جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Roland Benedikterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Futures Studies
• Societal Transformation
• Re-Globalization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Roland Benedikter serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Design and Arts, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and as Co-Head of the Center for Advanced Studies at Eurac Research. He holds the prestigious UNESCO Chair in Interdisciplinary Anticipation and Global-Local Transformation and is an Ordinary Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical policy applications across European and global contexts, with particular focus on South Tyrol/Alto Adige as a model region. Benedikter's research interests span futures studies, societal transformation, re-globalization, neuroethics, and the intersection of technology with humanity. He specializes in interdisciplinary anticipation approaches that integrate macro, meso and micro perspectives to address complex global challenges. His expertise encompasses geopolitical analysis, international and local development, public policy, governance, and European Union affairs, with particular attention to the evolving relationship between global frameworks and local implementation. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on futures literacy as a critical capability for navigating systemic crises, with particular focus on neurotechnology standards, sustainable development trajectories, and the evolving nature of globalization. Benedikter's work consistently examines how societies can develop anticipatory governance capacities to better manage uncertainty and complexity in an era of rapid technological change. UNESCO Chair in Interdisciplinary Anticipation and Global-Local Transformation Ordinary Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts Co-Head of Center for Advanced Studies at Eurac Research Extensive publication record on re-globalization and futures studies Benedikter actively engages with policymakers and practitioners to translate futures research into actionable strategies. His work with the Center for Advanced Studies facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration across scientific disciplines to address complex societal challenges. He frequently contributes to public discourse on the future of European SMEs, digital transformation, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies, emphasizing the need for inclusive and participatory approaches to societal transformation.

• Visual Perception
• Object Recognition
• Visual Crowding
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ramakrishna Chakravarthi is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen, where he leads the Consciousness, Attention, and Perception (CAP) Lab. His research focuses on the neural processes underlying visual perception, particularly object recognition, attention, short-term memory, and visual crowding. He employs psychophysics, EEG, and computational techniques to investigate fundamental questions about how we perceive and process visual information. Chakravarthi's research interests center on visual crowding as a window into object recognition mechanisms. His work examines how visual features are detected and integrated to form coherent object representations, with particular attention to spatial attention, numerosity processing, and time perception. His lab investigates neural oscillations in attention and awareness, the neural basis of crowding, subitization processes, and time perception using advanced methodologies including Steady State Visual Evoked Potentials, Multivariate Classifiers, and Representational Similarity Analysis. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on visual crowding as a fundamental phenomenon for understanding object recognition. His work spans multiple levels of analysis from behavioral psychophysics to neural mechanisms, with increasing integration of computational approaches. Recent research has expanded into social aspects of perception, particularly social agency and temporal binding in social interactions, while maintaining his core focus on visual processing mechanisms. Dr. Chakravarthi has successfully secured significant research funding, including a £344,000 BBSRC grant as co-PI on 'Neural mechanisms of long-range spatial vision' and multiple smaller grants totaling over £20,000. He has supervised numerous PhD students to completion and currently mentors several doctoral candidates across diverse projects related to visual perception, attention, and consciousness. The CAP Lab, which he directs, is part of the Perception and Attention theme at the University of Aberdeen's School of Psychology. The lab maintains active research programs in visual crowding, attentional mechanisms, object recognition, and time perception, utilizing state-of-the-art psychophysics and EEG facilities. Chakravarthi also coordinates the Perception and Attention group meetings, fostering collaboration among researchers with related interests.

