جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Raphael Ayambireمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Planning
• Environmental Governance
• Social Equity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raphael Ayambire is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City Planning at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Architecture. He holds a PhD in Planning from the University of Waterloo and a BSc (Hons) in Development Planning from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. His research focuses on environmental sustainability linked to social equity, addressing urbanization challenges through scenario planning, climate resilience, and governance frameworks in sub-Saharan Africa and Canada. Key research areas include integrating social equity into scenario planning, equitable climate mitigation strategies, and environmental governance in working landscapes. He has conducted extensive studies on urban sprawl containment in Ghana, neoliberal impacts on Accra's slums, and adaptive conservation management in Canadian biodiversity hotspots. Recent work explores sister city partnerships for sustainable development, street vending policy challenges, and decarbonization pathways in African cities. His publications span urban planning, environmental policy, and development studies, emphasizing participatory approaches and policy evaluation. Ayambire has contributed to case studies in Saskatchewan's working landscapes and Ghana's urban-agriculture land use dynamics. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical governance solutions, advocating for inclusive urban futures.

Edward Brownمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Hypertext
• Scientific Visualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Edward Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland, part of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on human-computer interaction, hypertext systems, scientific visualization, and legal aspects of technology. He holds degrees from Memorial University (B.Sc.), the University of Toronto (M.Sc., Ph.D.), and the University of Victoria (LL.B.). His current research includes augmented reality applications for marine navigation, multimedia teaching strategies for K-12 education, and the design of user interface agents. Notable projects involve developing hypermedia tools for educational environments and studying complexity in finite-domain problems using genetic algorithms. Dr. Brown also practices technology law and has expertise in intellectual property issues. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as CS2760 (Encountering the Computer) and CS3718 (Programming in the Small). His work bridges computer science with pedagogical innovation and legal implications of emerging technologies.

Mary Ann Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Justice
• Forensic Psychology
• Risk Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mary Ann Campbell is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick (Saint John campus) and serves as Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies. Her work integrates psychological science with criminal justice practice to improve evidence-based interventions. Her primary research focuses on: Forensic risk assessment tools (especially ODARA) for intimate partner violence Police decision-making in mental health crises and domestic violence incidents Vulnerability and resilience among justice-involved populations and first responders Mental health courts and risk-need-responsivity model applications She investigates how biopsychosocial factors influence criminal behavior and justice system outcomes. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) real-world validation of domestic violence risk assessment tools in police practice; (2) examination of coercive control dynamics and mental health intersections in intimate partner violence; (3) comprehensive studies on first responder vulnerability, including social support mechanisms and innovative interventions like support canines. Her work consistently bridges theoretical psychology with operational law enforcement needs. As Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies, Campbell leads interdisciplinary research initiatives that translate academic findings into practical tools for criminal justice professionals, policymakers, and frontline responders across Canadian jurisdictions.

Michael Weissمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Open Source Ecosystems
• Technology Innovation Management
• Cybersecurity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Weiss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University, affiliated with the Technology Innovation Management (TIM) program. He holds a Dr.rer.nat. (Mannheim) and Dipl.-Ing. (Munich). His research focuses on open source ecosystems, cybersecurity, and innovation management, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications. Weiss chairs conferences like MCETECH and PLoP, and serves on the Hillside Group board. Education: Dr.rer.nat. (Computer Science, 200?), Dipl.-Ing. (Computer Engineering, 200?) Research interests include open source governance, business process modeling, and patterns for collaborative systems. His work bridges technical and organizational aspects of innovation, emphasizing community-driven development and ethical technology use. Recent projects apply topic modeling and machine learning to analyze cybersecurity threats and domain-specific ecosystems. Publications span journals like Technology Innovation Management Review and conferences such as ACM PLoP. Notable contributions include frameworks for license compliance analysis and methodologies for managing remote software projects. Weiss also explores emerging technologies' societal impacts, including AI ethics in education. Advising focuses on graduate students in TIM and Systems Engineering programs. Collaborates with industry on open source security initiatives and contributes to standards through the Hillside Group. Active in innovation education, developing tools like the Community Design Canvas for fostering collaborative problem-solving communities.

Mei Lan Fangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Aging
• Age-Friendly Cities
• Environmental Gerontology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mei Lan Fang is an Assistant Professor in the Urban Studies program and Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University. She also serves as Undergraduate Chair for the BA in Urban Worlds program and holds a Visiting Scholar position at the University of Dundee's School of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on ageing well in place, inclusive digital placemaking, and critical public health equity. Education: PhD in Urban Studies (Heriot Watt University) MA in Public Health (Simon Fraser University) BSc (Honours) in Health Sciences (Simon Fraser University) Research Focus: Transdisciplinary, community-engaged methodologies including narrative co-creation, story mapping, and integrated knowledge translation. Current projects address intergenerational age-friendly ecosystems through ESRC-funded research (£1.7M) exploring inclusive urban spaces for marginalized older adults using ArcGIS Story-mapping and social network analysis.

