جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Global History
• Atlantic History
• Labor History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Holger Weiss serves as Professor of General History at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology within the Department of Culture, History and Philosophy. Since January 2025, he has held an affiliated professorship at Gothenburg University, following prior guest professorships at Dalarna University (2015-2019) and Gothenburg University (2022). A member of the Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters, Weiss maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions. Doctor of Philosophy (1997), University of Helsinki Licentiate of Philosophy (1994), University of Helsinki M.A. (fil.kand.) (1991), University of Helsinki Docent of African History (1998), University of Helsinki Docent of Global History (2003), Åbo Akademi University Weiss's research explores global and Atlantic historical entanglements , with specialized focus on Danish Gold Coast possessions and Swedish Saint Barthélemy colony dynamics. His work examines Caribbean/Atlantic cotton flows in early modern Sweden, West African environmental history (particularly Ghana), and Islamic studies in Ghana . Current projects analyze transnational labor movements including the International Trade Union Committee of Negro Workers and International of Seamen and Harbour Workers during the Interwar period, alongside contemporary Muslim social mobilization in Ghana. Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories toward digital-era Muslim empowerment and transnational solidarity networks . His 2023-2025 output demonstrates increased focus on Ghanaian Islamic organizations, Atlantic labor history, and Nordic slavery heritage, with methodological emphasis on archival research across nine countries and fieldwork in Ghana. Weiss leads the active Muslim Empowerment in Ghana (MEG) project and Radikala sjötransportarbetare initiative, while previously directing projects on Ghanaian rhetoric analysis and Swedish class struggle. His supervised works include five academic projects examining West African history and Islamic studies. Fieldwork spans Ghana, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Nigeria, Norway, Russia and Sweden, with recent institutional visits to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2024) and Sweden's National Archives (2024).

Sophie Elixhauserمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Environmental Anthropology
• Phenomenological Anthropology
• Sensory Ethnography
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Sophie Elixhauser is a Research Fellow at the University of Vienna’s Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She leads the citizen science project Snow2School, collaborating with climatologists and schools in Greenland and Austria to study snow-cover changes. Her work also includes the ERC Advanced Grant Project InfraNorth, focusing on infrastructure and social dynamics in East Greenland. Dr. Elixhauser holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen and an MA from the University of Munich, with over 20 years of fieldwork in Greenland, the European Alps, and the Philippines. Her research interests span environmental anthropology, climate change, sensory ethnography, and Indigenous studies. Key projects include documenting personal autonomy in East Greenlandic communication and exploring infrastructural hope around airport developments. She has published widely on Arctic communities, climate perceptions, and interdisciplinary research challenges. Recent articles address citizen science’s role in bridging social and natural sciences, Indigenous disability rights, and climate change’s socio-material impacts. Her work emphasizes ethical collaboration, local knowledge integration, and transdisciplinary frameworks for sustainability. Elixhauser’s research has been supported by grants from the Research Council of Norway and the Nordland Research Institute. She has organized workshops on Indigenous disability issues and contributed to documentaries, such as *Sermiligaaq*, winning the Wiley-Blackwell Film Prize in 2009.

Daniel Agnessمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Development Economics
• Urban Economics
• Labor Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Agness is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research focuses on development economics, urbanization, agricultural transformation, and social networks, with a regional emphasis on East Africa. He holds a PhD and MA in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Berkeley and a BA in Economics from Stanford University. His work addresses critical issues such as housing policy in Ethiopia, technology adoption in Kenya and Rwanda, and labor market dynamics. Key projects include analyzing condominium development impacts in Ethiopia and evaluating self-employed workers' time valuation in collaboration with leading economists. Agness has conducted fieldwork in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda, with notable studies published in the Review of Economic Studies and other peer-reviewed journals. His research integrates experimental and observational methods to understand structural transformation processes in developing economies. He has collaborated with institutions like the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and contributes to initiatives such as the African Urbanization and Development Research Initiative. His teaching and advising emphasize applied microeconomics and development fieldwork methodologies.

