جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Yasemin Soysalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Global Sociology
• Citizenship Studies
• Nation-State
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yasemin Soysal serves as Research Professor of Global Sociology at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and University Professor at the Free University of Berlin, where she also holds the position of Deputy Co-director and leading Principal Investigator for the SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including Stanford University (PhD), Harvard University, and the University of Essex. Soysal's research centers on global sociological perspectives examining nation-state evolution and citizenship reconfigurations, with particular focus on how global cultural frameworks diffuse, manifest contradictions, and face contestation. Her work integrates institutional analysis with transnational dynamics, exploring themes like agentic individualism, meritocratic citizenship, and the interplay between global forces and local enactments across diverse contexts including Europe, China, and the Philippines. Recent publications reveal three dominant research trajectories: climate skepticism within populist movements, transnational educational mobility patterns, and the evolving architecture of citizenship in liberal democracies. Her 2020-2025 work demonstrates methodological sophistication through multi-sited comparative designs and mixed-method approaches, consistently challenging conventional understandings of globalization's impact on social institutions. Her scholarly recognition includes: German Marshall Fund Fellowship National Academy of Education Membership National Endowment for the Humanities Award Jean Monnet EUI Fellowship Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin Fellowship Niklas Luhmann Distinguished Professorship at Bielefeld University Soysal directs major international research initiatives funded by the British Academy, UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), German Research Foundation (DFG), and Chinese National Science Foundation (CNSF). Her current projects include 'The Future of Liberal Citizenship' (2022-), 'Ecology of Individuals’ Disposition for Climate Change Populism' (2022-2025), and 'Science Contestations' (2024-), reflecting her leadership in securing competitive transnational funding. As Deputy Co-director of the SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence at Freie Universität Berlin, she leads interdisciplinary teams investigating challenges to liberal democracy through comparative analysis of global protest movements, citizenship transformations, and institutional resilience across 15+ countries, with strong collaborative networks in East Asia and Europe.

• Agricultural Sciences
• Plantation Studies
• Staple Crops
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Harro Maat (Wageningen University & Research) serves as Associate Professor in the Knowledge, Technology and Innovation group at Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS). His work bridges agricultural technology, postcolonial studies, and community resilience through interdisciplinary research in Suriname, Indonesia, and African contexts. Specializes in Maroon rice cultivation systems Focuses on gender dynamics in agricultural technology Active in disease surveillance and health crisis response Investigates digitalization processes in Solomon Islands Research trends show persistent engagement with: Historical ecology of staple crops Non-market economies in food systems Technopolitical dimensions of agricultural innovation Community-led health response mechanisms As promotor/co-promotor, he advises: Mira Kriska (Rural Java women's groups) Daniel Leeming (Solomon Islands digitalization) Dawit Kumsa (Pandemic resilience)

Alexandra Crosbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Design Anthropology
• More-than-human Design
• Urban Wetlands
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexandra Crosby is a design anthropologist and visual communicator at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) , where she serves as Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) . Her work bridges design practice, environmental humanities, and climate action (SDG13), with a focus on urban wetlands and water-sensitive infrastructure (SDG11). Research areas: More-than-human design, recombinant ecologies, decolonization of design Education: PhD in International Studies (UTS), BDesign (First Class Honours), BA in International Studies (UTS) Her research interests include visual communication of artificial wetlands as socioecological systems, design activism with plant allies, and Indigenous methodologies in urban planning. She co-developed the Mapping Edges transdisciplinary studio and leads projects like Repair.Design and Water Stories . Recent scientific publications focus on AI-supported participatory workshops, photo diagramming techniques for civic ecologies, and decolonizing design through counter-mapping. Her collaborations span Indonesia, Australia, and international contexts. She has received: 2008 Kirk Robson Memorial Award 2012 UTS Creative Media Social Justice Award Crosby supervises PhD students in design anthropology and collaborates with artists like Tega Brain and Jennifer Turpin. She actively writes for The Conversation , M/C Journal , and design publications.

