جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Wolfgang Mackمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Special Education
• School Social Work
• Educational Landscapes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Mack is a Professor at the Ludwigsburg University of Education, affiliated with the Faculty of Participation Sciences (formerly Special Education). His research focuses on school social work, educational landscapes, school absenteeism, and transitions from school to work, with an emphasis on cooperation between youth welfare and schools. University: Ludwigsburg University of Education Department: Institute for General Special Education Academic Rank: Professor Research interests center on educational equity, social inequality in education, and systemic approaches to integrating youth welfare with schools. He has published extensively on topics like inclusive education, cultural education in marginalized communities, and policy implications of PISA findings. His 15 most recent articles (2000-2014) span themes such as school absenteeism, educational landscapes, inclusive pedagogy, and youth welfare collaborations. Keywords include education, social work, pedagogy, and urban policy. He serves as an academic advisor for degree programs and leads initiatives on educational reform, including roles in projects like "Educational Landscapes" and editorial contributions to the journal Lehren und Lernen . Office hours are held in Ludwigsburg.

• U.S. History
• Feminism
• Black Feminism
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Premilla Nadasen is Professor of History at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she teaches courses in U.S. history, gender, race, and social justice. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Department of History, and her scholarship bridges academic research and public activism. Ann Snitow Prize (2020) John Hope Franklin Book Prize Sara A. Whaley Book Prize Berkshire Conference Article Prize Distinguished Lecturer, Organization of American Historians Fulbright Visiting Professor at Oxford (2019) Her research focuses on Black feminism, welfare rights, domestic worker organizing, and grassroots social movements. She examines how poor and working-class women of color have historically used storytelling and collective action to assert political agency and challenge systemic inequities. Her work emphasizes the intersection of race, gender, and class in shaping labor and social policy. The most recent articles reflect a consistent focus on domestic workers’ rights, welfare activism, and feminist historiography. They explore themes such as narrative construction, legal exclusion, coalition building, and the redefinition of citizenship through labor. Her scholarship often centers on oral histories and marginalized voices, contributing to a broader reimagining of U.S. social movements. Nadasen has served as past president of the National Women’s Studies Association and is a Distinguished Lecturer for the Organization of American Historians. She has received significant research grants and public engagement funding, including a $250,000 award to advance her scholarship on the care economy. She has collaborated with the Institute for Policy Studies and the National Domestic Workers Alliance on the “We Dream in Black Project” and has served as an expert witness for labor committees. She is actively involved in public scholarship, frequently contributing op-eds, participating in podcasts, and advising museums and policy organizations. She has taught community-engaged courses, such as those partnering with the Damayan Migrant Workers Association, and is currently writing a biography of Miriam Makeba. No formal lab or research team is mentioned, but her collaborative projects suggest a network of activist-scholar partnerships.

Elisa Heinrichمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Gender History
• Queer History
• Disability Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elisa Heinrich is a Max Weber Fellow in the Department of History at the European University Institute (EUI), where she conducts postdoctoral research at the intersection of gender history, queer history, and disability studies. She is affiliated with the Max Weber Programme for Postdoctoral Studies, a prestigious fellowship supporting early-career scholars in the social sciences and humanities. Her research focuses on marginalized subjects in historical discourse, particularly through the lens of intimacy, activism, and self-representation. She is currently working on a project examining the knowledge production and activism of people with disabilities in Central Europe from the 1970s to the 1990s. Her prior work includes a critically acclaimed monograph on friendship and homosexuality in German women’s movements around 1900, which has received multiple awards. She is also a co-editor of special issues on political friendship and the history of homosexualities, and co-author of a collaborative biography on radical feminist Kaethe Schirmacher. Gender and Sexuality Disability and Marginalization Historical Methodology and Intimacy Social and Cultural Movements in 20th Century Europe Elisa Heinrich has held academic positions at the University of Vienna and the University of Innsbruck prior to her EUI fellowship. Her scholarly contributions reflect a deep commitment to inclusive and interdisciplinary historical research. Scientific Awards: Award-winning monograph (2022) based on her PhD thesis She has advised or mentored scholars under the guidance of her mentor Monika Baar, though no formal advisees are listed. Her work is supported through the Max Weber Programme and contributes to broader scholarly conversations in gender and disability studies. She is involved in collaborative research groups related to queer and feminist studies, and her work intersects with themes of discrimination, marginalization, and transnational history.

