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Martin Grossمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Party competition
• Coalition politics
• Political representation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Martin Gross is an Associate Professor (Akademischer Rat auf Lebenszeit) for Political Systems and European Integration at the Geschwister Scholl Institute of Political Science, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Previously, he served as Professor for Comparative Political Science (pro tempore, 2020-2021) and Professor for Political Systems and European Integration (pro tempore, 2019-2020 and 2023) at the same institution. He was also an External Fellow of the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) at the University of Mannheim from 2017-2019. His educational background includes: PhD in Political Science from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2015) Master of Arts in History and Politics of the 20th Century from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2008-2010) Bachelor of Arts in Political and Administrative Science from University of Konstanz (2005-2008) Habilitation on 'Dynamic party competition in European multi-level systems' from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2022) Martin Gross's research focuses on party competition, coalition politics, and policy outputs in multi-level systems; local politics; EU Cohesion policy; political representation and responsiveness; and text analysis. His work examines how political parties behave across different governmental levels, with particular attention to German local politics. He has conducted extensive research on coalition formation, especially between the CDU and Greens in German cities, and has investigated patterns of political representation at the municipal level. His recent publications demonstrate a strong empirical focus on local politics, coalition formation, and representation in multi-level systems. His methodological approach combines quantitative text analysis with traditional political science methods to examine party manifestos, coalition agreements, and parliamentary questions. His work has been published in top political science journals including West European Politics, Party Politics, and Regional & Federal Studies. Martin Gross has received recognition for his work, including an award for the best dissertation in political science in 2015 at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. His dissertation on coalition formation processes was published with Springer VS. He currently leads multiple research projects funded by the German Research Council (DFG) and the LMU Innovation Fund, focusing on intra-party conflict regulation, independent local lists, and the politicization of sports. Together with Michael Jankowski, he leads 'The Local Manifesto Project (LMP),' a resource for analyzing local party competition through computational text analysis methods. He has taught numerous courses at LMU Munich on comparative politics, local politics, coalition governments, and European integration.

Jeppe Mulichمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Global History
• Colonialism
• Legal History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jeppe Mulich is a Senior Lecturer in Modern History at City, University of London. He specializes in global history of empire and colonialism, focusing on the Caribbean and Asia-Pacific regions, with emphasis on legal/political dynamics, resistance, and postcolonial legacies. Education: PhD (New York University), MA (Yale University), BSc (University of Copenhagen) His research explores trans-imperial networks, contested sovereignty, and revolutionary movements. He employs historical sociology and interdisciplinary methodologies to analyze colonial legal systems, maritime violence, and borderland dynamics. Recent publications highlight maritime law, Caribbean prize court politics, and the role of microregions in imperial systems. His work bridges global history with international relations theory, emphasizing archival sources and historiographical innovation. He is affiliated with City St George's merged institution, contributing to the School of Arts and Social Sciences. Contact: jeppe.mulich@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Chrisanthi Avgerouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Systems
• Organizational Change
• ICT for Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chrisanthi Avgerou is Professor of Information Systems at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), affiliated with the Department of Management Science and Technology in the School of Business. She chairs IFIP Technical Committee 9 on Social Implications of Information Technology and serves as Associate Editor for Information Systems Research Journal and The Information Society Journal. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Information Systems, London School of Economics, 1989 M.Sc. in Computer Science, Loughborough University of Technology, 1978 B.Sc.(Hons) in Mathematics, University of Athens, Greece, 1977 Professor Avgerou's research examines ICT's relationship with organizational transformation and socio-economic development, with emphasis on critical perspectives and developing country contexts. Her work bridges technical implementation with social theory, exploring power dynamics in socio-technical change and institutional barriers to ICT adoption. She pioneered studies on computers in developing countries through IFIP WG 9.4 leadership (1996-2003). Analysis of her 1998-2007 publications reveals consistent focus on three interconnected domains: (1) socio-technical change in organizations using institutional theory, (2) ICT's role in development contexts through critical policy analysis, and (3) philosophical foundations of information systems research. Her editorial work in The Oxford Handbook of ICT (2007) synthesizes global perspectives on digital transformation. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the British Computer Society Fellow of the Association for Information Systems She coordinates the BSc Information Systems and Management program for the University of London External Programme and teaches Social Study of IS (IS470) and Information Society, Theory and Policy (IS412/478). Her research is conducted through LSE's Information Systems and Innovation Group, which examines technology's societal impacts through interdisciplinary collaboration. She currently organizes the Human Choice and Computers conference series, advancing discourse on technology ethics.

