جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Student Identity Development
• International and Global Education
• Social Justice in Higher Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif serves as an Associate Professor of Higher Education in the School of Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), with a secondary appointment as Associate Scientist in the College of Arts and Sciences. She also holds administrative roles as Assistant Director and previously Interim Director of the Office of Professional Studies and Experiential Learning (OPSEL) in the Graduate School. Her educational background includes a PhD and M.Ed. in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Oklahoma, an MA in English from the University of Central Oklahoma, and an Associates Degree in General Studies from Mineral Area College. She is certified in International Student Services from Western Kentucky University. Dr. Bodine Al-Sharif is a critical qualitative researcher whose work focuses on three core areas: student identity development, global movements in higher education, and issues of social justice, institutionalized oppression, and advocacy within higher education. She explores the lives of individuals living at intersections of ability, race, religion, ethnicity, and gender expression, examining both micro-level identity experiences and macro-level power structures. Her methodological approaches include critical discourse analysis, critical narrative inquiry, scholarly personal narrative, critical autoethnography, and phenomenology. Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate consistent scholarly output with a clear thematic focus on international graduate students, online education challenges, and intersectional identities in higher education. These works reveal an evolving research trajectory from foundational identity studies toward practical applications for supporting marginalized student populations and faculty in digital learning environments. 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award - Saudi Arabia Saudi Fellow/Invited Scholar by Ministry of Education in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2019) Social Justice Graduate Research Fellow (2010-2011) Faculty Fellow in Education Abroad (2021-2022) Dr. Bodine Al-Sharif actively mentors doctoral students as committee chair and member, with particular focus on issues of identity, international education, and social justice. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes learner-oriented approaches that bridge theory and practice through collaborative interaction and round-table discussions. She has served as reviewer for Journal of College Student Development, Journal of International Students, and Journal for the Study of Postsecondary and Tertiary Education. Her administrative experience in OPSEL demonstrates commitment to experiential learning and professional development for graduate students.

• Housing Policy
• Environmental Health
• Private Rented Sector
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jill Stewart is a Part-Time Lecturer in Natural Sciences at Middlesex University, specializing in housing policy, environmental health, and social inequalities. Her research examines housing regulation, private rented sector challenges, and aging populations' housing needs. Core research themes: Housing regulation and technology-enabled inspection methods Health impacts of private rented accommodation Aging-in-place adaptations and policies Historical perspectives on environmental health practice Recent publications demonstrate growing focus on technological innovations in housing inspection and dementia-friendly living environments. Her work combines historical analysis with contemporary policy evaluation to address housing inequalities.

Xiaojing Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bayesian modeling
• Latent variable models
• Item response models
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xiaojing Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Connecticut's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds multiple affiliations including the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP), the Connecticut Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS), and the Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering. Education: Ph.D. in Statistics and M.A. in Economics from Duke University (2012) M.S. in Probability and Mathematical Statistics from Chinese Academy of Sciences (2008) B.S. in Information and Computational Science from Hunan University (2005) Her research focuses on Bayesian methodologies with applications spanning neural decoding, environmental science, psychometrics, and computational biology. She develops novel statistical models for high-dimensional data including latent variable frameworks for neural spiking activity and dynamic item response theory for educational testing. Her work integrates machine learning with traditional statistical inference to address complex problems in interdisciplinary domains. Wang's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Bayesian computation and model development, with significant contributions to Gaussian process methodologies, subgroup analysis in clinical applications, and ecological forecasting. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on neural data science and computationally intensive methods for high-dimensional inference. Awards and Honors: NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award (2019) Elected Member of International Statistical Institute (ISI) (2017) Jeffrey’s Excellence Prize for Best Methodological Poster (2013) As a statistical consultant, she advises through UConn's Statistical Consulting Services. Her methodological innovations support applications across health interventions, cognitive science, and environmental research through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Kenneth M Tichauerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Imaging Systems
• Cancer Treatment
• Optical Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kenneth M Tichauer is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Associate Chair of Graduate Affairs at the Department of Biomedical Engineering within Illinois Institute of Technology's Armour College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics from the University of Western Ontario (2008) and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of British Columbia (2003). His research focuses on developing medical imaging systems to improve cancer treatment options, including fluorescence-guided surgery, quantitative molecular imaging, and blood flow/metabolism analysis. Key projects involve optimizing imaging agents for tumor detection, lymph node metastasis identification, and personalized precision medicine approaches. Dr. Tichauer’s work bridges optical and nuclear medicine modalities, emphasizing clinical translation. Recent advancements include paired-agent imaging protocols for real-time surgical guidance and TRIPODD (a novel fluorescence imaging platform for drug distribution analysis). His lab collaborates on translational studies involving both preclinical models and clinical trials. Publications highlight contributions to molecular imaging techniques, receptor kinetics modeling, and intraoperative diagnostics. Current efforts emphasize improving imaging accuracy in heterogeneous tissues and advancing multimodal imaging fusion strategies.

