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Maria Fernandezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History and theory of digital art
• Cybernetics and art
• Feminist media arts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria Fernandez is an Associate Professor at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History of Art and Visual Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and specializes in the history and theory of digital art, cybernetics, feminist media arts, and posthumanism. Ph.D., Columbia University Research Focus : Maria's work bridges cybernetics, feminist media arts, posthumanism, new materialism, BioArt, and AI in art. She investigates how women artists in new media contribute to posthumanist and new materialist discourses, with a current book project on British cybernetician Gordon Pask. Publications span digital art history, Latin American modernism, and feminist cybernetics. Her articles appear in Leonardo , Art Journal , and Third Text , with a focus on interactivity, media theory, and technological aesthetics. Scientific Awards : Arvey Book Award by the Association for Latin American Art (2015) She co-edited Domain Errors: Cyberfeminist Practices (2002) and Latin American Modernisms and Technology (2018). Her advising policy emphasizes formal departmental application reviews.

Richard Powellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arctic Studies
• Historical Geography
• Cultural Geography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Powell is a Cultural, Political, and Historical Geographer with expertise in the Polar Regions. He is currently the Professor of Arctic Studies and Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, while also serving as a Fellow of Fitzwilliam College. His career spans roles at the University of Oxford and the University of Liverpool, with a focus on the Arctic and its geopolitical, cultural, and environmental complexities. BA Geography, St. John's College, University of Oxford (Double First Class Honours) MA Geography, University of British Columbia (Distinction) PhD Geography, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge PG Cert. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Liverpool Richard's research explores historical and cultural geographies, the geopolitics of the Arctic, geographies of science, and the interplay between environment and politics in the Circumpolar Region. His ERC-funded project ARCTIC CULT investigates colonial representations in Arctic studies, while prior work includes ethnographic studies of Arctic scientific practices and the political implications of resource extraction. He has authored a monograph, Studying Arctic Fields , and edited volumes on polar geopolitics. His recent publications emphasize the intersection of Arctic governance, colonial histories, and environmental science. Notable awards include the ERC Consolidator Grant and the Gill Memorial Award , alongside teaching accolades like the Teaching Excellence Award at the University of Oxford. He has supervised over 30 postgraduate students and leads interdisciplinary teams in projects funded by the Leverhulme Trust, AHRC, and ESRC. ERC Consolidator Grant (2016) Gill Memorial Award (2013) Teaching Excellence Award (2012) Environment and Planning A Ashby Prize (2007) RGS-IBG Area Prize (2002) H.O. Beckit Memorial Prize (1998) Gibbs Book Prize (1998) Richard collaborates with institutions like the Royal Society, Royal Geographical Society, and National Museum of Denmark, and has hosted seminars and workshops on Arctic geopolitics. He is a member of the UK Arctic and Antarctic Partnership Steering Committee and contributes to policy discussions on polar governance.

Natasha Carverمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Migration Studies
• Gender Studies
• Social Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natasha Carver is a Senior Lecturer at the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol. Her work focuses on migration, gender, and colonial legacies, particularly in the context of FGM-safeguarding policies and their socio-political impacts. She holds an MSc and PhD, though specific disciplinary details are not provided. Her research critiques policy frameworks that marginalize migrant communities, especially those of Somali heritage in the UK. Her research interests include migratory legal frameworks, gendered and racialized power dynamics, and the intersection of colonial history with contemporary policy. She has conducted extensive studies on the over-surveillance of migrant-heritage families and the epistemological injustices embedded in FGM safeguarding procedures. Her publications highlight systemic issues in UK policies, advocating for evidence-based approaches over exaggerated risk narratives. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and engages with community perspectives to challenge hegemonic discourses in migration and gender studies. While no grants or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned, her work frequently intersects with legal and healthcare systems.

