جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kerstin Mayrbergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Transformation
• Higher Education
• Media Didactics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kerstin Mayrberger is a Professor for Teaching and Learning at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, specializing in Media Didactics at the Hamburg Center for University Teaching and Learning (HUL). She focuses on Digital Transformation in Higher Education, Agile Educational Leadership, and Open Educational Practices (OEP). Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing participatory approaches and institutional agility. Educationally, she holds a Dr. phil. from Hamburg University (2006) and has held academic positions since 2009, including roles at the Universities of Augsburg and Mainz. She is currently Chair of the BMBF's OER Strategy Advisory Board and has led major projects like the Hamburg Open Online University (HOOU). Her research explores digital didactics, open education, and leadership in education. Key interests include Ambidextrous Agile Educational Leadership (AAEL), which integrates stability and innovation in educational contexts. She has authored influential books such as Partizipative Mediendidaktik (2019) and Agile Educational Leadership (2021). Awards include the GEW Förderpreis (2000) for academic excellence. She advises on national education policies and chairs committees for OER strategies. Her work spans grants from BMBF, DAAD, and European initiatives, emphasizing digital equity, teacher professionalization, and educational innovation. She leads the HUL, coordinates international collaborations, and contributes to initiatives like the United Nations' Education 2030 agenda. Her labs and teams focus on OER development, digital pedagogy, and educational leadership frameworks.

• Agricultural Development
• Seed Systems
• Plant Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Conny Almekinders is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Knowledge Technology and Innovation at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on seed systems, agricultural development, and participatory research approaches. His work bridges plant genetics, socioeconomics, and institutional dynamics to enhance crop seed systems globally. Key areas include potato and cassava seed systems, gender-responsive agricultural practices, and disease management strategies in developing countries. Research emphasizes seed degeneration, stakeholder collaboration in breeding programs, and policy analysis for resilient seed systems. He has co-supervised 25 PhD projects, including studies on decentralized seed multiplication in Kenya, hybrid potato breeding models, and community-driven development in Ethiopia. Notable contributions include developing diagnostic tools for root/tuber seed systems and evaluating farmer willingness-to-pay for quality planting materials in Southeast Asia. Almekinders has published over 168 peer-reviewed articles, datasets, and reports addressing seed systems' technical and social dimensions. His projects often involve international collaborations, such as the CRRIsP initiative on climate-resilient potato innovations and the RTB Seed System Toolbox. He actively participates in lectures and workshops promoting inclusive seed system transformation.

• Design Research
• Participatory Design
• Co-Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth (Liz) Sanders, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Design at The Ohio State University (OSU) since 2011. She is a globally recognized social scientist and pioneer in participatory and co-design methodologies, advocating for democratizing design through collaborative, human-centered approaches. Her work emphasizes involving stakeholders in shaping their own futures, particularly in healthcare, education, and technology. Alongside her academic role, she founded MakeTools, LLC, to explore co-design landscapes and develop tools for collective creativity. Sanders holds degrees from Miami University (BA in Psychology and Anthropology, 1975) and The Ohio State University (MA, 1977; PhD, 1981). She has been honored with prestigious awards including Phi Beta Kappa and membership in Sigma Xi. Her research focuses on transdisciplinary co-design, collective dreaming, and speculative design. Notable projects include reimagining healthcare spaces, designing interventions for diabetes management, and fostering creativity through playful probes. Sanders has collaborated with major companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Procter & Gamble, bridging academic and industrial design practices. She co-authored Convivial Toolbox: Generative Research for the Front End of Design , a seminal text in co-design education and practice. Awards and recognitions include Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi, and a University Fellowship from OSU (1975–1979). She actively contributes to university initiatives, such as the Reimagining Teaching and Learning Initiative, and advises student organizations like Paranormal Investigations at OSU. Her work explores emerging technologies like VR/AR/AI to accelerate co-design and collective creativity in envisioning future living systems.

• Occupational Health
• Work Engagement
• Health Promotion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marit Christensen is a Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Psychology. She is affiliated with the Centre for Health Promotion Research and has led several Nordic and EU-funded projects, including the H2020 project 'H-work' focusing on mental health interventions in SMEs and public workplaces. Her research focuses on occupational health, work engagement, organizational interventions, and psychosocial working environment tools like the ARK program. She holds a doctoral degree from NTNU (2012) on work demands/resources and health. Key projects include developing the ARK program for university psychosocial environment mapping, leading the H2020 H-work initiative, and cross-cultural studies on healthy workplaces with UC Berkeley and the University of Sheffield. She collaborates with international institutions like the University of Tampere and Han University of Applied Sciences. Her research emphasizes mental health promotion, leadership impact, and work-life balance, particularly during crises like the pandemic. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, focusing on burnout assessment (BAT tool), multilevel interventions, and workplace adaptation strategies. Her work addresses organizational challenges in healthcare sectors, academic environments, and SMEs, advocating for participatory health promotion strategies and evidence-based practices. She has contributed to policy recommendations for sustainable workplace interventions.

