Erika V. Hall is an Associate Professor of Organization and Management at the Goizueta Business School, Emory University. She serves as Faculty Advisor to the Business & Society Institute. Her research focuses on stereotypes, implicit bias, race, and gender, applying social psychological perspectives to organizational contexts. Education: PhD in Management & Organizations, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University BS in Finance, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland Her research investigates how stereotypes shape perceptions in workplaces and society, with particular attention to racial and gender biases. Key themes include the impact of historical racial labels, intersectional stereotyping models, and strategies to mitigate bias in organizations. Her work has been featured in top journals like Psychological Science and Academy of Management Review , and media outlets including The New York Times and NPR. Awards: Recognized as one of the 'World’s Best 40 Under 40 Business Professors' (Poets & Quants, 2016) Advising & Leadership: As Faculty Advisor to the Business & Society Institute, she contributes to initiatives addressing business ethics and societal impact. Her prior role as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School underscores her commitment to academic research. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Business & Society Institute at Goizueta, focusing on interdisciplinary research to bridge organizational practices and societal challenges.
Dr. Britnie Delinger Kane is an Associate Professor of Literacy Education at Zucker Family School of Education , The Citadel . She also serves as the Director of the Center for Literacy Excellence and Program Coordinator for Literacy Education . Prior to her work at The Citadel, she taught at the University of Colorado, Denver . Ph.D. in Literacy Education, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University M.Ed. in Secondary English Education, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University B.A. in English, University of South Carolina’s Honors College Research Interests center on equitable teacher learning , disciplinary literacy , writing instruction , and STEM education . Her work explores preservice teacher education, collaborative teacher talk, and instructional coaching. She has published in journals like American Educational Research Journal , Journal of the Learning Sciences , and Journal of Teacher Education . Recent Publications include studies on mathematics coaching, disciplinary literacies, adolescent literacy efficacy, and trauma-sensitive instruction. These works emphasize professional learning communities , content-specific coaching , and equity in instructional design .
Mounira M. Charrad serves as Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, holding a courtesy appointment in the Department of Middle East Studies. She maintains active affiliations with the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, Center for Middle East Studies, Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, Center for European Studies, Center for Russian/East European/Eurasian Studies, and Plan II Honors Program. Additionally, she holds a non-resident fellowship at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Harvard University and undergraduate studies at the Sorbonne in Paris. This foundation supports her interdisciplinary approach bridging sociological theory with regional expertise. Charrad’s research centers on gender politics within kin-based societies, examining how state formation processes interact with colonial legacies to shape women’s rights trajectories. Her work challenges religious textualism by emphasizing social solidarity structures—whether grounded in kinship, ethnicity, or associations—as decisive factors in political outcomes. Current projects investigate Tunisian women’s associations, secularism debates, and civil society development, extending her established focus on family law reforms across the Middle East and North Africa. Analysis of her recent publications reveals persistent engagement with post-Arab Spring transformations, particularly how revolutionary moments create opportunities and constraints for gender justice. Her scholarship consistently connects macro-level political economy with micro-level lived experiences, emphasizing women’s agency within religious and legal frameworks. Recurring themes include constitutional gender debates, inheritance law conflicts, and the strategic navigation of secular-religious tensions by women activists. Professor Charrad actively mentors doctoral students pursuing diverse research on U.S. and international topics while teaching core courses in political sociology, comparative historical sociology, social theory, and gender politics. Her research program has secured significant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Mellon Foundation, American Association of University Women, and American Institute of Maghribi Studies, enabling extensive fieldwork and collaborative projects across the MENA region.
Verónica E Valdez is a tenured Professor in the Department of Education, Culture & Society at the University of Utah. Her work centers on critical language education, Latinx schooling equity, and culturally sustaining pedagogy, with a focus on dual language bilingual education (DLBE), raciolinguistic ideologies, and teacher practices that challenge systemic inequities. A first-generation U.S. born Latina with deep ties to border communities, her research bridges family/community contexts with macro-level policy analysis. PhD in Curriculum & Instruction (Multilingual Studies) from the University of Texas at Austin Master of Science in Psychology from Emporia State University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southwestern University Her research explores four interrelated strands: 1) Language learning in school and community contexts, 2) Educational language policy at macro/micro levels, 3) Latinx educational inequities, and 4) Teacher education for multicultural justice. Recent work highlights tensions between 50:50 vs 90:10 DLBE models and the marginalization of heritage language families. Key trends in her scholarship include raciolinguistic analysis of teacher practices, translanguaging in adult refugee education, and critical examinations of neoliberalism in language policy. Awards recognize her leadership in bilingual education research and mentorship of emerging scholars. She serves on national AERA and AAAL committees and directs the APEX project, a 5-year federal grant building ESL educator capacity in Utah.
