جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Dana Burdeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conflict and Education
• Humanitarian Studies
• Political Violence
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Role & Affiliations: Dana Burde is an Associate Professor and Director of International Education at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She holds affiliated faculty positions at NYU’s Wilf Family Department of Politics, Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, and Columbia University’s Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies. Her work bridges education policy, conflict studies, and humanitarian aid effectiveness. Education: PhD in Comparative Education and Political Science (Columbia University), Master’s in Educational Administration/International Education (Harvard University), BA in English Literature (Oberlin College). Research Focus: Examines the intersection of education and political violence, particularly in conflict zones like Afghanistan and Pakistan. Her studies emphasize community-based schooling, NGO impact, and policy-driven solutions to reduce conflict through equitable education access. Recent projects include analyzing learning outcomes in transitioning Afghan schools and youth aspirations in Kenya and Pakistan. Key Achievements: Awarded the 2017 Grawemeyer Award for her seminal book Schools for Conflict or for Peace in Afghanistan , which critiques foreign education aid in conflict zones. Her research has been funded by $8.4 million in grants from institutions like the Spencer Foundation and USAID. Grants & Funding: Major funders include the Spencer Foundation, National Science Foundation, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Danish International Aid Agency. Her work prioritizes scalable, evidence-based interventions in fragile states.

Derya Inerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Islamophobia
• Muslims in the West
• Women in Islam
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Derya Iner is an Associate Professor and Research Coordinator at the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation (CISAC) within the Faculty of Arts at Charles Sturt University. She received her PhD in Cultural Studies with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011. Iner is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on Islamophobia in Australia, particularly as the chief investigator and editor of the Islamophobia in Australia Reports I-IV (2017-2023), which have garnered worldwide attention with extensive media coverage reaching hundreds of millions of people. Her research interests span multiple dimensions of Islamophobia, including online and offline manifestations, institutional and interpersonal experiences, children and mothers' perspectives, far-right populism and extremism, mosque attacks in Australia and the West, and the emotional and mental health impacts of Islamophobia. Iner's work has significantly influenced public discourse, policy development, and academic understanding of anti-Muslim sentiment in Australia. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a growing focus on the intersection of Islamophobia with media representation, social media dynamics, and political discourse. Her research increasingly examines the emotional and psychological consequences of Islamophobia on individuals and communities, particularly vulnerable populations like children and women. The Islamophobia in Australia Reports series demonstrates an evolving methodology with increasingly sophisticated data collection and analysis techniques as the research program matures. Deputy Chair and Research Head of the Islamophobia Register Australia Co-founder of the International Islamophobia and Children Network Member of Meta's advisory committee (Facebook) Founder and President of the Islamic Community Academics Network (ICAN) Editorial Academic Board at the Centre for Religion, Society and Ethics at CSU In addition to her research, Iner actively supervises PhD and Master's students, teaches courses on Islam in the Modern World, Women in Islam, and Islam through Western Eyes, and develops new subjects such as the Sociology and Anthropology of Islam. Her work extends beyond academia through expert consultations with organizations including the Diversity Council Australia, Australian Human Rights Commission, and Multicultural NSW. Iner is frequently featured as a public commentator in national and international media outlets including ABC radio, Sydney Morning Herald, Guardian, and New Zealand TV.

Max Harwoodمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Turkish nationalism and militarism
• Israeli nationalism and militarism
• Australian white nationalism
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Dr. Max Harwood is a sessional lecturer, unit convenor, and adjunct fellow at Macquarie University's Department of Anthropology. He also serves as a Senior Associate with NSW Premier's Department Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) program. His research focuses on white nationalism, far-right extremism, and ethnographic filmmaking. He has held roles such as MRes co-supervisor and organizes the Macquarie University International Ethnographic Film Festival. His doctoral work examined Turkish and Israeli masculinity, producing a documentary and dissertation. Awards include the Honorary Adjunct Fellow (2021). Education: PhD in Anthropology (Macquarie University, 2019). Research Interests: White nationalist phenomenology, digital subcultures of extremism, ethnographic film, and Middle Eastern nationalism. Teaching: Taught courses on political anthropology, globalization, and ethnography. Guest lectured widely across multiple disciplines. Projects: Includes 'Digital Threats to Democracy' (2022-2023) and 'From Reed to Ney: Musical Craftsmanship in Turkey' (2024-2025).

• Political Science
• Feminist Theory
• Media Studies
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Claire Fitzpatrick is a Lecturer at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from New Zealand (2014). Her research focuses on political resilience, feminist theory, media studies, and the intersection of social media with democracy and gender politics. Her work examines topics such as democratic responses to crises (e.g., the Christchurch mosque shootings), the role of empathy in feminist discourses, and the socio-political impacts of social media platforms. Recent publications include analyses of Jacinda Ardern’s political motherhood and post-terror societal cohesion. Dr. Fitzpatrick leads the grant-funded project Bridging the gap between young people and politics (2025–2026), exploring strategies to enhance youth engagement in deliberative democracy. She is based at the Mount Lawley campus, Room ML6.6217.

Jonathan Laurenceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Western European Politics
• North African Politics
• Turkish Politics
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Jonathan Laurence is a Professor of Political Science at Boston College and Director of the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy. He holds affiliations with Harvard University’s Center for European Studies and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. His research focuses on religion and politics in Western Europe, Turkey, and North Africa, with a particular emphasis on Muslim integration and state responses to political-religious empires. Laurence has authored seminal works such as Coping with Defeat (2021) and The Emancipation of Europe’s Muslims (2012), which have received acclaim including multiple APSA awards. He has conducted fieldwork across Europe, Turkey, and North Africa, and held fellowships in France, Germany, and Italy. His media contributions include op-eds in major outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Foreign Affairs , and he has advised policymakers, including roles at the Brookings Institution and the U.S. State Department. Education: B.A. (Cornell University), C.E.P. (Sciences Po), M.A./Ph.D. (Harvard University). Key Roles: Director, Clough Center; Brookings Senior Fellow (2003–2018); Visiting Professorships in Rome, Berlin, and Paris. Laurence’s research integrates historical and comparative analysis, examining parallels between Islamic and Catholic responses to state secularization. His work advocates for policies that balance religious freedom with democratic stability, addressing extremism and social cohesion. Recent publications include analyses of Tunisian political compromises and France’s national identity debates, reflecting his engagement with contemporary geopolitical challenges. Grants and Recognition: American Academy in Berlin Fellow; Four APSA Awards; ORCID: 0000-0002-5402-1435.