جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marco Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Documentary Filmmaking
• African American History
• Social Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marco Williams is a Professor in the Department of Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University's School of Communication, where he leverages documentary filmmaking to explore critical intersections of race, history, and justice in America. An acclaimed director with over three decades of impactful work, his films serve as vital educational resources and catalysts for national dialogue on social issues. His academic foundation includes: MFA in Afro-American Studies, UCLA MFA in Producer’s Program, UCLA BA in Visual and Environmental Studies, Harvard University Williams' research centers on documentary as a tool for social change, with primary focus on African American historical narratives, civil rights legacies, and systemic inequities. His cinema verite approach combines rigorous scholarship with compelling storytelling to illuminate underrepresented perspectives and challenge dominant historical narratives. This methodology has established him as a leading voice in visual anthropology and critical race studies within media production. His filmography reveals consistent thematic evolution toward deeper examinations of institutional racism and resilience, with recent works expanding into educational equity and cultural memory. Williams' films frequently bridge academic research and public engagement through PBS broadcasts, film festival circuits, and community screenings that spark participatory dialogue. His extensive honors include: Emmy Award for Freedom Summer George Foster Peabody Award for Two Towns of Jasper Alfred I duPont Silver Baton Guggenheim Fellowship Lehman Brady Visiting Professorship at Duke/UNC National Association of Black Journalists Award Pan African Film Festival Awards Williams maintains significant academic influence through his professorship at Northwestern and previous role at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he shaped emerging filmmakers' approaches to ethical storytelling and social documentation.

• Urban Planning
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Integrated Planning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tanja Siems serves as head of the Chair of Urban Planning and Institute for Environmental Design (IUG) at the University of Wuppertal since 2009, leading research in sustainable urban transitions through interdisciplinary networks across Germany and internationally including Greece, UK, Belgium, Spain, Austria, and Portugal. Her educational background includes: Diploma in Architecture (Dipl.-Ing.) from University of Hanover (1992-1997) Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) from University of Hanover (2002) Her research pioneers experimental urban approaches where planning functions as dynamic experimentation within contextual frameworks rather than predetermined outcomes. Core focus areas include: Mediating urban development through negotiation and participation in social-political processes Holistic urban renewal with innovative integral planning concepts Integration of solar energy systems and water-sensitive management in urban contexts Temporary urban structures as catalysts for transformation Her publication analysis (2014-2018) reveals consistent interdisciplinary methodology applied to urgent urban challenges, particularly solar energy implementation case studies and adaptive water resource management frameworks that bridge theoretical research with practical application. Major research initiatives demonstrate significant grant leadership: DBU Area Sufficiency Lab (2018-2020) IEA SHC Task 51 Solar Energy in Urban Context (2013-2017) as Subtask D head BMBF project 'The City as a Hydrological System in Transition' (2013-2016) The IUG functions as her primary research hub, facilitating experimental urban research that directly engages built environments through temporary interventions and participatory processes, avoiding purely theoretical approaches while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

• Ageing
• Smart Cities
• Digital Health
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

David Prendergast is a Professor in Science, Technology & Society at Maynooth University's Faculty of Social Sciences, where he also serves as Head of the Departments of Anthropology and International Development. With a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Cambridge (2002), his career spans academic roles at Maynooth and industry leadership at Intel, focusing on technology design for aging populations. Research interests: Ageing, Smart Cities, Digital Health, Visual Ethnography, East Asia, Human-Centred Design Key projects: Global Ageing Project, Urban Living Labs in London/Dublin/San Jose, Smart Stadium with Croke Park, Autonomous Vehicles for Older Adults (SFI-funded) His work bridges anthropology with digital innovation , particularly in East Asia contexts. Recent publications explore IoT applications in age-friendly cities , robotics in Japanese elder care , and visual ethnography for aging-in-place solutions. Scientific recognition includes: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (2016) Intel Involved Global Hero Award Fortune 500 Hero designation Intel Labs Gordon E. Moore Award As advisor to PhD graduates like Rebekah Maguire (2016) and Ciaran Walsh (2020), he leads Living Lab initiatives on air pollution monitoring and flood management systems . His Circuits of Care documentary (2021) examines human-robot interactions in Japan's aging society .

