جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Comparative Urbanism
• Global South
• Indian Cities
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Dr. Jayaraj Sundaresan is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science . He teaches across urban studies, planning, and development domains while conducting research on vernacular governance, planning violations, and decolonial urbanism in India and London. PhD in Regional and Urban Planning Studies (LSE Geography) MSc in City Design and Social Science (LSE Cities) MArch in Urban Design and Planning (CEPT Ahmedabad) BArch in Architecture (CET Kerala University) His research focuses on urban politics, commoning practices, and planning illegalities through ethnographic methods. Key themes include: Decolonial urban theory Water governance and ecological transformations Corruption in land use planning Vernacular formations of power Participatory urbanism critiques Comparative global South urbanism Scientific contributions span 15+ years with notable work on Bangalore lake restoration dynamics, urban commons, and JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) digital governance. Awards include: UNESCO award for Arackal Palace conservation Fellow of the Higher Education Academy UK He has advised Kerala's Chittur-Thathamangalam Municipality on participatory planning (2022-2023) and contributed to London's Tall Buildings evidence Framework (2013). Current work involves a monograph on Indian planning violations.

Andrew J. Eisenbergمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnomusicology
• Sound Studies
• African Popular Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrew J. Eisenberg is an Associate Professor of Music at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and a Global Network Associate Professor at NYU New York. He holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from Columbia University and has conducted extensive research on East African music, sound culture, and urban sociocultural dynamics. His work bridges humanistic and computational approaches, co-founding NYUAD’s Music and Sound Cultures (MaSC) research group. He is affiliated with the departments of Music and Anthropology at NYU and administers the Arab Music Studies minor. Education: BMus (New York University), MA and PhD (Columbia University). Research Interests: Eisenberg specializes in the anthropology of music and sound, focusing on African popular music, Swahili coastal musical traditions, and the intersection of music with capitalism, space, and citizenship. His first monograph, Sound of Other Shores (2024), examines identity formations in Mombasa through musical poetics. Current projects include studies of Nairobi’s music industry and computational analysis of Swahili taarab. Key Contributions: Eisenberg established the Andrew Eisenberg Collection of East African Commercial Sound Recordings, digitizing over 500 historical recordings. He collaborates with institutions like the Dhow Countries Music Academy in Zanzibar to preserve cultural heritage. His research on digital media’s impact on African music sectors has been widely cited. Awards: Jaap Kunst Prize (2018), Richard Waterman Prize (2012), and fellowships from the Bayreuth Academy and NYUAD’s Research Enhancement Fund. His interdisciplinary work has been featured in Music in Africa , Music, Sound, and Space , and Journal of African Cultural Studies . Teaching: Eisenberg teaches courses on the anthropology of music, cultural appropriation, and audiovisual ethnography. He leads NYUAD’s Music Program and oversees capstone projects. Labs/Initiatives: MaSC research group develops hybrid methodologies for analyzing Gulf, East African, and South Indian musics. Recent projects include the Swahili Musical Imagination exploring transculturation via computational methods.

• African theatre and performing arts
• British drama since 1890
• Shakespeare in performance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christine Matzke is a Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Bayreuth's Faculty of Languages and Literatures. She joined in 2011 after teaching at Goethe-University Frankfurt and Humboldt-Universität Berlin. Her research focuses on African theatre (especially Eritrean), postcolonial crime fiction, and medical humanities. She has held editorial roles for African Theatre and Matatu , and is active in academic societies like AfTA and IFTR. Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Leeds (2003) and studies at Goethe-University and Queen Mary, University of London. She has authored/co-edited volumes on African theatre history, crime fiction, and diaspora studies. Recent works include entries in Kindlers Literatur Lexikon and co-editing African Theatre 19: Opera & Music Theatre (2020). Research interests span Eritrean performing arts, Shakespeare adaptations, and transnational cultural studies. She collaborates internationally on projects like analyzing a 1960s German-Nigerian TV production. Her publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with theatre historiography, colonial legacies, and performance in conflict zones.

David Wheatleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Twentieth-century Poetry
• Contemporary Poetry
• Irish Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Wheatley is a Professor at the University of Aberdeen's School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture. A distinguished poet and critic, he has made significant contributions to contemporary poetry, Irish literature studies, and Samuel Beckett scholarship. Wheatley's research focuses on twentieth-century and contemporary poetry, with special emphasis on Irish literature and Samuel Beckett. His scholarly work spans creative production and critical analysis, demonstrating deep engagement with both historical and contemporary poetic forms. He has published extensively in major literary journals including the London Review of Books, Times Literary Supplement, The Guardian, and Poetry Review. His recent publications reveal a diverse scholarly trajectory spanning poetry collections, critical works, and editorial projects. Wheatley has established himself as a major voice in contemporary poetry criticism while maintaining an active creative practice that bridges Irish and British literary traditions. Notable awards: Rooney Prize for Irish Literature (1997) Poetry Book Society Recommendation (2023) Sunday Times Poetry Book of the Year (2023) Wheatley serves as co-editor of significant scholarly works including The Cambridge History of Irish Women's Poetry (2021). He was a founding editor of the poetry journal Metre and has contributed to numerous literary anthologies such as The Penguin Book of Irish Poetry and The Oxford Handbook of Modern Irish Poetry . His academic work demonstrates sustained commitment to both creative and critical dimensions of contemporary literary culture.

Bianca Bascianoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Linguistics
• Mandarin Morphology
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bianca Basciano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she has held the Director's Delegate for Research role since 2023. Her work focuses on Chinese linguistics , particularly Mandarin morphology, syntax, and second language acquisition. Research Areas: Chinese compounding, reduplication, causative constructions, resultative compounds, and language teaching methodologies. Teaching: Offers BA/MA courses in Chinese language and linguistics at Ca' Foscari University. Editorial Roles: Member of the editorial boards for Sinica Venetiana and Lingue e Linguaggio . Research Projects: Principal investigator for the PRIN 2020 project on Italian learners' acquisition of Chinese resultative verbs, with extensive corpus-based analysis. Collaborates with Giorgio Arcodia and other international scholars. Key Themes: Event structure delimitation, Vendlerian verb classes, micro-parametric syntactic variation. Publications: Over 40 works including monographs with Oxford University Press and Bologna University Press. Her methodological approach combines theoretical linguistics with corpus analysis, contributing to the understanding of Chinese as both a linguistic system and a second language acquisition challenge. She has also organized international conferences like the 31st IACL Annual Meeting.

Seongjin Choiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Mobility Data Analytics
• Spatiotemporal Data Modeling
• Deep Learning & Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Seongjin Choi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities , where he began his role in January 2024. His research bridges Urban Mobility Data Analytics , Spatiotemporal Modeling , and Deep Learning to advance transportation systems. Affiliated with the Center for Transportation Studies , Minnesota Robotics Institute , and Data Science Initiative , he leads the Choi Research Group . Education: Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 2021 M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST, 2017 B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST, 2015 His research focuses on Urban Mobility Data Analytics and Deep Learning to optimize transportation systems. Key areas include: Spatiotemporal Data Modeling for forecasting and imputation Generative AI applications in transportation data Reinforcement Learning for Connected Automated Vehicles (CAV) Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Recent publications in Transportation Science and Transportation Research Part C highlight his work on probabilistic traffic forecasting , deep generative models , and vision-language-action frameworks for autonomous systems. His methodologies often combine AI-driven analytics with real-time mobility optimization . Dr. Choi serves as: Associate Editor of The Journal of the Korean Society of Transportation (JKST) , 2023–Present Guest Editor for Journal of Advanced Transportation special issue on "Advanced Data Intelligence Theory and Practice in Transport 2023", 2023–2024 He actively seeks PhD students/postdocs for 2025 cohorts focused on machine learning for transportation challenges. Current projects include AI-enhanced traffic forecasting, CAV control, and urban air mobility (UAM) integration studies.

