Tomiko Yoneda is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on understanding how personality traits, social relationships, and lifestyle factors influence health and cognitive outcomes in older adults. She employs interdisciplinary methods, including longitudinal studies and coordinated data analyses, to explore topics like personality-cognition links, social determinants of health, and aging disparities. Dr. Yoneda is also committed to fostering inclusive academic environments and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. Her work spans multiple domains: (1) Personality dynamics in aging, examining traits like neuroticism and conscientiousness as predictors of health and longevity; (2) Social relationships' impact on physiological health (e.g., cortisol regulation in couples); and (3) Cross-cultural studies of aging in Japan and North America. Notable contributions include systematic reviews on personality-allostatic load relationships and meta-analyses linking personality to mortality risks. Received EDITOR'S CHOICE recognition in Psychoneuroendocrinology (2024) and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (2022) Principal investigator of the Yoneda Lab at UC Davis Dr. Yoneda emphasizes translational research that bridges psychological and biomedical perspectives. She collaborates internationally on projects analyzing cognitive healthspan, dementia risk factors, and interventions to promote healthy aging. Her teaching focuses on lifespan development and research methodologies.
Jonathan Santo is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), where he serves as Director of the Graduate Developmental Psychology Program and as a faculty member in the Office of Latino/Latin-American Studies. His research explores peer relations, cultural differences in self-esteem, and classroom-level influences on child and adolescent development, with a focus on improving school environments and fostering positive social interactions. ORCA Faculty Fellow His research spans broad areas including Developmental Psychology , Social Support Systems , and Cross-Cultural Peer Dynamics , with specific attention to peer victimization , self-continuity , school climate , and developmental trajectories in Brazilian and Colombian youth . Recent publications analyze topics like hikikomori experiences , friendship security , and HPA axis dysregulation in adolescents. Scientific awards include the ORCA Faculty Fellow recognition. His work often involves longitudinal assessments of peer relationships cross-cultural comparisons (Brazil, Colombia, China, Nigeria, Singapore, U.S.) policy-focused blog posts on family separations and school interventions
Don Kulick is a Professor and Research Director at the Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology, Uppsala University, Sweden. His academic career spans decades of anthropological fieldwork in Papua New Guinea, Brazil, and Scandinavia, with a focus on linguistic anthropology, sexuality studies, and disability studies. Dr. Kulick's research interests encompass linguistic anthropology, sexuality studies, disability studies, language death, vulnerability studies, and human-animal communication. His work challenges conventional views on vulnerability, arguing that it can be a resource rather than a lack. His fieldwork with adults with significant disabilities in Denmark and Sweden informed his influential book "Loneliness and its Opposite: sex, disability, and the ethics of engagement". Kulick has also made significant contributions to the understanding of transgender communities, particularly through his early ethnographic work with Brazilian travesti prostitutes documented in "Travesti: Sex, Gender and Culture among Brazilian Transgendered Prostitutes". His recent scholarly output demonstrates a trajectory from linguistic anthropology and sexuality studies toward broader questions of vulnerability, ethics, and human-animal relations. Kulick's work consistently engages with marginalized communities and challenges disciplinary boundaries, connecting linguistic anthropology with disability studies, queer theory, and ethical frameworks for engagement with vulnerable others. ERC Advanced Grant for a 5-year research project on people who are treated as though they aren't really there Dr. Kulick has received significant research funding, most notably an ERC Advanced Grant for a 5-year project examining people who are treated as though they aren't really there, including courtroom interpreters and peer reviewers. His mentorship extends through his extensive publications and edited volumes that have shaped multiple generations of anthropological scholarship, particularly in the areas of linguistic anthropology and sexuality studies. While specific lab structures aren't mentioned in the provided text, Kulick's research program on vulnerability appears to be an organized research initiative (referred to as the "EV program" in the text), suggesting a research team or collaborative network focused on vulnerability as a productive resource.
