

Nicolás Idroboمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Political Economy
• Political Methodology
• Latin American Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolás Idrobo is a Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and will join Princeton University as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in August 2025. His research focuses on economic sanctions' counterproductive effects on authoritarian regimes, political economy, and methodological innovations in comparative politics. He specializes in Latin American contexts, with notable work on electoral fraud analysis in Bolivia and the consequences of illegal mining in Colombia. He holds expertise in regression discontinuity designs and statistical methodologies, reflected in co-authored books published by Cambridge University Press. His work bridges theoretical contributions with policy-relevant analyses, addressing topics such as policing oversight and legislative influence through campaign contributions. His advisory roles include collaboration with Dorothy Kronick and Francisco Rodríguez on electoral integrity and sanctions efficacy. He has been published in prestigious outlets like the Journal of Politics and Peace Economics , with ongoing projects exploring pre-trial detention reforms and the evolution of scientific inference in economics and political science since 1970.

Marian Zaleskoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Institutional Economics
• Austrian School of Economics
• Economic History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marian Zalesko is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Finance , University of Białystok. His research focuses on Institutional Economics , the Austrian School of Economics , Economic History , and Public Finance , with a particular emphasis on Polish economic transformation and socio-economic development. He is actively engaged in analyzing fiscal policy, systemic transformation, and the intersection of economic theory with modern challenges like surveillance capitalism and post-truth politics. Education Background : While specific educational details are not explicitly listed, his academic role and research output suggest advanced training in economics and related fields. He is affiliated with the University of Białystok, where he has been a faculty member for over two decades. Research Interests : Dr. Zalesko's work spans historical institutionalism , tax system rationality , economic modernization , and the critique of centrally planned economies . He frequently explores the Austrian School's contributions to understanding economic development and crisis analysis. His recent publications address topics such as: Economic rhetoric in religious thought (e.g., John Paul II) Libertarian premises in knowledge commercialization Global governance during crises like the pandemic Grants & Advising : No specific grants or advisees are listed, but his prolific publication record indicates sustained academic engagement. His work has been presented at international conferences and published in journals like Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric . Labs/Teams : His affiliations include the Division of Public Finance within his department. Collaborations are implied through co-authored works on Polish rural development and institutional foundations of the EU's economic integration.

Hülya Arslanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Russian Literature Studies
• Literary Translation
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assistant Professor Hülya Arslan is affiliated with the Department of Russian Language and Literature at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from Lomonosov Moscow State University (2007) and has extensive experience in translation studies and Russian literary analysis. Her research focuses on literary translation, cross-cultural dialogue, and the reception of Russian literature in Turkish contexts. Education: PhD in Russian Language and Literature, Moscow State University (2000-2007) Master's in Russian Language, Pushkin Institute (1998-2000) BA in Slavic Languages and Literatures, Ankara University (1984-1988) Research Interests: Dr. Arslan explores the interplay between Russian and Turkish literary traditions, focusing on translation theory, cultural mediations, and the adaptation of classic texts. Her work bridges academic and cultural realms, emphasizing the role of language in fostering global understanding. Awards and Recognition: 2024: Honorary Doctorate from Moscow International Tourism Academy 2023: Onur Ödülü from Russian Consulate in Istanbul 2022: Best Translator of Russian Literature Award from Read Russia 2021: Catherine Ivanovna Motina Medal Teaching and Leadership: Department Chair, Yeditepe University (2019–present) Coordinator of Foreign Languages Department, Yeditepe University (2018) Deputy Dean, Okan University (2010) Labs/Teams: Her academic work is centered in the Russian Language and Literature Department's research group, focusing on comparative literature and translation pedagogy.

Wim Vandenbusscheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Sociolinguistics
• Language Contact
• Multilingualism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wim Vandenbussche is a Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), affiliated with the Brussels Centre for Language Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. His academic career spans over 25 years with extensive research output and leadership in linguistic studies. He holds a PhD in Germanic Languages: Linguistics and Literary Studies from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, awarded on December 10, 1999. Professor Vandenbussche's research focuses on historical sociolinguistics, language contact, multilingualism, and language planning, with particular expertise in Dutch language history and Flemish language studies. His work examines language standardization processes, historical language variation in Flanders, and the sociopolitical dimensions of language use across different social classes. He has made significant contributions to understanding how language policies intersect with social justice issues and cultural heritage preservation. His recent scholarly output shows a strong focus on multilingual language histories, with particular attention to Dutch in international contexts and contact situations. He has been instrumental in developing comprehensive frameworks for studying language contact phenomena, as evidenced by his editorial work on the international handbook of language contact. His research increasingly addresses contemporary challenges of linguistic diversity in globalized societies. Agder Academy of Sciences and Letters (2011) Distinguished Visiting Fellowship (2007) Faculty Enrichment Award (2002) Ignace Vanderschuerenprijs Humane Wetenschappen (2005) Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde (2015) Professor Vandenbussche has supervised 22 Master's theses on diverse linguistic topics including language policy in educational settings, minority language policies, family language practices among immigrant communities, and discourse analysis. He leads multiple significant research projects including 'Towards multilingual language histories: Dutch in context and contact' (2024-2029) and 'Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice' (2023-2026), which examine the intersection of language, social structures, and justice frameworks. His academic activities include extensive conference participation, editorial work, and membership in PhD committees at prestigious institutions including the University of Oxford. He is actively involved in the Historical Corpus of Dutch project and coordinates research within the EUTOPIA Connected Research Community focused on History, Identity and Linguistic Diversity. His work bridges historical linguistic analysis with contemporary language policy challenges, particularly in multilingual contexts like Belgium where he examines the complex linguistic landscape beyond simplistic narratives of monolingual Flanders and bilingual Brussels.

