جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Melissa Hauber-Özerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Qualitative Research Methods
• Educational Equity
• Adult Language and Literacy Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Melissa Hauber-Özer is an Assistant Professor of Qualitative Inquiry in the Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum at the University of Missouri, College of Education & Human Development. She plays a leadership role in the Action Research Network of the Americas Knowledge Democracy Initiative and holds elected positions in TESOL International, including chair-elect of the Adult Education interest section and secretary of the Refugee Concerns interest section. PhD in International Education, George Mason University M.Ed. in World Language Education, Temple University Her research centers on critical participatory, ethnographic, and narrative methodologies to explore educational access and equity for linguistically and culturally diverse learners, particularly refugees and immigrants. She is deeply engaged in advancing qualitative research methods and promoting democratic knowledge production in transnational contexts. Her expertise includes adult language and literacy learning, critical inquiry, and community-based research. Her publications, including co-authored books with SAGE and Routledge and articles in leading journals, demonstrate a strong focus on participatory and critical methodologies in educational research. These works emphasize decolonizing practices, transnational collaboration, and equity-centered inquiry across diverse educational settings. Critical Participatory Inquiry: An Interdisciplinary Guide (SAGE) The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Participatory Inquiry in Transnational Research Contexts Publications in International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education Publications in Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy Publications in Action Research Publications in International Journal of Research and Method in Education Melissa Hauber-Özer advises graduate students in qualitative research and teaches core courses such as Qualitative Research Methods in Education I & II, Philosophical Perspectives on Educational Research, and Critical Participatory Inquiry. She is affiliated with the Qualitative Research Consortium (QuaRC) and the Certificate in Qualitative Research (CQR) program, contributing to institutional capacity in qualitative methodology. While specific grants are not listed, her leadership roles and publications suggest active involvement in funded or collaborative research initiatives focused on equity and access. She is actively involved in research networks such as the Action Research Network of the Americas and contributes to professional communities through TESOL International. Her work promotes knowledge democracy and participatory research models that empower marginalized voices in educational research.

Christine Beitlمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Governance
• Social-Ecological Resilience
• Coastal Development
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christine Beitl is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Maine , with affiliated roles in the School of Marine Sciences , School of Economics , and the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions . Her research focuses on environmental governance, social-ecological resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in coastal and mangrove ecosystems. Ph.D. in Ecological and Environmental Anthropology from the University of Georgia (2012) M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies/Environmental Studies from Florida International University (2005) B.A. in Spanish from Ohio University (1997) Over two decades, she has studied collective action frameworks in Latin American mangrove forests and small-scale fisheries. Recently, her work expanded to Maine, examining climate change impacts on fisheries and offshore wind development. Her research integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies , including ethnographic fieldwork , fishery data analysis , and geographic information systems . Key themes span political ecology , economic anthropology , and human dimensions of environmental change . Recent publications analyze mangrove-fishery dynamics, climate adaptation strategies, and participatory governance models. Collaborative works with interdisciplinary teams appear in journals like Human Ecology and Environmental Values .

• Human Ecology
• Fisheries Sciences
• Environmental Anthropology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Caroline Garaway is Professor of Human Ecology in the Department of Anthropology at University College London (UCL), serving as Head of Department since September 2022. She previously held leadership roles as Vice Dean of Education for Social & Historical Sciences (2018-2022) and Head of Teaching for Anthropology (2014-2018). Her qualifications include a PhD and MSc from Imperial College London, Senior Fellowship in Higher Education (SFHEA), and recognition for teaching excellence. Her research employs anthropological and political ecological approaches to study livelihoods in natural-resource-dependent communities, with emphasis on: Small-scale fisheries and floodplain/estuarine ecosystems across Asia (Mekong Basin), East Africa, and the UK Conservation-development tradeoffs in Marine Protected Areas Impacts of agricultural intensification and infrastructure development Integration of local ecological knowledge with scientific frameworks Fisheries enhancement and adaptive co-management systems Publications (1998-2021) demonstrate consistent focus on human-environment interactions in fisheries contexts, with recent work examining food security linkages, livelihood adaptation, and market networks in African/Asian floodplains. Research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (Climate Action, Life Below Water). Awards: Provost Teaching Award for Teaching Excellence (2011) Research Supervision includes PhD candidates studying eel fisheries sustainability (Thames), socio-ecological systems (Peru), and completed projects on Tanzanian floodplain governance, West African marine fishing, and Kenyan marine conservation-tourism dynamics. She leads the Cities Aquatic Resources Project (CARP), integrating student research with urban aquatic resource studies. Additional roles include grant assessment, consultancy, and community engagement.

