جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mira Debsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Education
• Comparative International Education
• School Choice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mira Debs is a Lecturer in Sociology and Education Studies who previously directed the Education Studies program from 2017 to 2025. Her work bridges sociological theory with practical educational challenges in urban and international contexts. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology from Yale University MPhil in European Politics and teacher training from Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar) Undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago Dr. Debs specializes in urban education , school integration , and Montessori systems , examining how parents navigate choice systems across Copenhagen, NYC, and Hartford. Her award-winning book Diverse Parents, Desirable Schools (2019) analyzes public Montessori schools' role in equitable education, featured in the New York Times and Washington Post . She co-edited the Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education (2023), establishing herself as a global authority on Montessori adaptation. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal dual research trajectories: global Montessori implementation (India, Africa, Europe) and school integration dynamics, including analyses of the model minority narrative's impact on Asian American perspectives and parental resistance to tracking reforms in Germany. Scientific recognition includes: Rhodes Scholarship Her research has been funded by the Spencer Foundation, Brady Foundation, and WEND Ventures. Teaching experience spans high school, Wesleyan University, Yale NUS, and maximum-security prisons through the Yale Prison Education Initiative, demonstrating commitment to diverse learning environments.

• Aphasia Rehabilitation
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Communication Disorders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor M. Cruice is a prominent faculty member at City, University of London, working within the School of Health & Psychological Sciences in the Department of Language & Communication Science. With an extensive publication record spanning from 2008 to 2025, she has established herself as a leading researcher in aphasia rehabilitation and communication disorders. Her research interests focus on aphasia rehabilitation, speech-language pathology, communication disorders following stroke, quality of life assessment for individuals with communication impairments, and accessibility solutions for people with aphasia. She has pioneered work in developing personalized interventions for stroke survivors with aphasia and exploring digital accessibility solutions. Her recent work demonstrates a growing interest in applying human-computer interaction principles to create more accessible media experiences for people with communication disorders. Professor Cruice's publication portfolio shows a consistent trajectory of impactful research, with numerous first-author and senior-author publications in high-impact journals. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in psychology, computer science, and healthcare. The recent publications indicate a strategic expansion into digital accessibility and personalized interventions, reflecting current trends in rehabilitation science. She has supervised numerous doctoral students and early-career researchers who have gone on to publish with her, including R. A. Barnard, N. Behn, and L. Dipper. Her collaborative approach is evident in the wide range of co-authors across her publications, spanning multiple institutions and disciplines. Professor Cruice has been instrumental in developing assessment tools for communication disorders, particularly in the areas of aphasia and parent-child interaction with deaf infants. Her methodological expertise spans qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, with recent work incorporating innovative techniques like e-Delphi studies and virtual reality applications.

Nadia M. Adyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Creativity
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nadia M. Ady serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University, specializing in artificial intelligence with a focus on computational creativity and intrinsic motivation. Her research explores how to imbue machines with traits of creativity and curiosity through intrinsically motivated learning algorithms, particularly within reinforcement learning frameworks. Her primary research interests span artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cognitive science, with specific emphasis on formalizing psychological concepts like curiosity and competence from Self-Determination Theory for AI applications. She investigates the landscape of intrinsically motivated learning algorithms, diversity progress in goal selection, and the implementation of specific curiosity mechanisms in machine learning systems. Her work bridges theoretical cognitive models with practical AI implementations, often addressing how human variables influence creative AI development. Ady's publication record (2022-2025) reveals a strong interdisciplinary trajectory connecting cognitive science, reinforcement learning, and human-computer interaction. Key themes include the formal specification of competence needs in AI, discriminability-motivated goal selection, and applications of intrinsic motivation to virtual reality environments like dance visualization. Her research consistently addresses the challenge of translating human cognitive traits into computational frameworks while maintaining scientific rigor in modeling psychological constructs. She actively collaborates within Professor Christian Guckelsberger's research group, working alongside researchers including Erik Lintunen, Sebastian Deterding, Markus Laattala, and Perttu Hämäläinen. This collaborative environment spans multiple disciplines, facilitating publications in premier venues such as the Cognitive Science Society, CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, and the International Conference on Computational Creativity. Her current projects focus on formalizing curiosity mechanisms and exploring their applications in creative domains and human-AI interaction scenarios.