Aldo Todaroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Science
• Food Technology
• Enzymology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Aldo Todaro is an Associate Professor of Food Science and Technology at the University of Catania since October 1, 2024. Previously, he worked as a University Researcher (2007–2011) and Associate Professor (2019–2024) at the University of Palermo. His research focuses on enzymatic activity in food processing, brewing innovation (malting processes and beer production), and sustainable food technology. Education: PhD in Food Science and Technology (University of Catania, 2006); Laurea in Food Science and Technology (University of Catania, 2001). His research has resulted in over 100 publications (74 ISI/SCOPUS-indexed) and an H-index of 24. He has participated in national and international projects (PRIN, PON, HORIZON 2020) and collaborated with food companies. Currently, he teaches Fundamentals of Unit Operations and has previously taught Unit Operations in Food Technology , Technology and Quality in the Food Supply System , and Food Processing . Scientific Awards: National Scientific Qualification for first-tier professorships (2021) Open badges for digital competence and language proficiency courses Ordinary member of SISTAl since 2012 International Engagement: Visiting professor at the University of Burgundy (2021) Visiting scientist at Hohenheim University (2009) He serves as a referee for journals like the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and is on the editorial board of three open-access journals. His work spans sustainability assessments (LCA in agrofood), technological innovation in citrus derivatives (via CRA-ITIDA), and digital pedagogy in food science education.

Matthew Joseph Pettwayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African-Cuban Studies
• Afro-Caribbean Spirituality in Literature
• Black Cuban Colonial Narrative and Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Joseph Pettway is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature at the University of South Alabama. He holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Cultural Studies (2010) and M.A. (2001) from Michigan State University, and a B.A. (1999) from Eastern Michigan University in Business Spanish and Media Production. Education: Ph.D. in Hispanic Cultural Studies, Michigan State University (2010) M.A. in Spanish and Latin American Literatures, Michigan State University (2001) B.A. in Business Spanish and Media Production, Eastern Michigan University (1999) His research focuses on African-Cuban Studies , Afro-Caribbean Spirituality in Literature , and Critical Race Studies . He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals like PALARA , Zora Neale Hurston Forum , and Afro-Hispanic Review , with recent work on Afro-Brazilian kinship and Cuban ethnographic interviews. Key publications include studies on Juan Francisco Manzano's poetry, Afro-Cuban ritual poetics, and comparative analyses of Caribbean literature. His forthcoming work explores Third-Gender Identity in Medieval Portugal and Afro-Cuban spirituality in Latinx literatures. Scientific Awards: Langston Hughes Visiting Professorship Pettway has taught at multiple institutions including College of Charleston and University of Kansas, offering courses on racial politics, African-based spirituality, and advanced Spanish literature. His teaching spans from 2007 to present, including team-taught courses on Cuban culture.

• Classroom Discourse Analysis
• Language and Gender
• Language and Sexuality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Helen Sauntson is affiliated with York St John University as a faculty member in the School of Education, Language and Psychology and Director of the Centre for Language and Social Justice Research . She holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in English Language and Linguistics and TESOL . Educational Background : BA – Central England PGCE – University of Birmingham PhD – University of Birmingham SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) Research Focus : Professor Sauntson’s work centers on intersections of language, gender, and sexuality within educational contexts. Her recent publications and conference presentations highlight: Discourse analysis of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric Neoliberalism’s impact on academic freedom Queer theory applications in TESOL Policy analysis of Relationships and Sex Education guidelines Student resistance to heteronormativity Critical linguistic frameworks for inclusive pedagogy Professional Leadership : She serves as: Co-editor of Palgrave Studies in Language, Gender and Sexuality Co-editor of Cambridge Elements in Language, Gender and Sexuality Editorial board member for Journal of Language and Sexuality and Gender and Language Teaching & Advocacy : Her pedagogy integrates research-led approaches to sexual diversity training and LGBTQ+ inclusion, with a focus on: Curriculum reform for inclusivity Teacher training programs Policy advisory roles Global queer educational frameworks

David Vila Dieguezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary Spanish Culture and Literature
• Iberian Studies
• Basque Culture and Literature
• +۹ مورد دیگر

