جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

J. Josh Snodgrassمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Anthropology
• Human Biology
• Global Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

J. Josh Snodgrass is a Professor and Head of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Oregon, where he has been employed since 2005 and promoted to Full Professor in 2016. He co-directs the Global Health Program and Center for Global Health , and serves as Faculty Director of the Health Sciences Academic Residential Community (ARC). His research focuses on human biology, global health, and evolutionary medicine, with field projects in Amazonian Ecuador and Oregon's homelessness crisis. He directs the Global Health Biomarker Laboratory , specializing in minimally invasive biomarker techniques like dried blood spots. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology (Northwestern, 2004); M.A. in Anthropology & Zoology (University of Florida, 1998); B.A. in Anthropology (UC Santa Cruz, 1995); Postdoc in Cognitive & Social Neuroscience (University of Chicago, 2004-2005) Research Interests span: Social/environmental determinants of health (chronic diseases, mental health, aging) Physiological adaptation to environmental stressors (cold, pathogens) Evolution of the human diet and its health impacts Biomarker development using minimally invasive methods (saliva, hair, blood spots) Anthropological ethics and community engagement Global health inequities and policy interventions Grants & Collaborations include NSF, NIH, Wenner-Gren Foundation, WHO, and partnerships in Ecuador, Tunisia, and Oregon. His lab has supported fieldwork across six continents. Scientific Recognition : Elected AAAS Fellow (2013) Human Biology Association Early Career Award (2013) University of Oregon Williams Fellow (2012) PeaceHealth Clinical Research Award (2011) NACADA National Advising Award (2015) CURE Faculty Research Mentor Award (2024) Teaching & Leadership : Developed courses: Evolutionary Medicine, Human Growth, Healthy Aging, Pandemics Founded UO Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (2017-2019) Former Vice President of American Association of Biological Anthropologists (2016-2018) Current Invited Faculty at Hokkaido University (2021-2026)

• Climate Change
• Water Scarcity
• Human Migration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patricia K. McCormick serves as an Associate Professor at Wayne State University, where she teaches communication and telecommunications policy courses. Her academic profile integrates telecommunications, space policy, and global governance, with current emphasis on climate change impacts on water scarcity and human migration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). She is recognized for research on drone and satellite surveillance technologies in migration monitoring and environmental governance. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Telecommunication, Michigan State University M.A. in Telecommunication, Michigan State University M.A. in African Studies, Howard University B.A. in African Studies and Geography, University of Michigan Research Focus: Dr. McCormick's work bridges environmental crises and technological surveillance systems. She investigates climate-driven water scarcity and migration patterns in MENA, analyzing how the European Union deploys satellite and drone technologies for border control. Her foundational research examined institutional reforms in African and Caribbean telecommunications sectors and privatization of intergovernmental satellite organizations like INTELSAT and Inmarsat. Publication Trends: Her scholarly output evolved from telecommunications policy (2003-2008) to space governance frameworks (2013-2015), now converging on climate-migration surveillance systems (2021-2025). Recent publications critically assess ethical implications of remote sensing technologies in migration management, revealing geopolitical tensions in EU-MENA agreements. Professional Engagement: She collaborates with the Refugees=Partners Project and is an active member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL). Her 2025 EU border surveillance report was funded by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Middle East Office, demonstrating sustained engagement with migration policy stakeholders.

