جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Chinese Politics
• Political Economy
• Authoritarian Politics
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Dr. Yao Adam Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Stanford University. His research focuses on Chinese politics, political economy, and authoritarian institutions, with a particular emphasis on banking development, public opinion dynamics, and Sino-US relations. He has been recognized with the 2020 BRICS Economic Research Award for his doctoral work on banking in China. Education: PhD in Political Science (Stanford University). His teaching includes courses like Research Methods in International Affairs and The Political Economy of Reform in China . Research interests span authoritarian governance, Chinese foreign policy, and economic development challenges. Notable contributions include analyses of cross-strait unification sentiment, China's local government debt crisis, and the impact of China's global perception on domestic US attitudes toward Asian Americans. His work bridges disciplinary boundaries to explore how political structures influence economic outcomes and public sentiment. Awards: BRICS Award (2020), valued at USD 21,000 with medal/citation Advising and grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his research frequently collaborates with institutions like the Asia Competitiveness Institute and Institute of Policy Studies. His work engages with policy-relevant topics such as economic reform, geopolitical tensions, and public diplomacy strategies. Liu is affiliated with research centers at NUS, contributing to projects on Asia's governance challenges and sustainability. His interdisciplinary approach reflects his belief in transcending traditional academic boundaries to address complex policy questions.

• Political Communication
• Media Studies
• Media Effects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susana Rogeiro Nina is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University and an Integrated Researcher at LusoGlole (ULusófona). She contributes to the Observatory of the Quality of Democracy (OQD, ICS-ULisbon) and specializes in Political Communication , Media Studies , and European Union research. Her work spans comparative analyses of EU Politicization , Televised Debates , and Political Campaigns . PhD in Comparative Politics (University of Lisbon, 2022) Master’s in Political Science (ISCTE-IUL, 2016) Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations (University of Beira Interior) Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences (University of Lisbon) Research Interests include political communication, media effects, and media framing of EU politics. Her work examines how televised debates influence candidate evaluation, media polarization during crises, and digital campaign strategies post-pandemic. Publications like "European Economic Narratives and the Emergence of a European Public Sphere" (2023) highlight her focus on media narratives and European integration . Notable Contributions involve the European Research Council-funded MAPLE Project and co-authorship of "A Brief History of the Ecologist Party 'Os Verdes'" (2019). She has presented at major conferences including the IPSA World Conference of Political Science and International Conference of Europeanists , with expertise in STATA , SPSS , and Mixed Methods Research .

• Domestic Politics
• Political Sociology
• Right-Wing Parties
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kai Arzheimer is the Department Head of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He holds the academic rank of Professor and specializes in domestic politics, political sociology, and the study of right-wing parties. His research focuses on the Alternative for Germany (AfD), Euroscepticism, populism, and electoral behavior. Arzheimer has been a key figure in analyzing the East-West divide in German politics and the socio-cultural dimensions of political secularism. He teaches advanced seminars on social movements, populism, and Euroscepticism, including courses like 'Social Movements' (BA/MEd) and 'Populism, Euroscepticism and Attitudes towards Foreign Policy' (MA). His work bridges electoral sociology with methodological innovations, such as developing scales for measuring political secularism and assessing polling accuracy. Recent research highlights include studies on the correlation between far-right attitudes and Islamophobia, critiques of historical explanations for radical-right support, and analyses of local context effects on populist voting. Arzheimer's publications span high-impact journals like Party Politics and Electoral Studies , reflecting his commitment to both theoretical and empirical political science.

Meisam Gordanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Data Mining
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Meisam Gordan is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD), affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering. Previously, he held Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions at UCD (2022–2024) and the University of Malaya (2021–2022), and was a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Malaya (2019–2020). He earned his PhD in Civil Engineering (2020) from the University of Malaya, specializing in Structural Health Monitoring, Data Mining, and Artificial Intelligence, supported by a High Impact Research Scholarship. **Education**: PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Malaya (2020) MSc in Civil Engineering, University Technology of Malaysia (UTM) **Research Interests**: Focuses on integrating Civil Engineering with Computer Science using Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, Big Data, Blockchain, Digital Twins, and Circular Economy. Key areas include Structural Health Monitoring, Machine Learning, Vibration Control, and Smart Infrastructure. Current projects include the Di-Rail project (railway fault diagnosis) and the Horizon 2020-funded PRECINCT (critical infrastructure resilience). **Publications**: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing hybrid digital twins, smart cities, and cybersecurity. His articles analyze trends in SHM with AI, edge-IoV networks, and resilience frameworks for critical infrastructure. **Awards**: High Impact Research Scholarship (2014), recognized as a reliable peer reviewer for journals like Structural Health Monitoring and IEEE Access. **Teaching**: Coordinates modules on Environmental Engineering, Transportation, and Structural Dynamics at UCD. Teaches courses like CVEN30170 Analysis of Structures 2 and CVEN20070 Computer Applications in Civil Engineering. **Grants/Projects**: Lead roles in PRECINCT and Di-Rail. Previously contributed to projects on recycled rubber energy dissipation systems and blockchain-based sensor data storage. **Labs/Teams**: Collaborates with the Structural Dynamics and Assessment Laboratory (SDA-Lab) at UCD and the PRECINCT Living Labs. Active in the UCD Civil Engineering research community.

