جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

LaRonda M. Lockhart- Keeneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Occupational Therapy Education
• Occupational Justice
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

LaRonda M. Lockhart-Keene is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Widener University. She holds dual roles in clinical practice and academia, specializing in dementia care and occupational justice. With over 20 years of clinical experience across diverse settings including NICU, geriatric care, and HIV/addiction services, she actively mentors students in community-based practice. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (1997), Temple University Postprofessional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD, 2017), Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University) Her research focuses on teaching pedagogy, clinical reasoning, and bridging police-community relations through healthcare. She previously served as Program Director at Thomas Jefferson University’s OTA program and held adjunct roles at Penn State Berks and Philadelphia University. Professional leadership includes chairing POTA’s Commission on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Her work emphasizes occupational justice and trauma-informed approaches, with publications exploring adjunct faculty readiness and student clinical reasoning development.

Anita Hammerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Employment Relations
• Global South
• Informal and Precarious Work
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Anita Hammer is a Reader in International Employment Relations at King’s Business School, King’s College London. She specializes in comparative and international work and employment relations, focusing on the Global South, informal/precarious work, and the impact of technology/climate change on labor markets. Her research addresses socio-economic inequalities, sustainability, and the future of work through interdisciplinary approaches combining history, political economy, and labor process theory. Education: PhD, MSc, PGCHE (University of London); MPhil in History (Jawaharlal Nehru University), MA Area Studies (SOAS), BA History (St Stephen’s College, Delhi University). She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Research Interests: Automation’s impact on work in India, migrant labor in Saudi Arabia, just transitions for informal workers, and climate change’s labor implications. She collaborates with civil society, trade unions, and policy bodies like ACAS and the ILO. Her recent books include *Global Rupture* (2023) and *The Political Economy of Work in the Global South* (2020). Publications span peer-reviewed journals (*Work, Employment and Society*, *Journal of Labor and Society*) and edited volumes. She leads the CRIMT international research project on work improvement and is affiliated with King’s India Institute and Climate Research Hub. Editor roles include *Work Employment and Society* and *Journal of Industrial Relations*. Awards: 2019 Outstanding Doctoral Supervisor, Thomas Holloway Fellowship (2002). She supervises PhD students and examines theses at Cardiff Business School and SOAS. Labs/Teams: Part of the Critical Global Capitalism Studies Collective at King’s, fostering collaborations on global capitalism research and activism.

Jose Suchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• User Privacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jose Such is a Professor of Computer Science at King's College London (KCL), affiliated with the KCL Cybersecurity Centre and the Informatics Security Hub. His research focuses on cybersecurity, AI ethics, privacy engineering, and conversational systems. He leads major projects such as REPHRAIN (Phase I & II) and SAIS, funded by EPSRC, addressing privacy, adversarial influence, and secure AI assistants. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to privacy and digital security. Key research areas include large language models (LLMs), smart home security, multi-user privacy conflicts, and ethical AI governance. Prof. Such has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers, with recent emphasis on mitigating privacy risks in conversational AI and developing safety benchmarks for LLMs. He oversees research projects involving multi-disciplinary teams, integrating technical solutions with legal and ethical frameworks. Notable outputs include the MalProtect malware defense system and the CASE-Bench evaluation framework for AI safety. His datasets and tools, such as SkillVet and ELVIRA, address privacy risks in voice assistants and cloud services. Prof. Such collaborates globally, with recent work exploring cross-cultural privacy practices in smart homes and the security challenges faced by marginalized groups. His research bridges technical innovation with societal impact, advocating for transparent and accountable AI systems.

Daniel Biltereystمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film History
• Media Censorship
• Audience Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Biltereyst serves as Senior Full Professor in the Department of Communication Science at Ghent University, Belgium, where he has held continuous academic appointments since 1989. He directs the Centre for Cinema and Media Studies (CIMS), a position he has maintained since 2001, and previously held professorships at Catholic University of Leuven and Free University of Brussels. His research centers on film and media as sites of public controversy, moral panics, and regulatory practices. Key investigation areas include historical film censorship (particularly religious classification in Belgium), cinema-going cultures, queer screen representations, and contemporary health news framing. His methodological approach combines historical analysis with audience reception studies, examining both transnational media flows and localized consumption practices. Biltereyst's publication record spans over 300 articles and edited volumes, demonstrating consistent scholarly output from 1992-2017. His work shows evolving focus from early studies on language barriers in European media markets toward contemporary projects analyzing audience screening practices and health news deconstruction. Major contributions appear in film history anthologies and interdisciplinary journals covering media sociology, cultural studies, and communication theory. Scientific recognition includes: Invited Professorship at University of Oregon Cinema Studies (2014) Multiple guest professorships at Brno University (2008, 2009), Paris II Panthéon Assas (2004), and Copenhagen University (2002) Extensive editorial work for international film history journals As director of CIMS, he oversees major research initiatives including the 'screening audiences' project and interdisciplinary 'Deconstructing health news' study. His service to the academic community includes extensive assessment work for international research bodies and editorial board memberships. Current research examines the intersection of media history, public sphere theory, and contemporary screen culture controversies.

Shahab Mehraeenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Systems Stability
• Renewable Energies
• Smart Grid
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahab Mehraeen is a Professor and holder of the Newton B Thomas Professorship in the Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Louisiana State University's College of Engineering. He directs the Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Laboratory, focusing on power systems stability, renewable energies integration, smart grid technologies, energy conversion, and nonlinear/adaptive/decentralized control systems. His research explores innovative solutions for modern power grids, including hybrid AC-DC systems, microgrid stability, and advanced protection mechanisms. He has developed experimental testbeds like the IEEE 14-bus power system and DC microgrid setups for validating control algorithms. Dr. Mehraeen's publications demonstrate consistent focus on renewable integration, grid protection, and smart grid innovations with recent emphasis on DC circuit breakers and co-simulation techniques. His work integrates theoretical development with practical implementation. Research Areas Power systems stability and control Renewable energy grid integration Smart grid technologies Microgrid design and optimization Advanced circuit protection systems Awards and Recognition National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipient Holder of a US patent for infrastructure inspection and rehabilitation Research Team Leads a team of 11 graduate students working on projects related to power systems, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies.

Robert Braunمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Civil Society
• Intergroup Relationships
• Social Upheaval
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Robert Braun is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a PhD from Cornell University (2017) and previously taught at Northwestern University. His research focuses on civil society dynamics during social upheaval, intergroup relationships in conflict settings, and the historical dimensions of political fear and persecution. His work has been published in prestigious journals like the American Journal of Sociology and American Political Science Review. Key contributions include his book Protectors of Pluralism (Cambridge UP, 2019), analyzing community responses to mass persecution, and his forthcoming project Bogeymen , tracing political fear through Central European folklore. Braun also examines healthcare economics, studying private equity impacts on medical practices and hospice care quality. His interdisciplinary approach bridges historical sociology, political theory, and quantitative analysis. Education: PhD in Sociology, Cornell University, 2017 Research Interests: Genocide Studies, Healthcare Policy, Ethnopolitical Conflict, Moral Mobilization Awards: Not explicitly mentioned in available texts Braun’s work on Holocaust resistance patterns and bystander dynamics has influenced debates on collective action and moral responsibility. His recent studies on healthcare consolidation highlight financialization effects in medical sectors, contributing to policy discussions on equity and access.

• Hydrology
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Cold Climate Hydrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Knut Tore Alfredsen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTNU. His research focuses on cold climate hydrology, environmental impacts of hydropower, river ice dynamics, and water resource management. He leads projects like Trygg Elv (flood detection tools) and Hydro Connect (climate change mitigation in hydropower). He supervises numerous PhD and master’s students and teaches courses in hydrology, hydropower engineering, and environmental design. His work combines field measurements, data analysis, and advanced modelling, often using LiDAR and remote sensing technologies. Key projects include Sagelva research catchment studies and evaluations of environmental impacts from hydropeaking and reservoir operations. He is an active contributor to international conferences and collaborates with organizations like NVE and the IAHR. Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided text. Affiliations: HydroCen, Center for Renewable Energy (FME), NTNU’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Grants: Involved in projects like HydroFlex (turbine development) and Klima 2050 (runoff estimation). Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in ecohydraulics, river modelling, and cold climate hydrology. Research Highlights: Focuses on ice-jam flood hazards, hydropeaking effects on fish, and sustainable hydropower practices. Recent work includes LiDAR-based river bathymetry and historical river development analysis using AI.

