جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Sawardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Democratic Theory
• Political Representation
• Political Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Saward is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, where he has served since October 2012. He previously held positions at the Open University (12 years, including Head of Department roles) and Royal Holloway, University of London. His research focuses on contemporary democratic theory, political representation, and the intersection of politics and performance. He has authored influential works such as The Representative Claim (winner of the 2020 George H. Hallett Prize) and Democratic Design (winner of the 2023 W.J.M Mackenzie Book Prize). Saward has collaborated internationally, including with institutions in Mexico, Brazil, and Australia. He co-edited interdisciplinary volumes like the Oxford Handbook of Politics and Performance and led the EU-funded ENACT project. His current work explores performance in democratic representation and political ideas' practical applications. He has held a Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship (2016–2019) and serves as a Consulting Editor for The Encyclopedia of Democracy . Education : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Australian National University PhD from the University of Essex Research Interests : Saward’s work centers on democratic theory, including representation dynamics, political performance, and institutional design. He critiques and expands theories of democracy, emphasizing practical applications such as ‘slow democracy’ and the role of art/curatorial practices in democratic engagement. His global collaborations and edited volumes reflect an emphasis on interdisciplinary dialogue and transnational citizenship. Grants & Awards : Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship (2016–2019) George H. Hallett Prize (2020) W.J.M Mackenzie Book Prize (2023) Advising & Leadership : Directed the Midlands Graduate School ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (2013–2016) Advisees include scholars in democratic theory and representation studies (specific names unlisted here) Labs/Teams : Interdisciplinary collaborations with Warwick’s Theatre and Performance departments, the ENACT project, and international partnerships in Mexico and Brazil. Active in curating politically engaged art exhibitions (e.g., Tate Liverpool’s Democracies ).

• Evolutionary ecology
• Quantitative ecology
• Meta-analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shinichi Nakagawa is a Professor of Evolutionary Ecology and Synthesis at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Science, Biological Sciences Department. He holds the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Open Science and Synthesis in Ecology and Evolution. His research focuses on quantifying biological variation through meta-analysis and synthesis, with a strong emphasis on open science practices. He leads a lab that explores topics in ecology, evolutionary biology, and environmental sciences, while also advancing meta-science to improve research transparency and reproducibility. Dr. Nakagawa earned his BSc(Hons) at the University of Waikato and PhD at the University of Sheffield. He previously held positions at the University of Otago (2008–2015) and the University of New South Wales (2015–2024). He is the founder of EcoEvoRxiv, a preprint server for ecology and evolution, and actively promotes open science through initiatives like the Society for Open, Reliable, Transparent Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (SORTEE). His research interests include quantitative ecology, statistical methodology for meta-analysis, and understanding biological variability. Key areas of focus include thermal physiology in ectotherms, sexual selection, and the impacts of climate change on biodiversity. He has authored influential papers on meta-analytic techniques, including location-scale models and variance-based analyses. Notable contributions include the development of the 'orchard plot' visualization tool for meta-analyses and advocacy for preregistration and open data practices. His work bridges ecological theory with data synthesis, emphasizing reproducibility and methodological rigor. Awards include the Canada Excellence Research Chair, recognizing his leadership in advancing open science and ecological synthesis.

Stefan Haefligerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Management
• Business Models
• Open Innovation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stefan Haefliger is Professor of Strategic Management & Innovation at Bayes Business School, City, University of London. His research focuses on business model innovation, open strategy, and organization theory in technology-driven environments. Key research streams: Business model portfolios and corporate strategy diversification Organization theory and technology-mediated regulation Open strategy and innovation ecosystems His work examines how technology transforms organizational practices, with empirical studies on compliance systems in investment banks and digital infrastructure governance. Recent projects explore modularity in R&D teams, digital resilience, and human-AI interaction in organizations.