Christian Breunigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• Comparative Political Economy
• Public Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christian Breunig is a Professor of Comparative Politics at the Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Konstanz, and serves on the Board of the Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality." He previously held academic positions as Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max-Planck Institute for the Study of Societies. His research focuses on political representation, public policy in advanced democracies, and comparative political economy. Projects: Political elites and inequality (2019-2025) Conditional Responsiveness in France/Germany (2016-2020) Comparative Agendas Project (2014) Key research areas: Political methodology Legislative dynamics Policy institutionalization Public opinion estimation Redistribution preferences His recent work analyzes: Political misrepresentation of marginalized groups Redistribution mechanisms in pension systems Legislative bargaining behaviors Policy venue creation dynamics Public opinion estimation accuracy Awarded three American Political Science Association prizes, he has conducted comparative studies across Germany, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, with methodological innovations in legislative ideology measurement.

• Participatory Action Research
• Social Justice
• Sustainability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

György Málovics serves as a Professor at the Institute of Ecological Economics within the Faculty of Economics at the University of Szeged, Hungary. His academic foundation includes a Graduate Economist degree (2002), PhD in Economics (2010), and Habilitation in Economics (2015), all from Hungarian institutions. His educational credentials: Graduate Economist, University of Szeged (2002) PhD in Economics, University of Pécs (2010) Habilitation in Economics, University of Szeged (2015) Professor Málovics specializes in participatory action research with emphases on social justice and sustainability transformations . His work centers on collaborative methodologies that empower marginalized communities through practical interventions in urban desegregation, local economic development, and ecological economics. He bridges academic theory with real-world social impact through community-engaged scholarship. His 13 publications from 2015-2020 reveal consistent focus on Hungarian urban contexts, particularly Roma community integration and socio-environmental justice. Key trends include transformative approaches to responsible research and innovation, place-based sustainability solutions, and critical examinations of policy implementation through participatory frameworks that challenge systemic inequalities. As an active grant recipient, Professor Málovics has led major international projects: SASMob (2018-2021): Senior researcher/task leader for sustainable mobility alliance FoTRRIS (2015-2018): Coordinated Hungarian participatory action researchers in EU innovation systems project PERARES (2010-2014): Research task leader for public engagement in science OTKA K-109425 (2013-2017): Senior researcher on capability approach for local development He maintains active roles in the European Society for Ecological Economics (since 2008), Living Knowledge Network (since 2013), and Hungarian Academy of Sciences' Regional Science Committee (since 2008), fostering international research collaborations on sustainability transformations.

• African American History
• Memory Studies
• Cultural Heritage Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cheryl X. Dong is an Assistant Professor of History and Internship Advisor at Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History. She previously served as Assistant Professor of Public History and Coordinator of Public History Programs at the University of Northern Iowa. Ph.D., Public History, North Carolina State University (2020) M.A., History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2013) B.A., History and Classical Studies, Duke University (2010) Her research focuses on African American history, memory studies, and cultural heritage, interrogating how institutions interpret Black history to marginalized communities. She examines police brutality, racial inequality, and the role of museums in fostering trust. Recent publications emphasize the Black Panther Party’s relationship with veterans, martyrdom narratives, and 20th-century U.S. military history. Her work spans memory studies, public history, and digital humanities. New Professional Award, National Council of Public History (2021) At BGSU, she collaborates with Fort Meigs and the Wood County Museum. She serves on the National Council of Public History’s Board of Directors and Long Range Planning Committee.