David Vila Dieguez is an Assistant Professor at California State University, Monterey Bay , affiliated with the School of World Languages and Cultures . He specializes in contemporary Spanish cultural studies, Iberian studies, and subcultural movements, particularly punk and rock music's political dimensions. PhD in Spanish and Portuguese from Vanderbilt University MA in Spanish and Portuguese from Vanderbilt University MA in Modern Languages and Literatures from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Music degrees from Institute of Contemporary Music, University of East London, and others His research explores: Contemporary Spanish literature and culture Basque, Galician, and Portuguese cultural intersections Punk subculture as political resistance Music's role in social movements Gender constructs in Spanish rock Lusophonic cultural networks Major publications include: Spanish Punk: Screaming for Democracy in a Postdictatorial State (2025) analyzing punk's opposition to Spain's democratic transition Studies on the Movida Madrileña's mainstream status vs. punk's subversive role Investigations of music as political mobilization tool in Basque and Galician contexts Critical examinations of hypermasculinity in Spanish rock Discussions on punk pedagogy as resistance to neoliberal academia Research on Galicia's Lusophone identity He actively contributes to cultural discourse through: Founding editor of Furman217 cultural magazine Vocalist in the Latinx Alternative band The Rumba Madre Organizer of academic panels on music and cultural studies

Erin Schoneveldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Japanese Art
• Japanese Cinema
• Visual Culture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Erin Schoneveld is an Associate Professor and Chair of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Haverford College, with a secondary appointment in Visual Studies . She holds a Ph.D. and A.M. in History of Art from the University of Pennsylvania, and an A.B. in History of Art and East Asian Studies from Brown University. Research Interests include modern and contemporary Japanese art, cinema, and visual culture. Schoneveld explores tensions between local and universal modes of cultural production, focusing on topics such as the Shirakaba Group's role in Japanese modernism, women directors like Naomi Kawase in global cinema, and transnational dialogues between Japan and France. Her work emphasizes exhibition practices, pedagogical strategies, and the impact of globalization on artistic movements. Publications and Projects cover a range of topics: Shirakaba and Japanese Modernism (Brill, 2019) establishes a critical framework for modernist collectives, while articles analyze Kawase Naomi's films, Rodin's influence on Shirakaba, and preservation challenges in East Asian art. Her research has been supported by grants from the Japan Foundation , Andrew W. Mellon Foundation , Luce Foundation , and others.

John H. Starks, Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Greek and Roman Comedy
• Ethnicity in the Ancient Mediterranean
• Hellenistic and Roman Social History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John H. Starks, Jr. serves as Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies at Binghamton University, with additional appointments in Residential Life and as Collegiate Professor of Newing. His scholarly work bridges classical studies with critical examinations of ethnicity and performance in antiquity. His academic credentials include: BA from Washington and Lee University MA and PhD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Starks specializes in Greek and Roman Comedy , examining theater history through gendered and performative lenses. His research on Non-"Western" Ethnicity pioneers studies of African and Levantine identities in the Ancient Mediterranean, while his epigraphic work reveals social structures through Greek and Latin inscriptions. Additional expertise spans Hellenistic social history and Roman historiography, particularly Greek perspectives on Rome. Publication trends show interdisciplinary innovation: combining literary analysis with social anthropology (Terence in political context), challenging Eurocentric narratives (beauty standards in Vandal Africa), and recovering marginalized voices through material evidence (pantomime actresses in inscriptions). His accolades include: Binghamton University Council/Foundation Award for Faculty Service Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching CAAS and New York Classical Club grants for "The Ghoul Next Door" musical comedy project Vassar College's Blegen Research Fellowship Two Women's Classical Caucus Best Article Awards (2010, 2015) Starks has secured significant grant funding for creative scholarship like "The Ghoul Next Door" adaptation, while his teaching excellence award reflects commitment to courses spanning Cleopatra studies, ancient satire, and race/ethnicity in antiquity. Though student advising details aren't publicized, his curriculum vitae indicates extensive mentorship in Latin/Greek language instruction and specialized seminars on women in ancient theater. No dedicated research labs or institutional teams are documented in available materials.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Decision-Making Systems
• Fuzzy Logic
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Núria Agell Jané is a Full Professor at ESADE Business School , Universitat Ramon Llull, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Decision-Making Systems. She leads the JUICE (Judgements and Decisions in the Market Place) research group and the ESADE D3 - Institute for Data-Driven Decisions . Doctorate in Applied Mathematics (Qualitative Reasoning Modelling), UPC-BarcelonaTech Bachelor's in Mathematics, University of Barcelona Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence , Decision-Making Systems , and Fuzzy Logic , with applications in Business, Marketing, and Sustainability. Recent publications emphasize Hesitant Fuzzy Linguistic Term Sets , Consensus Modeling , and AI in Sustainable Development . She coordinates multiple publicly and privately funded projects applying AI to Business and Marketing challenges. As PhD Programme Director (2005-2013) and current Department Director of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences , she has shaped academic and research strategies at ESADE. Her work spans collaborations with institutions like LAAS-CNRS (France) and University of Edinburgh Business School , with over 40 journal publications and 50 conference contributions. She has directly supervised 11 PhD students in AI and Decision Sciences.

