جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Social Inequalities
• Employment and Labor Market
• Welfare State and Public Policies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Renato Miguel do Carmo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon and an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte - Center for Research and Studies in Sociology. He serves as Coordinator of the research group on Inequalities, Work and Social Welfare and directs the Observatory of Inequalities, contributing significantly to national and international sociological research. He is also involved in the scientific coordination of COLABOR, a collaborative research initiative. PhD in Social Sciences (General Sociology), University of Lisbon Institute of Social Sciences, 2006 Aggregation in Sociology, ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon, 2023 Master's in In-depth Sociology and Portuguese Reality, Nova University of Lisbon, 1997 Bachelor's in Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of the New University of Lisbon, 1993 His research focuses on social and territorial inequalities, the welfare state, employment and labor markets, public policies, spatial mobility, and social capital. He has published extensively in journals such as Current Sociology , European Societies , Journal of Civil Society , and Geoforum . His work often employs mixed-methods approaches to analyze the impacts of economic and health crises on labor and social protection, particularly among youth and vulnerable populations. His recent publications center on precarious work, youth labor market integration, social protection erosion, and the socioterritorial dimensions of inequality in Portugal. Themes include the gig economy, pandemic effects on employment, and the persistence of dualistic labor markets. His research combines theoretical depth with empirical rigor, contributing to both academic and policy debates. 2023 João Ferreira de Almeida Award (1st edition) 2022 António Dornelas Award 2022 CIES-Iscte R&D Awards ISCTE-IUL Scientific Awards (2011, 2015, 2016, 2019) Bartolomeu Dias Award (2008) Special Jury Prize 2009 (Análise Social) Renato Miguel do Carmo has authored or edited 37 books and published numerous scientific articles. He has led and participated in multiple research projects, often in collaboration with institutions across Europe. His work has been supported by national research councils and policy bodies, including the Higher Council of Statistics (INE). He advises on public policy through his role in the Observatory of Inequalities and contributes to national debates on labor and social protection reform. He has no listed students in the provided text, but likely supervises graduate research given his senior academic position. He is actively involved in research networks and has contributed to edited volumes such as Faces of Precarity and national policy reports on social inequality indicators. His work bridges academic research and public policy, emphasizing the need for equitable and sustainable labor and welfare systems in contemporary Portugal.

• Development Economics
• Health Economics
• Financial Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Joseph Ajefu is an Associate Professor of Development Economics at the University of Bradford's Department of Peace Studies and International Development (PSID), within the School of Social Sciences and Faculty of Mgmt, Law & Social Sciences. He is also a Research Associate at the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA), University of Johannesburg. Previously, he held academic roles at institutions like Northumbria University, SOAS, and the University of Witwatersrand. He leads the MSc Sustainable Development and MA International Development Management programs at Bradford. He holds an MSc in Development Economics from the University of Birmingham (UK) and a PhD from the University of Leicester (UK). His research focuses on applied economics, with emphasis on development economics, health economics, and financial economics. Recent studies examine how climate change, violent conflict, inheritance rights, and religious reforms influence household well-being in low-and-middle-income countries. His work has been published in journals like the Journal of Population Economics and European Journal of Development Research . Teaching areas include development theories, econometrics, conflict dynamics, and governance in Africa. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles and policy analyses, exploring topics such as mobile money impacts, remittances, social transfers, and shocks in Sub-Saharan Africa. His professional activities include consultancy, research collaborations, and policy engagement. Notable contributions include studies on the mitigating effects of land tenure security on food insecurity and the causal links between women’s schooling and contraceptive use in Nigeria.

