جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nicholas Hoareمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Pacific History
• Colonial History
• Environmental History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Hoare serves as a Pacific History Research Fellow at the Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University (ANU), specializing in colonial and environmental histories of Francophone and Anglophone Pacific regions with focused expertise on phosphate islands and Pacific biography. His educational foundation includes a PhD in History from ANU (awarded 12 April 2021) for the thesis Re-Mining Makatea: People, Politics, and Phosphate Rock . Research interests span colonial history , environmental history , and Pacific biography , with regional emphasis on French Polynesia , Nauru , and broader Pacific Islands. He actively teaches Australia's 19th–20th century Oceania presence and WWII in Pacific Islands contexts. Recent publications demonstrate concentrated engagement with phosphate island histories , nuclear legacies , and gender studies , featuring significant book review contributions that critically analyze Pacific environmental and biographical scholarship. Hoare serves on the Journal of Pacific History Editorial Board (since June 2024) and previously collaborated with the Oceania Working Party of the Australian Dictionary of Biography and Pacific Manuscripts Bureau. He is registered to supervise honours and HDR students in Pacific history and was Co-Investigator for the Developing a Pacific Australian Dictionary of Biography project (2020–2022). His scholarly networks include active participation in the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau and Australian Dictionary of Biography initiatives, supporting Pacific-focused archival preservation and biographical research.

• Marine ecology
• Fisheries ecology
• Sea cucumbers
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Steven W Purcell is a Professor of Marine Science and Management at Southern Cross University, based at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour. He serves within the School of Environment, Science and Engineering and is a key member of the Reefs and Oceans Research Cluster, focusing on marine ecology and fisheries management across Australia and the Pacific Islands. His educational background includes a BSc(Hons) and PhD from James Cook University, completed in 1991. His academic journey has centered on tropical marine systems, particularly sea cucumber fisheries and conservation biology. Professor Purcell's research specializes in sea ranching, fisheries ecology, and marine conservation, with a pronounced emphasis on sea cucumbers—including their ecology, trade dynamics, and conservation. His work integrates ecological field studies with socioeconomic analyses to address sustainable fisheries management and Pacific Island livelihoods. Recent publications highlight spatio-temporal fisheries trends, thermal tolerance in corals, and community-based capacity building for small-scale fishers. His publication record spans over 70 scientific articles, books, and book chapters, with recent work showing a strong trend toward interdisciplinary studies combining marine ecology with socioeconomic factors. Key themes include sea cucumber fisheries management, coral reef resilience, and value-chain analysis for Pacific Island fisheries. His scientific awards demonstrate excellence in both research and education: Inspiring Educator Award (Southern Cross University, 2024) Excellence in Teaching Award (Faculty of Science and Engineering, 2022) Inspiring Educators Award (2021) Excellence in Community Engagement for Impact Award (2018) Excellence in Community Engagement for Research Award (2015) Professor Purcell actively supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students in reef ecology, fisheries management, and marine conservation. His research grants focus on improving Pacific Island fishers' livelihoods through better fishery processing and community engagement, as evidenced by impact case studies in Samoa and Fiji. He leads projects supported by international agencies addressing sustainable sea cucumber fisheries and coral reef conservation. He operates from the National Marine Science Centre, a dedicated marine research facility in Coffs Harbour, and contributes to the Reefs and Oceans Research Cluster which drives interdisciplinary marine science initiatives across the university.

• Sea cucumber ecology
• Fisheries management
• Marine conservation
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Steven Purcell is a Professor of Marine Science and Management at the School of Environment, Science and Engineering , Southern Cross University, based at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour. He is a member of the Reefs and Oceans Research Cluster and has published over 70 scientific articles. His work bridges marine ecology, fisheries management, and conservation biology. Specializes in sea cucumber ecology, trade, and fishery management Focuses on marine conservation and coral reef dynamics Active in community engagement and sustainable livelihoods in the Pacific Islands His research integrates ecological and socioeconomic aspects of fisheries, with key projects in Fiji, New Caledonia, and Samoa. Recent work analyzes thermal tolerance in corals and sustainable harvesting strategies. Scientific awards include: Inspiring Educator Award (2024) Excellence in Teaching Award (2022) Excellence in Community Engagement (2018) He supervises graduate students in reef ecology, fisheries, and marine conservation, contributing to capacity-building initiatives in Pacific Island nations.

