Samuel Roturier is a Lecturer at AgroParisTech and affiliated with the Laboratoire Écologie, Société et Évolution (IDEEV). He leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of ecology and anthropology, focusing on human/non-human interactions for conservation, restoration, and management of socio- and agroecosystems. Since 2022, he has headed the TESS team and coordinates the 'Local and Indigenous Knowledge & Ecology' research axis. His teaching spans environmental management and engineering at AgroParisTech's 'Grandes Ecoles' Engineering degree, and he contributes to Master 2 programs in BEE (Université Paris-Saclay, MNHN, ENS, Sorbonne Université) and ACTES. Despite dedicating 50% of his work time to these roles, his research emphasizes the integration of Indigenous and local knowledge into ecological frameworks. Working within Université Paris-Saclay's network, Roturier's laboratory (IDEEV) and team (TESS) focus on ecological transitions through societal lenses. His contact details include a physical address at Bât. 680 – 12, route 128, 91190 Gif Sur Yvette, and direct communication via phone or email.
Dr. Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh (he/him) is an Assistant Professor in Colonial Environmental History and Decolonial Futures at the University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on global histories of science, science and empire, colonial history, and environmental history. University of Amsterdam Faculty of Humanities Department of History Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2023-26) His research investigates how early modern Europeans integrated East Asian knowledge systems at the Cape of Good Hope, creating hybrid scientific practices through Asian-African-European interactions. He specializes in Jesuit China missions, Eurasian knowledge exchange, and the history of intercultural encounters. Key publications include studies on astronomical chronology, racial capitalism in Voltaire's work, and Jesuit adaptations of Chinese medical practices. Current research examines knowledge production during colonial encounters and seeks to provincialize European scientific narratives. Award highlights: 8th Dissertation Prize (DHST, IUHPST) Coventry-Emsley Prize Lisa Jardine Award Freer Prize Fellowship Shortlisted for BBC New Generation Thinker Award He holds a PhD from the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge (2023), with affiliations including the Royal Historical Society, History of Science Society, and British Society for the History of Science.
William Jones is a Lecturer in Ethnology at Lund University's Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities and Theology. He is currently completing his doctoral studies while teaching courses in Applied Cultural Analysis (TKAN19, TKAN20, TKAN25) and serving as an active researcher in the Agenda 2030 Graduate School. Room: LUX:C416 Visiting Address: Helgonavägen 3, Lund Contact: william.jones@kultur.lu.se | +46 46 222 40 55 His research focuses on pastoral cultures in East Africa and their interaction with development initiatives. As a member of the Agenda 2030 Graduate School, he evaluates how well Sustainable Development Goals are implemented on the ground, with particular attention to how development agencies understand and integrate pastoral cultures into their agendas. He advocates for incorporating pastoral community voices in development planning and evaluation. His research interests include human-nature relations, perceptions of knowledge, and identity questions related to tribe, clan, and environment in Kenya. He has teamed up with a filmmaker and grassroots NGO in Kenya to create Hekima, a project connecting development practitioners with marginalized voices. His recent publications span ethnographic analysis of pastoral communities, reflections on sustainable development accountability, and commentary on academic life during the pandemic. His doctoral thesis Resilient Pastoralism: A Cultural Analysis of Navigating Climate Change, Modernity and the Development Industry in Northern Kenya (2025) represents the culmination of his research on how pastoral communities navigate climate change and development initiatives. His work contributes significantly to understanding the implementation gap between global development frameworks and local realities. Professional activities include organizing the panel discussion "White Men in Africa" (2024), participating in the Agenda 2030 Graduate School kick-off (2023), and presenting at the 2nd PhD Conference on Sustainable Development (2022).
