جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Innovation districts
• Innovation systems in space
• Cluster transformation
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Päivi Oinas is an Adjunct Professor and University Lecturer in Geography at the University of Turku's Department of Geography and Geology. Her research focuses on innovation districts, spatial innovation systems, and corporate geography. She has held roles including Research Director at the Department of Geography (2019-2020), Guest Lecturer at the University of Cologne, and Visiting Scholar at Technical University of Berlin. She earned a Doctor of Science in Economics and has been a Docent at Aalto University School of Business and Turku School of Economics. Education: Dr.Sc.(Econ.), Lic.Sc.(Econ.), M.Sc.(Econ.) from the Helsinki School of Economics (now Aalto University) Research Interests: Oinas examines innovation ecosystems, corporate responsibility, and entrepreneurship through a spatial lens. Key themes include the socio-spatial embeddedness of economic action, internationalisation of architecture, and methodological advancements in economic geography. Advising & Grants: She has supervised numerous doctoral candidates including Janne Lindstedt and Susanna Kivelä. Her grants include the Australian Research Council's "Rebuilding Troubled Regions" project (2021-2023). She has led major initiatives like the IDeaS project on innovation districts and collaborated on studies of MNE strategies and cluster transformation. Labs/Teams: Active in Turku Science Park's innovation district initiatives and the Traveling Start-Up Scene project, emphasizing quadruple helix collaboration between academia, industry, government, and civil society.

Nodir Djanibekovمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Land reform and agricultural restructuring
• Agricultural and water management institutions
• Sustainability and resilience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nodir Djanibekov is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) , serving as Deputy Head of the Agricultural Policy Department since 2012. He leads the CARe research group on rural community resilience and acts as IAMO's contact for Central Asia international collaboration . Doctorate from University of Bonn's Center for Development Research (ZEF) Specializes in Central Asian agriculture , focusing on: Land and water governance Behavioral economics in farming Institutional analysis of agricultural reforms Climate change adaptation strategies His recent publications focus on water governance challenges (2025), economic integration impacts (2025), and adoption of sustainable practices (2024-2025). Research employs experimental economics and bio-economic modeling across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Key projects include: UzFarmBarometer - Understanding sustainable practice adoption AGRIWANET - Climate change and water scarcity CAWAMNET - Water conflicts and migration SUSADICA - Doctoral program on sustainable agriculture

• Housing
• Race and Ethnicity
• Migration Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nigel De Noronha is a Researcher at the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research at the University of Manchester , specializing in housing, race, migration, and social inequality. With a PhD completed in 2016, he has taught at Warwick and Nottingham Universities before transitioning to research roles. His methodological expertise includes quantitative analysis of census data, social surveys, administrative records, and archival collections. His research explores intersections of racial capitalism , housing market dynamics, and urban justice. Key themes include financialization of housing, structural disadvantage, and policy responses to ethnic inequalities. He actively contributes to the Manchester Social Housing Commission and collaborates across disciplines to address socio-spatial inequalities. Professional affiliations include membership in the Royal Geographical Society and the British Sociological Association . While his academic output focuses on housing and race, his work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and sustainable cities.

• Political Economy of Food
• Health Geography
• Labour Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sébastien Rioux is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Montreal. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Political Economy of Food and Well-being and is affiliated with the CÉRIUM (Centre d'études et de recherches internationales) and the CRÉ (Centre de recherche en éthique). His research focuses on the political economy of food systems, labour geography, and socio-environmental inequalities. He has authored and co-authored books such as Introduction aux études sur le travail mondial (2018) and Global Labour Studies (2017). Affiliations: Faculty of Arts and Sciences; Department of Geography; CRÉ (Ethics Research Centre); CÉRIUM (International Studies). Education: Background in geography and political economy (not explicitly detailed in text). His research interests include the socio-political dimensions of food policy, the intersections of capitalism and unfree labor, and the spatial dynamics of inequality. He has led projects on food insecurity in Quebec, the political economy of agricultural transitions, and the ethical dimensions of environmental governance. Recent articles explore topics such as modern slavery in capitalist systems, historical food adulteration in Britain, and the embodied contradictions of labor under neoliberalism. His work bridges historical materialism with contemporary global challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Awards: Canada Research Chair (2017–2022). Rioux supervises doctoral and master’s students on topics ranging from agroecology in Palestine to land conflicts in Colombia. He collaborates on research networks like the Réseau québécois de recherche en agriculture durable (RQRAD) and has secured grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ). His lab and research teams focus on integrating ethical frameworks into environmental and food policy, addressing issues like water access, food sovereignty, and socio-ecological justice.

