جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Elizabeth McCrackenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Short Stories
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth McCracken is a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches creative writing courses including Advanced Fiction Workshop (CRW 355F), Literature for Writers (E 380F), and Fiction Writing (CRW 325F). She also teaches in the low residency MFA program at Bennington College. McCracken received her M.F.A. from the University of Iowa in 1990. Her academic career has been distinguished by numerous grants and fellowships from prestigious organizations including the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Her creative interests focus on Creative Writing , particularly Fiction , Short Stories , and Autobiographical Writing . McCracken's work explores complex human relationships, grief, memory, and the transformative power of storytelling. Her writing is characterized by its emotional depth, wit, keen observation of human nature, and ability to blend the comic with the heartbreaking. McCracken's publications have established her as a significant voice in contemporary American literature. Her work has been widely recognized for its originality and emotional resonance, appearing in prestigious collections such as The Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize, and The O. Henry Prize Stories. Winner of The Story Prize for Thunderstruck & Other Stories (2015) Finalist for the National Book Award for The Giant's House (1996) Named one of the 20 Best Young American Novelists by Granta Recipient of grants from the Guggenheim Foundation, NEA, American Academy in Berlin, and other prestigious organizations As an educator, McCracken has mentored numerous writing students through her positions at the University of Texas and Bennington College. Her teaching emphasizes both technical craft and emotional authenticity, encouraging students to find their unique voices while developing strong writing techniques. Her 2023 novel The Hero of This Book has been named a Top Ten Best Book of the Year by Time and People magazines, further cementing her reputation as one of America's finest contemporary writers.

Benjamin Langeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Ethics of AI
• Technology Ethics
• Normative Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Lange is a Research Professor and Junior Research Group Leader in the Ethics of AI and Machine Learning at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich (LMU) and the Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML). He is also an Associate Research Fellow at the Oxford Uehiro Institute for Practical Ethics and a member of LMU's Zentrum für Ethik und Philosophie in der Praxis (ZEPP). His research bridges foundational ethical theory with practical challenges in technology, business, and organizational ethics. Lange holds a BSc from the London School of Economics, and a B.Phil and D.Phil from the University of Oxford. He previously held visiting positions at Google’s Responsible Innovation team and the University of Hamburg. His research focuses on ethical frameworks for AI, digital ethics, and corporate responsibility. Key themes include the ethics of human-AI collaboration, moral partiality in relationships, and organizational ethics. He has advised the European Commission on AI governance and developed assurance audit methodologies for algorithmic systems, including work for NYC’s AI Bias Law. His consulting practice focuses on helping organizations build ethical cultures through capabilities like moral imagination and compliance frameworks. Lange’s work has been featured in media such as CBS News, Business Insider, and ZDF heute journal. He is completing a book on the ethics of interpersonal relationships and partiality, aiming to connect philosophical insights with practical applications. His recent publications explore moral imagination in engineering teams, bias mitigation in AI systems, and the ethical implications of digital duplication technologies. He advises Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public institutions across sectors including finance, technology, and education. His approach emphasizes aligning ethical practices with organizational growth and social impact through tailored ethical frameworks and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Sjanne Marie van den Groenendaalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Employability
• Inclusive Human Resource Management
• Self-Employment Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sjanne Marie van den Groenendaal is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Human Resource Studies, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University. Her research focuses on sustainable employability of self-employed workers and inclusive Human Resource Management (HRM), with a particular interest in freelancers' employment relationships, organizational needs, and psychological contracts. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Best Paper Award (2016) and Best Teacher Awards (2014-2016). Her work bridges HRM practices with societal policies, emphasizing inclusive labor markets and strategic HRM approaches. Education: Master of Science (MSc) External Roles: Founder/Consultant at van den Groenendaal Consultancy since 2020. Her research explores topics such as triad employment relationships, technological impacts on HR education, and the interplay between social security policies and strategic HRM. She actively engages in academic activities, including workshops on qualitative data analysis and invited talks on career development in turbulent contexts. Awards: Best Paper Award (second place), 2016 Best Teacher Award (2014-2016) Societal Impact Competition Award, 2019 Professional Contributions: Advises on inclusive HRM strategies, delivers courses on coaching and development in the Bachelor of Personeelwetenschappen program, and collaborates internationally on research projects.

