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Vincent Phillip Muñozمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• American Politics
• Political Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz is the Tocqueville Professor of Political Science and Concurrent Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, where he also serves as Founding Director of the Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government. His research focuses on constitutional law, American politics, and political philosophy, particularly regarding religious liberty and the American Founding. He holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, M.A. from Boston College, and Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School. Education: B.A. Claremont McKenna College; M.A. Boston College; Ph.D. Claremont Graduate School His scholarship explores foundational questions about religious freedom, church-state relations, and constitutional interpretation. Key works include God and the Founders: Madison, Washington, and Jefferson (2009) and Religious Liberty and the American Founding (2022). His research has been cited in landmark Supreme Court cases like Fulton v. City of Philadelphia and Esipnoza v. Montana . He has secured over $20 million in grants/funding for the Center, edited leading constitutional law casebooks, and is a sought-after speaker on topics ranging from Madison's political thought to modern Supreme Court jurisprudence. Awards: Hubert Morken Award (2009-2010), NEH Fellowship (2022) His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on fostering critical engagement with constitutional principles. He advises students on historical and legal methodologies, including former advisee Kate Hardiman Rhodes. Current initiatives include exploring the modern Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of religious establishments and advancing interdisciplinary dialogue on citizenship education through the Center’s programs.

• Cultural History of Iran
• Cultural History of Central Asia
• Classical Persian Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Gabrielle van den Berg is a Professor of Cultural History of Iran and Central Asia at Leiden University's Institute for Area Studies (LIAS). She leads the NWO VICI-funded project analyzing imperial ideology in Central Eurasia through texts and territories. Her expertise spans Persian literature, Central Asian history, and the intersection of culture and power in pre-modern contexts. Affiliations: Member of NISIS (Netherlands Interuniversity School for Islamic Studies) and LUCIS (Leiden University Centre for the Study of Islam and Society) Her research focuses on classical Persian literature's role in historical narratives, particularly the Shahnama epic's portrayal of cross-cultural interactions. Recent work includes analysis of Sino-Iranian dynamics through literary and artistic sources. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining textual analysis with historical and cultural geography. Her VICI grant (2016) has supported collaborative projects on Turkic and Persian cultural production. Awards: NWO VICI Grant (2016) Advises PhD candidates researching topics such as Central Asian identity, Persian literary heritage, and Silk Road cultural exchange. Active in curating exhibitions highlighting lesser-known Silk Road regions.

• Italian Literature
• Francesco Petrarca
• Middle Ages
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Lorenzo Geri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. His academic work focuses on Italian literature from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, with particular expertise in Petrarchan studies, humanism, and Baroque literature. He teaches multiple courses including Italian Literature I, Texts and Questions of Italian Literature III, Italian Renaissance, and Italian Culture and Literature across various degree programs. Professor Geri's research spans eight major areas: meta-literary paths in Petrarch's work; Petrarch's relationship with religious culture; Petrarch's courtly connections; Italian lyric poetry from its origins to the 16th century; Baroque literary genres; Lucian's influence in the 15th century; connections between Italian and Northern European humanism; and Guicciardini's political experience. His work demonstrates deep engagement with textual analysis, historical context, and interdisciplinary approaches to literary studies. His recent publications show a strong focus on Petrarch's epistolary works, Erasmian studies, and Italian lyric poetry. The trend in his scholarship reveals increasing attention to the intersection of religious culture with literary production, particularly examining how theological concepts shape poetic expression across different historical periods. His editorial work on collections like 'Paths in Free Will' demonstrates his ability to synthesize complex interdisciplinary topics. Professor Geri has co-edited significant collections including 'Italian Lyric Poetry: A Fundamental Lexicon (13th-14th centuries)', 'Paths in Free Will: Theology, Philosophy and Literature from the Late Middle Ages to the Reformation', and 'Lirica e sacro tra Medioevo e Rinascimento'. His research has been supported by projects such as 'The political poetry in Curia from Avignon to Rome (1334-1513)' and studies on the manuscript circulation of Petrarch's anticurial texts. His office hours are held on Thursdays from 3-4pm, and he conducts exams in Room 1 of the Department of Modern Literature and Cultures on the fourth floor of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy building.

