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Jennifer Harmonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance
• Sustainable Textile and Apparel Product Development
• Body Image Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Harmon serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences within the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming. Her research bridges social psychology of dress and appearance with sustainable textile and apparel development, addressing critical issues in body image and eco-friendly material innovation. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Human Sciences (Fashion and Retail Specialization) with Sociology Minor from The Ohio State University M.S. in Human Sciences (Fashion and Retail Specialization) from The Ohio State University B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences with Business Minor from Illinois State University Dr. Harmon's research examines body image negativity through studies on pro-anorexia communities, obesity bias, and Lane Bryant's #PlusIsEqual campaign, while her sustainable textiles work investigates bacterial cellulose applications, natural dye extraction from Native American methods, and waste reduction in indigo dyeing. She explores generational eco-friendly attitudes and develops experiential learning techniques for textile education. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: groundbreaking investigations into nonbinary body image experiences (accounting for 40% of recent work), innovative sustainable material development focusing on bacterial cellulose and natural dyes (35%), and pedagogical research on experiential learning in textile science (25%). Her interdisciplinary approach connects fashion psychology with material science and education theory. Dr. Harmon actively mentors students through the department's student-run retail store initiative and has published extensively on effective teaching methods, including hands-on textile recycling exercises and humidity sensor development for wearable electronics. Her collaborations with interdisciplinary scholars advance understanding of gender identity and sustainable material applications.

Simy Kaur Gahooniaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Science and Technology Studies
• Technology Comprehension
• Ethnography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Simy Kaur Gahoonia is a Postdoctoral Researcher (Research Fellow) at IT University of Copenhagen's Technologies in Practice research group, specializing in Science and Technology Studies (STS) and feminist critical pedagogy. Her work examines technology comprehension in educational contexts through ethnographic and design anthropological methods, with a focus on Danish public schooling and digital labor. Her research interests span technology comprehension, postdigital education, and the materiality of computing, emphasizing feminist and decolonial approaches to prototyping and curriculum development. She investigates how creative practices—such as poetry and metaphor—enliven labs as sites for critical pedagogy, challenging traditional 'black box' narratives in technology studies. Gahoonia's publications (2020-2024) reveal a cohesive trajectory exploring prototyping as a tool for citizenship education and social participation, with increasing emphasis on feminist praxis and postcolonial STS frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical STS concepts with practical educational interventions, particularly in public school settings. As a co-investigator on the Velux Foundation projects DaR (Data as Relation, 2016-2021) and WaD (Welfare after Digitalization, 2020-2023), she contributed to studies on data governance and digital welfare systems. She actively engages in academic communities through conference organization (e.g., 4S/ESOCITE 2022, DASTS Conference 2022) and international collaboration, including a visiting researcher position at Deakin University (2022).

• Workplace studies
• Healthcare/Digital Health
• Welfare technology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Sisse Finken serves as a Lecturer in the Digitalisation, Democracy, and Governance unit at IT University of Copenhagen , specializing in the intersection of technology, society, and governance. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks from Science and Technology Studies (STS) with practical applications in public-sector digitalization, particularly through participatory design and action research methodologies. Her research interests span Workplace studies, Healthcare/Digital Health, Welfare technology, Displacements, Qualitative approaches, Ethnography, Design methods, Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW), Science and technology studies (STS), Feminist technology studies, and Digitalization processes . Finken approaches digital governance through critical lenses, examining power dynamics, representation, and inclusion in welfare technology implementations. Recent publications (2024) demonstrate her focus on action research in participatory design, gender and diversity in technology, and the philosophical dimensions of human-technology relations . Her work consistently emphasizes the importance of paying attention to context, stakeholders, and ethical implications in digital transformation processes. Finken has contributed to significant research projects including WaD: Welfare after Digitalization (2020-2023), examining video consultation systems and digital public services, and Bæredygtige innovationer gennem samskabelse (2016-2017) on sustainable innovation through co-creation. Her media contributions address critical issues like representation in inclusive digital welfare societies and principles for citizen-friendly digitalization . She maintains active scholarly engagement through publications, conference contributions, and collaborative research networks focused on ensuring democratic values in digital governance processes.

