جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joonas Maristoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Theology
• Islamic Studies
• Religious Identities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joonas Maristo is a University Lecturer at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Faculty of Theology and its Study of Religions department. His academic career spans theology, Islamic studies, and Persian literature, with a focus on religious identities, historical narratives, and cross-cultural interactions in the Middle East and Late Antiquity. Academic rank: Lecturer Primary research areas: Islamic theology, Persian poetry, comparative religious studies Maristo’s research output includes 14 publications (2011–2025), with recent books analyzing Hafezin’s poetry (2025) and Sharia law’s evolution (2023). His 15 most recent articles (2011–2025) explore topics like Hadith criticism, Sufi mysticism, and environmental themes in Arabic literature. As an active scholar, he contributes to media discussions on Middle Eastern politics (2025 appearances on Yle news) and participates in international conferences like EABS International Meeting (2017) and Symposia Iranica (2017, 2015). His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement through lectures and festival talks.

Harry Muntمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Medieval History
• Islamic World History
• Arabian Peninsula Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Harry Munt is a Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of York, specializing in the Islamic world (600–1500 CE), with particular focus on the Arabian Peninsula, holy cities, pilgrimage practices, and Arabic historiography. BA (Cambridge), DPhil (Oxford) Joined York in 2014 after British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oxford Research Interests Early Islamic Arabian Peninsula Origins of Arabic local history-writing Hajj pilgrimage development Economic history of Islamic Middle East Interfaith relations in medieval urban centers Contested processes of sacred space creation Recent Publications examine: Caliphal authority in ḥijāz economy Medieval Meccan historiography Hajj ritual evolution Local vs. universal historical narratives Awards British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Current Projects include a book on medieval Islamic local history-writing and its implications for understanding urban concepts and interfaith dynamics.

• Algorithmic Databases
• Data Mining
• Computational Geometry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stavros Sintos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He joined UIC after a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago, where he was part of the ChiData group under Sanjay Krishnan. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Duke University in 2020, advised by Pankaj K. Agarwal. His research focuses on designing efficient algorithms for databases, data mining, and computational geometry . Key themes include: Theoretical guarantees for practical problems Compact indexing structures for query efficiency Geometric optimization combined with database systems Fairness in algorithmic design (e.g., Fair Set Cover, FairHash) Temporal data analysis and dynamic query processing Notable scientific contributions include a Best Paper Award at ICDT 2024 for work on range entropy queries. His publications span top venues like SIGMOD, PODS, VLDB, and SODA, covering areas such as clustering algorithms, synthetic query witnesses, and temporal join optimizations.

Gabriele Grattonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Brain Function
• Brain Activity
• Event-related Optical Signal
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gabriele Gratton is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and serves as a Theme Lead at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. With over 178 research outputs, Gratton has established a distinguished career in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on brain function, aging, and neuroimaging techniques. Gratton's research interests center around brain function and activity , particularly using Event-related Optical Signal (EROS) and other neuroimaging methods. Key areas include optical imaging , aging effects on cognition , event-related brain potentials , and cerebrovascular health . Much of their work investigates how vascular health, fitness, and aging interact to affect brain structure and cognitive performance across the lifespan. The research portfolio shows a strong trend toward multimodal neuroimaging approaches, with recent work focusing on trimodal brain imaging techniques that simultaneously investigate human brain function. There's also significant emphasis on understanding how physical activity and fitness impact cognitive aging, white matter integrity, and cerebrovascular health. Association for Psychological Science Fellow (2006) Foundation of Augmented Cognition Award (2005) President of Society for Psychophysiological Research (2009) SPR Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology (2019) SPR Early Career Award (1997) Gratton has received extensive recognition for their work, with publications being picked up by news outlets and shared across social media platforms. Their research has been referenced by numerous scholars, with several papers accumulating significant reader attention on academic platforms like Mendeley. Much of this work is conducted through the Beckman Institute, where Gratton leads research themes focused on advanced brain imaging and cognitive neuroscience.

Pavlina Jasovskaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Business
• Migrant Entrepreneurship
• Craft Industries
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pavlina Jasovska is a Senior Lecturer in International Business & Strategy at UTS Business School, researching organizational strategies under contradictory institutional demands. Her work examines authenticity in craft enterprises, legitimacy building in migrant-led organizations, and institutional pressures on emerging market firms. Education: PhD from University of Technology Sydney (2019); MA and BA in Corporate Economics from University of Economics Prague. Her research employs qualitative methods including memory work, autoethnography, and relational writing to analyze market entry strategies, internationalization barriers, and identity negotiations in global business contexts. Recent publications explore Vietnamese timber exporters navigating US-China sanctions, relational writing practices in academia, and transformation in Australian cotton industry conferences. As co-editor of 'Contemporary Entrepreneurship Issues in International Business', she connects theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Awarded the 2023 Global Strategy Journal Research Prize and 2022 ANZIBA Best Paper Award for studies on SME internationalization and legitimacy formation.

