جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anna Morcomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Indian Music
• Tibetan Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anna Morcom is Professor and Mohindar Brar Sambhi Chair of Indian Music in the Department of Ethnomusicology at UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music. She previously held a professorship at Royal Holloway, University of London, and earned her Ph.D. from SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) in 2002, where she also completed her undergraduate studies in Ethnomusicology and Hindi (1993-1996). Her research spans music and dance in India and Tibet, employing ethnographic and oral historical methods to examine the intersections of musical culture with politics, nationalism, identity, gender, inequality, economic development, and media. Morcom's scholarship is notable for its interdisciplinary approach that bridges traditional and popular musics with contemporary theoretical frameworks. Her work demonstrates significant trends toward examining music within economic frameworks, particularly through her founding of SEM's Special Interest Group on Economic Ethnomusicology. Recent publications increasingly focus on cultural economies, performance labor, and the relationship between artistic practice and economic systems in South Asia. Society of Ethnomusicology's Allan Merriam prize (2014) Marcia Herndon prize of SEM's Gender and Sexualities section (2014) Morcom's research has been supported by multiple grants from the Leverhulme Trust and the British Academy. She has been interviewed by prominent media outlets including BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed, The Hindu, Tehelka, and Scroll regarding her influential work on Indian dance cultures. As founder of SEM's Special Interest Group on Economic Ethnomusicology, she has shaped scholarly discourse on the economic dimensions of musical practice. Her current projects include the monograph on Hindustani music and co-editing two significant volumes: Creative Economies of Culture in South Asia: Craftspeople Performers (Routledge) and the Oxford Handbook of Economic Ethnomusicology (OUP).

Anastasia Loukaitou-Siderisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Spaces
• Urban Design
• Urban Redevelopment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris is a Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Interim Dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on the intersection of urban design, public spaces, and social equity, emphasizing user-centered perspectives in urban environments. Key research areas include public space utilization by diverse ethnic groups, transit security, gentrification impacts on transit neighborhoods, and urban regeneration strategies. Her work has been funded by entities like the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mellon Foundation. She has authored/co-authored influential books such as Sidewalks: Conflict and Negotiation over Public Space (2009) and Transit-Oriented Displacement or Community Dividends? (2019). Dr. Loukaitou-Sideris has served as a consultant for organizations including the Transportation Research Board and the Greek Government, advising on urban design, land use, and transportation policy. She co-leads the UCLA Urban Humanities Initiative, blending interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges. Her professional service includes roles as former Associate Dean at Luskin and leadership in academic programs. She actively engages in policy-relevant research, addressing issues such as parklet development, inner-city commercial corridors, and sexual harassment in transit environments.

Eileen Kleinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Community Mental Health
• LGBTQ Mental Health Treatment
• Social Work Policy Advocacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eileen Klein is an Associate Professor of Social Work and Convener of the BSW Program at Ramapo College of New Jersey's School of Social Science and Human Services. Her work focuses on LGBTQ mental health treatment , community support systems , and policy reform for marginalized populations. Klein has presented extensively at international conferences on topics like cultural competency in social work education and LGBTQ health disparities . Ph.D., M.S., and M.S.W. from New York University and SUNY Buffalo Key research areas: LGBTQ Mental Health, Community Health Disparities, Forensic Social Work Published 15+ works (2013-2021) on topics ranging from polypharmacy to support programs for LGBTQ clients Active in professional development: Delivered presentations at conferences across the U.S. and Italy on topics including integrated treatment and supervision of student interns

