جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Immigration Policy
• Urban Politics
• Migrant Integration
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Abigail Fisher Williamson serves as an Associate Professor at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Her scholarly work centers on immigration policy, urban politics, health policy, and civic engagement. She is the author of Welcoming New Americans? Local Governments and Immigrant Incorporation (University of Chicago Press, 2018) and co-editor of The Politics of New Immigrant Destinations: Transatlantic Perspectives (Temple University Press, 2017), examining how local governments navigate immigrant incorporation through both facilitative and restrictive practices. Her research expertise spans migration processes, migrant incorporation, and socio-cultural consequences including racism, xenophobia, cultural identity, and social cohesion. Williamson investigates legal-political dimensions of migrants' civic engagement and rights through interdisciplinary political science and urban studies frameworks. Methodologically, she integrates qualitative approaches (interviews, oral history) with quantitative analysis (correlation, causal studies) in comparative, multi-sited research focused on U.S. urban and subnational contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals persistent focus on intergovernmental dynamics in immigrant integration, particularly how local responses to immigrants are shaped by federal-state relationships. Her work connects mental health outcomes with migration experiences, examines language's role in shaping immigration attitudes, and investigates trust erosion in diversifying communities. This scholarship consistently highlights tensions between welcoming rhetoric and restrictive practices in immigrant-receiving communities.

Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhlerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Design History
• American Interiors
• Furniture Design
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Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Design at Purdue University's Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance, where she has taught since 2016. Her research examines 20th-century American design history through the lens of mundane spaces and objects, focusing on interiors, technology, and furniture to reveal socio-techno-political dimensions of everyday life. Her academic background includes: Ph.D. in Design Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A. in History of Design, Royal College of Art and Victoria & Albert Museum, London B.A. in American Culture, Vassar College Kaufmann-Buhler's scholarship critically analyzes how design shapes cultural narratives, with particular emphasis on office environments as evidenced by her 2021 book Open Plan: A Design History of the American Office . She investigates gender dynamics in furniture design (e.g., sexism in chair anthropometry), the evolution of open-plan spaces, and intersections with Critical Disability Studies. Her work actively challenges traditional design canons by highlighting marginalized perspectives and everyday design experiences. Analysis of her 2016-2022 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on office design evolution, where she examines technology's impact on workplaces, spatial organization politics, and the socio-cultural implications of furniture systems. Recurring motifs include gendered design practices, corporate ethnography through architecture, and critical reassessment of design history narratives—demonstrating how mundane objects reflect broader societal power structures. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in source text In her teaching, Kaufmann-Buhler cultivates critical engagement with design history by emphasizing diverse actors (designers, manufacturers, users) and socio-political contexts. While specific student names and grant details are absent from the provided information, her interdisciplinary approach—bridging American Studies and Critical Disability Studies—enriches curriculum development and mentorship within the Department of Art and Design, fostering inclusive perspectives on design's cultural significance.

• Refugee Studies
• International Security
• International Politics

Dr. Deniz Alca is an Assistant Professor at Karabük University with dual appointments in the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, International Relations Department and the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Health Management. She also serves as Deputy Director of Institute and Department Head at Karabük University, demonstrating significant administrative leadership alongside her academic work. Her educational background includes a PhD in Political Science and Public Administration from Ankara University (2004-2012), an MSc in Political Science from Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University (2002-2004), and a BA in Public Administration from Abant İzzet Baysal University (1996-2002). Dr. Alca's research primarily focuses on Refugee Studies, International Security, and International Politics. Her recent work examines biopolitics through Foucault and Agamben's frameworks, Turkey's position in European security architecture, and the socio-political-economic dimensions of Syrian refugees in Turkey. Her publication record shows increasing productivity since 2019, with significant output in both journal articles and book chapters addressing contemporary security challenges and migration issues. Her academic contributions include supervision of three master's students, leadership of multiple research projects including 'Uluslararası Siyasetin Tarihsel Yüzü: İmparatorluklar, Devletler ve Diplomasi' (2025-2026), and extensive teaching across political science, international relations, and health management disciplines. Dr. Alca has established herself as a productive scholar in Turkish academia with a growing international profile, particularly in the fields of refugee studies and international security.

