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Gregory J. Feistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• creativity
• personality
• psychology of science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gregory J. Feist is a Professor of Psychology in the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University, where he leads research on creativity, personality, and the psychology of science. He serves as Founding President of the International Society for the Psychology of Science and Technology and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psychology of Science & Technology, having previously held leadership as Past-President of APA’s Division 10 (Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts). Feist’s research program investigates the intricate relationship between personality traits and creative achievement, particularly in scientific domains. His work examines how motivation, beliefs, and cognitive styles influence reasoning processes and scientific productivity, with recent expansion into the psychology of climate change. He explores how ideological commitments drive motivated reasoning, where individuals critically evaluate evidence contradicting pre-existing beliefs about environmental issues. This research bridges fundamental personality psychology with urgent societal challenges. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on creativity-personality interactions, with significant contributions to understanding creative cognition, linguistic markers of innovation, and psychological barriers to scientific consensus. His 2022 work on climate change reasoning demonstrates how political ideology shapes evidence evaluation, while his handbook contributions establish foundational frameworks for studying individual differences in creative processes. Though specific advising details are unlisted, Feist’s extensive publication record and professional leadership indicate active mentorship of emerging scholars. His research implications extend to scientific training programs, innovation policy, and science communication strategies for contested issues like climate change.

Antonio Sotomayorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Caribbean Studies
• Latin American Literature
• Latin American Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonio Sotomayor is an Associate Professor & Librarian of Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and appointed in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. His work bridges academic research and library science , focusing on Caribbean Studies, Latin American Literature, and the intersection of sports, colonialism, and identity. Caribbean Studies: Puerto Rican history, Caribbean family networks Latin American Literature: Historical narratives, colonial documentation Sports History: Olympic movements, colonial sports politics Genealogy: Interdisciplinary approaches combining genetics and archival research His scholarship reveals patterns in Caribbean colonial history through sports politics (1920s-1960s), family genealogical networks spanning Puerto Rico, Spain, and Portugal, and innovative methodologies combining genetic analysis with archival research . Publications range from 2006-2024, with particular focus on Olympic movements in Puerto Rico and Jamaica (2016), genetic genealogy case studies (2018-2019), and early modern Puerto Rican family connections (2021-2022). Currently based at the International and Area Studies Library, he contributes to collection development and research support for Latin American and Caribbean studies. His work demonstrates how libraries and archives serve as critical institutions for reconstructing historical narratives in postcolonial contexts.

J. Brent Crossonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Africana Religions
• Religion and Science
• Religion and the Environment
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

J. Brent Crosson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, with cross-appointments in Anthropology and affiliations with Latin American Studies and African and African Diaspora Studies. He teaches courses including Non-Human Agency, Religion and the Environment, and Science/Magic/Religion across multiple departments. Dr. Crosson earned his Ph.D. from UC Santa Cruz and has established himself as a socio-cultural anthropologist specializing in the intersections of religion, science, and politics in the Caribbean. His research examines how practices labeled as 'obeah' challenge and transform Western categories of religion, science, and law, particularly in Trinidad where he has conducted long-term ethnographic research. Crosson's interdisciplinary research spans Africana Religions, Religion and Science, Caribbean Studies, African and South Asian Diasporas, Anthropology of Race, Science and Technology Studies, Energy, and Colonial Regulation of Religion. His work reveals how spiritual practices reframed as 'science' by practitioners unsettle established Western categories and reveal new perspectives on power, justice, and knowledge production in postcolonial contexts. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Trinidad as a critical site for understanding the intersections of religion, race, and energy politics, with particular attention to obeah practices, petroleum extraction, and spiritual work as forms of knowledge production that challenge Western epistemological boundaries. 2021 Clifford Geertz Prize from the Society for the Anthropology of Religion Shortlisted for the Albert J. Raboteau Prize for best book in Africana religions Question of the Social Sciences award from Small Axe journal Award-winning ethnographic poetry published in American Religion and Anthropology and Humanism Crosson's research bridges religious studies, anthropology, and science and technology studies, developing innovative approaches like 'altered solidarities' that challenge conventional understandings of racial divisions in the Caribbean. His current project, 'The Other Anthropocene,' examines climate change, religion, migration, and energy conceptions, with particular focus on Trinidad as perhaps the world's oldest petro-state and its implications for understanding the climate crisis through Caribbean perspectives.

