جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ahmet Kircaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Marketing & Strategy
• Marketing Research
• Marketing Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ahmet Kirca is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Director of the MSU-CIBER (International Business Center) at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. His research focuses on international marketing strategy, marketing research methodologies, and the impact of cultural and contextual factors on business decisions. He has conducted extensive meta-analytic studies exploring topics such as multinational firm performance, innovation adoption, and global retailing strategies. As Director of MSU-CIBER, he leads initiatives to enhance global mindset development among students and professionals, supported by a $1.2M U.S. Department of Education grant. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in understanding how firms navigate cultural diversity and institutional environments during international expansion. Key research themes include the internationalization-performance relationship, contingency factors in new product launches, and the role of firm-specific assets in multinational operations. His publications often synthesize empirical evidence from diverse industries, such as automotive, retail, and construction, to provide actionable insights for global business strategies. Dr. Kirca's contributions are recognized through his editorial roles in academic journals and his leadership in international business outreach programs. The MSU-CIBER center under his direction hosts annual case competitions and global conferences, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.

Alberto L. Sangiovanni-Vincentelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Design Automation
• Embedded Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alberto L. Sangiovanni-Vincentelli holds the Edgar L. and Harold H. Buttner Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a pioneer in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys. His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), embedded systems, hybrid systems, and formal methods for AI. He has authored over 800 papers and 17 books, with major contributions to design automation and methodologies. Education: Dr. Ing., EECS, Politecnico di Milano (1971) Research interests include design methodologies, CPS, and AI integration. He has received numerous awards, including the IEEE James Clerk Maxwell Medal (2008) and ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award (2009). He serves on multiple corporate boards and advisory councils, including the Strategic Committee of the Italian Strategic Fund and the Executive Committee of the Italian Institute of Technology. His work spans academia, industry, and policy, with a focus on innovation ecosystems and CPS design automation. Awards: Over 20 major honors, including Fellowships from IEEE and ACM.

Marnin Heiselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychological Resiliency
• Suicide Prevention
• Geriatric Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marnin Heisel is a Professor at Western University , affiliated with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and holding appointments in the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics . His research focuses on enhancing psychological resiliency and preventing suicide among older adults and at-risk populations through three streams: developing mental health assessment tools, designing psychological interventions, and knowledge translation initiatives. Education : Specialized Honours B.A. (Psychology, York University, 1994), M.A. (Clinical Psychology, York University, 1996), Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology, York University, 2001), Postdoctoral Fellowship (Suicide Studies, University of Toronto, 2002) His recent grants include studies on suicide prevention in men using smartphone-assisted therapy, meaning-centered interventions for retirement transitions, and scale development for suicide risk assessment. Heisel's work emphasizes evidence synthesis, community engagement, and training for healthcare providers. Key research trends span geriatric mental health , suicide risk assessment , behavioral interventions , and knowledge translation . Subfields include existential psychology , psychometric testing , group therapy , preventive psychiatry , policy development , and longitudinal studies . Heisel collaborates with institutions like the Lawson Health Research Institute , Movember Canada Foundation , and Canadian Institutes of Health Research . His work impacts clinical practice through guidelines, training tools, and community outreach programs.

Elena B. Spasovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Business
• Strategic Management
• SME Internationalization
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Elena B. Spasova is the Dean of Henley Business School and Professor of International Business at the University of Reading. She joined Henley in 2009, bringing over a decade of corporate strategy consulting experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers in Canada, where she worked with organizations across Europe and North America. In her leadership roles, she has spearheaded major change management, education innovation, and the development of executive and work-based programs internationally. Research Interests: Elena's research centers on strategic challenges faced by firms in international markets, particularly SMEs and multinational enterprises. Her work explores the drivers of international competitiveness and performance, with a focus on exports, dynamic capabilities, governance in cross-border operations, and the impact of economic disintegration such as Brexit. She applies frameworks like the Resource-Based View (RBV) to understand firm-specific advantages in global contexts. Publication Trends: Her recent publications span top-tier journals in international business and management, consistently focusing on export performance, firm capabilities, and strategic internationalization. The research combines empirical analysis with theoretical development, often using UK and California-based data, and increasingly addresses institutional and regional influences on MNE behavior. Scientific Awards: Not specified in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no formal list of students or grants is provided, her extensive publication record with co-authors and leadership in research-focused programs suggest active mentorship and likely grant involvement. She has led major educational innovation projects and institutional growth initiatives, indicating substantial leadership in academic development and team-based research. Labs and Teams: Although specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, as Dean and Professor, she leads and collaborates with research groups within Henley Business School focused on international business, strategy, and performance. Her work is embedded in a collaborative academic environment involving faculty across international business, management, and global strategy disciplines.

