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Sean Brennanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Constitutional Law
• Native Title
• Aboriginal Land Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Sean Brennan is a prominent legal scholar at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specifically within the School of Global & Public Law. He holds a BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), and LLM from the Australian National University (ANU). His primary research focuses on constitutional law, native title, and Aboriginal land rights, with notable contributions to understanding Australia's legal frameworks regarding Indigenous sovereignty and property rights. Brennan has been Director of the Indigenous Legal Issues Project and previously led the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law from 2014–2018. He has also advised on major national initiatives, including the Regional Dialogues leading to the Uluru Statement from the Heart (2016–2017). Brennan’s teaching portfolio includes courses on federal constitutional law, Indigenous legal issues, and contemporary constitutional law. His academic output includes co-authorship of foundational texts such as Blackshield & Williams Australian Constitutional Law and Theory and Indigenous Legal Issues: Commentary and Materials . He has contributed to over 30 scholarly works since 2003, addressing themes like treaty-making, constitutional reform, and legal education’s future in an AI-driven world. His research frequently intersects with parliamentary inquiries and policy development, particularly regarding land rights and Indigenous empowerment. Education: BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), LLM – Australian National University Key Roles: Director, Indigenous Legal Issues Project (ongoing) Former Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law (2014–2018) Research Themes: Native Title & Land Rights Constitutional & Indigenous Rights Legal Education Innovation Professional Contributions: Advised on Uluru Statement from the Heart process Submissions to parliamentary inquiries on Indigenous rights, land policies, and legal reforms Brennan’s work often bridges academic analysis with practical advocacy, emphasizing constitutional recognition and Indigenous self-determination. He has supervised multiple PhD students (e.g., Lauren Butterly, Jayne Weepers) and maintains affiliations with the Indigenous Law Centre at UNSW.

Elisabeth Perhamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Constitution Making
• Constitutional Transfers
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elisabeth Perham is a Lecturer at the School of Global & Public Law within the UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice. She holds a PhD from UNSW, an LLM from Harvard Law School, and undergraduate degrees from Victoria University of Wellington (NZ). Her research focuses on comparative constitutional law, particularly constitution-making processes in small states, gender dimensions of constitutionalism, and public law in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Education: PhD in Law, UNSW LLM, Harvard Law School (Frank Knox Fellow) LLB (Hons), BA (Hons), BA, Victoria University of Wellington Research Interests: Constitutional Transfers and Design Small-State Constitutionalism Gender in Legal Frameworks Pacific Jurisdictions Professional Roles: Co-Editor, International Association for Constitutional Law Blog Deputy Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre’s Comparative Constitutional Law Project Co-Convenor, ICON-S Interest Group on Constitution Making Former Visiting Fellow at Melbourne Law School and New Zealand Centre for Public Law Awards: Garth Nettheim Teaching Fellowship (2019) Sir Antony Mason PhD Award (2019) Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship (2017-2018) Teaching: Principles of Public Law Federal Constitutional Law Legal Concepts, Research & Writing Grants: 2023 Gilbert + Tobin Workshop Grant 2023 UNSW Law Faculty Research Grant

Sophie Ryanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• Public International Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sophie Ryan is a Research Fellow and DPhil in Law Candidate at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Magdalen College and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights. She specializes in public and private international law, focusing on cross-border human rights litigation involving state actors. Her doctoral research, supervised by Professor Andrew Dickinson, examines jurisdictional frameworks for addressing transnational human rights abuses. Before Oxford, Sophie was a Legal Officer at the Australian Law Reform Commission and holds degrees from the University of Queensland (BA/LLB Hons I) and the University of Oxford (BCL Distinction). She has studied at institutions including the National University of Singapore, Max Planck Institute, and Rhodes Academy of Ocean Law and Policy. Educations: Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Laws (Hons I), University of Queensland Bachelor of Civil Law (Distinction), University of Oxford Her research interests span international human rights law, conflict of laws, and accountability mechanisms for atrocity crimes. Notable contributions include analyses of modern slavery cases, Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis, and submarine cables in armed conflict. Sophie has also taught Contract Law and Public International Law at Oxford. Sophie has won major awards including the 2024 ANZSIL Student Paper Prize and Breakthrough Researcher Award, and the 2022 Rhodes Academy Writing Award. She leads the Conflict of Laws Discussion Group and coached Oxford’s Jessup Moot team to the UK National Championship in 2021–22. She currently holds the Modern Law Review Scholarship and contributes to research projects at the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, focusing on universal jurisdiction and atrocity crime accountability.

