جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Phillip Joyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• LGBTQ+ Nutrition
• Body Image Studies
• Health Equity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Phillip Joy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University. He holds a PhD (Health), PDt, and M.Sc., specializing in LGBTQ+ nutrition, body image, and health equity. His research employs arts-based methodologies like photovoice and cell-philming to explore marginalized communities' health experiences. Key research focuses include 2SLGBTQ+ nutrition, compassionate healthcare, and pedagogical reforms in dietetics. He leads projects such as FoodNOW (addressing HIV/AIDS nutrition) and Wicked Bodies (combatting eating disorder stigma). His work is funded by SSHRC and other grants. Teaching areas include NUTR 1106, NUTR 3407, and GAHN 6602. Dr. Joy advocates for inclusive dietary practices and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles, co-authored comic books like Rainbow Reflections , and developed educational materials such as A Journey of Gender in Health .

DeNel Rehberg Sedoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Studies
• Communication Studies
• Sociology of Literature
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. DeNel Rehberg Sedo is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and a lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University. She holds a PhD in Communication from Simon Fraser University, alongside degrees in Journalism, Spanish, and Mass Communication. She co-directs the Beyond the Book Project and leads the Atlantic Communication Issues Research Lab. Her research focuses on the sociology of literature, media production, and cultural consumption, emphasizing power dynamics, gender, class, and transnational influences. She advises graduate students in media sociology, cultural industries, and digital media. Dr. Sedo also owns Inquiry Research and Blue Lotus Living, emphasizing experiential learning and community engagement. She collaborates on projects like the Canadian Reading Experience Database and co-edits the Cambridge Elements series Readers & Reading . Education: BA (Journalism), BA (Spanish) – University of North Dakota MMC (Mass Communication) – Arizona State University PhD (Communication) – Simon Fraser University Research Interests: Cultural media analysis, digital reading practices, transnational cultural production, book clubs, and community literacy programs. Key Projects: Atlantic Communication Issues Research Lab, Beyond the Book Project, and the Canadian Reading Experience Database . Her pedagogical approach integrates new media, audiovisual tools, and experiential learning to engage students. She actively publishes on topics like One Book community programs, Canada Reads, and global book reception.

Nikita Basovمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Network Analysis
• Semantic Network Analysis
• Cultural Sociology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nikita Basov is a Senior Lecturer in Network Analysis and Social Statistics at the University of Manchester. He holds additional affiliations including a 2023-2024 fellowship at the Paris Institute for Advanced Studies and previously served as Head of Science at the Centre for German and European Studies (St. Petersburg University-Bielefeld University). He earned his PhD in Sociology from St. Petersburg University in 2009 and has held research positions there from 2005 to 2022. His research focuses on social mechanisms underlying cultural/meaning creation, employing methods like statistical network modeling, computational text analysis, and socio-semantic network analysis. Key projects include 'Socio-Semantic Patterning of European Intellectual Landscape' and 'Creation of Knowledge on Ecological Hazards'. He has received prestigious awards such as the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award (2022) and the FIAS Fellowship (2023). His work addresses interdisciplinary topics like environmental communication, artistic collaboration dynamics, and socio-cultural network structures. Basov teaches advanced network analysis courses including 'Statistical Models for Social Networks' at the MSc level and contributes to the Cathie Marsh Institute. He has organized over 100 academic events, including the 'Networks in the Global World' conference series and the 'St Petersburg Summer Schools in Network Analysis'.

Martin Everettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Network Analysis
• Analytical Sociology
• Mathematical Sociology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martin Everett is a Professor and Co-director of the Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis in the Department of Sociology at The University of Manchester. He holds a DPhil in mathematics and sociology from Oxford University and has held academic positions at multiple institutions before joining Manchester in 2009. His research focuses on analytical sociology, particularly social network analysis methods like centrality, positional analysis, and community detection in non-standard networks (e.g., two-mode and signed networks). He co-developed the widely used UCINET software and consults on network analysis for public and private sectors. Key awards include the Simmel Award from INSNA and membership in the Academy of Social Sciences. Education: BSc in Mathematics (Loughborough University), MSc in Mathematics (Oxford University), DPhil in Mathematics/Sociology (Oxford University). Research interests include: mathematical sociology, social network methodologies, network data analysis, and applications in policy and organizational contexts. He has co-founded the Mitchell Centre and contributed to over 27 publications, with recent work on gender inequalities in research funding and network configurations. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation (SDG 9) and reduced inequalities (SDG 10). Professional activities include editorial roles, keynote talks, and workshops on social network analysis.

