جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jared F. Edgertonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Conflict Analysis
• International Security
• Network Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jared F. Edgerton is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. His research focuses on how social relations and networks influence conflict dynamics, employing methodologies from network science and machine learning. He holds a Ph.D. (2021) and M.A. (2018) in Political Science from The Ohio State University. Key research interests include terrorism, international security, civil war, and data-driven approaches to conflict analysis. His work spans topics like media effects on violence (e.g., Rwanda's radio impact), extremist recruitment networks (Islamic State), and elite polarization in crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodologically, he combines experimental designs, bipartite network analysis, and geospatial techniques. Notable contributions include analyzing genocide participation in Rwanda, resilience in cooperative state networks, and the socio-technical dimensions of conflict mobilization. His interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, computer science, and security studies. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his prolific output reflects sustained scholarly impact. Edgerton has advised no listed students but has engaged in quasi-experimental policy evaluations (e.g., prisoner recidivism programs) and applied geospatial analysis to post-conflict land safety in Cambodia. His research portfolio demonstrates a commitment to both theoretical innovation and real-world conflict mitigation strategies.

Haris Ćatovićمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Dialectology
• Lexicography
• Ethnolinguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Haris Ćatović is a Researcher at the Institute of Language, University of Sarajevo, specializing in dialectology, lexicography, and ethnolinguistics. He has been employed since 2014 and served as a part-time assistant at the Faculty of Political Sciences. PhD in Linguistic Bosnian Studies (2023, University of Sarajevo) Master of Science in Linguistics (2017, Džemal Bijedić University) Bachelor in Bosnian Language and Literature (2013, Džemal Bijedić University) His research focuses on Bosnian dialectology, particularly analyzing jat reflexes, Kunovian script, and Southeast Bosnian speech patterns through historical surveys (1897) and modern dialectal complexes (1975–1986). He contributes to major lexicographic projects like Dževad Jahić's Rječnik bosanskog jezika and the Sandžački rječnik . Key publications include studies on phonological systems, cultural lexicon, and orthoepic norms. He received the 2020 University of Sarajevo award for his chapter in the Bosanski akcenatski priručnik . Active in academic conferences, he presented at events in Budapest, Ljubljana, Skopje, and Sarajevo.

• Soil Biogeochemistry
• Carbon Cycling
• Mineral-Soil Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marion Schrumpf is a Group Leader in the Soil Biogeochemistry research group at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, affiliated with the Department of Biogeochemical Processes. Her work focuses on soil carbon dynamics, mineral-organic matter interactions, and climate change impacts on soil systems. Research areas: Soil biogeochemistry, carbon cycling, mineral-soil interactions, nutrient stoichiometry, microbial ecology, and climate modeling. Email: mschrumpf@... Phone: +49 3641 57-6182 Office: B2.015 Her recent publications address themes like mineral control over soil carbon stabilization, drought effects on soil processes, microbial stoichiometric adaptation, and the Jena Soil Model's role in simulating carbon-nutrient interactions. She leads efforts to disentangle the complex relationships between land use, mineralogy, and soil organic matter turnover across diverse ecosystems.

Will Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Machine Learning
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Will Smith is a Professor in Computer Vision at the University of York, leading the Vision, Graphics and Learning (VGL) research group. He previously held a Royal Academy of Engineering/The Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellow (2019-2020) and serves as Associate Editor of Pattern Recognition . PhD in Computer Vision (2007) and BSc in Computer Science (2002), both from University of York His research bridges computer vision, graphics, and machine learning, focusing on physics-based 3D vision , shape/appearance modeling , and statistical/machine learning applications in areas like face/body analysis, surveying, object capture, and inverse rendering. Methodologically, he works with convex/nonlinear optimization, manifold learning, and computational geometry. Recent publications emphasize neural rendering (ECCV 2024), document symbol detection (ICDAR 2023), and rotation-equivariant spherical neural fields (NeurIPS 2022). These works reflect trends in 3D-aware machine learning, outdoor scene modeling, and geometrically constrained optimization. Royal Academy of Engineering/The Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellow (2019-2020) Associate Editor, Pattern Recognition (2019–Present) Smith supervises nine PhD students including Evgenii Kashin, James Gardner, and Tejas Pandey. He has participated in numerous service roles: Area Chair for ICCV 2023, Programme Chair for BMVC 2020, and long-term reviewer for CVPR/ICCV/ECCV conferences since 2008. His lab engages in projects like Branching Out (historic tree mapping) and Google Daydream collaborations on VR/AR head modeling.