• Architecture Education
• Urban Design
• Architectural Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aleksandra Raonic is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Architecture and Technology under the Faculty of Architecture and Design. She previously held an Associate Professorship at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in China from 2014 to 2020, where she led Year 3 architecture programs and collaborated with the University of Liverpool. Raonic is also the founder and principal architect of RAUM, an award-winning architectural studio known for research-driven design projects. Her work spans architectural education, urban design, and innovative residential/commercial projects, with a focus on sustainability and community engagement. Her research emphasizes experimental pedagogy and the integration of design practice with academic teaching. Notable projects include the Stubline Kindergarten (2017 S.ARCH Award) and the Central Greenmarket in Negotin (2019 DANS International Award). Raonic has received over 25 design and teaching awards, including the Jiangsu Province Tutor Award (2018) and the Suzhou Excellent Educator Award (2016). She has supervised numerous student projects recognized at national and international levels. Raonic’s teaching philosophy combines theoretical rigor with hands-on practice, evident in her co-authored publications like Framing Indeterminacy (2019). Her recent exhibitions, including Barnas Katedral (2023) and Work in Progress (2023), highlight her commitment to experimental design and public space innovation. She actively collaborates across institutions, such as the Threads of Innovation project with CEPT University in India (2021). Education Background: Professional journey began with early architectural competitions (e.g., 1998 student award for urban design in Pancevo). Formal training includes studies at the Städelschule in Frankfurt, influencing her experimental design ethos. Awards Overview: Over 25 awards spanning teaching excellence, design competitions, and architectural innovation, including Grand Prix (Leonardo 2005) and multiple jury-selected projects. Grants & Projects: Leads applied research initiatives like NTNU’s Threads of Innovation , focusing on space interventions and cross-cultural academic partnerships. Raonic’s architectural practice and academic roles are deeply intertwined, reflecting her belief in education as a platform for advancing architectural discourse and societal impact.

Piotr Przybyłaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Misinformation Detection
• Adversarial Attacks on Text Classifiers
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Piotr Przybyła is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, where he researches in the TALN (Natural Language Processing) Research Group. He maintains a significant affiliation with the Linguistic Engineering Group at the Institute of Computer Science, Polish Academy of Sciences (ICS PAS) in Warsaw, Poland, where he completed his PhD in Computer Science. Previously, he worked as a research fellow at the National Centre for Text Mining (NaCTeM) at the University of Manchester. Przybyła's research focuses primarily on Natural Language Processing with particular emphasis on misinformation detection, adversarial attacks on text classifiers, text simplification, and Polish language processing. His work bridges theoretical NLP with practical applications for credibility assessment and language understanding. He has developed innovative approaches for testing the robustness of text classifiers against adversarial examples and has made significant contributions to Polish language resources and processing tools. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in examining the robustness of NLP systems, particularly in the context of misinformation detection and credibility assessment. His work spans from foundational research on language model behavior to practical applications in Polish language processing and text simplification. The ERINIA project, funded by a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, represents a significant contribution to understanding how misinformation detection systems can be made more robust against adversarial attacks. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for the ERINIA project Computing grant of 10,000 hours on the Athena supercomputer for accelerating work in the ERINIA project Przybyła actively contributes to the NLP community through conference organization, shared tasks (such as coordinating the InCrediblAE shared task for CheckThat! 2024), and developing open-source tools like Plainifier for multi-word lexical simplification. His work demonstrates a commitment to both advancing NLP research methodology and addressing practical challenges in misinformation detection and language understanding across multiple languages, with special attention to Polish language processing.

Boris Wormمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Conservation Biology
• Biodiversity Science
• Community Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Boris Worm is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at Dalhousie University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His academic journey includes a MSc (University of Kiel, 1996) and PhD (University of Kiel, 2000), followed by postdoctoral research at Dalhousie University and the Leibniz Institute for Marine Science. He specializes in marine conservation biology, biodiversity science, community ecology, and macroecology. His research focuses on global marine biodiversity trends, ecosystem functioning, and conservation solutions. He teaches Biology 2060: Introductory Ecology and BIOL 3065: Conservation Biology , emphasizing quantitative methods and policy implications. His lab (wormlab.biology.dal.ca) explores topics like phytoplankton dynamics, fisheries impacts, and climate adaptation. Recent work addresses bycatch mitigation, climate risk indices, and fisheries governance. Collaborations include Ocean School (oceanschool.nfb.ca), promoting ocean literacy. He advises PhD and MSc students researching fish population dynamics, elasmobranch bycatch, and open-ocean ecosystems. Education: MSc, University of Kiel, Germany (1996) PhD, University of Kiel, Germany (2000) Postdoc, Dalhousie University (2000–2003) Postdoc, Leibniz Institute (2003–2004) Labs & Teams: Worm Lab (marine conservation and biodiversity)