Joseph Millumمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioethics
• Health Care Priority-Setting
• Research Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Millum serves as Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, with additional roles as consultant to the World Health Organisation and Chairperson of the International Society for Priorities in Health. His 15-year tenure at the US National Institutes of Health informs his interdisciplinary approach to bioethics. Millum's research spans: Health care and research priority-setting frameworks Ethical dimensions of informed consent Theoretical foundations of bioethics Moral dimensions of parenthood His book publications include 'The Moral Foundations of Parenthood' and 'A Theory of Bioethics'. Recent publications focus on decision-making capacity assessment, truthfulness in parenting, and ethical frameworks for health research prioritization, consistently addressing justice and equity concerns in healthcare systems.

Daniel Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inequality
• Social Policy
• Work and Employment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Daniel Schneider is the Malcolm Wiener Professor of Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and a Professor of Sociology at Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). He holds a B.A. in Public Policy from Brown University (2003) and a Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Policy from Princeton University (2012). Prior to his current roles, he was an Assistant Professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley (2012–2020) and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar in Health Policy Research at Berkeley/UCSF. His research focuses on social demography, inequality, and the intersection of work and family life. Key themes include precarious employment, workplace scheduling instability, gender and racial inequities in labor markets, and the effects of policy interventions on worker well-being. As Co-Director of the Shift Project, Schneider leads research on unpredictable work schedules and their impacts on household economic security and health. Recent articles highlight his work on paid sick leave policies, job quality mobility during the “Great Resignation,” and the gender wage gap in the service sector. His research has been supported by grants from NIH/NIA, the Urban Institute, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, among others. He currently serves as a W.T. Grant Foundation Faculty Research Scholar. Notable contributions include studies on the health consequences of employment shocks during the pandemic, the role of labor market conditions in job mobility, and the relationship between workplace technology and job retention for older workers. Schneider’s work bridges academic research with policy advocacy, emphasizing evidence-based solutions to reduce economic and social inequalities.

Jennifer Evansمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Modern History
• History of Medicine
• Gender History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Evans is a Senior Lecturer in History within the School of Creative Arts at the University of Hertfordshire. Her academic career spans over a decade since completing her PhD at the University of Exeter in 2011, followed by two years of teaching there before joining Hertfordshire. She serves as the founding editor of the Early Modern Medicine blog and co-directs the Perceptions of Pregnancy research network with colleagues Leanne Calvert, Sarah Fox, and Chelsea Phillips. Her research focuses on the history of the body, medicine, and gender during 1550-1750, with particular emphasis on reproductive health, infertility, and miscarriage. Her scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with both male and female experiences of health and sexuality in early modern England. Current projects include 'Wounded Wombs and Empty Cradles: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in Early Modern England c.1600-1780' (Folger Shakespeare Library, 2025-2026) and 'Foraging for Early Modern Medicines 1600-1750' (AHRC-funded). Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent thematic concentration on bodily experiences, particularly reproductive health across genders. Her work bridges medical history with gender studies, examining how bodily functions and dysfunctions intersected with social structures. The scholarship shows increasing attention to male experiences of reproductive health alongside traditional focus on women's histories, reflecting broader historiographical shifts toward more inclusive medical history. Dr. Evans actively supervises postgraduate students including Kiran Seera (PhD: 'Domestic Disorder: Crime, Kinship, and Space in Bedfordshire, c. 1650-1790') and has completed supervision of three PhD and two MA students. Her research has received substantial external funding including AHRC Early Stage Impact Accelerator Award funding for her foraging project that explores historical medicinal plant knowledge. She directs the Perceptions of Pregnancy researchers' network which has published two major collections and hosted multiple conferences. The network brings together scholars examining all aspects of fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood from the seventeenth to twentieth century. Her public engagement includes numerous media appearances including BBC Radio 4's 'The Food Programme' (February 2024), BBC World Service's 'The Food Chain', and multiple television appearances.

• Developmental Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Procrastination Behaviors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monika Dacka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on personality development, procrastination behaviors, moral intelligence, and psychosocial challenges across life stages. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Institution: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Key Research Areas: Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Adolescent Risk Behaviors Her recent work examines time perception in digital contexts, the quarter-life crisis, and moral development in young adults. She actively reviews for journals like Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska and Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe . Dr. Dacka supervises master's theses on topics spanning adolescent procrastination, helicopter parenting, and social media challenges. She contributes to educational workshops on judicial mediation, forensic psychology, and pandemic-era coping strategies. Notable projects include the adaptation of the Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ-12) and participation in international conferences on Kazimierz Dąbrowski's psychological theories. Her publications address chronic fatigue in adolescents, sexual abuse prevention, and health behavior transformations.