Veronika Darianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Foreignness studies
• Theatre Studies on Aging and Things
• Biography and Narration in Theatre, Dance and Performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Veronika Darian is a Research Associate and former Junior Professor for Theatre Studies with a focus on transculturality and transmediality at the Institute for Theatre Studies, University of Leipzig. She has held academic positions at the Free University of Berlin and Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, and maintains an international research network including collaborations with Keio University in Tokyo. Her research focuses on theatrical practices that critically examine power structures while mediating between cultural formations and producing body-related knowledge. She explores how theatre, dance, performance, and film generate socio-cultural effects through detailed analyses of theatrical phenomena. Darian's scholarly work reveals consistent engagement with transnational and interdisciplinary approaches, examining competing narratives and speaker positions within local, national, and global contexts. Her publications demonstrate expertise in gesture research, foreignness studies, and theatre in societies undergoing transformation. Gutachterin bei der Evaluation des Bündnisses Internationaler Produktionshäuser (2018) As an educator, Darian emphasizes co-teaching formats, practical collaborations, and international contexts, fostering students' independent research capabilities while developing theatrical competencies. She currently serves as Co-Director of the Centre of Competence for Theatre in Leipzig and is active in multiple professional organizations including the International Federation for Theatre Research.

Thea Selliaas Thorsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classics
• Ancient History
• Roman Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thea Selliaas Thorsen is an Associate Professor of Classics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where she also serves as Head of Department. Her academic work focuses on the literature of the Roman Empire, with a particular emphasis on Latin literature and classical philology. Recent scholarly activity includes contributions to the study of Sulpicia, a Roman poet, culminating in an article proposal published on January 5, 2021. Her research interests span a broad range within Classics, including ancient history, gender studies in antiquity, and textual criticism. Thea Selliaas Thorsen's publications reflect her expertise in the socio-cultural context of Roman literature. Her research trends focus on interdisciplinary approaches combining historical analysis, literary criticism, and linguistic studies to explore the nuances of classical texts from the Roman Imperial era. As a subject manager for "Authors in the literature of the Roman Empire" and "Literature of the Roman Empire" at NTNU, she organizes and approves amendments to scholarly content. Additionally, she is engaged in translating classical texts, contributing to the accessibility and understanding of ancient works.

• Early Modern Literature
• History of Science
• Theology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Swann is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Studies at Durham University, where she also serves as Department Rep for English Studies in the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS). She joined Durham as Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Literary Studies in September 2018, following significant research positions at the University of Cambridge and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Swann's educational background includes: PhD in English and Related Literature from the University of York Research Associate on the ERC-funded project "Crossroads of Knowledge: The Place of Literature in Early Modern England" at the University of Cambridge (2014-2018) Haslam Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2013-2014) Dr. Swann's research focuses on the intricate relationships between literature, natural philosophy (early science), and theology in England between 1500-1700. Her work examines how literary texts represent knowledge as embodied, passionate, and historically situated practices. She has made significant contributions to understanding how sensory experiences, particularly taste, function as metaphors for knowledge and judgment in early modern contexts. Her scholarship also extends to Critical University Studies, where she investigates how contemporary knowledge production in universities is shaped by historical, cultural, socio-economic, and personal contexts. Analysis of Dr. Swann's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersections of literary studies, history of science, and sensory studies during the early modern period. Her work demonstrates a particular interest in how concepts of knowledge, embodiment, and sensory experience evolved during the scientific revolution. There's a strong thread connecting her examination of taste as both physical sensation and metaphorical concept across multiple publications. Her research increasingly engages with questions of childhood's role in scientific development and the complex relationship between knowledge and power throughout history. Dr. Swann is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of scholars: Kate Paterson - Research Postgraduate Mackenzie "Kenzie" Scott - Research Postgraduate Wanjie Feng - Research Postgraduate She has received significant research funding, notably as Research Associate on an ERC-funded project at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Swann collaborates extensively on academic projects, co-editing scholarly collections and co-curating the online exhibition "Renaissance Spaces of Knowing: Privacy and Performance" hosted by the Fitzwilliam Museum. Her interdisciplinary approach connects her with multiple research centers, particularly the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies at Durham University.

