Multicultural Built Environments Professors and Supervisors

Ian Montgomeryمشاهده پروفایل

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Ulster UniversityUnited Kingdom

Professor Ian Montgomery is a faculty member at Ulster University, where he serves as Dean of Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility and Professor of Design. He previously held leadership roles including Director of Brexit & Sustainability, PVC for Global Engagement, and Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment. PhD, Design, University of Ulster (2000) BA Hons Design, University of Ulster (1988) His research focuses on design theory , knowledge transfer , and design perception , with notable work on sustainability, vernacular architecture, and the social dimensions of Brexit. His recent publications explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly in education and sustainable cities . Montgomery has received recognition for his teaching excellence, including a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence 2017 Finalist . He supervises PhD students in design-related fields and collaborates internationally on projects involving ecotourism , green transitions , and cultural studies . Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy Fellow, Royal Society of Arts Board Member, Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges Warden, Belfast Royal Academy Montgomery actively engages in international academic partnerships with institutions in China, the US, and the Middle East. His laboratory work includes the Green Transition Ecosystem and WEEE Sustainability Exhibition , which emphasize practical applications of design in addressing global challenges.

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Werner Soontiensمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Notre Dame AustraliaAustralia

Prof Werner Soontiens is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Law & Business, University of Notre Dame Australia. Previously, he served as Dean of the School of Business at Notre Dame (2017–present) and held leadership roles at Curtin University, including faculty executive positions in the Curtin Business School and Faculty of Humanities. He holds a PhD in International Management and Economics and has over 25 years of experience in tertiary education. His research focuses on cross-cultural management, international business, and migrant acculturation, with notable contributions to higher education policy and governance through roles on Curtin's Academic Board and TEQSA Panel of Experts. Education: Educated in Belgium and South Africa, he began his academic career at Tshwane University of Technology (1990) before migrating to Australia in 2000. Teaching areas include cross-cultural management, international business, and international economics. Research highlights include studies on migrant acculturation in workplaces and Swan Valley Innovation. He has supervised 2 PhD completions, currently supervises 1 student, and co-supervised since 2008. Awards include the Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award (2013) and the Curtin Business School Teaching Award (2012). Grants include a $100,000 EU-Australian consortium project (2011–2013) for student exchanges and a $40,000 World Bank project (2005–2007) on e-government procurement analysis. Community roles include Board positions at Churches of Christ WA and Sheridan College. Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative research initiatives such as the Swan Valley Innovation project and international academic networks focused on higher education quality assurance and migrant integration.

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Jesse Jonkmanمشاهده پروفایل

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Utrecht UniversityNetherlands

Jesse Jonkman is an Assistant Professor in International Development Studies at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, specializing in political and environmental anthropology. His research examines resource extraction, state formation, and infrastructure politics, primarily in Colombia. Core research themes: Resource extraction and territorial governance Subterranean politics and materiality Infrastructural improvisation and autonomy Transnational mining networks Recent publications (2018-2025) reveal three dominant clusters: ethnographic examinations of small-scale mining (53%), methodological reflections on resource studies (20%), and critical analyses of sustainable extraction discourses (13%). His work consistently engages with Latin American political ecology and decolonial approaches. Honors: JC Ruigrok Award from Royal Dutch Society of Sciences FSW Dissertation Prize for outstanding PhD thesis Current Projects: NWO-Veni grant on gold supply chain transparency (2024-2028) Postdoctoral research on material practices in mining regions

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Emily Myersمشاهده پروفایل

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Auburn UniversityUnited States

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Emily Myers is an Associate Clinical Professor Emerita in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work at Auburn University. She has served in teaching and administrative roles for 21 years, focusing on macro social work with a service-learning emphasis. Her work integrates community engagement in courses addressing aging, addictions, and women's issues. She holds licenses in clinical social work and has led projects enhancing the built environment through a collaborative grant with Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Education: MSW, Louisiana State University BSW, University of Southern Maine Her research and outreach span aging, addictions, and community organization. She has presented nationally on dementia caregiving and service learning, collaborating with the School of Nursing. Myers chairs initiatives like revising Auburn’s anti-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation via the Multicultural Diversity Commission and advises the Women’s Resource Center. She also serves as a faculty senator. Collaborations: Leads a grant with the Building Science Program to improve environments for marginalized communities. Her courses’ student projects have driven organizational and community change.

