جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sinfree Makoniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Policy and Planning
• Decoloniality
• Southern Epistemologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sinfree Makoni is a Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics and Director of the African Studies Program at Pennsylvania State University, with additional academic appointments as Extraordinary Professor at the University of the Western Cape and North-West University, and Visiting Professor at Nelson Mandela University. His career includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan's Centre for Afro-American Studies and a Carnegie Diaspora Fellowship at Laikipia University, Kenya. Education: Ph.D., Applied Linguistics, University of Edinburgh (1989) B.A. (Hons), English Linguistics, University of Ghana, Legon Makoni's research critically engages with decolonial frameworks in linguistics, focusing on: Language Policy/Planning : Colonial legacies and grassroots resistance in Africa Southern Epistemologies : Centering non-Western knowledge systems Discursive Power : Terrorism narratives, health communication, and human rights Language & Society : Aging, security, and music in postcolonial contexts His publications demonstrate consistent emphasis on deconstructing colonial linguistic hierarchies through monographs like Innovations and Challenges to Applied Linguistics from the Global South (2020) and edited volumes on decolonial pedagogy. Awards: Carnegie Diaspora Fellowship (Laikipia University) As architect of the African Studies Global Forum and co-editor of the Global Forum on Southern Epistemologies book series, he fosters Global South scholarly dialogue. He currently serves as Associate Editor for Applied Linguistics .

Louis Du Plessisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computational Epidemiology
• Phylodynamics
• Viral Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Louis Du Plessis is a Lecturer at ETH Zürich's Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering in Basel, Switzerland. His research focuses on computational evolution with particular emphasis on infectious disease dynamics and genomic analysis. He maintains an active research profile with numerous high-impact publications in top-tier journals. Dr. Du Plessis completed his doctoral studies at ETH Zürich in 2016 with a thesis titled 'Understanding the spread and adaptation of infectious diseases using genomic sequencing data,' building upon his 2011 Master's work on evolutionary rate variation. His current research sits at the intersection of computational biology, epidemiology, and evolutionary genetics. His research interests span computational epidemiology, phylodynamics, viral evolution, and infectious disease modeling. He has made significant contributions to understanding pandemic dynamics, particularly regarding influenza and SARS-CoV-2, using genomic and epidemiological data integration. His methodological work includes developing computational approaches for estimating epidemic dynamics and viral transmission patterns. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on how pandemics disrupt normal viral circulation patterns, with particular attention to influenza evolution during the 2009 H1N1 and COVID-19 pandemics. His work often combines phylogenetic analysis with epidemiological modeling to extract maximum information from genomic and case count data. Dr. Du Plessis has received research funding from European Commission projects including 'From Foundations of Phylodynamics to new applications in Cell Biology' (grant 101001077) and 'MOnitoring Outbreak events for Disease surveillance in a data science context' (grant 874850). He is actively involved in developing computational tools for analyzing pathogen genomic data and has contributed to several software packages used in the field. His work has significant implications for public health surveillance and pandemic preparedness.

Elaine Gerberمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Anthropology
• Disability Studies
• Food Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elaine Gerber is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Montclair State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of disability studies, medical anthropology, and food systems, emphasizing disability as a social construct. She holds a PhD from UCLA and has conducted extensive fieldwork on disability culture, accessibility, and food insecurity. Education: PhD, Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles (1999) MA, Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles (1999) BA, Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1989) Research Interests: Disability studies and cultural anthropology Food insecurity among disabled populations Audio description and accessibility Intersection of race, gender, and disability Her work bridges theory and practice, including community-based participatory research projects like the #EatDis initiative examining barriers to food access for disabled individuals. Notable publications explore disability identity, food as a site of resistance, and the built environment's impact on marginalized groups. Awards & Grants: Recipient of the 2018 Society for Applied Anthropology Fellowship, Chateaubriand Fellowship (1996), and Montclair State’s “Best Professor” recognition (2019). Funded projects include a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant ($100k) on physical activity barriers for people with disabilities. Teaching & Service: Teaches courses on disability studies, medical anthropology, and food studies. Founded MSU’s Disability Caucus and volunteers with organizations like the Reelabilities Film Festival. Served as President of the Society for Disability Studies (2007–2009). Labs/Teams: Leads the #EatDis research project and collaborates with the World Institute on Disability on food education initiatives.

