جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Majdi Falehمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cultural Heritage
• Architectural Globalization
• Migration and Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Majdi Faleh is an Academic Fellow/Lecturer in Cultural Heritage at the School of Architecture Design and Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University. He focuses on architectural globalization, migration and heritage, Islamic architecture ethics, and social justice in cities. Previously, he held roles at the University of Bahrain, MIT’s Aga Khan Programme, and multiple Australian institutions. He coordinates the Tunisia ENGAGE Hub Network for Humanitarian Heritage and leads the ARC-funded 'Australian Mosque Today' project. Education: PhD in Architecture and Humanities (University of Western Australia), Master of Architecture (Ball State University). Affiliations: Registered Architect in Tunisia, member of AIA, ICOM, and multiple architectural networks. His research bridges marginalized communities’ heritage with global architectural trends, emphasizing ethical frameworks in design. Notable projects include studies on Tunisian medinas, Dubai’s urbanization, and Australian mosque architecture. His work has been supported by ARC grants, Fulbright, and other international bodies. He has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics like public housing challenges for refugees, Islamic architectural ethics, and cultural preservation. Awards include the MIT Aga Khan Fellowship and Fulbright grants. Grants & Projects: Led £400k ARC-funded mosque project, coordinated Tunisia-UK humanitarian heritage networks, and contributed to Melbourne’s African immigrant housing studies. He has taught at universities in Australia, China, and the Middle East, and his practice spans architecture in the US, Tunisia, and France. Fluent in five languages, he engages in international conferences and editorial roles for journals like Journal of Architecture .

Gayle Letherbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Feminist Methodology
• Family and Kinship Studies
• Health and Medicine Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gayle Letherby is a Visiting Professor of Sociology at the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Medical School (Faculty of Health), and holds visiting roles at the University of Greenwich and the University of Bath’s Centre for Death and Society (CDAS). She is an Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences (since 2007) and recipient of the 2023 Lifetime Contribution to Autoethnography Award. Her research focuses on feminist methodology, health sociology, grief and bereavement, mobility studies, and criminology. She has supervised over 20 doctoral students across multiple universities, including topics like non-motherhood, occupational therapy, and gang culture in African Caribbean communities. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering crime theory, auto/biographical research, and feminist epistemology. Notable collaborations include participatory studies on homeless individuals’ food experiences and ethnographic explorations of medical decision-making. Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, criminology, and health studies, with a strong emphasis on autoethnographic and creative methodologies. Recent research explores themes like grief narratives, gendered travel experiences, and the emotional dimensions of doctoral journeys. She has contributed to policy discussions on family-centred care and has been a guest lecturer globally, including at York University (Canada) and University College Cork (Ireland). Awards: Academy of Social Sciences Academician (2007), Lifetime Contribution to Autoethnography (2023) Teaching Expertise: Feminist research methods, criminology, sociology of health, gender studies Key Research Areas: Auto/biography, non-motherhood, medical sociology, mobility, grief studies

Anastasia Loukaitou-Siderisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Spaces
• Urban Design
• Urban Redevelopment
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Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris is a Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Interim Dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on the intersection of urban design, public spaces, and social equity, emphasizing user-centered perspectives in urban environments. Key research areas include public space utilization by diverse ethnic groups, transit security, gentrification impacts on transit neighborhoods, and urban regeneration strategies. Her work has been funded by entities like the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mellon Foundation. She has authored/co-authored influential books such as Sidewalks: Conflict and Negotiation over Public Space (2009) and Transit-Oriented Displacement or Community Dividends? (2019). Dr. Loukaitou-Sideris has served as a consultant for organizations including the Transportation Research Board and the Greek Government, advising on urban design, land use, and transportation policy. She co-leads the UCLA Urban Humanities Initiative, blending interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges. Her professional service includes roles as former Associate Dean at Luskin and leadership in academic programs. She actively engages in policy-relevant research, addressing issues such as parklet development, inner-city commercial corridors, and sexual harassment in transit environments.

