جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Safet HadziMuhamedovicمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Anthropology
• Cultural Geography
• Religious Plurality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Safet HadžiMuhamedović is a Research Fellow at the Department of Philosophy, University of Stirling. He is a key contributor to the Shared Sacred project, an interdisciplinary initiative based at the Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, exploring religious plurality through landscape studies across five continents and one sea. His work bridges anthropology, philosophy, and environmental humanities. Research Focus: His research examines spatio-temporal dynamics of post-conflict societies, focusing on Bosnian Dinaric landscapes. He investigates memory practices in karstic geographies, ritual theory, and the persistence of genocide structures in the Balkans. His work connects environmental change with cultural identity through themes like 'Home, Housing & Communities' and 'Human Security, Conflict, Co-operation.' Publications & Presentations: Recent works include studies on fluid human-environment relationships (2024), underworlding methodologies (2024), and time anthropology in Bosnian landscapes (2022). He contributed to the Shared Sacred exhibition (2021) with photo-ethnographic analyses of sacred coexistence. Teaching: Though teaching details are sparse, he participates in summer schools like the Anthropology of Travel, Tourism and Pilgrimage (2019). His academic presence spans the Xenia Series (2020) and CRASSH conferences.

• Demography
• Sociology
• Family Dynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jan Van Bavel is a full professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, KU Leuven, with a focus on demography, family dynamics, and climate change impacts. He is a member of LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth and participates in councils like POC Sociology and POC Master Psychology. Research spans fertility trends, migration, poverty analysis, and adolescent decision-making Active promoter/co-promoter in 8 projects (2021–2028) on climate-family links, migrant deservingness, and wealth inequality Teaches courses on population studies, climate change, and societal transitions His recent work examines climate change's effect on fertility desires, adolescent loyalties, and immigrant integration frameworks, with articles in journals like Demographic Research and Socio-Economic Review . No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided data.

Lynette Pretoriusمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Doctoral Education
• Student Wellbeing
• AI Literacy
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Lynette Pretorius is a Lecturer at Monash University's School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education, where she has established herself as an award-winning educator and researcher. With extensive experience teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate research levels, she supervises PhD students while weaving together interdisciplinary expertise to create inclusive and transformative learning environments. Her work spans multiple academic contexts while maintaining a consistent focus on compassionate, equitable education. Dr Pretorius's research centers on doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, and AI literacy, with particular emphasis on creating more just and creative academic spaces. Drawing from autoethnography and qualitative methodologies, her work interlaces personal narratives with institutional systems to understand how lived experiences and academic structures shape one another. She champions pedagogies of care that prioritize wellbeing, justice, and student growth through reflexive, relational ethics and methodological transparency. Her recent publications reveal a growing focus on AI literacy in higher education, with multiple 2024-2025 works developing frameworks for responsible AI use, examining AI's decolonial potential, and exploring how generative AI transforms academic communication and research practices. Alongside this emerging AI focus, her longstanding work on doctoral education continues through writing groups, wellbeing research, and investigations into academic identity formation. Dr Pretorius has received significant recognition for her contributions, including: Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence (2022) Global Impact Grant (Student Success) (2022) Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2021) Dean's Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2019) Dean's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning (2019) Her research leadership extends to multiple funded projects including 'Behind the Academic Curtain: Doctoral Students and the Hidden Rules of Academia' (2025-2026) and 'Learning about Academic Publishing through Collaborative Online International Learning' (2024-2025). She actively supervises doctoral students and has developed innovative approaches to research and teaching, particularly through her work on doctoral writing groups as transformative spaces. Dr Pretorius maintains a strong public scholarly presence through her Scholar's Way Blog, University Study Made Easy YouTube Channel, and the AI Literacy Lab. These platforms extend her research impact beyond traditional academic boundaries, reaching broader educational communities and providing practical resources for students and educators navigating contemporary academic challenges.