• Child Protection
• Criminology
• Justice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Beaufils is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), affiliated with the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research and the Faculty of Law. He is a Gundungurra man from the Pejar area and Kanak from New Caledonia. His research focuses on child protection, criminology, justice systems, and Indigenous education, with a particular emphasis on First Nations experiences in out-of-home care and criminal justice reform. He holds a PhD in Law from UTS, an MSc in Child Development from the University of Oxford, and multiple degrees in Criminology and Education from the University of Sydney. Dr. Beaufils has held roles as a parole officer, educator, and social worker, providing him with firsthand insights into systemic issues faced by First Nations communities. His work critiques colonial policies in child protection and advocates for self-determination through models like the Minintitja Care Model. He has contributed to major reports such as the Family Matters Report 2022 and collaborates with government and NGOs on projects addressing post-release support for parolees and decolonizing child welfare systems. Educations: PhD in Law, UTS (2018–2023) MSc in Child Development, University of Oxford (2016–2017) Masters of Criminology, University of Sydney (2015–2016) BA/BEd in English, Geography, and Aboriginal Studies, University of Sydney (2009–2014) His research spans decolonization, biopolitics, and neoliberalism in legal systems, with a focus on child protection and rehabilitation. He has secured grants for projects like the Deaths of Aboriginal people in Corrective Services NSW custody: Qualitative Review and the Co-designing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner for the ACT . Awards include the Charlie Perkins and Chevening Scholarships. Dr. Beaufils advises on policy reforms to reduce Indigenous overrepresentation in child protection and criminal justice systems. His work emphasizes cultural continuity and community-driven solutions, challenging systemic inequities through research and advocacy.

Charlie Crimstonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Moral Psychology
• Social Identity
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charlie Crimston is a Lecturer in the School of Medicine and Psychology at the Australian National University (ANU). His research focuses on morality, political polarization, social identity, and the well-being of marginalized groups such as transgender individuals. He explores how perceived polarization influences societal conflict and the mechanisms of moral expansion, particularly in contexts like gender-affirming healthcare access. Crimston holds an honorary research fellowship at the University of Queensland and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives at ANU’s Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, addressing topics like climate change policy and disaster resilience. His work bridges psychological theory with real-world issues, emphasizing the role of social identity in shaping collective actions and responses to global challenges like pandemics and environmental crises. Key areas of interest include global citizenship, moral boundaries, and the psychological impacts of colonialism on national identity debates. Education: PhD in Psychological Science (ANU), Honours in Psychological Science. Affiliations: ANU College of Science, Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, and the University of Queensland (Honorary Fellow). Research interests extend to the interplay of compassion fears and moral exclusion, as well as the cultural and societal factors influencing moral expansiveness across 36 countries. His grants include a 2025 project evaluating psychological wellbeing in slaughterhouse workers. Crimston’s publications span journals like Political Psychology , Group Processes & Intergroup Relations , and Appetite , with a focus on translating academic findings into public policy and community outreach.

Gillian Roehrigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• K-12 Integrated STEM Education
• Science Teacher Development
• Culturally-Relevant Pedagogy in Native Communities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gillian Roehrig is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development. Her work spans STEM education, science teacher development, and culturally-relevant pedagogy for Native communities. BS in Chemistry and Mathematics (University of Southampton, 1990) MS in Chemistry (University of Arizona, 1993) PhD in Teaching and Teacher Education (Science Education, University of Minnesota, 2002) Her research focuses on inquiry-based teaching, teacher induction programs, and integrating engineering into K-12 science education. She leads the NSF-funded EngrTEAMS project and collaborates internationally on STEM integration models. Recent work examines culturally-relevant STEM approaches for American Indian youth through grants from NSF, NASA, and the Cargill Foundation. She prioritizes networked mentoring for students, emphasizing independence and advocacy. Association for Science Teacher Education Award IV (2014) CEHD Marty and Jack Rossman Award (2014) Outstanding Mentor Award (2013) Promising Practice Award (2012) Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Faculty Award (2010) Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award (2002) She co-developed the Teacher Induction Network (TIN) and supports students through research collaborations, teaching experiences, and professional networks. Projects include STEM integration in Japan, South Korea, and Egypt.

