جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kerstin Hillegeistمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Speech training and oral communication
• Aesthetic and rhetorical communication
• Voice pedagogy
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Kerstin Hillegeist has been a full-time speech teacher at the Weingarten University of Education (PHW) since 1996 and is simultaneously a lecturer at the Swiss University of Speech Therapy Rorschach and, until recently, at maz Luzern and the University of Teacher Education Zug. Her work centres on speech training, aesthetic and rhetorical communication, and professional voice use for teacher-trainees and speech-therapy students. Education & Training 1987–1990 – State-certified breathing, speech and voice teacher (ASSL method) 1999–2001 – Theatre pedagogical director training (LAG Konstanz) 2004–2009 – Speech trainer certification (DGSS) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Research & Teaching Focus Hillegeist’s teaching portfolio includes modules on voice and speech training, standard pronunciation for dialect speakers, articulatory phonetics, and evidence-based voice therapy. She coordinates the BA Speech Therapy modules “Speech Training” and “Rehabilitative Medicine”, and she contributes to the PHokus project that screens and supports students in voice and speech competence. Her research explores the intersection of speech science, education, and applied phonetics. Recurring themes are assessment of oral performance, creative and authentic speaking in literature and media contexts, and the professionalisation of teachers who speak regional dialects. Publications & Output Between 2006 and 2024 Hillegeist has published extensively, ranging from monographs on lively presentation techniques to peer-reviewed articles on speech-screening tools for teacher trainees. Her work appears in leading German-language journals such as sprechen , Unterrichtspraxis , and Muttersprache as well as in edited volumes by Waxmann and Schneider Hohengehren.

Birgit Schlachterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Literary Didactics
• Children's and Youth Literature
• Serial Storytelling
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Birgit Schlachter serves as Senior Academic Councillor at Weingarten University of Education, where she has held progressively senior positions since 2012, culminating in her 2017 appointment to Senior Academic Councillor and completion of her habilitation in 2020. Her academic foundation includes a doctorate from University of Freiburg (2004) focusing on second-generation Shoah literature and dual state examinations for German and French secondary teaching. Her research centers on literary understanding processes, particularly through her leadership in the PAuLi (Perspective and Tasks in Literature Teaching) project—a multi-year design research initiative developing perspective-understanding frameworks for literature classrooms. She has pioneered work on serial storytelling didactics, examining how book and television series function pedagogically across primary and secondary education levels. Her scholarship bridges theoretical literary analysis with practical classroom applications, especially regarding children's and youth literature reception. Dr. Schlachter's scientific recognition includes fellowships from prestigious foundations including the German Academic Scholarship Foundation and Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Her current research extends into designing literacy development modules for teacher training, particularly through the 'Starke Basis!' project focused on fostering independent reading habits. She actively contributes to academic governance as treasurer of Symposion Deutschdidaktik e.V. and serves as module representative for multiple German teacher education programs. Senior Academic Councillor since 2017 Habilitation completed 2020 (Venia legendi for German language/literature didactics) PAuLi research project co-lead since 2020s Design Research methodology specialist

• Bridging school mathematics and real-world applications
• Mathematical literacy (functional mathematics)
• Use of games in mathematics education
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Vincent Jonker is an Assistant Professor at the Freudenthal Institute, Utrecht University, specializing in Mathematics Education. With a background in Educational Science (MSc 1987), he bridges school mathematics with real-world applications, focusing on vocational and secondary education. His work includes curriculum development, teacher training, and creating educational resources for the annual Grote Rekendag (Big Mathematics Day). Research areas: Mathematical literacy, game-based learning, intercultural education Key projects: Grote Rekendag, STEMkey modules, vocational numeracy frameworks Recent publications emphasize contextual mathematics through waste reduction, financial literacy, and interdisciplinary approaches. His work explores digital tools, assessment design, and professional development for educators. Notable collaborations include projects with M. Wijers, D. de Haan, and R. Keijzer.