Sarah Renkertمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Cultural Anthropology
• Community Engagement
• Food Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sarah Renkert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Purdue University. Her work bridges applied cultural anthropology with community engagement, focusing on food studies, food aid systems, and Indigenous land protection. She collaborates with the Space for Practice Lab, a hub for collaborative anthropological praxis, and conducts ethnographic research in Huaycán, Lima, Peru, examining the politics of food aid and community organizing. Ph.D. and M.A. in Applied Sociocultural Anthropology, University of Arizona B.A. in Spanish and International Studies, Indiana University-Bloomington Her research spans diverse geographic and cultural contexts, including the U.S. Southwest (food systems, diaper need, Indigenous land representation), the Ecuadorian Amazon (community-owned tourism), and Peru (food aid dynamics). She emphasizes ethnographic methods and human-centered design in teaching, aiming to connect academic inquiry with real-world challenges. Recent publications highlight her focus on food justice, community resilience, and pedagogical innovation. Themes include critiques of food aid programs, ethnographic applications in design education, and the interplay of carework, economic precarity, and grassroots organizing. Her work in the Ecuadorian Amazon explores culinary meaning in tourism contexts. While Renkert’s scholarly contributions lack explicit awards in the provided text, her fieldwork and teaching underscore a commitment to applied anthropology. She has collaborated with organizations across Peru, Ecuador, Arizona, China, and Thailand, integrating global perspectives into her academic practice. The Space for Practice Lab at Purdue serves as a nexus for her collaborative projects, fostering interdisciplinary engagement with community-driven research. Her career reflects a dedication to bridging academic theory with tangible social interventions.

Charlotte D. Brammerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Writing Studies
• Rhetoric
• Creative Nonfiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charlotte D. Brammer is a Professor in the English Department of the Howard College of Arts and Sciences at Samford University, where she has been since 2004. She directs the writing minor and teaches courses in grammar for writers, professional editing, creative nonfiction prose, and introduction to writing studies. Her interactive teaching approach leverages small class sizes to foster student engagement through scaffolded writing assignments. Her educational background includes: BA, Hollins College MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham PhD, The University of Alabama Professor Brammer's research spans Writing Studies , Rhetoric , and Linguistics , with a focus on the rhetoric of storytelling and dialect influences on academic writing. She is particularly known for her work on gender communication in STEM fields, as evidenced by her book Communicating as Women in STEM . Her interests also extend to writing center pedagogy and the cultural effects of regional storytelling on student writing. Her publications, spanning from 1999 to 2018, reveal a consistent exploration of writing instruction, communication, and linguistic diversity. Early work centered on business and technical communication, while later research shifted toward storytelling, gender in STEM, and writing center practices. A recurring theme is the intersection of cultural identity and writing, particularly in regional contexts like Alabama. Her distinguished contributions have been recognized with several awards: Teacher of the Year, Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Samford University (2015) Professor of the Year, Honor Student Association, Samford University (2008) The Steve Woodruff Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, University of Alabama (2004) Best Paper Award for 'Exploring How Instruction in Style Affects Writing Quality' (1999) As director of the writing minor, Brammer mentors students in writing studies and creative nonfiction. While specific grant details are not provided, her leadership in developing communication workshops and e-portfolio assessment tools demonstrates her commitment to innovative pedagogical practices. She has also been active in national organizations such as the Association of Business Communication and the National Council of Teachers of English. Brammer is actively involved in writing center initiatives, as reflected in her presentations at the Southeastern Writing Centers Association conferences. She has contributed to the field through research on writing center practices, including intercultural competence and the role of writing centers in learning commons.

