جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jeanne Faustمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Video Art
• Time-Based Media
• Photography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeanne Faust is a Professor of Video at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts (HFBK), specializing in Time-Based Media since the 2009/10 winter semester. Born in 1968 in Wiesbaden, she initially studied law before transitioning to photography and free art. She earned her degree from HFBK Hamburg in 1998 after studying there since 1993. Her work challenges viewers' cultural interpretations of media through conceptual approaches that disrupt narrative structures and emphasize the interplay of visual and textual meaning. Her education includes a law degree with the first state examination, followed by studies in photography and free art at Universität Duisburg, then a fine arts degree at HFBK Hamburg. Faust is renowned for her experimental use of film, video, and photography to explore themes like cultural codes, aesthetic constructs, and the subversion of viewer expectations. She has received significant recognition, including the prestigious Edwin Scharff-Preis (2008) and Villa Massimo scholarship (2012). As a faculty member, Faust contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives such as the 'Redesign Democracy' ballot box competition and collaborates on projects like the 60th anniversary celebration of the HFBK film department, 'Cine*Ami*es.' She also mentors students through the Bachelor’s program in Time-Based Media and has been involved in exhibitions like 'Fragile Uncertainties' at ICAT and the 2025 Annual Exhibition. Her work frequently intersects with broader societal topics, including institutional critique and the role of art in public discourse.

Kenneth David Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Portuguese Literature
• Brazilian Literature
• Colonial Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kenneth David Jackson is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Portuguese at Yale University. His academic career includes a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1973). He specializes in Portuguese and Brazilian literatures, with a focus on figures like Camões, Machado de Assis, and Fernando Pessoa, as well as modernist and vanguardist movements. His research extends to ethnomusicology and Portuguese cultural influences in Asia. Dr. Jackson has authored over a dozen books and edited numerous volumes, including Goa: A post-Colonial Society Between Cultures (2018) and Machado de Assis: A Literary Life (2015). His work often explores colonial legacies, inter-arts literature, and the intersection of culture and history in Portuguese-speaking regions. He has organized international symposia on topics such as Brazilian concrete poetry and Iberian modernisms. Jackson serves on the International Advisory Board of the Centro Interuniversitário de Estudos Camonianos at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. His interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis, cultural studies, and historical inquiry.

Gavin Parkinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Modernism
• Surrealism
• Art and Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Gavin Parkinson is a leading scholar of European Modernism and Surrealism at The Courtauld Institute of Art in London. He holds a BA from the University of Manchester, an MA from The Courtauld (1997), and a PhD (2000). Before becoming Professor in 2019, he held roles at Birkbeck College and the University of Oxford. His research focuses on intersections between art, science, and literature, particularly Surrealism’s engagement with modern science, occult practices, and science fiction. Education: BA, University of Manchester MA, The Courtauld Institute of Art (1997) PhD, The Courtauld Institute of Art (2000) Research interests include Surrealist historiography, art and science relationships, and the longue durée of Surrealism from 1848 to 1960. He has published extensively on André Breton, Robert Rauschenberg, and surrealist engagements with quantum theory, alchemy, and comics. Recent works explore surrealism’s links to science fiction, Tex Avery’s animation, and Hilma af Klint’s legacy. Professor Parkinson has supervised over 15 PhD students on topics ranging from surrealist fairy tales to postwar European constructivism. He has held editorial roles for Art History and series on surrealism and transnational art. His work bridges art historiography with interdisciplinary studies, emphasizing surrealist movements’ global and scientific dimensions.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Signal Processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dongwook Kim is affiliated with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) as a faculty member in the Department of Business and Technology Management under the College of Business. His research spans multiple domains including machine learning, robotics, signal processing, and biomedical engineering. Key contributions in Computer Vision (CNN-based semantic segmentation, 3D point cloud analysis) Significant work in Hardware Design (energy-efficient processors, neuromorphic computing) Interdisciplinary expertise in Medical Imaging (bone age assessment, retinal biomarkers) and Cybersecurity (attack detection, network analytics) Publications since 2015 demonstrate sustained innovation in AI applications , Signal Processing , and Smart City Governance . His work often integrates theoretical advances with practical implementations in real-world systems. No scientific awards or student mentorship details are explicitly documented in the provided records.