Geert Vandermeerscheمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Arts Education
• Digitalization in Youth Culture
• Co-creative Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Geert Vandermeersche is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Educational Sciences , Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences , Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium). He holds a PhD in Educational Sciences (UGent, 2013) and a Master’s in Languages and Literature (UGent, 2006). Education: Master in Languages and Literature (UGent, 2006); PhD in Educational Sciences (UGent, 2013) His research focuses on: (1) Culture and Arts Education , including the impact of arts on educational practices in film, music, and performing arts; and (2) Digitalization in Youth Culture , exploring how technology reshapes cultural engagement. He also investigates co-creative research methodologies and their societal implications. Recent publications address digital museum education , urban learning spaces , and musicking in prisons . These works highlight intersections between arts, technology, and social justice, often through empirical and theoretical lenses. As a member of the Brussels Research Centre on Innovation in Learning and Diversity , he leads projects like: FWOTM1216: Critiquing participation paradigms in arts education EUPOM153 (SEEDLING): Climate justice and arts-based youth work OZR3758: Digital transformations in cultural education Vandermeersche has served on PhD committees, presented at international conferences (e.g., on sound-art, crip theory in museums), and contributed to datasets on classroom learning environments and museum education. His work emphasizes experiential knowledge and collaborative practices.

• Semiotics
• Design Semiotics
• Project Methodology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michela Deni is a University Professor of Semiotics and Director of the PROJEKT research team at the University of Nîmes. She holds an HDR (2015) and a PhD from the University of Bologna (supervised by Umberto Eco). Her research focuses on semiotics, design methodology, and educational strategies in design. She co-leads the Master's program 'Design, Innovation, Society' (DIS) and chairs the 'Epistemology of Design/Ethics and Methodology' cross-disciplinary axis within PROJEKT. Her academic roles include membership in the University Council, Doctoral College, and International Relations Commission. She has supervised numerous theses and co-authored influential works like Oggetti in azione (2002), widely used in Italian design curricula. Her recent publications explore semiotic applications in social innovation, risk communication, and user integration strategies, available via HAL. She has held teaching positions across Italian and French universities, including the ISIA Florence and Politecnico di Milano. Her editorial roles include co-coordinating Ocula.it and contributing to Design Arts Médias .

Ali Amrollahiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Work
• Strategic Impact of Emerging Technologies
• Technology Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ali Amrollahi is a Lecturer in Business Information Systems at the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. His research focuses on digital work, strategic impact of emerging technologies, technology governance, openness in strategy, and digital innovation. He has published extensively in top journals like Journal of Strategic Information Systems and Information and Management , with over 269 citations and an h-index of 26. His work has been implemented in international organizations and featured in media such as Macquarie's The Lighthouse . Amrollahi serves as a Section Editor at the Australasian Journal of Information Systems and Track Chair for Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS). He has received teaching grants and focuses on innovative pedagogy involving blockchain, cybersecurity, and employability skills. He has supervised multiple PhD and MRes students and is open to mentoring researchers in multidisciplinary information systems topics. His research has explored topics such as open strategic planning methodologies (e.g., OSPM framework), AI adoption in auditing, cybersecurity policy agility, and trust dynamics in sharing economies. Awards include the ACIS 2023 Best Theory Paper and Jeffrey Blee Memorial Prize. Recent activities include invited talks on digital strategizing and editorial roles in information systems journals.

• Special Education
• Inclusive Education
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica Zanuttini is a Lecturer in Special and Inclusive Education at the University of Sydney's Sydney School of Education and Social Work. She holds a PhD in Education and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her research focuses on the educational experiences of children and young people with disabilities, particularly those with autism, emphasizing qualitative and quantitative methods to explore social, political, and cultural influences on learning outcomes. She co-designs interventions that amplify student and caregiver voices while balancing community needs with academic rigor. Education: PhD in Education Bachelor of Education (Honours) Research Interests: Student voice and perspectives Single-subject experimental design Developmental disorders (autism, disabilities) Social communication and friendship development School-based interventions Early childhood intervention policies Awards: 2019 Australian Association of Special Education Research Award 2019 Council for Exceptional Children Doctoral Scholar Nominated for 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards (Inclusion Champion) Grants and Collaborations: Lead researcher on multiple grants including STaR Commissioned Research and FASS Open Access Funds Recipient of University of Sydney Nano Institute membership Collaborations on early childhood intervention policies and post-school transition programs Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams in disability policy, inclusive education design, and participatory research methodologies.