Rosalind Gill is a prominent Professor at Goldsmiths, University of London, with a distinguished career spanning gender studies, media studies, and cultural studies. Her extensive publication record demonstrates leadership in critical analyses of postfeminism, neoliberalism, and digital culture. Gill's research interests focus on the intersections of gender, media, and neoliberal subjectivity, with particular attention to postfeminist discourse, digital culture, embodiment, and creative labor. Her work critically examines how contemporary media cultures shape gendered subjectivities, with significant contributions to understanding the 'postfeminist sensibility' as a dominant cultural framework. She has pioneered research on the affective dimensions of neoliberalism, particularly how it shapes women's experiences of confidence, self-care, and embodiment in digital environments. Analysis of Gill's recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining the psychological and affective dimensions of contemporary culture. Her work increasingly focuses on digital embodiment, social media practices, and the 'editable self,' exploring how visual culture and digital technologies reshape bodily experiences and self-perception. Gill's research demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how neoliberal imperatives intertwine with postfeminist discourse to create new forms of gendered subjectivity. Gill has produced significant scholarly collaborations, particularly with researchers like Shani Orgad, Julia Coffey, and Akane Kanai. Her influential book 'Confidence Culture' (2022, co-authored with Orgad) offers a critical analysis of how confidence has become a moral imperative within contemporary neoliberal feminism. Her academic contributions extend to professional activities, including submissions of evidence to UK Parliamentary committees on employment rights, demonstrating her engagement with policy-relevant research. Gill's work consistently bridges theoretical sophistication with attention to contemporary social issues, making significant contributions to feminist scholarship and cultural studies.
State University of New York at BuffaloUnited States
Eduardo Mercado III is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on bioacoustics, cognitive psychology, and marine ecology, particularly the vocal behavior of humpback whales and its implications for understanding human impact on marine ecosystems. He is also known for his work in perceptual learning, autism spectrum disorder, and comparative cognition. Scientific Awards Guggenheim Fellowship Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Research Trends His recent publications emphasize bioacoustic analysis of humpback whale songs, including their spectral entropy, cyclical variations, and adaptive adjustments to anthropogenic noise. Additional work explores perceptual learning mechanisms in autism, neural network modeling for acoustic classification, and cognitive processes in canines and rodents. Projects Mercado’s “Singers as Sentinels” project combines acoustic analysis of humpback whale songs with public awareness initiatives about ocean noise pollution. The project will produce a book, Why Whales Sing and Dolphins Don’t , and a web-based interface for public engagement.
Dr Kate Gilchrist is a Lecturer (Teaching) in Media at University College London's Institute of Education, Department of Culture, Communication and Media, where she has been employed since February 2022. A feminist researcher, she investigates intersections between intimate life, gendered subjectivity, and cultural representation with expertise in singlehood studies and menopause in media discourse. Her work bridges academic theory and contemporary cultural analysis across US-UK contexts. Her educational background includes: PhD in Media and Communications from the London School of Economics (2021) MSc in Gender Studies from the London School of Economics (2014) BA in English Literature and History from the University of Sheffield (2001) Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP Law School (2005) PGCert in Higher Education Her research centers on feminist theory and cultural studies , critically examining how cultural narratives shape women's experiences of singledom and menopause . Using psychosocial and postfeminist frameworks, she analyzes the cultural imaginary of single femininity and embodied experiences in neoliberal contexts. Key contributions include theorizing single women as 'illegible' subjects and examining 'menopause rage' in media, revealing how fantasy structures gendered subjectivity through popular culture and lived experience. Analysis of her publication record (2021-2025) shows an evolution from foundational singlehood studies to contemporary menopause/media analysis. Early work established frameworks for understanding single women as 'failed' subjects in popular culture, while recent publications extend this to workplace embodiment and media discourse. Across all work, she consistently applies intersectional methodologies to dissect power structures in digital platforms, television, and public discourse, with growing emphasis on embodiment and emotion. Her notable recognition includes: Journal of Gender Studies Janet Blackman Prize for feminist scholarship (2025) for 'The menopausal subject at work' She has supervised MA dissertations at King's College London and likely at UCL, with research supported by significant grants: ESRC funding for her PhD research Leverhulme Trust funding for postdoctoral work on menopause in UK public discourse Though not affiliated with a specific named lab, her collaborative projects with Professor Catherine Rottenberg and Professor Shani Orgad demonstrate active participation in interdisciplinary feminist research networks focused on gender, media, and embodiment across UCL, Goldsmiths, and LSE.
Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyUnited States
Belinda Davis is a Professor of History at Rutgers University's School of Arts and Sciences, where she has been teaching since 1992. She serves as Director of the Rutgers Center for European Studies (2018-2021; 2024-2025) and is Co-Representative for the Jean Monnet ValEUs International European Studies Award (2024-2026). Her academic home is within the Department of History, where she teaches courses on modern European history, German history, gender studies, and social movements. Davis earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and her B.A. from Wesleyan University. Her educational background has shaped her interdisciplinary approach to historical research, bridging political, social, and cultural history with gender studies and environmental history. Professor Davis's research focuses on Modern Germany and Europe , with particular expertise in popular politics and social movements , environmental history , women and gender studies , and the history of everyday life . Her work explores how ordinary people engage with political systems, how conceptions of democracy evolve through grassroots activism, and how environmental concerns have shaped political movements. She employs innovative methodologies including oral history , memory studies , and emotional history to understand the personal dimensions of political change. Her research spans from World War I Berlin to contemporary European environmental politics, with special attention to the transformative period of the 1960s-1980s in West Germany. Davis's extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on how social movements transform both political structures and personal identities. Her work demonstrates how grassroots activism in West Germany from the 1960s-1980s created new forms of political engagement that operated outside traditional parliamentary channels. Recent publications increasingly address environmental history and the intersection of gender with political movements, reflecting evolving scholarly interests while maintaining her core focus on everyday political experiences. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards including: Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship, European University Institute (Florence), Spring 2015 German Studies Association Best History Book Prize (2020, 2024) Barclay Book Prize (2023) Residential Fellowship, Zentrum für Zeithistorische Forschung (Potsdam), Summer 2006 Research Fellowship, Volkswagen-Stiftung, Academic Year 2005-6 Research Fellowship, Shelby Cullom Davis Center, Princeton University, 2003-2004 Professor Davis has mentored numerous graduate students who have completed dissertations on diverse topics including Turkish "guestworkers" in West Germany, German-Polish and German-Czech borderlands identities, sexualities in twentieth-century Germany and Hungary, Holocaust survivors' memory, and "lived ideologies" in postwar Germanies. Her current research projects include co-editing "Voices of the Organized Poor" and writing an environmental history of Europe from 1500 to the present for Cambridge University Press. She has secured significant research funding through fellowships from institutions including the European University Institute, Zentrum für Zeithistorische Forschung, Volkswagen-Stiftung, and Princeton University's Shelby Cullom Davis Center. As Director of the Rutgers Center for European Studies and Chair of the Academic Advisory Board of the Rutgers Oral History Archive, Davis leads important institutional initiatives that support European studies and historical documentation. She is actively involved in public scholarship, having appeared on CNN, C-SPAN, France Télévision 3, and other media outlets to discuss historical perspectives on contemporary political issues. Her work with the EDGES (Engaged Digital German Environmental Studies) Consortium demonstrates her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration on environmental issues.
Carolle Charles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York. With a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Haitian Studies, Gender Studies, and Immigration Studies, with particular focus on the Haitian diaspora experience in the United States. Education: Ph.D., Sociology, SUNY-Binghamton M.A., Political Science, UQUAM, Montreal Canada B.A., Political Science, UQUAM Montreal, Canada B.A., Political Science, U. de Chile Professor Charles's research centers on the complex intersections of race, gender, and immigration, particularly examining how Haitian immigrants navigate identity formation in the United States. Her work challenges conventional understandings of Blackness by exploring how Haitian immigrants experience and redefine racial categories within the American context. She has made significant contributions to understanding Haitian women's experiences, both in Haiti and in diaspora communities, with particular attention to how gender intersects with class, race, and national identity. Her scholarly work reveals consistent themes across decades of research: the fluidity of racial identity among Haitian immigrants, the gendered dimensions of migration and settlement, and the political consciousness that emerges from the Haitian diaspora experience. Professor Charles has documented how Haitian immigrants have actively reshaped American understandings of Blackness while simultaneously maintaining connections to their homeland. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Fellow (2000-2001) Community Services Award from Haitian Cultural Society (1994) Baruch College Research Fellowship (1982) Sociology Department Fellowship at SUNY-Binghamton (1979-1982) Professor Charles has served as a dedicated mentor to numerous students through independent study courses and has been actively involved in institutional service at Baruch College, including serving on the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Committee, the Social Affairs Committee (as Chair), and the School of Social Sciences Mentoring Program. She has also contributed significantly to professional organizations, notably serving as President of the Haitian Studies Association (2016-2017) and holding leadership positions in the Caribbean Studies Association. Her community engagement extends to founding roles in organizations like AFSC/Haitian Community Dialogue and DWA FANM, a Haitian Immigrant Women Organization.