• geography of tourism
• urban tourism
• light pollution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Grzegorz Iwanicki is a Lecturer at the Department of Socio-Economic Geography, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences (Geography, 2017) from UMCS and a postgraduate pedagogy degree (2015) from Lublin University of Technology. Supervised by dr hab. Anna Dłużewska (UMCS) Teaches: Travel agency operations, Tourism transport, Client service, Tourism research projects Coordinates dark sky park research initiatives Research Focus: Specializes in urban tourism, astrotourism, and light pollution analysis. Key interests include sustainable development, dark sky parks, and emerging tourism forms. His work connects geographical analysis with tourism policy. Scientific Output Trends: 15 most recent publications (2015–2023) address dark sky conservation, urban nightlife dynamics, and stag/city-break tourism. Collaborates with Croatian, Czech, and UK researchers. Uses interdisciplinary methods combining geographical analysis with sociocultural studies. Grants & Projects: Recipient of NCN and MNiSW grants (2019–2021) for dark sky park research. Participated in light pollution studies (2014) and Arctic river sediment transport projects (2013). Conducted fieldwork in Spitsbergen. Conferences: Presented at 10+ events (2013–2021) on dark sky impacts, urban tourism, and light policy. Key talks at International Light Pollution Conference (Łódź, 2021) and MEKON conference (Ostrava, 2015).

Igor Z. Vojnovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Development
• Urban Redevelopment
• Infrastructure Investment
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Igor Z. Vojnovic is a Professor at Michigan State University with appointments in the Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and the School of Planning, Design and Construction. He is affiliated with the Global Urban Studies Program and has held editorial leadership roles at the Journal of Urban Affairs . His research focuses on urban (re)development processes , infrastructure investment , and urban design , examining socio-economic, environmental, and health impacts across North America, Europe, and Asia. PhD, Geography, University of Toronto (1997) MScPl, Urban Planning & Design, University of Toronto (1992) Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Political Science), York University (1990) Dr. Vojnovic’s research spans urban governance , local taxation , municipal restructuring , and sustainability , with publications in Environment and Planning A , Urban Geography , and PLOS ONE . His recent work analyzes place attachment in China , food access in Detroit , and gentrification in Hong Kong . As an advisor, he has mentored PhD and Master’s students like Zeenat Kotval-K. , Timothy LeDoux , and Jieun Lee , many of whom now hold academic or leadership roles. He has taught interdisciplinary courses in Urban Studies , Environmental Studies , and Urban Design at MSU and other institutions, including Education Abroad programs in Rome and Sydney . Dr. Vojnovic has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Urban Affairs (2015-2021) and held editorial board roles at Cities , GeoJournal , and The Urban Book Series . His international collaborations include work in China , Italy , and Canada , with fieldwork in Guangzhou , Rome , and Toronto .