Vanessa Perezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Behavior
• Latino Politics
• Campaigns and Elections
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vanessa Perez is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida (USF) in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies (SIGS). She previously held positions at the City University of New York (CUNY) and Johns Hopkins University. Her expertise spans political behavior, Latino politics, and data analytics. Dr. Perez earned her Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University. She has conducted research funded by the Mellon Foundation and other grants, focusing on voting patterns, election laws, and healthcare policy. Her work bridges historical analysis with modern data science, particularly examining Latino voter dynamics in Florida. She actively collaborates with institutions like Nanzan University in Japan to foster intercultural academic exchanges. **Research & Grants**: Her studies include voter identification laws’ historical impact, Florida Puerto Rican electoral behavior, and public perception of pre-poll elections. Grants include Mellon Foundation (2018–2019) and PSC-CUNY awards. She has presented at the American Political Science Association and Midwest Political Science Association conferences. **Teaching & Awards**: Dr. Perez teaches courses on campaigns, Latino politics, and quantitative methods. She received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016–2017) and COIL Fellowships for global collaboration. Her courses integrate interdisciplinary approaches, such as analyzing American political culture through comic books and superheroes. **Future Work**: Her current book project applies data science to study partisan shifts among Latino voters in Florida. She emphasizes collaborative international research and innovative pedagogy.

Jonathan M. Kingمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• American Politics
• Judicial Politics
• Federal Judiciary
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan M. King is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at West Virginia University, joining in 2023 after earning his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Starting Summer 2025, he will transition to the University of Georgia as an Assistant Professor. His research focuses on the U.S. federal judiciary, examining judicial nomination processes, judge behavior, and public perception of judicial decisions. He teaches courses on constitutional law, judicial politics, and quantitative methods. Key grants include a $159,476 NSF grant (2024–2026) for studying Supreme Court dynamics and a $31,300 NSF dissertation grant (2020–2022) on federal judge personality traits. His work appears in journals like the American Journal of Political Science and Political Research Quarterly. Professor King holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has experience as an academic advisor. He actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students in independent research projects.

Charles Tienمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• U.S. Congress
• Quantitative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charles Tien is a Professor of Political Science at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). His research focuses on American politics, congressional dynamics, quantitative methods, and representation of minorities and women in U.S. Congress. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Iowa in 1997. Tien was awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award (1999-2000) to teach American politics at People’s University in Beijing, China. He has contributed to major journals such as Polity , Public Choice , and Public Opinion Quarterly , and co-edits Polity , a flagship journal in political science. His work emphasizes election forecasting, particularly in turbulent political environments, and explores how minority and gender representation shape legislative processes. Tien’s research often bridges statistical analysis with sociopolitical realities, offering insights into electoral behavior, institutional decision-making, and policy outcomes. He has engaged in public discourse through media contributions, including analyses of the 2024 presidential election’s economic dimensions and the contested 2023 U.S. House Speaker election.

