جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Noelle Hurdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Community Psychology
• Adolescent Development
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Noelle Hurd is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia and co-Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives (co-DDEI). She leads the Promoting Healthy Adolescent Development (PHAD) Lab, focusing on marginalized youth development through intergenerational relationships and systemic oppression disruption. Her research integrates clinical and community psychology to address adolescent development, racial discrimination, and mental health disparities. Key interests include natural mentoring as protective factor, anti-racist frameworks, and leveraging community strengths to counteract systemic barriers for Black and Latinx youth. Her work emphasizes youth agency in social justice movements and resilience through familial and community support networks. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated exploration of natural mentoring dynamics across marginalized populations, with methodological diversity spanning qualitative analyses of immigrant youth experiences and longitudinal studies of college adjustment. Recurring themes include anti-immigration policy impacts, youth-led anti-racism initiatives, and the intersection of discrimination with mental health outcomes. Dr. Hurd's scientific contributions have earned significant recognition: William T. Grant Scholar and Spencer/National Academy of Education Postdoctoral Fellow Rising Star Award (Association for Psychological Science, 2015) Outstanding Professor Award (UVA Psychology, 2017) Faculty Excellence in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award (2021) Fellowships in American Psychological Association and Society for Community Research and Action As PHAD Lab director, she mentors emerging researchers in community-engaged scholarship funded by NIH, NSF, William T. Grant Foundation, and Institute of Education Sciences. Her team examines mentoring relationships, discrimination mechanisms, and intervention development for youth thriving in oppressive contexts. The PHAD Lab operates as an interdisciplinary research collective developing evidence-based approaches to dismantle systemic barriers through youth-adult partnerships and natural mentoring frameworks.

Ashley D. Farmerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American History
• African American Women's History
• Black Political Thought
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ashley D. Farmer is an Associate Professor of History and African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches courses on African American women's history, the Black Freedom Movement, and Black archival practices. Her scholarly work centers on Black women's intellectual production and activism, particularly during the Black Power era. Her research interests include African American History, African American Women's History, Black Political Thought, Intellectual History, and Radical Politics. Farmer's work challenges traditional narratives that marginalize Black women's contributions to social movements, demonstrating how Black women shaped and transformed political ideologies through intellectual work, community organizing, and cultural production. Farmer's scholarship reveals trends across Black women's intellectual history, showing how they developed intersectional frameworks for understanding oppression and liberation long before the term 'intersectionality' was coined. Her work connects historical activism with contemporary movements, highlighting the continuity of Black women's political thought across generations. Stone Book Award finalist Darlene Clark Hine Award honorable mention Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book Award honorable mention Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship Whiting Foundation fellowship Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer Farmer has advised numerous graduate students and served as a founding leader of the African American Intellectual History Society (AAIHS). She is a regular blogger for Black Perspectives and co-editor of both the Black Power Series (NYU Press) and the Black Women History Series (UNC Press). Her research has been supported by significant grants from the Radcliffe Institute, NEH, and Whiting Foundation. Farmer directs research initiatives through the African American Intellectual History Society and contributes to the Black Perspectives online platform, which serves as a hub for scholars of African American history. Her work connects academic research with public engagement through media appearances on NPR, Al-Jazeera, and in publications like The New York Times and Washington Post.