Diane M. Styersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote Sensing
• Geospatial Analysis
• Climate Adaptation and Resilience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Diane M. Styers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources at Western Carolina University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her work integrates geospatial technologies with community engagement to address global climate resilience challenges through human-centered research approaches. Her educational qualifications include: Postdoctoral Research in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis, University of Washington Ph.D. in Forest Ecology, Auburn University M.A. in Geography, Georgia State University B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Dr. Styers specializes in public participatory GIS (PPGIS) to incorporate local landscape knowledge into climate adaptation strategies. Her technical expertise spans LiDAR data analysis, object-based image analysis (OBIA), MODIS/Landsat time series, multi-sensor integration, forest ecology, and dendroecology. She investigates how social-ecological processes drive landscape changes affecting Earth's resources, with particular focus on community resilience against climate-related risks. Her publication record reveals strong thematic trends in applying geospatial methods to socio-ecological systems, with increasing emphasis on rivercane conservation, forest community dynamics in Appalachia, biodiversity education using NEON data, and vector-borne disease mapping. Recent works demonstrate sophisticated integration of remote sensing with community-based adaptation frameworks. Dr. Styers actively mentors students through co-authored publications and teaches diverse courses including Introduction to Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, GIS applications, and field-based programs like Sustainability in Costa Rica. Her instructional approach emphasizes authentic science engagement using big data resources.

Caner Sayanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Environmental Politics
• Water Security
• Environmental Justice
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caner Sayan is a Lecturer in Policy Analysis at Swansea University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, within the Department of Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations. He previously held roles as a Research Fellow in Water and Resilience at Cranfield University, Postdoctoral Fellow in Water Security at UNU-INWEH, and Research Associate at the University of Dundee. His research focuses on environmental politics, water security, and transboundary water governance, with a regional emphasis on the Middle East, Turkey, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Key themes include environmental justice, political ecology, and the intersection of water infrastructure and regional policy. Recipient of the 2015 Dundee University Students' Association Teaching Award, Dr. Sayan is dedicated to innovative pedagogy and has contributed to modules on global development, environmental justice, and water politics. He actively supervises PhD and MA/MSc theses, emphasizing fieldwork design and participatory methods. His publications span journals such as International Affairs , Water Alternatives , and Energy Research & Social Science , addressing topics like energy transitions, NGO capacity, and peacebuilding through water security frameworks. Engagements include opinion pieces on African water projects and invited lectures on transboundary water governance.

• Indigenous Health
• Social and Emotional Wellbeing
• Community Empowerment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexandra McEwan is a researcher at James Cook University, specializing in Indigenous Australian health, social and emotional wellbeing, and community empowerment. Her work bridges cultural practices with public health and legal frameworks. Research Interests: She focuses on Indigenous health disparities, mental health policy adaptation for remote communities, and the integration of spirituality into population health paradigms. Her studies often involve community-based programs like the Family Wellbeing initiative. Publications: Her research spans topics such as hip hop as a sexual health medium, suicide prevention through men's groups, and legal responses to climate change. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches and cultural sensitivity. Projects: Key collaborations include the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy, highlighting her commitment to translating research into policy.

Vineet Pandeyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Health
• Citizen Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vineet Pandey is an Assistant Professor at the Kahlert School of Computing, University of Utah, and a Responsible AI Faculty Fellow starting Spring 2025. His research focuses on human-centered computing tools to bridge communities and institutional experts in science and medicine, emphasizing digital health and citizen science. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC San Diego (2013-2019) and postdoctoral roles at MIT (2022-2023) and Harvard University (2020-2022). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UC San Diego (2013-2019) Postdoctoral Researcher, MIT (2022-2023) Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (2020-2022) Research Interests: Designing systems for community-led scientific work Remote health assessment tools for neurological disorders Social platforms for public participation in policymaking Collaborations with rare disease communities and healthcare institutions Articles Trends: Recent work spans motor impairment monitoring in ataxia-telangiectasia, digital phenotyping in ALS, and citizen science platforms like Galileo. Earlier contributions include key-value store systems and microbiome research via the American Gut Project. Scientific Awards: 2019 School of Engineering Henry Booker Award for Exemplary Ethical Engineering Advising/Grants: Supervises PhD/MS/BS students on HCI projects in digital health and citizen science. Alumni include Jenny Yijun Zhan (MSD) and Gunasekhar Athuluri (CS MS). Teaches courses like 'Designing Digital Health Systems' and 'Designing Human-Centered Systems'. Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary group collaborating with medical experts, rare disorder communities, and institutions. Current projects include fine-finger tracking for motor performance analysis and platform design for participatory science.

