جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ringolds Balodisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• State-Church Relations
• Freedom of Religion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ringolds Balodis is a distinguished legal scholar at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Law, where he serves as Chairman of the Academic Arbitration Court. He teaches Constitutional Law and Foreign Constitutional Law courses, contributing significantly to legal education in Latvia. His affiliation with the University of Latvia extends to his role as Senator and Deputy Chairman of the Strategy Commission, demonstrating his deep institutional involvement. Professor Balodis' research focuses primarily on constitutional law issues, particularly current problems of Latvian state law. His expertise encompasses the work of the Saeima (Latvian parliament) and the President of the Republic, state-church relations, and freedom of religion. His scholarly work consistently addresses the constitutional framework of Latvia, examining constitutional amendments, legal restrictions, and the practical application of constitutional principles in contemporary governance. His publication record reveals a strong thematic consistency over the past decade, with constitutional law and church-state relations forming the core of his scholarly contributions. Balodis has produced significant work on religious freedom in various contexts including public education, workplace settings, and for religious minorities. His publications in prestigious outlets like Springer and Brill | Nijhoff demonstrate international recognition of his expertise in comparative constitutional law and religious law. Judicial System Honorary Badge, 2nd Class Latvian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member Professor Balodis holds multiple influential positions beyond his academic role, including Chairman of the Board of the Legal Sciences Research Institute and membership on the Latvian Academy of Sciences Supervisory Board. His practical legal experience as an individually practicing sworn attorney complements his academic work. He has served in significant national roles including Member of the Central Election Commission, Secretary of the National Security Commission in the 12th Saeima (2014-2018), Chief Public Notary and Head of the Register of Enterprises (2008-2013), and Head of the Department of Religious Affairs (2000-2004). As the independent representative of Latvia in the European Consortium for Church and State Research, he maintains important international scholarly connections.

David Abrahamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law
• Modern German History
• Constitutional Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Abraham is a Professor of Law at the University of Miami and a historian of modern Germany. He currently holds a Visiting Professor position at the Jena Center for History of the 20th Century at the University of Jena. His work intersects legal scholarship with historical analysis, focusing on constitutional law, citizenship, and political participation. Abraham's research explores the implications of dual citizenship, national identity, and the challenges of liberal democracy in the face of populist movements. His recent publications address themes such as Holocaust lessons, the role of majority cultures in multicultural societies, and the balance between democratic self-defense and civil courage. While no specific students, awards, or grants are listed in the provided text, Abraham's contributions to political and legal discourse are evident through his critical engagement with topics like welfare state solidarity and constitutional frameworks. His academic roles span both institutions, though no formal lab or team affiliations are mentioned.

Laavanya Kathiraveluمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International migration & mobility
• Labour migrants
• Immigration, citizenship and second generation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Laavanya Kathiravelu is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Geography, University of Oslo. Previously, she held academic positions at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) and the Max Planck Institute (Germany). Her research focuses on international migration, labor migrants, nationalism, race and ethnicity, urban diversity , and theorizations of race beyond the 'West' . Education: PhD from Macquarie University (Australia) Research interests span migration theory, racial hierarchies, urban social cohesion, and comparative analyses of Singapore and the Arabian Gulf. Her work examines how migrants navigate citizenship frameworks, xenophobia, and labor exploitation in global cities. Recent publications explore topics like invisible racial privilege in Asia, cross-cultural taboos in Singapore, and migration conceptualizations outside Western paradigms. Her articles highlight intersections of race, labor, and urbanization. Scientific awards include: John Lent Best Paper Award (2023) Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Award (2022) Princeton University Fung Global Fellowship (2015-2016) JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award (2019) Kathiravelu has advised on global migration frameworks and continues to investigate the socio-political dynamics of migrant communities in urban contexts.

Sarah B Hortonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latino Health Disparities
• Migration and Transnationalism
• Migrants' Access to Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sarah B Horton is Chair and Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Colorado Denver, specializing in Latino health disparities , migration and transnationalism , and farmworkers' occupational health . She earned her PhD in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico (2003) and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard University's Department of Social Medicine (2003-2005). Education: PhD, Anthropology, University of New Mexico (2003) M.A., Anthropology, Columbia University (1996) B.A., Literature & Society, Brown University (1992) Dr. Horton's research examines the intersection of immigration policy and health outcomes, particularly among vulnerable migrant populations. Her work explores transnational health dynamics , medical citizenship , and the social determinants of migrant health disparities . She has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork in California's Central Valley, focusing on farmworkers' exposure to environmental hazards and systemic barriers to healthcare access. Her peer-reviewed publications (over 20) in journals like Social Science & Medicine and Medical Anthropology Quarterly analyze topics such as self-medication practices , stigmatized biologies , and medical repatriation . As lead ethnographer on an NIH-funded study at UCSF (2005-2007), she investigated oral health disparities among Mexican American farmworker children. Scientific Awards: Steven J. Polgar Prize (2011) for best article in Medical Anthropology Quarterly Her research has been funded by the Wenner Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research and the University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States. She teaches courses on the Anthropology of Globalization , Migrant Health , and Globalization, Migration & Transnationalism .

