جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rafael J. Pascualمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Old English poetry
• Anglo-Saxon literature
• Medieval linguistics
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Rafael J. Pascual is an Associate Faculty Member at the University of Oxford, holding roles as Stipendiary Lecturer in English at New College, Lecturer in Old and Middle English at Magdalen College, and Departmental Lecturer in English Language and Literature at the Faculty of English and Pembroke College. His research focuses on medieval English language and literature, particularly Old English poetry and its continental sources. He has been funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) through the Ramón y Cajal programme, receiving €120,000 for his project on Anglo-Saxon poetry. Education: PhD from the University of Granada (2014) on the dating and textual criticism of Beowulf, followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University. He has also been a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at CLASP (ERC-funded project). Research interests include Old English metre, monsters in Beowulf, Old Norse influence, and the editing of poetical manuscripts. His work bridges historical linguistics and literary analysis, with contributions to journals like Medium Ævum and Studia Neophilologica. Major awards include the 2013–2014 Extraordinary Doctorate Award and the 2017 Excellence in Knowledge Award from Grupo Caja Rural. He co-edited Old English Philology: Studies in Honour of R.D. Fulk (2016) and Tradition and Innovation in Old English Metre (2022). Teaching includes courses on early medieval literature, the history of the English language, and material texts. His academic service includes roles at multiple Oxford colleges and contributions to the CLASP project.

Reto Geiserمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern Architecture
• Architectural Pedagogy
• Exhibition Design
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Reto Geiser is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Academic Affairs at Rice University’s School of Architecture. His work bridges architectural design, pedagogy, and media, focusing on modern architecture’s intersections with education and exhibition practices. He holds a Dr. Sc. and M.Arch. from ETH Zurich, where his early studies shaped his interdisciplinary approach. Academic Roles: Academic Leadership, Architecture Curriculum Development, and Studio Teaching Key Projects: Rice Architecture Summer Immersion Program (underserved high school students), Mellon-funded 'Reverse Ruins' photography project, and research on Miami-based firm Arquitectonica His research explores architectural exhibitions’ role in knowledge dissemination through works like Futures of the Architectural Exhibition , which analyzes contemporary curation practices. Geiser’s award-winning books include Archetypes (on Johnston Marklee) and Giedion and America , repositioning modernist historiography. Publications span Harvard Design Magazine , Future Anterior , and exhibition catalogues, reflecting his dual focus on scholarly writing and spatial practice. Recent curatorial work includes Switzerland’s 11th Venice Architecture Biennale contribution Explorations: Teaching Design Research and the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial’s Rooms for Books . Awards: George R. Brown Award (2021), Charles Duncan Award (2020), Scientia Institute Membership (2020) Teaching: Currently instructs ARCH 225/525: Introduction to Architectural Thinking and ARCH 550: Out of This World , emphasizing speculative design and spatial reasoning.

Kaushik Sunder Rajanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Political Economy of Life Sciences
• Postcolonial Studies
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Kaushik Sunder Rajan is a Professor of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago, where he co-directs the Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory. His work bridges Anthropology, Science and Technology Studies (STS), and political economy, focusing on the global life sciences and biomedicine with empirical emphasis on the United States and India. His research interrogates the intersection of scientific knowledge, capitalism, and postcolonial theory through three commitments: analyzing scientific epistemology, ethnographically studying multi-scale political economic structures, and theorizing contemporary capitalism. Key publications include the monographs Pharmocracy: Value, Politics and Knowledge in Global Biomedicine (2017), Biocapital: The Constitution of Post-Genomic Life (2006), and edited volume Lively Capital (2012). Recent work explores biomedical translational research in India, ethnographic methods pedagogy (particularly in dialogue with photography), and comparative studies of health judicialization in India and South Africa. His teaching portfolio includes graduate-level ethnographic fieldwork methods and undergraduate STS courses.