Camila Biazus-Dalcinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Public Health
• Health Inequalities
• Marginalized Communities Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Camila Biazus-Dalcin is a Lecturer (Teaching & Research) at the University of Dundee's School of Health Sciences, affiliated with the Mother, Infant and Child Health Research Group (MIRU). She holds a PhD in Nursing (2020) and a PhD in Philosophy (2022). Her research focuses on addressing health inequalities in marginalized communities, including Gypsy/Traveller populations, people in prison, and those experiencing homelessness. She employs qualitative methods like ethnography and creative approaches, while expanding into mixed methods. She collaborates internationally with colleagues in Brazil, Portugal, Australia, and the USA. Awards include the 2022 Sigma European Early Career Researcher award and the Dr Doris J. Froebe Leadership Education Grant. Research Interests: Health inequalities, sexual and reproductive health, perinatal mental health, and community-engaged research. Recent work includes studies on HIV outcomes, perinatal healthcare access, and disinfection protocols in pediatric units. Awards: Sigma European Early Career Researcher award (2022) Dr Doris J. Froebe Leadership Education Grant (2022) Teaching & Supervision: Teaches undergraduate/postgraduate modules like Fundamentals of Adult Health and Nursing Skills. Supervises PhD students in global health and public health topics. Nominated for multiple teaching awards (2023–2024). Projects: Leads initiatives such as the 'My Data' Project (co-producing tools with drug users) and the Gypsy/Traveller Community Health Worker evaluation. Collaborates on improving healthcare access for marginalized groups.

Joram Tarusariraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religion and Conflict
• Climate Change and Security
• Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joram Tarusarira is an Associate Professor in Religious Studies at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society. His work bridges religion, conflict, and climate security. He holds a PhD from the University of Leipzig (2015) and has extensive post-doctoral and field experience in Africa. Expertise: Religion & Conflict, Climate Security, Peacebuilding Leadership: Coordinator of MA Religion, Conflict and Globalisation Funding: NWO Idea Generator Grant for 'Invoking the Sacred' project Research focuses on sacred dimensions of climate conflicts, African peacebuilding strategies, and religion's role in human security. He leads interdisciplinary projects like CGIAR Climate Security Initiative and contributes to policy frameworks globally. Awards: NWO Grant (2020), CGIAR Recognition (2023) Teaching: Methodology clinics, Ethics & Secularity courses His 70+ publications analyze intersections of religion, climate change, and security in Africa. Current projects investigate Northern Mozambique's climate conflicts and Ugandan veterans' identity dynamics.

Michael Dunbarمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Regenerative Design
• Interaction and Service Design
• Data Visualization
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael (Miek) Dunbar is a Lecturer in Communication Design at RMIT University's School of Design , specializing in interaction and service design for regenerative futures. He co-leads the Greater Melbourne City Portrait initiative with Regen Melbourne, focusing on creating safe social and ecological urban frameworks. His work challenges anthropocentric data practices while developing digital public tools for urban decision-making. Key research areas include: Regenerative Design, More-than-human Data Sets, Collaborative Design Teams Teaching: Master of Communication Design program, Service Design, Work Integrated Learning His publications address urban data infrastructures, collaborative design methods, and regenerative practices. Projects like Australia's first Housing Monitor demonstrate his focus on civic data systems and urban sustainability. Current research explores: Relational ontologies in data visualization Multi-species sensing apparatuses Expanded participatory data governance

• Sport for Development
• Socio-economic Development
• Postcolonial Theory
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Matthew Holmes is a Lecturer in Management at the University of York's School for Business and Society, where he leads the MSc International Business Management program. His research employs sociological frameworks to analyze sport-for-development initiatives in Zambia, particularly focusing on poverty alleviation and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Methodologically, he uses participatory approaches and interdisciplinary theory. His publications critically examine power structures in international development, with recent work applying postcolonial theory to decolonize research methods. Articles emphasize socio-economic inequality, community agency, and gender equity in least developed countries.

David Dowlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Journalism
• Podcasting
• Narrative Journalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Dowling is a Professor at the University of Iowa’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds the role of Executive Editor of the Journal of Communication Inquiry since August 2024. With a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado (1995), his research focuses on digital media, podcasting, narrative journalism, and the evolution of media industries. His work explores topics like immersive storytelling, audio journalism, and the cultural impact of digital publishing. Dowling is the author or editor of 12 books, including Podcast Journalism: The Promise and Perils of Audio Reporting (2024) and A Delicate Aggression: Savagery and Survival in the Iowa Writers’ Workshop (2019). His research has been featured in outlets like The New Yorker and London School of Economics Newsroom Report . His research interests span digital longform journalism, podcasting’s role in news dissemination, and the intersection of media with social activism. He has received multiple accolades, including the 2019 and 2020 Best Article Awards in Journal of Radio & Audio Media for groundbreaking studies on immersive audio storytelling and podcast-driven cultural narratives. Dowling teaches courses in journalism studies, digital gaming culture, and qualitative research methods, fostering the next generation of media scholars and practitioners. His recent work emphasizes participatory journalism, environmental literary journalism, and the co-evolution of journalism with public relations in branded content. His articles analyze topics ranging from transnational crime reporting in podcasts to the activism embedded in digital storytelling formats like immersive documentaries and gamified news platforms.

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Complex Communication Needs
• Disability and Inclusion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hilary Johnson is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Living with a Disability Research Centre, La Trobe University, and has taught part-time in the School of Allied Health. Her academic and clinical work centers on improving communication access for individuals with complex communication needs, including those with aphasia, intellectual disabilities, and developmental conditions. Adjunct Associate Professor, Living with a Disability Research Centre Part-time teaching, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University Extensive collaboration with Scope and other disability organizations Hilary holds a PhD, MA (Ed), B Ed, and Dip Sp Th, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary background in speech pathology, education, and disability studies. Diploma in Speech Therapy (Dip Sp Th) Bachelor of Education (B Ed) Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Her research is deeply committed to enhancing the lives of people with little or no speech through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), saliva control, and inclusive communication practices. She investigates communication access in healthcare, legal, transport, and community settings, aiming to foster dignity, autonomy, and social inclusion. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on participatory research, accessibility standards, and the development of practical tools and training for frontline workers. Her work spans qualitative studies, intervention evaluations, and policy-oriented research, often employing co-design and community-based methodologies. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through widespread citation, media pickup, and policy references, though formal awards are not listed in the provided text. Keynote speaker at national and international conferences Multiple publications in high-impact journals such as Disability and Rehabilitation and Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research cited in policy and news outlets Hilary actively mentors students and collaborates across disciplines, though specific advisees are not named. Her work is supported through institutional and organizational partnerships, including Scope, and emphasizes capacity building in both professional and community contexts. She is involved in developing and evaluating digital tools like the Aphasia App and communication access networks, reflecting a forward-looking approach to leveraging technology for inclusion.

Vivian Visserمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Citizen Participation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vivian Visser is an Assistant Professor in Governance & Pluralism at the Department of Public Administration and Sociology, Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research lies at the intersection of Public Administration and Sociology, focusing on citizen participation, community self-organization, and the reproduction of social inequalities in governance processes. Her research interests include: Citizen participation and invitational governance Social and emotional dynamics in public engagement Status and educational disparities in civic initiatives Role of civil servants in inclusive governance Urban sociology and neighborhood livability Visser employs an interdisciplinary, mixed-methods approach—combining vignette survey experiments, ethnographic observations, and in-depth interviews—to investigate how public professionals can tailor participation strategies to diverse citizen groups. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward understanding the emotional, cultural, and structural barriers to inclusion, especially among less-educated populations. The research emphasizes actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. She has received the Erasmus Graduate School Award for Best Dissertation and has been recognized for her impactful work through media coverage in outlets like NRC Handelsblad, De Jortcast, and Binnenlands Bestuur. Her research has also informed public discourse on participation through expert contributions. Visser is actively involved in knowledge exchange through initiatives such as: Kenniswerkplaats Leefbare Wijken : Co-creating knowledge on neighborhood livability GovLab010 : Fostering innovation in local governance She coordinates the Master’s program Polarisatie, Democratie en Samenleving and develops post-academic courses to equip public professionals with tools for inclusive participation. She is currently developing new educational content focused on engaging discontented citizens.