جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Robert Darstمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International relations
• Environmental politics
• Human rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Darst is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, specializing in international relations, environmental politics, and human rights. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (1994) and teaches undergraduate courses including PSC 385: Politics of Global Climate Change and PSC 477: Seminar in International Relations. His research focuses on the intersection of environmental concerns and international politics, with particular emphasis on climate change diplomacy, environmental human rights, and the political dimensions of global environmental challenges. Professor Darst examines topics ranging from international climate negotiations to the relationship between environmental change and conflict, as well as policies for climate adaptation and mitigation across governance levels. Professor Darst is the author of the influential book Smokestack Diplomacy: Cooperation and Conflict in East-West Environmental Politics (MIT Press, 2001) and has published numerous articles in leading academic journals including Environment , Journal of Human Rights , Environmental Politics , Journal of Refugee Studies , and Global Environmental Politics . His scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with critical questions at the nexus of environmental policy and international relations, contributing significantly to understanding how political systems respond to global environmental challenges and how international cooperation can be fostered in addressing transnational environmental problems.

Kevin A. Gouldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political ecology
• Historical geography
• Economic geography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kevin A. Gould is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University. His research examines environmental and economic policy-making in the Americas, with emphasis on political ecology, historical/economic geographies of Guatemala, and the entanglements of development and militarization. He holds a PhD in Human Geography from the University of British Columbia (2009) and was a research fellow at Dartmouth College. His research explores: The politics of market-assisted land reform and post-disaster reconstruction Cold War infrastructure development in Guatemala Transnational processes connecting Canada, US and Guatemala Critical geography of universities and student movements Gould's publications predominantly focus on political ecology, disaster governance, and land politics in Latin America, with recent work analyzing climate change discourses, militarized humanitarianism, and post-earthquake reconstruction. His articles demonstrate consistent engagement with themes of state power, knowledge production, and neoliberal policy impacts across the region. As an advisor, Gould supervises graduate research on political ecology, critical geography, and Latin American studies. His current students investigate post-disaster housing in Chile, agricultural governance in MENA, and climate services in Guatemala. He has graduated 15+ Master's and honors students since 2010, with theses spanning indigenous geographies, food movements, and urban space politics.

• Political Communication
• Digital Media and Politics
• Crisis Leadership
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jenny Lindholm is a University Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Law at Åbo Akademi University, Finland, specializing in the field of Social Sciences. Her academic work is deeply rooted in political communication, digital media, and crisis leadership, with a strong focus on the Nordic context. Position: University Lecturer Institution: Åbo Akademi University School: Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Law Department: Social Sciences Her research explores how political actors communicate during crises, especially through social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, and how emotional content influences public opinion and affective polarization. She has led significant projects such as EPIC and EmoAffect, funded by foundations and research councils. The trends in her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on visual political communication, emotional responses to populist rhetoric, and comparative analyses of crisis management in Nordic countries. Her work bridges political science, communication studies, and digital sociology, often employing experimental and qualitative methods. Jenny Lindholm has contributed to academic discourse through peer review and editorial work for journals including the Journal of Public Deliberation and the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management . She has also presented her research publicly, including discussions on democratic apps for local political engagement. Visiting Researcher, University of Gothenburg (2023) Active involvement in research collaborations across Nordic institutions Development of digital tools for civic participation

Simone Rödderمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Science
• Governance of Science and Technology
• Science and Climate Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Simone Rödder is Assistant Professor in Sociology of Science at the Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Hamburg. Her research focuses on the sociology of science, governance of science and technology, science and climate communication, and the theory and practice of science journalism. She leads the research project 'Understanding Science in Interaction' within the Excellence Cluster CliSAP and supervises numerous students in interdisciplinary climate and social science research. Dr. phil. nat. (summa cum laude), Universität Bielefeld, 2008 Diplom-Biologin (mit Auszeichnung), Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, 2003 Journalistenausbildung, ifp München, 1999–2001 Her research interests span the sociology of science, science governance, climate communication, and the role of scientific knowledge in public discourse and social movements. She investigates how scientific evidence is framed, used, and challenged in climate activism, media, and policy, with a strong emphasis on narrative analysis and ethnographic methods. Her work critically examines the interplay between science, politics, and publics in shaping climate futures. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on visible scientists, academic air travel, dramaturgical aspects of climate protests, collaborative ethnography, and the framing of climate futures across media and movements. Her work consistently explores the legitimacy of science in public discourse, the depoliticization of climate narratives, and the co-production of knowledge across social worlds. Dr. phil. nat. summa cum laude, Universität Bielefeld (2008) Diplom-Biologin mit Auszeichnung, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (2003) She has supervised multiple students and leads major research initiatives. Her team includes Youssef Ibrahim, Max Braun, Christopher Pavenstädt, and others. She has received external funding for projects on science under mediatization and climate futures. She co-edited the influential volume Schlüsselwerke der sozialwissenschaftlichen Klimaforschung and contributes to transdisciplinary frameworks like the CLICCS Plausibility Assessment. She is actively engaged in collaborative ethnographic research on global environmental governance and contributes methodological and theoretical innovations to the field of science and technology studies.

