جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Academic careers
• Social problems
• Marginalised groups
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Margaretha Järvinen is a Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Copenhagen. She holds a dual appointment with VIVE, Denmark's National Centre for Social Research. Her research focuses on academic careers, social problems, marginalized groups, sociological theory, and qualitative methods. She has held leadership roles including Deputy Head of Department (2016-2020) and led multiple research projects on youth, drugs, and alcohol funded by institutions like the Rockwool Foundation and Trygfonden. Education: Doctor in political science (pol.dr.) from Åbo Akademi University, Finland, and a PhD (politics licentiate) in Finland. Research Interests: Her work examines institutional identities, symbolic interactionism, and vulnerable populations. Recent studies include the impact of performance metrics in academia, gendered service work, and narratives among marginalized groups. She co-authored the influential book Qualitative Analysis. Eight Approaches for the Social Sciences (SAGE, 2020). Key Contributions: Järvinen has published over 195 research outputs. Her recent work critiques academic gaming practices and explores gender dynamics in academia. She leads interdisciplinary research teams on welfare inequality and mobility. Awards & Roles: Member of the Independent Research Fund (Denmark), editorial boards for journals like Acta Sociologica , and reviewer for international funding bodies. Supervised 26 PhD students and chaired national research ethics committees. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the 'Welfare, Inequality and Mobility' research group and contributed to CITCH, a welfare studies network at the University of Copenhagen.

Caroline Pukallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sexual Health
• Chronic Pain Disorders
• Psychophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caroline Pukall is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University. Her research focuses on sexual wellbeing, particularly addressing genitopelvic dysesthesias (e.g., vulvodynia, persistent genital arousal disorder) and developing patient-reported outcome measures in sexual health. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including quantitative sensory testing and neuroimaging, while prioritizing inclusivity for marginalized populations. Education: B.A. (1996) and Ph.D. (2003) from McGill University. Key Research Streams: Chronic vulvar pain conditions and their psychosocial impacts Neural mechanisms of chronic pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, provoked vestibulodynia) Sexual function assessment in gender minority populations Sexual coercion and genitopelvic pain dynamics Patient-centered treatment outcomes and clinical guidelines Publications (selected) highlight advancements in core outcome sets for provoked vestibulodynia, fear-avoidance models in persistent genital arousal disorder, and neural imaging comparisons between fibromyalgia and vulvar pain conditions. Ongoing work explores cervical contributions to female sexual response and resilience in LGBTQ+ health. Lab activities focus on translational research bridging basic science (e.g., quantitative sensory testing) and clinical practice (e.g., patient-reported measures). Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams addressing pain neurology and healthcare equity.

• Digital Cultures
• Game Studies
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kristine Ask is an Associate Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, NTNU, specializing in digital cultures, game studies, and Science and Technology Studies (STS). She holds the title of Excellent Teaching Practitioner and combines qualitative research methods with theoretical frameworks like actor-network-theory and domestication theory. Her work explores technology's role in everyday life, focusing on digital inclusion of vulnerable groups and the interplay between play, work, and identity. Research interests include digitalization, user perspectives, online communities, pop culture, and gender in technology. Current projects include LIM (migration education strategies) and GAME (gamer parents and child gaming practices). She coordinates the One-year Programme in STS and edits the Nordic Journal of Science and Technology. Her outreach includes the award-winning blog spillpikene.no. Publications span academic journals (e.g., First Monday, Information, Communication & Society), textbooks on digitalization and social change, and peer-reviewed conference papers. Key themes in her work involve digital media's societal impact, gender dynamics in gaming, and participatory research methods.

Devorah Baumمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marriage in literature
• Psychoanalysis
• Feminism
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Devorah Baum is an Associate Professor in English Literature at the University of Southampton, specializing in interdisciplinary research that bridges literature, psychoanalysis, feminism, and cultural criticism. Her work explores themes of marriage (through memoir, film, and philosophy), docufiction , humour theory , and religious discourse in modernity. Current research includes a UKRI-funded aging-related film script with Josh Appignanesi Upcoming book: What Is Writing? (interdisciplinary study of writing and mental health) Her publications integrate creative and scholarly approaches , including books like On Marriage (2023) and Feeling Jewish (2017), as well as creative documentaries such as The New Man (2016) and Husband (2023). Recent articles focus on: Political and religious dimensions of joking (2021) Climate activism and multiculturalism (2022) Literary power structures (2023) As a Granta Magazine editor (2019), she curated the Politics of Feeling anthology. She supervises PhD students in English and History , and teaches modules spanning critical theory , creative non-fiction , and holocaust literature .