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Anica Draganićمشاهده پروفایل

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University of QuebecCanada

Anica Draganić serves as Associate Professor at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, specializing in architectural history, conservation, and multimedia art with a focus on industrial heritage preservation in Central Europe. Her research encompasses: Nineteenth- and twentieth-century European architecture Industrial heritage in multicultural contexts Socialist-period architecture analysis Identity formation through built environments Vojvodina region architectural studies Draganić's scholarly work demonstrates how industrial architecture both shaped and reflected regional identity within complex socio-political frameworks, particularly in the multicultural Vojvodina region of Serbia. Her research bridges architectural history with cultural studies, examining how industrial heritage influences contemporary identity. Her recent publications focus on reinterpreting communist-era industrial heritage, exploring how historical narratives can be re-examined to preserve place identity and understand the contemporary relevance of socialist-period architecture. This work represents a significant contribution to critical heritage studies in post-communist contexts. Her notable scholarly output includes the book Shadows and Silhouettes of Industrial Past of Vojvodina and conference presentations analyzing industrial heritage preservation methodologies and identity construction through architectural reinterpretation.

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Margaret Anne Defeyterمشاهده پروفایل

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Northumbria UniversityUnited Kingdom

Margaret Anne Defeyter is Professor of Developmental Psychology in the Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing at Northumbria University. She is the founder and director of the Healthy Living Lab, a research unit dedicated to understanding and addressing food insecurity, social injustice, and child wellbeing in the UK. Education: PhD in Psychology – Northumbria University (1999) PCAP – Northumbria University (2004) Fellow of the British Psychological Society (FBPsS) – 2003 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) – 2005 Research Interests: Professor Defeyter's work spans over two decades and is centered on childhood food insecurity , holiday hunger programmes , school breakfast clubs , and policy impact . Her research explores the intersection of nutrition, education, and social justice, with a particular focus on how food access affects children’s cognitive, social, and educational outcomes. She integrates interdisciplinary methods, including participatory mapping, GIS analysis, and policy evaluation. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the British Psychological Society (2015) Food Heroes Award from Sustain Named one of the Top 100 Change Makers by The Big Issue (2020) Current and Recent Projects: Professor Defeyter leads and co-investigates multiple funded projects, including the national HAF Plus initiative (co-designing holiday provision with young people), and evaluations of food programmes across the UK. She has received over £1 million in funding from sources such as Research England, Feeding Britain, and the Mayor’s Fund for London. Advising & Leadership: She advises the UK Department for Education on the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) , is a member of the British Psychological Society’s Expert Reference Group on poverty, and serves on the Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission and the North East Child Poverty Commission. Postgraduate Supervision: She currently supervises PhD student Rosanna King , whose research focuses on school-based food education programmes.

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Eduardo Barberisمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Urbino Carlo BoItaly

Eduardo Barberis is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics, Society, and Politics (DESP) of the University of Urbino Carlo Bo. His research focuses on territorial sociology, social welfare policies, migration studies, and urban diversity governance, with a particular emphasis on extra-urban contexts. Laurea in Sociology (2000), PhD in European Studies (2007) Teaches Methodology of Social Research, Comparative Welfare Systems, and Sociology of Space His research spans applied studies on: Integration processes of immigrants Rescaling of social welfare policies Multi-level governance in Europe Local projects like No Discrimination Marche and Face the Work 2.0 Recent publications highlight trends in: Shared housing sociology Refugee education systems Post-pandemic social policy dynamics He has contributed to international projects such as RESCALING , GOETE , and DIVERCITIES , and collaborates with local governments on multicultural policy frameworks.

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Jörgen Forssمشاهده پروفایل

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Linnaeus UniversitySweden

Jörgen Forss is a Professor and Vice Dean of Undergraduate Education at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Technology. He specializes in environmental engineering with a focus on water purification, biotechnology, and sustainable resource utilization. His research addresses challenges in developing countries, emphasizing low-resource solutions for wastewater treatment and bioenergy production. He chairs the Undergraduate Education Committee and contributes to initiatives like Sustainable Småland and the ESG Impact Index project (Shift). His teaching priorities include flipped classrooms and student-centered pedagogy in energy and environmental courses. Key research areas include microbial treatment of textile dyes, algae-based CO₂ filtration, and biogas production from marine biomass. He has led projects on filter purification techniques, foam reduction in drainage systems, and water use optimization in urban settings. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, evidenced by collaborations in bioresource technology and water knowledge environments. Recent publications (2021–2024) highlight advancements in multicultural water-use behavior analysis, biodegradation carriers, and engineering education resilience. He actively participates in international conferences on sustainable development and pedagogical innovation. His leadership roles include steering the water knowledge environment and chairing the university's sustainability council, demonstrating a commitment to both academic rigor and institutional sustainability goals.

