جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Victor Chestopalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Piano Performance
• Musicology
• Classical Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Victor Chestopal serves as Professor of Piano and Chairman of the Keyboard Section at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels since 2020, with concurrent professorship at Italy's Accademia Perosi. A globally recognized performer, he has collaborated with orchestras including the Moscow Philharmonic and Helsinki Philharmonic, and performed at venues like Brussels' Palais des Beaux-Arts and Moscow Conservatoire. His educational background includes: Early training at Moscow's Gnessin Music School and Central Music School of the Tchaikovsky Conservatoire Master's degree from Sibelius Academy (2001) Doctor of Music from Sibelius Academy (2010) with thesis "Temporal correlation in the Goldberg Variations" Studies at Imola's Accademia Pianistica (1992-1997) and Weimar's Hochschule für Musik (1995-1997) Chestopal's research integrates performance practice with musicological analysis, focusing on structural interpretation of Baroque and Romantic repertoire. His scholarly work examines temporal relationships in canonical piano works, while his artistic output spans Early Music, Contemporary Theatre, and Jazz Education. As a multilingual poet publishing in Russian, Italian, and French, he bridges musical and literary arts through collections like "Anno" (2014) and "Poeticheskie dnevniki" (2018). His honors include: First Prize at the “Carlo Soliva” International Competition (1990) As an educator since 2007, Chestopal conducts annual masterclasses in Liège and serves on international competition juries. He actively mentors students across European conservatories while leading charity initiatives for organizations including "Save the Children" and "Mary's Meals", often performing benefit concerts for humanitarian causes.

• Islamic Feminism
• Muslim Family Law
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mulki Al-Sharmani is a Professor at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Cultures (specializing in Middle Eastern Studies). Her research focuses on Islamic feminism, Muslim family law, gender studies, and transnational migrant communities. She examines how religious texts and practices intersect with legal frameworks and social dynamics in contexts like Egypt, Finland, and the Somali diaspora. Her work includes analyzing Islamic legal reform, gender equality in marriage, and the lived experiences of Muslim women. Key publications explore Qur'anic hermeneutics, the role of feminist activism in legal change, and the wellbeing of transnational families. She has contributed to projects like 'Reclaiming Adl and Ihsan in Muslim Marriage' and co-edited volumes on Islamic ethics and family law reform. Research interests: Islamic feminist theory, Middle Eastern legal traditions, transnational family dynamics, and religious praxis. Recent articles highlight themes like Qur'anic ethics of marriage, legal pluralism in Finland, and the political dimensions of Egyptian family law reform. Active in international conferences, including presentations at SOAS University of London, American University in Cairo, and panels on Islamic law and gender at venues like MESA and EASR. Involved in interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Africa Research Forum and Musawah's global network for equality in Muslim family laws.

Scott D. Saganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Weapons Policy
• International Security
• Arms Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott D. Sagan is the Caroline S.G. Munro Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. He serves as Co-Director of the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) and holds the position of Bass University Fellow in Undergraduate Education. Sagan also co-chairs the American Academy of Arts and Sciences' Committee on International Security Studies, demonstrating his significant influence in the field of international security. Sagan received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University in 1983 and his B.A. in Government from Oberlin College in 1977. Prior to joining Stanford, he taught at Harvard University and served as special assistant to the director of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon, providing him with valuable practical experience in defense policy. Professor Sagan's research primarily focuses on nuclear weapons policy, international security, arms control, and nonproliferation. His work examines the organizational, political, and ethical dimensions of nuclear strategy, with particular attention to the risks of nuclear accidents, the effectiveness of nonproliferation policies, and public attitudes toward nuclear weapons use. He has pioneered important theoretical frameworks regarding the organizational causes of nuclear accidents and the normative constraints on nuclear weapons use. Sagan's publications reveal a consistent focus on nuclear deterrence theory, the organizational aspects of nuclear command and control, and the ethical dimensions of nuclear weapons policy. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy implications, often challenging conventional wisdom about nuclear strategy and proliferation. Recent publications show increasing attention to public opinion on nuclear weapons use, the evolving nature of nuclear deterrence in the contemporary security environment, and the relationship between international law and nuclear strategy. Thérèse Delpech Memorial Award (2022) Susan Strange Award, International Studies Association (2017) William and Katherine Estes Award, National Academy of Sciences (2015) International Security Studies Section Distinguished Scholar Award (2013) Stanford's Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching (1998-99) Stanford's Hoagland Prize for Undergraduate Teaching (1996) International Studies Association's Innovative Teaching Award (2008) Monterey Institute for International Studies' Nonproliferation Education Award (2009) Sagan has been instrumental in shaping the research agenda at CISAC, mentoring numerous students and junior scholars in the field of international security. His work has been supported by various research grants from foundations and government agencies focused on nuclear security issues. At Stanford, he has led numerous research initiatives examining nuclear weapons policy, arms control, and nonproliferation challenges. As Co-Director of CISAC, Sagan oversees one of the world's leading research centers on international security, nuclear policy, and arms control. The center brings together scholars, practitioners, and students to address pressing security challenges through interdisciplinary research, policy-relevant analysis, and educational programs. Under his leadership, CISAC has maintained its position as a premier institution for security studies research and policy engagement.