Shayesteh Jahanfar is a Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in Community Health at the Tufts School of Arts and Sciences. As a reproductive epidemiologist with expertise in public health and biostatistics, she directs the Cochrane Affiliate at Tufts and co-directs the Pregnancy and Childbirth US Satellite with Cochrane. Her global research spans reproductive health, maternal-child health, and genetic versus environmental studies across Australia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (2016) Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (1995) Master of Science in Community Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia (2009) Postdoc Epidemiology and Public Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia (2008) Dr. Jahanfar's research program focuses on reproductive health, maternal-child health, global health, HIV/AIDS, opioid use, and twin studies. She leads WHO-funded projects related to reasons for Cesarean sections, family planning, and assisted vaginal birth, and collaborates with WHO's Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research. Her work with twin studies spans multiple international settings, examining genetic versus environmental influences on health outcomes. She actively develops training materials for Cochrane trainers and promotes evidence-based healthcare practices globally. Her recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on women's health issues, particularly reproductive health, maternal outcomes, and interventions during pregnancy and childbirth. Her research combines epidemiological methods with clinical trials and systematic reviews, often with a global health perspective. She frequently collaborates on research in Iran and other international settings, addressing both clinical and social determinants of health. Her work spans from molecular diagnostics in cancer to behavioral interventions in maternal health, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to public health research. Scientific Awards: Equity & Inclusion Fellow (2023) Most Stimulating Paper (2019) President and Provost's Research Award Nomination (2019) With over 35 years of teaching experience, Dr. Jahanfar has trained more than 800 clinicians and scientists through over 80 Cochrane workshops worldwide. Her grant portfolio includes multiple WHO-funded projects on family planning, Cesarean sections, and assisted vaginal birth. Under her leadership, Tufts University established a memorandum of understanding with the University of Malaya, facilitating student research projects in Malaysia during Summers 2022-2024. She actively seeks students and researchers to collaborate on Cochrane's work, twin studies, and reproductive health research projects. Dr. Jahanfar directs the Cochrane Affiliate at Tufts and co-directs the Pregnancy and Childbirth US Satellite. She collaborates with WHO's Maternal and Perinatal Health department, Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, and serves as a consultant for WHO and EMRO. Her global health research initiatives span Australia, Malaysia, Egypt, Iran, Europe, and the Middle East, reflecting her commitment to advancing global health education and research through international partnerships.
Jonathan Lear is the John U. Nef Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago , affiliated with the Committee on Social Thought and the Department of Philosophy . He has been teaching since 1996 and is a trained psychoanalyst from the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis . His research spans philosophical conceptions of the human psyche , philosophy of psychoanalysis , Kierkegaard , and Ancient Philosophy . Education : PhD in Philosophy from Rockefeller University (1978), with prior studies at Cambridge University . Research Interests focus on the structure of human subjectivity , therapeutic action in psychoanalysis , ethical implications of cultural devastation , and Freudian theory . His most recent work examines post-pandemic mental health and gratitude in ethical frameworks . Scientific Awards include the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Distinguished Achievement Award and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences . He directed the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society from 2014–2022 . Grants and Leadership : Served as Roman Family Director at the Neubauer Collegium. Authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on topics like myth in Plato’s Republic , confidentiality in therapy , and Freudian transience .
Ian McAdam is a Professor in the English Department at the University of Lethbridge, where he has taught early modern English literature and introductory courses since 1995. His scholarship focuses on Renaissance drama, particularly Shakespeare and Marlowe, with institutional recognition through the 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award. His educational trajectory includes: BA (English, Honors) from the University of Victoria MA (English) from the University of Toronto PhD (English) from Dalhousie University (thesis on Christopher Marlowe) McAdam's research centers on early modern masculinity, examining how Reformation theology shaped gender identity and how magic functioned as a cultural discourse. He employs psychoanalytic frameworks to analyze self-fashioning in Shakespeare, Milton, and Jacobean drama, while exploring intersections with witchcraft, religious psychology, and seventeenth-century poetry. His expertise spans textual analysis, historical theology, and gender theory within Renaissance contexts. His publication history (1995–2015) reveals evolving scholarly priorities: initial work on Marlowe's identity construction expanded into comparative studies of magic across playwrights (Jonson, Greene), then matured into theological examinations of masculinity in Shakespeare and Milton. Recurring themes include religious conflict in domestic tragedies, satirical treatments of alchemy, and the psychological dimensions of gender performance. Key honors include: Roma Gill Award (Second-place, 1999-2000) for The Irony of Identity University of Lethbridge Distinguished Teaching Award (2009) McAdam has authored two monographs: The Irony of Identity: Self and Imagination in the Drama of Christopher Marlowe (1999) and Magic and Masculinity in Early Modern English Drama (2009). His extensive article corpus demonstrates rigorous engagement with primary texts and theoretical frameworks, consistently advancing understandings of gender, religion, and power in Renaissance literature.
