جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Psychology of Religion
• Religious Studies
• Social Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

José Manuel Brissos Lino is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies, where he contributes to the field of Social Sciences with a focus on Psychology and Religious Studies. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Lisbon (2015) and has published extensively on the psychological and sociological dimensions of religion. PhD in Psychology, Autonomous University of Lisbon (2015) Master's in Helping Relationship Postgraduate studies in Helping Relationship and Stress Management His research centers on the psychology of religion , exploring topics such as glossolalia , spiritual discernment , religious freedom , and the emotional dynamics of faith communities . He investigates how religious beliefs interact with personal identity, moral reasoning, and societal challenges, particularly in the context of contemporary Portugal and global Pentecostal movements. The trends in his recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach, blending theology, psychology, and sociology. His work frequently addresses the impact of crisis (e.g., pandemics, digital transformation) on religious life, the role of emotion in belief , and ethical issues in religious institutions , such as clericalism and gender roles. He often publishes with Lusófona University Editions, indicating strong institutional academic engagement. Notable contributions include analyses of religious populism , the death penalty , and women in religions , reflecting a commitment to social justice and critical religious inquiry. He has authored or contributed to several books and edited volumes, including Religious Populism and Secularization (2021), That Strange Speech (2018), and numerous book chapters on pandemic psychology and theological ethics. José Manuel Brissos Lino is actively involved in academic discourse through publications and institutional affiliations. While no formal grants or advising relationships are listed, his extensive publication record suggests mentorship and scholarly leadership. He is likely involved in research groups or centers at Lusófona University related to psychology, religion, and social integration.

• Religious Freedom
• Ecclesiastical Law
• Gender Equality and Religion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

María Jesús Gutiérrez del Moral is a Professor of Public Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Girona, specializing in Ecclesiastical Law of the State. She has been active in academia since at least 1995, achieving the rank of University Associate Professor in 2003 and being accredited as a Full Professor in 2024. Her work is centered at the intersection of law, religion, and human rights, with particular focus on religious freedom, gender equality, and religious pluralism. Her primary research interests include religious freedom and equality, gender issues in religious contexts, hate crimes related to religion, religious heritage, and the relationship between secularism and religious entities. Her work spans both theoretical and practical aspects of how religious freedom is protected and implemented within legal frameworks, particularly in the European and Spanish contexts. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary issues including gender discrimination in religious contexts, religious freedom during the pandemic, Islamic law within European legal systems, and the regulation of hate speech related to religion. Her work shows a consistent pattern of analyzing how religious rights intersect with other fundamental rights, particularly gender equality. She has participated extensively in research projects funded by national and regional entities, including multiple projects related to gender equality, religious freedom, and hate crimes. Her work has been supported by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, the Generalitat de Catalunya, and other research funding bodies. Professor Gutiérrez del Moral has made significant contributions to the field through her leadership in research groups focused on public law analysis, with special attention to financial and tax law, and through her numerous scholarly publications that bridge theoretical analysis with practical legal applications in the complex field of law and religion.

Qing Laiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Demography
• Development Studies
• Contemporary China
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Qing Lai is Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. Her research examines demographic patterns, development dynamics, and survey methodologies with regional focus on China and Latin America. As Co-PI of the FIU Cuba Poll since 2020, she analyzes sociopolitical attitudes in Cuba. Her work explores life-course education under socialism, Sino-Muslim identity formation, and ecological knowledge in fisheries conservation. Contact: qlai@fiu.edu; office: SIPA 313.

Risa Tohaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative ethnic politics
• Political violence
• Elections
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Risa Toha serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University, specializing in comparative ethnic politics, political violence, elections, and Southeast Asian political economy. Her acclaimed book Rioting for Representation: Local Ethnic Mobilization in Democratizing Countries (Cambridge University Press, 2021) analyzes ethnic riots in Indonesia's democratic transition. Her educational qualifications include: PhD, University of California Los Angeles (2012) AB, Princeton University (2003) Professor Toha's research centers on micro-dynamics of ethnic mobilization, political violence, and electoral processes in Southeast Asia. She investigates how local political actors employ violence to protest exclusion during democratization, with particular focus on Indonesia's post-Soeharto political landscape. Her work bridges comparative politics, conflict studies, and political economy through rigorous mixed-method approaches. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal consistent thematic focus on Indonesian electoral politics, including youth voting behavior in the 2024 presidential election, democratic erosion among educated elites, normalization of political intolerance, and evolving typologies of electoral violence. These works demonstrate methodological sophistication in analyzing micro-level political behavior within Southeast Asia's complex democratization processes. Her research has secured significant external funding from the Singapore Social Science Research Council, Singapore’s Ministry of Education, Mustard Seed Foundation, Pacific Rim Research Organization, and the US Department of Education.

Lynn Nealمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Religious History
• Religion and Popular Culture
• Fashion and Religion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lynn Neal is the Easley Professor of Religious Studies at Wake Forest University, affiliated with the Department for the Study of Religions. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on American religious history, religion and popular culture, and the intersection of fashion and religious identity. Notable works include *Romancing God: Evangelical Women and Inspirational Fiction* (2006), *Religion in Vogue: Christianity and Fashion in America* (2019), and *Wearing Their Faith: New Religious Movements, Dress, and Fashion in America* (2025). She co-edited *Religious Intolerance in America: A Documentary History* (2010/2019) and launched the website 'Fashioning Faith' in 2025 to explore religion and fashion. Her teaching emphasizes American religious history and religion's role in media and culture. She has published widely on topics like religious intolerance, cult stereotypes in TV, and fashion as a theological medium. In 2017, she received the American Academy of Religion Excellence in Teaching Award for her innovative pedagogy. Neal’s work bridges academic scholarship with accessible public-facing projects, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary research. Education: Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Key Research Themes: Religion and fashion, television portrayals of religion, religious intolerance Public Engagement: 'Fashioning Faith' website, documentary editing, media commentary Neal’s publications demonstrate a focus on how material culture—fashion, media, and accessories—shapes religious expression and dialogue in American society. Her work highlights overlooked intersections between everyday aesthetics and spiritual practices.

John Corriganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religion and Emotion
• Spatial Humanities
• Religious Intolerance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

John Corrigan is Lucius Moody Bristol Distinguished Professor of Religion and Professor of History at Florida State University, holding a PhD from University of Chicago. His interdisciplinary research examines emotion's role in religious practice and the spatial dimensions of belief systems. Editorial leadership includes: Oxford Handbook of the Spatial Humanities Oxford Handbook of Religion and Emotion Oxford Encyclopedia of Religion in America Creative work includes the album 'Imperical Data from Mandalay' exploring colonial narratives.

Sian Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental History
• Heritage Studies
• Archaeology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sian Jones is Professor of Environmental History and Heritage at the University of Stirling, where she leads interdisciplinary research integrating archaeology, history, and social anthropology. She previously held a position at the University of Manchester for 18 years, demonstrating a long-standing academic career in heritage and identity studies. Her research interests include cultural identity, ethnicity, monuments, memory and place, conservation, authenticity, social value, the history of urban public parks, and community co-production of heritage. She critically examines how the past is used in shaping national and cultural identities, particularly through archaeological interpretation. The trends in her publications reflect a consistent focus on identity, heritage value, and public engagement. Her work bridges theoretical archaeology with applied heritage management, emphasizing community involvement, authenticity experiences, and social value. She has contributed significantly to critical heritage studies, especially through interdisciplinary and collaborative research. Selected Research Projects: ACCORD Project: Co-production of 3D heritage models with communities Whitworth Park Community Archaeology Project Valuing the Historic Environment: Research on social value in heritage Key Publications: The Archaeology of Ethnicity: Constructing Identities in Past and Present Cultural Identity and Archaeology: The Construction of European Communities (co-edited) Historical Archaeology: Back from the Edge (co-edited) Jewish Local Patriotism and Self-Identification in the Graeco-Roman World (co-edited) Sian Jones actively participates in academic discourse through conference presentations and collaborations. She mentors interdisciplinary research and promotes community-centered approaches in heritage studies. Her work continues to influence both academic and professional practices in conservation and public archaeology.

Jason A. Springsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious ethics
• Moral philosophy
• Political theory
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Jason A. Springs is Professor of Religion, Ethics, and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, where he serves as a core faculty member of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. His office is located in the Hesburgh Center for International Studies. Dr. Springs earned his Ph.D. in Religion, Ethics, and Politics from Harvard University's Committee on the Study of Religion. Prior to joining Notre Dame in 2008, he held appointments as Fellow in Christian Thought and Practice at Princeton University's Center for the Study of Religion and as Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion at American University, Washington DC. He is also a faculty fellow of Notre Dame's Center for the Study of Religion and Society. Professor Springs' research integrates religious ethics with moral philosophy and political and social theories, with specific attention to modern European and North American contexts. His scholarship focuses on ethical, philosophical and theological dimensions of restorative justice, particularly examining its potential to intervene in racialized and class dimensions of the U.S. prison-industrial complex. He investigates structural and cultural violence, conceptions of religious toleration, and the challenges posed by religious pluralism for transforming conflict. These concerns are oriented by his broader research interests in American Pragmatist thought and postliberal theology, with particular attention to Islamophobia in Europe and North America and democratic theories as frameworks for peacebuilding. His publication record spans religious ethics, political theology, and philosophical analysis of contemporary social issues. His most recent book Restorative Justice and Lived Religion: Transforming Mass Incarceration in Chicago (2024) examines how restorative justice initiatives respond to structural racism and injustice, studying Chicago's restorative justice network as a model for sustainable social change. This follows his 2020 work Healthy Conflict in Contemporary American Society: From Enemy to Adversary , which develops conceptions of healthy conflict in religiously plural societies, and his 2010 book Toward a Generous Orthodoxy . His work has been featured in prominent journals including the Journal of Religion, Journal of Religious Ethics, and Journal of the American Academy of Religion. Professor Springs teaches undergraduate courses including Structural and Cultural Violence, Black Lives Matter: Violence vs. Nonviolence, Social Science University Seminar, Introduction to Peace Studies, and Love and Violence: Religion, Civil Disobedience and Nonviolent Resistance. His teaching reflects his commitment to connecting theoretical frameworks with contemporary social justice issues. His field research in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood with the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation demonstrates his commitment to community-engaged scholarship, examining how restorative justice practices like peacemaking circles transform communities affected by violence and systemic injustice through five to six years of participant observation.

Kikue Hamayotsuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Politics
• Democracy and Autocracy
• Politics and Religion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kikue Hamayotsu is an Associate Professor at the Northern Illinois University Department of Political Science and a faculty associate at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies. Originally from Japan, she has lived and worked across Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK. Her research intersects Comparative Politics , Democracy and Autocracy , Politics and Religion , Politics of Identity , and Southeast Asia with a focus on Qualitative Research Methods . Education: B.A., Sophia University (Tokyo) M.A., SOAS University of London M.A., University of Sydney Ph.D., Australian National University Her scholarship examines state-religion relations , religious regime formation , and democratic consolidation in multi-ethnic Southeast Asia. She has held leadership roles in the American Political Science Association (APSA) and American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS) , including chairing the Indonesia & Timor Leste Studies Committee . Her recent publications include analyses of Islamic courts in Malaysia , political tolerance in Indonesia , and state enforcement of Syariah laws. She explores how electoral competitiveness and decentralized governance shape religious pluralism and minority rights in late-developing Muslim democracies. Hamayotsu’s work spans journal articles , book chapters , and monographs , with a forthcoming focus on intolerant Islam in Southeast Asia . Her empirical studies draw on fieldwork, interviews with legal officials, and comparative analysis across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.

Rocío Bravoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Indigenous Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rocío Bravo is a Professor-Researcher at the University of the Sierra Sur (UNSIS) in Mexico, where she serves as faculty and manages the Institute of Municipal Studies and the Bachelor's program in Public Administration. Concurrently, she is a PhD student at the University of Tübingen's Institute of Political Science in Germany, where she holds a CONACYT-DAAD Doctoral Fellowship under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Andreas Hasenclever. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from CIDE in Mexico City, a semester abroad at the Catholic University of Lima, and a Master's degree in Political Science from the Otto Suhr Institute at the Free University of Berlin, where she also worked as a research assistant at the Iberoamerican Institute. University of the Sierra Sur (UNSIS), Mexico - Professor-Researcher University of Tübingen, Germany - PhD Student (since March 2021) CIDE (Center of Economic Research and Teaching), Mexico - Bachelor's degree Free University of Berlin - Master's degree Bravo's research focuses on political participation in indigenous communities governed by internal normative systems, human and sustainable development in indigenous communities, and institutional capacities of municipalities operating under customary law. Her PhD project analyzes religious intolerance stemming from religious divergence within indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico, examining how religious pluralism interacts with traditional communal life and 21st-century modernity. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Oaxacan indigenous communities, political participation, and development issues. Her recent publications show a trajectory moving from electoral politics and civil society to deeper exploration of indigenous governance systems, community practices, and the intersection of traditional knowledge with modern development frameworks. The geographical focus remains predominantly on Oaxaca, with particular attention to the Southern Sierra region. CONACYT-DAAD Doctoral Fellow As an educator, Bravo has supervised numerous academic works and actively contributes to both Mexican and German academic communities. Her dual appointment reflects a transnational academic career that bridges European theoretical frameworks with Mexican indigenous realities. At UNSIS, she plays a significant administrative role managing academic programs while maintaining an active research agenda focused on indigenous governance and development. Her work with the Institute of Municipal Studies at UNSIS demonstrates her commitment to practical applications of political science in municipal governance contexts, particularly those involving indigenous communities operating under customary law systems.

Siyuan Huمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• International Relations
• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Siyuan Hu is a Research Fellow at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) , Johns Hopkins University. Holding an M.A. in East Asian Studies (2019) from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a graduate degree in modern Japanese literature from the University of Arizona, Hu's interdisciplinary background bridges humanities and behavioral sciences. The University of Arizona's East Asian Studies department, which combines political science, religious studies, linguistics, and anthropology, significantly shaped Hu's research trajectory. Education: M.A. in East Asian Studies (Johns Hopkins SAIS, 2019) Prior Education: Modern Japanese Literature (University of Arizona) Hu's research focuses on neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral science , particularly examining cognitive control deficits, addiction mechanisms, and digital health interventions. Studies on binge drinking, emotional processing, and smoking cessation highlight intersections between neural activity and behavioral outcomes. Hu's publications reveal trends in addiction neuroscience, mental health technology, and cross-cultural behavioral analysis . Key areas include neural oscillations in binge drinkers, digital interventions for smoking cessation, and psychosocial factors in social media addiction. Methodological approaches span ecological momentary assessment, EEG analysis, and machine learning. Notable collaborations include studies on cognitive control deficits and digital health applications, though specific scientific awards or student advising details are not mentioned in the provided materials.

• Family Psychology
• Work-Family Conflict
• Parenting and Coparenting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Bogusława Lachowska is a Professor at the Department of Educational and Family Psychology within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her work focuses on family psychology, work-family interactions, and psychological well-being. She has been actively involved in scale adaptation and validation studies, particularly examining coparenting, trust, and stress dynamics. Key Research Areas: Work-family conflict and facilitation, parental cooperation, narcissism and well-being, pandemic-related stress, and marital sanctification. Recent Awards: Team Award of the Rector of the Catholic University of Lublin (2004), Nagroda Zespołowa III Stopnia (2016), and Nagroda za wyróżniającą się rozprawę habilitacyjną (2013). Conference Leadership: Organized and co-hosted national conferences on parenting, family psychology, and social roles while presenting internationally on topics like family resilience and dual-earner couples. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize family dynamics during crises (e.g., pandemic), cross-cultural validation of psychological scales, and the interplay between religiosity and relationship quality. Her work spans empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and practical applications in clinical and educational settings. Scientific Contributions: Extensive research on work-family synergy and conflict. Development of Polish versions of psychological tools like the Trust Scale and Coparenting Relationship Scale. Editorial roles in thematic issues of Przegląd Psychologiczny and Fides et Ratio .

