جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Onomastics
• Historical Linguistics
• Gender Linguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Damaris Nübling is a full Professor of Historical Linguistics of German at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, holding the Chair since April 1, 2000. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Philology, specifically within the Department of Historical Linguistics of German. Her research spans several interconnected areas of linguistics, with primary focus on Onomastics (name research) , Gender Linguistics , Morphological Change , and Dialectology . Her work investigates the grammar of proper names, gender assignment in language, morphological irregularity across Germanic languages, and linguistic indicators of language change. Nübling's publications reveal strong trends in gender linguistics and onomastics, with significant contributions to understanding how language reflects and shapes gender identity, particularly in German. Her recent work focuses on neutral gender assignment of female terms and names, linguistic negotiation of parenthood, and the self-naming practices of transgender individuals. Teaching Award of the University of Mainz (2002) Academy Prize of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate (2013) Konrad Duden Prize (2014) Professor Nübling leads multiple third-party funded research projects, including the German Surname Atlas (DFA), the Digital Surname Dictionary of Germany (DFD), and projects within the DFG Research Unit "Un/doing Differences. Practices of Human Differentiation." She serves on numerous advisory boards including the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute for German Language in Mannheim, the Society for German Language (GfDS), and the DFG Review Board for Linguistics. She directs research teams focused on onomastics and gender linguistics, with the namenforschung.net website providing an overview of her onomastic projects. Her collaborative work extends internationally, including projects with institutions in Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Sweden.

Claire Dunneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Irish Language Education
• Children's Literature
• Literacy and Reading in Irish
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claire Dunne is a Professor and Head of the Department of English and Irish at Marino Institute of Education since 2022. With 16 years of experience as a lecturer in Irish and translator, she specializes in Irish language education, children’s literature, and literacy. Her research focuses on immersion education, sociolinguistics, and the history of Irish teaching. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Trinity College Dublin and has authored numerous books, including Irish in Outlook . Notable awards include a Fulbright Scholarship and grants for revitalizing Irish language education. Dunne’s work spans teacher training, curriculum development, and promoting Irish literacy in schools. Education: PhD (2016), MA in Intercultural Studies (2007), BEd (Honors) (2006) Her research explores Irish language policy, teacher proficiency, and children’s literature. Recent projects include studies on bilingual education and revitalizing Irish in English-medium schools. Publications highlight her expertise in CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), teacher education, and language policy. She contributed to national literacy initiatives and served as President of the Literacy Association of Ireland (2022–2023). Awards include grants from Foras na Gaeilge and the Gaeltacht Education Council. Dunne advises on curriculum reforms and has led workshops on fostering Irish literacy in homes and schools.

Matthew Hertzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Computer science education
• runtime systems
• dynamic memory management

Matthew Hertz is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on computer science education, runtime systems, and dynamic memory management. Education: PhD, Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2006 MS, Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2001 BA, Computer Science, Carleton College, 1997 Research interests span computer science education and systems optimization. His educational research investigates learning factors in introductory programming courses, develops pedagogical tools like CloudCoder for programming exercises, and analyzes failure rates in CS1 courses. In systems research, he focuses on memory management innovations including garbage collection algorithms, adaptive resource allocation, and performance optimization in shared environments. Publications show dual focus: recent work emphasizes educational data analysis and programming pedagogy while earlier research concentrates on memory management efficiency and runtime systems. Trends include automated assessment tools and adaptive algorithms for resource-constrained environments. No scientific awards reported. No advising or grant information available. No labs or teams mentioned in available data.

Fang Weiguiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Chinese Culture
• Comparative Literature
• Conceptual History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Weigui Fang is a Distinguished Professor at the School of Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University (BNU), and holds the title of Yangtze River Scholar, China's highest academic honor. He serves as Chairman of the Academic Council of the Centre for Studies of Literary Theories and Director of the Centre for Literature and the History of Ideas at BNU. His academic career includes habilitation in Germany, a rare achievement for Chinese scholars. Fang’s research focuses on comparative literature, conceptual history, and Sinology, with over 140 scholarly articles and major monographs in Chinese, German, and English. He has organized influential international conferences fostering dialogue between Chinese and European scholars. Education: BA from Shanghai International Studies University (1981), PhD in Comparative Literature from Technical University of Aachen (1992), and habilitation at Erlangen University (2002). Awards include State Council Special Allowances and the National Natural Science Award. Research interests span modern Chinese literature and culture, sociology of literature, and conceptual history. His publications explore cultural concepts, transnational intellectual exchange, and comparative methodologies. Fang’s work bridges Eastern and Western scholarly traditions, making him a leading figure in humanities research.