Dr. Aloysius Marcus Kahindi is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in International Sustainable Development at the University of Victoria. He holds a PhD in International Management & Sociology from Trinity College Dublin, along with prior degrees in Philosophy and Organizational Sociology. His research focuses on multinational enterprises (MNEs) strategies in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly examining interactions between formal/informal institutions, political risks, and sustainable development. Key areas include corruption management, FDI impacts, and indigenous knowledge systems. Education: Diploma & BA in Philosophy & Religious Studies, Pontifical Urbaniana University MSc in Organizational Sociology, University College Dublin PhD in International Management & Sociology, Trinity College Dublin Research emphasizes how MNEs navigate complex governance challenges in East/Central Africa, leveraging insights from informal entrepreneurs and marginalized communities. Recent work explores refugee market dynamics and micro social order creation in 'fringe' institutional contexts. He collaborates with institutions like Simon Fraser University and has published in top journals including Strategic Management Journal and Journal of International Business Studies . Awards include the 2021 Canada Research Chair and recognition from the Journal of Business Ethics . Teaching focuses on Strategic Management and Sustainable Innovation at both BCom and MBA levels. Grants total over CAD 300k from SSHRC and other agencies, supporting projects on FDI in fragile states and CSR communication strategies. Current research projects investigate decolonizing development frameworks and the role of ethnic solidarity in emerging markets.
Sara Park is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki, specializing in Asian Studies. She supervises doctoral candidates in the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts, and Society and conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sociology, history, and migration studies. University of Helsinki Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts, and Society Department of Cultures Her research explores migration studies , nationalism and identity , ethnomethodology , and oral history , particularly in Japanese and Korean diasporic contexts. Current projects examine cross-cultural education practices between Japan and Finland, postwar border management in Northeast Asia, and gender dynamics in historical memory. Recent publications analyze the resettlement of Koreans and Okinawans under shifting imperial and postwar regimes, autobiographical narratives of Zainichi Korean women, and the sociological implications of myth in Japanese food traditions. Her work bridges macro-historical analysis with micro-level social interactions. Scientific Awards: Encouragement Prize (2014) Park actively engages in academic events as both organizer and speaker, including the Tandem Language Learning Project and discussions on migration theory. She contributes to public discourse through media appearances and editorial work.
Marcos Caballero serves as Associate Professor at both the University of Oslo's Center for Computing in Science Education and Michigan State University. His work bridges physics education research with computational science instruction across educational levels from high school to graduate programs. His educational background includes: B.S. in Physics from University of Texas at Austin (2004) M.S. in Physics from Georgia Institute of Technology (opto-microfluidics research) Ph.D. in Physics Education Research from Georgia Tech (2011, first PER-focused doctorate there) Postdoctoral research at University of Colorado Boulder Caballero's research investigates how computational tools and science practices shape physics learning, employing both cognitive and sociocultural theoretical frameworks. Key projects examine measurement uncertainty assessment, computational literacy development, and equity in graduate admissions. His work spans micro-level analyses of student coding comprehension to macro-level studies of computing's impact across degree programs, with significant contributions to transforming upper-division physics curricula toward active learning environments. His recent publications (2021-2024) reveal concentrated focus on measurement uncertainty assessment instruments , computational thinking frameworks , and holistic graduate admissions reform . These works demonstrate increasing methodological sophistication through NLP applications and large-scale educational data analysis, while maintaining practical relevance for physics classroom transformation. Caballero co-founded Georgia Tech's Physics Education Research group and currently leads UiO's Center for Computing in Science Education and Michigan State's Physics Education Research Lab . His international partnership for computing in science education drives cross-institutional curriculum development, focusing particularly on integrating computational practices into core physics instruction while addressing equity challenges in STEM education.