جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sven Oskarssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Representation
• Political Participation
• Social Science Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sven Oskarsson is Professor at the Department of Political Science at Uppsala University, where he teaches methodology courses at various academic levels. His primary research examines political representation, participation patterns, and the emerging field of social science genomics, investigating genetic influences on political behavior. His interdisciplinary work appears in leading journals including Nature , American Political Science Review , and American Journal of Political Science . Oskarsson's research program bridges political science and genetics, focusing on: Genetic foundations of political traits and behaviors Intergenerational transmission of political inequality Voter turnout determinants across diverse populations Methodological innovations for causal inference in social genomics His work employs large-scale datasets and innovative designs to analyze how biological and social factors interact to shape political outcomes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant research themes: Genetic associations with socioeconomic outcomes and political behaviors Voting pattern disparities across demographic groups Methodological advances in social science genomics Cross-national comparative studies of political behavior His scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on disentangling genetic and environmental influences through twin studies, adoption designs, and genomic analyses.

Ayelet Shacharمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Citizenship and Immigration Law
• Human Rights
• International and Comparative Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ayelet Shachar is the Irving G. and Eleanor D. Tragen Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She specializes in comparative citizenship, immigration law, human rights, and the intersection of sovereignty with territorial governance. Her work addresses transformative legal frameworks for migration, multicultural jurisdictions, and global inequality. Education J.S.D. (Doctor of the Science of Law), Yale Law School (1997) LL.M. (Master of Laws), Yale Law School (1995) LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), Tel Aviv University (1993) B.A. (Political Science), Tel Aviv University (1993) Research Focus Shachar's research explores citizenship as inherited property ('birthright lottery'), legal cartographies of shifting borders, and multicultural jurisdictions balancing cultural diversity with gender equality. She analyzes transnational governance of skilled migration, market-driven citizenship transformations, and asylum mechanisms. Awards and Honors Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2019) for groundbreaking work on citizenship APSA Migration & Citizenship Career Achievement Award (2024) Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2014) Member, Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2017) Professional Activities Shachar leads the Transformations of Citizenship Research Group at Goethe University Frankfurt and will be a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School (2025-2026). She has advised the European Parliament, World Bank, and NGOs, and held visiting positions at Stanford and McGill.

Patricia Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Military and Prison Industrial Complex
• Forced Migration
• Oral Histories
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Patricia Nguyen is an Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of Virginia. She is a scholar, artist, and educator whose work bridges performance studies, public policy, and political philosophy to address histories of violence and advocate for abolitionist futures. Ph.D. in Performance Studies from Northwestern University Her research explores intersections between the military and prison industrial complex, forced migration, oral histories, inherited trauma, torture, and nation-building in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Through embodied research, performance, and community collaborations like Axis Lab , she investigates migration, incarceration, borders, and war. Dr. Nguyen has received prestigious honors, including a Fulbright Fellowship and a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship. She has performed internationally and co-founded cây , a reintegration program for human trafficking survivors in Vietnam.

Denise Davidsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern European History
• 18th- and 19th-Century France
• Social and Cultural History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Denise Davidson is a Professor of History at Georgia State University's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in modern Europe with a focus on 18th- and 19th-century France. Her research bridges social/cultural history, gender studies, and family dynamics, particularly during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. She directs the Humanities Research Center (HRC) and is affiliated with the Institute for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Education: PhD in History (University of Pennsylvania), MA (University of Maryland), BA (Rutgers University) Key Publications: France After Revolution (Harvard UP 2007), Surviving Revolution (forthcoming Cornell UP 2025), and over 15 peer-reviewed articles. Her research explores how ordinary people navigated political upheaval through family networks, emotional regimes, and material strategies. Recent work examines French commercial ties with the Eastern Mediterranean during Revolution. She collaborates with international scholars through the HRC, fostering interdisciplinary humanities research. Students under her mentorship have explored topics ranging from post-war French immigration to transatlantic abolitionism. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive editorial work and academic leadership reflect her disciplinary impact.