Lillian Beatrix Pierceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytic Number Theory
• Harmonic Analysis
• Number Theory
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Lillian Beatrix Pierce is a Professor of Mathematics at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a B.A. from Princeton University (2002), an M.Sc. from the University of Oxford (2004), and a Ph.D. from Princeton University (2009). Her research focuses on analytic number theory and harmonic analysis, exploring intersections between oscillating functions, Diophantine equations, and arithmetic structures. Pierce has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship, the 2018 Sloan Research Fellowship, and the 2019 PECASE award. She leads research grants from the NSF and Simons Foundation, investigating topics like class groups, character sums, and oscillatory integrals. Her work bridges number theory and harmonic analysis, with contributions to sieve methods, maximal operators, and decoupling techniques. She serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of the AMS and Duke Mathematical Journal. Pierce also advocates for accessibility in mathematics, co-founding the journal Essential Number Theory to disseminate foundational research. Her academic journey includes roles as a von Neumann Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study and a Rhodes Scholar. Notable publications include breakthroughs on the Vinogradov mean value theorem, ℓ-torsion in class groups, and polynomial Carleson operators. She actively mentors and collaborates in global research networks, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to mathematical challenges.

Mindy Blaiseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist Pedagogy
• Environmental Humanities
• Anthropocene Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Mindy Blaise is a Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow and Director of the Centre for People, Place and Planet at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Western Australia. Her transdisciplinary research focuses on feminist knowledge production, anticolonial practices, and pedagogies addressing environmental crises and social inequities. Blaise holds a Doctor of Education (1999) from the United States and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Texas, Austin, and The Education University of Hong Kong. Her research interests include experimental pedagogies for the Anthropocene, queer theory, postdevelopmentalism, and multi-species ethnography. She leads major projects like the ARC Discovery Project on 'Understanding and Addressing Everyday Sexisms in Australian Universities' and collaborates internationally through collectives such as #FEAS (Feminist Educators Against Sexism), which won the 2023-2025 AARE award. Blaise’s recent articles explore topics like regenerative sustainability education, feminist postdevelopmental lexicons, and ecological grief in childhood. Her work often bridges early childhood education with environmental humanities, emphasizing ethical relations with non-human worlds. Grants include funding from the ARC, Healthway, and philanthropic foundations for projects on climate justice, Indigenous knowledge transfer, and anti-sexism initiatives. Professional associations: AARE, AERA, Gender and Education Association Research supervision: Over 15 completed PhD/MEd projects focusing on gender, ecology, and pedagogy Labs/teams: Director of ECU’s strategic research centre; co-founder of Common Worlds Research Collective and The Ediths

Manuel Pachurkaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cultural Sociology
• Sociology of Religion
• Islam Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Manuel Pachurka is a Lecturer at the University of Münster, affiliated with the Department of Educational Science and Social Sciences. He is part of the Cluster of Excellence 'Religion and Politics: Dynamics of Tradition and Innovation.' His research focuses on cultural sociology, sociology of religion, Islam (Sufism, Jihadism), and Buddhism (Theravada and Zen Buddhism). He holds a dual MA and BA in Religious Studies and Oriental Studies from Ruhr University Bochum. Teaching responsibilities include seminars on topics like the political religions, theories of the gift, and Max Weber's sociology of religion. He has taught since 2019, including recent courses in the 2024/25 and 2025 terms. His doctoral research examines asceticism as a cultural and social phenomenon under Prof. Astrid Reuter and Prof. Levent Tezcan. No scientific awards are listed. He is involved in interdisciplinary projects and has presented at conferences on topics such as Buddhist meditation, Islamic State analysis, and ressentiment theory.

Gabriel Zeilingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bavarian and Franconian Regional History
• Comparative Regional History
• Pre-Modern Economic and Social History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gabriel Zeilinger is a Professor of Bavarian and Franconian Regional History at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg since April 2022. He holds a Chair in the Department of History and focuses on medieval and early modern urban history, comparative regional studies, and pre-modern socio-economic dynamics. Born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1975, he studied History and Norse Philology in Kiel and Oslo, earning his PhD in 2006 with a thesis on the impact of war on urban life in 15th-century Southern Germany. His habilitation (2013) explored urbanization in Upper Alsace. Education: 1996–2002: Studies in History and Norse Philology (Kiel/Oslo) 2006: PhD, Kiel University 2013: Habilitation, Kiel University His research interests span Bavarian/Franconian regional history, comparative urbanization processes, and the interplay between nobility, cities, and political structures. Key themes include medieval disasters, economic resource management, and the role of violence in urban contexts. Zeilinger has authored/co-edited over 30 books and numerous articles on topics like medieval festivals, city-state conflicts, and the socio-political dynamics of urban communities. His work often bridges archaeology, historical documentation, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Memberships: Board Member, Society for Franconian History Editor, Jahrbuch für fränkische Landesforschung DSM Fellow/Senior Expert, Leibniz Institute for Maritime History Member, German Historical Association and multiple regional history associations His recent studies examine medieval water management, urban conflict strategies, and the legacy of the Protestant Reformation in Franconia. Zeilinger’s interdisciplinary approach integrates material culture analysis with textual evidence to illuminate medieval socio-political landscapes.

