جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jose Antonio Gomez Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Library Science
• Digital Competencies
• Information Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jose Antonio Gomez Hernandez is a Professor at the University of Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Communication and Documentation and the Department of Library and Documentation Science . He holds a Doctorate from the University of Murcia (2006), completing his thesis on the role of libraries in higher education. His research focuses on public libraries' societal roles, digital literacy, transparency in governance, and social inclusion. Key projects include the IRIS Program , which educates students on transparency and participatory governance. His work emphasizes libraries as hubs for digital empowerment, particularly for marginalized groups like migrant women and vulnerable populations. He has collaborated on projects funded by grants like OTRI 34820, addressing digital competencies and public library innovation. His publications explore topics such as public library functionality, citizen engagement, and the intersection of technology with civic rights. He is part of the Libraries, Archives and Information Culture research group. Recent articles highlight his contributions to understanding digital skills programs, social capital creation in libraries, and the alignment of libraries with UN Sustainable Development Goals. His work bridges academic research with practical initiatives, advocating for libraries as essential institutions in fostering equitable societies.

Ziming Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Libraries
• Information Behavior
• Scholarly Communication
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ziming Liu is a Professor at the School of Information, San José State University , where he has been a core faculty member since 2000, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor by 2010. He holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Studies from the University of California, Berkeley (1996), and an M.S. from Zhongshan University, China (1990). Ph.D., Library and Information Studies, University of California, Berkeley (1996) M.S., Library and Information Science, Zhongshan University, China (1990) His research focuses on digital reading, digital libraries, information behavior, and scholarly communication . He has extensively studied how users interact with digital versus print materials, gender differences in online reading, and the evolution of documents in the digital age. His 2008 book, From Paper to Digital: Documents in the Information Age , is a seminal work in the field. His research on digital reading has been featured in major media outlets such as The Washington Post , The Guardian , and Scientific American . The recent scholarly output (2022–2023) shows a continued focus on digital reading behavior , particularly how social media and digital distraction affect reading practices. His work combines empirical user studies with theoretical insights into information behavior, often using comparative and cross-cultural methodologies. The publications appear in leading journals like Journal of Documentation and Information Processing and Management , reflecting sustained scholarly impact. There are no mentions of scientific awards or honors in the provided text. Dr. Liu has taught key courses including INFO 200 – Information Communities , INFO 275 – Library Services for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities , and INFO 287 – Seminar in Information Science Education . While no specific students are listed, his role as a professor and publication record imply graduate student mentorship. He has not held administrative or part-time roles, and there is no indication of lab or team leadership in the text.

Ashley Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Imperial and Military History
• British Colonial History
• Second World War Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ashley Jackson is a leading scholar in Imperial and Military History at King’s College London and a Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford. His career spans academic roles including Director of Research, Vice Dean (Research), and external examiner for multiple universities. Jackson holds fellowships from the Royal Historical Society and Higher Education Academy. He specializes in British imperial history with a focus on wartime contexts, particularly in Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Middle East. His research emphasizes colonial contributions to global conflicts and their underappreciated roles in World Wars. Educated at New College, Oxford, Jackson has authored over 15 books including The British Empire and the Second World War and Ceylon at War, 1939–1945 . Current projects explore the war’s impact on the British Empire and comparative global wartime experiences. He teaches at the Joint Services Command and Staff College and has lectured widely at military institutions and international forums like the Chalke Valley History Festival. Administratively, Jackson has led research strategy groups, managed doctoral fellowships, and served on peer review panels. His editorial roles include the Journal of African Military History and the Helion book series on South Asian military culture. He co-founded the British Empire at War Research Group and contributes to institutions like the Bodleian Library and the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum. His awards include British Academy grants and AHRC funding for collaborative projects. Jackson’s work bridges academia and practice, addressing contemporary security issues in post-conflict regions like Afghanistan and the Sahel. He regularly engages with policymakers on counterinsurgency, humanitarian engagement with armed groups, and climate adaptation in conflict zones.

Sonit Bafnaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Architectural Morphology
• Space Syntax
• Behavior and Perception
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sonit Bafna is an Associate Professor and Director of the Ph.D. Program in Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Design. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech (2002), an SMArchS from MIT (1993), and a professional degree in Architecture fromCEPT University (1990). His research bridges empirical studies on space-human interaction and critical architectural theory, focusing on morphology, behavior, perception, and aesthetics. Key research areas include home layout's impact on mental health (e.g., reduced depression risk in living-area-centered apartments), workplace design's role in employee wellbeing, and the relationship between spatial configuration and cognitive abilities. His work is funded by organizations like the General Services Administration and Kaiser Permanente. Bafna supervises doctoral research in morphology, design theory, and cognitive studies. Current projects include a book on imaginative reasoning in architecture and studies on hospital corridor design and film spatial analysis. His courses cover architectural theory, design analysis, and research methods. Notable contributions include interdisciplinary studies on space syntax, the therapeutic potential of domestic environments, and the visual functioning of buildings. His research emphasizes the socio-cultural dimensions of architecture and its imaginative potential beyond functionalism.