• Indigenous Studies
• Mesoamerican Culture
• Nahua Codices
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Felicia Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Literatures, Languages, and Cultures at the University of California, Merced. Her office is located in the Classroom and Office Building 2, Room 357. Her work bridges indigenous epistemology, Mesoamerican cultural studies, and decolonial methodologies, with a focus on Nahua glyphic codices and symbolism. Her research explores: Indigenous cosmologies , including goddess worship (e.g., Mayahuel) and ritual practices Decolonization of knowledge through re-interpretation of Mesoamerican manuscripts Cultural symbolism in food, childbirth, and visual narratives Interdisciplinary intersections of art history, anthropology, and linguistics Publications (2013-2023) predominantly analyze Nahua codices (e.g., Codex Borgia), indigenous mapping, and mythological transformation. Earlier work includes computer science education research, indicating a unique interdisciplinary scope. Recent articles emphasize decolonial frameworks and indigenous hermeneutics. No scientific awards, grants, student advisees, or lab affiliations are documented.

• Canadian Constitutional Law
• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Legal Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Han-Ru Zhou is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal, Faculty of Law , specializing in Canadian Constitutional Law , Comparative Constitutional Law , and Legal Theory . She has authored influential publications on unwritten constitutional principles, judicial review, and the rule of law. Education : Not explicitly stated Affiliations : University of Montreal (Faculty of Law), Visiting Professor at University of Ottawa (2021), Research Fellow at Institute of Commonwealth Studies (2023) Research Interests include the interplay between Canadian and English constitutional traditions , the evolution of judicial review , and comparative analysis of constitutional systems. Her work explores unwritten principles , rule of law under Westminster systems, and substantive conceptions of constitutionalism . Scientific Awards include the SSHRC Insight Grant (2020–2025) for constitutional legacies of the Privy Council and a Research Fellowship at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies (2023). She has delivered keynote presentations at international forums, including the Xth World Congress of Constitutional Law and Oxford Public Law Discussion Group .

Kent den Heyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Studies Education
• Curriculum Theory
• Educational Philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kent den Heyer is a Professor of Secondary Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. He has taught prospective educators and graduate students at universities in Canada and the US since 2004, specializing in social studies education, curriculum theory, and educational philosophy. Dr. den Heyer earned his PhD in Curriculum Studies from the University of British Columbia, MA from The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, B.Ed from Mount Allison University, and BA (history and philosophy) from Carleton University. His educational background reflects his interdisciplinary approach to education research. His research interests focus on student and teacher conceptions of what makes social change possible , different ways of storying Canada's past, present, and future , and alternative practices of curriculum theory and pedagogy . A significant portion of his work applies Alain Badiou's philosophy to educational contexts, particularly exploring the concept of the 'educational event' and 'truth procedures' in teaching and learning. Dr. den Heyer's publications reveal a consistent trajectory exploring historical agency, curriculum innovation, and critical approaches to social studies education. His recent work increasingly focuses on futures thinking in education, examining how considerations of the future can inform historical understanding and present educational practices. His scholarship bridges theoretical philosophy with practical classroom applications, particularly in social studies and history education. He currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Social Studies , Canada's leading social studies journal, a position he has held since 2011. This editorial role demonstrates his leadership in the field of social studies education in Canada. Dr. den Heyer has developed and taught courses including EDSE 504 (Curriculum Inquiry) and EDSE 620 (Advanced Research Seminar in Secondary Education II). His teaching reflects his research interests, emphasizing critical approaches to curriculum and pedagogy. His international presentations and collaborations demonstrate the reach and impact of his work beyond Canadian educational contexts.