• Development Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sébastien MARCHAND is an Associate Professor in Economics (HDR) at the CERDI, Université Clermont Auvergne. He serves as Co-Director of the Master's in Economics and Territorial Transitions within the School of Economics. His research focuses on agricultural, environmental, and climate economics in emerging economies like China, Vietnam, and Brazil. Key themes include development economics, applied microeconomics, and institutional frameworks. He teaches Economic History, Macroeconomics, and Environmental Economics. His work has been published in journals such as Ecological Economics and Environment and Development Economics . He actively engages in policy-related research, addressing sustainability challenges and adaptation strategies in resource management. Recent publications highlight topics like log export bans' impact on employment, water pollution adaptation in China, and climate vulnerability assessments. His interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, policy analysis, and economic theory to address global sustainability challenges.

• Medieval History
• Bulgarian Medieval History
• Byzantine Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Academician Vasil Todorov Gyuzelev (born 1936) is a prominent Bulgarian historian specializing in medieval Bulgarian history. He holds a professorship at Sofia University and served as director of the National Museum of History (1975-1977). Elected associate member (1995) and later academician (2003) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, his work bridges academic research and public heritage preservation. After graduating from Sofia University (1954-1959), Gyuzelev began his career at Dimitrovgrad's Museum of History before transitioning to university teaching. His research focuses on medieval Bulgarian political structures, cultural exchanges, and historiographical debates. Key themes include the reign of Prince Boris I, the influence of Byzantine culture, and the legacy of Cyril and Methodius. With over 50 books and 240 articles, his publications analyze regional dynamics in the Bulgarian Northeast, museum curation ethics, and the interplay between historical narratives and national identity. His 2006 work Bulgarians are a Nation with an Unlived Childhood critiques modern perceptions of Bulgarian historical development through a sociological lens. Gyuzelev's contributions to cultural heritage preservation include curating exhibitions at the National Museum of History that emphasize interactive engagement with material culture. Despite his prolific output, he remains active in mentoring new scholars through lectures and academic advising, though formal student names are not listed in available materials.

Maria Haywardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Textiles
• Court Culture (Tudor and Stuart periods)
• Material Culture of Early Modern Scotland
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Hayward is a leading scholar in early modern history, specializing in textiles, court culture, and material culture. She serves as Head of the History Department at the University of Southampton, having previously held roles such as Director of the AHRC Research Centre for Textile Conservation and Studies (2004-2007). Her research focuses on Tudor and Stuart periods, particularly the interplay between clothing, power, and identity. She has authored award-winning works like Stuart Style: Monarchy, Dress and the Scottish Male Elite (2020) and is currently writing a book on Catherine of Braganza. Education: BA History, PG Dip in Textile Conservation (Textile Conservation Centre), PhD in History (LSE, University of London). Research Groups: Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Culture, Southampton Centre for Nineteenth-Century Research. Awards: Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (2004), Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2021). Teaching includes modules on Tudor-Stuart monarchy, Roman imperial history, and supervision of PhD students. Current research explores early modern queenship and textile conservation links.