Natalie Wigg-Stevenson is an Associate Professor at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, specializing in Contextual Education and Theology. She holds a PhD in Theological Studies from Vanderbilt University (2011) and has held editorial roles with Ecclesial Practices , Brill Handbook on Empirical and Qualitative Methods , and the T&T Clarke Series in Ethics, Ethnography and Theology . Her research bridges ethnography, performance art, and theological epistemology. BA Art History and Religious Studies, McMaster University (2002) MDiv, Yale Divinity School (2005) MA Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University (2010) PhD Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University (2011) Her interdisciplinary research focuses on: Ethnographic theology as method Theology as performance art Decolonizing pedagogical practices Queer theological methodologies Memory in 'thin spaces' Creative nonfiction in theological education Her recent publications analyze: Transformative theological education models Ethics of spiritual leadership Reflexive theological epistemology Queer Christian identities Postcolonial reconciliatory practices Autoethnographic approaches to theology Scientific Awards: Shortlisted for BC Federation of Writers Creative Nonfiction Prize (2021) She contributes to the Emmanuel community through: Leading trauma-informed pedagogy initiatives Directing the Contextual Education Program Co-founding the AAR Ecclesial Practices group Advocating for ecumenical and pluralistic theological education Participating in Indigenous Advisory Circle Developing Indigenous Garden project
Yvette Regalado, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching department at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). A practitioner-scholar-activist of Indigenous Latina heritage, she specializes in advancing cultural and language pedagogy in literacy instruction while dismantling deficit narratives surrounding BIPOC students in K-16 classrooms. Her work combines counterstorytelling, Indigenous pedagogy, and restorative literacies to create counterspaces that promote belonging and unity for marginalized learners. Ph.D. in Student Success with emphasis on Literacy (Texas State University, 2024) M.A. in Advanced Literacy Instruction (Concordia University of Austin, 2012) B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (UTSA, 2006) Regalado's research focuses on: Disrupting educational deficit frameworks through counterstorytelling Indigenous pedagogies and language revitalization (specifically Coahuiltecan) Transformative postsecondary literacy practices Latina/o/x student success in racially diverse educational contexts Her publications demonstrate trends in: Culturally sustaining pedagogies across disciplines Systematic reviews of educational equity in IRW courses Community dialogue circles as pedagogical tools Decolonizing curricula for marginalized student populations Intersection of race, identity, and literacy instruction Scientific awards and recognitions: Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color Fellow (2024-2026) Institute for Teachers of Color Fellow (2024-2025) AERA Division G Graduate Student Travel Award Cynthia L. Peterson Outstanding JCRL Article Award (2024) Doctoral Research Fellowship at Texas State University (2023) Regalado has secured grants including the Restorying & Restoring project ($150,000 NEH grant under review) and the Northside Education Fund ($1,500, 2014). She directs curriculum and instruction for Catch the Next , a nonprofit supporting first-generation college students, and facilitates Coahuiltecan language revitalization through the Tānko Institute: Xinachtli Pedagogy .
Ann Marie Ryan serves as Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching (ILT) at the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Education and Human Development, where she teaches ILT and Curriculum and Instruction courses. Her research concentrates on teacher preparation, secondary education, history/social studies pedagogy, and the history of education, with specialized expertise in Catholic school interactions with U.S. public education policy during the early-to-mid twentieth century. Her work examines teaching-learning connections across P-12 schools, communities, and teacher preparation programs, emphasizing historical consciousness and policy impacts on educational practice. Recent publications reveal three dominant trends: 1) Critical analysis of social studies curriculum under restrictive policies like Texas Senate Bill 3 using Rights of the Learner frameworks; 2) Historical investigations of Catholic education's relationship with public policy, eugenics, and institutional reforms; 3) Innovations in teacher preparation addressing indigenous postcolonial perspectives, international mindedness, and horizontal expertise development through professional learning communities. Scientific Awards and Honors: Co-editor of two volumes of Review of Research in Education Program Chair, AERA Division F (History and Historiography) (2017) Past President, Organization of Educational Historians Ryan's scholarly leadership extends through editorial work in premier journals including The Journal of Teacher Education and American Journal of Education, alongside active engagement in professional organizations shaping educational historiography and research methodology. Her publications demonstrate sustained contributions to understanding teacher identity formation, curriculum foundations, and historical policy contexts in education.
Adrienne Chambon is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at McMaster University . Her scholarly activity, as documented in McMaster Experts , emphasizes critical and transnational perspectives in social work. Research Interests : Transnational social policy and knowledge circulation Critical reflexivity and methodological innovation Ethnography and narrative analysis Foucault’s theories in social work practice Historical analysis of social work and welfare Otherness, diversity, and inclusion Youth violence prevention and healing Publications highlight trends in transnationalism, critical theory, and qualitative methodologies, with a focus on marginalized communities, refugee support, and interdisciplinary approaches. Her work bridges historical social work practices with contemporary ethical and methodological challenges.
Jennifer Grenz is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Land and Food Systems. As a Nlaka’pamux woman of mixed ancestry from the Lytton First Nation, her research integrates Indigenous worldviews with ecology and invasion biology, focusing on ecological reconciliation, seed ecophysiology, and traditional land stewardship practices. PhD in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems (2020) B.Sc. in AgroEcology (2004) Her work explores how relational worldviews can reshape ecosystem management in a changing climate. She bridges agrarian and traditional food systems while advancing Indigenous scholarship in Western academia. Her recent publications highlight trends in applying Indigenous methodologies to wildfire recovery, invasive species management, and climate adaptation. Themes include environmental stewardship, decolonization, and integrating traditional knowledge with scientific frameworks. Scientific awards include: SSHRC Doctoral Award (2018-2020) UBC Four Year Fellowships Tuition Award (2018-2020) UBC President’s Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award (2020) UBC Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Fellowship (2017) UBC Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship (2016-2017) Presidential Award - NAISMA (2014) She serves as Associate Editor for Environmental Science & Policy and contributes to multidisciplinary panels like the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) competitions.
