جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Migration Studies
• Refugee and Asylum Seeker Issues
• Conflict and Post-Conflict Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ceri Oeppen is a Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Sussex and a Global Fellow of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). Her research focuses on migration, conflict, and development, particularly in Afghanistan and among Afghan asylum seekers and refugees. Her current project, Possibilities and Realities of Return Migration (PREMIG) , funded by the Research Council of Norway, examines return migration in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and three other countries. Her work bridges academic research with policy and community engagement, emphasizing displacement economies, returnee integration, and gender dynamics in migration. Her recent publications highlight trends in forced and voluntary migration, reintegration challenges, and displacement economies, with case studies across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Europe, and Africa. She employs interdisciplinary methodologies, linking migration discourse to broader social and policy contexts. Scientific Awards Global Fellow, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) She has contributed to grants like the PREMIG project and collaborated with institutions such as the Sussex Asia Centre. Her research also explores public scholarship, ethical engagement, and activism in migration studies.

Meghan Garrityمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Security
• International Law
• Political Violence
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Meghan Garrity is an Assistant Professor of International Security & Law at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania (2022) and was previously a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Peace Fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania, 2022 Her research lies at the intersection of international security, political violence, and forced migration, with a focus on government-led ethnic violence and mass expulsion. She employs cross-regional comparative methods, with deep expertise in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Her work bridges academic scholarship with policy relevance, aiming to inform both theoretical debates and humanitarian practice. Her recent publications span journals such as Journal of Peace Research , Security Studies , Political Science Quarterly , and British Journal of Sociology , as well as public commentary in The Washington Post and The Conversation . Her research trends indicate a strong focus on the politics of forced population removal, state behavior in ethnic conflicts, and conceptual challenges in measuring political violence. She is currently completing a book titled Mass Expulsion: The Politics of Forced Population Removal , under contract with Oxford University Press. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Postdoctoral Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School Peace Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace She has over ten years of experience as a humanitarian and development practitioner, engaging in consultancies with international organizations. This informs her interdisciplinary approach and commitment to policy-relevant research. She advises on conflict dynamics, forced migration, and human rights, and her work has implications for grant-funded research in security, governance, and refugee protection. She is actively involved in bridging academic and practitioner communities. While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, her affiliations with the Schar School, Harvard’s Belfer Center, and USIP suggest strong collaborative networks in international security and conflict studies.

Mollie Gerverمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• International Ethics
• Immigration Policy Ethics
• Philosophy of Consent
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mollie Gerver is a Lecturer in International Ethics at King's College London, based in the Department of Political Economy within the School of Politics & Economics. Her work focuses on the ethics of immigration policies, enforcement, and refugee repatriation, alongside the philosophy of consent. She holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (2016) and previously taught political theory at the University of Essex. Her research explores questions such as when immigration enforcement is justified, the validity of coerced consent, and the ethical dimensions of refugee resettlement. Current projects examine the alignment of public opinion on immigration enforcement with principles of justice. She actively supervises PhD students in areas related to immigration ethics and consent theory. Dr. Gerver’s recent work highlights the tension between behavioral nudges and consent in policymaking, arguing that while nudges can be effective, they risk undermining public welfare through resentment. Her publications span journals like Political Studies, Ethics, and the Journal of Politics, addressing topics from frontline worker residency rights to the ethics of people smuggling decriminalization. She is affiliated with the Political Theory Research Group, emphasizing political economy’s role in theoretical discourse, and the Centre for British Democracy, studying UK governance through historical, constitutional, and political science lenses. Notable news contributions include analyses of migration policy trends and frontline worker citizenship rights.

• Migration Governance
• Deportation Policies
• Forced and Voluntary Return Migration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Cleton is a postdoctoral researcher at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, specializing in deportation governance and migration policies. She leads the FAiR project investigating legitimacy perceptions among street-level bureaucrats implementing return policies. Previously, she held postdoctoral roles at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University, focusing on diaspora capacity-building. Her PhD (2022), awarded prestigious prizes, explored the legitimation of child deportations via intersectional boundary work. Her research interests span migration governance, feminist migration studies, and family migration policies. She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies , chairs IMISCOE's GenSeM committee, and is Secretary of the Dutch Association for Migration Research (DAMR). Key awards include the 2022 APSA Best Dissertation Prize and the Van Poelje Prize. Her work addresses gendered/racialized family norms in deportation, temporalities of deportability, and bureaucratic legitimation strategies. Recent publications analyze ethical challenges in accessing deportation systems and controversies around migrant family detention.