John D. Boyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology
• Digital Anthropology
• Urban Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John D. Boy is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Leiden University, affiliated with the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) and the Urban Studies programme in The Hague. His research focuses on digital society, urban studies, and qualitative computational methods. He coordinates the d12n Research Cluster and chairs CADS's Programme Committee. Notable awards include the KIEM grant (2024) and NIAS Fellowship (2024). His work explores topics like Instagram's societal impact, collaborative theorizing, and ethics in digital ethnography. Teaching responsibilities include courses on urban studies, digital society, and research ethics. Recent publications include On Display: Instagram, the Self, and the City (2024) and articles on computational methods and urban digital landscapes. He actively engages with grants and public outreach, emphasizing open science and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Science Journalism
• Gender and Media
• Political Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shelley Thompson is Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience at Bournemouth University, with a distinguished career spanning journalism and academia. She previously served as Deputy Dean of the Business School and Head of the Department of Communication and Journalism within the Faculty of Media and Communication. Her academic and administrative roles reflect deep engagement with media, communication, and gender studies. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication Department of Communication and Journalism Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Experience Education: PhD in Journalism, Bournemouth University, 2012 MA in Journalism Studies, Cardiff University, 2009 BA (Hons) in Journalism, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, 2000 PGCE in Education Practice, Bournemouth University, 2015 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2015 Shelley Thompson's research centers on science journalism, with a focus on how emerging and controversial science is framed in the media. She investigates gender disparities in science reporting, particularly the underrepresentation of women’s voices in scientific discourse. Her work extends to political communication, youth political participation, and the role of journalists as gatekeepers in the digital era. She employs critical discourse analysis, framing theory, and interdisciplinary methods to explore media narratives and public engagement. Her recent publications span psychology, media studies, and political science, with recurring themes in misinformation, cultural cognition, and gendered representation. Articles such as 'Utilising online eye-tracking to discern the impacts of cultural backgrounds on fake and real news decision-making' and 'Perceptions of women as political leaders at a time of crisis' highlight her interdisciplinary approach, combining media analysis with cognitive and psychosocial research. Her work consistently addresses issues of equity, public understanding, and democratic engagement. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Investigative Reporting Awards First Amendment Award for a series on a secret government payment Shelley Thompson actively supervises PhD students and has contributed to postdoctoral mentorship in areas including science journalism, political communication, and stigma in mental health discourse. She has secured research funding through Bournemouth University’s Fusion Fund for international collaboration. Her public engagement includes speaking at the BU Festival of Learning on topics like 'Women in Science' and publishing accessible commentary in The Conversation . She is a member of MeCCSA and contributes to the Politics and Media Research Group. She leads and participates in interdisciplinary research teams focused on media, public perception, and socio-technical systems, especially through projects analyzing news framing, digital gatekeeping, and the impact of media on public understanding of science and politics.

• Innovation Management
• Organizational Innovation
• Quality Management
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Josep Llach is a Senior Lecturer at the Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and a part-time Professor Agregat in the Department of Business Administration, Management and Product Design at the University of Girona. He is an active researcher in innovation management, organizational innovation, sustainability, and operations, with extensive involvement in European and national research projects. University: University of Girona Department: Department of Business Administration, Management and Product Design Secondary Affiliation: Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Part-Time: Yes His research focuses on the intersection of innovation, quality, and sustainability in manufacturing and service firms. He studies how lean practices, digital transformation, circular economy strategies, and green technologies impact firm performance. His work often employs advanced statistical methods such as structural equation modelling and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward sustainability, digital transformation, and methodological robustness in empirical models. His work spans industries including manufacturing, hospitality, and education, with a methodological emphasis on survey-based research and configurational analysis. Scientific Awards: Emerald Literati Awards – Most Outstanding Paper in 2018 for 'Creating value through the balanced scorecard: how does it work?' Top Downloaded Paper 2018–2019: 'Socially responsible companies: Are they the best workplace for millennials?' Josep Llach has directed five doctoral theses and actively mentors PhD students. He collaborates with the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU) as a methodological secretary in accreditation processes. His research is supported by multiple national and European grants, particularly through participation in the European Manufacturing Survey. He is a member of the Grup de Recerca Avançada sobre Dinàmica Empresarial i Impacte de les Noves Tecnologies a les Organitzacions (GRADIENT), a research group focused on organizational dynamics and the impact of new technologies.