Faiza Hirjiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Representation
• Race and Media
• Religion and Media
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Faiza Hirji is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Media Arts at McMaster University, currently serving as President of the Canadian Communication Association (CCA) after previously holding roles as Vice President and member at large. She also contributed to the Hamilton Council of Aging Board of Directors from 2015 to 2021. Her research focuses on critical intersections of identity and media, with key interests including: Media representation of race, religion, ethnicity, and gender Media's role in identity construction Media within diasporic/transnational communities Representation of Muslim women in contemporary media Intersectional community communications as critical EDI work Hirji's scholarly output reveals sustained engagement with representation politics, particularly examining South Asian and Muslim communities in Canadian media landscapes. Her work spans Bollywood narratives, algorithmic bias in streaming platforms, Islamophobic discourse, and social media activism, consistently challenging normative frameworks through decolonial and intersectional lenses. She co-directs an SSHRC-funded project on intersectional community communications and has co-edited significant special issues: 'Bollywood, Power and Politics' (Global Media Journal – Canadian Edition, 2021) and 'racism and colonialism in Canadian communication studies' (Canadian Journal of Communication, 2022). Her book 'Dreaming in Canadian: South Asian Youth, Bollywood and Belonging' (UBC Press, 2010) established foundational insights into diasporic youth identity. Hirji collaborates with leading scholars including Sikata Banerjee, Yasmin Jiwani, and Kirsten McAllister on research initiatives addressing systemic inequities. Her teaching portfolio includes doctoral seminars in Communication Studies and undergraduate courses like 'Race, Religion and Media', reflecting her commitment to critical pedagogy through 2025.

• European Integration
• Governance in Areas of Limited Statehood
• Diffusion of European Institutions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tanja A. Börzel is a Professor of Political Science at the Otto Suhr Institute for Political and Social Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin. She leads the European Integration Office, serves as spokesperson for the Excellence Cluster 'Contestations of the Liberal Script,' and directs the Berlin Center of European Studies. PhD in Political Science, European University Institute Florence (1999) Research focus on European Integration , Diffusion of Institutions , Governance in Limited Statehood Areas , and EU as Normative Power Her scholarly contributions span EU enlargement, compliance with EU law, and comparative regionalism. Recent publications analyze colliding global scripts (BRI vs. EU), resilience-building in EU neighborhoods, and transformations of liberal international order. Articles showcase expertise in environmental governance , institutional adaptation , and political economy of integration . Prof. Börzel has directed major EU-funded projects including EU-STRAT and EU-LISTCO, and contributed to handbooks on regionalism and governance. Current teaching includes Comparative European Politics and Politics of European Integration . She maintains the Berlin Infringement Database tracking EU compliance issues.

• Sociology of Education
• Adult Education
• Critical Pedagogy
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Peter Mayo is a Maltese academic currently serving as Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Malta , holding the UNESCO Chair in Global Adult Education. His work spans sociology of education, adult education, and critical pedagogy with a focus on global social justice. PhD in Sociology (University of Toronto) PhD in Estudios Artisticos, Literarios y de la Cultura (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Master's in Sociology of Education (University of Alberta) BA (Hons) in English (University of London) BA (Hons) in Education (University of Malta) Mayo's research explores critical pedagogy, neoliberalism in education, and postcolonial frameworks, informed by theorists like Paulo Freire and Antonio Gramsci. His publications emphasize community engagement, lifelong learning, and educational equity. Recent works analyze cultural hegemony, intercultural education, and sustainability through critical lenses, reflecting his commitment to democratizing education and addressing global inequalities. He has edited journals like Postcolonial Directions in Education and Convergence , and received awards including the AESA Critics Choice and Cyril Houle Award. First Class Honours in BA Education (University of Malta) AESA Critics Choice Award (2005) CIES Higher Education SIG Award (2011) Cyril Houle Award (2013) A+ Sobresaliente for PhD thesis (2023) Mayo has advised on international doctoral programs and collaborated with institutions across Europe, Canada, and Turkey. His editorial work and visiting professorships highlight his transnational contributions to critical education theory.

