جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Brian Ikaika Kleinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Governance
• Political Ecology
• Natural Resource Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brian Ikaika Klein serves as Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies and the Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan, where his work bridges environmental governance, political ecology, and global development with regional expertise in Madagascar and the Global South. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. in Political Science and International Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame. Klein's research centers on environmental governance and resource politics in extractive frontiers, specifically examining how local institutions, power dynamics, and global market forces interact to shape livelihood strategies for smallholder resource extractors. His interdisciplinary political-ecological approach investigates artisanal and small-scale mining in Madagascar, emphasizing policy-relevant pathways toward equitable resource extraction and sustainable community outcomes in post-colonial contexts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on Madagascar's gold mining sector, exploring flexible labor systems, indigenous governance structures (particularly Malagasy 'Dina'), and corruption dynamics within conservation frameworks. His work demonstrates evolving attention to pandemic impacts on extractive labor and transnational connections between local mining practices and global commodity chains. His scholarly contributions have earned recognition through prestigious fellowships: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Berkeley Fellowship for Graduate Study Prior to academia, Klein gained field experience through Peace Corps service in Madagascar (2010-2012) and professional roles at the World Bank, Union of Concerned Scientists, and Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. His current projects include the book manuscript 'Everyday Exploitation: Extraction and Accumulation in the Mines of Madagascar,' examining capitalist expansion and livelihood production in goldfield communities. He actively contributes to academic communities as an associate of the African Studies Center, core faculty in the Science, Technology, and Society Program, and co-convener of the Political Ecology Workshop at the University of Michigan.

Alex Alvarezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Environmental Governance
• Cultural Landscapes
• Natural Resource Extraction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alex Alvarez is an Academic Director at SIT Study Abroad, leading programs in Peru: Indigenous Peoples and Globalization, and Climate Change: Politics of Land, Water, and Energy Justice. He holds a PhD in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Geneva), with additional training from Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights. His research focuses on environmental governance, cultural landscapes, natural resource extraction, and biodiversity conservation in indigenous territories. He has received fellowships from the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program and the National Centre of Competence in North-South Research, and the Exchange Legacy Lelong Grant. Education: Bachelor’s in Anthropology, National University of Cuzco Master’s in Social Sciences (Environmental Management and Development), FLACSO PhD in Development Studies, Graduate Institute, Geneva Certificate in Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Policy, Columbia University Research Interests: Environmental governance frameworks, Amazonian territorial rights, and participatory conservation strategies. His work bridges anthropology, policy analysis, and indigenous sovereignty. Publications highlight participatory conservation in the Amarakaeri Reserve and land governance in Andean communities. He frequently presents at international conferences, including the University of East Anglia and the Society for the Anthropology of Lowland South America. Grants and Awards: Honorary membership in the TICCA Consortium (2017), fellowships from Swiss and international institutions. He advises the Indigenous Federation of Madre de Dios on environmental governance and resource rights.

Juan Wahrenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Rural Sociology
• Latin American Social Movements
• Territorial Disputes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Juan Wahren, PhD, is a sociologist affiliated with the National Scientific and Technological Research Council (CONICET) and a Lecturer in Rural Sociology and Latin American Social Movements at the University of Buenos Aires' Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on territorial disputes, extractivism, and socio-environmental conflicts, particularly in Argentina's Vaca Muerta region. He directs the Rural and Latin American Social Movements Studies Group at the Gino Germani Research Institute and coordinates the Critical Studies of Rural Development Group at CLACSO. Wahren holds a PhD, MS, and BA in Sociology from the University of Buenos Aires. His work examines rural movements, climate change activism, and the intersection of indigenous/peasant struggles with neo-extractivist policies. He advocates for agro-ecological alternatives and popular education initiatives stemming from social movements. Key research themes include: territorial rights of Mapuche communities, resistance to fracking, food sovereignty, and decolonial critiques of development paradigms. His presentations at major conferences (LASA, CLACSO) emphasize Latin America's socio-ecological challenges and rural subjectivities.