Alexander Bergmann-Geringمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Biology Education
• Science Education
• Bioethics
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Alexander Bergmann-Gering is a Research Associate and Study Coordinator for Biology Teaching at the Faculty of Life Sciences , University of Leipzig , with affiliations also at Empiriks GbR and visiting roles at University of Vienna and University of Kassel . He holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Biology Didactics. Education : Master of Education (Biology & Ethics/Philosophy) at University of Leipzig (2013), Polyvalent Bachelor Lehramt (2011) Research Interests focus on systemic thinking in biology education, ethical judgment processes , and digital-analog discourse analysis of scientific topics. His work bridges educational psychology , bioethics , and teacher professionalization . Scientific Awards : Pre-Doc Award (2021), University of Leipzig Teaching includes modules like Biology Didactics I/II , Bioethics , and School-Practical Studies , emphasizing case-based learning , model construction , and ethical discourse . He has taught at University of Rostock , University of Hamburg , and Leibniz University Hannover .

Fabrice LEMOULTمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wave Physics
• Metamaterials
• Acoustics
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Fabrice LEMOULT is an Associate Professor at Institut Langevin , ESPCI Paris - PSL University. His research focuses on experimental wave physics in complex media, particularly metamaterials, acoustics, and soft matter mechanics. Research Highlights : Wavefront shaping, Dirac cone manipulation, time-reversal applications, and subwavelength acoustic/elastic wave control. Key Collaborations : Mathias Fink, Geoffroy Lerosey, Sébastien Popoff, Claire Prada. Recent Work Trends : Studies on elastic wave dynamics in soft materials (2024), acoustic metasurfaces for noise isolation (2024), and microwave metamaterials for topological effects (2024). Earlier works explore superlensing (2015), phononic crystals (2016), and nonreciprocal wave propagation (2017). Advising & Outreach : Mentored 11 doctoral/postdoctoral researchers, including Samuel Croquette and Simon Yves. Advocates for frugal science and public engagement via platforms like @FabLemoult on scicomm.xyz .

• Eating Disorders
• Mental Health
• Weight Management
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Ursula Philpot serves as a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at Leeds Beckett University's School of Health, concurrently operating as a freelance consultant dietitian with extensive NHS experience in eating disorder services and private practice. Her dual clinical-academic role bridges evidence-based nutrition with public health communication through BBC media appearances and collaborations with charities/NHS trusts. Her research centers on eating disorders, mental health, and weight management, with emerging focus on nutrition's role in chronic pain and autism spectrum disorders. She actively develops clinical guidelines and explores multidisciplinary treatment approaches, particularly guided self-help interventions for eating disorders across diverse settings. Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on practical clinical translation: chronic pain diet therapy resources (2024), autism-eating disorder comorbidity frameworks (2021), and pandemic nutrition strategies (2020). This work consistently prioritizes accessible behavior change methodologies and real-world application over theoretical exploration. No scientific awards were documented. Philpot supervises students through teaching roles in Dietetics/Nutrition programs (levels 5/7), leads the Lifestyle Disease module, and coordinates public health practice placements. Her clinical guideline development for eating disorder pathways constitutes significant non-grant-funded scholarly contribution.

• Digital Sociology
• Sociology of Health
• Technology and Society
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Dr Christopher Till is a Reader in Sociology at Leeds Beckett University , based in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and affiliated with the Centre for Applied Social Research . He teaches core and specialist modules on social theory, technologies, and health, and is actively involved in supervising PhD students in related areas. Education: BA Sociology – Nottingham Trent University MA Social Research – University of Leeds PhD Sociology – University of Leeds Research Interests: Dr Till’s research is unified by a theoretical interest in how technologies frame social life and intersect with political economy. His work spans the datafication of health and exercise through self-tracking technologies (e.g., Fitbit, Spotify), the financialization of wellness, corporate wellness programs, and the sociotechnical dimensions of misinformation and disinformation. He is currently leading a British Academy/Leverhulme-funded project exploring the use of image, audio, and video in vegan activism on Instagram and TikTok. Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with the political economy of digital platforms, the commodification of health and exercise, and the role of social media in shaping public discourse. There is a clear trajectory toward understanding how digital infrastructures mediate behavior, identity, and power. Grants & Projects: British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant – Vegan activism and social media CrossFit community research with Sociology group Health inequalities study with School of Sport and University of Leeds School of Medicine Collaborations: Dr Till collaborates extensively within and beyond Leeds Beckett University, including interdisciplinary work with colleagues in sport science and medicine. He emphasizes collaborative pedagogy and research, fostering co-learning environments with students and peers.