• Biological sciences
• Medical and health sciences
• Biological anthropology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mary Towner is an Associate Professor in Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Behavior from UC Davis (1999), an M.Sc. in Animal Behavior (1993), and a B.A. in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution from UC San Diego (1991). Her research focuses on evolutionary anthropology, behavioral ecology, and demography, with emphasis on topics like subsistence strategies, migration, and reproductive patterns across cultures. She has contributed to understanding how market integration, education, and cultural transmission influence demographic and social outcomes. Her work spans diverse regions, including Bangladesh, Poland, and rural communities in North America. She has secured grants such as 'Collaborative Research: The Anthropology of Demographic Transition and Livelihood Diversification' (2022–2025) and 'How Migration, Resources, and Ethnicity Shaped Female Fertility' (2016–2021). Dr. Towner teaches courses like Human Anatomy and Honors Thesis Preparation, guiding students in research and academic rigor. Her publications address critical issues in cultural evolution, climate-induced migration, and the interplay between education, fertility, and socioeconomic factors.

Jeffrey L Noebelsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurogenetics
• Epilepsy
• Neurological Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey L Noebels, M.D., Ph.D., holds the Cullen Trust for Health Care Endowed Chair in Neurogenetics and serves as Professor in Neurology, Neuroscience, and Molecular & Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. He directs the Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetics Laboratory and participates in graduate programs in Integrative Molecular and Biomedical Sciences and Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine. Education includes a BA from Reed College (1972), MD from Yale University (1981), PhD from Stanford University (1977), residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston), and postdoctoral training at Harvard University (1983). Certifications include Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Research focuses on gene regulation of neuronal excitability and inherited neurological diseases, particularly epilepsy and Alzheimer's. His lab uses mouse models to study ion channel mutations, synaptic plasticity, and network synchronization defects. Key advances include discoveries of epilepsy-linked mouse mutants (e.g., stargazer) and identification of Zn transporters' neuroprotective roles. Recent work explores Alzheimer's hyperexcitability mechanisms and translational genomic studies of ion channel genes in epilepsy. Major projects include a NIH-funded Human Channelopathy Project analyzing ion channel variants and a Center studying neurocardiac risk prediction. His work bridges basic science and clinical translation, addressing disease mechanisms in epilepsy, sudden death syndromes, and cognitive impairments. Lab activities employ electrophysiology, 2-photon imaging, and genomic tools to dissect network dysfunction. Collaborations with the Baylor Human Genome Sequencing Center highlight commitment to large-scale genomic research in neurological disorders.

• Applied Microeconomics
• Family Policy
• Labour Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christine Ho is an Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore Management University (SMU) and Academic Program Director of the Women in Social and Public Policy Research Hub (WISPPRH) at the London School of Economics (LSE). Her research focuses on the intersection of public policy and family economics, particularly household production dynamics, child care subsidies, and intergenerational support systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from University College London, an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge, and a B.Sc. from the London School of Economics. Education : Ph.D. Economics, University College London M.Phil Economics, University of Cambridge B.Sc Economics, London School of Economics Her research explores topics such as child care policy design, family structure impacts on economic decisions, and education interventions for disadvantaged populations. Recent work includes evaluating child care subsidy programs and analyzing the relationship between old-age support and parental investments in children. Her articles reflect trends in applied microeconomics, with a focus on family policy, labor economics, and intergenerational dynamics. Notable studies examine gender disparities in caregiving, the implications of childlessness, and strategic bequest divisions within families. Awards : SMU Shirin Fozdar Fellowship ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award Ho advises student WANG Yutao and has contributed to grants related to policy experimentation and welfare reform. She is co-editor of the Review of Economics of the Household and leads the WISPPRH at LSE, focusing on gender and public policy. Her work bridges academic research and practical policy solutions, particularly in Singapore and Asia, addressing challenges like aging populations and low fertility rates.