Samuel Pearsonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change
• Social Psychology
• Behavioral Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Samuel Pearson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Business , The University of Queensland , with a focus on cross-disciplinary research integrating Environmental Psychology , Behavioral Science , and Computational Social Science . His work spans climate change attitudes, misinformation dynamics, and human behavior in economic and social contexts. PhD in Psychology, The University of Queensland (2021) Honours Thesis in Psychology, The University of Queensland (2016) Research interests include: Climate Activism : International predictors and public skepticism Misinformation : Electric vehicles and belief persistence Human Behavior : Age-based stereotypes, mating strategies, and AI interactions Machine Learning : National-level climate behavior modeling Recent article trends reflect collaborations across 121 nations , 88-country datasets , and experimental interventions in environmental psychology and cognitive biases . Supervision availability is explicitly stated for two PhD projects on climate misinformation and trauma resilience , with Professor Matthew Hornsey as co-advisor. Affiliations include the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law and School of Business . Notable research themes include: Climate change threat perception Conspiracy theory dynamics Workplace age stereotypes Evolutionary psychology AI behavioral research Sexual script analysis

• Services Marketing
• Social Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rebekah Russell-Bennett is a Professor in the School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations within the Faculty of Business at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With an extensive publication record spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a leading researcher in services marketing, social marketing, and consumer behavior, particularly focusing on vulnerable consumers and transformative service experiences. Her educational background, though not explicitly detailed in the provided text, can be inferred from her extensive scholarly output to include advanced degrees in marketing or a related field, likely culminating in a PhD that positioned her for her current senior academic role. Her career trajectory shows consistent progression through academic ranks to her current professorship at QUT. Russell-Bennett's research interests span multiple interconnected domains including services marketing (particularly service robots and digital service innovations), social marketing (with applications in health, energy, and nonprofit sectors), consumer vulnerability, and transformative service research. Her work frequently examines how service design can address the needs of vulnerable populations while creating value for both consumers and service providers. She has made significant contributions to understanding consumer behavior in health services, energy consumption, and nonprofit contexts. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on emerging service technologies, particularly service robots and AI applications in service contexts, while maintaining her longstanding commitment to vulnerable consumer research. The trend in her work shows increasing attention to sustainability issues, particularly within energy services, and the application of service design principles to address complex social challenges. Her research consistently bridges theoretical contributions with practical implications for service providers and policymakers. Russell-Bennett has served in editorial capacities for major journals including Journal of Services Marketing, demonstrating her standing in the academic community. While specific awards aren't detailed in the provided text, her extensive publication record in top-tier journals suggests recognition within her field. She actively mentors junior researchers and has supervised numerous PhD students, with several appearing as co-authors on her publications. Her collaborative approach is evident in her extensive co-authorship network both within QUT and across international institutions. She has secured research funding for projects related to energy consumption, health services, and social marketing interventions. Russell-Bennett leads or participates in several research teams and centers at QUT, including those focused on energy services (RACE for 2030), health services, and social marketing. Her work with the QUT Centre for Justice on housing stress for mature women demonstrates her commitment to addressing real-world social challenges through academic research.

Joanne Davisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trauma Psychology
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Nightmare Treatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joanne Davis, Ph.D. is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at The University of Tulsa, affiliated with the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences and the Trauma Research: Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment Center . She also serves as co-director of the Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice. Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Arkansas Her research focuses on trauma-related nightmares , PTSD treatment , and interpersonal violence prevention , with over two decades of work on Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy (ERRT) . Recent publications examine nightmare treatment efficacy, language patterns in trauma narratives, and trauma's intersection with gender diversity. Notable awards include the University of Tulsa Outstanding Researcher Award (2020) and Outstanding Teaching Award (2014) . She has served on the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Board of Directors (2015-2020).

• Regulation of Sexuality
• Gender and Social Justice
• Family Law and Marriage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Serena Petrella is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Sociology and Gender & Women’s studies department at Brandon University. She holds a Ph.D. from Carleton University. Her research focuses on the regulation of sexuality, gender and social justice, and Foucaultian theory. She investigates legal frameworks around non-monogamy, polygamy criminalization, and the sociological implications of evolving intimacy norms. Her publications explore topics such as Canadian polygamy law, non-monogamy practices, and the cultural construction of sexual ethics. She has edited interdisciplinary volumes on gender and love, and her work appears in journals like Inter-Disciplinary Press and Radopi . Dr. Petrella teaches courses on sociology, gender studies, and the sociology of sexuality. Her academic trajectory includes influential works analyzing how legal systems shape sexual and relational autonomy, with a focus on marginalized identities. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, her scholarly output demonstrates sustained engagement with critical social theory and legal sociology.