Keely Duganمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Personality Psychology
• Attachment Theory
• Personality Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Keely Dugan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Missouri, directing the Personality, Attachment, and Change (PAC) Lab in McReynolds Hall. She holds a PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2023) and completed an NIMH T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Minnesota (2024). Her research investigates dynamic changes in personality traits and attachment styles across time, life experiences, and social contexts. Using advanced statistical methodologies, she examines how individual differences manifest in everyday environments, emphasizing how cumulative "little moments" shape long-term development. This work bridges personality psychology, attachment theory, and contextual behavioral science. Recent 2024 publications reveal three interconnected research strands: quantifying life events' impact on personality trajectories, testing attachment theory's canalization hypothesis through within-subject variations, and conducting systematic reviews of queer/minority identities in relationship science. These studies demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach combining longitudinal analysis, computational modeling, and inclusive relationship research. Dr. Dugan's scientific recognition includes: NIMH T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) She actively recruits graduate students for Fall 2025 and teaches PSYCH 9330 (Graduate Research Methods), PSYCH 8620 (Graduate Seminar in Personality Psychology), and PSYCH 2320 (Introduction to Personality Psychology). Current projects include NIH-funded personality-environment interaction studies and development of AI-assisted coding methodologies for behavioral research. The PAC Lab, located in McReynolds Hall's Lower Level, currently spearheads a groundbreaking project analyzing 3D living room scans to predict personality traits through environmental cues. This initiative employs both human coders and machine learning algorithms to examine how physical spaces reflect and influence individual differences in attachment and personality expression.

Bimlesh Wadhwaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Computing Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bimlesh Wadhwa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and serves as Assistant Dean for Student Life at Tembusu College. She holds dual affiliations as a Residential Fellow at Tembusu College and an active member of the School of Computing's academic community. Her work bridges software engineering, human-computer interaction (HCI), and computing education. Dr. Wadhwa's research focuses on gender issues in HCI, software design quality, and digital well-being. She has pioneered initiatives like the Code for Community program to bring computing education to underserved groups. Her pedagogical contributions include developing courses on object-oriented design, software engineering principles, and interaction design. She actively engages with professional communities through roles such as Faculty Representative at the Singapore Computer Society Student Chapter and advisor to the Computing Club at NUS. Her recent work addresses pressing societal challenges like technology-facilitated sexual violence and integrates AI into educational contexts. She has organized major competitions including CodeXtreme and the Singapore Science and Engineering Fair, fostering innovation among students. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span healthcare applications, smart city technologies, and educational equity initiatives. Dr. Wadhwa’s scholarly contributions include over 80 publications in top venues such as FSE, CHI, and IEEE conferences. She has co-edited book chapters for Springer and Wiley on HCI and informatics, reflecting her commitment to advancing both technical and societal dimensions of computing. In addition to her academic roles, she leads MakerLab initiatives and contributes to national educational policies on computational thinking. Her work emphasizes bridging academia-industry gaps through projects like the GEAR mobile game-assisted rehabilitation system and cloud service brokerage frameworks.

Brenda V. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Business Law
• Civil Rights
• Clinical Legal Education
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Brenda V. Smith is a Professor of Law at the American University Washington College of Law and Director of the Community Economic Development Law Clinic. She served as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs from 2018-2020 and has directed The Project on Addressing Prison Rape since 1998. Her work focuses on intersections of gender, crime, and sexuality. Education: B.A., Spelman College (1980, magna cum laude) J.D., Georgetown University Law Center (1984) Professor Smith specializes in gender-based legal scholarship, with expertise in criminal law, prisoners' rights, and community development. Her research analyzes systemic issues in prison rape, masculinity narratives in sexual violence, and policy reforms under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Scientific Awards: Kellogg National Leadership Fellowship (1993) Emmalee C. Godsey Research Award (2003) 2017 Pauline Ruyle Moore Scholar for Outstanding Scholarship in Public Law Inducted into D.C. Women’s Hall of Fame (1998) Notable Contributions: Appointed to the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission (2003). Former Senior Counsel for Economic Security at the National Women's Law Center and Director of its Women in Prison Project. Regularly provides expert testimony on criminal justice reform.

Mustafa B. Ozturkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Workplace Equality
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mustafa B. Ozturk is a Professor of Human Resource Management at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management, affiliated with the Department of People and Organisations. He holds roles as Programme Director for the MSc International Human Resource Management and coordinator for the International Foundation Programme and Pre-Masters. His academic journey includes a BA in Economics and Politics from New York University, followed by MA and PhD studies at the University of Chicago, focusing on the political economy of human capital. Dr. Ozturk's research emphasizes workplace equality, diversity, and inclusion, particularly addressing systemic disadvantages related to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity. He is a member of the Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity (CRED) and actively supervises doctoral students exploring themes like gender inequality in finance, ethnic minority entrepreneurship, and global diversity management. His teaching includes BUS269: Organisational Behaviour. Research interests span both developed and developing regions, including Turkey, China, and the UK. He has published widely on topics such as racialized incivility, LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, and gender equality in global contexts. Supervision expertise includes doctoral projects on intersectionality in talent management, corporate socio-political activism, and gender disparities in finance.