Christen Mucherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early American Studies
• Native and Indigenous Studies
• Archival Theory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Christen Mucher is Associate Professor of American Studies at Smith College in Massachusetts. She specializes in early American studies, Native and Indigenous studies, and museum and archival studies, with a focus on nationalist mythmaking, Indigenous dispossession, and deep time narratives. Mucher is affiliated with the Five College Certificate Program in Native American and Indigenous Studies and the Archives and Museums concentrations at Smith. She also serves as director of the Smith College Internship Program at the Smithsonian Institution. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an A.B. from Mount Holyoke College. Christen Mucher’s research centers on historiography, archival theory, and the construction of early American history, especially how archaeology and antiquarianism have shaped national myths in the U.S. and Mexico. She explores Indigenous histories of the Ohio and Mexico valleys, museum collections in Haiti, the U.S., Mexico, and France, and the intersections of science, literature, and empire. Her work critically engages with settler colonialism, the erasure of Indigenous presence, and alternative temporalities beyond colonial historical frameworks. Her recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with prehistory, deep time, and decolonial methodologies. Themes include the rhetoric of archaeological value, the mythologizing of the American Revolution, and the translation of foundational Haitian literary works. Her scholarship bridges literary criticism, cultural history, and transnational American studies. Before American History: Nationalist Mythmaking and Indigenous Dispossession (2022) Decolonizing “Prehistory”: Deep Time and Indigenous Knowledges in North America (2021, co-edited) “Collecting Native America: John Lloyd Stephens and the Rhetoric of Archaeological Value” (2018) Co-translation of Stella , the first Haitian novel (2015) Mucher’s research has been generously supported by the American Antiquarian Society, the Newberry Library, the New-York Historical Society, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. She is actively involved in mentoring and institutional programs, including advising students and leading internship initiatives. Currently on sabbatical in Fall 2024, she is developing a new project on 19th-century U.S. agricultural policy and the biological sciences through the lens of settler colonialism. She also explores ancient landscapes of the eastern U.S. and non-human conceptions of time, such as geological and ecological temporalities, as a method to challenge colonial historical conventions.

Tom F. Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rhetoric
• Cultural History
• 19th Century Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tom F. Wright is Associate Professor in Rhetoric at the Department of English , University of Sussex . As a cultural historian of rhetoric, he specializes in 19th-century transatlantic communication patterns, political language, and the evolution of public speaking. Head of Department of English Convenes Speaking Citizens project Recipient of AHRC and Fulbright grants His research examines how 19th-century spoken communication shaped modern concepts like 'charisma' and 'oracy'. Key projects include: Speaking Citizens (2020-2023) - AHRC-funded study on speech education and citizenship Creating Charisma (monograph) - Investigating pre-Weber charismatic authority in 19th-century political movements His recent articles analyze the intersection of oracy, democracy, and media evolution from lyceums to digital platforms. Professional achievements include: 2017 Fellow of Royal Historical Society 2017-2021 Chair of British Association for American Studies conferences committee 2020-2026 AHRC Peer Review College member Teaching highlights: 2017 University-wide Teaching Excellence Prize Develops innovative speech education frameworks

Kathryn Gin Lumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Religious History
• Religion and Race
• Religious Beliefs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Gin Lum is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in History and affiliations with the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE). She directs the American Religions in a Global Context Initiative (ARGC), promoting transnational religious studies. Her academic journey includes a B.A. in History from Stanford (2004, Honors and Distinction) and M.Phil./Ph.D. from Yale (2008/2010). Her research examines the lived impacts of religious beliefs, specializing in how religious and racial othering intersect in American history. Current projects explore concepts of heathenism in racial formation and religious exceptionalism in national identity. Publications consistently engage themes of racial-religious intersectionality across American history. Recent works demonstrate methodological innovation in tracing how religious concepts like 'damnation' and 'heathenism' shaped racial hierarchies and national self-perception from colonial times through modernity. Honors include: 2023 Merle Curti Intellectual History Award Annenberg Faculty Fellowship (2012-2014) Edwin W. Small Prize for dissertation excellence Multiple research fellowships (Beinecke, Huntington) Undergraduate honors including Hines Prize and Stanford Essay Award As primary advisor, she mentors doctoral candidates including Nicole Carroll, Chanhee Heo, and Johanna Mueller. She leads the ARGC initiative, fostering collaborative research on American religions in global frameworks.

