جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Malkit Shoshanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Spatial Justice
• Architecture and Human Rights
• Conflict Urbanism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Malkit Shoshan is a Design Critic in Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) and the founder/director of FAST (Foundation for Achieving Seamless Territory), a think tank investigating architecture’s role in conflict zones and human rights. She holds concurrent roles as an international scholar at NYU’s Institute for Public Knowledge and a PhD fellow at Delft University of Technology. Shoshan’s work bridges research, advocacy, and design to expose systemic spatial violence in conflict areas, particularly Israel-Palestine. Education: Bachelor of Architecture from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Master of Architecture from IUAV University of Venice PhD Candidate, Delft University of Technology Research Focus: Shoshan explores the intersection of architecture, urban planning, and human rights in conflict regions. Her award-winning Atlas of Conflict: Israel-Palestine (2010) maps territorial shifts and resource distribution. Recent projects include BLUE: The Architecture of UN Peacekeeping Missions (2023) analyzing UN peacekeeping’s material footprint and Border Ecologies (2021), awarded the Venice Biennale Silver Lion. Awards: Silver Lion at Venice Architecture Biennale (2021) Finalist for Harvard GSD Wheelwright Prize (2014) Pedagogy: As Area Head of Art, Design, and the Public Domain MDes program at GSD, she emphasizes critical spatial practice, systemic inequality, and community engagement. Courses include Spatial Design Strategies for Climate- and Conflict-Induced Migration and Interdisciplinary Art and Design Practices . Labs/Teams: FAST collaborates with international institutions, NGOs, and communities to produce exhibitions (e.g., UN Headquarters NYC, Venice Biennale) and policy interventions. Current projects address UN peacekeeping’s environmental legacy and Gaza Strip border ecologies.

Jin-Kyu Jungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Geovisualization
• Urban Geography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jin-Kyu Jung is a Professor at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, University of Washington Bothell, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Washington (Seattle). His expertise spans urban geography, GIS, and community-based research. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from SUNY Buffalo, alongside degrees in Urban Engineering and Urban Planning. Dr. Jung’s research focuses on critical GIS, geovisualization, and urban inequality. He integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to explore socio-spatial dynamics, particularly in marginalized communities. His work emphasizes participatory engaged research and community-based learning, aiming to bridge academic knowledge with real-world applications. He teaches courses on GIS, geovisualization, and urban planning, promoting student-centered and experiential learning. His recent projects include studies on smart cities in Seattle and climate change in the Ecuadorian Andes. He also serves as a Senior Research Fellow at SUNY Buffalo’s Center for Urban Studies. Dr. Jung’s publications span topics like GIS methodologies, urban policy, and child-centered spatial research. His teaching and research highlight interdisciplinary approaches to spatial justice and equitable urban development.

Megan Bangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indigenous Education
• STEM Education
• Socio-Ecological Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Megan Bang is the James E. Johnson Professor of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) and Director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research. She focuses on dynamics of culture, learning, and development, particularly in creating equitable STEM education environments. Her work emphasizes Indigenous communities, socio-ecological systems, and justice-centered educational design. Education: PhD in Learning Sciences (Northwestern University, 2009), Political Science with Political Theory (Williams College, 1997). Research interests include Indigenous knowledge systems, equitable learning environments, and the intersection of culture, power, and historicity in education. She co-leads the 2024-25 One Book One Northwestern program and serves on boards like the National Academy of Sciences’ Board on Science Education. Awards include election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2024), National Academy of Education (2021), and AERA Mid-Career Award (2023). Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing community co-design and family engagement. Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives with Indigenous communities, such as robotics education and socio-ecological learning projects. Collaborates with the National Science Foundation and Spencer Foundation.

• Sustainable Development
• Business Education
• Tourism Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Belinda Gibbons is an Associate Professor in the School of Business at the University of Wollongong, Australia, within the Faculty of Business and Law. She also serves as Director of Sustained Future Consulting. Her research focuses on sustainable development, business education, tourism management, and corporate social responsibility. She has led projects like the 'AIKUNSDG' grant exploring academic integrity and SDGs, and contributed to initiatives such as Blue Futures for coastal management. She chairs the UNPRME Australia & New Zealand Chapter, advocating for responsible management education globally. Her teaching interests include business higher education, and she supervises PhD students on topics like sustainable development goals in local governance and Vietnamese student environmental remittances. She has secured over $X in internal grants and published extensively on sustainability pedagogy, Machiavellian leadership dynamics, and ecovillage economics. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing real-world applications of sustainable business practices.