• Modern African History
• African Intellectual History
• History of Slavery
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Philip Zachernuk is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Dalhousie University, specializing in Modern African history with emphasis on intellectual traditions, slavery, colonialism, and educational systems. His scholarship bridges West African historical contexts with transnational Pan-African movements and diasporic engagements. His educational background includes a BA and MA from Dalhousie University and a PhD from the University of Toronto. Zachernuk's research examines how African intellectuals navigated colonial structures while redefining continental identity, particularly through education and print culture in Nigeria. His work challenges Eurocentric historical frameworks by centering African epistemological agency. Recent publications reveal sustained focus on Edward Wilmot Blyden's intellectual legacy, West African creolization processes, and the complexities of Pan-African cultural production. His scholarship demonstrates evolving engagement with animal studies, anonymity in colonial public spheres, and the economic dimensions of pre-independence Africa, reflecting interdisciplinary expansion within African historiography. Zachernuk teaches core courses including Slavery and Slaving in Global History, Rise and Fall of African Slavery, Wars and Revolts in 19th Century Africa, and Topics in African History (Nationalism & Independence), maintaining active office hours for student engagement in Winter 2025.

Carol Bakhosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scriptural Interpretation
• Ancient Judaism
• Comparative Religions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carol Bakhos is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the Departments of Jewish Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures under the College of Letters and Science. Her work bridges Scriptural Interpretation, Ancient Judaism, and Comparative Religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Education: Ph.D. in Talmud and Rabbinics (Jewish Theological Seminary, 2000); MTS in Theology, Scripture and Interpretation (Harvard, 1992); B.A. in English Literature and Philosophy (Boston College, 1988). Her research explores intertextual connections between Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, with a focus on Midrashic literature, Rabbinic texts, and Quranic exegesis. She investigates topics like the transmission of apocryphal works across religious boundaries, the portrayal of biblical figures (e.g., Abraham, Ishmael, Esau) in Abrahamic traditions, and the intersection of orality, writing, and animal ethics in ancient contexts. Carol Bakhos' publications reveal a scholarly emphasis on Abrahamic comparative studies , narrative migration , and methodological approaches to Midrash. Her recent peer-reviewed articles (2006–2017) span disciplines including Religious Studies, Literary Criticism, and Ancient History, with subfields in Quranic Interpretation, Rabbinic Humor, and Intertextual Ethics. She has contributed extensively to edited volumes, encyclopedias, and book reviews, while teaching courses on Judaism, Abraham and Ishmael in comparative perspectives, and Religion and Critical Thought at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Dietmar Dammererمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Traumatology
• Endoprosthetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prim. Clin. Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Dietmar Dammerer, MSc PhD is the head of the Clinical Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Krems University Hospital, affiliated with Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences. He has been in this role since February 2022, leading the merger of orthopedics and traumatology into a unified clinical department. A dual-trained specialist, he is recognized for his expertise in endoprosthetics and tumor orthopedics, and actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and team-based medicine. His educational background includes a PhD in Musculoskeletal Sciences (2015), an MSc in Advanced Orthopaedics and Traumatology (2017), and board certification in both orthopedics and traumatology (2017, 2018), culminating in habilitation in 2019. He has received prestigious Traveling Fellowships from the European Hip Society and European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society. Dietmar Dammerer’s research focuses on orthopedic oncology, joint reconstruction, biomechanics, and minimally invasive surgery. His work emphasizes the integration of clinical inquiry with research to improve patient outcomes. Recent publications analyze pelvic sarcoma reconstruction, spinal metastases, cartilage repair techniques, and health disparities in sarcoma care. His 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in musculoskeletal oncology, surgical biomechanics, and evidence-based orthopedic practice, with frequent use of systematic reviews, retrospective studies, and multicenter collaborations. Topics include implant performance, surgical safety, and global access to specialized care. Scientific awards include: Traveling Fellow Stipendium from the European Hip Society (2018) Traveling Fellow Stipendium from the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society (2020) He is deeply committed to mentoring and team development, emphasizing that medical success is measured by the success of one’s colleagues. He leads a research-active department that hosts international observers, conducts training courses for physicians across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and maintains a high rate of peer-reviewed publication. The department collaborates closely with the Departments of Biomechanics and Anatomy and Developmental Biology, reflecting a multidisciplinary research approach.