Toyin Falolaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African History
• West African Studies
• Traditional Africa
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Toyin Falola is a Professor and holds the Jacob & Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in the History Department within the College of Liberal Arts. With a Ph.D. in History from the University of Ife (1981), he has established himself as a leading scholar in African history and humanities. Position: Professor and Jacob & Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities Institution: University of Texas at Austin Department: History Department School: College of Liberal Arts Education: Ph.D. in History, University of Ife (1981) Falola's research spans across African history, Yoruba and Igbo studies, African diaspora, and African literature. His scholarly work focuses on traditional and modern Africa, United States-Africa relations, pre-colonial Nigerian societies, and indigenous knowledge systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding the intersections of culture, politics, and identity in African contexts, with particular attention to how historical narratives shape contemporary African societies. His work often bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, making complex historical and cultural concepts accessible to broader audiences. Analysis of Falola's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on African epistemology, cultural production, and historical consciousness. His scholarship demonstrates a movement from traditional historical analysis toward interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate literary theory, anthropology, and cultural studies. The recurring themes in his work include the examination of power structures in pre-colonial Africa, the impact of colonialism on cultural production, and the resilience of indigenous knowledge systems in contemporary Africa. His publications increasingly address gender dynamics, environmental concerns, and the complexities of identity formation in both continental Africa and the diaspora. Jean Holloway Award for Teaching Excellence Texas Exes Teaching Award Ibn Khaldun Distinguished Award for Research Excellence Distinguished Fellow, Ibadan Cultural Group Falola has mentored numerous students who have gone on to become prominent scholars in African studies, as evidenced by the three Festschriften published in his honor. His editorial work on major academic series has secured significant funding and established important platforms for African scholarship. As Series Editor of multiple prestigious academic series, he has shaped the publication landscape for African studies globally. His leadership extends to co-editing the Journal of African Economic History and serving as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. Through his editorial positions and academic leadership, Falola has cultivated extensive collaborative networks across Africa, North America, and Europe. His work with the Culture and Customs of Africa series has created a comprehensive resource for understanding diverse African societies. The intellectual community surrounding Falola includes scholars from multiple disciplines who contribute to advancing African-centered knowledge production.

• Ancient Egyptian funerary texts
• Transmission of funerary texts
• Cultural history of the Middle Kingdom

Louise Gestermann serves as Associate Professor at the University of Tübingen's Institute for Ancient Near Eastern Studies within the Faculty of Humanities, while maintaining her primary position as Extraordinary Professor at the University of Bonn. Her scholarly work focuses on Ancient Egyptian funerary traditions and Middle Kingdom socio-political structures. Her academic formation includes: Magister Artium in Göttingen (1981) PhD at University of Tübingen (1985) on Middle Kingdom administration Habilitation at University of Bonn (1997) on late-period Coffin Texts transmission Professor Gestermann's research centers on the evolution of Egyptian funerary literature, particularly the Coffin Texts and Book of the Dead, examining textual transmission across historical periods. Her work bridges philological analysis with archaeological context, revealing how funerary practices reflected societal changes during the Middle Kingdom's political transformations. She has made significant contributions to understanding scribal traditions and religious syncretism in ancient Egypt. Her recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on Theban tomb complexes, especially the Monthemhet tomb (TT 34) decoration program, while maintaining scholarly engagement with Middle Kingdom political history and funerary text variants. This dual concentration reveals connections between administrative structures and religious expression in pharaonic Egypt. Research funding includes a two-year Fritz Thyssen Foundation grant (2012-2014) for the Monthemhet tomb project and a Lower Saxony state PhD scholarship (1990). She has directed fieldwork components for German-Spanish-Egyptian missions in Thebes and participated in Kōm al-ahmar excavations. Professor Gestermann has contributed to major collaborative projects including the Adolf Erman estate processing at University of Bremen (2002-2006) and co-edited significant Egyptological reference works. Her interdisciplinary approach connects textual analysis with material culture studies across multiple excavation sites.

