جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Soo Ah Kwonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Youth Activism
• Global Governance
• Race and Inequality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Soo Ah Kwon is Associate Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with affiliations in the Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory, Human Development and Family Studies, and the Center for Global Studies. Her research focuses on youth activism, global governance, race institutionalization in education, and neoliberal restructuring in academic and nonprofit sectors. Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley Her work explores how youth engage with global institutions like the United Nations, the racial dynamics of international student diversity, and the neoliberal co-optation of community engagement internships. She has published extensively on topics including affirmative governmentality, panethnic identity, and youth-led policy reform. Recent research trends highlight her focus on global governance infrastructures, youth participation in international policy, and the intersection of race with educational globalization. Her articles often critique neoliberal frameworks in activism, education, and institutional diversity programs. Academic honors include multiple teaching awards, the Conrad Humanities Scholar designation, and grants from the Spencer Foundation, USDA HATCH, and the Beckman Research Award. She co-founded a research center with $250,000 in funding. 'The American University Meets the Pacific Century' (Co-PI with Nancy Abelmann, Tim Liao, Adrienne Lo) Humanities Release Time Fellowships (2024-25, 2018-19, 2009-10) Grants for youth political capital studies and anti-Asian racism initiatives Soo Ah Kwon teaches courses on Asian American youth, citizenship, and global social issues. Her recent publications analyze youth activism in global governance and the racial segregation implications of international student diversity.

Laura E. Pérezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chicanx and Latinx Feminist Art
• Decolonial Aesthetics
• Decolonial Spiritualities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura E. Pérez is a Professor in the Chicanx and Latinx Studies Program and Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She serves as Chair of the Latinx Research Center and is a core faculty member in the doctoral program in Performance Studies and the Department of Women’s Studies. Ph.D. in Romance Languages & Literatures, Harvard University B.A./M.A. Joint Degree, Romance Languages & Literatures, University of Chicago Exchange Scholar, Stanford University Summer Courses, Universidad de Salamanca Her research intersects decolonial aesthetics, feminist and queer theory, and spiritualities within Chicanx/Latinx and Indigenous cultural practices. She has curated significant Latina/o performance art exhibitions and authored foundational texts in Chicana art criticism. Pérez’s recent work explores coalitions between U.S. women of color feminist thought and Latin American decolonial ethics. In 2023, she is co-curating a major retrospective of Amalia Mesa-Bains at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive. Her 2020 publication Eros Ideologies received a National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies Book Award Honorable Mention. College Art Association’s Wyeth Foundation for American Art Publishing Grant (2020) Hellman Faculty Fellows Award Mellon Fellowships Susan B. Anthony Post Doctoral Fellowship Pérez has mentored graduate students in Ethnic Studies and taught courses spanning decolonial theory, racialization, spirituality in the arts, and U.S. women of color feminist thought.

• Soviet Studies
• Russian History
• Cultural History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anatoly Pinsky is a Visiting Professor at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki, specializing in Soviet and post-Soviet studies. His work focuses on late Soviet subjectivity, cultural history, and political analysis. He has edited anthologies such as Subjectivity after Stalin (2019) and authored studies on Khrushchev-era diaries and Cold War intellectual history. His research bridges literary analysis, political theory, and cultural studies. Key research areas include post-Stalin individuality, Soviet cultural policy, and modern Russian political dynamics. Recent publications analyze the Ukraine conflict's geopolitical dimensions and the role of dissent in Putin's Russia. Pinsky also engages with contemporary issues like the Prigozhin protests, linking them to broader authoritarian regime strategies. His articles span book reviews, peer-reviewed analyses, and public-facing commentary. Notable contributions include critiques of Evgeny Dobrenko's work on Stalinist aesthetics and Eleonory Gilburd's studies on Soviet cultural exchange. He regularly publishes in journals like Kritika and Russian Review , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding Soviet and post-Soviet cultural and political landscapes.

• Clinical Child Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Eyewitness Memory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Elisa Krackow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at West Virginia University, where she directs the Memory and the Law Lab. Her research integrates clinical, developmental, cognitive, and forensic psychology to study eyewitness memory, suggestibility, false memories, and juror perceptions, with a focus on children and legal applications. Dr. Krackow earned her Ph.D. from Binghamton University, State University of New York. She completed a predoctoral internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests lie at the intersection of memory and the legal system, particularly in how children recall events, the impact of suggestive questioning, and the development of interventions like Event Report Training to improve eyewitness accuracy. She also investigates the cognitive mechanisms behind false and recovered memories, the role of emotion in memory, and childhood depression with a focus on cognitive biases and intergenerational transmission. Her work has important implications for forensic interviewing, child protection, and legal policy. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on applied memory, child eyewitness testimony, false memory creation, and interventions. The research spans cognitive, clinical, developmental, and forensic domains, often using experimental and narrative methods to explore memory accuracy, suggestibility, and emotional influences. Dr. Krackow's research has been supported by funding from NIH/NICHD, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), and the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS). She mentors graduate students in the Clinical Child doctoral program, including Benjamin Thomas, Victoria DiSciullo, and Emily Deming, who are engaged in research on juror perceptions, juvenile justice, child memory, and traumatic recall. Her lab provides training in high-quality research design across multiple psychological subfields. She teaches courses such as Child and Adolescent Development, Behavior Pathology, Behavioral and Psychological Assessment, and Clinical Child Psychology Practicum. Her lab, the Memory and the Law Lab, focuses on applied research with real-world implications for psychology, law, and child welfare.