Lina Brand Correaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecological Economics
• Energy Poverty
• Wellbeing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lina Brand Correa is an Assistant Professor and Business and Environment Diploma Coordinator in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University. She holds a PhD in Earth and Environment from the University of Leeds, MSc in Ecological Economics (distinction) from the University of Edinburgh, and BA in Economics from the National University of Colombia. Her research examines energy and wellbeing through an ecological economics lens, investigating topics across the energy chain—from energy return on investment (EROI) to energy poverty. She explores the dual nature of energy as essential for development yet problematic for climate change, emphasizing political economy and wellbeing frameworks over technological solutions. Her work advocates for energy transformations that reduce consumption and address inequalities. Current Projects: Co-PI for 'Vertical Peripheries,' a SSHRC-funded study examining social housing impacts in Colombian cities Recent publications address degrowth in settler states, critiques of neoclassical economics, energy poverty in the Global South, and frameworks for decoupling wellbeing from energy consumption. Her research consistently integrates social justice dimensions into energy transitions and policy analysis. Teaching: ENVS 3511 (Ecological Economics), ENVS 6182 (Environmental Analytics), ENVS 6121 (Community Energy Planning), ENVS 2510 (Environmental Economics)

Stephen C. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• Poverty Alleviation
• Economics of Organization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephen C. Smith is Professor of Economics and International Affairs and Chair of the Department of Economics at George Washington University. He is also Research Fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and member of the BRAC-USA Advisory Council. He previously served as Director of the Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) and as founding director of GW’s International Development Studies Program. Ph.D. in Economics, Cornell University His research focuses on development economics, particularly poverty reduction, climate change adaptation, and the economics of cooperatives and employee participation. His work combines rigorous empirical analysis with policy relevance, drawing on field research in Bangladesh, India, Uganda, Senegal, Germany, and other countries. He has authored or co-authored over 50 journal articles and several influential books, including the widely adopted textbook Economic Development (13th ed., 2020) with Michael Todaro and Ending Global Poverty: A Guide to What Works . His recent publications span topics such as agricultural extension in Uganda, works councils in Germany, multidimensional poverty targeting in Bangladesh, and climate adaptation in India. These works reflect a consistent focus on policy evaluation, institutional design, and the economic mechanisms underlying poverty traps and development outcomes. Fulbright Research Scholar Jean Monnet Research Fellow IZA Research Fellow Visiting Fellow, Brookings Institution Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution Fulbright Senior Specialist UNICEF Senior Research Fellow Smith has supervised numerous doctoral students and taught core courses in development economics at undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels. He has been Principal Investigator on major research projects funded by USAID/BASIS, including work on training, technology, and credit in smallholder agriculture. He has also served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization and consulted for the World Bank, UNDP, ILO, and USAID. His research program integrates fieldwork, policy engagement, and academic scholarship to advance understanding of effective strategies for global poverty reduction.

Shatakshee Dhongdeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poverty
• Inequality
• Multidimensional Poverty Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shatakshee Dhongde is a Professor of Economics and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Riverside, and has conducted pioneering research on multidimensional poverty in the U.S., emphasizing non-income deprivations such as housing, health, and education. Her work during the Great Recession and the pandemic has highlighted systemic inequalities, particularly among marginalized racial and ethnic groups. She is affiliated with the Institute of Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and serves on the editorial boards of leading journals like the Review of Income and Wealth . Education: Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, U.S. M.A., University of Pune, India B.A., University of Pune, India Research Interests: Multidimensional poverty analysis Economic inequality and social justice Impact of public infrastructure on regional disparities Educational and health disparities Global poverty measurement Awards: Dean George C. Griffin Faculty of the Year Award (2022) Nancy and Richard Ruggles Memorial Prize (2012) Fellow, Society for Economic Measurement (2019) Her recent work includes analyzing racial disparities in poverty, spatial trends in multidimensional poverty, and hardships during the pandemic. She advocates for policies addressing affordable housing, healthcare access, and educational equity. Dhongde has been featured in national media, including NPR and BBC, and serves as President-elect of the International Association of Review of Income and Wealth (IARIW).

Sarbeswar Praharajمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Sustainability
• Climate Resilience
• Geospatial Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarbeswar Praharaj is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Sustainable Development at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. He also serves as Director of the MPS in Urban Sustainability and Resilience Program, Associate Dean of Graduate Education at the School of Architecture, and Affiliate Faculty at the Climate Resilience Academy. His work focuses on urban sustainability, climate resilience, geospatial analysis, and smart cities. Praharaj has contributed to global projects including case studies in Morocco and India, emphasizing participatory design and policy integration. His research explores multidimensional poverty measurement, flood susceptibility modeling, pandemic response strategies, and the role of geospatial tools in disaster management. He has published extensively on India's Smart Cities Mission, urban regeneration frameworks, and the socio-spatial impacts of climate change. Notable contributions include developing digital twin platforms for urban projects, co-design toolkits for poverty visualization, and dashboards to combat pandemic-related socioeconomic challenges. Praharaj advocates for inclusive urban policies and community-driven solutions to environmental and health crises.