Sandya Hewamanneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender and Sexuality
• Economic Anthropology
• Feminist Anthropology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Sandya Hewamanne is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex. Her research focuses on gender and sexuality, economic and feminist anthropology, development, human rights, medical anthropology, and South Asian studies. She has held academic positions since at least 2009 and currently supervises doctoral students in sociology and human rights. Her research explores topics such as global factory workers' identities, neoliberalism's impact, and labor rights. Notable publications include works on Sri Lanka’s garment industry workers, modern slavery, and pandemic effects on labor. She has secured grants from institutions like the Leverhulme Trust and the University of Essex’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). Professor Hewamanne’s work frequently addresses marginalized communities, including internally displaced persons and migrant workers. Her recent grants include studies on grassroots economic justice and post-war Sri Lankan labor rights. She actively engages in public lectures and conferences globally, discussing topics like transitional justice and feminist political economy. Her advising includes students researching LGBTQ+ rights in Rwanda, Iranian marital dynamics, and Tamil women’s legal empowerment in post-war Sri Lanka. Grants and collaborations highlight her commitment to interdisciplinary research addressing systemic inequalities and human rights.

Anandi C. Ehmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Interpersonal aggression and violence
• Sexual violence and Title-IX policy impacts
• Mental-health outcomes following trauma
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anandi C. Ehman, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (since Fall 2021) where she teaches psychopathology, counseling theories, psychology of gender, scientific writing and mentors collaborative research. A licensed psychologist in Maryland, she integrates an intersectional, trauma-informed lens into her research on interpersonal aggression, sexual violence, and victim-survivor support, with particular attention to Title-IX policy impacts and marginalized communities (LGBTQ+, BIPOC, male survivors). Education & Training: Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Mississippi, 2021 M.A. Clinical Psychology, University of Mississippi, 2016 B.A. Psychology & English (minor Biology), Florida Gulf Coast University, 2013 (Summa Cum Laude) Research Interests: Dr. Ehman’s scholarship centers on a functional-contextual understanding of aggression, violence, and trauma. Using both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs, she investigates how social norms, alcohol use, and systemic policies shape sexual cyberbullying and help-seeking after sexual victimization. Clinically, she employs evidence-based practices (ACT, DBT, CBT, CPT, PE) to serve trauma survivors, especially those from underserved populations. Publication Trends: Her 16 peer-reviewed works (2013-2024) cluster into four domains: (i) sexual aggression and cyberbullying among college students, (ii) COVID-related moral injury and mental-health outcomes in healthcare workers, (iii) psychosocial adjustment of pediatric/AYA cancer survivors facing fertility threat, and (iv) contextual-behavioral intervention case studies. These strands collectively advance knowledge on both etiology and intervention for violence-related trauma. Professional Service & Awards: Co-chair, Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee, Mid-Atlantic Chapter – Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences Spotlighted as “vital member” of MAC-ACBS, July 2025 Teaching & Mentoring: Dr. Ehman uses inclusive, dynamic pedagogy to train undergraduates in clinical science, research methods, and professional development. She actively mentors directed research projects and emphasizes intersectional, trauma-informed perspectives across curricula. Clinical & Community Engagement: Beyond academia, she provides individual and group therapy to survivors of violence, contributes to policy discussions on Title-IX, and enjoys hiking, knitting, gardening, and Dungeons & Dragons.

• Physical Geography
• Quaternary Geology
• Geomorphology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mike Benedetti is a Professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, specializing in Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology. His research focuses on Geomorphology, Soil Science, Geoarchaeology, and Paleoclimatology, with fieldwork in Portugal, Mozambique, and the southeastern United States. Key Research Areas: Reconstructing Late Quaternary climate and environments using stable isotopes, speleothems, and sediment proxies Neanderthal and Paleolithic human adaptations to glacial-interglacial transitions Geoarchaeological analysis of cave and coastal sites (Lapa do Picareiro, Txina-Txina) GIS and remote sensing applications in drought/flood risk assessment His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches linking Archaeology, Geology, and Climate Science. Notable trends include studies on Neanderthal extinction, modern human dispersal, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction via isotopic analysis of faunal remains and cave sediments. Teaching areas encompass Physical Geography, Quaternary Geology, and Quantitative Methods.

