جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christina Bobelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Menstruation Studies
• Feminist Theory
• Body Studies
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Christina (Chris) Bobel is Professor of Women/Gender/Sexuality Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston, located in Wheatley Hall. Her scholarship focuses on how individuals and collectives pursue social change around stigmatized and marginalized issues, with a signature emphasis on critical menstruation studies. Education PhD in Urban Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MA in Speech Communication, University of Maine BA in Speech Communication, Miami University Research Interests Bobel’s work spans critical menstruation studies , feminist theory , body studies , and trauma studies . For nearly two decades she has interrogated menstrual stigma, policy, and activism, authoring foundational texts such as New Blood: Third Wave Feminism and the Politics of Menstruation . More recently, she leads an ethnographic project—engaging her own WGS students—that investigates activism emerging from grief and trauma, extending her inquiry into how embodied experiences become catalysts for social movements. Publication Trends Across 2020–2022 her articles examine menstrual tracking apps, media representations of menstrual beliefs, policy definitions of menstrual health, and the political economy of data in global health interventions. Collectively, these works advance a critical, intersectional lens on how technology, media, and policy mediate bodily experiences. Scientific Awards & Honors 2020 American Sociological Association Sociology of Development Outstanding Book Award for The Managed Body: Developing Girls & Menstrual Health in the Global South Editorial & Media Engagement She serves on the editorial boards of leading journals Signs and Women's Reproductive Health and is regularly consulted by mainstream media for commentary on global menstrual activism. Teaching & Mentoring Bobel integrates students into ongoing research, most notably through collaborative ethnographic fieldwork on grief- and trauma-inspired activism. While specific advisee names are not provided, this pedagogical model foregrounds experiential learning and community-engaged scholarship.

Giorgio Agambenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Philosophy
• Biopolitics
• State of Exception
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Giorgio Agamben (b. 1942) is an Italian philosopher and political theorist currently serving as a Professor at the University of Verona . He has held visiting positions at American universities and directed programs at the Collège International de Paris. Agamben's work intersects political philosophy, biopolitics, and critical theory, with particular focus on sovereignty and the state of exception. Education : Studied law in Italy; influenced by Martin Heidegger's seminars (1966-1968) and Walter Benjamin's works Research : Explores the political-theological roots of sovereignty through concepts like homo sacer , state of exception , and inoperativity . His interdisciplinary approach spans theology, literature, and visual arts. Publications such as Homo Sacer , What Remains of Auschwitz , and Arqueologia de la política analyze how historical biopolitical mechanisms (e.g., concentration camps) influence modern governance. Recent works examine the intersection of economy and religion, including credit systems and post-identity communities. Controversies : In 2001, Agamben refused U.S. entry due to biometric surveillance policies, framing this as a critical gesture against unexamined governmental authority.

• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Health Education
• Physical Education
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Dr lisahunter (pronoun: it) serves as Senior Lecturer at Monash University's School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education, Peninsula Campus, actively advancing research in critical gender/sexuality studies, Indigenous knowledges, and embodied pedagogies. With a PhD and ORCID profile, lisahunter supervises PhD students while leading cross-sector collaborations in education, health, and sport recreation. Research centers on deconstructing normative frameworks through queer theory, sensory methodologies, and decolonizing praxis. Key areas include intersex/trans liberation in Health & Physical Education, planetary health through bluespace connections, surfing culture as critical pedagogy, and Indigenous knowledges for social transformation. Work consistently addresses intersectional exclusion in sport/education systems while innovating multimodal dissemination. Analysis of 92 research outputs reveals intensifying focus on Indigenous sovereignty, intersex inclusion, and queer methodologies since 2020, with 15 recent publications demonstrating methodological innovation through cyborg theory, autoethnopoetics, and sensory ethnography. This trajectory aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for gender equality, reduced inequalities, and climate action. Scientific recognition includes: Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award for Diversity and Inclusion (2021) lisahunter mentors early-career academics while securing major grants including SSHRC-funded Mitho Miskawawin (enhancing Indigenous girls' sport access) and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria partnerships. Current projects address violence prevention in sport, intersex-inclusive education, and planetary health through 'Uncharted Waters' bluespace initiatives. Community leadership spans Surf Lifesaving Victoria, Helicopter Rescue operations, and consultancy for Motivation Project on gender/sexuality policy. Media engagement includes Monash Lens features on menstrual equity and Gay Games analyses, demonstrating public scholarship bridging academia and social change.