• Migration Studies
• Labor Economics
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kamila Kowalska is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk, specializing in Public Policy and Administration. Her research focuses on migration dynamics, labor market inclusivity, gender studies, and diaspora diplomacy. She actively contributes to international cooperation projects between Poland and Italy. Current research emphasizes Ukrainian war migrants' labor inclusion Examines exploitation of women under Temporary Protection Directive Investigates Polish diaspora networks and city-level diplomatic initiatives Focuses on legal frameworks for migrant regularization in Pomeranian Voivodeship Her recent publications highlight challenges in informal labor sectors, EU mobility policies, and gender disparities in Italian recovery plans. Kamila collaborates on projects analyzing digital nomad regulations and cross-border employment stability for women under special legal frameworks. Dr. Kowalska's work intersects with the University of Gdańsk's Pomeranian Centre for Cultural Research and its international development initiatives. She maintains active involvement in policy briefs and empirical studies on migration infrastructure.

Ahmad AL Ajlanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Refugee Acculturation
• Forced Migration
• Social Conflict
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ahmad AL Ajlan is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Sociology, Department 6 - Sociology of Transnationalization and Social Anthropology, University of Bielefeld. He specializes in refugee acculturation, conflict analysis, and social theory, with a focus on Syrian refugees in Germany and Italy. His work has been funded by VolkswagenStiftung and the German Research Foundation (DFG). Ph.D. in Sociology (Damascus University, Syria) Master in Sociology (Damascus University, Syria) His research explores: Conflict Dynamics among unaccompanied refugee minors Integration Barriers for older refugees Social Theory through classical thinkers like Ibn Khaldun Globalization effects on Arabic states Notable scientific achievement: Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Middle East Studies (2013-2016). He has presented at major conferences including the European Sociological Association and IMISCOE Annual Conference.

• International Private Law
• International Migration Law
• EU Asylum Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gokce Arikan Cakir serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of International Private Law at Balikesir University Faculty of Law since January 2022, concurrently holding a Visiting Scholar position at the University of Sheffield School of Law. Her academic trajectory combines rigorous legal scholarship with practical engagement in international migration frameworks and digital era privacy challenges. Her educational qualifications include: PhD in International Private Law from Istanbul University (2020), thesis: 'International, Regional, and National Protection Provided to the Foreigner with the Forced Migration Law' LLM in Private Law from Marmara University (2014) BA in Arabic Language and Literature from Istanbul University (2018) LLB from Marmara University (2011) Dr. Arikan Cakir's research centers on International Private Law with specialized expertise in International Migration Law and EU Asylum Law. Her work critically examines temporary protection mechanisms for Syrian refugees, forced migration frameworks, and the intersection of digital technologies with private international law. Recent scholarship addresses evolving challenges in biometric data privacy and internet governance within transnational legal contexts, reflecting her commitment to addressing contemporary humanitarian and technological dilemmas through legal scholarship. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent scholarly output with thematic progression from foundational asylum law analyses toward emerging digital privacy concerns. The research trajectory reveals deepening engagement with EU-Turkey legal interfaces, particularly regarding Syrian refugee protections, while expanding into technology law dimensions through examinations of biometric data and internet regulation. Professionally, Dr. Arikan Cakir maintains active legal practice credentials including Mediator status with the Turkish Ministry of Justice Mediation Department (2019), Patent & Trademark Attorney registration with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (2013), membership in the Union of Notaries in Turkey (2012), and Attorney at Law standing with the Istanbul Bar Association (2012).

