جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Inclusive Technology
• Assistive Technology
• Digital Literacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Craig Wilkie is a Research Fellow at the University of East London (UEL), working with the Rix Inclusive Research Institute. He specializes in developing technologies that promote inclusive learning and teaching methods, particularly for people with disabilities and marginalized groups. His work focuses on creating accessible educational tools and environments through innovative technological solutions. Craig holds a BA (Hons) in Education with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), which forms the foundation of his expertise in both educational theory and practical classroom application. His academic background combines educational principles with technological implementation. Craig's research centers on using technology to create more inclusive educational experiences. His work particularly focuses on Virtual Reality , Augmented Reality , and multimedia technologies to support learners with disabilities. He has a special interest in developing tools for Children in Care to improve their confidence and motivation in reading and writing. His approach emphasizes co-creation with people who have lived experience of disability or marginalization, ensuring technologies genuinely meet user needs. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on digital and multimodal literacy in educational settings. From his 2018 work on "Power Up Literacy" through to his upcoming 2025 research on Rix Wiki software, Craig's scholarship shows an evolving trajectory from general digital literacy toward increasingly specialized applications for vulnerable populations. His research increasingly emphasizes participatory design methods involving end-users in the development process. Craig actively supports project delivery at RIX as a qualified project manager with IT project delivery experience. In 2024, he co-delivered an inclusive hackathon event at UEL with Ajay Choksi, demonstrating his commitment to making collaborative technology events accessible to diverse participants. His work bridges educational theory, technological innovation, and social inclusion. Craig leads initiatives including the Rix software development, Multimodal Literacy programme, and inclusive hackathon events. His Rix Inclusive Research team focuses on creating technologies like Rix EasySurvey that enable people with learning disabilities to participate more fully in research and educational activities.

• Universal Design
• Visual Communication
• Sustainable Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karina Göransson is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Natural Science, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH) at Mid Sweden University. Her work bridges design, education, and sustainable development, with a focus on inclusive practices and visual communication. Education: Not explicitly stated in the text, but her academic title indicates advanced qualifications in design and education. Research: Centers on Universal Design, sustainable development in design education, and participatory methods for marginalized groups, particularly young people with intellectual disabilities. Key Projects: Lead the IDE project on empowering youth with disabilities and (S)VINN for waste management through design. Collaborations: Frequently partners with A. Fagerholm, P. Hedvall, and M. Becker on topics of inclusive design and strategic communication. Conferences: Presented at international events including Universal Design 2024 (Oslo), NU2024 (Umeå), and NYRIS 2024 (Tampere). Publications: Author of works on visual strategic communication, design activism, and pedagogical approaches to sustainability and inclusion. Teaching: Develops courses integrating Universal Design principles and norm-critical perspectives in education.

Lee Farrowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Community Organizing
• Social Justice
• Leadership Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lee Farrow is an Adjunct Professor and Community Scholar at Stonehill College, where she has been teaching since 2011 in the MCD Program. She is also the Director of the Center for Non-Profit Management. Her teaching includes courses such as Leadership, Women and Community Organizing; Community Grassroots; and Community Organizing: Micro to Macro. Her research and professional interests focus on community-led development, social justice, and leadership among marginalized groups. She has worked extensively in community organizing, particularly with women in conflict-affected regions and urban communities affected by violence and poverty. Lee Farrow has collaborated with organizations such as Mothers for Justice and Equality, Boston Rising, and My Sister’s Keeper. She co-designed the Boston Community Learning Project at MIT and was the Mel King Community Fellow. Her work emphasizes participatory evaluation, community empowerment, and healing-centered leadership. She has held leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer at My Sister’s Keeper and Embedded Evaluator at Boston Rising. Her expertise spans international peace building and local anti-poverty initiatives, with field experience in Sudan and across Massachusetts. Lee Farrow is actively engaged in community-based education and advocacy, bridging academic scholarship with grassroots action.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• ICT for Development (ICTD)
• Social Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pietari Keskinen serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University, Finland, working under Professor Marko Nieminen's research group. His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction and ICT for Development, with dedicated focus on creating technology solutions for marginalized communities in the Global South, particularly Namibia. Research interests center on digital inclusion through community-centered design approaches. Keskinen investigates how digital platforms can support livelihoods via crowdfunding, microwork, and community-based tourism, emphasizing participatory co-design methods. His fieldwork with San communities and informal settlements examines technology adoption barriers and develops context-specific solutions like locally mediated crowdfunding access and mobile co-design tools. Analysis of his 2018-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic evolution: from early mobile weather services for Maasai farmers (2018) to sophisticated frameworks like the Tech Mediator Model (2022) and distributed co-design via WhatsApp (2024). His work increasingly focuses on socioeconomic impacts of digital platforms, with recent studies examining communication gaps in crowdfunding (2025) and worker empowerment in sharing economies. Keskinen maintains active international collaborations, primarily with Namibia University of Science and Technology researchers, enabling sustained field engagement in Namibia. While specific grant details aren't public, his publication pipeline suggests robust research funding. As a postdoctoral researcher, he contributes to team-based projects without independent student supervision, focusing on collaborative research within Aalto's computer science department.