Rory O'Bryenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American Literature
• Colombian Culture
• Environmental Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Rory O'Bryen is an Associate Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture at the Spanish & Portuguese Department of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge. He teaches courses on Latin American cultural studies and literature, with a focus on Colombian history and modern cultural narratives. Department: Spanish & Portuguese College affiliation: King's College Editorial role: One of the editors of the Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies His research interests include: Modern Latin American culture Nineteenth- and twentieth-century Colombian literature Political violence and memory Transnational cultural studies Environmental humanities in Latin America Representation of national identity Dr O'Bryen's publication history reveals strong trends in: Colombian cultural analysis River studies (particularly the Magdalena River) Postconflict narratives Ecological and infrastructural themes Intercultural literary theory Visual culture and political conflict As an academic supervisor, he has guided doctoral research on diverse topics including: Literature and film of the Cuban Revolution Prison writing in Latin America Latin American literary engagements with Nazism Ecological themes in Latin American art Post-1960s Latin American errancy writing Contemporary Latin American horrorism narratives

Lanita Jacobsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African American Women’s Discourse
• Anthropology of the Body
• Language and Identity in Diasporas
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Lanita Jacobs is a Professor at the University of Southern California , holding joint appointments in the Department of American Studies & Ethnicity and the Department of Anthropology . Her research focuses on language as a mediator of African American culture and identity , utilizing multi-sited ethnographies across hair care communities, hospitals, and standup comedy venues. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguistic Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles (1999) , preceded by an M.A. (1996) and B.A. (1993). Her scholarly work spans linguistic anthropology, discourse analysis, and cultural studies , examining topics such as race and humor , language and gender , anthropology of the body , and race, health, and disability . She has published extensively on these themes, including two monographs: From the Kitchen to the Parlor (2006) and Truth and Racial Authenticity in African American Standup Comedy (2022). Her research has been funded by prestigious grants such as the NIH R01 Continuation Grant and the Wenner-Gren Foundation Pre-Doctoral Grant . Jacobs has received numerous honors, including the Fight On Faculty Award (2010), USC Mellon Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Undergraduates (2007-2008), and induction into the USC Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi (2018-2019). She mentors students across disciplines, including Mellon-Mays Scholars , McNair Scholars , and SOAR Scholars , emphasizing interdisciplinary research and cultural representation . Key research areas: Language and Identity in Diasporas , Race and Performance , Ethnographic Methodology Recent article trends: 2022 book on standup comedy, 2015-2006 work on disability narratives , cosmetology ethnography , and post-9/11 discourse

Danielle Moralesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medical Sociology
• Sociology of Education
• Disability Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Danielle Morales is an Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston, specializing in medical sociology and the sociology of education. Her work examines how health and education systems intersect to create inequality, with particular attention to food insecurity, disability, and environmental injustice. Morales earned her PhD from Texas A&M University and has established herself as a leading researcher on mentoring relationships in higher education. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on how institutional constraints shape educational experiences, particularly for marginalized populations. Her research interests span medical sociology, education inequality, disability justice, and mentoring dynamics in academia. Morales investigates how care work functions within and against institutional structures, with current projects centering disability justice amid climate crisis and reimagining mentoring as radical care during higher education retrenchment. Her work frequently examines the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status in educational contexts. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on mentoring relationships in undergraduate research experiences, particularly how mentor competency affects student outcomes. Her work consistently addresses racial and ethnic disparities in STEM education, with special attention to Hispanic/Latinx students. The pandemic has significantly influenced her research trajectory, with numerous studies examining how COVID-19 impacted student wellbeing, research experiences, and educational trajectories. Morales' advising work focuses on mentoring dynamics in undergraduate research, with particular attention to how mentor-mentee relationships affect student outcomes in STEM fields. Her research demonstrates how mentoring can serve as both a protective factor and potential source of stress for students navigating higher education. Her laboratory work centers on undergraduate research experiences, investigating how these programs can be structured to maximize student benefits while addressing systemic inequalities. Current projects examine disability justice within the context of climate crisis and how mentoring functions as a radical act of care in constrained academic environments.

