جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Gender-based violence
• Kinship patterns
• Transnational Migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nughmana Mirza serves as a Lecturer in Sociological & Cultural Studies at the University of Glasgow, specializing in criminology with a focus on gender-based violence within South Asian communities. Her academic journey culminated in a PhD in Social Policy, MRes in Social Research, and MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern History from the University of Edinburgh. Her educational background includes: PhD in Social Policy (University of Edinburgh) MRes in Social Research (University of Edinburgh) MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern History (University of Edinburgh) Dr. Mirza's research explores the complex intersections of gender-based violence, kinship patterns, transnational migration, and criminal justice responses, with particular emphasis on South Asian women's experiences of family abuse in Scotland. Her work critically examines how micro- and macro-level contexts—including policy frameworks, cultural norms, and immigration policies—shape abuse experiences and help-seeking behaviors among marginalized populations. She investigates how South Asian women navigate abusive situations within specific cultural contexts, challenging mainstream conceptualizations of domestic abuse through intersectional analysis. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on domestic abuse pathways, forced marriage interventions, methodological innovations in qualitative research, and the impact of structural inequalities on marginalized communities. The work shows progression from foundational studies on South Asian women's abuse experiences toward increasingly sophisticated analyses of systemic barriers and culturally responsive interventions. Dr. Mirza actively supervises postgraduate research, including Zarkou, Nafsika's work on Pakistani women mothering disabled children in Scotland. She has secured significant research funding including an ESRC/Scottish Government Studentship (2008) and Sociology Small Grants Competition award (2019). Her teaching portfolio includes convening and teaching 'Qualitative Research Methods' and 'Gender Relations (Contemporary Approaches to)' at postgraduate level. She maintains active professional engagements through: Gender Based Violence Forum (2018-present) Amina - The Muslims Women's Resource Centre (2018-present) Centre for Research on Families and Relationships as Associate Researcher (2018-present)

David Burgessمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cell Biology
• Cytokinesis
• Cytoskeleton Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Burgess is a Professor in the Biology Department at Boston College. His research focuses on cell biology, specifically the mechanisms driving cytokinesis, cytoskeletal polarization, and microtubule aster dynamics in dividing cells. He collaborates with researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory during summer months, integrating advanced imaging and reverse genetics techniques. Education: Ph.D. in Biology from the University of California at Davis. Research Interests: Cytokinesis regulation, microtubule aster positioning, and the role of cytoskeletal motors in cellular processes. His work employs echinoderm and ascidian eggs as model systems to study fertilization and embryonic development. Recent publications emphasize mechanisms of pronuclear positioning, microtubule-based transport, and the influence of cell geometry on division plane positioning. Collaborations include mathematical modelers and imaging specialists, advancing understanding of spindle positioning and asymmetric cell division. Grants and funding: Involved in NIH-funded programs supporting collaborative research (e.g., T36 GM008622, R25 GM083270). Lab affiliations include partnerships at the Marine Biological Laboratory for summer research activities.

• Forced Migration
• Urban Leisure
• Embodied Practices
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nicola De Martini Ugolotti is Senior Lecturer in Sport and Physical Culture at Bournemouth University, with interdisciplinary research examining leisure practices in contexts of migration and urban change. He holds a PhD in Physical Cultural Studies from University of Bath. Education credentials: PhD in Physical Cultural Studies, University of Bath MSc in Medical Anthropology, University of Amsterdam BSc in Clinical Psychology, University of Turin Research explores how embodied practices like capoeira and parkour mediate urban citizenship and spatial politics. Current projects investigate affective dimensions of forced migration through music-making and dance. Publications demonstrate sustained focus on intersection of embodiment, spatial justice, and displacement, with methodological innovation in ethnographic approaches to leisure. Editorial roles include Associate Editor of Leisure Sciences and editorial board memberships for major sport sociology journals. Supervises PhD students researching forced migration and sport.

Sana Murraniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spatial Justice
• Displacement Studies
• Architecture and Conflict
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sana Murrani is an Associate Professor in Spatial Practice at the University of Plymouth's School of Art, Design and Architecture. Her work focuses on spatial practices intersecting displacement, social justice, and creative agency of displaced communities. She founded the Displacement Studies Research Network and the Justice and Imagination in Global Displacement Research Collective, collaborating globally on projects like 'Creative Recovery: Mapping Refugees’ Memories of Home, as Heritage,' funded by the European Cultural Foundation. Her research explores how displaced communities adapt spatially and culturally, emphasizing co-design and lived experiences. Educations: Bachelor's and Master's in Architecture from Baghdad University School of Architecture PhD at Plymouth University under Prof. Roy Ascott Research Interests: Spatial justice, displacement studies, refugee well-being, participatory mapping, and cultural heritage preservation. She examines how war and conflict shape spatial resilience, such as Baghdad’s blast wall adaptations and refugee memory mapping. Grants and Projects: Creative Recovery: Mapping Refugees’ Memories of Home (European Cultural Foundation) Ruptured Atlas: Creative Mapping of Yazidi Odyssey (AHRC Impact Accelerator) Forced to Flee (NIHR funded) Awards and Affiliations: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, member of ESRC GCRF Peer Review College, and advisor to the Global Doctoral Program in Spatial Arts. Labs/Teams: Leads the Displacement Studies Research Network and co-founded Justice and Imagination in Global Displacement. Collaborates with organizations like Yazda, IOM Iraq, and LSE Middle East Centre.

