جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Deniz Ortactepe Hartمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Justice Education
• TESOL
• Language Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Deniz Ortactepe Hart is a Lecturer in TESOL at the University of Glasgow, specializing in social justice language education. She joined the university in 2022 and has extensive experience across Turkey, the US, and the UK in teacher training and educational research. Her roles include founding convenor of the BAAL Language and Education for Social Justice SIG and coordinator of ELINET’s Language and Social Justice strand. Her research focuses on teaching languages for diversity, equity, and social transformation. Notable projects include the Social Justice in ELT initiative in Turkey (2018–2022) and collaborations with California’s Migrant Education Office. She authored Social Justice and the Language Classroom (2023) and is co-editing volumes on environmental and language justice. Her articles emphasize anti-oppressive digital spaces, culturally sustaining pedagogies, and identity重构 in multilingual contexts. Current research explores intersectional identities and environmental justice representation. She teaches courses like Which English? Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching and supervises students in social justice education and environmental justice. Grants include the British Council-funded project on feminist pedagogies (2024–2025) and leadership in Turkish migrant education initiatives (2018–2022). She actively engages in invited talks and professional memberships with TESOL, AAAL, and BAAL.

Ira Weissمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global/International Management
• Corporate Strategy
• Higher Education Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ira Weiss is a Professor of Strategic Management at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the Department of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship. His expertise spans Global/International Management, Corporate Strategy, Higher Education Management, and Business Accreditation. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from UCLA (1976). His research focuses on strategic frameworks, organizational systems, and accreditation processes, as evidenced by his thought leadership in AACSB articles advising institutions on accreditation strategies. His academic contributions include over four decades of publications on IT management, risk mitigation, and professional certification. Notable works address end-user computing strategies, cost control in software development, and auditability of systems. Though no specific grants or advising roles are detailed, his influence extends through academic discourse and institutional best practices. He remains active in North Carolina State’s initiatives related to management innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Hinduism
• Yoga studies
• Sāṃkhya philosophy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Knut Axel Jacobsen is a Professor of the Study of Religion at the University of Bergen's Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion. His work focuses on Hinduism, Yoga, Sāṃkhya philosophy, and religious pluralism in South Asia. He has extensively researched Hindu diaspora communities in Europe, pilgrimage traditions, and the intersection of religion with digital technologies. Research Interests: Jacobsen’s research explores core themes such as Sāṃkhya-Yoga philosophy, Hindu ritual practices (e.g., pilgrimage, procession rituals), and the adaptation of South Asian religions in transnational contexts. His recent work analyzes ethical responses to ecological crises through Sāṃkhya frameworks and investigates the digital transformation of religious practices. Publications Trends: His articles from 2024–2025 highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining philosophy with environmental ethics, digital religion, and historical studies of religious figures like Kapila. He consistently addresses themes of religious pluralism, diaspora identity formation, and the material culture of South Asian traditions. Academic Contributions: Jacobsen has authored monographs on Hindu pilgrimage (e.g., Pilgrimage in the Hindu Tradition ) and Sāṃkhya-Yoga in modern contexts. He co-edited volumes like Brill’s Encyclopedia of Sikhism and Young Sikhs in a Global World , showcasing his role in shaping scholarly discourse on South Asian religions. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, his collaborations in edited volumes and international conferences reflect his engagement with academic networks in religious studies, digital humanities, and diaspora research.

Dibyadyuti Royمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical Algorithmic and AI Studies
• Digital Cultures
• Digital Humanities in Majority Worlds
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dibyadyuti Roy is an Associate Professor in Cultural Studies, Media Studies, and Digital Humanities at the University of Leeds, within the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies. His work bridges data-driven research with humanistic inquiry, focusing on digital cultures in Majority World contexts. He co-founded India's first Digital Humanities collective, DHARTI, and led initiatives like the DHAI 2018 conference. Currently, he serves on the Executive Council of the British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS) and affiliates with the Data & Society Research Institute. Programme Director for BA Cultural and Media Studies Steering Committee Member of PRiA (Pedagogic Research in the Arts) Research interests include algorithmic accountability, postcolonial masculinities, and science/technology studies. His research critiques technological narratives through postcolonial lenses, addressing issues like social media health promotion during India's pandemic, nuclear historiography, and digital divides. He has held prior faculty roles at IIM Indore and IIT Jodhpur. Roy has spearheaded initiatives like the DHARTI Twitter Conference and co-organized workshops on AI in the Global South. His work emphasizes ethical, decolonial, and intersectional approaches to digital humanities and technology studies.

