جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Martín Brun Moratorioمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Social Preferences
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martín Brun Moratorio is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Tax Systems Research (FIT) at Tampere University's Faculty of Management and Business. He earned his PhD from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in 2024 and maintains affiliations with Economics of Inequality and Poverty Analysis (EQUALITAS) and the Network on Welfare and Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean (WAPLAC). His research program centers on Behavioral and Experimental Economics, with particular emphasis on how cognitive abilities shape economic decision-making. Brun has conducted innovative lab-in-the-field experiments with school students to investigate the developmental trajectory of fairness preferences, finding that meritocratic views increase with age and cognitive ability. His methodological approach combines experimental economics with careful analysis of cognitive processes. Brun's publication record reveals three interconnected research strands: (1) the relationship between cognitive ability and economic preferences (particularly regarding redistribution and health policy), (2) the development of fairness preferences during adolescence, and (3) reproducibility in economic research. His recent work demonstrates that high-cognition individuals show greater support for redistribution and circumstance-based vaccine distribution, suggesting a link between cognitive processing and prosocial preferences. He actively participates in collaborative research examining: Cognitive development and fairness preferences Role models and STEM education engagement Taxation effects on tourism Study practices in higher education Reproducibility challenges in economics Brun's methodological contributions extend to large-scale replication efforts, where he has examined researcher variation in experimental design and analysis. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy implications across multiple economic domains.

Thomas Leopoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social demography
• Family relations
• Quantitative methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Leopold is a Full Professor (W3) at the Institute for Sociology and Social Psychology, University of Cologne, within the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo-Fakultät). His work bridges empirical social research with comparative studies of inequality, family dynamics, and health outcomes across life courses. PhD (Dr. rer. pol.), University of Bamberg, 2012 MA in Sociology, University of Bamberg, 2008 Leopold’s research integrates social demography, quantitative methodology, and family sociology. He investigates life course inequalities, health stratification, and gender dynamics in domestic labor, employing advanced statistical techniques for longitudinal and comparative analyses. His publications reveal trends in gender equity in housework, post-divorce vulnerability patterns, family health transmission mechanisms, and life course transitions. Articles frequently apply cohort sequence designs, mediation analysis, and matching methods to address causal social processes. Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellowship, European University Institute (2012–2013) He leads the ERC-funded KINMATRIX project (2020–2025) on European family solidarity structures and co-investigates cross-national life course inequality frameworks like CRITEVENTS and EQUALLIVES. His work appears in top journals including Demography , Journal of Marriage and Family , and Sociological Science .

Ed McBeanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Resources Engineering
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Municipal Infrastructure Integrity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ed McBean is a Professor at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the AI Affiliated Faculty and specializing in Water Resources Engineering. His research focuses on water supply security, municipal infrastructure integrity, risk assessment, statistical environmental data analysis, and solid waste management. He teaches graduate courses in risk assessment and undergraduate courses in hydrology and engineering design. His work addresses challenges in urban water security, climate change impacts, and sustainable water treatment. Notable contributions include flood susceptibility mapping, AI-driven flood forecasting, and transboundary water cooperation frameworks. He has explored innovative solutions for water security in Indigenous communities and low-income regions, emphasizing low-tech filtration systems. His research also extends to environmental monitoring using passive samplers and wastewater-based surveillance for public health threats like avian influenza and SARS-CoV-2. McBean’s interdisciplinary approach integrates machine learning, statistical modeling, and environmental engineering to address global challenges in water management and sustainability. His studies on rainfall patterns, urban evapotranspiration, and infrastructure resilience reflect his commitment to advancing both technical and policy-based solutions.