• Participatory Design
• Urban Design
• Social Reproduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brenda Vertiz Marquez is a Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Design at Aalto University, affiliated with the Inuse research group. Her work bridges participatory design, urban studies, and social justice, with geographic focus on Mexico City's colonias populares and Latin American contexts. Her core research interests include: Participatory and Collaborative Design Methods Social Reproduction in Marginalized Communities Decolonial Design Practices Playful Urban Transformation Public Space Interventions and Sustainability Community Knowledge Building and Resistance Analysis of her 2018-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on decolonial approaches to sustain community-led urban projects, where playfulness and social reproduction become tools for resistance and collective empowerment in informal settlements. No scientific awards were referenced in available materials. Current information does not indicate any advised students or specific research grants managed by Marquez. She actively contributes to the Inuse research group at Aalto University, which specializes in user-centered and participatory design innovation.

Jackie Gullandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Socio-legal studies
• Social welfare law
• Social security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Jackie Gulland serves as Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate social work programs while delivering research methods instruction. Her socio-legal research examines intersections between welfare law, rights experiences, and structural inequalities through qualitative methodologies including archival analysis and community engagement. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Social Policy, University of Edinburgh MSc in Social Policy (by research), University of Edinburgh MSc in Social and Public Policy, University of Edinburgh Post-graduate Professional Certificate in Youth and Community Work, Aberdeen College of Education MA (Hons) Linguistics, University of Edinburgh Gulland's research centers on socio-legal dimensions of welfare systems, with expertise in disability benefits, social security conditionality, and administrative justice. Her work critically analyzes how gender, disability, and age shape welfare entitlements through historical and contemporary lenses, emphasizing lived experiences of policy implementation. Recent projects explore pandemic-era care restrictions and carer allowance frameworks. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on welfare conditionality, historical policy evolution, and gendered impacts of social security systems. Her scholarship bridges legal doctrine with community experiences, demonstrating methodological rigor in archival research and qualitative analysis across disciplines including law, sociology, and public policy. Her accolades include: Social Policy Association Richard Titmuss Book Award 2020 for Gender, Work and Social Control: A Century of Disability Benefits Shortlisting for Susan Manning Inspiring Mentor Award (2022) Gulland actively supervises PhD candidates in adult social care, social security, and disability research while contributing to policy discourse through the Socio-Legal Studies Association and British Sociological Association. Her Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship funded the award-winning research monograph, demonstrating sustained external research funding success. She maintains active engagement with community care systems through complaints procedure analysis and serves as Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting commitment to accessible social science education and participatory research approaches.

Esther Jangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Community Networks
• Digital Equity
• Rural Connectivity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Esther Jang is a postdoctoral researcher in Computer Science at the University of Washington and Director of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Local Connectivity Lab. She founded the Seattle Community Network (SCN) in 2019, an action research project building DIY internet infrastructure for digital equity in marginalized communities. Her work spans community-led network deployment, rural connectivity, and accessibility technology with a strong emphasis on social justice. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Washington (advised by Dr. Kurtis Heimerl), a Master of Engineering from MIT (2015-2016), and undergraduate research at MIT and the University of Maryland. Key projects during her studies included cognitive routing for sensor networks, brain aging computational models, and low-cost internet access systems for rural Tanzania. Research Interests: Jang's work centers on participatory, feminist, and sustainable approaches to technology infrastructure. She focuses on empowering communities through DIY network design, repairable systems, and co-created sustainability toolkits. Her projects address digital equity for Indigenous groups (Peru), low-income Seattle residents, and rural Philippines communities, emphasizing local ownership and resilience. Publication Trends: Her 2017-2024 publications reveal a cohesive focus on community network sustainability. Key themes include authentication architectures for private cellular networks (2024), trust-based repair infrastructures in rural settings (2019), and AI-driven accessibility solutions (2019). Her work consistently bridges technical innovation with social impact, prioritizing co-design with end-users in resource-constrained environments. Funding and Advising: Projects have received support from the National Science Foundation, City of Seattle, and King County. During doctoral studies, she was advised by Dr. Kurtis Heimerl (UW), Dr. Jason Young, and Dr. Michael Gilmore. Collaborations span Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and University of the Philippines Diliman. Labs and Initiatives: As Director of Local Connectivity Lab, she leads SCN and contributes to Tribal Broadband Bootcamp training. She volunteers with NYC Mesh Network and co-founded a Seattle communal living project, extending her commitment to community-driven infrastructure beyond academia.

