جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Aimee Grantمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Marginalisation & stigma
• Autistic lived experiences
• Inequalities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Aimee Grant is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Health and Social Care within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. She holds a Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellowship focusing on participatory research with the Autistic community to address reproductive health disparities. Her work emphasizes social justice and challenges systemic inequalities in healthcare and education, particularly for Autistic individuals and marginalized groups. Dr Grant’s research spans qualitative methods, including documentary analysis, and she has authored influential books on research methodologies. Education: Mature student background with a working-class origin, transitioning from healthcare roles to academia. Research Interests: Center on Autistic lived experiences, reproductive health equity, infant feeding practices, and advancing qualitative research methods. Notable Projects: The Autism from Menstruation to Menopause study and community science initiatives on infant formula safety. Grants: Over £2.5 million from Wellcome Trust, MRC, and ESRC for studies on Autistic healthcare access and breastfeeding support. Teaching: Supervises PhD students in participatory and qualitative research, including Holly Morse and Lyndsey Hookway. Collaborations: Leads the Centre for Lactation, Infant Feeding and Translational Studies (LIFT) and works with global researchers on autism and healthcare equity. Labs/Teams: Directs the LIFT Centre, which prioritizes community-led research. Future Work: Expanding participatory methodologies to address healthcare inequities and advancing Autistic self-advocacy in research design.

Thea Wübbelmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Urban Ecosystems
• Flood-Regulating Ecosystem Services
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thea Wübbelmann is a Researcher at the Institute of Earth System Sciences, Leibniz University Hannover, affiliated with the Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology Section and the Digital Landscape Ecology Group. She holds roles as Deputy Representative for Research Staff and serves on the Admissions Board for the MSc Landscape Sciences program. Education: PhD in Geography (2023), Leibniz University Hannover MSc in Landscape Sciences (2019), Leibniz University Hannover BSc in Geography (2016), Leibniz University Hannover Research Focus: Her work centers on human-environment interactions in urban areas under climate change and urbanization. Key areas include: Modeling nature-based solutions for flood regulation Climate change impacts on biodiversity and urban health GIS-based landscape process analysis Environmental justice and resource distribution Projects: FGZ: Research on environmental justice and resource distribution (2025–2029) Go Green Next: Urban health and climate resilience (2024–2028) Awards: IALE-D Dissertation Award (2023) Lower Saxony Scholarship (2017) Labs/Teams: Active member of the Digital Landscape Ecology Group, focusing on integrating technology into ecological research.

• Suicide Prevention
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Regina Miranda is a Professor of Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Health Psychology at Hunter College's School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding suicide ideation and its prevention in youth, with a particular emphasis on cultural and cognitive factors affecting marginalized communities. She co-founded the Youth Suicide Research Consortium to address diversity gaps in mental health research. Dr. Miranda holds a BA from Yale University (1997), a PhD from New York University (2004), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. Her work integrates clinical practice, cultural competence, and translational research to improve mental health outcomes for underrepresented groups. Education: BA in Psychology, Yale University (1997) PhD in Clinical Psychology, New York University (2004) Post-doctoral Fellowship, Columbia University (2004–2005) Research Interests: Dr. Miranda's research explores suicide ideation through four core themes: cognitive processes underlying suicidal thoughts, cultural influences on mental health, developmental trajectories of suicidal behavior, and innovative interventions to disrupt hopelessness. Her lab (The Miranda Lab) employs mixed-methods approaches, including neurophysiological assessments and community-based participatory research, to address systemic inequities in youth suicide prevention. Labs/Teams: The Laboratory for the Study of Youth Cognition and Suicide investigates how cognitive and cultural factors intersect to influence suicide risk. Current projects include developing culturally responsive assessment tools and testing interventions targeting future-oriented thinking. Mentorship & Advocacy: Dr. Miranda prioritizes empowering students from underrepresented backgrounds, emphasizing authenticity in academic and clinical work. Her mentorship style integrates personal and professional development, reflecting her commitment to addressing disparities in mental health research and care.