• Art Education
• Social Justice
• Refugee Studies
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MICHELLE BAE-DIMITRIADIS is an Associate Professor of Art Education at the School of Visual Arts within the College of Arts and Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program. Her work bridges art education, diasporic girlhood studies, and social justice advocacy. Dr. Bae-Dimitriadis holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign . Her research focuses on U.S. Korean diasporic youth culture, refugee girlhood experiences, and community-based art practices. Notably, she collaborates with Karen tribe refugee girls to create GPS-based oral story archives addressing environmental and racial justice in Western New York. Her interdisciplinary research integrates historic, socioeconomic, and geographical perspectives to explore Asian immigrant and refugee girlhood through art and media. Key themes include decolonizing pedagogy, land-based art practices, and critical counternarratives in social justice education. Selected grants include the E.O. Smith Arts & Humanities Faculty Development Research Grant , Arts and Architecture Faculty Research Grant , and National Art Education Foundation Research Grant . Her work appears in journals such as Discourse: Cultural Politics in Education and Studies in Art Education , alongside co-edited volumes on girlhood and media studies. Her current projects emphasize radical vulnerability in art education, land-based thinking in museums, and antiracist interventions in Asian American art practices. She advocates for civic participation through digital media and has pioneered community-based art initiatives with marginalized youth.

Ourida Mostefaiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 18th Century French Literature
• Enlightenment Studies
• French Revolution
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Ourida Mostefai is a Professor of Comparative Literature and French & Francophone Studies at Brown University. She holds a joint appointment between the Departments of Comparative Literature and French & Francophone Studies. PhD and MA from New York University BA and Licence de Lettres from Université Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle Her research focuses on Enlightenment literature and philosophy, with particular expertise in Rousseau studies, early-modern polemics, religious toleration, and migration narratives from the French Revolution to the 21st century. She works at the intersection of political philosophy, cultural identity, and digital humanities. Recent publications include the 2024 critical edition of Rousseau's Lettre à d'Alembert and articles in Lumieres , Philosophie Magazine , and Studies in Eighteenth-Century Culture . Her work examines Rousseau's theories of trust, toleration, and citizenship through contemporary lenses like exile, orientalism, and media dynamics. Officier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2017) Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2008) Past President of Rousseau Association and SECFS Editorial board member for several academic journals She teaches courses on the Algerian War in literature, European novel, Enlightenment politics, and theories of orientalism. Current affiliations include ASECS, MLA, ENCCRE, and Société française d'étude du dix-huitième siècle.

• Design Theory
• Philosophy of Technology
• Algorithmic Culture
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Betti Marenko is a transdisciplinary theorist and academic currently serving as Reader in Design and Techno-Digital Futures at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, where she also leads Contextual Studies for Product and Industrial Design. She simultaneously holds the position of WRHI Specially Appointed Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in Sociology from the University of East London, and a BA (Hons) from Universita di Urbino, Italy. She is fluent in Italian, with full professional proficiency. Marenko's research spans process philosophies, design studies, and critical technologies, with a particular focus on algorithmic culture, digital uncertainty, and future studies. Her work investigates the relationships between design, society, and culture, and their role in shaping futures through transdisciplinary approaches that bridge philosophy, design, and technology critique. She develops speculative and pragmatic interventions that mobilize design practice to address contemporary challenges. Her publication record reveals consistent engagement with themes of techno-animism, hybrid ecologies, and the implications of planetary computation. Recent work shows increasing focus on uncertainty frameworks, the politics of algorithmic systems, and the development of alternative methodologies for engaging with technological futures. Her research demonstrates a trajectory from earlier work on body modification to contemporary concerns with digital materiality and speculative design. As Principal Investigator for the Erasmus+ project FUEL4Design [Future Education and Literacy for Designers], she develops curriculum innovation tools for teaching futures to designers. She is currently completing a monograph titled 'The Power of Maybes. Between Prediction and Potential in Algorithmic Culture,' which examines how algorithmic governmentality shapes knowledge-production and modes of existence. Marenko serves as Associate Editor of the journal Design and Culture and has co-edited significant volumes including 'Designing Smart Objects in Everyday Life' (Bloomsbury 2021) and 'Deleuze and Design' (Edinburgh University Press 2015), which established new theoretical frameworks for design practice and research.

David Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematics Education
• Social Justice in Education
• Indigenous Mathematics Education
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David Wagner is a Professor in the Department of Secondary Education at the Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick. He holds adjunct positions at the University of South-Eastern Norway and Malmö University. His academic journey includes a PhD (2004) and M.Ed (2002) from the University of Alberta, followed by a B.Ed (1991), B.A. in Mathematics (1989), and B.R.S. from Mennonite Brethren Bible College (1989). Prior to his PhD, he taught grades 7–12 in Canada and in eSwatini, shaping his research focus on the cultural dimensions of mathematics education. His research explores human interaction in mathematics, emphasizing social justice, Indigenous education, and sustainability. Key projects include the 'Show Me Your Math' initiative engaging Indigenous communities and developing culturally responsive pedagogies. He has authored/co-authored over 100 publications, including books and chapters on mathematics education, equity, and critical discourse analysis. Wagner serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of *Educational Studies in Mathematics*, and has held roles such as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at UNB, Managing Editor of *For the Learning of Mathematics*, and leadership in organizations like the Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group. His work intersects with global non-killing initiatives and sustainable development, advocating for mathematics education to address societal challenges. His peer-reviewed articles span equity in mathematics education, classroom discourse analysis, and policy advocacy. He actively promotes ethical research practices, including guidelines for peer review and addressing systemic inequities in academic publishing.

Ryan L. Claassenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Participation
• Public Opinion
• Election Administration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ryan L. Claassen is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Political Science at Kent State University, located on the Kent campus. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis (2005), and a B.A. in History from Goshen College (1994). His research focuses on political participation, citizen competence, public opinion, election administration, religion and politics, interest groups, and racial and ethnic politics. Claassen has authored Godless Democrats and Pious Republicans (Cambridge University Press) and co-edited The Evangelical Crackup? (Temple University Press), alongside numerous journal articles in top-tier political science publications. His work has been featured in national and international media, including the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage, NPR, and NBC affiliates, where he discusses religion’s role in politics, voting behavior, and election administration. Claassen teaches at both the undergraduate and doctoral levels, covering American Politics, Public Opinion, and Methodology. His research has explored topics such as partisan polarization, the influence of religious groups on political coalitions, and the psychological underpinnings of voter behavior. Recent scholarship includes investigations into partisan bias in campaign tactics, the pressures affecting survey respondents, and the group-based foundations of partisan choices. His contributions to the field emphasize methodological rigor and the application of experimental designs to understand political phenomena. Claassen’s work bridges theoretical inquiry with practical implications for electoral systems and civic education.

Tyson Ashley Retzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intellectual History
• History of Historical Thought
• Philosophy of History
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Tyson Ashley Retz is an Associate Professor of Intellectual History at the University of South-Eastern Norway (Department of Culture and Language Sciences, Faculty of Education and Humanities). He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His research focuses on the philosophy of history, historiography, and the intellectual history of political thought, particularly in 19th-century Europe. Retz has held visiting positions at the University of British Columbia (2014), Tallinn University (2018), and the University of Oslo (2021), and is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Vienna (2024-25). Retz’s scholarly work critiques traditional concepts of empathy in historical understanding, advocating instead for a hermeneutical approach rooted in Collingwood’s question-answer logic. His books *Empathy and History* (2018) and *Progress and the Scale of History* (2022) explore foundational issues in historical methodology and the evolution of progress narratives. Current research examines the religious-political dynamics of Restoration France (1815–1830) and the role of historical writing in liberal thought during Catholic revival periods. His peer-reviewed articles span topics such as historical scale, the Anthropocene’s ethical challenges, and comparative progress theories. Retz actively contributes to history education through editorial roles: he edits the *Bloomsbury History: Theory and Method* digital resource, chairs the *History Education Research Journal*, and guest-edited special issues on history didactics. He has supervised at least one PhD student, Jacob Tom (2025), and frequently publishes in journals like *Journal of the Philosophy of History* and *Rethinking History*. Awards include his Royal Historical Society fellowship. Retz’s interdisciplinary work bridges historical theory, education, and political philosophy, emphasizing the societal role of historical inquiry in addressing contemporary ethical and epistemological issues.