Dirk Geeraertsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lexical Semantics
• Lexicology
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dirk Geeraerts is a full Professor of Linguistics at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), where he has held a faculty position since 1993. He studied Germanic languages (Dutch and English) and holds a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, earning his PhD in 1981. His academic career includes professorships at the Kortrijk campus of the University of Leuven (1986–1993) and the University of Leiden (1985–1986), as well as foundational research at the Instituut voor Nederlandse Lexicologie (1977–1985). Research Focus : Geeraerts specializes in lexical semantics , lexicology , and cognitive linguistics , particularly examining social variation , diachronic change , and empirical semantic methods . His work bridges theoretical and applied lexicography, notably through his editorial role in the Van Dale Groot woordenboek van de Nederlandse taal (1995–2005). Scientific Contributions : Founded the international journal Cognitive Linguistics Co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Linguistics Managing editor of the Cognitive Linguistics Research monograph series Honors and Awards : 1978: L.K. Engels Award 1992: Flemish Government Award for Wat er in een woord zit 2003: Member of the Royal Academy for Dutch Language and Literature (KANTL) 2020: Matthias de Vries Medal for Dutch lexicology contributions Labs and Teams : Established the Quantitative Lexicology and Variational Linguistics (QLVL) research group at the University of Leuven, advancing empirical approaches to lexical and semantic studies.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Margret Keuper is a Professor in the Department of Computer Vision and Machine Learning at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics. Her research focuses on advancing machine learning and computer vision techniques, with an emphasis on model fairness, adversarial robustness, and multimodal interactions. She leads interdisciplinary projects exploring topics such as dataset analysis, generative models, and climate action through visual narrative analysis. Research Interests: Her work bridges theoretical foundations and practical applications in domains like adversarial training, image classification robustness, and robotics perception. She explores how vision-language models can be steered to align with human biases and develops methods for data-efficient learning and interpretability. Recent Contributions: Recent work includes FAIR-TAT (model fairness via adversarial training), VSTAR (video synthesis), and TikZero (zero-shot graphics program generation). Her publications in top venues like CVPR, ICCV, and ICLR highlight contributions to both methodological innovation and real-world impact. Collaborations: Works closely with researchers across Max Planck and academic partners, focusing on projects such as sensor layout optimization, climate discourse analysis via social media imagery, and domain-aware foundation model fine-tuning.

Ioannis Soilemetzidisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Higher Education Management
• Student Retention Strategies
• International Education Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ioannis Soilemetzidis is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the International Events, Leisure and Tourism Management MSc at the Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University. With over two decades of experience spanning academia and industry, he specializes in higher education policy, student retention strategies, and transnational education partnerships. He holds Fellowships from the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI), alongside PRINCE2 certification. His teaching portfolio includes international business, management, tourism, and political economy across multiple UK universities. He has led initiatives in student retention, international recruitment, and academic quality assurance. Research focuses on student experience surveys, academic partnerships, and policy impacts, with publications in journals like European Academic Research and Library and Information Research . Research Interests: Student retention frameworks, cross-border education policies, academic program validation, and entrepreneurial education. Key Contributions: Authored/co-authored major student experience surveys (HEPI/HEA), explored attrition trends using Bourdieu’s sociological theories, and analyzed international education dynamics in Turkey and Greece. Awards: Recognized for contributions to education through FHEA and FCMI Fellowships. He advises on academic partnerships, quality assurance, and intellectual property matters, and is a sought-after consultant for institutions and industry. His work bridges theory and practice in global education systems.

• Disability Studies
• Social Justice
• Artificial Intelligence and Disability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Karen Soldatic is a leading academic in the School of Social Sciences at Western Sydney University, specializing in disability studies, social justice, and intersectional analysis. Her work critically examines the intersections of disability, migration, Indigenous rights, and digital technology within Global South contexts. Her research interests focus on Disability Studies , Social Justice , Artificial Intelligence and Disability , Indigenous Rights , and Migration Studies . Through participatory methodologies, she investigates how digital systems, welfare policies, and social structures create barriers for marginalized communities, particularly women with disabilities in low-income countries and Indigenous populations in Australia. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on technology-facilitated violence against women with disabilities , digital inclusion frameworks , and intersectional resistance strategies . Her work consistently bridges academic theory with community action, focusing on practical interventions for systemic change. Professor Soldatic has secured significant research funding through projects including Walking my path: NSW Indigenous LGBTIQ+ peoples' experiences & aspirations (2023-2027) and Environmental Stewardship Resurgence in Walbanga Land . Her community engagement includes membership in the Australian Sociological Association and Diversty Arts Australia. Her academic contributions include 181 research outputs, 14 major projects, and active supervision of HDR candidates. She holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia and maintains strong connections with disability advocacy organizations including the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations.