• Technological and Environmental Design of Architecture
• Circular Building Products
• Living Wall Systems
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Elena Piera Montacchini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. Her work bridges technological innovation with environmental design, focusing on circular building products, living wall systems, and nature-based solutions. She actively participates in the Italian Society of Architectural Technology (SITdA) and the Green Building Council Italy's Circular Economy working group. Member of TESIS Interuniversity Research Center Co-founder of Growing Green srl spin-off Scientific Director for multiple EU-funded environmental projects Her research emphasizes low-impact construction materials, building-integrated vegetation (BIV), and user-centered design that addresses psycho-emotional/social needs. She coordinates international Memoranda of Understanding with institutions like the Faculty of Interior Architecture in Bucharest and RiceHouse srl. Recent projects include 2025: Development of educational living wall prototypes 2025: Circular material experiments in Langhe vineyards 2024: Digital climate mitigation frameworks She mentors PhD candidates Carlotta Fasano and Jacopo Gasparotto in sustainable and circular systems research. Scientific Recognition Recipient of 2013 Sustainable Development Award from Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile Peer reviewer for leading architectural technology journals

Magdalena Svenssonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Primate Conservation
• Nocturnal Primates
• Primate Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Magdalena Svensson is a Lecturer and Laboratory Technician in the MSc Primate Conservation programme at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Sciences. She has been a core member of the Nocturnal Primate Research Group and the Oxford Wildlife Trade Research Group since 2010, contributing significantly to primate conservation research. Her educational background includes a PhD and MSc in Primate Conservation from Oxford Brookes University, an BSc in Animal Science, and an FdSc in Wildlife Conservation from Nottingham Trent University. Dr Svensson's research focuses on nocturnal primates , primate ecology , wildlife trade , and conservation biology . She investigates illegal trade in primates, ivory, and pangolins, and explores human-primate interactions, ethnoprimatology, and animal welfare issues. Her work often integrates local ecological knowledge and examines the impacts of tourism and social media on primate conservation. Her recent publications show a strong trend in wildlife trade monitoring , human-wildlife conflict , zoonotic disease risk , and conservation policy , with fieldwork spanning Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. She frequently collaborates with international researchers and conservation groups. She supervises several research students and is actively involved in consultancy on the online trade in nocturnal primates. Primate Society of Great Britain International Primatological Society European Federation of Primatology IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group Dr Svensson has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Conservation Letters , Frontiers in Conservation Science , and American Journal of Physical Anthropology . Her lab work supports both teaching and research in primate conservation, and she plays a key role in training the next generation of conservationists.

• Conservation Conflicts
• Human Dimensions of Conservation
• Ecological Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Isla Hodgson is a Research Fellow in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Stirling. She is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher on the ConFooBio project under the supervision of Nils Bunnefeld. Her primary research focuses on the human dimensions of conservation conflicts, examining social and political aspects including relationships, power dynamics, and governance structures. Dr. Hodgson also investigates global trends in conservation conflicts, seeking to identify common factors that cause conflicts to escalate and developing methods to model and predict occurrences. A significant aspect of her work involves integrating scientific knowledge with practical field management approaches. Dr. Hodgson's research contributes to the Environmental Change research programme and the Ecosystem Change research group at the University of Stirling, with particular relevance to global security and resilience themes. Her educational background includes a BSc and MSc from Aberdeen University, specializing in marine mammal behavior and habitat use, spatial analysis, and ecological modeling. She completed her PhD in 2018 on conservation conflicts and their management after beginning her doctoral studies in 2015. Before her academic career, Dr. Hodgson gained practical experience as a conservation practitioner in South Africa, where she worked as a guide and participated in various projects including an Anatolian guard dog scheme to reduce retaliatory cheetah killings by local farmers. Her dissertation work was later used in a conflict mitigation process addressing seal and salmon conflicts in Aberdeenshire.

Jenny Beckmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• History of Science
• Science Education
• Civic Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jenny Beckman is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of History of Ideas, Uppsala University. Her research focuses on the history of biology, science education, and civic science, particularly examining scientific publication practices in the 19th century and the role of amateur botanists in Sweden. Her work explores: Historical publication strategies in science Development of botanical education Interactions between professional and amateur scientists Evolution of taxonomy initiatives Science policy and research coordination Recent publications highlight themes in scientific communication, transnational collaboration, and conservation history. Beckman has contributed to journals like Annals of Science , History of Science , and British Journal for the History of Science , as well as book chapters on Linnaean traditions and citizen science projects. Beckman actively participates in academic discussions about knowledge infrastructure and digital humanities, with collaborations spanning institutions like the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Nordic academic networks.