Megan R Sapp-Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Literacy
• Information Literacy
• Data Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Megan R Sapp-Nelson holds the position of Professor and Head of the Grainger Engineering Library Information Center at the University of Illinois' University Library. Her work focuses on advancing data and information literacy, data management practices, and academic library initiatives. She actively collaborates on research addressing institutional data practices, belongingness in academia, and interdisciplinary education. Her research interests span data literacy training, library outreach programs, professional skill development, and the role of academic libraries in fostering equitable research environments. Sapp-Nelson has contributed to initiatives like the Research Data Management Toolkit and graduate-level data curation courses. Her scholarly outputs emphasize practical applications of data management in academic settings, bridging gaps between researchers and library resources. Collaborations include work with institutions on improving data literacy and addressing systemic barriers in higher education. Labs/Teams: Lead researcher at the Grainger Engineering Library Information Center, contributing to library innovation and data service models.

Noah Gelfandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Atlantic History
• Early American History
• Colonial America
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noah Gelfand is a Doctoral Lecturer in the History Department at Hunter College. He specializes in early American history, colonial America, and American Indian history, teaching US history surveys and advanced courses in these areas. His research focuses on the intersection of religion and commerce in the Jewish Atlantic world during the early modern era. Education: PhD in Atlantic History and US History to 1877 (New York University, 2008) MA in US History (San Francisco State University) BA in History (University of Connecticut) Research Interests: Gelfand examines how merchant communities navigated religious and commercial landscapes across the Atlantic, particularly focusing on Sephardi Jews' roles in transatlantic trade networks. He explores themes of religious tolerance, economic exclusion, and cultural adaptation in colonial contexts. Publications reflect a focus on marginalized groups' experiences in colonial America, including Jewish communities in New Netherland, merchant networks in the Caribbean, and religious diversity in New Amsterdam. His current book project extends this analysis to broader Jewish Atlantic commercial networks. Recognitions include prestigious fellowships from the McNeil Center for Early American Studies and the John Carter Brown Library. He contributes to public history through museum resources and engages in ongoing scholarly discourse about colonial pluralism and economic systems.

• Scholarly Communication
• Organization of Research
• Governance of Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Björn Hammarfelt is a Professor at the Swedish School of Library and Information Science (SSLIS), part of the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT at the University of Borås. His research focuses on scholarly communication, governance of science, and the organization of research, with a strong emphasis on bibliometrics and its societal implications. He supervises doctoral students in interdisciplinary projects, including collaborations with Chalmers University and Lund University. Hammarfelt’s work critically examines the role of metrics in academic evaluation, exploring how bibliometric indicators shape research practices, career trajectories, and institutional policies. He has led major projects such as the ERC-funded PASSIM (Patents as Scientific Information) and investigates historical case studies like the Soviet Institute of Scientific Information (VINITI). His research bridges information science, sociology of science, and policy analysis, advocating for balanced evaluation systems that preserve academic autonomy. His publications analyze trends in open access, citation practices, and disciplinary evolution. Key themes include the impact of metrics on academic culture, the historical development of information systems, and the challenges of interdisciplinary research evaluation. Hammarfelt actively contributes to debates on academic governance, emphasizing the need for reflective, humanistic approaches to science policy.

• Compassion at work
• Mindfulness at work
• Organisational justice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Samantha Su-Hsien Sim is an Assistant Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE) in Portugal, where she teaches Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource-related courses. She is affiliated with the Leadership for Impact Centre at Nova SBE and the Mindfulness Initiative at Singapore Management University, and serves as a faculty adviser for the student-led Nova Mindfulness Club. Doctorate in Business, Singapore Management University Bachelor in Social Science, Singapore Management University Master in Social Science, Tilburg University Her research centers on compassion and mindfulness in the workplace, organisational justice, and cross-cultural differences. She investigates how compassion influences workplace behavior and leadership, and how mindfulness affects cooperation and negotiation outcomes. Her work bridges organizational psychology and management, with implications for employee well-being, ethical leadership, and inclusive organizational cultures. Her recent publications explore mindfulness-based training, corporate well-being programs, and algorithmic fairness in employment. The research spans topics like psychological well-being, negotiation dynamics, and public policy, showing a strong interdisciplinary focus on human-centered organizational practices. Published in top journals including Journal of Applied Psychology , Academy of Management Journal , and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes She advises student research through the Nova Mindfulness Club and contributes to research grants related to leadership, mindfulness, and organizational justice. Her collaborative network includes scholars from Singapore, Europe, and North America, reflecting her cross-cultural research orientation. She is active in research centers focused on leadership impact and mindfulness, contributing to both academic and practical applications in organizational settings.