Elizabeth Sandersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantitative Research Methods
• Multilevel Modeling
• Structural Equation Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Sanders is an Associate Professor in the Department of Measurement and Statistics at the University of Washington's College of Education. Her research focuses on quantitative methods in education, including multilevel modeling (MLM), structural equation modeling (SEM), and exponential random graph modeling (ERGM). She emphasizes equitable resource access for underserved populations and collaborates on educational, behavioral, and health research. She teaches courses in applied measurement, statistics, experimental design, and network analysis, often using R and Mplus. Education: Ph.D., Measurement & Statistics, Educational Psychology, University of Washington (2011) M.Ed., Measurement & Statistics, Educational Psychology, University of Washington (2004) B.S., Psychology (minor: Anthropology), University of Washington (1999) Research Interests: Methodological development for nested data Promoting educational equity through quantitative methods Applications of SEM, MLM, and ERGM in interdisciplinary contexts Advancing Equity & Collaborations: Dr. Sanders collaborates on projects addressing disparities in education and health, leveraging statistical tools to improve policy and practice. She also serves as Affiliate Faculty at the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences. Student Support: She mentors graduate students in the Measurement & Statistics program, emphasizing foundational education coursework alongside advanced quantitative training. Doctoral students are typically funded via teaching or research assistantships.

Matt Ryanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Democracy
• Social Research Methods
• Web Science
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Matt Ryan is a leading academic in democratic innovations and Web Science at the University of Southampton. As a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow since 2020, he leads the Rebooting Democracy project exploring digital-age civic participation. He founded the Centre for Democratic Futures and serves as Associate Director at the Web Science Institute, focusing on socio-technical systems. Ryan holds visiting positions at Goethe University Frankfurt and the Alan Turing Institute. His research bridges political theory with innovative methods, addressing challenges like minority representation in deliberative processes and AI's role in democracy. He collaborates with governments and NGOs globally, emphasizing Open Science practices. Affiliations: Web Science Institute, Centre for Democratic Futures, University of Southampton Key Projects: Rebooting Democracy, Participedia Phase Two, Plausible Futures His work spans participatory budgeting, democratic tech design, and policy implementation. Awards include the Turing Fellowship (2021) and Johanna Quandt Fellowship (2023). Ryan supervises five PhD students and actively engages in interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly on AI ethics in governance and data-driven democracy tools. Labs/Teams: Centre for Democratic Futures, Web Science Institute labs, and international partnerships with civil society organizations.

Elizabeth Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Childhood Studies
• Digital Literacies
• Play Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Nelson is a Lecturer in Multimodal Literacies at the University of Glasgow's Department of Culture, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy. Her work bridges childhood studies, digital literacies, and historical analysis. She co-leads projects like The Play Play (ESRC-funded) and explores post-digital childhoods through ethnographic methods. Research focuses on play's evolving role in digital environments, leveraging creative methodologies to study children's cultural practices. Notable areas include pandemic-era participatory research, AI's impact on education, and decolonial pedagogical frameworks. Teaching responsibilities include leading courses in Children's Literature and Education for Sustainable Futures programs. She actively supervises doctoral research on topics ranging from multilingual audio book encounters to inclusive museum education. Grants include UKLA funding for print picturebook analysis and ESRC support for playful methods research. Professional affiliations include the Children's History Society and UKLA.

Anna Strömbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• eHealth
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Tele-rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Strömberg is Professor of Nursing and Vice-Dean for Research at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She leads research on digital health interventions for cardiovascular rehabilitation, including tele-yoga programs and exergaming platforms for heart failure patients. Her work spans multidisciplinary disease management, family support systems, and self-care theory development. As Director of the Graduate School in Medical Education, she oversees doctoral training and has supervised 24 PhD graduates. Her research group develops patient-reported outcome measures and evaluates eHealth tools across clinical settings. Current projects include the TeleYoga trial for long-term illness, co-design of caregiver support platforms, and international collaborations on quality-of-life assessment in cardiac populations. Leadership: Head of Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health Director of Graduate School in Medical Education