Igor Jakobfiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Doctrine of the Church
• Catholic Social Teaching
• Theological Ethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Igor Jakobfi serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Doctrine of the Church within the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo. His academic career spans theology, social ethics, and Catholic social teaching with a focus on practical church engagement in societal issues. He holds a Doctor of Humanities degree from the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb (2023), Master of Humanities (2009), and Bachelor of Theology (2002). Doctor of Humanities - Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb (2023) Master of Humanities - Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb (2009) Bachelor of Theology - Theology in Đakovo (2002) Dr. Jakobfi's research centers on the Social Doctrine of the Church, particularly examining Church-state relations, migration challenges, lay participation, and social justice applications. His work bridges theological theory with practical social engagement, analyzing how Catholic social teaching addresses contemporary societal issues including migration crises, demographic challenges, and peacebuilding in post-conflict societies. He explores the dialogical nature of social teaching through diocesan implementation models. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying Catholic social thought to current Croatian and European contexts, with particular attention to migration, reconciliation processes, and social pastoral care. The research shows increasing engagement with Pope Francis's social teachings and their practical implementation at diocesan levels, especially through organizations like the Friends of St. Martin association. Dr. Jakobfi actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations at international theological symposia and scientific colloquiums, focusing on social doctrine applications. His work appears in journals such as Diacovensia and various diocesan publications. Secretary of the Office for the Promotion of the Social Doctrine of the Church and Social Issues (since 2003) Secretary of the Office for Religious Societies (since 2010) President of the humanitarian association Friends of St. Martin (since 2014) Member of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (since 2014) Member of the board of directors of the Center for the Promotion of the Social Doctrine of the Church (since 2019) Dr. Jakobfi teaches courses including Social Doctrine of the Church I & II, Theological Social Ethics, Business Ethics, and Human Rights and the Social Teaching of the Church. His popularization efforts include multiple cycles of social debates organized by the Institute for the New Evangelization and lectures on social doctrine for various community groups across Croatia.

• Climate change
• Environmental research
• Human ecology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Tamara Artacker is a Researcher at the Institute of Social Ecology within the Department of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Based in Vienna at Schottenfeldgasse 29, she has been actively contributing to the field since 2019, following the completion of her MA in International Development Studies from the University of Vienna in 2017. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, particularly focused on Latin America and global environmental challenges. Artacker's educational background in International Development Studies has shaped her interdisciplinary approach to examining the complex relationships between society, environment, and economic systems. Her research spans multiple interconnected domains that address critical contemporary challenges facing communities worldwide. Her research interests center on political ecology, food sovereignty, ecofeminism, and sustainable agricultural systems. Artacker critically examines the structural inequalities embedded in global food systems, the impacts of climate change on agricultural communities, and the tensions between economic development models and ecological sustainability. Her work consistently highlights how extractive agricultural practices intersect with social injustices, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. She explores alternative models that prioritize community resilience, ecological balance, and social equity, with particular attention to the Global South and Latin American contexts. Artacker's extensive publication record reveals a strong focus on the intersections between environmental policy, agricultural practices, and social justice. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary crises including the pandemic's impact on food systems, geopolitical conflicts affecting global food security, and the complex challenges of transitioning toward sustainable agricultural models. She has developed particular expertise in analyzing Ecuadorian agricultural policies and their implications for food sovereignty, while also examining broader regional and global patterns. As an active academic, Artacker regularly presents her research at international conferences and engages with diverse audiences through invited keynote speeches. Her work demonstrates a commitment to knowledge transfer beyond academic circles, with presentations addressing policymakers, practitioners, and community organizations working on food sovereignty and environmental justice issues.