Morris P. Fiorinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• Political Representation
• Public Opinion
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Morris P. Fiorina is the Wendt Family Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He joined Stanford in 1998 after teaching at Caltech and Harvard. His academic credentials include a B.A. from Allegheny College (1968) and a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (1972), both in Political Science. Fiorina's research focuses on American politics, emphasizing representation, public opinion, elections, and partisan dynamics. His influential works include Retrospective Voting in American National Elections , Culture War? The Myth of a Polarized America , and Unstable Majorities . He has authored or edited thirteen books and numerous articles, challenging conventional views on polarization, electoral behavior, and political institutions. He has held editorial roles across a dozen political science journals and chaired the American National Election Studies Board (1986–1990). A distinguished scholar, he is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences, and the National Academy of Sciences. He received Career Achievement Awards from the American Political Science Association's sections on Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior, as well as Political Organizations and Parties. Key Contributions: Pioneered studies on retrospective voting, party sorting, and the 'myth of polarization.' Public Engagement: Analyzes contemporary issues like divided government, electoral reform, and the role of third parties. Fiorina’s work bridges academia and public discourse, addressing critical challenges in American democracy. His current research continues to explore polarization, representation, and governance in the modern political landscape.

• Structural Inequality
• Criminal Justice System
• Legal Philosophy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roxana Willis is an Assistant Professor of Law at the LSE Law School, London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research focuses on structural inequality through a legal lens, emphasizing class and race dynamics in Britain and Cameroon. She holds an LLB from the University of Kent and Charles University, an LLM from SOAS, London, and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. Education: LLB in Law with European Legal Studies (University of Kent & Charles University, Prague) LLM in International Economic Law (SOAS, London) DPhil in Law (University of Oxford) Her research includes ethnographic studies of disadvantaged communities and legal philosophy. Notable works include her monograph A Precarious Life , examining criminal law through the lens of marginalized groups. She has held fellowships at the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies and the University of Oxford. Roxana teaches Criminal Law and Family Law at LSE, with prior experience at the University of Oxford and Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Her expertise spans legal anthropology, criminology, and research methods.

María Rivera Maulucciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Education
• Science Education
• Science Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

María Rivera Maulucci is the Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Education and serves as the Education Program Director/Chair at Barnard College, Columbia University. She is a proud alumna of Barnard (Class of 1988) and has been a faculty member since 2004. Her work centers on urban education, science pedagogy, and teacher development with a strong commitment to equity and social justice. Education: BS, Barnard College, Columbia University MFS, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies M.Phil, Teachers College, Columbia University Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University Her research focuses on how teachers learn to teach for social justice, emphasizing the role of language, identity, and emotions in teacher development. She employs qualitative research and evaluation methods to explore transformative pedagogical practices in urban science education. Her scholarship bridges formal and informal learning contexts and investigates the interplay between teacher agency and structural constraints. Her recent publications and presentations highlight a sustained focus on equity, critical science inquiry, teacher identity, and professional development. She has contributed extensively to journals such as Journal of Research in Science Teaching and Cultural Studies of Science Education , and has authored chapters on social justice, identity, and assessment in science education. Scientific Awards: Barnard College Emily Gregory Teaching Award (2018) National Association for Research in Science Teaching Equity and Ethics Scholar (2007) She is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded Barnard College Robert Noyce Teacher Education Scholars Program, which supports future science teachers in urban schools. She advises students and collaborates with national organizations, including the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Association for Science Teacher Education, and American Educational Research Association. Her teaching includes courses such as Science in the City , Urban School Practicum , and Performance Assessment of Teaching . She is actively engaged in professional development initiatives and has led workshops on family engineering nights, multicultural pedagogy, and social justice in science education. Her lab and programmatic work centers on the Noyce Scholars Program, which functions as a living laboratory for preparing socially conscious science educators.

Heewon Changمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autoethnography
• Organizational Leadership
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heewon Chang, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair in the PhD in Organizational Leadership Department at Eastern University's College of Business and Leadership. She specializes in autoethnography and qualitative research methods, with notable works including Autoethnography as Method (2008). Her research focuses on multicultural education, leadership development, and collaborative learning within marginalized communities. Dr. Chang has contributed to advancing methodologies like Collaborative Autoethnography (CAE) and the Transformative Autoethnography Model (TAM). Her academic journey includes an MA in Education and Anthropology from the University of Oregon (1984) and Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certification (2000). She has served in leadership roles, emphasizing equity and inclusion in higher education. Her work bridges personal narratives with sociocultural analysis, impacting fields like organizational behavior and pedagogy. Key research themes include BIPOC doctoral student experiences, online leadership program efficacy, and systems thinking in education. Dr. Chang’s publications span journals and edited volumes, reflecting her commitment to democratizing knowledge through participatory research. She has also contributed to journal editing and community service, advocating for educational equity and mentorship for underrepresented scholars.

