جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Yucong Wangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• International Law
• Foreign Investment Law
• International Economic Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yucong Wang is a Lecturer at the School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle, specializing in international law with a focus on foreign investment law, space law, and the Law of the Sea. Her research addresses regulatory tensions between state sovereignty and private investment rights, emphasizing sustainable development and public interest in areas like environmental protection and human rights. She holds a Doctor of Law from Kyushu University and has taught at the University of Wollongong before joining Newcastle in 2023. Education: LLB (China University of Political Science and Law, 2011), LLM (Leiden University, 2012), LLM (Kyushu University, 2015), LLD (Kyushu University, 2018) Teaching: Course coordinator for Contracts I (2023–2025) Her research explores topics such as indirect expropriation in investment treaties, maritime boundary disputes, and legal frameworks for space resource governance. Recent work includes analysis of China’s territorial claims in the Gulf of Tonkin and the role of social workers in safeguarding elderly welfare in civil litigation. She co-leads projects on space law and lunar mining governance, supported by grants including a CSIRO pre-seed funding (2025) and internal university grants (2024). Grants: $23,500 total funding across four grants focusing on space policy, human rights, and legal education Supervision: Currently co-supervising two PhD candidates on flag state responsibility and lunar mining governance Dr. Wang contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing global legal challenges, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, through her work on environmental law, outer space regulations, and equitable investment frameworks.

Kate Seltzerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Critical Literacy
• Technology in Education
• Multilingual Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Seltzer is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Rowan University, specializing in critical literacy, technology integration, and multilingual education. Her work focuses on leveraging student bilingualism through translanguaging pedagogies, challenging oppressive language ideologies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. She co-authored influential works such as The Translanguaging Classroom and Translanguaging: A CUNY-NYSIEB Guide for Educators . Education: B.A. in English and Women’s Studies from George Washington University; M.S. in Secondary English Education from CUNY Lehman College; Ph.D. in Urban Education from CUNY Graduate Center. Research emphasizes expanding English-medium spaces to include diverse student language practices, particularly for emergent bilinguals. Key areas include raciolinguistic literacies, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and teacher professional development. Her publications (2021-2025) explore virtual learning integration, critical translingual approaches, and anti-oppressive classroom strategies. Dr. Seltzer collaborates with the CUNY-NYSIEB Project, advocating for bilingualism maintenance and equitable education. Her teaching focuses on bilingual education methods and culturally responsive instruction.

Philip Woodsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Education for Democracy
• Distributed Leadership
• Educational Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Philip Woods is a leading academic in educational policy, democracy, and leadership at the University of Hertfordshire. He holds a professorial role within the Schools of Law and Education, focusing on transformative educational practices that foster democratic values and collaborative leadership. His work emphasizes distributed leadership models, holistic democracy in schools, and the role of arts-based and embodied learning in educational reform. Woods has led major international projects including the AECED initiative under Horizon Europe, collaborating with five European countries to integrate aesthetic and embodied learning into democratic education. He has also contributed to significant projects like EFFeCT and PIP, exploring teacher collaboration and co-creation in higher education. His research spans over 130 publications, including the upcoming Handbook on Leadership in Education and Education and Communication: Promoting Peace and Democracy . Key areas of focus include social justice in leadership, equity in school systems, and the intersection of policy with democratic principles. Woods has held leadership roles such as Chair of BELMAS and has advised on educational systems in Sweden and the UK. His recent projects emphasize methodological innovation, cross-national collaboration, and the practical application of theoretical frameworks to real-world educational challenges. Woods' work bridges theory and practice, advocating for democratic principles in educational governance and leadership development. His contributions span policy analysis, leadership capacity-building, and the design of frameworks that promote inclusive and participatory educational environments.

Alexander Bigazziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Transportation
• Active Travel (Walking/Cycling)
• Transportation Emissions and Air Quality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Bigazzi is an Associate Professor in UBC's Department of Civil Engineering and Associate Member of the School of Community and Regional Planning. His work focuses on sustainable transportation systems, active travel behavior, and environmental impacts of mobility. He leads the REACT Lab, advancing research on pedestrian/cycling infrastructure, e-bike integration, and equitable urban design. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering (Portland State University, 2014), B.M. in Jazz Saxophone (University of Miami, 2001). Current roles include Associate Head of the Undergraduate Program in Civil Engineering. Teaching includes courses on transportation engineering, bicycle facility design, and urban systems. Research Highlights: Wall Legacy Award-winning project on inclusive transport design Climate Action Award-winning e-bike rebate program in Saanich Pioneering studies on air pollution exposure during active travel Collaborations: Interdisciplinary teams with psychology, kinesiology, and urban planning experts Key Focus Areas: Sustainable mobility transitions, human-centric infrastructure, and equity in transportation access Grants & Awards: Wall Research Award (2024), Community Energy Association Climate Action Award (2023), UBC Tenure & Promotion (2020). Current projects address BC's 2030 sustainability targets through participatory design methods. Labs/Teams: REACT Lab (Research on Active Transportation), collaborating with local governments and NGOs on applied transportation solutions.

