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Michael Russellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Measurement
• Systemic Racism
• Social Justice in Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Russell is a Professor in the Department of Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics & Assessment at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. His expertise spans educational measurement, systemic racism in testing, and accessibility in assessment design. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Ed. from Boston College and a B.A. from Brown University. Russell leads research addressing racism in educational measurement, including his book Systemic Racism and Educational Measurement (2023), which critiques the influence of systemic racism on testing practices. His work emphasizes anti-racist methodologies, intersectionality, and equitable assessment design. Key research interests include innovative uses of computer-based technologies, large-scale assessment design, and Universal Design principles. Russell has published extensively on topics like differential item functioning, deficit narratives in quantitative research, and the social justice implications of testing. He collaborates on redesigning graduate programs to prepare scholars for anti-racist research. His courses include Foundations in Research Methodology and Assessment Programs . Russell's work bridges critical theory with practical assessment tools, advocating for equitable educational practices.

Svetlana Yanushkevichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biometric Technologies
• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Svetlana Yanushkevich is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. She is also a Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education. Her research focuses on biometric technologies, decision support systems, biomedical applications, and computational intelligence. She leads the Biometric Technologies Laboratory, developing strategies for risk assessment in biometric systems and healthcare monitoring through machine reasoning and signal processing. Education : BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering (1989), State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, Minsk PhD in Electrical Engineering (1992), same institution Dr. Habilitated in Technical Sciences (1999), Warsaw University of Technology Research Interests : Dr. Yanushkevich’s work spans biometric system design (e.g., gait analysis, facial attributes), decision support via probabilistic models (Bayesian networks, causal inference), biomedical applications (stroke rehabilitation, wearable sensors), and computational intelligence for data science. She emphasizes fairness, bias mitigation, and trustworthiness in AI systems, particularly in healthcare and accessibility contexts. Recent Research Trends : Her recent publications address causal modeling for accessibility barriers, UAV operator cognitive workload, and medical device optimization in radiation therapy. She explores AI ethics, stress contagion in human-robot teams, and cross-spectral biometric systems. Awards & Recognition : 2024 FEIC Fellow (Engineering Institute of Canada) 2019 Research Excellence Award (Schulich School of Engineering) 2001 Senior IEEE Membership Advising & Grants : She coordinates courses like ENCM 509 (Biometric Systems Design) and ENEL 610 (Biometric Technologies). Her research is supported by grants focusing on healthcare AI, accessibility technologies, and computational epidemiology. Labs & Collaborations : Her Biometric Technologies Lab collaborates with institutions like Hokkaido University and the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society. Projects include wearable health monitoring, decision support platforms, and AI-driven epidemiological modeling.

• Medical Law
• General Jurisprudence
• Evidence Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lena Wahlberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Lund University, and a Senior Lecturer within the Faculty of Law. As Deputy Head of Department and a core member of the Law, Evidence and Cognition (LEVIC) research group, she bridges legal theory with medical and scientific disciplines. Active in interdisciplinary projects (2015-2020 VBE program, 2022-2025 ethics review system project) Supervises doctoral students in international law and medical law Teaches evidence assessment, medical law, and legal theory Her research examines: Ontological differences between legal and scientific reasoning Epistemic gaps in medical evidence for legal decisions Ad hominem arguments in expert witness evaluations Science-policy interfaces in healthcare regulation UN Sustainable Development Goals (Substance Classification, Law, Philosophy) Interdisciplinary collaboration between law, medicine, and social sciences Recent work focuses on EU health data frameworks, abortion law reforms, and reimagining ethics review systems. Her publications span 92 outputs across legal philosophy, medical law, and regulatory theory. Collaborations include: Harvard Medical School Carnegie-Mellon University Swedish National Board for Medical and Social Evaluation (SBU) Faculty of Medicine, Lund University Funding sources: Swedish Research Council Riksbanken Jubileumsfond Söderberg Foundations Crafoord Foundation Key activities: Mock trial participant (2025), public debates, and EU healthcare policy presentations.