Mandy Sadanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Southeast Asian History
• Anthropology
• Art History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Mandy Sadan is a globally recognized scholar specializing in Southeast Asian history, anthropology, and cultural heritage. She holds a Professorship at the University of Warwick’s Department of Global Sustainable Development (GSD), having joined in August 2020. Previously, she was a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford School of Global & Area Studies (OSGA) and affiliated with St Antony’s College, University of Oxford. Her academic journey includes roles at SOAS University of London (2008–2018) and extensive fieldwork in Myanmar’s Kachin region. Education: BA (Hons) Modern History, University of Oxford MA Art History & Archaeology, SOAS University of London PhD History, SOAS University of London PGCert ODE (Technology Enhanced Learning), Open University PGCE Post-Compulsory Education, Oxford Brookes University Research Interests: Mandy Sadan’s work bridges history, anthropology, and development studies, focusing on Myanmar’s border regions. She explores cultural heritage’s role in community well-being, oral history methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development. Her Leverhulme Trust-funded research (2022–2025) examines the socio-cultural history of ultra-processed foods in the UK, linking war, technology, and flavor change. Key Projects: Rare Earths in the Just Transition (British Academy, £94k) Sustainable Lives in Scarred Landscapes (British Academy GCRF, £300k) Drugs and (Dis)order (ESRC GCRF, £7.2M) Awards: Her book Being and Becoming Kachin won the EuroSEAS Nikkei Asian Review Prize (2015). She also received a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2017–2018) for research on Burma’s Frontier Areas Administration. Teaching & Supervision: While currently on research leave, she has supervised numerous PhD students on Myanmar’s history, anthropology, and development. Future supervision will resume post-2026. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Kachinland Research Centre (Myanmar), Yunnan University, and international partners on projects addressing resource extraction, drug economies, and cultural heritage preservation.

• Linguistic Typology
• Amazonian Languages
• Arawak Languages
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Y. Aikhenvald is a Professor affiliated with James Cook University, recognized as a leading scholar in linguistic typology, Amazonian languages, and language contact. Her research focuses on grammatical structures, evidentiality, and endangered language documentation. She has authored over 160 publications, including seminal works like The Oxford Handbook of Evidentiality and The Cambridge Handbook of Linguistic Typology . Her work spans multiple languages, including Tariana (Amazonia), Manambu (Papua New Guinea), and Paumarí. She explores topics such as noun categorization, serial verbs, and multilingualism. Aikhenvald has edited volumes on grammaticalization, gender systems, and clause linking semantics. Her contributions bridge fieldwork, theoretical linguistics, and sociolinguistics, emphasizing cross-linguistic comparison. Key themes include language obsolescence in Papua New Guinea, areal diffusion in Amazonia, and the typology of evidentiality and possession. Her research highlights endangered language documentation and the sociocultural dimensions of linguistic diversity.

• Comparative Physiology
• Avian Biology
• Thermal Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andreas Nord is an Affiliate Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine. His work focuses on avian physiology, thermal biology, and environmental stressors. Nord has contributed to over 13 peer-reviewed publications since 2015, with recent emphasis on avian thermoregulation mechanisms, urbanization impacts on wildlife, and methodological advancements in thermal imaging. He served as a Guest Editor for the 2021 Special Issue on thermal imaging in the Journal of Thermal Biology . Research interests include comparative physiology, urban ecology, and the physiological responses of birds to environmental changes. His studies combine fieldwork with laboratory techniques to explore topics like mitochondrial thermogenesis in birds, oxidative stress in urban environments, and plumage development effects on heat loss. Nord collaborates extensively with international researchers across ornithology, thermal biology, and conservation science. Publications consistently demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches, linking molecular biology (e.g., telomere dynamics) with ecological observations (e.g., food restriction effects). His methodological contributions include evaluating body temperature measurement techniques for free-ranging animals, published in Animal Biotelemetry (2015) and Journal of Avian Biology (2015). No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his editorial role highlights scholarly influence. Advising/mentoring relationships aren't detailed in the provided materials. Lab affiliations or team projects aren't specified, though collaborative work with institutions like the University of Glasgow and international partners is evident through co-authorship networks.