• Special Educational Needs
• Inclusive Education
• Educational Leadership
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Tracy Edwards is a Lecturer at the Carnegie School of Education (Leeds Beckett University) specializing in Digital and Transformative Pedagogy , with expertise in special educational needs, inclusive practices, and educational leadership. She combines practitioner experience with academic research. Education: MA in Education, Gender, and International Development (University College London), PhD (University of Aberdeen, 2023) Research Focus: Applied philosophy/ethics for inclusion, lesson study in special education, global inclusive education development Current Projects: Ethical dilemmas in international school leadership, philosophy-based practitioner development Her publications connect educational theory with cultural/media analysis. She received the Farmington Institute Fellowship for work on spiritual/moral development through lesson study. Teaching Portfolio: MA Inclusive Practice, MSc Digital Pedagogy, PGCE SEN modules Professional Background: 20 years in London schools (mainstream & special settings), former co-director of Teaching School Alliance

• Marketing
• Strategic Management
• Digital Marketing
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Julia Vasconcelos Furtado is an Assistant Professor at the Superior School of Technology and Management of Águeda (ESTGA) , University of Aveiro, Portugal, and a Guest Professor at ISCIA – Higher Institute of Information and Administration Sciences , where she teaches Digital Marketing Strategies and AI. With over 15 years of marketing industry experience in Brazil, she brings a multidisciplinary academic background spanning Communication, Marketing, Political Studies, and Strategic Management. Education: Bachelor in Communication and Marketing – ESPM, Brazil MBA in Strategic Management – FGV, Brazil MA in Political Studies – University of Saskatchewan, Canada MSc in Management (Marketing & International Business) – University of Aveiro, Portugal Ph.D. in Marketing and Strategy – Joint program: University of Beira Interior / University of Minho / University of Aveiro, Portugal (FCT funded) Research Interests: Her work sits at the intersection of Social Science , Marketing , and Management , with an emphasis on technology adoption , consumer behavior , gender parity initiatives , and organizational citizenship behavior . Key themes include mobile payment systems, social dominance orientation, status threat, and diversity management in organizations. Across her recent publications (2025-2019), a clear trajectory emerges: combining experimental and comparative methodologies to examine how digital technologies and socio-cultural factors shape consumer satisfaction and organizational equity. Studies range from Instagram advertising effects to cross-national analyses of gender initiatives. Scientific Contributions & Awards: While no specific awards are listed, her work has been disseminated in leading journals and conferences such as Sustainable Development , Management Research: Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management , Behavioral Sciences , and ICERI Proceedings . Teaching & Guest Lectures: She currently lectures on Small and Medium Enterprises Management , Operations Management , Web Business , Digital Marketing & Communication , Strategy , and Marketing at ESTGA. Since 2014 she has also delivered the Digital Marketing Strategies and AI module in ISCIA’s postgraduate program on AI, Communication and Marketing. Laboratory & Research Groups: She is a member of the Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability (CIS) research group within the University of Aveiro ecosystem.

Martinna Bertoliniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Oral Biofilms
• Oral Microbiome
• Host Immunology
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Martinna Bertolini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine , where she investigates oral biofilms and host-microbiome interactions in dental implant-related infections. A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology , she maintains dual expertise in Prosthodontics (Brazil) and Periodontics (University of Connecticut, US). Her collaborations extend to the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology in the university’s Department of Medicine , reflecting interdisciplinary research in oral mucosal immunology. Research Themes include: Space medicine applications for microgravity effects on biofilm formation Chronic inflammation and wound healing in oral mucosa Antimicrobial countermeasures for astronauts Her scientific awards feature: Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists (2024) American Academy of Periodontology Foundation Teaching Fellowship (2023) IADR Frechette Award (2020) She contributes to public science communication through media engagements with NBC News , New York Times , and Consumer Reports .