Jacqueline Bhabhaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health and Human Rights
• Migration and Refugee Studies
• Children's Rights
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jacqueline Bhabha is the Director of Research at the François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center for Health and Human Rights and the Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health . She also holds affiliations as the Jeremiah Smith Jr. Lecturer in Law at Harvard Law School and an Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Education: First Class Honors Degree, Oxford University M.Sc., Oxford University J.D., College of Law, London Her research focuses on the intersection of human rights and migration studies , particularly addressing child protection , statelessness , and global health disparities . Current projects include: Lancet Commission on Reparations linking Roma rights to broader reparations discourse Maternal Health access for asylum seekers in Greece and Mexico Anti-Roma Stigma research in Canada Education Access for marginalized youth in Rajasthan Her recent publications analyze migrant health rights , refugee exclusion , and child marriage impacts , reflecting her commitment to health equity and human rights frameworks . She serves on the boards of the Scholars at Risk Network , World Peace Foundation , and Journal of Refugee Studies , and founded the Alba Collective for rural women's empowerment.

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Development
• STEM Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne Prescott is an Associate Professor and Casual Academic in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She serves as the coordinator of primary and secondary mathematics teacher education programs as well as the Master of Teaching (secondary) program. With a background as a secondary school mathematics teacher, Dr. Prescott has dedicated her career to improving mathematics education and teacher development. Dr. Prescott's research focuses on student misconceptions in mathematics, teaching practices in schools, challenges for beginning teachers, and STEM/STEAM education. She has led significant projects including the Australian Mathematics and Science Partnership Program Grant ($1,919,500) for the "Maths Inside" project (2015-2018), which developed resources to demonstrate the importance of mathematics in everyday life. Her work extends internationally through collaborations in Nepal, where she has worked with teachers in remote areas affected by the 2015 earthquake, and for which she received the UTS Human Rights Award for Social Inclusion in 2014. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on mathematics education, teacher development, and innovative teaching approaches. Dr. Prescott has published extensively on topics including mobile technology in mathematics classrooms, professional development for rural and remote teachers, and factors influencing early career teacher retention. Her research shows a strong commitment to practical applications that improve classroom teaching and student engagement with mathematics. UTS Human Rights Award for Social Inclusion (2014) for her work in Nepal enabling girls to continue secondary education Australian Mathematics and Science Partnership Program Grant ($1,919,500) for "Maths Inside" project (2015-2018) Multiple research grants from Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, NSW Department of Education, and other organizations Dr. Prescott actively supervises research students and collaborates with colleagues on various projects related to mathematics education and teacher development. Her work with schools in Nepal demonstrates her commitment to educational equity and social inclusion. As a coordinator of teacher education programs, she plays a key role in preparing the next generation of mathematics educators in Australia.

Tera Agyepongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Race and Gender Studies
• Legal History
• Criminal Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tera Agyepong is a Research Professor at the American Bar Foundation (ABF) and holds a joint appointment as an Associate Professor of Legal History and African American History at DePaul University. She also serves as a Visiting Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Her research focuses on the intersections of race, gender, history, and the law, particularly in the evolution of criminal and juvenile justice systems. Education: J.D./Ph.D. from Northwestern University (School of Law, Department of African American Studies), B.A. from Stanford University Her scholarly work examines how historical processes of racial and gender construction have shaped legal frameworks, including carceral institutions and juvenile justice laws. She is the author of the award-winning book The Criminalization of Black Children (UNC Press, 2018), which won the Grace Abbott Book Prize in 2018. Her research projects include Constructing Feminized Courts and Carceral Institutions , analyzing gender, race, and the formation of modern criminal justice. Her publications appear in journals like Northwestern Journal of Human Rights , Journal of African American History , and Gender and History . Scientific Awards: Grace Abbott Book Prize (2018) At DePaul, Agyepong directs the Pre-Law Concentration and History of Law minor. She has been recognized with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences’ first endowed professorship in 2016. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary legal and social justice debates.