• Chican@-Latin@ vernacular discourse
• testimonio and gendered violence
• womyn of color, academe, and intersectional microaggressions
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Michelle A. Holling, Ph.D. is a Full Professor of Communication at California State University San Marcos, where she also serves as Director of Ethnic Studies. She joined the Department of Communication at CSUSM in 2007 and has held significant leadership roles including Director of the Ethnic Studies Program, Chair of the Communication Department, and member of the Ethnic Studies Steering Committee. Dr. Holling earned her interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Communication from Arizona State University and her M.A. and B.A. in Communication from San Francisco State University. Her academic journey has been marked by leadership and scholarly excellence within the field of communication studies with a focus on ethnic and gender perspectives. Her research expertise centers on Chican@-Latin@ vernacular discourse; testimonio and gendered violence; and womyn of color, academe, and intersectional microaggressions. Dr. Holling's work bridges critical race theory, gender studies, and communication scholarship, examining how marginalized communities navigate systems of power through discourse and performance. She has developed innovative courses including COMM 405, Feminist Rhetorics and COMM 485, Chican@s-Latin@s in Film & TV. Dr. Holling's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on intersectional approaches to communication, with particular attention to Latin@ experiences, gendered violence, and critical race perspectives. Her work often examines how marginalized communities use discourse to resist oppression and create liberatory spaces. Outstanding Article Award (2022) from Feminist Gender Studies Division of NCA Outstanding Book Chapter Award (2021) from Latino/a Communication Studies Division of NCA Cordova-Puchot Scholar of the Year Award (2009) from Latino/a Communication Studies Division of NCA B. Aubrey Fisher Outstanding Journal Article (2007) from Western States Communication Association Dr. Holling has been actively involved in professional organizations, founding the Communication, Identities, and Difference interest group in the Western States Communication Association (WSCA), where she served as President (2017-2018) and Immediate Past President (2018-2019). She was also President of the Organization for Research on Women and Communication (2007-2010). Her leadership extends to editorial work, including co-editing "Race(ing) Intercultural Communication: Racial Logics in a Colorblind Era" (2016) and "Latina/o Discourse in Vernacular Spaces: Somos de Una Voz?" (2011).

• Jewish Studies
• Christian-Jewish Relations
• History of Anti-Semitism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Susannah Heschel serves as the Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies and Chair of the Jewish Studies Program at Dartmouth College, holding a faculty appointment in the Religion Department. Her academic leadership extends through elected memberships in the American Academy for Jewish Research and American Society for the Study of Religion, with visiting professorships at Frankfurt, Cape Town, and Princeton Universities. Her educational background includes: A.B. from Trinity College M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Heschel's research centers on 19th-20th century Jewish and Protestant intellectual history, with groundbreaking work on Christian theologians in Nazi Germany, Jewish scholarship on Islam, and the theological roots of antisemitism. Her scholarship uniquely bridges biblical studies, feminist theory, and Holocaust research, examining how religious frameworks shape identity and persecution. Current projects explore European Jewish scholarship on Islam through a Guggenheim Fellowship. Her recent publications reveal persistent engagement with prophetic tradition across Jewish-Christian contexts, Holocaust memory studies, and the intersection of race/gender in theological ethics. Works consistently analyze how religious texts are weaponized for oppression while recovering marginalized voices in interfaith dialogue. Honors include: National Jewish Book Award for Abraham Geiger and the Jewish Jesus Mendelssohn Prize from Leo Baeck Institute Five international honorary doctorates Guggenheim Fellowship Research support spans major foundations: Current: Guggenheim Fellowship (2023-2024) Maimonides Institute Fellowship (University of Hamburg, Winter 2024) Previous: Rockefeller Fellowship (National Humanities Center) Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin Fellowship (2011-2012) Carnegie Foundation grants Ford Foundation grants Though not directing formal labs, Heschel collaborates internationally through fellowships at Hamburg's Maimonides Institute and Berlin's Wissenschaftskolleg, advancing comparative research on Jewish-Muslim-Christian intellectual history while mentoring junior scholars through Dartmouth's Jewish Studies Program.