Lynn S. Nealمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Religious History
• Religion and Popular Culture
• Religious Intolerance

Lynn S. Neal is an Associate Professor of Religion at Wake Forest University, specializing in American religious history, religion and popular culture, and religious intolerance. She has authored Romancing God: Evangelical Women and Inspirational Fiction (2006) and co-edited Religious Intolerance in America: A Documentary History (2010). In her pedagogical work, she explores innovative teaching methods, including collaborative learning and critically reflective teaching, as demonstrated in her blog post Quiet Please: Making Space for Silence (2013). Her research intersects with themes like classroom dialogue and teaching strategies that engage students in religion and popular culture.

David Parksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Christian Missions
• Cross-Cultural Ministry
• Missiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Parks serves as Director of the Global Center and Contextual Learning at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, where he teaches Introduction to Christian Missions and oversees the Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum. As leader of the missions certificate program, he trains students called to various missionary vocations while raising campus awareness of global missions through the weekly Global Voices event. Parks holds a PhD in Missions from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, an MDiv from Beeson Divinity School, and a BA from Samford University. Prior to joining Beeson, he lived in Southeast Asia serving with the International Mission Board and Youth Ministry International, where he started a student ministry and led a youth ministry major at a Baptist seminary. His research focuses on missiological approaches to cross-cultural ministry, with particular interest in shame/honor gospel frameworks, worldview analysis, and Iranian church growth. Parks has led student mission trips to Tanzania, Indonesia, New York City, Malaysia, London, India and Rwanda, emphasizing experiential learning alongside academic instruction. Parks' publications reveal a consistent thread connecting missiological theory with practical application across diverse cultural contexts. His work addresses contemporary challenges including digital ethics in mission work, indigenous leadership development, and cross-cultural communication strategies that honor local worldviews while presenting the Christian message. Through the Birmingham Internationals Ministry Network, Parks connects local evangelicals reaching out to internationals, extending his cross-cultural ministry beyond the classroom. He has also taken students on numerous international trips and continues cross-cultural outreach through church volunteer positions with his wife Jenn. The Global Center under Parks' leadership serves as both academic program and practical training ground, integrating classroom learning with real-world mission experience. His approach combines scholarly rigor with hands-on ministry, preparing students for effective cross-cultural engagement in diverse global contexts.

Hillary K. Craneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Anthropology
• Linguistics
• Medical Anthropology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hillary K. Crane serves as Associate Professor of Anthropology at Linfield University and holds dual coordination roles for the Linguistics and Asian Studies programs. Based in Walker Hall 218, she has been a faculty member since 2007 with research focusing on intersections of religion and medicine, gender dynamics among Taiwanese Buddhist nuns, and celiac disease experiences in the United States. Her research interests span cultural anthropology, medical anthropology, linguistics, anthropology of the body, and gender/sexuality studies with East Asian focus. Crane employs innovative student-faculty collaborative research models, particularly for her celiac disease project where she hires students annually for summer research. Her scholarly work reveals consistent engagement with Buddhist monastic communities in Taiwan, examining gender transformation, religious conversion pressures, and emotional regulation within spiritual contexts. Crane's publications demonstrate expertise in religious ethnography methodology, particularly regarding researcher objectivity in missionary-adjacent communities. Her co-edited volume Missionary Impositions addresses conversion challenges in fieldwork. The publication record shows strong continuity in Taiwanese Buddhist studies since her doctoral work, alongside emerging focus on chronic illness anthropology through celiac disease research. Her scientific contributions include numerous student-faculty collaborative research reports and peer-reviewed articles analyzing Buddhist monasticism, gender roles, and religious discourse. Crane's work appears across disciplines including Anthropology, Religious Studies, Women's Studies, and Medical Humanities, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. As an educator, Crane teaches courses in cultural anthropology, linguistics, medical anthropology, and East Asian studies. She maintains active research mentorship through summer collaborative projects, particularly in celiac disease studies where she involves students in data collection and analysis. Her academic trajectory shows sustained commitment to both traditional anthropological fieldwork in Taiwan and contemporary health-focused research in the United States.