Abdessamad Bouabidمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Critical Criminology
• Symbolic Interactionism
• Cultural Criminology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abdessamad Bouabid is an Assistant Professor of Criminology at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University of Rotterdam. His research focuses on the criminology of the Other , exploring how marginalized groups are criminalized through processes of othering, structural racism, ethnic profiling, and mass stigmatization. He employs qualitative methods, including ethnography, discourse analysis, and participant observation, to study youth crime and criminalization in multicultural urban contexts. University: Erasmus University of Rotterdam School: Erasmus School of Law Department: Criminology Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: bouabid@law.eur.nl Research Interests: The interplay between structural violence , moral panics , and youth criminalization in multicultural cities is central to his work. His studies examine: Everyday racism and ethnic profiling Social exclusion and stigmatization Media representation of Moroccan-Dutch communities Symbolic interactionist perspectives on identity Cultural criminology of marginalized groups Reflexive ethnographic methods Publications highlight themes like the criminalization of Moroccan-Dutch youth , airport profiling , and institutional violence in refugee shelters . His methodological contributions critique confirmation bias in qualitative analysis and emphasize thick jottings in ethnography. Recent peer-reviewed article analyzes societal reactions to riots in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Dutch Sociological Association award for best article (2023) for work on Moroccan-Dutch inclusion/exclusion dynamics.

• International Migration
• Demography
• Anthropology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

François Héran is a Professor at Collège de France, holding the Migrations and Societies Chair. With a background in philosophy, demography, and anthropology, he has conducted fieldwork in Spain, Bolivia, and the Netherlands, and worked at INED and INSEE. He co-founded the Institut Convergences Migrations in 2017. Institution: Collège de France Chair: Migrations and Societies Key Collaborators: Özge Biner (Research Engineer), Audrey Lenoël (Post-Doctoral Fellow), Laura Odasso (Researcher) His research spans the multifaceted dynamics of international migration, including demographic trends, integration challenges, policy frameworks, colonization legacies, and religion. He emphasizes empirical data, historical context, and ethical considerations. Recent lecture series (2024-2025) focus on religion and migration, following annual themes like colonization, law, and rhetoric. His work critiques data fluidity in migration studies while advocating for rigorous analytical frameworks. Scientific Awards Zellidja Scholarships for international study trips Héran leads seminars and lectures with multidisciplinary experts, fostering dialogue between academic and institutional stakeholders. He has shaped French migration statistics and policy discourse through surveys on family structures, language transmission, and discrimination.

• Gender-Based Violence
• Intersectional Inequalities
• Feminist Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Geetanjali Gangoli is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Durham University , where she serves as Head of Department. Her work focuses on gender-based violence (GBV) through an intersectional lens , examining how class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and disability shape GBV experiences and responses in India and the UK. Her research spans sociology, feminist theory, legal studies , and social work , with theoretical contributions on intersectional inequalities, honor-based violence policy, and Indian feminist frameworks. She has collaborated on EU-Daphne and IAS-funded projects on refugee communities and sexual violence, influencing UK immigration law and policing practices. As a co-founder of the International Journal for Gender Based Violence , she bridges academic and policy domains. Recent publications analyze GBV in universities, #MeToo in India, and systemic barriers for marginalized survivors. Her 2020–2025 work emphasizes justice frameworks , prevention strategies , and institutional accountability . She actively engages with practitioner networks and policy communities in the UK and India.

Maria Cristina Moralesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Latinxs
• U.S.-Mexico Border Studies
• Structural Inequality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maria Cristina Morales is a Professor in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Texas at El Paso, College of Liberal Arts . Her research critically examines how Latinx ethnicity intersects with social statuses and institutions, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border , using quantitative and qualitative methodologies while prioritizing reflexive and theory-driven approaches . Education: PhD in Sociology, Texas A&M University (2004) Research Focus includes structural violence at the U.S.-Mexico border, environmental hazard perceptions near border ports, and gender/sexuality dynamics . Her publications and presentations bridge border studies, immigration, labor rights, and environmental justice . Recent projects include decolonizing survey research and Latinxs on the Margins (forthcoming). Scientific Awards include the Norma Williams Distinguished Service Award (2024), UT Regents Outstanding Teaching Award (2016), and multiple recognitions from the Southwestern Sociological Association and Building Scholars programs. Grants highlight her leadership in National Science Foundation and North American Development Bank funded projects addressing sociological issues, air quality assessment , and data accessibility for vulnerable communities.

