جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Economics of Education
• Applied Econometrics
• Environmental Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luís Catela Nunes is a Full Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), where he has held leadership roles including Deputy Dean for Research, Head of its Research Unit, and President of the Pedagogical Council. He is a scientific director of Nova SBE’s Economics of Education Knowledge Center and co-founded the Social Sciences DataLab in 2017. His research focuses on Applied Econometrics and Economics of Education, with additional contributions to Environmental Economics. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1994) Master in Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1991) Bachelor in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1987) Agregação in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2014) Research Interests: Dr. Nunes explores topics such as educational policy design, school accountability, teacher effectiveness, and environmental valuation. His work bridges quantitative methods with real-world policy implications, particularly in Portugal’s education system and natural resource management. Key Research Trends: Recent articles analyze school performance disparities, environmental crowdfunding mechanisms, wildfire impacts on tourism, and the socio-economic dynamics of immigrant education. His work often employs advanced econometric techniques to assess policy interventions. Advising & Grants: Coordinated projects like ‘Teacher’s Impact on Student Learning’ and ‘Inclusion of Immigrant Students’. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including the Environmental Economics Knowledge Center and DataLab initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads Nova SBE’s Economics of Education Knowledge Center and co-directs the Social Sciences DataLab, fostering data-driven research in education and social sciences.

Brenno Vitorino Costaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Tourism Planning
• Public Transport in Tourism
• Urban Tourism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brenno Vitorino Costa is a Lecturer at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Sao Paulo, where he has taught Tourism Management courses since 2006. He is also a PhD Candidate at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, affiliated with the research unit Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy (GOVCOPP). His academic background includes an MSc in Hospitality Studies from Anhembi Morumbi University and a BSc in Tourism from the University of Sao Paulo. His research focuses on enhancing tourism through public transport integration, urban tourism development, and tourism education. Key interests include studying railway heritage as a tourism asset, social media's role in tourism, and urban park accessibility. He explores how transportation infrastructure, such as ancient train stations and roadside services, contributes to tourism experiences in Brazil. His publications highlight themes like destination image perception, graduate employment in tourism, and urban segregation dynamics in parks. Though no scientific awards are noted, his work spans over a decade, reflecting sustained engagement with tourism's socio-spatial dimensions and education. Affiliations: Member of GOVCOPP (University of Aveiro), Federal Institute of Sao Paulo. Research Groups: Tourism and Development (TD).

Bob Presseyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conservation Planning
• Marine Conservation
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Bob Pressey is a Distinguished Professor and Chief Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University. He leads Program 1: Conservation Planning, focusing on spatial solutions for resource management challenges. His research integrates ecological, socio-economic, and governance dimensions to advance conservation outcomes globally. He holds degrees in environmental science and ecology, including a PhD from the University of New South Wales. Research interests include climate change impacts on ecosystems, integrated land-sea planning, conservation decision-support systems, and measuring conservation outcomes. He pioneered systematic conservation planning and has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications, earning him recognition as an ISI Highly Cited Researcher. His work spans Australia, the Asia-Pacific, and beyond, collaborating with communities, NGOs, and governments. Key projects include marine protected area design, coral reef resilience, and adaptive management frameworks for the Great Barrier Reef. Education: BSc (Hons), University of Sydney; MEnvStud, Macquarie University; PhD, UNSW Awards: ISI Highly Cited Researcher (Ecology/Environment) Key Projects: Coral Triangle conservation, Tonga Special Management Areas, Great Barrier Reef governance

Jacqueline Lauمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change Resilience
• Environmental Justice
• Small-Scale Fisheries
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jacqueline Lau is a Research Fellow at James Cook University's College of Arts, Society and Education and an ARC DECRA Fellow. She holds a PhD in Environmental Social Science (James Cook University), MPhil in Environment, Society & Development (University of Cambridge), and a BSc (Hons) in Sociology (Australian National University). Her work focuses on climate resilience in small-scale fisheries, environmental justice, and the moral dimensions of climate decisions. Research highlights include examining adaptation strategies in Pacific coastal communities, analyzing pandemic impacts on Kenyan fisheries, and exploring equity in marine conservation policies. She has contributed to global initiatives like the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and WorldFish, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to socio-ecological systems. Lau’s work bridges social science and natural resource management, addressing challenges such as food security, climate justice, and sustainable development in vulnerable regions. Her current projects include a DECRA-funded study on morality’s role in climate adaptation along the Great Barrier Reef.