Tabitha Robin is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Land and Food Systems. She holds a PhD in Applied Biology from the University of Manitoba and focuses her research on Indigenous food systems and food sovereignty. Her work integrates Indigenous knowledges with contemporary food challenges, emphasizing food literacy, seed knowledges, and land-based education. PhD (University of Manitoba) MEnv (University of Manitoba) BSc (University of Winnipeg) Robin's research explores the intersection of Indigenous food sovereignty with cultural practices, colonial histories, and environmental relationships. She investigates decolonizing food planning, ethical engagements between Western and Indigenous sciences, and the impact of settler colonial bureaucracies on Indigenous food autonomy. Her work also addresses pandemic-related food challenges and the role of traditional knowledge in urban Indigenous communities. Recent publications highlight her focus on Indigenous food systems, decolonization, cultural reclamation, land-based practices, and food security. These works span themes from Cree food knowledges to corporate food regime critiques, emphasizing relational approaches to food as a mediator of health, identity, and ecological balance.
Kees Lokman is an Associate Professor and Chair of Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia (UBC) School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. His research addresses design challenges related to sea level rise adaptation, water/food shortages, and energy transitions, with a focus on community values. He directs the UBC Coastal Adaptation Lab and leads the transdisciplinary project Living with Water , funded by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions. Education: MDesS, Harvard Graduate School of Design MSc, Wageningen University BSc, Wageningen University His work intersects coastal adaptation, urban ecology, and climate-resilient design, emphasizing collaboration with Indigenous communities and governmental stakeholders. Research outcomes have been published in journals like Journal of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Research . Scientific Trends: Recent articles explore fluid geographies, flood-resilient landscapes, and integrating Indigenous knowledge into coastal adaptation. Key subfields include design frameworks for uncertainty, GIS-based risk visualization, and urban metabolism applications. Awards & Funding: CELA 2019 Excellence in Research and Creative Work Award (Junior Level) Natural Resources Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Creative Industries Fund NL Hampton New Faculty Grant Professional Practice: He has practiced at Piet Oudolf’s office in the Netherlands and Terry Guen Design Associates in Chicago, and founded Parallax Landscape . His lab collaborates with Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations on coastal flooding solutions.
Mary O'Connor is a Professor at the Department of Zoology within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the ecological dimensions of global change, particularly the effects of warming, biodiversity shifts, and invasive species on marine systems. She leads the O'Connor Lab and collaborates with cross-sector partnerships for biodiversity change detection. Education: Brown University (B.S., Aquatic Biology, 2000), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Ph.D., Ecology, 2008), and Postdoc at NCEAS. Her research integrates temperature-dependent metabolic theory with empirical studies on trophic interactions, larval dispersal, and marine community structure. Recent work explores blue carbon reserves in Canadian seagrass systems and thermal adaptation in phytoplankton. Scientific awards include: Wall Research Team Faculty Award (2024) Distinguished University Scholar (2023) Steacie Memorial Fellowship (2020) NSERC Steacie Prize (2019) She investigates how temperature variation affects species interactions, ecosystem processes, and human-seafood relationships. Her lab includes researchers like D. Anderson and A. Ebersole, with funding from NSERC and the Peter Wall Endowment.
Nicola Charwat is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Law & Taxation at Monash Business School, Monash University, with over twenty years of tertiary sector experience. She has held significant leadership roles including Deputy Head of Department (2019-2023), Director of Higher Degree Research (2016-2019), and Director of Education (2023), while actively teaching international trade law units and supervising PhD students. Educational Background: LLB(Hons), UK LLM International Law, UK Professional Legal Practice Course, UK PhD in Law, University of Melbourne Dr Charwat's research centers on international trade law and governance , with deep engagement in social justice, civil society participation, and historical analysis of trade systems. She critically examines how non-state actors influence WTO dispute settlement, the norm-creation role of regional trade agreements, and intersections between trade law and environmental/human rights protection, often employing interdisciplinary historical methodologies to uncover systemic power dynamics in global governance. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from foundational WTO dispute settlement analysis (2012-2016) to historical trade norm transmission (2019), then expanding into poverty alleviation (2024) and AI in education (2025). Persistent themes include civil society's role in trade governance, special and differential treatment mechanisms, and the tension between trade liberalization and public interest goals across environmental, health, and social domains. Scientific Awards: HEA Fellowship (2022) Nomination for Supervisor of the Year - Monash Graduate Association (2022) Dr Charwat currently supervises three PhD students and has secured Monash Education Academy funding for a cross-faculty project developing dialogical feedback tools with IT, Education, and Medicine colleagues. She champions educational innovation through the International Educational Leadership Programme, designing frameworks for ethical AI integration in academic integrity, while maintaining active supervision of trade law research exploring historical governance models and contemporary social justice applications. She drives the International Trade and International Commercial Law Research Group, organizing workshops on digital trade governance and EU-Korea labor disputes, fostering critical dialogue on emerging challenges in trade law standard-setting through collaborations with institutions like NCTU School of Law.