• Indigenous Jurisdiction
• Settler Colonial Studies
• Resource Economies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shiri Pasternak is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University and Research Director of the Yellowhead Institute, an Indigenous-led think tank. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Toronto and has held academic positions at Trent University and postdoctoral fellowships at Osgoode Law and Columbia University. Her research focuses on Indigenous jurisdiction, settler colonialism, resource economies, and Crown-First Nations relations, with a particular emphasis on legal and historical geography. Her award-winning book *Grounded Authority: The Algonquins of Barriere Lake Against the State* critiques Canadian land claims policies and explores Indigenous resistance. Pasternak’s work bridges academia and activism, influencing policy analysis on Indigenous rights, resource extraction, and police abolition. She co-edited *Disarm, Defund, Dismantle: Police Abolition in Canada* and contributes to national publications like the *Globe and Mail* and *National Observer*. Her research highlights colonial fiscal policies, infrastructure, and the criminalization of Indigenous land defenders. Key themes include the intersection of capitalism and colonialism, Indigenous sovereignty over infrastructure, and the legal mechanisms perpetuating settler dominance. Pasternak’s interdisciplinary approach addresses systemic injustices in Canada’s colonial framework. Education: PhD (Geography, University of Toronto), MA (Cultural Social Political Thought, University of Victoria), BA (Concordia University). Policy Contributions: Yellowhead Institute reports on UNDRIP, Indigenous fiscal policy, and resource conflicts (e.g., Trans Mountain Pipeline). Awards: Clay Morgan Award, Charles Taylor Book Award nomination, and multiple accolades for her scholarship. Activism: Co-founder of Barriere Lake Solidarity, Toronto Abolition Convergence, and ally in Defenders of the Land network.

Sambuddha Ghatakمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Terrorism Studies
• Political Science
• Human Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sambuddha Ghatak is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Affairs at San Diego State University (SDSU), part of the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. His research focuses on terrorism studies, political science, human rights, and South Asian politics. He investigates themes like Maoist insurgency dynamics, minority grievances, and the interplay between democratic institutions and terrorism. His work often addresses conflict escalation, state capacity, and governance failures in regions experiencing civil unrest. Research interests include understanding domestic terrorism in democratic states, the role of political exclusion in civil conflicts, and the socio-economic roots of terrorism. He has published extensively on topics such as jihadist terrorism in India, resource-driven conflicts, and the challenges of managing territorial disputes. Dr. Ghatak’s scholarship emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and real-world policy implications for addressing marginalized communities and mitigating violence. His publications from 2017–2024 reflect a consistent focus on South Asia’s complex security landscape, institutional responses to terrorism, and the human rights dimensions of conflict. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his prolific output highlights active engagement with critical issues in global security studies.

Philip Aghoghovwiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental humanities
• Postcolonial literatures
• Energy studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip Aghoghovwia is a full-time faculty member in the Department of English at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), Surrey campus, where his office is located in Fir 332. A scholar of environmental humanities and postcolonial literatures, he brings together critical theory, African literature, and first-hand experience of the Niger Delta to interrogate the cultural politics of oil and water extraction. Education MA – University of Ibadan PhD – Stellenbosch University Research Focus Dr. Aghoghovwia’s work is driven by an abiding concern for environmental justice in the Global South. His research weaves together: Environmental humanities – theorising the cultural meanings of energy, water, and landscape in an age of accelerating extraction. Postcolonial ecocriticism – reading African literatures as archives of ecological resistance and critique. Petroculture studies – analysing how oil shapes narrative form, community life, and political imagination in the Niger Delta. Across monographs, journal articles, and book chapters, he returns repeatedly to the paradox of the “resource curse”: regions of immense natural wealth that remain sites of social and ecological devastation. Recent Publications Between 2020 and 2023, Dr. Aghoghovwia has produced a tightly focused body of work that moves from the macro-politics of the Anthropocene to the micro-poetics of individual texts. His 2022 monograph Violent Ecotropes: Petroculture in the Niger Delta anchors a constellation of essays that interrogate oil aesthetics, water scarcity, and postcolonial nationalism. Collectively, these writings map out an emergent field of African ecopoetics while offering trenchant critiques of extractive capitalism. Teaching Philosophy In courses such as ENGL 1100 (Introduction to University Writing) and ENGL 1202 (Reading and Writing about Selected Topics), he cultivates critical literacy by encouraging students to situate texts within broader socio-ecological contexts and to read against the grain of dominant narratives. Digital Presence & Collaboration Dr. Aghoghovwia maintains active profiles on Google Scholar, ORCID, LinkedIn, and ResearchGate, fostering transnational scholarly networks that amplify his research on environmental justice in Africa and beyond.

• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Finance
• ESG Disclosure
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiaoxiang Zhang is a Reader in Finance and Corporate Governance and Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Sussex Business School. Previously, he held roles at Newcastle Business School and King’s College London, where he earned his PhD in finance. He holds an MSc in Investment Analysis (Distinction) from the University of Stirling and a BSc in Finance from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. His research focuses on corporate governance, financial markets efficiency, ESG disclosure, and emerging markets finance. He has published in top journals like European Financial Management and International Review of Financial Analysis . His work is supported by grants from the British Academy and industry partners including HSBC and the Royal Bank of Scotland. He serves on the editorial board of the Asia Pacific Journal of Management and actively supervises PhD students in finance and corporate governance. Dr. Zhang has extensive industry experience as an investment analyst and board director for local and international companies. His teaching includes courses on investments, empirical finance, and corporate finance at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Katrine Broch Haugeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Energy Law
• Climate Law
• Environmental Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katrine Broch Hauge is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law and the Department of Energy and Resources Law. She specializes in energy law, climate law, environmental law, and natural resource management. Her research focuses on intersections between energy transitions, environmental protection, and legal frameworks for sustainable resource use. Education: PhD in Law from University of Oslo (2015), focusing on expropriation law and water rights. Current teaching responsibilities include courses on real estate law, environmental law, resource management, and expropriation law. She oversees the 'Resource Management, Sustainability and Environment' profile in the Master of Law program. Research interests emphasize legal challenges in renewable energy projects, climate policy implementation, and mineral resource governance. Notable projects include ELAWNET (energy law in green transitions) and WINDREG (offshore wind energy justice). She has authored/co-authored over 20 legal publications since 2013, addressing topics like expropriation compensation, coastal zone management, and marine spatial planning. Professional roles include serving on the Board of the Norwegian Agricultural and Real Estate Law Association, the Mineral Law Committee (NOU 2022:8), and editorial work for legal journals. Her interdisciplinary work bridges legal theory with practical governance challenges in resource management.

Heather Tananaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Water Law
• Tribal Water Infrastructure
• Indigenous Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Tanana is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, with affiliations at the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Utah and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on tribal water rights, Indigenous health policy, and environmental law, particularly addressing systemic inequities in water access and climate resilience for Indigenous communities. Tanana leads initiatives like the Water & Tribe Initiative’s Universal Access to Clean Water project, advocating for tribal sovereignty and resource justice. She has received accolades from legal and environmental organizations, including the Utah State Bar and the American Bar Association. Education Juris Doctor, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (2010) Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University (2012) Bachelor of Arts in Biology modified with Psychology, Dartmouth College (2004) Research Interests Tanana’s work bridges law and public health, emphasizing tribal water infrastructure, Indigenous health equity, and federal Indian law. She examines how climate change exacerbates water insecurity in Indian Country and advocates for policy reforms to ensure equitable resource access. Her scholarship also addresses legal frameworks for tribal sovereignty in energy and environmental governance. Recent Articles Her publications analyze tribal water rights, climate adaptation strategies, and legal barriers to Indigenous health equity. Recent works include critiques of water rights settlements and calls for regulatory reforms to address systemic inequities in water access. Awards & Recognition Delta Omega Public Health Honorary Society (2012) Recognition from the Utah State Bar’s Natural Resources & Environmental Law Section Recognition from the American Bar Association’s Environment, Energy, and Resources Section Advising & Grants Tanana collaborates with organizations like the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health and serves on boards such as Western Resource Advocates. She actively participates in diversity initiatives within legal education and environmental law. Labs & Teams She leads the Water & Tribe Initiative’s clean water project and contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing tribal environmental justice issues.