Eva Spiesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious plurality
• Contemporary Christianity in Africa
• Religion and development cooperation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Eva Spies is a Professor for the Study of Religion with Focus on Africa at the University of Bayreuth within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences . She holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Mainz and leads the Research Section Moralities in the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence (EXC 2052). Key Roles : Principal Investigator, Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) Vice Dean of Research Co-founder, German Association for the Study of Religion's Africa working group Research Interests span religious plurality, development cooperation, and transformative practices. She coined the concept of religious engineering to analyze how religious resources shape social/political worlds. Regional expertise in Niger/West Africa and Madagascar/Indian Ocean , with focus on: South-South mission Religion and pandemic response Intercultural hermeneutics Epistemological conflicts Material culture in development Projects : Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence (2025): "Religious engineering. The making of moralities, development and religion in Niger" Humboldt Research Hub (2021): "Fighting pandemics with religion?" (with Moi University and University of Zimbabwe) Education : PhD in Cultural Anthropology, University of Mainz

• Literary History
• History of Journalism
• 19th-Century Polish Literature
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Monika Gabryś-Sławińska is a Professor at the Department of Polish Literary History , part of the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS). Her research spans 19th- and 20th-century Polish literature , focusing on Stefan Żeromski , historical journalism , text editing , voice emission , and museology . MA in Polish Philology (1998, UMCS) PhD in Literary Studies (2007, UMCS) Habilitation in Literary Studies (2016, UMCS) Her research interests include political commentary in historical press , media's role in cultural identity , and sociolinguistic trends . She has edited over 29 academic volumes and authored 5 monographs. Scientific awards: Bronze Cross of Merit KEN Medals (Bronze, Silver) 8 Rector's Awards (UMCS) Lublin Mayor's Medal (2019) She has participated in 5 research grants , organized 35 academic conferences , and contributed extensively to Annales UMCS as a scientific editor.

• Documentation Studies
• Document Theory
• Paratext
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Roswitha Skare is a Professor of Documentation Science at the Department of Language and Culture, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, within the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, focusing on documentation studies, public libraries, archives, museums (LAM sector), digitalization, and film history. Her research interests include: Documentation and document theory Paratext and digital documents Public libraries and their role in society Libraries and social media Migration and refugee services in libraries Film history, especially silent films and early documentaries Cultural memory and Sámi cultural resilience Institutional convergence in cultural policy Her recent publications (2019–2025) reveal a strong focus on public libraries during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the role of libraries in supporting immigrants and refugees, theoretical developments in document studies, and historical film analysis—particularly Robert Flaherty’s Nanook of the North . She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Andreas Vårheim, Noah Lenstra, and Sigrid Stokstad. Her work appears in journals like Journal of Documentation , Library & Information Science Research , and Proceedings from the Document Academy . Roswitha Skare teaches courses such as: MDV-1001: Multimediale dokumenter: Historie, teori og analyse MDV-1203: Bibliotek og formidling MDV-1207: Dokumentinstitusjoner og digitalisering MDV-1206: Prosjektoppgave i bibliotek- og dokumentasjonsvitenskap She supervises bachelor’s, project, and master’s students in library and documentation science. She is a member of the research group Engaging Conflicts in a Digital Era (ENCODE) and participates in projects such as LAMCOM – Libraries, archives, and museums in the community and SAMCOM - Sámi cultural centers as community and cultural resilience infrastructure , which explore the societal roles of cultural institutions and Indigenous resilience. No scientific awards are listed in the provided text.

