جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Matthew Valnesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• African American Popular Music
• Jazz
• Funk Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Valnes serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology in the Department of Musicology & Ethnomusicology at the University of Maryland School of Music, appointed in Spring 2022. His academic work centers on the intersections of music, identity, and social structures within Black American musical traditions. Education: Ph.D. in Musicology, University of Pennsylvania (2012) Valnes specializes in African American popular musics with concentrated expertise in jazz and funk traditions, particularly examining how post-1965 Black popular music constructs race, gender, and sexuality through what he terms a 'post-civil rights era Black popular music aesthetic.' His research methodology combines critical race theory, gender studies, and performance analysis to interrogate sonic expressions of identity. Valnes actively contributes to public scholarship through commentary on Musiqology.com and the Switched on Pop podcast, bridging academic research with broader cultural discourse. Professional engagement includes presentations at the Society for American Music, Society for Music Theory, Experience Music Project, and Dayton Funk Symposium. His scholarly publications appear in African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal, American Music, and Journal of Popular Music Studies.

Christiane Funkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biosciences
• Chemistry
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Christiane Funk holds the position of Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Chemistry at Umeå University (Sweden). Her affiliation with the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is indicated by the webpage structure, though her primary academic appointment appears tied to Umeå University. Current role: Full-time Professor Institution: Umeå University Research interests focus on biochemistry and molecular biosciences, likely involving structural or mechanistic studies given her departmental affiliation. Specific research topics are not detailed in the provided text, but her title suggests expertise in biochemical processes at the molecular level. No awards, grants, or active lab teams are explicitly mentioned in the text. The email domain (uq.edu.au) hints at possible ties to The University of Queensland, though this may relate to prior roles or collaborative affiliations.

Joshua B. Guildمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American History
• Urban History
• Black Diaspora
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Joshua B. Guild is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University. He is also an Associated Faculty member in the Program in Urban Studies and has been involved with the Center for Digital Humanities. His scholarly work bridges historical research with public engagement and digital innovation. His education includes a PhD in History and African American Studies from Yale University and an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University, where he was a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. Professor Guild's research centers on 20th- and 21st-century African American social and cultural history, urban history, and the modern African diaspora. His interests include migration, black internationalism, black popular music, and the black radical tradition. He is deeply engaged in the digital humanities and public scholarship, organizing seminars and contributing to podcasts and public exhibitions. The recent publications and projects reflect a strong focus on urban Black communities, transnational migration, and cultural politics. Themes include the Great Migration, postwar New York and London, New Orleans after Katrina, and the Black 1980s. His work combines historical analysis with cultural critique and social justice advocacy. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Ford Foundation Fellowship Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Award Charles Warren Center Fellowship (Harvard University) W.E.B. Du Bois Institute Fellow (Harvard University) Professor Guild has advised graduate students through seminars and collaborative projects, though no individual students are named. He has led initiatives supported by institutional grants, particularly in digital humanities and public engagement. His leadership in the 'Black Studies in the Digital Age' seminar and editorial work on the 'Black 1980s' special issue demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field through interdisciplinary collaboration. He is affiliated with the Program in Urban Studies and the Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton, where he contributes to shaping curricula and research directions in African American Studies and digital scholarship.

Mathias Funkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Design Theory
• Systems Design
• Data-Driven Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mathias Funk is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Design department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), leading the Things Ecology lab. His research focuses on designing with data and systems behavior, particularly in IoT and medical technology contexts. He co-founded UXsuite GmbH and developed the OOCSI communication framework. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering from TU/e (2011), Funk has held academic roles since 2013, including postdoctoral positions in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design. He teaches courses like 'Data-enabled design' and supervises projects on AI, data foundry, and OOCSI applications. His work bridges engineering and design, addressing sustainability and human values through systemic design approaches. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, TU/e (2011) Computer Science background from RWTH Aachen Postdoc at TU/e's Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design departments Research Interests: Data-driven design methodologies, IoT systems, medical technology innovation, sustainable design practices, and interactive systems for musical expression. Recent work emphasizes telemonitoring efficacy in heart failure care and federated learning applications. Awards: Best Paper Award (2014) Honorable Mention (2021) Grants/Projects: Leading initiatives like MEDICAID (medtech solutions), ACACIA (interpretable AI), and Data-Driven Servitizing in Professional Printing. Active in clinical workflow prototyping and cardiovascular disease detection projects. Lab Activities: Manages the Things Ecology lab, focusing on systemic design challenges in smart ecosystems. Collaborates internationally through spin-offs and visiting lectureships.

