جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Papadopoulou Mariaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literacies and language education
• Multimodal literacy
• Refugee education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Papadopoulou is a faculty member in the Department of Language and History at the School of Early Childhood Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her expertise spans literacies, multilingual education, refugee integration, and multimodal communication. She has held roles in curriculum development, teacher training, and policy analysis, focusing on inclusive practices for marginalized groups. Education & Professional Background: Established career in early childhood and language education with a focus on refugee and multilingual contexts. Administrative Roles: Contributed to academic governance and international conferences, including the Hellenic Semiotics Society. Her research emphasizes critical literacy, digital tools in education, and refugee education policy. Key projects include interventions for noise awareness in preschools and studies on Roma literacy practices. She has collaborated with NGOs and policymakers to bridge theory and practice in multicultural education settings. Publications span over 30 years, addressing topics like semiotics in advertising, multimodal texts, and task-based language teaching. Her work highlights the interplay between cultural context, technology, and pedagogy to foster inclusive learning environments.

• Early Childhood Education
• Early Years Literacy
• Phonics and Phonological Awareness
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stacey Campbell is an Associate Professor and Chair of Discipline (Early Childhood Education and Care) at the Faculty of Education, Southern Cross University. Her research focuses on early childhood literacy, particularly phonics, phonological awareness, and family-teacher partnerships. She holds a PhD in Early Childhood Research from Macquarie University, complemented by advanced degrees in Children’s Literature and Academic Practice. Dr. Campbell’s work bridges theory and practice, with editorial roles in journals like Practical Literacy and Literacy Research . Her educational background includes a primary teaching qualification from Charles Sturt University and early childhood teaching credentials from Macquarie University. With a strong industry connection, she has served as a kindergarten director and primary teacher. Dr. Campbell’s research employs mixed methods to explore literacy development, emphasizing the interplay between phonics instruction, oral language, and play-based learning. Her articles highlight critical debates in early literacy pedagogy, including the balance between phonics and holistic approaches, parental expectations, and the role of technology. She actively supervises HDR students and has received awards for teaching excellence. Current projects examine the impact of community programs like the Pyjama Foundation’s initiative and the integration of children’s literature in diverse learning contexts.

• Language Maintenance
• Bilingualism
• World Englishes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kamal K. Sridhar is a distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University, specializing in sociolinguistics with a focus on language maintenance, bilingualism, and World Englishes. She holds an MA in TESOL and a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From 1986-1997, she directed the TESOL programs and served as Director of ESL at Stony Brook. Her research explores linguistic preservation among Asian Indian communities, particularly the Thanjavur Marathi speakers. She has authored over 30 journal articles and book chapters, including her seminal work English in Indian Bilingualism (1989). Dr. Sridhar has held editorial roles in prestigious journals such as TESOL Quarterly and contributed to the Encarta of World Englishes . Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical pedagogy, addressing global language policy and multicultural education challenges. Education: PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MA in TESOL, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Interests: Language maintenance strategies among diasporic communities Indigenized Englishes and sociolinguistic variation Bilingual education policies in multilingual societies Cultural dimensions of language use in South Asia Her publications analyze language dynamics in India and global diasporas, emphasizing pragmatic aspects of English usage and the role of language in identity formation. Recent work focuses on sustaining endangered languages like Thanjavur Marathi despite centuries of migration.

Gabriele Kasperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language and social interaction
• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• Qualitative research methodology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Gabriele Kasper is a Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, specializing in language and social interaction, second language acquisition (SLA), and qualitative research methodology. Her work bridges applied linguistics with sociocultural theories, focusing on interactional practices in language classrooms and assessment contexts. She holds a Dr. phil. from Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany. Research Focus: Prof. Kasper’s research examines how social interaction shapes language learning, particularly in CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) settings and roleplay-based assessments. She investigates classroom discourse dynamics, clarification requests, and storytelling practices. Her recent studies explore interactional competence in language testing and epistemological frameworks in SLA. Publications: Her work spans 2022-2018, with key contributions in Linguistics and Education , Applied Linguistics , and Language Testing . Themes include assessment design, classroom interaction analysis, and theoretical advancements in SLA methodologies. Notable projects address roleplay in OPI testing and multimodal CLIL pedagogy. Academic Service: She serves as part of the Graduate Faculty at the University of Hawaii, contributing to language education programs. Her collaborative projects include work with Cooperating Graduate Faculty members on teacher training and digital conference methodologies.