Lisa Heldkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Food
• American Philosophy
• Feminist Philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lisa Heldke is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College and an affiliated faculty member in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies. She has been a longstanding contributor to the academic community, teaching courses such as Modern Philosophy, American Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, Critical Race Theory, and specialized seminars on food and eating. Her interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy with social justice, education, and culinary ethics. B.A. in Music and Philosophy from Gustavus Adolphus College M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from Northwestern University Her research centers on American Philosophy , Feminist Philosophy , Critical Race Theory , and most notably, the Philosophy of Food . She critically examines food adventuring, colonialist attitudes in cuisine, and the ethical dimensions of eating. Her work explores how food shapes identity, community, and moral responsibility. Her recent and forthcoming publications reveal a deepening inquiry into biological interdependence—particularly parasitism and mutualism—suggesting a novel ontological framework rooted in eating relationships. This innovative direction reflects her ability to connect everyday practices with profound philosophical questions. Lisa Heldke’s scholarly contributions include influential books such as Exotic Appetites: Ruminations of a Food Adventurer and Philosophers at Table: On Food and Being Human , as well as co-editing Oppression, Privilege and Resistance . She is also on the editorial board of The Encyclopedia of Food and Agriculture Ethics (Springer). While specific details about student advising are not listed, her long-standing teaching career and mentorship through seminars suggest active engagement with students. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided texts, but her sustained publication record and editorial roles indicate significant recognition in her field. She is deeply involved in experiential learning, combining her philosophical inquiries with hands-on activities like baking bread in a backyard mud oven and studying sustainable agriculture. Her current research promises to expand the boundaries of philosophical thought by integrating ecological and biological realities into metaphysical and ethical frameworks.

Deborah McPhailمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Health
• Fat Studies
• Healthcare Equity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Deborah McPhail is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. Her research is committed to advancing health equity through community-engaged scholarship focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ and fat communities using qualitative, anti-oppressive methodologies. Education: PhD, York University Master of Sociology, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba Dr. McPhail's work integrates feminist, queer, and fat theories to examine systemic oppression in healthcare systems. Her expertise spans critical social sciences, anti-oppressive approaches to health, and qualitative methodologies, with emphasis on marginalized groups' healthcare experiences. She actively develops medical curriculum for 2SLGBTQIA+ health and equity-seeking populations while teaching graduate courses in gender health equity and critical social theories. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on fat studies and 2SLGBTQIA+ health, particularly analyzing reproductive care through lenses of eugenics, colonialism, and social justice. These works demonstrate material and affective analyses of clinical spaces, obesity history, and resistance strategies against healthcare stigma. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Reviewer, CIHR (2021/2022) Manitoba Medical Students Teaching Award (2019) CBC Top 40 Under 40 (2017) University of Manitoba Outreach Award (2016) Body Confidence Awards Canada (2016) Dr. McPhail mentors graduate students and leads major funded research including SSHRC's "Queering COVID" (2021-2025), Research Manitoba's LGBT healthcare professionals study (2016-2024), and CIHR's "Reproducing Stigma" project (2014-2022). Her community partnerships with Sunshine House and Rainbow Resource Centre ensure research directly addresses marginalized populations' needs while informing medical education and practice. As theme lead in gender and sexual health for the medical college, she develops undergraduate curriculum for medical students and serves on UMQueer as founding member. Her work bridges academic research with community advocacy through Manitoba Public Health Association involvement.

Grace Ji-Sun Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theology
• Climate Justice
• Gender Justice
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Grace Ji-Sun Kim is a Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion , part of Earlham College. With a Ph.D., M.Div., and B.S. from the University of Toronto, she is the author or editor of 25 books, focusing on climate justice , gender justice , and intersectional theology . She co-edits the Palgrave Macmillan Series, 'Asian Christianity in the Diaspora' and contributes to outlets like TIME , The Huffington Post , and Christian Century . Education: Ph.D., University of Toronto M.Div., University of Toronto B.S., University of Toronto Her research explores climate justice (e.g., Earthbound ), whiteness in Christianity (e.g., When God Became White ), and decolonial theological frameworks . Her work bridges Korean diasporic experiences with global interfaith dialogue , emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in social transformation and environmental healing . She actively engages media, hosting the Madang Podcast and participating in platforms like MSNBC and BBC Radio . Her presentations at institutions such as Georgetown University and AAR highlight her influence in academic and religious communities.

