جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Food Chemistry
• Plant Science
• Biotechnology
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Associate Professor Thomas Roberts is affiliated with the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. He holds roles as Theme Leader for Quality Food at the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and Associate Editor for Functional Plant Biology . His research focuses on molecular plant science, food components, and cereal crops including sorghum, triticale, wheat, and Australian native grains. He collaborates with agrifood industries and has taught molecular biosciences at the undergraduate level. Education: BScAgr (Hons) in Biochemical Responses to Copper in Cabbage PhD in Glyoxylate Aminotransferases and Ureide Catabolism in Legumes Research Interests: Molecular aspects of plant science, food functionality, cereal stress responses, and biotechnological innovations in agriculture. His work bridges plant biology, food chemistry, and industrial applications. Grants & Advising: 2025: Food Quality of Australian Indigenous Grains (ARC DP) 2018: Cereals and Rust Diseases (ARC DP) Labs & Teams: Leads the Sydney Institute of Agriculture’s Quality Food theme and collaborates with industry partners on cereal biotechnology and food science projects.

Elizabeth Wonnacottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Acquisition
• Statistical Learning
• Educational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Wonnacott is a Professor of Language Science at the University of Oxford’s Department of Education. Previously, she held positions as an Associate Professor at UCL’s Division of Language Sciences and an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Warwick. Her academic journey includes a Junior Research Fellowship at Linacre College, Oxford, and degrees in Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence (University of Edinburgh) and Brain and Cognitive Sciences (University of Rochester). Her research focuses on human language learning mechanisms, particularly statistical learning processes in first and second language acquisition. Key interests include naturalistic versus classroom-based learning, educational implications for language teaching, literacy development, and discriminative learning theories. She explores how variability in input influences learning outcomes, with recent work supported by a Leverhulme Trust grant examining discriminative linguistics. Dr. Wonnacott teaches on the MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition and the MSc in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching. She supervises doctoral students interested in statistical learning, age-related differences, implicit vs. explicit learning, and computational modeling of language acquisition. Her work is centered at the Language Learning Lab , where she investigates topics like phonetic training, multi-word unit learning, and the role of iconicity in language development. Her research bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and education, emphasizing experimental and computational approaches to understanding language acquisition.

Roger Fernandesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• American Indian Art
• Coast Salish Culture
• Indigenous Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Roger Fernandes is a Lecturer in the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Washington, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. A member of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe, he holds a B.A. in Native American Studies from The Evergreen State College and an M.A. in Whole Systems Design from Antioch University. His work bridges art, education, and cultural preservation, specializing in Coast Salish design and oral storytelling as tools for teaching and healing. He currently teaches at the University of Washington, Northwest Indian College, and other institutions, emphasizing Indigenous knowledge systems. He is affiliated with the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House and the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute. His professional experience spans Native education, social work, and arts advocacy, with a focus on revitalizing Indigenous cultural practices.

Kathryn Bunn-Marcuseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Indian/Native American Art
• Indigenous Studies
• Pacific Northwest
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Washington, Director of the Bill Holm Center for Northwest Native Art, and Curator of Northwest Native Art at the Burke Museum. She holds an adjunct role in American Indian Studies. Her work bridges art history, Indigenous studies, and museum curation, focusing on decolonizing methodologies and revitalizing Indigenous cultural practices. Education: PhD (2007), MA (1998), and BA (1993) in Art History from the University of Washington and Middlebury College. Research interests include Indigenous art historiography, Pacific Northwest cultural heritage, and collaborative curation. Her book *Unsettling Native Art Histories on the Northwest Coast* (2020) re-centers Indigenous perspectives in art analysis. Current projects involve digitizing Franz Boas’s 1930 Kwakiutl recordings with community collaboration. Key grants include NEH-Mellon and Henry Luce Foundation awards for digital humanities and museum initiatives. She has curated major exhibitions like *Here & Now: Native Artists Inspired* (2014) and co-led the Burke Museum’s Northwest Native Art Gallery (2019). Awards include the Canada Prize in Humanities and Melva J. Dwyer Award. Her work emphasizes ethical collaboration with Indigenous communities in research and exhibition practices.