Karen Thornberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Humanities
• Medical and Health Humanities
• Gender Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karen Thornber is the Harry Tuchman Levin Professor in Literature and Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds leadership roles as Richard L. Menschel Faculty Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning and President of Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Iota. Her research spans environmental humanities, medical/health humanities, gender justice, climate justice, and transculturation, with expertise in over a dozen languages. Thornber earned her Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard (2006) and an A.B. from Princeton. She has authored six major monographs, including Ecoambiguity (2012) and Global Healing (2020), co-edited volumes, and over 80 articles. Her translation of Toge Sankichi’s atomic bomb poetry won the 2012 Sibley Prize. Her awards include the Charles Bernheimer Prize and John Whitney Hall Book Prize. Leadership roles include Director of Harvard’s Asia Center, Chair of Comparative Literature, and co-chair of FAS strategic planning. Thornber teaches courses on gender justice, environmental literature, and medical humanities, advising graduate students in Comparative Literature and East Asian Studies. Her recent projects include books on climate justice and global mental health, with research emphasizing transnational frameworks for Asian and global literatures.

Ashley D. Farmerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American History
• African American Women's History
• Black Political Thought
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ashley D. Farmer is an Associate Professor of History and African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches courses on African American women's history, the Black Freedom Movement, and Black archival practices. Her scholarly work centers on Black women's intellectual production and activism, particularly during the Black Power era. Her research interests include African American History, African American Women's History, Black Political Thought, Intellectual History, and Radical Politics. Farmer's work challenges traditional narratives that marginalize Black women's contributions to social movements, demonstrating how Black women shaped and transformed political ideologies through intellectual work, community organizing, and cultural production. Farmer's scholarship reveals trends across Black women's intellectual history, showing how they developed intersectional frameworks for understanding oppression and liberation long before the term 'intersectionality' was coined. Her work connects historical activism with contemporary movements, highlighting the continuity of Black women's political thought across generations. Stone Book Award finalist Darlene Clark Hine Award honorable mention Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book Award honorable mention Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship Whiting Foundation fellowship Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer Farmer has advised numerous graduate students and served as a founding leader of the African American Intellectual History Society (AAIHS). She is a regular blogger for Black Perspectives and co-editor of both the Black Power Series (NYU Press) and the Black Women History Series (UNC Press). Her research has been supported by significant grants from the Radcliffe Institute, NEH, and Whiting Foundation. Farmer directs research initiatives through the African American Intellectual History Society and contributes to the Black Perspectives online platform, which serves as a hub for scholars of African American history. Her work connects academic research with public engagement through media appearances on NPR, Al-Jazeera, and in publications like The New York Times and Washington Post.

Elissa Helmsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Gender and Nationalism
• Gender and Ethnic Violence
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Elissa Helms is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Director in the Department of Gender Studies at Central European University (CEU), based in Vienna. She is a leading scholar in gender, nationalism, and post-conflict ethnography, with a regional focus on the Balkans, particularly Bosnia-Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Her work critically engages with migration, racialization, borders, and feminist activism in contemporary Europe. Ph.D., Cultural Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh, 2003 MA, Cultural Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh, 1998 BA, International Relations, Bucknell University, 1991 Her research centers on gendered dynamics in post-socialist and post-conflict societies, especially how gender, race, and nationalism intersect in migration and border contexts. She has conducted long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Bosnia-Herzegovina, including in Bihać, focusing on the Balkan Route and local responses to migration. Her work also explores feminist memory, transitional justice, and the politics of victimhood, notably through her influential book Innocence and Victimhood (2013). She co-edited Borders of Desire (2023), examining gender and sexuality at Europe’s eastern edges. Her recent publications reveal a sustained focus on the gendered dimensions of refugee crises, EU border policies, and the racialization of migrants. She critiques dominant narratives that associate victimhood solely with women and children, highlighting how men are also deeply vulnerable in war and displacement. Her scholarship bridges feminist theory, cultural anthropology, and critical migration studies. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts, her work is widely recognized through publications in top journals and participation in major academic projects such as GRACE (Gender and Cultures of Equality). She actively mentors graduate students and welcomes inquiries from prospective MA and PhD candidates in her research areas. Elissa Helms has advised on and contributed to numerous academic events, public lectures, and policy discussions on gender, migration, and human rights. Her current research includes ethnographic work on the Balkan Route and a project on the Women’s Court, a feminist initiative for transitional justice in the post-Yugoslav region. She is deeply engaged in public scholarship, contributing to platforms like Eurozine and FocaalBlog.