Polly Vizardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multidimensional poverty and inequality
• Social policy analysis
• Capability approach
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Polly Vizard serves as Associate Director and Associate Professorial Research Fellow at the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). With over 20 years of research experience, she specializes in multidimensional poverty and inequality, social policy analysis, and human rights-based approaches to social exclusion. Dr Vizard's research interests focus on multidimensional poverty and inequality , with particular attention to hard-to-reach population groups including Roma, Gypsy and Traveller communities, migrant households, and children with special educational needs. Her work applies Amartya Sen's capability approach to develop social indicators and human rights monitoring frameworks. She has extensive experience using both social surveys and administrative data to analyze deprivation across critical domains including living standards, health, education, physical safety, and security. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on child poverty , multidimensional disadvantage , and policy evaluation . The research trend shows increasing attention to data exclusion issues affecting marginalized groups and the development of more comprehensive measurement frameworks that go beyond income-based poverty metrics. Her work spans both UK-focused studies and international comparative analyses, particularly in European contexts. Dr Vizard has previously served as principal investigator for the CASE research programme Social Policies and Distributional Outcomes in a Changing Britain and is currently a co-investigator on the Children's Information Project . Her current projects include testing the Growing Up in England dataset with Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities, and investigating multidimensional child poverty and disadvantage.

• Environmental Policy
• Forestry
• Wood Industry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michel Becker serves as a part-time consultant at the Institute for Environmental Social Sciences and Geography, University of Freiburg since October 2004, following his tenure as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Forestry (1983-2004) where he led the Working Group 'Market and Marketing'. His academic credentials include a Post Doctorate in Forest and Timber Policy (1981), PhD in timber demand forecasting methodology (1970), and timber industry studies at Hamburg University (1958-1963). Becker's research integrates environmental policy, forestry economics, and sustainable regional development with emphasis on wood certification systems, activation of endogenous forestry potentials, and tropical forest governance. His work bridges German forestry practices with international contexts, particularly Bolivian Amazon communities, examining socio-economic dimensions of forest management. Analysis of his 2000-2007 publications reveals strong interdisciplinary trends connecting decentralized forest governance, community-based resource management, and poverty reduction frameworks. Key thematic clusters include certification market dynamics, non-timber forest product valuation, institutional innovation impacts, and cooperative models in wood industries across European and tropical settings. No formal scientific awards are documented in the source material. Becker has contributed to the Karl-Abetz-Preise documentation for private forest development and participated in BW-PLUS environmental research initiatives. His advisory capacity extends to policy frameworks developed through international collaborations, particularly with CIFOR on forest community wellbeing metrics and governance models. He directs the 'Market and Marketing' working group focusing on wood industry economics and maintains active research partnerships with Bolivian institutions through the CIFOR network, examining forest governance decentralization impacts on rural communities.

Bengi Akbulutمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Economy
• Ecological Economics
• Development Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bengi Akbulut is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University's Faculty of Arts and Science. Her academic work critically examines the intersections of political economy, ecological economics, and development studies with particular attention to Turkey's political-economic landscape and global alternatives to mainstream economic paradigms. Dr. Akbulut's research spans Political Economy, Ecological Economics, Development Economics, Economic Alternatives, Political Ecology, Feminist Economics, and Social Movements. Her scholarship critically analyzes the relationships between economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social justice, with significant contributions to degrowth theory and democratic economic planning. She investigates how authoritarian neoliberal regimes operate, particularly in Turkey, while exploring grassroots movements that challenge extractive development models. Her feminist economics work includes a multidimensional approach to gender gaps in poverty, demonstrating commitment to intersectional analyses of economic systems. Analysis of Dr. Akbulut's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward critiquing mainstream economic paradigms while developing concrete alternatives. Her work shows increasing engagement with degrowth theory and its practical applications, particularly in relation to democratic economic planning and ecological economics. She has made significant contributions to understanding the pluriverse of alternatives to sustainable development, with particular attention to how these alternatives manifest in practice across different contexts, while maintaining a strong geographic focus on Turkey. Dr. Akbulut actively participates in international scholarly networks focused on degrowth, ecological economics, and political ecology. Her frequent collaborations with researchers across institutions and countries indicate active engagement in transnational research collectives addressing critical issues at the intersection of political economy and environmental sustainability. She has co-edited special journal issues including a 2020 Virtual Special Issue in Ecological Economics on environmental justice and degrowth, demonstrating leadership in these scholarly communities.

