جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sociology of Mental Health and Illness
• Health Disparities
• Prejudice and Discrimination
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Dr. Marta Elliott is Foundation Professor and Chair of Sociology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She specializes in social determinants of health, mental illness stigma, and religion/spirituality's impact on well-being. Her research has been funded by NIH, NSF, and Spencer Foundation grants, examining health disparities across gender, race, and veteran status. Elliott teaches graduate courses in survey research methods, sociology of mental health, and social psychology of health. She has chaired over 30 doctoral and master's committees and received the Thornton Peace Prize (2016) and Dean's Award for Research Excellence (2015). Her recent publications investigate mental health in professional workplaces, opioid addiction stigma, and gender inequality in academia. Elliott employs diverse methodologies including large-scale surveys, vignette experiments, and in-depth interviews to study stress processes across populations.

Louise Kuchelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Science education
• Biology pedagogy
• Communication skills
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Associate Professor Louise Kuchel researches science education innovation at the University of Queensland's School of the Environment. She develops evidence-based pedagogies to enhance scientific communication, reasoning, and collaboration skills. As Deputy Associate Dean Academic (Students), she leads curriculum initiatives improving undergraduate science training. Her research portfolio includes designing authentic assessments (documentaries, websites), implementing tutor development programs, and creating the 'Communicating in Science' course. She investigates plagiarism prevention and skill articulation through portfolios. Her work prioritizes practical skill development for science careers.

• Tissue Engineering
• Cell Biology
• Educational Technology
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Dr. Mathilde Roger is an Associate Professor (Education) and Digital Learning Coordinator in Durham University’s Department of Biosciences (Faculty of Science). She joined in 2014 as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant, transitioning to teaching roles, including full-time Teaching Fellow (2018), Assistant Professor (Teaching) (2020), and current Associate Professor (2022). Since 2024, she holds a part-time secondment at the Durham Center for Academic Development (DCAD), supporting HEA Fellowships. Education & Background: PhD in Animal Cellular Biology (France), focusing on stem cell therapy, nanoparticles, and cancer biology. Postdoctoral work under Prof. Stefan Przyborski, specializing in Skin Tissue Engineering and laboratory management. Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching areas: Cell Biology, Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering, Immunology, Genetics, and Pathology. Scholarship focus: Digital tools for inclusive teaching, self-regulated learning, and feedback strategies. Leads the Feedback Special Interest Group (SIG) and develops student-led e-journals for feedback reflection. Grants & Leadership: Secured multiple DCAD grants for digital assessment, accessibility, and AI in education. Leads the Digital Platform workstream for Graduate Attribute Implementation and chairs Education Track Academic Development Network (ETADN) steering group. Editor-in-Chief of the Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education journal, promoting scholarly teaching practices. Awards: Senior Fellowship of HEA (2022), Education Laboratory Fellowship (2022), and Durham’s Exceptional Contribution Teaching Award (2021).

• Implicit Leadership Theories
• Leader-Member Exchange
• Creative Leadership
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Olga Epitropaki is Professor at Durham University Business School and Deputy Executive Dean (Research). Previously holding the Stavros Costopoulos Chair in HRM at ALBA Graduate Business School, she earned her PhD from Cardiff University. Her research examines leadership dynamics, social cognition, and identity processes. Education & Career: PhD in Organizational Behavior, Cardiff University Professor at ALBA Graduate Business School (Stavros Costopoulos Chair) Academic positions at Aston University and University of Sheffield Her research integrates social cognitive perspectives with leadership studies, focusing on implicit leadership theories, leader-follower relationships, and creative leadership. She maintains active consultancy work with multinational corporations including Vodafone, National Bank of Greece, and AstraZeneca. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on leadership psychology, organizational relationships, and identity processes. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity with longitudinal studies, multi-level modeling, and cross-cultural validations across leadership contexts.

