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Ashley Braganzaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Change Management
• Strategy Implementation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Ashley Braganza serves as Dean of Brunel Business School at Brunel University London and holds the Chair in Business Transformation. He founded and co-directs Brunel's interdisciplinary Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (established 2018), which includes a dedicated AI Lab and forms part of Brunel's broader AI Ecosystem. His leadership secured £3.5 million in grants during the 2022/23 academic year and a recent €5.8 million ELOQUENCE EU project (2024-2027). His academic qualifications include a PhD in Organisational Change and Information Systems from Cranfield University and an MBA in Strategic Management Responsibility from the University of Strathclyde. Professor Braganza's research centers on artificial intelligence, big data, change management, strategy implementation, process and knowledge management, and transformation-enabled information systems . His practice-based approach stems from over 40 major consultancy projects with global organizations including BT, Microsoft, McDonald's, Astra Zeneca, and UN agencies. He champions interdisciplinary experiential learning and rigorous academic research with real-world applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in applying AI and digital technologies to healthcare supply chains, blockchain governance, and socioeconomic challenges like digital poverty. His work consistently bridges operations management, information systems, and social sciences while examining human-organizational impacts of technological transformation. His distinguished recognition includes: Election to the British Academy of Management College of Fellows for 25+ years of scholarly contribution and community service Professor Braganza has directed significant research initiatives including the British Academy-funded digital poverty study in Margate, UK-India collaborative projects on AI in healthcare productivity, and curriculum development for special needs trainers. His consultancy assignments with major corporations have co-created practical frameworks for implementing complex organizational change programs. He founded and chairs the British Academy of Management Special Interest Group in Transformation, Change and Development, and directs Brunel's AI: Social and Digital Innovation Research Centre, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration through the Operations and Information Systems Management Research Group (OISM).

Mbita Mbaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Behavioral Health
• Aging
• Workforce Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mbita Mbao is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Salem State University, where she teaches courses including SWK 700 (Human Behavior), SWK 704/705 (Social Work Practice), and aging-focused courses like SWK 871. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning and valuing student experiences. Dr. Mbao's research focuses on behavioral health, aging populations, workforce development, and immigrant issues. She actively works to expand aging-related curriculum and services through her involvement with the Older Adults Behavioral Health Network and Salem for All Ages initiative. Her education includes a BSW from Bowling Green State University, MSW from Rhode Island College, and PhD from Simmons University. As a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker, she maintains a clinical practice providing in-home therapy to older adults. Honors include: 2025 North Star Collective Fellow 2019 AGESW Pre-Dissertation Fellow 2021 GSA MCDTAW Early Career Diversity Fellow

Maged Senbelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Public Engagement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maged Senbel is an Associate Professor at the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), University of British Columbia (UBC) since 2007. His innovative teaching methods have earned him the Killam Prize for graduate instruction. He holds a B.Arch. (Oregon), M.Arch. (McGill), M.Sc. and Ph.D. (UBC), with professional certifications as MCIP and RPP. His research centers on transformative approaches to urban challenges, specializing in: Public engagement methodologies for neighborhood planning Climate change adaptation and GHG reduction strategies Equity-focused community development Digital/social media applications in planning Youth engagement and intercultural visioning Spatial thinking and visualization techniques This work aligns with SCARP's mission of 'Knowledge in Action - Planning in Partnership'. Awards & Honors: Killam Prize for Graduate Instruction (Faculty of Graduate Studies) He has supervised 23 PhD candidates and 95 Master's students through experiential learning projects addressing real-world planning challenges in urban design, environmental planning, and community engagement. His teaching portfolio includes courses on social justice (PLAN 331), planning studio (PLAN 541), planning theory (PLAN 558), thesis development (PLAN 560), and doctoral colloquia (PLAN 603).

