جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Andrea Mostمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Literature
• Drama/Theatre History
• Environmental Humanities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrea Most is Professor of English and Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto, with affiliations to the Centre for Jewish Studies, School of the Environment, Department for the Study of Religion, Centre for the Study of the United States, and Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies. Her work bridges experiential education, land-based research, and community advocacy. BA, Yale University MA, Brandeis University PhD, Brandeis University Her research integrates Environmental Humanities , Jewish Studies , and Popular Culture Critique , focusing on: Ecocritical re-interpretations of biblical myths (e.g., In a Beginning project) Jewish identity in American theatre and media Permacultural practices and sustainability narratives Interdisciplinary responses to climate change Recent publications explore permacultural subjectivity, theatrical liberalism, and Jewish foodways. She received the Northrop Frye Award (2016) and Ludwig and Estelle Jus Prize (2022) for teaching and community leadership. As director of the SSHRC-funded Persephone Project and co-founder of Bela Farm , she merges academic inquiry with artistic performance and environmental advocacy.

• Ethnic Minority Literature
• Corporeality in Literature
• Urban Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Izabella Kimak is a Lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Her work focuses on ethnic minority literature in the U.S., corporeality in American culture, and urban narratives, with a particular emphasis on Polish-American and South Asian American writing. She holds a PhD (2011) and MA (2003) from UMCS, both examining diasporic female identity. PhD: Women at Cultural Crossroads (UMCS, 2011) MA: Native American Women in Their Own Eyes (UMCS, 2003) Her research explores intersections of ethnic identity , gender , and urban spaces , evidenced by her 2023 grant Sweet Home Chicago? on Polish migration literature and 2021 Kosciuszko Foundation fellowship at Northwestern University. Publications span analyses of Bharati Mukherjee, Chicago’s racial dynamics, and edited volumes on post-millennial cultural exhaustion. Key publication trends include Polish-American migration (2024), diaspora myth-making (2022), and postcolonial urbanism (2014). She contributes to editorial boards of Polish Journal for American Studies (2015–2024) and WiN (2019–2023), and co-leads the EAAS Women’s Network (2024–2026). Active in academic collaborations and co-authoring works like the 2023 Memory, Identity, Belonging , she has participated in conferences and research exchanges, including the 2009 JFK Institute Library fellowship in Berlin and the 2007 HCA Spring Academy in Heidelberg. Her expertise also extends to translation between Polish and English.

Tanya Katerí Hernándezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anti-Discrimination Law
• Comparative Law
• Critical Race Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tanya Katerí Hernández serves as the Archibald R. Murray Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law since 2009. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School (1990) and A.B. in Sociology from Brown University (1986). With academic appointments at Princeton, Rutgers, and University of the West Indies, her career spans comparative race law, critical race theory, and anti-discrimination research. Yale Law School, J.D. (1990), Note Topics Editor, Yale Law Journal Brown University, A.B. in Sociology (1986) Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense (visiting) University of the West Indies Law School (visiting) A leading scholar in comparative race relations, she has authored foundational books including Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias (2022) and Multiracials and Civil Rights (2018). Her research spans 15 countries, examining racial subordination through legal frameworks, census categorization, and workplace equity. International comparative race law expert Fulbright Specialist in racial equality SSRN Top 10 download distinction 2024 Commendation from NYC Comptroller Her 15 most recent publications showcase global perspectives on racial Justice, Implicit Bias (featured in Daedalus ), Multiracial Employment Discrimination (Harvard lead article), and Census Racial Erasure (UCLA Law Review). Dr. Hernández actively contributes to legal education through diversity training programs at Fordham Law School, National Employment Lawyers Association, NYC Bar Association, and major corporate law firms. She serves on editorial boards of the Brazilian Journal of Law and Justice and Intervenxions journal.

John Mullenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of British Popular Music
• History of British Trade Unionism
• First World War Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Mullen is a Professor at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. His research focuses on the history of British popular music, the First World War, and cultural studies. He is a member of the ERIAC research group and has held editorial roles, including as editor of the Revue française de civilisation britannique . Mullen has authored and edited numerous books, including Popular Song in the First World War: an International Perspective and The Show Must Go On: Popular Song in Britain during the First World War . His work explores the intersection of music, society, and conflict, with particular attention to wartime propaganda, cultural memory, and popular entertainment industries. He has participated in international conferences, media appearances (including on France 24 and BBC Radio), and public lectures on topics ranging from Brexit to BBC history. Mullen also contributes to teaching at various academic levels, including preparation for the agrégation and master's courses in British civilization. His research extends to the analysis of popular music’s societal roles, the historiography of the BBC, and the social dimensions of music hall culture.