Laura Funkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gerontology
• Care Work
• Family/friend Caregiving
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Laura Funk is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Manitoba, located within the Faculty of Arts. Her work focuses on social and critical gerontology, examining care work, family caregiving, and palliative care policy. She has led multiple SSHRC-funded research teams and participated in Tri-Council grants addressing aging, home care, and family care work. Funk’s research explores how care practices engage broader societal discourses on age, responsibility, and care in contexts of eroding formal supports. Education: PhD in Sociology, University of Victoria (2008) MA in Sociology, University of Victoria (2002) Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Gerontology, Simon Fraser University (2000) BA (Honours) in Sociology, University of British Columbia (1997) Research Interests: Care work, family/friend caregiving, palliative care policy, service-integrated housing for older adults, and aging in the context of systemic and policy changes. Her work bridges academic inquiry with public advocacy, including op-eds and consultations with Manitoba’s Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat. Key Contributions: Funk’s research addresses structural barriers for older adults, including housing access, navigation of formal supports, and the emotional labor of care workers. She has published widely on topics like aggression in care settings, dying at home preferences, and feminist care activism. Recent projects include SSHRC-funded studies on care mobilization and a community-based inquiry into low-income housing supports for older adults. Awards: 2019 Canadian Association of Gerontology Recognition Award 2015 Rh Institute Outstanding Contributions Award 2010 Anselm Strauss Award Teaching & Outreach: Funk teaches courses on aging, qualitative research, and end-of-life care. She is known for mentorship and received a 2023 teaching award from the Arts Student Body Council. Her outreach includes collaborations with Manitoba’s Public Interest Law Centre and community-based projects like Lions Place and Indigenous Seniors Research initiatives.

Soo-Yeun Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sensory Science
• Food Product Development
• Consumer Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Soo-Yeun Lee is a leading Sensory Scientist and academic leader at Washington State University (WSU), serving as Director of the School of Food Science since 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of California, Davis, and a B.S. in Food Engineering from Yonsei University, Seoul. Previously, she served as a Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) from 2001-2022, with administrative roles including Assistant Dean and Associate Head. Her research focuses on sensory science and healthful eating, addressing challenges in sodium and sugar reduction, functional food development, and understanding consumer behavior. Notable projects include strategies to enhance taste retention in low-sodium foods and analyzing picky eating behaviors in children. She has published over 100 papers, with recent works exploring remote consumer testing methodologies and sodium reduction perceptions in the food industry. Lee has received numerous awards, including the Fred W. Tanner Lectureship (2021), Paul A. Funk Award (2018), and Samuel Cate Prescott Award (2011). She actively contributes to professional service roles, such as chairing USDA review panels and serving on the IFT Board of Directors. As a mentor, she has shaped food science education through teaching awards and leadership in curriculum development.

Garth Alperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz
• Jazz Piano
• Popular Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Garth Alper is a Professor and Program Coordinator for Jazz Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Music and Performing Arts. He holds a Doctor of Arts in Music Theory/Composition from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Arts in Piano Performance (Jazz Track) from New York University, and a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Jazz Studies from SUNY Empire State College. His research focuses on Jazz Piano, Jazz History, and Popular Music, with notable contributions to understanding improvisation techniques, postmodernism in music, and the cultural legacy of jazz icons like Duke Ellington. Dr. Alper has authored numerous articles in journals such as College Music Symposium , Rock Music Studies , and Jazz Perspectives , and guest-edited a special jazz issue of Popular Music and Society . His music compositions are featured on multiple CDs, including the acclaimed Spider’s Web (2022) and Stratus (2017). He has received significant grants and awards, including the BORSF Endowed Professorship and funding for jazz pedagogy and recording projects. Education: Doctor of Arts in Music Theory/Composition (University of Northern Colorado) Master of Arts in Piano Performance (Jazz Track, New York University) Bachelor of Professional Studies in Jazz Studies (SUNY Empire State College) Research Contributions: Includes analysis of jazz improvisation, postmodern music theory, and the sociocultural impact of jazz. He has authored encyclopedia entries on influential jazz musicians and contributed to critical discussions on popular music pedagogy. Teaching & Courses: Teaches Jazz Piano, Jazz Theory, Jazz History, Film Scoring, and directs the Jazz Combo program. Courses include MUS 312: Jazz Theory I and MUS 438: Film Scoring I . Grants & Recognition: Over $100K in grants for recording projects, multimedia facilities, and pedagogical initiatives. Holder of the Ruth Stodghill Girard BORSF Endowed Professorship since 2001. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Jazz Studies program and collaborates on projects blending jazz with film scoring and modern media.