Alexandra Ziemannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Implementation Science
• Public Health
• Health Policy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexandra Ziemann is a Lecturer in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences at the University of Bath, where she is affiliated with the Centre for 21st Century Public Health. With a PhD in Public Health from Maastricht University and an MSc in Human Geography, Public Health & International Law from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, she has established herself as an expert in implementation science with a focus on health and social policy interventions across diverse global contexts. Dr. Ziemann's educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health, Maastricht University Master of Science in Human Geography, Public Health & International Law, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Her research focuses on improving the implementation and scale-up of health and social policies and interventions in practice, with particular attention to contextual factors that influence implementation success across different settings. Dr. Ziemann employs complex systems and causal approaches, including realist methods and Qualitative Comparative Analysis, to understand how interventions can be effectively adapted and implemented in diverse contexts, particularly in low-and-middle-income countries. Her work spans multiple disciplines and sectors, reflecting her pragmatic, mixed-methods research approach across the UK, Europe, and global settings. Analysis of Dr. Ziemann's recent publications reveals a strong focus on implementation science methodology, with particular emphasis on systems thinking approaches, contextual factors affecting implementation, and strategies for scaling up healthcare innovations. Her research demonstrates consistent attention to how evidence can be effectively translated into practice across different healthcare settings and cultural contexts, with increasing attention to the role of innovation intermediaries and organizational processes in supporting sustainable implementation, particularly evident in her 2024 work on mobilizing pilot-based evidence for healthcare innovations. Dr. Ziemann's professional recognition includes: Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA) As an educator, Dr. Ziemann primarily teaches on the MSc Global Public Health and Policy program, focusing on implementation and scale-up of policies, health services and systems, systems thinking, and research methods. She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations in social policy, international development, and global public health, and is willing to supervise doctoral students in implementation science. Her external positions include Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at City, University of London, editorial roles with Frontiers in Health Services Journal, and board membership with the UK Implementation Society and European Implementation Collaborative. Dr. Ziemann works across the UK, Europe, and low-and-middle-income countries, collaborating with various institutions including the Centre for Healthcare Innovation Research and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) at Maastricht University. Her research contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and wellbeing, with practical applications for healthcare systems seeking to implement and scale up effective interventions while considering local contexts and constraints.

Mohammad Ali Javaheri Javidمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Industrial Automation
• Digitalisation Initiatives
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Ali Javaheri Javid is an Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence at the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. His work bridges corporate requirements with cutting-edge AI research, focusing on integrating contextual knowledge into real-time decision-making frameworks across industrial automation, digitalisation, and human-centric systems. His research spans Industrial Automation , Human-Centric AI , Cellular Automata , and Complexity Theory . Recent work explores aesthetic behavior in cellular automata, symmetry detection, and context-aware systems. Key publications highlight trends in AI-driven industrial solutions , Computational Aesthetics , and Swarmic Symmetry Detection . Collaborations include projects like Optimal Sensor Placement - Type Topology .

Kang Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marxism and Aesthetics
• Globalization
• Ideologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Kang Liu holds a faculty position at Duke University within the Department of Asian and African Languages and Literature , affiliated with the Asian & Middle Eastern Studies division under Trinity College of Arts & Sciences . With a Ph.D. and M.A. from University of Wisconsin, Madison and a B.A. from Nanjing University , his academic career has focused on Sino-Western intellectual intersections. Research spans Marxism, globalization, cultural politics, and media theory Grants include Jiangsu Summer Camp (2019, 2017) and Televising China (2004-2005) Email: liukang@duke.edu His publications analyze theoretical hybridization (poststructuralism, postcolonialism) in Chinese contexts, media's role in ideological construction , and global public opinion dynamics. Notably, he commented on China-U.S. media relations in the 2014 New York Times coverage.