Peter van der Heijdenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Categorical Data Analysis
• Data Science
• Multivariate Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Peter van der Heijden is a Professor of Statistics for the Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University's Department of Methodology and Statistics. He also holds a professorship in Social Statistics at the University of Southampton. His roles include chairing the Ethical Review Board and the Committee for Policy on Integrity at Utrecht's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. He chairs the Advisory Council on Methodology and Quality of Statistics Netherlands and serves on the Executive Board of the European Statistical Advisory Committee (ESAC). Since 2017, he has led Utrecht's Applied Data Science focus area, focusing on human-centered AI and data-driven solutions. His research emphasizes population size estimation, fraud detection, and categorical data analysis, with applications for Dutch ministries and international bodies like the UN. He has pioneered methods for estimating human trafficking victims and optimizing healthcare treatments using multilevel models and neural networks. Key projects include the AI for Health initiative with Utrecht Medical Center and Wageningen University. His work bridges statistical rigor with societal impact, addressing challenges in criminal justice, public health, and policy-making through innovative methodologies. Universities: Utrecht University (Primary), University of Southampton Key Committees: European Statistical Advisory Committee, UN Human Trafficking Monitoring Research Themes: Multiple Systems Estimation, Data Science for Social Issues Research interests span statistical methods for complex societal problems, including: Register linkage and fraud detection Machine learning applications in healthcare Human trafficking prevalence estimation His publications (2019-2023) highlight advancements in multilevel modeling, randomized response techniques, and AI-driven clinical data classification. He has advised on policy frameworks for official statistics and contributed to global initiatives like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Target 16.2). Grants and collaborations include projects with Dutch ministries, the EU, and international organizations. Current initiatives involve optimizing Hepatitis C treatment networks and improving criminal recidivism prediction models. His leadership in interdisciplinary teams ensures methodological innovation addresses real-world challenges.

• Corporate Crime
• Drug Trafficking
• Organized Crime
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Damian Zaitch is an Associate Professor at the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, School of Law, Utrecht University. He has been with Utrecht University since 2009, having previously taught at the Department of Criminology at Erasmus University Rotterdam from 2000 to 2009. His academic work spans three interconnected research domains: illegal drug trafficking and policies, cross-border organized and corporate crime, and green criminology. Zaitch's research interests include Corporate Crime, Drug Trafficking and Policies, Organized Crime, Latin America, and Environmental Criminology. His methodological expertise lies in qualitative research methods, particularly virtual ethnography and visual criminology. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on drug trafficking through the port of Rotterdam, synthetic drug markets in Amsterdam, and alternative drug policies in Latin America, with a focus on harm reduction approaches. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on green criminology, particularly examining environmental crimes related to resource extraction in Latin America, as well as continuing work on transnational organized crime networks. His research often examines the intersection of state and corporate power in creating environmental harms and human rights violations. Willem Nagel Prize (2003) for his PhD research Founding and board member of CIROC (Center for Information and Research on Organized Crime) Coordinator of the Erasmus Mundus Doctorate in Cultural and Global Criminology Coordinator of the Utrecht PhD Summer School on Advanced Qualitative and Legal Methods in Criminology Zaitch teaches courses including International Organized Crime, Crimes of the Powerful, and Green Criminology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He co-supervises numerous PhD projects on topics ranging from Nigerian cocaine trafficking networks to environmental rights violations by multinational corporations. His research is conducted within Utrecht University's strategic themes of Institutions for Open Societies and Pathways to Sustainability.

Andrea Ballesteroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Legal and political anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Political economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Ballestero is an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Rice University and the University of Southern California (USC) , where she directs the Ethnography Studio. Her work bridges legal and political anthropology , science and technology studies , and political economy to examine how experts negotiate water governance in Latin America through entangled legal, economic, and techno-scientific frameworks. Current research explores subterranean re-discovery via remote sensing and legal technologies Active in ethnographic experimentation and collaborative protocol design Recipient of Mellon , NSF , Wenner Gren , and Fulbright grants Her scholarship spans water pricing in Costa Rica , bureaucratic care in Brazil , and subterranean knowledge across Latin America . The 15 most recent articles analyze topics like volumetric governance , techno-legal ethics , and financial frontiers , reflecting her focus on materiality and value systems. Scientific awards include Fulbright Fellowship and NSF support , with grants emphasizing volumetric spaces and Anthropocene challenges . She also leads the Ethnography Studio , fostering collaborative research strategies and conceptual openness.

• Developmental Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Child Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Grandits is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Clemson University, affiliated with the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Connecticut (2013), along with a Quantitative Research Methods Certificate, MA in Developmental Psychology (2010), and dual BA degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Virginia (2007). Her research focuses on autism spectrum disorder interventions, implicit biases in healthcare, and aging workforce adaptation. She teaches courses in experimental psychology and lifespan development. Key research themes include sensory-based interventions for autism, cross-cultural stigma analysis, and leveraging machine learning for predictive modeling in health contexts. Her work bridges developmental psychology with practical applications in education and clinical settings. Expertise areas: Neurodiversity, child development, applied statistics Recent projects involve collaborations with autistic communities in curriculum design Teaching responsibilities include foundational psychology courses and advanced lifespan development studies. Her CV highlights contributions to inclusive education programs and technology adoption initiatives for older adults.