Hilton Alsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literary criticism
• Art criticism
• African American studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hilton Als is an acclaimed American writer, critic, and associate professor of writing at Columbia University's School of the Arts. As a staff writer and theater critic for The New Yorker magazine, he has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary literary and cultural criticism. His work spans multiple domains including literary criticism, art criticism, African American studies, and creative writing, with a particular focus on the intersections of race, gender, and identity. Als' research interests center on the complexities of identity representation in American culture. His work explores The fluid boundaries between fiction and non-fiction Racial and gender representation in visual and literary arts The evolution of the essay form as a vehicle for complex identity exploration The cultural significance of figures like Alice Neel, James Baldwin, and Frederick Douglass The relationship between personal narrative and collective experience His writing emphasizes what he calls 'the delicacy of complication'—recognizing the multifaceted nature of human experience rather than simplistic categorizations. His major publications reveal a consistent engagement with themes of representation and identity. Works like White Girls (2014) and Alice Neel, Uptown (2017) demonstrate his ability to bridge literary and visual cultures while exploring complex questions of race and gender. His writing process reflects his belief that 'I don't really understand what I've said until I've written it,' emphasizing writing as a method of discovery rather than mere expression of pre-formed ideas. Als' recognition includes: Pulitzer Prize for Criticism (2017) National Book Critics Circle Award finalist (2014) Pulitzer Prize in Criticism finalist (2016) These accolades reflect the significance of his contributions to American letters and cultural criticism. As an educator, Als teaches the course 'Black Male' at Columbia University, bringing together students from diverse disciplines to explore the black male figure through literary and visual perspectives. He believes in the importance of 'cultural diversity in the class' and values how 'visual people often tend to actually read more or have a different perspective on reading.' His teaching philosophy emphasizes the interconnectedness of different artistic disciplines and the value of multiple perspectives in understanding complex cultural phenomena. Als' curatorial work, particularly the 'Alice Neel, Uptown' exhibition, extends his critical practice into the visual realm, demonstrating his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to cultural analysis. His work across writing, teaching, and curating reflects a unified vision of cultural criticism as a practice of 'honoring the copyrights people have on their lives' while revealing deeper truths about the human condition.

Judith Faßbenderمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Governance
• AI Ethics
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Judith Faßbender serves as an associated researcher at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) in the AI & Society Lab and as a visiting lecturer at the Cologne International School of Design (KISD), focusing on the societal dimensions of artificial intelligence through the Ministry of Education and Research-funded Public Interest AI project. Her academic background includes: Bachelor of Design from Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle and Design Academy Eindhoven Master of Cultural and Communication Sciences (minor in Economics) from Zeppelin University Friedrichshafen PhD Candidate in Computer Science at the University of St Andrews researching Design Patterns for Participatory Data Governance Her research critically examines Public Interest AI through participatory frameworks, emphasizing: Design patterns for transparent and auditable AI systems Integration of civil society actors in AI ethics deliberations Motivations driving participation in data governance projects Societal implications of explainable AI development She bridges technical AI development with democratic processes, advocating for community-centered approaches to responsible innovation. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary focus on operationalizing public interest in AI. Key trajectories include mapping participatory motivations in data projects (2024), deconstructing AI hype in civic contexts (2023), and developing design patterns for accountable systems (2021). Her work synthesizes computer science, social theory, and design to create practical governance frameworks for sociotechnical AI deployment. Funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research, she contributes to the Public Interest AI project while collaborating with Fraunhofer and Zeppelin University on civic technology initiatives. She actively co-organizes workshops and events like Girls' Day and D³ Kongress to foster dialogue between technologists, policymakers, and civil society stakeholders. Embedded in HIIG's AI & Society Lab , she collaborates with the Civic Coding Initiative and participates in international forums including re:publica and EASST/4S conferences. Her work emphasizes community-driven approaches to ensure AI systems serve democratic values and public welfare through participatory design methodologies.

Annalisa Enrileمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Sex Trafficking
• Human Rights
• Women's Rights
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Annalisa Enrile is a Teaching Professor at the University of Southern California's School of Social Work. As one of the few Filipina PhDs in social work, she focuses on human rights advocacy for women and girls, particularly through anti-trafficking initiatives and anti-militarization efforts within the fastest-growing Asian immigrant population in the United States. Education: PhD, University of California, Los Angeles (2006) MSW, University of California, Los Angeles (2000) BA, University of California, Los Angeles (1996) Her research centers on critical feminist theory and global social justice, examining sex trafficking, migrant labor exploitation, and cultural shifts in gender attitudes among Filipino communities. She challenges linear acculturation models by demonstrating how immigrant Filipinos develop more egalitarian gender views than both native Filipinos and US-born counterparts. Her work integrates global immersion pedagogy to train social workers in transnational justice frameworks. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on transnational feminist organizing (2009), global violence against women (2012), and cultural psychology of gender attitudes (2007), all emphasizing practical social action applications in both international and domestic contexts. Scientific Awards: Global 100 Award (Filipina Women's Network) Professor Enrile actively trains change makers through innovative global immersion programs established in 2006, which provide hands-on experience beyond traditional study abroad models. Her advocacy work connects academic research with grassroots anti-trafficking campaigns and migrant labor rights initiatives, though specific grant details aren't provided in source materials. She collaborates with transnational networks like GABNet, demonstrating how international women's conferences since the 1970s have transformed territorial-bound organizing into global solidarity movements for gender justice.