جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Arne Jørgensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental History
• Digital Cultural Heritage
• Technology and Nature Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arne Jørgensen is a Professor of Environmental History at the University of Stavanger's Faculty of Educational Sciences and Humanities, Department of Cultural and Linguistic Studies. He leads the Greenhouse Center for Environmental Humanities, established as a research center in 2022. His work focuses on intersections between technology, nature, and culture, with recent projects including the EU-funded DigiFREN initiative on digital technologies and landscapes, and the INTPART-funded Asia-Norway Environmental Storytelling Network. Prior to UiS, he served as an Associate Professor at Umeå University (2010–2017), earning Meritorious Teacher awards at both institutions. His research explores digital cultural heritage, sustainability, and environmental citizenship through citizen science and media studies. He actively supervises master’s students in these areas. Research Interests: Human-technology-nature interactions Digital media and environmental humanities Sustainability infrastructure (e.g., recycling systems) Environmental storytelling and citizen engagement Awards: Meritorious Teacher, Umeå University (2016) Meritorious Teacher, University of Stavanger (2021) Projects & Grants: Principal Investigator, DigiFREN (CHANSE-funded) Energy Lives! (Nordforsk) Asia-Norway Environmental Storytelling Network (INTPART) Labs/Teams: Co-director of The Greenhouse Center Stavanger team lead in DigiFREN

Tom Garnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Extended Reality (XR) Technologies
• Auditory Perception Theory
• Psychophysiological Data Collection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Tom Garner is a Senior Lecturer in Interactive Technologies at Sheffield Hallam University and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research (CENTRIC). He holds a BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, and PhD. His research focuses on auditory perception theory, extended reality (XR) technologies for training, and psychophysiological data collection methods. Teaching responsibilities include courses like BSc Computer Science for Games and modules such as Virtual Reality Development. Key projects include the ACCOMPLICE military training system (funded by DASA) and the DentaSIM dental training simulator. He has collaborated with organizations like BAFTA, DSTL, and Epic Games. Education: BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, PhD Research Centres: CENTRIC, Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Industry and Innovation Research Institute His work spans serious games, VR/AR applications, and biofeedback systems. Notable publications include How the World Listens (Routledge, 2022) and contributions to the Oxford Handbook of Sound & Imagination. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Current research explores asymmetric multiplayer XR systems, gesture-based interaction, and real-time psychophysiological monitoring. He supervises PhD students in HCI theory, XR platform development, and UX methodologies.

Robbie Millarمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Finance of Sport
• Economics of Sport
• Economic Impact of Major Sporting Events
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robbie Millar is a Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), affiliated with the School of Sport and Physical Activity within the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. He specializes in teaching finance and economics modules across undergraduate and postgraduate Sport Business Management programs. His research focuses on the financial dynamics of sports, particularly cricket, and the economic impacts of major events like The Open Championship, Ryder Cup, and Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Millar leads the Sport Industry Research Centre’s event impact evaluation projects and has collaborated with high-profile clients such as UK Sport, the R&A, and the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Millar’s academic progression includes starting as a Casual Researcher at SHU in 2011, graduating with a first-class degree, and becoming a full-time researcher in 2014 before advancing to Lecturer. His work emphasizes organizational resilience in sports during crises, such as cricket clubs’ survival during the pandemic. He has supervised 65 student dissertations and provided research opportunities to over 35 students since 2017. His research portfolio spans topics like competitive balance in UEFA Champions League, spectatorship’s impact on wellbeing, and community-driven CSR initiatives in football. He regularly presents at international conferences (EASM, SMAANZ, NASSM) and engages with media on cricket’s financial landscape. Millar’s advisory work includes evaluating economic impacts for major events and managing field research teams for clients like Ryder Cup Europe. His interdisciplinary approach bridges sport business theory with real-world applications, contributing to both academic discourse and industry practice.