Michael R. Orwiczمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Rights and Visual Culture
• The Social History of Art
• Nineteenth-Century France

Michael R. Orwicz serves as Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Connecticut, holding a Ph.D. from UCLA. A founding member of the Symbolic Reparations Research Project (SRRP), he develops frameworks for art-based reparations in human rights contexts across the Americas. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from University of California, Los Angeles Orwicz's research integrates three interconnected domains. In Human Rights and Visual Culture, he examines memorialization practices for human rights violations, producing technical guidelines for international bodies like the UN Human Rights Commission. His Social History of Art scholarship analyzes Marxist theoretical developments and institutional power structures in European and American art historiography. His third focus explores 19th-century French visual culture, investigating how art shaped national and regional identities during the Third Republic. Publication trends reveal evolving engagement with political violence and institutional critique, from early Marxist art history analyses to recent work on symbolic reparations in Latin America. His 2016-2017 publications particularly address memorialization in Peru, Mexico, and Colombia through interdisciplinary human rights frameworks. Professional recognition includes: Fellowship at MIT Visiting Professorship at University College London Visiting Professorship at Yale University Through the SRRP, Orwicz directs collaborative research translating academic theory into human rights policy, submitting technical opinions to international courts. His editorial service spans Cahiers des Arts et des Artistes and the Oxford Art Journal, reflecting deep engagement with art historical discourse. Past affiliations include L’Association Histoire et Critique des Arts and CNRS research teams in Paris. The Symbolic Reparations Research Project remains his primary institutional vehicle, partnering with human rights organizations to develop evidence-based memorialization protocols for victim-survivors of state violence across the Americas.

Curtis C. Daehlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Invasive Species Ecology
• Plant Ecology
• Ecology and Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Curtis C. Daehler is a Professor in the Department of Botany within the School of Life Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. His research focuses on the ecology and evolution of invasive plants, particularly in island ecosystems, with an emphasis on plant-animal-microbe interactions and the processes that drive successful invasions. He leads an active research lab that trains graduate and undergraduate students in botany, ecology, and conservation biology. His research interests include: Ecology and evolution of invasive plants Plant-animal and plant-microbe interactions in invaded communities Transitions from plant introduction to naturalization and invasion Global and regional patterns of biological invasions, especially on islands Population ecology and weed risk assessment Dr. Daehler's recent publications reflect a strong focus on invasion dynamics, climate change impacts, and standardized monitoring protocols. His work often involves large collaborative networks and contributes to global frameworks in invasion science. He has published extensively in top journals such as Journal of Ecology , Biological Invasions , Global Change Biology , and NeoBiota , with recurring themes in island biogeography, fire-adapted grasses, and socioeconomic drivers of plant invasions. Notable scientific contributions include leadership in the Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN) and development of risk assessment frameworks for non-native plants in Hawai‘i. His lab actively engages in field research across Pacific islands and collaborates internationally on invasion ecology. Dr. Daehler advises several graduate students in the Botany PhD program, many of whom also specialize in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology (EECB). His lab supports both Masters and PhD students as well as undergraduate honors thesis researchers. He is involved in significant collaborative research efforts, including multi-institutional studies on elevation gradients, climate change, and conservation planning in mountain and island ecosystems.