Nicolas Kennyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban History
• Cultural History
• Sensory History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Kenny is a Professor in the Department of History at Simon Fraser University (SFU), specializing in urban and cultural history with a focus on Montreal and Brussels. He holds a PhD from a joint program at Université de Montréal and Université Libre de Bruxelles. His research examines sensory and emotional experiences in urban environments during periods of upheaval, particularly industrial modernity in the 19th and 20th centuries. He is affiliated with the Montreal History Group and the Centre de recherche Mondes Modernes et Contemporains in Brussels. His teaching emphasizes connecting historical legacies to contemporary issues, offering courses on Vancouver, Canada, Quebec, and global contexts. He co-edited Le Canada dans le monde: acteurs, idées, gouvernance (2019) and authored The Feel of the City: Experiences of Urban Transformation (2014), which explores how sensory encounters shaped urban dwellers' perceptions of global industrial changes. Recent work includes studies on radio’s role in postwar Brussels and railway impacts on Montreal’s urban soundscape. Kenny has been awarded the Arnold Hirsch Award (2015) and SSHRC grants, including a 2016-2018 Insight Development Grant for research on railways in industrial Montreal. He contributes to public discourse via Radio-Canada and other media, addressing provincial and federal political issues. His current projects include the social-cultural transformations caused by Montreal’s railways (1850-1950) and Francophone education in British Columbia. He supervises graduate students on themes of Canada/Quebec, cultural/urban history, and Europe. His work bridges transnational methodologies with urban governance, heritage preservation, and historical memory.

Meghan Wintersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health and Transportation
• Built Environment and Health
• Non-Motorized Travel
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Meghan Winters is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU). She holds a Ph.D. in Population and Public Health from the University of British Columbia (2011) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Her research focuses on the interplay between health, transportation systems, and urban design, with particular emphasis on cycling safety, pedestrian infrastructure, and equity in active transportation. Education: PhD in Population and Public Health (2011, UBC); Postdoctoral work at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (2011–2016). Research Interests: Built environment and health outcomes Non-motorized transport modes (cycling/walking) Equity in urban mobility Public health policy interventions Age-friendly infrastructure Recent work highlights include analyzing pandemic-era street reallocations, evaluating bike theft impacts, and investigating 15-minute neighborhood models in Surrey, BC. She collaborates closely with local governments and health authorities to translate research into actionable policy. Grants and Advising: While specific funding details are not listed here, her extensive publications indicate sustained research partnerships and advisory roles in urban health initiatives. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with SFU’s Urban Studies Program and active in interdisciplinary health geography networks.

Arash Mohammadiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Imaging
• Cybersecurity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arash Mohammadi is an Associate Professor at the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (Concordia University), specializing in artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and cybersecurity. His research focuses on advancing AI-driven solutions in healthcare diagnostics, autonomous systems, federated learning, and edge computing. He supervises graduate programs in Information Systems Security, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and related disciplines. Key research interests include medical image classification using deep learning, reliability of autonomous driving systems, and secure communication in smart grids. His work integrates transformer architectures, Bayesian methods, and graph neural networks to address challenges in healthcare, robotics, and network optimization. Notable contributions include frameworks for lung nodule malignancy prediction, ECG-based emotion recognition, and secure federated learning in resource-constrained environments. Dr. Mohammadi has published extensively in top-tier venues such as IEEE conferences and journals, with a focus on practical applications of AI in healthcare and engineering systems. He actively engages in interdisciplinary projects involving biomedical signal processing, human-computer interaction, and resilience engineering for cyber-physical systems.

Jinqiu Yangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Automated Program Repair
• Software Testing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jinqiu Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Concordia University. His research focuses on software reliability, automated program repair, software testing, and quality assurance of machine learning systems, particularly in autonomous vehicles. He holds a PhD and MASc from the University of Waterloo and a B.Eng. from Nanjing University. Yang has been a tenure-track faculty member at Concordia since 2018, following research roles at IBM Watson and IBM CAS. Research Interests: Automated Program Repair Software Testing Machine Learning Systems Text Analytics of Software Artifacts Mining Software Repositories Autonomous Systems Quality Assurance Key Contributions: His recent work includes detecting concept drifts in ML systems (ICSE-25) and investigating social bias in LLM-generated code (AAAI-25). He leads the O-RISA Lab and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including distinguished papers at MSR-2018. Yang currently holds grants such as the NOVA FRQNT-NSERC Program (2024-2027) and the NSERC Discovery Grant (2019-2025). Service & Awards: Editorial Board Member of the Empirical Software Engineering Journal (EMSE) and active PC member in top venues like ICSE and FSE. Recipient of the IBM CAS Fellowship and ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award. Teaching & Students: He mentors students in Master's and PhD programs, with funding available. His lab focuses on cutting-edge topics like secure code generation and autonomous vehicle reliability.