Janina Dillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Humanitarian Law
• International Law and War
• Ethics of War
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Janina Dill holds the Dame Louise Richardson Chair in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. She is also a Professorial Fellow at Trinity College and Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law, and Armed Conflict (ELAC). Her academic work focuses on the intersection of law, morality, and international relations in the context of war. Her research spans three interconnected strands: the legal requirements for military operations under international law; theoretical frameworks for understanding how international law serves as an instrument of morality in war; and empirical investigations into how moral and legal norms affect real-world military decision-making and public opinion in conflict zones. Professor Dill's work has particular relevance to contemporary conflicts, with extensive analysis of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. She has examined how international humanitarian law applies to these conflicts, the moral arguments employed by different parties, and the practical challenges of implementing legal constraints in complex warfare environments. Her research has been recognized with the prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize in 2021, which she has used to advance her work on the moral psychology of decision-making in war. She is currently leading multiple significant research projects, including a three-year ESRC/NSF-funded study on "Cumulative Civilian Harm" and an expert process with the ICRC on military objectives under international humanitarian law. Professor Dill is frequently consulted by international media outlets including The Guardian, The Economist, BBC, CNN, and major European publications. Her expertise is regularly sought on matters related to the laws and ethics of war, particularly regarding the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. She has received recognition for her contributions to the field through numerous speaking engagements, media appearances, and her influential research that bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications in contemporary conflicts.

• Ethnology
• Migration Studies
• Refugee Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marie Sandberg is an Associate Professor in the Promotion Programme at the Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and participates in HUM:Global initiatives focused on interdisciplinary global studies. Her research emphasizes ethnological analyses of migration, borders, and refugee policies, particularly exploring temporal governance, state-civil society interactions, and the paradoxes of welfare-state frameworks. Her work examines the everyday practices of refugees and volunteers in contexts of temporary protection status, as well as the ethical challenges in digital migration studies. She contributes to debates on deterrence policies, repatriation agendas, and the precarity of academic labor. Sandberg’s research methodologies often combine ethnography with critical analysis of policy frameworks. Key Research Themes: Refugee temporariness, border studies, humanitarianism, and academic precarity Professional Roles: Member of the Professional Project Group (PPG) in HUM:Global, coordinating interdisciplinary projects Geographic Focus: Europe, with emphasis on Denmark, Poland, and Germany Recent publications highlight her focus on the interplay between state policies and grassroots efforts, as well as the temporal dimensions of displacement. She has co-edited special issues on migration and authored studies on volunteerism in refugee relief work.

Tamsin Bradleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ending violence against women and girls
• Social inclusion (gender, disability, mental health)
• Harmful cultural practices (FGM, forced marriage, breast ironing)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Tamsin Bradley is a leading academic in International Development Studies at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Area Studies, Sociology, History, Politics and Literature. Her research focuses on ending violence against women and girls, social inclusion, and harmful cultural practices. She holds a PhD from SOAS, University of London, and has held roles at institutions like the University of East Anglia and London Metropolitan University before joining Portsmouth in 2011. She was promoted to Professor in 2017. Her work is supported by grants from the British Academy, ESRC, and AHRC. Bradley is also a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute. She currently supervises two PhD students on ESRC-funded projects and collaborates with organizations like Plan International and Stop Domestic Abuse. Her research integrates applied social anthropology with policy-relevant outcomes, addressing issues such as FGM, breast ironing, and gender-based violence in South Asia and Africa. Education: Bachelor's in Politics and Study of Religion (SOAS, 1996) MA in Social Anthropology of Development (SOAS, 1997) PGCE (University of Cambridge) PhD (SOAS, 2006) Research Focus: Ending violence against women and girls, harmful cultural practices, gender and social inclusion in South Asia/Africa, humanitarianism in conflict zones. Key Grants: £300k from British Academy (2018) for the 'Art Heritage, Resilience and Humanitarianism in South Sudan' project. External Roles: Council member of British Association of South Asian Studies (2014–2016), Editorial Board member of African Identities . Media Availability: Actively engages with media on gender-based violence and development topics. Bradley’s work bridges academic research and practical solutions, emphasizing community-led approaches. Her recent publications highlight intersections between culture, conflict, and gendered violence, with a focus on marginalized communities in South Sudan, Sudan, and South Asia.