Marco Seeberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Policy
• Higher Education Governance
• Research Evaluation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marco Seeber is a Professor at the University of Agder's Department of Political Science and Management. He holds a PhD from the University of Chieti Pescara (Italy) and has previously worked at the University of Lugano (Switzerland) and Ghent University (Belgium). His research focuses on public policy, governance, and management with specialization in higher education systems, research evaluation, and science policy. Professor Seeber's research examines policy implementation, research metrics, peer review systems, academic careers, internationalization, and interdisciplinarity in higher education. He employs comparative and quantitative methodologies to analyze governance structures and policy impacts across different educational systems. He has received significant recognition including the Swiss Prize for Research in Education (2019) and fellowships from IEEE, AIUM, and AIMBE. As Co-Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Higher Education, he shapes scholarly discourse in his field. He currently coordinates the Horizon CSA project IANUS (2025-) and leads courses in organizational theory, research methodology, and leadership.

Lisa Maherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lithic Analysis
• Geoarchaeology
• Prehistory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lisa Maher is a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley, since 2012. She directs the Geoarchaeology and Southwest Asia Prehistory Laboratory, serves as Curator of Lithic Collections at the Hearst Museum of Anthropology, and is affiliated with the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Center for European Studies, and the University of Toronto’s Archaeology Center. Education: PhD in Anthropology from the University of Toronto (2005) Postdoctoral: Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Postdoctoral Fellow (2005-2007), Arts and Humanities Research Council of Britain-funded Research Associate (2007-2011) Her research investigates Late Pleistocene hunter-gatherer societies in the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa, focusing on human-environment interactions, transitions to food production, and landscape archaeology. She explores how climate change, technological innovation, and social networks influenced sedentism, population aggregation, and mortuary practices through material culture analysis. Lisa’s recent publications address meat preservation techniques (2019), hut structures in Southwest Asia and Europe (2019), phytolith evidence for Neolithization (2016), and environmental dynamics in the Levant (2016). These works highlight her expertise in geoarchaeology, lithic analysis, and climate-society linkages over 20,000+ years. Scientific Awards: Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Postdoctoral Fellow (2005-2007) Arts and Humanities Research Council of Britain-funded Research Associate (2007-2011) Lisa collaborates with institutions like the University of Toronto, University of Tulsa, and UNLV on projects in Jordan, Cyprus, and Hawaii. She contributes geoarchaeological expertise to regional studies in the Levant, Iran, and Kurdistan, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods and long-term landscape change.

Benedikt Fecherمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Data-Driven Research
• Research Infrastructures
• Open Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benedikt Fecher is a Scientific Advisor at the OrA project at CATALPA Graduate School , affiliated with the FernUniversität in Hagen . He leads the 'Knowledge & Society' program area at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) since 2017. Research Interests include data-driven research, open science & open access, research infrastructures, science communication, and societal impact measurement. His work explores how digitization transforms academic practices and societal engagement. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to societal impact assessment, digital education, and the role of open science in the social sciences. Recent studies focus on EdTech adoption during the pandemic and strategies for building sustainable research infrastructures. Labs & Teams : Fecher collaborates with the CATALPA research cluster, which emphasizes cross-institutional, solution-oriented interdisciplinary research.