• Inclusive Education
• Reasonable Adjustments
• Access to Mainstream Services
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ana Garcia Melgar is a Lecturer in Disabilities and Inclusive Education at the School of Education, La Trobe University, Australia. She also holds a Research Fellow position at the Living with Disability Research Centre at the same institution, demonstrating her dual commitment to teaching and research in inclusive education and disability support. Her educational background includes a PhD and a Master of Education from La Trobe University, and a Bachelor of Psychology from the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. She is fluent in Spanish and English, enabling broad academic collaboration. Ana's research is centered on inclusive education, with a strong focus on reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, peer mentoring, and access to mainstream services. She has developed a peer-assisted learning framework grounded in cognitive and social learning theories, which has been applied in programs like the Peer Learning Advisers (PLA) at La Trobe and In2Science mentoring. Her work emphasizes practical interventions to improve teacher capacity and educational equity. Her recent research outputs reveal a consistent trend in evaluating inclusive practices through mixed-methods and experimental designs. She has contributed significantly to the development and validation of the Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Education (RAIE) rating scale and has explored online training interventions for educators. Her publications span topics including co-teaching, AAC research in schools, collaborative team approaches, and peer mentoring across school and university contexts. Reliability Testing of the Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Education Rating Scale (2024) Toward the Improvement of Inclusive Education via Online Intervention (2023) Collaborative team approaches to supporting inclusion (2022) Peer assisted academic support: mentors’ and mentees’ experiences (2021) Ana has served as a program evaluator for large-scale educational initiatives in Victoria, including school improvement and teacher education programs. She is currently leading a research evaluation of the 'Passions & Pathways' program for Goldfields LLEN and is supported by a grant from the Bertalli Family Foundation (2023–2027), indicating sustained funding for her work. She is affiliated with interdisciplinary teams including the Living with Disability Research Centre and has collaborated extensively with colleagues such as Teresa Iacono, Julie Spong, and Kathy Bagley. Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), underscoring its societal impact.

Frank Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geographies of Belonging and Difference
• Historical Geographies
• Mobilities and Migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frank Meyer is a researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) since April 2024, focusing on Geographies of Belonging and Difference within the Theory, Methodology, and History of Geography department. His career includes roles as a research associate at TU Dresden (2019–2024) and the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (2010–2019), alongside teaching at Leipzig University and Humboldt University Berlin. He holds a PhD from the University of Leipzig (2019) on subjective perceptions of territorial regulatory withdrawal in rural regions. Meyer specializes in qualitative social geography, global health geographies, and migration studies. Key research areas include transnational organ transplantation systems, regionalist movements, and socio-spatial stigmatization. He co-leads the 'Umbrüche und Transformationen' Leibniz Lab and contributes to the EEGA Science Campus. His work emphasizes innovative methods like improvisational theater for regional identity studies and qualitative visualization techniques. Recent projects include analyzing fiscal demands of regionalist parties and geopolitical impacts on healthcare systems in post-Dayton Bosnia. Meyer's publications span peer-reviewed journals (Geographische Zeitschrift, Erdkunde), edited volumes, and methodological guides for qualitative research. He co-edited 'Ins Feld und zurück' (2018) and organized the IMAJINE research project. His research bridges theoretical contributions (e.g., postsecularism) with applied studies on rural depopulation and transnational medical practices.

Violetta Zentaiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnic Inequalities
• Gender Inequalities
• European Equality Policies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Violetta Zentai serves as Professor in the Department of Public Policy and Visiting Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University (CEU), alongside her role as Senior Research Fellow at the CEU Democracy Institute in Budapest. With a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from Rutgers University (2001), she has shaped public policy education at CEU since co-founding its MA-level public policy program and co-directing the Center for Policy Studies (2003-2020). Her educational background includes: PhD in Cultural Anthropology, Rutgers University (2001) Zentai's research centers on ethnic and gender inequalities within European equality frameworks, critically examining post-socialist capitalisms and social exclusion/inclusion dynamics. She pioneers intersectional analyses of Roma integration across Central and Eastern Europe, while recently investigating anti-gender hate speech by radical right-wing movements and solidarity mechanisms for displaced Ukrainians in authoritarian contexts. Her work bridges academic rigor with policy impact through civil society monitoring and European comparative projects. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals evolving thematic clusters: Roma education and labor struggles (2021-2022), pandemic-era care solidarity (2024), and urgent responses to Ukraine's refugee crisis in Hungary (2023-2025). These works demonstrate interdisciplinary convergence across political anthropology, migration studies, and gender policy, consistently emphasizing civil society's role in challenging authoritarian governance while advancing social justice. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Zentai supervises the coordinating team for the Civil Society Monitoring of National Roma Integration Strategies initiative (2017-2020, 2021-2025) and has led major EU-funded projects including: GENHA : Hate speech, gender, social networks and political parties NEUJOBS : Employment 2025: European Labor Market transitions EDUMIGROM : Ethnic Differences in Education and Urban Youth prospects QUING : Quality in Gender+ Equality Policies INTEGRIM/ChangingEmloyment : Marie Curie networks on labor and migrant inclusion Her grant portfolio reflects sustained success in securing competitive European research funding for interdisciplinary equality studies. She actively coordinates transnational civil society networks through the Roma Integration Strategies monitoring initiative and contributes to CEU's Open Learning Initiative (OLIve), providing educational support for refugees and vulnerable migrants across Europe. Her work maintains critical connections between academic research, policy advocacy, and grassroots activism through longstanding partnerships with MONA (Foundation for the Women of Hungary) and the Open Society Foundations.