Sarah Cunninghamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Preservation
• Audio Preservation
• Media Archeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Cunningham is a Lecturer at the Graduate School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin and the Audiovisual Archivist at the LBJ Presidential Library branch of the National Archives. She has taught introductory and advanced classes in Audio Preservation since 2003 and serves on the National Recording Preservation Board representing the National Archives. B.A. in Anthropology (1978), The University of Texas at Austin M.S. in Information Studies (2003), The University of Texas at Austin Certificate in Preservation Administration in Libraries and Archives, The University of Texas at Austin Her research focuses on digital and analog preservation , including media archeology, digital audio forensics, and the storage and delivery of audiovisual recordings in archival collections. She specializes in the preservation of unstable analog media through digitization and system upgrades. The article The Preservation of Analog Oral History Collections through Digitization (2012) highlights her expertise in digitizing analog materials for historical preservation. Her work spans Digital Preservation , Audiovisual Archiving , and Media Archeology , with sub-fields such as digital migration techniques and forensic analysis of deteriorating media. Her recent classes include INF 392L: Introduction to Audio Preservation and Reformatting (2022–2024). She has presented at conferences such as the Organization of American Historians (2022), the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (2019), and the Society of American Archivists (2013), addressing topics like presidential recordings and audio diary preservation. Key affiliations include the LBJ Presidential Library (National Archives) and the National Recording Preservation Board . Her work bridges analog and digital archival practices, emphasizing tools for media continuity and researcher accessibility.

Benjamin Hettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German History
• Nazi Era Studies
• Criminal Law History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Hett is a Professor of History at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, CUNY. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has taught at Harvard's History and Literature program before joining CUNY in 2003. His research focuses on German criminal law history, Nazi rise to power, and postwar legacies. Educational Background: B.A. in Political Science and English Literature (University of Alberta, 1987) J.D. (University of Toronto, 1990) M.A. in History (University of Toronto, 1995) PhD in History (Harvard University, 2001) Research Interests: Dr. Hett examines themes such as Nazi governance structures, legal frameworks in Imperial Germany, and the societal impact of National Socialism. His work bridges legal, political, and cultural dimensions of German history. Publications Trends: His books analyze pivotal moments like the Reichstag Fire (2014), Weimar Republic collapse (2018), and pre-war diplomatic maneuvering (2020). His writing often employs forensic history methods to reconstruct events. Awards: Fraenkel Prize (2007) Guggenheim Fellowship (2009) Hans Rosenberg Prize (2015) Vine Award (2019) Grants & Advising: Hett has held DAAD and SSHRC fellowships. He advises graduate students at Harvard Law School and CUNY, though no current advisees are listed. Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliations mentioned, though his work collaborates with archival institutions like the Wiener Library.

Ted McCormickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• Intellectual History
• History of Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ted McCormick is Professor of History at Concordia University's School of Irish Studies, specializing in early modern British/Irish/Atlantic history and the history of science. His award-winning research explores demographic thought, colonial governance, and scientific projects in the 17th-18th century Atlantic world. McCormick holds a PhD from Columbia University and has held fellowships at the Huntington Library, University of Sydney, and Irish research institutions. His research examines how scientific knowledge and economic thought shaped colonial policies, population management, and technological projects. Current work focuses on mechanical inventions in colonial contexts through his SSHRC-funded project 'Engines of Division'. Recent publications analyze food systems, projecting cultures, and knowledge-power relationships in early modernity. McCormick teaches courses on early modern Britain/Ireland, scientific revolution, and Enlightenment thought. He mentors graduate researchers studying colonial knowledge systems, scientific networks, and cross-cultural encounters. Honors include two John Ben Snow Prizes for monographs on political arithmetic and demographic thought.