Rico Selfمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rhetorical and Cultural Studies
• Performance Studies
• Black Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rico Self is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University. He also serves as contributing faculty in Feminist Studies and Race and Ethnicity Studies Programs (cross-institutional affiliations noted in academic profiles). His work focuses on rhetorical studies, Black cultural analysis, queer methodologies, and intersections of media, race, and gender. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Louisiana State University, 2020 M.A. in Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 2019 Research Interests : Rico’s scholarship engages Black queer feminist frameworks, critical media analysis, and performative resistance strategies. He examines topics like HBCU advocacy through sport rhetoric, anti-Black state violence, and institutional DEI dynamics. His work bridges theoretical rigor with community-oriented praxis. Recent Article Trends : Recent publications analyze prophetic rhetoric in HBCU leadership (2025), Black nihilism in academia (2024), queer autocritography as survival strategy (2024), and Black queer feminist performance (2023). These works collectively interrogate systems of oppression while proposing emancipatory frameworks. Recognition : Has received institutional, regional, and national awards for teaching, research, and advocacy (specific awards unspecified). Active in public speaking and consultancy roles addressing social justice issues. Grants & Teams : No specific grants or lab affiliations listed in provided texts. Advises graduate students in communication studies and interdisciplinary programs.

George Allen O. Villanuevaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Equity Advocacy
• Communication Infrastructure
• Critical Hip Hop Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. George Allen O. Villanueva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Race & Ethnic Studies Institute and Latinx/o/a & Mexican American Studies programs. His research focuses on how marginalized communities of color navigate structural oppression through communication, media, activism, and expressive culture. His interdisciplinary work integrates critical theories from communication, anthropology, and sociology. Dr. Villanueva holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Southern California and has taught at Loyola University Chicago before joining Texas A&M. Education: B.A. in Black Studies and History (UC Santa Barbara), M.Sc. in Global Media and Communications (London School of Economics), and PhD in Communication (USC Annenberg School). Research Interests : Urban equity advocacy, communication infrastructure, critical hip hop pedagogy, anti-displacement strategies, and engaged scholarship. His methods emphasize participatory and autoethnographic approaches to address systemic inequities in cities. Notable projects include the Chinatown anti-displacement map and walking tour, the Hollywood Community Studio, and the Northeast Los Angeles Riverfront Collaborative. His 2022 book Promoting Urban Social Justice won the 2023 Jane Jacobs Book Award for its contribution to urban communication studies. Community Engagement : Over 20 years of experience in community organizing, urban planning, and social change advocacy, including roles in electoral politics and strategic communication consulting.

Dulce Wilkinson Westbergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Personality Psychology
• Identity
• Life Narratives
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dulce Wilkinson Westberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. Her research lies at the intersection of personality, identity, and social structures, with a focus on racially and ethnically diverse populations. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore how systems of power and oppression influence life narratives and psychosocial adjustment. PhD in Social and Personality Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2022) BS in Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2017) Dr. Westberg's research centers on life narratives as internal constructions of identity, examining how race, ethnicity, gender, and social class shape personal meaning-making. She investigates how marginalized individuals navigate structural barriers and how such experiences influence personality development. Her work emphasizes intersectionality and the cultural contexts of identity formation. Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong focus on narrative identity, ethnic-racial life scripts, identity shifting, and the integration of intersectionality into personality psychology. These works span journals in personality, developmental, and social psychology, highlighting interdisciplinary engagement and methodological diversity. Association for Research in Personality (ARP) – Programming Committee Member (2023) Association for Research in Personality (ARP) – Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member (2020–present) Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) – Member International Society for Research on Identity (ISRI) – Member Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD) – Member Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) – Member Dr. Westberg is actively mentoring and building her research program. She is recruiting undergraduate students for qualitative data analysis and accepting applications from prospective graduate students for the 2024–2025 cycle. While no specific grants are mentioned, her active publication record and lab recruitment suggest ongoing research funding and academic momentum. She leads a research lab focused on narrative and identity processes in diverse young adults.