• Social Psychology
• Criminology
• Legal Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pablo Clemente Espinosa Breen is a researcher at the University of A Coruña's Department of Psychology, specializing in Social Psychology, Criminology, and Legal Psychology. He has taught courses like Community Psychology and Applied Social Psychology across degrees in Social Education, Sociology, and Applied Psychology. Research focuses on Dark Tetrad personality traits, cyberbullying, moral disengagement mechanisms, and psychosocial risks. Collaborates with researchers like Miguel Clemente Díaz and Patricia Faraldo Cabana on funded projects (e.g., Ministry of Education grants 2021-2026). His publications in journals such as International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and PLOS ONE examine intersections between personality psychology, digital behavior, and health outcomes. He supervises Master's and PhD theses on topics including psychosocial violence and moral disengagement in adolescents. Active in international conferences (Burgos, Lisbon, São Paulo) and academic collaborations across Spain, Portugal, and Brazil, he contributes to forensic psychology literature and community intervention frameworks.

• Gender Studies
• Queer Theory
• Television Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Beatriz González de Garay Domínguez is a Senior Lecturer in Audiovisual Communication at the University of Salamanca and member of the Observatory for Audiovisual Contents. She holds a BA with an Extraordinary Final Degree Award from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and a European PhD from Universidad Complutense Madrid. Research focuses on gender and sexual diversity studies in television fiction and audiovisual heritage Former teaching experience at Universidad Complutense under an Education Ministry grant Research stay at Humboldt University of Berlin (2011) Professional background includes non-academic roles as script analyst for Telecinco and assistant director for the series Hospital Central . Her scholarly work examines: Queer childhood representations in Spanish cinema LGBTQ+ portrayal across traditional and streaming platforms Gender dynamics in director-led film production Visual media's role in historical education Narrative persuasion strategies for health communication

MacKenzie A. Christensenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gender
• Digital technologies
• Family and intimate relationships
• +۳ مورد دیگر

MacKenzie A. Christensen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research examines intersections of gender, digital technologies, and social structures within family relationships, life course trajectories, and inequality frameworks using mixed-methods approaches. Her scholarly focus centers on gender dynamics in digital spaces, carceral impacts on intimate relationships, and life course implications of social stratification. Key areas include technology-mediated sexual scripts among young adults, gendered confidence gaps in computing, and the contradictions of motherhood within institutional systems like incarceration. Her methodology integrates quantitative analysis with qualitative depth to capture nuanced social phenomena. Recent publications reveal consistent thematic threads: the 2025 forthcoming American Sociological Review article analyzes motherhood within carceral systems, while 2023 works in Social Science Research and Criminology document gendered tech confidence disparities and incarceration's marital consequences. The 2021 Sociological Perspectives study examines Tinder's influence on heterosexual scripts, collectively demonstrating how digital infrastructures and institutional forces reshape gendered experiences across life stages.

Jennifer Ross Nostralaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre Arts
• Directing
• Playwriting
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Ross Nostrala is a Professor of Theatre Arts at Simpson College, where she also serves as Director of Women and Gender Studies and Director of Simpson Productions. She has over twenty-five years of experience in teaching and directing theatre at the collegiate level. Her educational background includes: M.F.A. in Directing, The University of Texas at Austin (1988) B.A. in Theatre Arts and Art, Simpson College (1985) Her research and teaching interests are centered in theatre directing, playwriting, acting, and script analysis , with a strong emphasis on women and gender studies and community-based performance . She developed a May Term course titled Agents of Change: Creating Change in the Community Through Performance , which engages students in creating performances around contemporary social issues such as sexual harassment and assault. Jennifer has received multiple recognitions for her artistic and academic contributions, including awards from KCACTF and grants from the Iowa Arts Council. Her leadership and mentorship are reflected in her campus roles and student-centered initiatives. Commendation for Directing and Choreography, Lysistrata Jones, KCACTF (2013) Commendation for Devised Work, Alice’s Trip, KCACTF (2012) Iowa Arts Council Grant for Fat Pig (2010) Commendation for Directing, Back Story, KCACTF (2009) Faculty Award for Campus Leadership, Simpson College (2008) Commendation for Directing, One Flea Spare, KCACTF (2006) Distinguished Teacher Award, Simpson College (2003) Iowa Arts Council Grant for travel to LaMama Umbria workshop, Italy (2001) Distinguished Junior Faculty Award, Simpson College (1998) She actively mentors students through her teaching and directing, integrating experiential learning and social justice themes. Jennifer has led numerous theatrical productions at Simpson College and with regional theatre companies, contributing to both academic and community arts engagement. She is also involved in programs related to violence prevention and campus leadership. She has directed productions such as Machinal (2021), Prospera’s Island (2020), The Magic Flute (2019), and Kiss Me, Kate (2019) at Simpson College. She has also directed for Iowa Stage Theatre Company, StageWest, Winterset Stage, Des Moines Social Club, and The Vortex in Austin, demonstrating a broad professional reach. She leads the Simpson Productions team and integrates student involvement in all aspects of production.