Susan Marksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Law
• Human Rights
• Legal Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Marks is a Professor of International Law at the LSE Law School, part of the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has held academic positions at King’s College London and the University of Cambridge (Emmanuel College). Her research focuses on applying radical legal traditions to the study of international law and human rights, emphasizing critical perspectives on global governance frameworks. Previously at Cambridge, she contributed to legal scholarship and was affiliated with Emmanuel College. She joined LSE in 2010, where she continues to teach and conduct research. Her expertise spans international law, human rights, and legal theory, with a particular interest in challenging conventional narratives within these fields. She is a Fellow of the British Academy, recognizing her contributions to academic excellence. While no specific articles or grants are listed, her work reflects engagement with interdisciplinary legal critiques and public discourse on human rights frameworks.

Özlem Gürsesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insurance Law
• Reinsurance Law
• Commercial Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Özlem Gürses is a Professor of Commercial Law at King’s College London, specializing in insurance and reinsurance law. She concurrently serves as a Senior Fellow at the Melbourne Law Masters program at the University of Melbourne. Her academic journey includes undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Istanbul, followed by an LLM in Maritime Law and a PhD in Reinsurance Law from the University of Southampton. Her research focuses on marine insurance, motor vehicle insurance, and reinsurance clauses, with notable publications such as Marine Insurance Law (2023) and The Law of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance (2019). She actively contributes to academic discourse through international conferences and edited volumes like the forthcoming Edward Elgar Research Handbook on Marine Insurance Law (2024). Prof. Gürses holds leadership roles in professional organizations, including membership in the Presidential Council of the International Insurance Law Association (AIDA) and chairing its Reinsurance Working Party. She also participates in the British Insurance Law Association (BILA) Committee, demonstrating her influence in shaping insurance legal frameworks globally.

Kasia Paprockiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Ecology
• Development Studies
• Climate Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kasia Paprocki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She directs the MSc in Environment and Development Programme and serves as a Research Associate at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. Her work critically examines the intersections of political ecology, development studies, and climate change adaptation in South Asia, particularly Bangladesh. Dr Paprocki holds a PhD and MSc in Development Sociology from Cornell University (USA), alongside a Bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College (USA). Her research is supported by prestigious grants including the National Science Foundation, Fulbright Program, and Social Science Research Council. Her research interests focus on how development interventions and knowledge systems shape communities and landscapes, especially in Bangladesh. She interrogates the colonial, capitalist, and agrarian histories influencing contemporary climate adaptation policies, emphasizing how these processes dispossess rural populations. Key themes include climate justice, urban-agrarian solidarity, and the political economy of environmental transformation. She received the LSE Excellence in Education Prize (2021) for her teaching contributions. Beyond research, she co-organizes the Social Life of Climate Change seminar series and actively engages in both academic and popular media discussions about climate politics.

Charlie Beckettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Media Ethics
• Political Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Charlie Beckett is a Professor of Practice and Director of Polis and the Polis/LSE JournalismAI project at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Media and Communications. He specializes in the transformation of journalism in the digital age, focusing on AI integration, media ethics, and international news dynamics. His roles include leading research initiatives on journalism’s societal role and advising on media policy. Research Interests: Beckett’s work explores Artificial Intelligence in journalism, networked media systems, and the ethical challenges of digital communication. He examines how journalism adapts to technological changes, particularly in AI-driven news production and disinformation landscapes. His projects include the JournalismAI global survey and the LSE Truth, Trust & Technology Commission. Articles Trends: His recent work emphasizes AI’s impact on newsrooms, media trust dynamics, and global journalism practices. Themes include ethical AI adoption, generative AI applications, and regulatory frameworks for digital platforms. Awards: While no specific honors are listed, his contributions to media policy and journalism innovation are widely recognized internationally. Advising & Grants: Directs major initiatives like Polis and JournalismAI, fostering collaborations between academia, industry, and policymakers. His work often addresses funding challenges in journalism sustainability and ethical technology use. Labs/Teams: Leads Polis, a think-tank for journalism-society research, and oversees the JournalismAI project analyzing global AI trends in media. Collaborates with international institutions on media governance and innovation.

Aisha Ijazمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Consumer Behavior
• Religion and Consumption
• Ethical Branding
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aisha Ijaz is a Lecturer in Marketing at Edge Hill University's Business School and Programme Leader for joint marketing programmes. She specializes in the intersection of religion, identity, and consumer behavior, particularly focusing on Muslim consumers in Western societies. Her research addresses ethical branding, political consumerism, and faith-based decision-making. She teaches digital marketing, social media analytics, and advertising, while also leading live digital marketing consultancy projects. A member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM), she contributes to academic standards as part of Edge Hill’s External Examiner Committee. Education: PhD in Business (Marketing), Liverpool Hope University (2014–2021) MSc in Distributed Systems, Liverpool Hope University (2005–2007) BA in Business and Community Enterprise & Multimedia Technology, Liverpool Hope University (2002–2005) Research Interests: Her work examines how religious identity influences consumption patterns, especially in complex socio-political contexts. She explores ethical branding strategies, consumer activism related to global conflicts (e.g., Israel-Gaza), and the role of digital technologies in marketing. Her contributions include articles in Journal of Food Products Marketing and media commentary via The Conversation and TRT World. Awards & Engagement: Recipient of the 2024 Edge Hill Lecturing Hero Award. Engaged in public discourse on branding and protests, including analyses of global brand boycotts' impact. Active in academic service, serving as an internal PhD examiner and peer reviewer for journals like Journal of Islamic Marketing and Comparative Migration Studies .