Simo Vehmas is Professor of Special Education at Stockholm University's Department of Special Education. He is currently on research leave for the academic year 2024-2025 at the Paris Institute for Advanced Study, with plans to resume departmental activities from July 2025. His academic work spans theoretical and empirical approaches to disability studies, with particular focus on profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Professor Vehmas's research interests center on theoretical and ethical issues related to disability, examining the ontological formation as well as the moral and political significance of disability. His work bridges philosophical inquiry with practical educational concerns, particularly regarding persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Recent publications demonstrate his commitment to exploring the intersection of language, identity, and rights within disability contexts. His scholarship engages deeply with questions of personhood, moral status, and the social construction of disability, while also addressing practical implications for education and policy. Analysis of Vehmas's recent publications reveals a consistent thematic trajectory exploring the philosophical foundations of disability while increasingly incorporating empirical research methods. His work spans multiple disciplines including philosophy, ethics, linguistics, education, and social policy, with particular attention to Swedish disability contexts. The publications demonstrate growing engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to disability studies, moving from purely theoretical frameworks toward more applied research on music therapy, educational interventions, and everyday experiences of people with profound intellectual disabilities. Vehmas has made significant contributions through book publications including 'Narrowed Lives: Meaning, Moral Value, and Profound Intellectual Disability' (2021), 'Vaikeasti kehitysvammaisten arki ja ihmisyys' (2022), and co-editing the 'Routledge Handbook of Disability Studies: Second Edition' (2020). His scholarly output reflects deep engagement with both international disability scholarship and specifically Nordic approaches to disability. While specific grant information is not provided in the available materials, Professor Vehmas's research leave at the Paris Institute for Advanced Study indicates active engagement with international research networks. His collaborative work with researchers like Riitta Mietola suggests participation in research teams focused on profound intellectual disabilities. His publications suggest ongoing work in developing pedagogical interventions and theoretical frameworks for understanding disability experiences.
Todd Coleman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Wilfrid Laurier University. His research focuses on epidemiology, biostatistics, and population health with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ health, HIV/AIDS, and healthcare equity. He investigates intersectional health disparities affecting sexual and gender minorities, particularly transgender individuals, non-binary people, and LGBTQ+ refugees. His work addresses community-based solutions to mental health challenges, healthcare access barriers, and social determinants of health. Notable research includes studying the protective effects of community inclusion on transgender mental health, the mental health needs of SOGIE refugees, and HIV-related risk behaviors among men who have sex with men. Coleman also explores the impact of minority stressors and social provisions on suicidal ideation in LGBTQ+ populations. He has been actively involved in the OutLook Study assessing healthcare experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in primary care settings. His research often employs mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to better understand complex health dynamics. Coleman’s work has informed public health policy recommendations regarding stigma reduction and inclusive healthcare practices. He is fluent in English and French and currently on sabbatical leave until 2025. His office is located at BA540 in Bricker Academic Building, though appointments are required for meetings.
Linda Martín Alcoff is Professor of Philosophy and Women's and Gender Studies at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Her influential work spans decolonial theory, feminist epistemology, and critical race studies, examining how social identities shape knowledge production and power structures. Education: PhD, Brown University Her research investigates epistemic injustice, colonial legacies in philosophy, and frameworks for understanding sexual violence. She develops alternatives to Eurocentric philosophical traditions through decolonial methodologies and feminist critique, particularly examining how race and gender shape lived experience. Recent scholarship analyzes the epistemology of testimony in sexual assault cases, colonial assumptions in critical theory, and the social construction of whiteness. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges continental philosophy, political theory, and social justice movements. Scientific Awards: Frantz Fanon Award for Visible Identities: Race, Gender, and the Self Academic Leadership: Teaches courses on Foucault, gender embodiment, and philosophy of race while mentoring emerging scholars in decolonial feminist philosophy.
Lisa D. Brush is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh, holding a core faculty appointment in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program. She is affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, contributing to its interdisciplinary academic environment. Her primary contact is lbrush@pitt.edu . Dr. Brush's research focuses on the intersection of gender, poverty, and public policy, particularly examining how welfare systems and institutional frameworks impact women experiencing domestic violence. She explores themes such as the rhetoric of self-sufficiency, racial disparities in welfare-to-work transitions, and the historical construction of narratives about single mothers. Her work bridges feminist theory with empirical analysis, critiquing policy outcomes and advocating for systemic change. Her articles reveal a persistent engagement with welfare reform's consequences for marginalized groups, the dynamics of domestic violence in economic contexts, and gendered governance structures. Key topics include the relationship between employment and domestic abuse, the role of protection orders in earning stability, and the ethical dimensions of violence research. She has also analyzed how historical discourse shapes contemporary understandings of gender roles and social policy. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Dr. Brush has no listed advisees or students. She is not associated with any labs or teams in the available information. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration within the Dietrich School and the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program.