Otto Maduroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Liberation Theology
• Social Justice
• Religious Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Otto Maduro is a Venezuelan-born Professor of World Christianity & Latin American Christianity at Drew University (Madison, New Jersey) since 1992. He chairs the Division of Church & Society in the Theological School and co-leads the Hispanic Institute of Theology and Hispanic D.Min. Program. Married to Dr. Nancy Noguera, they share a passion for social justice, music, and intercultural dialogue. His research focuses on liberation theology, social justice, and the intersection of religion with marginalized communities. Education: PhD (1977), MA (1975), and MA (1973) in Philosophy/Sociology of Religion from the Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium), all summa cum laude. Licentiate in Philosophy from Universidad Central de Venezuela (1968). Research Interests: Liberation theology, social justice, ecological ethics, epistemological critiques, religious resistance, and LGBTQ+ rights. His work emphasizes global South perspectives, particularly Latin America’s socio-religious dynamics. Grants & Awards: Henry Luce III Fellowship (2006), Ford Foundation grants (2000–2002), Will Herberg Award (1997), and international recognition for his book Marxismo y Religión (1977). Professional Contributions: Associate editor of Concilium , Journal of Hispanic/Latino Theology , and others. Served on editorial boards of leading journals and as council member of PARAL, SSSR, and ACHTUS. Current Projects: Researching Pentecostal congregations among Latina/o immigrants in Newark and directing the Hispanic Summer Program in Religion & Theology.

Jennifer Leemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Policy
• Critical Applied Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Leeman is a Professor at George Mason University , focusing on the sociopolitics of language, with emphasis on multilingualism, Spanish in the US, and heritage language education. Her interdisciplinary work bridges critical applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, education, Latinx studies, and linguistic anthropology. BA in Spanish, University of Pennsylvania MA in Hispanic Civilization, New York University in Madrid MAT in TESOL & Bilingual Education, Georgetown University PhD in Hispanic Linguistics, Georgetown University Her research examines: Language ideologies and racialization processes in censuses Antiracist pedagogical frameworks for Spanish teaching Multilingual policy analysis across education and governance Critical service-learning in heritage language contexts Recent publications analyze census categorization, language and immigration policies, and critical pedagogy implementation. She received a 2024-25 Fulbright Senior Scholar award for research at the University of Murcia, Spain, and a 2023-24 Residential fellowship at Mason's Center for Humanities Research. Key scientific contributions include: Pioneering the online graduate certificate in Spanish Heritage Language Education (2021) Leadership roles in AAAL, MLA, and Instituto Cervantes’ advisory committees Editorial board memberships across journals like Language Policy and Hispania Her 15 most recent articles (2018-2025) reveal trends in: Language-race-national identity intersections Census-driven ethnoracial classifications Antiracist pedagogy in language classrooms Heritage speaker identity dynamics Monolingual policy critiques Transnational demographic analysis Contact: jleeman@gmu.edu | Office: Horizon Hall 5132

Anna A. Bermanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature
• Nineteenth-Century English Literature
• Family and Kinship in Literature
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Dr. Anna A. Berman serves as Associate Professor of Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature and Culture within the Slavonic Studies section of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, where she is also a Fellow of Clare College. Previously, she held an Associate Professorship at McGill University's Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in Montreal, Canada. Her academic credentials include: B.A. from Brown University M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge Ph.D. from Princeton University Dr. Berman's research centers on nineteenth-century Russian and English novels, with specialized focus on family structures, kinship dynamics, love, and marriage. She extensively examines the intersection of scientific thought (particularly Darwinism and Mechnikov's phagocyte theory) with literary production, alongside operatic adaptations of Russian classics. Her current scholarly mission prioritizes recovering the legacy of marginalized nineteenth-century Russian women novelists, especially Nadezhda Khvoshchinskaya and Evgenia Tur. Her publication trajectory reveals sustained investigation into familial relationships within nineteenth-century literature, with sibling dynamics constituting a dominant theme across both Russian and English novels. She has pioneered critical analysis of science-literature dialogues in Russian contexts while recently shifting toward feminist recovery projects that challenge canonical exclusions in Russian literary history. Dr. Berman actively supervises postgraduate research, welcoming MPhil and PhD candidates pursuing topics aligned with her expertise in nineteenth-century Russian literature, comparative family narratives, and science-literature intersections. Within Cambridge's academic ecosystem, she contributes to the Slavonic Studies research community and participates in the Cambridge Centre for Central and East European Studies (CamCCEEES), advancing collaborative scholarship on Eastern European cultural production.