Jessica Ostrow Michelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainability Education
• Environmental Justice
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Ostrow Michel is a Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), collaborating with Dr. Michaela Zint on the project Innovative Pedagogies for Cultivating Leadership Amidst the Climate Change Crisis . Her research focuses on sustainability and environmental justice education in higher education contexts. Doctor of Education , Teachers College, Columbia University Master of Education , Teachers College, Columbia University Master of Arts , Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University Bachelor of Arts , Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication and Spanish, SUNY New Paltz Micel’s research explores interdisciplinary pedagogies, curriculum integration, and leadership development in sustainability education. She investigates how institutional frameworks and student engagement influence environmental literacy and justice outcomes, with publications in Sustainability Science , Sustainability , and Environmental Education Research . Her recent publications include analyses of sustainability leadership competencies, curriculum mapping, and student learning outcomes. Collaborative work spans institutions like Teachers College, Columbia University, and SUNY New Paltz, addressing systemic integration of sustainability practices in graduate and undergraduate programs. Michel’s work bridges educational theory with climate action strategies, emphasizing the role of higher education in fostering environmentally conscious leadership and equity-centered pedagogies.

Pieter Desmetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emotional Design
• Positive Design
• User Experience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pieter Desmet serves as Professor of Design for Experience at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specifically within the Department of Human-Centered Design. He directs the Delft Institute of Positive Design, focusing on advancing knowledge for designing human flourishing. His research centers on emotional design mechanisms, particularly how product design evokes emotions and contributes to individual and community well-being. Key interests include Positive Design frameworks, mood-regulation interventions, AI-emotion alignment, and multisensory experiences in packaging and museum contexts. Recent work explores liminal spaces in exhibits, autoethnography ethics, and group mood dynamics in workplaces. Analysis of his 275+ publications reveals consistent focus on emotional design theory with expanding applications in AI, healthcare, and sustainability. His work bridges academic research with practical design tools for emotional well-being. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Desmet actively supervises doctoral candidates (evidenced by PhD thesis datasets) and secures research grants through institutional collaborations. His leadership in organizing major conferences like IASDR 2023 and Design & Emotion events demonstrates significant academic influence. He leads the Delft Institute of Positive Design research group, which investigates user experience aspects through interdisciplinary projects integrating psychology, design, and technology.

• Geology
• Geoscience Education
• Science Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brett Gilley is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus. His primary affiliation is within the Faculty of Science. He specializes in geoscience education with a focus on inclusive fieldwork practices, collaborative learning strategies, and accessibility in STEM education. He is currently not accepting students for advising. His research interests span geology and geoscience education, with a strong emphasis on making field experiences accessible for students with disabilities, developing innovative teaching methodologies, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Gilley has contributed to projects like the Earth Science Experiential and Indigenous Learning (EASEIL) initiative, which integrates Indigenous knowledge and community partnerships into curriculum design. Notable trends in his publications include advancing universal design in geoscience field courses, evaluating collaborative testing strategies, and exploring the impact of technology (e.g., ChatGPT) on student research practices. His work often bridges pedagogical innovation with practical implementation in large undergraduate science programs. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to inclusive education and curriculum development reflect a commitment to equitable STEM education. His professional activities include mentoring faculty through UBC’s evidence-based pedagogy graduate course and participating in interdisciplinary curriculum development teams.

Thomas Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wildland fires
• Air pollution
• Tropical environmental change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Smith is an Associate Professor in Environmental Geography at the London School of Economics (LSE), specializing in wildland fires, tropical environmental change, and peatland management. He joined LSE in 2018 after lecturing at King’s College London and has held visiting fellowships at institutions including the National University of Singapore and Monash University Malaysia. His research focuses on biomass burning’s role in the Earth system, particularly greenhouse gas emissions from tropical peatlands and savannas. Smith’s expertise includes infrared spectroscopy, wildfire modeling, and land management decision support. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address fire emissions, agricultural practices, and their environmental impacts. Notable awards include being Highly Commended for Research Guidance & Support at the LSESU Teaching Excellence Awards 2019. His recent work involves field experiments (e.g., GAMBUT project) and citizen science initiatives to measure air pollution. Collaborative research spans global wildfire dynamics, climate change impacts, and policy interventions in Southeast Asia’s haze season. Smith contributes to both academic discourse and practical solutions for sustainable land use and climate resilience.

James Malazitaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Game Studies
• Platform Studies
• Feminist Technoscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

James Malazita is Associate Professor of Science & Technology Studies and Associate Director of the Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He is affiliated with the Department of Science and Technology Studies in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and contributes to the GEM (Games and Experiential Media) research group. Education: Ph.D. in Communication, Culture, and Media, Drexel University (2014) BS/MS in Digital Media, Drexel University (2009) Malazita's research lies at the intersection of game studies, platform studies, feminist technoscience, and social justice in computing. He critically investigates how game engines like Unreal shape technological and cultural infrastructures, particularly through the lenses of gender, race, and power. His forthcoming book, Enacting Platforms: Feminist Technoscience and the Unreal Engine (MIT Press, July 2024), offers a groundbreaking feminist and critical analysis of one of the most influential game development platforms. His work also extends to digital humanities, critical design, and the politics of computer science education. His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on the co-production of technology and society, with recurring interests in epistemic cultures, disciplinary formation, localization, and critical pedagogy. These works span journals in game studies, design, digital humanities, and STS, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that bridges technical systems and humanistic critique. Scientific Support and Affiliations: Supported by NEH Office of Digital Humanities Supported by NEH Division of Educational Programs Supported by Popular Culture Association Supported by New Jersey Historical Commission Supported by Red Hat Inc. Supported by Rensselaer’s Teaching and Learning Collaboratory Member of GEM (Games and Experiential Media) ORCID: 0000-0003-3206-3682 Malazita advises graduate students in STS and Games, with former advisees placed at Yale, NYU, and UT Austin. He teaches courses in game studies, human-centered design, interpretive methods, and critical technology studies. His current course includes STSO 2610: DSIS Studio II (Spring 2024). His research raises fundamental questions about the material and cultural limits of platforms, the analyst-platform relationship, and the future of the web as shaped by game technologies.

Prentice L. Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Civil Procedure
• Legal Writing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prentice L. White is a Professor and the Associate Vice Chancellor for the Evening Division and Emerging Program at Southern University Law Center. A 1995 alumnus of SULC, he joined the faculty in 2001 after serving as an Assistant District Attorney and Senior Research Attorney, specializing in criminal appellate litigation. Education : B.A. from Xavier University of Louisiana (1991), MBA from University of New Orleans (2001), J.D. from Southern University Law Center (1995). Research interests span Criminal Law , Civil Procedure , Tort Law , and Legal Education , with a focus on Judicial Accountability , Domestic Violence Legislation , and Environmental Tort Law . His publications analyze legal reforms for domestic violence, judicial immunity, plea negotiations, and environmental liability. Notable trends in his articles include critiques of judicial discretion in criminal justice, advocacy for victim compensation in ecological disasters, and pedagogical approaches to legal education. His work bridges Legislative Analysis , Civil Rights , and Legal Ethics . Professional Background : He teaches courses such as Civil Law Property , Criminal Procedure , and Advanced Legal Writing , leveraging his experience in state and federal appellate courts.

Marjorie Corman Aaronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Client Counseling
• Decision Analysis
• Negotiation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marjorie Corman Aaron serves as Professor of Practice and Director of the Center for Practice at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she teaches negotiation, client counseling, trial practice, mediation, and decision analysis. Her leadership oversees the law school's trial practice program and student competition teams in dispute resolution. Her academic foundation includes a BA from Princeton University and JD from Harvard Law School. Professor Aaron's research revolutionizes lawyer-client communication through structured decision-making frameworks. She pioneered methodologies for counseling clients through legal uncertainties, emphasizing decision tree analysis to quantify risks and outcomes. Her seminal works "Client Science" and "Risk and Rigor" bridge psychological insights with practical legal strategy, transforming how attorneys navigate complex negotiations and settlement discussions while maintaining ethical rigor. Her scholarly trajectory reveals consistent innovation in dispute resolution pedagogy, evolving from foundational decision analysis techniques to contemporary explorations of mediator neutrality in politically charged contexts and ethical implications of nondisclosure agreements. Her distinguished recognition includes: Harold C. Schott Scholarship Award (2019) Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2010) University President’s Excellence Award for Teaching (2006) American College of Civil Trial Mediators Education/Training Achievement Award (1998) CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution Second Prize for Excellence (1995) As an educator, she mentors students through national competition teams while extending her impact via workshops for law firms, corporations, and government entities. Her digital platforms (clientsciencecourse.com and riskandrigor.com) provide global resources for legal educators, complemented by frequent guest lectures at Harvard, Michigan, and international institutions. The Center for Practice functions as an experiential learning hub under her direction, integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on trial advocacy training and dispute resolution simulations that prepare students for real-world legal practice.