Stephen Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Africa
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Democracy and Democratization
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Stephen Brown is a Full Professor at the School of Political Studies , part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa . His research focuses on democracy, democratization, conflict, foreign aid, and LGBT rights, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Mongolia. He also analyzes Canadian foreign aid policies under recent governments. Email: brown@uottawa.ca Office: 613-562-5800 (1896) Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese His work bridges international development, political science, and human rights, examining how foreign aid intersects with democratic ownership, gender equality, and conflict resolution. Recent publications highlight tensions between donor priorities and local contexts, as well as Canada's evolving role in global development. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2025–2020) include: Canadian foreign aid policy under Harper and Trudeau governments LGBTQI+ rights advocacy in Africa and Asia Impact of global crises (e.g., COVID-19) on development cooperation Political economy of extractive industries in developing economies Debates on aid effectiveness, policy coherence, and donor alignment Transitional justice and electoral conflict management in post-crisis states

Cangbai Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transnational migration
• Chinese diasporas
• Migration-related museum studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cangbai Wang is a Professor of Migration, Heritage and Language at the University of Westminster and co-founder of HOMELandS (Hub On Migration, Exile, Languages and Spaces). He holds a PhD in Asian Studies from the University of Hong Kong (2003) and previously worked as a Post-doctoral Fellow/Honorary Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong and Visiting Lecturer at City University of Hong Kong. Academic focus: Transnational migration, Chinese diasporas, cultural heritage Co-Director of HOMELandS since 2014 (elevated to Research Centre in 2023) External Examiner for 20 institutions including University of Birmingham (2024), University of Cambridge (2020), and Nanyang Technological University (2024) His research explores the intersection of migration and material culture , emphasizing how diasporic communities negotiate identity through heritage practices. Recent work examines museum representations of Chinese diasporas and language dynamics in multicultural London. He has led the AHRC-funded Global Diasporic Chinese Museums Network Initiative (2023-2025) and contributed to policy discussions on diaspora engagement with Chinese municipal governments. Key publication: Museum Representations of Chinese Diasporas (Routledge 2021) and Negotiating Identities, Language and Migration in Global London (Multilingual Matters 2024). Supervised PhDs include Denise Kwan’s The talking of objects: migratory experiences and Chinese women in UK (2020) and Xiao Ma’s ongoing London Chinatown: heritage making and diasporic identities . Active in academic leadership: Co-editor: Routledge Research on Museums and Heritage in Asia Editorial board: Social Transformations in Chinese Societies (since 2024) International editorial board: Chinese Overseas Review (since 2020) UKRI FLF Peer Review College member

• Media Studies
• Gender Politics
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carolina Matos is a Professor at City, University of London's School of Communication & Creativity, specializing in media studies, gender politics, and communications research with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. Her scholarly work bridges academic inquiry with practical advocacy, especially in the areas of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), feminist media studies, and democratic processes in the Global South. Dr. Matos's research interests span several interconnected domains: Gender politics and feminist media studies, with particular attention to Brazilian and Latin American contexts Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) communications and advocacy across global contexts Media democratization and public service broadcasting in Brazil and Latin America Digital activism and online networks for social change and gender equality Health communication in the age of misinformation, particularly regarding women's health in politically polarized environments Journalism's role in democratic processes and political transitions Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining how marginalized communities, particularly women in the Global South, navigate complex media landscapes around reproductive health. Her methodology frequently employs focus group research designed to empower participants while gathering insights on media consumption and interpretation. She has conducted significant research in partnership with NGOs like Reprolatina in Brazil and Open Arms in Florida, examining how disadvantaged communities process health communications in contexts of political polarization and misinformation. Dr. Matos has made substantial theoretical contributions through both foundational and recent works: Her book "Globalization, gender politics and the media" (2016) examines changing media representations in relation to feminist movements globally Her seminal work "Journalism and Political Democracy in Brazil" (2009) analyzes media's critical role in Brazil's democratization process following the military dictatorship She has conducted extensive comparative research on how NGOs communicate about SRHR across the Global North and South Her research on "New Brazilian feminism and online networks" (2017) documents the emergence of digital feminist activism in Brazil Her methodological approach consistently combines rigorous academic frameworks with practical applications, often utilizing mixed methods including content analysis, discourse analysis, and participatory research techniques designed to center marginalized voices while advancing scholarly understanding of media, gender, and power dynamics.