• Regional Economics
• Urban Economics
• Spatial Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dusan Paredes Araya serves as Professor in the Department of Economics at the Catholic University of the North (UCN), Chile, with research expertise in regional and urban economics focusing on spatial market interactions. His work emphasizes causal mechanisms in regional labor and housing markets, supported by leadership roles as former Dean of the School of Business and Economics and Director of the Economics Department at UCN. He concurrently holds an Adjunct Professor position at Michigan State University's Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics. His research centers on spatial economic dynamics , investigating wage differentials, commuting patterns, housing demand, and economic convergence through advanced econometric methods. Key contributions include analyzing spatial inequality in Chile, migration responses to violence in Mexico, and policy impacts of mining taxes on public education. His work consistently bridges theoretical spatial economics with empirical policy analysis for Latin American contexts. Recent publications (2016-2021) reveal strong thematic continuity in spatial economics, with expanding methodological sophistication in multilevel modeling and causal inference. Dominant themes include labor market spatiality (commuting premiums, gender wage gaps), housing economics (demand attributes, price indices), and public finance (mining taxation, local service provision), increasingly incorporating international collaborations. Paredes has received significant recognition: Peter Nijkamp RSAI Award (2017) His research leadership includes: Chilean Funding: Three FONDECYT projects and multiple National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) grants International Projects: Collaborations with U.S. Department of Agriculture and Lincoln Land Institute Academic Service: Associate editor of Resource Policy (ISI Q1) and reviewer for major international journals

Jaime Bouvierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Policy
• Land-Use Law
• Urban Agriculture Law
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jaime Bouvier is a Professor of Lawyering Skills at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, teaching second-year legal writing (LLEAP 3 Litigation) and previously instructing first-year legal writing, privacy torts, and leadership/emotional intelligence courses while co-directing the academic and writing support program. Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Iowa Juris Doctorate, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Her research focuses on food policy and land-use law with deep specialization in urban agriculture regulation, examining municipal ordinances for backyard poultry/micro-livestock, cultural perceptions linking urban farming to race/gender/poverty, and constitutional intersections between food movements and First Amendment rights. She also develops leadership frameworks for legal professionals using neuroscience and organizational psychology. Publications consistently analyze local governance of urban agriculture, revealing patterns in regulatory approaches across municipalities while addressing social equity implications and advocating for model ordinances that balance community expectations with food sovereignty. As co-director of academic support, she mentored law students in writing and academic success. Pre-academic career included clerking for Judge Kathleen M. O'Malley (Northern District of Ohio), serving as staff counsel for Congressman Dennis Kucinich, and litigating public-policy cases at Chandra Law Firm.

Louise Reardonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transport Policy and Governance
• Multilevel Governance
• Sustainable Transport Transitions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Louise Reardon is Professor of Governance and Public Policy at the University of Birmingham's School of Government, Department of Public Administration and Policy. She serves as School Deputy Director of Research (Impact) and is Thematic Research Lead for Transport at UK Parliament. Her internationally recognized expertise spans transport policy and governance, with research focusing on institutional collaboration across scales to advance local transport goals, technological innovation, and sustainability. Louise earned her PhD in Political Science from the University of Sheffield (2014), MA in Governance and Public Policy from the University of Sheffield (2009), and BA (hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Durham (2008). She holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (2018) and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020). Her research interests center on transport policy and governance, with specific focus on multilevel governance, agenda setting, policy implementation, smart mobility transitions, urban governance, and wellbeing. As a political scientist, she advances theoretical understanding of policy processes through transport analysis, examining how local dynamics influence issue recognition, agenda setting, policy change, and approaches to wicked problems. Her work consistently bridges academic theory with practical policy application. Louise's research portfolio demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex, interdisciplinary climate-related transport research. Her recent publications show strong emphasis on net-zero transitions, smart city governance, and pandemic recovery implications for transport systems, with growing international collaboration particularly with Indian and Australian institutions. The trend indicates deepening engagement with practical policy implementation challenges alongside theoretical contributions. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2020 Louise regularly provides scientific advice to diverse stakeholders and serves on the UK Department for Transport's Transport Research Innovation Grant advisory board. She co-edited the Handbook of Transportation and Public Policy (2025) and previously co-chaired the Governance and Decision-Making Processes Special Interest Group for the World Conference on Transport Research Society. She serves on editorial boards for Research in Transportation Business & Management and Local Government Studies. As an educator, Louise led the College of Social Science's first Degree Apprenticeship programme and specializes in blended teaching approaches. She has supervised PhD students on evidence use in local policymaking, center-local government relations, and walking's role in climate change agendas. She actively seeks new doctoral students interested in multi-level governance, policy change, sustainable transitions, and urban governance topics.