Roxanne Panchasiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• French History
• Cultural History
• Colonial and Postcolonial History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roxanne Panchasi is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Born in Toronto and raised in Montreal, she completed her BA in History at Concordia University before pursuing her PhD at Rutgers University, where she spent three years in Paris from 1996-1999. She joined SFU's faculty in 2001 and completed her doctoral dissertation in 2002. Dr. Panchasi's research focuses on French cultural history, particularly examining representations of the future and futuristic elements in interwar France, as detailed in her book Future Tense: The Culture of Anticipation in France Between the Wars (Cornell University Press, 2009). Her more recent work investigates the cultural politics of France's nuclear weapons program, with special attention to France's nuclear testing in Algeria and French Polynesia from the 1960s through the 1990s. She also has published on experimental and documentary film, including works by Peter Watkins and Louis Malle. Dr. Panchasi is the founding host of New Books in French Studies , a podcast channel on the New Books Network launched in 2013. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with nuclear legacies, colonial histories, and contemporary cultural representations. Her scholarly trajectory shows a movement from early work on handwriting analysis in 19th-century France and rehabilitation of wounded soldiers after WWI toward more explicitly political investigations of nuclear imperialism and environmental justice. Selected Awards: Visiting International Fellowship, Society for French Studies, 2023 SFU Scholarly Digitization Fund Grant, 2019 Cormack Teaching Award, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 2014 SSHRC Research Grant for 'Atomic Clouds in Tricolour,' 2013-2015 Dr. Panchasi teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on modern Europe, modern France, and historical methods. She was awarded a Teaching Learning Development Grant in 2012 for her research project 'Excavating the Present in the History Classroom,' focused on student engagement with current events. She is currently accepting new graduate students and specializes in supervising work on modern European history, French history, cultural history, and colonial/postcolonial history.

Jodie Rummerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Biology
• Fish Physiology
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jodie Rummer is a Professor of Marine Biology at James Cook University (JCU), specializing in fish physiology and climate change impacts. She leads the RummerLab and the Physioshark project, focusing on coral reef and shark conservation. Her work bridges physiology, ecology, and evolution to address anthropogenic stressors on marine life. Education: PhD in Zoology, University of British Columbia (2010) MSc in Biology, University of West Florida (2004) BSc (Honours) in Marine Biology, University of West Florida (1999) Research Interests: Investigates physiological adaptations of marine organisms to environmental stressors like temperature, ocean acidification, and hypoxia. Key areas include climate change resilience in sharks, coral reef fish performance, and conservation physiology. Collaborates globally, including in French Polynesia and the Great Barrier Reef. Publications & Awards: Over 150 peer-reviewed papers, with an h-index of 45. Notable awards include the UNESCO-L'Oréal Women in Science Fellowship and the Society for Experimental Biology's President's Medal. Her work informs conservation policies and UNESCO initiatives. Awards & Grants: ARC Early Career Discovery Fellow (DECRA), Vice President of the Australian Coral Reef Society, and editorial roles in major journals. Advocates for academic freedom and science communication. Labs & Teams: RummerLab and Physioshark focus on field and lab-based research in French Polynesia and the Great Barrier Reef. Collaborates with institutions like CRIOBE and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies.

Isaiah Boldenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biogeochemistry
• Coral Reef Ecosystems
• Paleoclimatology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Isaiah Bolden serves as an Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in marine biogeochemistry and paleoclimatology with a focus on coral reef ecosystem dynamics and climate change impacts. His research integrates field observations from Caribbean and Pacific reef systems with advanced geochemical analyses to address critical environmental challenges. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Washington (2020) M.S. in Oceanography from the University of Washington (2017) B.A. in Earth and Oceanographic Science from Bowdoin College (2015) Dr. Bolden's research program centers on coral reef biogeochemical cycling , employing sclerochronology and stable isotope analysis to reconstruct paleoclimate records and assess contemporary ecosystem health. His methodological expertise spans inorganic mass spectrometry , marine carbonate chemistry , and trace element cycling , with significant contributions to understanding climate change resilience in coastal ecosystems. He actively promotes marine science outreach and interdisciplinary collaboration through initiatives like GEOPAths GO Jamaica. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Caribbean-focused paleoclimate reconstructions using coral cores and speleothems to document sea surface temperature and hydrological changes ; (2) High-resolution biogeochemical studies of reef metabolism examining photosynthetic plasticity and carbon cycling in atoll systems; and (3) Policy-oriented research developing international cooperation frameworks for coral conservation. His work consistently bridges field measurements from Puerto Rico, St. Croix, Jamaica, and French Polynesia with laboratory geochemistry to address climate adaptation challenges.