Gina Hens-Piazzaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prophets
• Deuteronomistic History
• Feminist Readings
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gina Hens-Piazza is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Core Doctoral Faculty at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST-SCU), with a longstanding affiliation at the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) since 1992. Her academic foundation includes a PhD from Union Theological Seminary, an MA from Vanderbilt University, and a BA from Canisius College. Her research pioneers interdisciplinary approaches to biblical texts, integrating: Prophets and Deuteronomistic History with sociopolitical analysis Feminist Readings deconstructing gender narratives New Historicism examining power dynamics in ancient texts Cultural Studies linking scripture to ideological contexts Her publications consistently explore Old Testament hermeneutics through postmodern and feminist lenses, with recurring themes of power structures, marginalized voices, and rhetorical strategies in biblical narratives. This corpus reflects deep engagement with literary theory and socio-historical criticism. No awards, grants, student advisements, or lab affiliations are documented in available materials.

Karine Colletteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Discourse Analysis
• Linguistics
• Rhetoric
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Karine Collette is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the Université de Sherbrooke, specializing in discourse analysis, literacy studies, and rhetorical theory. Her work bridges linguistic, sociocultural, and institutional perspectives on written and oral communication. Education: Qualified for teaching-researcher functions by France's Conseil National des Universités (7th section: Language Sciences, Linguistics, Didactics) Ph.D. in Linguistics, Didactics, Semiotics Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées in Training Engineering (Languages domain) Research Focus: Her scholarship centers on socio-discursive dimensions of communication, including institutional discourse analysis (municipal documents, public administration), literacy pluralities in health/social services, and writing processes (rédactologie). She examines how power asymmetries manifest in administrative communications and develops socio-cognitive frameworks for understanding citizen-reader interactions. Publication Trends: Recent work (2013-2014) reveals three dominant strands: 1) Health literacy and citizen rights in Quebec's social services, 2) Discursive analysis of the 2012 Maple Spring protests, and 3) Interdisciplinary methodological innovations in discourse studies. Her publications frequently appear in journals like Globe and Cahiers de recherche sociologique, often collaborating across linguistics, sociology, and health sciences. Advising and Research Leadership: She supervises multiple discourse analysis projects and co-founded an interdisciplinary Quebec-wide research network. Her current work includes computerized discourse analysis at CATIFQ and studies of autobiographical health narratives. She has directed significant projects on immigrant family literacy and municipal document interpretation. Research Infrastructure: Collette is deeply involved with CATIFQ (Centre d'Analyse et Traitement Informatique du Français Québécois) at Université de Sherbrooke and organizes international colloquia, including the 2015 "Discours hors-normes" conference. Her work integrates corpus linguistics with socio-cognitive approaches to examine how marginalized groups navigate institutional communications.

• Greek and Roman socio-cultural history
• Textual materials and cultural practices
• Oratory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Enrica Sciarrino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Canterbury (Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha), where she has been employed since June 17, 2002. She holds a Laurea con lode in lettere classiche from the Università degli Studi di Bologna, Italy, a PhD in Classics from the University of California Berkeley, USA, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education from the University of Canterbury. In 2022, she served as Visiting Professor at the University of Turin, Italy. Laurea con lode in lettere classiche, Università degli Studi di Bologna, Italy PhD in Classics, University of California Berkeley, USA Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Professor Sciarrino's research focuses on Greek and Roman socio-cultural history and the development of new approaches toward the study of textual materials and cultural practices. She has written a monograph on Cato the Censor and second century BCE literary practices (2011) and co-edited a volume on translation in the ancient Mediterranean (2011). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with methodological issues, oratory, education, rhetoric, historiography, Cicero, and the ancient fable. Her recent publications show increasing attention to intertextuality, self-referentiality in ancient texts, and classical reception in modern contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity in Roman Republican studies, particularly around Cato the Censor and mid-Republican literary practices. There is also a growing interest in reception studies, as seen in her work connecting ancient texts to modern contexts like New Zealand (Aotearoa) and contemporary issues including crisis response. Her methodological approach combines philological rigor with innovative theoretical frameworks. Canterbury Fellow at Oxford (2009-2010) Professor Sciarrino actively supervises Master's and Doctoral students, with a current list of supervisees including Hawkins, Pearce, Trombitas, Joyce, and Lindeman. She has served as a peer reviewer for major classical journals including Classical Antiquity, Classical Quarterly, and American Journal of Philology. Her professional service includes membership on the Executive Committee of the Dante Alighieri Society in Christchurch and participation in the Australasian Society for Classical Studies. She has organized and been invited to conferences and workshops across Australasia, the United States, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