Eva Ehningerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History and Theory of Photography
• Modernism
• Colonialism and Postcolonialism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Eva Ehninger is a leading academic at the Institute for Art and Visual History at Humboldt University of Berlin , holding the Professorship for Modern Art History . Her research bridges photography theory, modernism, postcolonial studies, and transcultural methodologies , with a focus on visual media’s role in constructing social order. Education: Heidelberg, University of Michigan, Frankfurt/Main Doctoral thesis: Vom Farbfeld zur Land Art (2011, Benvenuto-Cellini Prize) Her research explores how photography, media, and art mediate social, political, and cultural dynamics. Current projects include the Käte Hamburger Kolleg inherit-heritage in transformation and Art Education Between Heritage Making and Critical Transregionality , analyzing entanglements between South Asian and European art education histories. Publications like The Modern Dream of Order (2025) and Ed Ruscha’s Streets of Los Angeles contributions examine Los Angeles as a site of visual critique and urban documentation. Her scholarly output spans 15 recent works addressing topics such as Victorian photography’s social imagination , biological metaphors in Smithson’s art , and dialogue in Nauman’s practice , reflecting interdisciplinary intersections of art history, media theory, and critical studies . She has received prestigious support from institutions like the Getty Research Institute and Terra Foundation for American Art . Scientific awards: Benvenuto-Cellini Prize (for dissertation) Grants: Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, Fulbright Commission, BMBF Ehninger supervises 10 ongoing PhD projects and co-edits journals like kritische berichte and Zeitschrift für Kunstgeschichte . She is a Vertrauensdozentin (Trusted Academic Advisor) for the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, demonstrating her commitment to academic mentorship.

Huadong Moمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Power and energy systems
• Cyber-physical systems
• Manufacturing systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Huadong Mo is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Systems and Computing, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, Australia. He holds a B.E. degree in automation from the University of Science and Technology of China (2012) and a Ph.D. in systems engineering and engineering management from the City University of Hong Kong (2016). Prior to his current position, he was a research associate at ETH Zurich's Reliability and Risk Engineering Lab (2016-2019) and a Lecturer at UNSW Canberra (2019-2021). Dr. Mo's educational background includes a strong foundation in systems engineering with international experience across China, Switzerland, and Australia. His career trajectory demonstrates a progression from academic research to faculty positions with increasing responsibilities in teaching and research leadership. His research focuses on enhancing the resilience, performance, and security of complex systems using learning-based algorithms, primarily in power and energy systems, cyber-physical systems, and manufacturing systems. He applies data analytics to understand system evolution under uncertainties, with particular emphasis on prognostics and health management, sustainable transportation, robust operation of power systems under extreme events, and reinforcement learning-based asset management. His work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in critical infrastructure. Analysis of Dr. Mo's recent publications reveals a strong focus on energy systems, particularly in the integration of machine learning with power grid management, battery storage systems, and resilience against cyber threats. His research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex system integration, with growing emphasis on multi-vector energy communities, cross-domain prediction, and uncertainty-aware energy management. The interdisciplinary nature of his work spans electrical engineering, computer science, and operations research. 2024 IEEE SMC Early Career Award 2023 Visiting Research Fellowship (Jean d'Alembert Pour Fellowship) Gold Medal in 2024 China International College Student Innovation Competition (as supervisor) Arc PGC Supervisor Award (2021) IEEE SMC Outstanding Chapter Award (2021) Alumni Achievement Award from City University of Hong Kong (2019) Dr. Mo actively supervises numerous HDR students working on cutting-edge research topics including battery health monitoring, quantum control, reinforcement learning for power systems, and explainable AI for energy management. He leads multiple significant research grants totaling over 3 million AUD, including projects funded by ARC, Energy Innovation Fund, and international collaborations with institutions like ETH Zurich, Cambridge, and Tsinghua University. His research group maintains strong international connections, facilitating student exchanges and collaborative research. As Postgraduate Course Coordinator of Systems Engineering and Chair of IEEE SMC ACT Chapter, Dr. Mo plays a significant role in academic leadership and professional community building. His research team collaborates with industry partners on practical implementations of their theoretical work, particularly in the energy sector.