Jochen Linßenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Hydrogen Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Linßen is a Professor at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE) , specifically within the Jülich Systems Analysis (ICE-2) group at the Research Center Jülich GmbH. His work focuses on advancing energy systems modeling, renewable energy integration, and hydrogen technology. Key research areas include the techno-economic analysis of energy transition pathways, hydrogen cost-potentials, and the interplay between energy systems and transportation networks. His expertise spans climate policy, infrastructure planning, and the development of frameworks for long-term mobility demand modeling. He has contributed to high-resolution assessments of renewable energy resources and the evaluation of green hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing industries. Recent work emphasizes AI-driven risk mitigation in energy systems and the impact of natural hazards on energy infrastructure resilience. Research Interests: Modeling of energy systems and hydrogen networks Renewables integration and curtailment challenges Transportation electrification and hydrogen fueling infrastructure Climate policy and decarbonization strategies Key Projects: ETHOS. MODE. regional framework for mobility demand analysis Global assessments of wind and solar power potentials Hydrogen supply chain optimization for Germany and Europe His collaborative approach bridges engineering, economics, and environmental science to address systemic challenges in energy transitions. Ongoing efforts include participatory mapping of green hydrogen potentials in sub-Saharan Africa and analysis of automated driving’s impact on road networks.

Colin Milburnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Fiction
• Digital Humanities
• History of Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Colin Milburn holds the Gary Snyder Chair in Science and the Humanities at UC Davis, with appointments in Cinema and Digital Media, English, and Science and Technology Studies. He directs the UC Davis ModLab. His interdisciplinary scholarship examines relations between literature, science, and technology, with focus areas including science fiction, history of biology and physics, nanotechnology, video games, and digital humanities. Recent publications explore speculative technologies, citizen science games, and quantum technology's societal implications. As an expert on gaming culture, he has advised on game design and cost management for players. His work combines critical theory with media studies to analyze how games and speculative fiction shape scientific imagination.

Stephen J. Leiszمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Land Change Science
• Remote Sensing
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen J. Leisz is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Geography at Colorado State University (CSU). As a leading scholar in land change science and remote sensing, he directs the Land Change Science and Remote Sensing Laboratory and co-directs the Center for Archaeology and Remote Sensing. His research integrates remote sensing, GIS, and participatory methods to study human-environment interactions in Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and West Africa. Key areas include land-use transitions, peri-urbanization, agricultural systems, and climate change impacts. Leisz holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Copenhagen (2007), an M.Sc. in Environmental Monitoring from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.A. in American Studies from Georgetown University. Leisz’s recent work focuses on agrarian transitions in Vietnam’s Mekong and Red River Deltas, impacts of transportation corridors on rural transformations, and applications of LiDAR in archaeology. He has led projects funded by NASA’s Land Cover/Land Use Change program and co-founded the Earth Archive Initiative to digitally preserve global landscapes. His fieldwork spans over 30 years in Southeast Asia and Melanesia, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and policy-relevant outcomes. Leisz advises graduate students in CSU’s International Development Studies program and the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (GDPE). He teaches courses on remote sensing, spatial analysis, and land change science. His career includes Peace Corps service in Senegal (1980s) and recognition as a First-Generation College Graduate.

Sarah Hansonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Preventative Health
• Poverty and Health Inequalities
• Food and Housing Insecurity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sarah Hanson is an Associate Professor in Community Health at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia. She is deputy lead of Theme 1 - Behaviour, Inequalities and Health at the Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging and part of the SCORES project examining cognitive health in aging athletes. Her research focuses on preventative health, poverty, and asset-based community development, with particular attention to food insecurity, health literacy, and under-researched populations. She actively engages in public health advocacy through initiatives like the Norfolk Green Care Network and contributes to events such as the Norwich Science Festival. Educational Background PhD in 'Towards an understanding of walking groups as a health promoting intervention' (Norwich Medical School, 2016) Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (University of East Anglia, 2011) Master of Education in Learning and Teaching (University of East Anglia, 2011) Research Themes Hanson’s work integrates community partnerships to address health inequalities through asset-based approaches. Key interests include salutogenesis, green social prescribing, and the cognitive health of athletes. Her projects span topics like food poverty, hoarding behaviors, and caregiver interventions, emphasizing participatory methodologies and policy relevance. Key Projects Nourishing Norfolk (2024–2025): Community-led health behavior change Outcomes Matter (2023–2025): Improving outcome measures for marginalized groups JOINT SUPPORT (2022–2024): Caregiving intervention for chronic pain patients Awards & Recognition UEA Engagement Award for Partnership Working (2021) Achievement Award for Public and Community Engagement (2017) First Prize for Best Oral Presentation (2014) Grants & Advising Hanson has secured funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research, NHS Integrated Care Boards, and community foundations. She mentors students in qualitative methods and public health research. Her work has been featured in media outlets discussing food poverty, hoarding, and pandemic impacts. Labs/Teams She collaborates with the Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging and the SCORES project, contributing to interdisciplinary teams advancing health equity and aging research.