Gazi Angelikiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Psychology
• Identity Studies
• Emotional Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Angeliki Gazi is an Associate Professor at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Athens) and Visiting Professor at the University of Athens. She specializes in Media Psychology and Technology, focusing on identity, emotions, and mediated communication through digital platforms. Her academic journey includes roles at Cyprus University of Technology (2009–2018) and teaching at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a PhD from the latter in Media Psychology (identity and radio studies), an MA in Communication, and a Psychology degree from the University of Ioannina. Her clinical training in group analysis was completed at CIRFIP and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Research interests span hybrid media environments, social media, mobile technology impacts, and mediated identities. She is a founding member of the Media Psychology and Technology Division at the Hellenic Psychological Association and contributed to the Scientific Board of the Social Computing Research Center (Cyprus). Her work involves EU/National research projects, publications in international journals, and three authored books. Key research trends in her articles include digital mediation of cultural trauma, participatory web radio, audiovisual resistance in Greece, and sensory urban studies. She explores how technology reshapes human interaction, identity, and emotional expression across media platforms. Her contributions address both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in hybrid environments, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Professional service includes editorial roles at Journal of Radio and Audio Media and Radio Journal , and leadership roles in international academic associations like ECREA. Her teaching focuses on research methods and mediated communication practices.

Marissa Abramمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
• Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Nursing
• Harm Reduction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marissa Abram is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Duke University, holding this position since 2023. She earned her Ph.D. from Adelphi University in 2017 and maintains active external relationships with the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) and Wake County HIV Clinic. Education: Ph.D., Adelphi University, 2017 Dr. Abram's research centers on psychiatric-mental health nursing with critical contributions to substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction frameworks, and innovative simulation-based education. Her work addresses urgent gaps in preparing mental health nurse practitioners for traumatic scenarios like patient suicide, developing nurse-led care models for substance use disorders, and combating stigma in addiction nursing. She demonstrates strong commitment to health equity through research examining racial justice in clinical training and intersecting vulnerabilities like climate impacts on rural substance users. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Simulation methodology for interprofessional trauma-informed training, (2) Structural analysis of nursing's role in the national addiction crisis, and (3) Implementation science for nurse-led models of care. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice, education innovation, and policy advocacy with emphasis on vulnerable populations. Grants: Faculty Scholars Program 2025 Research (Principal Investigator), Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation (2025-2027) Dr. Abram actively mentors through DNP projects (NURSING 975) and teaches advanced courses including NURSING 766 (Assessment and Management of Addictive Disorders). Her external partnerships with IntNSA and Wake County HIV Clinic demonstrate applied commitment to addiction nursing practice and HIV care integration. She contributes to professional discourse through editorial work with major nursing journals while advancing workforce development for behavioral health through interprofessional fellowship models.