• Criminology
• Social Policy
• Social Geography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Donna Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Durham University's School of Applied Social Sciences. Her career spans academic, policy, and practitioner domains in criminology, social policy, and social geography. PhD in Human Geography (Durham, 2004–2008) MA Space, Culture and Politics (Durham, 2002–2003) BA Geography (Durham, 1999–2002) Her research focuses on community policing, youth violence, social justice, and qualitative methods. She explores urban policy discourses, identity politics, and inclusive urban design. Recent work links policing practices to domestic abuse policy evaluation. Dr. Brown's publications highlight trends in criminological theory, youth mentoring, and Scotland's community policing models. Her 15 most recent works span domestic abuse evidence frameworks, relational geographies, and accessibility barriers for marginalized groups. ESRC/ODPM Case Studentship (PhD) ESRC/Kindrogan 1+3 studentship (supervision) Carnegie Research Grant (2009) She has supervised postgraduate researchers like David Reeves and Jack Simmonds. Her grants include funding for preventative youth work (North Tyneside Council, 2015) and emancipatory research projects on disability inclusion (2012). She contributes to the Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse and the Centre for Social Justice and Community Action.

Annika Frahsaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community health
• Co-creation and KTI in healthcare systems
• Health promotion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Annika Frahsa serves as Head of the Research Group on Community Health at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of Bern, Switzerland. Her leadership focuses on advancing community health initiatives through participatory frameworks within healthcare systems, emphasizing health equity and empowerment for vulnerable populations. Academic credentials include a Habilitation in Social and Health Sciences from the University of Tübingen (2021), PhD in Sport Science from FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg (2013), and Diplom-Politologin (2006). Additional training includes the CREPUQ Exchange Programme at McGill University (2004-2005) and Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation fellowship (2004-2006). Research integrates qualitative ethnography and the capability approach to address health promotion in marginalized communities, healthy urban environments , and empowerment through co-creation . Methodologically innovative, her work employs participatory action research to tackle structural barriers in healthcare access, particularly for socially disadvantaged women and elderly populations in institutional settings. Analysis of 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: physical activity interventions in aged care (evident in BaSAlt cohort studies), pandemic preparedness through stakeholder engagement , and urban health governance frameworks . Her scholarship consistently bridges science-policy gaps, exemplified by studies on vaccine polarization and Swiss health equity implementation. Prof. Frahsa directs the Community Health and Health Care Systems research group, driving projects like BaSAlt that combine mixed-methods approaches with organizational learning theories to transform nursing home activity programs. Her team actively develops co-creation methodologies for global health initiatives, including pandemic cohort studies and urban health equity frameworks.

• Substance Use Disorder
• Opioid Use Disorder
• Addiction Medicine
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Seonaid Nolan serves as an Associate Professor in the Division of Social Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She is a core researcher affiliated with the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) and the Transformative Health and Justice initiative, focusing on evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders in high-risk populations including incarcerated individuals and hospital settings. Her research program addresses critical gaps in addiction medicine through multiple interconnected domains: Implementation of opioid agonist therapy and safer supply programs Harm reduction strategies in healthcare and community settings Overdose prevention among vulnerable populations Health service utilization patterns for substance use disorders Integration of addiction treatment within hospital systems Addressing structural barriers for marginalized groups Analysis of Dr. Nolan's 2024-2025 publications reveals a concentrated effort to combat Canada's overdose crisis through rigorous evaluation of innovative treatment models. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in extended-release injectable medications, hospital-based interventions, and community-engaged research methodologies. Geographically anchored in British Columbia, her studies frequently employ longitudinal cohort designs and qualitative approaches to examine real-world implementation challenges and patient outcomes during the toxic drug emergency. Dr. Nolan actively mentors graduate students across UBC's Experimental Medicine program and interdisciplinary fields, supervising research on hospital-based opioid treatment initiation, safer supply dispensing models, and health disparities among sexual minorities with substance use disorders. Her academic leadership extends to developing evidence-based clinical guidelines through the BCCSU and advocating for systemic changes in addiction care delivery. Through her affiliations with the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use and Transformative Health and Justice initiative, Dr. Nolan contributes to policy-relevant research that bridges clinical practice, community needs, and social justice considerations. Her current work emphasizes creating accessible care pathways from hospital settings to community-based services while addressing the unique challenges faced by incarcerated populations and other structurally vulnerable groups.