Annette Evansمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Invasive Species Management
• Climate Change Ecology
• Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annette Evans is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), joining in 2024. Her research focuses on eco-evolutionary dynamics of polymorphic systems and the impacts of invasive species and climate change on native communities. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut, an M.S. in Biosecurity and Conservation from the University of Auckland, and a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Geology from the same institution. Prior to USJ, she served as a Lecturer at Yale University (2021), Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut (2020–2021), and Teaching Assistant at UConn (2014–2020). Her work integrates ecological modeling and conservation strategies to address invasive species management and climate adaptation. Dr. Evans' research emphasizes how anthropogenic disturbances affect biodiversity and community structure. She has conducted fieldwork in the U.S. and New Zealand, studying salamander morph dynamics, seabird island restoration, and the ecological roles of sugar resources for gecko populations. Her current projects model invasive plant distribution under climate change to guide land management decisions in eastern North America. Her publications span topics including invasive plant geography, climate-driven species shifts, and amphibian conservation. She has collaborated on studies such as the 'Mercury Islands' project, exploring seabird ecosystem recovery, and the 'Priority research needs for amphibian conservation' initiative. Dr. Evans teaches courses in biology and ecology, emphasizing hands-on learning and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her work aligns with emerging priorities in ecological conservation and climate resilience. She contributes to academic programs at USJ, including the Biology B.S. and Environmental Science tracks, fostering student engagement in field research and sustainability initiatives.

Virginia Thorleyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• History
• Public Health Policy
• Maternal and Child Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Virginia Thorley is an Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at The University of Queensland . Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary public health, focusing on breastfeeding practices, maternal health policy, and the socio-historical context of infant feeding. Education : PhD (2007) and MA (2000) in History from The University of Queensland Research Themes : Historical evolution of breastfeeding, wet-nursing in colonial Australia, peer counseling in Bangladesh, and language in maternal health Her publications span Journal of Human Lactation , Breastfeeding Review , and interdisciplinary journals. Key contributions include analyzing: Medical hazards in historical wet-nursing (e.g., syphilis, infection control) Cultural and policy shifts in breastfeeding support Socioeconomic barriers to maternal health in low-income settings Her work emphasizes the interplay between volunteer mother-support movements and institutional policy frameworks, particularly in Australia and South Asia.

Jeffrey Heathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Documentation
• Historical Linguistics
• Morphology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Heath is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, with a dry-line appointment in Near Eastern Studies. His research focuses on language documentation, historical linguistics, morphology, and the study of African languages. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Mali, Morocco, Australia, and other regions, particularly on Dogon, Songhay, and Berber languages. Heath holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1976) and a B.A. from Harvard University (1971). His work includes over 20 books and numerous articles on linguistic typology, language contact, and morphological evolution. He has received significant grants from the National Science Foundation, Guggenheim Foundation, and Fulbright Program. His research emphasizes functional morphosyntax and the role of prosody in linguistic systems. Education: Ph.D. (University of Chicago, 1976), M.A. (1973), A.B. (Harvard, 1971) Affiliations: Department of Linguistics, Near Eastern Studies (UMich) Key Projects: Dogon Language Documentation Project, Tamashek (Tuareg) studies, Songhay grammar series Heath’s research interests span morphology, tonosyntax, and the historical development of African languages. His fieldwork in Mali has produced detailed grammars of Dogon languages, while his work on Moroccan Arabic explores language contact and borrowing. He has also contributed to the documentation of Songhay and Gur languages in West Africa. Grants and awards highlight his commitment to endangered language preservation, including NEH and NSF funding for Dogon and Songhay projects. His contributions to linguistic typology and historical morphology have influenced debates on morpheme renewal and syntactic change.