Olatunji Adekoyaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Work-Life Balance
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Dr Olatunji Adekoya is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the MSc Human Resources and Organisational Development at Sheffield Business School, part of Sheffield Hallam University. He holds multiple academic credentials including a PhD in Management (University of East London), an MBA (University of Wales Trinity Saint David), a Harvard Business School Diploma in Business Analytics, and a Bachelors in Economics (University of Lagos, Nigeria). His research focuses on global south workplace dynamics, particularly in work-life balance, employee wellbeing, green HRM, gender issues, and gig economy challenges. He has published extensively in journals like the British Journal of Management and Gender, Work & Organisation, co-edited books on African career studies and international HRM, and serves as an external examiner for UK and international universities. His academic leadership includes mentoring doctoral researchers and advancing inclusive teaching practices as a Senior Fellow of Advance HE and Certified Management and Business Educator. He actively consults on organisational resilience and diversity initiatives, leading projects that bridge academic research with practical business solutions. His work often critiques cultural and institutional barriers in workplaces, advocating for equitable policies and sustainable HRM practices. Dr Adekoya’s research awards include recognition for his contributions to teaching excellence (SFHEA) and HRM education (CMBE). His research explores intersections between technology, environment, and labour, with a focus on Nigeria, the UK, and other Global South nations. His current projects address AI’s impact on gig economies, digital HRM adoption challenges, and gender equity in entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Jamie Caineمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Strategy
• Digital Transformation Maturity Assessments
• Business-IT Alignment
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Dr. Jamie Caine is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems & Business Modelling at the School of Computing and Digital Technologies, part of the College of Business, Technology and Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. His work bridges academic research with industry practice in digital transformation strategy, focusing on strategic alignment between business and IT. He holds a PhD in strategic management digital technology alignment, alongside PGCE and BSc qualifications. His research explores digital capabilities, strategy execution, and ontology-driven models to close the strategy-implementation gap. Key projects include digital maturity assessments for global standard bodies and cloud strategy architectures for Bayer. He teaches modules like IT Strategy, Business Architecture, and Cloud Technologies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Industry contributions include leading digital transformation projects across 170+ countries and designing corporate training programs. He is a sought-after speaker on Industry 4.0, leadership, and personal development, with active involvement in East African digital capacity-building initiatives. Previously served as a Group Scout Leader to foster youth leadership. Editorial roles include Measuring Ontologies in Value seeking Environments (MOVE). Research outputs span CEUR Workshop Proceedings, Springer journals, and edited volumes, with a focus on strategy ontologies and digital transformation frameworks.

Raymond Siemensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Renaissance Literature
• Textual Culture
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Raymond Siemens is a Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Victoria, with a cross-appointment in Computer Science. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia (1997) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022). His work bridges Renaissance literature, digital humanities, and computational methods, focusing on early Tudor poetry, scholarly editing, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He directs the Electronic Textual Cultures Lab (ETCL), the Implementing New Knowledge Environments (INKE) project, and founded the Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI), which has trained thousands globally. Education: BA (Waterloo), MA (Alberta), PhD (UBC) Research interests include the Devonshire Manuscript and Henry VIII Manuscript, open scholarship, and social editions. He has led major initiatives funded by SSHRC ($2.5M for INKE), the Canada Research Chairs program, and international bodies. Awards include the Alliance of Digital Humanities Organisations' Antonio Zampolli Prize (2014) and the U Victoria Humanities Award (2009). Roles: Chair of MLA Committee on Scholarly Editions, Vice-President of the Canadian Federation for Humanities and Social Sciences, and SSHRC Council member. He oversees the Electronic Textual Cultures Lab and collaborates with global institutions, including King's College London and the University of Newcastle. His work emphasizes open access and transformative scholarly practices, reflected in projects like Early Modern Literary Studies and Doing More Digital Humanities .