Uģis Bratuškinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Design
• Public Space
• Architectural History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Uģis Bratuškins is a Professor at Riga Technical University's Institute of Architecture and Design, holding this rank since 2012 after progressing from lecturer (1992–2003) to assistant professor (2003–2006) and associate professor (2006–2012). He concurrently serves as Vice-Rector of the Nordic-Baltic Academy of Architecture since 2013 and has held visiting professorships at institutions including Jona Minku University of Architecture (Bucharest), University of Sassari (Italy), HafenCity University (Hamburg), and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. Education: Diploma of Architecture (1984) Master of Architecture (1994) Doctor of Architecture (2006) Bratuškins' research centers on identity and contemporary design of urban public outdoor spaces, with specialized focus on large housing estates, architectural heritage, and regeneration methodologies. His work integrates historical analysis (particularly Baltic and Latvian contexts) with contemporary challenges like digital placemaking and sustainable transformation, emphasizing practical applications in Riga's urban landscape. He examines tensions between socialist-era planning legacies and modern community needs through interdisciplinary lenses spanning architecture, sociology, and urban policy. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018–2024) reveals dominant trends in participatory urban governance, mobility behavior in housing estates, and digital tools for heritage conservation. His scholarship consistently addresses Baltic regional contexts while engaging global frameworks like the 15-minute city concept, with strong emphasis on community-driven regeneration processes and the socio-spatial impacts of privatization on public spaces. As lead researcher, Bratuškins has directed significant projects including 'A new approach to high-quality European building culture' (2019–2022) on digital-craftsmanship integration and 'Modern Information Systems in Urban Regeneration' (2020–2022). He also contributed to architectural education reform through the EU standards-aligned restructuring project (2012–2016) and non-formal education initiatives in Latvia. His editorial roles span five academic journals across the Baltic region, including Scientific Proceedings of RTU and Journal of Architecture and Urbanism.

Deborah Brycesonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Development
• Migration and Displacement
• Work & Economy
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Deborah Bryceson is an Honorary Professor at the Centre of African Studies , University of Edinburgh. With academic affiliations across institutions including the Universities of Dar es Salaam, Oxford, Leiden, and Glasgow, she has shaped African studies through pioneering concepts like deagrarianization and transnational families . Her career spans decades of research and consultancy for organizations such as the United Nations and World Bank. Education: B.A., M.A. in Geography (University of Dar es Salaam), D.Phil. (University of Oxford) Research Interests: Bryceson’s work focuses on: Labour & Settlement: Occupational change, women’s employment, mining settlements, urban economies, work cultures Migration: Urban migration patterns, mineralized urbanization, transnational families, transport networks Social Dynamics: Family structures, gender/age differentiation, creole societies, alcohol cultures Agrarian Studies: Deagrarianization, peasant livelihoods, rural transport, food supply systems Crises: HIV/AIDS, famine, and their socioeconomic impacts Recent Publications examine mineralized urbanization, transnational family adaptations, and post-supercycle mining transitions. These works reveal interconnected patterns of economic restructuring, migration, and cultural transformation across Africa. Contributions include: United Nations consultancy (International Labour Office, FAO, UNICEF) Editorial leadership for journals and book series Groundbreaking field research in Tanzania and DR Congo Policy frameworks for transport planning and rural development

Yeong-Hyun Kimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Economic Geography
• Urban Geography
• Globalization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yeong-Hyun Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research and teaching focus on globalization, economic and urban geography, with a strong regional emphasis on Asia and international migration. Research Interests: Dr. Kim's research explores the dynamics of globalization, world-city politics, diasporic communities, and international labor migration. He is particularly interested in the return migration of ethnic Koreans from Northeast China to South Korea and the spatial exclusion of Southeast Asian migrant workers in Seoul. His work also examines local economic development strategies in industrial cities like Cleveland, focusing on immigration as a revitalization tool. Publications and Research Trends: His scholarly output centers on urban transformation under globalization, migration governance, and the socio-spatial experiences of migrants in East Asian cities. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the interplay between global economic forces and urban development, especially in non-Western metropolises. He frequently investigates how cities negotiate cosmopolitanism, inclusion, and economic revitalization in the face of demographic and economic challenges. Scientific Awards: National Geographic Research Grant (awarded twice) Advising and Grants: Dr. Kim has advised multiple Master’s students in Geography, Asian Studies, and International Development Studies, supervising theses on topics such as urban competitiveness, foreign aid, and transnational place-making. He has secured external funding through two competitive National Geographic research grants, supporting fieldwork on diaspora identity and migrant integration in South Korea. Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, Dr. Kim conducts qualitative research involving personal interviews with migrant communities in Seoul and engages in collaborative academic projects, often contributing to edited volumes on global urbanism and migration studies.