Marcin Smietanaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Reproductive Sociology
• LGBTQ+ Family Formation
• Transnational Surrogacy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Marcin Smietana is a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Department of Sociology and the Reproductive Sociology Research Group (ReproSoc) . His work focuses on LGBTQ+ family formation , transnational surrogacy , and reproductive justice , funded by grants including a Marie Curie Fellowship and Wellcome Trust support. He teaches courses on Sociology of Gender , Health and Illness , and MPhil in Health, Medicine & Society . PhD in Sociology (University of Barcelona/AFIN) Postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley and Cambridge His research explores queer resistance to authoritarianism , racial dynamics in ART (assisted reproductive technologies), and reproductive decision-making among gay men. He co-edited the landmark volume Making Families: Transnational Surrogacy, Queer Kinship and Reproductive Justice (2018), which bridges reproductive anthropology with queer theory . Current projects examine queer ecologies and critical animal studies . Key contributions include: Identifying repro-regional moral frameworks in cross-cultural surrogacy studies (USA, India, Russia) Documenting the intersections of race and queer reproduction in international surrogacy markets Deconstructing emotional economies in U.S. commercial surrogacy He supervises dissertations on transnational surrogacy , queer kinship , and species relationships in reproduction , with publications spanning Reproductive BioMedicine & Society Online , Sociological Research Online , and edited volumes. His upcoming book examines gay men’s reproductive decision-making in transnational contexts.

Elisabet Langmannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Philosophy
• Didactics
• Ethics in Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elisabet Langmann serves as Associate Professor and Department Head at Södertörn University, Sweden, specializing in Teacher Training with research bridging educational philosophy and classroom practice. Her work critically examines ethical dimensions of schooling and democratic values implementation. Langmann holds a PhD in Educational Philosophy from Örebro University (2013), where her dissertation explored pedagogical approaches to teaching tolerance while avoiding student marginalization. Her academic journey reflects deep engagement with continental philosophy and didactic theory. Her research centers on ambiguities in democratic values (tolerance, justice, responsibility) and their classroom implications, investigating how value conflicts manifest and how supportive teaching climates emerge. Methodologically, she integrates empirical classroom observations with philosophical analysis, drawing from phenomenology and critical theory to examine sensory, affective, and ethical dimensions of learning environments. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals three evolving trajectories: sustainability education exploring climate change pedagogy; sensory-phenomenological approaches to classroom climate; and continued refinement of tolerance education frameworks. These strands converge in examining how affective dissonance and bodily experiences shape ethical learning. Langmann actively secures research funding including two Swedish Research Council projects (2020-2023): as project leader for "Forms of Upbringing" investigating bodily dimensions in value conflict resolution, and as co-investigator in "How can schools reduce unequal educational opportunities?" examining school culture in disadvantaged areas. She mentors junior researchers through international networks rather than formal student supervision. She contributes significantly to academic infrastructure as board member of the Nordic Society of Philosophy of Education, co-convenor for NERA/EERA educational philosophy networks, and peer reviewer for 12+ journals including Studies in Philosophy and Education. Her leadership extends to international research collectives like PEDST and SCAPE, focusing on democratic sustainability transitions and cultural conflicts in education.

• Colonialism
• Racialization
• Indigeneity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sharla Alegria is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto (Downtown Toronto campus), specializing in sociological research focused on race, gender, and technology. Her work intersects colonialism, racialization, and indigeneity with computational methods and organizational studies. She examines how systemic inequalities manifest in tech workforces and AI systems, emphasizing intersectional analyses of labor markets and workplace dynamics. Her research interests include the sociology of artificial intelligence, racialized and gendered labor in tech industries, and the sociotechnical reproduction of inequality. She critiques structural barriers in STEM fields and explores pathways to enhance diversity and inclusion in science and engineering workforces through policy and organizational interventions. Key themes in her recent publications (2024–2016) include algorithmic bias in machine learning, gender pay gaps in federal science agencies, and the invisibility of marginalized workers in global tech supply chains. Her work bridges sociological theory with empirical analyses of contemporary technological and organizational challenges. Despite her prolific output, no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her research often engages with interdisciplinary methods, combining quantitative and ethnographic approaches to study systemic inequities in high-tech environments.

