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Manjusha Nairمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Globalization
• Political Sociology
• Comparative and Historical Sociology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Manjusha Nair is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at George Mason University since 2017. She holds a PhD from Rutgers University (2011) and previously taught at the National University of Singapore. She serves as Director of the Global South Research Hub, Associate Editor of Pacific Affairs for South Asia/Himalayas, and member of the Justice 21 Committee of the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Research Focus : Her work examines counter-hegemonic movements in the Global South, focusing on neoliberal globalization’s impact. Key areas include labor politics in India/China, Africa-India transnational relations, and moral economy frameworks. Methodologically, she uses historical/comparative approaches with ethnographic fieldwork in India, China, Ethiopia, and South Africa. Publications : Award-winning book Undervalued Dissent: Informal Workers’ Politics in India (SUNY 2016) analyzes labor resistance under neoliberalism. Current projects include A Crisscross World: Africa, India, and the Indian Ocean Present exploring postcolonial solidarity networks. She co-edited the Handbook of Social Justice in the Global South (Edward Elgar 2025). Awards : Honorable Mention, Global Division Book Award (Society for the Study of Social Problems, 2018). Advising : Supervises PhD students researching topics like environmental change in US housing, skilled migration of Indian IT workers, and racialization in Turkish nationalism. Active in grant-funded research on transnational labor and decolonizing methodologies. Affiliations : Leads the Global South Research Hub fostering interdisciplinary work on Global South issues. Engages in policy dialogues through editorial and committee roles promoting social justice scholarship.

Michael Mirerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sports Media
• Journalism Studies
• Media Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Mirer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies (JAMS) program. His research focuses on sports media ethics, journalism practices, social media dynamics, and political communication. Education: PhD and MA in Mass Communication (University of Wisconsin-Madison), BA in History (Columbia University) Courses Taught: JAMS 201 (Media Writing) and JAMS 660 (Sports, Media, and Society) His work examines boundary work in sports journalism, media ethics in athlete-protest coverage, and framing strategies in digital platforms. Recent publications explore topics like vaccine discourse in sports media, Twitter verification's credibility contests, and digital transition challenges in legacy media. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned. His advising and grants sections remain underdeveloped in the provided materials. Mirer contributes to discussions on team-operated media's dual roles as promotional tools and public forums, emphasizing audience engagement in evolving media ecosystems.

Rebecca Janzenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mexican Literature and Culture
• Gender Studies
• Religious Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Janzen is a Professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2013) and has held academic positions at institutions including Bluffton University and Brigham Young University. Her research focuses on gender, disability, and religious studies in Mexican literature and culture, with a particular emphasis on excluded populations such as Mennonites, Mormons, and marginalized groups in Mexico. Education: PhD in Spanish and Portuguese (University of Toronto, 2013), MA (University of Toronto, 2009), BA (University of Waterloo, 2007). Professional roles include McCausland Faculty Fellow (2022–2025), Director of Graduate Studies (2021–2023), and faculty associate in Latin American Studies. She has held fellowships at institutions like the Newberry Library and Elizabethtown College. Research Interests: Janzen’s work spans Mexican law, human rights, film analysis, and religious minorities. Key publications include Unlawful Violence (Vanderbilt, 2022), Unholy Trinity (SUNY, 2021), and Liminal Sovereignty (SUNY, 2018). Her studies often intersect with themes of state power, cultural production, and social justice. Publications and Media: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes. Media appearances include podcasts like New Books in Latin American Studies and documentaries on Mormon and Mennonite communities. She has delivered guest lectures at universities worldwide, including Texas A&M and the University of Winnipeg. Awards: McCausland Faculty Fellowship, Plett Foundation grants, Marian Library Visiting Scholar, and multiple teaching/research grants. Her work bridges academic rigor with community engagement, including refugee support and educational outreach. Teaching and Service: Courses on Mexican culture, law and literature, and religion in film. University service includes roles as faculty senator and committee member for library initiatives. She advises numerous graduate and undergraduate students, fostering interdisciplinary scholarship in Latin American studies.

