جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kevin J. Halesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Ethnicity ('race') studies
• Africanity
• Diversity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kevin J. Hales is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Missouri. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Communication Studies from Ohio University, an M.A. in History from North Carolina Central University, and a B.A. in History, Religion, and Philosophy from Fisk University. His research focuses on ethnicity, Africanity, diversity, social justice, rurality, and intercultural communication, with a particular emphasis on indigenous African writing systems. Hales collaborates with scholars across Africa and the diaspora, including work with communities in Nigeria, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Brazil, and the Caribbean. He is currently filming a documentary exploring reconnections between the Global African Diaspora and continental Africans, supported by institutions like the State University of Bahia. Recent projects include a National Center for the Humanities Podcasting Scholar role for his podcast 'Conversations with Kevin,' which interviews global leaders in social justice. He has participated in prestigious programs such as the Black Book Interactive Project (B.B.I.P.) and Rural Scholar Program, and his work has been funded by the National Humanities Center, National Endowment for the Humanities, and others. Dr. Hales has also held visiting researcher positions at institutions including the University of Oran (Algeria) and University of Calabar (Nigeria). His book Nsibidi: The Markings and Movements of Ancient Africa (2024) details pre-colonial African communication systems. He teaches courses on cultural communication, political communication, and research methods.

Vicki S. Hallettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Life Writing
• Auto/Biography
• Autoethnography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vicki S. Hallett is an Associate Professor in Gender Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland, within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on intersections of identity, place, and gender in Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly centering Indigenous and marginalized voices. She explores life writing, autoethnography, and postcolonial theory through projects like her study of the floater fishery’s overlooked women workers. Teaching specialties include courses on masculinities, feminist theory, and life narratives. She has been recognized with the 2018 Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Award for Teaching Excellence. Current research investigates settler-colonial spaces through Labrador’s fishing history and cultural production. Publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Acadiensis , a/b: Auto/Biography Studies ), edited volumes, and a monograph shortlisted for the Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards. Her work bridges literary analysis with decolonial methodologies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to gender and place.

Juan Rodriguez Camachoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous Education
• Health and Mental Health
• Sustainable Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Juan Rodriguez Camacho is an Associate Professor at the University of New Brunswick’s Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre, specializing in Indigenous education, health, and Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives. His work bridges Indigenous and Western knowledge systems to address global challenges in health, sustainability, and relationality. Affiliations: Institute of Biomedical Engineering (UNB), Trans-Atlantic Network for Resilience, Smithsonian Science Research Centre’s NESST Focus Areas: Global Indigenous mental health, education for sustainable development, Indigenous methodologies, and complex systems theory Research explores how cultural transactions impact health and ecological balance, emphasizing participatory approaches and community-driven solutions. Recent work includes frameworks like the Relatuhedron for crisis management and hybrid identity models through art. Advocates for ethical research practices rooted in Indigenous protocols, contributing to international networks like STEM4SD and ESD initiatives. Publications span books on wellbeing medicine, narrative-holistic practices, and pedagogical innovations.

Kate Massarellaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainability
• Biodiversity Governance
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Massarella is a Lecturer in the Liberal Arts and Sciences department at Tilburg University's School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. Her research focuses on the political and social dimensions of sustainability, emphasizing biodiversity governance, climate change mitigation, and environmental justice. She integrates political ecology, science and technology studies, and justice theory to explore transformative pathways in conservation. Currently, she coordinates the cross-university minor program in Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Her external roles include Deputy Chair of the Human Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods Thematic Group at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Advisor to the French Ministry of Ecology. Recent publications address equitable conservation practices, human-wildlife interactions, and the role of Indigenous communities in environmental governance. Key research themes: Convivial Conservation, Production-Protection Nexus, Transformative Change Collaborations: Global case studies in Thailand, India, Kenya, Mexico, and Indonesia Policy engagement: IUCN CEESP initiatives, French ecological policy advising Her work advocates for systemic shifts in conservation paradigms to center marginalized voices and foster just sustainability transitions.