Madison Loreمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Planning
• Data Analytics
• Sustainable Transitions
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Madison Lore is an incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, beginning her tenure in January 2026. Her interdisciplinary research integrates urban planning, data science, and sustainability, focusing on how large-scale data and information environments shape public behaviors and perceptions around sustainable transitions in housing, transportation, and energy systems. She holds a Ph.D. from the School of Community and Regional Planning at the University of British Columbia, a Master's in Applied Mathematics, and a dual Bachelor's in Mathematics and Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her academic journey reflects a strong technical foundation applied to pressing urban challenges. Madison’s research interests span urban data science, machine learning, infrastructure and land use planning, social policy, and sustainable transportation. She investigates how algorithmic and data-driven methods can be used responsibly to uncover social norms, institutional influences, and individual support for sustainable policies, particularly in contexts of information overload. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in applying hybrid deep learning and natural language processing to urban text data, evaluating equity in public mobility, and modeling transportation preferences through digital footprints. These works reflect a consistent theme: leveraging data analytics to promote equitable and sustainable urban futures. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2023–2026) Bombardier Sustainable Transportation Fellowship (2022) The Bill and Nancy Siegmann Applied Mathematical Modeling Prize (2018) Leonhard Euler Award for Excellence in Mathematical Modeling (2016) Climate Social Science Network Grant on Big Oil’s Climate Disinformation (2024) Madison has presented her work at major conferences including the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, the International Conference on Travel Behavior Research, and the American Planning Association National Conference. While no formal advisees are listed, her role as an incoming assistant professor suggests future mentorship of graduate students in urban planning and data analytics. She is affiliated with the PLACE Lab and brings expertise from prior work in nuclear physics and applied mathematics into her current urban sustainability research.

Raffael N. Faselمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Animal Rights Law
• Constitutional Law
• Direct Democracy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raffael N. Fasel is a SNSF Ambizione Senior Researcher at the University of Zurich , with affiliations as an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge and Visiting Scholar at NYU Law School . His work bridges animal rights law , constitutional theory , and comparative jurisprudence . Education: Dr. iur. from University of Cambridge, LL.M. from Yale, MA from University College London. Current research focuses on nonhuman legal personhood , direct democracy , and constitutional constraints in global contexts. His publications analyze intersections between legal philosophy and practical governance , including forthcoming work on Animal Rights Law and peer-reviewed articles on topics like Sieyès' constitutional theory and Swiss primate rights cases . He has collaborated with artists on public legal education projects, such as an installation on the monkey selfie case (Naruto v. Slater) in Aarhus Courthouse (2020). Scientific awards: SNSF Ambizione Fellowship Key thematic areas: animal rights law , constitutional self-determination , judicial reasoning , and democratic legitimacy .

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• AI Safety
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Isabel Straw is an Assistant Professor in Healthcare Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity at the Faculty of Population Health Sciences, University College London. She leads the CRASH Team (Cybersecurity Resiliency & AI Safety in Healthcare) and collaborates with the Centre for Healthcare Cybersecurity at the University of California San Diego. As an Emergency Doctor at Homerton Hospital NHS Trust, her research bridges clinical practice, AI development, and cybersecurity. PhD in Artificial Intelligence Contributed to UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of AI Developed CIPHER: tool for modeling patient harms from cyberattacks Co-led international workshops on healthcare cybersecurity Featured in 15+ international media outlets Her research examines technology-facilitated abuse, algorithmic bias in healthcare, and risks from interconnected medical technologies. She has delivered over 70 invited talks, including DEF CON and May Contain Hackers events. Recent publications include: 2025: Cybersecurity in family medicine clinics 2024: Sex-based disparities in cardiac ML algorithms 2023: Biotechnological syndromes and digital pathologies 2022: Ethical model calibration in medical AI 2020: AI biases in mental health She leads UCL postgraduate modules on Healthcare AI and Cybersecurity, and mentors MSc students on topics including AI fairness in oncology and cardiology. Her work has informed WHO policy, UK parliamentary frameworks, and UN AI governance reports.