Lynda Yorkeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Quaternary Geomorphology
• Fluvial and Pro-Glacial Sequences
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Lynda Yorke is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. She specializes in Quaternary geomorphology, fluvial systems, and climate change impacts, with a strong focus on inclusive education and community engagement. Lynda leads the Geography programmes as Degree Programme Director and has held significant roles including Chair of the RGS-IBG Geography and Education Research Group (2021-2024). Her research bridges physical geography with socio-ecological transformations, emphasizing accessibility in fieldwork and virtual technologies. Education: BSc (Northumbria University), MSc (Durham University), PhD (University of Hull). Professional roles include Editorial Board memberships for Geo: Geography and Environment and Journal of Geography in Higher Education , alongside external examining responsibilities at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Chester. Research Interests : Quaternary environmental change, geoarchaeology, natural hazards, climate justice, and inclusive pedagogy. Recent projects include NERC-funded CULTIVATE (inclusion in fieldwork), Shore to Shelter (public engagement), and interdisciplinary climate heritage work. Grants & Awards : NERC (CULTIVATE, Shore to Shelter), British Council, Learned Society of Wales, and Royal Geographical Society funding. Recognitions include Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and RGS Fellowship. Advising & Labs : Supervises PhD students Rachel Jones (coastal/maritime archaeology) and Sarah Morton Williams (Anglesey geoarchaeology). Engaged in collaborative projects with National Trust Wales and Vietnam's disaster resilience initiatives. Labs/Teams : Active in the CULTIVATE consortium, Climate Heritage Networks (ClicherNet4Wales), and international hazard vulnerability assessments in Vietnam. Leads virtual fieldwork development through projects like More Inclusive Fieldwork.

• Community development
• Economic governance
• Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Silvia Sacchetti is a Full Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Research at the University of Trento, Italy, and holds an adjunct role in the Department of Public Leadership and Social Enterprise at The Open University, UK. She specializes in community development, social and solidarity economy (SSE), cultural governance, and inclusive economic policies. Her research explores organizational governance in social enterprises, music education networks, and the interplay between cultural production and local development. Education: PhD in Commerce (University of Birmingham, UK, 2004, part-time) MSc in Business Research (University of Birmingham, UK, 1998, full-time) Laurea in Political Science (University of Bologna, Italy, 1997) Research Focus: Her work interrogates governance models in cultural and social enterprises, emphasizing cooperative frameworks for fostering inclusivity and sustainability. Key themes include music schools’ role in community resilience, stakeholder engagement in SSE, and the socio-economic impacts of cultural policymaking. She has secured grants such as €50,000 from Fondazione Caritro (2020) and a Leverhulme Research Grant (£10,000) for studies on work-integration enterprises. Publications: Her recent work spans SSE’s contribution to economic growth, music education networks in Trentino, and governance theories linking transaction costs to self-actualization. Over 15 years, she has presented at major conferences like EURAM, IIPPE, and EMES, addressing topics such as biosphere reserves governance and lean production in social enterprises. Awards/Grants: Multiple competitive grants include the Leverhulme Research Grant (2015) and Fondazione Caritro funding (2020). She has also led collaborative projects with organizations like the Trentino Brass Band Federation. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the CEFF system (Italy) and Scotland’s social enterprise networks. Her work emphasizes participatory methodologies and deliberative governance structures.