• Climate Change and Conflict
• Environmental Peacebuilding
• International Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tobias Ide is an Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at Murdoch University, Australia, and Associate Dean of Research in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences). He holds a Specially Appointed Professorship in Peace and Sustainability at Hiroshima University. His research focuses on climate change, natural resources, and environmental politics intersecting with peace, conflict, and security. He employs both quantitative (e.g., qualitative comparative analysis) and qualitative methods. Education: Master’s in Political Science and Media Studies (University of Leipzig, 2005–2012), PhD in Earth Sciences (University of Hamburg, 2012–2015), and Habilitation in Political Science (Braunschweig University of Technology, 2017–2019). Research interests include environmental peacebuilding, climate-conflict nexus, disaster diplomacy, and geopolitical discourses in education. His work has been published in high-impact journals like Environmental Politics , Nature Climate Change , and Journal of Peace Research . Awards: Emerging Peace Scholar Award (ISA, 2022), Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Research Award (2022), Environmental Peacebuilding Knowledge Base Award (2022), International Science Prize for Peace and Ecology (2023). Professional roles: Director of Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx), Associate Editor of Environment and Security . Advisory work: Consulted for German Foreign Ministry, NATO, UN, USAID, World Bank. Labs/centres: Harry Butler Institute and Indo-Pacific Research Centre (Murdoch University).

Paul Newtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Leadership
• School Improvement
• Educational Administration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Newton is a Professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Saskatchewan. He previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and held leadership roles including Principal in the North East School Division and instrumental music teacher in Saskatoon Catholic Schools. His research focuses on school improvement, the principalship, leadership practices, staff development, and 21st-century learning outcomes. He has conducted international studies on school autonomy, teacher leadership, and educational policy in countries like Finland, Singapore, and Mexico. Dr. Newton is editor of the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy and has authored/co-authored over 40 books and chapters. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in organizational leadership, policy analysis, and international education. Research Interests: School improvement strategies and policy implementation Administrative practices in K-12 and post-secondary education Rural school leadership challenges and sustainability Professional learning of educators and administrators Cross-cultural leadership comparisons His recent work includes studies on teaching principals in rural settings, the impact of school autonomy on learning outcomes, and the role of distributed leadership in equitable education systems. He has presented at major international conferences such as AERA and European Education Research Association, focusing on topics like culturally responsive pedagogy and sustainable development in schools. Professional Contributions: Editor of the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Co-authored influential textbooks like Educational Administration and Leadership: Theoretical Foundations Consultant for ministries of education in Mexico, Israel, and Singapore Principal Investigator on international research projects involving 8+ countries

Jonathan W. Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aquatic Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Freshwater Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan W. Moore is a Professor of Aquatic Ecology & Conservation and Liber Ero Chair of Coastal Science and Management at Simon Fraser University's Department of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the conservation and ecology of aquatic systems, particularly Pacific salmon ecosystems, and integrates field experiments, modeling, and stable isotope techniques to address human impacts on freshwater and coastal environments. He leads the Salmon Watersheds Lab, collaborating with over 40 organizations on projects across British Columbia. Education: B.A. from Carleton College, Ph.D. from University of Washington, Seattle, and postdoctoral fellowship at National Marine Fisheries Service. Research Interests: Glacier retreat and salmon habitats, climate change impacts on salmon populations, estuary resilience to sea-level rise, Indigenous data sovereignty, and terminal fisheries management. Moore’s work emphasizes conservation implications, such as mitigating mining claims on future salmon habitats, restoring estuaries, and advancing adaptive management strategies. His lab has published in high-impact journals like Science and collaborates with First Nations on land-use planning and stewardship. Notable grants include funding for the Watershed Futures Initiative. He advises numerous graduate students and has contributed to policy discussions on salmon futures through media and podcasts.

