جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Farima Pour-Khorshidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Abolitionist Teaching
• Healing-Centered Engagement
• Educational Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Farima Pour-Khorshid is a Professor at the University of San Francisco’s School of Education, specializing in Teacher Education. Her work focuses on abolitionist teaching, healing-centered engagement frameworks, and dismantling carceral logics in education. She leads initiatives like the healing-centered racial affinity groups for student teachers, emphasizing transformative justice and critical consciousness. Education Background: Farima’s journey began as a first-generation bilingual teacher in California, later earning a PhD while navigating personal trauma and grief. Her experiences in Nicaragua and US public schools informed her commitment to equity-driven pedagogy. Research Interests: Her work bridges abolitionist theory with classroom practice, centering Indigenous and BIPOC voices. She explores intergenerational grief work, critical race love, and fostering humanizing educational spaces through mindfulness, ritual, and collective care. Professional Affiliations: She serves on boards for the Abolitionist Teaching Network and Teachers 4 Social Justice, advocating for systemic change in K-16 education. Her community work includes organizing racial affinity groups and co-founding the HELLA collective. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with doctoral students on initiatives like the racial affinity groups program, blending research and practice to support educators’ healing and liberation.

Malakia Silcottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Career Development
• Student Retention Strategies
• First-Generation College Students
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Malakia Silcott serves as Assistant Director of the Tufts University Career Center and Lecturer at the Tufts Gordon Institute. Her roles involve overseeing early career engagement programs, providing individual career advising, and teaching Personal Career Development courses. She holds a Master of Science in College Student Development and Counseling from Northeastern University and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and African American Studies from Oberlin College. Her professional focus includes supporting first-generation college students, women in underrepresented careers, and international students through academic retention strategies and career development frameworks. She has prior experience working with diverse student populations at institutions like MIT, Northeastern University, and Brandeis University. Malakia's research interests emphasize college adjustment challenges faced by marginalized groups and innovative advising methodologies. She actively engages in community-building through tennis, personal finance literacy, and attending cultural performances.

Natalie Downerمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• STEM Education
• Diversity in STEM
• Educational Initiatives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Natalie Downer is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri. She holds a dual appointment as Director of the McNair Scholars Program and Strategic STEM Initiatives in the Office of Academic Access & Leadership Development (AALD) within the Office of the Provost. She also serves as the MU site coordinator for the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (MOLSAMP), an NSF-funded initiative spanning nine Missouri institutions to increase underrepresented minority (URM) STEM degree completion. Additionally, she is Co-Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded Louis Stokes Regional Center of Excellence for the Study of STEM Interventions (LSRCE SOSI), which supports inter-institutional collaboration in evidence-based practices to enhance URM student success in STEM. Education: Ph.D., 2014, University of Missouri Her work focuses on strengthening STEM pathways through program development, faculty training, and translational research. She leads initiatives addressing systemic barriers for underrepresented groups in STEM fields, combining educational innovation with institutional partnerships. Current projects emphasize strengths-based interventions and data-driven strategies to improve retention and graduation rates in STEM disciplines. Grants & Collaborations: Co-PI: LSRCE SOSI (NSF) MOLSAMP Alliance Coordinator Her professional contributions extend to laboratory instruction in biological sciences and mentorship through programs like the McNair Scholars, which prepares first-generation and underrepresented students for doctoral studies.

Jarkko Suhonenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• online learning
• hybrid learning
• multi-modal learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jarkko Suhonen serves as a Staff Scientist at the University of Eastern Finland's School of Computing, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology. With a career spanning over two decades since 2000, he has held various academic positions including Research Manager (2017-2022), University Researcher (2012-2017), and Professor at University of Joensuu (2005-2006). He earned his PhD in Computer Science from University of Joensuu in 2005 as the first doctoral graduate from Prof. Erkki Sutinen's edTech research group, which is now known as Technologies for Learning and Development. His educational background includes a Docent title in Technology for Development and Education from University of Eastern Finland (2016), PhD in Computer Science (2005), and MSc in Computer Science (2000), all from University of Joensuu. His research interests focus on online, hybrid, and multi-modal learning in higher education, digital learning technologies, computing education, and ICT for development (ICT4D), with significant work in Global South contexts including Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana. Dr. Suhonen's extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from early work on web-based programming education to current research on AI and machine learning education. His recent publications (2022-2025) predominantly focus on computational thinking, machine learning education in K-12 contexts, VR applications for education, and ICT for development, particularly examining how technology can support learning in diverse cultural contexts. His work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers across multiple continents. As an academic leader, he currently supervises doctoral students, coordinates IMPDET online doctoral studies, and serves as contact person for computer science in the LUMETO doctoral programme. For the 2025-2026 academic year, he will be teaching the Research Methods in Computer Science course. His research group affiliations include Global Development (since 2020) and Technologies for Learning and Development (since 2017), reflecting his dual focus on educational technology and international development. Dr. Suhonen has supervised at least 12 doctoral students to completion, with recent graduations in 2023-2024 on topics ranging from social media as learning tools to machine learning education in K-12 contexts and computational thinking in Nigerian contexts.