Ruben Anderssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration
• Borders
• Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ruben Andersson is Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oxford’s Department of International Development, where he researches migration, borders, security, and conflict. His work spans the West African Sahel, southern Europe, and global security dynamics. Current Leverhulme Major Research Fellow (2023-26) for 'Apocalypse soon: Security, subversion and the struggle for a human future' Author of three major monographs: Wreckonomics (2023), No Go World (2019), and Illegality, Inc. (2014) Co-edits special issues on remoteness and risk in global governance His research focuses on the unintended consequences of security interventions, including: How fear maps global danger zones Counterproductive border control industries Postcolonial risk economies in Mali and Afghanistan Security-fueled displacement cycles Profits from migration control systems Anthropology of the bioeconomy Recent publications (2016-2024) analyze: Security as subversion Border wall paradoxes Bioeconomic border technologies Digital danger mapping Interventionist 'bunker politics' Time as a control mechanism Scientific recognition: Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2023) Co-published in The Cambridge Journal of Anthropology , Political Geography , and Security Dialogue Doctoral supervision includes: Chloe Marshall-Denton Maggie Neil His fieldwork in Mali, Senegal, and the Mediterranean has produced critical insights about: Security industry feedback loops Risk aversion in academic/interventionist practices Colonial cartographic legacies in modern geopolitics Profit motives behind 'failed' interventions

Harwin de Vriesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health & Humanitarian Logistics
• Disaster Relief Logistics
• Healthcare Access in LMICs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Harwin de Vries is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology and Operations Management, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on health and humanitarian logistics, particularly disaster relief logistics and improving access to essential medicines in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). He explores the role of data analytics and new operational models in healthcare systems, such as mobile health service delivery. Before joining RSM, he worked at INSEAD as a postdoctoral researcher and manager of the INSEAD Humanitarian Research Group. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from Erasmus University. Education: PhD in Operations Research, Erasmus University Rotterdam His research interests include optimizing supply chain decisions in humanitarian contexts, with over 20 collaborations with health organizations. He teaches courses on Health & Humanitarian Logistics, Business Analytics, and Spreadsheet Modelling across BSc, MSc, and EMBA programs. Dr. de Vries has received notable awards including the 2021 ERIM Award for Young Researcher and a 2022 NWO VENI Grant. His work has been published in leading journals like Production and Operations Management and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, and has been transformed into teaching cases. Grants: NWO VENI Grant (2022) He serves on the board of the POMS College of Humanitarian Operations & Crisis Management, actively contributing to academic and practical solutions in humanitarian logistics.

Sho Konishiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intellectual History
• Cultural History
• Transnational History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sho Konishi serves as Director of the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies and Associate Professor in Modern Japanese History at the University of Oxford, holding dual appointments in the Faculty of History and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. His interdisciplinary work bridges Japanese studies with transnational intellectual history, focusing on non-imperial connections between Japan, Russia, and global networks. Undergraduate studies completed as a U.S. military school cadet after extensive coursework in Russia Georgetown University: Philosophy and International Affairs University of Chicago: Ph.D. in History (Theology and History) Postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University Konishi's research centers on intellectual and cultural history with emphases on transnational encounters, anarchist thought, and the history of science. He investigates non-imperial knowledge production across 19th-20th century Japan, Russia, and Eastern Europe, with particular focus on symbiosis theory, linguistic democracy, and the role of nonverbal communication in epistemology. His work challenges Western-centric modernity narratives through examinations of anarchist natural science and transnational emotional histories. His publications reveal consistent engagement with alternative epistemologies and cross-cultural exchanges, spanning transnational history, the history of science, and cultural studies. Key themes include Japan-Russia intellectual networks, anarchist cooperative movements, and non-imperial frameworks that reposition Japan within global knowledge systems rather than colonial paradigms. ICAS Book Prize 2023 – Humanities for Japan’s Russia: Challenging the East-West Paradigm Konishi contributes to international academic governance as Advisory Board Member for the Esperantic Studies Foundation, External Faculty at the University of Chicago Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge, and International Advisory Board Member for Manchester University Press's Anarchist Studies Series. His cultural impact extends to architectural projects like the Venice Biennale's Philippine Pavilion through 'Symbiogenesis: The Art of Bayanihan Architecture'.