Greg Urbanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Cultural Motion
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Greg Urban is the Arthur Hobson Quinn Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania , with a career spanning over four decades. His work bridges Linguistic Anthropology , Cultural Motion , and Business Anthropology , focusing on how culture circulates through societies, corporations, and global contexts. He has held leadership roles as Chairman of Anthropology at UPenn (2001-2007, 2014-2018) and directed research initiatives like the Culture and Nuclear War Project . Education : Ph.D. in Anthropology (1978), MA (1973), BA (1971) from the University of Chicago. Key Books : Metaculture: How Culture Moves through the World (2001), The Culture Puzzle (2021), and Nation-States and Indians in Latin America (1991). Urban’s research interests include: Cultural Motion : The dynamics of cultural replication and transmission across societies Discourse Analysis : Rituals, power structures, and semiotic flows in communication Corporate Anthropology : Ethnographic studies of business organizations and citizenship Amerindian Cultures : Sociolinguistics and cultural practices in Brazil and South America His articles (1978-2025) reveal trends in: Corporate semiotics and affective cultural forms Constitutional discourse and citizenship Amazonian mythologies and ethnographic theory Metaculture as a framework for globalization Ritual practices and linguistic relativity Comparative studies of nation-state-indigenous interactions Scientific Awards : Lindback & Ira H. Abrams Awards for Teaching Guggenheim Fellowship Center for Advanced Study Fellowship American Ethnological Society Book Prize Multiple University Research Awards Urban’s advising and grants focus on: Interdisciplinary projects blending anthropology with business and political science Long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Brazil STS (Science and Technology Studies) collaborations Studies of corporate citizenship and constitutional processes

James A. Davisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• American Civil War Music
• Music History Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James A. Davis serves as Professor of Musicology and Chair of the Music History Area at the School of Music, State University of New York at Fredonia. He holds a PhD in music history and theory from Boston University, following an MM in composition from the University of Texas and a BS in Music from the University of Colorado at Denver with emphasis in scoring and arranging. Davis's scholarly work centers on the music and musicians of the American Civil War, with significant contributions to understanding Civil War-era music, patriotism in songs, military bands, and musical expression during this historical period. His research extends to music history pedagogy, American popular music of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the history of bands. His teaching interests include American Music, 18th- and 19th-century concert music, the history of popular music, and music history pedagogy. His publications reveal a consistent focus on Civil War music, with recent articles examining topics like "Old 100th" hymns, Civil War bandsmen and humor, patriotism in songs, and the role of dance during the war. His scholarly output demonstrates both chronological depth in historical research and contemporary relevance in music pedagogy approaches. Davis has presented papers at major academic conferences including the American Musicological Society, Society for American Music, College Music Society, Society for Ethnomusicology, Society for Military History, Music Library Association, and American Culture Association. He serves as the founding Editor for The Teaching of Music History Series with Routledge. His research appears in prestigious journals including American Music, College Music Symposium, Journal of Military History, Journal of Band Research, and Journal of American Culture, as well as pedagogical journals like International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and Philosophy of Music Education Review.

• TESOL
• Multilingual Education
• Language Teacher Education
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Barbara Skinner is a Professor of TESOL and Education at Ulster University's School of Education, based at the Coleraine campus. She serves as Director of Development and Partnerships for the School of Education and is a member of the School's Senior Management Team. Dr. Skinner was the first lecturer in Ulster's Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) and moved to the School of Education to become Course Director of MA TESOL in 2006. Her educational background includes a Doctorate of Education from the University of Bristol (2014). Originally from Cornwall, she has extensive experience teaching ESOL and EAP, and has served as a UCLES examiner and IELTS examiner. Professor Skinner's research focuses on language teacher education, higher education pedagogy, and intercultural competence. Her current work explores minority language pupils in Northern Ireland, examining their educational attainment, home-school partnerships between schools and migrant parents, and the socio-emotional well-being of refugee pupils. She also investigates teacher talk and second language teacher education, with particular interest in conversation analysis, threshold concepts, and teacher identity. Her research has resulted in numerous publications in key international journals including the English Language Teaching Journal, Journal of Studies in International Education, and Journal of Education for Teaching. Professor Skinner has secured significant funding from external sources including the British Council, UKISA, and international partners in Spain, Korea, China, and Central Asia, with recent projects focusing on inclusive English language teaching across multiple countries. Sustained educational excellence award (2021) Professional Practice Innovation award (2021) Distinguished teaching fellowship - highly commended (2010) Excellence in International Partnership award (2020) Professor Skinner is actively involved in doctoral supervision and examination, and serves as Northern Ireland representative for the British Educational Research Association (BERA). She is an Editor of the BERA Blog and a member of BERA Publications Committee. Her professional activities include reviewing for several prestigious journals and mentoring new reviewers globally. She leads multiple international projects, including the MA TESOL dual award program between Kazakhstan and Northern Ireland, demonstrating her commitment to advancing language education worldwide.