Patrick V. Kirchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Historical Anthropology
• Polynesian Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick V. Kirch is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, affiliated with the College of Social Sciences. He holds the rank of Professor and is based at Dean 101/A. His research focuses on historical anthropology, archaeology, and the deep-time history of Pacific island societies, particularly Polynesia and Hawaiʻi. He has conducted fieldwork across the Pacific, including Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, French Polynesia, and Hawaiʻi. Education: PhD in Anthropology, Yale University, 1975 MPhil, Yale University, 1973 BA (cum laude), University of Pennsylvania, 1971 Punahou Academy (Honolulu), 1968 Research Interests: Origins of Pacific peoples, interactions between island populations and ecosystems, development of complex island societies, and agro-ecosystems. He emphasizes islands as 'model systems' for understanding human-environmental dynamics. Community & Collaborations: Active in cultural heritage preservation, serving as first President of the Society for Hawaiian Archaeology and on the Bishop Museum Board of Directors. Collaborates with institutions like the Australian National University, University of Auckland, and University of French Polynesia. Member of the International Center for Archaeological Research on Polynesia and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Awards: Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, a testament to his scholarly impact. Teaching: Teaches courses on Pacific Islands Archaeology (ANTH 323) and Hawaiian Archaeology (ANTH 464).

Hunter Lenihanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Marine and Fisheries Biology
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Fisheries Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Hunter Lenihan is a faculty member at the Bren School of Environment, University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on applied marine and fisheries biology, coral reef restoration, and disease-resistant abalone strains. He collaborates with fishing communities to advance habitat-based fisheries management and explores ecological processes in coral reefs, estuaries, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, and polar environments. His work integrates ecology, engineering, and policy to enhance marine resource management and train future scientists. Education: PhD, Marine Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill MS, Marine Science, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories BS, Conservation of Natural Resources, UC Berkeley Research Interests: Coral reef resilience and restoration, particularly in French Polynesia Fisheries management through habitat-based approaches Abalone disease resistance and population enhancement Effects of nanoparticles on marine organisms Marine protected areas and spillover effects Ecological impacts of climate change Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes coral reef conservation, marine protected area efficacy, and environmental toxicology of nanomaterials. Key themes include climate change impacts, restoration strategies, and socio-ecological systems integration. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his collaborative projects with communities and researchers indicate active mentorship. Grants may fund his coral reef and fisheries work, though specifics are not provided. Labs/Teams: Engages in interdisciplinary projects, including the Moorea Coral Reef Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) site and partnerships with disease physiologists and fishing communities.

Camille Mazé-Lambrechtsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Governance
• Socio-ecosystems
• Environment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Camille Mazé-Lambrechts is a Research Professor at Sciences Po 's Center for Political Research (CEVIPOF) , specializing in marine governance, socio-ecosystems, and sustainability transformations. She holds a PhD in Social Sciences (Political Studies) from EHESS/ENS and an HDR in Environmental Science from the University of La Rochelle's LIENSs research center . Since 2015, she has been a CNRS Research Fellow in Political Science (Section 40, Interdisciplinary Commission 52) and previously lectured at the University of Brest. Research Themes : Camille Mazé-Lambrechts bridges political science with marine environmental studies, focusing on the governance of seas/oceans, resource management geopolitics, and socio-political barriers to sustainability. Her work integrates interdisciplinary methodologies from life, earth, and hard sciences to analyze marine socio-ecosystems. Publications & Networks : Her recent articles address coral reef biodiversity mapping, offshore wind farm acceptability, and fisheries bycatch reduction. She founded the Collectif Chercheurs sans frontières and leads the CNRS/INSHS APOLIMER International Research Network in collaboration with universities in Hawaii, Ottawa, and Vancouver. She works with the CEVIPOF Overseas Chair to study marine and ultra-marine territories. Awards & Recognition : Recipient of the Prix Pierre Pflimlin for her thesis on European construction, her HDR thesis was also shortlisted for this award. Her research is frequently published in top journals like ICES Journal of Marine Science , Frontiers in Marine Science , and VertigO . Scientific Collaboration : Mazé-Lambrechts actively co-authors with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers like Anatole Danto, Cosma Cazé, and Olivier Ragueneau. She contributes to policy frameworks through reports for institutions such as CEREMA and MTE/DEB.