Walter J. Nichollsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban politics and policy
• Social movements
• Immigration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Walter J. Nicholls is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine. With a PhD in Urban Planning from UCLA, his work bridges urban studies, immigration research, and social movement theory. Education: PhD in Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles Research Focus examines how cities incubate activism for marginalized groups, particularly undocumented immigrants. Key areas include: Urban politics and policy Social movement dynamics Immigration governance Relational urban networks His 2024 publications analyze municipal bureaucracies' role in shaping urban citizenship and develop theoretical frameworks for bureaucratic politicization. Earlier works explore representational hierarchies in social movements and localized immigration governance. Collaborative Network includes scholars like: Marieke de Wilde Sander van Haperen Ian Baran Tara Fiorito

• International Relations
• Migration Studies
• Securitization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valeria Bello is a Full Professor at the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations, Ramon Llull University, where she works within the Globalisation, Conflict, Development & Security research group. Her academic profile demonstrates extensive expertise in international relations with particular focus on migration, security, and political extremism in European contexts. Her research interests center on International Relations, Migration Studies, Securitization Theory, and Far-Right Politics, with special attention to Italian and Spanish contexts. Professor Bello's work consistently examines how security frameworks are applied to migration issues, how far-right groups construct narratives around ontological security, and how these discourses translate into policies affecting immigrants and refugees across Europe. Her research combines theoretical frameworks from security studies with empirical analysis of specific cases, particularly in Mediterranean European countries. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory examining the securitization of migration in European contexts, with increasing focus on far-right narratives and their impact on policy formation. Her work demonstrates how migration has become increasingly framed within security discourses, leading to more restrictive policies and practices across European states. Principal Investigator for 'Migration Report. Catalunya' (June-October 2024) Key researcher in GLOBALCODES project (2022-2025) Previous researcher in GLOBALCODES project (2017-2021) Professor Bello's research contributes significantly to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions, with particular relevance to migration governance and human rights protection in Europe.

Kassra A.R. Oskooiiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Politics
• Political Psychology
• Race and Ethnic Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kassra A.R. Oskooii is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at the University of Delaware, College of Arts & Sciences. His expertise spans American Politics, Political Psychology, and Race and Ethnic Politics with a focus on voting rights, redistricting, and minority political engagement. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (2016) and serves as an affiliated faculty member at UD's Data Science Institute, Center for Political Communication, and Center for the Study of Diversity. Dr. Oskooii's research examines how contextual and psychological factors influence political attitudes among marginalized groups, particularly Muslim Americans and Latinx communities. His work has addressed anti-Muslim policy preferences, the impact of perceived discrimination on civic participation, and the role of social media in shaping political attitudes. He has served as an expert witness in voting rights cases across multiple states, leveraging methodological innovations such as his eiCompare Ecological Inference R Package. Key research areas include: Islamophobia and minority political behavior Electoral politics and redistricting strategies Immigration policy and partisan mobilization Methodological advancements in voting rights analysis His publications in journals like the British Journal of Political Science and Political Behavior reflect interdisciplinary approaches to understanding contemporary U.S. political dynamics. Oskooii's work bridges academic research with legal and policy applications, emphasizing the societal implications of political decisions on marginalized communities.

Jenna Loydمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geopolitics
• Migration Studies
• Trauma Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jenna Loyd is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research focuses on the intersections of geopolitics, migration, trauma, and carceral systems. She examines how displacement, borders, and racialized policies shape human experiences, with particular attention to refugees, marginalized communities, and the legacies of colonialism. Her work spans multiple disciplines, including critical race theory, carceral geography, and feminist methodologies. Key themes include the geopolitics of trauma in refugee resettlement, the racialized dynamics of policing and detention, and the ethics of slow scholarship as resistance to neoliberal academia. Her articles explore topics such as the spatial dimensions of refugee trauma, the historical roots of US migration policies, and the abolitionist critique of carceral systems. She critiques border regimes and advocates for open movement frameworks, while analyzing how violence and resistance manifest in urban and global contexts. Loyd emphasizes collaborative, ethical research practices and has written extensively on the need for 'slow scholarship' to counteract academic precarity. Her work bridges theoretical insights with grassroots activism, particularly in movements around sanctuary cities and anti-prison organizing.