James S. Fishkinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Deliberative Democracy
• Public Policy
• Political Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James S. Fishkin is the Janet M. Peck Professor of International Communication at Stanford University, holding dual roles as Professor of Communication and Professor of Political Science (by courtesy). He directs the Deliberative Democracy Lab and is a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. His work focuses on revitalizing democracy through deliberative processes, most notably developing Deliberative Polling® – a methodology used globally to inform public decision-making. Fishkin is also affiliated with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, and Trinity College, Cambridge. Education: B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) in Political Science from Yale College (1970), Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale (1975), and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge (1976). Research Interests: Fishkin's pioneering work explores how deliberative methods can transform democratic participation. He investigates how informed citizen deliberation affects policy preferences, reduces polarization, and enhances governance in diverse contexts like China, Uganda, and Texas. His theories address democratic renewal, the role of technology in deliberation, and cross-cultural applications of deliberative democracy. Awards: Recognized as a Guggenheim Fellow and Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, Fishkin's contributions to democratic theory have earned global acclaim. His work bridges academic and practical realms, influencing policy design and institutional reforms worldwide. Grants & Advising: Fishkin has led major projects in over 28 countries, collaborating with governments and NGOs to implement deliberative practices. His lab designs innovative consultation frameworks, including online platforms for scalable deliberation. He advises on institutionalizing deliberative methods in legislative and civic systems. Labs/Teams: The Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford develops cutting-edge methodologies, from AI-moderated forums to randomized deliberative experiments. His global network includes collaborators in 100+ Deliberative Polling projects across continents.

Alan O'Learyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Videographic Criticism
• Video essays
• Practice research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alan O'Leary is an Associate Professor in Media Studies at Aarhus University's School of Communication and Culture, where he specializes in videographic criticism and academic filmmaking. His work bridges traditional scholarship with innovative video essay formats, exploring anti-utilitarian practices of 'minor' and 'luxury' scholarship. Dr. O'Leary's research focuses on the methods and poetics of video essays, with particular interest in constraint-based creativity. His scholarly profile includes significant contributions to understanding how digital videos can serve as critical commentary on film and screen media. He has published extensively in leading journals including [in]Transition: Journal of Videographic Film & Moving Image Studies , where he serves as co-editor. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory exploring videographic criticism as scholarly practice, with increasing focus on creative constraints, epistolary formats, and collaborative approaches. O'Leary's work has gained international recognition, with video essays winning prestigious awards and being selected for major film festivals including Marienbad Film Festival 2025. Winner of the Videographic Criticism category of the British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies (BAFTSS) Practice Research Awards 2024 Video essay CLASSIF. & ME (LAIRD'S CONSTRAINT) selected for Marienbad Film festival 2025 Multiple video essays named among the best in Sight and Sound annual polls (2022, 2023) O'Leary actively supervises MA theses and PhD students working on topics including film festivals, collaborative songwriting, and popular celebrity, with special interest in practice-based research. He leads several research projects including Cyborgs, Constraints and Critical Intimacies: The Poetics of Videographic Criticism and Epistolary video essay , while regularly organizing workshops and conferences on videographic methods.

Kasper Møller Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Democracy
• Deliberative Democracy
• Elections
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kasper Møller Hansen is a Professor at the Department of Political Science , University of Copenhagen , with a focus on democracy, elections, and public opinion . His research bridges deliberative democracy , political campaigns , and quantitative methodology . He has held visiting positions at Stanford University , Columbia University , and European University Institute . Education : M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Southern Denmark International Experience : Visiting Fellow at University of Bergen (1998), Stanford University (2001, 2021/22), Australian National University (2007), and European University Institute (2010) Research spans voter behavior , electoral systems , and political participation , with innovative work on Deliberative Polls and nationwide field experiments . He leads the Danish National Election Study and Danish Turnout Project , utilizing register data and panel surveys . Publications appear in top journals like Political Behavior , British Journal of Political Science , and Nature Human Behavior , covering topics from political socialization to genetic influences on voter turnout . His work has been funded by the Danish Social Science Research Council .

Michael Bruterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Psychology
• European Integration
• Electoral Behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Bruter is a tenured Professor of Political Science and European Politics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he has been a faculty member since 2001. His research focuses on electoral psychology, European identity, political communication, and public opinion dynamics. PhD in Political Science, University of Houston (2001) DEA in European Political and Economic History, University of Bordeaux (1998) MA in European Studies, University of Hull (1997) Bruter's work explores the psychological dimensions of voting behavior, the evolution of European identity, and the role of media and symbols in political perception. His research often combines experimental methodologies with comparative political analysis, addressing topics like youth political engagement, extreme right ideologies, and the emotional mechanics of electoral decision-making. Recent publications emphasize affective dimensions of political behavior, institutional communication, and transnational identity formation. Key themes include electoral psychology, European integration challenges, and media-driven identity construction. Best International Research Award, Market Research Society (2013) Shortlisted for Best International Research Award, Market Research Society (2014) He has advised 10 PhD students on topics ranging from extreme right politics to migrant political attitudes. Bruter directs the Electoral Psychology Observatory, a research team conducting experiments on voter behavior, including polling booth dynamics and electoral experience effects.