Eric Schuckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Resource Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eric Schuck is a Professor of Economics at Linfield College since 2006. He holds a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University, an M.A. from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. from Washington State University. His research focuses on natural resource economics, environmental economics, and agricultural economics, with an emphasis on water use during droughts and controlling agricultural runoff. He has conducted extensive international research, including Fulbright fellowships in South Africa and Lebanon, and led study-abroad programs to South Africa, France, Samoa, and French Polynesia. Beyond academia, Dr. Schuck serves as a Captain in the United States Naval Reserve, having deployed to the Middle East twice and graduating from the Naval War College. His academic interests span interdisciplinary approaches to water resource management, integrating economic principles with environmental sustainability. Key themes in his work include conjunctive water use systems, irrigation efficiency, and policy interventions to mitigate agricultural runoff. His publications analyze case studies from regions like the Snake River Basin, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting economic impacts of water management strategies on farms and ecosystems. Dr. Schuck’s career bridges academic research and real-world applications, addressing global challenges in resource economics through fieldwork, policy analysis, and international collaboration. His military service underscores a commitment to public service alongside his scholarly contributions.

Nathalie Mrgudovicمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Decolonization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nathalie Mrgudovic is a Tutor at Aston University, affiliated with the School of Communication and Culture and the Department of English, Languages and Applied Linguistics. She holds a Doctorate in Political Science from Bordeaux University, specializing in French presence and power dynamics in the South Pacific. Doctorat en Science Politique – Bordeaux University DEA en Relations Internationales – Sorbonne, Paris Maîtrise de Science Politique – Bordeaux University Maîtrise de juriste franco-anglais – Warwick-Bordeaux ERASMUS Licence de droit – Bordeaux University Her research examines self-determination, autonomy, and self-government in French territories like New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis & Futuna, with recent expansion to Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Réunion. She analyzes French foreign policy in Oceania and regional integration processes in the South Pacific. Nathalie’s publications focus on sovereignty negotiations in the French Pacific, Melanesian regional challenges, and social crisis management in the French Caribbean. Key themes include decolonization, political status evolution, and regional cooperation frameworks like the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Contact: n.mrgudovic@aston.ac.uk

Janet Fisher-McPeakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Foreign Language Pedagogy
• Culture of French Polynesia
• French Language Studies
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Janet Fisher-McPeak is an **Emerita Associate Teaching Professor** in the Department of French and Spanish at the University of Notre Dame. She served from 1989 to 2012, holding roles such as Language Program Coordinator for French and Spanish, Director of Teaching Assistants, and coordinator for 100- and 200-level courses in both languages. She developed curricula for foundational language courses and pioneered courses in Foreign Language Pedagogy, French Phonetics, and French Polynesian Culture. Email: jfisherm@nd.edu

Matthew Lauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Anthropology
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Disaster Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Lauer is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at San Diego State University (SDSU), within the College of Arts and Letters. His work focuses on environmental anthropology, Indigenous knowledge, disasters, and marine management in Oceania and San Diego. He has conducted research in the Solomon Islands and French Polynesia for over 25 years. Lauer’s recent book, Sensing Disaster: Local Knowledge and Vulnerability in Oceania , examines the 2007 tsunami in the Solomon Islands and its societal impacts. He teaches courses such as Environmental Anthropology, Sustainability and Culture, and Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology. His research spans coral reef fisheries, climate change resilience, and community-based resource management. Current projects include studies on San Diego’s spearfishing community and the dynamics of marine governance in Moorea, French Polynesia. Lauer has advised several MA students on topics ranging from marine management ethics to drought adaptation in Paraguay. His academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles, exploring themes like Indigenous knowledge systems, disaster recovery, and ecological resilience. He leads interdisciplinary projects funded by grants such as the Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) and the National Science Foundation. Lauer’s work emphasizes bridging academic research with practical solutions for environmental and social challenges, advocating for equitable resource management and the integration of local knowledge in policy. Key collaborations include partnerships with the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the American Museum of Natural History. His research often highlights the interplay between ecological crises and cultural practices, particularly in marginalized communities. Lauer’s teaching and mentorship reflect his commitment to fostering a new generation of anthropologists engaged with contemporary global issues.