• Cultural Studies
• Media Theory
• Literary Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ilinca Iurascu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies (CENES) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on intersections between cultural studies and media theory, with a particular emphasis on histories of materiality, technology, and German and European literary cultures. She teaches courses on critical theory, media history, and 19th- and 20th-century literature and cinema. Her work explores topics like paper studies, Weimar cinema, New German media theory, and the material dimensions of literary and cultural practices. Notable projects include co-editing Operation Valhalla: Writings on War, Weapons, and Media (2021) and translating The Server: A Media History from the Present to the Baroque (2018). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (2008). Iurascu’s publications span peer-reviewed articles in journals like Seminar and German Studies Review , as well as edited volumes on media inventories and cultural techniques. Her teaching includes courses such as GMST 274: The Frankfurt School and seminars on German literature and critical theory.

Alison Gascoigneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology of the Islamic world
• Archaeological ceramics
• Medieval Egyptian urbanism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Alison Gascoigne serves as Head of Department in the Department of Archaeology within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Southampton. A specialist in Egyptian archaeology with particular expertise in the Islamic world, she directs significant fieldwork projects and supervises multiple PhD students while maintaining an active research profile. Her research interests focus on the archaeology of the Islamic world, archaeological ceramics, and Medieval Egyptian urbanism. Gascoigne examines urban development patterns from late antiquity through the medieval period, with particular attention to ceramic production systems and environmental interactions. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges archaeology, environmental science, and historical studies to understand societal transformations. Recent publications reveal strong trends in urban archaeology (particularly Fustat and Tinnis), climate-archaeology intersections, and ceramic analysis. Her work increasingly integrates paleoclimatic data with archaeological evidence to explore societal resilience during environmental change, while maintaining deep engagement with Islamic-era material culture across Egypt and the Near East. Her scientific recognition includes prestigious British Academy fellowships: British Academy Reckitt Travelling Fellowship in Archaeology British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Gascoigne actively supervises doctoral research and has secured significant funding from the British Academy, Fondation Max Van Berchem, and The Barakat Trust for projects including the Tell Tinnis survey and educational material development. Her external engagements include editorial review for Iran and Journal of Islamic Archaeology, chairing Arts & Humanities Research Council panels, and presenting invited lectures internationally on topics ranging from pottery production to urban water systems in medieval Egypt. She leads research groups including the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Culture, Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, and Coastal Communities Ocean Justice initiatives, directing collaborative interdisciplinary work that bridges archaeological practice with contemporary environmental concerns.

• Online Consumer Behavior
• Consumer Trust
• E-commerce
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Plavini Punyatoya is an Assistant Professor at the MT School of Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Her research focuses on online consumer behavior, trust in digital retail environments, brand community management, and supply chain technologies. She has published extensively in marketing and business journals, with a strong citation record in areas related to consumer trust and e-commerce. Her research interests center on understanding how cognitive and affective trust influence online customer behavior, particularly in the Indian market. She investigates factors affecting loyalty towards e-tailers, including privacy and security policies, retailer reputation, and perceived risk. Additionally, her work explores the impact of online brand communities and supply chain technology internalization on firm performance. These themes reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach combining marketing, information systems, and operations management. The trend in her recent publications shows a consistent focus on digital consumer behavior and trust mechanisms, with increasing emphasis on integrated models and technological adoption in supply chains. Her work spans both theoretical frameworks like signaling theory and empirical studies in emerging markets. While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her research has garnered significant attention, as evidenced by high PlumX captures and Scopus citations, particularly for her 2019 article on cognitive and affective trust. She has collaborated with researchers such as A. Saini, D. Pattanayak, A. Satpathy, and A. Agrawal. Although specific details about student advisement or grant funding are not mentioned, her publication record suggests active research engagement. She is involved in academic communities such as the Academy of Marketing Science, as indicated by her conference proceedings.

Kelvin McQueenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Philosophy of Science
• Quantum Physics
• Philosophy of Mind
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kelvin McQueen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Chapman University's Schmid College of Science and Technology , with affiliations to the Institute for Quantum Studies . His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Philosophy from the University of Otago , and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Australian National University (2013). Dr. McQueen's research bridges quantum mechanics and philosophy of mind , focusing on topics like the integrated information theory (IIT) of consciousness, Orch OR theory , and many-worlds interpretation . He explores how quantum collapse might relate to consciousness, mereological composition, and the philosophical implications of quantum theories. His recent publications analyze the empirical challenges to IIT , the quantum Zeno effect in measurement-collapse interpretations, and local causal explanations in many-worlds scenarios. Collaborations with prominent figures like David Chalmers and Lev Vaidman highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Dr. McQueen teaches courses in philosophy of science , quantum physics , metaphysics , and symbolic logic , emphasizing the intersection of philosophy and emerging technologies like virtual reality .