• Race and Media
• Black Studies
• Gender and Sexuality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brittnay Proctor-Habil is an Assistant Professor of Race and Media in the School of Media Studies at The New School. Her research focuses on performance, popular culture, and sound/visual culture at the intersection of blackness, gender, and sexuality. She authored Minnie Riperton’s Come to My Garden (2022) and is currently working on two book projects: one tracing Black Southern migration to California through sound, and another analyzing funk music’s gender and sexuality discourses via LP records and CDs. Proctor-Habil holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and a B.A. from the University of California, Riverside. Her scholarly work spans platforms like Essence.com , Journal of Popular Music Studies , and ASAP/Journal . She teaches courses such as Black Feminist Media Methods and Blaxploitation Films , and supervises thesis projects. Her writing often intersects cultural critique, Black studies, and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Michael T. Monaghanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Freshwater Molecular Ecology
• Evolution
• Metabarcoding
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Michael T. Monaghan is a Professor at the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, and leads the Research Group in Molecular Ecology and Genomics at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB). His work bridges evolutionary biology, molecular ecology, and environmental monitoring, focusing on freshwater systems and urban aquatic habitats. Education: B.S. (The Ohio State University, 1995), M.S. (Idaho State University, 1998), Dr. sc. nat. (ETH Zürich, 2002) Key Positions: Senior Scientist/Research Group Leader at IGB (2008–present), Visiting Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School (2016), Guest Professor at Ehime University (2015–2016) Dr. Monaghan's research explores freshwater biodiversity dynamics using molecular tools like metabarcoding and phylogenomics. His team investigates how environmental changes—climate warming, urbanization, pollution—affect microbial and insect communities, with a focus on eDNA applications and ecohydrology. His publications (2022–2025) span topics such as climate-driven plankton shifts, urban habitat adaptation by bees, toxin genetics in algae, and metagenomic monitoring of aquatic systems. Collaborative projects like BiNatUr and ODER~SO emphasize urban resilience and disaster ecology. Teaching includes data science in biology, evolutionary ecology, and environmental genomics at Freie Universität Berlin and the Institute of Computer Science. He mentors doctoral and master’s students in molecular ecology and trains interns in biodiversity genomics. Lab Members: Dr. Dagmar Frisch (Scientific Staff) Dr. Katrin Kiemel (Postdoc) Elisabeth Funke (Research Technician) Doctoral Candidates: Onur Erk Kavlak, Athena Karapli-Petritsopoulou, Daniel Wewer

Eugenia Roscaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
• Circular Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eugenia Rosca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations Management at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. Her research focuses on social responsibility in supply chains, circular economy, and non-traditional actors in operations. She coordinates the Sustainability and Future Prosperity Strategic Theme (2023-2027) and is a Fellow at the Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development. Educated at Jacobs University (PhD) and Tilburg University, she previously held roles as Academic Director of the Master Program in Supply Chain Management. Her work bridges sustainability, ethical supply chains, and inclusive operations, emphasizing social enterprises and Base of the Pyramid markets. Key research areas include mechanisms for social/environmental impact creation, intermediary roles in supply chains, and digital governance for sustainability. She has published in top journals like the Journal of Supply Chain Management and International Journal of Operations & Production Management. Awards: Excellent Teacher Award (2×), Chris Voss Highly Commended Award (2022/2023), Best Paper at ISIRC 2022 Grants: NWO, Funk Foundation, GIZ-funded projects Her teaching includes courses on Process Improvement and Sales Operations Planning.

• Financial Enterprise Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• IT-based Enterprise Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Walter Schwaiger is a Full Professor at TU Wien’s Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, leading the Institute of Management Science. His academic roles include serving as Head of the Faculty Council since 2010 and holding various curriculum committee positions. He teaches critical courses such as Financial Management, Enterprise Risk Management, and IT-based Management across bachelor’s and master’s programs. His research focuses on three core areas: Financial Enterprise Management (stochastic NPV modeling for renewable energy investments), Enterprise Risk Management (risk maturity assessments via ERMMA studies), and IT-based Management (ontology-driven accounting frameworks like OntoREA). Recent work includes predictive analytics applications in credit risk scoring and pandemic-driven default prediction studies. Prof. Schwaiger has authored influential textbooks like IFRS-Finanzmanagement series and pioneered the REA-based ERP-Control system. He actively contributes to management control research, publishing in venues like Controlling and WingBusiness , and collaborates with institutions like Funk Stiftung on large-scale ERM maturity studies. His professional service includes leading faculty strategy groups and quality management initiatives at TU Wien, reflecting his commitment to institutional governance and academic excellence.