Mei Yee Leeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Accounting and Finance
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Auditing
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mei Yee Lee is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, Monash University Malaysia, where she contributes to teaching, research, and academic leadership in accounting and finance. She is actively involved in research, supervision, and professional engagement. Education: PhD in Accounting and Finance, Monash University (Awarded: 27 May 2014) Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce, Monash University (Awarded: 10 May 2010) Bachelor of Accounting (First Class Honours), University of Malaya (Awarded: 30 July 1993) Her research interests span Financial Accounting and Reporting, Auditing, Capital Markets, Corporate Governance, Taxation, and Law . She integrates industry experience from global multinational corporations into her teaching and research. Her recent work explores interdisciplinary themes including legal remedies in defamation and digital transformation in accounting education, particularly through e-learning innovations during the pandemic. She is passionate about leveraging digital tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. The recent publications reflect a growing trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining accounting with legal studies and educational technology. Her work contributes to broader academic and policy discussions, particularly in Southeast Asian contexts. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Teaching awards (evidence of teaching excellence) Joint recipient of two competitive grants totaling RM115,650 from the Malaysian Tax Research Foundation Dr. Lee actively supervises postgraduate students and collaborates on research projects. She has served as Primary Chief Investigator on a current project on taxpayers’ perceptions of tax and retirement savings reforms. She also contributes to academic service through peer review for journals such as the Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies and engagement with professional bodies like MIA and MICPA. Her work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and inclusive economic growth. She is involved in academic and public events, including hosting roundtables, industry networking sessions, and student excellence ceremonies, demonstrating strong community and industry collaboration.

• Climate Social Science
• Climate Obstruction
• Environmental Criminology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ruth McKie is a prominent academic at De Montfort University, serving as Subject Lead in Criminology within the School of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Her work bridges criminology, environmental science, and social policy, with a focus on climate obstruction, community resilience, and the intersections of animal abuse and domestic violence. Research Interests: Dr. McKie is a world-leading scholar in Climate Social Science, particularly in understanding the actors and mechanisms behind climate obstruction. Her research explores how fossil fuel interests and allied organizations delay climate action through discursive, political, and economic strategies. She also investigates community resilience to environmental disasters like flooding and the socio-legal dimensions of environmental harm. Her work extends into feminist animal studies and the links between animal cruelty and intimate partner violence. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining criminology, environmental sociology, and policy analysis. Her work increasingly focuses on transnational networks of climate obstruction, digital propaganda, and justice dimensions in climate adaptation, especially in the Global South and the UK. She also contributes to understanding gender-based violence through technological interventions and systemic barriers. Scientific Awards: Selected as Monthly Highlight, Environmental Research Letters, March 2016 Advising and Grants: Dr. McKie supervises current research students, including Tasnina Karim, and has supported completed students like Emma Johnston. She is the Principal Applicant on several externally funded projects, including a British Academy Small Research Grant on flooding resilience and multiple grants from the Climate Social Science Network on climate obstruction in the UK and Global South. She is also a Co-Applicant on projects involving Leicestershire Police and the European Climate Foundation, demonstrating strong policy engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. Labs and Research Groups: She is affiliated with the Institute for Research in Social Sciences at DMU and is an active member of the Climate Social Science Network. Her research often involves international collaborations, including work with Brown University’s Institute at Brown for Environment and Society.