Octavio Ansaldi Baltazarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• State Theory
• Executive Power
• Administrative Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Octavio Ansaldi Baltazar is a Professor of Constitutional Law at the Faculty of Legal Sciences , Catholic University of the North, Chile. He holds a Doctorate in Law (2023) and a Licenciado en Ciencias Jurídicas (2014) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. His academic work bridges state theory, executive power, and administrative law . Education: Doctor in Law (2023, PUCV) Licenciado en Ciencias Jurídicas (2014, PUCV) Law Degree (Abogado, 2015) His research focuses on constitutional theory, executive-legislative dynamics, and natural resource governance . Key publications include analyses of Chile's constitutional awakening post-2019 protests, the role of constitutional tribunals, and critiques of neoliberal legal frameworks. Recent scholarship explores trends in constitutional reform, judicial sovereignty, and regulatory takings . His work often intersects with human rights, international law, and political philosophy .

Amelia Johnsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Media
• Digital Trust
• Digital Citizenship and Literacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amelia Johns is an Associate Professor in Digital and Social Media at the University of Technology Sydney, affiliated with the Centre for Media Transition and serving on The Trustworthy Digital Society's Advisory Board. Her research focuses on digital citizenship, literacy, and trust, particularly examining youth experiences with racism and hate speech on platforms like WhatsApp. Academic Leadership: Acting Head of Discipline in Digital and Social Media (2025), Academic Liaison Officer (2023–present) Research Themes: Misinformation combat, platform governance, networked social movements, and marginalized youth digital practices Recent publications analyze misinformation dynamics during crises, affective pressures in encrypted platforms, and co-designed literacy campaigns. Her funded projects include an ARC Discovery grant (DP190100635), Google Trust & Safety Award (2024), and UNESCO research on vulnerable youth. Scientific Awards: ARC Discovery Project (2019–2024) Google Trust & Safety Award (2024–2025) Facebook Contract Research (2019–2020) UNESCO Funding (2021) As a book author and editor, she contributes to evolving digital citizenship frameworks, emphasizing the intersection between private messaging platforms and public discourse. Current advisory roles include PhD supervision and industry collaborations.

• Race in Education
• Culturally Consonant Pedagogy
• Character Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chrystal S. Johnson serves as Associate Professor of Social Studies Education in the College of Education at Purdue University. She has held significant leadership roles including Past President of African American Educators for Social Studies and the Indiana Council for the Social Studies. Johnson currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Charters and School Choice AERA SIG and previously served as Program Chair and Treasurer for the College and University Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies. Professor Johnson's research focuses on race, culturally consonant pedagogy, character development, civic education, and schools of choice. Her scholarly work examines Black youth civic engagement perspectives in the era of Black Lives Matter, differences in NAEP civics results between charter schools, private schools, and traditional public schools, and issues concerning identity and motivation in character and citizenship development. She collaborates with Dr. Jennifer Sdunzik and Dr. Akua Akuffo on multiple manuscripts addressing school choice decisions among traditionally marginalized populations. Johnson's publication record reveals a strong focus on educational equity, particularly regarding charter schools and civic education outcomes. Her recent work demonstrates increasing attention to the intersection of race, civic identity, and school choice, with numerous comparative studies examining how different school types affect Black youth civic achievement. The trend in her research shows a progression from theoretical frameworks on culturally consonant character education toward more empirical investigations of school choice impacts on marginalized student populations. Professor Johnson teaches social studies methods courses in both elementary and secondary programs (EDCI 36100 and EDCI 43300) as well as theories and trends in curriculum and instruction in the online master's program. Her teaching directly connects to her research interests, emphasizing culturally responsive approaches to social studies education and civic development.