• Accounting History
• Critical Accounting Theory
• Social and Environmental Accounting
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erin Twyford is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Wollongong's School of Business. Her work critically examines accounting's societal impacts, particularly in contexts of oppression and vulnerability. She holds Chartered Accountant (CA) credentials and has contributed to parliamentary inquiries, government policy, and media commentary on consulting industry ethics and accountability. Her research focuses on historical accounting practices during the Holocaust, modern issues in aged care financialization, and the role of accounting in asylum seeker policies. Notable achievements include the Robert W. Gibson Manuscript Award and Mary Parker Follet Award, reflecting her innovative contributions to social and environmental accounting scholarship. Dr. Twyford bridges academia and practice through teaching grants advancing work-integrated learning and curriculum reforms. Her professional background includes roles at Deloitte and IMB Bank, informing her critical perspective on corporate accountability. She actively reviews for journals like Accounting Auditing & Accountability Journal and contributes to professional organizations such as AFAANZ.

Pasang Yangjee Sherpaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change
• Indigeneity
• Himalayan Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pasang Yangjee Sherpa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on climate change and Indigeneity among Himalayan communities, particularly Sherpa populations in the Mount Everest region of Nepal. She explores themes of cultural preservation, environmental justice, and the intersection of climate science with Indigenous knowledge systems. Current projects include Transnational Sherpa , examining Sherpa identity and socioeconomic changes, and the Knowledge Justice Collective , advocating for plural climate frameworks grounded in social and environmental justice. She collaborates with geographers and climate scientists to challenge dominant climate narratives and amplify Indigenous voices in global policy (e.g., IPCC reports). Teaching courses include Indigenous Environmentalism in Asia and Beyond and Biocultural Diversity: Language, Community, and Environment , emphasizing ethical engagements with Indigenous sciences. Her work bridges anthropology, environmental studies, and policy advocacy, addressing urgent questions of climate adaptation and cultural survival. Key contributions include critical analyses of institutional climate responses, the role of matriarchs in Sherpa society, and sustainable futures in the Anthropocene. Her research underscores the necessity of relationality between humans and the environment for equitable climate solutions.

Marie L Mivilleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multicultural counseling
• Latine/a/o mental health issues
• Universal-diverse orientation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marie L Miville is a Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and serves as Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs. Her academic career spans over three decades, with expertise in multicultural counseling, Latine/a/o mental health, and gender studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park and is a licensed psychologist in Ohio. Her research focuses on intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities, emphasizing culturally grounded leadership and social justice advocacy. Notable works include Counseling and Gender: Intersectional Approaches (2024) and Women and the Challenge of STEM Professions (2022). She has contributed to clinical supervision guidelines and led initiatives promoting diversity in counseling psychology training programs. Dr. Miville has been a vocal advocate for inclusive academic environments, addressing systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, with recent publications exploring Latinx Jewish identity, transgender affirmative practices, and STEM equity. She serves on task forces shaping professional standards in health service psychology. Her leadership roles include chairing the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology and mentoring early-career scholars. She emphasizes training that bridges clinical practice with community advocacy, reflecting her commitment to socially responsive education.

Chantelle Richmondمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indigenous Health
• Environmental Health
• Community-Based Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chantelle Richmond is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and the Environment at the Department of Geography and Environment, University of Western Ontario. She holds a joint appointment with the Indigenous Studies Program and co-chairs the Indigenous Faculty Advisory Council. Her research focuses on Indigenous health, environmental justice, and community-based methodologies. Key themes include environmental repossession, structural determinants of health, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Richmond collaborates globally with communities in Canada, Hawaii, and Aotearoa, emphasizing participatory approaches to address health inequities. She teaches courses such as Indigenous Environments and Qualitative Methods, and oversees the Indigenous Health Lab and Indigenous Mentorship Network. Notable contributions include documentaries like Gifts from the Elders and advocacy for Indigenizing academic spaces. Richmond has advised numerous graduate students on topics ranging from traditional healing spaces to food security. Her work highlights the intersection of land, culture, and health, with a focus on self-determination and decolonizing practices. Richmond’s awards include the prestigious Canada Research Chair designation. Her research has influenced policy responses to pandemics (e.g., COVID-19 and Indigenous Health and Wellness ) and emphasized Indigenous-led solutions for environmental and health challenges. She actively promotes mentorship programs to support Indigenous students in health professions and academia.