David Newhouse is an Associate Professor at the School of Business at Trent University and Chair of the Chaney Wenjack School of Indigenous Studies. He is Onondaga from the Six Nations of the Grand River community and has held significant administrative roles, including founding Principal of Peter Gzowski College. He co-chairs the Trent Aboriginal Education Council and contributes to national Indigenous policy and health research initiatives. M.B.A. and B.Sc. from University of Western Ontario IMC/U of S Aboriginal Scholar in Residence (1998/99) Teaches in the Graduate CED Program at Concordia University His research synthesizes Indigenous and Western thought to explore modern Aboriginal societies, focusing on governance, economic development, and cultural continuity. Publications span Aboriginal policy, health, and organizational studies, emphasizing resilience and self-determination. Notable professional leadership includes founding editorship of the CANDO Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development , membership on the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples' Policy Team, and a role as Science Officer for CIHR's Aboriginal Peoples Health research committee. He has also contributed to fisheries policy and national benchmarking frameworks.
Dr. Lien Le Monkhouse is a Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Sheffield's Management School, where she has served since 2011 as Programme Director for the MSc International Marketing and Management. Previously, she was a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and gained industry experience as PR and Marketing Manager for Clinique Vietnam (Estee Lauder Companies). Her academic credentials include a PhD in Consumer Research from the University of Leeds focusing on East Asian contexts, an MBA with Distinction from the same institution, and pedagogical training from Vietnam's Foreign Trade University and the University of Leeds. PhD in Consumer Research (East Asian Context), University of Leeds MBA (with Distinction), University of Leeds Pedagogical Training, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam Pedagogical Training, University of Leeds Her research centers on East Asian consumer behavior with emphasis on luxury goods, sustainable business practices, and cultural influences including Confucian values, acculturation, and wellbeing. Recent work explores brand activism, celebrity endorsement across cultures, and traditional values' role in sustainability, bridging academic theory with practical marketing applications. Publication trends reveal a strategic evolution from foundational studies on East Asian luxury consumption toward contemporary sustainability frameworks and brand socio-political functions, with significant contributions to understanding cultural drivers in China's ecological civilization and Vietnamese traditional values. Her scholarly recognition includes: Chartered Institute of Marketing Prize for Best MBA (Marketing) Student 2003/2004 F.C.O. Chevening scholarship Dr. Monkhouse actively supervises doctoral research in consumer behavior, sustainability, and cultural studies, with current and past students examining brand activism, celebrity endorsement, and Chinese luxury markets. She serves as External Examiner for Henley Business School and has received multiple teaching award nominations including SuperVisionary and the 2024 Inspirational Women Award. She contributes to the Behavioural Research for Inclusivity, Sustainability and Technological Transformation (BRISTT) group, advancing interdisciplinary approaches to business challenges.
Nyasha Agnes Gurira is a Lecturer at the Department of Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, Midlands State University (MSU), Zimbabwe. She holds a Master’s degree in Cultural Heritage Studies and a Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree in Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies from MSU, and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Botswana. Her expertise centers on Documentation of Pre-Colonial Drystone Wall Sites, integrating Heritage Economics, Sustainable Tourism, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and Community Engagement. Current Research: Heritage-based approaches to pandemic response (e.g., pre-colonial diet/disease systems) and documentation of pre-colonial sites like Great Zimbabwe and Naletale. Leadership: Departmental Field Coordinator, overseeing surveying and documentation practices. Conservation Work: Participated in national projects for Great Zimbabwe, Khami, and Naletale sites. Awards: Recipient of the MSU Book Prize for Best Student in Masters Cultural Heritage Studies. Networks: Vice President, Friends of Central Region Museums and Sites; Committee Member, Zimbabwe Association for Professional Archaeologists and Related Disciplines (ZAPARD).