Alexandra Staubمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural aspects of architecture
• Architectural ethics
• Social sustainability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Staub is a Professor of Architecture at Pennsylvania State University , with an affiliation at the Rock Ethics Institute . Her academic work focuses on the intersection of architecture, culture, and ethics. Ph.D. from Brandenburg Technical University at Cottbus Diploma in Architecture from Berlin University of the Arts B.A. in Psychology from Barnard College, Columbia University Staub’s research explores how the built environment shapes and reflects cultural understanding, particularly in the contexts of social sustainability , gender , and political representation . Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical design, emphasizing ethical considerations and empowerment in architecture. Recent publications highlight stakeholder agency , urban transformations , and ethical design practices . Scientific Awards & Grants: 2019–20 Penn State Rock Ethics Institute Faculty Fellow Penn State President’s Fund for Undergraduate Research (2016) College of Arts and Architecture Faculty Research Grant (2015) Raymond A. Bowers Grant (2013) External grants from Woodrow Wilson International Center, DAAD, and DFG Staub teaches third-year design studio , research methods , and architectural ethics courses. She actively participates in international conferences and serves as a peer reviewer for academic journals. Her professional experience includes architecture practice in Berlin and prior faculty roles at Brandenburg Technical University.

Kathryn Nowotnyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Mass Incarceration
• Criminology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Nowotny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on the intersection of public health and mass incarceration, particularly addressing health inequities among criminal legal-involved populations. Current faculty at University of Miami Director of Miami Health and Justice Lab Research centers on carceral systems and health outcomes Her research examines HIV prevention, reproductive justice, maternal health disparities, and trauma-informed interventions in carceral settings. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement community-engaged strategies. Recent publications highlight her work on peer-led programs in jails, structural barriers to healthcare during reentry, and the impact of mass incarceration on birth outcomes. Her lab's interventions in Mexico City use projection mapping for harm reduction education. Notable methodologies include community-based participatory research, ecological modeling, and flexible diary-interview approaches. She advocates for policy reforms to address systemic inequities linked to incarceration.

Anna Schnauber-Stockmannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Use and Effects
• Mobile Media and Communication
• Situational Media Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. habil. Anna Schnauber-Stockmann is a prominent researcher in media and communication science at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where she has been a member of the Media Structure and Media Effects research group since 2010. She completed her habilitation in October 2024 with the thesis 'The Importance of the Situation in Media Use and Media Effects Research' and was awarded Venia Legendi in Communication Science. Previously, she served as an interim professor at IJK (HMTM Hannover) from April to September 2021. Her academic journey includes earning a Dr. phil. in Communication Research in May 2016 with a dissertation on 'Day-to-day Media Selection. The Role of Habits in the Selection Process' and completing her Master's degree at the University of Mainz in 2007. Dr. Schnauber-Stockmann's research focuses on media use and effects, particularly examining how situational factors influence media selection and consumption patterns. Her work explores media habits, mobile communication behaviors, self- and feedback-effects in media contexts, and the application of quantitative research methods, especially in situ methodologies. She investigates how daily routines shape media platform usage and how these patterns affect individual behavior and social interactions. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital media environments, with particular attention to how time, context, and personal characteristics interact in media consumption. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on situational media research, with significant contributions to understanding phubbing behavior, mobile media habit formation, and the distinction between person-specific and situation-specific variations in media use. Through meta-analyses and longitudinal studies, she has advanced methodological approaches for measuring media habits and examining real-time media effects. Her work consistently applies sophisticated quantitative methods to capture the dynamic nature of contemporary media consumption. Top Faculty Paper 2023 of ICA's Mobile Communication Division Top Student-led Paper 2023 of ICA's Mobile Communication Division Best Proposal Award 2017 of the DGPuK division Methods Research grant from the 'Friends of the University of Mainz' for outstanding dissertation (2017) Award for best dissertation on media convergence, University of Mainz (2016) As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Schnauber-Stockmann serves as treasurer of the German Communication Association (DGPuK) since May 2020 and previously served as spokesperson for the Media Reception and Effects division (2019-2021). She is an editorial board member for 'Media Psychology' and 'Mobile Media & Communication' and regularly reviews for leading communication journals. Her work demonstrates significant influence through numerous invited presentations and collaborations with international researchers across multiple institutions.