Maja KORICAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Management
• Sustainability
• Organizational Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maja KORICA is a Full Professor of Strategic Management at IÉSEG School of Management in France. She holds a DPhil in Management Studies from the University of Oxford. Her academic roles include previous positions as Reader in Management and Organisation at Warwick Business School (2021–2023), Assistant Dean (2017–2019), and earlier roles as Associate/Assistant Professor there (2013–2021). Her research focuses on strategy, sustainability, organizational behavior, healthcare management, and pedagogy in management education. She has contributed to understanding managerial work dynamics, knowledge mobilization in healthcare, and innovative teaching methodologies like structured shadowing. Her research spans topics such as CSR, creative industries, and the intersection of aesthetics and organizational style. She has published widely in journals like British Journal of Management , Organization Science , and Management Learning , emphasizing practical and theoretical contributions to management studies. Notable works include analyses of managerial mood work in creative settings and attentional practices of healthcare CEOs. KORICA’s teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Responsible Leadership and International Business Strategy. She has advised on organizational decline in alternative structures, such as coworking cooperatives.

James Edwardsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Criminal Law
• Jurisprudence
• Legal Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr James Edwards is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Oxford, holding concurrent roles as Fellow and Tutor in Law at Worcester College and Lecturer in Law at Brasenose College. He earned his MA (Cantab) from Christ’s College, Cambridge, and completed his BCL, MSt, and DPhil at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on criminal law theory, jurisprudence, and the ethical dimensions of legal systems. Notable achievements include winning the Sweet and Maxwell Prize (2004), E.C.S. Wade Prize (2004), and George Long Prize (2006) during his undergraduate studies. Dr Edwards teaches Criminal Law and Jurisprudence to undergraduates. His publications explore topics such as criminalization principles, legal moralism, and the asymmetry of criminal law. Recent works include Reading HLA Hart's The Concept of Law (co-edited, 2013) and articles on instrumental legal moralism and harm principles. Education: MA (Cantab), Christ’s College, Cambridge (2006) BCL, MSt, DPhil (Oxon), University of Oxford (2007–2010) Awards: Sweet and Maxwell Prize (2004) E.C.S. Wade Prize (2004) KLegal Prize for Tort Law (2004) George Long Prize for Jurisprudence (2006) His research integrates philosophical and practical analyses of criminal law, emphasizing the ethical obligations of legal systems. He has contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on law’s role in enforcing morality and the societal implications of criminalization.

Paul Franksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German Idealism
• Jewish Philosophy
• Early Modern Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Franks is the Robert F. and Patricia Weis Professor of Philosophy and Judaic Studies, and holds a concurrent appointment as Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University. As Department Chair, he oversees the Philosophy Department's academic programs and initiatives. His research spans German Idealism, Jewish Philosophy, and the intersections between analytic and continental traditions. His scholarly work focuses on Kant, post-Kantian philosophy, neo-Kantianism, phenomenology, and the philosophy of the human sciences. Key contributions include analyses of Fichte, Hegel, and Schelling, alongside studies of Jewish thinkers like Franz Rosenzweig and Salomon Maimon. Franks' publications address skepticism in German Idealism, the legacy of Kabbalistic thought in modern philosophy, and the philosophical implications of Jewish textual traditions. Franks' recent articles explore topics such as analytic approaches to Hasidic thought, the relationship between German Idealism and Judaism, and the methodology of transcendental arguments. He has edited volumes like International Yearbook of German Idealism and authored influential works such as All or Nothing: Systematicity, Transcendental Arguments, and Skepticism in German Idealism . His work bridges historical and contemporary philosophical debates, emphasizing the interplay between systematic philosophy, religious thought, and epistemological inquiry. Franks is affiliated with Yale's Judaic Studies Program and Religious Studies Department, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues in humanities and philosophy.

• Machine Learning
• Graph Neural Networks
• Bioinformatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tamara Drucks is a PreDoc Researcher at the Department of Machine Learning, Technische Universität Wien. She specializes in machine learning, with a focus on graph neural networks, bioinformatics, and optimization algorithms. Drucks teaches courses including 'Introduction to Machine Learning' and 'Theoretical Foundations and Research Topics in Machine Learning.' Her research explores expressive power of graph networks and applications in phylogenetic modeling. Key projects include the StruDL initiative (2023–2027) focusing on maximally expressive GNNs for outerplanar graphs. She has advised one PhD student, Martin Plattner, on optimization techniques in machine learning. Publications span theoretical advancements in GNNs and practical applications in computational biology. Drucks holds a Diploma in Technical Mathematics from TU Wien (2021) and is involved in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of AI and biological data analysis.