• Digital Media Education
• Postdigital Education
• Videogame Design and Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alison Croasdale serves as a Lecturer in Digital Media: Education at University College London's Institute of Education, specifically within the Culture, Communication & Media department and based at the UCL Knowledge Lab. She teaches across both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, focusing on the intersection of digital media and educational practice. Dr. Croasdale holds an undergraduate degree in English Literature with specialization in Gothic literature, followed by two Master's degrees: Critical Theory from Manchester Metropolitan University (2008) and Digital Media, Culture and Communication from UCL's Institute of Education (2016). Prior to her academic career, she spent ten years as a secondary school middle leader and teacher of English and Media in East London, providing valuable practical experience that informs her research and teaching. Her research interests focus on the intersection of digital media and English teaching methodologies, particularly examining how digital approaches can enhance student engagement with challenging literary texts. She explores the evolution of teaching practices through a postdigital lens and investigates non-professional videogame design as both a creative process and analytical tool for education. Her work bridges traditional literary studies with contemporary digital practices, with particular attention to how game design principles can illuminate classic texts like Shakespeare's Macbeth. Dr. Croasdale has presented numerous conference papers on innovative teaching approaches, including 'Creating and Recreating Game Time' at the University of Exeter (2023), 'Full of sound and fury: Teaching Macbeth through Game Design' for BritGrad (2022), and 'GCSEs to Undergraduate: Managing Student Transition' at the University of Keele (2019). Her recent publications examine postdigital videogame literacies and the application of game design principles to educational contexts. As an educator, she serves as module leader for 'Moving Image Production' (postgraduate) and 'Media Education in Schools' (undergraduate), while also contributing to 'Digital Media: Enquiry' and 'Creativity: from Theory to Practice in English, Media and Drama.' She supervises dissertations and reports on the MA Digital Media: Education program, guiding students in exploring the creative and analytical potentials of digital media in educational contexts.

Stefania De Vincentisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Art History
• Contemporary Art History
• Digital Museum
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stefania De Vincentis is an Associate Professor of History of Contemporary Art at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She teaches across multiple degree programs including History of Contemporary Art, Digital and Public Humanities, and Economics and Management of Arts and Cultural Activities. Her office is located at Malcanton Marcorà (VeDPH, second floor) where she holds student office hours on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Dr. De Vincentis earned her PhD with honors in Human Sciences from the University of Ferrara. Her educational background includes studies in video art and visual arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, the IUAV-Institute of Architecture at the University of Venice, and a Master's Degree in Cultural Heritage Management (MuSeC) at the University of Ferrara. She was a Visiting Student at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles and a fellow at the Ermitage Italia Center for Art History. Her research focuses on the intersection of art history and digital technologies, particularly examining how digital tools transform museum experiences and art historical scholarship. Dr. De Vincentis investigates digital museum applications, virtual reality approaches to art collections, and the impact of technologies like IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework) on art historical research. Her work explores how AI, VR, and other digital methodologies can enhance engagement with cultural heritage while raising critical questions about the nature of digital art history as a discipline. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical digital applications in museum contexts, particularly at institutions like the Galleria Borghese in Rome. Her work spans from theoretical reflections on digital art history methodology to hands-on implementations of virtual reality and AI technologies for museum collections. As a founding member of the DiDiART laboratory (Diagnostics and Digital for Art) at the University of Ferrara and a member of the Venice Center for Digital and Public Humanities (VeDPH), Dr. De Vincentis actively contributes to digital humanities initiatives. She has collaborated extensively with cultural institutions including the Ferrara Arte Foundation, Pinacoteca Nazionale di Ferrara, and Estense Castle, bridging academic research with practical museum applications. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates a commitment to preparing students for careers at the intersection of art, technology, and cultural heritage management. She offers specialized courses that equip students with both theoretical frameworks and practical skills for engaging with digital transformations in the cultural sector.