• European Union Policies
• International Relations
• Political Islamophobia
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mehmet SOYTÜRK is an Associate Professor at the Türk-Alman Üniversitesi in the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences , specifically within the Department of Political Science and International Relations . He holds a Doctorate in Political Science from Universität Wien (2008-2011) and dual Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Political Science from the same institution (1993-1999). His academic career includes a previous position as Assistenzprofessor at Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi. His research focuses on European Union policies , international relations , political Islamophobia , migration dynamics , and parliamentary systems . He has published extensively on topics like EU foreign policy challenges, Brexit implications, and Turkey-EU relations. Recent works analyze the impact of migration patterns and the socio-political dimensions of Islamophobia in Europe. Key articles (2011–2023) explore: the EU's decision-making frameworks, Germany's far-right politics, post-Brexit energy policies, and historical security systems in empires like the Ottoman Empire. His work bridges theoretical political philosophy with empirical policy analysis, particularly in transnational governance contexts. No grants or awards are listed here, though his active publication record indicates sustained scholarly engagement. He has not been noted as part of any specific research lab or collaborative team in the provided texts.

Sharyn R. Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-environmental interactions
• Tropical island chiefdoms
• Public archaeology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sharyn R. Jones is a Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Archaeology Program at Northern Kentucky University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on human-environmental interactions, tropical island chiefdoms, and public archaeology, with a geographic emphasis on Fiji, Polynesia, the Caribbean, India, and Japan. She has conducted over two decades of fieldwork in Fiji's Lau Islands and collaborates closely with Indigenous communities to address issues like sustainable farming, identity, and gender. Her work emphasizes public engagement and interdisciplinary approaches to address social challenges. Dr. Jones holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Florida and a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. She teaches courses including Archaeological Methods, World Archaeology, and Origins of Civilization, integrating her research into pedagogy. She has secured significant grants, including multiple NSF REU awards (2009-2015) and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Her recent project explores the Parker Academy, a historic multi-racial school in North America, combining archaeological and archival methods. Her research has produced over 60 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and books. Notable contributions include studies on Fijian foodways, cannibalism identification through osteoarchaeology, and long-term marine resource exploitation. She prioritizes collaborative research with Indigenous communities and public dissemination of archaeological knowledge through initiatives like the REU-Fiji program.

• Art and Aesthetics
• Critical Theory
• Political Economy of Art
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor John Roberts is a leading academic in Art and Aesthetics at the University of Wolverhampton's Faculty of Arts, Business, and Social Sciences. He heads the research cluster 'Art Philosophy and Social Practice' and serves as Principal Investigator for the Marie Curie Innovative Training Network 'FEINART', focusing on European independent art spaces and social engagement. His work spans three decades of critical theoretical exploration of art's autonomy, realism, and emancipatory potential. Born: 1973-1974 Foundation Art Course (Northwich College of Art & Design) 1974-1977 BA Hons Art History and English Literature (Middlesex Polytechnic) 2003-2005 PhD 'The Logics of Deflation: Autonomy, Negation and the Avant-Garde' (University of Wolverhampton) Roberts' research examines art's critical autonomy within capitalist frameworks, focusing on negation, non-compliance, and immanent emancipation. He contributes to debates on political economy of art, value-form theory, and socially engaged practices. His recent publications explore free speech spatial politics, avant-garde negation, and cultural resistance. His teaching encompasses Enlightenment philosophy (Kant, Hegel, Rousseau), avant-garde theory, photographic history, and political aesthetics. He supervises PhD research on topics including participatory art, political philosophy of culture, and critical sociology. As second supervisor, he guides projects on micro-politics, cinema theory, and digital labor reproduction. Professional activities include editorial roles at Art and the Public Sphere , Philosophy of Photography , and Third Text , extensive peer review work, and organizing the CADRE public lecture program since 2000s with speakers like Esther Leslie, Claire Bishop, and Alberto Toscano. He leads pan-European research networks (FEINART) and has received multiple grants including FABSS Feinart (2023-2025), Feinart (2019-2024), and EGAP (2017-2020). His artistic collaborations include organizing symposia at Tate Gallery and Documenta 12.