Ayşe Ezgi GÜRCANمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Science
• Comparative Politics
• Minority Rights
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ayşe Ezgi GÜRCAN is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Beykent University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. She holds a doctorate from Sabancı University and has conducted research at institutions such as the Istanbul Policy Center (Mercator-IPC). Her academic work spans political science, minority rights, migration governance, and Europeanization. Education: Ph.D., Institute of Social Sciences, Sabancı University (2013) – Thesis: Articulating and aggregating sectarian interests: The case of Alevis in Turkey M.A., Institute of Social Sciences, Middle East Technical University (2007) – Thesis: Transforming religious communities into ethnicities: The process of Lebanese nation-building 1920–1958 M.A., Leiden University (2005) – Thesis: The Changing Position of Alevi Dedes in 'laik' Turkey: An Alternative Approach to the Theory of Secularisation B.A., Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Middle East Technical University (2000) Her research focuses on the political inclusion of religious minorities, particularly the Alevi community in Turkey and Germany, and the impact of Europeanization on minority rights. She explores themes such as secularism, democratization, and the externalization of migration governance, often analyzing how human rights are compromised in EU border policies. Her work bridges comparative politics, sociology, and international relations, with a regional focus on Turkey and the Middle East. A significant portion of her recent publications centers on the externalization of migration control, highlighting 'legal black holes' in European law that enable human rights violations. She also investigates artistic activism under illiberal regimes and the evolving political behavior of fragmented identities. Her publications appear in proceedings of major international conferences including IPSA, ECPR, MESA, and Midwest Political Science Association. Scientific Contributions and Recognition: Active presenter at top-tier political science conferences globally. ORCID registered (0000-0002-0691-7253), ensuring academic visibility and integrity. Research supported by affiliations with Mercator-IPC and Beykent University’s Research and Application Center. She advises on academic and policy matters, particularly through her role as Deputy Director of the Research and Application Center at Beykent University. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her collaborative work suggests mentorship and academic leadership. She has not received explicitly mentioned awards or grants but maintains a strong publication record and institutional engagement. Labs, Centers, and Teams: She is affiliated with Beykent University’s Research and Application Center, where she serves as Deputy Director, indicating leadership in research administration. Her prior role as a Mercator-IPC researcher highlights involvement in policy-oriented research teams focused on Turkey and European integration. These affiliations place her at the intersection of academic research and public policy development.

• Critical mental health theory
• Gender inequality and mental health
• Social justice in mental health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Emma Tseris is a prominent scholar in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney, specializing in critical mental health theory with a focus on gender inequality and social justice. She is a member of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies and actively contributes to critical discourse in mental health through her research, teaching, and community engagement. Her research interests center on the social construction of mental illness, intersections between gender inequality and psychiatric practices, biomedical governance in neoliberal societies, and the value of lived experience narratives in research. Dr. Tseris employs critical feminist and participatory methodologies to investigate gendered coercion in psychiatric settings, de-institutionalization complexities, and peer-led alternatives to traditional mental health responses. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on challenging biomedical dominance in mental health, with particular attention to women's experiences, power dynamics in therapeutic settings, and creative alternatives that prioritize social justice over symptom management. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with anti-racist frameworks and the intersection of whiteness with mental health systems. 2020: Appointed as Consulting Editor for Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work 2018: Selected for ARC Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Mentoring Scheme 2017: Dean's Unit of Study Survey Teaching Commendation 2016: Education and Social Work Teaching Excellence Award Dr. Tseris provides research supervision in critical mental health theory, gender and mental health, and participatory methodologies. She leads significant research projects including an ARC DECRA project on reducing gendered harm in involuntary mental health services and an ARC Discovery project on childhood emotional abuse impacts. Her teaching includes units she developed such as SCWK2008 Social Work and Mental Health and SCWK6952 Critical Perspectives on Mental Health. She is actively involved with professional associations including the Australian Women's and Gender Studies Association, International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis, and the Lived Experience Academics Research Network, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with community mental health initiatives.

Martin Cooneyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Affective Robotics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Martin Cooney is a Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Information Technology, where he serves as Programme Director for the Master's Programme in Information Technology (TAITE) and the Master's Programme in Embedded and Intelligent Systems (TAEIS). He holds the title of Docent (Associate Professor) in Sweden and maintains significant international collaborations, including his role as Visiting Associate Professor at Nara Women's University in Japan and Collaborative Researcher at the Deep Interaction Laboratory Group (DIL) at ATR in Kyoto. Dr. Cooney's research focuses on social robotics and human-robot interaction with applications for human well-being. His work explores how robots can recognize and respond to human emotions, support creative processes, and provide social assistance in various contexts. He has developed theoretical frameworks for designing robots capable of recognizing social touch behavior and generating appropriate responses that foster positive human-robot relationships. His research has evolved from foundational work on affectionate interaction with small humanoid robots to more complex systems addressing robot self-defense, ethical considerations in robotics, and applications in healthcare and education. His recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on robot ethics, particularly around self-defense capabilities and cultural implications of robots using force to protect humans. He has also expanded into educational applications of robotics, examining how AI and robotics can enhance teaching and learning experiences in the post-pandemic 'new world' of education. 10 awards in robotics competitions Excellent Teacher award at Halmstad University As an educator, Dr. Cooney has developed and taught courses on Design of Embedded and Intelligent Systems, User Experience Design for AI, Fundamentals of Computer Vision with Deep Learning, and Design for Extended Realities. He serves as a Responsible Examiner for several programs and has developed Robots and AI specifically for teaching purposes at his university's Pedagogical Center. His research is conducted through multiple international collaborations, most notably with the Deep Interaction Laboratory Group at ATR in Japan, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in human-robot interaction. He also serves as Local Coordinator for the EU Remind Project at Halmstad University, indicating active involvement in European research initiatives, and has previously led the KKS RELIFE project with visiting research positions in Norway, Spain, and Italy.