Pari-Gole Noorishadمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Clinical Psychology
• Cultural Psychology
• Human Sexuality
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pari-Gole Noorishad is a doctoral researcher at the University of Ottawa 's School of Psychology , affiliated with the INSITE Lab (Individual and Social Influences of Technology Laboratory). Her work spans clinical psychology , human sexuality , and mental health disparities in marginalized communities. Research Interests : Technology-mediated sexual interactions, sexual consent, transcultural therapy, racialization, child welfare inequities, and pandemic-related mental health. Key Collaborations : Works with Dr. Krystelle Shaughnessy and international teams on topics like Black youth overrepresentation in child protection and mental health in Ebola/COVID-19 survivors . Scholarly Contributions : Published 36 works (15 most recent above) on sexuality, racial trauma, and digital communication impacts. Awards : Recipient of FRQSC and OGS doctoral scholarships.

• Theatre for Social Change
• Metatheatre
• Theatre History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jayna Gearhart Fitzsimmons serves as Assistant Professor of Theatre in the Theatre Department at Augustana University, where she has taught since 2010. She directs productions and instructs courses spanning acting, theatre history, new play development, improvisation, and theatre for social change, while also leading a January Interim global studies course on Central/Eastern European performance culture. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Critical Studies in English Literature (2023) from University of South Dakota M.A. in Theatre (2009) from University of South Dakota B.A. in Theatre (2007) from Southwest Minnesota State University Her research examines metatheatre's intersection with social justice movements, analyzing audience-performance-text dynamics through experimental forms and classical adaptations. She actively explores how theatrical practice can drive societal transformation, particularly through non-traditional texts and inclusive staging methodologies. Her distinguished recognition includes: Regional Kennedy Center Honors spanning directing, script adaptation, collaborative devising, and DEI initiatives Kennedy Center Region 5 Road Warrior Award for faculty excellence in production leadership Dr. Fitzsimmons advises Augustana’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance and Brand Name Improv troupe while directing developmental work with national playwrights. As producing artistic director of Bare Bodkins Theatre Company since 2011, she partners with Sioux Falls Parks Department to present free Shakespeare performances in Falls Park, and collaborates with Dakota Academy of Performing Arts on youth Shakespeare and Plays for Living programs.

Lucia Gloria Vazquez Rodriguezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Queer and Feminist Screen Studies
• Digital Fandom Communities
• Media Literacy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lucia Gloria Vazquez Rodriguez is a Lecturer in Digital Media Production at University College London's IOE - Culture, Communication & Media department. She holds a PhD in Audiovisual Communication, Advertising and PR from the Complutense University of Madrid and an MA in Film Studies from King's College London. Her academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Researcher position at Complutense University of Madrid (2022-2023) and she currently serves as Programme Leader for the MA Digital Media: Production at UCL. Her educational background reflects her interdisciplinary approach, combining film studies with communication theory. She received her PhD from Complutense University of Madrid, where she was part of the GECA research group (Gender, Aesthetics and Audiovisual Culture), and completed her MA in Film Studies at King's College London. Dr. Vazquez Rodriguez specializes in feminist and queer approaches to popular culture, with particular focus on Queer and Feminist Screen Studies, Digital Fandom Communities, and Media Literacy related to teenagers, streaming platforms, sexual scripts, and gender roles. Her research often examines haptic imagery in contemporary queer films directed by women and LGBTQ+ representation in teen television shows like Netflix's Sex Education. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in media education and representation. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on queer cinema, gender representation, and media literacy, with particular emphasis on Latin American cinema, haptic visuality, and the representation of marginalized identities. Her recent work shows increasing engagement with pedagogical approaches to gender equality in media education and the transnational dissemination of queer narratives through streaming platforms. Postdoctoral Award 'Margarita Salas' from Complutense University of Madrid Predoctoral Award Santander-UCM for Research Staff from Complutense University of Madrid and Banco Santander Dr. Vazquez Rodriguez actively participates in academic leadership and knowledge dissemination. She has served on scientific committees for international conferences including the Congreso H: International Conference in Communication and Audiovisual Media in Spanish (2024) and the X GECA International Conference: Queer Cinema in the World (2022). She has been a keynote speaker at multiple international events including the Gender, Disability, and Social Change International Conference (2023) and the Internationale Fachtagung on Pasolini (2022). Her teaching spans Scriptwriting, Photography for Advertising, Queer Latin American Cinema, Gender and Media, and Women Filmmakers across institutions in Spain, Italy, Germany, and the UK.