Phillip Rothwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Postcolonial Studies
• Lusophone Literatures
• Psychoanalytic Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Phillip Rothwell is the King John II Professor of Portuguese at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. His research focuses on literatures and cultures of Portugal and Lusophone Africa, employing psychoanalytic theory to analyze postcolonial contexts and imperial legacies. He is an authority on writers like Mia Couto (Mozambique) and Pepetela (Angola), currently studying works by Angolan women. Teaching: Lectures on 20th/21st-century Lusophone African and Portuguese authors, critical theory, translation, and postcolonialism modules at graduate level. Publications: Over 50 scholarly works including monographs like Pais Vazios (2023) and edited volumes on postcolonial literatures. Editorial Roles: Held editorial positions at journals such as MLO , Journal of Lusophone Studies , and guest-edited special issues on topics like ‘Remembering Angola’ and ‘Unfinished Revolutions’. Literary Translations: Translated works by Helder Macedo and Isabel Figueiredo into English. His research themes intersect comparative literature, postcolonial studies, gender theory, and translation studies, with a focus on decolonizing literary analysis.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Memory Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sage Boettcher is a Career Development Research Fellow in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and a Stipendiary Lecturer at St Anne's College. She holds affiliations with multiple colleges: St Anne's, Kellogg, and Somerville. Her research focuses on the interplay between memory, attention, and behavior in dynamic environments, leveraging psychophysical methods and non-invasive brain imaging. She investigates how short- and long-term memories guide spatial, temporal, and identity-based behavior through proactive memory use. Boettcher earned her PhD in 2020 from the University of Oxford (supervised by Kia Nobre, Mark Stokes, and Freek van Ede), following a Master’s in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience from Goethe University Frankfurt and a BSc from the University of Delaware. She has held postdoctoral roles, including an EPS Fellowship in Kia Nobre’s Brain and Cognition Lab and a Junior Research Fellowship at Kellogg College. Her research interests span cognitive neuroscience, memory dynamics, and attentional processes. Key themes include how spatiotemporal predictions bias perception and action, and how working memory interacts with sensory input. Recent work emphasizes neural mechanisms underlying attentional template formation and interference shielding. Key Awards: EPS Postdoctoral Fellowship, Junior Research Fellowship at Kellogg College, Career Development Fellowship Labs: Dynamic Cognition Lab (lead), Brain and Cognition Lab (former affiliation) Advocacy: Chair of ECR Committee, member of WIN Ethnic Diversity Working Group Her publications emphasize neural dynamics of memory maintenance, attentional shifting, and prediction-driven behavior. Work bridges theory and application, with implications for understanding robust human behavior in complex environments.

Catherine Caldwell-Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language Processing
• Second Language Acquisition
• Emotional Aspects of Language
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Catherine Caldwell-Harris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University. She holds a PhD from UC San Diego (1991), studying under Elizabeth Bates, Jeffrey Elman, and others. Her research integrates cognitive psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience, focusing on language processing, emotion, and bilingualism. Key contributions include documenting heightened emotional reactivity in native vs. second languages and pioneering work on repetition blindness in visual cognition. Her research interests encompass second language acquisition, emotional language processing, and autism spectrum disorders. Notable projects include cross-cultural studies on Russian, Mandarin, and Spanish bilinguals, and investigations into the Personality-Culture Clash hypothesis regarding mental health and cultural values alignment. She collaborates internationally, notably with German colleagues on consciousness studies using repetition blindness paradigms. Publications span over three decades, addressing topics like neurodivergent language strategies, affective neuroscience, and bilingual ethical decision-making. Her work bridges theoretical models (e.g., emergentist accounts of language learning) with empirical findings in psycholinguistics and cognitive science. She maintains active involvement in deaf education research, exploring ASL's role in supporting English literacy among deaf children.

Caleb Froehlichمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Theology and the Arts
• Religion and Culture
• Cultural Theology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caleb Michael Froehlich is an Associate Lecturer in Theology and the Arts at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on intersections between religion, art, and culture from the 20th century to the present, emphasizing culturally engaged theology, biblical reception, and religious experience. He holds a PhD in Religion, Art, and Culture from St Andrews, an MLitt in Theology, Imagination, and the Arts (St Andrews), and a Master of Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His work includes a forthcoming book Redefining Religious Experience in the Long Sixties (Routledge), exploring how American youth engaged with popular art during the 1960s. Notable publications include articles on Peter Howson’s art, biblical theophany in poetry, and the role of grotesque imagery in religious narratives. He has also contributed to projects like the Templeton-funded 'Art and the Sacred' initiative, investigating audience interaction with sacred art at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Research interests span theology and visual arts, cultural theology, and religious experience in modern contexts. His awards include the Zondervan Theology Award and Russell Trust Postgraduate Award. Froehlich has organized interdisciplinary events such as the TheoArtistry Poets and Composers Schemes, fostering dialogue between theology and artistic practice.