Yvonne Foleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Justice in Education
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Education
• Critical Literacies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yvonne Foley is a Senior Lecturer at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. She specializes in Language, Literacies, and Teacher Education with a focus on social justice and inclusion for linguistically and culturally diverse learners. She teaches on programs including PGDE Secondary, MSc Transformative Learning and Teaching, and MSc TESOL. Education: PhD in Education, University of Edinburgh MEd TESOL, University of Edinburgh RSA CTEFLA Certificate, University of Cambridge Certificate in Theology, Regent Theological College Research & Teaching Interests: Promoting equitable education through critical approaches to literacies, bilingual education, and addressing systemic barriers for multilingual students. Her work emphasizes teacher professional development and curriculum design to foster linguistic and cultural inclusion. Professional Roles: Chair of NALDIC (National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum) Co-director of CERES (Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland) Member of BAAL and IATEFL Grants & Projects: Attainment Challenge Project (£109,141, 2018–2021) ADiBE: CLIL for All Project (2019–2021) National Framework for Languages (£60k, 2016) Bell Foundation-funded EAL Learner Voice Study (2014)

• Sustainable Urbanism
• Urban Design
• Climate Adaptation Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Hoal is a Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), where he previously chaired the Urban Design program (2007-2019) and founded the Doctor of Sustainable Urbanism degree (2015-2019). He is a faculty fellow at WashU’s Institute for Public Health and directs the Master of Urban Design program. His work bridges urban design activism, evidence-based practice, and ecological urbanism, focusing on livable, equitable cities. Hoal co-founded St. Louis’ first urban design department, led H3 Studio Inc. (a global planning firm), and advises on climate adaptation strategies for cities like New Orleans and international hubs in South Africa and Australia. Research interests include climate adaptation in river basins, public space activation, and sustainable urban metabolism. He collaborates internationally on projects like the “Living with the Great Rivers” initiative and the Mississippi River Delta restoration. Hoal’s interdisciplinary approach integrates urban morphology, ecological design, and community engagement to address planetary urbanization challenges. Awards: S.ARCH International Architecture Awards (2017), Changing Course Competition Winner (2015). Grants: Nature-Based Infrastructure Grant (APA, 2020–24), HUD Choice Neighborhoods Grant (2014–16). Hoal lectures globally and serves on design excellence committees, including the Walton Family Foundation’s Northwest Arkansas program. His recent work emphasizes flood resiliency in small towns and sustainable international education frameworks.

Arya Farahiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Statistical/Machine Learning
• Algorithmic Fairness
• Astroinformatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arya Farahi is an Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin since 2021. His research bridges astroinformatics, urban informatics, and AI ethics, focusing on mitigating algorithmic bias and uncertainty quantification in real-world applications. He holds PhDs in Physics and Scientific Computing from the University of Michigan, where he was a Data Science Fellow at the Michigan Institute for Data Science. Farahi's work includes collaborations with international projects such as the Dark Energy Survey (DES), COsmostatistics Initiative (COIN), and XMM-XXL Consortium. He leads the D3 Lab, which develops AI tools for scientific discovery and societal challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. His open-source contributions include TATTER, KLLR, and PoPE for statistical analysis and visualization. Key awards include the Best Student Paper Award at KDD’18 and a $400k+ grant. He is a volunteer with Statistics Without Borders and actively involved in projects like the Fire and Smoke Digital Twin for urban resilience. His research spans cosmology, healthcare AI, and urban economics, with a focus on trustworthy models and equitable AI systems.

• Geo-information Science
• Socio-ecological Systems
• Agroforestry Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erika Speelman is an Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing within Wageningen University. She holds MSc and PhD degrees from Wageningen University, specializing in tropical agronomy. Her research focuses on developing simulation and gaming tools to enhance stakeholder collaboration in addressing socio-ecological challenges, particularly in the Global South. She leads the INREF SESAM programme (2020-2025), supervising 15 PhD candidates and 2 PostDocs, and coordinates MSc courses in geo-information science and interdisciplinary research methods. Her work spans agroforestry, water governance, and participatory tools for sustainable landscape management. Dr. Speelman has extensive experience collaborating with NGOs, UN agencies, and academic institutions across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Her research emphasizes boundary objects like serious games to bridge stakeholder perspectives in contested landscapes. Recent projects include exploring water management in Kenya’s Ewaso Ng’iro Basin and land use dynamics in Peru’s Amazon. She teaches courses on spatial modeling, remote sensing integration, and geo-information science in socio-ecological contexts. Her international collaborations reflect a commitment to global sustainability challenges, integrating technical tools with community-driven solutions. Dr. Speelman’s lab is part of the Environmental Sciences group at Wageningen, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to complex environmental problems. She advocates for inclusive landscape governance through participatory tools, aiming to enhance resilience among smallholder farmers and marginalized communities. Her work combines academic rigor with practical impact, addressing issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and equitable resource distribution.