Ashok Malhotraمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• India Studies
• Colonial History
• Medical Research History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ashok Malhotra is a Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. His research focuses on colonial histories of India, medical research practices in British India, and narratives around ethnicity and identity. He has contributed to interdisciplinary studies examining the intersection of science, empire, and cultural practices. Education details are not explicitly stated in the provided text. His work engages with topics such as nutritional research in colonial contexts, university-industry linkages, and community engagement initiatives. Notable research includes studies on Robert McCarrison's goitre research and the Hunza diet myth. Malhotra actively participates in academic activities, including invited lectures on decolonizing academia and panel discussions on Frederick Douglass Week in Belfast. He collaborates with local ethnic minority communities in Northern Ireland to foster academic partnerships. His research has been published in journals like South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies and includes book chapters exploring food traditions and colonial narratives. He has supervised one academic work as noted in the records.

Steven Semkenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geoscience Education
• Ethnogeology
• Geoheritage
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven Semken is a Professor of Geology and Education in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University (ASU). He holds affiliations with the Global Institute of Sustainability, the Humanities Research Institute, and the CRESMET center. His academic background includes a PhD from MIT (1989), an MS from UCLA (1984), and a SB from MIT (1980). Semken's research focuses on ethnogeology, place-based geoscience education, and cultural sustainability, particularly in Indigenous communities of the Southwestern U.S. and Latin America. He has pioneered work integrating Native American knowledge systems with mainstream geology. His career includes 15 years teaching at Diné College on the Navajo Nation, where he developed culturally responsive curricula. Current research collaborations involve the Grand Canyon National Park's Trail of Time interpretative project and virtual field experience development. Semken has authored over 140 scholarly works and secured $8.2M in grants, including NSF funding for natural hazards education and tribal partnerships. Awarded multiple teaching distinctions, including ASU's top natural science teaching honor and Geological Society of America Fellowship (2014), Semken emphasizes emotional engagement in science education. He advises numerous graduate students in geoscience education, field geology, and cultural sustainability. His work bridges geoscience with social justice, emphasizing land rights and Indigenous knowledge preservation. Key projects include the Global Futures Scientist role, leadership in the EarthScope National Office, and contributions to UNESCO geopark initiatives. Semken's outreach extends to public lectures, teacher workshops, and virtual field trips for diverse audiences, reflecting his commitment to democratizing geoscience access.

• Wildfire Resilience
• Disaster Geographies
• Gender Studies in Disasters
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christine Eriksen is a Research Professor at the Institute of Geography , University of Bern (Switzerland), leading the Geographies of Disasters research group focused on wildfire resilience. She holds an Honorary Associate Professor title at the School of Geography and Sustainable Communities , University of Wollongong (Australia). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Human Geography (University of Wollongong, 2010), an MA from King's College London (2004), and a BA from SOAS (2003). Research Interests: Eriksen specializes in the social dimensions of disasters, particularly wildfire coexistence, gendered vulnerability, and climate adaptation. Her work bridges cultural norms, political agendas, and environmental history to enhance community resilience. She has authored two books and over 100 publications. Recent Research Trends: Her articles (2022–2025) emphasize wildfire resilience in Europe, cyber security social dimensions, and marginalized groups' inclusion in disaster policies. Key themes include policy reform, interdisciplinary frameworks, and equity in risk management. Awards: Resilient Australia Awards (2013, 2018), Women of Impact (2016), and World Social Science Fellow (2013). Grants: SNSF Consolidator Grant (2023–2028) for the FiRES project, ARC Discovery grants for bushfire and underinsurance studies. Teaching: Coordinated courses on disaster geographies and guest-lectured on wildfire hazards and Indigenous fire knowledge. Labs/Teams: Leads the FiRES project team at the University of Bern, collaborating internationally on wildfire resilience strategies.