Meredith McGinleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Prosocial Behavior
• Parenting
• Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Meredith McGinley is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2008), following a B.A. (2002) and M.A. (2004) from Lebanon Valley College and Nebraska-Lincoln, respectively. Her expertise spans prosocial behavior, parenting, cultural influences, advanced quantitative methods, and social/emotional development. Her research investigates how social, cultural, and individual factors shape empathy, prosocial behaviors, and mental health outcomes across the lifespan. Key themes include the impact of victimization, workplace harassment, and stress on anxiety, depression, and alcohol misuse. She also evaluates measurement tools and serves as a statistical consultant for NIH-funded longitudinal studies on well-being in children, adolescents, and working adults. Prior roles include Visiting Assistant Professorships at Northern Illinois University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, alongside adjunct positions at Chatham University and North Central College. Her work emphasizes culturally-responsive frameworks, particularly for immigrant populations and marginalized groups. Publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles in developmental, clinical, and quantitative psychology journals, focusing on prosocial development, parenting styles, and workplace health. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on cross-cultural positive youth development and mental health disparities.

Fred Millánمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cross-cultural Psychology
• Ethics in Mental Health
• Telepsychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fred Millán is a Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology and Director of the Graduate Mental Health Counseling Program at SUNY Old Westbury. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, with specialization in counseling diverse ethnic groups. His roles include Chair of the American Psychological Association Ethics Committee and President of the National Latino/a Psychological Association. He maintains a part-time private practice in Spanish and English, focusing on clinical supervision for psychology trainees. Education: Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Teachers College/Columbia University (1990) Ed.M. and M.A. Psychological Counseling, Teachers College/Columbia University (1983) B.A. Psychology & Sociology, New York University (1981) Research interests include ethics in telepsychology, cross-cultural mental health, and advocacy for Latino communities. His work prioritizes culturally responsive clinical practices and ethical standards in technology-based therapy. He has co-edited key publications on telepsychology and served on pivotal APA task forces. Key contributions include developing national telepsychology guidelines, promoting social justice through NLPA, and advancing LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS patient care. His awards reflect leadership in psychology regulation and diversity advocacy. Professional service includes leadership roles in ASPPB and NY State psychology licensure boards. His presentations emphasize ethics, cultural competence, and interjurisdictional practice challenges.

Mohammed Kadalahمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Arabic Literature
• War Literature
• Trauma Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mohammed Kadalah is an Associate Teaching Professor at Santa Clara University's Modern Languages & Literatures Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. His teaching focuses on Arabic language and culture through courses like Elementary and Intermediate Arabic, and The Arab-speaking World: Media, Culture, and Politics. His research explores Prison Literature, War Literature, Trauma Studies, and the Arab Spring's cultural impact. Key research themes include the Syrian Revolution's literary representation, Arabic literature's pre-Arab Spring influences, and refugee narratives. His work bridges Arabic cultural studies with political analysis, often examining how literature reflects societal conflicts and resistance. Recent publications (2014–2021) analyze Syrian digital activism, Palestinian poetic memory, and Adonis' Jerusalem-themed works. He actively translates Syrian and Palestinian poets, preserving marginalized voices in cross-cultural dialogues. His teaching philosophy emphasizes making Arabic culture accessible and engaging for students through immersive, culturally rich curricula.

Dariya McEwenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cultural Studies
• Literature Studies
• Russian Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dariya McEwen is a Lecturer of Russian and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Russian program at the University of British Columbia's Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies (CENES), within the Faculty of Arts. She has been affiliated with UBC since 2005. Her education includes Masters degrees in Russian Language and Literature (from Lugansk State University, Ukraine) and Liberal Studies (Simon Fraser University, Canada). She is currently pursuing a PhD focusing on the symbolic role of historical personalities in Russian literature and culture, examining tensions between official historiography and marginalized narratives through literature, memoirs, and personal documents. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Representations of the Holocaust , Nineteenth-Century Russophone Literature , and advanced Russian literature and film studies. Her research interests emphasize cultural analysis of Russian literary traditions and the intersection of history and narrative.