• Intergroup Relations
• Collective Protest Actions
• Immigrant Acculturation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter R. Grant is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Health Studies at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on intergroup relations, particularly examining how social identity theory and relative deprivation theory explain collective protest actions, immigrant acculturation challenges, and nationalism. He holds degrees including a Ph.D. and has contributed extensively to studies on skilled immigrant credentialing issues, Canadian national identity development, and the psychological dynamics of social change. Education: B.Sc., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (degrees not explicitly sourced to specific institutions) Grant’s work bridges academic research and applied policy evaluation, with over 20 years of publications analyzing immigration-related social issues, including technical reports on immigrant entrepreneurship, labor market barriers, and cultural integration. His recent studies employ meta-analytic approaches to validate the SIRDE model, linking identity-based deprivation and efficacy to collective action. Collaborations span institutions like the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association and the British Psychological Society. His research highlights the psychological mechanisms behind protest movements among marginalized groups, particularly skilled immigrants facing credentialing challenges, and explores how national identity functions as both a unifying and divisive force in multicultural societies. Conference presentations emphasize methodological advancements in measuring identity scales and well-being metrics. Grant’s applied work includes program evaluations for immigrant support services, Aboriginal student initiatives, and mental health interventions, reflecting his commitment to socially impactful research.

• Contemporary Art
• Curatorial Practices
• Art Institution Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Hunt is a Professor of Fine Art and Curating at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Manchester School of Art. He is a curator, writer, and educator with significant contributions to contemporary art institutions and curatorial practices. Hunt has directed galleries such as Focal Point Gallery and founded Reading International, focusing on expanding critically independent art spaces. His doctoral research addressed institutional growth post-financial crisis. He co-founded the Slimvolume publishing imprint and established Moon Grove, an independent gallery in Manchester. His research interests span curatorial strategies, contemporary art institutional development, and art publishing. Hunt contributes to journals like Artforum , frieze , and TATE ETC , and has curated exhibitions with renowned artists such as Mike Nelson and Louise Giovanelli. He served on the Turner Prize jury in 2012 and continues to produce impactful exhibitions and publications. Recent projects include curating Tris Vonna-Michell: Vonna-Michell's House (2024) and editing the Journal of Contemporary Painting ’s special issue on minor painting. His work emphasizes collaboration, institutional critique, and the intersection of art with broader cultural narratives.

Frances Ramosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern Mexico
• Spanish Atlantic World
• Political Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Frances Ramos is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of South Florida , specializing in early modern Mexico and the Spanish Atlantic . She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (2005) and teaches courses on colonial Latin America, political transformations, and primary source analysis. Education: Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin (2005) Her research examines political culture , public ceremonies , and historical memory in colonial cities. Publications highlight how royal rituals and visual propaganda reinforced Bourbon legitimacy, with recent work analyzing War of the Spanish Succession iconography and fiscal debates in Puebla . Scientific Awards : Michael C. Meyer Award for Best Book in Mexican History (2008-2012) for Identity, Ritual, and Power in Colonial Puebla Her grant funders include the Social Science Research Council , Fulbright-Hays Foundation , American Philosophical Foundation , and National Endowment for the Humanities . She has contributed to understanding Bourbon reforms , urban resistance , and religious ritual as tools of imperial control.

Edward Kissiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethiopian History
• Famine and Humanitarian Relief
• US-Africa Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edward Kissi is a Professor at the University of South Florida's School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Ethiopian and Horn of Africa history, famine politics, US-Africa relations, and comparative genocide studies. He earned his Ph.D. in History from Concordia University (1997) and held post-doctoral roles at Yale University and Clark University. He has authored seminal works like Africans and the Holocaust and Revolution and Genocide in Ethiopia and Cambodia . Educations: B.A. (History, Classics) from University of Ghana (1987); M.A. History from Wilfrid Laurier University (1991); Ph.D. History from Concordia University (1997). Research interests include famine as a weapon, Holocaust-African connections, and genocide prevention. He contributed to UNESCO's Holocaust education initiatives and advised the UN on genocide detection. Key awards include the Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1998-1999). Publications emphasize transcontinental genocide comparisons, African human rights frameworks, and Cold War development policies. His work bridges African historiography with global atrocities studies.

Ryan Thomsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Policy
• Rural Sociology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ryan Thomson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. His research focuses on land ownership dynamics, environmental policy, and socio-economic disparities in rural communities. Key areas include heirs' property issues, climate resilience in agriculture, and spatial analysis of environmental injustices. Thomson's work integrates quantitative methods with interdisciplinary approaches, addressing topics such as wildlife trafficking networks, financialization of agriculture, and reparations frameworks tied to land rights. He has published extensively on legal, economic, and social dimensions of rural development, with a regional emphasis on the Southern U.S. and Appalachian regions. His articles analyze geospatial data to map environmental hazards and assess disaster vulnerabilities, while also critiquing colonial legacies in territorial island governance. Thomson collaborates with stakeholders to develop policies that promote equitable land access and climate adaptation strategies for agricultural communities.