Lorenzo Neriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
• Earnings Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lorenzo Neri is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for Accounting with Finance at the Birkbeck Business School, part of Birkbeck, University of London. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Florence and has held roles as Research Fellow and Adjunct Professor there. He was a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University and NYU Stern School of Business in New York. Previously, he worked at KPMG Italy as a tax and business consultant focusing on financial reporting and M&A due diligence. His research interests include Corporate Governance, Earnings Management, Financial Reporting, Risk Disclosure, and Voluntary Disclosure. He has supervised one doctoral student, Stephen Kataya, whose thesis explored the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and economic growth. He teaches modules such as Financial Reporting, Principles of Accounting, and Management Accounting & Decision Making. His publications span topics like integrated reporting frameworks, board diversity impacts on financial misreporting, and risk disclosure practices in China. He has also contributed to studies on football transfer accounting in Italian Serie A and the historical evolution of accounting research in Italy. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in auditing, taxation, and corporate finance.

Sam Oxfordمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biomechanics
• Strength and Conditioning Science
• Applied Sport and Exercise Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sam Oxford is the Associate Director of Research and Engagement and a member of the Senior Research Management Group at Coventry University. He holds a Doctorate in Biomechanics and Physiology and has extensive experience in applied sport and exercise science, particularly in biomechanics and strength and conditioning. Education: PhD: Physiological and Biomechanical Changes in 100m Breaststroke Swimming (2013) MSc Sports Science (Biomechanics), Manchester Metropolitan University (2002) Bachelor's in Sports Science, Manchester Metropolitan University (2000) Research Interests: Sam's work focuses on cervical spine strength, biomechanics of swimming, strength and conditioning for elite and recreational athletes, functional movement in primary school children, and commercialization of fitness products. He is also actively involved in facial palsy therapy innovation through projects like the FRAME initiative. Articles Overview: His recent publications emphasize reliability of physical assessments (e.g., neck strength testing), impacts of aquatic interventions on children's motor development, and the application of smart technologies in facial palsy rehabilitation. These studies highlight trends in evidence-based training protocols and telemedicine advancements. Grants and Projects: FRAME Project (2016–2019): Co-Investigator for developing facial palsy therapy via smart glasses, supported by NIHR i4i Programme. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on biomechanics, telerehabilitation, and youth sports performance.

• Sports Science
• Athletic Injuries
• Physical Fitness
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jessica Farley is Assistant Professor in Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine. She holds a Ph.D. focused on physical fitness and injury patterns in female Australian football players. Her research laboratory investigates sports performance analytics and athlete health optimization. Research spans sports injury epidemiology, physical fitness profiling, and technical skill analysis in team sports. She has supervised research students including Angus Ho and Gurj Chohan on systematic reviews of relative age effects in Australian football. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on women's athletic performance, with recent work advancing concussion research and data-driven player assessment methodologies in contact sports.

• Cyberpsychology
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Online Gambling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Ruijie Wang is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bournemouth University, specializing in Cyberpsychology and Human-Computer Interaction. She leads the GambleAware-funded responsible gambling project focusing on transparency in gambling sites using eye-tracking and co-design methods. Previously, she earned a PhD in Computer Science from De Montfort University (2020), researching motivation modeling for dyslexic learners. Her research spans user-centered design in online gambling and e-learning, employing multidisciplinary approaches including eye-tracking, EEG, and machine learning. Key affiliations include the BU Gambling Research Group, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Research Centre (INRC), and Bournemouth University HCI Research Group (BUCHI). Recent work emphasizes transparency in technology, generative AI ethics, and cross-cultural decision-making. She has supervised multiple international PhD students and contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2017. Her work aligns with UN SDGs including Quality Education, Good Health & Well-being, and Gender Equality.

• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Educational Technology
• Theatre Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Magnus Moar is an academic affiliated with the School of Film at Middlesex University, holding the position of Lecturer. His research focuses on the intersection of virtual reality (VR), theatre, and education technology. Moar explores immersive media's role in performance, narrative design, and learning environments, with notable work on VR locomotion mechanics, 360-degree storytelling, and spatial computing applications. His research interests include virtual environments for historical education, locative audio drama, and collaborative VR experiences. Moar has collaborated extensively with institutions like the University of Leuven and the BBC on projects such as the Fellow Creature 360 series and the VERTEX educational initiative. Publications span academic journals (e.g., Contemporary Theatre Review , Computers & Education ) and conferences like CHI PLAY and SciFi-It. His work bridges technical innovation with artistic expression, emphasizing user experience and pedagogical impact.