Bruce Curranمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Labour Law
• Employment Law
• Dispute Resolution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bruce Curran is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law. He specializes in empirical legal research focusing on labour & employment law, dispute resolution, and negotiation. His academic background includes a JD from Western University, a Master of Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto, an LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall, and a PhD from the University of Toronto’s Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources. Education: Bachelor of Laws (Western University) Master of Industrial Relations (University of Toronto) LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution (Osgoode Hall Law School) PhD (University of Toronto) His research emphasizes empirical methods, with peer-reviewed publications and contributions to the national Labour Law Casebook Group. He teaches Contracts, Negotiation, Trusts, Labour Law, and Human Rights. Dr. Curran has received multiple teaching awards, including the 2015 UOIT Award of Teaching Excellence and the 2017 University of Manitoba Merit Award. He actively reviews for journals like the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies and serves on organizing committees for academic events such as the Canadian National Negotiation Competition. His service contributions include roles in the Canadian Industrial Relations Association, Manitoba Bar Association, and the Isaac Pitblado Lectures. Recent awards include the 2023 Extraordinary Service Faculty Award for governance and program leadership.

Brent Snookمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forensic Psychology
• Criminal Justice System
• Investigative Interviewing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brent Snook is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on Psychology and Law, particularly improving investigative practices and decision-making within the criminal justice system. He holds advanced degrees: B.A. from Memorial University, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool. Snook’s research examines psychological-based investigative methods, including interrogation practices, witness interviewing techniques, and alibi assessment. His work aims to enhance legal literacy and ensure ethical standards in criminal justice. Key areas include youth interrogation rights, false confessions, and the efficacy of police questioning strategies. Recent studies explore cognitive biases in legal contexts and multimedia tools to improve witness comprehension. Publications span forensic psychology, legal decision-making, and investigative interviewing. His work highlights challenges in current interrogation models and advocates for evidence-based reforms. Snook collaborates with law enforcement agencies to train professionals in ethical practices. He leads the Psychology and Law Lab, emphasizing practical applications of research to real-world criminal justice challenges. Education: B.A. (Memorial University), M.Sc. and Ph.D. (University of Liverpool) Affiliations: Faculty of Science, Psychology Department, Psychology and Law Lab Labs/Teams: Psychology and Law Lab at Memorial University

Geoff Wardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Legacies of Racial Violence
• Reparative Memory Work
• Racial Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Geoff Ward is Professor of African and African American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, with faculty affiliations in Sociology and American Culture Studies. As director of the WashU & Slavery Project , he leads initiatives with the Universities Studying Slavery consortium. His scholarship examines historical racial violence, transitional justice, and reparative memory work through grants from the National Science Foundation National Institute of Justice Ford Foundation Mellon Foundation Research interests focus on racialized violence legacies , anti-racist memory practices , and democratic crime control . Recent publications analyze lynching continuities in Southern schools, coroner narratives in postbellum justice, and environmental impacts of historical racism. Creative projects include Memory for the Future public humanities lab Monumental Anti-Racism StoryMap Racial Violence Archive digital resource Scientific awards include Michael J. Hindelang Book Award (2013) Outstanding Book Prize, History of Education Society (2013) Committed to engaged scholarship through National Monument Audit advisory board Mayor's Commemorative Landscape Taskforce Reparative Justice Coalition of St. Louis

Susan Hydeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Threats to Democracy
• International Relations
• Comparative Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Hyde is the Robson Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and currently serves as Chair of the Department of Political Science (2021–2024) and co-director of the Institute of International Studies. Her research focuses on international influences on domestic politics, threats to democracy, and election observation. She has served as an international election observer in multiple countries and holds editorial roles at leading journals, including the American Journal of Political Science and International Organization. Hyde earned her Ph.D. from UC San Diego (2006) and previously held positions at Yale University and fellowships at the Brookings Institution and Princeton University. She has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Karl Deutsch Award (2018) for contributions to International Relations. Her work emphasizes policy-relevant research, particularly on democracy promotion and electoral integrity. Her key contributions include the book The Pseudo-Democrat's Dilemma (2011), the National Elections Across Democracy and Autocracy (NELDA) dataset, and leadership in the EGAP network’s Metaketa experimental initiatives. She is affiliated with multiple research centers, including the Institute for Global Conflict and Cooperation and the Center on the Politics of Development.