• Global Health
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mohsen Malekinejad is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine and serves as the director of the Center for Resilient Societies and Technology (CREST) . He is a core member of the RESILIENT network at the University of California system, focusing on pandemic intelligence and community resilience. His career spans 20 years of public health experience with expertise in evidence-based medicine, systematic reviews, and translating research into policy. Education: DrPH (UC Berkeley, 2008), MPH (UC Davis, 2003), MD (Tehran Azad University, 1999), Postdoctoral Studies (UCSF, 2009) Dr. Malekinejad's research addresses health disparities among marginalized populations globally, focusing on substance use disorders, HIV/HCV, and pandemic response strategies . His work includes methodological innovations for sampling hard-to-reach groups (e.g., homeless populations, drug users) and economic evaluations of public health interventions . Recent publications highlight systematic reviews on topics like COVID-19 exposure notification systems, TB testing cascades, and HIV risk behaviors . His methodological strengths include respondent-driven sampling, meta-analysis, and health equity frameworks. He has led major projects funded by NIH, CDC, and WHO, including the California Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Exposure Notification system implementation. Dr. Malekinejad also maintains an active role in graduate-level public health education and collaborates across disciplines to strengthen translational research.

Matias E. Margulisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Governance of Food Security
• Agricultural Trade Liberalization
• Large-Scale Land Acquisitions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matias E. Margulis is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed between the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. His research explores the intersection of global governance, food security, and international trade, with a focus on regime complexity and power dynamics in multilateral institutions. Ph.D. in International Relations, McMaster University (2012) M.A. in Public Policy and Politics, University of Toronto (2003) B.A. (Honours) in Economics and Political Science, University of Toronto (2000) Postdoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute (2012-2013) His academic work investigates how food insecurity stems from human-made social, economic, and political systems, analyzing the role of international organizations like the WTO, UN, and EU in shaping trade and food policy. Recent publications examine regime entanglements, human rights in trade negotiations, and climate crisis impacts on food governance. Matias has received multiple accolades, including the Distinguished Academic Award (Early in Career, 2014) and the Cadieux-Léger Fellowship (2010-2011). He previously held academic positions at the University of Edinburgh, University of Stirling, and Max Planck Institute, and served as a Canadian representative to the WTO, OECD, and FAO. His expertise extends to advising the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and consulting for NGOs and the Brookings Institution.

Sophie Isaksson Hallstedtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Product Development
• Strategic Sustainability
• Lifecycle Solutions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sophie Isaksson Hallstedt is a Full Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, conducting research in Sustainable Product Development (SPD) with a focus on strategic sustainability integration in product innovation. She holds appointments at both Chalmers and Blekinge Institute of Technology, and serves on international Design Society committees. Key Research Areas: Strategic socio-ecological sustainability, digital decision support tools, circular value chains, and sustainability in emerging technologies. Notable Projects: SUSTAIN (aerospace sustainability), Circular Design Nexus (user behavior analysis), and Digital Materials Ecosystems. Awards & Recognition: Featured in Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 100-list (2020, 2023). Publications: Over 80 peer-reviewed works demonstrating methods for sustainability maturity assessment, impact evaluation, and progress visualization. Teaching & Education: Developed master's programs and PhD courses in sustainability-driven product development. Collaborates extensively with industry partners like GKN Aerospace and VINNOVA. Current work examines predictive models for user behavior and sustainability implications of additive manufacturing.