Lisa Nathanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Justice Informatics
• Indigenous Information Studies
• Information Ethics & Policy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lisa Nathan is an Associate Professor and current PhD Program Chair at the University of British Columbia's School of Information, situated on unceded Musqueam territory. Her academic home resides within the Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies under the Faculty of Arts, where she directs doctoral studies and teaches specialized courses in information ethics and climate justice. Her research examines the critical intersection of information policy, sustainability, and Indigenous knowledge systems, exploring how information ecosystems shape societal values through frameworks like climate justice and multi-lifespan design. Nathan's work consistently centers on disrupting colonial information practices while developing ethical alternatives through community-engaged scholarship, particularly evident in her collaborations with Indigenous communities on language preservation and cultural protocols. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward decolonial computing and environmental justice, with increasing emphasis on Indigenous-led information initiatives and the inclusion of 'other-than-human' participants in design processes. Her scholarly output spans high-impact journals including Journal of Documentation and First Monday, alongside influential books like Digital Technology and Sustainability: Engaging the Paradox. Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award (2017) Honorable Mention Paper Award at ACM CSCW (2016) Leadership in ACM SIGCHI Sustainability initiatives British Columbia Library Association Climate Action Committee Nathan actively supervises doctoral research through UBC's Indigenous Information Studies pathway, currently mentoring Rodrigo dos Santos while having guided recent graduates including Shaffer, Shankar, and Kaczmarek to completion. Her service includes chairing the First Nations Curriculum Concentration (2010-2018) and developing innovative courses like LIBR 564: Information Practice and Protocol in Support of Indigenous Initiatives. As Director of the Centre for Climate Justice research cluster, she fosters interdisciplinary collaborations addressing information policy's role in environmental crises.

Haque Shahzamanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sociolinguistics
• Urdu Language
• Family Language Policy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Haque Shahzaman is an HDR lecturer specializing in Urdu language at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO) in Paris, France. He serves as Program Director for Master and Bachelor programs in Urdu and is Co-Head of AXIS 1 "Linguistic policies, representation, multilingualism" within the PLIDAM research team. Previously, he held leadership positions including Co-Director of the South Asia and Himalayan Department (2019-2022), Deputy Director (2016-2019), and Head of International Relations (2016-2020). His research focuses on family language policies, sociolinguistics of Urdu, Urdu-speaking diaspora in Europe, and Urdu as a language of Islam in the Indian subcontinent. He has conducted extensive research on language transmission in immigrant families, particularly examining how Urdu-speaking communities maintain their linguistic heritage in European contexts. His work also explores linguistic landscapes in refugee camps, Urdu journalism in France, and the sociopolitical context of Urdu in India. Dr. Shahzaman's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of language, migration, and identity. His research reveals how emotional factors, religious practices, and spatial contexts shape family language decisions among Urdu-speaking immigrants. He has documented the challenges of Urdu language maintenance in France, analyzed linguistic invisibility in multilingual environments, and examined the role of Urdu in clandestine labor markets. His scholarly work consistently addresses the tension between language preservation and adaptation in diaspora communities. As an active academic, Shahzaman participates in numerous international conferences, regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals, and has edited significant volumes on family language policy. He serves on the Inalco Press Committee and has contributed to the ANR LIMINAL research project on linguistic and intercultural mediations in international migration contexts. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications for language education and policy.