Michele Jonsson-Funkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Women's Health Research
• Observational Data Methods
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michele Jonsson-Funk, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology. She leads the Pharmacoepidemiology Program within the Department and serves as an Affiliate Faculty member at the Injury Prevention Research Center. Dr. Jonsson-Funk is also a Fellow of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology and holds leadership roles in several professional organizations, including the Board of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology and advisory roles in epidemiology and clinical research networks. Dr. Jonsson-Funk holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003), a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Epidemiology from UNC Chapel Hill (2000), and a BA in Psychology from Reed College (1994). Her research focuses on pharmacoepidemiology, methods for estimating treatment effects in observational data, and women’s health. She examines topics such as sex differences in medication safety and efficacy, maternal and child health outcomes, and the application of electronic health records for population-level analyses. Her work integrates data from Medicare, Marketscan, and the Carolina Data Warehouse for Health to evaluate treatment effectiveness and safety. Dr. Jonsson-Funk has received several honors, including: Fellow, International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (2018–present) Research Fellow, Sheps Center for Health Services Research, UNC Chapel Hill (2005–present) Member, Delta Omega Honorary Public Health Society, Theta Chapter (2004–present) Her research portfolio includes grants such as an R01 evaluating treatment effect heterogeneity in cardioprotective medications. She advises on interdisciplinary teams through her leadership roles in the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) Program and the Observational Pharmaco-Epidemiology Research & Analysis (OPERA) network. She also leads the Pharmacoepidemiology Research Lab Network under BIRCWH. Dr. Jonsson-Funk collaborates with clinical colleagues on studies addressing pelvic floor disorders, medication use during pregnancy, and diabetes-related cancer risks. Her methodological contributions include improving propensity score techniques and addressing confounding by frailty in observational studies.

Matt Sakakeenyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnomusicology
• Sound Studies
• New Orleans Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matt Sakakeeny is the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Music at the Newcomb Department of Music, Tulane University. He holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from Columbia University (2008). His research examines intersections of music, sound, and structures of inequality, particularly anti-Black racism in New Orleans. Key projects include studies of brass bands, afterschool programs like The Roots of Music, and collaborations on documentaries such as Rudiments . His work bridges ethnomusicology, sound studies, and cultural anthropology, with notable publications including Roll With It: Brass Bands in the Streets of New Orleans (2013) and co-edited volumes like Keywords in Sound (2015). He teaches courses on New Orleans music, sound studies, and the politics of cultural expression. Recipient of fellowships from the National Humanities Center (2023) and Spencer Foundation (2018), Sakakeeny also serves on nonprofit boards and actively engages in community-based research. His recent work critiques liberal frameworks in music studies and explores sonic dimensions of social justice.

Peter N. Funkeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Movements
• Global Political Economy
• Marxism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter N. Funke is an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of South Florida (USF), specializing in social movements, capitalism & class, and media & technology. He teaches courses on Social Movements, Europe, Politics of Development, Global Political Economy, and Marxism, and leads the 'Germany Beyond the Classroom' study abroad program through the Honors College. Education: Ph.D., Political Science, University of Pennsylvania M.A., Political Science, University of Pennsylvania Vordiplom, Politikwissenschaft, Freie Universität Berlin His research explores the intersection of social movements, media activism, and neoliberal capitalism. Key themes include class formation, movement building, and the role of technology in political resistance. He has published in journals such as South Atlantic Quarterly , New Media & Society , and Interface , and co-edited volumes on social movements. Recent publications (2016–2018) examine urban movements in Philadelphia, media practices in working-class mobilization, and theoretical frameworks like rhizomatic organizing. These works emphasize neoliberal austerity, transnational networks, and radical democratic alternatives. Funke has received funding from institutions including the Social Science Research Council, International Studies Association, and University of Pennsylvania. He serves as faculty advisor for USF’s Young Democratic Socialists of America and participates in editorial collectives for open-access journals.

Shelby H. Funkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Algorithms
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Shelby H. Funk is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Georgia's School of Computing. Located at 215 Boyd Research and Education Center in Athens, GA, they can be reached at (706) 542-3449 or shelby13@uga.edu. Their professional background includes roles tied to academic leadership and research in computing disciplines. Education and professional appointment details are listed but not explicitly provided in this text. Research interests likely align with core computer science domains such as algorithms, software engineering, and computational theory, though specific areas require further elaboration. No recent publications or awards are documented here. They contribute to the School of Computing's academic and research mission through teaching and potential collaborations in cutting-edge engineering initiatives. Lab affiliations or team leadership details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information.