جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jeremy Bowlesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political Economy of Development
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• State-Building Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jeremy Bowles is a Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the Department of Political Science, University College London (UCL). His research focuses on the political economy of development, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, examining interactions between state-building processes and distributive politics. Prior to UCL, he held a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University's King Center on Global Development and earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University. His work has been supported by institutions like J-PAL and USAID. Education: B.A. and M.Sc. from the University of Oxford Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University (2021) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University His research explores how distributive conflicts shape state-building and electoral accountability in weakly institutionalized contexts. Key themes include taxation systems in Tanzania, elite politics in post-colonial states, and the role of social media in African autocracies. He employs experimental and observational methods to study governance challenges in developing democracies. His publications appear in top journals like the American Political Science Review and American Journal of Political Science . Recent work addresses misinformation dynamics, electoral accountability, and post-pandemic policy responses in Zimbabwe. Teaching focuses on African governance and political economy models. Grants and partnerships include collaborations with the International Growth Centre (IGC) and Stanford Impact Labs.

Cheryl Collierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender-Based Violence
• Canadian Politics
• Feminist Institutionalism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cheryl Collier is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Windsor, appointed since July 2021. She holds a position in the Department of Political Science with research expertise in gender-based violence in political contexts, Canadian social policy, and feminist institutionalism. Her research examines: Violence against women in politics (VAWIP) #MeToo movement impacts on political institutions Comparative legislative harassment policies Media representations of gender-based violence Intersectional approaches to policy analysis Recent publications form a comprehensive analysis of gender-based violence in Canadian politics, including social media harassment, mainstream media coverage, institutional responses, and policy solutions. Her work employs comparative frameworks analyzing Canada alongside the UK and other democracies.

Andrea Freidusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Medical Anthropology
• Global Public Health
• Health and Human Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrea Freidus serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and coordinates the M.A./M.P.H. dual degree program. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from Michigan State University (2011), an MPH and MA in Anthropology from the University of South Florida (2005), and a BA from Vanderbilt University (1999). Her interdisciplinary work bridges applied medical anthropology with global public health, focusing on transnational aid networks, volunteer tourism, and health equity in resource-poor settings. Education: PhD, MSU Anthropology (2011); Dual MA/MPH, USF Anthropology & Public Health (2005); BA, Vanderbilt (1999) Research explores global health systems, child welfare policies, and the socio-cultural impacts of international volunteerism. Notable projects include studies on Malawian orphan aid organizations, risky sexual behaviors among expatriate workers in Costa Rica, and farmworker healthcare access in Florida. Her work critiques humanitarian intervention ethics and highlights power dynamics in transnational development efforts. Awards: Fulbright Hays Fellowship, FLAS Fellowships, MSU Dissertation Fellowships Teaching focuses on medical anthropology, health & human rights, and development in Southern Africa. Current research investigates volunteer tourism’s role in orphan care and international medical experiences’ ethical implications. Advising and program coordination emphasize interdisciplinary public health solutions.

Jackie Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social conflict and transformation
• Environment & climate change politics
• Urban politics
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Jackie Smith is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. She holds affiliations with the Global Studies Center, the Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, & Outreach, and the University Human Rights Working Group. Her research focuses on social movements, human rights globalization, climate justice, and urban politics. She co-founded Pittsburgh’s Human Rights City Alliance and serves on the housing rights working group. Education: PhD, University of Notre Dame, 1996 (Dissertation: Organizing Global Action: Transnational Social Movements and World Politics) MA, International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, 1995 BA, World Politics & Peace & World Order Studies, The Catholic University of America, 1990 Research Interests: Smith’s work addresses social conflict and transformation, environment & climate change politics, urban politics, global human rights movements, and the political economy of corporate power. She emphasizes linking local activism to global frameworks through initiatives like human rights cities. Articles Trends: Her recent publications analyze human rights cities as tools for decolonization and racial justice, counter-hegemonic struggles against corporate power, and transnational environmental activism. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical advocacy in global governance and urban policy. Awards: 2022 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Globalization and Cultural Studies 2018 International Studies Association Activist-Scholar Award 2016 Iris Marion Young Award for Political Engagement 2009 Semi-finalist for Grawemeyer Award Grants & Advising: Smith secured grants like the 2021 Momentum Funds for water equity research and the 2013 NSF grant on transnational networks. She mentors scholars through interdisciplinary collaborations and workshops on global justice. Labs/Teams: She leads the Pittsburgh Human Rights City Alliance and the U.S. Human Rights Cities Alliance, fostering cross-city solidarity and advocacy against systemic inequality.