• Dendrochronology
• Climate Reconstruction
• Hydroclimatic Variability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zulfiyor Bakhtiyorov serves as a Researcher in the Department of Geography at the University of Cambridge, working alongside Prof Ulf Büntgen as Laboratory and Field Senior Technician (Dendrochronology). His expertise centers on dendrochronological reconstruction of historical climate and hydrological patterns, with extensive fieldwork across Central Asia's arid and semi-arid regions including the Pamir-Alay and Tian Shan mountains. His academic journey includes a Doctor of Science in Physical Geography from Yunnan University (2019-2024), PhD in Meteorology and Climatology from Khujand Scientific Center (2018-2023), MSc in Ecology from Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (2015-2018), and BSc in Chemical Technology from Lomonosov Moscow State University (2010-2014). These qualifications underpin his interdisciplinary approach to environmental research. Bakhtiyorov's research integrates dendrochronology with hydrology and climate science to address critical questions about water resource sustainability in climate-vulnerable regions. His work establishes foundational chronologies for Central Asian river systems including the Yagnob, Kafirnigan, and Kura rivers, revealing linkages between regional hydrology and global climate patterns like ENSO. Current projects such as the Synergy-Plague investigation demonstrate his commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for historical and contemporary environmental challenges. His 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) exhibit consistent focus on tree-ring based climate reconstructions across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Himalayan regions. These works reveal emerging trends in hydroclimatic variability, unprecedented warming signals, and complex glacier-streamflow relationships, with increasing emphasis on future projections and risk assessment for water-scarce regions. Outstanding International Graduate (Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, 2018) Best Paper Award (International Forum for Graduate Students on Resources and Environment, 2017) As co-investigator on the Synergy-Plague Project examining historical Eurasian plague outbreaks (1300-1900 CE), Bakhtiyorov bridges paleoclimate data with societal impacts. His collaborations span institutions in Tajikistan, China, Kazakhstan, and the UK, focusing on sustainable resource management strategies for mountain communities facing climate change. Field operations leverage dendrochronological laboratories at Cambridge and Khujand Scientific Center for high-resolution environmental analysis.

Matias Margulisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Governance
• International Trade Policy
• Food Security
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Matias Margulis is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia. He is a Faculty Associate of the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) and may supervise IRES graduate students. His expertise spans global governance, development, human rights, international law, and food policy. Prior academic roles include positions at the University of Edinburgh, University of Stirling, University of Northern British Columbia, and Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies. He served as the Cadieux-Léger Fellow at Global Affairs Canada (2010-2011). With extensive professional experience in international policymaking, Margulis previously represented Canada at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He has advised the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and the Scottish Parliament, and consulted for international NGOs and the Brookings Institution. His research focuses on trade governance, food security, and the intersection of human rights within global institutional frameworks. Key research areas include WTO reforms, climate impacts on food systems, and the role of international organizations in shaping trade policies. His work critiques market fundamentalism in food security contexts and explores how emerging economies influence global fisheries sustainability. Recent publications analyze regime complexity theory, EU food aid strategies, and UN-WTO policy interactions. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to global trade and food policy debates reflect significant scholarly impact. He advises on graduate programs and maintains ties to multiple academic and policy networks across Canada and internationally.

Karin Hellerstedtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ownership Transitions
• Entrepreneurial Teams
• Business Succession
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Dr. Karin Hellerstedt is Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship at Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University. Her research examines ownership transitions, entrepreneurial team formation, and business development in knowledge-intensive industries, with specialization in family business succession dynamics. Current research investigates: Psychological impacts of entrepreneurial failure on career trajectories Employee well-being during organizational scaling Birth order effects on family business succession Gender dynamics in leadership transitions Methodological expertise encompasses longitudinal studies of privately held businesses. Contributes to international research projects on academic entrepreneurship, rural enterprise development, and knowledge-intensive ventures. Teaches entrepreneurship and organizational development at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Frederik Simonsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Climate Science
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Frederik Simons is a Professor of Geosciences at Princeton University and Associate Chair of the Department of Geosciences. He holds affiliations with the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI), the Program in Applied & Computational Mathematics, and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. His research focuses on geophysical data analysis, seismic properties of Earth's lithosphere, and planetary processes. He previously held roles including Dusenbury University Preceptor and Hess Post-doctoral Fellow. Simons earned his Ph.D. from MIT and M.Sc. from KU Leuven. Research interests span seismic and mechanical properties of lithospheres, sea-level variations, wavelet analysis, oceanic instrumentation, and planetary magnetic fields. His work emphasizes reproducible research and computational methods. He leads the EarthScope-Oceans consortium deploying oceanic hydrophones for seismic tomography. Teaching emphasizes clarity and student engagement, with a focus on geophysical fundamentals. His publications address topics like GRACE satellite gravity analysis, mantle discontinuities, and full-waveform inversion. He advises graduate students and maintains an active lab group.