• Community Ecology
• Invasive Plant Species
• Restoration Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jennifer Firn is a plant ecologist at QUT's School of Biology & Environmental Science, Faculty of Science. Her work focuses on invasive species management (e.g., African lovegrass, buffel grass), forest restoration, and biodiversity-ecosystem function linkages. Collaborations include Indigenous groups like Tjuwanpa Women Rangers and government bodies such as Queensland Department of Agriculture. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and serves as Vice President of the Australian Flora Foundation. Research emphasizes empirical studies and local knowledge integration. Key projects include managing endangered grasslands and addressing myrtle rust impacts. Awards include the 2013 WIT Rising Star Award. Current grants involve analyzing food web restoration in endangered grasslands (DP190100500). Publications span global grassland dynamics, invasive species control, and restoration frameworks. Her work highlights climate change adaptation and community-based conservation strategies.

Amy Locklear Hertelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Community Development
• Cultural Inclusion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amy Locklear Hertel is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UNC School of Social Work and Executive Vice Provost at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A Lumbee Tribal citizen with Coharie heritage, her work centers Indigenous knowledge to drive social/political action and community development. She co-led Carolina Next's 'Build Our Community Together' initiative, emphasizing collaborative goal-setting. Education: BA in Communication Studies (UNC-Chapel Hill), MSW/JD/PhD (Washington University) Her research integrates tribal worldviews with cross-cultural engagement strategies. Previously directed the UNC American Indian Center, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships with Native Nations. Served as Chief of Staff to two UNC chancellors, advancing institutional strategic priorities.

• Indigenous Film Studies
• Colonialism and Resistance
• Indigenous Environmental Restoration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tasha Hubbard is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. She is from Peepeekisis First Nation (Treaty Four Territory) and Thunderchild First Nation (Treaty Six Territory). Her work bridges academic research and filmmaking, focusing on Indigenous film, environmental restoration (buffalo reclamation), and gender studies. She teaches courses like FS 330: Documentary Film and NS 362: Indigenous Women . Hubbard has produced award-winning documentaries including Two Worlds Colliding (Gemini Award, 2005), Birth of a Family , and nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up (Hot Docs Best Canadian Feature, 2019). Her research emphasizes Indigenous resistance to colonialism and the revitalization of cultural and ecological practices. She serves on the National Film Board’s Indigenous Advisory Council. Hubbard’s accolades include major film festival awards and recognition from industry bodies like the Director’s Guild of Canada. Her teaching and research integrate Indigenous knowledge frameworks to explore identity, land rights, and self-determination. Courses combine historical analysis with contemporary activism, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to decolonizing scholarship.

• Indigenous Language Preservation
• Linguistics
• Cultural Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dorothy Thunder is a Plains Cree (nêhiyawiskwêw) from Little Pine First Nation, Saskatchewan, and holds dual roles as a Lecturer and Faculty Service Officer in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. She is a Language Keeper, educator, and advocate for traditional Indigenous practices. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Native Studies (2002) Master of Science (MSc) in Linguistics (2015) Research Interests: Focused on revitalizing the nêhiyawêwin (Cree) language through resource development, cultural pedagogy, and integrating Indigenous knowledge systems. Her work emphasizes methodologies to strengthen language programs and promote Aboriginal stories and teachings. Awards: Graduate Studies Teaching Award (2011) Scholarly and Academic Book of the Year (2011) for co-authoring Beginning of Print Culture in Athabasca Country Teaching & Service: Teaches NS 404 - Selected Topics in Indigenous Studies and supports educators in enhancing Indigenous language literacy. Advocates for culturally grounded approaches to language education and program development.

Zoila Silvia Mendozaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology
• Cultural Studies
• Andean Cultures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zoila Silvia Mendoza is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis. She holds a B.A./Licenciatura from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on festivals, music, and dance in the Andean region, particularly Quechua-speaking communities' knowledge systems and language revitalization efforts. Education: B.A./Licenciatura in Anthropology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Chicago Her work examines how performance practices shape social identity. Key projects include studies of the Qoyllur Rit'i pilgrimage and folklore's role in Cuzco's cultural politics. She has authored books such as Creating Our Own (Duke University Press, 2008) and Qoyllur Riti (2021), blending ethnography with multimedia documentation. Mendoza teaches courses on Native American performance, Quechua language, and Andean knowledges. She has produced films like Memory Walkers , exploring human rights memory in Peru. Current projects emphasize collaborative ethnography and digital preservation of Andean cultural heritage.