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Serhat YILMAZ is a distinguished historian specializing in the history of the Republic of Turkey and Atatürk's revolutions. He currently serves as Professor at the Department of History within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kastamonu University, where he also holds the position of Dean. His academic career spans over three decades, with significant contributions to Turkish historical studies, particularly focusing on the National Struggle period and regional history of Kastamonu. His educational journey includes a BA in History from Selçuk University (1984-1989), followed by a Master's degree (1995-1997) and PhD (1998-2004) in Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History from Hacettepe University. BA, History Department, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Selçuk University (1984-1989) MA, Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History Institute, Hacettepe University (1995-1997) PhD, Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History Institute, Hacettepe University (1998-2004) Prof. YILMAZ's research primarily centers on Atatürk's Principles and the History of the Republic of Turkey, with particular emphasis on the National Struggle period, regional history of Kastamonu, and the socio-political transformations during the early Republican era. His work often explores the intersection of local history with national narratives, examining how regional centers like Kastamonu contributed to and experienced Turkey's transition from empire to republic. His publications reveal a consistent focus on primary source analysis, particularly archival materials, newspapers, and official documents from the period. An analysis of his recent publications shows a strong trend toward examining specific historical events and their local manifestations, particularly the National Struggle period in the Kastamonu region. His work demonstrates methodological diversity, incorporating political, social, and cultural history approaches. A significant portion of his research investigates how national policies and revolutions (such as the Hat Revolution) were implemented and perceived at the local level, providing valuable micro-historical perspectives on macro-historical events. Aylıkla Ödüllendirme (1993) Throughout his career, Prof. YILMAZ has supervised numerous graduate students, with 14 theses listed where he served as the main advisor. His research has been supported by various projects, including the "Historical Independence Road and Campus Digital Museum" project (2021-2023), the "YÖK World Bank National Education Development Project," and research on the "Socio-Economic History of Northwest Anatolia (13th-15th Centuries)." His collaborative work extends internationally, particularly with Azerbaijani scholars on topics related to Turkish-Azerbaijani relations. Prof. YILMAZ is actively involved in academic administration, currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kastamonu University. He has held numerous administrative positions including Department Chair, Faculty Board Member, and Director of Research Application Centers. He is also a member of the Scientific Board of the Atatürk Research Center at the Atatürk Culture, Language, and History Supreme Institution, demonstrating his ongoing engagement with national historical discourse.
Benjamin Born is Professor of Macroeconomics at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and will join the University of Bonn as Professor of Macroeconomics in September 2025. He serves as Research Director at the ifo Institute, is a Research Fellow at CEPR and CESifo, advises the European Commission's DG ECFIN, and serves on the European Parliament's Expert Group on Monetary Policy and the CEPR–EABCN Euro Area Business Cycle Dating Committee. His educational background includes a PhD in Economics (2011) from the University of Bonn, an MSc in Econometrics and Economics (2007) from the University of York, and a BA/MA in Economics (2006) from the University of Siegen. Professor Born's research focuses on business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, heterogeneous agents, and empirical methods. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomic models with empirical evidence, often using survey data and innovative methodologies to understand expectation formation, policy transmission mechanisms, and the effects of economic uncertainty. He has made significant contributions to understanding how fiscal and monetary policies affect the economy under different conditions. His recent publications show a strong focus on heterogeneous agent models, policy evaluation during crises (particularly the COVID-19 pandemic), and the analysis of expectation formation processes. His work frequently combines theoretical modeling with empirical validation, using both traditional economic data and innovative sources like social media. A notable trend is his increasing focus on micro-founded macroeconomic models that account for distributional effects. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Monetary Economics and the European Economic Review, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. Professor Born supervises theses in macroeconomics and applied econometrics. He teaches Macroeconomics II as a first-year PhD course at BGSE and has taught Macroeconomics and Econometrics at all levels. He is actively involved in organizing academic events including the BASEforHANK Winterschool, ifo Conferences, and the Konstanz Seminar on Monetary Theory and Monetary Policy. As Research Director at the ifo Institute, he leads research initiatives in macroeconomics and contributes to the institute's policy-relevant research agenda. His work at the ifo Institute involves close collaboration with other researchers on projects related to business cycle analysis, policy evaluation, and expectation formation.