Marney Isaacمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agroecology
• Agrobiodiversity
• Biogeochemical Cycling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marney Isaac is a Full Professor at the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences , University of Toronto Scarborough, with cross-appointments to the Department of Global Development Studies and graduate faculties at the University of Toronto School of the Environment and Department of Geography . She serves as co-Director of the Sustainable Food and Farming Futures research cluster and leads the NSERC/SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative project TOsustain . A leading figure in agroecology, she contributes as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Ecology and Agronomy for Sustainable Development , and on the Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems editorial board. Research Focus: Agroecosystems, sustainable agriculture, plant functional traits, biogeochemical cycling, and agrarian networks. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Integrative Agroecology Lab , integrating ecological and social processes in agroforestry systems. Her work bridges scientific and local knowledge, emphasizing nutrient economy, microbial interactions, and climate resilience in diversified agriculture. Recent publications analyze trait-environment relationships, nitrogen dynamics, and policy impacts on agroecosystem management. Media coverage includes profiles in Science Daily , Anthropocene magazine , and CBC’s Quirks and Quarks . Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Agroecosystems and Development . Grants & Leadership: Directs TOsustain for net-zero food systems and edits special issues in Journal of Applied Ecology .

• Machine Learning
• Case-Based Reasoning
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nirmalie Wiratunga is a Professor in Intelligent Systems at the School of Computing , Robert Gordon University, and serves as the Associate Dean for Research . She is also an Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (IDUN program). Her academic excellence spans over two decades in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning , with a focus on Explainable AI (XAI) , Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) , and Natural Language Processing (NLP) . Her research explores innovative methodologies for knowledge-rich representations to automate decision-making through CBR for Retrieval-Augmented Q&A systems and human-centered AI platforms . She co-founded Attendr.app , a spinout for student and conference attendance tracking, and leads the Artificial Intelligence & Reasoning Research Group at RGU. Recent publications (2024–2025) highlight her work on LLM hallucination detection , counterfactual explanations in finance , cross-lingual biomedical review automation , and multi-query resolution in legal domains . Themes span AI explainability , NLP , CBR , and domain-specific knowledge integration across healthcare, law, and education. Her leadership extends to organizing international workshops on XAI , digital health , and Deep Learning , and co-chairing the ICCBR 2021 and 2022 conferences. She actively contributes to program committees for ECCBR , ECML/PKDD , and IJCAI .

Ioli Camposمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Media Literacy
• Digital Media
• Journalism
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Ioli Campos is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Católica University of Portugal, and a researcher at the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC). Her work bridges academia and professional practice, with a focus on media literacy, digital media, journalism, and youth engagement with technology. Education: PhD in Digital Media, Portugal Collaborative Program (The University of Texas at Austin and Nova University of Lisbon) Master’s in Journalism, Nova University of Lisbon Fulbright Visiting Scholar, The University of Texas at Austin Her research centers on media literacy, children’s interactions with digital media, algorithms, chatbots, and influencers, as well as innovative storytelling in journalism and environmental reporting. She investigates how young audiences perceive news and digital content, with a strong emphasis on gender, ethics, and education. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and global citizenship. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on digital media’s societal impact, especially on youth. She explores AI, chatbots, media narratives, and educational interventions across diverse formats including book chapters, reports, and peer-reviewed articles. Her research is interdisciplinary, combining communication, psychology, and education. Scientific Awards: Reportage Award from the United Nations National Committee for the 50th Anniversary of the Human Rights Declaration Honour Mention in Environmental Reporting from the Portuguese Sustainable Cities Association Campos has supervised graduate students and led research activities, including serving as national Principal Investigator in EU-funded projects with budgets up to €600,000. She has extensive experience in national and international research consortia and has consulted for organizations such as the OSCE and the Council of Europe. She actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization and invited talks. She is a key member of CECC, where she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects related to communication and digital culture. Her recent project 'Comunicação e Inteligência Artificial: Perspetivas multidisciplinares' (2023–2025) exemplifies her engagement with cutting-edge topics in AI and media.

