جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mihaela MITESCU-MANEAمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Educational Equity
• Professional Development
• Teacher Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lect. Univ. Dr. Mihaela MITESCU-MANEA is a University Lecturer in the Department of Educational Sciences at the West University of Timişoara. She holds a PhD in Educational Sciences and has been responsible for the undergraduate Pedagogy program (2020–2023). Her research focuses on professional learning, educational equity, and socio-cultural perspectives in education, with a particular emphasis on activity theory. Mihaela has led projects funded by UEFISCDI and held fellowships at the University of Oxford and the Center for the Study of Professions in Norway. Her academic roles include serving as Convenor of Network 1: Professional Learning and Development within the European Educational Research Association (EERA) since 2018. She teaches courses such as Philosophy of Education, Educational Communication, and Organizational Culture and Leadership. Mihaela has authored books and numerous articles on themes like teachers’ digital competencies during the pandemic and curriculum reform in arts education. Research highlights include studies on educational inequities during the pandemic, teacher professional development, and integrating arts into curricula. She has received the Silver Medal at the Euroinvent 2013 Book Fair for her work on teacher professionalization. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing collaborative learning and systemic educational change. Mihaela’s contributions span policy analysis, teacher training, and international collaborations, reflecting her commitment to equity and transformative education.

• German Romanticism and Idealism
• Modern Theories of Tragedy and Trauerspiel
• Performativity and Theatre Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bart Philipsen is a Professor of German Literature at KU Leuven , where he also lectures on Theatre, Theory, and Performance in the programs of Culture Studies and Western Literature. Since 2012, he has chaired the Department of Literary Studies. His research focuses on the enduring influence of German Romanticism and Idealism in modern and contemporary literature, art, and philosophy, as well as theoretical frameworks for tragedy, performativity, and the intersection of aesthetics and politics. His current projects include a monograph on the relationship between theory, theatre, and performance from Hölderlin to Judith Butler and a collection of essays on 19th-century German political drama. Key Themes in Recent Publications Analysis of submarine warfare narratives as allegories of posthuman identity Exploration of Hölderlin's poetry in poststructuralist contexts Critique of bio-political societies through naval literature Posthumanist approaches to theatre practice Interdisciplinary studies of European cultural identity Re-examining Friedrich Schlegel and Schleiermacher's hermeneutics Academic Collaborations Philipsen frequently collaborates with scholars like Sientje Maes and Arne De Winde on projects concerning German political drama and community fictions. He has presented at institutions including Humboldt University Berlin, TU Dresden, and the Zentrum für Literatur- und Kulturforschung Berlin.

• Social Psychology
• Community Psychology
• Political Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Terri MANNARINI is a Full Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Salento (UniSalento), affiliated with the Department of Human and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on community resilience, social psychology of migration, political psychology, and health psychology. She has authored numerous books and over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on renewable energy communities, refugee aid during crises, and immigrant civic engagement. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied research, addressing societal challenges such as climate change adaptation, pandemic recovery, and cultural conflicts. She leads international collaborations and has contributed to policy-oriented studies on environmental justice and participatory governance. Her current research emphasizes the psychological dynamics of social change and the role of community-based interventions in fostering resilience. Prof. MANNARINI is actively involved in academic leadership, serving on editorial boards and advising institutions on community development strategies. Her research trends reflect interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human behavior in complex socio-political contexts.

Nelarine Corneliusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Business Ethics
• International Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Nelarine Cornelius holds the position of Professor of Organisation Studies at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management. She is a member of the Department of People and Organisations and the Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity (CRED). Her roles include former Associate Dean for People, Culture, and Inclusion (2017–2023), Co-Chair of the School’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and participation in College-level EDI groups. She also serves as Deputy Editor of Business and Society and Associate Editor of the Journal of Business Ethics . Her research focuses on social justice, business ethics, management practices in emerging economies, and the capabilities approach. Key areas include equality, diversity, corporate social responsibility, and historical antecedents of management systems in regions like Nigeria, Pakistan, and Lebanon. Her work bridges global North-South dynamics, exploring how colonial legacies influence contemporary management frameworks. Recent publications (2020–2024) address ethnic inequalities in Nigeria’s banking sector, reimagining business ethics, and the intersection of colonial policies with modern labor practices. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing critical perspectives on diversity, CSR, and business history. Professor Cornelius holds multiple fellowships, including Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the British Academy of Management. Her external roles include Academic Policy Advisor for Wales’ Anti-Racism Action Plan, Board Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and Trustee of the National Life Stories (British Library). She has supervised over a dozen PhD students, focusing on themes like CSR in China, socio-political activism, and Nigerian corporate apprenticeship systems. Her research projects include analyses of race at work surveys, financial wellbeing by ethnicity, and mental health policies in UK business schools. Grants include funding from the British Academy of Management and the Money and Pensions Service. Professor Cornelius is a Visiting Professor at University of Paris 10 and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Lagos, reflecting her global academic influence. Her work integrates historical, ethical, and contemporary management challenges to advance socially responsible business practices.