Heather Joestingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Coastal Plant Ecology
• Salt Marsh Ecology
• Barrier Island Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Heather Joesting is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology within the College of Science and Mathematics at Georgia Southern University, with offices at both the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the main campus in Statesboro. She teaches courses including Barrier Island Ecology (BIOL 5400), Plant Ecology (BIOL 5546), Principles of Biology II (BIOL 1108), and Environmental Biology (BIOL 1230). Dr. Joesting earned her PhD in Biology from Wake Forest University. Her research program focuses on coastal plant ecology, with particular attention to plant adaptations in challenging coastal environments and applications for coastal management. Her research interests center on plants in coastal habitats, including their unique adaptations to the coastal environment, the critical role they play in maintaining coastal ecosystem processes, and their potential use in coastal management techniques. She investigates how coastal plants like Spartina alterniflora and Hydrocotyle bonariensis adapt to environmental stressors including salt spray, varying soil conditions, and tidal influences. Her work bridges fundamental plant ecology with practical applications for coastal restoration and management in Georgia. Analysis of Dr. Joesting's publications reveals a consistent focus on coastal plant ecology, particularly salt marsh and dune ecosystems. Her research spans plant physiology, reproductive ecology, phenotypic plasticity, and practical applications for coastal restoration. A significant thread throughout her work is understanding how coastal plants adapt to their challenging environments and how this knowledge can inform better coastal management practices, especially regarding Spartina alterniflora restoration in Georgia. Outstanding Student Poster Presentation Award from the Southeastern Section of the Botanical Society of America Dr. Joesting has mentored students through honors theses and research projects, with student work presented at regional conferences including the Southern Regional Honors Council Annual Conference, Georgia Southern University Honors Symposium, and various Association of Southeastern Biologists meetings. Her research has been supported through various projects examining coastal plant adaptations, nursery production techniques, and ecological relationships in Georgia's coastal ecosystems. The Joesting Lab maintains active research programs in coastal plant ecology, with dedicated facilities for studying Spartina alterniflora growth, nursery production techniques, and aquaponics systems that simulate tidal conditions. The lab collaborates with other researchers including Dr. Michele Guidone in the Biology Department at Georgia Southern University on projects examining plant-animal interactions in coastal ecosystems.

Linda Kochمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Social Science Sustainability Research
• Agroecology
• Knowledge Co-Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Linda Koch is a Research Associate at the Professorship for Social Science Sustainability Research within the Institute of Political Science and Sociology at Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg . Her work bridges academia and practice, focusing on agroecology, knowledge co-production, and sustainable food systems. She supervises bachelor's theses on topics related to Italy/Sicily agroecology and the Zukunftsrat Würzburg transformation project. Research Areas : Social science sustainability research, agroecology, socio-ecological transformations, knowledge co-production, climate resilience. Working Groups : Forum Nachhaltigkeit, Interdisciplinary Working Group on Latin America. Linda's publications emphasize climate-resilient agriculture, methodological innovations in qualitative research, and sustainability practices in youth work. Her recent lectures explore agroecological schools and climate protest dynamics. Scientific Awards : ECPR scholarship, funding from the German Federal Environment Agency, and support from the Equal Opportunities Commission. She engages in international collaborations, including projects in Sicily and Hungary, and contributes to interdisciplinary research on sustainable governance and climate justice.

Alec Christieمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Evidence-Based Conservation
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Conservation Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alec Christie is a Henslow Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Conservation Research Institute (UCCRI) and Conservation Science Group. His work bridges scientific evidence with practical conservation decision-making across global contexts. Education: BSc Hons in Marine Biology, University of St Andrews (2013-2017) Christie's research pioneers methods to integrate scientific literature with indigenous and local community knowledge for evidence-based conservation. He develops frameworks to assess evidence reliability, relevance, and cross-context generalisability, addressing critical gaps in conservation practice. His PhD applied medical evidence-based principles to biodiversity conservation through the Conservation Evidence project, while his postdoctoral BioRISC work advanced dynamic evidence synthesis for invasive species management via MetaDataset.com. As Zoocast co-presenter/producer, he actively communicates conservation science to public audiences. His fieldwork spans marine ecosystems (seals, cetaceans, coral reefs) and polar ecology, including Antarctic Peninsula research. Personal pursuits include wildlife photography, moth trapping, and outdoor sports, reflecting his commitment to hands-on ecological engagement.