Hulleah J. Tsinhnahjinnieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Sovereignty
• Photography
• Indigenous Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hulleah J. Tsinhnahjinnie is a Professor and Director of the Gorman Museum of Native American Art at the University of California, Davis, where she has served since 2004. As a graduate advisor, she specializes in Native American Studies, blending academic rigor with curatorial leadership. Her roles include overseeing the Gorman Museum, a key institution for Indigenous art preservation and education. Education: B.F.A. in Painting, California College of Arts and Crafts (Oakland, CA) M.F.A. in Studio Arts, University of California, Irvine (2002) Research interests focus on Visual Sovereignty , Contemporary Native American Art , and Traditional Techniques . She explores how photography, video, and serigraphy assert Indigenous cultural agency in global contexts. Her work critiques colonial narratives through exhibitions and publications emphasizing Indigenous perspectives. Her exhibitions include major shows at MoMA (2022), the Museum Volkenkunde (Netherlands), and the Triton Museum of Art (CA). Key publications include co-editing Visual Currencies (2009) and Our People, Our Land, Our Images (2007), which challenge dominant historical frameworks. Courses taught span undergraduate and graduate levels, including Visual Sovereignty and Native American Art Collections. No scientific awards were explicitly listed in the provided materials. As a graduate advisor, she mentors students in Indigenous art and museum practices. The Gorman Museum, under her direction, hosts traveling exhibitions and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between artists, scholars, and communities.

Lee Goddenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Law
• Water Law
• Indigenous Land Rights
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lee Godden is a Professor at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, and Director of the Melbourne Centre for Law and the Environment. Her research examines environmental and natural resources law, with specialization in water governance, indigenous land rights, and climate change law. She addresses legal frameworks for environmental sustainability through interdisciplinary approaches combining law, policy, and geography. Godden's scholarship analyzes tensions between resource development and indigenous rights, environmental justice in climate policy, and water allocation systems. She has published extensively on native title law, REDD+ implementation, and climate adaptation governance. Her work engages comparative perspectives from Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the Pacific. Recognition includes a Vice Chancellor's Knowledge Transfer Award for community engagement. She teaches Environmental Law and Climate Law in the Melbourne Law Masters program and supervises research students in environmental resources law.

Anders Fagerjordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Media Studies
• Streaming Services
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anders Fagerjord is Head of Department at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen. His work spans digital humanities, media studies, and the evolving landscape of digital media technologies. With a career spanning several decades, he has made significant contributions to understanding the convergence of media, streaming services, and locative media. Research Interests Fagerjord's research primarily focuses on the intersection of digital technology and media. His work explores how streaming services like Spotify and Netflix represent innovations in media distribution, the rhetoric of digital spaces, and the design principles behind locative media experiences. He has developed humanist evaluation methods for assessing media technologies, arguing for approaches that go beyond standard user experience metrics to understand content and meaning. His scholarship consistently addresses the theoretical frameworks needed to understand media convergence, examining how older media forms influence emerging digital platforms. This includes analyzing how rhetorical traditions shape web media and how location-based technologies create new forms of narrative and communication. Publication Trends Over the past two decades, Fagerjord's work has tracked the evolution of digital media from early web technologies through the rise of mobile applications and streaming services. His recent publications focus on the systemic changes brought by streaming platforms, examining them through innovation theory to understand their disruptive impact on traditional media industries. His research shows a consistent thread connecting theoretical media studies with practical design considerations, particularly in how digital environments shape human experience and communication. Academic Contributions Co-authored the influential book "Digital Humanities: Knowledge and Critique in a Digital Age" (2017) Developed theoretical frameworks for understanding media convergence Created humanist evaluation methods for locative media design Explored the rhetoric of digital spaces and location-based media Documented the historical development of streaming services through innovation theory Professional Activities As Head of Department at the University of Bergen, Fagerjord leads academic initiatives in linguistic, literary, and aesthetic studies with a strong emphasis on digital approaches. His work bridges traditional humanities disciplines with contemporary digital media studies, fostering interdisciplinary research that examines both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of emerging media technologies. He has supervised numerous research projects examining how digital platforms reshape cultural production, distribution, and consumption.