Anu Kajamaaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Adult Education
• Collective Learning
• Sociocultural Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anu Kajamaa, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor and Principal Investigator in the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki, Finland. She also holds positions as an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter's College of Social Sciences and International Studies (UK) and as a Visiting Associate Professor at Aalto University in both the School of Business (Department of Management Studies) and the School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Department of Media). She serves as Co-Leader of the Learning, Culture and Interventions (LECI) expert group and Vice Director of the Doctoral Program of School, Education, Society and Culture (SEDUCE). Dr. Kajamaa's research focuses on collective learning, creativity, organization and management, continuous learning, and change through interprofessional working and formative interventions. She is an expert in sociocultural- and practice-based theories, qualitative research methods, and participatory intervention techniques, particularly cultural historical activity theory and the Change Laboratory method. Her work spans multiple contexts including primary schools, teacher education, prisons, health and social care, and entrepreneurship hubs. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward educational innovation through makerspaces and the integration of technology in learning environments. The research shows increasing focus on AI-mediated learning processes, relational expertise development, and collaborative innovation practices across educational settings. Her work consistently applies sociocultural theoretical frameworks to examine how learning occurs in complex, real-world contexts. 2023: The Royal Society of Medicine and Center for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education Practitioners Award, UK 2022: Early Career Award, American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2021: The Clinical Teacher Journal Impact Award 2020: Editor's Choice Award (BERA and BJET) 2015: The Adult Educator of the Year, University of Helsinki Dr. Kajamaa has secured significant research funding including an EU HORIZON 2020-MSCA-RISE project on collaborative working between correctional and mental health services, an Erasmus+ KA205 Strategic Partnerships project on media literacy, and an Academy of Finland-funded project on makerspaces. She coordinates the Nordic Research Network on Digitalising Childhoods and is a member of the Playful Learning Center ecosystem. As one of the founders of the European Centre of Excellence in Qualitative Study and Inquiry in Training and Education, she has established herself as a leader in qualitative educational research methodology. Her international research collaborations span institutions including University College London, McGill University, Columbia University, and the University of Oulu. She has been a visiting researcher at numerous institutions worldwide including UC Berkeley, ESSEC Business School, and the University of Exeter. Her work with the Playful Learning Center and the Nordic-Baltic ISCAR network demonstrates her commitment to advancing educational research through international collaboration.

Sidonie Christopheمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Geographic Information Sciences
• Geovisualization
• Map Design
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sidonie Christophe is a Senior Researcher (Directrice de Recherche, DR1) at UMR LASTIG, a joint research unit of Université Gustave Eiffel, IGN-ENSG, and EIVP. She serves as co-director of the LASTIG laboratory and leads research in geovisualization, map design, and interactive spatial data exploration. She also holds a part-time advisory role (60%) at the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research in the domain of digital technology, environment, climate, and sustainable urban development. PhD in Geographic Information Sciences Senior Researcher, DR1, MTECT Co-Director, LASTIG Laboratory (since 2021) Former Team Leader, GEOVIS (Geovisualization, Interaction, and Immersion) Advisor, Environment and Urban Climate, French Ministry of Higher Education & Research Her research centers on innovative methods for 2D/3D and nD geospatial data visualization, with a focus on enabling spatio-temporal understanding through visual and non-visual spatial thinking. Her work integrates principles from geographic information science, human-computer interaction, and computer graphics. Key areas include urban climate visualization, tactile and augmented reality for accessibility, expressive cartographic rendering, and cognitive aspects of map design. She investigates how aesthetic and semiotic choices impact map comprehension and utility. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in interactive and accessible geovisualization, particularly for urban and environmental applications. Topics include neural map style transfer, 3D urban climate analysis, tactile maps for the visually impaired, augmented reality in geography, and visual analytics for crisis and climate data. There is a consistent emphasis on user-centered design, interdisciplinary integration, and the development of tools for decision-making under uncertainty. Scientific Recognition and Service: Invited speaker at major conferences (IEEEVIS, AGILE, ICC, CPGIS) Co-organizer of international workshops (e.g., GeoVIS, ISPRS AR/VR sessions) Leader of national research projects (ANR ORACLES, ANR ACTIVmap, ANR ECOCIM) Recipient of international mobility grants (AMICI I-SITE FUTURE) Contributor to national glossaries and research strategy (e.g., French photogrammetry glossary) Advising and Grants: Sidonie Christophe actively supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, including Markie Jiang, Maria-Jesus Lobo, and Alexandre Mielniczek. She leads or participates in multiple funded research projects such as ANR ORACLES (marine flooding visualization), ANR ACTIVmap (tactile 3D maps), and ANR ECOCIM (eco-design of city information models). Her advisory role at the MESR involves shaping national research strategy in digital and environmental sciences. Labs and Research Teams: She is a core member of the GEOVIS team (Geovisualization, Interaction, and Immersion) at LASTIG and previously served as its leader. As co-director of LASTIG, she plays a central role in the leadership and strategic direction of the entire laboratory, which comprises over 100 researchers across four teams: ACTE, GEOVIS, MEIG, and STRUDEL.