Awube Menlahمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Pain Management
• Midwifery
• Nursing Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Awube Menlah is a dedicated nursing and midwifery educator currently serving as a lecturer and coordinator of the midwifery program at Valley View University, Ghana's premier private university. She brings over 20 years of clinical experience in Nurse-Anaesthesia from both urban and rural Ghanaian healthcare settings to her academic role. Her educational journey includes a Diploma in General Nursing, an Advanced Diploma in Nurse-Anaesthesia from the 37 Military School of Anaesthesia (2007), a BSc in Nursing with First Class Honours from the University of Cape Coast (2012), and a Master's degree from the same institution (2014). She is currently completing her PhD at Charles Darwin University with a thesis expected in 2025. Dr. Menlah's research focuses primarily on pain management across multiple contexts - surgical, postoperative, and particularly during labor. Her work addresses critical healthcare challenges in Ghanaian settings, with emphasis on resource-appropriate solutions that can improve patient outcomes. She has published extensively on women's health, nursing education, palliative care, and healthcare delivery challenges in Ghana. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on vulnerable populations and practical healthcare solutions within Ghana's resource-constrained environment. Recent publications show increasing specialization in women's health issues, particularly pain management during labor and cervical cancer screening experiences. Prof. Gross Best Research Student Award (University of Cape Coast) Fellow of the Ghana College of Nursing and Midwifery As Principal Investigator for her PhD research on sterile water injection for labor pain management, Dr. Menlah is actively contributing to evidence-based practice in Ghanaian midwifery. Her role as midwifery program coordinator positions her to directly influence the next generation of nursing professionals in Ghana, with a focus on improving healthcare delivery using available resources.

• Seismology
• Engineering Seismology
• Earthquake Hazard Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Summary Dr. Dariush Motazedian is a Full Professor of Engineering Seismology at Carleton University's Department of Earth Sciences within the Faculty of Science. He has held academic roles since 2003, including Department Chair (2016-2019). His research focuses on stochastic and hybrid earthquake fault modeling, seismic microzonation, and seismic soil dynamics. He leads collaborative projects with institutions like the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC), Hydro Quebec, and international partners. Key contributions include the EXSIM earthquake modeling technique, Ottawa's first seismic microzonation maps, and dynamic studies of Champlain Sea clays. Education Ph.D. in Engineering Seismology, Carleton University (2002) M.Sc. in Geophysics/Seismology, Tehran University (1995) B.Sc. in Applied Physics, Shiraz University (1988) Research Interests His work addresses earthquake ground motion prediction, crustal velocity modeling, and seismic hazard mitigation. He developed the EXSIM method, validated globally by institutions like the Southern California Earthquake Center. His team's Ottawa microzonation studies influenced updates to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC). Current projects include seismic risk screening tools for existing buildings and dynamic properties of postglacial sediments. Grants & Collaborations Recipient of NSERC Strategic Research Network funding for Canadian Seismic Research. Led the POLARIS geophysical consortium deploying observatories across Canada. Collaborates with GSC, Laval University, and industry partners like Hydro Quebec. Labs & Teams Leads Carleton's Earthquake Modeling and Microzonation group. Data from the POLARIS project supports student research and international studies. Active in developing seismic tools for emergency preparedness and infrastructure resilience.

Kenneth Levineمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Communication
• Small Group Communication
• Leadership Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kenneth Levine is an Associate Professor and BA/MA Program Coordinator in the Department of Communication at the University at Albany . His research focuses on organizational communication, small group dynamics, leadership, and vocational anticipatory socialization (VAS). He has pioneered studies on how emerging adults form career expectations through social networks, media, and internet sources, particularly examining socio-economic disparities and first-generation student barriers. His healthcare communication research explores organizational culture's impact on patient safety and medical error reporting. Levine's work has been funded by organizations including the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services . He has developed a charismatic leadership measurement scale used in multiple dissertations. His recent studies address pandemic-era work-life balance, celebrity influence on career choices, and post-pandemic career values. Teaching interests include strategic communication and research methods. He coordinates interdisciplinary programs fostering seamless bachelor's-to-master's transitions. Levine collaborates internationally, aiming to expand VAS research into cross-cultural contexts.