Antonia Delgado-Poustمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Spanish Literature
• Spanish Cinema
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Antonia Delgado-Poust is an Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Mary Washington's Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Her research focuses on contemporary Peninsular narratives, feminist thought, and gender representations in literature and film. She earned her B.A. in Spanish and French from Bucknell University (2003) and M.A./Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from Pennsylvania State University (2011). Her current book project connects feminist theory with memory studies to analyze silenced female voices during Franco's dictatorship. Key article trends examine: 21st-century Spanish cinema through alchemical metaphors Female complicity in patriarchal oppression Crime fiction's role in democratic transition Post-Civil War trauma and identity crises

Eloise Addeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval History
• Czech History
• Nation-Building
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Eloise Adde is an Associate Professor and MA Program Director in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU) in Vienna. She holds dual PhDs in Medieval History from Paris Panthéon Sorbonne and Czech Literature from Sorbonne Université. Her research focuses on nation-building, political thought, subjectivity, and manuscript culture in late medieval Bohemia and Brabant, with a particular emphasis on vernacular literature and the legitimization of power. Her academic journey includes prestigious fellowships such as the Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship and multiple grants from the FNR Luxembourg. She has held research positions at institutions including Saint-Louis University Brussels, the University of Luxembourg, and Humboldt University Berlin. Her research interests include: Nation-Building and National Identity in the Middle Ages Political Thought and Legitimacy Vernacular Literature and Language Politics Manuscript Transmission and Textual Reception State Formation and Feudal Opposition Medieval Czech and Brabant History Her recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on the emergence of national subjects, the naturalization of political power, and the role of the nobility in shaping political discourse. Her work often employs comparative frameworks between Bohemia and Brabant, analyzing how different socio-political structures influenced the development of national consciousness. She has received significant recognition through scientific awards including: Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship (2020-2022) FNR-CORE grant (2015-2018) FNR-AFR grant (2013-2015) Fernand Braudel-Clemens Heller grant (2013) MAEE, CNRS, CEFRES, Prague grant (2011-2012) Eloise Adde supervises PhD students and has advised Samuel Beňa on the reign of George of Poděbrady. She teaches courses such as The Medieval Nation, Historiography, and Manuscripts, Textual Flow, New Audiences. She is currently preparing a monograph titled Nation – Power – Subjectivity: The Making of National Subjects in Late Medieval Bohemia and Brabant (1300-1450) . She is also co-editing several conference proceedings on Luxembourg dynasty, naturalization of power, and premodern nation-building.

John Proiosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
• Philosophy of Life and Death
• Buddhist Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Proios is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago. He specializes in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, particularly Plato’s late metaphysics, epistemology, and logic, with a focus on dialogues like the Philebus , Sophist , and Statesman . His research integrates feminist, Marxist, and critical social theories to analyze ancient thought, including projects on cognitive liberation in Plato and ancient Greek philosophy of race. He holds a PhD from Cornell University (2021), an MA from the University of Arizona (2017), and a BA from Swarthmore College (2015). Proios teaches courses on ancient philosophy, the philosophy of life and death, and interdisciplinary topics like liberation and enlightenment. His recent work explores the intersection of philosophy with social justice, including how marginalized thinkers navigate academic spaces. Notable publications include analyses of Plato’s methodological critiques of hedonism and proto-racial concepts in ancient texts. He currently collaborates on a project examining ancient Greek philosophy of race and contributes to debates on natural kinds and ethical narratives. His research emphasizes bridging ancient philosophy with contemporary social theory, reflecting his commitment to critical engagement with historical texts.

