جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Celiane Camargo-Borgesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Creative Inquiry
• Qualitative Research
• Constructionist-Design Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Celiane Camargo-Borges, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Breda University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, affiliated with the Academy for Leisure & Events and the Academy for Tourism Digital Transformation in Cultural Tourism. She leads the Transversal Sustainability Transitions research group, focusing on bridging psychology, social innovation, design thinking, and creative leadership to drive transformative learning and social change. Her work emphasizes constructionist theory and participatory, playful learning formats. Research Interests: Creative Inquiry, Qualitative Research, Constructionist-Design Research, Sustainability Transitions, Social Innovation. Her projects include 'Tourism in Balance' (TIB) and 'Volunteering in LTH Organizations,' exploring sustainable tourism, digital transformation, and community engagement. She actively collaborates with global institutions, contributing to initiatives in Brazil, Europe, and beyond. Key Activities: Over 60+ publications, guest lectures on design thinking and systemic leadership, and roles in project supervision and academic assessment. Media contributions include interviews on 'The Radical Therapist' podcast and features in journals like Uncover . Grants & Collaborations: Involved in EU-funded projects addressing sustainable tourism, digital communities, and social innovation. Her work spans academic and industry partnerships, emphasizing global-local integration (glocal) approaches.

• Film Studies
• Decolonial Pedagogy
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jyoti Mistry is a Professor of Film at the University of Gothenburg’s HDK-Valand Faculty of Fine Arts, specializing in film as both research and artistic practice. Her work spans critically acclaimed films across genres, installations recontextualizing cinematic traditions for galleries, and decolonial pedagogical frameworks. She holds a PhD in Cinema Studies from NYU, alongside advanced degrees in Comparative Literature and Cinema Studies. Her research focuses on decolonial methodologies in film, postcolonial identity, and archival reimagining. Notable projects include the BRICS cross-cultural image-making initiative and residencies at institutions like the Whitney Museum and Babelsberg Film University. She has been honored with the Cilect Teaching Award (2016) for innovative film pedagogy. Mistry supervises PhD candidates at HDK-Valand and the University of Witwatersrand, while actively contributing to global film education through conferences and collaborative research. Recent work includes a 2020 residency at Västerbottens Museum exploring Sámi cultural narratives.

• Social Work
• Child Protection
• Adoption Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Susan Gair is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at James Cook University (JCU), Australia. Her work focuses on social work practice, child protection, adoption policy, and Indigenous social work. She holds a PhD from JCU and has been a leading scholar in qualitative research methods, particularly in capturing lived experiences through innovative methodologies like photovoice and poetic inquiry. Her research explores topics such as grandparent kinship care, youth exclusion, and systemic racism. Gair has authored or co-authored over 80 publications, including books like Sharing Qualitative Research and chapters in edited volumes. She emphasizes social justice through open access publishing and academic-industry partnerships. Gair’s work challenges neoliberal academia while advocating for culturally safe practices in social work education. Key projects include studies on at-risk youth in northern Queensland, the role of grandparent caregivers, and historical adoption practices. Her research often centers marginalized voices, such as Indigenous Australians and families affected by adoption policies. Gair has collaborated with organizations like UNICEF and local communities to enhance service delivery and policy reforms.

• Teacher Education
• Science Education
• Educational Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cliff Jackson is a researcher affiliated with James Cook University , with extensive contributions to teacher education , science pedagogy , and sustainability learning . His work focuses on enhancing classroom management skills , integrating technology in education , and preparing preservice teachers for mathematics and science instruction . Active in science inquiry-based learning and blended learning models. Engaged in curriculum development and literacy integration for first-year students. Contributes to environmental education and indigenous pedagogy . Cliff Jackson's research trends emphasize pedagogical innovation , student engagement , and interdisciplinary approaches to STEM education . Key projects include evaluations of the ATSE Wonder of Science Challenge and studies on student-scientist partnerships . His publications span topics like classroom management , educational technology , and sustainability education , reflecting a commitment to improving secondary science and primary teacher training . No scientific awards or formal advising records are mentioned in available texts.