Isidro Lamelasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Patristic Theology
• Early Christianity
• Gnosticism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Isidro Lamelas is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Theology, Portuguese Catholic University (UCP), and a research member of the Research Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CITER). He has been teaching at UCP since 2000 and holds a PhD in Patristic Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome (1998). He is the Coordinator of the Doctorate in Theology and director of the magazine Itinerarium , while also serving on the scientific council of Archivo Ibero-Americano . PhD in Patristic Theology, Pontificia Università Gregoriana, 1998 First degree in Theology, Faculty of Theology, UCP, 1990 Specialization in Patristic Sciences, Augustinian Patristic Institute Intensive course in Christian Archaeology, Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology Studies at Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome (1997–1998) His research focuses on early Christianity, patristic literature, Gnosticism, and the theological interpretation of ancient Christian texts. He has published extensively on the Church Fathers, the origins of Christianity, and the intersection of theology with cultural and philosophical themes. His work often explores spiritual, historical, and hermeneutical dimensions of ancient Christian writings. The most recent articles highlight a consistent engagement with themes such as Gnosticism, martyrdom as spectacle, divine laughter, ecological spirituality in Francis of Assisi, and public theology. His publications span journals like Religions , CADMO , Rever , and Itinerarium , reflecting interdisciplinary theological scholarship with roots in historical, exegetical, and cultural analysis. Isidro Lamelas has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He actively supervises academic work, having served as President of Jury and Main Examiner in doctoral examinations. He is involved in multiple research projects, including COLIVING2020 and CITER , and contributes to editorial work as a guest editor for Religions and a reviewer for Humanitas . His leadership in the Doctorate in Theology program underscores his role in shaping advanced theological education. He is a member of the Franciscan Order since 1985 and integrates this spiritual tradition into his academic work, particularly in studies on Francis of Assisi and Christian spirituality. His research projects often engage with themes of ecology, citizenship, and intercultural living from a theological perspective.

Emma Staffordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Greek Culture
• Classics
• Greek Social and Cultural History
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Emma Stafford is a leading scholar in Greek culture at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She was appointed Professor in 2020, having joined Leeds in 2000 and promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2005. Her work bridges classical scholarship with public engagement and interdisciplinary research. Her educational background includes a BA in Classics from New Hall, Cambridge, an MA from Cambridge, and a PhD from University College London. She held teaching positions at Royal Holloway, Birkbeck, and the University of Leicester before joining the University of Wales, Lampeter in 1995, where she completed her PhD in 1999. Emma Stafford's research centers on Greek social and cultural history, particularly religion, myth, and art. She employs both literary and material evidence to explore personification deities, classical reception, and the enduring legacy of figures like Herakles. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, combining philology, archaeology, and visual studies. She has a strong interest in how classical myths are reinterpreted across time, especially in Neoclassical sculpture and modern media. The trends in her recent publications reflect a sustained focus on the reception of classical myth, particularly the figure of Herakles/Hercules, across historical periods and media—from antiquity to Enlightenment theatre, modern musicals, and oratorios. Her scholarship spans monographs, edited volumes, encyclopedia contributions, and public-facing illustrated books, demonstrating a commitment to both academic rigor and broader cultural impact. Publicity Officer, Classical Association (2004–2011) Honorary Secretary, Classical Association (2011–2019) Honorary Secretary, Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies (2005–2008) Emma Stafford actively supervises postgraduate researchers, including Shakeel Ahmed and Tong Wu, and has led major research initiatives such as the 'Hercules: A Hero for All Ages' project, which involved international conferences, a touring exhibition, an oratorio, and multiple high-profile publications. She has secured collaborative funding and institutional support for public engagement, reflecting her leadership in knowledge exchange. She also serves as Director of Impact from August 2021, underscoring her role in shaping research dissemination and societal influence. She is a core member of research groups in Classics, Gender Heritage, and Theatre, Music and Performance, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Her involvement in the 'Hercules' project exemplifies her leadership in creating integrated research environments that combine academic scholarship with public exhibitions, performances, and educational outreach.