Craig Gingrich-Philbrookمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Performance Studies
• Queer Theory
• Digital Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Craig Gingrich-Philbrook serves as a Professor of Communication Studies within the School of Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, maintaining an office in Comm Bldg, Room 2002Q with contactable phone (618-453-1883) and email (craiggp@siu.edu). His academic credentials include: B.A. in English (Creative Writing emphasis) from California State University (1986) M.A. in Information and Communication Studies (Interpersonal and Organizational Communication emphasis) from California State University (1988) Ph.D. in Speech Communication (Performance Studies emphasis) from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1994) Dr. Gingrich-Philbrook's research interrogates postmodern and queer performance frameworks within digital and mediated contexts, critically examining communication philosophy through both theoretical scholarship and embodied practice. His creative output spans writing, adaptation, performance, and direction—exemplified by the collaborative 2009 production "Bat on a Wyre" with Jonathan Gray—which bridges academic inquiry with artistic expression. Scholarly contributions appear in venues like Text and Performance Quarterly and Narrative Inquiry , alongside presentations at the National Communication Association conferences, demonstrating sustained engagement with performance-centered communication discourse.

Elisa Hovenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Sexual Criminal Law
• Science Communication
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Elisa Hoven is a distinguished academic at the University of Leipzig, Faculty of Law, specializing in criminal law, criminal procedural law, commercial and media criminal law. She holds a professorship focused on legal policy discussions and science communication, making complex legal concepts accessible to the public. Her work bridges the gap between academic legal theory and practical application in society. Professor Hoven leads several significant initiatives including the Legal Lab "Law and Journalism," which trains law students to communicate legal findings to the public, and the Criminal Policy Circle that hosts regular discussions on current legal issues. She also co-hosts the podcast "Jetzt erst Recht" (Now More Than Ever) which addresses current topics in criminal law and policy. Her research focuses on criminal law, sexual criminal law, restorative justice, and legal policy. Professor Hoven is particularly known for her expertise in animal welfare law and her contributions to discussions about reforms to sexual criminal law. Her work emphasizes making criminal law understandable to citizens, recognizing that when laws are not comprehensible, public trust in the justice system diminishes. Professor Hoven's recent publications analyze coalition agreement reforms to sexual criminal law, cultural implications of criminal cases, and the intersection of politics and science. Her book "Dark Moments" explores the boundaries between perpetrator and victim, and between law and justice through the perspective of criminal defense lawyer Eva Herbergen. Among her notable projects is the Legal Lab "Law and Journalism," where students write columns for the Leipziger Volkszeitung addressing legal questions from readers on topics like coronavirus transmission liability and pet ownership in rentals. The lab also produces a podcast examining criminal law topics from multiple perspectives with experts from various fields. Regular host of legal policy discussions for students and the public Founder of the Legal Lab "Law and Journalism" Co-host of the podcast "Jetzt erst Recht" Conducts research on criminal law, sexual offenses, and legal communication Advises on legal reforms, particularly regarding sexual criminal law Leads victim-offender mediation studies for the Saxon State Ministry of Justice Professor Hoven actively engages with media and public discourse through numerous interviews and appearances, making her a prominent figure in German legal academia and public legal education. Her recent work includes analyzing coalition agreement reforms to sexual criminal law (August 2025), participating in "Scientics? When politics meets science" discussions, and presenting at the PaulinerFORUM on "Democracy and culture of debate" (May 2023).

• Cultural Studies
• Policy Studies
• Media Studies
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

François Mouillot serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Academy of Language and Culture), Hong Kong Baptist University. His interdisciplinary research spans critical cultural analysis and technological innovation: Cultural Studies & Policy frameworks with emphasis on social equity Media/Technology Studies focusing on AI integration and digital transformation Identity Studies examining cultural minorities and Disability Studies Urban Culture dynamics through Improvisation Studies lenses Music ecosystem analysis covering Live Recording Industries, Experimental Music, and Sound Studies His work bridges Cultural Industries theory with practical applications in creative writing and digital humanities, particularly investigating how emerging technologies reshape artistic expression and cultural participation in contemporary society.