Maxwell Boykoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change Communication
• Science-Policy Interactions
• Political Economy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Maxwell (Max) Boykoff is a Professor in the Environmental Studies department at the University of Colorado Boulder and a Fellow in the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). He holds a PhD in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz (2006) and an MBA from the University of Colorado Boulder (2023), complementing his BS in Psychology from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on two primary arenas: the cultural politics of science, climate change and environmental issues, examining how attitudes and behaviors shape action possibilities; and transformations of carbon-based economies, with emphasis on science-policy interfaces and decarbonization politics. His work explores how climate science finds meaning in everyday life and feeds back into policy decisions. Boykoff's publications demonstrate consistent focus on climate communication, media representations, policy conflicts, and societal transformations. His recent work emphasizes digital communication strategies, climate health connections, countermovement analysis, and creative engagement methods. Article trends show increasing attention to social media dynamics, global comparative studies, and interdisciplinary approaches spanning environmental studies, communication, and political science. Awards & Recognition: CU Excellence in Leadership Program (2022) Contributing Author to IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Deputy Editor at Climatic Change journal (over a decade) He leads significant research initiatives including the Media and Climate Change Observatory (MeCCO) monitoring global climate coverage across 82 sources in 40+ countries, Inside the Greenhouse (creative climate communication project), and the Colorado Local Science Engagement Network . He serves on the Independent Science Panel for New Zealand's Deep South Challenge. Boykoff teaches courses including Climate Change Politics & Policy, Creative Climate Communication, Political Economy and the Environment, and Science & Environmental Communication. He mentors through the Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre Internship Program and integrates research with teaching and service commitments.

Joel Wolfeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Latin America
• Modern Brazil
• History of Baseball and Football
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joel Wolfe is a Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, based in Herter Hall. He holds a B.S. from Georgetown University, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on modern Brazil, Latin American history, and the cultural and political history of baseball and football. Wolfe is the author of three books, including *Working Women, Working Men* (1993) and *Autos and Progress* (2010), with his latest work *Brazil* (2023) examining national history. He is currently writing a book on the history of American football and a project on inter-American trade and culture in the 1920s. Wolfe’s teaching includes courses on modern Latin America, Brazilian history, and the history of baseball and football. His awards include the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Rice University, 2003–2005) and the Residential First Year Experience Student Choice Award at UMass Amherst. His research integrates themes of labor, modernization, and transnational connections, with a focus on Brazil’s industrialization, populism, and cultural identity. His work bridges economic, social, and cultural history, often exploring how technology, politics, and everyday life shape national narratives. Ongoing projects emphasize the intersection of sport, national identity, and globalization in Latin America and the U.S.

Claire Mercerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Geography
• Urbanization in Africa
• Middle Class Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claire Mercer is a Professor of Human Geography at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), based in the Department of Geography and Environment. Her research focuses on urbanization in Africa, particularly in Tanzania, examining how middle-class identities are constructed through suburban housing and self-build practices. She explores themes of class reproduction, urban inequality, and the intersection of civil society with development policies. Mercer is a leading scholar in African urban studies, with expertise in diaspora networks, postcolonial geographies, and NGO dynamics. Her current research project, funded by the ESRC, investigates how self-build housing in Ghana and Tanzania drives urban and economic growth. She has authored multiple books and articles, including the upcoming monograph The suburban frontier: middle class construction in Dar es Salaam (University of California Press, 2024). Mercer serves on editorial boards for journals such as the International Journal of Urban and Regional Research and Antipode , contributing to critical debates in development geography. Her work spans interdisciplinary themes including African urbanism, spatial inequality, and the politics of belonging. Key regions of focus include Tanzania, Cameroon, and the UK. Mercer’s research bridges theoretical frameworks from human geography with empirical studies of African urbanization, emphasizing the material and aesthetic dimensions of class formation in peripheral urban areas.