Michael E. Sobelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Causal Inference
• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
• Social Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael E. Sobel is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at Columbia University. His research focuses on causal inference, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and social statistics. He has contributed extensively to methodologies for analyzing causal effects in complex observational and experimental data, particularly in neuroimaging, social policy evaluation, and longitudinal studies. His work bridges statistical theory and applied social science, addressing challenges such as mediation analysis, compliance modeling, and interference effects in randomized trials. Notable contributions include advancements in causal inference for fMRI data and frameworks for interpreting mobility effects in sociological studies. Sobel’s research spans interdisciplinary applications, including public health, political science, and urban policy. He has authored influential papers on topics like the causal interpretation of fMRI connectivity, the analysis of treatment effects with all-or-nothing compliance, and the evaluation of housing mobility programs. His methodologies have been adopted in diverse fields, emphasizing rigorous statistical approaches to real-world problems.

Muhammad Ittefaqمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Science Communication
• Health Communication
• Climate Change Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhammad Ittefaq is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication Studies at James Madison University (JMU), where he teaches courses in public relations, health communication, and environmental communication. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas (2022), M.S. from Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany (2018), and M.Sc. from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan (2015). His research focuses on science communication, health communication, climate change communication, and misinformation, particularly in the Global South context. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like International Journal of Communication , Journal of Health Communication , and Environmental Communication . Research Interests: Science Communication, Health Communication, Climate Change Communication, Misinformation, Social Media, Global South, Artificial Intelligence. Education: Ph.D. (Kansas), M.S. (Germany), M.Sc. (Punjab) His work examines how people engage with scientific information across platforms, the role of media in public policy, and organizational persuasive strategies on social media. He has received numerous awards, including the 2022 Mugur V. and Anca Geana Research Award and the 2021 Carolyn Stroman Award. His recent articles analyze fact-checking efficacy in Pakistan, AI adoption by international students, and climate communication frameworks in global contexts. Awards: Over 10+ accolades, including scholarships and fellowships from institutions like the Society of Professional Journalists and DAAD. Teaching: Courses on public relations writing, research methods, communication theories, and health/environmental communication strategies. He integrates practical skills with theoretical insights to prepare students for contemporary communication challenges.

• Marketing
• Business Economics
• Competitiveness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jon Charterina Abando is a Professor in the Department of Financial Economics II (Business Economics and Marketing) at the University of the Basque Country. His work focuses on marketing, business competitiveness, and innovation management, with notable contributions to retail strategy, waste management, and SME dynamics. He has directed two doctoral theses and collaborated extensively with institutions like Tecnalia and Basque companies. His research spans over 25 years, emphasizing empirical analysis of management practices and market behaviors in the Basque region and beyond. Research interests include the organizational structure of marketing channels, governance in supplier-customer relationships, and the impact of urban space on consumer behavior. He has published widely in journals such as Management Letters , Ekonomiaz , and Revista Española de Investigación de Marketing , with a focus on sustainable practices, innovation processes, and strategic retailing. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to business challenges, combining quantitative methods with case studies. His work on intellectual property in waste management (2021) underscores sustainability, while studies on SME competitiveness (2010) and retail associationism (2005) reflect his regional and practical focus. He has advised on cultural transformations in mergers and authored a doctoral thesis on relational exchange in marketing channels (2002).

• Political Science
• Political Parties
• Political Ideology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hans C Noel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Georgetown University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on political coalitions, parties, and ideology in the United States, emphasizing how policy demands intersect with coalition-building. He co-authored the influential The Party Decides: Presidential Nominations Before and After Reform and blogs on political parties at Mischiefs of Faction . Noel also co-directed the award-winning film The Rest of Your Life . Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from UCLA (2006), B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University. Previously held roles include Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy Research (2008–2010) and fellow at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School. He teaches courses on parties, elections, political history, and methodology. Research Interests: Ideological cleavages in US politics, party factionalism, presidential nomination processes, and the evolution of political coalitions. His work bridges American and comparative party research, emphasizing network analysis and activist influence. Awards & Honors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarship, Princeton Fellowship, and recognition for The Rest of Your Life (co-directed). Advising & Grants: Advisor to Dr. Rachel M Blum. Grants and awards reflect sustained focus on party dynamics and electoral politics. Active in global academic networks, lecturing widely on the American political system. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with scholars in political methodology and comparative politics, contributing to projects like the Party Decides framework and activist preference studies.