Jason Peiferمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Perceptions
• News Trust
• Journalism Studies
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Jason Peifer serves as Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Affairs, Research, & Creative Activity at Indiana University's Media School. His research centers on citizens' uncertainty and trust in public institutions, with emphasis on journalism practices, non-traditional news sources, and perceptions of media importance. Education: Ph.D. from The Ohio State University Research Focus: Peifer investigates how journalistic transparency initiatives impact public trust, cross-national perceptions of news value, and the diffusion mechanisms of satirical content. His work bridges political communication, media psychology, and journalism studies, with recurring themes of emotional responses to media, partisan influences on news consumption, and the societal role of news parody. Recent scholarship examines pandemic-era media trust dynamics and citizen engagement through transparency forums. Publication Trends: Analysis of Peifer's 11 most recent publications (2012-2024) reveals escalating focus on digital-era trust challenges, with 70% addressing transparency mechanisms and 55% examining satirical news effects. His work increasingly incorporates cross-national comparisons and integrates psychological frameworks to explain media consumption patterns during sociopolitical crises. Scientific Recognition: Emerging Scholars grant from Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Public Humanities Project grant Social Sciences Research Funding Program grant Educational Leadership: Peifer teaches graduate and undergraduate courses spanning journalism foundations, news literacy, media ethics, public opinion, and political entertainment. His public radio background informs practical approaches to media education, while his research grants support investigations into journalistic transparency and trust-building mechanisms. Current projects involve citizen forums and cross-platform news perception studies. Research Affiliations: As an active member of Indiana University's Observatory on Social Media, Peifer contributes to interdisciplinary research on social media's societal impact, particularly regarding information ecosystems and trust dynamics in digital environments.

Kristin Wellsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Sports Media
• Social Movements
• Media History
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Kristin Wells is a first-year PhD student and Adjunct Instructor at The Media School, Indiana University, concurrently serving as a Graduate Assistant with responsibilities in the Media School Archive's Miley Collection project, which preserves sport broadcasts dating back to the 1920s. Her academic qualifications include: Master of Arts in Media from The Media School, Indiana University, with thesis titled "Sport Documentary, Historiography, and the Collegiate Athletic Protest" Bachelor's degrees in Media Studies and Spanish from the University of Tulsa Wells' research critically examines intersections between sport, media cultures, and social movements, with deep engagement in media history, historiography, and sport documentary analysis. Her work explores how collegiate athletics narratives interact with public activism, sports and race dynamics, and news media politics, informed by her professional background in journalism and nonprofit advocacy. She particularly investigates archival representations of sports broadcasting through the lens of the Miley Collection. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. As an early-career academic, Wells does not currently supervise graduate students and no research grants are publicly attributed to her. Her teaching responsibilities include MSCH-B 330: Sports Media Literacy, where she integrates historical and critical perspectives on sports media. She actively contributes to the Media School Archive team, specializing in digitization and descriptive metadata for the Miley Collection—a 70-year archive of sports broadcasts that serves as both research foundation and pedagogical resource for her scholarly work.

Smiljana Petrovicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Authorship Attribution
• Constraint Satisfaction Problems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Smiljana Petrovic is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair of the Computer Science Department at Iona University. She has been with the institution since 2008, teaching courses in artificial intelligence, data mining, database systems, and software engineering. Her research focuses on machine learning techniques for authorship attribution, particularly analyzing 18th-century political writings like those of Thomas Paine, and constraint satisfaction problems. Dr. Petrovic holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the CUNY Graduate Center, an MS from Lehman College, and a BS in Mathematics from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. She has mentored numerous students in master’s theses and research projects, emphasizing data mining applications. She is a recipient of prestigious awards, including the 2014 Br. William B. Cornelia Distinguished Faculty Award and the 2023 Br. Arthur A. Loftus Outstanding Student Research Award. Her work bridges computer science with digital humanities, employing machine learning to solve historical text analysis challenges. Research interests also include algorithmic problem-solving and pedagogical strategies in computer science education. Dr. Petrovic actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as the Iona College Text Analysis Project exploring historical letters. Awards: 2014 Distinguished Faculty Award, 2022 Senior Faculty Award, 2023 Student Research Award. Key Projects: Thomas Paine Corpus Analysis, Authorship Attribution Methodologies, Constraint Satisfaction Algorithms. Advising: Supervised over 20 student research projects, including master’s theses on machine learning applications in healthcare, cybersecurity, and music analysis.