• Sustainability in Business
• Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM)
• Extractive Industries and Development
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Gavin Hilson is Chair of Sustainability in Business at the Surrey Business School, University of Surrey. He is a globally recognized authority on the environmental and social impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. He has held academic positions at Cardiff University, the University of Manchester, and the University of Reading, where he was promoted to Reader in Environment and Development. Education: Ph.D., Imperial College London (2003) Masters of Arts, University of Toronto (1999) BSc (Honours), University of Toronto (1998) Fellow, The Higher Education Academy, UK (2008) His research focuses on the social and environmental dimensions of ASM, including formalization policies, rural livelihoods, gender dynamics, child labour, mercury pollution, and the Sustainable Development Goals. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Ghana, Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Zambia, Malawi, and Guyana. His work is funded by major institutions such as the ESRC, British Academy, Royal Society, and Nuffield Foundation. His recent publications analyze the formalization of ASM, the impacts of the Minamata Convention on mercury, entrepreneurship in the informal mining sector, and the coexistence of artisanal and large-scale mining. His articles frequently appear in top journals such as World Development , Resources Policy , and Journal of Cleaner Production , reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus on sustainability, development, and governance. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow, The Higher Education Academy, UK Supervision and Grants: He has supervised over 20 PhD students and currently mentors several doctoral researchers. He leads multiple research projects funded by the British Academy, ESRC, and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, focusing on innovation, formalization, and resilience in ASM sectors across Africa. Leadership and Affiliations: He is Editor-in-Chief of The Extractive Industries and Society (Elsevier) and The Journal of Environment & Development (SAGE). He serves on the editorial boards of several journals and is an Executive Board Member of the NGO IMPACT. He has provided consultancy for the World Bank, UK Department for International Development, WWF Guianas, and mining corporations.

Andreas Aaseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Global History
• World History
• Economic History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andreas Aase is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History at the University of Agder (UiA). His work focuses on global history , with particular attention to the interplay between economic development , cultural values , and historical processes . Affiliation : University of Agder Department : Religion, Philosophy and History Research Interests include: Global History and long-term socioeconomic trends Causes of Wealth and Poverty across historical contexts Environmental History and human-environment interactions Religious Impact on development and aid Historical Methodology and educational frameworks His publications span from 1996 to 2024, covering topics such as: Globalization processes before 1800 Political organization in world history Wealth distribution mechanisms Refugee crises from historical perspectives Textbook analysis of development narratives

Ana Maria Sixto Barciaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social History
• Cultural History
• Women's History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Maria Sixto Barcia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of León's Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. She holds a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela with an extraordinary award, and has conducted research at institutions including Centre de Recherches Historiques, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS-CNRS), El Colegio de Michoacán, National University of La Plata, and Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Research focus on Early Modern women's history , cultural literacy , and urban-welfare institutions Key projects: Resistance and Rebellion in the Iberian Empires (EU Horizon 2020 MSCA), Culturas urbanas: interior cities in NW Iberia Active in multidisciplinary comparative analysis and digital humanities applications Her 15 most recent publications (2007-2021) demonstrate consistent focus on Galician gender dynamics , educational infrastructure , and ecclesiastical social control across Early Modern to Liberal regimes. Articles show increasing transnational scope since 2015, with comparative studies in European, Latin American, and Asian contexts. Scientific recognition includes the 2011 Xesús Ferro Couselo Research Prize and extraordinary doctoral award. She serves as external evaluator for University of Salamanca and Innovación Educativa journal while maintaining 738 public views on Academia.edu.

• Risk Management
• Insurance
• Public Procurement
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mirosław Urbanek is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economic Policy and Banking, Institute of Economics and Finance, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. He holds a Doctor of Economics degree and is a graduate of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the same university. Additionally, he completed postgraduate studies in Risk Diagnostics and Insurance Claims Adjustment at the Academy of Finance in Warsaw and holds certifications including PRINCE 2® Foundation in Project Management. His research focuses on risk management, insurance, public procurement, management accounting, and strategic management. He employs multivariate statistical analysis and econometric models to study economic and financial phenomena, particularly in the context of EU market reforms and agricultural sector dynamics. His recent publications include analyses of dairy cooperatives' development in Poland and forecasting models for the EU and global sugar markets post-quota abolition. Urbanek has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, with works on public procurement systems, centralized management in local government, and legal-economic frameworks for agricultural cooperatives. He has also presented findings at national conferences, emphasizing policy implications for responsible development and market stability. He has supervised numerous bachelor's, master's, and postgraduate theses, covering topics such as household consumption patterns, enterprise revenue optimization, poverty analysis, and regional unemployment trends.