Bhavya Tiwariمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Literature
• World Literature
• Translation Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bhavya Tiwari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at the University of Houston, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on comparative literature, world literature, and translation studies with emphasis on multilingual contexts in the Global South. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Spanish) from the University of Texas at Austin (2014). Notable achievements include the 2021 Harry Levin Prize Honorable Mention for her book Beyond English: World Literature and India , and 2011 Horst Frenz Prize Honorable Mention for her graduate work. Dr. Tiwari's research examines Indian literary traditions, postcolonial frameworks, and transnational literary networks. She co-edited World Literature and Postcolonial Studies (2020-2023) and is currently exploring intersections between comparative literature and contemporary technology. Courses taught include Cultures of India , Comparative Modernisms , and Indian Film: Bollywood and Beyond . Her awards include participation in the 50-in-5 program (2021-2022), designed to elevate UH's research standing. Ongoing projects include a manuscript on technology's impact on comparative literature.

Sharon A. Bongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Religious Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr Sharon A. Bong is Professor of Gender Studies at the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS), Monash University Malaysia, where she has served since 2003. She currently holds key leadership roles as School Graduate Research Director and Gender Studies major coordinator. Her academic journey reflects a multidisciplinary trajectory from literary studies to Women’s Studies and Religious Studies, driven by a commitment to social justice and gender equity. Her educational background includes a PhD in Religious Studies from Lancaster University, an MA in Women and Religion (with Distinction) from Lancaster University, an MA in English Literature from Universiti Malaya, and a BA (Hons) in English Literature from the same institution. Dr Bong’s research focuses on the intersection of gender, sexuality, and religion in Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on feminist and queer theologies, climate justice from a faith perspective, and the negotiation of human rights within religious and cultural contexts. She is known for developing the concept of 'critical relativism' as an Asian feminist praxis. Her recent publications span themes in queer theology, Catholic ethics, gender and migration, and environmental justice. These works reflect a consistent engagement with global theological and feminist discourses while remaining grounded in the lived realities of Asian communities. She has received significant recognition for her contributions, including: Center for Southeast Asian Studies Fellowship (2023) Supervisor of the Year Award (2020) Vice-Chancellor's Diversity and Inclusion Award (2018) Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Community Service Award (2007) Vice Chancellor Special Team Commendation Award (2021) Dr Bong actively mentors students and has supervised numerous research projects. She has led curriculum development, notably establishing the Gender Studies major at Monash Malaysia, and has contributed to policy through collaborations with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and UNHCR. She is a founding member of the Ecclesia of Women in Asia and a regular contributor to Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church. Her work is supported by multiple research projects, including studies on irregular migration and interreligious dialogue, and she maintains strong academic networks across Asia and Europe.

• Public Health
• Mental Health Services
• Implementation Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

David Sommerfeld is an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. His work is centered on mental health services research, implementation science, and health equity, particularly among underserved populations such as American Indian elders and adults with serious mental illness. Institution: University of California, San Diego School: School of Medicine Department: Department of Psychiatry Rank: Assistant Adjunct Professor His research focuses on improving access to care, culturally competent services, and the implementation of evidence-based practices in public mental health systems. He frequently employs mixed-methods and concept mapping approaches to understand stakeholder perspectives and systemic barriers. The recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory in public health and psychiatry, emphasizing implementation science, health disparities, geriatrics, and community mental health. Themes include the sustainment of evidence-based practices, cognitive-behavioral interventions, health system navigation, and structural determinants of health inequity. His work spans diverse populations, including Latinos, Native Americans, and individuals with schizophrenia or serious mental illness. Notable scientific contributions include research on assisted outpatient treatment, health care access for American Indian elders, and integrated interventions for diabetes risk reduction in psychiatric populations. Dr. Sommerfeld has been actively involved in advising and collaborative research, particularly with Dr. Gregory A. Aarons. While no formal students are listed, his role in large-scale implementation studies suggests mentorship and team leadership. He has not received any explicitly mentioned awards or grants in the provided text. He is affiliated with research teams focused on behavioral health reform, cultural competence, and implementation science, contributing to policy-relevant research with real-world impact.