Federico Santangeloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Roman Republic
• Roman Religion
• Ancient Historiography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Federico Santangelo (Newcastle University) is a leading scholar in Ancient History , specializing in the political and intellectual history of the Roman Republic, Roman religion, and classical scholarship. He has held positions at Newcastle since 2009, including Professor of Ancient History (2018-present). PhD, University College London (2006) Licenza, Collegio Superiore, Bologna (2002) Laurea, Università di Bologna (2002) Research Focus: Santangelo's work centers on Roman Republic governance, Roman religion (especially divination and civic rituals), classical historiography (including modern interpretations of antiquity), and municipal administration in Roman territories. His recent projects explore the intersection of political ideology and religious practices , with comparative studies on Napoleonic and Roman imperial models . Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Classical Quarterly , Greece and Rome , and Transactions of the American Philological Association , plus 9 monographs and 15 edited volumes. Notable works include Divination, Prediction and the End of the Roman Republic (CUP, 2013) and La religione dei Romani (Laterza, 2022). Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London (2019) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019) Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2017) Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia (2017) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013) Academic Leadership: Grant recipient for projects mentoring Dr. J. Bastos Marques (BA Newton Fellowship), Dr. I. Matijašić (Research Excellence Academy), and Dr. K. East (Leverhulme ECF). Serves on the Arts and Humanities Panel (British Council) and as peer reviewer for international funding bodies.

Ryszard Piotrowiczمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• Refugee Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ryszard Piotrowicz is a Professor of Law at Aberystwyth University , specializing in international law, refugee law, and human trafficking. He has served as Vice-President of GRETA (Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings) and held visiting roles at institutions like the University of South Australia and Viadrina University. His work intersects legal frameworks with human rights, particularly in migration and humanitarian contexts. Professor of Law, Aberystwyth University (since 1999) Vice-President, GRETA (2017-2020) Fellow, Learned Society of Wales (2020) Adjunct Professor, University of South Australia (2016-2021) His research interests focus on international law, refugee rights, human trafficking, and the non-punishment principle for trafficking victims. Recent projects include leveraging AI to support modern slavery survivors and analyzing trafficking in conflict zones. He contributes to policy development, including the Council of Europe Convention and UN Global Compacts. Scientific awards : Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (2020) World Record Holder, Berlin Marathon (category) He has collaborated with researchers globally and served as a consultant to international organizations. His work addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8 (Decent Work) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Christian Franckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Soft Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christian Franck is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with affiliations in Biomedical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics. He holds interdisciplinary roles within the College of Engineering and has received numerous awards including the 2023 H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship and 2023 M. Hetenyi Best Journal Paper Award. Education: PhD (2008) and MS (2004) from California Institute of Technology, BS (2003) from University of Virginia. Research focuses on biomechanics of neural injury, soft material characterization, and 3D bioprinting. Notable work includes modeling blast traumatic brain injury mechanisms and developing novel hydrogel-based systems. Recent work emphasizes inertial microcavitation, cellular traction force microscopy, and material response under extreme conditions. Courses taught include advanced mechanics, design projects, and doctoral research supervision. Awards: Over 15 honors including Romnes Fellowships, Borgen Professorship, and Hetenyi Paper Award Grants: Active research funding supports trauma biomechanics and soft material innovation Labs: Leads teams in biomechanics, 3D printing, and cellular mechanics studies

Al Fuertesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Intercultural Dialogue
• Global Education
• Conflict Resolution
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Al Fuertes is a Senior Scholar at George Mason University's Center for the Advancement of Well-Being and faculty director of Mason's Global Education Office programs in the Philippines, Cambodia, and Rwanda, focusing on human trafficking, environmental issues, post-genocide healing, and grassroots peacebuilding. He specializes in community-based psychosocial trauma healing, conflict transformation, and liberation theology, working with displaced populations, government/NGO leaders, and military entities globally. Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (2007), George Mason University MA in Peace Studies (1997), Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary Bachelor of Theology (1990), Silliman University Divinity School (magna cumlaude) His research explores trauma healing as integral to peacebuilding, refugee repatriation, and spirituality's role in conflict resolution. Recent publications examine gratitude practices in education, forgiveness in divided communities, and Karen refugee experiences in Southeast Asia. Scientific awards include the 2023 University Life Partnership Award 2019 Global Peacebuilder Award 2008 GMU Teaching Excellence Award As an ordained United Church of Christ minister, Dr. Fuertes also serves as Covenant Minister at UCC Wellspring in Centreville, VA, and sits on advisory boards for human rights and immigration initiatives.