Mireille Paquetمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immigration Politics
• Public Policy
• Federalism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mireille Paquet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Concordia University, holding the University Research Chair in Immigration Policies. She directs the Concordia University Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS) and co-directs the RQ3I research network, connecting academic research with Quebec public policy. Education: PhD from Université de Montreal Her research examines comparative immigration policies with focus on bureaucratic influences, political debates around migration technology, and federal-provincial dynamics in Canada. She specializes in Canadian immigration within comparative frameworks including Australia, UK, and US contexts, analyzing how subnational governments shape national migration systems through 'province-building' strategies and evolving selection criteria. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal intensified focus on intergovernmental complexities in asylum processing, digital migration governance, and Quebec's distinct immigration policy evolution. Her work increasingly addresses racialized immigrant experiences, migration backlogs, and the impact of external shocks like pandemics on policy implementation, demonstrating methodological diversity from survey experiments to comparative institutional analysis. Scientific awards: 2018 Best Book in French Award from the Canadian Political Science Association Member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada Professor Paquet actively supervises graduate students in immigration policy, integration theories, and media-politics intersections. She leads the CFREF-funded 'Bridging Divides' research program and directs multiple inter-institutional collaborations including ERIQA, IRI, and RQ3I. Her policy engagement spans Canadian and international forums, regularly contributing expert commentary to media outlets in both English and French. She directs IRMS while participating in CRIDAQ, BMRC, Weatherhead Research Cluster, and CRIEM, focusing on migrant resilience, intercultural relations, and urban integration. Her research teams bridge academic disciplines and policy sectors, emphasizing knowledge mobilization through the RQ3I network connecting Quebec researchers with policymakers.

David M. Seckoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Journalism
• Digital Innovation in Journalism
• Public Engagement with Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David M. Secko is a Professor in the Department of Journalism at Concordia University, serving as MA Program Director for Digital Innovation in Journalism Studies. He leads the Concordia Science Journalism Project (CSJP) and the experiential summer school Projected Futures, focusing on the future of science journalism and democratic science-society engagement through experimental storytelling and public deliberation. His educational background includes: Postdoctoral Fellow, W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics, University of British Columbia PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia MJ in Science Journalism, University of British Columbia BSc (Hons.) in Life Science, Queen’s University Dr. Secko's research pioneers experimental science journalism models that bridge journalism, science ethics, and public engagement. His work examines democratic governance of biotechnology through journalist-public-expert interactions, with emphasis on digital innovation in science storytelling, crisis communication (e.g., Ebola coverage), and deliberative democracy frameworks for emerging technologies. He investigates how journalism can hold science accountable while fostering inclusive societal debates. His 15 most recent publications reveal evolving trends: increasing focus on science journalism futures (2019-2022), crisis reporting ethics (Ebola), and public deliberation on biotechnology governance (2014-2017). Key thematic shifts include moving from molecular biology roots to science communication frameworks, with growing emphasis on digital innovation, educational models for science journalists, and cross-sectoral collaboration in health/environmental crises. Dr. Secko has received significant recognition for his contributions: University Research Award Dean’s Award for Excellence As an advisor, he mentors MA/PhD students through Concordia's MA program in Digital Innovation and Individualized PhD program, supervising research on science journalism futures and public engagement. His SSHRC-funded Communicating Synthetic Biology Project (2017-2021) supports trainee development in experimental science communication. He actively recruits research assistants at all academic levels, emphasizing hands-on experience in his Projected Futures summer school. The Concordia Science Journalism Project (CSJP), founded by Dr. Secko in 2008, operates as an integrated research-teaching platform including Projected Futures summer school and the Science Journalism Educator network. This ecosystem develops evidence-based tools for science journalists while testing innovative storytelling methods to strengthen public engagement with critical scientific debates.

François Bastienمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous Knowledges
• Decolonization
• Indigenization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

François Bastien is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Indigenous at the Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria. He serves as Academic Director for the MBA in Advancing Reconciliation. His research focuses on Indigenous Knowledges, decolonization, and reconciling Western and Indigenous worldviews. Bastien holds a PhD in Management from HEC Montréal, complemented by earlier degrees from Concordia University. His academic contributions bridge Indigenous organizing practices with contemporary organizational theory. Key research themes include: Indigenous temporal frameworks, organizational memory, and strategies for institutional decolonization. He has pioneered courses like 'Decolonization and Reconciliation' in MBA programs, integrating Indigenous pedagogical approaches into management education. Recent work emphasizes ethical repair through historical reckoning, evidenced by presentations at global conferences including the Academy of Management Annual Meeting. His 2023 article on Indigenous Organization Studies redefines theoretical boundaries in the field. Award-winning research includes the 2024 Best Emerging Scholar Award for contributions to Management History. Bastien leads major grants totaling over $2.8M CAD, including a CIHR-funded project addressing Indigenous health care trauma. His work spans three decades, with influential studies on organizational identity responses to policy changes (2008-2019) and contemporary decolonizing methodologies (2020–present). As a Huron-Wendat scholar, he advocates for institutional transformation through co-created knowledge systems. His teaching integrates ancestral practices with modern management frameworks, exemplified in the 'Kincentric Spirituality in Management Education' initiative.

Ignace Ngمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Resource Management
• Cross-cultural Management
• Networking in Organizations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ignace Ng is a Professor at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria, where he has been since 1991. He holds a PhD in Labour Economics from Simon Fraser University. As a key figure in the school’s internationalization efforts, he championed the Master of Global Business (MGB) program and served as its director. His expertise lies in managing across cultures, networking dynamics, and human resource management practices in Asian workplaces. Prior to UVic, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and directed MBA programs from 1996–1998. Dr. Ng’s research focuses on how networks influence managerial effectiveness, particularly in Asian contexts, and the efficacy of training programs. His work appears in journals like the International Journal of Human Resource Management and the Asia Pacific Journal of Management. He teaches courses such as Global Leadership & Cultural Intelligence (MGB) and Strategic Negotiations (MBA). Education: PhD in Labour Economics (Simon Fraser University) MA in Labour Economics BA in Commerce & Economics His awards include the Gustavson Excellence in Teaching Award (2008), Innovation Award (2007), and Service Award (2013). His research bridges cultural and organizational practices, emphasizing cross-cultural management and network-based performance enhancement.

Francesca Scalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender and Public Policy
• Reproductive Politics and Policy
• Work-Care Reconciliation Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesca Scala is a Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at Concordia University's Faculty of Arts & Science. She holds a PhD from Carleton University, an MPPA from Concordia, and a B.A. in Political Science from McGill University. Her research focuses on gender and public policy, with specialties in reproductive politics, work-care reconciliation, and the role of expertise in policy-making. Current research includes SSHRC-funded projects on work-care reconciliation programs and menstrual equity activism, as well as collaborative work on Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) in Canada. She has authored/co-authored articles in journals like the Canadian Journal of Political Science and Policy Sciences, and her 2019 book *Delivering Policy* explores assisted reproductive technologies in Canada. Recipient of the 2018 Faculty of Arts and Science Dean's Award for Excellence in Academic Service Teaches courses including POLI 498 Gender and Public Policy, POLI 600 Public Policy Processes, and POLI 636 Theories of Public Policy Dr. Scala collaborates extensively with scholars like Dr. Stephanie Paterson on projects analyzing feminist policy frameworks and digital governance. Her work bridges academic research with public outreach, addressing contemporary issues such as the 'tampon tax' campaign and pandemic-era policy learning through social media.

• Criminology
• Urban Sociology
• Gang Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marta-Marika Urbanik is an Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Alberta, specializing in urban ethnography with a focus on gangs, policing, and drug policy. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology (Criminology specialization) from the University of Alberta and an M.A. from the University of Toronto’s Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies. Her research explores gang violence, policing practices, neighbourhood redevelopment, and the intersection of social media with street culture. She currently serves as Acting Director of the BA Criminology Program and Book Review Editor of The Canadian Journal of Sociology. Education: Ph.D., Sociology (Criminology), University of Alberta (awarded SSHRC Bombardier, Killam Memorial, and President’s Doctoral Prizes) M.A., Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, University of Toronto Her research interests include gang dynamics, policing strategies, drug policy, and the impact of urban redevelopment on criminal networks. Recent projects focus on invasive policing in Toronto’s inner-city, supervised consumption sites in Calgary/Edmonton, and prison gangs in Western Canada. She combines ethnography with digital methods to study emerging phenomena like ‘cuckooing’ and social media’s role in perpetuating gang culture. Her work has been showcased at major conferences (e.g., American Society of Criminology, Eurogang Network) and published in top journals like British Journal of Criminology and Qualitative Sociology . She frequently engages with media to discuss drug policy, policing, and urban crime. Key Awards: Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Joseph-Armand Bombardier Award Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship University of Alberta President’s Doctoral Prize of Distinction Teaching includes courses on criminology, deviance, and gangs, alongside supervising undergraduate/graduate research assistants and field placements. She emphasizes bridging academic research with community engagement and policy advocacy.