• Political Science
• Democracy Studies
• Local Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Fei-chun Chou is an Associate Professor at the School of Arts and Humanities within the Faculty of Education and Arts at Australian Catholic University. His research examines political science with a focus on democracy, local governance, populism, and cultural conflicts, emphasizing policy implications in contemporary societies. Chou's research explores the dynamics of democracy in crisis, local government adaptability, youth political engagement, and the sociopolitical impacts of climate policy. His interdisciplinary approach connects political theory with cultural studies, urban governance, and educational outcomes, revealing how institutions navigate complex societal challenges. An analysis of Chou's articles reveals consistent themes: local governance innovations (e.g., climate emergency responses), democratic erosion through populism and autocracy diffusion, and cultural conflicts in policy-making. His work employs qualitative and comparative methods to dissect political behavior across Australian and international contexts, highlighting tensions between traditional institutions and emerging social movements.

Chrystal A. George Mwangiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education
• Internationalization of Higher Education
• Student Mobility and Migration
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chrystal A. George Mwangi is a Professor in the Higher Education Program at George Mason University. Her scholarship examines structures of opportunity and inequity affecting racially marginalized students, equity in higher education internationalization, and the racial dynamics of African and African Diaspora populations in U.S. higher education. She focuses on the impact of race, racism, and coloniality in shaping educational trajectories. Her research explores the experiences of Black immigrant collegians, familial and community influences on college access, the racialization of international students, and diversity, equity, and inclusion goals within global higher education. She serves as Senior Associate Editor for the Review of Higher Education and has held editorial roles for Journal of College Student Development and Journal of Diversity in Higher Education . Dr. George Mwangi has received the NAFSA Innovative Research in International Education Award and the CIES Study Abroad and International Student SIG Best Article Award. Her work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and USAID, among others.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Expert Systems in Medicine
• Temporal Reasoning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elpida Keravnou-Papailiou is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus, serving as Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (2002–2006), Dean of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences (1999–2002), and first Chair of the Department of Computer Science (1994–1998). She holds a PhD in Cybernetics from Brunel University (1985) and has taught at University College London (1985–1992). Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Temporal Reasoning, and educational reforms. Education: B.Tech. in Computer Science (Brunel University, 1982), PhD in Cybernetics (Brunel University, 1985) Research interests include artificial intelligence applications in medicine, expert systems design, temporal reasoning in clinical diagnosis, and temporal information systems. She has contributed to the Bologna Process implementation in Cyprus, serving as a Bologna Expert and National Academic Contact Point for Recognition. Her recent work emphasizes temporal reasoning frameworks and hybrid decision support systems for healthcare and water resource management. Key research outputs include the book Temporal Information Systems in Medicine (2010) and influential papers on learning outcomes, temporal abductive diagnosis, and ECTS implementation. She has supervised PhD students Eleni Christodoulou (1999) and Hariklea Kazeli (2006), whose work addressed medical expert systems and water resource management, respectively. Her professional roles extend to editorial boards (e.g., Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ), national committees (e.g., Cyprus Council for Higher Education Recognition), and international conferences (e.g., AIME, IDAMAP). She advocates for quality assurance, flexible learning paths, and the strategic development of Cyprus’ universities.

Ray Blackمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• Education Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ray Black is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and a B.A. from California State University, Sacramento. His research focuses on African American student retention at Historically/Predominantly White Institutions (HWIs/PWIs), Critical Race Theory (CRT), equity in K-12 and higher education, and protest histories. He actively advocates against School Resource Officers (SROs) in schools and promotes equitable treatment of students of color. Education background: Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, University of Chicago B.A. in English, California State University, Sacramento Research interests emphasize systemic barriers faced by Black students, CRT applications in educational policy, and anti-racist pedagogical frameworks. His work bridges academic research with community activism, particularly around school discipline reforms and institutional equity initiatives. Recent publications analyze racial disparities in gifted education, disciplinary practices targeting students of color, and Black student resilience strategies at HWIs. His 2023 article on counter-stories in gifted education highlights intersectional challenges faced by marginalized students. Notable recognition: 2024-2025 WICHE Academy for Leaders in the Humanities Fellow Teaching focuses include African American history through art, resistance movements, and advanced research methods. He mentors students navigating academic spaces as first-generation scholars, drawing from his own journey of overcoming educational barriers.