• International Conflict and Cooperation
• Intrastate Conflict
• Democratization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kristian Gleditsch is a Regius Professor of Political Science in the Department of Government at the University of Essex. He serves as director of the Michael Nicholson Centre for Conflict and Cooperation and is a research associate at PRIO. His research focuses on international and intrastate conflict, democratization, and spatial dimensions of political processes. Education: PhD in Political Science (University of Colorado, 1995-99) MA in Political Science (University of Colorado, 1995-96) Cand.Mag. in Political Science (University of Oslo, 1991-93), with additional degrees in Social Anthropology, Spanish, and Statistics Research Interests: Gleditsch explores conflict dynamics, including protest mobilization, mathematical modeling of political processes, and the spatial aspects of social phenomena. His work emphasizes the intersection of quantitative methods and real-world conflict scenarios. Publications & Grants: Over 150 journal articles and several books, including Spatial Regression Models . His research has been supported by grants focusing on conflict prediction, democratization pathways, and transnational conflict dynamics. Notable work includes the GIDP dataset and contributions to the VIEWS prediction challenge. Advising & Mentoring: Supervised numerous PhD students researching topics like civil conflict dynamics, terrorism, and peace processes. Recent advisees include Lady Johanna Amaya Panche (2023), Qi Zhu (2025), and Shiyi Xia (2024). Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Michael Nicholson Centre and collaborates with PRIO, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to conflict analysis. Engages in global conferences, including keynote addresses at the International Studies Association and Households in Conflict Network.

Flavia Brizio-Skovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Italian Cinema
• Cultural Studies
• Postmodernism
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Flavia Brizio-Skov is a Professor of Comparative Literature and Italian Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she has served since 1988. She holds a B.A. from the University of Genoa, Italy, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington, Seattle. Her academic roles include Campus Director for the UT-University of Genoa Cooperative Exchange Program since 1995 and Director of the UT Semester in Wales (2004). She has held editorial roles for Studies in European Cinema and Journal of Italian Cinema and Media Studies . Her research focuses on Italian cinema post-World War II, postmodern literature, metafiction, cultural studies, and transnational film dynamics. She teaches courses on 20th-century Italian culture, cinema studies, and special topics in Italian film. Her recent publications analyze Spaghetti Westerns, Antonio Tabucchi’s literary time constructs, and transnational cinema dynamics. Her work bridges historical memory, cultural politics, and narrative innovation across literary and cinematic mediums. Her contributions include organizing academic exchanges, directing international programs, and reviewing for major publishers like University of Toronto Press and Forum Italicum . She has been a frequent invited speaker at institutions such as Bryn Mawr College and the Catholic University of America.

Virgil Suarezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Virgil Suarez is a Professor of Creative Writing and Latino/a Literature at Florida State University's Department of English within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds an MFA from Louisiana State University (1987). His work spans poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, focusing on Cuban-American experiences, diaspora narratives, and transnational identity. Key research interests include creative writing pedagogy, Latino/a literary traditions, and the intersection of poetry with political and cultural themes. His publications include over 15 books such as 90 Miles (2005), The Painted Bunting's Last Molt (2020), and The Soviet Circus Comes to Havana (2014). His work has been featured in prestigious journals like The Kenyon Review and anthologies like the Norton Anthology of Latino/a Literature (2010). Recipient of major awards including the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship (2001) and the G. MacArthur Poetry Prize (2002). Noted for bridging Cuban and American literary traditions through innovative form and bilingual poetics. Active in community literary initiatives and mentorship programs for emerging writers. His grants include a Florida State Individual Artist Grant (1998) and a New York Public Library recognition (1993). Current work explores climate change narratives in diasporic contexts. He directs the FSU Creative Writing Collective and participates in the Cuban-American Writers Network.