Maria Almudena Claassenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Health behaviour
• Food choices
• Decision-making
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Almudena Claassen is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Adaptive Rationality, Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, Germany. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Healthy Cognition Lab, University of Glasgow, Scotland (2020-2022). Dr. Claassen completed her PhD in Social Psychology at the Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium in 2019, where she examined the influence of socioeconomic status on impulsivity and eating behavior. She also holds a Research Master in Social and Health Psychology and a BSc in Social Psychology from Universiteit Utrecht, Netherlands, as well as a BSc in Literary Studies from the same institution. Her research focuses on health behavior, particularly food choices and decision-making processes. She investigates how socioeconomic factors influence eating behaviors, how to boost healthier food decisions, and the psychological mechanisms underlying consumption patterns. Dr. Claassen employs experimental methods and has a strong interest in programming and data analysis to advance her research. Her recent work examines the mis-measurement of food decisions, representational shifts in water consumption, and the impact of social norms on vegetable choices. She has published in reputable journals including Appetite, PNAS, and BMC Public Health. Dr. Claassen has presented her work at conferences including the SABE 2025 Annual Conference and the European Health Psychology Conference. She has worked on an ESRC grant examining the role of consumption and reward simulations in the motivation for sugar-sweetened beverages and water. Her research has implications for public health interventions aimed at promoting healthier eating behaviors.

Agata Buczakمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Entrepreneurship
• Gender Studies
• Social Inequality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Agata Buczak is an academic affiliated with Wrocław University of Economics, focusing on entrepreneurship, gender studies, and socio-economic disparities. Her research spans topics such as female entrepreneurship in Poland, the impact of the pandemic on business support mechanisms, and social inequality analyses. She leads a robust publication portfolio with a focus on regional economic dynamics and policy implications. Consultations are available via email for academic collaboration. Her work integrates quantitative methodologies and policy evaluation to address contemporary socio-economic challenges. Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided data. Key Research Themes: Her research interests include analyzing entrepreneurial trends among women in Lower Silesia, exploring menstrual poverty through a socio-economic lens, and investigating the effects of global inequalities. She has conducted extensive studies on business profiles in cities like Wałbrzych and Legnica, focusing on statistical data-driven insights. Her recent work emphasizes pandemic-era business adaptation strategies and the role of institutional support systems. Articles such as 'Business environment institutions in Lower Silesia–how the COVID-19 pandemic defined support for female entrepreneurs' highlight her focus on policy responsiveness during crises. Professional Engagement: She maintains active academic collaborations and offers consultations via TEAMS in the summer semester 2024/2025.

• Globalization Debates
• Modernization
• Orientalism-Occidentalism Debates
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ümit AKCA is a Sociology professor affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His academic journey includes a Licentiate from Marmara University (1990), MA in Sociology from Hacettepe University (1997), and PhD in Sociology from İstanbul University (2003). He has contributed to over 76 scholarly publications with a Google Scholar h-index of 5. Research interests focus on globalization, modernization, Turkish national identity, and sociological theory applications. Notable projects include analyzing protective family programs in Isparta, elderly-friendly mosque accessibility in Burdur, and the impact of social origins on educational inequality. He has led or participated in projects like the cultural ecosystem modeling of Küçükyalı Mountain National Park and the Pisidia Antiocheia archaeological excavations. His publications span sociological theory, migration policies, media literacy, and protestant missioners’ role in nation-state formation. He teaches advanced courses including Research Methods, Contemporary Sociology Theories, and Sociology of Institutions. Current research trends emphasize interdisciplinary migration policy analysis and sociological interpretations of everyday phenomena. Prof. AKCA’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical societal issues, contributing to debates on human security in crisis regions like Iraq, consumer culture transformations, and aging population challenges. He collaborates actively in national research initiatives and maintains an engaged presence in sociological education and academic publishing.

