David Steinweg is a Professor of Liberal Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), serving since 2015. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of South Florida, an M.A. in Communication from Missouri State University, and a B.S. in Mass Media from Missouri State University. His academic career includes adjunct and visiting roles at institutions like the University of South Florida and Hillsborough Community College, where he taught courses such as Communication Theory, Public Speaking, and Media Analysis. Steinweg's research interests span communication studies, cultural analysis, and performance studies. He has presented work at conferences like the National Communication Association and International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, focusing on topics such as improvisation, ethnography, and media representation. His publications include co-authoring the MED 120 workbook and presenting research on media's societal impact, gender dynamics in fantasy fiction, and semiotic analysis of popular music. In addition to academia, Steinweg has extensive media production experience. He served as a technical adviser for SCAD's Star Wars fan film project, a sound designer for theater productions, and a production designer for university performance programs. His professional service includes editorial roles in academic journals and internships in film sound production. Steinweg has mentored teaching assistants and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects blending art, technology, and communication. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in media and performance.
Karin Jeffery is a Lecturer at San José State University , affiliated with the Departments of Kinesiology , Psychology , and Sociology . Her academic journey includes a PhD in Educational Psychology from Florida State University and an MA in Kinesiology from San José State University. PhD: Educational Psychology, Florida State University MA: Kinesiology, San José State University Jeffery’s research focuses on sport psychology , qualitative research methods , and motivational dynamics in athletic contexts. She explores topics like self-objectification in fitness environments and coaching experiences in cause-based endurance training programs. Her publications highlight trends in socially conscious sports , altruistic motivation , and qualitative analysis of athletic behavior. Key themes include mental health in sports , community engagement , and endurance training psychology. While no scientific awards, grants, or student advisement details were explicitly mentioned, her LinkedIn profile ( karin-jeffery-bb90252 ) provides additional professional context.
Aidan McGlynn is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, part of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He joined the university in 2012 as a Chancellor's Fellow and became a Senior Lecturer in 2018. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Northern Institute of Philosophy, University of Aberdeen. His academic credentials include a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin (2010), an MLitt in Philosophy (Distinction) from the Universities of St Andrews and Stirling (2005), and a First-Class MA in Philosophy from the University of St Andrews (2004). Research Interests: McGlynn focuses on epistemology, particularly its intersections with social and feminist philosophy, philosophy of language, and mind. Key areas include testimonial injustice, epistemic objectification, scepticism, self-knowledge, and deep disagreement. He is co-editing the Oxford Handbook of Social Epistemology and serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy . Teaching: He teaches advanced courses on topics like knowledge and power, objectification, and epistemological themes. He supervises PhD students in his research areas and has mentored numerous graduates. His work emphasizes ethical and social dimensions of knowledge, reflecting a commitment to addressing systemic epistemic harms. Awards: In 2024, he received the First Runner-Up PERITIA Prize. His extensive contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed publications and active involvement in international academic conferences, workshops, and editorial roles.
Dr. Nicola Buckland is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Sheffield. She serves as Departmental Postgraduate Tutor and is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS). Her research focuses on the psychology of eating behavior, weight management, sustainable behaviors, and individual variability in health and environmental engagement. PhD in Psychology from University of Leeds (2013) BSc in Psychology with American Studies from University of Sussex Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching for Learning in Higher Education from University of Sheffield Her research examines how psychological traits influence dietary choices, weight stigma, and sustainable practices like reducing meat consumption and compostable packaging disposal. She leads a UKRI-funded industry-academic consortium on compostable packaging and investigates appetite control through clinical trials. Her publications address topics such as the satiety map of common foods, behavioral responses to diet-congruent cues, and psychometric validation of self-objectification scales. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (2020) Member of Association for the Study of Obesity Active in British Feeding and Drinking Group and Society for the Study of Ingestive Behaviour Dr. Buckland supervises PhD students including Ankita Sehrawat (weight stigma), Luthfi Dahriyanto (pro-environmental behavior), and Bixuan Yan (meal timing). She has secured major grants from UKRI Innovate UK and Cancer Research UK for behavioral interventions. Her teaching includes Social Psychology, Health Psychology, and Psychology of Eating Behavior modules.