Kwok Pui-lanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Postcolonial Theology
• Feminist Theology
• Systematic Theology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kwok Pui-lan is the Dean’s Professor of Systematic Theology at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Her work bridges postcolonial and feminist theological frameworks with contemporary social justice issues. She is a prominent author of works including Postcolonial Politics and Theology , Occupy Religion , and Introducing Asian Feminist Theology . Her research focuses on globalization, gender, peacebuilding, and the intersection of theology with race, power, and pedagogy. Dr. Kwok actively contributes to academic discourse through her blog (http://kwokpuilan.blogspot.com) and writings for the Wabash Center, addressing themes such as embodied teaching in digital spaces, anti-racism in academia, and theology’s role in responding to societal crises. Her scholarship emphasizes critical reflection on religious education and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. Her teaching philosophy integrates collaborative learning, arts-based methods, and embodied practices to foster transformative education. She has explored topics like machine learning’s impact on religious imagination and the role of spirituality in pandemic-era learning environments. Dr. Kwok’s work consistently interrogates systems of power and oppression, advocating for marginalized voices in theological discourse. Her contributions to the field include reimagining pedagogical approaches to address contemporary challenges in religious education and social justice advocacy.

• Gender Studies
• Media Studies
• Postfeminism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rosalind Gill is a prominent Professor at Goldsmiths, University of London, with a distinguished career spanning gender studies, media studies, and cultural studies. Her extensive publication record demonstrates leadership in critical analyses of postfeminism, neoliberalism, and digital culture. Gill's research interests focus on the intersections of gender, media, and neoliberal subjectivity, with particular attention to postfeminist discourse, digital culture, embodiment, and creative labor. Her work critically examines how contemporary media cultures shape gendered subjectivities, with significant contributions to understanding the 'postfeminist sensibility' as a dominant cultural framework. She has pioneered research on the affective dimensions of neoliberalism, particularly how it shapes women's experiences of confidence, self-care, and embodiment in digital environments. Analysis of Gill's recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining the psychological and affective dimensions of contemporary culture. Her work increasingly focuses on digital embodiment, social media practices, and the 'editable self,' exploring how visual culture and digital technologies reshape bodily experiences and self-perception. Gill's research demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how neoliberal imperatives intertwine with postfeminist discourse to create new forms of gendered subjectivity. Gill has produced significant scholarly collaborations, particularly with researchers like Shani Orgad, Julia Coffey, and Akane Kanai. Her influential book 'Confidence Culture' (2022, co-authored with Orgad) offers a critical analysis of how confidence has become a moral imperative within contemporary neoliberal feminism. Her academic contributions extend to professional activities, including submissions of evidence to UK Parliamentary committees on employment rights, demonstrating her engagement with policy-relevant research. Gill's work consistently bridges theoretical sophistication with attention to contemporary social issues, making significant contributions to feminist scholarship and cultural studies.

Glenda Slugaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International History
• Capitalism
• Global History
• +۲۰ مورد دیگر

Glenda Sluga is a Full-time Professor with a Joint Chair in the Department of History at the European University Institute (EUI) and also holds a concurrent appointment at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies. She is a leading scholar in international history, capitalism, and globalization, with a strong focus on 20th-century economic and diplomatic thought. Her research is widely recognized and funded by prestigious grants, including an ERC Advanced Grant and an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship. Her research interests span a broad range of fields including: International and Diplomatic History Global and Transnational History Capitalism and Economic History Environmental and Cultural History European Integration and Decolonisation Intellectual and Political History Recent publications highlight her engagement with global economic thinking, climate and capitalism, the history of international organizations, and the construction of international order. Her work often bridges conceptual and empirical analysis, focusing on figures like Barbara Ward and Margaret Mead, as well as major events such as the 1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment. Themes of memory, nationalism, and global publics recur across her recent output, indicating a deepening exploration of the cultural dimensions of internationalism. Her scientific honors include: European Research Council Advanced Grant (2020) Australian Research Council Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Fellowship (2013) Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities Glenda Sluga actively mentors PhD students and serves as second reader for numerous candidates, demonstrating strong commitment to academic training. She leads major research initiatives such as the project on ‘Twentieth Century International Economic Thinking’ and participates in working groups on business history, diplomatic history, and planetary futures. There is no indication of lab-based research, but her leadership in interdisciplinary clusters and grant-funded programs underscores her role in shaping collaborative academic environments.