Miao Qianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Child Social Cognition
• Implicit Racial Bias
• Gender Bias
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miao Qian is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy. She earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto and completed postdoctoral training in Harvard University's Inequality in America Initiative program. Her research investigates child social cognition, focusing on how children acquire social category knowledge and apply it to social evaluations. Research examines the development and reduction of implicit biases related to race and gender. Current projects include studying social-cognitive drivers of bias and developing interventions like individuation training and cooperative games. Recognized as a 2023 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

Audra Mockaitisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Business
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Global Virtual Teams
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Audra Mockaitis is a Professor of International Business at Maynooth University's School of Business (Faculty of Social Sciences). She previously held tenured positions at Monash University and Victoria University of Wellington . Her research focuses on: Global (virtual) teams Cross-cultural leadership Cultural values and identity Migration in international business Language impact on multinational operations Key research projects include VALUEHOST (Lithuanian emigrant values) and studies on narcissistic leadership in SMEs. Her recent publications examine: Dark triad personality traits in CEOs Temporal schemata in virtual teams Cultural evolution in Lithuania Psychic distance in firm internationalization Award-winning scholar with 10+ Best Paper/Reviewer awards from AOM, EURAM, and ANZAM. Serves on editorial boards of Journal of World Business and Thunderbird International Business Review . Currently chairs university committees on research, promotions, and international education strategy.

Daniel J. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• German Idealism
• Contemporary Continental Philosophy
• History of Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel J. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Memphis, where he has taught since 2018. His academic work bridges historical and contemporary philosophical traditions with global political engagement. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from Penn State University M.A. from the University of Warwick B.A. from the University of Warwick Dr. Smith's research centers on German idealism (Kant and Schelling) and contemporary continental philosophy (Foucault), with significant contributions to the history of philosophy methodology. His work critically examines evil in philosophical systems, critical philosophy of race (particularly Kant's racism), and global political philosophies including Kurdish democratic theory. Recent projects explore philosophy's relationship with life sciences , analyzing German idealism's role in biology's emergence as a discipline. His publications reveal consistent scholarly output across top philosophy journals, demonstrating expertise in Kantian ethics, Foucauldian genealogy, and decolonial approaches to philosophical canon formation. Key trends include reinterpreting historical concepts through contemporary crises (e.g., pandemic philosophy) and challenging Eurocentric narratives in philosophical historiography. No scientific awards are documented in the available materials. Dr. Smith serves as an associate editor for Philosophy World Democracy , a multilingual journal fostering global philosophical dialogue. His collaborative work spans institutions in Tokyo, Paris, Delhi, Zagreb, and Bogotá, particularly through special issues on Kurdish political philosophy and pandemic ethics. Current major projects include the book Evil in Kant and German Idealism and research on philosophy's entanglement with biological sciences circa 1800. His international editorial role and cross-continental collaborations constitute his primary team engagement, facilitating politically engaged philosophy from non-Western perspectives.

Franziska Pannachمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Linguistics
• Digital Humanities
• Semantic Web Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Franziska Pannach is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts of the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands), affiliated with the Centre for Language and Cognition (CLCG) . She specializes in Computational Linguistics , Digital Humanities , and Semantic Web Technology , focusing on modeling narratives and mythological texts using NLP and ontologies. Her work emphasizes Open Science and cross-cultural comparisons of folktales and myths. Education : Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) in Applied Computer Science (Digital Humanities/Computational Linguistics), University of Göttingen, Germany (2024) MSc in Applied Computer Science (Digital Humanities), University of Göttingen (2019) BSc in Applied Computer Science (Computational Neuroscience), University of Göttingen (2013) Research Interests include computational approaches to mythological and folkloristic analysis, shallow ontologies for narrative comparison, and semantic web applications in cross-cultural studies. She leads the GOLEM (Graph Ontologies for Literary Evolution Models) project and contributed to the STRATA (Stratification Analyses for Mythic Narrative Materials) project. Teaching : Semantic Web Technology (MSc), Database-driven Web Technology (BSc), Digital Humanities: Tools and Methods (MSc), Analysing Data (MSc) Supervision : PhD students Pritha Majumdar (RUG) and Kristina Schneider (RUG/University of Mainz) Publications focus on narrative ontologies, mythological event annotation, and NLP for under-resourced languages. Her recent work includes the GOLEM Triple Store and shallow ontologies for myth comparison. Networks & Memberships : Member, Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa (DHASA) since 2019 Co-founder and editor of the Journal of Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa (JDHASA) Collaborations with institutions in Germany, South Africa, and Denmark

