جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Winnie W. C. Laiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sound Studies
• Ethnomusicology
• Digital Humanities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Winnie W. C. Lai is an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Music (2024–2026) and Lecturer at Dartmouth College. A scholar of sound studies, ethnomusicology, and digital humanities, she explores the intersection of sound, auralities, and power, with a focus on Hong Kong’s protest spaces, diasporic sonic currents, and intermedial methodologies. Her current projects include the monograph Unsounding Hong Kong: From Protests to Silence and studies on Sinophone R&B ad-libs and "cute voice" aesthetics. Education B.A. (Hons), Music, University of Hong Kong (2013) M.Phil., Musicology, University of Hong Kong (2017) Ph.D., Music - Ethnomusicology, University of Pennsylvania (2024) Her research integrates ethnographic fieldwork with historical archives, addressing sonic contestation, political aurality, and affective geographies. She employs sensory ethnography, intermedial methods, and digital humanities to analyze sound’s role in authoritarian contexts, diasporic communities, and popular genres like Cantopop. Recent publications include her dissertation Sounding Freedom (awarded SEM 21st Century Fellowship, 2023) and the 2018 article 'Happy Birthday to You' (shortlisted for IBP Best Article on Global Hong Kong Studies in Humanities 2021). Her intermedial projects span sound installations, documentaries, and virtual reality experiments. Award highlights SEM 21st Century Fellowship (2023) Penfield Research Award (2022) Charles Seeger Prize (Honorable Mention, 2021) Rayson Huang Scholarship (2017, 2012) As a Benjamin Franklin Fellow (2018–2024) and Price Lab Andrew W. Mellon Mid-Doctoral Fellow (2022–2023) at Penn, she developed experimental methodologies combining sonic activism with sensory ethnography. Her teaching includes courses on sound studies, protest music, and intermedial fieldwork, impacting both music majors and interdisciplinary audiences. Labs and teams Co-Chair, Sound Studies Section, Society for Ethnomusicology Secretary, Northeast Chapter, Society for Ethnomusicology Secretary-Treasurer, Northeast Chapter, American Musicological Society Collaborations with Penn’s Price Lab for Digital Humanities Exhibitions at SEM conferences, Penn Museum, Yale Music Department, and Cambridge University

Anton Öhmanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History of Knowledge
• Nuclear Humanities
• Social Movements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anton Öhman is a Researcher at the Department of History within the College of Humanities and Theology at Lund University . His work focuses on the intersection of nuclear history, social movements, and knowledge circulation, particularly examining anti-nuclear disarmament activism in the Pacific. His research interests include: History of Knowledge Nuclear Humanities Witness Studies Peace Movements Sweden's Welfare Policy Transnational Activism Recent publications highlight his analysis of media framing of nuclear disarmament protests and collaborative studies on student activism. His work aligns with interdisciplinary networks like LUCK (Lund Centre for the History of Knowledge) and WNWT (Witnessing Nuclear Weapons Tests).

• Feminist Theology
• Biblical Studies
• Religious Minorities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lidia Rodriguez Fernandez is a researcher at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Deusto , specializing in feminist theology, biblical studies, and religious pluralism. Her work focuses on gender representation in religious texts, contemporary interpretations of biblical figures, and the role of religious minorities in secular societies. Academic Affiliation : Faculty of Theology, University of Deusto Research Themes : Gender in biblical narratives, religious minorities in Europe, ecotheology Her recent publications analyze trauma in the Hebrew Bible, Mary Magdalene's portrayal in media, and ecojustice in Leviticus. She has contributed to international congresses on religious pluralism and served on doctoral thesis committees. Scientific recognition includes a 2023 sexenio award for research excellence. She coordinates academic initiatives like the Old Testament Area of the Spanish Biblical Association and co-edits the Bible and Women book series.

• Human-Technology Interaction
• Digital Intimacy
• Journalism Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Belinda Middleweek is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney , affiliated with the School of Communication and serving as Teaching and Learning Lead for Journalism . She currently acts as Higher Degree Research Coordinator in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Educational background: PhD in Journalism, University of Sydney (2007) BA (First Class Honors), University of Sydney (2002) Her research explores intersections between human-technology interaction , digital intimacy , and journalism/media studies . Key themes include: bodily engagement with AI, gendered technology positioning, media representation of technology, affective technology bonds, and ethical implications of digital intimacy. She co-authored Real Sex Films: The New Intimacy and Risk in Cinema (2017) and authored Feral Media? The Chamberlain case, 40 years on (2021), which re-examined Australia's most significant media-trial dynamics. Recent publications analyze: touch in journalism (2025), pre-digital sleuthing (2025), and data privacy in sexual health tech (2025). These works explore sensory news practices, historical public investigations, and gendered data ethics in biometric devices. Scientific recognition: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (2018) Dean’s Teaching Awards (2024, 2013) Heroic Award for Outstanding Contribution (2023) As an educator, she leads journalism curriculum development and has 8 current/postgraduate HDR supervisees. Her industry experience includes senior roles at Sunrise, Today Tonight, and documentary production for multiple networks. Leadership roles: Teaching and Learning Lead for Journalism (2020–present) Acting HDR Coordinator (2025–present) UTS Expert Working Group on Human Rights and AI (2020)