Thomas O'dellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Economy
• Ethnography
• Mobility Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas O'dell is a Professor of Ethnology at Lund University's Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities and Theology. Based at Helgonavägen 3 in Lund (Room LUX:C416), he maintains an active research profile focusing on the intersection of cultural and economic processes. His work spans three primary research domains: the cultural economy (particularly tourism and heritage institutions), mobility in modern society, and transnational cultural flows with emphasis on American influence in Sweden. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with cultural economy dynamics, examining how heritage institutions navigate hybrid markets where public missions intersect with private-sector business models. Recent projects like Understanding the Conditions Facing Heritage in a Hybrid Market (2017-2018) and Hip Heritage and Museum Practices (2023) employ ethnographic methods to analyze institutional adaptation strategies. His scholarship reveals growing emphasis on sustainability and community engagement , evident in works examining DIY repair cultures, sustainable living practices, and democratic participation in religious spaces. O'Dell's publication record shows strong thematic continuity since his 1997 doctoral dissertation on Americanization in Sweden, while progressively incorporating contemporary concerns like marketization of heritage and sustainable transitions. His collaborations with Lizette Gradén represent a significant research partnership spanning multiple projects funded by entities including the Swedish National Heritage Board and the Church of Sweden. Current activities include examining heritage practices through traditional crafts like thatching and analyzing how budget constraints affect cultural prioritization in museums.

• Urban Sociology
• Community Studies
• Immigrant Integration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sean Lauer is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on urban sociology, community studies, immigrant integration, and friendship dynamics through social infrastructure. Current SSHRC-funded projects explore friendship formation in community organizations Co-author of Neighbourhood Houses: Building Community in Vancouver (2021) with Miu Chung Yan Collaborator with Carrie Yodanis on marriage institutional analysis Key community-university partnerships including UBC Centre for Migration Studies His work examines how cosmopolitan social infrastructure enables cross-ethnic friendships, with recent publications analyzing immigrant network diversity and community organization participation effects. Lauer's research combines longitudinal and treatment effects methodologies to address selection biases in social network studies. As Community Liaison at UBC, he developed equitable collaborative research frameworks through UBC Centre for Migration Studies and established community advisory mechanisms for institutionalized community engagement.

Richard Beecroftمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainability Sciences
• Real-World Laboratories
• Transdisciplinary Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard Beecroft is a Research Associate at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), working within the Research group 'Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change' since 2024. He earned his Doctorate in Sustainability Sciences (Dr. phil.) from Leuphana University of Lüneburg in 2019 and previously served as Deputy Professor for Technology, Philosophy and Sustainability at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (2022-2023). Dr. Beecroft's research centers on sustainability transformations through Real-World Laboratories as transdisciplinary research and learning environments. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for societal transformation, focusing particularly on methodological development for transdisciplinary research. He has been instrumental in establishing the Karlsruhe School of Sustainability and developing the Transformative Project Seminar methodology, which has been implemented across multiple courses. His recent publications demonstrate a strategic shift toward self-experimentation methodologies for sustainable lifestyle changes, with significant contributions on understanding the impacts of Real-World Laboratories and developing practical tools like the Self-Experiment Generator. His research spans sustainability science, technology assessment, education, and urban studies, reflecting the inherently transdisciplinary nature of his approach. As an educator, Dr. Beecroft has developed innovative teaching methods that connect academic learning with real-world sustainability challenges. He managed the KIT Center for Humans and Technology from 2018-2025 and has made substantial contributions to embedding higher education within Real-World Laboratories through transdisciplinary project courses. His current work explores how self-experiments can serve as tools for both personal and societal transformation toward sustainability, with practical applications designed to empower individuals to engage in sustainability transformations through structured personal experimentation.

• Sociotechnical Energy Systems
• Water-Energy-Waste Nexus
• Industrial Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Witold-Roger Poganietz serves as Research Group Leader of the “Sociotechnical Energy Futures” group at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he has been a research associate since 2008. His position places him at the intersection of technological systems analysis and societal transformation processes, with a particular focus on sustainable energy transitions. Dr. Poganietz’s research program centers on the complex interrelationships between technological systems and social structures. His primary expertise lies in sociotechnical energy analysis, water-energy-waste nexus studies, industrial ecology applications, and circular economy models. His work consistently adopts a systems perspective that examines how different elements of resource management interact across technical, social, and institutional dimensions. This approach is particularly evident in his internationally recognized research on integrated sustainability assessment methodologies. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on context-specific applications of integrated resource management, particularly examining the water-energy-waste nexus in diverse geographic settings including Chile, Colombia, and Germany. His work frequently employs stakeholder analysis and participatory methods to understand the social dimensions of technical systems, reflecting a commitment to developing solutions that are both technically sound and socially just. Dr. Poganietz has made significant contributions through major research initiatives such as the Kopernikus-Project ENSURE, which focuses on participation mechanisms and knowledge transfer in Germany’s energy transition. His research bridges technical analysis with social considerations, addressing practical implementation challenges while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in systems analysis and technology assessment.