Tim Buchenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• History of European Empires
• Collective Violence
• Settlement and Forced Migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Buchen is an Assistant Professor at the Taube Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław, holding the Zofia and Tadeusz Heimrath Chair for the History of Jews in Breslau and Silesia. His research focuses on 19th-20th century Central/Eastern Europe, specializing in empire dissolution, collective violence, migration, nationalism, and minority histories. He holds a PhD from Technical University Berlin, awarded summa cum laude and multiple prestigious awards including the Immanuel Kant Prize. Educated at Humboldt University Berlin (History/German Literature) and Free University Berlin (East European Studies) Prior roles: Junior Professor at TU Dresden (2017-2023), Lecturer at University of Edinburgh (2015-2017), Assistant Professor at European University Viadrina and Bamberg University Current research project explores Jewish elites in Breslau (1848-1933), analyzing their rise to prominence through education, career strategies, and network-building using prosopographical methods. His work bridges socio-historical and cultural approaches to understand how Jewish communities navigated Prussian systems during Weimar Republic transitions. Award-winning monograph Antisemitism in Galicia published in German/English Editor of Breslau/Wrocław 1933–1949 and other key volumes on Eastern European history

Reuben J. Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Networks
• Online Dating
• Friendship Segregation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Reuben J. Thomas is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology & Criminology, The University of New Mexico. His research focuses on social network structures, online dating impacts on couple formation, friendship segregation, and social stratification mechanisms. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Institution: The University of New Mexico Research Themes: Social Networks, Online Dating, Life Course Analysis, Stratification His work examines how digital platforms reshape romantic and friendship networks, with publications in Social Forces , American Sociological Review , and Sociological Perspectives . Recent studies analyze peer support among Mexican immigrant women and the role of ICTs in community-engaged research. Key article trends include: Network-driven inequality (2013-2024) Online dating's desegregation effects (2012-2020) Life-course friendship homophily (2011-2019) Adolescent network impacts on civic behavior (2006-2014) Thomas teaches graduate courses in social theory, advanced statistics, and network analysis, alongside undergraduate courses on relationships and society.

Thy Phuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Studies
• Critical Race Studies
• Transnational American Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thy Phu is a Professor in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds a PhD from UC Berkeley (2003), an MA (1998), and BA (1997) from McMaster University. Her institutional affiliations include Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the Asia Research Institute (National University of Singapore) and Visiting Bicentennial Associate Professor of Canadian Studies at Yale University. She is currently a Member of the College of New Scholars at the Royal Society of Canada. Her research spans visual studies, critical race theory, and transpacific critique. Key projects include the SSHRC-funded Family Camera Network (familycameranetwork.org), which preserves diasporic photo histories, and collaborative works like States of Refuge with Vinh Nguyen. Her scholarship interrogates racialized citizenship, war imagery, and refugee narratives through decolonial frameworks. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on visual archives as sites of political struggle, particularly examining Asian American and Vietnamese diasporic experiences. Her work bridges affect theory, critical race studies, and transnational history, demonstrating how photographs mediate citizenship claims and trauma across geopolitical boundaries. SSHRC Insight, Connection, and Partnership Development Grants Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Toronto) Royal Society of Canada College Membership Yale University Visiting Professorship As Principal Investigator for the Family Camera Network , she leads a multi-institutional team digitizing community photo collections to explore migration narratives. Her current projects include the monograph Warring Visions and collaborations examining humanitarian exceptionalism in Canadian refugee policy. She serves on editorial boards for major journals in visual culture and American studies.