Ethan Mollickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Generative AI Applications
• Entrepreneurship
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ethan Mollick is the Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Rowan Fellow, and Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Co-Director of the Generative AI Labs at Wharton, where he researches AI's impact on work, entrepreneurship, and education. His academic background includes a PhD and MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management and a bachelor's degree from Harvard University. Mollick's research spans artificial intelligence applications in business and education, entrepreneurship dynamics, and innovation management. He explores how generative AI transforms classroom education through simulations like PitchQuest, and investigates startup funding disparities with a focus on gender representation. His work on the 'jagged technological frontier' demonstrates how humans integrate AI capabilities through Centaur and Cyborg approaches. His publications reveal consistent focus on practical AI implementation, with recent work examining prompt engineering for diverse idea generation, AI-assisted teaching strategies, and gender representation tipping points in venture capital. The research shows increasing emphasis on educational applications since 2022, coinciding with the ChatGPT breakthrough. MBA Professor of the Year Award, Poets & Quants (2024) Named to TIME Magazine's Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence ASQ Award for Scholarly Contribution (2024) Greif Research Impact Award (2020) McGraw-Hill/Academy of Management Innovation in Entrepreneurship Pedagogy Award (2016) As Co-Director of Wharton's Generative AI Labs, Mollick leads prototype development and research on human-AI collaboration. His teaching includes Technology Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation courses where he implements AI simulations. He has advised numerous organizations and co-founded a startup prior to academia, bringing practical experience to his research on solo versus team ventures. Mollick directs Wharton Interactive's game development initiatives, creating educational simulations including PitchQuest (AI-powered VC simulator), The Saturn Parable (crisis management), and The Entrepreneurship Game. His lab work focuses on creating scalable AI educational tools that provide personalized learning experiences through simulated practice environments.

Michael Classensمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Justice
• Racial Justice
• Food Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Classens is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the School of the Environment, University of Toronto , specializing in social and environmental justice within food systems. He serves as Undergraduate Associate Director, emphasizing community-based learning and integration of Indigenous and community knowledge into pedagogy. Education: PhD in Environmental Studies (York University, 2015), MA (University of Windsor), BA (Western University) His research explores environmental injustice/racism , food systems governance , and prefigurative learning spaces , particularly through campus food initiatives and critical cartography. He has published extensively on food solidarity, racialized food insecurity, and transformative pedagogies. Recent publications (2021–2024) analyze neoliberal responses to food crises, anti-racist food system frameworks, and campus foodscapes as sites of radical pedagogy. Keywords span environmental justice, critical race theory, urban agriculture, and labor studies. Scientific Awards: 2024 A&S Outstanding Teaching Award (Early Career, Faculty of Arts and Science) He advocates for informal and prefigurative learning , connecting classroom knowledge to real-world justice movements. His work bridges academic research with grassroots activism, focusing on equitable food systems and decolonizing educational practices.