Linna Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioengineering
• Cancer Research
• Tissue Engineering
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Linna Zhou is a Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and Professor Hagan Bayley's group. She received the CRUK Oxford Centre Development Fund for her work on nervous system involvement in gastrointestinal cancer progression. Her research integrates bioengineering, neuroscience, and oncology to develop engineered tissue models. She investigates neural-immune-tumor interactions using advanced 3D bioprinting techniques and microfabrication technologies. Publications spanning 2006-2025 demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach, with recent emphasis on 3D-printed tissue models for cancer research, neural-tissue interfaces, and metabolic regulation in disease. Her work consistently bridges engineering precision with biological complexity.

Diego Alburez-Gutierrezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Demography
• Kinship Dynamics
• Intergenerational Processes
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Diego Alburez-Gutierrez is a Researcher and leader of the Independent Research Group on Kinship Inequalities at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Germany. He holds a PhD in Demography and Population Studies (2018) and MSc in Social Research Methods (2014) from the London School of Economics (LSE). His work focuses on kinship dynamics, intergenerational processes, and the demographic impacts of conflict and mortality. Notably awarded the Otto Hahn Medal (2019), European Demographer Award (2023), and IUSSP Early Career Award (2024), his research bridges formal demography with empirical data. Key projects include analyzing kinship structures in post-conflict societies, global projections of kinship availability, and the demographic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. He collaborates internationally on topics such as migration, mortality, and health disparities. His work has been published in prestigious journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , Demography , and Population and Development Review . Education: PhD in Demography and Population Studies, LSE (2018) MSc in Social Research Methods, LSE (2014) Awards: 2024: IUSSP Early Career Award 2023: European Demographer Award 2019: Otto Hahn Medal (Max Planck Society) Grants & Collaborations: Leads interdisciplinary projects on kinship networks, conflict demographics, and global health disparities. Key collaborations include the Max Planck Society and international demographic networks. His research lab focuses on computational demography, leveraging genealogical data and microsimulation to study long-term demographic processes. Current work addresses kinship inequalities, post-pandemic bereavement, and the demographic legacy of armed conflicts.

• Cell Adhesion
• Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Epithelial Tissues
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arto Maatta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. His research focuses on cell adhesion mechanisms, cytoskeleton dynamics, and skin biology, with particular emphasis on epithelial tissues and epidermal barrier functions. He holds a +44 (0) 191 33 41337 contact number and can be reached at arto.maatta@durham.ac.uk. Research interests span molecular mechanisms governing skin aging, hair follicle cycling, and cornified envelope formation. His work integrates biochemical, genetic, and imaging approaches to study protein interactions like annexin A9-periplakin complexes and syndecan-1 regulation in epithelial tissues. Recent studies highlight contributions to collagen secretion dynamics using novel imaging tools and investigations into senescence mitigation through para-hydroxycinnamic acid. His 2023 work advanced quantitative skin aging analysis across Fitzpatrick types II-III and explored synthetic retinoid effects on hair follicles. Dr. Maatta has advised numerous PhD/MSc students including Abbi Farley, Alexander Boyadjiev, and Georgia Abraham. His collaborative projects include skin bioengineering and depilatory chemical effects on keratinocytes. Current research extends into mechanobiology of hair follicles and therapeutic targets for skin disorders. Laboratory work involves advanced microscopy techniques and transgenic models to study epidermal stem cells and cytoskeletal linkers. His interdisciplinary approach bridges molecular biology with clinical dermatology applications.

Jennifer Stowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inflammation
• Immunology
• Cell Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jennifer Stow is a Group Leader at the University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), specializing in protein trafficking and inflammation. Her research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms underlying inflammation, particularly in immune cells like macrophages. She leads projects investigating macropinocytosis, Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling, cancer cell survival, and cilia dysfunction in kidney diseases. Her team employs advanced microscopy and proteomic approaches to study cellular pathways. Key achievements include discovering SCIMP's role in TLR signaling and macropinocytosis's role in cancer. She was elected to EMBO (2019), a prestigious recognition of her contributions to cell biology. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span IMB's Centre for Inflammation and Disease Research and global partners. Students under her mentorship include Hongyu Shen, Sylvia Tan, Vrushali Maste, and Wanyi Wang. She holds an NHMRC Leadership Fellowship and oversees the IMB Microscopy Facility, advancing imaging technologies for biological research. Research highlights include identifying macropinocytosis as a cancer drug target and elucidating cilia dysfunction in inherited diseases. Her work bridges basic science with translational applications, targeting therapies for chronic inflammation, cancer, and kidney disorders.