• Child and Youth Welfare
• Social Welfare Policy
• Poverty and Social Work
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Harun Aslan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work , Faculty of Health Sciences , Kastamonu University , Turkey. He has held academic positions since 2015, including Research Assistant at Hacettepe University (2015-2021) and Kastamonu University (2021-present). His research focuses on Child and Youth Welfare , Social Welfare Policy , and Poverty and Social Work . Aslan earned his PhD in Social Work (2021) and BA in Sociology (2012) and Business Administration (2011) from Anadolu University , Turkey. His work intersects with Migration Studies , Health Psychology , and Volunteering in social work contexts. His recent publications analyze trends in Child Protection , Volunteer Motivation , and Poverty Reduction in Turkey. Articles explore topics like Psychological Well-being in Higher Education , Refugee Integration , and Digital Addiction among Adolescents , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to social work and public policy. Harun Aslan has collaborated extensively with academics like Kasım Karataş (2018-2024), Tarık Tuncay (2018-2024), and Aslıhan Burcu Öztürk (2018-2024). His Google Scholar metrics include 183 citations and an h-index of 8.

• Preschool Education
• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Muhammed KÖSTEKÇİ serves as a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Child Development within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University since 2021. His academic trajectory includes multiple advanced degrees in education and law, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise bridging child development with legal frameworks. Educational Background: Master's Degree in Preschool Education (Thesis), Aksaray University (2021-2023) Associate Degree in Law, Anadolu University (2019-2022) Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education (Thesis), Bartın University (2017-2019) Bachelor's Degree in Basic Education, Adnan Menderes University (2010-2014) His research focuses on preschool education, child development, and psychosocial trauma interventions, particularly examining earthquake-affected children and poverty impacts. Recent publications demonstrate strong engagement with contemporary challenges including AI-assisted developmental monitoring and social media addiction among education students. His 2025 publications reveal expanding scope into multidimensional social risks affecting childhood development. As a TÜBİTAK 4007 project participant (2023), he contributed to disaster region initiatives while maintaining active roles in curriculum development committees and administrative leadership positions including Department Head (2018-2021) and Research Application Center Deputy Director (2020-2021, 2025-present).

William A. V. Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Urban Studies
• Demography
• Residential Segregation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

William A. V. Clark is a Research Professor of Geography at UCLA and an Emeritus faculty member. He holds affiliations with the California Population Center and has been a visiting scholar at institutions including the University of St. Andrews and Bristol University. His research focuses on urban demography, residential segregation, migration patterns, and housing policy, with a particular emphasis on how demographic changes reshape urban landscapes. Clark's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Illinois (1964) and a D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) from the University of Auckland (1994). He has received prestigious awards such as the US National Academy of Sciences membership (2005) and the Decade of Behavior Research Award (2005). His work explores the interplay between residential preferences, economic factors, and public policy in shaping urban segregation. Notable contributions include testing the Schelling segregation model using survey data and analyzing migration impacts on labor markets and family dynamics. Recent studies investigate housing markets in China, including millennials' homeownership challenges and wellbeing disparities. Clark has authored over 20 books and numerous articles, with key publications addressing housing choice, urban inequality, and migration theories. His grants and fellowships include a Guggenheim Fellowship (1994-95) and a UK Economic and Social Research Council Fellowship (2011). His research has informed legal cases on urban desegregation, bridging demographic analysis with legal discourse.