Laura J. Gurakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetorical Dynamics of Human Communication
• Internet Studies
• Social Aspects of Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Laura J. Gurak holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a Professor in the Department of Writing Studies at the University of Minnesota, where she also served as the founding chair from 2007 to 2016. Her work focuses on the intersection of rhetoric, technology, and trust in digital environments. Key areas include technical communication, science communication, and the socio-psychological aspects of online interaction. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Public Communication (1989), M.A. in Technical Communication (1990), and Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric (1994), all from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has authored influential books such as Cyberliteracy (2001) and Technical Communication (2024, co-authored with John M. Lannon). Gurak’s research explores ethos construction in digital spaces, trust in online communities, and the rhetorical dynamics of technological discourse. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied studies, including analyses of internet activism, e-health communication, and the ethics of technical writing in the digital age. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes. Her academic leadership includes roles in curriculum development for technical communication education, emphasizing digital literacy and visual communication. She has pioneered studies on privacy in internet-based research, particularly in health-related contexts like the Men’s INTernet Sex (MINTS) Study. Gurak’s research has been supported by grants focusing on technical communication pedagogy, digital rhetoric, and interdisciplinary program development. She is actively involved in professional organizations and serves as a reviewer for major journals in rhetoric and technical communication.

• Visual Anthropology
• Conflict Studies
• Political Violence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Vindhya Buthpitiya is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Film Studies. Her work examines the intersection of conflict, visual culture, and post-war dynamics in Sri Lanka, particularly focusing on ethno-nationalist struggles and the political role of photography. She is a core member of the ERC-funded PhotoDemos Collective and curates the Museum of Religious Freedom, Sri Lanka. Her research investigates the global and local repercussions of Sri Lanka's civil war (1983–2009), analyzing how images—such as identity photographs, memorial portraits, and wartime evidence—shape narratives of identity, justice, and accountability. Current projects include studying the visual economies of war death and the 'Black July' pogrom's enduring visual legacy, supported by a Carnegie Trust grant. Buthpitiya’s publications span ethnographic studies, edited volumes on photography's political imagination, and critical articles in journals like Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute . She emphasizes photography as both an ideological tool and an emancipatory practice, exploring its role in activism, commemoration, and state accountability. Her academic contributions include mentoring PhD students Ashley Bowes and Xi Chen, and her work bridges anthropology, visual studies, and postcolonial theory. She actively engages with transnational visual cultures and grassroots photographic practices in conflict zones.

• Feminist Critique
• Abstract Painting
• Material Practice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jo Bruton is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art, part of the University of the Arts London. She holds affiliations with Camberwell, Chelsea, and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts. Her research explores the intersection of femininity, abstract painting, and feminist critique, focusing on decorative elements and material practices to interrogate cultural constructs of the female experience. Bruton has taught at prestigious institutions including the Slade School of Art and Royal Academy of Arts, and collaborates widely across artistic and academic communities. Research & Exhibitions: Bruton’s work interrogates themes of subjectivity, place, and the decorative through layered patterns from theatrical and domestic contexts. Key exhibitions include solo shows at Matt’s Gallery (London), Panorama Gallery (Barcelona), and site-specific installations at Charing Cross Hospital and Springfield Hospital. Her practice is supported by AHRC funding and the Lorne Trust Scholarship Award. Member of Subjectivity and Feminisms research group at Chelsea Residencies: HKBU (Hong Kong), Raid Projects (Los Angeles) Awards & Recognition: Lorne Trust Scholarship Award Stanley Picker Fellow (Kingston University) Fellow in Painting (Winchester School of Art) Collaborations: Partnered with Michèle Roberts for artist book Chorus , collaborated with Matt’s Gallery’s Amber Room (2023), and contributed to Undoing, Redoing, Revolting exhibition (2024).

Casey Nicholsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African American history
• Mexican American history
• U.S. Urban History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Casey Nichols is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Texas State University, joining in Fall 2019. She previously taught at California State University, East Bay; California State University, Long Beach; and Dickinson College. Her research focuses on African American, Mexican American, and U.S. urban history, with an emphasis on civil rights, social justice, and post-1964 antipoverty policies. Education: PhD in U.S. History, Stanford University (2015) MA in History, University of Washington, Seattle (2009) BA in History, California State University, Long Beach (2007) Research Interests: Dr. Nichols examines Black and Brown protest movements, federal urban policies (e.g., Model Cities Program), and interethnic alliances in Los Angeles. Her book project, Poverty Rebels: Black and Brown Protest in Post-Civil Rights America , explores how antipoverty policies shaped activist movements and reshaped U.S. racial dynamics. Awards: Liberal Arts Consortium for Faculty Diversity Postdoctoral Fellowship Moody Research Grant (Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Foundation) Huntington Library Research Fellowship Teaching and Advocacy: Dr. Nichols prioritizes linking history to social justice, teaching U.S. history through the lens of marginalized communities. Her classroom approach emphasizes diverse historical actors and their struggles for equity.