Camilla Kronqvistمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Philosophy of Love
• Wittgenstein Studies
• Ethics of Sexual Relationships
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Camilla Kronqvist is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Culture, History and Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Åbo Akademi University. She received her doctorate in philosophy from Åbo Akademi in 2008 with the thesis What We Talk About when We Talk About Love , which examined philosophical questions about emotions, identity, morality, and meaning through different ways of discussing love. Since her doctorate, she has worked as both a researcher and teacher in philosophy, and to some extent in university pedagogy, at Åbo Akademi University. Dr. Kronqvist's research focuses on the philosophy of love, Wittgenstein studies, ethics of sexual relationships, moral psychology, philosophy of emotions, and ordinary language philosophy. Her work explores how conversations about emotions help us understand their meaning and roles in our lives, with particular attention to moral certainty in intimate relationships. She has led significant research projects including Ethical Explorations: Rethinking Our Sexual Relations (2023-2026), Speaking of Love, Thinking with Wittgenstein (2019-), and Explorative Inquiries: Analytical Tools for Reflecting on Oneself, Others and the World in Kindergarten (2017-). Analysis of her 64 publications reveals a consistent trajectory connecting Wittgensteinian philosophy with contemporary ethical concerns, particularly regarding love, moral certainty, and intimate relationships. Her most recent works demonstrate increasing engagement with feminist philosophy and gender studies while maintaining her foundational focus on language and moral psychology. The publications show strong connections between emotional language, moral reasoning, and existential concerns in everyday life. Dr. Kronqvist serves as supervisor for multiple students including a master's thesis in philosophy, a master's thesis within the master's program Social exclusion, and doctoral theses for Salla Aldrin Salskov, Evelina Salo, and Christoffer Steffansson. During the academic year 2021-2022, she taught four courses in the minor subject Ethics in a Globalized World , as well as Social exclusion in a philosophical perspective , and examined Philosophical Aspects on Social Exclusion within the master's program Social exclusion.

Laura Pachecoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reproductive Justice
• Intellectual Disability and Parenting
• Structural Violence Against Women with Disabilities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Pacheco is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Memorial University. She holds a BSW and MSW from McGill University and a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on reproductive justice, intellectual disability and parenting, structural violence against women with disabilities, neurodiversity in aging, and social justice within health and social service systems. She has conducted post-doctoral work on support needs for parents with intellectual disabilities and has been a clinician, advocate, and program coordinator in parenting services for over 14 years. She teaches courses emphasizing critical social work practice, anti-oppression, and disability studies. Her funded research includes studies on neurodiverse aging (2020–2023) and service pathways for parents with intellectual impairments (2018–2021). She is an executive member of the International Association on the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disability (IASSIDD) and has contributed to international workshops and conferences. Her work bridges academic research with community engagement, advocating for systemic equity and inclusive policies.

Ekaterina Hertogمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Sociology
• Family Sociology
• Parental Control Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ekaterina Hertog is an Associate Professor of AI and Society at the University of Oxford's Oxford Internet Institute (OII) and the Institute for Ethics in AI. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and family life, exploring how AI and digital tools transform parenting, childcare, and family dynamics. She holds a DPhil and MSc in Sociology from the University of Oxford. Education: DPhil in Sociology, University of Oxford MSc in Sociology, University of Oxford Research Interests: Digital technologies in family contexts, parental control technologies, future of unpaid work, gender practices in households, and time use patterns. Her work includes studies on data-driven parenting, domestic AI automation, and societal implications of digital monitoring. Projects: DomesticAI: Explores AI's potential to transform unpaid domestic work in the UK and Japan. Research on digital technologies in childcare, including parental control apps and ethical frameworks. Awards & Media: Her work has been featured in media outlets like BBC Ideas, The Guardian, and Newsweek. She contributes to policy discussions on digital parenting and AI ethics. Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral students on topics like digital disconnection, remote work, and AI ethics. Leads ESRC-funded projects and collaborates with international institutions like the Dieter Schwarz Foundation. Labs/Teams: Active in the OII's AI & Society research cluster and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on AI ethics and societal impacts.

Robin Bauwensمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Technology in Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Digital Leadership
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Robin Bauwens is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Human Resource Studies , Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences , Netherlands. He earned his PhD in Business Economics from Ghent University, focusing on performance management in higher education. Research Focus: Technology's impact on employee well-being and performance, particularly through HRM and leadership in digitizing organizations His recent work explores Digital Leadership , Artificial Intelligence in HRM , and Strengths-Based Coaching , with publications appearing in top journals like Human Resource Management Review and BRQ-Business Research Quarterly. Key Awards include the H2020-MSCA-IF Fellowship (2020) and the Review of Public Personnel Administration Best Article Award (2022). External Role: Owner of TalentMetrics consulting firm