Tobias Schäfersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Service Research
• Access-Based Services
• Digitalization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tobias Schäfers holds dual academic roles as an Associate Professor (part-time since 2020) at the Department of Marketing, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), and as a full-time Professor of Marketing at HSBI - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Bielefeld, Germany (since 2023). His career includes prior positions as an Assistant Professor at TU Dortmund (2013–2020) and EBS Business School (2010–2013). He earned his PhD in Marketing from EBS Business School (2010) following a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies (2006, Private University Göttingen). His research focuses on psychological aspects of service consumption, digitalization’s impact on customer-company interactions, pricing strategies, and access-based service models. Key themes include consumer reactions to fee introductions, ownership vs. access preferences, and service recovery in digital contexts. He has conducted visiting research at the University of Maryland, Aalto University, and Toulouse School of Management. As an editorial leader, Schäfers serves as Associate Co-Editor for Academic-Practitioner Papers at Industrial Marketing Management and sits on the Editorial Review Boards of Journal of Service Research and Industrial Marketing Management . His recent work explores B2B sharing economy frameworks, digital transformation in agriculture, and factory tours’ impact on customer perceptions. Professional activities include consulting with UNICconsult Strategieentwicklung GmbH and contributions to executive education programs. He balances academic rigor with industry engagement, emphasizing societal impact through collaborative research methodologies.

Andres Verzijlمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Water Justice
• Sustainability
• Political Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andres Verzijl is a Researcher focused on water justice, sustainability, and the interplay between indigenous knowledge and techno-scientific approaches. His work emphasizes grassroots initiatives and fostering symmetrical conversations between diverse forms of knowing. Over 15 years, he has engaged in training students, water professionals, and leaders in irrigation governance and water management in the Andean countries and Asian deltas, particularly the Nile Basin. He critiques how policy discourses and scientific knowledge often marginalize local water practices, advocating for inclusive frameworks that respect multiple knowledges. His research interests center on ontological tensions in water governance, applying political ecology and actor-network theory to study how scientific knowledge and policy discourses influence development projects. He explores these themes through case studies in Peru, Ecuador, India, and Sudan, focusing on groundwater management, irrigation systems in fragile environments, and transnational policy dialogues between regions like the Netherlands and Bangladesh/Vietnam. Recent articles highlight his engagement with spatial variability in Sudan’s Gezira scheme, socio-hydrology experiments in India’s Cauvery Delta, and community-driven water management in the Andes. These works emphasize grassroots perspectives and the role of local knowledge in addressing water security challenges. While no scientific awards are listed, his contributions reflect a commitment to equitable, practice-based solutions in water governance. Andres’s narrative on advising and grants notes his extensive training programs, though specific advisees or grant details are not provided. His work often intersects with community-based initiatives, suggesting a focus on applied research and policy advocacy. No lab or team affiliations are explicitly mentioned, though his collaborations with grassroots leaders imply ongoing engagement with field-based networks.

Fallon Goodmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Resilience to Adversity
• Social Anxiety
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fallon Goodman is an **Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at George Washington University**, leading the **Emotion and Resilience Laboratory**. Her research focuses on fostering social connection and resilience among populations vulnerable to social stress, particularly sexual minorities and individuals with social anxiety. She employs smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment to study real-time emotional and behavioral patterns. **Education**: PhD in Psychology from George Mason University (2019), with clinical training including a doctoral internship at Harvard Medical School. **Research Interests**: Her work bridges clinical psychology and positive psychology, addressing mechanisms of social anxiety, health disparities, and resilience. Key topics include the role of technology in mental health monitoring, the impact of minority stress on well-being, and the development of interventions to promote authentic social engagement. **Lab Mission**: The Emotion and Resilience Lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and translational research, aiming to create equitable solutions for mental health challenges. Current projects investigate the daily dynamics of emotion regulation, the effects of social media on anxiety, and the use of wearable devices for psychological assessment. **Advising & Grants**: While no specific grants are listed, her lab's focus on real-time data collection suggests ongoing research initiatives. Collaborations with clinical institutions like Harvard Medical School highlight translational priorities. **Future Work**: Expanding studies on global mental health disparities, particularly among LGBTQ+ populations, and refining curricula for teaching resilience in academic settings.

