جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Vera Axyonovaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Relations
• Conflict Management
• Normative Power in Global Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Vera Axyonova is an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham's Department of Political Science and International Studies within the School of Government. Holding a PhD from the University of Bremen and Jacobs University Bremen, she has held prestigious positions including Marie Skłodowska-Curie REWIRE Fellow at the University of Vienna and Hurford Next Generation Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment. PhD: University of Bremen & Jacobs University Bremen (2013) MA: Fulda University of Applied Sciences (2008) Diploma: East Kazakhstan State University (2006) Her research focuses on international crisis management, cross-border norm transfer, and knowledge production in conflict environments. Recent projects examine European normative engagements in Eastern Europe and academic freedom challenges during forced migration. Her publications appear in top-tier journals like Peacebuilding and European Security . Notable awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie REWIRE Fellowship and Carnegie Endowment's Hurford Next Generation Fellowship. She co-chairs the ECPR Research Network on Statehood and Sovereignty and has held visiting positions at European University Institute, Freie Universität Berlin, and George Washington University.

William W. Burke-Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Law
• International Relations
• Global Governance
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

William W. Burke-White is Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School , where he is a leading scholar at the intersection of international law and international relations. He also serves as Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Senior Advisor to White & Case LLP , bridging academic research with policy and legal practice. He previously held leadership roles as Inaugural Director of Perry World House (2014–2019) and Deputy Dean of Penn Law (2011–2014). Harvard University – A.B., J.D. University of Cambridge – Ph.D. in International Relations (Fulbright Scholar) Burke-White’s research focuses on global governance, multilateral institutions, U.S. foreign policy, human rights, and international economic law . His work examines how shifting power dynamics affect international legal structures and how sub-state actors influence global norms. He has significant regional expertise in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America . His current book project explores the new geography of global governance . His recent scholarly output reveals a consistent trend toward analyzing institutional reform, legal pluralism, and the interplay between domestic and international law . He frequently publishes in top journals on topics such as investor-state arbitration, complementarity in international criminal law, and the legitimacy of global legal regimes. His work often combines doctrinal legal analysis with political science theory. A. Leo Levin Award (2008) Robert A. Gorman Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007) Burke-White has advised governments, law firms, and investment funds on sanctions, sovereign debt, and international litigation. He has served as an expert witness in international arbitrations and currently advises sovereign states on cases before the International Court of Justice . He is also active in media commentary, contributing to The Hill, CNN, The Atlantic , and others. He has taught as a visiting professor at institutions including Harvard Law, Hebrew University, and Moscow State Institute of International Relations .

Miles Maochun Yuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• China
• Communism
• Military History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Miles Maochun Yu is a Professor of East Asia and military/naval history at the United States Naval Academy, a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and the Robert Alexander Mercer Visiting Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. His expertise spans China policy, military history, US-China relations, and geopolitical strategy, with a focus on historical precedents influencing modern conflicts. Doctorate in History, University of California, Berkeley Master’s Degree, Swarthmore College Bachelor’s Degree, Nankai University Yu’s research synthesizes military history and contemporary CCP behavior, analyzing ideological roots of Chinese aggression toward Taiwan, military technology evolution in US-China rivalry, and Cold War parallels. His work examines how historical events like the 1958 Quemoy-Matsu Crisis and 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War inform current strategic dynamics. His recent publications reveal trends in China’s strategic deception, post-CCP transition scenarios, and the role of AI in future military engagements. These works bridge historical analysis with policy recommendations, emphasizing ideological clarity in countering authoritarian regimes. Recipient of USNA Top Researcher Award US Navy Special Action Award US Navy Meritorious Service Awards As former China Policy Advisor to Secretary Mike Pompeo, Yu has shaped U.S. foreign policy discussions. He regularly consults governmental agencies, testifies before Congress, and serves as chief historian for military documentaries on the History and Discovery Channels.

Sherrill Stroscheinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnic and Religious Identity
• Democratization
• Authoritarianism and Hybrid Regimes
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sherrill Stroschein is a Reader in Politics at the Department of Political Science, University College London (UCL) , where she has been since 2005. Her academic career includes prior roles as an Academy Scholar at Harvard University and Assistant Professor at Ohio University . She earned her PhD from Columbia University in 2000 under the supervision of the late Dr. Charles Tilly, and a BA magna cum laude from Amherst College .