Jonathan Alexanderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Writing Studies
• Rhetoric
• Cultural Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Alexander is a Chancellor's Professor of English and Informatics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the School of Humanities. He holds roles such as Director of the Humanities Core Program and Core Faculty in the Program in Culture & Theory. Alexander earned his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Louisiana State University (1993). Research & Education: His work focuses on writing studies, rhetoric, lifespan writing, life writing, and the rhetorics of popular culture. He explores how writing shapes identity, particularly through queer theory and autofiction. Notable projects include The Wayfinding Project, investigating post-graduate writing experiences, and collaborations with the UCI Connected Learning Lab. Awards & Recognition: Alexander is a three-time recipient of the Ellen Nold Award and the 2023 Exemplar Award from CCCC. His creative works, including the Creep Trilogy (Creep, Bullied, Stroke Book, Dear Queer Self), have been Lambda Literary Award finalists and received IPPY Gold Medal recognition. He also authored influential academic texts like On Multimodality and Understanding Rhetoric . Public Engagements: Alexander frequently contributes to platforms like the Los Angeles Review of Books and has been featured in UCI Podcasts. His research bridges academia and public life, addressing themes of queerness, trauma, and pedagogy. He advocates for inclusive education and the transformative potential of writing across lifespans. Labs & Teams: Collaborations include The Wayfinding Project (studying alumni writing trajectories) and contributions to digital media initiatives at UCI. His interdisciplinary work spans rhetoric, media studies, and queer cultural critique.

Simon Lackمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sports Medicine
• Orthopedics
• Physiotherapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simon Lack is a Lecturer and MSc Lead for Sports Medicine at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry’s Sports and Exercise Medicine Department. He holds a PhD (2017) and MSc (2011) from QMUL, focusing on hip-foot biomechanics and patellofemoral pain. His academic leadership combines clinical expertise in physiotherapy with research on knee pathologies, emphasizing evidence-based interventions. He collaborates with institutions like LaTrobe University and Aalborg University, and has secured grants from Rosetrees Trust and the Private Physiotherapy Educational Foundation. Dr. Lack also serves as a consultant for the London Lions basketball team and University of East London’s High Performance Sport Programme. Education: BSc (Physiotherapy, Brunel University, 2005), MSc (Sports & Exercise Medicine, QMUL, 2010), PhD (QMUL, 2017). Research focuses on patellofemoral pain mechanisms, neuromuscular interventions, and clinical trial design. He publishes in top-tier journals and presents at international conferences. His work spans biomechanical assessments, pain modulation, and rehabilitation outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions. Advising & Grants: Leads the Sports Medicine MSc program, mentors students, and directs grants targeting knee biomechanics and rehabilitation. Collaborates with Pure Sports Medicine and NHS roles. Labs/Teams: Part of the Sports and Exercise Medicine Centre at QMUL, working with Prof. Dylan Morrissey and other experts.

• Palliative Care
• Health Equity
• Mixed Methods Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy Gadoud is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Palliative Medicine at Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University. She serves as the NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Training Lead and holds an Honorary Community Consultant role at Trinity Hospice and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Her research focuses on equitable access to palliative care, using mixed methods and primary care data analysis. She leads the NIHR Research Delivery Network’s national palliative care initiative and collaborates with the International Observatory on End of Life Care. Education & Affiliations: Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Training Lead International Observatory on End of Life Care (Lancaster University) Research Interests: Dr. Gadoud’s work emphasizes reducing disparities in palliative care access, particularly for non-malignant conditions. She employs large dataset analyses and qualitative studies to address systemic inequities. Key areas include heart failure palliation, care transitions, and leveraging primary care data (e.g., Clinical Practice Research Datalink). Key Contributions: Developed a palliative care intervention for heart failure patients using theory of change frameworks Authored a systematic review on equitable cancer palliative care registration Co-led the PalCaRE-NWC partnership to build regional palliative care research capacity Awards & Grants: NIHR Clinical Lectureship 2023 (2024–2028) NIHR Clinical Lectureship 2022 (2023–2027) Supervision & Training: Currently supervises three PhD students (two externally funded, one self-funded) and three Master’s students. Notable supervisees include Rebecca Henderson (PhD) and Dr. Phoebe Sharratt (Clinical PhD Fellow). Past students have achieved top marks in their programs and published peer-reviewed work. Teams & Labs: Affiliated with the International Observatory on End of Life Care and the Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Centre (LIRA - Biomedical). Leads interdisciplinary projects on end-of-life care ethics and digital health innovation.