Julia Hahnمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Technology Assessment
• Responsible Research and Innovation
• Participatory Procedures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Hahn is a Scientific Associate at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), working within the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) in the Research Group 'Sociotechnical Futures and Policies'. She serves as co-project leader for the 'Participatory Procedures and Processes in Research Organizations' (PaFo) project and leads the HGF project 'Airborne transmission of the SARS coronavirus – from basic research to efficient air purification systems (CORAERO)'. Her work spans across multiple institutions including German Electron Synchrotron (DESY), German Aerospace Center (DLR), and other Helmholtz Association members. Dr. Hahn completed her doctorate in 2019 at KIT's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences with her thesis 'Towards a Global Technology Assessment - Insights from Cases in Germany, China, India and Beyond'. She earned her Master's degree in Applied Cultural Studies from Leuphana University Lüneburg in 2010, followed by a research assistant position there before joining ITAS in 2011. Her research focuses on the intersection of technology, society, and governance, with particular emphasis on global technology assessment frameworks. She examines how participatory procedures can enhance technology assessment processes and influence research agendas. Her work explores responsible research and innovation (RRI) from both theoretical and practical perspectives, analyzing how different institutional contexts shape approaches to responsibility in science and technology. Dr. Hahn investigates policy engagement mechanisms that connect scientific knowledge with decision-making processes, particularly during crises and periods of rapid technological change. Her research often addresses the challenges of transnational technology governance in an increasingly interconnected world. Analysis of Dr. Hahn's recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity in technology assessment methodology, with increasing attention to crisis contexts and pandemic response. Her work demonstrates a clear evolution from national to global technology assessment frameworks, with growing emphasis on comparative international studies. The publications show consistent interdisciplinary collaboration across social sciences, engineering, and health disciplines, reflecting her commitment to transdisciplinary approaches. Recent work increasingly integrates digital methods like bibliometric analysis while maintaining strong theoretical grounding in sociotechnical systems theory. Dr. Hahn has been instrumental in several significant projects including 'Piloting RRI in Industry' (PRISMA), 'Responsible Industry', 'Responsible Research and Innovation in Practice' (RRI Practice), and the 'Citizens' Dialogue on Future Technologies'. Her project work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical implementation of technology assessment methodologies. She has contributed to multiple European collaborative projects including PACITA (Parliaments and Civil Society in Technology Assessment), showing her commitment to strengthening democratic technology governance across borders. As part of her role at ITAS, Dr. Hahn contributes to the institute's mission of conducting integrated technology assessment that provides 'continuous reflection' for research projects, analyzing social, legal, and ethical implications while considering public trust and acceptance. Her work with the globalTA network demonstrates her commitment to international collaboration in technology assessment.

Felix Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Real-World Laboratories
• Sustainability Transformation
• Technology Assessment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Felix Wagner is a researcher at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His work focuses on real-world laboratories as transformative research methods for sustainability, bridging socio-technical systems, technology assessment, and cultural change. Research Interests: Designing real-world laboratory research Socio-technical systems for sustainability Psychology of sustainability Ecovillages as transformation models Climate protection initiatives Dual-mode participation methods Publications & Projects: Wagner has published extensively on real-world laboratories since 2014, including articles in GAIA and Sustainability . His 2024 work explores leverage points for systemic transformation and methodological advances in inclusive real-lab practices. Professional Involvement: He contributes to the Real-World Laboratories for Sustainability Network and collaborates on projects like the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change. Wagner also develops interactive formats for public engagement in sustainability transitions.