• Pedagogy
• Critical Education Analysis
• Transition Processes in Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Antonio Nadal-Masegosa is a Professor at the University of Malaga, specializing in pedagogy, critical education analysis, and historical educational movements. His research focuses on the intersection of society, family, and education, with a particular emphasis on gender dynamics, digital education, and heritage pedagogy. Key Research Areas: Critical analysis of Francisco Ferrer Guardia's Modern School principles in 21st-century Spain Transition processes between primary and compulsory secondary education Gender representation in digital media (e.g., reggaeton and micromachismo) Impact of the pandemic on higher education and teacher training Heritage education theory and practice Notable Contributions: Ministry of Science-funded R&D&I projects on educational transitions Studies on information access competencies in pedagogy students Contextual analysis of prison education systems in Andalusia Emerging Trends: Application of utopian theory to contemporary educational critique Assessment of feminist pedagogy gaps in formal education Development of collaborative writing methodologies in virtual environments

Torjer Andreas Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indigenous Education
• Sámi Pedagogy
• Gender and Sexual Diversity in Indigenous Contexts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Torjer Andreas Olsen is a Professor of Indigenous Studies at the Center for Sami Studies , UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He teaches theory, methodology, and academic writing in the Master's program in Indigenous Studies and supervises students in the same program. Education: PhD in Religious Studies (2008), UiT Academic Career: From 2001-2003 as University Lecturer, 2003-2008 as PhD Fellow, 2009 as Senior Lecturer/Project Manager, 2011 as Associate Professor, and 2017 as Professor in Indigenous Studies His research focuses on Sámi and indigenous themes in education , including historical gender and sexual diversity in Sámi contexts, ethics in Sámi educational research, and policy integration of Indigenous perspectives. Recent publications emphasize institutionalized Sámi education, cultural preservation, and the role of academia in advancing Indigenous knowledge. He is actively involved in academic leadership as Instituttleder (Head of Institute) since 2019 and participates in research groups like Skuvllas - Indigenous and Minority Education , Indigenous Citizenship and Education (ICE) , and Center for Arctic Humanities . His work addresses challenges in Sámi language education, visibility in urban planning, and Norway's obligations to Indigenous rights.

Neamat Hassan Abubakr Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Dental Materials
• Oral Health Research
• Clinical Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Neamat Hassan Abubakr Hassan serves as Professor-in-Residence of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine, where she has contributed to educational, clinical, and research initiatives since 2017. Previously, she held prominent academic positions at the University of Khartoum in Sudan, becoming the first female full professor of dentistry in the country and serving as department chair. Her educational journey includes: Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) from Mansoura University, Egypt (1988) Diploma of Surgical Sub-specialty (DSS) from University of Vienna, Austria (1993) Master's in Conservative Dentistry from Dundee University, Scotland (1995) Ph.D. from Niigata University, Japan (2001), funded by the Monobusho scholarship MS in CRM from Arizona State University Dr. Hassan's research centers on dental materials and their interaction with the oral environment, particularly the impact of dietary components on restoration longevity. Her work spans restorative dentistry , orthodontics , and implantology , with significant contributions to understanding material degradation under thermal and chemical stress. She pioneered early research on dietary effects on dental material performance, establishing critical clinical implications for restoration selection and maintenance. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on material aging , biomechanical testing , and interdisciplinary connections between systemic health and oral conditions. Her methodology combines rigorous in vitro experimentation with clinical and epidemiological approaches, particularly examining how diabetes, nutrition, and aging affect oral health outcomes. Her scientific recognition includes: Monobusho scholarship for doctoral studies at Niigata University Repeated acknowledgments as journal reviewer for Materials, Applied Sciences, and Dentistry Journal As an educator, Dr. Hassan has supervised numerous graduate students throughout her career, with particular emphasis on preclinical implant education and psychomotor skill development. Her research program demonstrates sustained grant activity supporting investigations into dental materials science and oral-systemic health connections, reflecting her commitment to advancing evidence-based clinical practice.