Sara McKinnonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• U.S. Refugee & Immigration Law and Policy
• Migration Dynamics and Policy in Latin America
• International & Human Rights Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sara McKinnon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, serving as Faculty Director of Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies and co-chair of the Human Rights Program. Her work focuses on migration policy, transnational rhetoric, and U.S. asylum law. She holds affiliations in Gender and Women’s Studies and Chican@ & Latin@ Studies. Education: Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2008 M.A., Arizona State University, 2005 B.A., Western Michigan University, 2001 Research Interests: McKinnon examines U.S. refugee policy, migration dynamics in Latin America, and transnational foreign policy. Her current projects include a collaborative effort to expand legal resources for migrants in Latin America and an analysis of U.S.-Mexico-Central America relations addressing drug trafficking and violence. She employs qualitative and field-based methodologies, bridging rhetoric and social justice. Awards & Grants: 2025-2026 Reilly-Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Grant for the Latine Comic Collective 2020-2022 Vilas Associates Award 2019 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award Advising & Grants: McKinnon leads initiatives like the “Safe Passage through the Darién Gap” project and collaborates on migrant media advocacy. She advises students in communication, migration studies, and gender research. Labs/Teams: Her work is anchored in the Migration Americas project ( https://migrationamericas.commarts.wisc.edu/ ), exploring legal and rhetorical dimensions of migration.

Abbie Goldbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• LGBTQ Parent Families
• Adoptive Families
• Transgender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Abbie Goldberg is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Clark University, where she also serves as the Director of Women's & Gender Studies and the Director of Clinical Training. She holds the Jan and Larry Landry Endowed Chair and has been at Clark since 2005. Dr. Goldberg received her education from: B.A. in Psychology from Wesleyan University (1999) M.S. in Psychology from University of Massachusetts (2001) Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Massachusetts (2005) Dr. Goldberg is an internationally recognized scholar whose research examines diverse families, including LGBTQ-parent families and adoptive-parent families, as well as the experiences of marginalized groups such as trans youth. Her work focuses on how social locations (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, social class) and contexts (e.g., work, family, community) shape processes of development and mental health. She has conducted a longitudinal study of adoptive parenthood among lesbian, gay, and heterosexual couples for over a decade and is currently researching transgender students' experiences in higher education. Her research has important implications for clinical practice, education, and policy. Dr. Goldberg's recent publications reveal a strong focus on minority stress in LGBTQ+ families, the impact of anti-LGBTQ legislation, parenting practices in diverse family structures, and the experiences of transgender individuals in educational settings. Her work demonstrates consistent attention to intersectionality, examining how multiple aspects of identity interact to shape experiences. Her notable awards include: Research Communications Grant from Spencer Foundation (2021-2022) Dr. Goldberg has secured significant research funding from prestigious organizations including the American Psychological Association, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Williams Institute, and the National Institutes of Health. She mentors both graduate and undergraduate students through her research lab, providing opportunities to engage with cutting-edge research on family diversity and LGBTQ+ issues. She directs the Transition to Adoptive Parenthood Project (TAPP) and conducts research on transgender and gender-nonconforming students in higher education, as well as postpartum mental health among sexual minority women. Her lab provides a collaborative environment for students to develop research skills while contributing to meaningful scholarship in psychology.

Saskia Keuzenkampمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Policy
• Evidence-Based Practices
• Participation and Effectiveness
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Saskia Keuzenkamp is an Endowed Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences (Sociology department) and the Identities, Diversity and Inclusion (IDI) research group. She serves as Director of Knowledge and Innovation at Movisie. Her work focuses on evidence-based practices integrating scientific, professional, and client expertise to address poverty, debt, and social inclusion. She emphasizes experiential knowledge integration in social policies and teams. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but her academic roles suggest advanced training in sociology/social policy. Research interests include LGBTQ+ rights, migrant integration, health-employment linkages, and participatory methodologies. She critiques systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups, advocating for institutional reforms. Recent articles highlight interventions reducing LGBTQ+ prejudice, experiential experts' roles in healthcare/social work, and migrant youth employment challenges. Her work spans 135+ outputs across journals, books, and public reports. Awards are not listed, but her contributions are recognized through institutional appointments. She advises on projects like Movisie's knowledge initiatives and collaborates with organizations like Stichting Urgente Noden Nederland. Key projects include neighborhood workshops enhancing integration via experiential knowledge and anti-discrimination campaigns. Labs/teams: Active in the IDI research group and collaborates with Utrecht municipality on experiential expertise in social teams. Her work bridges academia and practice through knowledge centers and policy consultations.