• Gender and Development
• Gender Equity and Organizations
• Gender-Based Violence
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Theresa Ulicki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on gender and development, with regional expertise in Southern Africa. Education: BA (McGill University), MA (St. Mary's University), DPhil (University of Sussex) Her research explores: Gender equity in organizational contexts Gender-based violence in institutional settings Labor migration patterns in Southern Africa Intersection of poverty, gender, and migrancy Recent publications address gender dynamics in the South African Police Service and cross-border migration from Lesotho. She has contributed to journals like Policing and Society and Development Southern Africa , with a thematic focus on gender and migration intersections.

Jacqueline Woernerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender-Based Violence
• Substance Use
• Sexual Risk Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jacqueline Woerner is Associate Professor in Sociology and Psychology at the University of Central Florida, where she directs the Social Theory, Relationships, and Interpersonal Violence Exposure (STRIVE) Lab. Her research examines the intersection of gender-based violence, substance use, and health risk behaviors. Education includes: PhD in Social Psychology from Wayne State University BS in Psychology from Appalachian State University Her NIH-funded research investigates how violence victimization relates to health behaviors through motivational frameworks. Current projects examine technology-facilitated sexual violence on dating apps and alcohol's role in intimate partner cyber abuse. She employs diverse methods including surveys, experiments, and daily diaries. As member of the Violence Against Women Faculty Cluster, she develops prevention strategies addressing sexual violence and health disparities. Funded projects include NIJ grants examining transitional housing models for domestic violence survivors. Honors include Rising Star Award for undergraduate mentoring and multiple teaching awards. She serves on editorial boards for Psychology of Violence and leads NIH-funded projects on dating app-facilitated violence.

David Lillisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Forensics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Lillis is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin (UCD). His research focuses on Natural Language Processing (NLP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and their applications in legal and forensic contexts. He leads projects like CeADAR (Ireland’s Applied AI Center) and the Transpire project, collaborating with organizations such as Corlytics and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. He holds adjunct roles as a Guest Professor at Beijing University of Technology’s Data Mining and Security Lab and has been a Fulbright Scholar at the University of New Haven’s Cyber Forensics Research and Education Group. Education: B.A. (Hons) in Law and Accounting, University of Limerick Higher Diploma in Computer Science, UCD M.Sc., Ph.D. in Computer Science, UCD Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, UCD Research Interests: Legal AI, digital forensics, machine learning, multi-agent systems, and information retrieval. Recent work includes NLP for regulatory analysis, crop yield prediction via neural networks, and AR-driven decision support systems. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator: Transpire (AI Platform for Regulation) SFI Funded Investigator: CONSUS (Crop Optimization) PI: CeADAR Technology Centre Teaching roles include Deputy Programme Director for Software Engineering at Beijing-Dublin International College (BDIC) since 2014. Labs & Groups: UCD Forensics and Security Research Group, ML-Labs (SFI Centre for ML Training), and the Data Mining and Security Lab (BJUT).

Michele J. Gelfandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cross-Cultural Organizational Behavior
• Negotiation
• Conflict Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michele Gelfand is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Professor of Psychology by courtesy at Stanford University . She is renowned for her research on cross-cultural organizational behavior, negotiation, conflict management, and cultural psychology. Her work explores the concept of tight and loose cultures and their impact on global leadership, organizational dynamics, and societal responses to threats. PhD in Social and Organizational Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1996) Her research spans interdisciplinary approaches, integrating computational methods, neuroscience, and behavioral science to understand cultural evolution and its multilevel consequences. She has led groundbreaking studies on the effects of cultural tightness-looseness on political polarization, pandemic responses, and corporate mergers. Recent publications highlight her work on social norm dynamics, threat-driven cultural adaptation, and the psychological underpinnings of political and terrorist ideologies. Her articles frequently appear in top journals such as Science , Nature Human Behaviour , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Notable scientific awards include the 2020 Katzell Award , 2016 Diener Award , and 2011 Anneliese Maier Research Award . She has also been elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences . Gelfand’s Culture Lab at Stanford investigates topics like cultural norms, revenge, forgiveness, and diversity. She actively mentors postdoctoral researchers and serves as an editor for the Oxford Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management . Her executive education programs focus on global leadership and negotiation strategies.