Katarina Lindahlمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Online Teaching and Learning
• English Didactics
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Katarina Lindahl is a pedagogical developer at the PIL unit (Pedagogical Development and Interactive Learning) at the University of Gothenburg. Her work focuses on teaching, supervision, and development in higher education pedagogy, with a strong emphasis on online instruction, digital tools, and curriculum design. She has developed the Online Teaching module for the PIL101 course. Licentiate in Subject Didactics (English) from the University of Gothenburg Former University Lecturer in English with a didactic focus at Dalarna University College Active in national networks: Swednet, NEHU, NU2026 conference planning group Her research and practice bridge gaps between policy and implementation in vocational English education, digital collaboration in group work, and flipped classroom models. She has published on topics like teacher education, digital pedagogy, and accessibility in online learning. Her work also explores taboo language and multicultural spaces in less traditional academic domains. Katarina has received the Excellent Teacher Award (2021) and contributes to peer-reviewed conferences (EARLI, ISSOTL, HKG) and journals as a reviewer. She participates in institutional initiatives like the pedagogical academy planning group and the PIL editorial committee.

Luke Sloanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Media Research
• Quantitative Methods
• Data Linkage
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Professor Luke Sloan, based at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences , serves as the Academic Partner for Student Voice and Engagement and Deputy Director of the Social Data Science Lab . With a career spanning 2010–present at Cardiff (Lecturer to Professor), he leads institutional programs like Module Enhancement and CardiffPulse while chairing the Student Voice and Partnership Committee . His work focuses on social media analytics , quantitative methods , and data linkage between surveys and Twitter. Education: PhD (Political Science, 2010) MSc (Social Research, 2007) BSc (Politics, 2006) Research Highlights: Internationally recognized for developing demographic proxies for Twitter , Sloan's research addresses representation in social media, data linkage methodologies , and ethics in big data social science . His ESRC-funded project (£906k) investigates survey-Twitter linkage, while prior work includes crime-sensing algorithms and election prediction models using social media. Scientific Contributions: Dillwyn Medal (Learned Society of Wales, 2019) Most Effective Teacher Award (Cardiff, 2013) Co-author of Bryman's Social Research Methods (6th ed, 2021) Teaching Innovation: As Co-Director of the Q-Step Centre , he developed the BSc Social Analytics program (UCAS code J3G5) in collaboration with the Office for National Statistics. His roles include Director of Learning and Teaching (2020–2022) during pandemic educational continuity. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Social Data Science Lab and sits on the Social Media Analytics Review and Information Group (SMARIG) . Collaborates with the Office for National Statistics and Food Standards Agency.

• Critical intercultural communication
• Language ideology
• Language and identity
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Giuliana Ferri is a Lecturer (equivalent to Associate Professor internally) in Language and Intercultural Communication at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London, based in the Department of Culture, Communication and Media. She is also a core member of the International Centre of Intercultural Studies and the Applied Linguistics Centre at UCL IOE, and an affiliated member of the Gender and Feminism Research Network. Education PhD – University College London, London, United Kingdom Research Interests Dr Ferri’s research concentrates on three interlocking strands: critical intercultural communication , language ideology and language & identity . More specifically, she interrogates intercultural ethics and education, the philosophy of intercultural difference, language ideologies, the interplay of language, culture and identity, and the discourse of neoliberal feminism. Her work is explicitly framed by critical, feminist and decolonial theories, seeking to expose and transform intersecting inequalities within and beyond educational contexts. Across her recent publications she has examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping intercultural ethics, how student perceptions of English accents reflect broader ideologies in multilingual universities, and how higher education can be decolonised through radical rethinking of interculturality. Collectively, her scholarship pushes the field toward post-human, rhizomatic and ethical paradigms that move beyond essentialist notions of culture and otherness. Professional Service & Awards Editorial Board Member, Language and Intercultural Communication (Taylor & Francis) Secretary, BAAL Special Interest Group in Intercultural Communication External Examiner, MA Intercultural Communication, University of Edinburgh (2023–present) Consultant, Multilingual Education Advisory Group, British Council India (2024) Teaching, Supervision & Outreach Dr Ferri teaches and convenes modules on Intercultural Education and Language and Identity for MA programmes in Applied Linguistics/TESOL and Intercultural Communication. She supervises numerous doctoral candidates in critical applied linguistics, intercultural studies and education. Beyond UCL, she delivers keynotes and guest lectures worldwide—from Lisbon to Beijing—on decolonising interculturality and feminist language pedagogies. Laboratories & Networks She is an active member of the International Centre of Intercultural Studies and the Applied Linguistics Centre at UCL IOE, and participates in the university-wide Gender and Feminism Research Network , fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for social justice-oriented research.