• Urban Planning
• Environmental Studies
• Historical Landscape Preservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ilaria Agostini is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the University of Bologna, conducting research within the Montpellier Interdisciplinary Research Center in Human and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on transdisciplinary urban studies, ecological land planning, and historical landscape preservation. Key research themes include neoliberal urban restructuring, bioregional alternatives, and the socio-environmental impacts of tourism-driven urbanization. Her research methodologies blend action-oriented fieldwork with traditional archival, iconographic, and cartographic analysis. Notable contributions include critiques of late capitalist urban development, advocacy for non-market revitalization of historic centers, and theoretical engagements with figures like Ivan Illich and Murray Bookchin. Publications emphasize urban conflicts, self-organized dissent movements, and the protection of rural wisdom. Recent works analyze territorial collapse amid climate crises and global migrations. Agostini has co-edited volumes on Florence's tourism monoculture, Saint-Macaire's urban political ecology, and Mediterranean archaeological landscapes. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges architecture, environmental science, and social policy, with a focus on sustainable urban-rural alliances. Ongoing projects explore neo-rural practices, bioregional governance, and the cultural dimensions of landscape preservation.

Aaron John Spitzerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Arctic Governance
• Indigenous Governance
• Settler-Colonialism
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Aaron John Spitzer is an Associate Professor of Arctic Governance at the Department of Comparative Politics, University of Bergen (UiB), Norway. He is co-leader of the international research project Indigenous Peoples and Governance in the Arctic and leads the ERC-funded Contested Frontiers (CONFRONT) project (2024–2029), which explores constitutional politics in settler-state peripheries. His academic work bridges comparative politics, constitutional law, and normative political theory. Research Interests: Arctic and Indigenous Governance Settler-Colonial Constitutionalism Metapolitics and the Boundary Problem Self-Determination vs. Liberal Democracy Truth Commissions and Transitional Justice Land Claims and Co-Management Institutions His recent publications analyze the Finnmark Act, Sami land rights, settler voting rights in US territories, and truth commissions in Norway and Canada. The articles reflect a consistent thematic focus on the tension between individual liberal rights and collective Indigenous self-determination, particularly in federal and post-colonial contexts. His methodological approach combines comparative case studies, legal analysis, and political theory. Scientific Awards and Funding: European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant (101115513), 2024–2029 Advising and Grants: Aaron Spitzer has co-supervised PhD research, notably collaborating with Per Selle on Sami governance topics. He has secured major external funding, including from the Research Council of Norway (projects 302041, 274976, 248159, 259416, 230839), and leads a high-profile ERC project, indicating strong grant-writing capacity and leadership in Arctic political studies. Labs and Research Teams: Spitzer is co-leader of the Indigenous Peoples and Governance in the Arctic project and principal investigator of the Contested Frontiers (CONFRONT) research group. He collaborates extensively with scholars at UiB, Chr. Michelsen Institute, and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, forming a robust network in Indigenous and Arctic political studies.

Dolorès Bertraisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Urban Planning
• Environmental Justice
• Socio-spatial Justice
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dolorès Bertrais is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Geneva's Department of Geography and Environment (UNIGE, Switzerland). Her work focuses on the political ontology of the living in urban contexts, materiality of cities (especially sand and aggregates), and environmental/socio-spatial justice across Southeast Asia and East Africa (Rwanda). After defending her 2024 thesis on Green City models in Phnom Penh and Kigali, she continues researching urban dynamics and production of space. Teaching: Courses on urban history, territorial projects, and globalization in the Global South Key Conferences: Presented at Geneva, Montreal, Mexico City, and Málaga events on Green City discourse and urban materiality Publications: 15+ works on urban ecology, including 2024 article on Phnom Penh policy analysis and 2025 book chapter on graphical ethnography

Boris Chrubasikمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient History
• Greek History
• Hellenistic Period
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Boris Chrubasik serves as Associate Professor of Greek History and Classics and Chair of the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto. His academic leadership extends to his role as co-editor of Phoenix , the Journal of the Classical Association of Canada, demonstrating his significant contribution to the field of classical studies. Dr. Chrubasik's research expertise centers on the political, cultural, and social history of the Eastern Mediterranean from the Achaemenid to the late Hellenistic periods. His work particularly examines social power dynamics, including concepts of kingship in the Seleukid empire—the largest successor state following Alexander the Great's death—and the complex relationships between local power-holders and larger imperial structures. He has pioneered research on cross-cultural exchange between Greek and non-Greek communities in southern Asia Minor and the Levant. Currently, he leads an international collaborative team working to conserve, edit, and publish a private archive of seal impressions from Hellenistic Maresha in Israel, representing cutting-edge interdisciplinary work in ancient history. His publication record reveals consistent scholarly output focused on Hellenistic political structures, with particular emphasis on the Seleukid Empire. The trend in his work shows increasing sophistication in analyzing power structures across imperial contexts, with recent publications examining the intersection of religious institutions, political authority, and cultural identity. His research demonstrates exceptional command of both textual and material evidence, bridging traditional historical analysis with archaeological approaches. At the University of Toronto, Dr. Chrubasik teaches undergraduate courses in Greek history spanning from the second millennium to the second century CE, including specialized offerings on Early Greece, Classical Greece, the Persian Empire, and the Hellenistic Period. He also engages with graduate students through the tri-campus graduate Department of Classics, offering advanced seminars on Greek epigraphy, Hellenistic Jewish history, and historical approaches to cities and imperialism. His commitment to student development is evident through his supervision of Independent Reading Courses and participation in the Research Opportunity Program, providing valuable research experience to undergraduate students.