Andrew Saitoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theatre and Performance
• Playwriting
• Dramaturgy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrew Saito is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Performance in the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Purchase College, State University of New York. He is a playwright, dramaturg, and teaching artist with a strong international focus on indigenous narratives, cross-racial storytelling, and anti-colonial performance practices. Education: BA in Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley MFA, Iowa Playwrights Workshop, University of Iowa His research and creative work explore hybridity, cultural memory, and struggles against colonialism, with extensive fieldwork in Peru, Papua New Guinea, Cuba, and Guatemala. He has collaborated with renowned theater collectives such as Grupo Cultural Yuyachkani, Teatro Kusiwasi, and Asociación Xajooj Tun. His plays have been produced by Cutting Ball Theater, FaultLine Theater, Brava Theater, and others, often engaging urgent social and environmental themes such as climate change, water rights, and wartime memory. His recent and upcoming works reflect a deep commitment to decolonial aesthetics and community-based creation, with productions planned with AlterTheater and Montalvo Arts Center. His creative output spans political satire, environmental drama, and intercultural adaptations, demonstrating a diverse and evolving artistic trajectory. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholarship (2012) As a teaching artist and mentor, he has guided emerging playwrights through residencies and workshops nationally and internationally. He has no formal grants listed, but his Fulbright and Mellon residencies indicate significant external support. He is actively involved in performance-based research and continues to develop new works that bridge academic inquiry and theatrical innovation. He is affiliated with several artistic communities and collectives, including Teatro de los Elementos (Cuba) and Asociación Xajooj Tun (Guatemala), and has held residencies at Blue Mountain Center, Montalvo Arts Center, Djerassi, and Arquetopia Foundation. His work exemplifies the role of theater as a tool for cultural preservation, critical dialogue, and global engagement.

MinSoo Kim-Bossardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Childhood Education
• Multicultural Education
• Immigrant Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

MinSoo Kim-Bossard is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), affiliated with the School of Education and the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education . Their work bridges multicultural education , immigrant studies , and inclusive pedagogy , with a focus on cultural identity and language dynamics in early childhood settings. Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education), Penn State University, 2015 M.S. in Art Education, Penn State University, 2010 B.A. in Art History (interdisciplinary honors in Art Education), Penn State University, 2010 Kim-Bossard’s research explores the intersections of immigration, mothering, cultural identity, and education through ethnographic and autoethnographic lenses. Their scholarship critically examines language power dynamics , racially charged educational environments , and disability studies , particularly in South Korean and diasporic Asian American contexts. Recent publications highlight trends in cross-cultural teacher education , immigrant family integration , and arts-based methodologies . They employ AsianCrit frameworks to challenge normative educational practices and advocate for culturally responsive teaching. Outstanding Research in Early Childhood Teacher Education Award (2022) Support of Scholarly Activities Program (SOSA) Grant (2019) Council on Anthropology and Education Presidential Fellow (2017) Kim-Bossard mentors pre-service teachers and leads grants related to urban innovation , arts in education , and immigrant family research . They actively engage in academic service through committee memberships and peer review initiatives.

Joseph Pierceمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Urban Geography
• Place-Making
• Housing and Property
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joseph Pierce is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Aberdeen's School of Geosciences, Department of Geography and Environment. His work focuses on urban sustainability, housing equity, and justice, with a particular emphasis on community land trusts (CLTs) and their role in challenging urban property norms. He previously held faculty positions at the University of Oklahoma and Florida State University. His research explores the intersection of place-making, racial geographies, and socio-political-economic alterity. Key themes include spatial pluralism, epistemic justice, and transformative urban models. Articles highlight collaborations with scholars like Melissa Pearsall, David G. Martin, and Mary Lawhon, spanning topics such as limited equity homeownership, urban governance shims, and critical metaphors in urban studies. Dr. Pierce co-directs the University of Aberdeen's MA in Liberal Arts program and contributes to the Just Transitions Lab. He serves on multiple university committees, including the School of Geosciences Executive Committee and REF Committee.