Rui Estevesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Monetary and Financial History
• International Finance
• Institutional Economics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Rui Esteves is a Professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, affiliated with the Faculty of International History and Politics and the Centre for Finance and Development. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Previously, he taught at the University of Oxford and Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on monetary and financial history, straddling international finance, institutional economics, and public finance. Key areas include financial globalization, sovereign debt crises, emigrant remittances, and political corruption in historical contexts. Research interests include the globalisation of finance, financial crises, sovereign debt, financial market architecture, exchange rate regimes, and corruption. Geographically, he specializes in Europe (particularly Southern Europe and Italy/Portugal). Recent projects include the reconstruction of international capital flows (1880-1913), the architecture of the pre-WWI monetary system, and the evolution of political corruption from the Ancien Régime to modern eras. Publications span influential journals like the Journal of Economic History , Economic History Review , and Journal of International Money and Finance . Notable contributions include analyses of Eurobond moral hazard, railway investment logrolling in 19th-century Britain, and the role of remittances in pre-WWI balance of payments. Awards include the Arthur H. Cole Prize (2009) and Figuerola Prize (2014). He supervises doctoral students like Emanuele Properzi, Noa Reggiani, and others. Academic service roles include editorial work for Financial History Review and affiliation with the CEPR's Economic History Program. Current teaching includes courses on corruption histories and international finance, though he is on a Spring 2025 teaching buyout. Office hours are Tuesdays 10AM-12PM in room P2-515.

Cédric Pellenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political Science
• Political Representation
• Transnational Politics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Cédric Pellen is a Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Strasbourg, affiliated with the SAGE laboratory (Sociétés, acteurs, gouvernement en Europe). He also serves as Director of the University Center for Journalism Education (Cuej), contributing to both academic and professional training in journalism and political analysis. Position: Lecturer in Political Science Institution: University of Strasbourg Research Laboratory: SAGE Administrative Role: Director, University Center for Journalism Education (Cuej) His research focuses on political representation, transnational politics, and the dynamics of political movements in Central and Eastern Europe and among diasporas. Key interests include extraterritorial citizenship, electoral defeat, and the political engagement of French expatriates. His work often intersects with the study of populism, social movements, and post-communist transitions, particularly in Poland. The recent publications of Cédric Pellen reflect a strong trend in comparative political science, emphasizing transnational electoral dynamics, diaspora representation, and the evolution of political movements in post-communist contexts. His work combines qualitative case studies with institutional analysis, often focusing on France and Poland. The recurring themes include the personalization of politics, the impact of electoral defeat, and the transformation of grassroots activism into formal political power. He has not been publicly awarded any scientific prizes or fellowships. Cédric Pellen has not published information on advising students or securing research grants. However, his co-editorship of volumes and extensive collaborative research suggest active participation in academic networks and research projects. His leadership at Cuej indicates involvement in educational programming and institutional development within journalism and political science education. He is affiliated with the SAGE laboratory, a research unit focused on societies, actors, and governance in Europe. This interdisciplinary environment supports his work on political institutions, representation, and European integration, particularly through structured research axes such as 'Field of Power and Representation.'

Paula J. Birnbaumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern and Contemporary Art
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Museum Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paula J. Birnbaum is a Professor of Art History and Academic Director of the Museum Studies Master of Arts Program at the University of San Francisco. She holds the inaugural Ann Getty Endowed Chair and specializes in modern and contemporary art, with a focus on gender, sexuality, and institutional politics in museum exhibitions. Her research contributes to feminist scholarship in art history, museum studies, and cultural studies. She earned a PhD in Art History from Bryn Mawr College, an MA from Bryn Mawr, and a BA from Bowdoin College. Dr. Birnbaum has authored several books, including Sculpting a Life: Chana Orloff between Paris and Tel Aviv (2023) and Women Artists in Interwar France: Framing Femininities (2011). Her work explores overlooked artists and movements, emphasizing women’s contributions to modern art. She has received awards such as the USF Distinguished Research Award (2014) and the Fulbright Fellowship (1993-94). Birnbaum teaches courses on museum theory, gender in art, and European modernism. She actively collaborates with Bay Area museums, supervising student internships at institutions like SFMOMA and the Contemporary Jewish Museum. Her recent lectures include presentations at the Musée d'Orsay (Paris, 2023) and the 34th World Congress of Art History (Beijing, 2016).

David Brownمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Humanities
• Early Modern History
• Atlantic World History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Brown is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of History at Trinity College Dublin, specializing in digital humanities and early modern history with focus on Atlantic world networks and Irish imperial history. He leads high-profile projects including the Down Survey of Ireland (2013) and Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (2022), pioneering AI integration in historical scholarship since 2018 through machine learning models for Transkribus and presentations to institutions like OpenAI and the UK Cabinet Office. His research examines economic foundations of empire through merchant networks, land settlements, and archival reconstruction, with recent publications demonstrating interdisciplinary convergence of historical methodology and technology. Key interests include digital reconstruction of lost archives, early modern finance, and AI-driven analysis of historical texts, reflecting a methodological shift toward computational approaches in humanities scholarship. Scientific awards include: Huntington Library Fellowship (2018) Charlemont Award for early modern Caribbean research Charlemont Award for early modern banking analysis Dr. Brown has secured major project funding for digital humanities initiatives and co-developed international guidelines for humanities-culture sector collaboration. He actively contributes to the Empire project while advising cultural institutions on AI applications in historical research.