Tina Høegh is an Associate Professor at the Department of Design, Media and Educational Science, Faculty of Humanities, University of Southern Denmark. Her research focuses on dialogic teaching, intercultural pedagogy, multimodal communication, and the digitalization of classrooms. She leads the InDi project funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark and co-leads the DiaMu focus area at SDU. PhD and MA in Nordic Studies and Linguistics (University of Copenhagen) Active in Nordic collaborations like QUINT and EU-funded MiCREATE Specializes in second-order didactics and autoethnographic methods Her work bridges micro-level classroom dynamics with macro-level educational policy, emphasizing democratic participation through aesthetic expression. She has supervised Master’s and PhD students and participated in ministerial projects on interdisciplinary teaching. Recent Trends : Recent publications highlight sustainable digital pedagogy, literacy-as-events in techno-scholastic environments, and collaborative production processes. Themes include multimodal interaction, intercultural competence, and AI as a dialogic partner. Scientific Collaborations : Co-founder of the FiDU network on dialogic teaching Chair of the ARLE Special Interest Group on dialogic practices Active in Nordic writing seminars and cross-country educational research
Fredrica Nyqvist is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Health Sciences, at Åbo Akademi University. Her research focuses on aging, loneliness, social exclusion, and civic engagement among older adults, with particular attention to minority populations including Swedish-speaking Finns. Dr. Nyqvist's research interests span multiple dimensions of aging and wellbeing: Loneliness in Later Life : Examining micro, meso, and macro perspectives on loneliness among older populations Civic Engagement : Studying multidimensional participation of older adults across European countries Minority Aging : Focusing on Swedish-speaking older adults in Finland and their experiences with social exclusion Informal Caregiving : Investigating experiences of family caregivers and peer support mechanisms Health and Wellbeing : Exploring connections between social capital, self-rated health, and longevity Her recent publication trends show a strong focus on macro-level analyses of loneliness, multidimensional civic engagement across European countries, and the experiences of linguistic minorities in aging. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, often conducting comparative studies between Finland and Sweden. Dr. Nyqvist leads several significant research projects: GERDA : Gerontological Regional Database tracking aging in Western Finland CIVEX : Exclusion from civic engagement of diverse older populations AgeMin : Social inclusion of older adults from a minority perspective Brain health in the very oldest : GERDA home visits project She actively mentors students and collaborators, serving on examination committees and hosting academic visitors. Her work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health, wellbeing, and reduced inequalities.
Winston Kwon is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy at the University of Edinburgh's Business School, with affiliations to the Centre for Business, Climate Change and Sustainability and Leadership, Organisations and Society. His research focuses on strategic change, social enterprises, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the role of language and material practices in organizational dynamics. Education: PhD in Marketing (Lancaster University), BCom in Finance (University of British Columbia) Previous Affiliation: Chancellor’s Fellow at University of Edinburgh (2014–present), prior roles at Lancaster University and Fortune 500 firms/startups. His work intersects social and environmental concerns with strategic language practices. Micro-level studies examine discursive strategies in meetings and negotiations, while macro-level research explores long-term organizational and industry transformations. Recent projects include analyzing negotiated resource solutions, social innovation ecosystems, and historical responses to ecological crises like the Phylloxera epidemic. Key article trends: Focus on public health delivery (2024), mental health scaling challenges (2023), and crisis adaptation in civil society (2022). Awards include a Research Fellowship at the Advanced Institute of Management (AIM). Collaborations span institutions like Concordia University and projects addressing community empowerment, global mental health scaling, and cross-pollinating knowledge for sustainable practices. He actively participates in conferences such as EGOS Colloquium and PROS Symposium.
