جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Gender Studies
• Youth Studies
• Qualitative Research Methodologies
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Marlene Folkestad Persson is a Senior Researcher affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (NOVA) at Oslo Metropolitan University . Her research focuses on gendered exclusion processes in youth contexts, particularly in sports and leisure activities. Her academic background includes a MA in sociology from the University of Oslo (completed) and a PhD in Social Sciences from Oslo Metropolitan University (2022). She specializes in qualitative methodologies, emphasizing interviews and field studies. Ongoing Projects : LIFECHANCES: Analyzing life chance differentiation in youth through qualitative longitudinal research Climate Crisis Engagement: Studying homogeneous youth approaches to climate challenges Coronavirus Pandemic Impact: Investigating long-term educational consequences for secondary school students Completed Projects : Gender Equality in Youth Leisure Activities Participation in Norwegian Youth Sports Sports Research at the Ungdata Centre Her publications in journals like Journal of Youth Studies and Sport, Education and Society explore intersections between social inclusion, gender dynamics, and educational outcomes. She also contributes to public discourse through media appearances and policy-oriented dissemination.

Oktay Aktanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Gender Studies
• Migration and Ethnic Studies
• Intersectionality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oktay Aktan is a Researcher at the Institute of Social Sciences , Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel , and Coordinator of the Master's Program in Migration and Diversity . With a career spanning institutions like TU Dortmund, University of Konstanz, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, his work focuses on gender, migration, intersectionality, diversity management, transnationalism , and social inequality . Education: B.Sc. in Management, Bilkent University M.Sc. in Sociology, Middle East Technical University Postgraduate in Diversity Management, University of Wuppertal A leading figure in projects like EMMD (structural discrimination research) and KUSS (diversity-sensitive cancer care), he examines how ethnicity, gender, and social milieu interact in educational systems and migration contexts. His 15 most recent publications (2010-2023) explore topics from masculinity in schools to Turkish football communities in Berlin , using intersectional frameworks across disciplines like sociology of education and media studies . Key contributions: Multidimensional discrimination analysis Diversity-sensitive healthcare instruments Transnational sports sociology Ethnic identity in post-migration societies

Jani Vuolteenahoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Geography
• Social Policy
• Toponymy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jani Vuolteenaho is a University Lecturer at the Department of Geosciences and Geography within the Faculty of Science at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He also holds a Docent title at the Faculty of Social Sciences and is affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science and the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria). Additionally, he serves as a supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences. Dr. Vuolteenaho's research focuses on critical urban studies, examining how neoliberal processes transform urban landscapes through commercialization, branding, and naming practices. His scholarly work centers on toponymic commodification - the process through which place names become commercialized in contemporary cities. His research also addresses social justice issues in urban development, particularly regarding land relations, housing, and marginalized populations in changing urban environments. His publication record reveals consistent engagement with critical urban geography, examining how power operates through spatial practices and representations. His recent work demonstrates growing interest in the politics of sports mega-events and their urban impacts, as evidenced by his critical analyses of the Qatar World Cup. His interdisciplinary approach draws from cultural geography, political economy, and sociolinguistics to analyze urban phenomena. Dr. Vuolteenaho has received prestigious recognition for his scholarly work, including the Dyos Prize 2009 for the best article submitted to Urban History and the Urban Studies Essay of the Year award in 2005. As an educator, Dr. Vuolteenaho teaches various courses including 'Social Justice and the City,' 'City and Culture,' and 'The Land Question and Sustainable Urban Development.' His teaching reflects his research interests, emphasizing critical perspectives on urban development and social policy. Dr. Vuolteenaho leads and participates in several significant research projects, including 'Contested waterfront transformations' (2024-2028), 'Housing, Social Inclusion and Land Value' (2023-2024), and 'Now-Time, Us-Space: Hegemonic Mobilisations in Central and Eastern Europe' (2020-2023).