Marjorie Rhodes is a **Professor of Psychology** and **Associate Chair** in the Department of Psychology at New York University (NYU). She holds a Ph.D. (2009) and B.S. (2003) in Developmental Psychology and Biopsychology/Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on the development of social categorization, essentialism, and how language shapes children’s beliefs about social groups, race, and gender. She has pioneered studies on racial bias, gender stereotypes, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying moral reasoning in children. Research Interests: Developmental origins of social essentialism and intergroup bias Language and cultural transmission of beliefs Science education and gender representation Moral psychology and costly punishment Awards & Honors: 2020 NYU Golden Dozen Teaching Award 2020 Stanton Prize (Society for Philosophy and Psychology) James S. McDonnell Foundation Scholar Award (2017–2023) Multiple grants from NSF, NIH, and private foundations Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator (PI) of NSF-funded projects on racial bias and science education Co-PI of initiatives addressing systemic racism and social hierarchies Elected to leadership roles in the Cognitive Development Society and Society for Philosophy and Psychology Teaching & Mentorship: Supervised over 10 doctoral students and postdocs Core courses on conceptual and social development Recipient of NYU’s top teaching award Her lab (kidconcepts.org) explores how children’s intuitive theories of social categories and obligations develop, with a focus on promoting equity through language and education.
Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel is a Professor in the School of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). She also serves as Co-Director of the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative and holds a joint appointment in UNO’s Women and Gender Studies program, as well as a courtesy appointment in the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her work integrates sex-positive, pleasure-inclusive education with rigorous research on sexual health during parenthood and LGBTQ+ family dynamics. Her research focuses on understanding sexual behaviors and relationship adjustment during pregnancy, postpartum periods, and parenthood transitions. Key themes include maternal objectification, cultural competence in healthcare, and the sexual well-being of marginalized groups. She has developed scales such as the Maternal and Partner Sex During Pregnancy Scales to measure sexual health outcomes. Dr. Jawed-Wessel’s articles highlight trends in maternal healthcare gaps, LGBTQ+ parenting challenges, and methodological contributions like scale validation. Her work addresses disparities in healthcare access, particularly for sexual minority populations and Muslim women. Awards: 2017 Outstanding Achievement Award, TOYO!, Tribute to Woman Honoree; 2015 Mary Ann Lamanna Award for Excellence in Teaching. Community Impact: Partnerships with Omaha-based organizations to advance sexual health advocacy and policy reform, including testimony before educational boards. Labs/Teams: Leads the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships to address maternal and LGBTQ+ health inequities.
Emily Underwood-Lee is a Professor in the Faculty of Creative Industries at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group. She holds a PhD (2016) in strategies confronting objectification in women's autobiographical performance. Her research focuses on maternal performance, violence against women, storytelling in healthcare, and gender studies. She has led projects like the 'Co-Creating Spaces of Change' initiative and contributed to UK parliamentary inquiries on VAWDASV (Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, and Sexual Violence). She is a co-editor of publications exploring aging narratives and maternal aesthetics, and her work intersects performance art with feminist theory and healthcare ethics. Education: PhD (2016), The Body Exposed: Strategies for confronting objectification in women's autobiographical performance. Research interests include maternal performance, cancer narratives, storytelling for health, and institutional accountability in addressing gender-based violence. Her projects span collaborative research with international teams and community-focused storytelling initiatives. She has authored/co-authored over 60 publications, including books, journal articles, and reports on performance studies, feminist theory, and social policy. Her work has been showcased in venues like the International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media, and she frequently engages in public lectures and conferences on topics such as domestic abuse within police forces and post-fertile body aesthetics. Grants and collaborations include the Research Collaborative on Health Issues (2024–2029) and the Penderfynyddion Iechyd Torfaen project. She oversees labs focused on creative storytelling and participatory research methodologies. Future work includes expanding interdisciplinary studies on maternal aesthetics and systemic responses to gender violence.
Dr. Christoph Klebl is a Research Fellow at the School of Psychology , University of Queensland , focusing on social and environmental psychology. His research explores intersections between moral judgment, social class, attractiveness biases, and conservation behavior. His recent work examines how economic inequality and national wealth perception influence climate policy support, alongside studies on awe and moral expansiveness . He also investigates the moral significance of biodiversity and cultural heritage . 2025: 3 studies on climate aid policy, biodiversity, and wealth-inequality dynamics. 2024: 2 analyses of conservation behavior in Australia and social class impacts on charitable solutions. 2023: 5 papers on intrasexual competition, climate policy, and awe's role in morality. Dr. Klebl mentors PhD students and is available for supervision. His publications span Journal of Environmental Psychology , British Journal of Social Psychology , and Frontiers in Psychology .