Steven R. Ratnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public International Law
• Human Rights
• War and Peace
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven R. Ratner is the Bruno Simma Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, where he also serves as Director of the University of Michigan Donia Human Rights Center. His academic work addresses critical global challenges including ethnic conflicts, border disputes, counter-terrorism strategies, corporate responsibilities regarding foreign investment, and accountability for human rights violations. Ratner's educational background includes: BA from Princeton University MA and diplôme from Institut Universitaire de Hautes Études Internationales JD from Yale University Professor Ratner's research spans multiple interconnected fields of international law. He focuses on the theoretical foundations of international justice while addressing practical challenges in areas such as war and peace, human rights enforcement, foreign investment regulation, and business accountability. His work frequently explores the intersection between international law and political philosophy, examining questions of impartiality, moral reasoning, and ethical frameworks in global governance. A consistent theme throughout his scholarship is the examination of how international legal institutions can better serve principles of justice in an increasingly complex global landscape. His scholarly output demonstrates sustained engagement with evolving challenges in international law, with particular emphasis on investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms, UN political bodies, and human rights accountability frameworks. Recent work shows increasing focus on practical applications of international law in addressing contemporary conflicts and corporate human rights violations, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical insights with real-world problem solving. Professor Ratner has received significant recognition through various appointments and memberships: Commissioner on the UN Human Rights Council's International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (2022-2023) Member of the UN's Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka (2010-2011) Appointed by UN secretary-general to experts group on Khmer Rouge justice (1998-1999) Member of the State Department's Advisory Committee on International Law (2009-2021) Counsellor of the American Society of International Law Member of the American Law Institute Board of editors of the American Journal of International Law (1998-2008) Throughout his career, Ratner has balanced academic scholarship with significant practical engagement in international law. He has served as an expert in international investment law arbitrations, worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, and at the Office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities of the OSCE in The Hague. He established and directs the Geneva International Fellows Program and has been active since 2015 in an international working group promoting arbitration mechanisms for business violations of human rights. His upcoming speaking engagements include presentations at the University of Oslo Faculty of Law and the Norwegian Nobel Institute in May 2025. Professor Ratner maintains an active role in international legal discourse through regular contributions to scholarly debates, media commentary on current international legal issues, and participation in expert working groups addressing contemporary challenges in international law and human rights enforcement.

• Political Violence
• Humanitarian Crises
• Food Insecurity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Caitriona Dowd is Assistant Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe), University College Dublin. She specializes in political violence dynamics, food insecurity, and conflict monitoring methodologies across sub-Saharan Africa. Co-leader of IRC-funded COALESCE project on gendered food insecurity in peacebuilding Former humanitarian sector specialist in Somalia, CAR, South Sudan, Mali, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Afghanistan Research Focus : Conflict-food systems interplay Non-state armed group governance Geospatial conflict analysis Accountability mechanisms in post-conflict states Recent Publications address food-related violence metrics, Sahel crisis patterns, and conflict data ethics, appearing in Journal of Peace Research , African Affairs , and Conflict, Security & Development . Awards : Ad Astra Fellowship Contributor to ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Dataset) codebook development Education : PhD, University of Sussex MSc, London School of Economics and Political Science BA, Trinity College Dublin