Mohammad Musfequs Salehinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Peace and Conflict Transformation
• Forced Migration
• Rohingya Crisis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Musfequs Salehin is an Associate Professor at the Center for Peace Studies (CPS), UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where he serves as the Teaching, Research and Academic Coordinator for the Master Program in Peace and Conflict Transformation (MPCT). Based in Tromsø, he contributes significantly to peace research with a regional focus on South Asia, particularly Bangladesh and the Rohingya crisis. His work bridges academic scholarship and policy engagement through platforms like PRIO Blogs and Klassekampen. His research interests center on peace and conflict transformation , forced migration , Islamic NGOs , gender and development , and democracy in Muslim-majority states . He critically examines the role of faith-based organizations in development, gender dynamics in conservative settings, and the political dimensions of refugee crises. His publications reflect a deep engagement with both theoretical and empirical aspects of peacebuilding. The 15 most recent articles showcase a consistent focus on the Rohingya refugee situation, democratic movements in Bangladesh, and the interplay between religion, gender, and development. Keywords span Migration Studies , Gender Studies , Political Science , and Development Studies , with sub-fields including refugee integration , gender-based violence , Islamic feminism , and neoliberal governmentality . His work often combines qualitative analysis with policy-oriented insights. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his publications in reputable outlets like Routledge, Palgrave Macmillan, and Brill reflect scholarly recognition. He has collaborated with researchers such as Marte Nilsen and Mizanur Rahman on current issues like the 'Second Independence' movement in Bangladesh and income generation for Rohingya refugees. Mohammad Musfequs Salehin advises on the MPCT program and is an active member of the PEACE research group at UiT. Though specific grants are not mentioned, his frequent publications and policy contributions suggest active research funding. He does not appear to have listed advisees in the provided material. He is affiliated with the Center for Peace Studies, a key research environment at UiT focusing on global peace and conflict issues. His work contributes to both academic discourse and public understanding of complex socio-political challenges in South Asia.

Miika Tervonenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Migration
• Minorities
• Nationalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Miika Tervonen serves as a University Researcher and Team Leader at the EuroStorie Centre of Excellence within the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Arts, Department of Cultures. He holds the title of Docent in Nordic Studies and supervises doctoral candidates in the Social Sciences Doctoral Programme. His educational background includes a PhD from the European University Institute (2010), with visiting scholar appointments at Columbia University, London School of Economics, and City University of New York. Tervonen's research critically examines migration, minorities, nationalism, and coloniality within Nordic welfare states, with particular focus on deportation practices and racial narratives in Finnish historiography . His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary border politics, revealing systemic silences in national identity construction. Analysis of his recent publications demonstrates a cohesive trajectory exploring Nordic deportation histories, Roma minority recognition, and urban displacement – consistently interrogating power structures in state narratives about migration and belonging. His scientific recognition includes: Vuoden tiedekynä academic writing award (2017) Finnish State Award for Public Information (2013) Tervonen directs the Academy of Finland-funded Gatekeeping the Nation project (2022-2026) analyzing Finnish deportation policy since the Cold War, while simultaneously developing a Kone Foundation-supported monograph on race in Finnish national histories. He actively supervises MA/PhD candidates and previously chaired the Nordic Migration Research network (2021-2022). As Team Leader for the EuroStorie Centre of Excellence, he coordinates interdisciplinary research on European identity narratives while engaging public audiences through the Päivystävät dosentit science podcast and museum collaborations.

Heather L. Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Migration Studies
• Border Security
• Refugee Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heather L. Johnson is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Queen’s University Belfast, affiliated with the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics and the Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice. She holds a PhD from McMaster University. Her research focuses on migration, border security, and non-citizenship, emphasizing migrant agency and the politics of irregular migration. She conducts fieldwork in Tanzania, Spain, Morocco, and Australia, analyzing how geopolitical spaces shape political identities. Education: PhD in Political Science (McMaster University) Research Interests: Refugee regimes, border security, citizenship, critical security studies, and postcolonialism. Dr. Johnson has published in journals like International Political Sociology and Third World Quarterly , exploring themes such as refugee camp dynamics, migrant activism, and visual representations of refugees. She co-leads projects funded by the ESRC, including studies on maritime migration and security technology ethics. Her work bridges academic theory with grassroots perspectives, challenging conventional understandings of citizenship and belonging. Awards: Canadian Graduate Scholarship, Distinguished Book Award (Honourable Mention). Grants: ESRC-funded projects on irregular migration and border technologies. She is a member of the Refugee Research Network and the Canadian Association for Refugee and Forced Migration Studies. Her teaching spans International Relations, Security Studies, and Development Politics, with a focus on critical pedagogy and emotional labor in academia.