Temur Umarovمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Central Asian Studies
• International Relations
• Geopolitics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Temur Umarov is a Research Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, specializing in Central Asian domestic and foreign policy, China-Russia-Central Asia relations, and geopolitical dynamics. He holds advanced degrees in China studies, international relations, and world economics from prestigious institutions in Russia and China. Education: MA in World Economics (University of International Business and Economics, Beijing), China studies and International Relations (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, MGIMO) His research spans Central Asian politics , economic integration , security frameworks , and Chinese foreign policy . Recent publications analyze China’s electric car expansion in Central Asia, the Belt and Road Initiative , and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization . Themes include geopolitical strategy, migration, and post-Soviet autonomy. Key trends in his work focus on China’s growing influence , Russia’s isolation , and Central Asia’s strategic repositioning amid global power shifts. He frequently participates in panels on Eurasian security, economic diplomacy, and Sino-Western competition. Scientific Awards: Carnegie-Tsinghua Center’s Young Ambassadors Program Carnegie Endowment’s Central Asian Futures Program

Cemil Boyrazمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Turkish Politics
• Political Sociology
• Secularism and Islam
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cemil Boyraz is an Associate Professor in the International Relations Department at Bilgi University. His research focuses on Turkish politics, secularism, minority identities, and neoliberal populism. He critically examines state-society relations, media systems, and the intersections of religion, class, and governance in Turkey. His work addresses issues such as Alevi and Kurdish communities, citizenship rights, and the transformation of political institutions under the AKP government. Boyraz’s scholarship spans historical analyses of Turkey’s nation-building processes, contemporary political economy debates, and the evolving role of media in authoritarian contexts. He has contributed to understanding the 'Alevi Opening,' the challenges of minority inclusion, and the dynamics of right-wing populism. His recent work explores gig economy labor dynamics and counter-hegemonic media strategies. Notable themes in his publications include the critique of Turkish secularism’s political economy, the limits of citizenship for religious and ethnic minorities, and the global-local tensions in cultural and economic policies. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks from political sociology, cultural studies, and critical theory to Turkish case studies.

Maria Johnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Comparative histories of settler colonialism
• 20th-century urban Indigenous histories
• Social and political histories of health and health care
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Maria John serves as Assistant Professor of History and Director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Program within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She joined UMass Boston in 2017 after completing an Indigenous Studies Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at Wesleyan University. Her academic credentials include a PhD and MA/MPhil in History from Columbia University, and an MA and BA (History/Politics) from Monash University in Australia. Professor John specializes in comparative settler colonial histories with emphasis on 20th-century urban Indigenous communities in the U.S. and Australia. Her work critically examines health activism as a framework for Indigenous sovereignty, analyzing community-controlled health clinics as sites resisting colonial non-recognition. Key themes include bodily health as political expression, self-determination beyond territorial claims, and decolonizing historical methodologies. Her publications consistently explore intersections of Indigenous sovereignty, health activism, and urbanization across both nations, particularly between 1950-2000. Recurring analytical frameworks include settler colonial policy impacts, community resistance strategies, and the role of health infrastructure in sovereignty realization. Her scientific awards include: Indigenous Studies Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Professor John has secured major research funding from the Mellon Foundation, American Philosophical Society Philips Fund for Native American Research, Teagle Foundation for Liberal Arts Education, National Library of Australia, and New York City Anti-Discrimination Center. She actively develops K-12 curriculum through the NYC Stands with Standing Rock Collective and South El Monte Arts Posse's East of East project. She collaborates with the NYC Stands with Standing Rock Collective for digital activism and the East of East project team to integrate ethnic studies into Southern California schools, focusing on Indigenous historical perspectives in public education.