• Onomastics
• Lexicography
• Scots Language Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maggie Scott serves as Associate Dean Academic (Quality Assurance and Enhancement) at the University of Salford's School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies. She leads teaching and learning activities across the School, supporting Programme Leaders and Subject Group Heads in developing new degree programmes and enhancing the academic portfolio. From November 2024 to July 2025, she served as Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Education, where she co-authored and led the Discovery Phase of the University of Salford's Education Delivery Plan (2025-30). Dr. Scott joined the University of Salford in 2008 as a Lecturer in English Language and Literature, having completed her PhD at the University of Glasgow (1997-2004) with research on Scottish place-names. Her educational credentials include: PhD (Linguistics) from University of Glasgow (1997-2004) MA English Language & Literature from University of Glasgow (1993-1997) MBA from University of Salford (2020-2022) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from University of Salford (2009-2010) Her research expertise centers on onomastics (name studies) and lexicography (dictionary-making), with particular focus on Scots language and place-name studies. She maintains active editorial roles as Section Editor for the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education and author of the annual 'Onomastics' section for the Year's Work in English Studies. Her scholarly work examines minority languages, language rights, and language as a tool for identity reclamation. Analysis of Dr. Scott's recent publications reveals consistent scholarly engagement across onomastics, lexicography, and language studies, with recent expansion into academic governance informed by her MBA. Her work bridges theoretical linguistic analysis with practical applications, including dictionary resources and educational development frameworks. Dr. Scott's scholarly recognition includes: Editorial Board membership for Onoma (Journal of International Council of Onomastic Sciences) Editorial Board membership for Names (Journal of American Name Society) Panel Assessor role for the Office for Students Reviewer for Advance HE's Race Equality Charter She actively supervises PhD students in language and literature studies, particularly in historical and modern lexicography of English and Scots, name studies, dialectal English, and modern Scots literature. Her administrative leadership in academic quality assurance complements her scholarly expertise, creating a holistic approach to educational development that spans curriculum design, quality enhancement, and institutional strategy. Dr. Scott collaborates with Independent Scholar Joshua Pendragon on 'Beard's Trove,' examining Charles Relly Beard's unpublished manuscript dictionary of 'Arms, Armour and Costume,' continuing her long-standing interest in lexicographical traditions and historical language resources.

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Evolution
• Biology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

David Gerstle is a Lecturer in Communication and Media at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Trained as a linguistic anthropologist, his academic work bridges humanities and science studies, examining how biological knowledge is constructed and disseminated in society. Dr. Gerstle's research investigates the production, popularization, and reception of evolution, biology, and genetics across media, policy, marketing, medical health, education, and activism. His work critically examines how scientific understandings of human nature intersect with race, gender, sexuality, disability, and socio-economic class. He approaches science not as neutral fact-discovery but as a social practice embedded within cultural and historical contexts. His publications reveal consistent engagement with evolutionary theory's societal implications, particularly how concepts like evolutionary mismatch are deployed to explain contemporary social problems. Gerstle analyzes the rhetoric surrounding biological determinism and its connections to enduring social inequalities, while also developing pedagogical approaches for teaching science as a social practice to STEM students. As an active contributor to the CASTAC Blog (Platypus), Gerstle participates in broader conversations about anthropology of science, technology, and computing, bringing critical perspectives to scientific discourse while making complex ideas accessible to diverse audiences.