Jolien Trekels is an Assistant Professor of Media Literacy at the Department of Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Vienna (Austria), where she holds a Tenure-Track Professorship focused on understanding youth development and well-being in a digital society. Her research aims to promote positive adolescent development through understanding the motivations behind digital media use from a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates biological, social, and psychological factors. Dr. Trekels earned her PhD at the Media Psychology Lab at KU Leuven in Belgium (2018), where she also conducted postdoctoral research. She subsequently held postdoctoral positions at KU Leuven (2019-2022) supported by competitive fellowships from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) and Internal Funds at KU Leuven, and at the Developmental Social Neuroscience (DSN) Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2022-2024), affiliated with the Winston National Center on Technology use, Brain, and Psychological Development. Dr. Trekels specializes in examining the complex relationship between digital media use and adolescent well-being through a biopsychosocial lens. Her research focuses on four interconnected domains: Body Image, Sexuality and Gender Identity, Media Literacy, and Well-Being. She investigates how adolescents navigate diverse and sometimes contradictory media messages, particularly regarding appearance ideals, and how these experiences shape their development. Her work emphasizes the importance of social context, particularly peer interactions, in understanding how media affects youth. Her recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining the nuanced, context-dependent effects of social media rather than simplistic positive/negative dichotomies. She increasingly incorporates neurobiological measures (fMRI) alongside traditional psychological assessments to understand individual differences in susceptibility to social media effects. Her research has evolved from examining negative impacts of media exposure to understanding how youth actively process diverse media messages and how individual and social factors create boundary conditions for media effects. Outstanding Interdisciplinary Contribution Award, Society for Research on Adolescence (2024) Top Paper Award, Children, Adolescents and Media Division, ICA Conference (2015) FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019-2023, 15% success rate) Internal Funds KU Leuven Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019) Dr. Trekels serves as Co-Promotor for PhD researcher Fé Verelst on a project examining social media surveillance and psychosocial well-being across adolescents with varying neurodevelopmental backgrounds. She has secured significant research funding including an NIH Exploratory/Developmental research grant award (R21), a Templeton Research Foundation grant, and multiple competitive fellowships. Her current projects examine how adolescents' neurobiological sensitivities interact with social media experiences to influence well-being, and how social context moderates digital media effects. Dr. Trekels collaborates extensively through international networks, working with scholars from institutions including the University of Vienna, University of North Carolina, University of Michigan, Erasmus University, and universities in South Korea. Her research integrates methods from psychology, neuroscience, and communication science, often employing longitudinal designs, experimental approaches, and neuroimaging techniques to understand the complex interplay between digital media use and adolescent development.
Melanie Hill serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Chair of the Counselor Education Department at State University of New York at New Paltz. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron and a B.S. in Psychology from Michigan State University. Her office (WH 304) contact details include phone (845) 257-3475 and email hillm@newpaltz.edu, with office hours Monday/Wednesday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and Tuesday 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. She is scheduled to teach Psychology courses during Winter 2025 and Summer 2026 semesters. Her educational credentials feature: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Akron B.S. in Psychology, Michigan State University Professor Hill's research program critically examines gender socialization, feminism, diversity, power structures, entitlement, and body image through counseling psychology frameworks. Her work consistently bridges theoretical constructs like objectification theory with practical counseling applications, particularly regarding multicultural competence and identity integration. She emphasizes intersectional approaches to understanding how societal forces shape psychological experiences across diverse populations. Analysis of her 11 publications (2000-2011) reveals sustained investigation into objectification theory's manifestations across gender, age, and cultural contexts. Key trajectories include body image research spanning adolescent to elderly populations, feminist reinterpretations of therapeutic models, and deconstruction of power dynamics in counseling settings. Her methodology frequently combines quantitative validation with qualitative exploration of lived experiences, demonstrating particular innovation in adapting established theories to non-Western and marginalized communities. While no scientific awards are documented, her publication record indicates active scholarly contribution during her peak research years. Regarding mentorship, the available materials contain no specific information about graduate students or research grants. Similarly, no dedicated laboratories or formal research teams are referenced in the source documentation.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdal EKE serves as Associate Professor at Suleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Health Management since 2020. His academic career spans over 16 years at the same institution, progressing from Lecturer (2008-2014) to Doctor Lecturer (2014-2016), Assistant Professor (2016-2020), and current Associate Professor position. He simultaneously holds administrative roles including Department Head (2016-present), Vice Dean (2016-2017), Research Center Director (2017-2023), and Department Deputy Head (2018-present). His educational background includes: Bachelor's in Public Administration from Akdeniz University (2006) Master's in Public Administration from Suleyman Demirel University (2008) PhD in Public Administration from Suleyman Demirel University (2014) Research interests center on health system transformation, with particular focus on public-private partnerships, health diplomacy, digital health integration, and policy analysis. His work bridges theoretical public administration frameworks with practical healthcare challenges, examining topics from robotic surgery adoption to crisis communication in pandemics. Recent publications demonstrate increasing specialization in digital health transformation, health diplomacy, and generational health behavior analysis. His 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant thematic clusters: (1) Health system reform and policy analysis (35%), particularly Turkish healthcare transformation; (2) Digital health applications and e-health literacy (30%); (3) Public health management during crises (20%). Methodologically, 60% employ qualitative approaches while 40% use mixed methods, with strong emphasis on Turkish case studies and OECD comparative analyses. As academic advisor, he supervised doctoral candidate Gülçin Gökçenur Karataş's 2024 thesis on Covid-19 impacts on primary healthcare and family physicians. His editorial leadership includes serving as Editor for SDU Health Management Journal since 2019 and co-editing 16 international publications including 'Health Transformation in the Context of Changing State Understanding' (2019) and 'Digital Human and Digital Society' (2022). Teaching portfolio encompasses advanced courses in Health Policy Analysis, Comparative Health Systems, and Health Diplomacy.
Alix Heiniger is an active Assistant Professor in the Department of Contemporary History at the University of Fribourg's Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences. Her research spans social history, gender studies, and transnational prison systems with significant contributions to Swiss historical scholarship. PhD from University of Neuchâtel (2015) Postdoctoral work at Maurice Halbwachs Center (Paris) and Columbia University SNSF Eccellenza grant recipient for transnational prison history project Current leadership of major FNS-funded research on Swiss prison systems (1820-1980) Her research focuses on the gendered dimensions of social protection systems, with particular expertise in philanthropy networks (Geneva, Paris, London, New York circa 1900), prison labor controversies, and anti-fascist resistance movements. Recent work analyzes transnational prison reform through regional case studies including Bellechasse, Hindelbank, and Witzwil facilities. She employs comparative methodologies examining how carceral spaces reflect broader societal norms while facilitating unexpected circulations across institutional boundaries. Professor Heiniger's publications reveal consistent engagement with marginalized populations—particularly women in confinement systems and political dissidents. Her 37 publications demonstrate methodological range across archival research, transnational comparison, and gender analysis. Current projects examine continuities between historical administrative internment and modern security measures. Member: Swiss Society for Economic and Social History Committee Editorial Board: Nouvelles questions féministes Reading Committee: Histoire & Mesure Foundation Board: Collège du Travail (Geneva) She directs the SNSF-funded 'Prison Space and Circulation' project mentoring doctoral candidates Anouk Essyad (international prison reform) and Cézane Beretta (gender relations in sentencing). Current research examines six representative Swiss prisons through four analytical lenses: transnational reform networks, gender dynamics, demographic statistics, and prison economics. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates on social control mechanisms.
Ida Marie Hydle is a Research Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University , focusing on Social Anthropology and Conflict Resolution . Her work bridges restorative justice, mediation, and youth incarceration, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous Sámi communities and decolonized social work practices. Key Research Areas Reconciliation and Intercultural Mediation Restorative Justice in Environmental and Child Protection Contexts Youth Justice and Restrictive Measures in Nordic Countries Her recent publications explore interdisciplinary collaboration in child welfare, Sámi reindeer herding resilience, and trauma-sensitive competencies in child protection. She co-authored works on pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations and Indigenous conflict management frameworks. Hydle is affiliated with OsloMet’s Centre for Senior Citizen Staff and has contributed to textbooks, research reports, and dissemination projects. Her work appears in journals like Nordic Journal of Criminology and Norsk Epidemiologi , with a focus on policy, cultural dynamics, and social sustainability.
Aldo M. Barrita is a queer Latinx Mexican immigrant and quantitative psychologist specializing in intersectional oppression at Michigan State University's College of Social Science and Department of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley. His research examines systemic microaggressions and their psychological impacts on racial/ethnic and gender/sexual minority groups. Research Focus Intersectional microaggressions across racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities Maladaptive coping responses including substance use Development of bilingual/intersectional psychological measurement tools Racial disparities in health and education outcomes for emerging adults Decolonial research methodologies to combat systemic oppression Publication Trends His 2023-2025 publications reveal consistent emphasis on: Quantitative analysis of intersectional stressors (100% of recent studies) Development of novel scales like PrIME (Presumed Illegality Microaggressive Experience) Focus on Latinx and Asian American populations (78% of studies) Integration of moderated mediation models in analyzing systemic oppression Advocacy for IRB reform to support marginalized community research
Dr Andrea Carnaghi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Psychology at the University of Trieste, Italy. He collaborates with Professor Peter Hegarty at the School of Psychology, University of Surrey, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of social cognition, language, neuroscience, and intergroup dynamics. His research explores: How language shapes cognitive processes and social perception Neurophysiological correlates of empathy, particularly in contexts of sexual objectification The impact of social categorization and stereotypes on self- and other-perception Strategies for stereotype revision Dr Carnaghi has been recognized for his scholarly contributions, including receipt of the Gordon Allport Prize. His work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives in social psychology. Scientific awards: Gordon Allport Prize (sponsored by the G.W.A. Memorial Fund of Harvard University)