Marina Svenssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Rights
• Modern China Studies
• Cultural Heritage
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Marina Svensson is Professor of Modern China Studies and Head of Department at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University. She is also Director of Third Cycle Studies and Office Director at the Centre, and a member of Lund University’s Profile Area on Human Rights. Her research is interdisciplinary, focusing on human rights, cultural heritage, media, digital society, and academic freedom in contemporary China. Research Interests: Her work spans visual cultures (documentary film, photography), digital ethnography, civic engagement, and youth issues in China. She explores how digital platforms enable or constrain voice and activism, and investigates the politics of cultural heritage and identity. Her recent focus includes academic freedom and its global implications. Publications & Research Trends: Her recent publications (2019–2024) reflect a strong emphasis on digital China, youth, human rights, and academic freedom. She frequently publishes in journals related to media, heritage, and China studies, often combining ethnographic insights with policy analysis. Her work bridges academic research and public debate. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: She supervises PhD and master’s students and has led major research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, Sida, and the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. Projects include 'Digital China,' 'Cultural Heritage,' 'Investigative Journalism,' and 'Legal Empowerment of the Poor.' Labs and Teams: She co-leads the 'Lund Human Rights Research Hub' (LHRRH), an interdisciplinary network. She has collaborated with scholars across Sweden and internationally, particularly in projects involving law, media, and human rights in China.

Fran Tonkissمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Sociology
• Economic Sociology
• Urban Inequalities
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Fran Tonkiss is Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Sociology. She is a key member of the Urban Sociology research cluster and teaches in the MSc City Design and Social Science programme, where she convenes a graduate course on Urban Inequalities. Her academic work bridges urban and economic sociology, with a strong focus on the social life of urban form and spatial divisions. Her research interests include urban inequalities, urban design and development, social and spatial divisions, and the socio-economic organisation of urban space. She explores how economic processes shape urban environments and how spatial arrangements reinforce or challenge social inequalities. Her work also extends into gendered urban space, informal economies, austerity urbanism, and the sonic dimensions of cities, reflecting a broad and interdisciplinary approach to urban life. The trends in her recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with critical urban theory, spatial justice, and the politics of urban form. Her articles frequently address themes such as gentrification, infrastructure, urban protest, and the gendering of public space, often with a comparative or global perspective. She contributes significantly to methodological discussions in qualitative research, particularly in discourse, content, and focus group analysis. Fran Tonkiss is a member of the editorial boards of the British Journal of Sociology , City , and Economy and Society , highlighting her influence in the field. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the text, her extensive publication record and editorial roles indicate high scholarly recognition. She supervises doctoral students in urban and spatial sociology, contributing to the next generation of scholars in the field. Though no grants are explicitly listed, her research output suggests active involvement in funded projects. She is part of a vibrant research environment at LSE, particularly within the Urban Sociology cluster, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on pressing urban issues.

Vivian Kongمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Hong Kong History
• British Empire
• Diasporas
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vivian Kong is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History (Historical Studies) at the University of Bristol's Faculty of Arts, where she is also Co-Director of the Hong Kong History Centre. She specializes in the history of Hong Kong, particularly focusing on its global connections and multi-ethnic urban setting during the colonial period. Her research interests span Hong Kong history, British Empire studies, diaspora studies, multiracial societies, colonialism, urban history, Britishness, identity formation, civil society, and cosmopolitanism. Dr. Kong has published extensively in top historical journals including the Journal of British Studies, the Historical Journal, and the Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on the complexities of identity in colonial Hong Kong, with particular attention to racial dynamics, civil society formations, and transnational connections. Her work demonstrates how Hong Kong served as a crucial site for understanding the diversity of the British Empire and the negotiations of Britishness across racial lines. Scientific Awards: AHA-Copyright Agency Travel and Publication Bursaries 2017, Australian Historical Association Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange Doctoral Fellowships Dr. John D Young Memorial Scholarship As a supervisor, Dr. Kong mentors students working on topics including nationality and citizenship of British subjects of Chinese descent (c.1880-1960), working class migrants' experience in Hong Kong (c.1900-41), Chinese and Eurasian elite networks in colonial Hong Kong, and youth management in post-WW2 Hong Kong. She is also actively involved with the Hong Kong History Centre, which supports rigorous academic research, explores new aspects of Hong Kong history, and builds archive collections for future research.

John Severnمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Theatre Studies
• Opera
• Shakespeare
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Severn is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Department of International Studies: Languages and Cultures. His career spans academia, law, and translation, with a focus on theatre internationalization, Shakespearean adaptation, and community engagement. Education: PhD in Theatre Studies and English, University of New South Wales MA(Hons) in Shakespeare and Theatre, University of Birmingham LLB(Hons) in Law and French, University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Edinburgh BA(Hons) in Theatre Studies and Opera Studies, University of Manchester/Rose Bruford College CertHE in Scottish Gaelic language and culture, University of the Highlands and Islands His research explores theatre and internationalization through opera, musicals, and Shakespearean adaptation. He investigates how performing arts foster inclusive/exclusive communities and addresses barriers to participation. His work intersects European cultural history, arts policy, and transnational practices. Recent publications highlight trends in Shakespearean operatic adaptation, Australian theatre censorship, and decolonial processes in performance. His co-edited works include The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Internationalization and Theatre and Internationalization: Perspectives from Australia, Germany, and Beyond . Dr. Severn collaborates with institutions like the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and the Goethe-Institut Australia. He founded the research cluster 'Staging Migration in Berlin' and co-organizes international conferences on theatre internationalization.

Christian Lundahlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational History
• Comparative Education
• Assessment and Evaluation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Lundahl is Professor of Education at Örebro University, specializing in the history of assessments, evaluation, and Swedish educational research. His work focuses on internationalization of educational data, marketization of schools, and the role of PISA in policy debates. He leads the transnational research project The Global Laboratory – Torsten Husén and the Internationalization of Educational Research (funded by the Swedish Research Council) and co-edited books like Beyond PISA . Lundahl also developed Sweden’s first MOOC for teacher education and serves as scientific leader for the Open Parliament Laboratory (OPaL) . Research Interests : History of educational assessments and evaluations Transnational educational policy flows Marketization and computational analysis in education PISA data utilization and mis/trust Curriculum theory and policy Equity in grading and national tests Recent Trends in Publications include computational analytics in policy data, historical analysis of educational laboratories, and critiques of PISA’s political role. His 2025 articles examine sampling bias in parliamentary data and school marketization. Projects and Leadership : Principal investigator for The Global Laboratory (2020-2024) Co-developer of Sweden’s first MOOC for teacher training (2013) Scientific leader of OPaL – The Open Parliament Laboratory Visiting Professor at Humboldt University (2020)

Daniela Bleichmarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Europe
• Spanish Empire
• Colonial Latin America
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Daniela Bleichmar serves as Professor of Art History and History at the University of Southern California, where she holds leadership positions as founding director of the Levan Institute for the Humanities and director of the USC Society of Fellows in the Humanities. Previously, she held the role of Associate Provost for Faculty and Student Initiatives in the Arts and Humanities (2015–2020), demonstrating sustained institutional commitment to humanities scholarship. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in History from Princeton University (2005) and an A.B. in History of Science from Harvard University (1996), followed by a Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute (2004–2006). This interdisciplinary training underpins her distinctive research approach. Professor Bleichmar's scholarship centers on Early Modern Europe and the Spanish Empire , with particular expertise in visual and material culture , colonial science , and global knowledge exchange . Her work examines how images and objects functioned as instruments of imperial power while facilitating cross-cultural encounters. Current research explores the visual dimensions of natural history practices and the epistemological significance of collecting in colonial contexts, revealing how visual representation shaped European understanding of the Americas. Analysis of her recent publications (2015-2021) shows consistent engagement with the visual archive of imperialism, particularly through studies of the Codex Mendoza and early modern collecting practices. These works bridge art history, history of science, and colonial studies, demonstrating methodological innovation in analyzing visual evidence across disciplinary boundaries while maintaining focus on power dynamics in knowledge production. Her distinguished recognition includes: American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship (Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship) Smithsonian America's Young Innovators in the Arts and Sciences (37 under 36) Getty Research Institute Scholar appointment Multiple awards for specific publications including the Jerry Stannard Memorial Award Professor Bleichmar has secured significant research funding including the USC Advancing Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences Grant and Del Amo Research Grant. She actively contributes to scholarly discourse through editorial roles at Journal18 , Isis , and multiple book series, while mentoring emerging scholars through her leadership in the Society of Fellows. She maintains deep institutional connections through the USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute, Visual Studies Research Institute, and USC-Getty Program in the History of Collecting and Display. These affiliations support her interdisciplinary approach while providing platforms for collaborative research on global visual culture and material exchanges in the early modern world.