Sheryl N. Hamiltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Communication Studies
• Law and Humanities
• Pandemic Culture
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Sheryl N. Hamilton is a Professor at Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication and the Department of Law and Legal Studies . She earned her J.D. from the University of Saskatchewan (1988), M.A. in Communication from Carleton University (1995), and Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Concordia University (2000). Her research explores pandemic culture , sensory legal studies , and disease media , analyzing how bodily experiences, media representations, and regulatory frameworks intersect. Current projects examine genetic science, non-human personhood, and pandemic-era social norms through the lens of science fiction and interdisciplinary methodologies. She held the Canada Research Chair in Communication, Law and Governance (2003-2013) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2014). Her published work includes award-winning books like Becoming Biosubjects and Impersonations , focusing on communication theory, personhood, and cultural regulation. Teaching areas include: Communication and the Senses, Disease and Media, Bodies and Regulation, Intellectual Property, Science and Media, and Qualitative Methods. Scientific Awards : Canada Research Chair (2003-2013) Royal Society of Canada Fellow (2014) G.J. Robinson Book Prize (2012) Canadian Law and Society Association Best Book Prize (2010) Over her career, she has supervised 46 Master’s students , 8 Ph.D. students , and numerous postdoctoral fellows across topics including surveillance , privacy , gender and media , and law and emotions .

Peter Hastieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Education
• Sport Pedagogy
• Teacher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Hastie is a Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. With over 224 peer-reviewed publications, he is recognized as the top physical education scientist in the United States and ranks fourth globally. His work focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly the Sport Education Model, and has been adopted internationally across diverse educational contexts. Expertise: Sport Education Model, physical education curriculum design, teacher development, and motor skill progression in children. Global Impact: Implemented educational frameworks in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, and China, contributing to widespread curriculum adaptations and teacher training programs. Hastie’s research emphasizes student engagement, inclusive education, and interdisciplinary integration (e.g., combining mathematics with PE). He co-created Auburn’s ActiveU and ActiveMe online physical education resources, now adopted by institutions nationwide and in multiple languages. Awards & Recognition: 2024 Creative Research and Scholarship Award from Auburn University. Inducted into the National Academy of Kinesiology, reflecting his status as a leading scholar and practitioner. Hastie has delivered keynote speeches on six continents, advanced the understanding of skill development in children with disabilities, and contributed to policy discussions on health-related fitness education. His work bridges research and practice, influencing both academic discourse and real-world teaching methodologies.

Josephine Fechnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mesopotamian Mythology
• Sumero-Akkadian Proverbial Literature
• Transmedial Narrative Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Josephine Fechner is a researcher at the University of Göttingen's Seminar for Ancient Near Eastern Studies, specializing in Mesopotamian mythology, proverbial literature, and ritual practices. As coordinator of the DFG Research Group 2064 STRATA, she focuses on transmedial comparative analysis of underworld narratives and mythological demonology. Her work bridges textual studies with iconographic analysis, particularly examining the Apkallū figures and Dumuzi myth cycles. Research Focus: Mesopotamian mythological traditions, Akkadian/Sumerian proverbs, ritual hermeneutics Current Projects: Edition of Lamentations on Netherworld Demons; Analysis of the 7 Sages tradition Academic Affiliation: University of Göttingen (Faculty of Humanities) Her recent publications explore intertextuality in underworld myths, transformative ritual language, and human-animal encounters in proverbial texts. She actively contributes to international conferences including Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale and SOAS Cuneiforum, while teaching advanced seminars on Mesopotamian wisdom literature and comparative mythology.

• Philosophy
• Humanities
• Cultural Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Armando J. Pego Puigbó is a Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy , Universitat Ramon Llull (La Salle-URL), affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Humanities and the Hall Research Group on Smart Society . His work intersects philosophy, cultural studies, and technology, particularly examining postmodern and postsecular paradigms. Key Projects : FILOCULTURA (2017–2021): Philosophy and culture in Catalonia Transformacions metadiscursives (2024): Metadiscursive interactions in philosophy and literature Research Trends : Recent articles explore intersections of religion and modernity (e.g., El estallido del cristianismo , 2024), existential themes in Qohelet (2024), and foundational philosophical concepts in postmodern contexts (2020). Publications span critical theory, literary analysis, and cultural philosophy. Contact : armandojesus.pego@url.edu