Carmen M. Reinhartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Sovereign Debt
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carmen M. Reinhart is the Minos A. Zombanakis Professor of the International Financial System at Harvard Kennedy School. She previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at the World Bank (2020–2022) and held roles at the IMF, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Congressional Budget Office. Her research focuses on financial crises, sovereign debt, and macroeconomic policy. Her seminal work This Time is Different (with Kenneth Rogoff) analyzes 800 years of financial crises, winning the Paul A. Samuelson Award. She is a Group of Thirty member and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Affiliations: Harvard Kennedy School (Current) World Bank (2020–2022) IMF (Policy Advisor/Deputy Director) Bear Stearns (Chief Economist, 1980s) Research Interests: Her work spans sovereign debt dynamics, financial crises, global capital flows, and the role of international institutions. She emphasizes historical analysis to inform contemporary policy, particularly regarding debt sustainability and crisis management. Key Awards: King Juan Carlos Prize in Economics (2018) Bernhard Harms Prize (2018) NABE’s Adam Smith Award (2018) Bloomberg Markets Most Influential 50 (2018) Foreign Policy’s Top 100 Global Thinkers Grants & Advisory Roles: She advises governments and institutions globally on financial stability, including roles at Standard Chartered Bank. Her work frequently addresses emerging markets' vulnerabilities and China’s growing role in international lending. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Behavioral Finance and Financial Stability Project at Harvard Business School and contributes to policy initiatives via the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government.

Tyler Hollettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interest-driven learning
• Learning in informal settings
• Digital media and learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tyler Hollett serves as an Associate Professor of Learning Sciences in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems at The Pennsylvania State University, contributing to the Learning, Design, and Technology program from 315 Keller Building, University Park, PA. His research champions interest-driven learning often devalued by formal institutions and neoliberal markets, investigating contexts like skateboarding, video gaming, and nature hobbies (fishing, birding). Hollett examines how passion-fueled activities generate embodied, affective learning that transcends goal-oriented education, advocating for equitable alternatives to capitalist learning trajectories. Current projects focus on intergenerational play through the FIGMENT Lab, exploring family gaming dynamics, climate engagement via outdoor hobbies, and evolving children's play across settings. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a methodological commitment to qualitative inquiry, with recurring themes of spatial-temporal rhythms, affective atmospheres, and embodied cognition. His work bridges learning sciences, critical pedagogy, and digital media studies, increasingly emphasizing intergenerational and ecological dimensions of informal learning. No scientific awards are listed in his current profile. However, Hollett actively mentors graduate students, inviting collaboration on FIGMENT Lab initiatives. His advising philosophy emphasizes rigorous scholarship within supportive, interest-driven research teams, with the FIGMENT Lab representing his current focus on family-centered learning in gaming, nature, and play contexts.

Adrian Bellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Finance
• Medieval Economic History
• Financial History
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Adrian Bell is Chair in the History of Finance at the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading, where he also serves as Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (Prosperity and Resilience). He has been a faculty member since 1994 and leads a major AHRC-funded project, 'The People of 1381', examining the Peasants' Revolt through interdisciplinary economic and social lenses. His research integrates medieval financial systems with modern economic theory. His research interests span History of Finance , Medieval Economic History , Football Finance , Hundred Years War , and Higher Education Policy . He employs quantitative and archival methods to explore topics such as medieval real estate bubbles, credit systems, and pandemic economics. His work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary financial issues, such as the economic impact of football clubs on universities or lessons from the Black Death for modern crises. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in medieval financial systems , behavioral and market finance , and socioeconomic impacts of sports and pandemics . His articles frequently analyze long-term economic patterns, price formation, and institutional finance, combining history with econometrics. Key themes include market efficiency, credit innovation, and the social consequences of financial decisions. Professor Bell has received continuous research funding from prestigious bodies including the AHRC , ESRC , and Leverhulme Trust . Notable projects include: The People of 1381 (AHRC) The first real estate bubble in medieval England (Leverhulme Trust) The Soldier in Later Medieval England (AHRC) Advance contracts for wool supply (ESRC) Medieval foreign exchange and credit finance (ESRC) He has advised on numerous collaborative research initiatives and contributes actively to public discourse through media appearances, podcasts (e.g., The Unexpected World of Business), and blogs. He is a frequent expert commentator on financial history and football economics. His work is supported by research teams and digital platforms such as 1381.online and the medievalsoldier.org database. He also contributes to academic leadership as former Head of the ICMA Centre and Associate Dean (International).