Nancy Tuanaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist Theory
• Climate Ethics
• Environmental Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nancy Tuana is the DuPont/Class of 1949 Professor of Philosophy and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the College of the Liberal Arts. Her research bridges feminist theory, environmental philosophy, and ethics, focusing on climate justice, intersectional analysis, and the ethical dimensions of scientific decision-making. Her work addresses compounding challenges in climate adaptation, racial and ecological injustices, and the integration of values into scientific practices. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and equitable research frameworks to address global environmental crises. Key Research Themes: Climate ethics and climate justice Racialized environmental harm Epistemic ignorance and feminist science studies Decolonial feminist thought Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, her endowed professorship reflects her scholarly impact. Advising/Grants: No formal advisees are noted, though her projects involve collaborative teams focused on climate resilience and ethical policy design. Labs/Teams: Engages with interdisciplinary groups addressing climate adaptation, feminist philosophy, and decolonial methodologies.

• Anthropology
• Ethnobotany
• Environmental Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Abderrahim Ouarghidi is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in African Studies and Anthropology. His research focuses on Moroccan socio-ecological systems, traditional knowledge, and cultural heritage conservation. He investigates rural livelihoods, ethnobotanical practices, and environmental change in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains and oases. While specific educational details are not provided in the text, his work demonstrates expertise in anthropology, botany, and environmental studies. Research interests include crop diversity, medicinal plant conservation, and the intersection of traditional practices with modern challenges such as market integration and climate change. His publications analyze topics like arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in endemic plants, pesticide use in pome fruit cultivation, and the ethics of archaeological remote sensing in sacred spaces. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining ethnography with molecular methods like DNA barcoding to address biodiversity and health concerns. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, though his active research portfolio suggests involvement in relevant funding networks. He advises no listed students but contributes to teaching and mentoring in anthropology and African studies programs. Ouarghidi's work often highlights community-based conservation strategies and the vulnerability of traditional knowledge systems to globalization. His research has implications for policy-making in sustainable agriculture, cultural heritage management, and public health.

Neil F. Safierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Science
• Environmental History
• Atlantic World
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Neil F. Safier is an Associate Professor of History at Brown University, holding affiliations with the Department of Hispanic Studies, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, the Program in Science, Technology, and Society, and the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative. He serves as Director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the Watson Institute. Previously, he was Director and Librarian of the John Carter Brown Library (2013–2021). Safier earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 2004, with prior academic roles at University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, and University of British Columbia. Education: Ph.D. (2004), M.A. (2000) in History from Johns Hopkins University; B.A. (1991) from Brown University His research focuses on transnational knowledge-making in the Atlantic world, environmental history of the Amazon basin, colonial science, and the history of print culture. Key themes include global scientific exchange, indigenous knowledge systems, and the intersection of empire and natural history. His award-winning book Measuring the New World (2008) examines Enlightenment science in South America, and he co-edited Cosmopolitanism and the Enlightenment (2023). He has held research fellowships at institutions including the Huntington Library and Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. Recent publications explore geographies of the torrid zone, Atlantic science networks, and early modern collecting practices. Safier actively mentors graduate students in topics like colonial science, environmental history, and global print cultures.

Gabi Kirkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Ecology
• Feminist Geography
• Settler Colonialism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gabi Kirk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis at California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt. Her research focuses on political ecology, feminist geography, and settler colonialism in Palestine and California. She holds a PhD in Geography from UC Davis with a designated emphasis in Feminist Theory and dual B.A. degrees in Environmental Studies and History from UC Santa Cruz. Her work examines how agriculture functions as both a tool of colonial dispossession and anti-colonial resistance, particularly in the Jenin governorate of the Occupied West Bank. Dr. Kirk’s teaching portfolio includes courses such as GEOG 100 (Human Geography), GEOG 319 (Emergence of the Modern Middle East), and GEOG 411 (Senior Field Research). She is actively engaged in scholar-activism, particularly as a Jewish member of Palestine solidarity organizations. Her research methodologies integrate archival work from multiple global sites including California, New York, London, and the Middle East. Her current book project explores connections between Palestinian and Californian agrarian systems, emphasizing sustainability and sovereignty. She has published in journals like Journal of Political Ecology and Historical Materialism , with a focus on decolonial frameworks and feminist critiques of militarism. Her work often bridges academic scholarship with public activism through walking tours and community engagement. Dr. Kirk maintains an active research agenda with grants supporting her fieldwork in Palestine and California. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to environmental justice, combining political ecology with feminist and Indigenous studies methodologies. Her personal interests include outdoor activities and a notable passion for teen movies and romantic comedies.