Sandy Iraniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Computing
• Algorithm Design
• Computational Complexity Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sandy Irani is a Full Professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in the Department of Computer Science within the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. She received her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1991 and has been at UCI since 1992. Her research focuses on algorithm design, computational complexity theory, and quantum computing, with notable contributions to online algorithms and quantum complexity theory. She currently serves as Associate Director of the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing at UC Berkeley, a role she has held since 2022. This position allows her to collaborate with researchers across theoretical computer science and related disciplines. Irani’s teaching excellence is recognized through the UCI Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching (2021), and she has contributed to education through her zyBook on Discrete Mathematics, used by over 94,000 students globally. Her work bridges foundational computer science with practical applications, including power management strategies and distributed computing algorithms. Notably, she has collaborated with industry leaders like Mike Luby on optimizing distributed systems. Her research in quantum computing explores computational problems inspired by condensed matter physics, aiming to understand quantum advantage over classical systems. She has also authored influential papers on topics like cache hierarchy design, scheduling algorithms, and the theoretical limits of electronic structure calculations. Awards: ACM Fellow (2022), UCI Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching (2021). Key Roles: Associate Director, Simons Institute; Vice Chair, Computing Division at UCI. Recent Projects: Quantum algorithms for condensed matter systems, maximal independent set algorithms in distributed networks.

Alyson K. Zaltaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Trauma
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Resilience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alyson K. Zalta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine, where she directs the Trauma & Resilience Lab. As a clinical psychologist, her research focuses on alleviating trauma-related mental health burdens through innovative interventions and understanding resilience mechanisms. Education B.A. in Psychology, Harvard University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Pennsylvania Clinical Internship, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System Postdoctoral Fellowship, Rush University Medical Center Her research spans trauma, PTSD, resilience, transdiagnostic approaches, and moral injury, with emphasis on high-risk populations including veterans, homeless youth, and urban violence survivors. She integrates neurobiology with behavioral science to identify core trauma pathology mechanisms, exploring novel interventions like light therapy, intensive treatment protocols, and mobile health solutions for vulnerable groups. Her transdiagnostic framework targets universal trauma processes across diagnostic boundaries. Recent publications (2024-2018) reveal consistent focus on moral injury (in nurses, incarcerated individuals, and veterans), circadian-based PTSD treatments, and social determinants of trauma recovery. She employs mixed-methods designs across diverse settings, from pandemic frontline healthcare to homeless youth shelters, prioritizing scalable interventions for real-world impact. Scientific Affiliations Faculty, Interdisciplinary Institute for Salivary Bioscience Research Fellow, Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory Dr. Zalta advises doctoral students in UCI's Psychological Science program (though not accepting new students for Fall 2026 admission) and disseminates findings through podcasts like Psychology Anthology and In the Open. Her Trauma & Resilience Lab actively develops translational research to inform trauma interventions, particularly for underserved populations requiring accessible mental health solutions.

Toni Rouhanaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Middle East Studies
• War and Conflict Studies
• Religious Sectarianism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Toni Rouhana is a Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of York’s Centre for the Comparative Study of Civil War. His work examines sectarian identities in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon across pre-, during, and post-war periods. He holds a PhD in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz, alongside an MS in Computer Engineering and MA in Sociology. PhD: University of California, Santa Cruz (Sociology) MS: University of California, Santa Cruz (Computer Engineering) MA: University of California, Santa Cruz (Sociology) Rouhana’s research integrates ethnography, computational methods (machine learning, NLP), and social movement theory. His interdisciplinary focus spans Peace Studies, Middle East Studies, and Religious Studies. He analyzes over 500 million social media posts and conducted 18 months of fieldwork in Syria and Lebanon. His work emphasizes how ordinary people mobilize religious identities during conflict. Publications highlight mixed-methods approaches to conflict analysis, with recent work exploring Lebanon’s Cedar Revolution and Palestinian geopolitical symbolism. Awards include the Regents’ Fellowship and GRRI Dissertation-Year Fellowship. Key Project: “Understanding Civil War from Pre- to Post-War Stages: A Comparative Approach” (2021–2024) Rouhana collaborates with the Centre for the Comparative Study of Civil War, advancing methodologies at the intersection of digital humanities and conflict studies.