Desirée Pachecoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Institutional Change
• Social Movements
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Desirée Pacheco is a full Professor of Entrepreneurship at IESE Business School, University of Navarra. She specializes in the intersection of institutions, entrepreneurship, and business strategy with a focus on sustainable business models. Her research examines how entrepreneurs drive institutional changes through new policies and industry practices, particularly in renewable energy sectors. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Management and Entrepreneurship from University of Colorado MS in Environmental Studies from University of Colorado BS in Industrial Engineering from University of Puerto Rico Pacheco's research centers on sustainable entrepreneurship, institutional change, and social movements' impact on emerging industries. She investigates how social movements catalyze renewable energy entrepreneurship by increasing industry legitimacy, expanding markets, and supporting specialist firms. Her work demonstrates that social movements help startups overcome the 'burden of novelty' through education, regulatory advocacy, and consumer outreach. Her publication portfolio shows consistent output in top-tier journals like Academy of Management Journal , Strategic Management Journal , and Research Policy , with recent focus on solar energy industry dynamics, women entrepreneurship in Tunisia, and carbon management startups. The research reveals how social movement organizations create ecosystems where socially conscious startups can thrive by transforming operational contexts. Her scientific recognition includes: 2015 Emerging Scholar Award from Organizations and Natural Environment Division of Academy of Management Prior to academia, Pacheco served as a management and technology consultant with Accenture, working with established companies and startups. She brings over 10 years of teaching experience in entrepreneurship and strategic management, combined with active consulting for more than 50 startups and small businesses. She currently serves on editorial boards of Journal of Management and Journal of Business Venturing , influencing the direction of entrepreneurship research globally.

Marusya Bociurkiwمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist/Queer Archives
• Affect Theory
• Media Activism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marusya Bociurkiw is a Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's RTA School of Media, specializing in Media Production. She holds a BFA from NSCAD University, MA from York University, and PhD from University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on feminist/queer archives, affect theory, media activism, and migration studies. She directs the Studio for Media Activism & Critical Thought and leads the SSHRC-funded 'Finding Home' project. A filmmaker and author, her works include award-winning documentary 'This Is Gay Propaganda' and memoir 'Food Was Her Country.' Education: BFA (NSCAD), MA (York), PhD (UBC) Research emphasizes intersectional frameworks across media studies, activism, and social justice. Recent projects explore pandemic foodways through a feminist lens and pre-#MeToo feminist media movements. Her work bridges academic theory with community-based research creation. Awards: FCAD SRC Award (2014), Toronto Met Knowledge Mobilization Award (2018), Kobzar Award Advancing community-engaged scholarship through 25+ symposia organized by her lab. Current projects include a documentary on feminist media revolutions and digital archiving initiatives.

• Modern and Contemporary Literature
• Community Arts Engagement
• Surrealism Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeannette Baxter is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary Literature at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based in Cambridge. She holds leadership roles including Research Lead for the School of Humanities & Social Sciences and Faculty Lead for the Safe & Inclusive Communities Research. Her work bridges academia and community engagement, focusing on literature’s intersection with fascism, surrealism, migration, and war. She directs initiatives such as New Routes, Old Roots and co-founded A Day of Welcome , fostering refugee inclusion through arts-based action research. Baxter has secured significant grants, including National Heritage Lottery Fund awards for projects like Mile Cross 100 and Havens East . Her research interests span surrealist anti/fascist narratives, exilic literatures, and historical acoustemology. She has supervised PhDs on topics like J.G. Ballard’s legacy, digital labor in literature, and resilience in Syrian refugee communities. Baxter’s scholarly output includes monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles on surrealism, fascism, and migration. Notable publications include J.G. Ballard’s Surrealist Imagination (2009) and forthcoming works like The Dark Surrealist Anti/Fascist Novel in Britain (2026). Baxter has received two ARU Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Impact (2023, 2018) and serves on editorial boards such as Critical Engagements and the Contemporary Critical Perspectives series. She actively engages with public audiences through radio contributions (e.g., BBC Radio 4’s The Exploding Library ), conferences, and exhibitions, emphasizing the societal relevance of literary and cultural studies.