• Sociology of Work and Trade Unionism
• Gender Studies
• Sociology of Political Crises and Mobilizations
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sarah Barrieres is a researcher affiliated with the Centre de Recherches Historiques (CRH) at École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS). She specializes in the sociology of work, gender studies, and political crises, with a focus on Tunisia and the Maghreb region. Her work examines labor movements during the Tunisian revolution and their gendered dimensions. Thesis: "Subversions: The workers' movement and the gender test in the Tunisian revolution" (2024, CRH) Key Collaborations: Abir Kréfa, Amélie Le Renard Past Teaching: "Introduction to Sociology" (2017–2019, University of Evry Val-d'Essonne) Her research intersects labour sociology , gender dynamics , and political crisis analysis , using ethnographic methods to study workplace mobilizations and unionism during revolutionary periods. Recent publications explore the MENA region's gendered responses to political upheaval and post-revolutionary disenchantment . Articles highlight trends in labour movements (textiles, electronics), gendered activism , and political crisis ethnography . Her work spans 19th-century legal texts comparative analysis to 2010–2011 Tunisian revolution studies. Contact: sarah.barrieres@ehess.fr

Debra Mackinnonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Surveillance Studies
• Urban Studies
• Critical Criminology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Debra Mackinnon is an Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakehead University's Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, where she holds the prestigious Lakehead University Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Research Chair in Social Change, Technology, and Justice (2025-2027). Previously, she was a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Windsor, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary (geography), and a visiting scholar at the University of Essex (sociology). Dr. Mackinnon's research program spans five interconnected domains: (1) urban and community governance, (2) private security and surveillance, (3) technology, (4) policy, law, and regulation, and (5) innovative qualitative methodologies. Her work critically examines the intersection of technology, surveillance, and social justice, with particular focus on platform urbanism, policing practices, and the implications of emerging technologies for community relations. She currently leads SSHRC-funded projects examining safety and security in Ontario public libraries and the securitization of private data centers. Her publication record includes articles in Urban Studies , Surveillance and Society , and the Canadian Journal of Sociology , along with the co-edited volume Digital (In)Justice in the Smart City and contributions to several edited collections including Changing of the Guards , Protests in the Information Age , and Freedom of Information and Social Science Research Design . Her research demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining how surveillance technologies reshape urban governance and social relations. Lakehead University Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Research Chair in Social Change, Technology, and Justice (2025-2027) Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Mackinnon actively mentors students in critical criminology, surveillance studies, and qualitative methodology. Her current research projects involve collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines, focusing on the complex relationship between technology, security, and justice in urban environments. She maintains an active research laboratory examining the convergence of public and private security infrastructures in North American cities.

Katharina Kunterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Christianity and European Geopolitics
• Churches and Communism
• Cold War Religious History
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Katharina Kunter is Professor of Contemporary Church History at the Faculty of Theology, University of Helsinki since 2020. She holds a Docent title at the same faculty and supervises doctoral students in theology and religious studies. Her contact details include email katharina.kunter@helsinki.fi and phone +358294123064. Fields of Research: Christianity and European Geopolitics Churches under Communism Ecumenical Movement History Christianity and Human Rights Her recent publications focus on 20th/21st century church-state dynamics , particularly analyzing Ukrainian War theological responses , Cold War religious networks , and missionary transloyalty shifts . She actively participates in international conferences and serves on doctoral committees, including at Utrecht University. Kunter's academic career includes fellowships at University of Aarhus (2004-2005), University of Tartu (2012), and University of Helsinki (2018) prior to her current professorship. Her methodological approach combines political history , religious studies , and cultural analysis to examine European Christianity's role in global conflicts and social transformations.