• Urban Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ina Säumel is a scientific collaborator at the Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences at Humboldt University of Berlin. Her work bridges urban ecology, biodiversity conservation, and socio-cultural dimensions of sustainability through participatory approaches. Research Focus : Urban sustainability transitions, nature-based solutions, medicinal plants, and climate change adaptation. Key Projects : Edible City Solutions, biochar conversion from agro-residues, and biodiversity assessments in urban cemeteries. Geographic Scope : Uruguay, Andes, South Tyrol, and Berlin. Emphasis on post-industrial and water-sensitive cities. Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary methods in co-creation, land-use impacts on metacommunity structures, and health-promoting urban green spaces. Contact: ina.saeumel@hu-berlin.de

Barbara Spectorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Education Reform
• Qualitative Research Methods in Education
• Inquiry-Based Teaching
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Barbara Spector is a Professor of Science Education at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Education, where she has served since 1985. Her work focuses on educational change, qualitative research methods, and science education reform through innovative course development and community engagement. Research Interests: Science Education Reform Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning Integration of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Marine Science Education Qualitative Research Methodologies Professional Development for Educators Scientific Awards & Leadership: National Institute for Science Education Fellow NSTA Research Director NASTS Research Director AETS Director-At-Large Consultant to Federal, State, and Local Education Agencies Contributor to National and State Science Standards Dr. Spector has developed 25 graduate-level science education courses and co-created nationally recognized preservice teacher education courses. Her career spans NSF-funded initiatives like the Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence Florida and leadership in multiple university research centers.

Gregory Hanlonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• Italian History
• French History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gregory Hanlon is the George Munro Chair in History and Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of History at Dalhousie University. He specializes in early modern European history with a particular focus on Italy and France, employing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate history with behavioral sciences. His educational background includes: Licence és Lettres from Bordeaux MA from Toronto Doctorat du 3e cycle from Bordeaux Hanlon's research focuses on behavioral history, examining how human ethology and social psychology can illuminate historical societies. His work spans several interconnected areas including early modern Italian and French history, Baroque civilizations, war and society, material culture, and the application of evolutionary psychology to historical analysis. He has pioneered approaches that extend the Annales tradition by combining history with social and behavioral sciences, taking a neo-Darwinian approach that places ideologies in a secondary position. Hanlon's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple decades, with recent work focusing on historical demography, particularly infanticide patterns and sex ratios in early modern Europe. His research employs innovative methodologies that combine archival evidence with insights from evolutionary psychology and human ethology, revealing new perspectives on population control practices and social behaviors in historical contexts. Among his notable scientific achievements: 1984 Prix Tonnadre, Société Académique d'Agen, for doctoral thesis 1992 Brewer Prize, American Society for Church History 1998 Marraro Prize, Society for Italian Historical Studies 2017 Induction into the Académie Nationale des Sciences, Belles-Lettres et Arts de Bordeaux 2019 Dalhousie University, Munro Professor of History 2022 Dalhousie University, Distinguished Research Professor Hanlon teaches a range of courses including 'Intro. to European History: The early modern era,' 'European Military History 1550-1750,' and specialized seminars on topics like 'Renaissance and Baroque Rome' and 'Florence & Tuscany under the Medici Principality.' His teaching reflects his research interests, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and primary source analysis. He leads research initiatives examining behavioral patterns in early modern Europe, particularly focusing on Italian and French contexts. His projects often involve collaborative work with scholars from multiple disciplines, creating interdisciplinary teams that bring diverse methodological approaches to historical questions.

Peter Williamsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Globalization
• Corporate Strategy
• Business Ecosystems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Williamson is an Honorary Professor of International Management at Cambridge Judge Business School and Co-Director of the Cambridge Centre for Chinese Management. He is also a Fellow and Director of Studies in Management at Jesus College. Education: BA (Macquarie University), MA (University of Cambridge), PhD (Harvard University) Professor Williamson’s research focuses on globalization and corporate strategy, business ecosystems, merger and acquisition dynamics, China-specific strategic advantages, and sustainable strategies for carbon-constrained economies. He has extensive professional experience across academia, consulting, and executive education, with a career spanning Australia, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States. His recent publications emphasize digital innovation, disruptive competition from Chinese firms, AI-driven internationalization, and ecosystem-based strategies for accelerated innovation. He has also contributed to debates on deglobalization myths and cross-border collaboration models, particularly in crisis scenarios like the VentilatorChallengeUK. Williamson actively serves on the editorial boards of European Management Journal and Academy of Management Learning and Education , and his insights on China-West innovation dynamics have been featured in The New York Times , Forbes , and Kompas .

John Gledhillمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conflict Processes
• Social Mobilisation
• Contentious Politics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Gledhill is an Associate Professor of Global Governance in the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford, where he teaches courses on Global Governance and Diplomacy, Peacebuilding & Statebuilding, and Power, Conflict, & the Arts. He is a Fellow of St. Cross College and actively collaborates with international institutions such as the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (University of Queensland), the Conflict Research Society, and OxPeace, a multidisciplinary peace research network at Oxford. PhD in Government from Georgetown University BA in History and Political Science from Trinity College, Dublin His research spans peace and conflict studies, focusing on the political dimensions of development, nonviolent resistance, and the role of music and the arts in conflict and peacebuilding. Recent work examines UN peacekeeping withdrawal legacies, the economic impacts of peace operation exits, and the integration of arts into peace processes. The 15 most recent publications reflect his expertise in UN peacekeeping dynamics, state formation, and the intersection of arts and conflict. These include studies in the European Journal of International Relations , Journal of Global Security Studies , and International Peacekeeping , alongside book chapters and encyclopedia entries addressing transitional justice, regime transitions, and globalization's effects on emerging economies. Scientific Awards: Teaching Excellence Award, University of Oxford (2013) Teaching Excellence Award, London School of Economics (prior to 2013) John has supervised research students Sabrina Brandt and Rachel Nguyen-Morrow. His projects include ESRC-funded studies on post-peacekeeping withdrawal outcomes and investigations into music's role in UN peacebuilding. He contributes to academic governance through roles on the Conflict Research Society's Governing Council and the OxPeace Steering Committee.

Jean Daudelinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conflict and Development
• Property Rights
• Land Conflicts
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jean Daudelin serves as an Associate Professor at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs in Ottawa, specializing in Latin American political dynamics with concentrated expertise on Brazil and Central America. His academic profile integrates conflict studies, development theory, and security policy through extensive field research on armed insurgencies, indigenous mobilizations, and urban violence. His research program critically examines property rights frameworks, illegal market governance, and the political economy of violence, with recent fieldwork focused on drug markets in Recife, Brazil. He investigates how inequality shapes deterrence mechanisms and homicide reduction policies, notably analyzing Pernambuco's "Pact for Life" initiative. His scholarship bridges theoretical contributions in tenure regimes with empirical studies of land conflicts and religious movements across the Global South. Analysis of his 2017-2023 publications reveals dominant thematic clusters around Brazilian urban violence (particularly crack markets in Recife), hemispheric security policy, and foreign policy analysis of Canada-Brazil relations. The work demonstrates methodological innovation in studying illegal economies while maintaining policy relevance for security governance in Latin America.

Tyler Simkoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• State and Local Politics
• Political Geography
• Subnational Policymaking
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tyler Simko is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan, specializing in US state and local politics, political geography, and computational social science. His research focuses on understanding and addressing inequality in American public policy through innovative methodological approaches. Education: Ph.D. in Government, Harvard University (2024) A.B. in Politics, Princeton University Simko's research examines state and local politics in the United States with particular focus on political geography and subnational policymaking. His active research agendas include legislative redistricting ("gerrymandering"), local public meetings, school segregation, affordable housing, and data privacy. Methodologically, he develops new techniques in computational social science and machine learning to evaluate subnational inequality and how it can be reduced. His work regularly involves partnerships with federal, state, and local officials to improve the design of public policy. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying computational methods to address real-world policy challenges, particularly in school desegregation, redistricting, and local government transparency. His research often leverages large-scale data collection efforts, such as LocalView (the largest database of local government meetings in the US), to analyze patterns of political behavior and policy outcomes across different jurisdictions. Awards and Recognition: APSA 2024-25 Best Paper in Education Politics and Policy Award APSA 2024-25 Best Paper in Urban and Local Politics, Honorable Mention MPSA 2024 Robert H. Durr Award for "the best paper applying quantitative methods to a substantive problem" Derek C. Bok Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching of Undergraduates (2023) Simko teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in American Politics and Political Methodology at the University of Michigan. His teaching experience spans multiple institutions, including Harvard University and Princeton University. He has designed innovative courses on US Local Policymaking, data science, and computational social science. As a Data Scientist at the Office of Evaluation Sciences, he partners with federal, state, and local officials to improve program design and reduce administrative burdens. He is a co-PI of the Algorithm-Assisted Redistricting Methodology (ALARM) Project and co-creator of LocalView, the largest audio, video, and text database of local government meetings in the United States. These projects represent significant contributions to the field of computational social science and provide valuable resources for researchers studying local governance and policy-making.