Genevieve Negrón-Gonzalesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immigration Policy
• Undocumented Youth Activism
• Higher Education Access
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales is a Professor at the University of San Francisco, specializing in interdisciplinary studies of immigration and education. Her work focuses on undocumented youth activism, higher education access, and Latino immigrant communities in California. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Social and Cultural Studies in Education from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research explores how undocumented young people challenge immigration policies through political activism and social movements. Key areas include the intersection of education access, racial politics, and institutional climate in higher education. Co-author of Encountering Poverty (2016) and co-editor of We Are Not DREAMers (2020), her scholarship emphasizes actionable solutions to systemic inequities. Recent publications analyze undocumented student persistence in community colleges, Plyler v. Doe's educational legacy, and Jesuit universities' support for undocumented students. Her work bridges academic analysis with direct community engagement, advocating for marginalized populations through policy critique and narrative activism. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her collaborative projects highlight institutional partnerships and community-driven research. Ongoing work likely continues exploring undocumented youth agency in policy landscapes and educational equity frameworks.

Linda Martin Alcoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist Philosophy
• Epistemology
• Race Theory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Linda Martin Alcoff is Professor of Philosophy at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center, City University of New York. She is a leading figure in feminist philosophy, epistemology, and critical race theory, known for her work on identity, power, and knowledge. Her research interests lie at the intersection of feminist theory, race, epistemology, and decolonial thought. Alcoff has made significant contributions to understanding how social identities—particularly race and gender—are formed, experienced, and politicized. She challenges essentialist readings of identity politics and develops phenomenological and hermeneutic frameworks for understanding lived embodiment. Her work on whiteness, sexual violence, and decolonizing knowledge has reshaped scholarly conversations in philosophy and beyond. The trends in her recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with questions of epistemic injustice, resistance, and the role of discourse in shaping social reality. Her writings explore how marginalized subjects come to know and name their experiences, especially in contexts of sexual violence and racial domination. She critically engages with thinkers like Foucault while advancing a robust feminist epistemology that centers survivor testimony and collective transformation. Scientific awards include: Frantz Fanon Award (2009) from the Caribbean Philosophical Association for Visible Identities: Race, Gender and the Self Alcoff has held significant leadership roles in the philosophical community, including serving as President of the American Philosophical Association, Eastern Division, and Co-Director of the Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy. She has co-edited Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy , contributing to the institutional development of feminist scholarship. Her teaching extends internationally through her course on Decolonizing Knowledge and Power in Spain and South Africa, reflecting her commitment to global philosophical dialogue and structural change. While no specific grants are mentioned, her editorial projects and international teaching suggest sustained funding and collaborative networks. She is actively involved in advancing decolonial epistemology and is currently working on new books addressing sexual violence and the decolonization of knowledge systems.

Sace E. Elderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social and Cultural History
• German History
• History of Violence and Crime
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sace E. Elder is a Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Eastern Illinois University . His work focuses on the social and cultural history of violence and crime in late 19th- and 20th-century Germany, particularly examining child protection movements and the renegotiation of parental authority. He has authored the book Murder Scenes: Normality, Deviance, and Criminal Violence in Weimar Berlin (University of Michigan Press, 2010), which analyzes how murder cases reflected societal anxieties in Weimar Germany. Education: PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Teaching: Courses include Modern Germany, Women and Gender in Modern Europe, and World War I Elder's research explores the intersection of violence, law, and public culture in Germany, with a focus on corporal punishment, child protection, and urban modernity. His recent work extends to public history initiatives, such as advising on campus naming debates and participating in cannabis policy symposia. His publications address topics like emotional cities, gender politics in World History, and the historical evolution of acceptable violence. Scientific Awards Achievement and Contribution Award (Teaching), 2012 Council on Faculty Research Summer Grant Award, 2011 Redden Grant, 2011 Elder has supervised 3 graduate works and maintains active public engagement through media appearances and academic outreach. His office hours and courses reflect his commitment to integrating research with teaching and community discourse.

Evgeniy Vladimirovich Tankovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Linguistics
• German Linguistics
• Political Discourse Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Evgeniy Vladimirovich Tankov serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Informatics, Natural Sciences and Humanities at Khakass Technical Institute—a branch of Siberian Federal University in Abakan, Russia. With 23 years of specialized experience, he teaches Foreign Language, Business Foreign Language, Professional Foreign Language, Philosophy, and Foundations of Russian Statehood. Education: Khakass State University named after N. F. Katanova (1996), Qualification: Teacher of German and English Research Focus: Tankov's work centers on Cognitive Linguistics and German Linguistic Consciousness , examining egocentric categories (WUNSCH/Desire), emotion concepts (Neid/envy), and cross-cultural comparisons (TRAUM/DREAM). His recent scholarship extends into Political Discourse Analysis , investigating binary oppositions and messianism in American political rhetoric through cognitive linguistic frameworks. Publication Trends: His 2017-2020 publications demonstrate a methodological shift from pure linguistic analysis toward political discourse, using cognitive linguistics to decode ideological structures in election speeches (notably Biden's) and conceptual oppositions. The work consistently bridges German linguistic space with broader sociopolitical contexts. Scientific Recognition: No awards or fellowships are documented in available materials. Academic Engagement: Tankov has developed two educational textbooks (2015, 2019) and completed advanced training in e-learning technologies (2022) and Russian Statehood pedagogy (2023). No student advisement or grant activities are recorded.