Ahmed Shaalanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Relationship Marketing
• Social Networks
• Corporate Identity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ahmed Shaalan is an Associate Professor in Marketing at Birmingham University and a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield School of Management. His academic journey began at Hull University Business School, where he earned both his PhD and Master's degree. Dr. Shaalan is renowned for his work on relationship marketing , Social Networks (including Chinese guanxi and Arab wasta ), and corporate branding in the Middle East and 17 countries. Education : PhD & Master's from Hull University Business School Current Affiliations : Birmingham University, Cranfield University His research examines how SMEs and tourism sectors leverage relationship marketing across cultures. He applies mixed methods (SPSS, SEM, Nvivo) and has secured funding from the GU8 Consortium for collaborative work in China. Recent publications in top journals like Journal of Business Ethics and Tourism Management reflect his focus on global marketing challenges. Key contributions include: Pioneering guanxi-type relationships framework in non-Chinese contexts Editorial roles at journals like Journal of Marketing Communications Guest lectures at University of York , Xiamen University , and University of Hull

• Consumer Behavior
• Digital Marketing
• Information Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sahar Karimi is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing with expertise in consumer behavior on digital platforms. She holds a PhD from Alliance Manchester Business School (University of Manchester), an MSc in Advanced Computer Science with ICT Management, and a BEng in Computer Engineering. Her research bridges consumer research and behavioral Information Systems, focusing on how digital platforms and smart technologies influence decision-making processes. She teaches Market Research (MKIB256) and supervises PhD/DBA projects on AI in marketing, virtual reality impacts, and digital transformation. Her recent publications explore topics like self-quantification effects, virtual influencers, chatbot emotionality, and VR-enabled manufacturing efficiency. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understand consumer interactions with emerging technologies. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work demonstrates significant contributions to digital marketing and behavioral research.

Daanish Mustafaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Water Resources Geographies
• Environmental Hazards and Climate Risk
• Critical Geographies of Violence and Terror
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Daanish Mustafa is a Professor in Critical Geography at King’s College London’s Department of Geography, part of the School of Social Science and Public Policy. He holds a BA from Middlebury College, an MA from the University of Hawai’i Manoa, and a PhD from the University of Colorado. Previously, he taught at George Mason University and the University of South Florida before joining King’s, where he received the School’s teaching excellence award. His research focuses on critical water geographies, environmental hazards, climate risk, and geographies of violence and terror. He emphasizes post-structuralist approaches, particularly Hannah Arendt’s performative politics, to explore topics like gender performativity in Pakistan, urban horticulture cultural politics, and hydro-social territorialization in Jordan. His work is funded by organizations including NERC, IDRC, and the Belmont Forum. Teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses on hazardscapes, terrorism geographies, and development-environment linkages in the Global South. He supervises PhD students on themes like water equity, disaster risk reduction, and spatiality of violence. His policy contributions include flood response strategies for Pakistan and work with UNDP, DFID, and USIP. Research affiliations include the King’s Water Centre, the Contested Development Group, and the Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (PEBES) initiative. Current projects explore artificial ice reservoirs in high-altitude regions and interdisciplinary resilience frameworks.

Beau Schelbleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-AI Teaming
• Responsible AI
• Trust in Human-AI Systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Beau Schelble is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the Tickle College of Engineering. He is the founding director of the AI and Robotics for Collaborative Systems (ARCS) Lab, where he leads interdisciplinary research on human-AI teaming, responsible AI, and team cognition. His work bridges human factors, systems engineering, and artificial intelligence, with applications in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, emergency response, and defense. Education: PhD in Human-Centered Computing, Clemson University, 2023 BS in Psychology, Clemson University, 2018 Dr. Schelble's research focuses on optimizing collaborative systems involving humans and AI. Key interests include trust development, situational awareness, shared knowledge, and ethical AI integration. He employs mixed-methods approaches—qualitative, quantitative, and computational—to study human-AI interaction in complex environments. His work has resulted in over 30 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier venues across human factors, HCI, and systems engineering. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward ethical AI, explainability, autonomy adaptation, and team cognition in human-AI systems. Topics span healthcare applications, collaborative technologies, training methods, and emotional expression in AI teammates, demonstrating a broad yet cohesive research agenda centered on responsible and effective human-AI collaboration. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: NSF Research Traineeship (THINKER) Scholarship, August 2019 Multiple best paper awards and nominations (5 total) in human factors and systems engineering conferences Dr. Schelble actively mentors students and leads a dynamic research lab. He has secured research support through academic collaborations and professional engagement with IEEE, HFES, ACM, and IISE. His lab, ARCS, fosters innovation in AI-driven collaborative systems. Future work includes expanding frameworks for outpatient care, adaptive autonomy in healthcare, and deeper integration of human teaming principles into AI design. He continues to publish extensively and contribute to shaping the future of human-AI teaming.