Cameron Parsellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Homelessness
• Poverty
• Charity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Cameron Parsell is an ARC Industry Fellow and ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow at the School of Social Science, University of Queensland. His research spans three interconnected areas examining social problems, societal responses to these problems, and visions for a society that prevents and ends social problems. Partnering with Micah Projects through his ARC Industry Fellowship, Professor Parsell has established himself as a leading scholar in homelessness research and social policy analysis. Professor Parsell's primary research interests include: Homelessness and housing instability Poverty and welfare systems Charity and social responses to poverty Social cohesion and competing ideas in society Identity formation among marginalized populations Qualitative and ethnographic research methods Professor Parsell has authored three influential books: "The Homeless Person in Contemporary Society," "Charity and Poverty in Advanced Welfare States" (co-authored with Andrew Clarke and Francisco Perales), and "Homelessness" published by Polity Press, which argues that homelessness is "a punishing, predictable, yet solvable social problem." His research demonstrates how representations of homelessness inform policy agendas that he characterizes as suffering from "a poverty of ambition." His recent work shows a strong focus on digital-era evaluation in social services, the experiences of people with homelessness, and the intersection of domestic violence with housing instability. Professor Parsell's research often employs qualitative and ethnographic methods to understand the lived experiences of marginalized populations, examining topics from ontological pleasure to spatial control in marginalized spaces. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across sociology, social work, and housing studies journals. Professor Parsell has received significant recognition through his ARC Industry Fellowships and has published extensively in top journals. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in social service delivery, particularly through his partnership with Micah Projects and collaborations with St Vincent de Paul Society. As an active researcher, Professor Parsell leads and collaborates on numerous projects examining homelessness responses, housing policy, and social service evaluation. His work with organizations like Micah Projects and St Vincent de Paul Society demonstrates his commitment to translating research into practice, with recent projects focusing on families in motels, disaster assistance programs, and assertive outreach models for rough sleeping.

Ryan Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Religion and Society
• Islamic Studies
• Criminology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Ryan Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, University of Queensland. He serves as Director of Teaching and Learning, Discipline Honours Coordinator, and Discipline Seminar Coordinator. PhD in Divinity, University of Cambridge MA and BA in Religious Studies, University of Calgary Williams' research focuses on: Anthropology and sociology of religion Moral experience in prison systems Islam-state-society relations Interfaith movements and radicalization Queensland's religious landscapes His recent publications analyze: Prison ethnography and Islamic ethics Radicalization prevention strategies Secular-religious identity negotiation Historical healing practices Post-9/11 community dynamics Scientific recognition includes: University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor’s Impact Award (2018) Cambridge Centre of Islamic Studies fellowship Prisons Research Centre fellowship Williams advises on: SSHRC, ESRC, and ARC grant-funded projects Queensland Atlas of Religion initiative Criminological approaches to religious radicalization He leads prison ethnography labs and collaborates with international teams on: Moral agency in confinement Prison reform policy Religion and security intersections

Sharon Cowanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender and Law
• Queer Legal Studies
• Feminist Legal Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Sharon Cowan holds the Personal Chair of Feminist and Queer Legal Studies at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law , where she has been a faculty member since 2004. Her work bridges Gender and Law , Queer Legal Theory , and Criminal Justice , with a focus on marginalized voices in legal systems. LLB (Hons), Strathclyde University MPhil in Criminology, University of Cambridge PhD, Brunel University Cowan's research explores the intersection of Law and Asylum Studies , particularly how women seeking asylum based on rape claims navigate the UK Asylum and Immigration Appeal Tribunal . She leads a comparative socio-legal project on transgender legal experiences, funded by the Scottish Government, and co-edits the Scottish Feminist Judgments Project (@ScottishFemJP) with Dr. Chloe Kennedy and Professor Vanessa Munro. Her recent publications analyze: Transgender Rights and legal consciousness in Scotland Sexual History Evidence in rape trials Rape Shield Legislation implementation Notable scientific awards : Innovation Initiative Grant (2017) - Fostering interdisciplinary legal education Outstanding Commitment to Liberation in the Curriculum (2020) - For curriculum decolonization efforts As a PhD supervisor , Cowan guides research in Transgender Legal Issues , Criminal Law (sex work, domestic violence), and Medical Ethics . She has served in key administrative roles at Edinburgh including Deputy Head of School and Director of the Centre for Law and Society , and collaborates with institutions like the Scottish Refugee Council and Equality and Human Rights Commission .

Narendra Subramanianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Identity Politics
• State-Formation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Narendra Subramanian is a Professor of Political Science at McGill University. His research focuses on comparative politics, identity politics (nationalism, ethnicity, religion, gender, race), state-formation, citizenship, and South Asian politics. He earned his B.A. from Princeton University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from MIT. Subramanian’s work explores the intersection of identity politics, democracy, and legal frameworks. His seminal books include Nation and Family: Personal Law, Cultural Pluralism, and Gendered Citizenship in India (2014) and Ethnicity and Populist Mobilization: Political Parties, Citizens and Democracy in South India (1999). He is currently researching the socio-economic advancement of Dalits and African Americans, and comparative nationalism and secularism in India and Indonesia. His articles span topics like Muslim family law reform, Hindu marriage law in postcolonial India, and the role of populism in marginalized communities. He advises on policy issues related to cultural pluralism and citizenship.