Michael Mießnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Economic Geography
• Critical Geography
• Rural Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Mießner is an Assistant Professor in Economic Geography at the University of Trier (Faculty VI), specializing in critical analyses of spatial inequalities, rural development, and housing policy. His research employs interdisciplinary frameworks to examine how neoliberal policies reshape urban/rural landscapes, with a focus on Germany's regional disparities and housing crises. Research interests center on: Rural transformations : Critical rural studies, gentrification in non-metropolitan areas, and political alternatives for regional development. Urban housing dynamics : Financialization of housing, studentification, displacement mechanisms, and policy failures in university towns like Göttingen. Spatial governance : Neoliberal restructuring of planning systems, state-space relationships, and discourses like 'equivalence of living conditions'. His publications (2020–2024) reveal a consistent focus on spatial justice , analyzing gentrification beyond cities, crisis-driven policy shifts, and the political economy of housing. Articles frequently employ case studies (e.g., Göttingen, Hesse, Brandenburg) to critique market-driven urbanization and propose alternative frameworks. He actively engages in knowledge transfer through edited volumes (e.g., the Critical Rural Research series) and policy reports for institutions like the Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation. No awards or students are documented in the provided materials. Mießner co-leads the Economic Geography team at Trier, collaborating on projects examining rural utopias, unequal spatial development, and the intersections of housing policy with far-right politics. Future work appears oriented toward refining theories of 'rural gentrification' and scaling critiques of spatial planning.

Magnus Mähringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Transformation Processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Magnus Mähring serves as the Erling Persson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology, and Director of the House of Innovation. He holds additional affiliations as a Fellow at Cambridge Digital Innovation (Hughes Hall and Cambridge Judge Business School), Co-director of the Swedish Center for Digital Innovation, and member of the Swedish Government’s Digitalization Council. His research centers on digital innovation dynamics, with key interests in organizational decision-making, transformation processes, AI workplace integration, and innovation ecosystems. Recent work explores algorithmic justice in public sector decision-making, sustainability applications of AI, refugee social capital formation, and digital transformation strategies for incumbent organizations. His scholarship reveals a trajectory from technical project management toward broader sociotechnical systems analysis, particularly examining how organizations navigate digital disruption while maintaining core physical operations. Scientific recognition includes: JSIS 2009 Best Paper Award Decision Sciences 2008 Best Article Award Multiple European Research Paper of the Year nominations VHB 2016 Best Paper Award Finalist Mähring actively contributes to academic governance as Associate Editor for Information Systems Research and International Advisory Board member at California Management Review. His industry engagement spans consulting for commercial enterprises, public healthcare organizations, and Swedish government entities, complemented by a decade-long tenure as CIO Executive Club leader and Swedish CIO/Tech Awards jury member.

• Human geography
• Urban and regional planning
• Physical geography and environmental geoscience
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yehua Dennis Wei is a Professor at the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability at the University of Utah since 2007. He holds a PhD in Geography from UCLA (1998) and has held visiting professorships at Zhejiang University and East China Normal University. Education: BS in Economic Geography and Urban Planning (Zhejiang University, China, 1984), MS in Human Geography (Nanjing Institute of Geography, CAS, 1987), MA in Urban Planning (University of Akron, 1991), MA in Geography (University of Akron, 1993). His research spans Human Geography , Urban and Regional Planning , and Environmental Policy . Recent work explores the links between teleworking and well-being , socio-spatial polarization and health , and polycentric urban development in China . He investigates how urban form and environmental factors influence mental health , intergenerational mobility , and industrial sustainability through spatial analysis and global-local dynamics. His scientific awards include: Highly Cited Researcher (2024, Clarivate) World's Top 2% Scientist (2024, Stanford) Fellow (2024, American Association of Geographers) Distinguished Scholar Award (2006, AAG) He teaches courses on Global Economic Geography , Geography of China & Asia , and Geography and Business , with a focus on thesis research advising. His grants include multiple awards from the Ford Foundation , Lincoln Institute of Land Policy , and National Science Foundation on topics like urban housing, transit-oriented development, and industrial eco-efficiency in China. Professional roles include serving on committees for the Regional Science Association of China and Association of American Geographers .