• Sustainable Development
• Cultural Diversity
• Conservation Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Maarten Van Opstal is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) with expertise spanning sustainable development, conservation biology, and cultural diversity in ecological contexts. His work integrates worldviews theory with practical sustainability challenges, particularly in India’s forest governance systems. He has contributed to global discussions on participatory conservation, policy implementation, and cultural dynamics through 21 research outputs and 24 academic activities since 2005. Research Interests: Maarten focuses on the interplay between cultural diversity and resource management, emphasizing community-based approaches in Rajasthan, India. His methodological contributions include refining the Delphi technique for conservation and analyzing policy impacts through a globalized lens. Research keywords include sustainable development, worldviews, conservation, and India. Scientific Awards: 2015: Early Career Researcher Award (British Ecological Society)

• Plant Taxonomy
• Ethnobotany
• Karyology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Fatma Güneş currently serves as Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Botany since 2018. She previously held academic positions at Kafkas University (2004-2012) and Trakya University (2012). Her career spans ethnobotanical studies, plant taxonomy, and conservation biology. PhD in Biology Education (2000) Master's in Biology Education (1993) BSc in Biology Education (1987) Research Focus: Specializes in plant taxonomy with emphasis on the Lathyrus genus (Fabaceae), ethnobotanical studies of medicinal and food plants in Turkey's border regions, karyological and morphological analyses, and plant conservation. Her work appears in journals like Biological Diversity and Conservation , Acta Botanica Croatica , and Plant Systematics and Evolution . Scientific Recognition: 2023 Botanik Bilimi Yılın Bilim İnsanı Award Multiple TÜBİTAK Publication Incentives (2013, 2010) Environment Award (1992) Key Projects: Contributed to the Resimli Türkiye Florası (Illustrated Flora of Turkey) multi-volume publication project and participated in international conservation efforts like the IUCN Red List Assessor Training.

• Ancient Near Eastern Religions
• Hittite Ritual Studies
• History of Religions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Heike Peter serves as Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University within the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her academic profile demonstrates sustained engagement with historical religious traditions through research and teaching. Research focuses on Ancient Near Eastern Religions with specialized expertise in Hittite ritual practices, polytheistic frameworks, and material culture of religion. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary religious education, examining how ancient traditions inform modern pedagogical approaches. Notable research trajectories include ritualization of nature in crisis contexts (2024), domestic religious practices through Matron cults (2012-2016), and critical analysis of religious education frameworks in Swedish curricula (2010, 2021). Recent publications reveal evolving scholarly interests from foundational Hittite studies (1998, 2006) toward contemporary applications in religious education and migration contexts. The 2022-2024 works particularly emphasize policy implementation challenges in educational settings and innovative approaches to teaching 'dead religions' through material sources. Academic contributions span multiple publication formats including book chapters, conference papers, journal articles, and doctoral thesis ("Götter auf Erden : Hethitische Rituale aus Sicht historischer Religionsanthropologie", 2004). Professional activities demonstrate commitment to both specialized religious scholarship and practical educational challenges, particularly regarding curriculum development, teacher training, and integration of migrant students within Swedish educational frameworks.

Javier Alfonso Lastra Bravoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Sociology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Fair Energy Transition
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Javier Alfonso Lastra Bravo is a researcher at the Institute of Sociology (ISH) and a member of the Center for Atlantic and Global Studies (CEAGS) at Leibniz University Hannover. His work bridges sociology, cultural anthropology, and political ecology, focusing on socio-environmental justice, energy transitions, and Indigenous rights in Latin America and Polynesia. Education: PhD in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology from Leibniz University Hannover; BA in Sociology from Universidad de Concepción (Chile); studies in Public International Law and International Studies (EU-Latin America focus). Research Focus: Environmental Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Just Energy Transition, Neo-Colonialism, Global Consumption, Human Rights, and Indigenous Rights. His recent publications analyze lithium mining's socio-ecological impacts, Indigenous resistance in the South American 'Lithium Triangle,' and the interplay between energy policies and cultural preservation. Projects like CROSSJET (funded by Volkswagen Foundation) examine EU lithium policies and their effects on Indigenous communities. He actively advises UN bodies on Indigenous rights and contributes to global health frameworks via WHO collaborations. Lastra-Bravo employs discourse analysis and ethnography in his research, with fieldwork spanning Chile’s Mapuche communities, Easter Island, and Tierra del Fuego. He is affiliated with academic networks like ALAS, LASA, and ADLAF.

• Agrobiodiversity Conservation
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Sensory Anthropology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alder Keleman Saxena is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Northern Arizona University . Their research spans agrobiodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and sensory anthropology, with a focus on food systems and ethnographic methodologies. Key Research Areas: Agrobiodiversity metrics and dietary recall surveys Materialist and discursive approaches to food anthropology Climate change impacts on Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river delta agriculture More-than-human Anthropocene studies through feral atlases Post-pandemic ethnographic methods and digital sociality Their recent publications (2022-2024) emphasize interdisciplinary intersections between agriculture, climate change, and cultural practices. Scientific collaborations extend to India and South Asian studies, though specific awards or grants are not detailed in the provided data.