Faten Ghosnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Refugee Studies
• Conflict Resolution
• Militarized Interstate Disputes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Faten Ghosn is Head of the Department of Government at the University of Essex and holds an affiliated faculty position at the University of Arizona's Center for Middle Eastern Studies. She specializes in conflict resolution, refugee studies, and transitional justice. Her research explores strategic choices in conflict management, including enemy imagery impacts, forced migration policies, and ethics in fieldwork. Qualifications include a PhD from Penn State University (2006), MA and BA from the American University of Beirut (2000, 1998). She holds dual appointments with the University of Arizona, previously serving as Distinguished University Professor (2021-2022) and Associate/Assistant Professor (2013-2022). Her work has been supported by major grants including the Department of Defense's Minerva Initiative and U.S. Army Research Office. Awards include significant teaching recognitions at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Research emphasizes refugee relocation strategies, dehumanization effects on cooperation, and post-conflict governance challenges. Key areas include militarized interstate disputes, ethics frameworks for vulnerable populations, and the interplay between violence and refugee decision-making. Current projects examine Lebanon's post-civil war dynamics and Syrian reconstruction challenges through lenses of justice and institutional rebuilding.

Daniel Gölerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Post-socialist Transition
• Migration Studies
• Population Geography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Daniel Göler is Professor of Geographical Migration and Transformation Research at the University of Bamberg's Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies. His work focuses on migration dynamics, post-socialist transitions, and regional development across Germany, Southeastern Europe, and the Russian Federation. His academic credentials include: Diploma in Geography, Heritage Conservation, and Statistics (University of Bamberg, 1994) PhD in Geography (University of Bamberg, 1998) on postsocialist segregation in East German towns Habilitation (University of Bamberg, 2004) on spatial transformations in Siberia and the Russian Far East Göler's research investigates the interplay between migration, demographic shifts, and spatial restructuring in post-socialist contexts. He specializes in rural peripheries, urban transformations in Southeastern Europe, and the long-term impacts of systemic change in Russia. His work integrates demographic analysis with cultural geography to examine how migration reshapes communities and landscapes. Analysis of his 2018-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on migration as a driver of social resilience, return migration patterns in Southeastern Europe, and tourism-driven coastal transformations. Key thematic clusters include post-socialist urban development (particularly in Albania), asylum reception systems in Germany, and longitudinal studies of Russian transformation since the Soviet collapse. Göler maintains active leadership roles including Board membership in the Southeast Europe Society and editorial positions for geographical journals including Geografski Pregled and Zbornik Radova. He serves on scientific boards for Regional'nye Issledovaniya and the Bulletin of the Serbian Geographical Society. His institutional affiliations encompass the European Forum for Migration Studies and the Institute for Development Research in Rural Areas of Upper and Middle Franconia. He regularly contributes to international conferences on migration and post-communist transitions, with recent presentations addressing decentralized work patterns and migration hub conceptualization.

• Migration Sociology
• Gender Studies
• Refugee Integration
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selda GEYİK YILDIRIM serves as a full-time academic at Kafkas University's Kağızman Vocational School, Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, holding the rank of Assistant Professor since 2021. Previously, she worked as an Instructor in the same institution's Office Services and Secretarial Department (2011-2019) before transitioning to her current department. PhD in Sociology, Sakarya University (2020) MA in Sociology, Sakarya University (2010) BA in Philosophy, Uludağ University (2007) Her research focuses on Migration Sociology and Gender Studies , with particular emphasis on Syrian and Afghan refugee communities in Turkey. She examines social exclusion mechanisms, integration challenges, and multicultural dynamics through qualitative and comparative frameworks. Her work frequently addresses urban refugee integration, labor market barriers, and policy implications for host communities. Publication analysis reveals consistent scholarly output since 2013, with increasing focus on forced migration (2016-2023). Her 30+ publications include 12 journal articles, 11 conference papers, 2 books, and 5 book chapters. Recent works (2021-2023) demonstrate specialized expertise in Syrian refugee integration, voluntary return policies, and occupational safety for migrant workers. Key thematic clusters include refugee vulnerability, cultural adaptation, and policy evaluation within Turkish and international contexts. Teaching portfolio spans graduate courses in Migration Sociology (2023-2024) and Gender Sociology, alongside undergraduate instruction in Poverty and Social Services, Gender and Social Services, and Introduction to Psychology. Her academic impact is reflected in 17 citations and an h-index of 2 according to institutional metrics. YÖKDİL English Proficiency (71/100, 2017) Active participation in national/international conferences on migration and sociology (2012-2023) Collaborative research with Müberra Dinler (5 joint works) and Ozan Yıldırım (3 joint works)