Catherine Duroseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Governance
• Public Policy
• Co-production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Catherine Durose is an Honorary Professor of Public Policy at the University of Birmingham's Department of Public Administration and Policy, part of the College of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on urban governance, co-production, decentralization, and institutional design, with a particular emphasis on how government interacts with citizens and communities to drive policy change. She has secured over £3 million in research funding and serves as Chair of the Editorial Board for Local Government Studies. Educations: PhD, University of Manchester (2007) MA (Research) in Governance and Public Policy, University of Manchester (2004) BA (Hons) in Politics, University of Sheffield (2001) Her research interests span interdisciplinary areas including co-production theory, governance of the commons (housing, energy, data), feminist institutionalism, and participatory policymaking. She has held visiting fellowships at institutions such as the Great Cities Institute (UIC, Chicago) and Tilburg University, and consults for UK government bodies like the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Publications and Awards: Recipient of the Joni Lovenduski Prize (2020) Author of Designing Public Policy for Co-production (2016) Published in Political Studies , Urban Studies , and Nature Teaching and Mentorship: Catherine teaches on INLOGOV's MSc Public Management and Executive Apprenticeship programs. She mentors doctoral students in areas like social accountability in Colombia, blame avoidance in UK governance, and decentralization in Cameroon. Current research projects include studies on urban governance assemblages (with Tilburg and Edinburgh Universities) and feminist institutionalism in hate crime policy (collaboration with University of Birmingham's Vivien Lowndes). She actively contributes to civic initiatives like Citizens UK and co-founded Win: Win, a network for women in higher education, earning her recognition as a 'Woman of Action' in 2017.

Bruce J. Dicksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Domestic Politics
• Authoritarian Regimes
• Regime Change
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bruce J. Dickson is a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, specializing in Chinese domestic politics, authoritarian regimes, and U.S.-China relations. He has been a full-time faculty member since 1993. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan His research examines the Chinese Communist Party's adaptability, economic reforms, state-society relations, and regime support mechanisms. He has authored influential books including The Dictator's Dilemma (2016) and The Party and the People (2021), analyzing authoritarian survival strategies in China. His recent publications focus on topics like tax consciousness in urban China, anti-corruption dynamics, and the CCP's institutional evolution. Articles appear in journals such as Asian Survey , China Quarterly , and Comparative Political Studies . Professor Dickson has received research grants from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He serves as a frequent commentator on Chinese and Taiwanese politics for media outlets like CNN, NPR, BBC, and VOA.

Benjamin Broseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Buddhist Studies
• Chinese Religions
• Medieval Chinese Buddhism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Brose is a Professor of Buddhist and Chinese Studies at the University of Michigan's Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, serving as Department Chair. He holds affiliations with the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, Center for Japanese Studies, and Nam Center for Korean Studies. His research focuses on the history of Chinese Buddhism, particularly medieval and modern periods, with special attention to Chan/Zen traditions, Buddhist relics, and religious exchanges in East Asia. Education: PhD (2009) and MA (2004) from Stanford University; MA (2002) from UC Berkeley; BA (1996) from UC Santa Cruz. Research Interests: Brose explores Buddhist cultural history, including Xuanzang’s legacy, Song dynasty critiques of Buddhism, and the interplay between religion and politics. His recent publications include Embodying Xuanzang (2023) and Xuanzang: China’s Legendary Pilgrim (2021). He has been supported by prestigious fellowships like the Fulbright Foundation and ACLS. Teaching: Courses include 'Zen Buddhism: History, Culture, & Critique' and 'Buddhism and Death'. He advises on graduate research in Buddhist studies and co-leads initiatives like the Buddhist Studies Group at Michigan. Awards/Grants: Recipient of grants from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation, and others. His work bridges historical scholarship with modern religious practices, emphasizing East Asian religious continuity and transformation.

Sonia Palmieriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Political Science
• Pacific Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Sonia Palmieri serves as Head of the Department of Pacific Affairs at the Coral Bell School of Asia and Pacific Affairs, College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University (ANU). She holds a BA (Hons) and PhD from the University of Queensland (UQ). Her research focuses on gender equality in political institutions, particularly parliaments, and feminist methodologies in research. Key areas include women’s leadership in the Pacific, gender-sensitive parliamentary reforms, and capacity-building for gender research. Her professional experience spans academic, development, and parliamentary roles with organizations like the Inter-Parliamentary Union (Geneva), UNDP (Hanoi), UN Women (New York), and the Australian Parliament. She has collaborated with stakeholders across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, designing and evaluating DFAT-funded development programs. Research outputs emphasize institutional norms, voter motivations in Vanuatu’s elections, and gender mainstreaming strategies. She leads projects on Pacific democracy, feminism in development, and localized gender equality reforms in Fiji. Awards and grants include ANU-led initiatives and international collaborations. Teaching and supervision focus on inclusive research methodologies and Pacific political dynamics. She advises on parliamentary workplace equity and contributes to global policy frameworks through UN and Commonwealth partnerships.