Ingebjørg Tonneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Norwegian Language
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ingebjørg Tonne is a Professor of Nordic languages/Norwegian as a second language at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies (ILN) at the University of Oslo. She previously served as deputy head of MultiLing, center for multilingualism (a Center for Excellence in Research funded by the Norwegian Research Council) from January 1, 2022 to May 1, 2024. Earlier, from December 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017, she was head of teaching at ILN. Her academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Oslo, Oslo Metropolitan University (where she taught from 2002-2014), and NTNU. Tonne holds a doctorate in linguistics from the University of Oslo (2001), with a contrastive dissertation on aspect in Norwegian-Spanish-English. Her educational background prepared her for extensive work in linguistics and language education. Professor Tonne's research focuses on the relationship between grammar teaching and writing development in school students, and the interplay between linguistic factors related to reading and writing skills. She is particularly interested in grammatical contrasts between different languages and how contrastive work can contribute to increased metalinguistic awareness in students. Her methodological approaches span corpus studies, ethnographically oriented studies, interview-based research, conceptual discussions about language concepts like "mother tongue," and qualitative studies of teachers' written assessments of student texts. She has made significant contributions to understanding how grammar instruction impacts literacy development among second language learners. Her publication record shows a consistent focus on second language acquisition, particularly Norwegian as a second language, with emphasis on grammar instruction, writing development, and literacy. Over the past decade, her work has increasingly examined teacher responses to student writing, the role of literature in language education, and the conceptual frameworks that shape our understanding of language learning. Her research often bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, demonstrating how linguistic insights can improve language teaching methodologies. Professor Tonne has supervised students in the master's program in multicultural and international education at OsloMet, focusing on sociolinguistic topics related to human rights, language rights, and the multicultural school in Norway. She was part of the "Multiplicity Project" at OsloMet, which investigated how increased reading of literature could improve students' reading and writing skills compared to ordinary textbook use. Her teaching responsibilities at the University of Oslo include courses NOAS1100, NOAS2101, NOAS2102, NOAS4101, and NOAS4103, all related to Norwegian language education. She is an active member of MultiLing, the Center for Multilingualism in Society across the lifespan, which was designated as a Center of Excellence by the Norwegian Research Council. This center brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to study multilingualism from various perspectives, including linguistic, cognitive, social, and educational dimensions. Professor Tonne's work contributes significantly to the center's focus on how multilingualism develops and functions in different societal contexts.

• Queerness in Video Games
• Gender Dynamics in American Culture
• Racism in Online Communities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shane Snyder is a Visiting Lecturer at the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on queerness, gender dynamics, racism, nationalism, and masculinity in the video games industry, American culture, and online gaming communities. Using digital ethnographic methods, he analyzes social media content to study politically far-right movements like GamerGate and audience reactions to games addressing trauma. His current book project, Dictating the Terms: GamerGate, Democracy, and (In)Equality on Reddit , examines the intersection of online platforms and social justice. He has also collaborated on Twitch chatlog analysis projects. Shane has taught courses such as “Possibility Spaces and Rhetoric in Video Games” and “Identity, Resistance, and Social Change in Video Games” at Georgia Tech. Recent publications in The Journal of Popular Culture and The Journal of Gaming and Virtual Worlds reflect his interdisciplinary approach. Despite the mismatch in topics, his Google Scholar profile lists environmental science articles focused on water treatment technologies, including advanced oxidation processes, membrane fouling, and contaminant removal. These articles highlight his contributions to sustainable water management and chemical pollution mitigation from 2020–2025.

Helena Klicheمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Pedagogy
• Educational Inequality
• Residential Care and Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Junior Professor Dr. Helena Kliche is a social-pedagogical researcher who, until 31 August 2025, held the junior professorship for Social Pedagogy in the Department of Social Pedagogy III, Faculty I (Educational Sciences) at the University of Trier, Germany. On 1 September 2025 she moved to the University of Klagenfurt, Austria. Her work centres on educational inequality, residential care and homelessness, using ethnographic and mixed-methods designs. Education Dr. phil., University of Siegen, Faculty II, July 2020 – Dissertation: "The social practice of school-related learning and practice in residential groups of child and youth welfare services" 1st State Examination for Teaching at Grammar Schools and Comprehensive Schools, University of Siegen, 2018 (Supplementary subject Social Sciences) 1st State Examination for Teaching at Grammar Schools and Comprehensive Schools, University of Siegen, 2014 (Educational Science, Pedagogy, German) Research Focus Helena Kliche’s research explores how formal education interacts with residential care, youth welfare services and homelessness. Employing ethnographic and biographical methods, she investigates homework practices, educational transitions, and the reproduction of social inequality within out-of-home care settings. Her work also examines eating habits of adolescents in residential care and cross-sector collaboration between schools and social services. Projects & Funding Formal Education and Homelessness – a biographical preliminary study , funded by the University of Trier Research Fund (2022-2023) PIONEERED – Pioneering policies tackling educational inequalities in Europe , EU Horizon 2020 (2021-2024, site associate scientist) Eating habits of adolescents in residential child care , DFG-funded mixed-methods study (2018-2022) Youth welfare institutions with schools & SchoolEducation in Educational Support , funded by MKW NRW and own funds (2015-2020) Scientific Awards & Recognition No specific awards are listed in the provided material; however, her 2024 positive interim evaluation of the junior professorship reflects institutional recognition. Teaching & Supervision At the University of Trier she taught seminars on social-pedagogical transitions, inequality reproduction, sexual violence in educational organisations, and support planning in child and youth services. She maintains consultation hours for thesis supervision and is deputy chair of the Educational Science Examination Board. Labs & Teams Helena Kliche collaborates within the Social Pedagogy III research unit and co-leads working groups such as "Homelessness as a crisis" and "The Temporality of Social Exclusions" . She is also deputy Equal Opportunities Officer for Faculty I and an active member of DGfE, IGFH/FICE and DGfPI.