Stephen Hillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Experiment
• Quantum Technologies
• Molecular Magnets
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Hill is a Professor of Physics at Florida State University (FSU) and Director of the Electron Magnetic Resonance (EMR) user program at the NHMFL. He holds a BA and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford (1991–1994) and has held faculty positions at Montana State University (1997–2001) and the University of Florida (2001–2008) before returning to FSU in 2008. His research focuses on quantum phenomena in molecular magnets and correlated electron systems, leveraging high magnetic field spectroscopy techniques. Key research interests include condensed matter experiment, molecular quantum technologies, and instrument development for EPR. His EMR program collaborates across physics, chemistry, and biology departments, supporting 6 full-time staff and up to 10 graduate students. Hill's work has been funded by DOE and NSF grants, emphasizing next-generation molecular quantum technologies. Awards: Cottrell Scholars Award (2000), NSF CAREER Award (2003), APS Fellow (2014), EPR Silver Medal (2014), FSU Distinguished Research Professor (2022). His advising and grants include leadership roles in interdisciplinary projects and contributions to magnetocaloric effect studies, spin qubits, and dynamic nuclear polarization. Hill’s lab develops world-leading high-field EPR instruments, advancing both fundamental science and applied technologies.

Susan Priestمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Australian legal history
• Australian constitutional legal history
• Australian judicial biography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Susan Priest serves as Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Education in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law at the University of Canberra, a position held since 2018. She teaches across undergraduate and graduate law programs including core foundation subjects, Constitutional law, and honours research units within the Law School. Her academic credentials include undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in both education and law. She was admitted as a Legal Practitioner in the Australian Capital Territory in 2000. Dr. Priest specializes in Australian legal history with concentrated research on constitutional development, judicial biography, and post-Federation politics. Her scholarly work extends to gender and law, human rights frameworks, and pedagogical approaches for first-year law students. Recent projects examine nineteenth-century criminal trials, court architecture's influence on judicial operations, and archival studies of foundational High Court justices. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on Australia's legal evolution, particularly analyzing the High Court's formative decade and constitutional milestones through interdisciplinary historical methodologies. She has received nine teaching excellence awards since 2012: Multiple Deans Awards for Teaching Excellence Multiple Deans Awards for Citizenship University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award Dr. Priest supervises postgraduate research and leads educational strategy as Associate Dean, focusing on curriculum innovation and student support systems within legal education. Her administrative leadership encompasses quality assurance and teaching development initiatives across the Law School.

Grant Bainمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Rhetoric and Composition
• American Literature
• Composition Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Grant Bain is a Senior Instructor and First-Year Composition Administrator in the English and University Composition Program at Colorado State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas (2010) and has extensive experience teaching composition and literature. His research focuses on American literature, with scholarship on authors such as Richard Wright, Ernest Hemingway, M. Scott Momaday, William Faulkner, and Edgar Allan Poe. Since joining CSU in 2018, he has led efforts to design and revise the CO 150 common curriculum and mentors Graduate Teaching Assistants. Bain is a first-generation college graduate from Benton, Arkansas, and resides in Fort Collins. Education: Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2010 Research Interests: Bain’s work bridges rhetorical theory and American literary studies, emphasizing how literary analysis informs composition pedagogy. His studies on figures like Faulkner and Poe explore themes of identity, narrative structure, and cultural critique. Recent contributions focus on integrating diverse literary traditions into foundational writing courses. Professional Roles: As First-Year Composition Administrator, Bain collaborates with specialists to enhance curriculum standards and support teaching excellence. His initiatives prioritize inclusive pedagogy and student-centered learning environments.

Maya Ackermanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Creativity
• Generative AI
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maya Ackerman serves as Associate Professor of Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at Santa Clara University while concurrently leading WaveAI as CEO. This dual role positions her at the critical intersection of academic research and commercial AI innovation, specializing in computational creativity and human-AI collaboration systems. Her work focuses on transforming theoretical AI concepts into practical creative tools that empower users globally. Her research spans three interconnected domains: foundational clustering algorithms (2007-2014), computational creativity frameworks (2015-2020), and ethical human-AI collaboration (2021-present). Early work established theoretical properties of clustering paradigms published in NIPS and JMLR, while recent research develops musical AI systems like ALYSIA that enable accessible song creation. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical rigor with real-world impact, particularly in creative domains where AI augments rather than replaces human expression. Runner-up Best Paper Award (Association for Computational Creativity, 2017) Women in Tech Awards Data Scientist Finalist (2019) NSERC Alexander Bell Canadian Graduate Scholarship (2009-2012) First-Year Assistant Professor Award (Florida State University, 2015) Office of Naval Research grant ($400,000 for clustering research) As mentor, Ackerman has guided numerous graduate students through interdisciplinary projects combining computer science with creative arts, evidenced by asterisked co-authors on publications spanning musical AI, poetry generation, and therapeutic applications. Her WaveAI startup, serving millions globally with tools like LyricStudio, demonstrates successful research commercialization. Current work explores AI's role in bereavement support and gender bias mitigation, reflecting her commitment to socially impactful technology.