Caroline Kuzemkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Political Economy (IPE)
• Sustainable Energy Transformations
• Climate Change Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Caroline Kuzemko is a Reader in International Political Economy (IPE) at the University of Warwick's School of Politics and International Studies (PaIS). She serves as Course Director for the new MA in the Politics of Climate Change and Co-Director of UKERC. Previously, she worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and held roles in finance with UBS. Her research focuses on sustainable energy transitions, climate change politics, and energy geopolitics, blending constructivist IPE frameworks with empirical case studies. She teaches modules on climate governance at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education: MSc in IPE and PhD in Energy & Climate Politics from the University of Warwick. Research interests include rethinking energy geopolitics, energy security, and the political economy of net-zero transitions. She leads UKERC's Theme 3 on 'Geopolitics, Energy Security, and Resilience of Net Zero', analyzing fossil fuel phase-out and low-carbon expansions. Prior projects include assessing Brexit's impact on UK energy policy and exploring municipal authority roles in sustainable energy governance. Her publications span books like Climate Politics: Can't Live With it, Can't Mitigate Without it and articles in Geopolitics , New Political Economy , and Energy Research & Social Science . She co-edits the Review of International Political Economy 's IPE of Energy series and contributes to policy briefings for UK institutions like UK100 and DESNZ. She advises PhD students researching geopolitics of renewable transitions in the UK, Brazil, and EU-MENA sustainable finance. She chairs the ECPR Energy Politics Research Network and sits on the editorial board of Energy Research and Social Science .

Daniel M. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
• Political Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel M. Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego, and has held academic positions at Harvard University, Columbia University, and Stanford University. His research focuses on comparative politics, political economy, and political behavior, with regional expertise in Japan and Western Europe. PhD, Political Science, University of California, San Diego (2012) MA, Political Science, University of California, San Diego (2009) BA, Political Science and Italian, University of California, Los Angeles (2005) His research centers on political institutions, democratic representation, electoral systems, and political dynasties. He is the author of the acclaimed book Dynasties and Democracy (Stanford University Press, 2018), which explores the persistence of political families in democracies, particularly in Japan. His work also investigates voter behavior, gender and age in politics, distributive politics, and legislative accountability. His recent publications in top journals such as the American Political Science Review , American Journal of Political Science , and The Journal of Politics reflect a strong trend toward mixed-methods research, combining large-scale data analysis with experimental designs. His work frequently employs conjoint experiments, natural experiments, and administrative data to study political behavior and institutional effects. Winner of the 2023 Lawrence Longley Award (APSA) Winner of the 2022 Kenneth A. Shepsle Prize Honorable mention for the 2024 APSA Best Paper Award Smith has advised numerous graduate students and co-organizes the Japanese Politics Online Seminar Series (JPOSS). He has also co-edited multiple volumes in the Japan Decides series, analyzing Japanese general elections. He teaches courses on electoral rules, representation, and Japanese politics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research is supported by active collaborations with scholars across the U.S. and Japan, and he maintains a robust pipeline of working papers on topics such as coalition dynamics, gender bias, and constituency-building.

Cheng-hua Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese painting
• Chinese visual culture
• Scroll paintings
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cheng-hua Wang is an Associate Professor of Chinese Art and Archaeology at Princeton University's Department of Art and Archaeology, with affiliations to the East Asian Studies Program and the Tang Center for East Asian Art. She specializes in Chinese painting, visual culture, and scroll paintings, focusing on their historical contexts, materiality, and intersections with political power and cultural identity. Education : B.A. in History, National Taiwan University (1985) M.A. in Chinese Art History, National Taiwan University (1989) Ph.D. in Chinese Art History, Yale University (1998) Research Focus : Thematic analysis of Qingming shanghe scroll paintings 18th-century Chinese city views and European stylistic influences Artistic materiality and heritage preservation in early 20th-century China Qing imperial collections and their post-Qing reinterpretation Collaborations : Actively engages with Princeton's Art Museum and Tang Center for East Asian Art to organize exhibitions and publish catalogs on Chinese art, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to scroll painting studies.