Yongchao C Maمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology
• RNA Methylation
• Neural Stem Cell Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yongchao C Ma is a Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, holding the Children's Research Fund Endowed Professorship in Neurobiology. His research spans multiple neuroscience disciplines with a focus on RNA methylation and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Ma's educational background includes: PhD from Weill Medical College of Cornell University (2002) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School/Children's Hospital Boston (2008) Dr. Ma's research focuses on the regulation of neural development and neurodegeneration through RNA methylation mechanisms, particularly m6A RNA methylation. His laboratory investigates how RNA methylation controls fundamental processes in neural development and degeneration, including neurogenesis, neural stem cell differentiation, and neuroinflammation. A significant portion of his work explores the role of RNA methylation in neurological disorders such as autism, ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, and Parkinson's disease. His lab employs a multidisciplinary approach combining genetic, biochemical, and cell biological techniques, utilizing genetically modified mice, human induced pluripotent stem cells, and next-generation sequencing technologies. His research on mitochondrial function in motor neuron degeneration has revealed novel pathways contributing to diseases like spinal muscular atrophy and ALS. His work has identified non-canonical roles of mitochondria as signaling hubs that regulate epigenetic and metabolic changes in neurodegeneration. Recent publications demonstrate how m6A RNA methylation regulates mitochondrial function and how mitigating aberrant Cdk5 activation can alleviate symptoms in spinal muscular atrophy. His laboratory has received numerous prestigious awards including: Career Development Award & Writing Grant, Northwestern University Office of the Provost (2024) Children's Research Fund Endowed Professorship in Neurobiology (2021) Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award, The Hartwell Foundation (2015) Ann Marie and Francis Klocke MD Research Scholar, Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation (2013) Whitehall Scholar Award, Whitehall Foundation (2011) Searle Fellow, Northwestern University (2009) Dr. Ma leads an active research program with multiple ongoing projects and funding sources. His laboratory is affiliated with several research centers at Northwestern including the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, Center for Genetic Medicine, Denning Ataxia Center, Northwestern University Institute of Neuroscience, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics, and Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute. His work has led to novel biological mechanisms that could inform new treatments for neurological disorders and cancers. The Ma Lab, located in the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, is designed for collaborative, multi-disciplinary research. The lab employs various cutting-edge techniques including single-cell RNA sequencing, signaling pathway analysis, and high-throughput drug screening to develop RNA methylation-based therapeutics.

Jody McAuliffeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theater Studies
• Directing
• Literary Adaptation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jody McAuliffe serves as Professor of the Practice of Theater Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, with a joint appointment in Slavic & Eurasian Studies since 2005. She teaches across multiple disciplines including Theater Studies, English, Dance, Neuroscience, Russian, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach that bridges artistic practice with academic scholarship. Her extensive course offerings include 'Writing Movies and Plays: Adaptation' and 'The Art of Improvising' taught across multiple semesters through Spring 2025. Her educational background features: M.F.A. from Yale University (1980) B.S. from Northwestern University (1976) McAuliffe's research integrates theater direction, film, documentary, literary adaptation, and dramaturgy with particular expertise in Slavic and Eurasian performance traditions. As an award-winning director, writer, adapter, dramaturg, translator, and scholar, her work spans theatrical productions at major venues including Abrons Arts Center, Mark Taper Forum, and South Coast Repertory. Her writing encompasses short fiction, film and literary criticism, cultural criticism, and literary non-fiction. Her publications reveal consistent exploration at the intersection of personal narrative, neurological conditions, and theatrical expression. Works like 'The Mythical Bill: A Neurological Memoir' demonstrate her unique approach to blending medical humanities with creative nonfiction, while her scholarship on Ibsen shows deep engagement with Scandinavian drama and its contemporary relevance across cultural contexts. Her notable achievements include: Gulag Follies Research grant from Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation (2008-2009) McAuliffe actively mentors students through independent studies and has developed innovative cross-disciplinary courses that attract students from diverse academic backgrounds. Her artistic work demonstrates commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration across musical and theatrical forms, with recent projects including the 'Tapestry Room opera project' and adaptations of Don DeLillo's work.