Asef Bayatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Sociology
• Collective Behavior and Social Movements
• Sociology of Religion
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Asef Bayat is Professor of Sociology and the Catherine and Bruce Bastian Professor of Global and Transnational Studies at the Department of Sociology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He has held previous academic positions at the American University in Cairo, Leiden University (where he held the Chair of Society and Culture of the Modern Middle East), and visiting appointments at UC Berkeley, Columbia University, Oxford, and Brown University. His research interests include: Political Sociology Collective Behavior and Social Movements Sociology of Religion Urban Life and Politics Islam and Modernity Contemporary Middle East Bayat's research focuses on the role of ordinary people and subaltern classes in social and political transformations, particularly in the context of the Arab Spring and Middle Eastern urban movements. His work bridges comparative and historical sociology with global and transnational perspectives, emphasizing everyday forms of resistance and the reconfiguration of political Islam. He has extensively explored the sociological dimensions of revolution, modernity, migration, and loss of home. His recent publications, including articles in International Journal of Urban and Regional Research and Journal of Democracy , reflect a sustained engagement with urban politics, revolutionary dynamics, and youth activism in the Global South. The recurring themes across his work include the agency of marginalized populations, the transformation of public space, and the evolving nature of political engagement in non-Western contexts. Bayat has received numerous honors and fellowships: Guggenheim Fellow Ford Foundation Fellow MacArthur Fellow Open Society Fellow Wissenschaftskolleg Fellow, Berlin He has been actively involved in academic leadership, having served as director of the International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World (ISIM) and elected to the Board of the UN Research Institute for Social Development. He has taught key courses such as Global Social Movements, Global Religion and Politics, and Middle Eastern Societies. Though specific students are not listed, his role as a full professor and author of major works indicates extensive mentorship and academic advising. He is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers, including the Center for African Studies, Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, European Union Center, and Center for Global Studies.

Martha Saundersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Painting
• Printmaking
• Art History
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Martha Saunders serves as Associate Professor of Studio Art and Chair of the Hunt Gallery at Mary Baldwin University, holding an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is dedicated to fostering collaborative and exploratory studio environments for developing artists through her pedagogical approach. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Virginia Commonwealth University Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Maryland Institute College of Art Saunders' research centers on painting and printmaking with critical engagement in art historical narratives, particularly examining representation of marginalized voices. Her involvement with the Women's Caucus for Art has fundamentally shaped her interrogation of exclusionary practices in art canon formation, driving both her studio practice and academic perspective. As an active mentor, Saunders integrates her professional studio work directly into student guidance, emphasizing process-oriented exploration. Her leadership as Chair of the Hunt Gallery establishes vital exhibition platforms connecting students with broader artistic communities through curated programming and operational oversight.