• Law
• Multiculturalism
• Legal Pluralism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Dorota Anna Gozdecka serves at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki , with research focused on legal pluralism , cultural diversity , and migration law . Her work critically examines how legal systems interact with multicultural realities and securitization discourses. Key projects include Law and the 'Other' in Post-Multicultural Europe (2013-2015) and contributions to Nordic integration studies Recent publications analyze pandemic governance and civil disobedience in theatre , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach combining legal analysis with cultural studies She has held visiting positions at ANU College of Law (2020-2021) and participated in international teaching coordination initiatives like the Global Undergraduate Awards

Walter J. Nichollsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban politics and policy
• Social movements
• Immigration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Walter J. Nicholls is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine. With a PhD in Urban Planning from UCLA, his work bridges urban studies, immigration research, and social movement theory. Education: PhD in Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles Research Focus examines how cities incubate activism for marginalized groups, particularly undocumented immigrants. Key areas include: Urban politics and policy Social movement dynamics Immigration governance Relational urban networks His 2024 publications analyze municipal bureaucracies' role in shaping urban citizenship and develop theoretical frameworks for bureaucratic politicization. Earlier works explore representational hierarchies in social movements and localized immigration governance. Collaborative Network includes scholars like: Marieke de Wilde Sander van Haperen Ian Baran Tara Fiorito

Heather D. Gautneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social movements
• Political sociology
• Public policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Heather D. Gautney is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Fordham University, where she teaches courses in Social Movements, Transnational Social Movements, Sociological Theory, Inequality in America, Political Sociology on Film, International Sociology, and Introduction to Sociology. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the CUNY Graduate Center and maintains an office at Lowenstein 923B on Fordham's Lincoln Center campus. Dr. Gautney has extensive experience bridging academic scholarship with political engagement, having served as a senior policy advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders during multiple campaigns and in the US Senate Budget Committee. She was co-chair of the President Biden-Sen. Sanders Education Task Force, a senior researcher on Sanders's 2016 presidential campaign, and served on Democratic Party platform committees in both 2016 and 2020. From 2012-2013, she was the ASA/AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow in Sanders's Senate office. Her research focuses on social movements, political sociology, inequality, globalization, and political theory. Dr. Gautney's scholarly work examines how grassroots movements interact with formal political institutions, with particular attention to power structures in contemporary society. Her publications reveal consistent themes of analyzing elite power structures, social inequality, and strategies for progressive political change. Dr. Gautney has authored several influential books including Crashing the Party: From the Bernie Sanders Campaign to a Progressive Movement (Verso, 2018), Protest and Organization in the Alternative Globalization Era (Palgrave Macmillan), Democracy, States, and the Struggle for Global Justice (Routledge), and Implicating Empire (Basic Books). Her most significant recent work, The New Power Elite (Oxford University Press, 2022), provides a contemporary analysis of power structures in the neoliberal era. Bernie Sanders campaign policy advisor (2015-2016) Co-chair, Biden-Sanders Education Task Force Democratic Party platform committee member (2016, 2020) Executive Director of Our Revolution Dr. Gautney regularly contributes opinion pieces to major publications including The Nation, Washington Post, New York Times, and CNN, focusing on economic inequality, political movements, and democratic reform. Her work demonstrates a consistent commitment to connecting scholarly analysis with practical political engagement.

Hamza Bashandyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Participatory Design
• Data-Driven Cities
• Digital Domesticity
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Hamza Bashandy is an Assistant Professor at Carleton University's School of Information Technology , Faculty of Engineering and Design. He holds a PhD in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Liège, Belgium, funded by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS). His work bridges urban issues with playful simulations through critical interaction design. PhD in Architecture & Urban Planning (University of Liège) Teaches Interactive & Multimedia Design undergrad and Digital Media grad programs SSHRC-funded research on crowd behavior datafication Active PhD/M.A.Sc. recruitment for co-design projects His research explores playful interventions in participatory urban design and social movement simulations , particularly focusing on: Datafication of crowd behavior Agent-based modeling in games Digital environments for political protests Geospatial data integration in game design Platform studies of protest-themed games Recent projects include: The Crowd Problem in Videogames (SSHRC-funded) Dis-Play Lab for Ludic Design and Spatial Play Simulation CTRL ALT RESIST exhibition participation (2025) Notable awards: Civil Society Scholar , Open Society Foundations (2021) FDG 2025 Honorable Mention in Game Design Track He actively mentors graduate students through: M.A.Sc. & PhD positions in Co-Design and Interactive Urban Play Research Assistant opportunities

Magdalena Ugarteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Settler Colonial Studies
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Magdalena Ugarte is an Assistant Professor in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in decolonizing planning frameworks, Indigenous rights, and intercultural governance. She holds a PhD in Community and Regional Planning from the University of British Columbia, alongside BA/MA degrees in Chile and Canada. Her work bridges academic research with community-driven initiatives, particularly with Mapuche partners in Chile and marginalized communities in Canada. Education: BA (Chile), MA in Political Science (Memorial University), PhD in Community and Regional Planning (UBC). Research Interests - Settler colonialism and planning - Indigenous/settler relations - Intercultural planning methodologies - Social justice in urban policy - Legal pluralism and territorial control Awards Dean's Service Award (2023) Barclay Gibbs Jones Dissertation Award (2019) Peter Oberlander Medal (2019) Her teaching centers critical reflection on planning's colonial legacies, with courses like Social Justice in Planning and Advanced Planning Studio II. Ongoing projects include Mapuche-led territorial planning in Chile and anti-Black racism in Canadian planning practices. Collaborations include the Wepu Lafkenche Association (Chile) and the Black Planning Project (Canada), funded by SSHRC and university grants.