Erin E. O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sociology of Art
• Craft Studies
• Ethnography
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Erin E. O’Connor is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Politics and Human Rights at Marymount Manhattan College (MMC), where she also serves as an Affiliated Faculty of Environmental Studies and contributes to the BFA in Art. She is a world-recognized expert in craft studies, particularly the sociology of glassblowing, materiality, and embodied knowledge. Dr. O’Connor is the author of Fire Craft: Art, Body, and World Among Glassblowers (Columbia University Press, 2025) and is currently working on The Middle Mineral & the Mine: An Ethnogeology of Studio Glass , supported by a 2023 Rakow Grant from the Corning Museum of Glass. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. from the New School for Social Research and an Honors B.A. from Michigan State University. Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, art, environmental studies, and phenomenology. Dr. O’Connor’s research explores the intersections of craft, labor, embodiment, and environment through ethnographic, archival, and sensory methods. Her key interests include studio glass, material culture, posthumanism, material feminism, and settler colonialism. She has published in leading journals such as Qualitative Research , Thesis Eleven , and West 86th , and contributed to influential edited volumes on craft and design. Her recent work analyzes the environmental and ethical dimensions of glass as a material, linking artistic practice to global mineral supply chains. The trends in her publications reveal a consistent focus on the body in craft, the material agency of glass, and the socio-ecological implications of artistic production. Her work moves from micro-level ethnographies of skill acquisition to macro-level critiques of resource extraction and colonialism, reflecting a deep commitment to both theoretical innovation and social justice. Her scientific awards include the Marymount Manhattan College Faculty Scholarship Award (2024, 2025) and the 2023 Rakow Grant for Glass Research. These honors reflect her significant contributions to both academic scholarship and public discourse in craft and environmental studies. Dr. O’Connor is actively involved in mentoring and institutional leadership. She co-founded and co-coordinates the Social Justice Academy at MMC and serves as Faculty Co-Advisor for the Bedford Hills Club, supporting college programs in women’s correctional facilities. She has not received public information about research grants, but her award-funded projects indicate active research support. Her teaching spans courses in radical labor, environmental justice, ethnography, and material culture, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. She is affiliated with research and pedagogical initiatives centered on social justice, prison education, and public sociology. Her work with incarcerated students and her public writing in outlets like Hyperallergic demonstrate a strong commitment to engaged scholarship and community impact.

Glenn Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Psychology
• Historical Consciousness
• Sociocultural Foundations of Mind
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Glenn Adams is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas and currently serves as Interim Director of the Kansas African Studies Center. His academic career bridges cultural psychology, African studies, and decolonial theory, with extensive field research in Ghana informing his critique of coloniality in psychological science. Education: B.A. in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Stanford University Research Focus: Adams' work centers on Cultural Psychology and Historical Consciousness, critically examining Sociocultural Foundations of Mind/Ignorance and Perception of Racism. He develops decolonial models for human development that promote sustainable well-being, particularly in African contexts. His scholarship challenges hegemonic psychology through Truth and Reconciliation frameworks and Cultural-Psychological Foundations of Relationship, emphasizing ecological and relational approaches to liberation. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal intense focus on decolonizing psychological science, with recurring themes of structural racism in environmental contexts, well-being conceptions in Ghana, and coloniality of knowledge. His work consistently integrates Cultural Psychology with Critical Race Theory and Decolonial Studies, addressing topics from parental care ecologies to pandemic responses while advocating for epistemic justice in methodology and theory. Academic Leadership: Beyond core faculty duties, Adams shapes interdisciplinary discourse as Interim Director of the Kansas African Studies Center. His teaching portfolio spans Cultural, Ecological, and Social Psychology with dedicated courses on Oppression and Liberation, African Studies, and Global Perspectives, directly challenging colorblind racism in standard pedagogy. Research Environment: Adams contributes to the Department of Psychology's research ecosystem through engagement with departmental labs and the Kansas African Studies Center, fostering transnational collaborations that center African knowledge systems in psychological science.