Andreas Langenohlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Sociology
• Financial Markets
• Temporal Sociology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andreas Langenohl is a full Professor at the Institute of Sociology , Justus Liebig University Giessen , holding the Chair in General Comparative Studies. He has held fellowships at institutions like the Kulturwissenschaftliches Kolleg (Konstanz) and the Collaborative Research Center in Freiburg, and is an Extra-Ordinary Professor at North-West University (South Africa). PhD in Social Sciences (1999, magna cum laude ), Justus Liebig University Giessen M.A. in Sociology and Slavic Philology (1996, with highest honors ) His research spans economic sociology , financial market temporality , security studies , and cultural foundations of integration . He explores intersections of finance and politics, infrastructural security, and socio-temporal dynamics in economic theory. Recent work focuses on geoeconomic hegemony during the Ukraine conflict, pandemic security governance, and decentralized finance algorithms. Scientific Awards : Karl-Polanyi-Award (2010) for economic sociology Wolfgang-Mittermaier-Award (2007) for academic teaching Knowledge Unlatched Open Access selection (2020) Grants : He has secured multiple DFG and foundation grants for projects on financial infrastructures, securitization, and EU-Russia relations, including collaborations with institutions like Cornell University and the Einaudi Center for European Studies. Labs & Teams : Langenohl leads projects within the Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio 138 Dynamics of Security (Giessen & Marburg) and contributed to the Center of Excellence Cultural Foundations of Integration (Konstanz).

Javier Peñaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Research
• Convex Optimization
• First-Order Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Javier Peña is the Bajaj Family Chair Professor of Operations Research at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, where he has been a faculty member since 1999. He currently holds the rank of Professor with tenure in the Department of Operations Research. His educational background includes: PhD in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University (1998) MS in Computer Science from Cornell University (1997) MS in Mathematics from Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia (1993) BS in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia (1991) BS in Mathematics from Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia (1991) Professor Peña's research focuses on the theoretical foundations and practical applications of optimization. His primary research interests include condition numbers for optimization, algorithms for convex optimization (particularly first-order methods), and equilibria computation. He has made significant contributions to understanding the convergence properties of the Frank-Wolfe algorithm and related first-order methods. His work uniquely bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications, particularly in finance and data science. His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of investigating the fundamental mathematical properties of optimization problems while developing practical algorithms with provable convergence guarantees. His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work on condition numbers and Hoffman constants toward more applied research on first-order methods and their applications. A notable trend is his recent focus on affine-invariant analysis of optimization algorithms, which provides deeper insights into algorithm behavior independent of coordinate systems. His work frequently appears in top optimization journals like Mathematical Programming and SIAM Journal on Optimization. Professor Peña is also the co-author of the influential textbook 'Optimization Methods in Finance,' now in its second edition, which has become a standard reference in the field. In terms of teaching, Professor Peña regularly instructs courses in Probability and Statistics, Financial Optimization, and Convex Optimization. His teaching approach emphasizes practical applications, with students in Financial Optimization routinely using open-source financial datasets like Alpha Advantage Open Stock API in their projects. He has been actively involved in the academic community through numerous conference presentations, seminar invitations, and committee service at Carnegie Mellon University, including roles on the Faculty Senate, Promotion and Tenure Committee, and various curriculum committees.

• Open Innovation
• Technology Transfer
• Food Industry Innovation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Barbara Bigliardi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, with national scientific qualification for full professor in Economic-Management Engineering (SSD ING-IND/35). She serves as President of the Management Engineering Program at University of Parma and Director of Bachelor's/Master's programs at University of San Marino, co-leading double-degree initiatives between the two institutions. Over 100 publications (57 SCOPUS-indexed) with H-index=20 Editorial roles: Cambridge Scholars Publishing (2019), MDPI Sustainability, Sci, European Journal of Innovation Management Key research areas: Open Innovation, Technology Transfer, Food Industry Innovation, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain Sustainability Recent Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate leadership in: Industry 4.0 integration with circular economy AI applications in public administration and healthcare Digitalization of food supply chains Green startup resource orchestration Simulation-based optimization in remanufacturing Sustainable additive manufacturing Scientific Recognition : 2005 Emerald Highly Commended Award 2013 Most Cited Paper in Trends in Food Science & Technology 2019 Highly Cited Paper in Review of Policy Research Research Leadership includes: National Observatory on Start-ups (President since 2021) National Observatory on Reputation (Vice President since 2019) INAIL-funded mobile risk assessment systems (2018-2020) INAF space technology transfer projects (2018-present) Academic Contributions : Supervised over 300 theses Deputy Coordinator of Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program Director of Management Engineering Programs (Parma & San Marino) Founder of academic spin-offs: Sistemi per il marketing di contenuto S.r.l. (2016-present), Univenture SrL (2006-2010)