Ioana Vrabiescuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change and Forced Mobility
• Migration Control and Border Policies
• Ethical Emotions in Migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ioana Vrabiescu is an Assistant Professor at the VU Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Organization & Processes of Organizing in Society (OPOS) department. She leads two key research projects: Engaged Scholarship against Climate Change (ESCC-Water) , focusing on climate-driven forced mobility in India, and Affective Borders , examining ethical emotions in migration control. Previously, she held postdoctoral roles at the University of Warwick and the University of Amsterdam, and conducted fieldwork across France, the UK, Romania, and Spain. Education & Experience: Postdoctoral research at the University of Warwick and UvA; Visiting Scholar at the New School for Social Research (NYC). Her research interests span climate change’s impact on migration, EU border policies, and the interplay of emotions, policing, and deportation. She is a member of networks like DAMR (Dutch Association for Migration Research) and the Migration and Diversity Research Centre (VU). Recent articles highlight themes such as deportation practices targeting EU citizens, detention center dynamics, and Roma migrant experiences. She teaches courses on migration, qualitative methods, and organizational culture. Projects: Engaged Scholarship against Climate Change (PI, 2023–2027) Affective Borders (Project Researcher) Labs/Teams: Migration and Diversity Research Centre (VU), ReSCU Lab.

Bethany Waterhouse-Bradleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Policy
• Social Justice
• Mental Health
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Bethany Waterhouse-Bradley is a Lecturer in Health and Social Care Policy at Ulster University, affiliated with the School of Applied Social and Policy Studies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She completed her PhD in Social Policy at Ulster University in 2012 and has held various research positions, including work with the Bamford Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing starting in 2015, followed by roles in the Psychology Research Institute before returning to the School of Applied Social and Policy Studies in 2018. Her educational background includes: PhD in Social Policy from Ulster University (2012) Bethany has a strong interest in interdisciplinary examination of social justice issues, with extensive work involving survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, and those living with mental and physical ill health. Her research particularly focuses on the relationship between policy and emotion, and the impact of technological innovation on social inequalities. She seeks to generate work that reflects the lived experience of traditionally excluded groups, provides evidence to reduce institutional barriers to access, and creates space for widening participation. Her work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reducing inequalities and promoting mental health and well-being. Bethany's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with mental health policy, social work practices, and the impact of technological innovation on social inequalities. Her recent work includes qualitative explorations of mental health help-seeking in schools, systematic reviews of social workers' experiences with bureaucracy, and examinations of intimate partner violence and mental health associations. She also conducts research on harm reduction strategies, particularly regarding naloxone-based interventions for overdose prevention. Her notable recognition includes: Excellence in Research Impact award (2018) Bethany has been actively involved in securing research funding and leading projects. She has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple research projects, including evaluations of services for veterans, studies on technological innovation and social inequalities, and assessments of public attitudes toward veterans in Northern Ireland. She has also supervised PhD students and engaged in consultancy work for the voluntary and community sector, editorial work for academic journals, and delivered invited talks on governance and policy topics. She maintains an active presence in the media, having contributed to discussions about public attitudes toward the Armed Forces Covenant and veterans' issues in Northern Ireland. Her research has been referenced in policy documents, Wikipedia pages, and widely shared across social media platforms.