• Medieval German Literature
• Early Modern German Literature
• Premodern Media Theory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Hans Jürgen Scheuer is Professor for German Literature of the Late Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period at the Institute of German Literature, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Humboldt University of Berlin. Born in Trier in 1964, he completed his doctorate at the University of Münster in 1994 and habilitation at the University of Göttingen in 2000. Prior to his current position since winter semester 2011/12, he held academic positions at the Universities of Stuttgart, Freiburg, and Göttingen, as well as teaching appointments at King's College London and Johns Hopkins University. His research is organized around three interconnected axes: Brain (history of imagination in antiquity and the Middle Ages), Ars (rhetoric, poetics, and the relationship between liberal and mechanical arts), and Himmel (political theology and religious intelligence in medieval literature). His work explores how premodern thought forms persist in contemporary media and art, with particular interest in schema literature, allegory, metaphor, small narrative forms, and the trickster figure. Scheuer's recent publications include the monograph The Urban Trickster: A Premodern Figure Between Elementary World Knowledge and Religious Intelligence (2024) and Holy Road in Hollywood: Apocryphal Narrative Patterns of Premodernity in the Canon of 'Great Cinema' (2025). His scholarship reveals how medieval narrative patterns, religious thought forms, and visual culture continue to shape contemporary artistic expression across media. Scientific awards: While specific awards are not listed in the available information, Scheuer has received significant research support including 'Freiräume' funding from the Excellence Initiative at Humboldt University for his monograph The Urban Trickster , and is collaborating on the new edition of Walter Benjamin's works (WuN 6) with the Hamburg Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Culture and Suhrkamp Verlag. Professor Scheuer teaches courses including Poetry, Interpretation, and Thinking of Patterns; Beyond Wit: Late Medieval Verse Novels; and The Knowledge of Utopia, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that bridges medieval studies with contemporary media theory. His research team includes doctoral students and research assistants working on projects related to premodern narrative forms, religious communication, and the persistence of medieval thought patterns in modern media.

• Ethnomusicology
• Anthropology of music
• Rhythm in oral tradition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jérôme Cler has been a Lecturer (Maître de conférences) in the Department of Music and Musicology at Sorbonne University since 2000 and a full member of the Institute for Research in Musicology (IReMus, UMR 8223) since 2014. He is also an associate member of the CNRS unit UMR 8032 Cetobac (Center for Turkish, Ottoman, Balkan and Central Asian Studies) and was a member of the LABEX RESMED until 2019. Education 1978–1983: École normale supérieure, Philosophy option 1981: Master of Classical Literature (Byzantine Greek), University of Paris-Sorbonne 1982: Agrégation of Classical Literature 1983: DEA Philosophy, musical aesthetics, University of Paris VIII 1992: DEA Ethnology & Comparative Sociology (Ethnomusicology), University of Paris X Nanterre 1998: PhD Ethnology & Comparative Sociology, University of Paris X Nanterre 2020: Habilitation to Supervise Research, Sorbonne-Université Research interests Jérôme Cler’s work lies at the intersection of ethnomusicology, anthropology and geography, focusing on rhythm in oral tradition , geomusicology (music and inhabited space, nomadism, migrations), religious anthropology of the Balkans and Turkey (Alevi and Bektashi rituals), and Afro-Colombian music and ethno-education . He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Turkey since 1991, with additional projects in Bulgaria, Central Asia and Colombia. His publications explore typologies of aksak rhythm, the concept of “minor music,” the interplay between soundscape and territory, and the ritual aesthetics of Alevi cem ceremonies. Medieval Greek studies and translations of Gregory Palamas complement his ethnographic research. Scientific awards Audience Award for Behind the Forest , View on Docs, Marseille, 1999 European Documentary Week Award, Strasbourg, 1999 Advising & grants While specific doctoral supervisions are not listed, Cler directs the master/doctoral seminar Methods in Ethnomusicology / Writing Ethnomusicology and supervises annual fieldwork projects through the Safar ensemble at Sorbonne University. His long-term field recording projects in Turkey, Colombia and the Balkans have received support from Radio France, Ocora, AIMP and various French research agencies. Laboratories & teams He is affiliated with IReMus (UMR 8223) and the CNRS mixed research unit Cetobac (UMR 8032). He founded and directs the Safar traditional-music ensemble at Paris-Sorbonne and co-founded the Balkor and Jawla ensembles, bridging academic research and public performance.

• Legal Writing
• Legal Education
• Professional Identity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kathleen Elliott Vinson is a Professor of Legal Writing and Director of Legal Writing, Research, and Written Advocacy at Suffolk University Law School , where she has led initiatives in legal pedagogy since joining the faculty. She is recognized nationally for her scholarship and leadership in legal writing, with Suffolk’s LPS program consistently ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News and World Report since 2013. BA, magna cum laude , Stonehill College JD, cum laude , Suffolk University Law School Vinson’s research bridges legal writing pedagogy , professional identity formation , and mindful lawyering , with a focus on student well-being and innovative teaching strategies . Her work examines how mindfulness , problem-solving frameworks , and technology integration can enhance legal education and practice. Recent publications highlight post-pandemic challenges in legal education , leadership development , and well-being strategies for law students . These works span themes like professional identity , mindful communication , and bar exam preparation . Scientific awards include the Thomas F. Blackwell Memorial Award (2025) , Catherine T. Judge Teaching and Service Award (2023) , and the Mary S. Lawrence Award (2018) for curriculum innovation. She has also secured multiple Teaching and Learning Innovation Grants and co-created the iWrite Legal app , recognized as a Top 15 App for Lawyers (2013). Her advisory roles extend to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee for Professionalism (2015–2023) and leadership positions in AALS , ALWD , and LWI . She co-founded the New England Legal Writing Regional Consortium and hosts the Law FaculTEAS podcast on legal education trends.

Pamela Zabala Ortizمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Race & Ethnicity
• Migration Studies
• Afro-Latinidad
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pamela Zabala Ortiz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Boston University, where she specializes in race and ethnicity, migration, and Afro-Latinx identity. Her research examines constructions of Blackness in the U.S. and Latin America, focusing on racial contestations and transnational identity formations. She holds a PhD from Duke University (2024), an MA from Duke (2021), and a BA in Sociology and Africana Studies from Bowdoin College (2017). Her work has been supported by the Russell Sage Foundation and the Social Science Research Council, and she has received recognition such as the 2022 ‘Rising Graduate Scholar’ award from Diverse: Issues in Higher Education . She is currently completing a book project titled Black but “not Black”: Dominican Racial Contestations and the Pursuit of Authentic Blackness , supported by a CISS Book Incubator Grant and the 2025 Dominican Studies Research Fellowship. Zabala Ortiz’s research spans migration studies, racial politics, and critical race theory, with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. She actively participates in initiatives like the Migration Studies Workshop at Boston University, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues on global migration and identity.

Lawrence Magennisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainable Design
• Product Design
• Circular Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Magennis is a Lecturer in Product Design at Belfast School of Art, Ulster University. He serves as Sustainability Lead at Belfast School of Art and is a member of the AHSS Sustainability Working Group. Additionally, he acts as Placement Tutor and participates in PILOT: Design & Craft Global Makers Working Group. His educational background includes a BDes in Product and Furniture Design from Ulster University (2014), an MA in Creative Arts (3D Design) from Technological University Dublin (2019), a Postgraduate Certificate in Zero Carbon Engineering from Queen's University Belfast (2021), a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Development from Ulster University (2021), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice from Ulster University (2025). He is currently completing his PhD at Ulster University (2021-2026) investigating Sustainable Development. Lawrence's research integrates sustainability with design, bridging design practice and social/environmental responsibility. His work develops innovative solutions aligned with global sustainability goals and circular economy principles. His PhD thesis focuses on 'The Co-Design of a Novel Scoring Framework for Sustainable Design and Architectural Products and Materials' and contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals. His publications demonstrate expertise across medical device design, contemporary design exhibitions, and design journalism, with work spanning practical orthopedic devices, design showcases, and industry publications. His notable recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2025) Lawrence has contributed significantly to curriculum development across multiple programs, served on a Task and Finish Group for postgraduate provision, and mentored educators for Higher Education Academy fellowships. He actively participates in academic conferences including the Neuro-Diversity Staff Support Workshop, Festival of Learning, Teaching and The Student Experience, and the National Conference on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education. As a practicing designer since 2010, he maintains memberships with Queen's University Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action (SECA), Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI), and Design and Craft Council Ireland (DCCI). His creative work appears in Icon Magazine and various exhibitions.