Sharon Bessellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Childhood Poverty
• Social Justice
• Human Rights
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Sharon Bessell is a leading academic and social policy expert at The Australian National University (ANU), where she holds dual roles as Professor and Director of the Crawford School of Public Policy. She directs the Children’s Policy Centre and co-hosts the Policy Forum Pod, a platform for policy analysis. Her work emphasizes rights-based approaches to social policy, particularly for children in poverty, and she has pioneered the Individual Measure of Multidimensional Poverty (IMMP/IDM), a groundbreaking tool assessing poverty’s gendered and individual impacts. Bessell is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has received ANU’s Teaching Excellence Award twice (2016 and 2023). Education: - BA (Hons 1st class, Tasmania) - PhD (Monash University) Research Interests: Sharon’s research focuses on three pillars: Social policy, child rights, and poverty reduction Gendered dimensions of poverty and innovative data collection methods Intergenerational relations and evolving childhoods She has conducted extensive studies in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji, and Southern Africa, collaborating with governments, NGOs, and international agencies to develop child-centered policy frameworks. Her methodologies prioritize ethical engagement with children, ensuring their voices shape policy outcomes. Grants and Projects: - More for Children : Paul Ramsay Foundation-funded research creating a child-centered poverty assessment framework. - IDM Program : Co-led an interdisciplinary team under an Australian Research Council Linkage grant, developing the IMMP/IDM. - Suara Anak (Children’s Voices) : ARC Discovery grant-funded research in Indonesia. Awards and Recognition: - 2019: Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence. - 2016/2023: ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Award for Teaching Excellence. Teaching and Advocacy: Bessell teaches Global Social Policy (POGO8044) and Development Theories and Themes (POGO8072) . Her courses address poverty, globalization, children’s rights, and gender analysis. She advocates for systemic policy reforms to end child poverty, emphasizing structural barriers and the role of social justice in economic policies. Her work challenges stigmatizing narratives around poverty and promotes inclusive, rights-based solutions.

• Mathematical Modeling
• Kinetic Theory
• Socio-Economic Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Toscani is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Pavia. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of socio-economic systems, epidemiological dynamics, and kinetic theory. He explores topics such as wealth distribution, opinion formation, and epidemic spread using advanced methods in partial differential equations and statistical mechanics. Key research areas include analysis of inequality indices (Gini Index extensions), multi-agent systems, and nonlinear diffusion processes. His work intersects with applications in public health, economic policy, and social behavior modeling, emphasizing the interplay between theoretical frameworks and real-world phenomena. Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts, but his academic role implies a doctoral degree in Mathematics or related field. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Methods and Models for Applied Sciences research group. Grants/Awards: No specific grants or awards listed in the text. Recent publications address condensation patterns in opinion dynamics, multidimensional inequality metrics, and pandemic modeling through compartmental systems. His kinetic models provide foundational tools for understanding complex social and biological systems.

Partha Lahiriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Survey Sampling
• Small-Area Estimation
• Bayesian Inference
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Partha Lahiri is a Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, holding dual appointments in the Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) and the Department of Mathematics . He also serves as an Adjunct Research Professor at the Institute of Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Previously, he was the Milton Mohr Distinguished Professor of Statistics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His expertise spans Survey Sampling , Small-Area Estimation , Bayesian and Empirical Bayes Inference , and Resampling Methods . He has advised organizations such as the United Nations Development Program, World Bank, and Gallup, and contributed to panels like the U.S. Census Advisory Committee. He is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and an elected member of the International Statistical Institute. Research interests include methodological advancements in small area estimation, survey data integration, and statistical linkage. His work emphasizes practical applications in policy and public health, including poverty measurement and pandemic-related studies (e.g., mask effectiveness perception during the pandemic). He has authored influential papers on topics like multi-goal prior selection, probabilistic record linkage, and resampling techniques for uncertainty quantification. His leadership roles, including directing JPSM, highlight his commitment to training future survey methodologists. Awards: ASA and IMS Fellowships, ISI Elected Membership Advisory Roles: U.S. Census Advisory Committee, National Academy of Sciences panels Publications Trends: Focus on small area estimation, Bayesian methods, and policy-relevant applications Grants/Projects: Collaborations with international organizations and academic institutions on statistical methodologies Lahiri’s research bridges theoretical statistics and practical survey challenges, with a strong emphasis on data integration and uncertainty estimation in complex systems.