Julien Cornebiseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julien Cornebise is an Honorary Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at University College London, with over 20 years of experience in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. His career spans both academic and industry leadership roles, including co-founding startups and directing research at major AI organizations. His academic credentials include an MSc in Computer Engineering, an MSc in Mathematical Statistics, and a PhD in Mathematics specialized in Computational Statistics from University Paris VI Pierre and Marie Curie and Telecom ParisTech. He received the prestigious 2010 Savage Award from the International Society for Bayesian Analysis for his doctoral work. Dr. Cornebise's research interests span multiple AI domains with a strong focus on practical applications that create social impact. His work bridges theoretical foundations with real-world implementations across healthcare, human rights, environmental monitoring, and social good initiatives. He has made significant contributions to medical image analysis, satellite imagery processing, and ethical AI applications. His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with research spanning from foundational statistical methods to applied AI across diverse domains. Recent work includes significant contributions to medical image analysis, satellite imagery processing, large language models for civic engagement, and ethical AI applications. 2021-2023: Co-founder and acting Chief Scientific Officer at ShiftLab Ltd (grew to 31 people) 2018-2019: Director of Research, Head of Element AI's London Office (AI for Good focus) 2012-2016: Early researcher at DeepMind Technologies Limited (acquired by Google) Postdoctoral positions at SAMSI/Duke University, UBC Vancouver, and University College London Dr. Cornebise has received the 2010 Savage Award from the International Society for Bayesian Analysis. His research has been applied in diverse contexts including healthcare applications with pharmaceutical companies and satellite imagery analysis for the European Space Agency. As an advisor, he works with several technology startups and nonprofits including Amnesty International. He also provides consulting services to various companies and assists venture funds with due diligence on machine learning technologies and strategic matters. His career demonstrates a consistent commitment to bridging cutting-edge AI research with practical applications that create meaningful impact.

• Transplant Surgery
• Organ Rejection Mechanisms
• Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Stock, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, specializing in abdominal transplantation. As co-director of UCSF's Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation Program, his clinical practice focuses on kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. His research examines transplant rejection mechanisms, chimerism therapies, and HIV-related transplantation outcomes. Education: Post-Doc Fellowship in Medicine, UCSF (1991) Residency in Surgery, UCSF MD, University of Illinois School of Medicine (1982) Research Focus: Dr. Stock leads NIH-funded investigations into transplantation immunology, particularly in HIV-positive recipients. His work spans viral transmission risks, immunosuppression protocols, and innovative islet cell transplantation techniques. Recent studies explore genomic predictors of rejection and ethical frameworks for organ allocation during health crises. Publication Trends: His recent articles demonstrate strong focus on HIV transplantation safety (notably HOPE Act implementation), precision medicine approaches to rejection monitoring, and ethical challenges in global organ allocation. Over 60% of his 2020-2025 publications address viral co-infections in transplant recipients. Awards & Recognition: James IVth Fellowship (2000) Sandoz Fellowship in Transplantation (1991) Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (1981) David Gaviser Award for Surgical Research (1989) Multiple teaching awards for surgical education Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator on 7 active NIH grants including T32AI125222 (transplant surgeon training) and U01AI118594 (CCR5 blockade in HIV+ transplants). Contributes to international transplant ethics committees and co-authored WHO-aligned allocation guidelines for crisis settings. Clinical Programs: Leads multidisciplinary teams in UCSF's HIV Transplantation Program and Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation Program, integrating clinical care with translational research in immunomodulation.

Nikoleta Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Sociology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Nikoleta Jones is a leading environmental sociologist at the University of Warwick's School of Global Sustainable Development, specializing in the social dimensions of biodiversity conservation and climate change policy. Formerly a Principal Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, she has secured over £2.2 million in research funding including an ERC grant for the FIDELIO project which collaborates with 20 European park authorities. Her research integrates mixed-methods approaches to analyze social impacts of protected areas, forest management, and climate adaptation policies. She develops behavioral predictive models incorporating spatial-temporal elements, with core interests in equitable governance, social capital dynamics, and policy implementation across European and Global South contexts including Madagascar. Her work directly informs EU Biodiversity Strategy targets and UK net zero commitments. Recent publications reveal strong thematic concentration on spatial distribution of social impacts, equitable governance frameworks, and socio-economic drivers of conservation support, with methodological innovations in Bayesian modeling and participatory assessment tools. Geographic focus spans European protected areas, Madagascar's deforestation challenges, and UK rewilding initiatives. Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professor Jones has supervised 3 PhD completions and currently mentors 5 doctoral candidates alongside over 25 Master's dissertations. She designs and leads postgraduate modules in sustainability while directing the Social Capital and Impact Assessment Tool for Protected Areas (SOCIAT). Her FIDELIO project established Europe's largest social impact database for protected areas, directly influencing Global Biodiversity Framework implementation. She leads a multi-institutional research consortium under the FIDELIO project, coordinating with park authorities across 20 European sites to develop evidence-based policy tools. Her team's work on SOCIAT provides standardized frameworks for measuring social impacts in conservation governance.