Elizabeth Van Couveringمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Economy of Digital Media
• Search Engine Algorithms
• Data Visualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Van Couvering is an Assistant Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Karlstad University, Sweden. She holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science, an MBA from the Open University, and a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Bryn Mawr College. Her research focuses on the political economy of digital platforms, search engines, algorithmic gatekeeping, and gig economy labor dynamics. She also explores data visualization and climate communication. Teaching responsibilities include media theory, strategic communications, science and technology studies, and data visualization courses. Current research projects include 'Algorithms and media organisations' and 'SWEGIG' (job intermediary platforms in Sweden). Her work draws from over three decades of industry experience in digital media, including roles at early internet companies like Cyberia, Easynet, and Webmedia. Education: PhD, London School of Economics and Political Science (2002) MBA, Open University BA, Bryn Mawr College Her research highlights platform power structures, algorithmic accountability, and the socio-economic impacts of digital transformation. Recent work examines AI chatbots' political information retrieval and gig workers' resistance to algorithmic management. She has co-authored influential studies on search engine bias, media literacy, and VR immersion theory. Professional activities include advising projects for Nielsen Online and IAB Europe, while personal interests bridge technology and textile crafts—she has hacked knitting machines using Arduino chips. She collaborates with Karlstad colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and teaches in Swedish ("och svenska!").

Daniel Seabra Lopesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Economic Sociology
• Economic Anthropology
• Financial Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Seabra Lopes is an Assistant Professor at ISEG - School of Economics and Management, Universidade de Lisboa, and a Research Fellow at SOCIUS Research Centre. He holds dual PhDs in Cultural/Social Anthropology (2007) and Economic Sociology (2018). His research focuses on economic sociology, financial ethnography, and organizational studies, with a particular interest in the cultural dimensions of finance, credit practices, and Gypsy communities in Portugal. He has supervised 3 PhD and 16 Master's theses, and currently coordinates research projects on financial innovation and regulatory frameworks. Education: BSc in Anthropology (1994, Universidade Nova de Lisboa), MSc in Anthropology (1999, ISCTE), PhD in Cultural Anthropology (2007, Universidade Nova de Lisboa), and second PhD in Economic Sociology (2018, Universidade de Lisboa). Research interests include financial regulation, ethnography of markets, and sociocultural aspects of policing. His work bridges anthropology and sociology through studies of credit systems, institutional dynamics, and ritual practices in marginalized communities. Recent publications analyze central banking discourse, blockchain-based financial innovation, and the semiotics of financial crises. He has participated in 8 research projects, coordinating 3, and currently leads a project exploring post-2008 financial transformations. Teaching includes courses on sociological theories, qualitative research methods, and social studies of finance across undergraduate and graduate programs at ISEG. Lopes has conducted fieldwork in Portugal, Brazil, and Africa, examining issues such as police cooperation, educational integration of Roma communities, and transnational labor dynamics. His interdisciplinary approach combines ethnographic methods with institutional analysis to address contemporary socio-economic challenges.

Erik Meijمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban & Rural Inequality
• Ethnography
• Qualitative Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erik Meij is a PhD researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Spatial Sciences, Department of Cultural Geography. His research focuses on socio-spatial inequality, urban and rural poverty, and ethnographic methodologies. His work examines everyday experiences of socio-spatial inequality through case studies in Groningen, East Groningen (Netherlands), and Calgary (Canada). He employs ethnographic and participatory research approaches to explore issues like intergenerational poverty, social mixing interventions, and the role of social networks in rural poverty. Key research themes include urban-rural inequality, qualitative methods, and the impact of policy on marginalized communities. His studies highlight how socio-spatial interventions can inadvertently reinforce exclusion and how class practices perpetuate poverty. His work has been featured in peer-reviewed journals and media commentaries. Dr. Meij collaborates with researchers and institutions to produce evidence-based insights on poverty dynamics and policy effectiveness. His findings emphasize the need for context-specific solutions to address systemic inequalities and improve social mobility.