Laura Madokoroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Migration History
• Refugee History
• Humanitarianism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Madokoro is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research centers on migration, refugee history, and humanitarianism, with a focus on settler colonialism, race, and human rights. She leads key research initiatives including The Disaster Lab and Sites of Sanctuary , and is actively involved in public history and policy discourse. Education: PhD in History, University of British Columbia, 2012 MA in History, University of Toronto, 2000 Her research explores the intersections of migration, race, and state power, particularly in Canada and the broader Anglo settler world. She is deeply engaged with settler colonial studies, diaspora formation, and the historical role of humanitarianism. Her work often examines how archives and visual culture reveal emotional and embodied experiences of displacement. Her recent publications span topics such as Eurocentrism in refugee regimes, Japanese Canadian internment, medical exclusion of Chinese migrants, and the politics of sanctuary. Collectively, these works reflect a strong commitment to decolonizing migration history and centering marginalized voices. The articles demonstrate a consistent focus on transnational flows, state surveillance, and the moral dimensions of refuge. Scientific Awards: Association of Asian American Studies’ Best Book in the Social Sciences (2018) Chinese Canadian Historical Society’s Ed Wickberg Prize 2016 Mershon Center Furniss Book Award SSHRC Early Researcher Award (2021) Laura supervises multiple MA and PhD students on topics related to race, migration, and refugee history. She has received funding from SSHRC and the Trudeau Foundation. Her editorial roles include co-director of Histoire Sociale / Social History and membership in the ActiveHistory.ca editorial collective and the Critical Race and Migration Studies Collective . She is currently leading The Disaster Lab , which investigates diasporic disaster citizenship, and is working on a second book, Sanctuary in Pieces , to be published in 2024. Her public engagement includes contributions to The Conversation and advisory roles in community-based historical projects.

• Computational Mechanics
• Dynamics of Learning
• Evolutionary Dynamics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Jim Crutchfield is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of California, Davis, where he also serves as Director of the Complexity Sciences Center. He holds additional affiliations as President and Scientific Director of the Art & Science Laboratory in Santa Fe, External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute, General Member of the Telluride Science Research Center, and Visiting Scholar at the Redwood Center for Theoretical Neuroscience. His work bridges physics, computation, and complex systems. Education: B.A. summa cum laude in Physics and Mathematics, University of California, Santa Cruz (1979) Ph.D. in Physics, University of California, Santa Cruz (1983) Crutchfield's research centers on computational mechanics , a framework he pioneered to quantify how natural systems store, process, and transmit information. His interests span nonlinear dynamics, evolutionary dynamics, information engines, quantum computation, and pattern discovery. He explores how structure emerges in complex systems, from cellular automata to biological evolution and neural networks. His recent work focuses on thermodynamic computing, causal inference, and the physics of intelligence. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the interplay between information, energy, and computation in physical systems. Themes include the thermodynamics of information engines, causal architecture in time series, emergent organization, and intrinsic computation in quantum and classical domains. These works span disciplines such as physics, computer science, biology, and cognitive science. Scientific Recognition: Postdoctoral Fellow, Miller Institute for Basic Research in Science IBM Postdoctoral Fellow, Condensed Matter Physics Distinguished Visiting Research Professor, Beckman Institute Bernard Osher Fellow, San Francisco Exploratorium NSF Graduate Fellow UCB Chancellor’s Fellow Crutchfield has advised over two dozen PhD students in physics, computer science, and mathematics, contributing significantly to the next generation of complexity scientists. He has led major interdisciplinary initiatives, including NSF-funded museum exhibits and workshops on network dynamics, collective cognition, and evolutionary dynamics. He has also been active in public discourse through talks, films, and publications on the philosophy of complexity. He leads research groups exploring the dynamics of learning, pattern discovery, and distributed intelligence, often in collaboration with institutions like the Santa Fe Institute and Caltech. His work continues to shape the theoretical foundations of complex systems science.