Yitian Renمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban-rural linkage
• Rural restructuring
• Sustainable urban development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yitian Ren holds a PhD in Planning and Environmental Management from The University of Manchester, funded by the School of Environment, Education and Development. She serves as PGR Representative at the Faculty and School levels, contributes as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, and works as a Research Assistant on projects related to brownfield land reuse. Her research focuses on urban-rural linkages, rural restructuring, sustainable urban development, and digital transformation in rural China. She has been recognized with the 2023 MDC Excellence Award and other notable prizes. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in China and holds visiting scholar experience at institutions including NUS and Politecnico di Milano. Education: B.E. in Real Estate Management (First-class, National Scholarship) MRes in Management Science (Distinction, Dean’s List, National Scholarship) PhD in Planning and Environmental Management (University of Manchester) Research Interests: Her work addresses urbanization challenges in developing countries, including rural-urban disparities, digital infrastructure impacts, and sustainable urban strategies. Key themes include small town development, urban carrying capacity, smart city happiness metrics, and ICT applications in rural dynamics. Recent studies explore urban health diagnostics and regeneration frameworks. Grants & Collaboration: She leads UoM-funded projects on brownfield reuse and collaborates internationally. Her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals on urban sustainability, poverty reduction, and environmental stewardship. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Alibaba Research Centre for Rural Dynamics as a Guest Research Fellow (2022–2025), and contributes to the School’s urban-rural research initiatives.

Patrick Kilbyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• NGO Accountability
• Gender and Development
• International Development Programs
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patrick Kilby is an Associate Professor (Hon) at the Australian National University's School of Archaeology & Anthropology, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Development in Practice . His research focuses on NGO accountability, gender and development, international development program management, and women's labor migration. He holds a PhD from ANU and advanced degrees in agricultural economics and science. Key projects include a Fulbright Fellowship (2018) examining the Green Revolution's gendered impacts and advising Kansas State University on gender-inclusive agriculture research. Recent collaborations include a British Aid project with IFPRI analyzing women's migration from Bangladesh/Nepal to Lebanon/Jordan, and work with ACIAR on gender analysis in agricultural research. He serves as Secretary of the Development Studies Association of Australia. Research interests span foreign aid history, South Asian development dynamics, and NGO effectiveness. Over 46 publications include books on NGOs, the Green Revolution, and philanthropic foundations in development. Awards include the 2018 Fulbright Senior Scholars Fellowship. Grants include a CEDIL-funded study on Gender-Sensitive Risks and Options Assessment (2020-2023) and multiple ANU-led projects evaluating development policies and NGO practices. Active in fieldwork across South Asia, he bridges academic research with practical development solutions. Labs/teams include collaborations with IFPRI, UNCTAD, and regional NGOs. Current work emphasizes migration precarity, gender-sensitive policy design, and historical analysis of aid institutions.