• Contemporary History
• Italian Political History
• Fascism Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Davide Angelo Grippa is a dedicated researcher in Contemporary History at the Department of Human and Social Sciences, Università degli Studi di Napoli L'Orientale. His academic career spans multiple research contracts from 2017 to 2023, during which he has made significant contributions to Italian political history, particularly focusing on fascism, anti-fascism, and the development of public opinion in Europe. His research interests center on Contemporary History (HIST-03/A), with special emphasis on the critical analysis of fascist violence, parliamentary democracy during Italy's liberal period, and the evolution of public opinion in European contexts. Grippa's work demonstrates deep engagement with primary historical sources and critical interpretation of pivotal moments in 20th century Italian history. Grippa's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of political violence, democratic institutions, and intellectual history. His publications examine key figures like Matteotti and Gobetti while exploring broader themes of cultural policy, publishing history, and the moral foundations of political movements. His work shows particular strength in analyzing historical texts and reconstructing the intellectual landscape of pre-fascist and fascist Italy. Grippa teaches Modern and Contemporary History and the History of European Public Opinion at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His teaching approach integrates historical analysis with contemporary political issues, particularly examining neo-fascism and its relationship to public opinion formation.

Yang Suمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Violence
• Revolution Studies
• Social Movements
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yang Su is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on political violence, revolution, and social movements, with a particular emphasis on state responses to protest in China and comparative historical analysis. He holds a dual expertise in ethnography and statistical methods. Su has authored two major books: *Collective Killings in Rural China during the Cultural Revolution* (2011) and *Deadly Decisions in Beijing: Succession Politics, Protest Repression and the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre* (2023), which have received prestigious awards including the Barrington Moore Book Prize and honorable mentions from the American Sociological Association. His research interests span labor disputes, state repression, and the historical memory of contentious politics. He teaches graduate courses like *Comparative Contentious Politics* and undergraduate courses such as *Social Movements and Revolution*. Su’s work bridges empirical rigor with theoretical innovation, examining how state institutions shape—and are shaped by—collective action. Awards: 2022 Barrington Moore Book Prize; 2024 Honorable Mention ASA Distinguished Scholarly Book Award Teaching: Graduate courses on contentious politics, undergraduate courses on socialism and social movements Methodology: Mixed-methods approach combining ethnography and statistical analysis Su has published extensively on topics such as labor protests in China, the Tiananmen Square protests, and comparative genocide studies. His scholarship critically engages with authoritarian governance, state-society relations, and the legacies of Maoist policies.

• African History
• Colonial History
• Labor History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Osumaka Likaka is an Associate Professor of History at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Minnesota (1991), alongside an M.A. (1981) and B.A. (1979) in History from the University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. His research focuses on African history, labor history, and the politics of memory, exploring how colonial policies shaped everyday life and collective identity in Central Africa. Dr. Likaka's work critically examines colonial administration in the Congo, particularly Belgian rule, analyzing themes such as population control, ethnic identity formation, and resistance movements. His publications include Naming Colonialism: History and Collective Memory in the Congo, 1870-1960 (UW Press, 2009) and Rural Society and Cotton in Colonial Zaire (UW Press, 1997). Recent courses taught include African Civilizations Since 1800 and Civilizations of the Nile Valley . His research bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates on decolonization, memory, and socio-political legacies of colonialism.

Günther Stockerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern German Literature
• Austrian Literature from 19th Century to Present
• Literature and Culture of the Cold War
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Günther Stocker (b. 1966) is a Full Professor at the Institute of German Studies , University of Vienna, specializing in Modern German Literature and Cold War Cultural Studies . His research bridges postwar Austrian literature (1945–present), 19th–21st century Austrian cultural history , and digital reading practices . Current Research: Listening to Literature (audiobook studies), Books on Screen (digital literacy), and Internationalization of Vienna's Literary Networks (1960–1990) Key Projects: Virtual Library Internationale Zone , Die Welten des Peter Henisch (2025), and Academic Reading in Digital Age (2022) His Google Scholar profile reveals 15+ recent publications analyzing: Social media reading (2025) and digital vs print cognitive impacts (2024) Cold War literary transfer (2025) and postwar Austrian identity (2020) Screen-based reading challenges (2023) and audiobook engagement (2024) Scientific Recognition: 1997 Salzburg Kulturfonds Prize for literary research 2001–2004 APART Stipendium (Austrian Academy of Sciences) Contributor to Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften projects Teaching Leadership: 2022– Vice-Head of German Philology Study Programme , University of Vienna 2025W: Courses on Antikriegsliteratur and Contemporary Austrian Fiction 2025S: Austrian Cultural History and Digital Reading Culture