Kasey Zapatkaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban sociology
• Housing affordability
• Gentrification
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kasey Zapatka is a Postdoctoral Scholar and Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, and affiliated with the Institute of Governmental Studies. His research focuses on urban inequality, housing affordability, gentrification, and neighborhood change, employing quantitative methods such as spatial econometrics and machine learning. He holds a PhD in Sociology from The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center, with a dissertation on housing affordability's spatial and longitudinal dimensions. Education: PhD in Sociology, CUNY Graduate Center (2023) MA in Sociology, Fordham University (2014) BA in Spanish Literature and Language, Point Loma Nazarene University (2010) Research Interests: Zapatka's work examines how housing policies and neighborhood dynamics shape socioeconomic disparities. Key topics include rent regulation's impact on affordability, gentrification's spillover effects, and immigrant integration in suburban areas. He has contributed to public-facing projects like the Housing Literacy website and collaborates on longitudinal eviction databases to study displacement. Teaching: He co-teaches a year-long graduate course on Computational Social Science, covering machine learning, causal inference, and data visualization in R/Python. Previously taught Sociological Statistics at CUNY and Hunter College. Awards: Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Fellow (2021-2022) Altman Dissertation Fellowship (2021-2022) Digital Publics Fellow (2017-2019) Grants and Projects: Developed a longitudinal eviction database with Tim Thomas to assess pandemic-era housing interventions. Collaborated on the Superdiversity project visualizing New York's demographic changes and co-authored influential studies on rent stabilization and gentrification sequences.

• Urban Planning
• Housing Justice
• Gentrification and Displacement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gabriela Rendón is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Community Development at Parsons School of Design, The New School. She serves as co-coordinator of the Graduate Minor in Design and Urban Justice and Founding Director of the Parsons Housing Justice Lab, where she leads the Housing Justice Oral History Project integrating oral history, critical cartography, and community advocacy. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Spatial Planning and Strategy, Delft University of Technology MS in Urbanism, Delft University of Technology BS in Architecture, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Mexico Rendón's research centers on housing justice, gentrification, and community-led urban transformation. She investigates socio-spatial restructuring in immigrant neighborhoods—particularly Latinx communities in Brooklyn—advocating for cooperative housing models and non-speculative development. Her transdisciplinary approach combines participatory action research with community organizing to advance equitable urban environments in profit-driven contexts. Her publications reveal consistent focus on housing justice, community control, and alternative urban practices. Recent works examine Latinx neighborhood resilience and cohabitation strategies, emphasizing grassroots knowledge production and spatial justice. The forthcoming 2026 books deepen analysis of immigrant community revitalization and collective space production. Her notable recognitions include: Faculty Fellow, Zolberg Institute for Migration and Mobility (2023) Faculty Fellow, Graduate Institute for Design, Ethnography, and Social Thought (2022-2023) Rendón has secured international commissions through Urban Front and Cohabitation Strategies for progressive urban projects across six countries. She actively guides community initiatives as board member of Cooper Square Community Land Trust and Mutual Housing Association, translating research into tangible housing justice outcomes through participatory frameworks. She founded the Parsons Housing Justice Lab and co-founded transnational collectives Urban Front and Cohabitation Strategies, creating platforms for community-led urban transformation exhibited at Venice Biennale, MoMA, and other major institutions.

Sara ANTONIAZZIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Cinema Studies
• Urban History
• Catalan Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sara ANTONIAZZI is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her academic work focuses on Catalan literature, cultural history, and the cinematic representation of urban spaces, particularly Barcelona. She has taught courses such as 'Letteratura Catalana' and 'Storia della Cultura Catalana' at the undergraduate level since 2017. Her research explores how film portrays urban transformation, cultural identity, and historical narratives, with a notable emphasis on post-Olympic Barcelona's evolution. Recent works include Barcelona en pantalla (2021), analyzing the city’s cinematic portrayal across decades. Her publications span film studies, urban history, and cultural analysis. Office hours are held weekly during academic terms. Research interests include Catalan cultural dynamics, avant-garde cinema, and the intersection of urban development with artistic expression. Her work bridges film theory, literary analysis, and spatial studies, offering interdisciplinary insights into cultural identity formation. Publicly accessible through her institutional email and personal webpage, she contributes actively to the academic community through teaching and scholarly publications.