Catherine Highamمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Landscape Architecture
• Art Practice
• Visual Communication in Design
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Catherine Higham serves as a Studio Tutor in the Landscape department within the School of Architecture and Landscape at the University of Sheffield. She has been an integral part of the academic staff since 2010, balancing her teaching responsibilities with a self-employed career in landscape architecture consultancy and fine art. Her dual practice enriches the educational experience by bridging theoretical concepts with real-world design challenges and artistic expression. Higham's artistic and professional work centers on the dynamic relationship between natural and constructed landscapes. Key themes include landform, surface, space, water, vegetation, light, weather, and built structures, with a particular interest in habitats for both humans and wildlife. She investigates the interplay of form and non-form, figure and ground, precision and spontaneity, and absence and presence. Her methodology often merges traditional hand-drawn techniques with digital media to create compelling visualizations and illustrations for concept development and site analysis. Higham is deeply engaged in student development through studio-based teaching. Her current teaching responsibilities include: LSC61001 Studio Project 1: Landscape Architecture: Nature, People, Place LSC61002 Studio Project 2 LSC332 Integrated Project LSC116 Space Making LSC6005 Special Project She also previously taught modules such as Art Practice & Landscape Design, Landscape Urbanism & Design, Landscape Planning, and Media Tools & Communication. Higham values the reciprocal learning process with students and integrates her professional landscape consultancy and art practice into her pedagogy. While specific research grants are not mentioned, her self-employed practice since 2015 supports her dual role in academia and professional practice. As a member of the Landscape department's academic team, Higham collaborates with colleagues to deliver the curriculum and foster a creative studio environment. Her professional memberships in the Landscape Institute and Sheffield Creative Guild extend her network beyond the university, facilitating interdisciplinary projects and community engagement.

Josh Greenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Risk Communication
• Crisis Communication
• Vaccine Hesitancy
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Josh Greenberg is Professor of Communication and Media Studies and Associate Dean (Research & Graduate) in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs at Carleton University, based in the School of Journalism and Communication. His work bridges health risk communication and cultural studies of sound. Greenberg's research focuses on media representations of infectious disease outbreaks, public risk perceptions of vaccination, and risk communication strategies by public health organizations. His recent expansion into vinyl music culture examines collectors, pressing companies, and record stores, revealing connections between materiality, memory, and ritual in contemporary media consumption. This dual expertise positions him at the intersection of crisis communication and cultural studies. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to health communication (particularly measles outbreaks and vaccine hesitancy) and emerging work in sound studies. The trajectory shows increasing interdisciplinary reach, connecting traditional health risk frameworks with cultural analysis of media materiality. Scientific recognition includes: Faculty of Public Affairs Public Commentary Excellence Award (2020) Carleton University Graduate Mentoring Award Greenberg supervises graduate students in risk communication, health communication, science communication, and media/social movements. He provides strategic research services to the World Health Organization, U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, Health Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. As a regular media commentator, he translates academic insights into public discourse while serving on editorial boards for the Canadian Journal of Communication and Journal of Professional Communication.