Sace E. Elderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social and Cultural History
• German History
• History of Violence and Crime
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sace E. Elder is a Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Eastern Illinois University . His work focuses on the social and cultural history of violence and crime in late 19th- and 20th-century Germany, particularly examining child protection movements and the renegotiation of parental authority. He has authored the book Murder Scenes: Normality, Deviance, and Criminal Violence in Weimar Berlin (University of Michigan Press, 2010), which analyzes how murder cases reflected societal anxieties in Weimar Germany. Education: PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Teaching: Courses include Modern Germany, Women and Gender in Modern Europe, and World War I Elder's research explores the intersection of violence, law, and public culture in Germany, with a focus on corporal punishment, child protection, and urban modernity. His recent work extends to public history initiatives, such as advising on campus naming debates and participating in cannabis policy symposia. His publications address topics like emotional cities, gender politics in World History, and the historical evolution of acceptable violence. Scientific Awards Achievement and Contribution Award (Teaching), 2012 Council on Faculty Research Summer Grant Award, 2011 Redden Grant, 2011 Elder has supervised 3 graduate works and maintains active public engagement through media appearances and academic outreach. His office hours and courses reflect his commitment to integrating research with teaching and community discourse.

Ruiyuan Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Corporate Governance
• Privatization
• State Ownership
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ruiyuan Chen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance in the College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University . His research focuses on privatization , state ownership , and corporate governance , with a particular emphasis on the role of sovereign wealth funds and regulatory impacts on financial decisions. Ph.D. in International Finance (2017), University of South Carolina M.Sc. in Economics (2012), Bocconi University B.A. in Finance (2008), Wuhan University Dr. Chen’s work explores how state ownership affects corporate cash holdings , tax avoidance , and debt structure , while also investigating corporate governance mechanisms across global board reforms and privatization contexts. His recent publications highlight trends in sovereign wealth fund investments , tax strategies , and bank liquidity dynamics. Key awards include the Department of Finance Distinction in Teaching and Research Awards at West Virginia University, alongside multiple Best Paper Awards and fellowships from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Chen actively contributes to academic discourse as an Associate Editor at the Review of International Business and Finance , and through mentorship as a Ph.D. dissertation committee chair .

Peter Winklerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Communication
• Digital Transformation
• Public Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Winkler serves as a University Professor in the Department of Communication Science at Paris Lodron University Salzburg. His academic profile demonstrates extensive engagement with contemporary communication challenges, particularly focusing on digital transformation's impact on strategic and organizational communication systems. With continuous scholarly output from 2008 through projected 2025 publications, he maintains active research leadership in the field. Professor Winkler's research interests center on strategic communication in digital environments, with particular expertise in organizational communication, public relations evolution, and digital media strategies. His work critically examines the political dimensions of integrated communication systems, exploring how micro-political dynamics and ideological frameworks shape corporate communication practices. He investigates the paradoxical nature of digital transformation in public relations, analyzing tensions between control demands and flexibility requirements in contemporary communication strategies. His recent publication trajectory reveals a pronounced focus on digitalization challenges in strategic communication, with increasing attention to political dimensions of corporate communication and organizational emergence through communication processes. The VUCA framework appears as a significant conceptual tool in his latest work, reflecting adaptation to volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous communication environments. Dissertationspreis der DGPuK Fachgruppe Public Relations und Organisationskommunikation (2015) EUPPRERA Best Paper Award (2016, 2020, 2022, 2023) Professor Winkler actively contributes to academic discourse through substantial peer review activities for journals including Journal of Communication Management, Business & Society, and Journal of Business Ethics. He serves as project manager for multiple significant research initiatives, notably DigInfluAd Austria and the DIGISKILLS series examining digital competencies in Austria. His advisory activities include participation in habilitation committees and expert assessments, demonstrating institutional leadership beyond direct research contributions.