Hannah Feldmanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change
• Environmental Research
• Cybernetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah Feldman is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Water Futures and affiliated with the School of Cybernetics at The Australian National University (ANU). Her research focuses on youth climate activism, environmental governance, and interdisciplinary approaches to water management. She holds a PhD in Science Communication (ANU, 2023), an MSc in Science Communication (ANU, 2014), and a BSc (Physics with Astronomy, Curtin University, 2013). Education : PhD in Science Communication, ANU (2023) MSc (Science Communication, ANU, 2014) BSc (Physics with Astronomy, Curtin University, 2013) Her research interests bridge cybernetics and environmental science, particularly exploring how communication strategies and technological systems (e.g., cyber-physical systems) can enhance water governance and youth engagement in climate action. She emphasizes ethical considerations in activism research, advocating for equitable representation in climate policy discussions. Her work on youth climate protests analyzes humor’s role in protest messaging and identifies structural barriers to participation. Recent projects include Understanding Future Leadership Needs (2024–2027) and the One Basin CRC Tier 1 Partner Agreement (2022–2032), focusing on leadership development and integrated water resource management. She has collaborated on interdisciplinary teams addressing water futures, combining technical systems with socio-political frameworks. Her grants emphasize early-career researcher training and participatory governance models.

Rebecca Kittelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Comparative Politics
• Political Communication
• Computational Social Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Kittel is a Post Doctoral Researcher at the Free University of Berlin within the Institute for East European Studies and a Visiting Researcher at the WZB Center for Civil Society Research. Her primary research focuses on the logistics of protest camps in competitive authoritarian regimes through the ERC-funded LOOPS project, and she contributes to the "Forging Solidarity" project analyzing political explanations of solidarity in social policies. Her educational background includes: PhD in Political Science (2023) from the European University Institute, Florence MA in Political Science (2019) from the University of Cologne BSc in Social Sciences (2016) from the University of Cologne Dr. Kittel's research bridges comparative politics and political communication through computational social science methodologies. She specializes in text-as-data analysis to examine populism, protest behavior, and elite communication strategies, employing machine learning and dictionary-based approaches to trace language positioning in political discourse. Her experimental work tests causal effects of rhetorical patterns on voter behavior, with significant focus on authoritarian contexts and populist actors. Her scientific recognition includes: ERC Starting Grant (2023) for "The Logistics of Popular Uprisings in Competitive Authoritarian Regimes" (LOOPS) As principal investigator of the ERC project, Dr. Kittel leads research on protest camp infrastructure in authoritarian settings while contributing experimental design expertise to the "Forging Solidarity" project. Her grant portfolio demonstrates capacity to secure competitive European funding for interdisciplinary political science research. She actively collaborates within the LOOPS project team building comparative datasets on protest logistics and the "Forging Solidarity" consortium analyzing health care and socio-ecological policy debates. These teams integrate political science, computational linguistics, and experimental design to decode how political explanations shape public opinion and collective action.

Namrata Dey Royمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Postcolonial Studies
• Linguistic Marginalization
• Multilingualism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Namrata Dey Roy is a Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgia Tech’s School of Literature, Media, and Communication. She holds a PhD in English from Georgia State University and completed her M.Phil (thesis: Hindu myths in Harry Potter) and MA from Indian universities. Her research focuses on postcolonial studies and linguistic marginalization in multilingual contexts, particularly in South Africa. She has taught diverse student populations in India and the US, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy for multicultural classrooms. Education: PhD in English, Georgia State University M.Phil in English, Rabindra Bharati University (India) MA in English, University of Calcutta (India) Research interests include postcolonial Anglophone writers’ approaches to language politics, biopolitical analysis, and representation in multilingual societies. She collaborates with the University of Western Cape’s Multilingual Center and is developing an interview series with authors from her dissertation. Teaching: She has taught ENGL 1101/1102 composition courses (standard and themed versions), ENGL 2120 British Literature Survey, and Writing Across the Curriculum. Her pedagogical philosophy emphasizes building respectful classroom communities to foster critical communication skills. Publications include peer-reviewed articles on postcolonial literature and forthcoming chapters on ecofeminism and marginalized women in media. She advocates for curricula embracing socio-cultural diversity and multilingualism through her teaching and research.

David Eugsterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cultural Studies
• Discourse Analysis
• Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Eugster is a faculty member in the German Department at the University of Zurich, affiliated with the Philosophical Faculty. His research focuses on cultural analysis, discourse analysis, and the history of advertising and consumer culture in Switzerland. He holds a PhD from the University of Zurich, awarded in 2015 after completing a dissertation supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). His work explores topics such as political correctness, Cold War cultural metaphors, and the transformation of social movements. Key research interests include the intersection of language and politics, media discourse, and 20th-century socio-cultural shifts. Eugster has published extensively on topics ranging from the evolution of advertising's reputation in Switzerland to the symbolic role of consumer culture in post-war societal changes. His recent work examines the semantic history of terms like 'political correctness' and their cultural implications. His publications demonstrate a focus on interdisciplinary analysis, combining historical methods with modern data-driven approaches in linguistic research. Collaborations include co-editing volumes on Cold War cultural history and consumer society dynamics. While no formal student advisees are listed, his contributions to academic discourse highlight his role in shaping debates on media, culture, and politics.

Bart Danonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ancient Economic Inequality
• Roman Slavery
• Roman Urbanisation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bart Danon is an Assistant Professor of Ancient History at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on the socio-economic history of the Roman Empire (1st BCE–3rd CE), emphasizing inequality, slavery, urbanisation, and military logistics. He holds a PhD (dr.) and engineering degree (ir.), with expertise in Roman economic structures and warfare analysis. Research interests include reconstructing wealth distributions in Pompeii, analyzing Caesar's rhetorical strategies, and examining mass violence in Roman conflicts. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through historical insights on inequality. His work is affiliated with the Research Centre for Historical Studies (CHS). Key publications include a chapter on senatorial wealth in Pompeii (2022), an edited volume on historical probability methods (2022), and a 2018 article on Caesar's celeritas (speed) rhetoric. He organized the 2023 MRN Seminar on Roman wealth analysis.

• Public Relations
• Corporate Communication
• Social Activism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shima Saniei is a Lecturer in Public Relations at RMIT University's School of Media & Communication, located at the City Campus in Australia. Her research focuses on activist public relations, social license to operate, and community engagement, with a particular emphasis on how narratives and strategies are co-created in activist and entrepreneurial contexts. She holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0003-0407-4624) and can be reached via shima.saniei@rmit.edu.au . Her work bridges public relations theory with practical applications in social activism, crowdfunding, and international entrepreneurship. Key research areas include intersectionality in advocacy, institutional challenges in developing economies, and the dynamics of identity in organizational communication. Dr. Saniei’s interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from management studies, communication, and development economics to address complex socio-economic issues. Notable contributions include exploring how activist groups co-create narratives with communities ( Community-Led Issue Framing , 2024), analyzing the social license in corporate and crowdfunding contexts, and examining behavioral models of SME internationalization. Her research highlights the interplay between institutional frameworks and grassroots initiatives, offering actionable insights for practitioners and policymakers. While no formal awards are listed, her publications reflect a growing impact in areas like activist communication strategies and entrepreneurial reputation management. Her teaching and research emphasize ethical and participatory approaches to public relations, aligning with RMIT’s commitment to social responsibility and innovation.

Daniel Nybergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Corporate Capitalism
• Democracy Defense
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Daniel Nyberg is a Professor at the School of Business, University of Queensland. He serves as Director of PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education). His research focuses on climate change and corporate capitalism, and the intersection of corporate activity with democratic processes. Nyberg collaborates with institutions like the University of Sydney and University of Newcastle, co-authoring influential books such as Organising Responses to Climate Change (2023) and Climate Change, Capitalism, and Corporations (2015). His work critiques corporate influence over climate policy, exemplified by analyses of Australia's fossil fuel industry and the 2010 mining tax controversy. Nyberg explores how corporations shape democratic outcomes through political lobbying and media engagement. His research bridges environmental science, political economy, and organizational behavior, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Publications span leading journals like Journal of Management Studies , Organization Studies , and Environmental Politics , with a focus on climate adaptation, mitigation strategies, and corporate hegemony. His scholarship addresses urgent global challenges, advocating for systemic change to counteract climate crises and corporate-driven democratic erosion.