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Historical Archaeology
• Near Eastern Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marta Luciani is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Prehistoric and Historical Archaeology , University of Vienna. Her research focuses on the archaeology of Arabia and the Ancient Near East, with particular emphasis on Bronze and Iron Age societies, funerary practices, and oasis urbanization. She leads the Saudi Arabian-Austrian Archaeological Project at Qurayyah, exploring ancient settlements and material culture in northwest Arabia. Teaching includes courses like Thesis Seminar and Introduction into the Archaeology of Western Asia . Her work integrates interdisciplinary methods, such as geochemical analysis and hydroarchaeology, to study ancient technologies and environmental adaptation. Key projects include investigations at Qurayyah, Nuzi, Qatna, and Chemchemal, emphasizing Bronze Age transitions and cultural connectivity. Publications highlight topics like oasis sustainability, palatial architecture, and ritual practices. She participates in international conferences and edited volumes, contributing to discussions on ancient urbanism and material culture. Ongoing research bridges archaeological fieldwork with lab-based analyses to reconstruct past human-environment interactions.

Colin Jerolmackمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnography
• Urban Communities
• Environmental Sociology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Colin Jerolmack is a Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies at New York University, where he also served as Chair of the Environmental Studies Department (2017–2023). His work bridges ethnography, environmental sociology, and human-animal studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the City University of New York (2009) and a B.S. in Psychology from Drexel University (2000). Research Interests: - Ethnography of urban and rural communities - Environmental policy and climate change impacts - Human-animal relations (e.g., The Global Pigeon ) - Social theory and qualitative methodologies Key Publications: - Up to Heaven and Down to Hell (2021): Explores fracking's social and environmental impacts in rural Pennsylvania. - The Global Pigeon (2013): Analyzes urban human-animal interactions. - Over 40 peer-reviewed articles on ethnography, climate justice, and animal studies. Media & Outreach: - Featured in The New York Times , Los Angeles Review of Books , and podcasts like Stand Up! with Pete Dominick . - Regular contributor to climate and energy policy discussions. Awards: - PROSE Award Finalist (2021) for Up to Heaven and Down to Hell . - Recognized for interdisciplinary contributions to environmental sociology. Labs & Initiatives: - Co-founded NYU's Animal Studies Master's program and Center for Environmental and Animal Protection.

Clare Peddieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Biology
• Diving Physiology
• Scientific Diving Techniques
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Clare Peddie is a distinguished academic in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, with dual expertise in Marine Biology and cancer/physiological research. She holds a Professorial appointment and contributes to both teaching and research initiatives focusing on diving physiology, scientific diving methodologies, and the pedagogical value of fieldwork experiences. Her work emphasizes employability development through leadership training in fieldwork contexts. Her research spans marine ecology (particularly coral reef dynamics and benthic structure interactions) and medical physiology (including myelodysplastic syndromes and radiation-induced carcinogenesis). She has collaborated internationally on projects addressing educational internationalisation and interdisciplinary marine conservation efforts. Professor Peddie has authored/co-authored over 13 peer-reviewed publications across marine science, oncology, and educational policy. Her recent work explores coral trait plasticity and niche construction mechanisms, while earlier studies investigated cellular responses to radiation and genetic abnormalities in cancer models. She actively participates in academic leadership roles, including conference organisation and external examining.