Barend Windمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Studies
• Housing Market Dynamics
• Urban Inequality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Barend Wind is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. His research focuses on urban inequality, housing market dynamics, spatial justice, and welfare state analysis. He holds editorial roles at Agora Magazine and InPlanning. His work examines socio-economic developments' impacts on urban spaces, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Syria and post-communist societies. He teaches courses on urban social justice and planning at both BSc and MSc levels. Key research areas include housing policy, urban governance, and the interplay between institutional frameworks and spatial outcomes. Recent work explores private rental market dynamics in student cities, food strategies for social justice, and post-conflict urban development. His publications appear in journals like Habitat International and Journal of Persianate Studies . Wind has contributed expert commentary on housing crises in Dutch media, addressing topics like foreign investment in Dutch real estate and challenges in social housing. His research bridges urban theory with empirical case studies across Europe and the Middle East.

Mary Mostafanezhadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Geography
• Political Ecology
• Socio-environmental Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mary Mostafanezhad serves as Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. A human geographer specializing in development and socio-environmental change across the Asia-Pacific region, her work critically examines tourism, agricultural transitions, and infrastructure through political ecology frameworks with a focus on Southeast Asia. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (2011), MS in Anthropology from the University of Oregon (2005), and BA in Anthropology & Communication from Washington State University (2003). Mostafanezhad's research centers on development geography and political ecology , with particular expertise in tourism economies, agrarian transitions, and atmospheric politics. Her scholarship investigates how transnational processes mediate everyday experiences through ethnographic fieldwork in Thailand, analyzing air pollution crises, forest degradation, and infrastructure impacts. She integrates textual analysis of popular culture with geospatial collaboration to reveal socio-ecological power dynamics in Southeast Asia. Recent publications demonstrate a pronounced shift toward atmospheric political ecology , with 8 of her 15 most recent works (2023-2025) examining air pollution in Northern Thailand. This research intersects tourism geopolitics, crisis narratives, and Belt and Road Initiative impacts, revealing how seasonal haze becomes normalized through data politics and volumetric governance. Her work consistently bridges tourism studies, environmental science, and critical geography. Her scientific recognition includes: Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching (2021) Major research funding supports her fieldwork: National Science Foundation Cultural Anthropology Senior Research Award for political ecology of seasonal air pollution in northern Thailand $1,000,000 Henry Luce Foundation grant for Transboundary Air Pollution and Belt-Road Initiative impacts in Myanmar/Thailand She mentors graduate students on Asia-Pacific development geographies while leading international collaborations with Chiang Mai University's Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development. Her academic service includes Co-Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Geographies and leadership roles in the American Association of Geographers' Recreation, Tourism, and Sport specialty group.

Yuqin Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geographic Information Science (GIS)
• Spatial Big Data Analysis
• Human Mobility
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yuqin Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, leveraging spatial big data to advance understanding of human mobility and human-environment interactions for sustainable urban development. Her research bridges data science and social sciences through quantitative methods addressing real-world societal challenges. Her academic credentials include: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geography and Environmental Studies, Texas State University (2023-2024) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University (2022-2023) PhD in Geography, University of South Carolina (2022) MS in Geography, University of South Carolina (2017) BA in Geography, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2014) Dr. Jiang's research program focuses on extracting actionable insights from massive spatial datasets to address critical urban challenges. Key areas include: Modeling human mobility during disruptive events like hurricanes and pandemics Developing equity-centered frameworks for post-disaster recovery Mapping healthcare accessibility and transportation dynamics Quantifying environmental impacts through activity-based carbon footprint analysis Creating cyberGIS tools for democratizing geovisual analytics Her recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate consistent innovation in spatial big data applications, with increasing emphasis on methodological rigor and societal impact. Notable trends include the integration of diverse data sources (taxi GPS, mobile devices, social media) to uncover urban system patterns, growing attention to spatial inequality in environmental outcomes, and pioneering work in AI-assisted disaster response. She has developed novel approaches like entropy-based trip distribution measurements and sensor-based event detection systems. Dr. Jiang teaches GEO 388: Introduction to GIS Research and actively pursues interdisciplinary collaborations to expand the real-world applicability of her work in urban sustainability and disaster resilience.