Brandon L. Velezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Counseling Psychology
• Minority Stress
• Social Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brandon L. Velez is an Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. His research examines the intersections of oppression and collective identity with mental health and career outcomes for sexual, gender, and racial/ethnic minority populations. He is affiliated with the Counseling & Clinical Psychology department and leads the Stigma, Identity, and Intersectionality Research Team. Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Florida, 2014 Predoctoral Internship, Georgia Institute of Technology Counseling Center, 2014 M.S. in Psychology, University of Florida, 2011 B.S. in Psychology (summa cum laude), B.A. in Religion (cum laude), Minor in Anthropology, University of Florida, 2009 Dr. Velez’s work focuses on minority stress , intersectionality , and the well-being of multiply marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ people of color, transgender individuals, and women of color. His studies explore how systemic discrimination and coping strategies influence mental health , body image , and career development , often integrating theories like objectification and work adjustment. His recent publications analyze: Protective effects of womanist attitudes on women of color Minority stress in transgender communities and bisexual women Applications of work theory to racial and sexual minorities Resilience mechanisms against systemic oppression Scientific honors include graduating summa cum laude (B.S.) and cum laude (B.A.) from the University of Florida. He does not currently advise new Ph.D. students for the Fall 2025 cohort.

• Peri/menopause
• Women's Relationships
• Reproductive Lives
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nikki Hayfield is an Associate Director in Psychology at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Health and Social Sciences department. She holds a Psychology PhD and BSc. Her research spans peri/menopause, women's reproductive lives, bisexual/pansexual/ace spectrum identities, qualitative methods, critical psychology, and feminist psychology. She co-authored Essentials of Thematic Analysis (2021) and Bisexual and Pansexual Identities (2020). She serves on editorial boards for Sex Roles , Feminism & Psychology , and Women's Reproductive Health . Her recent publications focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion in motorsport, mixed-sex civil partnerships, and intersectional challenges in reproductive health. She supervises qualitative research projects and emphasizes methodological innovation.

Zhiying Maمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medical Anthropology
• Disability Studies
• Global Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhiying Ma is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice , with faculty affiliations at the Center for East Asian Studies, Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, and Global Studies Program. She holds a joint PhD in Comparative Human Development and Anthropology from the University of Chicago and bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from Peking University. Research Focus: Examines biopolitical paternalism in China's mental health governance Develops peer support systems for persons with serious mental illnesses Investigates intersections of disability rights, care ethics, and welfare systems Conducts ethnographic fieldwork in psychiatric hospitals and community teams Key Projects: Led a CBPR pilot project (2019-2021) to create peer support manuals in Guangzhou, and currently scales services in Guangzhou/Yunnan with Cyrus Tang Foundation support. Collaborated with the WHO on community mental health models. Scientific Recognition: 2021 Ford Global Fellow Published in SSM-Mental Health , Cultural Anthropology , and Disability Studies Quarterly Advocacy & Impact: Combines scholarship and activism , consulting for NGOs on disability livelihoods and gender equality. Collaborates with China's community mental health teams to improve service fidelity and client satisfaction.

• Developmental Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Procrastination Behaviors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monika Dacka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on personality development, procrastination behaviors, moral intelligence, and psychosocial challenges across life stages. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Institution: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Key Research Areas: Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Adolescent Risk Behaviors Her recent work examines time perception in digital contexts, the quarter-life crisis, and moral development in young adults. She actively reviews for journals like Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska and Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe . Dr. Dacka supervises master's theses on topics spanning adolescent procrastination, helicopter parenting, and social media challenges. She contributes to educational workshops on judicial mediation, forensic psychology, and pandemic-era coping strategies. Notable projects include the adaptation of the Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ-12) and participation in international conferences on Kazimierz Dąbrowski's psychological theories. Her publications address chronic fatigue in adolescents, sexual abuse prevention, and health behavior transformations.