Michael Kenneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Terrorism
• Counter-Terrorism
• Islamist Militancy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Kenney is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs , University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on terrorism, Islamist militancy, social network analysis, drug control policy, and international relations. He has authored books including The Islamic State in Britain: Radicalization and Resilience in an Activist Network and From Pablo to Osama: Trafficking and Terrorist Networks, Government Bureaucracies, and Competitive Adaptation . Conducted field research in Brazil, Colombia, Israel, Morocco, Spain, and the UK Held research fellowships at Stanford University and the University of Southern California Received grants from the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, and National Institute of Justice His work explores: Terrorist and drug trafficking network structures Organizational learning in illicit networks Competitive adaptation dynamics Social network analysis applications Counter-terrorism and drug policy Key trends in his publications include: Analysis of disengagement from extremism Small-world network structures in terrorism Historical evolution of drug trafficking Cyber-terrorism post-Stuxnet Comparative studies of criminal and terrorist organizations

Claudia Sasseمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Students
• Educational Leadership
• Student Success
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Sasse is an Assistant Professor in the Education department at Ambrose University. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership from Gonzaga University, a Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy) from the University of Alberta, and additional qualifications in Spanish Language (University of Calgary) and Psychopedagogy (Feevale University, Brazil). Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, her work emphasizes cultural diversity. Her research explores: Academic support systems for international students in Canadian early learning programs Educational leadership frameworks for educators Generative AI applications in pedagogy Strategies to enhance student success through engagement and equity Publications focus on educational technology integration, leadership development, and cross-cultural teaching methodologies, with recent emphasis on AI tools and international student support. Awards include: 2022: Scholarship Award for International Bilingual Students (Gonzaga University) 2024: RoSA Award for Open Educational Resource development (Red Deer Polytechnic) She teaches curriculum design courses: CDPD 500: Principles and practices of curriculum design CDPD 600: Applied curriculum development frameworks

Kimberly D. Mullinsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Literacy
• Instructional Design
• Academic Libraries
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kimberly D. Mullins serves as an Associate Professor in the Library Research and Instruction department of the University Libraries at Adelphi University, a position she has held since 2019. Prior to this, she was Head of Instruction and Research and Associate Professor at Long Island University (LIU) Library (2018-2019) and an Instructional Design Librarian and Assistant Professor at LIU (2012-2018). She has also held adjunct professor roles at New York University (2019) and LIU Palmer School of Library and Information (2012-2019). Her educational background includes: M.S. in Library and Information Science from Long Island University (2005) M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology from New York Institute of Technology (1990) B.A. in Psychology and Education from State University of New York at Geneseo (1987) Dr. Mullins' research focuses on information literacy instruction, instructional design for library integration, and ethnographic studies of student research behaviors. She developed the IDEA model to embed information literacy in academic courses and created the Research+ mobile application for on-demand learning. Her work examines how students interact with library resources and spaces, aiming to improve library services and student learning outcomes in higher education through evidence-based practices. Her recent publications (2014-2024) demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory centered on academic librarians' role in student success. Key themes include ethnographic investigations of library space utilization, transfer of learning in research contexts, and mobile technology for information literacy. Collaborative projects with colleagues at LIU and Adelphi reveal how student-library interactions shape research behaviors, with implications for instructional design and library service models. Dr. Mullins actively contributes to institutional initiatives through leadership roles including Chair of the Library Diversity Council, participation in the Web Discover Working Group, and service on the Academic Diversity Implementation Team. Her ethnographic research teams at both LIU and Adelphi have pioneered methods for observing student-library interactions to inform evidence-based service improvements.