Aunchalee E.L. Palmquistمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Equity
• Feminist Ethnography
• Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aunchalee E.L. Palmquist is Director of Graduate Studies at the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) and Associate Professor of the Practice in Global Health and Cultural Anthropology at Duke University. She holds an adjunct appointment as Associate Professor in Maternal and Child Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She earned a PhD in Medical Anthropology from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Education: PhD in Medical Anthropology (UH Manoa), IBCLC certification Her research focuses on health equity through feminist ethnography, prioritizing breastfeeding and human lactation studies. She bridges medical anthropology with global health, applying Indigenous methodologies and bioethics to address systemic inequities. Her work spans 20+ years of fieldwork in interdisciplinary global health collaborations. Recent publications explore Black women’s fertility narratives, HIV-related suicidal ideation in Tanzania, and diabetes management in pregnant Thai women, reflecting her commitment to intersectional health research. She has led global initiatives including WHO/UNICEF breastfeeding advocacy and UN maternal health policy work. Awards: 2024 Solon T. Kimball Award, 2021 Health Equity Research Award, and multiple teaching accolades Grants & Leadership: Funded projects on breastfeeding in crises, served on Emergency Nutrition Network and US Breastfeeding Committee Her academic leadership includes teaching courses like Global Maternal & Child Health and qualitative field methods at DGHI. She co-founded the Global Breastfeeding Institute and advocates for evidence-based lactation policies worldwide.

Laela Sayighمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animal Behavior
• Organismic & Evolutionary Biology
• Marine Mammals
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laela Sayigh is an Associate Professor of Animal Behavior at Hampshire College and holds an affiliation with the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (OEB) Department. Her primary office is located at Adele Simmons Hall 131 in Hampshire College, while her UMass Amherst office is at 203 French Hall. She contributes to interdisciplinary research and teaching across both institutions. Laela Sayigh's educational background includes: B.A., University of Pennsylvania Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (MIT/WHOI) Joint Program Her research explores the social behavior and communication systems of cetaceans, including whales and dolphins. She examines both applied issues, such as the effects of anthropogenic noise on their communication, and fundamental questions about call structure and function. To overcome challenges in studying these species, she employs technologies like non-invasive tags and collaborative methods with institutions like UMass Amherst. In her teaching, Sayigh emphasizes theoretical and applied aspects of animal behavior and marine mammal biology. She designs courses that integrate scientific inquiry with cultural and ecological perspectives, such as Marine Mammals from Diverse Perspectives , which incorporates indigenous knowledge and climate resilience, and Animal Behavior Theory , focusing on evolutionary principles and sensory systems. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts. No specific details about advising or grants are provided in the available information. However, she is involved in research projects and educational programs, including Hampshire College's Global Study Intensives, which offer immersive opportunities for students worldwide. While specific lab affiliations are not listed, her research collaborations likely involve institutions such as the MIT/WHOI Joint Program and the University of Massachusetts Amherst's OEB Department.

Angela Gist-Mackeyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Communication
• Social Class
• Stigma and Identity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Angela Gist-Mackey is an Associate Professor of Organizational Communication at the University of Kansas, Department of Communication Studies, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. Her research focuses on organizational communication, social class, stigma, and power dynamics in institutional settings. She employs ethnographic and critical qualitative methods to explore issues like unemployment support systems, social mobility, and racial inequity in organizations. Notably, she won the National Communication Association’s Ethnography Division’s best article award in 2019 and 2020, and the 2021 Community Engaged Scholarship Award. She teaches courses on organizational culture, identity negotiation, and qualitative methodologies. Dr. Gist-Mackey’s work bridges academia and community, partnering with organizations to address systemic challenges. Her research has been published in Organization Studies , Communication Monographs , and Management Communication Quarterly . She advocates for inclusive communication practices and challenges classed and racial biases in institutional contexts.

• Climate Justice
• Regenerative Art and Design
• Education Futures
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor David Rousell is a leading academic in regenerative education at RMIT University, specializing in climate justice, regenerative art/design, and education futures. He holds roles in the School of Education and is affiliated with RMIT's Centre for Urban Research (CUR) and Digital Ethnography Research Centre (DERC). He also serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University and adjunct Associate Professor at Southern Cross University's SEAE research centre. His work creatively reshapes education to address climate change through transdisciplinary collaborations with children and youth, producing impactful co-designed projects in schools, museums, and municipalities. Key research areas include environmental philosophy, art/architecture/design, childhood studies, and decolonial methodologies. David's creative outputs include exhibitions like Climate Child Imaginaries (2023) and By the Birrarung (2023), emphasizing youth climate activism and Indigenous kinship. He leads RMIT's 'Climate Change and Sustainable Education Futures' theme and co-edits the Australian Journal of Environmental Education . His 70+ publications span books such as Posthuman Research Playspaces (2023) and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Children's Geographies and Environmental Education Research . His current supervision focuses on hydro-feminism, eco-somatic performance, and climate-responsive pedagogies. David's work bridges art, science, and education to foster climate resilience through participatory methods and multispecies inquiry.