Holly Wilcoxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Suicide Prevention
• Public Health
• Adolescent Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Holly Wilcox is a Professor in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with joint appointments in the Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins School of Education. She serves as President of the International Academy of Suicide Research (IASR), member of the Scientific Council and Board of Directors of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide prevention consultant for the World Health Organization, and Affiliate Investigator at Australia's Centre for Research Excellence in Suicide Prevention. PhD, Johns Hopkins University (2003) MA, New York University (1998) BS, Northeastern University (1991) Dr. Wilcox's research focuses on public health approaches to suicide prevention through community-based universal prevention programs, data linkage strategies, and cross-sector implementation in schools, universities, social media, and emergency departments. Her work emphasizes population-based strategies targeting suicidal behaviors and addresses health disparities through culturally adapted interventions. She leads Johns Hopkins' multidisciplinary Suicide Prevention Working Group and actively mentors students, having won the Johns Hopkins Advising, Mentoring, and Teaching Recognition Award three times. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on leveraging real-world data systems (Maryland Suicide Data Warehouse), developing ecological prevention models across multiple settings, and implementing evidence-based practices through policy mechanisms like the STANDUP Act. Her work increasingly integrates digital epidemiology (social media analysis) with traditional public health approaches while maintaining focus on vulnerable populations including adolescents, Latinx communities, and youth in child welfare systems. Recipient of the Andrej Marušic Suicide Research Award (2010) Dr. Robert Lewis Kane Memorial Award for data linkage research (2017) Multiple teaching excellence awards including AMTRA (2007, 2020, 2022) Best paper award in Archives of Suicide Research (2019) Dr. Wilcox has secured competitive grants from NIH, WHO, and other agencies to support her research. She actively collaborates with international organizations including WHO/UNICEF and Pan American Health Organization. Her mentorship extends to numerous students through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she teaches courses on suicide as a public health problem. She leads the Suicide Prevention Working Group that coordinates interdisciplinary research across Johns Hopkins divisions.

• Theatre Studies
• Political Activism
• Cultural Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sruti Bala is an Associate Professor of Theatre Studies at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on the intersections of theatre, politics, and social justice, particularly in contexts of colonialism, nonviolent resistance, and global asymmetries. She critically examines cultural practices, including protest performance, translation, and decolonial pedagogy. Bala is known for her analyses of the cultural sector's role in societal debates, such as the controversy surrounding Lenny Kuhr's concert and Israel-Palestine relations. Her work bridges academic theory and public discourse, emphasizing ethics, participatory art, and institutional critique. Her educational background and professional trajectory reflect a deep engagement with global theatre traditions and their socio-political dimensions. Bala frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and contributes to public intellectual debates through op-eds and media commentary. Her recent work includes studies on carceral states, academic freedom in India, and the legacy of colonial historiography. Key Research Areas: Nonviolent resistance, colonial theatre, performance activism, translation studies, decolonizing education Public Engagement: Op-eds on cultural politics, critiques of institutional complicity, and advocacy for ethical art practices

Christopher Rattéمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Archaeology
• Greek and Roman Art
• Archaeology of Asia Minor
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Ratté is a Professor of Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology at the University of Michigan, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Classical Studies and History of Art. He serves as Director of the Interdepartmental Program in Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology and previously directed the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology (2013–2017). He earned his PhD in Classical Archaeology from the University of California, Berkeley (1989), following MA (1984) and BA (1981) degrees from Harvard College. Education: PhD Classical Archaeology, UC Berkeley (1989); MA, UC Berkeley (1984); BA, Harvard (1981) Roles: Director of Kelsey Museum (2013–2017), Director of IPAMAA (2009–2013, 2020–2024) Exhibitions: Curated 'Rock, Paper Memory' (2015) and 'Urban Biographies' (2018) at the Kelsey Museum Ratté’s research focuses on the archaeology of western Turkey and the Black Sea region, emphasizing how built environments—monuments, settlements, and landscapes—reflect social and cultural identity. Major projects include the Aphrodisias Regional Survey (2005–2009), Vani Regional Survey (Georgia, 2009–2012), and ongoing excavations at Notion (Turkey, since 2022 with NEH funding). His publications explore architectural traditions, urban development, and cross-cultural interactions in antiquity. Recent works include co-editing Aphrodisias V (2012) and co-authoring Archaeology and the Cities of Asia Minor in Late Antiquity (2011). Current fieldwork at Notion investigates ancient urbanism through a collaboration with international teams. Grants: NEH Collaborative Research Grant (2022) Advising: Supervised over 50 articles and excavation reports on Asia Minor Ratté’s lab/team collaborations include projects at Notion, Vani, and Aphrodisias, integrating interdisciplinary methods like remote sensing and geological analysis to study human-environment interactions.