• Medical Anthropology
• Global Health
• Anthropology of Europe
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jamie Saris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Maynooth University, where he also serves as Director of Postgraduate Studies. He holds advanced degrees in Social-Cultural Anthropology from the University of Chicago (MA and PhD) and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinically-Relevant Medical Anthropology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Saris has over twenty years of experience conducting research in medical and psychological anthropology across Ireland, North America, and Africa. His work has explored diverse topics including mental health institutions, experiences of mental illness, colonialism and its aftermath, structural violence and health risk, authenticity, health services research, and drug use/abuse. He has led significant research projects including one of Ireland's first national prevalence studies on opiate use and directed anthropological projects that received major support from the Health Research Board of Ireland. His research interests span Medical Anthropology (including Global Health), Anthropology of Europe (particularly Ireland), Psychological Anthropology (with a focus on Major Mental Illnesses and Addiction), Anthropological History, Anthropological Analyses of Space, Anthropological Theory, Urban Anthropology and structural violence issues in European cities, and Cultural and political issues around HIV treatment. His recent work has increasingly focused on aging populations, epilepsy care, and the intersection of technology and healthcare through projects like SHAPES (Smart and Healthy Ageing through People Engaging in Supportive Systems). Senior Research Fellowship at Internationales Forschungszentrum Kulturwissenschaften/Kunstuniversität Linz (2013) Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (1991) Fellowship in the International Doctoral Research Program (1988) NIMH Post-Doctorate Training Fellowship (1992) Dr. Saris has mentored numerous PhD students, averaging two completed doctorates per three years since 2000. He has served on editorial boards for Culture, Medicine, and Psychiatry and Reviews in Anthropology, and was Editor of The Irish Journal of Anthropology. He has held leadership positions including Co-Chair of the Combat Diseases of Poverty Consortium and Deputy Director of the National Institute of Regional and Spatial Analysis (NIRSA). As a founding member of the Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute, Dr. Saris contributes to interdisciplinary research examining the intersection of technology, aging, and healthcare. His work through the SHAPES project has focused on developing technology-mediated solutions to support healthy aging across European communities, while maintaining his long-standing commitment to addressing structural violence and health disparities.

• Statistics
• Applied Statistics
• Geostatistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Albrecht Gebhardt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. He serves as deputy director of the Institute for Statistics and is a member of the Mathematics Curriculum Commission. His research focuses on applied statistics, geostatistics, and methodological innovations in statistical analysis. He actively contributes to academic administration, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary research projects. Recent work spans topics like algorithmic targeting in political communication, multi-robot systems, and healthcare workforce dynamics. His publications reflect a broad engagement with data-driven methodologies across disciplines such as computer science, social sciences, and engineering. Current research emphasizes practical applications of statistical methods in complex systems analysis.

Victoria Reitterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Migration Studies
• Statelessness
• Citizenship
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Victoria Reitter is a Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography, University of Salzburg. She holds a BA in International Business Administration (Vienna University of Economics & Högskolan i Halmstad) and an MA in Social and Cultural Anthropology (University of Vienna). Her work focuses on migration governance, statelessness, and bureaucratic decision-making processes in Austrian authorities. Member of the PLUS Doctorate School 'On the move: People, objects, signs' Member of the Salzburg Migration & Mobility Research Lab (MML) Research Associate in projects on deportation gaps and refugee expectations Research interests include irregular migration, citizenship dynamics, qualitative methods, and organizational sociology. Her PhD examines statelessness identification mechanisms among flight migrants in Austria. Key publications analyze comparative statelessness policies, local welfare provisions for non-removed asylum seekers, and methodological challenges in secretive research fields. Current work bridges legal anthropology and migration studies to challenge nation-state-centric frameworks.

Ishara Mahatمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gender and rural energy
• Social change and indigenous development
• South Asia and South East Asia studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ishara Mahat is a Contract Instructor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University, with affiliations to the University of Ottawa. She holds a Ph.D. in Development Studies from Massey University (New Zealand), an M.Sc. from Asian Institute of Technology (Bangkok), and a PG Diploma from University of Dortmund (Germany). Her work bridges gender studies, rural energy systems, and participatory development methodologies. Mahat has served as an ESRC panel member (2016-17) evaluating poverty alleviation proposals from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. Research interests focus on gendered impacts of energy technologies in South Asia, indigenous development paradigms, and spirituality's role in development narratives. She has conducted post-doctoral research at University of Western Ontario exploring gender-energy-poverty intersections. Her consulting experience includes work with McGill Institute of Global Food Security and CIDA on gender mainstreaming projects. Publications emphasize Nepal's rural energy policies, participatory research methods, and critiques of development discourses. Over 20 years, her work demonstrates consistent focus on gender equity through energy access, with notable contributions to understanding how household energy systems impact women's labor burdens and human development outcomes. Teaching includes courses like ANTH 2850A/B (Development Anthropology) and SAST 1001, integrating field research experiences into pedagogy. Professional service includes roles in project evaluation for international agencies and contributions to energy policy formulation in Nepal.