Minna Körkköمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Teacher Education
• Professional Development
• Reflection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Minna Körkkö is an Associate Professor (docent) at the University of Oulu’s Faculty of Education and Psychology, specializing in teacher education research. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical pedagogical innovation, particularly focusing on pre-service teacher development and the evolving dynamics of teacher work. Currently serving as a postdoctoral researcher in the NAVI (Navigating Teachers’ Changing Work Relationality) and RELA (Research on Teacher Relationships) projects, she explores the intersection of technology, reflective practice, and teacher well-being. Her research portfolio emphasizes video-based methodologies, digital tools for professional development, and the socio-emotional dimensions of teaching. Key areas include pre-service teachers’ reflections on cultural competence, the impact of remote learning during pandemic conditions, and the paradoxes of teacher identity within changing societal expectations. Dr. Körkkö’s recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a focus on three interconnected themes: 1) teacher work’s emotional and relational challenges, 2) technological innovations in pedagogical training, and 3) cross-cultural educational practices. Notable contributions include frameworks for technology-enhanced affective learning and transnational studies comparing pandemic-era teaching experiences across countries. She actively contributes to the Narratives in Educational Research Collective (NarratED), emphasizing narrative inquiry methods. Her work has been disseminated through ORCID, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate, reflecting both Finnish and international scholarly engagement.

Catherine Beckerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intercultural Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Diversity Training
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Catherine Becker is an Associate Professor in the Communication Department at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, affiliated with the Gender & Women’s Studies Department and the Humanities Division. Her research focuses on intercultural communication, organizational communication dynamics, diversity training, and the ethical dimensions of communication in multicultural contexts. She has conducted studies on holistic healing practices, women’s roles in organizations, and cultural adaptation among immigrant communities. Her work integrates empirical methods with autoethnography and participatory approaches, emphasizing the intersection of communication, culture, and place. Notable projects include investigations into Hawaiian spirituality’s relationship to eco-communication, diversity initiatives at UH Hilo, and the role of technology in organizational power structures. Dr. Becker has secured grants for initiatives such as 'Talking Story: Diversity at UHH' and collaborates with students on research projects addressing multiculturalism and institutional change. Her scholarly contributions span academic journals, conference presentations at venues like the National Communication Association, and book chapters exploring geocommunication paradigms and cultural convergence. She teaches courses including 'Organizational Communication,' 'Public Relations,' and 'Women and Leadership,' emphasizing applied learning and service-oriented pedagogy.

Hugo Hogenbirkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Philosophy
• History of Science
• Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hugo Hogenbirk is a Postdoc at the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society at the University of Groningen. His interdisciplinary research focuses on the conceptual history of 'worldview' and its role in modern culture wars, combining philosophy, computational linguistics, and historical semantics. He leads projects funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO), analyzing how 'worldview' evolved from 19th-century Germany to contemporary Latin America, intersecting with political ideologies and Indigenous activism. Education: Completed his PhD in 2023 at the University of Groningen with a thesis on conceptual unity in early modern natural philosophy. His work bridges historical analysis with digital methods, including network analysis, corpus linguistics, and optical character recognition for early modern texts. Research interests include conceptual history, digital humanities, and the intersection of science and religion. He co-founded the Academic Substitute Agency (ASA) to support academic continuity through temporary replacements. His publications span philosophy journals, digital humanities, and interdisciplinary science studies.

• Animal Studies
• Biopolitics
• Extinction Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Chrulew is a Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, within the Faculty of Humanities. He also holds a role in the Office of the Provost. His research focuses on animal studies, biopolitics, extinction, and environmental humanities. Chrulew has contributed to interdisciplinary works such as Extinction Studies: Stories of Time, Death, and Generations (2017) and Foucault and Animals (2016), exploring themes like zoo ethics, extinction narratives, and the intersection of philosophy with animal behavior. His work frequently engages with critical theory, posthumanism, and the cultural dimensions of conservation biology. Chrulew's academic journey spans publications in journals like Theory, Culture & Society , Trends in Ecology and Evolution , and Environmental Humanities , addressing topics from animal cultures to multispecies ethics. He has edited volumes on animal studies and co-authored influential texts on extinction and biopolitical theory. His creative works, such as Future Perfect (2017), further explore speculative narratives about non-human futures. He has advised no formally recorded students but has collaborated extensively with scholars in environmental humanities, philosophy, and critical animal studies. His current research continues to interrogate the ethical and cultural implications of human-animal relations in the Anthropocene.