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Climate Change and Health
• Public Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amruta Nori-Sarma is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Population Sciences at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She serves as Deputy Director of the Center for Climate Health and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE) and co-leads the CAFE Research Coordinating Center (RCC) under the NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative, a collaboration with Boston University School of Public Health. PhD in Environmental Health from Yale University School of the Environment (2019) MPH in Environmental Health from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2012) BSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University (2008) As an environmental epidemiologist, Dr. Nori-Sarma investigates climate change-linked environmental exposures and their health impacts, particularly focusing on: Mental health effects of extreme weather events using large health claims datasets Air pollution and heatwave mortality in India Policy evaluation for mitigating climate-related health risks Heatwave impacts on emergency department visits in the US Optimal placement of cooling centers for vulnerable populations Wildfire exposure effects on cancer care delivery Her recent work trends include: Interdisciplinary climate-health modeling PM2.5 spatiotemporal analysis in India Climate risk for marginalized communities Healthcare system resilience during disasters Policy-driven climate adaptation strategies Dr. Nori-Sarma leads initiatives to amplify diverse climate-health research communities through NIH's CAFE RCC and Harvard's C-CHANGE. Her methodological contributions include open-source spatial analysis tools for resource access evaluation.

Robert K. Gnuseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biblical Studies
• Old Testament
• Biblical Theology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert K. Gnuse serves as the James C. Carter, S.J./Bank One Distinguished Professor of the Humanities in Loyola University New Orleans' Department of Religious Studies, where he has taught since 1980. Holding a Ph.D. in Old Testament from Vanderbilt University, he has authored 12 books and approximately 80 scholarly articles in biblical studies. His educational background includes: Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1980 M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1978 S.T.M., Concordia Seminary in Exile, 1975 M.Div, Concordia Seminary in Exile, 1974 B.A., Concordia Senior College, 1970 A.A., St. Paul's College, 1968 Dr. Gnuse's research centers on biblical interpretation with critical focus on theological traditions, ethical trajectories, and contemporary applications. His work examines Hellenistic influences on biblical texts, environmental justice frameworks within scripture, and nuanced analyses of biblical passages concerning slavery, gender roles, and sexuality. He challenges traditional interpretations through historical-critical methods while exploring the Bible's relevance to modern social justice movements. Recent publications reveal consistent engagement with ethical dilemmas, demonstrating how ancient texts inform current debates on ecological responsibility, human rights, and inclusive theology. His scholarship bridges academic biblical criticism with practical ethical concerns, particularly regarding marginalized communities. His distinguished contributions are recognized through the James C. Carter, S.J./Bank One Distinguished Professorship of the Humanities. He teaches foundational courses including Introduction to World Religions, Old Testament as Literature, Hebrew Prophets, and Law in the Ancient World, emphasizing literary and historical approaches to religious texts.

• Public Health
• Social Epidemiology
• Health Disparities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Theresa L Osypuk is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Community Health at the University of Minnesota , with affiliations to the Minnesota Population Center , Life Course Center , and Healthy Weight Research Center . Her work bridges social epidemiology, housing policy, and health disparities research. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Focus : Poverty reduction (SDG 1), Good health and well-being (SDG 3), and Reduced inequalities (SDG 10). Collaborative Networks : Key collaborations include the NIH National Institute on Aging, University of California, Irvine, and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Research Interests : Osypuk specializes in social determinants of health, with a focus on housing policy, neighborhood context, and health equity. Her work examines how structural interventions (e.g., housing vouchers) affect long-term health outcomes across the life course, particularly for marginalized populations like LGBTQ+ youth and ethnic minorities. Article Trends : Recent publications center on randomized trials of housing and cash transfer programs, health disparities in ethnic enclaves, and policy impacts on mental health. Keywords highlight intersections between housing policy, social epidemiology, and health equity. Grants & Projects : Current projects include NIH-funded studies on Neighborhood Opportunity and Child Health (2022-2025), Housing Policy and Midlife Mortality (2023-2026), and a UCI/NIH collaboration (2022-2025). She leads the Minnesota Population Center projects (2001-2026).