Nefissa Naguibمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migrations and Diasporas
• Humanitarianism and Care
• History and Memory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nefissa Naguib is a Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Social Anthropology. Her research focuses on culturally complex societies across the Mediterranean, Middle East, Brazil, Norway, and Spain. Key thematic interests include global moments, migrations, humanitarianism, history, maritime lifeworlds, food systems, and Islamic heritage. Regional expertise spans the Mediterranean, Middle East, and transoceanic connections. Her monographs include Nurturing Masculinities: Men, Food and Family in Contemporary Egypt and co-edited volumes such as Reconceiving Muslim Men: Love and Marriage, Family and Care in Precarious Times , which challenge traditional gender norms in Arab societies. Current projects bridge anthropology, history, and global migration through initiatives like Out of the Blue (human and material migrations), We Have Given you Gardens (botany and Islamic heritage), and Feeling the Heat (environmental labor in the Middle East). Nefissa leads the Feeling the Heat project and collaborates with the CMI Centre on Law and Social Transformation. She has directed programs like the Arab World Program and Cultures and Politics of Faith. Courses taught include advanced topics in food anthropology, Middle Eastern studies, and gender kinship. Research Highlights: Pioneering work on water as an agent of history, humanitarian practices in the Arctic, and transnational gender dynamics. Awards: Al Jazeera documentary nomination (2010) for War, Women, Welfare in Jerusalem . Grants: Research Council of Norway, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Norwegian Program for Development grants. Labs/Teams: Core member of YALLA (politics and aesthetics of everyday life in MENA) and leads interdisciplinary collaborations.

David Stampsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Critical Race Theory
• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Stamps serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experience Design at Bentley University, where he integrates his background as a public relations practitioner into teaching and research. His scholarly focus centers on media representations of race and gender, particularly examining how racialized and gendered stereotypes impact marginalized communities through affective, behavioral, and cognitive pathways. He actively contributes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives through external consulting work. Education: Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara M.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., Columbia College Chicago Dr. Stamps' research program critically investigates identity affirmation among historically oppressed groups in mediated contexts, bridging critical race theory, feminist scholarship, and social scientific methodologies. He examines both interpersonal interactions and media depictions to understand how marginalized communities navigate societal structures, with particular emphasis on Black audiences' resistance strategies and psychological responses to representation. His work employs thematic analysis and data-driven approaches to uncover nuanced communication experiences that challenge dominant narratives. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a concentrated focus on Black audiences' media engagement from 2023-2025, with recurring themes including media resistance tactics, digital technology's role in community resilience, and the psychological impacts of anti-Blackness. His scholarship consistently applies critical race psychology frameworks while exploring intersections with hip-hop culture, television representation, and contemporary activism, demonstrating methodological versatility across survey research, textual analysis, and theoretical synthesis. Through his DEI consulting practice, Dr. Stamps develops actionable strategies for organizations including The Stuart Hall School (New Orleans), Canvas8 (London), and the US Veterans Affairs Center (Martinsburg). He moves beyond theoretical discussions to create implementation roadmaps that prepare individuals to enact meaningful change in professional, educational, and communal settings, emphasizing practical application of equity principles.

Edward Tangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Studies
• Southern Studies
• Popular Culture
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Edward Tang is a Professor and Chair of the Department of American Studies at the University of Alabama. He holds an A.B. from Vassar College, and M.A. and Ph.D. from New York University. His research focuses on postwar societies, the Cold War, Asian American studies, and 19th-century cultural history, with specialties in Media Studies, Southern Studies, and Modernism/Modernity. Tang’s work bridges literary analysis and historical inquiry, examining how cultural production shapes collective memory and identity. Notable publications include From Confinement to Containment (2019) and essays on figures like Kay Boyle and Frederick Douglass. His teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches through courses like AMS 585 and AMS 151. His research explores intersections between U.S. imperialism, transpacific dynamics, and postwar cultural reimaginings. The article Occupied Americans: Kay Boyle’s Tales of Postwar Germany (2011) exemplifies his focus on occupation narratives and intellectual resilience. Tang’s work challenges conventional historical frameworks by centering marginalized voices and artistic responses to political upheavals. His scholarship spans film, literature, and visual culture, offering nuanced critiques of nationalism and empire. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic impact. His research often involves archival exploration and comparative frameworks, as seen in analyses of Whitman’s Civil War poetry and Stowe’s historical writing. Tang’s intellectual contributions interrogate how cultural forms mediate trauma, identity, and societal transformation across eras.