Michael Dulasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory and Aging
• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) and Hippocampal Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Dulas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Binghamton University, where he leads the Cognition, Aging and Memory Performance (CAMP) Lab established in Fall 2023. His research focuses on understanding how the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex (PFC) interact in relational memory processes, particularly in healthy aging and traumatic brain injury (TBI) contexts. He employs neuroimaging, eye-tracking, and neuropsychological methods to distinguish healthy aging patterns from pathological conditions. Notably, his work demonstrates that healthy aging involves reduced PFC recruitment during memory tasks, while hippocampal dysfunction may signal TBI or pathological aging. He collaborates with Melissa Duff (Vanderbilt) and Neal Cohen (UIUC) on TBI-related memory impairments. Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of Illinois MS and PhD: Georgia Institute of Technology BS: University of Michigan Research Interests: Cognitive neuroscience of memory systems, aging-related neural changes, TBI effects on relational memory, and eye movement analysis in memory tasks. His work emphasizes the interplay between hippocampal and PFC systems, with recent findings showing TBI disrupts all domains of relational memory even at short delays. Teaching: Courses include Perception (PSYC 351), Prefrontal Cortex and Executive Function (PSYC 473A), and a graduate module on Memory (PSYC 511). Labs & Teams: Directs the CAMP Lab, focusing on cognitive aging and TBI recovery. Collaborations include projects funded by NIH grants investigating neural mechanisms of memory deficits.

Freek van Edeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual working memory
• Selective attention
• Anticipation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Freek van Ede is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Cognitive Psychology. He leads the Proactive Brain Lab, focusing on how the brain prepares for upcoming behavior through attention and working memory. His research employs EEG, eye-tracking, and virtual reality to study dynamic cognitive processes. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (Cum Laude), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (2014) MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience (Cum Laude), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (2009) BSc in Psychology, University of Utrecht (2007) Research Interests: His work investigates how attention and working memory interact with anticipation, timing, and action. Key methodologies include EEG, eye-tracking, and virtual reality. Recent projects explore stimulus-driven selective attention and how visual working memories are prepared for action. Grants & Awards: NWO Vidi Grant (2023–2028, €800,000) ERC Starting Grant (2020–2025, €1.5 million) Young Investigator Award, CNS (2023) Early Career Awards from BACN and NVP (2023, 2022) Lab & Teams: He directs the Proactive Brain Lab, emphasizing innovative experimental designs and interdisciplinary approaches. The lab welcomes motivated students at all levels.

David Maddenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Studies
• Political Sociology
• Social Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Madden is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Director of the Cities Programme at the London School of Economics (LSE). He holds a PhD from Columbia University and specializes in Urban Studies, Political Sociology, and Social Theory. His research focuses on housing crises, urban restructuring, and critical urban theory, with ethnographic and archival work in New York City and London. Key publications include the influential book *In Defense of Housing: The Politics of Crisis* (2016, Verso) and articles in *Environment & Planning*, *City: Analysis of Urban Change*, and *Sociologica*. His work critiques neoliberal urbanism, financialized housing markets, and urban exhaustion under late capitalism. Research Interests: Housing policy, public space politics, urban social movements, global urbanization, and critical theory. Teaching: Co-directs the MSc City Design and Social Science Programme and teaches modules on Urban Society, Urban Social Theory, and City Design Research. Contributions: Active in public discourse through *The Guardian*, *Jacobin*, and policy-oriented writing. He leads the Urban Sociology research cluster at LSE and collaborates internationally on projects addressing housing inequity and urban futures.

Ladrica Menson-Furrمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American Literature
• Drama Studies
• 20th Century American Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ladrica Menson-Furr is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Memphis. She also serves as Director of African and African American Studies and Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges academia and administration, emphasizing cultural and literary scholarship. Education: BA, 1993, Spelman College MA, 1995, Louisiana State University PhD, 2002, Louisiana State University Research Interests: Dr. Menson-Furr specializes in contemporary African American dramatic literature and fiction, with a focus on authors like August Wilson, Pearl Cleage, Zora Neale Hurston, and Colson Whitehead. Her research explores themes of cultural identity, historical representation, and social inclusion. She is currently developing two projects centered on August Wilson’s oeuvre, particularly examining his engagement with the Black Arts Movement and his portrayal of racial and familial dynamics. Publications Overview: Her recent publications analyze August Wilson’s plays, Pearl Cleage’s prose, and the intersection of African American drama with broader social and cultural movements. These works reflect her commitment to uncovering marginalized voices and their contributions to American literature. Advising/Grants: While no specific student advisees or grant details are listed, her administrative roles suggest leadership in academic mentorship and institutional policy. She oversees programs in African American Studies and contributes to the College of Arts and Sciences’ strategic direction.

William Duffyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetoric
• Writing Studies
• Collaborative Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Duffy is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Memphis. He specializes in rhetoric and writing studies, focusing on collaborative writing, artificial intelligence, communication ethics, and composition pedagogy. He has held leadership roles including Founding Director of the Center for Writing and Communication, Coordinator of the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication program, and Director of English Graduate Studies. His work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical pedagogical innovation. Education: B.A., Elon University M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Research focuses on how rhetorical principles intersect with contemporary challenges in communication ethics, collaborative writing practices, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI into academic discourse. Recent publications explore virtue ethics in democratic contexts, disciplinary identity in writing studies, and the rhetorical analysis of political symbolism. Publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement across rhetoric, composition, and ethics, with contributions to journals like Rhetoric Society Quarterly and book chapters in edited volumes addressing pedagogical theory and public discourse. Leadership roles include directing academic centers and mentoring graduate programs, demonstrating commitment to institutional development alongside scholarly output.

Gil Eyalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Expertise
• Historical Sociology
• Science and Technology Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Gil Eyal is a sociologist at Columbia University, affiliated with the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in the sociology of expertise, historical sociology, and science and technology studies. His research addresses the crisis of trust in experts, politicization of scientific knowledge, and the intersection of expertise with political and legal systems. Eyal co-directs the Mellon Seminar on ‘Trust and Mistrust of Science and Experts’ and Columbia’s Precision Medicine & Society program, exploring the societal implications of precision medicine. Education: Ph.D., UCLA, 1997. Research focuses on contemporary challenges to expert authority, including vaccine hesitancy, climate science skepticism, and Brexit debates. He examines how ‘scientization of politics’ fuels politicization of science, creating recursive crises. Key projects include studies on long-COVID medical gaslighting, RCTs in international development, and the social origins of the autism spectrum disorder ‘epidemic.’ His work bridges theoretical sociology with applied issues like precision medicine ethics, genomic policy, and public health equity. Though no specific grants or advising roles are listed, his programs foster interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars, scientists, and the public to address trust challenges in science and governance.

Charles H.F. Davis IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Race and Racism in Education
• Systems of Oppression in Higher Education
• Student Activism and Campus Climate
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III is an Assistant Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education. He specializes in race, racism, and systems of oppression in higher education. His research employs ethnographic and visual methods to study Black activists’ political mobilization and institutional change. Davis directs the Campus Abolition Research Lab and hosts the #PoliceFreeCampus Podcast, advocating for police-free campuses and racial equity. Education: Ph.D. in Higher Education (University of Arizona), Master’s degrees from University of Pennsylvania and Florida State University. Prior roles include Assistant Professor at USC Rossier School of Education, recognized as Faculty Member of the Year and Outstanding Faculty Member. Research focuses on student activism, campus climate, and abolitionist frameworks. Notable grants include support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Lumina Foundation. Awards include the 2021 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship and 2020 Diverse Emerging Scholar recognition. Teaching includes courses like Anti-Racism in Education and Power, Privilege, and Politics in Higher Education. He also provides consulting services on racial equity and authored the photography book *BLACK QTDN*, documenting Black life-making across global communities. Labs/Teams: Campus Abolition Research Lab, #PoliceFreeCampus Podcast Grants: 'It Was All A Dream' (2022), 'Advancing Community-Centered Understandings' (2021)