Pablo Aragónمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Computational Social Science
• Social Computing
• Wikipedia Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pablo Aragón is a Research Scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation and an Adjunct Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. His work bridges computational social science, civic technology, and technopolitics, with a focus on Wikipedia's governance, digital democracy tools, and participatory systems. He co-founded the Democratic Innovation Lab in Barcelona and the DatAnalysis15M research network. Key research interests include analyzing knowledge integrity in Wikipedia, configuring digital participatory budgeting systems, and studying platform effects in civic technologies. He has led projects like DECODE (decentralized citizen engagement) and contributed to platforms like Decidim, which empower participatory democracy in cities like Barcelona. Recent conference engagements include KDD 2024 (data mining), ICWSM 2024 (social media analysis), and Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024. His work emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, with studies published in ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction and peer-reviewed conferences like CIKM and ACM SIGKDD. Professional affiliations include the Decidim association, Amnistía Internacional España, and the open knowledge advocacy group Civio. His research often intersects with open science, free culture movements, and gender equity in urban mobility.

Tara MacLeodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Irish Language Pedagogy
• Second Language Acquisition
• Gaeltacht Culture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Tara MacLeod is an Associate Teaching Professor of Irish Language and Literature at the University of Notre Dame, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Language Coordinator. A native Irish speaker from Ceantar na nOileán in the Connemara Gaeltacht, she teaches Irish-language courses and contemporary Gaeltacht culture studies while leading immersive travel programs to Ireland. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Social Science in Social Administration and Library and Information Studies (University College Dublin, 1991) Masters in Social Work (University College Cork, 1997) Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge (National University of Ireland, Galway, 2001) Masters of Science in Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Indiana University South Bend, 2023) Professor MacLeod specializes in innovative Irish language pedagogy, focusing on second language acquisition through cultural immersion and technology integration. Her work emphasizes developing students' linguistic skills alongside authentic understanding of Gaeltacht traditions, material culture, and contemporary Irish society, particularly through experiential learning in Connemara and the Aran Islands. Her teaching excellence has been recognized with dual Notre Dame Joyce Awards: Notre Dame Joyce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2011) Notre Dame Joyce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2017) She actively contributes to national academic service as External Examiner for Modern Irish at the Five Colleges Consortium, MLA Celtic Languages & Literature Discussion Group Committee member, External Assessor for the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, and manuscript reviewer for Routledge and Taylor & Francis. Her professional engagements include keynote addresses at UCLA's Celtic Studies Colloquium and presentations on language pedagogy at CALICO and the American Conference for Irish Studies.

Fabien Montcherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social History
• History of Ideas
• Political History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Fabien Montcher is an Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Iberian Historical Studies (CIHS) at Saint Louis University. His research focuses on the social history of ideas and politics in early modern Iberian worlds, with interests spanning empire studies, the history of knowledge, and environmental history. He holds a Ph.D. from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2013) and has held fellowships at institutions including the IAS Princeton and the Huntington Library. Montcher’s work includes Mercenaries of Knowledge (Cambridge UP, 2023), examining the strategies of displaced scholars in early modern politics, and a forthcoming book on citrus diplomacy in early modern empires. His research integrates global and interdisciplinary approaches, blurring lines between humanities and sciences. He teaches courses such as Seeds of Empires: Food and Environmental History and actively fosters collaborations through CIHS, connecting SLU’s St. Louis and Madrid campuses. Awards include the ACLS Fellowship (2017) and the Oliveira Marques Prize (2018). Research Highlights: Bibliopolitics, rhizomatic empires, and the role of citrus in diplomacy. Grants: NEH Institute ‘Global Geographies of Knowledge’ ($200k+, 2023). Labs/Teams: Co-edits Rhizome series on early modern Iberian networks at the Newberry Library.

Paul L. Caronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tax Law
• Estate Taxation
• Legal Scholarship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul L. Caron is the Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean and Professor of Law at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. He joined the faculty in 2013 after serving as a Distinguished Visiting Professor from 2010-2013. Previously, he was Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development at Pepperdine (2015-2017) and Associate Dean of Faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cornell Law School, 1983 Master of Laws (LL.M.), Boston University, 1988 A.B., Georgetown University, 1979 Dean Caron is a leading tax scholar with over 50 publications on estate taxation, wealth transfer, and inequality. He pioneered the use of blogs in legal education, founding Tax Prof Blog , the most popular tax blog globally. His recent works focus on estate tax policy, tax compliance, and the intersection of taxation and economic equity. Key trends include analysis of the sharing economy, tax regulation, and Piketty's inequality theories. Named 3rd Most Influential in Legal Education (The National Jurist, 2015) Top 100 Influential in Tax & Accounting (Accounting Today, 2006-present) Dean Caron has served as Series Editor for over 50 law student books and edits three tax journals via SSRN. He has advised on tax policy and legal education reforms, contributing to national debates on fiscal responsibility and equity.