Anna Vilanovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Analytics
• Explainable AI
• Biomedical Image Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anna Vilanova is a Full Professor in Visual Analytics at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), and is associated with the Electrical Engineering department's Signal Processing Systems. Previously, she served as Associate Professor at TU Delft (2013-2019) and Assistant Professor at TU/e (2002-2013). Her research focuses on Visual Analytics for high-dimensional data , explainable AI , and biomedical applications including Diffusion Weighted Imaging, 4D Flow, and Pangenomics. Education: Doctorate in Computer Graphics & Visualization (2001) Master in Computer Science (1997), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Research Highlights: Vilanova leads work on Visual Analytics systems for biomedical data, with recent publications in Diffusion MRI modeling , Tractography visualization , Explainable AI frameworks , and Pangenomic variant analysis . Her work bridges dimensionality reduction , uncertainty visualization , and medical imaging applications. Scientific Contributions: NWO-Veni grant (2005): "Visualization of global tensor information for diffusion tensor imaging" NWO-Aspasia grant (2013) Best Poster Award EuroVis (2025) Best Demo/Poster Awards (2022) Leadership & Service: Vilanova serves on the IEEE VIS Steering Committee , was EUROGRAPHICS President (2019-2022), and contributes to conferences like IEEE Visualization and EG-EuroVis . She co-founded the EAISI Health research initiative at TU/e.

Haiyang Aiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Corpus Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Haiyang Ai is an Associate Professor in the Literacy and Second Language Studies program at the University of Cincinnati's School of Education. His research applies corpus linguistics and natural language processing to investigate second language acquisition, writing complexity, and bilingual language processing. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from The Pennsylvania State University (2015), an M.A. in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2006), and a B.A. in English from Shaanxi Normal University (2003). Dr. Ai's research spans corpus linguistics, natural language processing, second language acquisition, and computer-assisted language learning. He specializes in compiling and analyzing native and learner corpora to develop intelligent language learning systems and investigate lexical/syntactic complexity in L2 writing. His methodological approach integrates computational tools with theoretical linguistics to address practical language teaching challenges. His recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on lexical bundles in professional communication, automating complexity measurement in Chinese, speech perception mechanisms in bilinguals, and grammatical puzzles in English learning. These works bridge corpus-based analysis with psycholinguistic experimentation across diverse subfields including morphosyntax, pragmatic competence, and cognitive processing in L2 acquisition. Dr. Ai has secured multiple University of Cincinnati grants including three CECH Faculty Development Grants ($2500 in 2017-2018 for verb-noun collocation research, $2000 in 2016-2017 for corrective feedback tools) and the NCFDD Faculty Success Program ($3250 in 2017), all supporting his development of computational language learning resources.

• Ancient History
• Late Antiquity
• Spartan History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mischa Meier is a full Professor at the University of Tübingen , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Department of History. His research spans Ancient History , focusing on Sparta , Late Antiquity (4th–7th centuries), and the Ostrogothic Reich , with special interests in ethnological approaches , historical disaster research , and the reception of antiquity in music and literature . Educated in Classical Philology, History, and Pedagogy (University of Bochum, 1998) Key projects include the DFG-funded (Post-)Roman Transitions and the Historisch-philologischer Kommentar zur Weltchronik des Johannes Malalas Recipient of the 2022 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize and 2016–2018 VolkswagenStiftung Opus Magnum Fellowship His 15 most recent publications reveal trends in Late Antique societal transformations , Mediterranean pandemics , and comparative crisis studies , including works on Attila, Justinian, and Nero. He has edited major series like Malalas-Studien and Bedrohte Ordnungen , and participated in interdisciplinary projects such as Nomen et Gens and Transformationsprozesse und das Ende der Antike . Scientific Awards 2022 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize 2016–2018 VolkswagenStiftung Opus Magnum Fellowship 2015 Karl-Christ-Preis für Alte Geschichte 2004 Historikerpreis der Historiker/innen Deutschlands 2003 Westfälisch-Lippische Universitätsgesellschaft Preis Editorial & Advisory Roles Co-editor of Historia and Roma Aeterna series Scientific Board member for Millennium , OIKOS Netherlands , and Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften