جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• British Political History
• Political Ideology
• Quantitative Methods in Political Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Gidon Cohen is a distinguished academic in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University, where he holds the position of Professor of Politics and serves as Director of the Centre for Institutions and Political Behaviour. His extensive career spans multiple UK institutions including the Universities of Manchester, Salford, and Northumbria prior to joining Durham in 2005. Education: DPhil in Political Philosophy (University of York) MA in Political Philosophy (University of York) Undergraduate degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (St. Hugh's College, Oxford) Cohen's research bridges historical and contemporary political analysis with particular expertise in British political development. His methodological approach combines qualitative and quantitative techniques to examine political ideology, party organization, and electoral behavior across centuries. Current projects include the ESRC/AHRC-funded study 'Causes and Consequences of Electoral Violence: Evidence from England and Wales, 1832-1914' which demonstrates his unique ability to connect historical patterns with modern political phenomena. His recent publications reveal a clear evolution from historical studies of British communism and labor movements toward contemporary analyses of electoral violence, climate policy polarization, and methodological innovations in political science. This trajectory shows his commitment to applying historical insights to pressing modern political challenges while maintaining rigorous quantitative standards. Cohen actively supervises doctoral research with six recorded PhD students to completion and current supervision, reflecting his ongoing commitment to academic mentorship. His leadership of the Centre for Institutions and Political Behaviour positions him at the forefront of institutional political analysis in the UK.

Mariske Westendorpمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cultural Anthropology
• Anthropology of Religion
• Lived Religion
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mariske Westendorp is an Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University. She specializes in the anthropology of religion, urban deathscapes, and migration studies. Her work examines intersections of religion, urbanization, and cultural practices, particularly focusing on burial spaces, migrant communities, and religious materiality. She co-authored New Perspectives on Urban Deathscapes (2023) and contributed to research on Islamic burial practices in Europe and translocal cemetery dynamics. Research Interests: Her research explores lived religion in urban contexts, including death rituals, religious materiality, and public contestations over sacred spaces. She investigates how urbanization shapes religious practices and vice versa, with a focus on Hong Kong, Europe, and Asia. Teaching: She teaches courses on Anthropology of Death, Cultural Anthropology theory, and scientific writing methods. Her pedagogy emphasizes ethnographic fieldwork and qualitative research. Publications: Her recent work analyzes burial policies in Luxembourg, Islamic cemetery adaptations in Northern Europe, and Buddhist activism in Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement. She has published in journals like Culture and Religion and Religions , focusing on ethnographic studies of urban religious practices. Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, though her research has been cited widely in migration and urban studies literature.

Anna Puzioمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Philosophy
• Theology
• Ethics
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Puzio is a philosopher, theologian, and ethicist working at the University of Twente as part of the Netherlands-wide ESDiT Research Programme (Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies) . She also holds a visiting researcher position at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. Her research spans interdisciplinary intersections of technology, identity, and ethics, with a focus on humanoid robotics, medical technologies, and queer AI. Education: Doctorate in interdisciplinary philosophy at Munich School of Philosophy, focusing on transhumanist anthropology; prior studies in Catholic theology, German literature, and philosophy at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster and Hochschule für Philosophie Munich. Research Interests: Puzio specializes in technological anthropology , robot ethics , and environmental ethics , with additional work on transhumanism , new materialism , and religion-technology intersections . Her eco-relational approach to robot ethics emphasizes sustainable human-environment-technology interactions. Publication Trends: Recent work addresses AI's disruption of personhood , queer perspectives in healthcare technology , and ethics of religious robots , reflecting her commitment to socially relevant technological dilemmas. Scientific Awards: Hanns Seidel Foundation Scholarship for her doctoral program. Networks: Co-founder of the Network for Theology and AI , contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations in technology ethics.

Siamak Seyfiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Tourism Geographies
• Critical Tourism Geographies
• Ethical and Political Consumerism
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Siamak Seyfi is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Tourism Geography at the Geography Research Unit of the Faculty of Science, University of Oulu, Finland. He holds a PhD in Tourism Geography from Pantheon-Sorbonne University, France. His research focuses on critical tourism geographies, ethical consumerism, sustainability, resilience, and the role of Generation Z in shaping future tourism trends. Research Interests: Tourism Mobilities Ethical and Political Consumerism Sustainability and Resilience Behavioral Change Generation Z and Sustainable Consumption Politics of Tourism and Peace His work is interdisciplinary, drawing from critical theories, sociology, and ethnographic methods. He has co-authored and co-edited several influential books on tourism in Iran, sanctions, Muslim travel cultures, and Gen Z’s impact on sustainable tourism. His research is published in leading journals such as Annals of Tourism Research and Journal of Heritage Tourism , and he serves on multiple editorial boards. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications emphasize political and ethical dimensions of tourism, particularly how young consumers engage in boycotts and buycotts. The works also explore tourism’s role in post-sanction recovery, cultural heritage, and peacebuilding, especially in the Middle East context. Scientific Engagement: Editorial Board Member: Annals of Tourism Research, Tourism Planning & Development, Journal of Heritage Tourism, International Journal of Tourism Cities Research Leadership: He leads or contributes to the Tourism Geographies and Sustainable Mobilities (TOGSUM) research group and is involved in projects on Arctic resilience and digitalisation in tourism. He also co-organised the CRiT Summer School on Innovation and Technology in Tourism for Sustainable Development Goals.

Luisa Steurمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Anthropology
• Political Anthropology
• Indigenous Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Luisa Steur is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Amsterdam. Her research focuses on political anthropology, indigenous mobilization, and Dalit activism, with particular emphasis on Kerala's social movements. She serves as Managing and Lead Editor of Focaal—Journal of Global and Historical Anthropology . Her research examines the intersection of caste, class, and indigenous identity in contemporary social movements. Steur investigates how global capitalism shapes local political struggles, with extensive fieldwork in Kerala analyzing tensions between communist politics, Hindutva nationalism, and indigenous rights movements. Her work critically engages with Marxist theory while exploring new forms of political subjectivity emerging in neoliberal contexts. Steur's publications consistently explore themes of resistance, identity politics, and economic transformation. Her recent work demonstrates an increasing focus on comparative analysis of social movements across different political systems, examining how marginalized communities navigate state power and capitalist expansion.

Mike Molesworthمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mike Molesworth is an Associate Professor in Marketing at the Department of Marketing, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He has been teaching marketing communications and digital marketing since 1999 and is actively engaged in research, supervision, and academic publishing. His educational background includes a PhD in Consumer Culture, a CIM Diploma, a PGCTHE, and a BA(Hons) in Advertising Management. Mike Molesworth's research centers on critical and qualitative approaches to marketing, with a focus on digital consumption, consumer culture, and ethical dimensions of digital media. He employs psychoanalytic and interpretive methods to explore consumer behavior, particularly in relation to digital possessions, online platforms, and corporate responsibility. His work often challenges dominant narratives in marketing and examines the emotional, symbolic, and institutional complexities of contemporary consumption. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in examining the paradoxes of digital life, including human-AI relationships, digital ownership, consumer resistance, and the emotional dynamics of corporate responsibility. He frequently collaborates with scholars such as Grigore, Denegri-Knott, and Jenkins, contributing to leading journals in marketing and management. He teaches modules such as Marketing Communications, International Brand Management, and Consumer Behaviour, and is an experienced PhD supervisor interested in critical marketing, consumer culture, psychoanalytic approaches, and corporate responsibility in digital contexts. Mike Molesworth has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He supervises PhD students in areas related to critical marketing and consumer culture, though specific student names are not listed. He is involved in research projects exploring digital goods, platform economies, and ethical consumption, often using qualitative and interpretive methodologies. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams led by him, but his collaborative work suggests active participation in research networks within the Department of Marketing and beyond.

John Exaltoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Education
• Dutch Educational Systems
• Protestant/Christian Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Exalto is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in the Education in Culture research group. His work focuses on the intersection of religious traditions, particularly Calvinist and Orthodox perspectives, with Dutch educational systems throughout the twentieth century. His research interests include: History of Protestant/Christian education in the Netherlands Twentieth century educational philosophy and practice Bible's role in Dutch schooling systems Development of educational thought through figures like Kohnstamm and Langeveld Social services for unmarried mothers in post-war Netherlands Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on Dutch educational history through multiple lenses - religious, social, and philosophical. His work consistently examines how Calvinist and broader Christian traditions have shaped Dutch educational practices, particularly during the early twentieth century. He frequently employs comparative historical methodologies and shows particular interest in the tension between confessional identity and broader societal integration in educational contexts. As an active contributor to academic discourse, Exalto regularly presents at conferences and provides expert commentary to Dutch media outlets on matters related to reformed education, religious schooling, and contemporary educational challenges facing religious communities.

Agnieszka Kanasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Inequality
• Immigration and Integration
• Public Policy Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Agnieszka Kanas is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Politics at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research focuses on social inequality, immigrant integration, public policy, and labor market disparities. She examines how individual resources and institutions interact to shape ethnic and gender inequalities, particularly in Europe. She teaches courses on migration, public policy, and social inequalities at BA and MA levels. Research Interests: Stratification and social inequality Immigrant economic disadvantage and integration Public policy evaluation Labor market institutions and family policies Causal effects of policy interventions on refugees Recent Research Trends: Her work emphasizes policy impacts on refugee integration (e.g., language courses), non-cognitive skills’ role in labor markets, and ethno-religious conflicts’ effects on religiosity among refugees. She uses natural experiments and comparative studies across Europe and Southeast Asia. Activities: Consultancy: Advisory committee for the LOCOV project (2023) Invited Talks: Expert Workshop on Intra-EU Mobility (2022) Conference Participation: ESPAnet conferences (2023) Labs/Teams: Collaborates widely on migration and inequality studies, with partnerships in Germany, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Matthew Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Business Ethics
• Fair Trade
• Civil Society and Business Interactions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Matthew Anderson is a Senior Lecturer in Business Ethics at the University of Portsmouth's Portsmouth Business School, part of the Faculty of Business and Law. He teaches organisational behaviour, human resource management, and international business, coordinating a core second-year module on Leadership, Ethics, Governance and Sustainability. His research focuses on civil society-business intersections, particularly Fair Trade advocacy and Circular Economy policy. Anderson collaborates with Fairtrade Foundation, Fair Trade Advocacy Office, and Fashion Revolution on ethical purchasing initiatives. Previously, he worked in the UK Civil Service as a Strategic Analyst, translating behavioural science into evidence-based policy. Key research outputs include work on Fair Trade mainstreaming, EU SME supply chain practices, and Fair Trade Town campaigns' spatial impact. His affiliations include the Food Cultures in Transition research cluster and the Centre for Blue Governance. Research themes include consumer activism, regulatory change drivers, and hybrid movement dynamics. He co-convened the 2018 Fair Trade International Symposium and currently investigates civil society's role in driving regulatory frameworks for sustainability. As a PhD supervisor, he guides students in business ethics and organisational studies.

Zahra Shahمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cross-cultural consumer research
• Influencer marketing
• Strategic digital communications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zahra Shah is a Lecturer in Marketing at the Sheffield University Management School, part of the University of Sheffield. She holds a PhD and MSc in Marketing, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on cross-cultural consumer behavior, influencer marketing for societal good, and digital communication strategies for health and sustainability. Zahra's work bridges disciplines through collaborations with engineering, neurology, and women's health experts. Qualifications: PhD in Marketing and Psychology (Sheffield), MSc with Distinction in Marketing Management Practice (Sheffield) Her research has been published in journals like International Marketing Review and Journal of Business Research , and she has organized special issues on influencer marketing ethics. Zahra teaches marketing modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizing practical application of research insights. She leads the Behavioural Research for Inclusivity, Sustainability and Technological Transformation (BRISTT) research group, exploring innovative solutions to global challenges.

Laura McGuireمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Climate Change Education
• Implicit Attitudes
• Sustainable Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura McGuire is a Lecturer in Psychology at Edge Hill University, specializing in the intersection of education, implicit attitudes, and climate change behavior. She serves on the steering committee of the UN’s Interdisciplinary and Intergovernmental Panel on Behaviour Change for Sustainable Development (IPBC), focusing on 'Education for Sustainable Development.' Her research addresses the 'value-action gap,' exploring how implicit attitudes predict behavior and designing educational interventions to foster sustainable practices. University: Edge Hill University Department: Department of Psychology Her work emphasizes cross-cultural studies, including collaborations with Dubai’s Arbor School, to compare consumer attitudes across different cultural contexts. McGuire co-authored The Psychology of Climate Change , which explores cognitive barriers to climate action and has been translated into Chinese. She also contributed to the UN’s International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Report. McGuire has presented at high-profile events like the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Paris and the British Academy Summer Showcase. Her research employs eye-tracking and implicit association tests to measure psychological responses to environmental messaging. Awards: Emerging Scholar Award (Sustainability Research Network) Her teaching background spans over a decade in secondary schools and universities, focusing on public speaking and research methods. She advises on graduate teaching and has supervised multiple student projects on social behavior and psychology applications.

• Analytical Sociology
• Experimental Sociology
• Computational Humanities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ramona Roller is a Researcher in Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University. She is affiliated with the Chair Buskens Social Networks, Solidarity and Inequality and contributes to the Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) initiative, specifically focusing on Behaviour and Institutions and In-Equality research areas. Her research expertise spans Analytical Sociology, Experimental Sociology, Computational Humanities, Computational Social Sciences, and Network Analysis. Dr. Roller employs a complex systems perspective to study how local human interactions give rise to global group phenomena. Her work focuses on two main areas: cooperation in modern work teams and the diffusion of ideas in historical societies. In her research on contemporary teams, Dr. Roller investigates fair, productive, and sustainable cooperation through the spontaneous emergence of roles in software development teams. She is part of the SCOOP project (Sustainable COOPeration), collaborating with Rafael Wittek from Groningen and Vincent Buskens from Utrecht. On a societal level, she studies the evolution and spread of ideas during the Reformation in 16th-century Europe using letter correspondences of scholars. This interdisciplinary work involves collaboration with researchers from historiography, theology, and linguistics to address complex challenges in historical analysis. Dr. Roller applies diverse research methodologies including field studies, behavioral experiments, social network analysis, spatio-temporal modeling, and causal inference methods. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in computational approaches to historical data, particularly in analyzing 16th-century correspondence networks and territorial concepts.

Maria Burkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Technologies
• Information Systems
• Knowledge Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Burke holds a PhD in Information Systems, an MBA, and a Diploma in Management Studies. She is affiliated with Winchester Business School within the Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies at the University of Winchester. Her research focuses on digital technologies' application to economic, environmental, and social systems, with notable work in knowledge management, organizational design, and sustainable leadership. She has secured significant grants including a £1.4M EPSRC project exploring digital technologies for high streets. Education: PhD (Information Systems), MBA, DMS (Management Studies). Research spans cross-cultural knowledge sharing, low-energy housing innovation, and leadership in turbulent environments. She has authored textbooks like I am Seeing Things: TOTeM and contributed to journals such as Journal of Documentation and Library Review . Notable achievements include the EPSRC National Impact Prize (2012) and B2B Best Internet Award (2011). Her work has been featured in WIRED , New Scientist , and international media. She collaborates with institutions globally including universities in Poland, China, and Russia. Grants & Projects: Led £1.4M EPSRC project on high street digital innovation, secured Templeton/Metanexus funding for religious roots of information systems research, and managed Leadership Foundation grants on organisational revitalisation. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams in digital economy research, IoT applications, and sustainable technology initiatives. Active in editorial roles for Journal of Documentation and Elsevier's International Journal of the Digital Human .

• Disability Policy
• Mental Health Policy
• Health Policy and Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jennifer Smith-Merry is an ARC Laureate Fellow and Professor of Health and Social Policy at the University of Sydney, within the Sydney School of Health Sciences. She has held roles such as Director of the Centre for Disability Research and Policy (CDRP) and leads the Disability Inclusive Policy Development stream. Her work integrates research, policy, and practice to address systemic challenges in mental health and disability care, with a focus on equity and lived experience insights. Education: PhD in Social Policy (University of Queensland) BA (Honours) Graduate Certificate in Applied Law Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education) Research Interests: Jen’s research emphasizes disability-inclusive policy development, mental health service design, and the ethical inclusion of people with disability in research. She explores the intersection of policy implementation, lived experience expertise, and systemic reforms, particularly in the context of the NDIS and global health initiatives. Her work critiques ableism in academia and healthcare while advocating for participatory, equity-driven frameworks. Grants and Collaboration: Jen has secured over 50 grants, including ARC and NHMRC funding, and leads projects evaluating policy and service delivery for disability and mental health. She collaborates with governments and NGOs, such as the National Disability Insurance Agency, and engages with service users to inform policy. Recent projects include a global workforce training framework for integrated care and exploring mechanisms of religious trauma in queer communities. Awards: Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Laureate Fellow (2023-2028) Labs and Affiliations: She is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers at the University of Sydney, including the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, Sydney Policy Lab, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, Brain and Mind Centre, and Charles Perkins Centre. Her international collaborations span Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK, focusing on disability research capacity and mental health policy.

Maria Schillerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Policy
• Migration Studies
• Diversity and Inclusion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria Schiller is Associate Professor of Public Policy, Migration and Diversity at Erasmus University Rotterdam, affiliated with the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences and the Department of Policy, Politics and Society. Her research focuses on the governance of migration and diversity in urban and national contexts across Europe. PhD in Migration Studies, University of Kent (2014) Former Senior Research Fellow, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity Former Substitute Assistant Professor, University of Tübingen Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, University of Vienna Visiting Lecturer, University of Kent Maria Schiller’s research explores the institutional, political, and social dimensions of migration governance. Her work emphasizes the role of civil society, public officials, and private actors in shaping integration policies, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands. She investigates how urban governance structures, such as immigrant councils and planning agencies, mediate inclusion and exclusion. Her studies often employ comparative and qualitative methods, focusing on the interplay between symbolic and substantive policy outcomes. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in urban migration policy, network governance, and the politics of diversity. Articles analyze brokerage in inclusion networks, the design of participatory institutions, and the framing of integration in regional policymaking. The research spans disciplines including political science, sociology, urban planning, and public administration. Maria Schiller has organized academic events such as the (Re)mapping Rotterdam Forum and the workshop 'Societal impact after the hype: Unpacking experiences in diversity and inclusion research'. She hosts visiting scholars, including Maxime Felder (2022–2030), indicating ongoing collaborative research. While specific grants are not listed, her Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship indicates prior competitive funding. She is active in knowledge dissemination through datasets and public engagement. She contributes to interdisciplinary research teams focused on diversity, inclusion, and urban governance. Her collaborative projects involve scholars from multiple institutions and countries, particularly in France and Germany, as seen in her dataset on local actors’ views on socio-cultural heterogeneity.