جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Katie Mazerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Justice
• Feminist Political Economy
• Natural Resource Economies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katie Mazer is an Assistant Professor cross-appointed in the Departments of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGST) and Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ESST) at Acadia University. Her work integrates critical geography with feminist political economy to examine intersections of labor, resource extraction, and welfare state policies. Education: PhD in Geography (University of Toronto), M.Sc.Pl. (University of Toronto), BA (McGill University). Research focuses on: Critical perspectives on unemployment and labor markets Social reproduction theory and resource economies Environmental justice in extractive industries Racialized and gendered dimensions of resource governance Her recent publications analyze labor migration in Alberta oil sectors, Inuit women's mining employment pathways, and welfare state mechanisms regulating resource extraction. She co-authored a chapter on transnational anti-extraction movements in the Standing Rock anthology. No formal advisees listed. Active in Acadia's ESST program curriculum development and interdisciplinary environmental studies initiatives.

• Sociology of Work
• Sociology of Organizations
• Sociology of Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marica Šljukić is a full Professor at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. She has been employed at the faculty since 2002, ascending from assistant-trainee to associate professor (2019) and currently holds the academic rank of Professor. Her roles include Deputy Head of the Department of Sociology (2016-2018) and membership in the Teaching and Scientific Council (2016-2018). Education: Graduated in Sociology (2001), Master's (2009), and Doctorate (2014) from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. Her research focuses on sociology of work, organizations, and entrepreneurship , with particular emphasis on industrial organizations in Serbia and the transformation of labor structures during post-socialism. She also investigates the interplay between education and work , analyzing systemic misalignments and their social impacts. Her publications reveal a consistent engagement with post-socialist transitions , including analyses of agrarian restructuring (2019), industrial continuity/discontinuity (2017), and vocational education gaps (2015). She frequently collaborates with Srđan Šljukić on comparative organizational studies across Serbian industry and agriculture. Teaching: Courses include Sociology of Work, Sociology of Organizations, Social Entrepreneurship, and Sociology of Professions. Service: Active in Serbian Sociological Society, editorial board member of Sociological Review, and led teaching license commission (2016-2018).

• Cultural Studies
• Media Communication
• Evaluation Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dariusz Wadowski, PhD, DSc., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Culture at the Institute of Journalism and Management within the Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), Poland. His academic profile demonstrates active engagement in interdisciplinary research bridging cultural theory, media sociology, and religious studies, with consistent scholarly output through 2025. Contact details include his institutional email (dariusz.wadowski@kul.pl) and ORCID (0000-0001-8936-9557). His research interests focus on: Therapeutic culture – examining TikTok's psychological impacts, post-pandemic identity reconstruction, and media-induced emotional frameworks Collective memory – analyzing digital transformations of cultural memory, Wikipedia's narrative functions, and crisis-driven memory reconfiguration Religious communication – investigating Catholic Church responses during the pandemic, Polish religiosity trends, and ecclesiastical freedom restrictions Evaluation studies – developing cultural assessment methodologies, migration narrative analysis, and fatherhood project metrics Wadowski's publication trends (2020-2024) reveal three dominant threads: pandemic-era religious communication (particularly Catholic Church adaptations), therapeutic culture in digital spaces (including narcissism and TikTok), and Ukrainian migration narratives. His work appears in journals like Religions and Annals of Social Sciences, alongside book chapters from KUL Press, emphasizing empirical social research with Polish case studies. He has managed significant research projects including: a Polish Science Foundation-funded study on Ukrainian migration narratives during Russian aggression; MEiN-supported interdisciplinary research on Catholic Church pandemic communication; and cross-border collaborations like "The Future of Religious Faith from CEE Perspective" (2016). Academic service includes editorial committee membership for STATO'23 (2024), scientific council membership for "Kultura Współczesna" journal since 2018, and extensive dissertation reviews for Maria Curie-Skłodowska University.