Andrea Teseiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Development Economics
• Media Impact on Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Tesei is a Professor of Economics at Queen Mary University of London's School of Economics and Finance . He holds additional affiliations as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and a Research Associate at the London School of Economics' Centre for Economic Performance (CEP). His work focuses on political economy and development economics, particularly examining media impacts on political systems and the consequences of natural resource abundance. Tesei earned his PhD from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2012) and was a visiting scholar at Northwestern University (2018–2019). His research has been published in top journals like the American Economic Review and Econometrica , and featured in major media outlets including the New York Times and Financial Times. Research interests include: Traditional and new media's political/economic consequences Natural resources and political stability Technology adoption in developing economies Key contributions include studies on mobile phones' role in African political mobilization ( Econometrica , 2020) and the political legacy of entertainment TV ( American Economic Review , 2019). His recent work explores language barriers in Indian agriculture ( Review of Economics and Statistics , 2024) and the political economy of social media (2023).

Dongmiao Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Labour Market Dynamics
• Regional Economic Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dongmiao Zhang is a Research Fellow at the Block Center for Technology and Society, Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a PhD in Economic Geography from Utrecht University (2020–ongoing), with prior degrees from the London School of Economics (MPA), Beijing Language and Culture University (BA), and a study abroad at the University of Manchester. Her research focuses on AI's impact on labour markets, regional development, and inclusive growth, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies combining econometrics, network science, and NLP. Her current work explores skill complementarity with AI technologies and its implications for equitable growth, notably conceptualizing 'complexity intelligence' to measure occupational skill bundles. She previously served as a Marie Curie ESR fellow for the Policies for Smart Specialization project (EU H2020), contributing to studies on regional diversification and wage inequality. Awards: Nominated for 2024 DRUID Steven Klepper Award. Policy Engagement: Advised Utrecht Province on digitalization strategies, UNDP on skill development, and EBRD on gender equality initiatives. Labs/Teams: Part of CMU's Technology and Society research cluster and global academic networks including INGENIO, ETH Zurich, and MIT.

• International Relations
• European Security
• Cybersecurity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andre Barrinha is a Reader (Associate Professor) in International Relations at the University of Bath , affiliated with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security , Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour (IDSB) , and the Centre for the Study of Violence . His research focuses on technology and international order, European security, European foreign policy, and International Relations Theory. He has held leadership roles including Chair of the ISA section on Science, Technology and Art in International Relations (2023-2025) and co-founder of the British International Studies Association European Security Working Group (2016-18). Education Background: Previous academic positions include roles at Canterbury Christ Church University, University of Coimbra, and University of Kent. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. Key Research Themes: Cyber diplomacy, digital governance, strategic narratives in global security, and EU cyber policy. His publications appear in journals like Contemporary Security Policy and International Affairs , and he co-authored International Relations Now and Then (Routledge). Grants & Projects: Current projects include the Cyber Statecraft in an Era of Systemic Competition (EPSRC-funded, 2023-2025), exploring UK cyber leadership and digital statecraft. Awards: 2019 Best Article in Global Affairs Award (co-authored work on cyber diplomacy and the English School). Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on cyber security, digital behavior, and global violence studies.

Bestoun S. Ahmed Al-Beywaneeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quality Assurance of Machine Learning Systems
• Software Testing
• Trustworthy AI Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bestoun S. Ahmed Al-Beywanee is a Professor in AI and Software Engineering at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Karlstad University, Sweden. He joined the university as a Senior Lecturer in 2019, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020, and to Professor in 2023. His roles include teaching advanced courses such as AI Engineering, Automated Software Engineering, and Software Testing Fundamentals. His research focuses on software quality assurance, trustworthy AI systems, and MLOps, with a strong emphasis on combinatorial testing, IoT systems, and applied optimization techniques. Education: BSc (Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Salahaddin-Erbil, 2004); MSc (University Putra Malaysia, 2009); PhD (Software Engineering, University Sains Malaysia, 2012). Postdoctoral research at the Swiss AI Lab IDSIA (2015) and positions at Salahaddin University and Czech Technical University further enriched his expertise. Research interests span Quality Assurance of machine learning systems, software testing methodologies, trustworthy AI, IoT system reliability, and optimization algorithms. He has pioneered frameworks like PatrIoT for IoT testing and contributed to MLOps robustness. His work integrates machine learning with anomaly detection, adaptive systems, and industrial applications. Recent articles highlight advancements in data-driven heat pump management, MLOps robustness, and edge-cloud AR/VR optimization. Collaborations include projects on digital twins, smart manufacturing, and industrial IoT. His contributions bridge theoretical research with practical industrial solutions, emphasizing system reliability and AI ethics.