• International Arbitration
• Energy Law
• Climate Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter D Cameron holds the Chair in Energy and Climate Law at Queen Mary University of London's School of Law, within the Centre for Commercial Law Studies. He teaches Renewable Energy Law, Contracts, Mining Law, and Natural Resources. His research focuses on international arbitration and the energy transition, with a forthcoming book on the topic (2026). He has held academic positions at institutions including the European University Institute and the University of Leiden, and has been a visiting scholar at Stanford Law School and the Oxford Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. Education: LLB (Hons) PhD His research interests span international arbitration's role in energy transition, climate law, and dispute resolution mechanisms. He has advised major institutions like the World Bank and UN agencies, and served as an arbitrator under ICSID and ICC rules. His work emphasizes contractual stability in renewable energy sectors and the legal challenges of decarbonization. Publications & Engagement: Edited Global Energy Law and Sustainability (2022-2024) Co-edits the Hart Book Series Global Energy Law & Policy Recent contributions include analyses on energy dispute resolution and stabilization clauses in investment contracts Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2013) Grants & Activities: Funded by the European Commission, World Bank, FCDO/DfID, and Royal Society of Edinburgh Organizing a 2025 workshop on green hydrogen for the European Federation of Energy Law Associations Presented at the 2025 Houston International Energy Arbitration Conference Professional Roles: Barrister (England & Wales, Middle Temple) Expert witness in arbitrations and national courts Consultant to international financial institutions

• History
• African Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wesley Mwatwara is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, VU Amsterdam. His research focuses on African history, postcolonial studies, and conflict dynamics. Specializes in Southern Rhodesia and Zimbabwe studies Active in interdisciplinary research bridging veterinary sciences and historical analysis Key topics: crisis management, settler colonialism, case studies Recent work examines pandemic-era repression in Zimbabwe, artisanal mining conflicts, and human-animal relationships. His publications span journals like Global Environment, Southern Journal for Contemporary History, and Extractive Industries and Society. Current courses include Research Seminar on Global Economic and Social History (1500-present) and interdisciplinary studies on violence, negotiation, and borderlands.

Vidhi Chaudhriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vidhi Chaudhri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Media and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She teaches in the International Bachelor in Communication and Media (IBCoM) and Master Media & Business (M&B) programs. Her research focuses on organizational communication, public relations, corporate social responsibility (CSR), crisis communication, and digital activism. She holds a PhD from Purdue University, USA, with a dissertation on CSR in Indian organizations funded by the Purdue Research Foundation. Education: B.A. in History from Delhi University, India; PhD in Organizational Communication from Purdue University. Prior roles include Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and work as a public relations consultant and voice-over specialist. Research interests bridge academia and industry, emphasizing applied perspectives. Her work appears in journals like Management Communication Quarterly and Public Relations Review. She co-authored Corporate Communication through Social Media: Strategies for Managing Reputation (SAGE, 2017). She also facilitates professional workshops on communication strategies. Recent research explores NGO-corporate partnerships, crisis management complexities, and startup communication frameworks. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to responsible consumption and climate action through ERMeCHS clusters like ROCCS (Responsible Organizations Communication, Change and Society) and REACT (Responsible Engagement with AI, Culture and Technology). Received PCMC Impact and Innovation Award (2024) and teaching awards (2023). Active in societal engagement, including chairing committees and delivering invited lectures on CSR and crisis communication. Supervises MA theses and collaborates with international researchers on topics like corporate reputation and digital activism.