• Migration
• Mobility and Migration Datafication
• Gender
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Koen Leurs serves as an Associate Professor in Gender, Media and Migration Studies at the Graduate Gender Program, Department of Media and Culture Studies, Utrecht University, Netherlands. His research centers on digital migration studies, examining how digital technologies intersect with migration experiences, particularly focusing on gender dynamics, youth cultures, and datafication processes. Leurs has established himself as a leading scholar through influential publications including Digital Migration (Sage, 2023) and Doing Digital Migration Studies (Amsterdam University Press, 2024), with his current work focusing on Inclusive Media Education: Critical Media Literacies for Diverse Societies for Routledge. Leurs' research interests span migration studies, digital technology, gender, and youth cultures, with particular attention to how digital platforms shape migrant experiences. His work critically examines both the empowering potential and discriminatory aspects of digital technologies in migration contexts, investigating how migrants use digital tools to connect, resist, and create new forms of belonging while navigating surveillance, datafication, and border control systems. Recent projects have increasingly focused on the ethical implications of digital technologies in asylum procedures and migration management. His scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of migration, digital technology, and social justice. Leurs' work demonstrates growing attention to the material consequences of digital migration studies, particularly regarding mobile phone screening in asylum processes, the datafication of migration pathways, and how digital platforms shape the experiences of migrant women and domestic workers. His research combines theoretical innovation with practical engagement, often employing participatory methods that involve migrant communities in knowledge production. Principal Investigator for Co-designing a fair digital asylum procedure (2022-2023), funded by Digital Society program and COMMIT/ Principal Investigator for Young Connected Migrants (2016-2019), funded by Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research Principal Investigator for Media literacy through Making Media (2017-2019), funded by Dutch National Research Agenda Current member of Management Committee for COST Action DATA-MIG CA22135 on European Migration and Border Control Former chair of European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) Diaspora, Migration and the Media section (2016-2021) Leurs' research is situated within Utrecht University's strategic themes including Dynamics of Youth (DoY), Governing the Digital Society, and Institutions for Open Societies (IOS), with particular alignment with the IOS focus on Gender, Diversity and Global Justice. His collaborative work spans international institutions including the Chinese University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore, Charles University, and University of Groningen, reflecting the transnational nature of his research on digital migration.

• Corporate Crime
• Drug Trafficking
• Organized Crime
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Damian Zaitch is an Associate Professor at the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, School of Law, Utrecht University. He has been with Utrecht University since 2009, having previously taught at the Department of Criminology at Erasmus University Rotterdam from 2000 to 2009. His academic work spans three interconnected research domains: illegal drug trafficking and policies, cross-border organized and corporate crime, and green criminology. Zaitch's research interests include Corporate Crime, Drug Trafficking and Policies, Organized Crime, Latin America, and Environmental Criminology. His methodological expertise lies in qualitative research methods, particularly virtual ethnography and visual criminology. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on drug trafficking through the port of Rotterdam, synthetic drug markets in Amsterdam, and alternative drug policies in Latin America, with a focus on harm reduction approaches. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on green criminology, particularly examining environmental crimes related to resource extraction in Latin America, as well as continuing work on transnational organized crime networks. His research often examines the intersection of state and corporate power in creating environmental harms and human rights violations. Willem Nagel Prize (2003) for his PhD research Founding and board member of CIROC (Center for Information and Research on Organized Crime) Coordinator of the Erasmus Mundus Doctorate in Cultural and Global Criminology Coordinator of the Utrecht PhD Summer School on Advanced Qualitative and Legal Methods in Criminology Zaitch teaches courses including International Organized Crime, Crimes of the Powerful, and Green Criminology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He co-supervises numerous PhD projects on topics ranging from Nigerian cocaine trafficking networks to environmental rights violations by multinational corporations. His research is conducted within Utrecht University's strategic themes of Institutions for Open Societies and Pathways to Sustainability.

Mark R. Warrenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Organizing
• Educational Justice
• Racial Equity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark R. Warren is a Professor in the Department of Public Policy & Public Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston. A sociologist and community-engaged scholar, he focuses on community organizing, educational justice, and racial equity, particularly through grassroots movements dismantling systemic racism in schools. Author of six books, including the 2021 Oxford University Press title Willful Defiance , which won the 2025 Grawemeyer Education Award. Co-founder of networks like the People’s Think Tank for Educational Justice and the Urban Research Based Action Network (URBAN). Research Interests : Grassroots community organizing against the school-to-prison pipeline. Intersectional approaches to educational justice, linking race, immigration, and LGBTQ+ rights. Collaborative, community-engaged research methodologies. Scientific Awards : 2025 Grawemeyer Education Award 2022 Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Scholarship (UMass Boston) Guggenheim Fellowship SAGE McCune Fellow at Stanford’s CASBS AERA Fellow Notable Contributions : Multi-year studies in Mississippi, LA, and Chicago; frameworks for local-national movement interplay; advocacy for police-free schools and restorative justice practices.