• Material Culture Studies
• Design Theory
• Architecture & Urban Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arlene Oak is a Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Alberta, within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. She holds a PhD in Social & Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge, an MA in History of Design and Material Culture from the Royal College of Art, and undergraduate degrees from the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on material culture, design studies, and the interplay between language and objects in shaping identity and societal structures. She investigates how talk influences design practices, urban planning, and creative processes through methodologies like conversation analysis and ethnography. Dr. Oak has led and contributed to major research projects, including SSHRC-funded 'Thinking while Doing' (2013) and the Killam Cornerstones Grant on design innovation in healthcare education (2014). She explores media representations of design and material culture through analyses of TV programs like Grand Designs and What Not to Wear . Her teaching includes courses such as Introduction to Material Culture (HECOL 201) and Themes in Material Culture and Design Studies (HECOL 662). Her work bridges disciplines, emphasizing collaboration across design, social sciences, and humanities. She advises graduate students on topics ranging from urban design critiques to sustainability in craft practices. Oak’s publications span design pedagogy, media studies, and ethnographic research, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary exploration of human-object interactions.

• Reading Studies
• Interdisciplinary Research Methods
• Contemporary Cultures of Reading
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Danielle Fuller holds a joint appointment in the Department of English & Film Studies and serves as an Adjunct Professor in Sociology at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on reading practices, interdisciplinary methods, and feminist epistemology. She has held previous roles at the University of Birmingham (UK) and was a Visiting Scholar at Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität, Muenster (Germany). Her work bridges literary studies with cultural sociology, emphasizing lived experience and marginalized voices. Key projects include SSHRC and ESRC grants addressing pregnancy loss communication and digital reading cultures. She leads the Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing (SHARP) as its President and collaborates on arts-based research initiatives like Stories from Silence and Research Spa events. Education: PhD (Leeds), MA (Leeds), BA (Durham). Teaching includes courses on reading histories, Canadian literatures, and publishing studies. She actively supervises graduate work on digital publishing, intersectional feminism in YA fiction, and postfeminist humor. Research Grants: Includes a $179k SSHRC Insight Grant (2022-26) and a £537k ESRC grant (2016-18) exploring pregnancy loss. Her work spans qualitative methods, digital humanities, and transnational cultural studies. Labs/Teams: Collaborations with Prof. Julie Rak, DeNel Rehberg Sedo, and interdisciplinary groups. Administrative roles include membership in the Research Ethics Board (REB) 1.

• Deaf education
• Bilingual education
• Arts-based literacy interventions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joanne Weber, PhD (2018), is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. She holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Deaf Education. Her work focuses on language and literacy education, arts-based interventions, and posthumanist theory applied to deaf education. Key areas include bimodal bilingual programs, sign language studies, and inclusive pedagogical practices. Education: PhD in Educational Psychology (University of Regina, 2018). Notable awards include the Governor General Academic Gold Medal (2019) and Saskatchewan Book Awards recognition for her creative works. She leads Deaf Crows Collective, fostering deaf cultural expression through theatre. Research emphasizes deaf community partnerships, policy analysis, and accessible curriculum design. Current projects include SSHRC-funded work on open educational resources and arts integration in deaf education. Grants total over CAD$500k, addressing deaf program evaluation, tactile dance performance, and inclusive online learning. Teaching includes courses on inclusive education, American Sign Language, and literacy assessment. Her publications explore deaf education through interdisciplinary lenses, blending qualitative research with creative methodologies.

Douglas M. Wallsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Rhetorics
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Information Architecture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Douglas M. Walls is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at NC State University, directing the MS in Technical Communication program and serving as core faculty in the Ph.D. program in Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media (CRDM). He specializes in digital rhetorics and inclusive design for marginalized communities, focusing on User Experience (UX), Information Architecture (IA), and Experience Architecture (XA). His research addresses healthcare information accessibility and rural outreach. Education: B.A. in Theatre/Speech (1999), M.A. in Speech/Communication (2002), M.A. in English (2006), Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing (2011), all from the University of Nevada and Michigan State University. His research trends emphasize participatory design methodologies and digital justice, with publications in Computers and Composition , Kairos , and Journal of Business and Technical Communication . Awards include Honorable Mention for the Ellen Nold Award (2016) and a nomination for best qualitative research article in technical communication (2018). Awards: Recognized for innovative work in digital rhetorics and social media analysis. He has reviewed for top journals and chaired the ACM/SIGDOC 2016 conference. His advising focuses on technical communication and digital advocacy projects.