• Eastern European History
• Comparative History
• Imperial History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tatiana Khripachenko is a Researcher at the Department of Eastern European History, University of Bonn, and a Fellow of the Cologne-Bonn Academy in Exile. She joined the University of Bonn in September 2022 as a postdoctoral researcher after previous positions at the Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences and as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Vienna. Education: PhD in Comparative History from Central European University (2007-2014) PhD program at European University at St. Petersburg (2006-2010) MA in Central European History from Central European University (2005-2006) Equivalent MA in Russian History from Taganrog State Pedagogical Institute (2000-2005) Research Focus: Her work examines imperial disintegration, nationalism, and state formation in Eastern Europe, with particular emphasis on autonomy movements, federalism, and refugee histories. She investigates how legal frameworks shaped national identities in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, and analyzes contemporary politics of historical memory in education systems. Publication Trends: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on decentralization debates in imperial contexts, with recent work expanding into refugee studies and international law. Articles and chapters systematically explore tensions between imperial governance and nationalist movements through legal-historical frameworks. Awards and Fellowships: Gerda Henkel Research Grant (2023-2025) German Historical Institute Moscow Short Term Grant (2023) Gerda Henkel Scholars at Risk Grant (2022-2023) COST Action Short Term Scientific Mission Grant (2021) Joint Excellence in Science and Humanities Fellowship (2019) Teaching and Academic Service: At Bonn, she developed and teaches courses on refugee history and Russia's engagement with international law. She co-directed a specialized summer academy in Vilnius on imperial/national transformations and previously assisted in comparative imperial history courses at Central European University.

• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Territorial Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexandre Asselineau is an Associate Professor and Head of the MSE Department at Burgundy School of Business . His work focuses on Entrepreneurship and Innovation through the lens of Strategic Management and Territorial Development . He actively explores Coopetition , Sustainable Strategic Management , and the Role of Silence in Organizations . Department: Management, Strategy and Entrepreneurship Disciplinary Team: Management / HR / Strategy Research Interests : Dr. Asselineau investigates territorial strategies for sustainable development, coopetition dynamics in rural contexts, and managerial silence as an underutilized tool. His work bridges strategic theory with field-based intervention research , particularly in SMEs and traditional industries. Recent publication trends (2022-2025) show focus on: - Territorial development through collaborative strategies - Coopetition in wine and cutlery sectors - Sustainability and social progress balance in SMEs - Managerial silence as a strategic resource Scientific Contributions : He has published extensively (104+ works) on topics including: - Responsible strategic management - Proximity-based innovation - Ecological transition strategies - Collective territorial strategies Professional Engagement : Active participant in academic conferences (AOM, EURAM, ISEOR) and contributor to The Conversation and Le Monde . Collaborates with researchers like Albert-Cromarias , Grolleau , and Ingham .

Stephen E. Gentمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conflict Processes
• International Relations
• Formal Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen E. Gent is a Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds a B.A. from the University of Mississippi (1999), and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (2003, 2005). His research focuses on conflict processes, particularly the role of third parties in international and civil conflicts, and how economic competition drives territorial disputes. His influential 2021 book Market Power Politics examines how states pursue market dominance through conflict and mediation. Gent has also published widely in journals like the Journal of Politics and Journal of Conflict Resolution . Education : B.A., University of Mississippi, 1999 M.A., University of Rochester, 2003 Ph.D., University of Rochester, 2005 His research interests include mediation effectiveness, rebel group behavior, civilian victimization in war, and the strategic use of military intervention. He has received the 2022 Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations for his theoretical contributions. His work bridges formal theory, quantitative methods, and real-world case studies, with a focus on how power dynamics shape international conflict outcomes. Gent’s articles analyze topics like peace agreement durability, NGO accountability dilemmas, and the political economy of arbitration. His recent work addresses contemporary issues such as China’s South China Sea strategy and partisan polarization’s impact on U.S. foreign policy credibility. Awards : 2022 Hedley Bull Prize (European Consortium for Political Research) Grants/Advising : While specific grants are not detailed, his extensive publication record indicates sustained research funding. He has advised multiple students in political methodology and conflict studies, though explicit student names are not listed in available texts.

• Administrative Law
• Urban Planning
• Environmental Law
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gemma Geis i Carreras is an Associate Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Girona, specializing in urban planning and environmental law. Her research bridges traditional legal frameworks with emerging challenges in smart cities and gender-based violence response. Doctorate in Law with European Mention (University of Girona) Master's in Legal Practice (Bar Association of Barcelona) Licensed in Law (University of Girona, 1998-2002) Her work focuses on judicial execution of urban planning decisions, environmental protection principles, and sociocommunity dynamics in gender violence recovery. She leads the Consolidated Research Group in Urban Law at AGAUR (2014-2016). Recent publications highlight intersections between technology, urban governance, and gender policies. Her 2011 thesis on urban sentencing execution earned the University of Girona's Extraordinary Doctorate in Law Award. 2011 Extraordinary Doctorate in Law Award (University of Girona) She contributes to projects like DER 2014-58446-R on climate change-adaptive urban planning and has published extensively in Revista española de Derecho urbanístico y Medio Ambiente and Revista catalana de Dret Públic .