• Economic Geography
• Regional Development
• Urban Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mehmet Tahsin Şahin is an Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Geography . He holds a PhD from Ankara University (2018) in Human and Economic Geography, with additional academic qualifications from Anadolu University, Afyon Kocatepe University, and Balikesir University. His current research focuses on urban climate resilience , KIBS (Knowledge-Intensive Business Services) , and pandemic-induced economic transformations . Academic Positions: 2019–Present Assistant Professor, Akdeniz University 2018–2019: Research Assistant, Siirt University 2012–2018: Research Assistant, Ankara University 2013: Guest Research Assistant, Philipps-Universitaet Marburg His recent publications analyze urban heat islands , transhumance adaptations during pandemics , and Covid-19 impacts on SMEs . He leads a long-term TÜBİTAK project (2024–2032) on Science Olympiads while managing shorter-term grants including Antalya/Muratpaşa smart city planning and Ukraine-Turkey conflict migration studies. 2018 Best Doctoral Thesis Awards from ISPIM and Economic Research Foundation recognize his early career contributions. As Vice President of the Ankara Social, Economic and Spatial Research Association and member of international regional science organizations (RSA, ERSA), he bridges academic practice with policy. His work appears in journals like Land , International Journal of Geography and Geography Education , and Visnyk Kharkiv National University across 52 total publications.

Agata Kulczykمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Graphic Design
• Information Graphics
• Socially Engaged Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Agata Kulczyk is an Assistant Professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Graphic Arts and Visual Communication, University of Arts in Poznań. Her academic leadership role includes overseeing curriculum development and faculty operations since the 2016/2017 academic year. She serves as co-founder of the pioneering Information Graphics Workshop, which facilitates collaborative projects between students and socio-economic stakeholders, focusing on socially engaged design solutions. Her research explores: Explanatory graphics and infographics for social advocacy Visual identity systems for cultural institutions Poster design as communicative artifacts Pedagogical approaches in graphic design education Intersections of data visualization and social campaigns Kulczyk's design portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with socio-cultural themes, particularly through Poznań Design Festival collaborations. Her works frequently employ offset and digital printing techniques to address topics ranging from legal systems and cultural identity to environmental awareness and anti-discrimination. The projects reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining design theory, social sciences, and community engagement. As workshop leader, she directs student projects aligning with artistic events and social campaigns, developing pedagogical frameworks for information graphics. Her educational initiatives emphasize collaborative learning and community-centered design processes.

Shweta Suranمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Collective Intelligence
• Collective Behaviour
• Citizen Science
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Shweta Suran is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Berlin, Germany) with affiliations as an External Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology (School of Information Technologies, Department of Software Science) and IT University of Copenhagen (Collective Intelligence Research Group). She previously held roles at TalTech, The Open University (UK), and Krishna Engineering College. Doctor of Philosophy (2022) in Computer Science, Tallinn University of Technology Research Master's Degree (2014) in Knowledge Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Her research focuses on Collective Intelligence, Collective Behaviour, Social Network Analysis, Data Mining, and Digital Image Processing. She explores how individuals interact with online content, the impact of conversational affordances on deliberation quality, and correlations between social media preferences, media choices, and socio-economic/political factors. Her recent publications include work on a digital collaborative platform for the silver economy (2023), frameworks for collective intelligence (2020), pathfinding in medical imaging (2014), and AI applications in spatial data infrastructure (2019-2021). She co-supervised Sijo Arakkal Peious (2019 Master's thesis). Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) Seal of Excellence from European Commission (2023) SAP Fellowship Award (2016) Gold Medal at SRM University (2014) She contributed to projects like the EU Green Deal-aligned Waterway Safety Management program (2020-2021) and cost-effective 3D spatial data infrastructure (2019-2021), with funding totaling €1,996,000. Her work bridges ICT, collective behavior, and societal challenges.