Viviane Saleh-Hannaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminology
• Penal Abolition
• Colonial Systems of Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Viviane Saleh-Hanna is a Professor in the Department of Crime & Justice Studies and Director of the Black Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She holds a PhD in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and MA/BA degrees in Criminology from Simon Fraser University and the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on abolitionist theory, colonial criminology, and the intersections of race, gender, and carceral systems. She has conducted global fieldwork with prisoners in West Africa and North America, and her landmark work Colonial Systems of Control: Criminal Justice in Nigeria (2008) features prisoner-authored narratives. Teaching interests include Black Studies, Penal Abolition, and Critical Criminology, reflected in courses like Abolitionism and History of Criminology . She received a $149,992 grant from the MA Board of Higher Education to develop a Transformative Justice Certificate Program. Dr. Saleh-Hanna serves on editorial boards for Journal of Prisoners on Prisons and the African Journal of Criminology , and has been a leader in international penal abolition movements for over two decades. Her work bridges theory and activism through studies of hauntology, sonic resistance in music (Afrobeat/Reggae/Hip Hop), and decolonial methodologies. Recent research explores Black feminist frameworks for remembering abolitionist histories.

Megan Muciokiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Sovereignty
• Ethnoecology
• Indigenous Horticulture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Megan Mucioki is an Assistant Professor at Emory University with interdisciplinary expertise in ethnoecology, Indigenous studies, and environmental science. She holds a PhD from McGill University, an MS from University of Victoria, and a BS from Ohio Northern University. Research examines food sovereignty, traditional food systems, ecocultural restoration, and climate change impacts on Indigenous communities. Current projects include urban Indigenous food initiatives, climate effects on cultural-use plants, and Indigenous-led environmental monitoring in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Approaches emphasize community-based participatory research and Indigenous methodologies. Leads the Environment, Culture, and Community Lab which partners with Indigenous communities on environmental stewardship and biocultural systems. Recent publications explore gardening in Alaska Native communities, climate impacts on berries, and conservation of culturally significant plants.

Yanqiu Rachel Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Globalization
• Immigration
• Transnationalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yanqiu Rachel Zhou is a Professor at the Department of Health, Aging & Society at McMaster University, with a joint appointment at the Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on globalization’s impact on immigration, health, aging, and public policy, with recent work exploring pandemic politics and global youth movements. She has led major projects funded by SSHRC and CIHR, including studies on transnational care, HIV vulnerability among immigrants, and temporalities of globalization. Her research interests span globalization, transnationalism, global health, aging and pensions, public policy, gender/sexuality studies, time/temporalities, and nostalgia. Key publications include Sexualities, Transnationalism, and Globalization (Routledge, 2021) and articles in journals like Globalization and Health and Culture, Health & Sexuality . Dr. Zhou teaches courses on global health crises, migration, and aging, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to societal challenges.

Edmond Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global History
• Economic History
• Colonialism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edmond Smith is a Professor in Economic Cultures and History at The University of Manchester. He holds a PhD from Cambridge University and has held roles including Presidential Fellow in Economic Cultures (2018), Senior Lecturer (2022), and Professor (2024). His research focuses on globalisation, capitalism, and the interplay between individual actions and systemic economic changes across Africa, America, Asia, and Europe. Education: PhD from Cambridge University, post-doctoral work at Kent University. Research Interests: Origins of global capitalism and its decentralized, people-driven nature Impact of colonialism, slavery, and empire on Britain's economic development Global trade networks in premodern Eurasia His work includes two major books: Merchants: The Community That Shaped England’s Trade and Empire (2021) and the upcoming Ruthless: A New History of Britain's Rise to Wealth and Power (2025). He has led projects funded by the British Academy, AHRC, and ESRC, examining topics like innovation investment and legacies of the slave trade. Awards: 2021 Aspects of History Book of the Year 2023 Ralph Gomory Prize 2022 Faculty of Humanities Researcher of the Year Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2021) Advising & Grants: Supervised PhD/Master’s students on topics like religion and empire, corporate governance, and family businesses. Leads the Economic Security Policy Network, linking humanities expertise to economic policy. Labs/Teams: Member of Manchester’s Centre for Economic Cultures and Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation.