Richard Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Communication
• Media Studies
• Journalism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Thomas is Head of the School of Culture and Communication at Swansea University and holds a Professorship in Media within the department of Media, Communications, Journalism and Public Relations. He is a globally recognized academic in political communication and media research, co-authoring Reporting Elections: Rethinking the Logic of Campaign Coverage , and leading research on alternative media’s role in democracy. His work has been funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (£517,000 project on online political media), influencing 21st-century journalism practices. Research interests span political communication, media methods, and the treatment of elections in alternative media. He employs content analysis and critical discourse analysis to study media framing of economics, politics, and conflict. Recent work explores right-wing media perspectives and UK election coverage. Grants & Impact : Co-led a £517k ESRC project (2019–2022) analyzing alternative political news online. His research informs media regulators and has been published in top journals like International Communication Gazette and Journalism . He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and advises global journalism programs through his role as Global Chair of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Degrees Advisory Board. Teaching & Leadership : Teaches modules on media analysis and 21st-century journalism. Serves on Swansea University Senate and Faculty Leadership. Supervises PhDs on topics like Nigerian activism, gender in sports journalism, and Saudi Arabia media narratives. Publications : Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and books, including works on Brexit media coverage, BuzzFeed’s election reporting, and cricket’s cultural history. Recent focus areas include media literacy via YouTube essays and the BBC’s election role.

Caoimhe Nic Lochlainnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Translation Studies
• Children's Literature
• Cultural History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caoimhe Nic Lochlainn holds the rank of Professor at Dublin City University's Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, the university's School of Irish and Celtic Studies. She earned her BA Joint Honours in Irish and French, MA in Irish, and PhD in Irish at Queen's University Belfast. Her research focuses on translation methodologies, children's literature, and cultural history with a particular emphasis on Irish-language texts. Her academic contributions include co-editing major volumes such as Laethanta Gréine & Oícheanta Sí (2013) and Thar an Tairseach (2014), as well as publishing extensively on children's literary culture and folklore adaptation. She has also authored children's books like Scéalta le hInsint don Ghealach (2018). Recent publications explore representation in Irish-language YA fiction (2025), Scottish cultural depictions in Irish prose (2023), and Gaelic translation challenges (2022). Awards include the 2025 Research Ally designation and 2019 IBBY Honour List recognition. Current supervision includes three PhD candidates: Dara De Poire, Eilis Neary, and Mohamed Yazjeen. She actively participates in academic committees such as the Irish Association for the Study of Children's Literature (EASCL) and serves on Rádio na Life's board.

• Ophthalmology
• Retinal Disorders
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anagha Vaze is a Clinical Lecturer affiliated with the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) and the Save Sight Institute. Her expertise lies in ophthalmology, with a focus on retinal disorders, diabetic eye diseases, and clinical research. She has contributed to studies on VEGF inhibitors, corticosteroid delivery platforms for macular edema, and the application of genomics in retinal diagnostics. Research Interests: Retinal degeneration and vascular abnormalities Management strategies for diabetic retinopathy and macular telangiectasia Clinical outcomes of anti-VEGF therapies Infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients (e.g., heart transplant recipients) Her publications (2014–2022) emphasize observational studies, drug delivery innovations, and case reports on rare infections. Key contributions include assessing treatment discontinuation protocols for neovascular AMD and exploring photobiomodulation for diabetic macular edema. While no scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, her work reflects active engagement in clinical research and patient care. She is part of the Save Sight Institute, a prominent research center within the FMH, focusing on vision science and ophthalmic advancements.

• Political Theory
• Agonistic Pluralism
• Radical Democracy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chantal Mouffe is Professor of Political Theory at University of Westminster, where she develops her influential theory of agonistic pluralism. Her research challenges deliberative democracy models and advocates for constructive political conflict within democratic frameworks. Core concepts: Agonistic pluralism as democratic alternative Critique of consensus-based politics Space as democratic battleground Post-structural political ontology Her recent work explores multipolar world orders and spatial dimensions of democratic practice. Mouffe has held research positions at Harvard, Cornell, and Collège International de Philosophie in Paris.

Marianna Adgemianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Public Relations
• Strategic Communication
• Media Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marianna Adgemian serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Communication Studies Department at the University of San Francisco. She holds a trilingual fluency in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, enabling global communication across diverse sectors. Her professional background spans prominent communication firms including WPP, Omnicom, Dentsu International, Burson Cohn & Wolfe, and Archetype, alongside corporate roles at entities like Access Brand Communication and the University of San Francisco's Integrated Communications division. Education: MA in Professional & Strategic Communication, University of San Francisco (2021) BA in Communication Studies, San Francisco State University (2018) Research & Teaching Focus: Professor Adgemian emphasizes practical application of public relations principles through critical thinking, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises. Her expertise centers on crisis communication, media relations, and strategic corporate messaging across technology, consumer, government, academic, and financial industries. Professional Experience Highlights: Served clients such as Meta (Facebook), Visa, Amazon, Bank of America, Walmart, FedEx, Cisco, Samsung, and Boston Consulting Group Managed global campaigns in NA, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions Prior roles include Senior Account Executive (Access Brand Communication), Associate Manager of Media Relations (Dentsu International), and Content Manager (University of San Francisco) Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian

Stephen Darwallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
• Moral Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephen Darwall is the Andrew Downey Orrick Professor of Philosophy at Yale University and John Dewey Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the foundations of ethics, moral psychology, and the history of moral philosophy, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. He has authored influential works such as Impartial Reason , The British Moralists and the Internal 'Ought' , and The Second-Person Standpoint . Darwall’s scholarship bridges historical and contemporary ethical theory, emphasizing the centrality of second-personal accountability in moral obligation. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley. He previously taught at the University of Michigan (24 years) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (12 years). His edited anthologies include Moral Discourse and Practice and Contractarianism/Contractualism . His research interests include moral obligation’s psychological basis, the role of respect in ethics, and the historical development of moral concepts from Grotius to Kant. He has held prestigious fellowships and leadership roles, including NEH Fellowships (four times) and presidency of the Central Division of the American Philosophical Association. Notable contributions: Founded Philosophers’ Imprint with David Velleman, a pioneering open-access philosophy journal. His work on second-personal ethics explores how moral demands arise from interpersonal accountability rather than abstract principles. Key awards: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2008), Distinguished Fellow of the APA’s Central Division.

Catherine Richardsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Studies
• Material Culture
• Textual Production
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Catherine Richardson serves as Professor of Early Modern Studies and Director of the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries at the University of Kent. She joined the university in 2007 from The Shakespeare Institute and has held significant leadership positions including Associate Dean for Research and Innovation (Humanities) (2017-20), Deputy Head of School of English (2014-7), and Director of Research for the School of English (2012-7). Her research centers on the relationship between texts and material circumstances of production and consumption in early modern England, with particular focus on how material culture shaped social and cultural practices. Richardson examines the birth of creative industries in drama and performance cultures, skilled craft practices influenced by international migration patterns, and the evolution of cultural practices from the sixteenth century to present. She currently leads the AHRC-funded project 'The Cultural Lives of the Middling Sort, writing and material culture 1560-1660' in collaboration with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Weald and Downland Living Museum. Richardson's extensive publication record reveals consistent scholarly engagement with material culture studies, with recent works increasingly incorporating digital humanities approaches. Her scholarship spans monographs, edited collections, and numerous journal articles examining domestic life, object biographies, and the intersection of physical artifacts with cultural narratives in early modern England. Her notable recognitions include: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2018) AHRC Peer Review and Strategic Review College Member (2017-22) The Malone Society council member (2002-) and Orders Secretary (2002-22) Pasold Research Fund Governor (Expert Member since 2019, 2021-present) As a dedicated supervisor, Richardson welcomes graduate students working on interdisciplinary projects related to early modern dramatic, social and cultural history. Her current AHRC project represents significant grant activity, developing digital resources that explore inclusion/exclusion dynamics in early modern English writing practices. She also serves as General Editor for the Oxford Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe and Series Editor for Arden Studies in Early Modern Material Culture. Through her directorship of the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries, Richardson fosters research that bridges historical material culture studies with contemporary creative industry practices, creating innovative pathways for engaging with historical materials through modern technological approaches.

• Financial Management
• Pension Literacy
• Retirement Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Julie Dick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on financial literacy, retirement planning, and the intersection of pension policies with financial advice gaps in the U.K. She holds an MA (2015) and completed her doctoral thesis in 2020, exploring pension literacy and retirement planning post-2015 Pension Freedoms reforms. Educational Background: MA in [Field], awarded September 2015 Doctoral Thesis (2020): 'The Relationship Between Pension Literacy, Retirement Planning and the Propensity to Seek Financial Advice in the Light of the 2015 Pension Freedoms' Research Interests: Her work addresses critical issues such as closing financial advice gaps through enhanced pension literacy, evaluating cost-related decision-making in management accounting, and analyzing socio-economic impacts of U.K. pension reforms. She employs interdisciplinary methods, blending financial management principles with behavioral economics insights. Publications: Her recent work emphasizes policy-relevant studies, such as the 2025 article on U.K. financial advice gaps, and earlier contributions to management accounting theory. These reflect a dual focus on practical policy implications and foundational financial management concepts. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab affiliations are noted, her collaborative work with supervisors like Prof. S. Sharma and J. Harvey highlights engagement with interdisciplinary research networks in financial policy and management studies.