Man-Yee Kanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Inequalities
• Sociology of Family
• Time Use Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Man-Yee Kan is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Oxford's Department of Sociology and a Fellow of Linacre College. Her research focuses on gender inequalities, time use, family dynamics, and migration, particularly in East Asian, European, and Anglophone contexts. She leads the GenTime project, funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant (2018-2026), examining gender inequality in time use across societies. Recent work analyzes Hong Kong migration to the UK, including pandemic impacts on migration decisions. She has held prestigious fellowships, including the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2011) and Research Councils UK Academic Fellowship (2008-2013). Her research interests span gender roles in families, welfare policies, and migration studies. Key projects include studying intergenerational support in East Asian families and the sociological impacts of caregiving labor. Teaching includes a gender sociology option course, and she supervises doctoral/master students on gender, family, and social inequality topics. Publications span migration patterns, time-use dynamics, and gender disparities. She contributes to the Oxford Migration and Mobility Network and maintains an active research agenda on Hong Kong-UK migration and pandemic-related mobility changes.

Elisabeth Wesselingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Children's Literature
• Cultural Construction of Childhood
• Narrative Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elisabeth (Lies) Wesseling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Literature and Art at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Maastricht University. She serves as Director of the Centre for Gender and Diversity and leads the international research network PLACIM (Platform for a Cultural History of Children's Media). Her interdisciplinary work bridges literature, cultural history, and the humanities' engagement with science and identity. Her educational background includes MA degrees in English Language and Literature and Comparative Literature (both cum laude) and a PhD in Comparative Literature, all from Utrecht University. Dr. Wesseling’s research focuses on the cultural construction of childhood, particularly through narrative forms in fiction, life writing, and film. She investigates how global adoption narratives forge kinship across cultural boundaries, drawing on postcolonial theory, literary anthropology, and life writing studies. Her work critically examines implicit cultural assumptions about parenthood, orphanhood, and identity, aiming to enrich ethical discourse on transnational adoption. Her recent publications (2020–2023) reflect a strong trajectory in children’s literature, narrative theory, and cultural critique, with a particular emphasis on mermaid myths, adoption memoirs, and postcolonial family formations. These works span edited volumes and journals, demonstrating sustained scholarly engagement. She is actively involved in academic service as congress convenor of the 21st Biennual IRSCL Conference and board member of the International Research Society for Children's Literature. She also belongs to several learned societies including the International Society for Cultural History and the Society for Literature, Science, and Art. Dr. Wesseling has supervised multiple PhD candidates and coordinates research programs funded by the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO). Her teaching spans BA, MA, and MPhil levels, focusing on arts and culture, postcolonialism, and problem-based learning. She has led major educational innovation projects such as ForUM and TAC, enhancing pedagogical practices across institutions. She leads the externally funded research program Emergent Cultural Literacy: Assimilating Children's Literature and directs the Centre for Gender and Diversity, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on gender, identity, and cultural inclusion within the faculty.

Mikko Myrskyläمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Demography
• Population Health
• Fertility Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mikko Myrskylä is Director at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) and Professor of Social Data Science at the University of Helsinki. Previously, he served as Professor of Demography at the London School of Economics. His academic training includes a PhD in Demography from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in Statistics from the University of Helsinki. His research focuses on population health, fertility dynamics, and demographic forecasting. Key areas include: Low fertility determinants through the ERC Synergy project BIOSFER Social inequalities in health via the Max Planck-University of Helsinki Center Labor demography and population aging He leads MPIDR's Laboratory of Population Health, Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being, and Research Group Labor Demography. Myrskylä's recent publications show strong emphasis on: Fertility trends under economic uncertainty Health disparities across migration/life course stages Family dynamics and aging societies Methodological innovations in demographic analysis Work frequently employs large-scale register data and cross-national comparisons, particularly in Nordic contexts. He leads major collaborative initiatives including: ERC Synergy project BIOSFER (low fertility causes) MaxHel Center (social inequalities in health) with extensive interdisciplinary teams across Europe.

Martha C. Tompsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Family Therapy
• Depression Treatment
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Martha C. Tompson is Associate Professor and Clinical Program Director in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University. She earned her PhD from UCLA and directs the Family Development and Treatment Lab. Her research examines family processes in mental health, with focus on depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia interventions. Key research areas include: Family-focused treatments for childhood depression Impact of maternal depression on child development Family psychoeducation for bipolar disorder Dr. Tompson has developed novel family-based interventions for preadolescent depression and studied transgenerational transmission of depression vulnerability. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive treatments and includes randomized trials demonstrating treatment efficacy. She mentors clinical psychology students and teaches evidence-based intervention strategies.