Trudo Lemmensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Law
• Bioethics
• Medical Ethics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Trudo Lemmens is Professor and Scholl Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He holds cross-appointments at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and the Joint Centre for Bioethics, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in health law, ethics, and policy. He has also held visiting positions at KU Leuven, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, University of Otago, and Oxford, and was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His research focuses on the legal, ethical, and governance challenges in healthcare and biomedical research. Key areas include medical assistance in dying, clinical trial transparency, pharmaceutical regulation, genetic data privacy, and conflict of interest. He has extensively analyzed how legal frameworks interact with ethical norms in contexts such as assisted human reproduction, end-of-life decisions, and public health emergencies. His work emphasizes human rights, equity, and the protection of vulnerable populations. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the ethical and legal dimensions of medical assistance in dying, particularly regarding mental illness and advance requests. He has also published on vaccine mandates, pandemic triage ethics, and transparency in pharmaceutical data. His scholarship combines doctrinal legal analysis with empirical and policy insights, often addressing urgent public health debates. Fellowship, Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts (2006-2007) Membership, School of Social Science, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2003-2004) Law Commission of Canada, Legal Dimensions Initiative Award (with Duff R. Waring) (2003) Graduate Student Paper Award, Association for Politics and the Life Sciences (1996) Doctoral Fellowship, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (1995-1997) Doctoral Fellowship, Fonds pour la formation de chercheurs et l'aide à la recherche du Québec (deferred) (1995-1998) Student Paper Award, Society for Health and Human Values (1995) Chief Justice R.A.E. Greenshields Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Law (1994) Trudo Lemmens has advised numerous national and international organizations, including the Pan American Health Organization (as a member of its Advisory Committee on Health Research), the World Health Organization, and the Council of Canadian Academies. He has served on expert panels examining access to health data and medical assistance in dying. His policy submissions to Canadian parliamentary committees have shaped national debates on end-of-life legislation. He has also contributed to inquiries into research ethics and institutional governance, including an independent inquiry into the University of Ottawa and its affiliated hospitals. He is actively engaged in public discourse, publishing op-eds in major media outlets and maintaining a presence on social media. His work bridges academia, policy, and public engagement, advocating for transparency, accountability, and ethical integrity in health systems and research.

Mikko Myrskyläمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Demography
• Population Health
• Fertility Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mikko Myrskylä is Director at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) and Professor of Social Data Science at the University of Helsinki. Previously, he served as Professor of Demography at the London School of Economics. His academic training includes a PhD in Demography from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in Statistics from the University of Helsinki. His research focuses on population health, fertility dynamics, and demographic forecasting. Key areas include: Low fertility determinants through the ERC Synergy project BIOSFER Social inequalities in health via the Max Planck-University of Helsinki Center Labor demography and population aging He leads MPIDR's Laboratory of Population Health, Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being, and Research Group Labor Demography. Myrskylä's recent publications show strong emphasis on: Fertility trends under economic uncertainty Health disparities across migration/life course stages Family dynamics and aging societies Methodological innovations in demographic analysis Work frequently employs large-scale register data and cross-national comparisons, particularly in Nordic contexts. He leads major collaborative initiatives including: ERC Synergy project BIOSFER (low fertility causes) MaxHel Center (social inequalities in health) with extensive interdisciplinary teams across Europe.

Elizabeth Stephensمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Studies
• Medical Humanities
• Science and Technology Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Stephens is an Associate Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Queensland's School of Communication and Arts, serving as Director of Research. She holds affiliations with the Queensland Digital Health Centre and the Centre for Digital Cultures & Societies. Her academic journey includes roles as an Australian Research Council Future Fellow (2017–2021) and Associate Dean Research at Southern Cross University (2014–2017). Her research focuses on three interlinked areas: histories of science/medicine/technology, art/science collaboration, and critical medical humanities. Notable works include Normality: A Critical Genealogy (2017) and Anatomy as Spectacle (2011). Recent projects explore the history of work, productivity, and fatigue, alongside speculative biology and art-science intersections. Stephens supervises PhD candidates in cultural studies of science, medical humanities, and digital cultures. Her 100+ publications span books, book chapters, and journal articles, addressing topics from queer theory to biotechnologies. She actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, reflecting her commitment to bridging arts and sciences. Her articles critically examine themes like automation's cultural impacts, historical medical practices, and gender/sexuality in science and media. Awards and grants include ARC Discovery Projects and UQ Foundation grants. Stephens is available for supervision and media commentary on gender, medical humanities, and digital culture.