Daniel Ahadiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Critical Race Theory
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Daniel Ahadi is a Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Chair at the School of Communication, Simon Fraser University (SFU), and Acting Associate Director. He is also an affiliated faculty member at The Digital Democracies Institute. His research explores media representation, identity formation, and transnational diasporas, with a focus on post-colonial and critical race studies. Ahadi holds a PhD from SFU (2016), an MA from the University of Stockholm (2004), and a BA from SFU (2002). He teaches undergraduate courses such as CMNS 110 (Introduction to Communication Studies) and CMNS 362 (Evaluation Methods for Applied Communication Research), as well as graduate courses like CMNS 848 (Communication and Global Social Justice). His work includes co-editing The Handbook of Ethnic Media in Canada (2023) and presenting at major conferences, including IAMCR, MESA, and CCA. Research Interests: Media representation, post-colonial theory, critical race studies, queer theory, intersectionality, and qualitative research methods. Awards: 2023 Top Paper Award in the Media and Diaspora Working Group (IAMCR). Ahadi supervises PhD and MA students in areas like political communication and diasporic media, and his research often critiques academic methodologies and power dynamics in knowledge production.

Erika Woltersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Politics and Policy
• Sustainability
• Science and Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erika Wolters is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Oregon State University's School of Public Policy. She also serves as Associate Director for the Public Policy Undergraduate Program and Water Resources Policy and Management Graduate Program. Her roles include leadership in OSU's Policy Analysis Laboratory (OPAL). Affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts, her work integrates environmental policy, science communication, and community resilience. Education: PhD in Environmental Science (OSU, 2012), MA in Environmental Studies (CSU Sacramento, 2000), BA in Political Science (UC Davis, 1995). Professional experience includes EPA National Advisory Committee membership and OPAL directorship. Research focuses on environmental politics with emphasis on climate change, water policy, wildfire mitigation, and the Food-Water-Energy Nexus. Key themes include public policy preferences, socio-cultural factors in environmental decision-making, and science-policy interactions. Recent work examines rural policy dynamics and coastal adaptation strategies. Publications span over 25 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including edited volumes on Western public lands and climate change framing. Her work bridges empirical research with actionable policy insights.

Kevin McDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Radicalization
• Extremism
• Digital Social Worlds
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof Kevin McDonald is a Professor of Sociology at Middlesex University, UK, within the Faculty of Business and Law's Law and Social Sciences Department. He leads the Doctoral Programmes in the faculty and focuses on radicalization, extremism, digital social worlds, and sociological theories of violence. Previously, he held roles at the University of Melbourne (Australia), Goldsmiths (UK), and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (France). His research explores social movements, embodiment, and contemporary democracy challenges, particularly regarding youth radicalization and violent extremism. Education: PhD from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris), prior roles include Marie Curie Fellowships and visiting professorships across Europe. Teaching areas include terrorism sociology, criminology, and digital cultures. Research interests span far-right extremism drivers, jihadism, digital mobilization, and academic development for displaced scholars. He contributes to EU Horizon grant evaluations and edits Routledge's 'Social Movements in the 21st Century' book series. Publications include over 40 peer-reviewed works and books like Radicalization (2018). His work bridges theoretical sociology with policy-relevant research on security, democracy, and global social change.