• Sports Sciences
• Psychological Resilience
• Talent Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hollie Fountain is a Lecturer at the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University , affiliated with the Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group and The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland. Her work focuses on psychological resilience in junior athletes, talent development, and the health benefits of sports participation. PhD in Sports Sciences (Edinburgh Napier University, 2017) Research interests include: Psychological Resilience in Youth Athletes Talent Pathway Development Impact of Physical Activity on Mental Health Sibling Dynamics in Sports Achievement Technology-Based Health Interventions Mountain Biking as Therapeutic Intervention Recent studies highlight her focus on resilience measurement frameworks, SMS-based physical activity interventions, and mountain biking's role in mental health. Collaborative projects with Sportscotland and Scottish Cycling emphasize community and policy applications. Current postgraduate supervision includes research on hybrid sport nutrition platforms and nanocellulose-antiviral technologies. Past supervisees explored topics like self-regulated learning in football academies and motivational factors in Scottish football clubs. 2025–2028: Developing Effective Talent Pathways Using a TDEQ Framework (Sportscotland, £15,225) 2021–2023: Capturing the insights of parents of performance pathway athletes (Sportscotland, £22,768) 2018–2020: What makes him so special? Self-regulated learning in Scottish football academies (Heart of Midlothian PLC, £8,250) 2018: Mountain Biking and Psychological Wellbeing (Scottish Cycling, £4,999)

Jack Waltonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sports Coaching
• Youth Sports Development
• Grassroots Football
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Jack Walton is a Lecturer in Coaching & Pedagogy at Loughborough University. He previously served as a Coach Development Manager at The Football Association for 9 years. Walton holds an undergraduate degree in Sport & Exercise Science and Physics from Loughborough University (2002-2005), a PGCert, and a Master of Science in Sports Coaching from the University of Worcester. His research focuses on youth football coaching, particularly adolescent males' perceptions of competitive grassroots football. Education: BSc Sport & Exercise Science and Physics, Loughborough University (2002-2005) PGCert (institution unspecified) MSc Sports Coaching, University of Worcester Research Interests: Jack’s work emphasizes grassroots football development, coaching methodologies for adolescents, and the psychological aspects of youth sports participation. His master’s research explored how male adolescents perceive competitive environments in community football, contributing to pedagogical frameworks in sports coaching. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Loughborough University’s Sport performance research group.

• Sport and Exercise Science
• Performance Analysis
• Elite Athlete Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jason Cook is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University, where he currently leads the Elite Sport Foundation programme. Previously, he spent 10 years at Loughborough College, where he taught across further and higher education programmes and served as the teaching and learning lead for his department. His career began as a performance analyst in elite sport before transitioning into academia. Jason holds a BSc in Sports Science & Football from Liverpool John Moores University (2004), a Graduate Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector from the University of Derby, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Science from Loughborough University. His work emphasizes bridging practical performance analysis with educational leadership in sports science. No specific scientific awards, grants, or published articles are listed in the provided text. His professional focus centers on programme development and teaching innovation within elite sport contexts.

Chloe Steadmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Consumer Culture
• Marketing
• Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Chloe Steadman is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), with expertise in consumer culture, place management, and qualitative research methodologies. She holds a PhD in Consumer Research from the University of Manchester (2017) and is a Research Associate at the Institute of Place Management (IPM). Her research focuses on intersections between consumer behavior, the body, time, and place, with notable contributions to studies of atmospheres in consumption spaces. She currently leads the national High Streets Task Force resource library, a £8.6M government-funded initiative to revitalize UK high streets. Teaching responsibilities include unit leadership for Level 5 Consumption Behaviour and Level 7 Place Research, alongside supervising UG/PG/PhD dissertations. As Programme Leader for Place Management and Leadership postgraduate courses, she emphasizes applied research and industry engagement. She serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Marketing Management and Journal of Place Management and Development, and holds fellowships from the Higher Education Academy and Academy of Marketing. Key research projects include atmospheric studies of Blackpool North Pier, craft beer festivals, and football consumption. Her work explores themes such as affective atmospheres, territorial exclusion, and the role of memory in consumption. Awards include the 2016 Academy of Marketing Best Paper Award and the President’s Doctoral Scholar Award.

Inês Sofia Marques Aleixoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Exercise Science
• Physical Activity and Health
• Cancer Rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Inês Aleixo is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University's Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sports, holding a PhD in Physical Activity and Health. Her research bridges exercise science and clinical applications across the lifespan. Primary research domains: Exercise interventions for neurodegenerative conditions Biomarker relationships in neurocognitive disorders Digital health solutions for age-related conditions Community-based physical activity programs Notable projects include developing digital sarcopenia screening tools and examining exercise protocols for dementia patients. Her publication record spans sports science, geriatrics, and neuroscience with an h-index of 18 across 30+ publications.