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Krushna Mahapatraمشاهده پروفایل

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Linnaeus UniversitySweden

Krushna Mahapatra is a Professor of Sustainable Built Environment at Linnaeus University, Sweden. He holds a PhD in Ecotechnology and Environmental Science and an MSc in Forestry from the University of Toronto and Forest Research Institute, India. His research focuses on renewable energy implementation, energy efficiency, and circular economy practices in the built environment. He leads projects such as the Linnaeus University Centre for Competitive Timber Structures and contributes to initiatives like the Climate Neutral Växjö 2030 project. Education: PhD (Mid Sweden University), MSc (University of Toronto, Forest Research Institute) Affiliations: Faculty of Technology, Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology Research Groups: Sustainable Built Environment Research (SBER), Linnaeus University Centre for Competitive Timber Structures His research explores homeowners' attitudes toward energy-efficient renovations, policy instruments for deep building renovations, and the integration of digital tools in one-stop-shop business models. He collaborates with municipalities and industry stakeholders to address challenges in energy transition and urban sustainability. Key projects include the Circular Trust Building (CTB) initiative, Future Baltic Bauhaus, and ProRetro, which aim to accelerate energy-efficient retrofitting and promote circular practices. His work spans policy analysis, behavioral studies, and technological innovation in construction and energy sectors.

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Emily Makašمشاهده پروفایل

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University of North Carolina at CharlotteUnited States

Emily Makaš is an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte , affiliated with the College of Arts + Architecture and the Department of Architecture . She is the founding Co-Director of the Center for Community, Heritage, and the Arts (CHArt) and Graduate Program Director for the MS in Architecture program. Ph.D. in the History of Architecture and Urbanism, Cornell University (2007) Masters in Historic Preservation, Columbia University (1997) Bachelor’s in History, University of Tennessee (1995) Her research examines the intersection of memory, identity, and the built environment , with a focus on post-conflict heritage reconstruction in Southeastern Europe. She explores how architecture, urbanism, and commemoration shape national identities, particularly in Sarajevo and Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Recent publications analyze Bosnian urban identity , capital city planning , and heritage preservation in Europe. Her work bridges historic preservation and public history , including local projects in Charlotte addressing lynching memory and community identity. Makaš advises students in the Minor in Architectural History and the MS in Architecture Critical Heritage Studies concentration . She co-led study abroad programs to Berlin and Central European capitals. Her Center for Community, Heritage, and the Arts (CHArt) fosters interdisciplinary collaborations between communities, artists, and scholars to reinterpret the built environment. She actively curates heritage-focused exhibitions , including works on Phil Freelon’s architecture for African American communities.

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Gabrielle Colemanمشاهده پروفایل

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Kansas State UniversityUnited States

Gabrielle Coleman is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning and Design. She teaches undergraduate architectural design studios and graduate seminars focused on community engagement and participatory design at the intersection of architecture and urban planning. Her educational background includes a Master of Architecture and a Minor in Leadership Studies from Kansas State University, and a Master of Science in Urban Planning from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, where her research explored the relationship between place attachment and cultural displacement. Gabrielle’s research investigates spatial issues across building, neighborhood, and city scales, with a strong emphasis on urban justice. Key areas include placemaking, informal social networks, health inequities, and community resilience in the context of gentrification. Her design methodology is deeply informed by storytelling and participatory research practices, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach bridging architecture, urban planning, and social equity. While no publications are listed in the provided text, her scholarly and creative work demonstrates consistent engagement with themes of community-centered design, spatial equity, and cultural representation. Master of Architecture, Kansas State University Minor in Leadership Studies, Kansas State University Master of Science in Urban Planning, Columbia University She previously worked as a junior architect at Hollis + Miller Architects in Kansas City, MO, focusing on learning environments for elementary and junior high schools. Gabrielle is also a visual artist working primarily in acrylic and watercolor; her portrait series "more than a color" is permanently displayed at the Morris Family Multicultural Student Center at K-State. No formal advisees, grants, or awards are mentioned in the source material.

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Md Nazmul Hudaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of New South WalesAustralia