Christine Madyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Urban Planning
• Public Space Design
• Sustainable Urban Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christine Mady is a Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University. She previously held positions at Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU), including Associate Professor (2020–2022), Head of the Department of Architecture (2016–2020), and Assistant Professor (2014–2020). She earned a Doctoral degree in Architecture from Cardiff University (2009), a Master's from the University of Stuttgart (2005), and a Bachelor's from the American University of Beirut (1997). Her research focuses on public spaces, urban resilience, and inclusive urban governance, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Beirut. Notable projects include the PS-U-GO Erasmus program (2023–2026) and the QUORUM interdisciplinary module addressing water-related urban challenges. She coordinates the AESOP Thematic Group on Public Spaces and Urban Cultures. Key awards include the Werner von Siemens Award (2007) and Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowship (2014). Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), climate action (SDG 13), and quality education (SDG 4). Educations: PhD Architecture, Cardiff University (2005–2010) MSc, University of Stuttgart (2003–2005) Bachelor's, American University of Beirut (1992–1997) Grants: Co-investigator: £198k GCRF project (canceled post-COVID) Erasmus+ Grant: €400k PS-U-GO (2023–2026) Creative Europe Programme: €2.1M LINA (2021)

Alvedi Sabaniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchain
• Cloud Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alvedi Sabani is a Senior Lecturer and Program Manager at RMIT University's College of Business and Law, overseeing the Bachelor of Commerce program and leading the EdTech Project. He has held leadership roles including Program Manager for Graduate Certificates in Customer Success and Product Management, and Industry Engagement Director for MBA programs. His research focuses on digital transformation, inclusive technology adoption, and innovative pedagogy through gamification. He co-founded the RMIT GamifiED Hub, advancing learning technologies aligned with RMIT's strategic goals. His work bridges Information Systems and emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing, emphasizing multicultural inclusion in technology adoption. Research interests include AI applications, blockchain governance, and digital innovation leadership. He supervises projects on generative AI in education, digital healthcare transformation, and employer branding in the digital era. His teaching spans Executive MBA programs in areas such as Design Thinking and Technology Futures. He leads the Multicultural Inclusion theme at RMIT's Centre for Organisations and Social Change, addressing equitable technology integration. Key collaborations involve industry engagement for MBA programs and advisory roles. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 8 (Economic Growth), 9 (Industry Innovation), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 17 (Partnerships). No formal awards are listed, but his contributions to EdTech and inclusive digital practices reflect impactful scholarly work.

Maxwell J. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public Health Ethics
• Infectious Disease Ethics
• Health Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maxwell J. Smith is an Assistant Professor at the School of Health Studies within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University . He holds multiple appointments across the Department of Philosophy , Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health , Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics , and other research centers. As the Western Research Chair in Public Health Ethics , his work bridges bioethics, public health policy, and social justice. Research Domains: Public health ethics, infectious disease ethics, health equity, moral philosophy Collaborations: Social epidemiologists, global health organizations, interdisciplinary ethics institutes Key Focus: Ethical frameworks for pandemic response, health equity in policy-making His recent publications explore the intersection of ethics and epidemiology in health equity modeling, pandemic treaties, workplace vaccination mandates, and resource allocation during crises. He has contributed to high-impact journals like New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet Infectious Diseases . Notable contributions include: Developing empirical ethics studies for public health policy Advocating for intersectoral action on health inequities Addressing systems thinking in ethical frameworks Global governance of pandemics Equity-focused vaccine monitoring strategies Dr. Smith’s work emphasizes translating philosophical ethics into practical public health solutions, with a strong commitment to social justice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Latinx Immigrant Mental Health
• Cultural Adaptation of Interventions
• Trauma Treatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Oscar Fernando Rojas Perez is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. He holds affiliations with the NIMH-funded Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS and the NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute. His work focuses on culturally responsive mental health interventions, Latinx immigrant well-being, and policy advocacy. Dr. Rojas Perez earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri and completed his internship at La Clínica Hispana under the Yale Doctoral Internship program. Education : BA in Sociology and Chicanx/Latinx Studies, University of California, Irvine (2011) MA & PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri (2015, 2019) Postdoctoral Fellowships at Boston University Medical Campus/Harvard Medical School (2020) and Yale School of Medicine (2022) His research explores cultural strengths in healing, decolonial approaches to mental health, and systemic barriers faced by immigrant communities. Key areas include anti-immigrant policy impacts, trauma treatment for refugees, and peer support models for Latinx populations. Awards : Outstanding Dissertation Award (National Latinx Psychological Association) Lauds and Laurels Distinguished Young Alumnus (UC Irvine) Three APA Fellowships NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute Fellow Dr. Rojas Perez advises the National Latinx Psychological Association as Senior Policy Advisor and co-authored the book ¿Quiénes somos y de dónde venimos? , examining sociopolitical factors affecting Latinx mental health. His clinical work emphasizes evidence-based therapies like DBT and motivational interviewing for diverse populations.