Tamara Reid Bushمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanics of Seating
• Hand Function
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tamara Reid Bush is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Associate Dean for Inclusion and Diversity in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). She holds adjunct roles in Biomedical Engineering and directs the Biomechanical Design Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on biomedical engineering applications, including seating mechanics, hand function analysis, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and pressure ulcer prevention. Education: Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, all from Michigan State University. Research interests span biomechanical design, soft tissue mechanics, medical device development, and ergonomics. Her work bridges engineering principles with clinical applications, addressing challenges in rehabilitation, aging, and disability. Notable projects include automated seated repositioning systems, ergonomic package redesign, and studies on thumb mobility in osteoarthritis patients. Awards include the AIMBE Fellowship (2021), American Society of Biomechanics Founder's Award (2020), and recognition as a National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Education participant (2013). She has served on editorial boards and leadership roles in ASME and the American Society of Biomechanics. Teaching includes courses like Statics (ME221), Dynamics (ME361), and Biomechanical Design (ME497). She advises over 50 graduate and undergraduate students, fostering innovation through projects like pediatric rehabilitation exercisers and prosthetic socket improvements. Her lab’s projects include helmet plug design for MSU football, automated repositioning systems, and accessibility improvements for transportation. Funding and donations support ongoing research and development initiatives.

Robin Irelandمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Commercial determinants of health
• Marketing by unhealthy commodity industries
• Commercialization of sport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robin Ireland is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow. His career spans over three decades in public health, including roles at Princes Park Health Centre and Mersey Regional Health Authority. He founded the Health Equalities Group (HEG) charity in 2002, leading initiatives like Healthy Stadia and Food Active. Ireland holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow (2021), focusing on Commercial Determinants of Health in Sport. Education: BA (Hons) Development Studies, University of East Anglia MPH, University of Liverpool PhD, University of Glasgow Research Interests: Ireland’s work examines commercial influences on public health, particularly in sport. Key areas include unhealthy commodity marketing (alcohol, tobacco, gambling), sport sponsorship ethics, and systemic approaches to health equity. His qualitative research critiques corporate power in global sports governance. Key Contributions: Co-authored influential studies on Big Food/Premier League ties Advised Obesity Action Scotland and University of Dundee Published widely in Sport in Society , Bulletin of the World Health Organization , and BMJ Awards: Member of UK Faculty of Public Health (elected through Distinction, 2015) Grants/Advocacy: Co-led UK Nutrition Research Partnership initiatives Advocacy campaigns targeting unhealthy sport sponsorships Labs/Teams: Active in HEG’s research arm, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on global health policy interventions.

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ravi Bansal, PhD, serves as a Research Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at the University of Southern California (USC), with primary affiliation to the Keck School of Medicine. His research program integrates advanced neuroimaging with developmental psychiatry to investigate brain development from prenatal stages through adulthood, focusing on environmental and biological determinants of neurocognitive outcomes. Dr. Bansal's research interests center on Developmental Neuroscience and Psychiatric Disorders , utilizing Neuroimaging to examine how prenatal exposures—including maternal nutrition (zinc, iron), immune activation, air pollution, and socioeconomic factors—shape infant brain structure, metabolism, and connectivity. His work identifies early biomarkers for conditions like autism spectrum disorder and depression, employing multimodal MRI techniques to dissect tissue microstructure and functional networks. This research bridges pediatric neurology and psychiatry, emphasizing translational applications for early intervention. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) longitudinal studies tracking brain development in preterm/term infants exposed to prenatal risks; (2) neurotoxic effects of pediatric cancer treatments (e.g., methotrexate in leukemia); and (3) advanced statistical frameworks for parsing heterogeneity in psychiatric conditions. His methodology increasingly combines diffusion tensor imaging, spectroscopy, and machine learning to correlate imaging phenotypes with clinical outcomes across depression, autism, and schizophrenia spectra.