Karthik Bhatمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Healthcare Technology
• AI in Healthcare
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karthik Bhat is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science at Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics (CCI). His research focuses on how emerging technologies can enhance healthcare and care work, particularly examining sociocultural and socioeconomic factors influencing technology adoption in healthcare systems. He holds a PhD in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.Tech in Information Technology from NITK Surathkal, India. His research interests include Human-Centered AI, care work dynamics, and the role of technology in global health contexts (ICTD). Notable awards include Best Paper and Honorable Mention at the ACM CSCW conference. He currently mentors undergraduate and graduate students at Drexel but is not accepting new PhD students at this time. Dr. Bhat's work bridges HCI, AI ethics, and healthcare innovation, with recent publications exploring hybrid telemedicine workflows, family caregiving roles, and privacy practices in aging households. His lab investigates technology's role in improving equitable access to healthcare services while addressing systemic barriers through participatory design approaches. Key Research Themes: Care Work, Telemedicine, HCI for Healthcare, Sociocultural Technology Design Awards: CSCW Best Paper (2023), CSCW Honorable Mention (2023) Education: PhD Georgia Tech (202?), B.Tech NITK (20?) Lab Focus: Technology Mediation in Care Systems, Health Equity through Design

Falguni Mukherjeeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• GIS
• Urban Governance
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Falguni Mukherjee is a tenured Professor in the Department of Environmental and Geosciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and currently serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Student Success at the Graduate and Professional School (TGPS). In her administrative role, she focuses on graduate student recruitment, retention, and engagement across campus. She also acts as the university’s faculty and staff ombudsperson, having established the ombuds office at SHSU. Her academic background includes a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an M.S. in GIS from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. Her research explores the intersection of science, society, and technology, particularly examining how technology shapes urban governance in non-Western contexts like South Asia. Central themes include the use of GIS and remote sensing in environmental studies and governance. She investigates urban local bodies’ adoption of digital tools in India, environmental impacts of urbanization, and malaria risk modeling via GIS and remote sensing. Dr. Mukherjee teaches courses such as GIS Principles and Applications, Cartography and Visualization, and GIS Project Management. Her work bridges technical GIS applications with societal implications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to urban planning, e-governance, and technology’s role in public policy. Her publications highlight trends in GIS for e-governance, pandemic response technologies, and spatial analysis of environmental challenges. She advocates for inclusive GIS practices, including participatory methods and community engagement in spatial data projects.

• Digital Humanities
• Early Modern Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Estill is a Canada Research Chair in Digital Humanities (Tier 2) at St. Francis Xavier University, appointed in 2018 and renewed in 2024. Her work focuses on leveraging digital resources to advance humanities research, particularly in early modern literature and Shakespeare studies. She co-edits The Routledge Companion to Digital Humanities in Practice and leads the development of the Canadian Certificate in Digital Humanities, expanding training across Atlantic Canada and beyond. Her research team applies digital methods to build interdisciplinary communities and resources for understanding cultural history. Her research interests include digital pedagogy, manuscript studies, and the intersection of technology with early modern texts. Notable projects include Digital Shakespeare and investigations into early modern readership practices via dramatic extracts in manuscripts. Estill advocates for open scholarship and collaborative knowledge creation, exemplified through Wikipedia integration in university courses and global DH training initiatives. Awards: Canada Research Chair Tier 2 (SSHRC-funded) Grants: Supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Estill’s work bridges historical research with modern digital tools, emphasizing accessibility and community-building in humanities scholarship. She actively contributes to conferences and editorial projects, shaping the future of digital humanities education and practice.

Sanjoy Debمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutrition
• Exercise Physiology
• Health and Wellbeing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sanjoy Deb is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), specifically within the Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science school. He previously held academic roles at the University of Westminster, including leadership positions in course development and research validation. His research focuses on nutrition and exercise science, particularly the impact of nutraceuticals/functional foods on health, and behavior change strategies for occupational groups like healthcare workers and police officers. Dr. Deb holds a PhD in Nutritional Physiology from Edge Hill University, an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition from Leeds Beckett University, and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Birmingham. He has led interdisciplinary research projects funded by organizations such as Equinor (Norway) and Pharmako Biotechnology (Australia), investigating topics ranging from stroke rehabilitation interventions to energy expenditure in saturation divers. His research themes include: (1) Nutraceutical effects on physiological stress and recovery, and (2) Digital health interventions for midlife women. He actively supervises PhD students exploring topics like iron-curcumin interactions, plant protein isolates, and healthcare worker wellness programs. Dr. Deb collaborates with the Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences (CCSES) and maintains ties with the University of Westminster's Centre for Nutraceuticals. Funded projects include studies on stroke rehabilitation nutrition (2022), diver physiological demands (2019), and digital health behavior change (2022). His work bridges clinical practice and population health through participatory research methods.