Melani McAlisterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transnational U.S. History
• American Studies
• International Affairs
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Melani McAlister is Professor of American Studies and International Affairs at the George Washington University, where she has been a faculty member since 1996. Her research and teaching focus on transnational U.S. history, religion and politics, media and cultural history, and U.S. engagements with the Middle East and Africa. She is a leading scholar in the cultural dimensions of American foreign relations and evangelical internationalism. Education: PhD in American Studies, Brown University, 1996 BA in International Affairs, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1984 (Morehead Scholar) Her research interests include: Transnational U.S. History and Global Visions Religion and Politics, particularly Evangelical Christianity U.S.-Middle East and U.S.-Africa Cultural Encounters Media, Popular Culture, and Digital Humanities Humanitarianism and Affective Politics in the Cold War Postcolonial and Decolonial Solidarity Movements McAlister’s recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with the cultural history of American foreign policy, the global circulation of religious and artistic expressions, and the emotional and moral frameworks shaping U.S. internationalism. Her work spans books, edited volumes, journal articles, and public scholarship in major outlets like The New York Times and The Atlantic. She has pioneered digital humanities projects such as Remembering Biafra and the GWU Covid and Culture Project , demonstrating a commitment to public and collaborative scholarship. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Harvard-Radcliffe Fellow (2023–24) NEH Fellowship Fellow, Davis Center for Historical Studies, Princeton Faculty Fellow, Annenberg School, University of Pennsylvania Fellow, Center for the Study of Religion, Princeton Morehead Scholar, UNC-Chapel Hill Advising and Grants: While no direct student advisees are listed, McAlister has supervised graduate students through GWU’s American Studies PhD program and offers detailed advice on graduate education. She has led grant-funded projects including the NEH-supported Remembering Biafra and has received institutional and national fellowships supporting her research. She co-edits major scholarly volumes and serves on editorial boards of American Historical Review , Modern American History , and Diplomatic History . Labs and Research Teams: McAlister directs digital history initiatives and collaborative research projects. She led the Remembering Biafra project, which involved a major conference and digital archive. She also co-edited a special issue of American Quarterly titled From Anarchy to Chaos: Generations of Empire , assembling a broad scholarly team. Her current work on The Art of Solidarity involves transnational cultural case studies and builds on collaborative networks in American Studies.

Nina Banksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Economy
• Political Economy of Gender and Race
• Economics of Family Migration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nina Banks is Associate Professor of Economics at Bucknell University with affiliations in Women's and Gender Studies and Critical Black Studies. She serves as past president of the National Economic Association (NEA) and sits on the Board of Directors of the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). Previously, she served on the board of the International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) and editorial boards of Feminist Economics and The Review of Black Political Economy . Dr. Banks earned her Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts at Amherst and her B.A. from Hood College. Her research makes visible the unseen work of Black and marginalized women by developing an economics of unpaid work and community activism against racial disparities. Her determination to restore Black women to U.S. economic history led to the recovery of Sadie T.M. Alexander's economic thought. Her work focuses on political economy, the political economy of gender and race, and the economics of family migration. Dr. Banks developed a framework reconceptualizing political activism as unpaid work, arguing that the community should be elevated as a site of production alongside firms and households. She founded the annual Freedom and Justice conference bringing together scholars dedicated to finding solutions to economic problems facing racialized communities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on Black women's economic experiences, community work, and racial justice. Her research traces unpaid community work to early 20th century cooperative movements and examines how this work addresses government-neglected services. She has made significant contributions to recovering the economic thought of Sadie T.M. Alexander, identifying her as the first Black American economist who advocated for federal job guarantees decades before Hyman Minsky. President of the National Economic Association Board member of the Economic Policy Institute Editor of Democracy, Race, and Justice: The Speeches and Writings of Sadie T. M. Alexander (Yale University Press, 2021) Featured in New York Times , NPR, Economist , Wall Street Journal , and other major media outlets Dr. Banks teaches courses including African Women & Social Action, Gender, Race, and Poverty, Gender and Migration, Intermediate Political Economy, and Economic History of Women in the U.S. Her research has been supported by numerous grants that have enabled her archival work on Sadie Alexander despite significant challenges including parenting responsibilities and Alexander's difficult-to-decipher handwriting. She has collaborated with undergraduate research assistants at Bucknell to reconstruct Alexander's economic thought from fragmented archival materials.

Elif Babülمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Anthropology
• Legal Anthropology
• Anthropology of the State
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Elif Babül is a Professor of Anthropology and Nexus Track Chair for Law, Public Policy, and Human Rights at Mount Holyoke College. She holds affiliations with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Department of Asian Studies, and The Nexus Program. Her work focuses on political and legal anthropology, migration management, and human rights politics in Turkey. Ph.D., Stanford University M.A., Boğaziçi University B.A., Ankara University Dr. Babül's research examines transnational bureaucracies and the complexities of EU-Turkey harmonization processes. She analyzes how legal frameworks intersect with migration policies in Turkish courts and investigates knowledge production in the "post-truth" era through her co-edited volume project. Her recent publications explore topics including compulsory guesthood and authoritarian control of academia . Funded by prestigious organizations like Wenner-Gren Foundation and American Research Institute in Turkey, her work has appeared in top journals including American Ethnologist and Journal of Royal Anthropological Institute. William A. Douglass Prize (2018) for Bureaucratic Intimacies AAA Middle East Section Honorable Mention (2019) Dr. Babül actively contributes to public discourse through media appearances (KPFA Radio) and academic panels on Turkish sociopolitical issues. She teaches courses in ethnographic methods, Middle Eastern societies, and human rights anthropology.