• International Politics of the Middle East
• MENA region studies
• Western Sahara politics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Victoria Veguilla Del Moral is an Associate Professor in Public Law at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, specializing in Political and Administrative Science with a focus on Western Sahara politics. Her research examines the complex interplay between territorial administration, political mobilization, and identity in contested spaces, particularly in Dakhla, Western Sahara. She earned her PhD from the University of Granada in 2011 with a thesis titled Policies of the Octopus in Dakhla: Public Action, Halieutic Resources and Social Dynamics , supervised by Dr. Bernard Botiveau and Dr. Juan Montabes Pereira. Her academic journey reflects deep engagement with both theoretical political science frameworks and extensive fieldwork in North Africa. Veguilla Del Moral's research interests span International Politics of the Middle East, MENA region studies, political ethnography, and electoral processes in occupied territories. Her work particularly focuses on Sahrawi youth movements, Moroccan territorial policies in Western Sahara, and the dynamics of political mobilization in contested spaces. She approaches these topics through a lens that combines political science, anthropology, and postcolonial studies, revealing the complex ways local populations navigate occupation and political control. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output with significant recent contributions including Regionalization under Occupation: Western Saharan Parliamentary Elites and the Moroccan Regionalization Strategy (2011-16) (2024) and Do Electoral Processes in Western Sahara Produce Representation Beyond the Context of Occupation? (2023). These works demonstrate her ongoing commitment to analyzing the political realities of Western Sahara through empirical research on governance structures, electoral participation, and resistance movements. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available materials, her extensive publication record in reputable academic venues and her contributions to edited volumes like Arab Youths: From Morocco to Yemen: Leisure, Cultures and Politics indicate significant scholarly recognition. Her research methodology combines political ethnography with institutional analysis, often working across linguistic boundaries (publishing in English, French, and Spanish). She has established herself as a leading expert on Western Sahara politics, with particular expertise in the social dynamics of Dakhla and the political mobilization of Sahrawi youth. Her work contributes to broader discussions about governance in contested territories and the relationship between state administration and local populations in postcolonial contexts.

Markus Friedrichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious History
• History of Knowledge
• Archival Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Markus Friedrich is a Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Department of European History. He leads the 'World Genealogy' research group within the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA). His roles include Project Lead for initiatives such as 'Buildings, Rooms and Furniture – Material and Spatial Dimensions of Early Modern European Archives' and spokesperson for Research Field E: Archiving Artefacts. His research focuses on religious history as cultural history, the history of knowledge and information as expressions of power, archival culture in early modern Europe, and the history of genealogy. Notable projects include studies on parliamentary shorthand writing, 20th-century archival practices, and the genealogical marketplace of the 18th century. Recent publications explore cross-cultural genealogy, exoticism in 18th-century peripheral regions, and comparative archival histories. His work bridges historical methodologies with material culture analysis, emphasizing transnational and interdisciplinary approaches. Prof. Friedrich collaborates on initiatives like the DFG-funded 'The Gotha' project, aiming to study Europe's most important genealogical reference work. He also organizes conferences and workshops on topics ranging from displaced archives to shorthand manuscripts.

Sebastian Heilmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Chinese Studies
• Economic Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Heilmann is a Professor at the University of Trier , where he holds the Chair of Politics and Economics of China. He previously served as founding director of the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) in Berlin from 2013 to 2018, establishing it as Europe's leading China think tank. Research Focus : His work analyzes China's political economy, industrial and technology policies, and cross-sectoral governance through comparative and historical lenses. Key areas include policy experimentation, state-led development planning, and adaptive governance mechanisms in authoritarian systems. Academic Trends : His publications reveal sustained engagement with China's institutional flexibility, global economic influence, and hybrid policy frameworks blending centralized planning with localized experimentation. Collaborations with Harvard and Oxford institutions underscore his international academic prominence.

J. Samuel Valenzuelaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Sociology
• Political Sociology
• Democratization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

J. Samuel Valenzuela serves as Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters, where he has been a Kellogg Institute faculty fellow since 1986. His institutional affiliations center on comparative political sociology with emphasis on Latin American democratization processes, particularly through the Chilean case study examined in comparative context with Western Europe and the Americas. Valenzuela's research interests span historical sociology, political sociology, democratization theory, comparative labor movements, religion's political role, development theory, electoral systems, and Chilean politics. His work frequently examines how religious identities shape ideological positioning and voter behavior in Latin America, while maintaining a strong focus on historical institutional analysis of democratic transitions and consolidation. Recent scholarship investigates transitional justice, welfare state development, and religion in Latin American contexts. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent scholarly production since the 1980s with particular concentration on Chilean political development. His work demonstrates methodological rigor in comparative analysis, often bridging historical and contemporary political phenomena. Key publication themes include party system resilience during democratic transitions, the interplay between religious identity and political behavior, and the historical roots of electoral institutions. Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow (1986-Present) Valenzuela actively participates in scholarly discourse through conference presentations and panels, most recently contributing to discussions about Chile's constitutional reform process in 2022. His academic service includes participation in Notre Dame's Democratization Theory Research Cluster, where he collaborates with scholars examining global democratic trends and challenges.