• Physical Education
• Gender Studies
• Sports Sociology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Martos García is a Lecturer at the Universitat de València , affiliated with the Faculty of Teacher Training and Department of Physical Education and Sport . He specializes in critical pedagogy and ethnographic research, focusing on gender dynamics, inclusivity, and social identity within physical education and prison environments. Research Areas: Physical Education, Gender Studies, Sports Sociology, Inclusive Education Methodologies: Ethnography, Autoethnography, Action Research Key Themes: Gender discrimination, Embodied pedagogy, Prison sports programs, Curriculum reform His recent publications analyze gender relations in physical education, the role of sport in prison rehabilitation, and innovative assessment methods. He has collaborated internationally, particularly with Dr. Andrew C. Sparkes, and emphasizes participatory approaches in teacher training. Email: daniel.martos@uv.es

Aliakbar Akbaritabarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• science of science
• scholarly migration
• social networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aliakbar Akbaritabar (also known as Ali) is a Research Scientist and Deputy Head of Training at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany. He works within the Laboratory of Migration and Mobility, which is part of the Digital and Computational Demography research group led by Prof. Emilio Zagheni. Dr. Akbaritabar holds two PhD degrees: one in economic sociology and labor studies from the University of Milan, and another in sociology (social welfare) from the Allameh Tabataba'i University of Tehran. Prior to joining MPIDR, he worked as a postdoctoral research scientist at the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) and the German Competence Network for Bibliometrics. As a computational social scientist with a background in sociology, Dr. Akbaritabar's research focuses on the science of science, scholarly migration, social networks, collaboration networks, and computational social science. His work re-purposes bibliometric data to answer social science and demographic questions, with particular interest in understanding migration and mobility patterns of scholars globally. He employs computational tools and techniques to address social scientific questions, bridging the gap between data science and sociological inquiry. Dr. Akbaritabar's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on global scholarly migration patterns, gender disparities in academic mobility, and methodological approaches in quantitative social science. His work often involves large-scale data analysis of scientific publications and researcher movements across international borders, revealing significant insights about the structure and dynamics of the global academic system. He has developed innovative approaches to analyzing scholarly migration using bibliometric data and has made substantial contributions to understanding the relationship between collaboration and mobility in academia. Dr. Akbaritabar is actively involved in promoting computational approaches in social science research and has developed resources for using R Markdown, Git, and GitHub for academic writing. He maintains a public calendar of Computational Social Science events worldwide and shares his research through platforms like BlueSky, Twitter, and Mastodon. As Deputy Head of Training at MPIDR, Dr. Akbaritabar plays a key role in developing training programs for researchers, particularly focusing on computational methods in demographic research. His laboratory work centers on analyzing migration and mobility patterns of scholars using bibliometric data, contributing significantly to our understanding of global knowledge production and academic collaboration networks. He is also involved in several major projects including the Migration and Mobility of Scholars initiative and the Scholarly Migration Database project.

Andres Castroمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Demography
• Population Studies
• Social Inequality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrés F. Castro Torres is a sociologist and population scientist affiliated with the Laboratory of Migration and Mobility and the Laboratory of Population Dynamics and Sustainable Well-Being at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany. He holds a Ph.D. in Demography and Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania (2019) and a Master’s in Statistics (2010) and Bachelor’s in Sociology (2012) from Universidad Nacional de Colombia. His research focuses on social class and gender disparities in family formation and dissolution in Global South countries and immigrant populations in the U.S. and Europe. He employs quantitative methods to analyze census data, surveys, and administrative records, emphasizing inductive, data-driven approaches to identify social class groups and family trajectory types. Castro’s recent publications address global knowledge disparities in demographic research , the role of linear statistical models in social science , and gendered migration patterns in Latin America . His work spans collaborations with institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

• Demography
• Historical Demography
• Fertility and Well-Being
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robert Stelter is an Affiliate Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany, affiliated with the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being. His work lies at the intersection of historical demography, population health, and socioeconomic change. His research focuses on lifespan dynamics , fertility trends , and historical migration , particularly during periods of industrialization and academic expansion in Europe. He utilizes large-scale genealogical and historical datasets to explore inequalities in life expectancy among scholarly elites and broader populations. The recent publications indicate a strong trend in digital and computational demography , analyzing online genealogies for demographic inference, and examining long-term patterns in mortality , urbanization , and educational institution development . His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as PNAS and Demography . Robert Stelter has collaborated with leading demographers including Mikko Myrskylä, David de la Croix, and Diego Alburez-Gutierrez. His research contributes to understanding the interplay between social status, migration, and longevity over centuries. Affiliation: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock Research Group: Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being Email: stelter@demogr.mpg.de

Michał Cebulaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Sociology of consumption
• Social networks
• Social capital
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michał Cebula is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Consumer Behaviour at the University of Wrocław, Poland. His research focuses on the sociology of consumption, social networks, social capital, and cultural stratification. He holds a doctoral degree (dr) and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Sociological Inquiry , International Review of Sociology , and Polish Sociological Review . His work examines how cultural practices, social networks, and class position influence access to social resources and shape consumption patterns, with a particular emphasis on Poland's social structure. He is affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences and contributes to academic conferences and publications addressing contemporary sociological issues. His research bridges cultural sociology, social network theory, and stratification studies, highlighting the role of social capital in reinforcing or challenging class divides. Contact him via email or follow his work on Academia.edu and Google Scholar .

Marta Gospodarczykمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sociology of Agriculture
• Gender Studies
• Masculinity Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Marta Gospodarczyk is a doctoral student at the University of Warsaw’s Doctoral School of Social Sciences and Faculty of Sociology, with a Master’s degree in sociology from the same institution (2021). She has conducted research at the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and the University of Newcastle (Australia). Her academic rank is Researcher, affiliated with the Department of Economic Sociology and Public Issues and the Center of Figurational Research. Her research focuses on the sociology of agriculture, gender studies, masculinity studies, and Poland’s people’s history, particularly examining the impact of historical agricultural formations on contemporary rural strategies. Education: MA in Sociology (2021), ongoing PhD in Sociology (since 2021). Research Projects: ERC-funded project on abortion law, historical legacies of Polish agriculture, and post-1989 transformations. Affiliations: Polish Sociological Association (Rural Sociology, Sociology of Work, Sociology of Gender chapters), International Sociological Association, European Sociological Association. Her work analyzes rural masculinities, farmer movements, and the intersection of environmental challenges (e.g., drought) with agricultural households. She critiques simplistic narratives of Polish rural populations by emphasizing historically rooted decision-making logics. Grants and Projects: ERC project “Abortion Figurations” (as research assistant), “The national habitus formation and the process of civilization in Poland after 1989” (figurational approach). Labs/Teams: Center of Figurational Research at the University of Warsaw.

Ana Cecilia Dinersteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Sociology
• Critical Theory
• Open Marxism
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Ana Cecilia Dinerstein is Chair of Political Sociology and Critical Theory at the Department of Social and Policy Sciences, University of Bath. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, her work bridges critical theory, decolonial praxis, and grassroots social movements across Latin America, Europe, and the Global South. Research focuses on the Global Politics of Hope , connecting Ernst Bloch’s philosophy with radical organizing Key contributions: Subjectivity of Labour , Open Marxism , and Concrete Utopias framework Supervises research on Argentina’s social movements, prefigurative politics, and decolonial feminist theory Her 115+ publications include monographs like The Politics of Autonomy in Latin America (2015) and Open Marxism 4 (2019). She founded the Women on the Verge network, fostering decolonial feminist scholarship globally. Awards include the Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2017). Current projects span EU Horizon 2020 and British Academy grants on urban solidarity economies and prefigurative politics.

• Health Law
• Bioethics
• Reproductive Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dov Fox is a Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Health Law Policy and Bioethics at the University of San Diego School of Law. His scholarly work spans health law, bioethics, reproductive rights, and constitutional law, with a particular focus on the intersection of medicine, technology, and legal regulation. His research interests include: Health Law and Policy Bioethics and Medical Ethics Reproductive Law and Rights Constitutional Law as applied to medical issues Genomics and Genetic Privacy Law Medical Conscience and Professional Regulation Fetal Personhood and Reproductive Negligence Professor Fox's recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on contemporary issues in reproductive law following the Dobbs decision, fetal personhood doctrines, medical conscience protections, and the legal implications of emerging biotechnologies. His work frequently examines tensions between individual rights, medical practice, and regulatory frameworks, with particular attention to how law shapes medical decision-making and patient outcomes. His recent publications address critical questions about reproductive loss valuation, polygenic embryo screening, and the legal treatment of frozen embryos in post-Dobbs America. His notable scholarly contributions include: Analysis of abortion jurisprudence and policy evolution Examination of fetal personhood doctrines across multiple contexts Studies on reproductive negligence and damages frameworks Research on genetic privacy and data sharing in medical contexts Exploration of medical conscience protections and limitations Investigation of racial dimensions in assisted reproduction As Director of the Center for Health Law Policy and Bioethics, Professor Fox oversees research initiatives examining contemporary challenges at the intersection of law, medicine, and technology. His leadership in this role positions him at the forefront of scholarly discourse on emerging issues in health law and bioethics.