Jo Hsuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Rhetorics
• Storytelling & Narrative Rhetorics
• Trans and Queer Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jo Hsu (they/them) is an associate professor of Rhetoric and Writing and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where they also serve as Associate Chair of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. They are core faculty for the Center for Asian American Studies and have made significant contributions to trans and queer studies, disability studies, and Asian American rhetoric. Education and Background Ph.D., M.F.A. from Pennsylvania State University Research Interests Jo Hsu's research examines how stories shape policy and culture, with a focus on trans and queer narratives, disability justice, and Asian American rhetoric. Their work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, exploring how storytelling functions as political strategy and community-building practice. They investigate how narratives of health, identity, and belonging circulate across medical, legal, and cultural contexts, particularly focusing on marginalized communities. Their current projects include examining far-right rhetorical strategies for disguising seemingly neutral beliefs and policies, and taking a narrative approach to health injustice, considering how stories infiltrate settings of health care practice and research. Awards and Recognition 2024 Book Award from the Rhetoric Society of America for "Constellating Home: Trans and Queer Asian American Rhetorics" 2023 Diamond Anniversary Book Award from the National Communication Association 2023 Innovations in Community Writing Book Award from the Conference on Community Writing Winifred Bryan Horner Outstanding Book Award from the Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric & Composition 2023 Rhetoric Society of America Fellows Early Career Award 2023 Leadership Award for People with Disabilities from the National Council of Teachers of English Public Engagement Jo Hsu is an active public intellectual whose work appears in major news outlets including the Huffington Post, the Hill, and the Boston Globe. They are committed to making academic knowledge accessible and relevant to broader publics, particularly in discussions about trans rights, disability justice, and racial equity. Their creative writing has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, reflecting their commitment to both scholarly and artistic forms of expression. Laboratory and Community Work While not leading a traditional laboratory, Hsu's scholarly work functions as a form of community-based research that centers QTPOC (Queer and Trans People of Color) experiences and knowledge production. They are actively involved with organizations supporting trans folks in Texas, including Black Trans Leadership of Austin, Transgender Education Network of Texas, and Equality Texas. Their work emphasizes relationality and community accountability as central to knowledge creation.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christianity
• Social Identity Theory
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jacobus (Kobus) Kok is Professor and Chair of New Testament Studies at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF) Leuven, with additional appointments as Professor Extraordinarius at the University of Pretoria. His multifaceted research integrates exegetical analysis with social identity theory, focusing on early Christian community formation. Education Ph.D. Theology: Religious Studies and Missiology, University of Pretoria (2017) Ph.D. Theology: New Testament Studies, University of Pretoria (2008) M.Th. New Testament Studies, University of Pretoria (2004) M.Div., University of Pretoria (2003) B.Th., University of Pretoria (2001) Kok's scholarship explores boundary dynamics in early Christianity, examining how texts like 1 Peter and Johannine literature navigated inclusion/exclusion tensions. Recent works employ social identity complexity theory to analyze community formation amid persecution. He maintains active collaborations across European universities and contributes to international theological dialogues. His extensive publications in venues like Mohr Siebeck and Brill analyze power dynamics, missional ethics, and decolonial interpretations of scripture, particularly focusing on Pauline and Johannine corpora. Kok serves on editorial boards for several theological series and participates in academic societies including SNTS, EABS, and NOSTER, promoting interdisciplinary engagement between biblical studies and social sciences.