• Pharmaceutical Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Veerle Foulon serves as full professor and dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at KU Leuven, Belgium. She leads the Unit Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy within the Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. Her institutional leadership roles include membership in the University Council, Academic Council, and Special Academic Council as dean, alongside positions in the Board for Alumni Relations and Biomedical Sciences Group Management. Leuven Centre for Health Humanities Leuven Interdisciplinary Centre for Meaning and Lived Religion LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth LIVO – KU Leuven Institute for Educational Research LKI - KU Leuven Cancer Institute Her research centers on pharmaceutical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and rational pharmacotherapy. Key focus areas include medication safety during pregnancy through the BELpREG registry, antimicrobial stewardship in Ethiopian healthcare settings, and person-centered medication optimization for elderly patients in nursing homes. She emphasizes real-world data collection and interdisciplinary approaches to address critical gaps in medication safety for vulnerable populations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in pregnancy medication safety (particularly via the BELpREG cohort), nursing home medication pathways, and antimicrobial resistance interventions. Her work consistently involves large-scale international collaborations across Europe and Ethiopia, addressing systemic challenges in pharmaceutical care through mixed-methods designs and registry-based studies. As principal investigator on major funded projects extending to 2028—including antimicrobial resistance initiatives in Ethiopia and pregnancy medication safety studies—she directs substantial research grants. Her leadership in interdisciplinary consortia drives innovation in medication optimization, though specific doctoral advisees are not documented in the provided materials. Current projects demonstrate strong translational focus with direct clinical implementation pathways. Embedded within multiple Leuven research institutes, she fosters cross-disciplinary collaborations through the BELpREG consortium and antimicrobial stewardship networks. Her work actively involves partnerships with Ethiopian tertiary hospitals, European pregnancy registries, and Belgian nursing home networks to develop and implement evidence-based pharmaceutical care models.

Alexandre Marquesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Parasitology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexandre Marques is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. His expertise spans Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, with a focus on vaccine development against parasitic infections like Leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, and Malaria. He holds a PhD from the Universidade de São Paulo (2007) and teaches courses such as Gen Microbiology and Microorg Hth Di at the university. His research integrates immunological, clinical, and molecular approaches to understand parasitic disease mechanisms and therapeutic interventions. Notable areas include α-Gal immunization strategies, transcriptomic analysis of breast cancer, and vaccine design against Leishmania. He has also explored applications in aquaculture nutrition and cosmetic safety assessments. Dr. Marques’ work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including veterinary medicine, nanotechnology-based drug delivery, and antimicrobial stewardship in pediatrics. His contributions to animal models for Chagas disease and canine visceral leishmaniasis highlight translational research impact. Key themes in his publications include immune response modulation, pathogen-host interactions, and biomarker discovery in chronic infections. He has published over 50 articles across microbiology, immunology, and biomedical engineering since 2007.

• Animal Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology
• In-Vitro Cell Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mahipal Singh is a Professor of Animal Biotechnology and Coordinator of the Animal Science Undergraduate Program at Fort Valley State University (FVSU), where he is affiliated with the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology and the Department of Agricultural Sciences. He has been at FVSU since 2000 in various capacities, progressing from Adjunct Biology/MPH Graduate Faculty to his current position as full Professor since 2019. Dr. Singh earned his educational credentials in India: a B.S. (Hons) in Zoology from Meerut College (1978), an M.S. in Zoology from the Institute of Advanced Studies, Meerut University (1983), and a Ph.D. in Zoology-Microbiology from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (1989). His academic journey included prestigious appointments such as International Visiting Fellow at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH (1991-1993) and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina (1989-1991). His research focuses on cutting-edge areas of animal biotechnology, particularly in postmortem cell recovery, genome editing in livestock, and myostatin gene targeting. Dr. Singh has pioneered work demonstrating that individual cells remain viable in mammalian tissues for much longer periods after death than previously believed, with applications for cellular therapies and germplasm preservation. His work with CRISPR/Cas technology aims to reduce milk allergens and mastitis in goats, while his myostatin research seeks to enhance muscular mass in meat goats for agricultural applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on cellular viability after death across multiple livestock species (cattle, goats, sheep), with particular attention to temperature effects and storage conditions. His work bridges basic cellular biology with practical agricultural applications, demonstrating how fundamental discoveries about postmortem cellular life can translate into biotechnological advances for livestock preservation and improvement. USDA-ARS 1890 Faculty Research Fellowship Award (2017) STEM Research Excellence Award, Fort Valley State University (2014-15) Multiple student research presentation awards at FVSU Annual Research Day symposiums Best Poster Award at National Symposium on Biotechnology, CIMAP, Lucknow, India (1999) Fogarty International Visiting Fellowship at NIH (1991-93) Dr. Singh has supervised an impressive 38 students across multiple educational levels, including 4 PhD, 13 MS, 7 BS, 8 HS, and 6 middle school students. His research has been supported by USDA-ARS, USDA-NIFA programs, and various other grants. He serves on multiple editorial boards, grant review panels, and university committees, and is an active member of professional societies including the American Society of Animal Science and Society for In Vitro Biology. Based in the Stallworth Biotechnology Building at FVSU, Dr. Singh leads research projects that bridge molecular biology with practical agricultural applications, working collaboratively with researchers from USDA-ARS, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, and other institutions to advance animal biotechnology and improve livestock production systems.