Mia Consalvoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Game Studies
• Qualitative Research Methods
• New Media
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Mia Consalvo is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Game Studies & Design at Concordia University. She serves as Graduate Program Director in Communication Studies and directs the Concordia Centre for Technoculture, Art and Games. Her research focuses on game studies, qualitative methods, new media, and popular culture. Education: BA in Communications, Lyndon State College MA in Communications, University of Washington PhD in Mass Communications, University of Iowa Her recent work analyzes livestreaming platforms like Twitch, socio-economic class in gaming, feminist approaches to game studies, and the intersection of mental health with game environments. She has published extensively on game design, player culture, and digital labor. Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Game Studies & Design She supervises thesis projects in Media Studies (MA) and Communication (PhD) programs, emphasizing collaborative research and critical analysis of games as cultural artifacts.

Nancy Reynoldsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental History
• Social History
• Cultural History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nancy Reynolds is an Associate Professor of History at Washington University in St. Louis, with affiliate appointments in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies. Her research focuses on environmental and social-cultural history of twentieth-century Egypt, examining political-material intersections in built environments from department stores to dams. Her academic background includes: PhD in History from Stanford University MA in History from Stanford University BA from Harvard University Reynolds' scholarship spans Environmental History , Social History , and Urban Studies , with emphasis on how mundane objects (socks, store floors) and monumental structures (Aswan Dam, temples) reflect nationalist struggles. Her work critically engages gender dynamics and decolonization , revealing how consumption patterns and urban spaces became sites of political contestation in semicolonial Egypt. Her 13 publications (2000-2024) demonstrate an evolution from consumer culture studies (department stores, Cairo Fire) to environmental history (Aswan Dam, desert ecologies), with recent collaborative work on Middle Eastern wastelands and sustainable architecture. The 2024 corpus particularly emphasizes political ecologies and materialized absence. Her scientific recognition includes: Roger Owen Book Award (2013) for A City Consumed American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship (2012) Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant (2010) Stanford Humanities Center Geballe Dissertation Prize Social Science Research Council Fellowship Reynolds actively shapes graduate education as former administrator of History and JIMES PhD/MA programs. Her research is sustained by major grants including a Mellon Sawyer Seminar (2016-2018) and Mellon New Directions Fellowship (2014-2016), both supporting transregional collaborations on environmental humanities. She co-leads the Grounding the Ecocritical research collective with Dr. Anne-Marie McManus, producing the "Following Absence" symposium and CSSAAME special section on Middle Eastern wastelands.

Priti Narayanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Development
• South Asia
• State-Society Relations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Priti Narayan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Arts. Her research and teaching focus on urban processes and politics in India, with an emphasis on state-society relations, feminist methodologies, and public scholarship. Prior to joining UBC, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University’s Mellon Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism, and the Humanities. PhD in Geography, Rutgers University (2019) Narayan’s research explores how marginalized communities in Chennai, India, negotiate slum evictions through collective action. She collaborates with the Pennurimai Iyakkam (“Women’s Rights Movement”) to document working-class activists’ lived experiences and theorize their contributions to urban studies. Her work bridges academic and activist knowledge, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to environmental justice and labor rights. Recent projects examine urban development in Tamil Nadu, labor codes, and occupational health for construction workers. Her academic publications span journals like Gender, Place & Culture , Urban Studies , and Environment and Planning D: Society and Space , often co-authored with local activists. She emphasizes ethnography, archival analysis, and collaborative methods. Scientific Awards : SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2023) UBC PRE Fund Award (2023) CIHR Operating Grant (Co-PI, 2021-23) Hampton New Faculty Research Grant Narayan supervises graduate students in Geography and Interdisciplinary Studies, including Varun Panickar and Paroma Wagle (postdoctoral). She currently does not accept new supervisees. Her courses at UBC include topics like urban environmental politics and climate change.