Damien Charrierasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Studies
• Media Theory
• Digital Arts
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Damien Charrieras is an Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media , City University of Hong Kong, where he serves as Program Leader for the Master of Art in Creative Media and deputy program leader for the PhD in Creative Media. His work bridges cultural studies, new media theory, and the intersection of financial technologies with artistic practices through the ACIM Laboratory for Interventions in Speculative Finance . Doctoral research on digital artists' trajectories in Montreal FRQSC Postdoctoral Fellowship at McGill University Research spans game engine design , datafication of creativity , blockchain in art , and post-anthropocentric creative processes . With over HK$3.14M in grants as Principal Investigator, he explores situated digital creativity in urban contexts, critical worldbuilding pedagogy , and the mediation of technical systems in cultural production. His publications in Cities , Organized Sound , and Human Relations analyze the reconfiguration of artistic practices through software infrastructures and automation paradigms. Scientific awards include: FRQSC Postdoctoral Fellowship

Shoon Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Foreign Policy
• Civil-Military Relations
• War Powers
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Shoon Murray is a distinguished faculty member at American University's School of International Service, specializing in American foreign policy and civil-military relations. Holding a PhD in political science from Yale University, she teaches foundational courses including Analysis of US Foreign Policy (SISU-230) and Foreign Policy: Theory and Decision Making (SIS-689). Education: PhD in Political Science, Yale University Research Focus: Dr. Murray's scholarship critically examines war powers, decision-making theory, and the interplay between public opinion, media, and foreign policy formation. Her work analyzes how political leaders navigate security crises, congressional-authority tensions in military actions, and institutional shifts in diplomatic practices amid global power diffusion. She investigates enduring phenomena like the “rally ‘round the flag’” effect while documenting the post-9/11 militarization of U.S. strategic approaches. Publication Trends: Recent research centers on the evolution of the 2001 AUMF, combatant commanders' diplomatic roles, and State Department-DoD institutional competition. Her scholarship reveals how military actors increasingly shape foreign policy narratives while traditional diplomatic channels erode, with implications for democratic accountability and strategic coherence in counterterrorism operations.

Renaud Morieuxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration History
• Maritime History
• Incarceration Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Renaud Morieux is Professor of European History at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Pembroke College. His research explores borders between Britain, France, and the wider world since the 18th century, with focus on migration, oceans, incarceration, and the social history of war. He holds editorial responsibilities for journals including Past & Present and Revue d'Histoire Moderne et Contemporaine . Research Interests: Morieux investigates maritime borders through interdisciplinary lenses combining legal history, family studies, and global perspectives. His projects examine political deportation in the Indian Ocean and a reflexive history of European statelessness. His award-winning publications analyze cross-Channel relations, war captivity, and oceanic governance. Article Analysis: Morieux's scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on transnational networks, legal pluralism, and subaltern agency. Recent work explores colonial knowledge systems, penal transportation, and epistolary communities, reflecting innovative methodological approaches to reconstructing marginalized histories across imperial spaces. Awards and Honors: Philip Leverhulme Prize for History (2014) Leo Gershoy Award for The Channel: England, France and the Construction of a Maritime Border (2017) Mémoires de la Mer book prize (2009) Advising and Grants: Morieux has supervised 10+ PhD students on topics ranging from naval mutinies to famine philanthropy. Current doctoral candidates explore Sir Joseph Banks' networks, WWI prisoner repatriation, and oral culture in the French Atlantic. His research receives international funding including EU and UK research council support.