Young In Hongمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Textile Art
• Performance Art
• Contemporary Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Young In Hong is a Senior Lecturer in Performance and Textiles at Bath Spa University's Bath School of Art, Film and Media. Since 2019, she co-leads the Material/Performing research group within the institution's Art Research Centre (ARC). Her practice spans textile, performance, installation, and sound, focusing on historical narratives, endangered crafts, and interspecies equality through non-linguistic communication. PhD in Art, Goldsmiths College, London (2011) MA in Fine Art, Goldsmiths College, London (2000) BA in Sculpture, Seoul National University (1996) Her research integrates three key strands: Textile Revival: Collaborations with straw-weaving masters in Korea, India, and the UK to preserve endangered crafts. Performance Inquiry: Flashmob structures as studies in self-organization and community dynamics. Abstract Language: Inspired by animal behavior and suppressed narratives of working women. Recent works like Five Acts & A Monologue (2025) and Ring of Animals (2023) demonstrate her focus on ritualistic dimensions and decentralized knowledge production. Her textile practice merges historical iconography with contemporary social commentary, while performances like Meta-hierarchical Exercise (2022) investigate power structures through embodied action. Scientific awards include the Kimsechoong Art Prize (2011) and shortlisting for the Korea Artist Prize (2019). She holds a Higher Education Academy Fellowship (FHEA) and has been recognized for merging artistic process with socio-political critique.

Renata M. Leitãoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Empowerment of Indigenous and marginalized communities
• Social justice
• Sustainability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Renata M. Leitão is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design at Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology. She is a graphic designer and social design researcher specializing in intercultural and participatory projects with Indigenous and marginalized communities. As director of the Pluriversal Futures Design Lab (PluriFutures), her work bridges ontological design and communication design to address environmental and social crises through systemic transformation. Her research focuses on: Redesigning design practices for social justice and sustainability Ontological design and its role in societal transformation Decoloniality and pluriversality in design frameworks Dr. Leitão has been recognized through fellowships including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship and the 2021-22 Global Public Voices Fellowship. She co-founded the international DRS Pluriversal Design Special Interest Group (PluriSIG) and the PIVOT virtual conference series on decolonial design futures.

Clare Rishbethمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration and Landscape Studies
• Inclusive Public Open Spaces
• Urban Nature and Wellbeing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Clare Rishbeth is Professor of Inclusive Landscapes at the University of Sheffield's School of Architecture and Landscape, where she has held an academic position for over twenty years. She serves as Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and leads the 'Transcultural Urban Outdoors' research group, fostering collaboration between doctoral students and community stakeholders. Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture from Leeds Metropolitan University and a diploma from the University of Sheffield. Professionally, she worked as a Landscape Architect for a Groundwork Trust near Slough, a Somerset district council, and as a guest tutor at Lahore's National College of Arts. Rishbeth's research centers on migration histories and place experience, with two primary strands: Inclusive Public Open Spaces (examining informal sport participation, refugee integration, and conviviality in urban settings) and Diverse Nature Connections (exploring how nature supports mental wellbeing for migrants and youth). She emphasizes co-produced research with non-academic partners and participatory methodologies. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on marginalized groups' experiences in urban spaces, with increasing emphasis on co-creation with refugees, asylum seekers, and youth. Her work bridges ethnographic research with practical applications for inclusive design, particularly in superdiverse cities and conflict-affected contexts like Beirut. As Principal Investigator, she secured major grants including AHRC's #Refugeeswelcome in Parks (£100,000), The Bench Project (£100,000), and ESRC's Walking Voices (£100,000). Current projects include ESRC-funded Just Turn Up (2022-24) on informal sport in superdiverse cities and NERC's Voices for the Future (2021-24) on youth climate activism. She also serves on Natural England's Social Science Expert Panel (2021-23). Rishbeth actively supervises PhD students on urban migration and inclusion themes while teaching design studios that emphasize site visits and independent research. She leads the Place, Inclusion and Equity research cluster and contributes to Landscape Institute professional debates.