Gabrielle McIntireمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• British literary modernism
• American literary modernism
• Eco-criticism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Gabrielle McIntire is a faculty member in the Department of English Language and Literature at Queen’s University, within the Faculty of Arts and Science. She specializes in British and American literary modernism (1890-1945), with particular focus on poetry, poetics, eco-criticism, psychoanalytic theory, and theories of memory, desire, and the sacred. Education: PhD from Cornell University. She has held SSHRC grants including a Standard Research Grant at Queen’s and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto. Notable fellowships include residencies at Banff Centre for the Arts and Holywell Manor, Balliol College, Oxford. Research Interests: Modernist poetry and prose Eco-critical approaches to literature Memory and desire in modernist texts Sacred narratives in literary modernism Psychoanalytic criticism Awards: W.J. Barnes Award for Distinguished Teaching (2004) Clark Award for Distinguished Teaching (Cornell University, 2002) SSHRC grants (2008-2012, 2023-2028) Editorial Roles: Editorial board member of Woolf Studies Annual , T.S. Eliot Studies Annual , Twentieth-Century Literature , and The A-Line . Creative Work: Published poetry collections include Unbound (2021) and numerous journal contributions. Her creative writing explores ecological themes, mysticism, and human experience. Teaching: Taught at Cornell University and the T.S. Eliot International Summer School. Known for innovative pedagogy recognized through teaching awards.

Maria Economidou Kogetsidisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interlanguage Pragmatics
• Intercultural Communication
• Cross-cultural Pragmatics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Economidou Kogetsidis is a Professor of English and Applied Linguistics at the University of Nicosia, serving as Coordinator of the MA TESOL Programme in the Department of Languages and Literature. She has been affiliated with the University of Nicosia since 2002. Her expertise spans interlanguage pragmatics, cross-cultural communication, and e-politeness in digital contexts. Education: PhD in Cross-cultural Pragmatics (University of Nottingham) MA in TESOL and Applied Linguistics (University of Leicester) BA in Humanities (University of Bedfordshire) Her research focuses on pragmatic performance of Greek/Greek Cypriot learners of English, e-requests, and methodological comparisons of request data. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Pragmatics , Intercultural Pragmatics , and ELT Journal , and co-edited the 2012 volume Interlanguage Request Modification . She serves as a reviewer for multiple prestigious journals and is an Editorial Board member of Intercultural Communication Education . Her work emphasizes the intersection of theory and practice, bridging pragmatic research with classroom application. Her studies explore how learners navigate pragmatic challenges in academic and digital communication, particularly in cross-cultural contexts. Recent research highlights longitudinal studies of Japanese learners in UK study abroad contexts and the role of pedagogical intervention in enhancing pragmatic awareness. Despite no formal awards listed, her impactful contributions to the field are evident through her prolific publications and editorial roles. She actively engages in curriculum development, mentoring, and academic administration, contributing to the MA TESOL Programme’s structure and pedagogical innovation.

Silia Vitoratouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychometrics
• Biostatistics
• Latent variable models
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Silia Vitoratou is an Associate Professor in Psychometrics and Measurement at King's College London's Department of Biostatistics & Health Informatics within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). She leads the Psychometrics & Measurement Lab and the S-Five research project on misophonia. Her research focuses on psychometric methodology, latent variable models, Bayesian statistics, and applications in mental health and neurology. She holds degrees from the University of Crete (BSc Mathematics), National and Kapodestrian University of Athens (MSc Biostatistics), and Athens University of Economics (PhD Bayesian model comparison). Her expertise spans misophonia mechanisms, autism assessment, and cross-cultural validation of psychological tools. She teaches advanced statistical modeling courses and supervises over five MSc/BSc projects annually. She is a member of the Psychometric Society and co-founded the #tutorpool education initiative. Current projects include autism phenotype measurement bias and NIHR fellowships in neurology and psychology. Recent research highlights include UK misophonia prevalence studies, ALS caregiver distress models, and validation of mental health questionnaires across cultures. Her work addresses measurement invariance in autism screening and develops psychometric tools for sound sensitivity disorders.