• Economic hardship and inequalities
• History of housing conditions
• Economic history of tourism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marco Teodori serves as a Researcher within the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory, and Finance at Sapienza University of Rome. His teaching responsibilities include Economic History (6-credit and 9-credit versions) and Economic History of Tourism (6 credits), with the 2024/2025 academic year course commencing on February 17, 2025, in room 8B at 12:00. Office hours are conducted at the conclusion of lectures and by prior email appointment via marco.teodori@uniroma1.it. Teodori's research spans four interconnected domains: contemporary economic hardship and inequalities; historical evolution of housing conditions; economic history of tourism; and urban economic development from the 19th to 20th centuries. His work centers on Rome as a primary case study, examining housing shortages, shantytowns, urban poverty, and the hospitality industry's transformation—including WWII requisitions and thermal bath revitalization. Comparative analyses extend to Italian migration in Argentina, revealing transnational patterns in business organization and community formation. His 2015-2023 publications demonstrate consistent methodological rigor in economic history, with thematic emphasis on government-business dynamics, war impacts, and long-term urban development. Key trends include the shift from social spas to wellness tourism, the persistence of informal settlements across political regimes, and the role of ethnic associations in migrant entrepreneurship. Geographically, his work bridges Italian urban centers with Western European and Argentine contexts through meticulous archival analysis. No scientific awards or honors are documented in the available institutional materials. Information regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams is absent from current university profiles. Course materials and research outputs are accessible through departmental noticeboards and program PDF attachments as indicated in institutional communications.

Luís M. A. Bettencourtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Complex Systems Theory
• Urbanization
• Scaling Laws
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Luís M. A. Bettencourt is a Professor of Ecology and Evolution and the Pritzker Director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation at the University of Chicago. He also holds an External Professor appointment at the Santa Fe Institute in the field of Complex Systems. His academic background was in theoretical physics, with a Licenciatura from Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon, Portugal) and a PhD from Imperial College (University of London, UK) in 1996. His research spans complex systems theory , quantitative urban science , scaling laws , and human development in cities , focusing on how urbanization can alleviate poverty and foster creativity. He emphasizes integrating empirical data with interdisciplinary synthesis to understand cities as environments for socioeconomic growth. Key scientific awards include: Director’s Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory Slansky Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory He has delivered presentations globally, including at the World Bank , Harvard Graduate School of Design , and UN-Habitat III , addressing topics like slum resilience , urban data , and global sustainability . His work has been featured in Nature , New York Times , and Wired .

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Inequalities
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Martin White is a distinguished academic at Newcastle University with an extensive research portfolio spanning public health, epidemiology, and health inequalities. His work focuses on understanding and addressing health disparities through interventions targeting obesity prevention, diabetes management, smoking cessation, and nutrition policy. Professor White has established himself as a leading researcher through numerous collaborations with colleagues including Jean Adams, Vera Araujo-Soares, Falko Sniehotta, and Ashley Adamson. Professor White's research interests center on population health approaches to prevent chronic diseases and reduce health inequalities. His work examines how socioeconomic factors influence health behaviors and outcomes, with particular attention to food environments, weight management strategies, and preventive healthcare interventions. He employs diverse methodologies including randomized controlled trials, longitudinal studies, qualitative analyses, and policy evaluations to investigate how environmental, social, and behavioral factors impact population health. His research has significantly contributed to understanding how to design effective public health interventions that address health disparities across different socioeconomic groups. Analysis of Professor White's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical interventions to improve population health through environmental and behavioral approaches. His work spans multiple domains including food policy (particularly regarding ultra-processed foods and takeaway environments), weight management interventions, smoking cessation programs (especially during pregnancy), and diabetes prevention initiatives. A notable trend is his emphasis on implementation science - examining not just whether interventions work, but how they can be effectively implemented in real-world settings and how different population subgroups respond to them. His research often incorporates economic evaluations and process evaluations to provide comprehensive assessments of public health interventions. Professor White has made substantial contributions to understanding how socioeconomic factors influence health behaviors and outcomes. His work has informed policy development in areas such as food marketing, obesity prevention, and healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations. He has been instrumental in developing and evaluating interventions targeting health inequalities across multiple domains of public health. Throughout his career, Professor White has demonstrated exceptional leadership in mentoring junior researchers and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. His work consistently bridges the gap between academic research and practical application, ensuring that findings translate into meaningful improvements in public health policy and practice. He has been particularly effective in developing interventions that address the complex interplay between individual behaviors and environmental factors that influence population health.