Dr. Md Nazmul Huda is a researcher at the University of New South Wales, School of Population Health and Community Medicine, with additional affiliation at the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. He holds a PhD in public health and social epidemiology from UNSW Sydney and has built an extensive research portfolio with an h-index of 17 and i10-index of 26, publishing in high-impact journals including The Lancet, BMC Psychiatry, and BMJ Global Health. His research spans mental, physical, sexual, and reproductive health promotion, with particular focus on marginalized populations including adolescents, children, older people, indigenous communities, refugees, sex workers, LGBTQI+ individuals, and migrant populations. His work on global health and infectious disease prevention has led to significant contributions in HIV prevention among female sex workers in Bangladesh, with his PhD research titled 'A mixed-methods study of sex work and the HIV prevention environment for female sex workers in Bangladesh.' Dr. Huda's publication portfolio shows a clear trend toward addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, with recent work focusing on mental health crisis interventions, long COVID management, diabetic care, and medical waste management in low-resource settings. His research methodology combines qualitative approaches with mixed-methods designs, often emphasizing community co-design and stakeholder perspectives. People's award at the Health Beyond Research and Innovation Showcase 2024 for digital surveillance paper International AIDS Society (IAS) Scholarship for paper presentation (2022, 2020) ICAAP12 scholarship for oral presentation University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA) scholarship (924716 AUD) SM Hall Award from University of Dhaka for academic excellence Dr. Huda has supervised numerous students at various institutions, with current supervision focusing on Macarthur Safeguards Program effectiveness and long-COVID interventions. He has secured over $450,000 in competitive grant funding, including projects on community-based interventions for multicultural communities and Tai Chi-based stress reduction programs for students. His teaching experience spans seven years across multiple institutions in Australia and Bangladesh, covering courses in epidemiology, research methods, global health, and sociology of health. His research activities include ongoing work with multicultural communities in Sydney, with particular emphasis on developing culturally appropriate health interventions and addressing intersecting health disadvantages experienced by marginalized populations.

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Anne Tietjenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Anne Tietjen is a Professor of Landscape Architecture and Transformation at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. She has held academic positions at the university since 2012, progressing from Assistant Professor (2012-2016) to Associate Professor (2016-2023) and Full Professor (since 2023). Her work bridges theory and practice at the intersection of landscape architecture, urban design, and planning, with a focus on the transformation of existing built environments and landscapes. Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains including strategic design and planning, urban/rural public space, heritage in planning, and design-based research methods. Tietjen's work is situated within relational spatial design and planning theory, specifically based on actor-network theory. She has a long-standing interest in collaborative transdisciplinary research and democratizing knowledge production with design-based tools, particularly architecture exhibitions. Her research addresses sustainable urban and rural development and quality of life for more than humans, with particular attention to the politics and agency of design. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a consistent focus on rural transformation and strategic planning, with increasing attention to climate heritage and democratic dimensions of public space. Her work shows a methodological commitment to design-based research and education, often using exhibitions as research tools. The geographical scope of her research spans from local Danish contexts to European collaborations, with notable projects in social housing and rural transformation across multiple countries. Professor Tietjen has secured significant research funding for projects including Climate Heritage Futures for Mandø (2024-2025), Quality of Life in Peripheral Rural Areas (2018-2023), Public Space in European Social Housing (2019-2022), Exploring Public Space in Rural Transformation (2019-2022), Reconfiguring Welfare Landscapes (2016-2020), and DEMOSSPACE (2016-2020). She leads the Transformation Studio course in the MSc Landscape Architecture program, which functions as an education-based design research laboratory collaborating with Danish municipalities. Tietjen brings extensive practical experience to her academic work, having 12 years of international experience in architecture and urban design practice before joining academia. She occasionally works as a consultant for strategic design and planning projects with Danish architecture firms. Her external positions include serving as an external examiner for higher artistic education programs in Denmark (2018-2022) and for engineering degrees in design and architecture (2018-2022), as well as chairing the expert group for architecture, design, product development and urban planning (2017-2021).

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David Rohindraمشاهده پروفایل

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Atlantic Technological UniversityIreland

Associate Professor David Rohindra is a distinguished polymer scientist at the University of the South Pacific's School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, where he has built a 25+ year career since 1998. His research bridges fundamental polymer physics with critical environmental applications, particularly relevant to Pacific Island contexts. Dr. Rohindra teaches physical chemistry while leading innovative research in biodegradable polymers, hydrogel development, and microplastics analysis. Dr. Rohindra's research interests focus on polymer science with particular emphasis on biodegradable materials, hydrogel applications, and environmental polymer studies. His work spans from fundamental polymer physics investigations to practical environmental solutions, with special attention to challenges facing Small Island Developing States. Recent research has significantly advanced understanding of microplastics contamination in Pacific environments and developed sustainable remediation technologies. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output with 51 publications generating over 26,000 reads and 926 citations. Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates continued productivity with innovative research on microplastic detection and removal, sustainable food preservation technologies, and advanced polymer characterization. His research shows strong thematic continuity while adapting to emerging environmental challenges. Extensive research on polymer physics and characterization techniques Pioneering studies on microplastics in Pacific Island environments Development of sustainable hydrogel technologies for environmental remediation Investigation of biodegradable polymer blends for practical applications Educational research on chemistry learning in multicultural Pacific contexts Dr. Rohindra maintains active research collaborations across the Pacific region and internationally, particularly with institutions in Thailand. His work demonstrates strong alignment with regional environmental priorities while contributing to global scientific knowledge in polymer science and environmental materials research. His laboratory serves as an important research hub for polymer studies in the South Pacific region.

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