• History of Science
• History of Medicine
• Public Health History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Warwick Anderson is the Janet Dora Hine Professor of Politics, Governance and Ethics in the University of Sydney's Discipline of Health, and leader of the Politics, Governance and Ethics Theme at the Charles Perkins Centre. He holds affiliations with the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne and has held visiting roles at Harvard, Wisconsin-Madison, and Princeton. His research focuses on the history of science, medicine, and public health with particular attention to race, immunology, and planetary health. Education: B.Med.Sc., M.B., B.S., M.D. (Melbourne); M.A., Ph.D. (Pennsylvania). His career includes roles as Robert Turell Professor of Medical History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and ARC Laureate Fellow (2012-2017). He has been awarded over 20 major honors including the J.D. Bernal Prize (2023) and the W.K. Hancock Prize (2004). Research Interests: Anderson examines intersections of science, medicine, and colonialism across Australasia, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia. He explores concepts like 'planetary health,' racial thought in immunology, and the historical roots of environmental health crises. His work bridges history of science with postcolonial studies, emphasizing decolonial methodologies. Publications: Over 150 articles and books including Spectacles of Waste (2024), Collectors of Lost Souls (2019), and Cultivation of Whiteness (2002). Recent work addresses pandemic modeling, climate health linkages, and decolonizing genetic histories. Awards: Extensive fellowships from the Australian Research Council, Guggenheim Foundation, and multiple academic academies. Recognized internationally for contributions to science studies and colonial medical history. Advising: Supervises PhD projects on topics like Indigenous memory recovery and tropical science cultures. Collaborates with institutions in Portugal, Singapore, and Taiwan on global health projects.

Rachael Miyung Jooمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transnational Media
• Sports and National Identity
• Korean Diaspora Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rachael Miyung Joo is an Associate Professor in American Studies at Middlebury College, where she has taught since 2007. She holds a B.A. from Pomona College and an M.A./Ph.D. in Cultural and Social Anthropology from Stanford University. Her academic work centers on the intersections of race, nationalism, immigration, globalization, food culture, and sports media within transnational Korean/American communities. Joo's research examines how mass media—particularly sports—shapes diasporic identities and national imaginaries. Her book Transnational Sport: Gender, Media, and Global Korea (Duke UP, 2012) analyzes sports as sites of nation-building. Current research investigates golf's cultural politics, including mass-mediated desires, racial dynamics, and environmental landscapes. She co-edited A Companion to Korean American Studies (Brill, 2018) and publishes extensively on Asian American cultural studies. Joo teaches courses including 'Immigrant America,' 'Critical Studies of Sport,' 'Asian Americas,' and 'Race and Ethnicity in the US,' employing interdisciplinary approaches to explore embodiment, power structures, and cultural production. She engages in public scholarship through platforms like Public Seminar and podcasts, addressing topics from Olympic diplomacy to immigration reform.

Bruce Allen Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Political Science
• Legal History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bruce Allen Murphy is the Fred Morgan Kirby Professor of Civil Rights in the Government & Law department at Lafayette College. He has held this position for 25 years, following teaching at Penn State University. His academic career spans Constitutional law education, judicial biography writing, and American government analysis. Murphy holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on the politicization of the Supreme Court, judicial biography, and American democracy’s trajectory. Notable works include biographies of Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia, William O. Douglas, and Abe Fortas, as well as the textbook Approaching Democracy , now in its 10th edition. Murphy has been recognized with Lafayette College’s top awards for teaching and scholarship, including the Marquis Award for Distinguished Teaching (2011) and the Mary Louise Van Arsdalen Award (2015). His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical analysis and student mentorship, evident in courses like Constitutional Law and Personality, Politics, and Judicial Decision Making . Beyond academia, Murphy engages in civic education initiatives, collaborating with organizations like the National Constitution Center and the Rendell Center for Civics. His publications span legal scholarship, poetry, and historical analysis, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to understanding governance and justice.

Anne Parfittمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Workplace learning
• Initial teacher education
• Sociology of work
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne Parfitt is a Research Fellow at the School of Education, Bath Spa University. Her work focuses on learning in non-conventional contexts, particularly vocational education and work-related learning. She holds a PhD in Social Policy from the University of Bath, an MSc in Social Policy (ESRC Scholarship), and an M.Ed in Lifelong Learning from The Open University. Her research explores intersections of work, knowledge, and education across lifespans. Key areas include: initial teacher education, sociology of work, and ethical research methodologies for marginalized groups. She co-leads the Policy, Pedagogy and Practice research centre and supervises postgraduate researchers. Recent work examines coastal community education challenges, pandemic impacts on disabled learners, and ethical research practices for people with profound disabilities. She has contributed to policy reports on Pupil Premium Plus funding and teacher training reforms in England. Her publications analyze educator perspectives on youth aspirations, war-affected peace education in Ukraine, and vocational training systems. Current projects focus on peripheral coastal communities and inclusive research methodologies.