Irina Boroganمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Security services
• Internet censorship
• Cyber
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Irina Borogan is a Russian investigative journalist in exile who serves as a Research Fellow at King's College London, based in the Department of War Studies within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. She is affiliated with the King's Centre for the Study of Intelligence, which provides a platform for sharing research and ideas in intelligence studies. Her work focuses on Russian security services, internet censorship, and cyber issues, with particular emphasis on the Kremlin's security apparatus and its evolution under Putin. Her research interests span Security services, Internet censorship, Cyber, Russian intelligence, Geopolitics, and Digital governance. Borogan has documented the Kremlin's campaign to gain control of civil society and strengthen police services under the pretext of fighting extremism. She has extensively chronicled the role of Russian intelligence and security agencies in the war in Ukraine, analyzing how the conflict has transformed Russian spycraft and security operations both domestically and internationally. Author of The New Nobility: The Restoration of Russia's Security State and the Enduring Legacy of the KGB (2010) Author of The Red Web: The Struggle Between Russia's Digital Dictators and the New Online Revolutionaries (2015) Author of The Compatriots: The Russian Exiles Who Fought Against the Kremlin (2019, 2022) Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on Russian security services' adaptation to the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin cyber strategies, and the evolving relationship between the Russian state and its intelligence apparatus. Borogan's work shows increasing attention to the transnational dimensions of Russian security operations, including cyber imperialism, religious influence campaigns, and the use of private military companies as instruments of state power.

Nevzat Artuçمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ottoman History
• Committee of Union and Progress
• Armenian Question
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nevzat Artuç is Professor of History at Adıyaman University, specializing in Ottoman political history, Committee of Union and Progress, and the Armenian Question. His research examines military governance in Arab provinces during WWI. Key research areas: Ottoman provincial administration in Iraq and Syria Cemal Pasha's governance policies Hamidiye regiments in Libya Late Ottoman reforms Publications analyze Ottoman archival documents on military administration, migration, and imperial reforms. Recent works focus on educational governance in provinces and Turkish-Libyan relations. He has supervised graduate research on Ottoman court registries and serves on editorial boards for historical journals. Projects include studies on Senussi relations and Nazım Pasha's Baghdad governorship.

Lindsay Starkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Violence prevention
• Gender norms
• Global child protection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lindsay Stark is a Research Professor and social epidemiologist at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), where she co-directs the undergraduate Program in Public Health & Society and the Center for Violence and Injury Prevention. Previously, she served as associate dean of global programs at the Brown School of Social Work. Her work focuses on preventing violence, improving mental health, and advancing well-being for women, children, and families in conflict zones, displacement contexts, and adversity-prone environments. She is internationally recognized for methodological innovations in measuring sensitive social issues and evaluating interventions to promote safety and resilience. Key contributions include the Neighborhood Method for estimating gender-based violence and the COMPASS trial to prevent violence against adolescent girls. Stark collaborates globally with organizations like UNICEF on projects such as the Lancet Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Maltreatment of Young People. Her research spans violence prevention, gender norms, global child protection, and psychosocial well-being of refugees. She established research centers in Indonesia and Uganda focused on child protection and family welfare. Stark serves on editorial boards for PLOS One and BMC Public Health and advises UN initiatives on children in armed conflict. Current projects include a global analysis linking infectious disease outbreaks to gender-based violence and studies on refugee youth integration in the U.S. Stark’s over 150 peer-reviewed articles appear in top journals like The Lancet and JAMA. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, methodological rigor, and real-world policy impact. She leads initiatives such as the SSAGE and SALaMA programs addressing refugee youth mental health and family dynamics. Stark’s research consistently bridges academic rigor with actionable solutions for vulnerable populations worldwide.

Pietro De Lellisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Complex Networks
• Automatic Control
• Synchronization and Consensus
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pietro De Lellis is an Associate Professor of Automatic Control at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy. He holds a PhD in Automation Engineering (2009) from the same institution and has held visiting roles at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, including a Visiting Professorship (2010) and Postdoctoral Fellowships (2012–2014). His academic roles also include Adjunct Professor at the Italian Air Force Institute of Technology (2010–2014). His research focuses on complex networks, synchronization, control, and co-evolving systems in finance and biology, with collaborations at NYU and international institutions. Education: PhD in Automation Engineering (2009), University of Naples Federico II. Visiting scholar at NYU Polytechnic Institute (2009). Postdoctoral fellowships funded by Forgiare (2010), MASTRI (2012), and NYU projects on collective behavior and robotics. Research interests span analysis/synchronization of complex networks, collective behavior in animal groups, formation control, co-evolving financial networks, partial control strategies, and networks of discontinuous systems. Recent projects include the ACROSS initiative on stochastic systems and evolving networks. His work bridges theoretical control with experimental validation (e.g., Chua’s circuits experiments). Publications reflect interdisciplinary focus: synchronization in networks, pinning control algorithms, and applications to financial markets, robotics, and epidemiological modeling (e.g., 2020 Italian COVID-19 network analysis). Active in grants and collaborations, including EU-funded projects and industry partnerships. Teaching includes courses on system analysis and control of complex systems at the University of Naples. Labs: NYU Dynamical Systems Lab (collaborations), Electrical Engineering Lab (experimental setups).