Bruno Takahashiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental journalism
• Environmental communication
• Science communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bruno Takahashi is the Brandt Endowed Professor of Environmental Communication at Michigan State University, holding a joint appointment in the School of Journalism and AgBioResearch. He serves as Research Director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism and maintains affiliations with the Health and Risk Communication Center, the Environmental Science and Policy Program, and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at MSU. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Dr. Takahashi earned his bachelor's degree in communication from Universidad de Lima, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science from SUNY ESF. Bachelor's in Communication, Universidad de Lima, Peru M.S. in Environmental Science, SUNY ESF Ph.D. in Environmental Science (specializing in environmental communication and participatory processes), SUNY ESF Dr. Takahashi's research program focuses on news coverage of environmental issues, environmental journalism practices in Latin America and U.S. Latino media, and identity in science communication. His work emphasizes counter-hegemonic environmental discourses in Latin American contexts, examining complex networks of actors, media, and communication processes embedded in post-colonial and social and environmental justice dynamics. He has conducted extensive field research in Peru, Bolivia, and Puerto Rico, with particular attention to environmental communication during disasters and in Indigenous communities. His recent scholarly output reveals a strong trend toward examining climate change communication through diverse cultural lenses, with significant attention to Latin American perspectives, immigrant experiences in the United States, and identity factors in science communication. His publications frequently address decolonial approaches to environmental communication and the need for more inclusive international scholarship that centers Global South perspectives. Scientific awards and recognitions include: 2024 AEJMC First Place in Latin American Communication Research 2021 Fellow of the Institute for Diverse Leadership, AEJMC 2019 Knudson Latin America Book Prize Multiple top paper awards from ICA and AEJMC conferences Dr. Takahashi actively mentors a diverse research team of Ph.D. students, post-doctoral associates, and MA students, with former students now holding positions at universities including University of Nevada, University of Minnesota, and Emory University. His research is supported by significant grants including a $2.8 million NSF grant for the SciComm Identities Project, funding from the Climate and Land Use Alliance, and multiple State Department and Embassy grants for environmental journalism training in Latin America. He has developed and led education abroad programs to Peru (2018, 2024) and the Netherlands/Belgium (2022), providing experiential learning opportunities for students in environmental communication. As Research Director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, Dr. Takahashi leads initiatives supporting environmental journalists globally. His current projects include examining environmental discourses in the Peruvian Amazon related to oil spills affecting Indigenous communities, studying decolonial environmental journalism practices in Bolivia and Peru, and co-leading Working Group 5 on Public Engagement and Governance for The Lancet Countdown Latin America, which has generated significant media coverage in outlets like CNN and El País.

• Philosophy of Education
• History and Philosophy of Education
• Applied Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Paul Standish serves as Chair of Philosophy of Education at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London, where he is affiliated with the Education, Practice & Society department. He concurrently holds the position of Visiting Research Scholar and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Kyoto University since April 2015 with an indefinite tenure through January 2100. His research spans multiple interconnected domains including: Philosophy of Education as foundational to understanding knowledge transmission History and Philosophy of Education examining conceptual evolution Applied Ethics in educational contexts addressing moral dilemmas Literary Studies intersecting with pedagogical theory Education Policy, Sociology, and Philosophy analyzing institutional frameworks Analysis of his recent publications reveals a sustained engagement with Wittgensteinian philosophy, language theory, and educational ethics. His work demonstrates consistent exploration of knowledge forms, cultural transmission, and responses to global crises through philosophical lenses. The research trajectory shows deepening focus on planetary crisis responses, testimony ethics, and cross-cultural educational dialogue since 2020. His academic leadership extends through editorial roles and international collaborations, particularly with East Asian philosophical traditions as evidenced by translations of his work in Korean academic circles.

• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Strategic Management
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Akie Iriyama is a Professor at the Graduate School of Business and Finance, Waseda University, with affiliations to the Faculty of Commerce and Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering. Their research bridges practical and theoretical aspects of entrepreneurship, international business, and strategic management. Education: PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business M.A. and B.A., Keio University, Tokyo, Japan Research Focus: Globalization of venture capital and transnational technical communities Strategic responses to informal and foreign rivals in emerging markets Equity ownership dynamics in international joint ventures Technology sourcing and real options theory in MNC subsidiaries Paper Trends: Recent publications analyze competitive actions in non-market spaces, reverse technology transfer mechanisms, and equity ownership evolution in international partnerships. Common themes include cross-border knowledge flows, strategic paradoxes in outsourcing, and institutional factors shaping innovation. Scientific Awards: Waseda University Teaching Award (2016) Best paper award nominee (Academy of Management, 2016) Dean’s Discretionary Award (SUNY Buffalo, 2010) Nominated for Haynes Prize (Academy of International Business, 2010) Nominated for Best Conference Papers (Strategic Management Society, 2008) Research Projects: Current projects include large-scale data analysis of urban startup location strategies in Japan (2020-2024) and studies on multi-partner international joint ventures.