Jian Tangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Database Systems
• Distributed Computing
• Data Mining
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jian Tang is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a M.Sc. from the University of Iowa and a Ph.D. from Penn State University. His primary affiliation is within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on database systems, distributed computing, data mining, and IoT security. Key projects include fault tolerance in distributed systems, workflow management, intrusion detection in IoT networks, and machine learning applications in healthcare and genomics. He has published extensively on topics like autonomous IoT security systems, feature selection methods for microarray data, and probabilistic resource scheduling in grid environments. Dr. Tang’s work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly in cybersecurity, bioinformatics workflows, and scalable distributed systems. His recent publications emphasize real-time autonomous IoT security solutions and machine learning-driven predictive models for healthcare outcomes.

Anastasios Kaburakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Law
• International Sport Governance
• Esports Regulation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anastasios Kaburakis is Professor of Management at Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business. His research addresses legal and governance challenges in sports business, including esports, gambling regulation, and NCAA compliance. He holds a JD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and PhD in Sports Management from Indiana University. He serves as NCAA consultant for international student-athlete inclusion. His research examines global sports governance, intellectual property conflicts, and regulatory evolution in emerging sectors like esports betting. Recent work focuses on NCAA policy reform and international athlete transitions. Publications demonstrate expertise in sports gambling jurisprudence, intellectual property licensing, and athlete compensation models. Research consistently engages with transnational legal conflicts in sports media and talent mobility. Fr. Thomas M. Knapp, S.J. Distinguished Faculty Award Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport Best Paper Award World's Top 20 Most Influential Sports Lawyers He leads NCAA think tanks on international student-athlete inclusion and directs complex research projects on arbitration in global sports. Established the Sport Business program bridging industry and academia.

H.J. François Dengahمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biocultural Medical Anthropology
• Cognitive Theory
• Cultural Conformity (Cultural Consonance)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

H.J. François Dengah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Florida State University. His research focuses on biocultural medical anthropology, particularly the interplay between cultural conformity (cultural consonance) and psychological/physiological well-being. He specializes in mixed-methods approaches and has studied cultural stress dynamics among Brazilians, video gamers, and religious groups. Dengah earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Alabama (2013), and his M.A. and B.A. from Colorado State University. He directs the Collaborative Anthropological Research Laboratory (CARL), which emphasizes hands-on research training for students at all levels. CARL alumni have pursued diverse careers, including academia, military service, and law enforcement. His book Systematic Methods for Analyzing Culture: A Practical Guide provides a framework for integrating qualitative and quantitative research methods. Dengah’s research explores how cultural norms impact health outcomes, with a focus on stress-related mechanisms in gaming communities and religious contexts. His recent work includes studies on avatar-player dynamics, causal reasoning in ethnography, and the adaptation of machismo in Brazil. He actively recruits graduate students interested in cognitive and medical anthropology, emphasizing methodological rigor and applied research. His work bridges anthropological theory with practical applications, advocating for culturally sensitive interventions in global health and digital subcultures.

Eileen Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Consumer Behavior
• Market System Dynamics
• Branding
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eileen Fischer is Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Research at York University's Schulich School of Business, where she holds the Anne & Max Tanenbaum Chair in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise. Her research examines consumer culture, market system dynamics, and entrepreneurial processes, with special emphasis on qualitative methodologies and branding. Her research interests span: Consumer behavior in alternative market systems Branding and reputation building in entrepreneurial contexts Institutional dynamics in aestheticized markets Professional and personal brand management Methodological advances in qualitative research Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: Platform economies and digital market evolution Consumer activism in stigmatized markets Qualitative research methodologies and theory building Personal branding strategies in attention economies Major scientific recognitions include: Multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards from Journal of Consumer Research (2001, 2004, 2006) Journal of Business Venturing Outstanding Reviewer Award (2007) Schulich Research Awards (1999, 2002) Keynote speaker at international conferences including Consumer Culture Theory Workshop Faculty Fellow appointments at European Marketing Association and AMA doctoral consortia Her research has been supported by substantial grants from Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), including: $180K Insight Grant on complexity and market dynamics (2018-2022) $207K Insight Grant on opportunity creation processes (2015-2020) Multiple earlier grants on entrepreneurial reputation and advisory services

James Johnstonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomechanics
• Medical Imaging
• Computational Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Johnston is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering. He holds a BSc(Eng) from the University of New Brunswick (1999), an MSc(Eng) from Queen's University (2001), and a PhD from the University of British Columbia. Johnston joined the University of Saskatchewan in 2008 and is affiliated with both the Applied Mechanics and Machine Design and Biomedical Engineering research groups. His educational background includes a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, followed by three years of practical experience at the Institute of Orthopedic Research and Education in Houston, Texas, where he worked as a biomedical research engineer between his MSc and PhD studies. Johnston's research focuses on orthopaedic biomechanics and musculoskeletal medical imaging, with particular emphasis on the relationship between mechanical factors and disease processes like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. His work integrates mechanical testing, finite element analyses, kinematic/kinetic motion analyses, and advanced imaging techniques (CT, MRI, synchrotron radiography) to investigate joint mechanics, particularly in the hip, knee, and spine. His research has contributed to the development of novel implant designs for joint replacement. Analysis of his publication record shows a consistent focus on bone mechanics, with particular attention to subchondral bone properties in osteoarthritis, finite element modeling of joint mechanics, and the relationship between physical activity and bone development. His work bridges engineering principles with clinical orthopaedic applications, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary collaboration with medical researchers. Johnston has established significant research collaborations across multiple institutions, particularly with researchers at the University of British Columbia and within the University of Saskatchewan's medical departments. His work has been cited over 2,800 times with an h-index of 29, indicating substantial impact in his field. He maintains active research in the biomechanics of musculoskeletal disorders, with particular focus on understanding the mechanical factors contributing to osteoarthritis development and progression, as well as developing engineering solutions for joint replacement and rehabilitation. His laboratory work involves both computational modeling and experimental biomechanical testing.

• Human-computer interaction
• Interaction design
• User experience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sowmya Somanath is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Victoria, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. She holds a PhD from the University of Calgary and specializes in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with a focus on interaction design, accessibility, and tangible computing. Her research explores innovative intersections between technology and human experience, including wearable devices for healthcare monitoring (e.g., GlucoMaker), accessible data visualization for visually impaired users (TADA), and interactions between pedestrians and autonomous vehicles. She also investigates digital fabrication practices and the role of material constraints in creative processes. Recent work emphasizes speculative design methodologies to address complex societal challenges, such as reimagining futures for 'doomed' problems through design fiction. Her projects often involve co-design with marginalized communities, ensuring inclusive technological solutions. Dr. Somanath has contributed to over 30 publications since 2011, spanning topics from educational robotics (Spidey) to ethical considerations in autonomous systems. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in education, healthcare, and urban planning. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in her profile, though her impactful contributions to HCI suggest potential recognition in the field. She currently advises no listed students but collaborates extensively with industry and academic partners on maker culture and accessible technology initiatives.

Thomas Bäckمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Leadership
• Police Education
• Organizational Behavior
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas Bäck serves as a Lecturer at the Unit of Police Work, Umeå University, Sweden, based at the Polisutbildningshuset (Police Education Building) in Umeå. His academic role focuses on developing police education curricula and researching professional competence formation within law enforcement contexts. His research centers on Leadership in Public Organizations , Police Education Methodologies , and Professional Competence Development , with particular emphasis on reflective practices and mental resilience training. Bäck investigates how police students transition from academic training to professional practice, examining competence valuation across cultural contexts (e.g., Sweden vs. Catalonia) and the integration of mental preparation techniques into police curricula. His work bridges organizational theory with practical law enforcement challenges. Analysis of Bäck's publications (2008-2023) reveals consistent scholarly focus on leadership dynamics in Swedish public sectors and police education innovation. Key trends include the evolution of reflective competence frameworks, cross-cultural comparisons of professional values, and evidence-based integration of mental training in police preparation. His research increasingly addresses the psychological dimensions of policing, highlighting mental resilience as critical for operational effectiveness. Bäck led the multi-year research project "Police Students' view of knowledge" (2014-2020), which examined epistemological perspectives among police trainees. This work was conducted within Umeå University's Unit of Police Work, a specialized hub for interdisciplinary policing research that collaborates with Sweden's National Police Academy. No information about doctoral supervisees or master's students was provided. Similarly, details of research grants administered by Bäck were not disclosed in the source materials, though his project leadership indicates experience in research management.