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Information Processing
• Consumer Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gerri Spassova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at Monash University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Caulfield campus, Melbourne, Australia. She is also affiliated with the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI), indicating interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare decision-making. She received her PhD in Marketing from Cornell University (US) and joined Monash University in 2010. Her research lies at the intersection of consumer behavior and behavioral decision theory, with a strong focus on judgment and decision-making , information processing , advice utilization , and perceptions of expertise and risk . She has published in top-tier journals including the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Retailing , Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , and European Journal of Marketing . Recent research has expanded into healthcare contexts, particularly examining shared decision-making in maternity care . Her work explores barriers and facilitators to implementing shared decision-making in hospitals, co-designing interventions, and understanding how emotional states (e.g., sadness) influence risk preferences when making decisions for others. She is actively publishing, with multiple articles in 2023 and 2024, showing sustained scholarly impact. She has contributed to the academic community through peer-review responsibilities for journals such as Journal of Economic Psychology and European Journal of Marketing , and has participated in major conferences like the Association of Consumer Research and the European Marketing Academy Conference (EMAC). She served on the programme committee for the Society for Consumer Psychology Boutique Conference in 2018. Project: SAFER CARE (2018–2021) – Investigated translating consumer-driven healthcare priorities into practice, where she served as Supervisor. PhD Supervision: She is currently accepting PhD students, indicating active mentorship. She is engaged in academic service, including thesis examination and grant review, and her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.

Wendy Gunnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Collaborative design in healthcare
• Sustainability in healthcare systems
• Medical device recycling/remufacturing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wendy Gunn is an Adjunct Professor (Research) in the Department of Design at Monash University. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester (2003) and an MA in Social Anthropology from the same institution (1996). Her research focuses on collaborative design processes, sustainability in healthcare systems, and the integration of anthropological methods into engineering and architectural design. Gunn has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research, particularly in healthcare sustainability, medical device lifecycle management, and sustainable care pathway redesign. She has supervised numerous PhD theses across institutions including NTNU (Norway), University of Cape Town, and RMIT University. Notable collaborations include roles with the Healthcare Without Harm (HCWH) plastics working group, the UK Sustainable Healthcare Coalition (SHC), and the EU-funded GreenCare consortium. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental sustainability and healthcare innovation. Key research interests include design anthropology, emerging technologies, and the application of anthropological frameworks to collaborative design challenges. Recent work explores digitalization in healthcare, distributed care systems, and the environmental impact of medical packaging.

Petra Ahrweilerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Technology and Society
• Innovation Networks
• Policy Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Petra Ahrweiler is a full professor of Sociology of Technology and Innovation at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (since 2013), with a focus on social simulation and innovation policy. She previously served as Director of the EA European Academy for Technology Assessment (2013–2017) and held a professorship at University College Dublin. Her research explores technology-society interactions, innovation networks, and AI ethics, emphasizing participatory approaches and policy modeling. She leads initiatives like the TISSS LAB and Sensorithm Digital Transformation Lab, focusing on AI, climate action, and societal impact. A recipient of fellowships from acatech and AcademiaNet, she also served as ESSA President (2020–2022). Education: PhD in Social Sciences from the Free University of Berlin (on AI), Habilitation from the University of Bielefeld (simulation in science studies). Former roles include research at MIT (USA) and leadership at the Innovation Research Unit (IRU), UCD. Research Interests: Her work bridges sociology and computational modeling, addressing topics like participatory AI, innovation dynamics, and policy simulation. Recent foci include culture-sensitive AI, climate action catalysts, and pandemic response modeling. She co-leads major projects such as AI FORA, CECAN, and PEERE, advancing interdisciplinary collaboration. Awards & Leadership: Acatech and AcademiaNet fellowships, ESSA presidency, and leadership in international research consortia. Her work emphasizes ethical AI, societal engagement, and systemic innovation. Labs & Teams: Core leader of TISSS LAB (Technology Innovation & Simulation Science) and the Sensorithm Lab, which develop adaptive sensor systems and participatory AI tools. Collaborates globally on digital transformation and social simulation.

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 .