Michael R. Doveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Anthropology
• Climate Change Anthropology
• Human Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael R. Dove is the Margaret K. Musser Professor of Social Ecology and Professor of Anthropology at Yale University, where he also serves as Curator of Anthropology at the Peabody Museum and Co-Coordinator of the Combined YSE/Anthropology Doctoral Program. With over forty years of research experience, his work focuses on environmental anthropology, particularly the environmental relations of local communities in South and Southeast Asia. Dove earned his B.A. from Northwestern University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Stanford University. His academic journey has spanned decades of field research in Asia, including more than a dozen years conducting long-term studies on human ecology in Borneo and Java, developing government research capacity in Indonesia, and advising the Pakistan Forest Service on social forestry policies. Professor Dove's research interests encompass the anthropology of climate change, cultural and political aspects of natural hazards and disasters, indigenous environmental knowledge and practice, environmental institutions and movements, history of environment-related sciences, and multispecies ethnography. His work often examines how local environmental systems interact with national and global markets, politics, and ideologies, with a focus on problematizing orthodox approaches to conservation and development. He has made significant contributions to understanding human-environment relations through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Dove's recent scholarly output demonstrates a progression toward more integrated approaches to environmental challenges, blending historical perspectives with contemporary issues. His publications increasingly focus on the intersections of climate change, social justice, and indigenous knowledge systems, while maintaining his longstanding interest in Southeast Asian environmental relations. The work shows a growing emphasis on post-humanist approaches and multispecies ethnography, reflecting broader trends in environmental anthropology while maintaining his distinctive focus on political ecology and institutional analysis. As an educator, Professor Dove has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, many of whom have gone on to win research awards and secure prestigious positions. He organizes separate research labs for doctoral students from Yale School of the Environment and other departments, as well as for joint YSE/Anthropology doctoral students. His advisees typically conduct international research and have excellent records of obtaining research support both within and beyond Yale. The Dove Lab at Yale School of the Environment serves as a hub for environmental anthropology research, focusing on topics including natural resource management, property rights, power struggles, household energy transitions, and human-wildlife interactions. The lab fosters a collaborative environment with 30-50 students working on related issues each year, characterized by supportive peer dynamics rather than competition. It also contributes to policy and social change through its research and the work of its alumni.

Julie Rakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Life Writing
• Autobiography
• Diaries and Journals
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Julie Rak is the HM Tory Chair and Professor in the Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta. She holds a BA and PhD from McMaster University and an MA from Carleton University. Her research focuses on auto/biography, life writing, and nonfiction in North America, with specialties in gender, Canadian literature, and publishing studies. She has authored or co-edited numerous books, including False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction (2021) and The Routledge Introduction to Auto/biography in Canada (2023). Rak’s academic roles include interim Chair of the EFS Department (2023–2024) and leadership in the Stories of Change research group. She has received prestigious awards such as the J. Gordin Kaplan Award (2023) and the Killam Annual Professorship (2017–2018). Her research explores marginalized narratives, including Inuit literature and digital life writing, with a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses on autobiography, gender theory, and Canadian literature. She actively supervises research projects and supports student initiatives like the Roger Smith Undergraduate Research Award. Rak’s work bridges academic rigor with public scholarship, with over 90 media engagements. Education: PhD in English, McMaster University MA in Canadian Studies, Carleton University BA in English, McMaster University Grants & Projects: SSHRC Insight Grant for Government Agents, Literary Agents: Inuit Books and Government Intervention, 1968–1985 Leadership in the Stories of Change initiative Awards & Honors: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022) Henry Marshall Tory Chair (2019–2025) 2024 Visiting Professor at Merton College, Oxford

Shani Orgadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Feminism and Media
• Media Representations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Shani Orgad is a leading academic in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics (LSE), where she holds the rank of Professor. Her research focuses on gender, feminism, media representations, and globalization, with notable works exploring motherhood, work-life balance, and the intersection of media with contemporary cultural narratives. Education: Orgad earned a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications from The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, followed by a Master's and PhD in Media and Communications at LSE. She is renowned for her interdisciplinary approach, blending media studies with ethnographic research and sociocultural analysis. Research Interests: Her work critically examines media discourses around gender, motherhood, and inequality. Key themes include the 'confidence culture' critique, menopause visibility, and the role of media in shaping public perceptions of marginalized groups. She has also explored humanitarian communication and the challenges faced by NGOs in engaging the public. Awards: Orgad has been recognized for her teaching excellence, including the 2019 LSE Teaching Excellence Prize and the 2018 LSE Excellence in Education Award. Her book Confidence Culture (2022), co-authored with Rosalind Gill, challenges neoliberal individualism in modern feminist discourse. Public Engagement: She frequently contributes to public discussions on media and gender through blogs, podcasts, and media commentaries. Her work bridges academic rigor with societal relevance, addressing issues like pandemic resilience, menopause discourse, and the impact of social media on self-perception. Current Projects: During the 2024/25 academic year, Orgad is on research leave, focusing on new projects that continue her exploration of media, gender, and cultural dynamics.