• Racial Health Disparities
• Health Equity
• Health Promotion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jaleah Rutledge is a T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the Yale School of Public Health ’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS. She holds a PhD in Ecological-Community Psychology from Michigan State University and dual undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Communications from Tuskegee University. Current academic appointment: Postdoctoral Fellow, Social and Behavioral Sciences Key service role: Co-Chair, Yale Black Postdoctoral Association Research Interests: Focus on racial health disparities, health equity, and community-based interventions for marginalized populations – particularly Black women and girls. Strengths include qualitative methods, HIV/STI prevention, maternal health equity, and intersectional approaches to sexual/reproductive health. Publication Trends: Recent work analyzes HIV testing disparities in Black adolescents, social media’s impact on sexual health, and structural drivers of maternal care access in Haiti. Collaborations frequently involve interdisciplinary teams across Yale’s Social and Behavioral Sciences and Epidemiology departments. Scientific Recognition: Dissertation of the Year Award (Society for Community Research and Action, APA Division 27) Graduate Student Leader of the Year Bob and Bets Caldwell Land-Grant Values Award Grants & Partnerships: Secured funding from Yale’s Office of the Provost for research collaborations with Tuskegee University. Active in designing community-engaged HIV prevention frameworks and digital health equity projects. Labs & Teams: Works with Yale’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA) and collaborates with the Prevention Research Center (PRC) team. Engages in multi-institutional research networks focused on health equity and Black women’s health.

• Educational Sciences
• Sustainable Fashion
• Craft Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Kouhia is a University Lecturer at the University of Helsinki , Department of Education, specializing in craft education and sustainable material practices. She leads projects like DigiSTEAM: Digital learning in STEAM pedagogy and contributes to initiatives such as KoKä synergiaa (Collaborative Development of Home Economics and Craft Education Research). Her work bridges digital and material realms, focusing on consumer relationships with textiles, waste management, and pandemic-era educational adaptations. Fields of Research: Educational Sciences, Sustainable Fashion, Craft Pedagogy Projects: DigiSTEAM (Principal Investigator), Teacher education across Europe (Co-Investigator) Research Trends include analyzing textile repair as emotional sustainability ( 2024-2025 ), pandemic crafting communities ( 2022-2023 ), and multimaterial curriculum innovations. Her Google Scholar profile shows 49 research outputs, with recent emphasis on digital-material intersections and circular economies. Scientific Awards HY Alumni ry:n kannustusstipendi , 2008 Väitöskirjapalkinto , 2019 Kouhia collaborates on European educational mobility, evaluates projects like Kasvun tila (2024), and participates in academic workshops such as Teacher Education in international perspective (2025). Her teaching integrates STEAM frameworks and material literacy, impacting both undergraduate and doctoral programs.

Kim Kennedy Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Race and ethnicity
• Cultural studies
• Folklore
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kim Kennedy White serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Denver within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses including ETST 1111 (The Stories We Tell), ETST 2000 (Introduction to Ethnic Studies), ETST 3111 (Ethnicity & Race in Contemporary American Culture), ETST 3272 (Global Media), and ETST 4165/5165 (Cultural Diversity in the Workplace), focusing on cultural identity frameworks in academic and professional contexts. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Innovation from University of Colorado Denver (School of Education, Urban Schools) M.A. in Folklore (Interdisciplinary Studies: Folklore, English, Cultural Anthropology) from University of Oregon B.A. in English Literature with History minor from Metropolitan State University of Denver As a first-generation college student from Boulder, Colorado, her academic journey reflects deep engagement with cultural narratives and identity formation. Dr. White's research centers on intersections of identity and culture through traditional arts, with expertise spanning cultural studies, folklore, race/ethnicity, and eco-friendly culture. Her scholarly approach examines how folk narratives and traditional practices shape community identity, particularly through publications analyzing hero archetypes, environmental movements, and African American musical traditions. This work reveals consistent attention to how marginalized communities preserve cultural heritage through artistic expression. Analysis of her 2005-2016 publications shows evolving focus from educational research toward comprehensive cultural documentation. Early work addressed school-family partnerships and faculty development, while later encyclopedias established her expertise in global folklore systems and American eco-culture. Key thematic threads include identity negotiation in multicultural contexts, preservation of intangible cultural heritage, and the role of traditional arts in social movements across diverse communities. Scientific awards: No awards, prizes, or fellowships are documented in the provided materials. While specific current advisees aren't listed, her editorial leadership on major reference works demonstrates significant mentorship in scholarly publishing. Past projects like the Family School Linkages Project at Alsup Elementary indicate applied research experience, though no active grant funding is specified. Her work with the National Institute for Urban School Improvement reflects commitment to practical educational applications of cultural theory. No dedicated research laboratories or formal teams are mentioned, though her encyclopedia editorships involved collaboration with international scholars across folklore, musicology, and environmental studies disciplines.