Gudrun Nyuntمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Higher Education
• Student Affairs
• Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gudrun Nyunt is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Higher Education and Student Affairs in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University’s College of Education. She has been at NIU since fall 2018 and teaches courses in applied research design, qualitative methodologies, college student development, and higher education administration. She is also an ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar. Education: Ph.D. in Student Affairs, University of Maryland, College Park M.A. in Education with a concentration in Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of Connecticut B.A. in Journalism, State University of New York at New Paltz Her research centers on equity and inclusion in higher education, focusing on three interconnected strands: employment in higher education, student mobility, and mental well-being. She applies critical frameworks to examine how white supremacy culture shapes work environments, how study abroad reinforces global inequities, and how intersecting identities affect student and staff experiences. Her work strongly emphasizes social justice, identity, and organizational change. The recent publications reflect a consistent trend in applied, qualitative research that bridges theory and practice in student affairs. Her work spans topics from BIPOC women in study abroad to staff well-being in residence life, from anti-Asian hate to virtual exchange pedagogy. The overarching themes include diversity, equity, inclusion, identity development, and organizational justice across international, residential, and academic contexts. Scientific Awards: Excellence in International Research Award, ACPA’s Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development (2024) Gudrun has received grant funding from the ACPA Foundation, NASPA Foundation, ACUHO-I, and NASPA Region IV-East. She actively mentors through her role as program coordinator and editorial leadership. She is also deeply involved in professional service, currently serving as Vice President of Membership for ACPA – College Student Educators International. Her editorial roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of College and University Student Housing and board memberships with the Journal of College Student Development , Journal of Diversity in Higher Education , and Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice . She has previously worked in Residence Life at Miami University, University of North Florida, and University of Connecticut, served as a resident director for Semester at Sea, and held administrative roles at Webster University’s Vienna campus. She is also a co-editor of the book International Student Identities and Mental Well-being: Beyond the Single Story (2023).

• Practical Theology
• Intercultural Theology
• Migration and Religion
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Andrea Bieler is Professor of Practical Theology and Dean at the Faculty of Theology, University of Basel, Switzerland. She holds the Professorship of Practical Theology and is a member of the Regency. Her office is located at Heuberg 12, 4051 Basel. She leads the Faculty of Theology with a vision for interdisciplinary and intercultural theological engagement. Professor of Practical Theology, University of Basel (2017–present) Dean, Faculty of Theology, University of Basel (2020–present) Professor of Practical Theology, Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal (2012–2016) Professor, Pacific School of Religion and Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA (2000–2012) Andrea Bieler's research centers on the intersection of practical theology and social dynamics, particularly in the context of migration, vulnerability, and intercultural communities. Her work explores how religious communities respond to trauma, displacement, and diversity. She investigates themes such as hospitality, agency, and digital pastoral care, contributing to both academic and ecclesial discourse. Her scholarship integrates trauma hermeneutics, memory studies, and intercultural theology to understand healing and reconciliation in post-conflict and migratory settings. Her recent publications and research projects, such as 'Conviviality in Motion' and 'Religion and Migration,' reveal a consistent focus on multiethnic congregations, vulnerability, and the ethical dimensions of care. These works span disciplines including theology, anthropology, ethics, and art, reflecting a deeply interdisciplinary approach. She frequently collaborates on international projects and publications, engaging with global theological networks. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Nomination for the Hanns Lilje Foundation Prize for Freedom and Responsibility in the field of The Formative Power of Art and Culture Projects Andrea Bieler actively supervises doctoral students and leads major research initiatives funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. She is involved in numerous editorial and advisory roles, including the Scientific Advisory Board of the Magnus Hirschfeld Foundation and the Commission for Ethics of the Protestant Churches in Switzerland. Her service extends to leadership in academic societies such as the International Academy of Practical Theology and Societas Homiletica. She is affiliated with key research networks and centers, including the Karl Barth Center for Reformed Theology at the University of Basel and the international research network 'The Enhancing Life Project' at the University of Chicago. These affiliations support her work in connecting historical theology with contemporary ethical and pastoral challenges.