Henry Gruberمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ancient History
• Archaeology
• Late Antiquity Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Henry Gruber is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina. His research focuses on the ancient Mediterranean world, particularly the late Roman economy and the transition from Classical to post-Classical eras. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and a BA from the University of Chicago. Gruber's work integrates material evidence from archaeological projects in Italy, Israel, and Spain, including his participation in the Falerii Novi Archaeological Project in Lazio, Italy. His research interests include ancient pandemics (e.g., the Justinianic Plague), Silver Age Latin authors like Seneca and Petronius, and the social history of women in Late Antiquity through hagiography. His current book project, *Wars and Rumors of War: Archaeology, Violence, and the End of Roman Spain*, analyzes plundering violence during the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Gruber’s recent publications explore topics such as Vandal Balearics, Eastern Mediterranean trade networks, and the socio-economic impacts of ancient pandemics. Gruber’s archaeological fieldwork and interdisciplinary approach bridge textual and material evidence, offering fresh insights into Late Antiquity. His work contributes to understanding how historical crises like pandemics and political upheavals shaped societal structures.

Ann Merle Feldmanمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Rhetorical Theory
• Civic Engagement
• Composition Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ann Merle Feldman is a Professor Emerita at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where she directs the First-Year Writing Program and founded the Chicago Civic Leadership Certificate Program (CCLCP). Her scholarly work bridges rhetorical theory, civic engagement, and higher education pedagogy. She advocates for writing as a core civic activity in metropolitan universities. Her research emphasizes e-learning, service learning, and socio-cultural dimensions of writing. Key publications include Making Writing Matter (2008) and textbooks like Writing and Learning in the Disciplines (1996) and In Context (2002/2005). She was nominated for the Lynton Award for her contributions to academic outreach. Feldman’s recent work focuses on integrating university-community partnerships into undergraduate education, exemplified through the CCLCP’s apprenticeship model with local nonprofits. She teaches graduate seminars for writing instructors and oversees curriculum design and assessment for 2,500 students annually. Her publications span topics including genre theory, community-based learning, and metropolitan university missions. Awards highlight her leadership in civic-oriented academic programs.

• Prosody
• Intonation
• Phonetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bettina Braun is a faculty member at the University of Konstanz, specializing in prosody and intonation. Her research explores intonational contrasts, listener processing, and second language acquisition. She teaches phonetics, phonology, and experimental methods, and was honored with the students' teaching prize. She holds regular office hours and is supported by a secretary, Barbara Werner. Research focuses on how prosody interacts with lexical meaning, particularly in questions and sarcasm. Cross-linguistic studies feature prominently, including work on German, Persian, Chinese, and Swiss dialects. She emphasizes experimental methods, including Active Learning systems for perception experiments. Her work also examines infant-directed speech and L2 acquisition challenges. Key contributions include analyses of rhetorical vs. information-seeking questions, the role of pitch accents, and the impact of native language on prosodic perception. Ongoing projects are detailed on her dedicated page. Scientific awards include the University of Konstanz student-recognized teaching prize. Her lab's work is supported by collaborations in corpus development, such as the Konstanz prosodically annotated infant-directed speech corpus (KIDS corpus). She actively publishes on intonation’s role in disambiguation and cross-cultural communication.

Maureen A. Egerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Sociology
• Immigration Studies
• Nationalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maureen A. Eger is an Associate Professor (on leave) in the Department of Sociology at Umeå University, Sweden. Her research focuses on political sociology, particularly immigration, nationalism, and welfare state dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Washington and M.A. and B.A. from Stanford University. Eger’s work explores attitudes toward immigration, ethnic diversity, and the consequences of these views on social policy, voting behavior, and political institutions. She is affiliated with research groups including Political Sociology, Racism, Nationalism, Ethnicity and Migration, Social Policy and Welfare, and Sociology of Education. Her academic career includes roles as a Fulbright Scholar at Stockholm University, visiting scholar at UC Berkeley’s Center for Right-Wing Studies, and a 2024-25 CASBS Fellow at Stanford. Current research projects include investigating tolerance’s societal role, the liberalizing effects of higher education, and the evolution of prejudice. Eger has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics like migration stigma, anti-immigrant sentiment, and democratic resilience. Eger’s awards include recognition for her interdisciplinary contributions to understanding neo-nationalism and the welfare state’s adaptability. Her teaching and research emphasize comparative methodologies across diverse socio-political contexts, with a particular interest in how institutional frameworks shape public opinion and policy outcomes.