• Indigenous Legal Issues
• Criminal Law
• Human Rights Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephen Gray is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's Faculty of Law and an Associate to the Castan Centre for Human Rights. His work focuses on Indigenous legal issues, criminal law, and privacy law, with significant contributions to the protection of Aboriginal art, legal reforms, and human rights in criminal justice systems. LLM (University of Melbourne): Protection of Aboriginal art PhD (Monash, 2008): 'Stolen Wages' issue in the Northern Territory His research explores intersections between Indigenous rights , automated decision-making , police accountability , and anti-corruption frameworks . Recent publications address legal challenges in regulating public/private surveillance and systemic disadvantages in technology-driven governance. Stephen's teaching includes: LAW3302 Criminal Law and Procedure B LAW5001 Principles of Criminal Law and Procedure He has led projects like the Closing the Gap on Indigenous Rights initiative (funded by the Bardas Foundation, 2018–2019) and the 2016 Northern Territory Intervention website. His collaborations span Australia and Malaysia, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals for Indigenous rights and justice.

Katharina Kernمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Law
• Water Management Law
• Chemical Regulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katharina Kern is a senior researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ , affiliated with the Department of Environmental and Planning Law under the Division of Social Sciences . Her work focuses on the legal frameworks for hazardous substances, water management law, environmental taxation, and sustainable land use.

Thomas Hessمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Transformation
• Digital Management
• Corporate Identity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Hess is a Professor of Business Informatics and Business Administration at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where he heads the Institute for Digital Management and New Media . He contributes to digital transformation research through projects like Digital Identity in Enterprise Contexts (DIEC) and Determinants of Data Sharing (DetDat) . Focus: Digital transformation, organizational identity, data protection Affiliation: Bayesian Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) Leadership: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities member Research Trends from his recent publications show emphasis on: Digital transformation's impact on corporate identity AI ethics and data protection frameworks Regional digital strategy analysis Scientific Recognition : Member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences Co-editor of academic journals Project Leadership : Drives bidt initiatives including DetDat (employee data sharing) and DIEC (digital identity in enterprises).

• Ethics of technology
• Political ethics
• AI ethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthias Braun is Professor of Social Ethics at the Faculty of Protestant Theology at the University of Bonn, holding the Chair of (Social) Ethics since the winter semester of 2022/23. Previously, he was head of the junior research group "Ethics and Governance of New Technologies" at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg until 2022. His academic journey includes research positions at institutions in Marburg, Erlangen, Bergen, Maastricht, and Oxford. Braun's research focuses on the ethical and governance challenges of emerging technologies, particularly examining how new technologies change social forms of life and institutions. His work spans political ethics, AI ethics, digital twin technology, data governance, and theological ethics. Using empirical and analytical-hermeneutic methods, he assesses social values and norms to develop responsible approaches to technological development. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of technology's societal impacts, with a growing emphasis on practical implementation of ethical frameworks. The research shows deep engagement with both theoretical foundations and concrete applications, particularly in healthcare contexts where ethical considerations have immediate real-world consequences. European Research Council research award recipient Falling Walls Award in Social Science and Humanities Braun leads the ERC-funded project on the ethics of digital twins and collaborates extensively across disciplinary boundaries. His work with the Collaborative Research Center EmpkinS and the Transdisciplinary Research Center "Life & Health" demonstrates his commitment to bridging academic research with practical societal concerns. Through initiatives like the Lunch Series on "Ethics, AI, and Health" and the "SciCom with Kids" program, he actively engages with diverse audiences to foster public discourse on technology ethics.

Rainer Herpersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Face and Gesture Recognition
• Computer Graphics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Rainer Herpers is a full Professor at the Department of Computer Science within the Graduate Institute at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences . He serves as Scientific Director of the Graduate Institute and Director of the Institute of Visual Computing (IVC), leading interdisciplinary projects that bridge Computer Vision , Human Perception , and Real-Time Systems . His research explores gravitational effects on spatial orientation, serious games for medical training, and FPGA-based computer vision solutions. Research Interests: Computer Vision and Machine Vision Face and Gesture Recognition Artificial Neural Networks Robotics and Real-Time Systems Medical Informatics Usability in Work Safety Article Trends: Recent work focuses on gravity perception (2023-2024), neural network applications in environmental monitoring, and machine learning for network traffic analysis. Collaborations with York University and DLR highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, IBM Centre for Advanced Studies in Computer Science (2020) Labs: Leads the Computer Vision Lab (C065) and Immersive Visualization Lab (C061) , developing systems like the FIVIS Bicycle Simulator and SimuBridge platform for education and safety evaluation.