• French regional studies (culture, politics, and society)
• German & French History (20th Century)
• Sport as a political, social, and cultural phenomenon

Joris Lehnert is a Lecturer at the Institute of Romance Studies, Humboldt University, Faculty of Languages and Literature. His work bridges French regional studies, historical analysis, and the sociocultural dimensions of sport, particularly focusing on political, social, and cultural intersections. Romance Languages (French) Seat: Dorotheenstraße 65, Room 4.62 Phone: 030 2093-73526 Postal Address: Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin Research Interests : French regional studies (culture, politics, and society) German-French history (20th century) Sport as a political, social, and cultural phenomenon Academic discourses on language practice and intercultural mediation Historiography of sports events and their cultural implications Cultural analysis of contemporary and historical narratives Recent Publications & Academic Contributions : Editorial co-founder of open-access journal apropos [Perspectives on Romania] (since 2018) Co-editor of Romance Studies, Political? Potentials for Contemporary Analysis (2025) Essays on topics like McDonald's protests, football as political fiction, and Waldemar Gurian's aesthetics Translations and critical analyses of German and Portuguese texts into French Professional Engagements : Presented lectures on rugby as a cultural phenomenon at the DRV Summer School (2019) Contributed to conferences on authoritarian football regimes and Franco-Romanian studies Participated in discussions about the Elysée Treaty and cultural education in Romance studies

Lin Prøitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Digital Media
• Social Media
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Lin Prøitz is a Professor at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen. Her work bridges gender studies, digital media, and affect theory, focusing on youth digital practices, intimacy in online spaces, and radicalized masculinity. Key Collaborators: Henry Mainsah, Fredrik Langeland, Katrina Roen, Erik Carlquist Research Themes: Online Radicalization, Affect in Digital Communication, Migration and Digital Integration Prøitz’s research explores how digital technologies reshape gender, intimacy, and identity. Recent work addresses Incels and gender hate online, while earlier studies examine text messages, Snapchat, and mobile intimacy. Her projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations with psychologists and sociologists. She has contributed to understanding digital media’s impact on well-being and its role in migration integration. Her publications span feminist media studies, affect theory, and youth culture. Notable outputs include studies on #selfie culture and digital literature for children.

Keith Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Community Economic Development
• Cooperative Governance
• Hybrid Organizations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Keith Taylor is an Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension & Community Economic Development at the University of California, Davis, within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Based in Davis, California, he works statewide in-person and digitally worldwide, bridging academic research with community-driven solutions. His work focuses on economic systems, democratic institutions, and community well-being. PhD in Human and Community Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Affiliated with Indiana University’s Ostrom Workshop Specializing in Community Economic Development policies, Keith addresses hybrid enterprise models like cooperatives, nonprofits, and B-corps. His research explores governance structures that empower communities, with applications in cannabis legalization, renewable energy, and financial systems. Recent publications analyze polycentric governance, cannabis industry banking, and cooperative models for organizational resilience. His scholarly work spans environmental governance, cooperative dynamics, and sociocultural challenges. Notable focuses include the tragedy of nurdles, wind energy commons, and biofuel sustainability. Though no awards are listed, his expertise in translating social science into practice underscores his impact on community-building initiatives.