• Plant Adaptation
• Desert Ecology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on plant adaptation in desert ecosystems, particularly how Sonoran Desert grasses and shrubs respond to water scarcity influenced by environmental factors like precipitation, temperature, and anthropogenic changes (e.g., urbanization, climate change). He investigates evolutionary responses to disturbance and management strategies for sustainable ecosystems. Educational Background: While specific degrees aren't listed, his academic rank suggests advanced training in plant biology, ecology, or environmental science. His joint faculty status implies interdisciplinary collaboration within the university. Research Interests: Dr. Smith’s work integrates ecological and evolutionary perspectives to understand plant survival mechanisms in arid environments. Key areas include: Water-use strategies in desert flora Impact of invasive species and land-use changes Climate change adaptation in native species Genetic diversity and hybridization in animal populations (e.g., hares, salamanders) Recent Publications Trends: His articles (2021–2025) highlight studies on plant adaptation, genetic responses to environmental stressors, and hybridization effects in wildlife. Recent work emphasizes cross-disciplinary applications, such as food gardening sustainability and genomic analysis of extinct species. Grants & Collaborations: Likely involved in grants related to arid land management and biodiversity conservation, though specifics aren’t detailed here. Collaborates with institutions on topics like crop diversity and animal genomics. Labs/Teams: Leads or contributes to research groups focused on desert ecology and evolutionary genetics, possibly through the University of Arizona’s arid lands initiatives.

Edward A. Jolieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anthropological Archaeology
• Native American Archaeology
• Ethnology of the Americas
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Edward A. Jolie is the Clara Lee Tanner Associate Professor of Anthropology and Associate Curator of Ethnology at the Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona. He specializes in anthropological archaeology focusing on Native American material culture of the Americas, particularly perishable artifacts like textiles, baskets, and footwear. His research explores technological innovation, social interaction, and cultural transmission through these artifacts, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with Indigenous communities. Dr. Jolie leads the Perishable Material Culture Laboratory, one of the world’s leading facilities for analyzing organic archaeological materials, hosting collections from the U.S., Mexico, Honduras, and Peru. He also advocates for ethical practices in archaeology, including repatriation and Indigenous partnerships, informed by his mixed Oglala Lakota and Muscogee Creek heritage. His outreach includes public lectures, podcasts (e.g., Heritage Voices), and educational initiatives addressing Native American representation and ethical frameworks. His academic background includes advanced training in archaeological methodology and ethnographic fieldwork. Research interests span the social dimensions of craft production, prehistoric technologies, and the intersection of archaeology with contemporary Indigenous rights. Notable contributions include studies on Chacoan culture, textile innovations, and the application of computational methods to document perishable artifacts. Recent work addresses landscape changes affecting raw material access for contemporary artists, combining archaeological insights with applied solutions. His publications integrate archaeological, ethnographic, and experimental approaches to understand long-term cultural processes, emphasizing hands-on research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but his leadership roles and impactful research indicate significant contributions to the field. Teaching focuses on ethical reasoning and contemporary Indigenous experiences, shaping the next generation of archaeologists through critical engagement with sociocultural diversity.

• Blockchain Technology
• 5G/6G Networks
• Network Slicing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katina Kralevska is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at NTNU since 2018. She previously served as Deputy Head of Department (2019-2020). Her academic background includes an MSc in Wireless and Mobile Communications from Ss. Cyril and Methodis University, Skopje (2012), and a PhD in Telematics from NTNU (2016). She has also conducted research at Imperial College London (2017). Her research focuses on blockchain technology applications in digital trust systems, 5G/6G network slicing, cybersecurity, distributed storage systems, and intent-based networking. She leads the Digital Transformation project on blockchain trust mechanisms and co-founded MemoScale AS, specializing in data protection solutions. Her publications emphasize blockchain in healthcare, network slicing optimization, and secure communication frameworks. She has advised multiple PhD and Master's students on topics like network slicing, blockchain applications, and 5G security. She holds several patents on erasure coding and network security techniques. She actively participates in academic governance, including NTNU’s Faculty Board, and serves as a program co-chair for IEEE Cyber Science Congress and committee member for global networking workshops.