Aurora Kagawa-Vivianiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecohydrology
• Plant Ecology
• Hydrology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aurora Kagawa-Viviani is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geography and Environment and a research affiliate at the University of Hawaiʻi Water Resources Research Center . She identifies as an ecohydrologist and geographer, with a focus on plant-water-human interactions in the context of global change. Her work bridges natural and social science tools to address water scarcity, ecosystem restoration, and community-driven solutions. She also serves unpaid on the Hawaiʻi Commission on Water Resource Management (2021–2025), reflecting her commitment to policy and public service. PhD, Geography and Environment, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (2020) MS, Botany (Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (2008) SB, Environmental Engineering Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2003) Postdoc: Hawaiʻi Cooperative Studies Unit/WRRC, USGS Pacific Islands Ecosystem Research Center (2021–2022) As a self-identified ecohydrologist, Kagawa-Viviani investigates how biotic invasion, restoration efforts, and climate change affect hydrological processes and plant community dynamics. Her research integrates environmental sensor data with community engagement to explore vegetation-water interactions, water-limited systems, and the role of species composition in hydrology. She emphasizes the importance of merging Indigenous knowledge with scientific methods, particularly in traditional Hawaiian agricultural systems like Ulu Mau Puanui . Her work also addresses urbanization’s impact on tropical hydrology, seeking to develop adaptive strategies for droughts and floods. Her recent publications span ecohydrology, climate science, and water governance. Key themes include stable isotope analysis for precipitation sources, community-led water management, and the implications of power dynamics in global water systems. She has contributed to understanding tropical forest transpiration, dryland agriculture, and wildfire-induced water crises. Ford Fellow Kagawa-Viviani actively engages with communities facing water challenges, offering research support through her lab’s Community Water Research and Initiatives Fund . She collaborates with the Hawaiʻi Commission on Water Resource Management and prioritizes Indigenous-led projects, particularly those intersecting Hawaiian culture and STEM education. Her lab focuses on merging service and research through community-based water projects, emphasizing local knowledge in scientific inquiry.

• Cross-cultural Migration Studies
• Global Development Challenges
• Data-Driven Capacity Building
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lucy Jordan is a Professor of Social Work at James Cook University (JCU), based at the Smithfield Campus. She holds academic roles including Chair, Independent Academic, and Module Coordinator/Tutor for courses like Social Policy and Professional Development in Social Work Practice. Her research focuses on cross-cultural migration studies, global development challenges, and data-driven approaches to capacity building in nonprofits. Current projects address long-term impacts of temporary migration on families and migrants across Asia/Oceania, emphasizing mental health, financial literacy, and child well-being. Her research interests span migration's socio-cultural impacts, child protection systems, and structural inequities in global development. Notable projects include analyzing gendered dimensions of child sexual exploitation in Nepal, longitudinal studies on parental migration effects in Southeast Asia, and frameworks for social inclusion in Hong Kong. She has contributed to over 13 peer-reviewed publications since 2016, with recent work appearing in Child and Family Social Work , Violence Against Women , and Inter-Asia Cultural Studies . While no formal awards are listed, her work demonstrates significant engagement with marginalized populations, including youth in commercial sexual exploitation, left-behind children in residential care, and Afro-Chinese couples facing racialization challenges. Advising includes mentoring a doctoral candidate exploring trauma-informed social work education in Australia. She maintains active involvement in research teams addressing migration, child welfare, and urban policy.

Elizabeth Avetisianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Transpersonal Psychology
• Consciousness Studies
• Contemplative Neuroscience
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Avetisian is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Human Development at Pacific Oaks College, serving both the Pasadena and Online campuses. She holds a PhD in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology and brings a rich interdisciplinary background integrating psychology, consciousness studies, and technology. Education: PhD in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA MBA in Business Strategy, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA BS in Computer Science, California State University, Northridge, CA Her research focuses on the intersection of contemplative neuroscience, depth psychology, and consciousness studies, particularly exploring transpersonal experiences through the lens of phenomenology and hermeneutics. Drawing from ancient wisdom traditions—including Indigenous, Armenian, yogic, and shamanic practices—she investigates how embodied consciousness and personal rituals like meditation, breathwork, and dance shape human development and higher purpose. Her philosophical and somatic approach emphasizes intersubjectivity and the integration of spiritual experience into psychological frameworks. Her two most recent publications examine tasseography as both a Jungian symbolic practice and an empirical hermeneutic method, reflecting her unique fusion of mystical traditions with rigorous academic inquiry. This body of work contributes to the growing field of transpersonal studies by validating non-ordinary states and interpretive rituals as legitimate domains of psychological research. Professional Affiliations: Member, The Society for Consciousness Studies She has extensive experience mentoring graduate students and editing scholarly works across disciplines, with expertise in qualitative research design, critical scholarship, and academic writing. Her professional journey began with a decade-long corporate career in software development, systems analysis, and technical training, which informs her integrative perspective on organizational and personal transformation. She does not currently lead a formal lab or research team, though her scholarship promotes integrative, contemplative, and culturally informed approaches to human development.