Leo Guardadoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Forced Displacement & Refuge
• Healing in Migrant Communities
• Nonviolence Theology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leo Guardado is an Associate Professor of Theology at Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus. His work bridges theology, peace studies, and social justice, focusing on forced displacement, migrant healing practices, and nonviolence. Guardado holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame in Systematic Theology and Peace Studies, with a master’s in patristics from the same institution. He previously collaborated in borderlands ministry and monastic life. **Education**: B.A. in Religious Studies, St. Mary's College of California M.T.S. in History of Christianity, University of Notre Dame PhD in Systematic Theology and Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame **Research Interests**: Church as Sanctuary : Theological foundations of sanctuary ministries, especially in light of global displacement. Healing**: Ethnographic study of curanderismo practices among Latinx migrants and their integration into Catholic liturgy. Nonviolence**: Linking Gandhian principles to Latin American liberation theology and Pope Francis' vision. Gutiérrez Legacy**: Editor of posthumous works of Gustavo Gutiérrez, including Vivir y pensar el Dios de los pobres . His publications include Church as Sanctuary: Reconstructing Refuge in an Age of Forced Displacement (2023) and edited volumes on Gutiérrez. His work emphasizes practical theology and institutional change through transdisciplinary collaboration. Awards**: None explicitly listed, though his scholarly contributions highlight recognition in theological circles. Advising & Grants**: Teaches doctoral seminars on Gutiérrez and collaborates on initiatives like the transdisciplinary project bridging Fordham, NYC, and the US-Mexico border. No specific grants listed, but his work implies institutional and grassroots support. **Labs/Teams**: Engages with border communities, NGOs, and theological networks, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned.

Daniel Hanusمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Physical cognition
• Causal understanding and reasoning
• Visual and memory illusions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Hanus is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in the Department of Comparative Cultural Psychology . He coordinates the Wolfgang Köhler Primate Research Center and Global Primate Study Network, with over 15 years of experience in African chimpanzee sanctuaries. His work spans Physical cognition Causal understanding Visual illusions Numerical competence Meta-cognition research in human and non-human primates. As an International Primatological Society member and ad hoc reviewer for journals like Animal Behaviour and Science , he contributes to methodological advancements. He teaches at the University of Leipzig and has held visiting positions at Free University Berlin and University of Tübingen. Hanus's research combines fieldwork at chimpanzee sanctuaries with controlled experiments to explore cognitive evolution. His 2025 publications in Nature Communications and Animal Behaviour examine neural precursors of language and social attention mechanisms, while 2023 work in Nature Ecology & Evolution reveals cognitive stability across primate development. 2009 Poster Competition Winner, Workshop on Cognition and Evolution, Rovereto 2003 Poster Competition Winner, German Primatological Society, Leipzig He coordinates research collaborations with Chimfunshi (Zambia) Tacugama (Sierra Leone) LCRP (Liberia) sanctuaries and maintains active research stays at Ngamba Island (Uganda) and Tchimpounga (Congo). Fluency in German, English, and French supports cross-cultural research initiatives.

• Rock Art
• Archaeology
• Anthropology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul S.C. Tacon is a leading figure in rock art research, serving as a Professor and Chair in Rock Art Research at Griffith University’s Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research. He directs the Place, Evolution and Rock Art Heritage Unit (PERAHU) and is affiliated with the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution. His work focuses on global rock art, particularly in Australia, Southeast Asia, and beyond. With over 93 months of fieldwork across 20+ countries, Tacon has made groundbreaking discoveries in Arnhem Land and Wollemi National Park. He has authored/co-authored over 315 publications, including influential books like Relating to Rock Art in the Contemporary World and Histories of Australian Rock Art Research . Education: BA (Hons) from the University of Waterloo (1980), MA from Trent University (1984), and PhD from the Australian National University (1990). Research Interests: Global rock art analysis, Indigenous archaeology, rock art preservation, and cultural evolution. Key areas include First Nations rock art in Australia, Southeast Asian prehistory, and the intersection of rock art with climate change and cultural heritage. Notable Awards: Rhys Jones Medal (2016), ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship (2016–2021), and Griffith Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award (2016). Labs/Teams: Director of PERAHU and collaborator in Griffith’s Human Evolution Centre. Supervises numerous PhD students focusing on global rock art projects. Active in grant-funded initiatives like the Art at a Crossroads project and Australian Rock Art History program.