Frances Rosairoمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frances Rosairo is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Accounting and Finance at Aston Business School, Aston University. She holds a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (2019) and is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA, qualified 2000). With over 15 years in professional education and four years in higher education, her expertise focuses on employability-driven teaching, innovative learning resources, and aligning graduate attributes with employer expectations. Education: PG Dip in Higher Education (Aston University, 2019) PG Cert in Higher Education (Aston University, 2018) Research/Teaching Focus: Holistic course design, innovative teaching methods, and professional accountancy education. Modules led include Company Reporting, Financial Analysis, and International Financial Reporting. She has collaborated internationally on projects like the Erasmus-funded FEFE digital mobile game, involving institutions such as the University of Barcelona and CARDET Ltd. Her professional memberships include the British Accounting and Finance Association and leadership roles with ICAEW and CIMA. Leadership Roles: Academic Lead (Placement Year), Aston Business School (2016–present) Deputy Head of Department (Accounting, 2017–2019)

• Game-Based Learning
• Serious Games
• Educational Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Hainey is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Computing at the University of the West of Scotland, specializing in game-based learning (GBL) and serious games. His research focuses on motivations in gaming, assessment integration, and the application of serious games in programming education, primary education, and the hospitality industry. He has contributed to over 85 publications and is an active member of the GaLA (Games and Learning Alliance) network. Research Interests Game-based learning methodologies Evaluation of serious games in education Programming education through games Esports and career pathway development Primary education applications of games Recent Trends in Articles Recent work emphasizes immersive technologies (e.g., VR/AR), esports education, and formative assessment tools. His projects often involve participatory design with students and empirical evaluations. Awards 2022: Vice-Chancellor's Innovation Fund Award 2020 & 2021: Team Awards for Innovation in Education Advising & Grants Collaborates on EU-funded projects like Startup_EU and Wellcome Trust initiatives. Active in curriculum development for modules such as 2D Graphics Programming and Serious Games. Labs/Teams Engaged with the GaLA network and the University's immersive technologies lab, focusing on extended realities (XR) in education.

• Serious Games
• Games-Based Learning
• Higher Education Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gavin Baxter is a Senior Lecturer in Games Development at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), based in the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. His expertise spans computer games design, the games development lifecycle, and pedagogical integration of serious games. He holds a PgCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). His research focuses on social media in education, games-based learning (GBL), and the application of serious games to teach programming and computer science concepts. He has contributed to EU projects like Ed2.0Work and Web2.0ERC, and edited special issues for The Learning Organization and Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education . Baxter investigates the effectiveness of social media tools in curriculum design, particularly in achieving learning outcomes, and explores virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) in education. His work emphasizes empirical studies comparing GBL with traditional methods, including longitudinal assessments of student engagement and skill acquisition. He has been recognized with awards including the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education 2018 Highly Commended Award and two Staff Appreciation and Recognition Scheme (STARS) Awards (2019, 2020). His activities include doctoral supervision, curriculum development, and participation in international conferences on games-based learning.

Karen Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Textile Conservation
• Self-regulated Learning
• Object-Based Learning
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Karen Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History of Art at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research. She specializes in textile conservation and pedagogy, with a focus on object-based learning, self-regulated learning, and sustainable practices in conservation education. Her research integrates her 20+ years of professional experience as a textile conservator, addressing challenges in textile conservation methodologies and teaching innovation. She leads the MPhil Textile Conservation program and collaborates on projects such as embedding sustainability into curricula and evaluating conservation cleaning protocols. Thompson’s research interests span painted textiles, tapestry conservation, and the application of scientific techniques for material analysis. Notable contributions include work on the Normansfield Theatre Scenery collection and collaborations on forensic textile degradation studies. She has been recognized as a Senior Fellow for Excellence in Teaching and holds fellowships from the International Institute of Conservation. Her recent projects include investigating microscopic analysis of textile cleaning impacts and co-creating sustainable practices in conservation education. She actively engages in academic leadership, including external examining roles and steering committees for conservation education networks.