Pamela Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Healthcare Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pamela Ferguson is a Professor at Dundee Law School, University of Dundee, United Kingdom. She holds the Chair in Scots Law since 2000, with prior roles as Senior Lecturer (1995-1999) and Lecturer (1989-1995). Her career began in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (1986-1989), followed by roles as an examiner and committee member for the Law Society of Scotland. Education: Doctor of Laws (PhD) from University of Dundee (1994), LLB with First Class Honours from University of Glasgow (1985). Her research focuses on Criminal Law , Criminal Procedure , and Healthcare Law , with notable work on medical liability, clinical trials ethics, and Scots criminal justice reforms. She authored the Draft Criminal Code for Scotland with Commentary (2003) and co-authored Scots Criminal Law: A Critical Analysis (2014). Recent publications highlight trends in Scottish criminal procedure , eyewitness identification , and medical injury compensation . Her scientific awards include the 2023 Chancellor’s Award for Teaching and the 1985 Dr John MacCormick Prize. Scientific Awards: Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching (2023) Joint winner of the Dr John MacCormick Prize (1985) Professor Ferguson supervises PhD and Masters students in criminal justice , healthcare law , and comparative criminal law. She has served as an external examiner at multiple UK universities and contributed to law reform committees.

Charu Gupta Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Systems and Computational Biology
• Microbiome/Pathogen Computational Genomics
• Metabolic Network Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charu Gupta Kumar is a Research Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Neuroscience program. Her research focuses on systems and computational biology, integrating computational genomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology approaches to study microbiome/pathogen dynamics, neurological diseases, and evolutionary processes. She leads the Systems and Computational Biology Group, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies to address complex biological questions. Her academic roles include a zero-time appointment in the Department of Neuroscience (2013–present) and service as an admission reviewer for the Carle Illinois College of Medicine (2020–2022). She advises a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students engaged in bioengineering and computational biology projects. Her work bridges environmental microbiology with human health, exploring astrocyte roles in neurological disorders like glioblastoma and autism, and investigating evolutionary mechanisms of metabolic networks across species. Publications highlight contributions to bovine genomics, microbial community analysis in subsurface environments, and computational tools for genomic data management. Her research trends emphasize translational applications of computational biology to environmental and clinical challenges, with recent focus on microbiome-disease interactions and astrocyte signaling pathways. Advising spans mentoring over 18 students across bioengineering and computer science disciplines, with notable alumni advancing to institutions like MIT and Johns Hopkins. She collaborates with跨学科 teams in bioengineering and neuroscience, contributing to the broader Grainger College of Engineering research ecosystem.

Julie Yujie Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Labour
• Platform Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julie Yujie Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga, with a graduate appointment at the Faculty of Information. She holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park, and previously served as a Lecturer at the University of Leicester's School of Media, Communication, and Sociology. Her research focuses on the intersection of culture, digital technologies, and economic structures in shaping work experiences, particularly in China's platform economy. Key areas include ride-hailing and food-delivery sectors, worker resistance in digital capitalism, and the sociocultural impacts of platforms like WeChat. She is the lead author of *Super-sticky WeChat and Chinese Society* (2018), the first academic work analyzing WeChat's societal and political influence. Research interests: Digital labour, platform capitalism, AI-driven work, global labour patterns, and socio-technological change. Current supervision: Hiu-Fung Chung and Mathew Iantorno. Her recent work examines platform labour dynamics, national employment policies in China, and comparative studies of global digital economies. Articles often explore themes like worker agency, algorithmic management, and socio-technical resistance strategies.