Souvik Chakrabortyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human Geography
• Political Ecology
• Resource Extraction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Souvik Chakraborty is a Lecturer in Human Geography and Course Director of the Master of International Development Practice at Monash University's Faculty of Arts. His research bridges Anthropology, Sociology, and Human Geography, focusing on resource extraction politics, indigenous geographies, and contentious development practices in India. He holds a Ph.D. from Monash University (2022), an MA from the University of Osnabrück (DAAD Scholar), and a BA from Jadavpur University. Education: Ph.D. in Human Geography, Monash University (2022) MA in Democratic Governance & Civil Society, University of Osnabrück (Germany), DAAD Scholarship (2014) BA in Political Science, Jadavpur University Research Interests: His work examines the intersection of mining politics, tribal community identity, and alternative development models in India. He critiques state-driven development pathways and their impacts on marginalized groups through frameworks of political ecology and critical development theory. Key themes include indigenous resistance strategies, militarization linked to resource extraction, and transnational social movement dynamics. Professional Contributions: Recipient of the 2023 Award for Dissertation Excellence from the Institute of Australian Geographers Active member of the Institute of Australian Geographers (2021–2023) Published critical book reviews on resource politics and social movements in journals like Social Movement Studies Teaching: Current: Understanding Development (APG5628), Project Planning in International Development (APG5805) Previous: Political Ecology (APG5627), Environmental Governance (APG5428) Grants/Awards: Monash Graduate Scholarship (2018) DAAD Public Policy Scholarship (2014) Government of India Scholarship (2009)

Ismael Vaccaroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Anthropology
• Political Ecology
• Property Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ismael Vaccaro is a Professor of Anthropology at McGill University, with a joint appointment in the McGill School of Environment. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Anthropology from the University of Washington (2005). His research focuses on environmental anthropology, political ecology, and conservation policies, examining topics such as rural-urban interactions, climate change, and mining impacts across Europe, Mexico, the Solomon Islands, and Uganda. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Anthropology, University of Washington (2005) Research Interests: Political ecology of conservation and development Property theory and commons governance Landscape analysis and socioecological dynamics Climate change adaptation and rural livelihoods Mining and extractivism in European rural areas Recent Work Trends: Vaccaro's recent publications address climate change impacts on landscapes, socioecological reciprocity frameworks, and the political dimensions of resource management in mountainous regions. His work critiques neoliberal conservation policies and explores the intersections of global debt systems with local ecologies. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed. His collaborative research often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing conservation, development, and environmental justice. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the McGill School of Environment and international networks studying Pyrenean socioecological systems and global environmental governance.

Mike Hannisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Ethics
• Political Philosophy of Sustainability
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mike Hannis is a Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Politics, and Environment at Bath Spa University's School of Writing, Publishing, and the Humanities. He holds a PhD from Keele University and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His work bridges philosophy, politics, and environmental studies, focusing on sustainability, ecological ethics, and interdisciplinary research. Education : PhD in Philosophy, Keele University MA in Philosophy, Lancaster University BA in Philosophy, University of East Anglia Research Interests : His research explores environmental ethics, political philosophy of sustainability, and the intersections of ecology with human flourishing. Key themes include biodiversity conservation, indigenous knowledge systems, and critiques of development paradigms. He has led projects like 'Future Pasts' (2014–2019), examining Namibian landscapes and sustainability narratives. Teaching : He leads Bath Spa's MA in Environmental Humanities, teaching modules such as Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, Sustainability Management, and interdisciplinary research methods. At undergraduate levels, he teaches Environmental Politics and Political Ideologies. Key Contributions : Published works include Freedom and Environment (2015) and co-edited volumes on Namibian environmental humanities. Led exhibitions like 'Future Pasts: Landscape, Memory and Music in West Namibia' (2019). Contributed to policy discussions on biodiversity offsetting and radioactive waste ethics. Grants & Awards : AHRC-funded 'Future Pasts' project (2014–2019). Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Labs & Collaborations : He is affiliated with the Centre for Environmental Humanities at Bath Spa University and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on global environmental challenges.