Marina Andrianovna Shabanova is a Professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Department of Applied Economics at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), and a Leading Researcher at the Center for Civil Society and Non-Profit Sector Research. With 38 years of scientific and teaching experience, she has been working at HSE since 2000, making significant contributions to socioeconomics, ethical consumption, and civil society studies in Russia. Shabanova earned her Doctor of Sociological Sciences degree in 2000 from the Institute of Economics and Industrial Organization of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences. She received her Candidate of Economic Sciences degree in 1988 and completed postgraduate studies at the same institute in 1986. She graduated from Novosibirsk State University in 1981 with a degree in Economics, specializing in Economic Cybernetics, with the qualification of Economist-mathematician. Her research focuses on socioeconomics, ethical consumption, civil society development, and waste management practices in Russia. She has conducted extensive empirical research on consumer behavior, particularly examining how ethical consumption functions as a sphere of civil society and how it relates to social responsibility and sustainable development. Her work often explores the intersection between market practices and civil society, analyzing how new consumer practices emerge and evolve in the Russian context. Her recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory of research on ethical consumption as a form of civil society activity, waste management practices, and digital transformation of consumer behavior. These works consistently examine how individual consumer practices connect to broader social mechanisms and civil society development in Russia. Her research shows how ethical consumption operates as both an indicator and resource for civil society transformation, with particular attention to solidarity practices, food waste reduction, and separate waste collection. Medal 'Recognition - 20 years of successful work' HSE (December 2020) Medal 'Recognition - 15 years of successful work' HSE (January 2018) Multiple honorary certificates from HSE and the Center for Civil Society Research Winner of Best Russian-language Scientific Works competition at HSE (2021-2023) Winner of 'Best Publications' competition by 'Socis' journal (multiple years) Shabanova has supervised doctoral research, including Skokova Yu.A.'s work on election observers in Russia (2022) and Novitskaya K.E.'s study on preferential drug provision (2009). She has led numerous research projects funded by HSE's fundamental research program, focusing on civil society, non-profit sector, and ethical consumption. Her work on food waste practices contributed to legislative initiatives on food sharing in Russia. She actively participates in the Center for Civil Society and Non-Profit Sector Research, contributing to monitoring projects and international conferences on civil society development.
Wilhelm Barner-Rasmussen is a Professor at the School of Business , Åbo Akademi University , focusing on International Business , B2B Marketing , and Multilingualism . His research explores how language ideologies , sensemaking , and social capital influence multinational corporations and small international firms . Current Projects : Principal Investigator for Cosmopolitan life, identity and future of work (Academy of Finland, 2022–2026) Co-Investigator in EU-VALUES: EU Research and Education Network on Foreign Policy Issues (2023–2026) Research Trends : Recent publications analyze language choice dilemmas in SMEs, gendered identity in entrepreneurship, and sensemaking in B2B marketing . His work intersects UN Sustainable Development Goals (e.g., Reduced Inequalities, Quality Education). Activities : Visiting Professor at the University of Strasbourg (2019) Keynote speaker on knowledge sharing and language in international business (2018) Pre-examiner for PhD thesis at University of Pretoria (2019)
Dr. Nughmana Mirza serves as a Lecturer in Sociological & Cultural Studies at the University of Glasgow, specializing in criminology with a focus on gender-based violence within South Asian communities. Her academic journey culminated in a PhD in Social Policy, MRes in Social Research, and MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern History from the University of Edinburgh. Her educational background includes: PhD in Social Policy (University of Edinburgh) MRes in Social Research (University of Edinburgh) MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern History (University of Edinburgh) Dr. Mirza's research explores the complex intersections of gender-based violence, kinship patterns, transnational migration, and criminal justice responses, with particular emphasis on South Asian women's experiences of family abuse in Scotland. Her work critically examines how micro- and macro-level contexts—including policy frameworks, cultural norms, and immigration policies—shape abuse experiences and help-seeking behaviors among marginalized populations. She investigates how South Asian women navigate abusive situations within specific cultural contexts, challenging mainstream conceptualizations of domestic abuse through intersectional analysis. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on domestic abuse pathways, forced marriage interventions, methodological innovations in qualitative research, and the impact of structural inequalities on marginalized communities. The work shows progression from foundational studies on South Asian women's abuse experiences toward increasingly sophisticated analyses of systemic barriers and culturally responsive interventions. Dr. Mirza actively supervises postgraduate research, including Zarkou, Nafsika's work on Pakistani women mothering disabled children in Scotland. She has secured significant research funding including an ESRC/Scottish Government Studentship (2008) and Sociology Small Grants Competition award (2019). Her teaching portfolio includes convening and teaching 'Qualitative Research Methods' and 'Gender Relations (Contemporary Approaches to)' at postgraduate level. She maintains active professional engagements through: Gender Based Violence Forum (2018-present) Amina - The Muslims Women's Resource Centre (2018-present) Centre for Research on Families and Relationships as Associate Researcher (2018-present)