• Sustainable Architecture
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Urban Microclimate
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emanuele Naboni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Architecture at the University of Parma, Italy. He teaches in the Second Cycle Degree program in Architecture and City Sustainability, offering courses such as Architectural Technologies for the Built Environment , Environmental and Outdoor Comfort Assessment , and Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Design from academic year 2019/2020 through 2025/2026. His research focuses on sustainable and climate-responsive architecture, with particular emphasis on urban microclimates, passive design strategies, and building performance optimization in Mediterranean environments. Key areas include facade engineering, thermal comfort, and computational simulation of localized climate impacts. The recent publications (2024–2025) highlight a strong trend in climate change adaptation through architectural and urban interventions. Topics span from simulating hyperlocal temperature variations to optimizing courtyard microclimates using evaporative cooling and adaptive shading, as well as retrofitting modernist urban forms for improved climate resilience. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement with urban climatology, building physics, and environmental design. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Prof. Naboni is actively engaged in teaching and research. There is no mention of formal advising roles, grants, or leadership in labs or research teams within the available information. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent collaboration with researchers such as Marcello Turrini, Barbara Gherri, Carlos Alberto Rivera Gómez, and Carmen Galán-Marín. He contributes to advancing sustainable design practices through empirical and simulation-based studies, particularly focused on urban and architectural responses to climate change in Southern Europe.

• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Inference
• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yongchao Huang is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, where he has been employed since August 2023. He also holds affiliations with the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge through past postdoctoral and collaborative roles. He is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic service, and is currently accepting PhD students. His educational background includes: DPhil in Engineering Science, University of Oxford (2013–2017) Additional training in Machine Learning at Oxford (2015–2019) Dr. Huang's research focuses on fundamental and physics-informed machine learning, with core interests in Bayesian inference, variational methods, generative modeling (especially score-based), reinforcement learning, and interdisciplinary AI applications in mechanics, biology, energy, climate, and finance. A central theme of his work is the inference and sampling of probability densities, particularly through innovative particle-based and physics-inspired computational frameworks. He founded the Computational and Physical Learning (CPL) lab at Aberdeen in 2023. His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong trend in probabilistic machine learning, with increasing focus on physics-based inference methods such as electrostatics, fluid dynamics, and material point methods. These works bridge machine learning with applied mathematics and physical simulation, demonstrating a unique interdisciplinary approach. Topics span Bayesian neural networks, acoustic wave propagation, mortality modeling, and adversarial cybersecurity. Dr. Huang has received academic recognition through invitations to serve on program committees and editorial roles: Program Committee Member, ECAI 2024 Organizing Committee, Bioinference 2024 Guest Editor, Journal of Theoretical Biology Senior Scientific Advisor to a UK firm He has supervised 57 MSc theses independently and currently supervises one PhD student. He has secured research engagement through collaborations with institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, and industry partners. His teaching includes courses such as Introduction to Software Engineering , Software Process and Management , and Computational Intelligence at Aberdeen, as well as practicals in inference at Cambridge. Dr. Huang leads the Computational and Physical Learning (CPL) lab at the University of Aberdeen, a curiosity-driven research group focused on foundational advances in machine intelligence. Though currently a solo researcher due to limited resources, the lab emphasizes end-to-end research and open collaboration. He encourages student mobility and interdisciplinary exploration.

• Sociology of Religion
• Catholic Theology
• Atheism and Nonreligion
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Stephen Bullivant is Professorial Research Fellow in Theology and Sociology at the University of Notre Dame Australia (Sydney Campus), School of Philosophy & Theology, and also Professor of Theology and the Sociology of Religion at St Mary's University, London. He holds doctorates from Oxford (Theology) and Warwick (Sociology), and directs the Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Society at St Mary's. His research spans the sociology of religion, Catholic theology, atheism, nonreligion, and religion’s interaction with science and technology. Key areas include Catholic disaffiliation, secularization, empirical studies of Christianity, and the abuse crisis in the Church. He has published extensively, including major works like Mass Exodus , The Oxford Handbook of Atheism , and The Cambridge History of Atheism . The recent articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus on Catholicism, secular trends, and moral theology. They show a consistent methodological blend of empirical data, sociological analysis, and theological reflection, particularly on British and American religious contexts. Topics include youth commitment, liturgical change, conscience, and ecclesial power structures. Fellow, International Society for Science and Religion (2019–) Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2010–) Fellow, Word on Fire Institute (2019–) Co-director, Nonreligion and Secularity Research Network (2008–14) Prof. Bullivant has led and co-led numerous research grants, including major projects funded by the John Templeton Foundation, Arts and Humanities Research Council, and Porticus UK. He supervises research in theology and sociology of religion and collaborates widely across institutions. He is actively engaged in public scholarship, with media contributions in BBC, The Guardian, The New York Times, and EWTN. He is also involved in editorial work for journals such as Secularism and Nonreligion , Antiphon , and the International Journal for Evangelization and Catechetics .