Adel Nikjooمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Tourism Geography
• Sustainability in Tourism
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Adel Nikjoo is a Doctoral Researcher in Tourism Geography at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Oulu. His current research focuses on the Gen Z project, exploring tourism development in Iran through an evolutionary economic geography lens. He examines sustainability challenges, generational adaptation, and the role of younger communities in tourism changes. His work often combines qualitative methods with real-world problem-solving, particularly addressing social media's impact on travel behavior and identity. Adel has conducted fieldwork in high-risk environments, including anthropological research on pilgrims in Iraq during ISIS's presence (2014) and studies on Iranian women's travel experiences. His research interests span cultural tourism, gender studies, youth sociology, and the interplay between technology and travel. He has published extensively on topics such as community-based tourism, pilgrimage dynamics, and digital sharing behaviors during crises. He holds a Master of Science degree and has professional experience in the travel industry. Adel collaborates internationally and is open to interdisciplinary projects aligning with his research areas. His work bridges academic rigor with practical solutions, advocating for inclusive tourism practices and cultural preservation.

Emma Mawdsleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Development Politics
• South-South Cooperation
• Development Finance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Emma Mawdsley is a leading scholar in Human Geography at the University of Cambridge, where she contributes to the Geographies of Knowledge Research Group . As a Fellow of Newnham College and Director of the Margaret Anstee Centre for Global Studies , her work bridges academic rigor with practical engagement in global development politics. BA in Geography (St. John’s College, Cambridge, 1989-1992) PhD in Geography (St. John’s College, Cambridge, 1992-1996) Academic trajectory: Lecturer (1996-2003), Senior Lecturer (2009-2014), Reader (2014-2022), Professor (2022-present) Her research interrogates the politics of global development , focusing on South-South Cooperation (especially India-Africa dynamics), financialisation of aid, and the UK’s shifting development agendas. She leads the ESRC-funded project ‘Development Consultants and Contractors’ , analyzing private-sector roles in ‘Aidland’. Recent publications highlight trends in South-South partnerships , innovative finance, and decolonial approaches. Awards include the Leverhulme Research Fellowship and recognition as a Royal Geographical Society medalist. She supervises PhD students on topics like Sino-Indian development cooperation and postcolonial governance. As Director of the Margaret Anstee Centre, she fosters interdisciplinary global studies, connecting academia to policy through initiatives like the India-UK Development Partnership Forum .

Dorothy Sackمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Geography
• Geomorphology
• Quaternary Studies
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dorothy Sack is a Professor in the Department of Geography within the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University. She is based in Clippinger Hall on the Athens Campus and maintains active research and teaching programs in physical geography and geomorphology. Her research focuses on arid-lands geomorphology , paleolakes , Quaternary environmental change , and the history of geomorphology . She conducts extensive fieldwork in western Utah, particularly in the Lake Bonneville basin, analyzing landforms and sediments to reconstruct paleoclimatic conditions during the late Pleistocene. Additional research themes include off-road vehicle impacts, desert loess, sand dune dynamics, and fluvial processes in southeastern Ohio. Her recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend combining geomorphology, sedimentology, and historical geography. The articles span topics from paleolake reconstructions in the Bonneville basin to the historiography of 19th-century American geomorphology, indicating a dual expertise in both physical and historical geography. Keywords across her work include paleoclimatology, landscape evolution, and scientific methodology. Chair, History of Geography Specialty Group, Association of American Geographers She actively mentors graduate students on diverse projects related to fluvial systems, watershed management, erosion, and environmental impacts. While no specific grants are listed, her sustained research output and student supervision suggest ongoing project funding. She teaches core courses such as Physical Geography, Statistics in Geography, Landforms and Landscapes, and a Seminar in Geomorphology. Her work integrates field-based geomorphic analysis with historical and theoretical perspectives, contributing significantly to both empirical and conceptual advances in geography.