Sarah Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Archaeology
• Ethnohistory
• Zooarchaeology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Newman is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago's College and serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. She holds a PhD from Brown University (2015). Her research integrates archaeological, historical, and art historical methods to examine themes such as waste, human-animal relationships, and long-term landscape transformations in Mesoamerica and beyond. Key projects include the Invisible Landscapes initiative, co-directed with Felipe Rojas and Eduardo Góes Neves, which explores anthropogenic landscapes through multidisciplinary collaboration. Newman’s fieldwork in Jordan investigates water management systems near Petra, while her Maya-focused studies address zooarchaeology, sensory experiences, and knowledge systems. Her monograph Unmaking Waste: New Histories of Old Things (2023) redefines waste as a culturally contingent concept, challenging Eurocentric narratives through cross-cultural comparisons. A current book project, Animal Archaeology , extends archaeological methodologies to non-human histories. Newman’s affiliations include the Committee on Environment, Geography, and Urbanization, the Institute for the Formation of Knowledge, and the Center for Latin American Studies. Publications span topics from Classic Maya animal categories to Neolithic sites in Jordan. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including remote sensing and 3D imaging technologies. Recent research explores sensory archaeology, particularly olfactory practices in Mesoamerica, and critiques traditional archaeological frameworks through comparative global perspectives.

Martin Grossمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Party competition
• Coalition politics
• Political representation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Martin Gross is an Associate Professor (Akademischer Rat auf Lebenszeit) for Political Systems and European Integration at the Geschwister Scholl Institute of Political Science, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Previously, he served as Professor for Comparative Political Science (pro tempore, 2020-2021) and Professor for Political Systems and European Integration (pro tempore, 2019-2020 and 2023) at the same institution. He was also an External Fellow of the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) at the University of Mannheim from 2017-2019. His educational background includes: PhD in Political Science from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2015) Master of Arts in History and Politics of the 20th Century from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2008-2010) Bachelor of Arts in Political and Administrative Science from University of Konstanz (2005-2008) Habilitation on 'Dynamic party competition in European multi-level systems' from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2022) Martin Gross's research focuses on party competition, coalition politics, and policy outputs in multi-level systems; local politics; EU Cohesion policy; political representation and responsiveness; and text analysis. His work examines how political parties behave across different governmental levels, with particular attention to German local politics. He has conducted extensive research on coalition formation, especially between the CDU and Greens in German cities, and has investigated patterns of political representation at the municipal level. His recent publications demonstrate a strong empirical focus on local politics, coalition formation, and representation in multi-level systems. His methodological approach combines quantitative text analysis with traditional political science methods to examine party manifestos, coalition agreements, and parliamentary questions. His work has been published in top political science journals including West European Politics, Party Politics, and Regional & Federal Studies. Martin Gross has received recognition for his work, including an award for the best dissertation in political science in 2015 at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. His dissertation on coalition formation processes was published with Springer VS. He currently leads multiple research projects funded by the German Research Council (DFG) and the LMU Innovation Fund, focusing on intra-party conflict regulation, independent local lists, and the politicization of sports. Together with Michael Jankowski, he leads 'The Local Manifesto Project (LMP),' a resource for analyzing local party competition through computational text analysis methods. He has taught numerous courses at LMU Munich on comparative politics, local politics, coalition governments, and European integration.

Yen-Ting Yehمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Mobile Interaction
• Collaborative Tools
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yen-Ting (Allen) Yeh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan, where he leads research in Human-Computer Interaction focusing on mobile interaction techniques, collaborative tools, and creative technologies. PhD, Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo MS, Graduate Institute of Networking and Multimedia, National Taiwan University His research explores physical and cognitive human capabilities through: Innovative phone interaction methods (folding, dexterous gestures, side-touch expansion) Collaborative writing environments with privacy controls Creativity augmentation systems for 3D modeling Augmented reality and interactive fabrication tools Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: Acoustic input techniques using finger snapping Motion-based creative reflection tools Dynamic gesture recognition systems Collaborative editing comfort optimization Scientific recognition includes: ACM Creativity and Cognition 2021 Honorable Mention The research group at the University of Saskatchewan's HCI Lab actively seeks students interested in phone interactions, human factors, AR/VR, collaborative tools, and creative arts applications.