Anthony Bushمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sport Studies
• Physical Activity Research
• Social Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anthony Bush is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Department for Health at the University of Bath, with roles including former Director of Learning and Teaching (2015–2021) and Director of Studies for the BA in Sport and Social Sciences (2012–2015). His research focuses on the physically active body in elite sports contexts, employing interdisciplinary methods like ethnography and autoethnography, and draws on theories from cultural studies, sociology, and urban studies. He has over 25 years of coaching experience and is a member of the Centre for Qualitative Research and the Centre for Sport, Physical Activity and Health Equality (SPHERE). Dr. Bush has contributed to projects such as the Access Sport - Building Stronger Communities (UK charity-funded) and the Athlete Inspire Programme (Big Lottery Fund). He won the 2016 Leadership in Learning and Teaching Award. His work addresses issues such as non-formal education, sport-based interventions for youth employability, and the social impact of rugby. Education: Doctor of Education (EdD), University of Bath (2008). Labs/Teams: Centre for Qualitative Research, SPHERE. Grants: Big Lottery Fund, Access Sport CIO. His research emphasizes critical, socially oriented studies of sport and physical activity, blending empirical methods with fluid theoretical frameworks. Recent articles explore growth-oriented relationships in sport coaching, the role of sport in education-to-employment transitions, and holistic approaches to coach development.

Simon Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Rugby Union Injury Epidemiology
• Sports Injury Prevention
• Video Analysis in Sports Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Roberts is a Research Fellow at the University of Bath's Department for Health, specializing in injury epidemiology and prevention in rugby union. He joined the university in 2000 as an exercise physiology laboratory technician, completing a part-time PhD between 2003-2008 before transitioning to his current role. His work focuses on understanding injury incidence, severity, and prevention strategies in community and university rugby, particularly for men's and women's players. Education & Career: Began at the University of Bath in 2000. Undertook a part-time PhD (2003–2008). Research Interests: Injury epidemiology in rugby, prevention strategies, video analysis of injuries, and interventions to enhance performance/recovery. Key areas include tackling techniques, match simulation protocols, and nutritional impacts on rugby performance. Projects & Funding: Co-led the Community Rugby Injury Surveillance Project (2017–2025, funded by the Rugby Football Union). PI of projects like 'Physical demands of rugby union referees' (2017–2020) and 'RFU-Activate injury prevention program' (2017–present). Labs/Teams: Part of the Centre for Health and Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport. Collaborates with organizations like the Rugby Football Union and PPEF Foundation on injury prevention initiatives.

Stuart McDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Concussion
• Trauma Biomarkers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Stuart McDonald is a Senior Research Fellow and Director of Fluid Biomarker Research in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University. He leads the Monash Trauma Group, focusing on improving clinical management of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) through blood biomarker research. His work explores interactions between injured brain systems and peripheral body systems, emphasizing translational research in mild TBI. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, La Trobe University (2012). External position: Honorary Associate at La Trobe University. Research focuses on concussion, TBI biomarkers, neuroinflammation, neurofilament light, and microRNAs. Key projects include INFORMED (concussion management in sports), biomarkers in alcohol/drug-influenced TBI, and head impact kinematics in Australian football. Collaborations span international teams and involve clinical and experimental studies. Labs/Teams: Monash Trauma Group and SIMOA facilities. Active in over 10 research projects (2021–2026) addressing biomarker development, injury mechanisms, and clinical applications. Publications emphasize blood-based biomarkers, neuroinflammation, and TBI outcomes.

Vinod Mishraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Economics
• Energy Economics
• Development Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vinod Mishra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Monash University. He specializes in Applied Economics with particular focus on Energy Economics, Development Economics, and regional studies in India and China. His research also intersects with Law and Economics, exploring institutional impacts on economic outcomes. Dr. Mishra has led or contributed to major projects including 'Rural-Urban Migration, the Skill Gap and Wage Inequality in Urban China' (2015-2017) and 'Assessing Barriers to Women Entering the SME Sector in Papua New Guinea' (2017). He has supervised PhD students and maintains active collaborations in Asia-Pacific regions. His research contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly addressing poverty reduction, energy access, and sustainable development in developing nations. Notable projects include analyzing energy poverty's impact on health and education (2021), and investigating international portfolio diversification in emerging markets (2022). His work combines econometric rigor with policy relevance, often focusing on structural changes and institutional dynamics. Dr. Mishra's projects emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches, linking economic theory with empirical analysis of real-world challenges. Recent studies include the historical analysis of stadium financing impacts (2023) and the role of political regimes on Australia's interest rates (2023). His research outputs span over 70 peer-reviewed articles, with significant contributions to journals like Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and Energy Economics . He is currently accepting PhD students and maintains an active research agenda exploring topics ranging from environmental economics to labor market dynamics. His work frequently addresses policy-relevant questions in developing economies, with a focus on Asia-Pacific regions.