• Neuroscience
• Genetics
• Molecular Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gabriela-Oana Bodea is a Research Fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), University of Queensland, specializing in the dynamic regulation of retrotransposons in neuronal identity and neurodegenerative disorders. Her research bridges Neuroscience, Genetics, and Social Science, with notable contributions to understanding LINE-1 retrotransposons' role in brain development and disease susceptibility. She holds a PhD from the University of Bonn (2014, Summa cum Laude) and has been supported by prestigious fellowships from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development. Dr. Bodea has also engaged in interdisciplinary work on societal issues, including multiculturalism's economic impacts and historical migration patterns. Her educational background includes a PhD in Molecular Biology and prior research at the Mater Research Institute, Australia. She collaborates widely, with key projects in neurodevelopmental mechanisms and retrotransposon biology. Dr. Bodea mentors MSc/PhD students and contributes to course coordination, reflecting her commitment to education alongside research. Research interests span retrotransposon-driven genomic plasticity, neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, and interdisciplinary studies on socio-economic dynamics. Her awards include the DFG Fellowship and NHMRC-ARC grants, underscoring her impactful contributions. She leads the Computational and Molecular Biology lab at QBI, focusing on translational research linking basic science to clinical insights.

Jacqueline Lyonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Race and Ethnicity
• Citizenship Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacqueline Lyon is an Assistant Professor at California State University, Long Beach, affiliated with the Department of Chicano and Latino Studies in the College of Liberal Arts. Her academic work centers on sociocultural anthropology, focusing on the intersections of race, citizenship, and national belonging. Education: PhD in Anthropology from Florida International University BA in Political Science and Latin American Latino/a Studies from DePaul University Dr. Lyon’s research examines how Dominican activist movements articulate demands for racial and national belonging post-citizenship policy revocation. She also explores gentrification through her co-writing and co-executive producing role in the webseries Born & Raised , which highlights Chicago’s urban dynamics. Her current book project, Inherited Illegality: Race, Reproduction and the Fight for Birthright Citizenship in the Dominican Republic , underscores her commitment to critical race and migration studies. Contact: Email: Jacqueline.Lyon@csulb.edu

Ferran Casals Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Molecular Genetics
• Primary Immunodeficiencies
• Genetic Mosaicisms
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Ferran Casals López is an Associate Professor at the Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics in the Faculty of Biology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. His research focuses on understanding genetic mechanisms underlying primary immunodeficiencies, genetic mosaicisms, and alternative inheritance models in rare disorders. He coordinates master's programs in Genetics and Genomics and Bioinformatics, and teaches courses on molecular genetics and disease genetics. His research projects include studying somatic and germline mutations in immunodeficiencies, genetic modifying factors in periodic fevers, and medical genomics of common variable immunodeficiency (IDCV). He has led multiple projects funded by institutions like the Ministry of Science and Innovation and the European Union. Recent work involves nanopore sequencing applications and genomic analysis of human migration patterns. Casals has published extensively on topics including genetic load in primates, exome sequencing applications, and population genetics of Indian and Andamanese populations. His educational contributions include developing digital skills programs for health professionals in computational biology.

Jeffrey Orrمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Intercultural Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Orr is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication & Culture at Royal Roads University, where he has taught since 2012. His research focuses on verbal/visual rhetoric, border-crossing narratives defining Canadian identity, and intercultural communication strategies between governments and private enterprises. He also explores photography’s role in cultural heritage and has taught internationally in Ireland, the UK, Japan, and Turkey. Orr is involved in developing international cultural societies and previously served as editor of Poetry & Audience Magazine in the UK. Education: PhD in Visual/Verbal Rhetoric and Postcolonial Writing, University of Leeds (UK) MA, Queen's University Belfast (UK) BA, University of British Columbia (Canada) His teaching spans communication history, cultural studies, and the International Study Centre. Orr’s interdisciplinary work bridges cultural theory, visual arts, and global migration studies.