• Early Childhood Education
• Postcolonial Childhood Studies
• Technology Integration in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Radhika Viruru is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University since 1998. Her research focuses on early childhood education, postcolonial childhood studies, and technology integration. She holds a Ph.D. (1998) and M.S. (1990) in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M. Her work explores postcolonial perspectives in education, particularly in India and the Persian Gulf. Notable publications include books like *Early Childhood Education: Postcolonial Perspectives from India* (2001) and co-authored works on Qatari motherhood and fatherhood. She has been awarded the Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators Award (2020) and Provost Academic Excellence Award (2021). Viruru has advised over 17 doctoral students and led research projects on Qatar’s educational reforms, motherhood constructs, and STEM career motivations. She chairs committees for clinical promotions and online doctoral programs, contributing to academic governance. Her courses emphasize qualitative research methods and global educational perspectives. Research Projects: Qatar University collaborations (2011–2020), Social Construction of Motherhood, Fatherhood in Knowledge-Based Economies Leadership: Chair of Clinical Professor Promotion Committee, Online EdD Program Director (2016–present)

Thomas F. Purcellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Global Political Economy
• Development Studies
• Agrarian Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas F. Purcell is a Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy at King’s College London’s Department of European & International Studies since 2019. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has held roles including Deputy Director at Ecuador’s National Strategy Centre for the Right to Territory (CENEDET) and Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. His research focuses on Latin American political economy, agrarian studies, financialization of urban infrastructure, and Marxist critiques of global capitalism. Key projects include a monograph on Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution and collaborations on Chile’s agro-food systems and Spain’s solar energy transition. Research interests include territorial power relations in value production, financialization dynamics, and global commodity chains. Recent work critiques assetization theory and explores landed property’s role in climate change. He teaches modules on global political economy, development, and Marxist theory. Purcell’s interdisciplinary approach integrates political ecology and critical global capitalism studies, engaging with activist-oriented research collectives at King’s. His peer-reviewed articles span journals like Review of International Political Economy and Antipode . He co-founded King’s Critical Global Capitalism Studies Collective and contributes to public discourse via The Conversation . His current research includes Venezuela’s political economy, Chilean agricultural logistics, and UK land value capture mechanisms.

Joanna Endter-Wadaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Policy
• Natural Resource Management
• Human Dimensions of Environmental Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joanna Endter-Wada serves as Professor of Natural Resource Policy and Social Science in the Department of Environment and Society at Utah State University. She leads the WaterMAPS™ program and co-directs the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Graduate Certificate Program, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to natural resource governance and human-environment interactions in arid regions. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Social Ecology from University of California at Irvine MS in Planning from University of California at Irvine Dr. Endter-Wada's research examines water policy frameworks and human dimensions of natural resource use through multiple lenses: Great Salt Lake ecosystem management and policy development Urban landscape water conservation strategies and behavioral drivers Human adaptation to drought and climate change impacts Wetland protection mechanisms in water-scarce environments Social-ecological system interactions in arid landscapes Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2025) reveals intensifying focus on Great Salt Lake policy documentation for legislative action (2023-2025), integration of land-water planning for community health, and innovative water management strategies like banking systems. Her work consistently bridges social science methodologies with practical water conservation applications in western U.S. contexts. No specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Endter-Wada mentors students through the NEPA Graduate Certificate Program while directing interdisciplinary research initiatives. Her WaterMAPS™ program develops analytical tools for municipal water use assessment, and she co-directs federal policy training that prepares students for environmental regulatory careers. Current projects address water security challenges through stakeholder-engaged approaches across Utah's diverse landscapes. She directs the WaterMAPS™ program which creates software for urban water management analysis and co-directs the NEPA Graduate Certificate Program that trains future environmental policy professionals. These initiatives operate within Utah State University's broader ecosystem of water research centers focused on arid region sustainability.