• Food Security
• Political Economy
• Agrarian Reform
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hannah Wittman is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding dual appointments in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems . Her research focuses on food sovereignty, agrarian reform, and socio-ecological transitions. She leads projects on farmland access, agroecological practices in Latin America, and institutional procurement strategies. Wittman co-founded the LiteFarm open-source platform for sustainable agriculture and directs the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm. Her work bridges academia and community action, emphasizing participatory research methods. Notable initiatives include the Indigenous Foodlands Conservation Areas project and the Agroecological Transitions Research Cluster . Wittman teaches graduate courses such as LFS 500 and contributes to sustainability education through ASIC 220 . Education: PhD in Rural Sociology (implied from academic standing) Key Projects: Farmland Access in BC Agroecology in Ecuador & Brazil Urban Agriculture in Metro Vancouver Digital Agroecology Tools (LiteFarm) Wittman’s research integrates political economy analysis with grassroots activism, advocating for equitable food systems that center Indigenous rights and smallholder farmers. Her interdisciplinary approach spans policy, technology, and community-based solutions.

Maggie Lowمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Indigenous Community Planning
• Indigenous Well-being
• Indigenous Knowledges and Climate Change
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Maggie Low serves as Assistant Professor and Co-Chair of the Indigenous Community Planning (ICP) program within the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) at the University of British Columbia. Education BSc in Environmental Science, University of Guelph MA in Environmental Studies, University of Victoria PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Studies, University of British Columbia Her research advances understanding of Indigenous sovereignty expressions beyond Canadian courts, focusing on territorial authority assertions by Indigenous Nations and their impact on community well-being. She documents climate resilience strategies rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and analyzes decolonization initiatives within Canadian urban planning frameworks through community-engaged methodologies. As ICP Co-Chair, Low directs curriculum development for PLAN 501 (Reconciliation and Planning), PLAN 514 (Indigenous Planning: Ways of Being, Knowing, and Doing), and PLAN 543 (ICP Practicum), emphasizing experiential learning with First Nations communities across British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. Key Affiliations Indigenous Partnership Group at UBC Wikwemikoong Unceded Territory (status member)

Kim Nayyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Copyright Law
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Indigenous Knowledge Protection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kim Nayyer is the Edward Cornell Law Librarian, Associate Dean for Library Services, and Teaching Professor at Cornell University ’s Cornell Law School . She specializes in Copyright Law , Artificial Intelligence Ethics , and Indigenous Knowledge Protection , focusing on critical information literacy, digital citizenship, and decolonization in legal education. Her work examines the ethical implications of AI bias in library systems and the intersection of copyright with Indigenous customary law. Extensive experience in legal research and education Advocate for equitable access to legal information 2020 Fastcase 50 Award recipient Her recent publications analyze AI’s impact on copyright, controlled digital lending, and Indigenous knowledge protocols. She has represented library interests before the Supreme Court of Canada and parliamentary copyright committees, emphasizing social responsibility and data ethics in academic libraries.

Natasha MacDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Indigenous Education
• Decolonizing Systems
• Intercultural Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natasha Ita MacDonald is an Inuit scholar from Nunavik, holding the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) at McGill University's Faculty of Education. Her work focuses on decolonizing academic and healthcare systems, emphasizing culturally responsive practices in Indigenous education and intercultural communication. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Education at Concordia University, expected in May 2025. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Concordia University (Montreal, QC), Expected 2025 Masters of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Concordia University Bachelor of Education, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB) Research Interests: Natasha's research explores the intersection of education and Indigenous knowledge systems, employing Indigenous methodologies to innovate pedagogy and healthcare practices. Key areas include decolonizing institutional systems, advancing Indigenous community health, and fostering intercultural communication in contexts such as second-language learning. Her work highlights the critical role of Inuit culture and language in education and healthcare. Publications Trends: Her most recent articles (2023) center on decolonizing approaches to language learning and intercultural communication within Inuit contexts, leveraging social media as a transformative tool. These works contribute to broader discussions on cultural preservation and systemic change in education. Awards: SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral program (2023) Advising & Grants: Natasha is not currently taking new graduate students for supervision. Specific grant details are not listed in the provided text, but her research likely aligns with funding priorities in Indigenous education and community health. She actively engages with academic and healthcare institutions to promote equity and decolonization. Labs/Teams: No specific labs or research teams are explicitly mentioned in the text, though her work is deeply collaborative with Indigenous communities and institutions.