Ylva Spånberger Weitzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• School Social Work
• Child Welfare Services
• Children's Participation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ylva Spånberger Weitz is an Associate Professor in Social Work at the Department of Social Sciences, Södertörn University, with additional affiliation at Stockholm University's Department of Social Work. Her academic journey includes a doctoral thesis completed in 2011 titled 'Young people's experiences of school, social care and adulthood. A study of five life stories.' Current Position: Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Södertörn University Previous Education: PhD in Social Work, Stockholm University (2011) Dr. Spånberger Weitz specializes in school social work, children's participation in social services, and help-seeking behaviors among vulnerable youth. Her research employs qualitative methodologies with a focus on narrative analysis and participatory approaches. She examines how children and young people perceive social services, navigate adverse family circumstances, and seek help when needed. Her work bridges theory and practice, aiming to improve social work interventions through direct collaboration with service users and practitioners. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on children's perspectives in social welfare systems, with growing emphasis on participatory research methods. There's a clear trajectory from studying experiences of children in care systems toward developing practical interventions that enhance children's agency and access to support. Her work increasingly incorporates comparative policy analysis and co-design methodologies involving young people as active participants in research. Currently leading a FORTE-funded research project since April 2024 titled 'Children's help-seeking in cases of social vulnerability,' she collaborates with social services to translate research findings into practical applications. This project investigates opportunities for children to seek help from multiple perspectives, with special attention to young people's own experiences. Dr. Spånberger Weitz has established herself as a specialist in practice-near research, contributing significantly to the understanding of how educational interventions in schools can improve children's knowledge of and access to social services. Her work demonstrates the potential of school-based programs to change children's perceptions of social work and enhance their ability to seek appropriate help when needed.

Tony Joakim Ananiassen Sandsetمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Global Health
• Medical Humanities
• Digital Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tony Joakim Ananiassen Sandset is a Researcher at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare Education within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo. His work critically examines the sociocultural and ethical dimensions of global health interventions, with particular focus on HIV prevention, digital health equity, and pandemic governance in Nordic and global contexts. Dr. Sandset's research explores the tension between biomedical interventions and social realities, analyzing how HIV prevention tools like PrEP reshape sexual identities and freedoms. His work on digital health investigates human rights implications for marginalized populations across Vietnam, Ghana, and Kenya, while pandemic studies dissect trust dynamics in Norwegian public discourse. He employs critical theoretical frameworks from medical humanities and sociology to interrogate biopolitical governance, health indicator systems, and the translation of scientific knowledge into policy. Key methodological approaches include qualitative analysis, discourse studies, and participatory action research. His recent publications reveal consistent interdisciplinary engagement with the social determinants of health. Studies on loneliness and telepresence technologies demonstrate how digital solutions intersect with social isolation, while research on global health indicators exposes political dimensions of the 'ending AIDS' agenda. The Nordic context serves as both case study and critical lens, particularly in analyzing welfare state approaches to sexual health and pandemic responses. This body of work bridges public health practice with philosophical inquiry into causality, ethics, and justice. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in available sources. Dr. Sandset actively contributes to multiple funded initiatives including Body in Translation, Digital Equity in AMR policy (EquityAMR), Digital Health and Human Rights, DMgtAsia disease surveillance project, EXCEL SMART mobility program, and SHE Corpus research infrastructure. These projects emphasize community engagement and address health inequities through collaborative frameworks across Norway, Southeast Asia, and Africa. While specific grant amounts aren't disclosed, his international partnerships demonstrate significant research coordination capacity. He participates in five university research groups: Climate and health in health education (examining ecological dimensions of medical training), Critical concept analysis in health education (deconstructing foundational health concepts), KNOWIT (Knowledge in Translation: Studies in the Translational Medical Humanities), Medical Humanities and Social Medicine (integrating social sciences with clinical practice), and MEDRA (The Medicalisation of Democratic Rights in the Debate about Abortion). These groups collectively advance critical approaches to health education, policy, and practice through cross-disciplinary dialogue.