Gilberto Rosasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• US-Mexico Border Studies
• Migration Policy
• Latina/Latino Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gilberto Rosas is a Professor of Anthropology and Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His work focuses on border studies, migration policy, and the intersection of race, state violence, and citizenship. He holds a Chair position and has authored influential books like Barrio Libre (2012) and Unsettling (2023), which critically examine U.S.-Mexico border dynamics. Research interests include criminalization of migrants, white nationalism resurgence, and the embodiment of border violence. His ethnographic work addresses pandemic-era fieldwork challenges and the psychological impacts of border policies. Rosas has been recognized with the 2014 ALLA Book Award for scholarly excellence. His interdisciplinary affiliations reflect engagement with critical theory, genomic ethics, and cultural interpretation. Advising focuses on graduate students researching transnational migration and border studies, though no specific advisees are listed. Current projects likely involve documenting the El Paso massacre aftermath and analyzing post-pandemic border enforcement strategies.

Janna Besamuscaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Labor Market Studies
• Industrial Relations
• Work-Family Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Janna Besamusca is an Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Social Science at Utrecht University, specializing in labor sociology and gender equality. She holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2019) focusing on mothers' labor market positions globally. Her research investigates work-family policies, wage inequality, collective bargaining, and the impact of the pandemic on labor dynamics. She leads the EU-funded BARWAGE project analyzing wage-setting mechanisms across Europe and co-leads the COGIS_NL team studying pandemic-era work-family challenges. Research Interests: Besamusca's work centers on labor market structures, including minimum wage policies, collective bargaining systems, and gender disparities in work arrangements. She examines low-wage sectors, self-employment among mothers, and the role of industrial relations in shaping equitable labor outcomes. Her interdisciplinary approach combines quantitative analysis with qualitative case studies. Teaching: She coordinates the BA course 'Challenges in Work, Health and Wellbeing' and teaches the MA course 'Social Risks in Europe'. She supervises bachelor and master's theses in social policy and public health. Projects: BARWAGE (2022-2024) evaluates collective bargaining's role in wage-setting across EU countries using data from 900 collective agreements. COGIS_NL tracks Dutch parental work-family balancing during the pandemic through surveys and policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in Utrecht University's Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) research group, focusing on Future of Work and Gender Justice themes. She collaborates with international partners like ETUI and the Dutch AWVN labor federation.

Felipe Estrada Dörnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Crime Trends
• Criminal Policy
• Social Exclusion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Felipe Estrada Dörner is a Professor and Head of the Department of Criminology at Stockholm University. His research focuses on crime trends, criminal policy, social exclusion, juvenile delinquency, and longitudinal studies. He leads the Quantitative Criminology Research Group, established in 2022, which explores quantitative methods in criminology. Key research projects include analyzing the societal impacts of punitive policies, the gender gap in crime, and the concentration of crime among marginalized groups. He has contributed to major publications on drug criminalization, police enforcement biases, and labor market effects of imprisonment. His work often combines register data and longitudinal studies to address complex criminological questions. Current projects include studying social change and crime through multi-cohort analyses, evaluating social services as crime prevention tools, and exploring the intersection of inequality and crime trends. His interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, policy analysis, and quantitative methodologies.

Sameer Asharمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Clinical Legal Education
• Law and Social Movements
• Labor Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sameer Ashar is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Workers, Law, and Organizing Clinic at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. His work focuses on clinical legal education, labor law, immigration law, and the role of law in social movements. He has extensive experience collaborating with immigrant and labor organizations across California, New York, and Maryland, emphasizing collective action against racial and economic inequities. Education Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude Swarthmore College, B.A. in Political Science, Economics, and Religion (High Honors) Research Interests Professor Ashar explores how law and legal practices enable or constrain social movements. His scholarship addresses labor rights, immigration policy, and the ethical dimensions of lawyering in marginalized communities. Recent work includes analyzing prefigurative pedagogy in legal education and the intersection of law with social justice movements. Awards Inaugural Stephen Ellmann Memorial Clinical Scholarship Award (AALS Section on Clinical Education) Advising & Grants He directs the Workers, Law, and Organizing Clinic, which advocates for low-wage workers and detained immigrants. His grants include support for policy research on labor rights and immigration enforcement impacts. Labs/Teams Leads the Workers, Law, and Organizing Clinic, collaborating with community organizations to advance labor and immigration justice initiatives.