Daniel L. Fayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Policy
• Public Management
• Diversity in Public Administration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel L. Fay is an Associate Professor at Florida State University's Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, specializing in public policy and management with emphases on diversity issues, veterans' affairs, policy diffusion, and higher education governance. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy implementation across multiple sectors. His academic credentials include: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Syracuse University (2013-2014) Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy, University of Georgia (2013) MPA in Public Administration, University of Georgia (2009) BA in English, University of Florida (2006) Dr. Fay's research program critically examines diversity dynamics in public management—particularly for employees with disabilities during crises like the pandemic—and investigates veterans' transition policies through military-friendly university initiatives. His policy diffusion studies reveal complex vertical-diagonal adoption patterns across states, while his higher education work analyzes branding, admissions equity, and fiscal governance. This interdisciplinary approach consistently centers equity and administrative effectiveness. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications shows escalating focus on administrative burden reduction, telework policy evolution, and intersectional identity impacts. Key trends include military policy diffusion in academia, disability inclusion frameworks, and morality policy framing—demonstrating responsiveness to contemporary governance challenges while maintaining methodological rigor through experimental and diffusion studies. His scholarly recognition includes: COSSPP Outstanding Faculty Service Award (2022) 40 for 40 Fellowship Award from APPAM (2018) 2nd Place Poster Award at APPAM Conference (2016) Though source materials don't detail specific advising relationships or grant funding, his extensive publication record suggests active mentorship in public administration. Similarly, while no dedicated research labs are referenced, his collaborative work patterns indicate involvement in cross-institutional policy analysis teams focused on veterans' affairs and disability inclusion.

• Youth Sociology
• Social Class and Inequality
• Cultural Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven Threadgold is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Anthropology at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Newcastle. His work bridges critical youth studies, class analysis, and financialization processes. Director, Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Digital Editor, Journal of Youth Studies Editorial Board Member: The Sociological Review , DIY, Alternative Cultures and Society , Journal of Applied Youth Studies Research Interests center on: Class formation through affective economies Youth financial practices with fintech platforms Gentrification and hospitality labor Bourdieu's theory in reflexive modernity DIY cultures and precarious creativity Recent Publications examine how digital finance reshapes youth futures, affective labor in service industries, and algorithmic class reproduction mechanisms. His 2024 work on Indebtpending analyzes debt temporalities, while Hospitality Workers and Gentrification (2024) explores cultural capital in urban transformation. Awards & Recognition : 2020 Raewyn Connell Prize for Best First Book Multiple Well Regarded Lecturer Awards University Medal and Australian Postgraduate Award Teaching includes courses on youth culture, popular music sociology, consumption theory, and sociological foundations. He supervises research on class transitions, affective labor, and financialized futures.

• Youth Sociology
• Inequality
• Homelessness Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Farrugia is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle. His work focuses on sociological explorations of youth, identity, and inequality, with a particular emphasis on spatial marginality and contemporary labor dynamics. Key research areas: Youth Homelessness, Rural Sociology, Post-Fordist Labor, Affective Labor, Social Theory Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including projects on debt, consumer credit, and service economy politics His publications examine the intersections of identity, inequality, and structural transformations in late capitalist societies. Recent work explores: Youth experiences of debt and financialized futures Gendered and racialized dynamics in hospitality labor Ambient citizenship practices in precarious employment Decolonial perspectives in youth migration studies As a Senior Lecturer, he supervises PhD candidates and contributes to theoretical advancements in youth sociology, particularly through spatial and affective lenses.

Daniel Gillisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological and Public Health Risk Assessment
• Community-Engaged Software Design
• Bridging the Digital Divide
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Gillis is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph. He specializes in transdisciplinary research addressing ecological and public health challenges, community-engaged software design, and educational pedagogy. His work emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and communities, notably through projects like Farm to Fork (food security), ICON (transdisciplinary classroom), and the Wireless Mobile Mesh Network initiative to bridge Canada’s digital divide. Gillis holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Guelph (2010) and has been recognized with awards including the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations Teaching Award (2019) and a $2.13M MITACS grant (2018). Education & Employment: PhD in Statistics, University of Guelph (2010) Joined University of Guelph School of Computer Science in 2011 Research Themes: Agent-based modeling for ecological risk assessment Community-led tech solutions in Indigenous communities Transdisciplinary education frameworks (e.g., ICON program) Climate change adaptation via integrated monitoring systems (eNuk program) Grants & Awards: MITACS Accelerate Grant ($2.13M, 2018) Science Borealis 100 Voices recognition (2016) Teaching Excellence Award (2019) Advising & Partnerships: Collaborations with Public Health Agency of Canada, Statistics Canada, Inuit communities in Labrador Advisor for undergraduate and graduate research projects (e.g., phishing detection, land observation tools) Labs & Teams: ICON Transdisciplinary Classroom Wireless Mobile Mesh Network Research Group Rigolet Inuit Community Monitoring Initiative