جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gabriella Giannachiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Performance and New Media
• Art and Technology
• Mobile Interpretation and User-Generated Documentation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gabriella Giannachi is Professor of Performance and New Media and Director of the Centre for Intermedia at the University of Exeter's Faculty of Humanities, Department of English. She leads interdisciplinary collaborations between artists, academics, and scientists to advance research in performance and digital arts. Her educational background includes: BA in Modern Languages and Literatures from Turin University's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy PhD in English from Cambridge University, researching silence in modern European Drama with Trinity Hall scholarship Giannachi's research pioneers performance documentation in mixed reality environments, examining how digital archives function as mobile interpretation hubs for cultural engagement. She investigates mobile user-generated documentation's role in knowledge production, museum visitor dynamics, memory formation, and identity construction within ecological and heritage contexts, with significant focus on copyright and accessibility implications. Her publication trends reveal consistent exploration of presence theory across physical-digital boundaries, with award-winning CHI conference papers (2009-2013) and books like 'Performing Mixed Reality' (2011) establishing frameworks for understanding mixed reality performance, environmental art, and digital heritage preservation. Her scientific recognition includes: Three consecutive CHI Best Paper Awards (2009, 2012, 2013) Theatre Library Association Book Award nomination for 'Performing Presence' (2012) Royal Society of Arts Fellowship nomination (2012) While specific advisees aren't documented, her research partnerships demonstrate extensive collaborative supervision across institutions including Tate, Imperial War Museum, British Library, and Stanford Libraries, securing projects that integrate artistic practice with scientific research. As Centre for Intermedia Director, she cultivates experimental teams investigating how digital archives transform cultural engagement through mobile platforms, particularly in environmental contexts via partnerships with Met Office Hadley Centre and Ludwig Boltzman Institute.

S.V. Subramanianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health Nutrition
• Health Geography
• Social Inequalities in Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. S.V. Subramanian (Subu) is Professor of Population Health and Geography at Harvard University with primary appointments in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies. He serves as Faculty Chair of Harvard's Center for Geographic Analysis and holds affiliations with the Department of Sociology, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, and Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute. As founding director of Harvard's PhD program in Population Health Sciences, he established key academic infrastructure. Education: PhD in Geography (2000), University of Portsmouth, UK MPhil (1993) and MA (1991) in Geography, Delhi School of Economics BA Honors in Geography (1989), University of Delhi Research Focus: Dr. Subramanian leads the Geographic Insights Lab, pioneering data science approaches for precision public policy. His work examines: 1) Food/nutrition security in low-income countries, 2) Geographic heterogeneity in health outcomes, 3) Multilevel modeling of social inequalities, and 4) Political geography-health policy intersections. His 900+ publications employ spatial epidemiology and statistical innovation to address health disparities. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on geospatial analysis of health disparities, particularly in Indian states and constituencies. Work emphasizes granular mortality metrics, nutritional epidemiology, and SDG monitoring using advanced statistical frameworks. Awards & Leadership: Co-Editor-in-Chief of SSM-Population Health (PROSE Award-winning journal) Editorial consultant for The Lancet Highly Cited Researcher since 2015 (top 1% citations globally) Mentoring: Has advised 185+ students across undergraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. Developed Harvard's first course on multilevel statistical methods (taught globally since 2001). Lab Leadership: Directs the Geographic Insights Lab, which advances precision public policy through geospatial data science and cross-disciplinary health equity research.

Nina Baurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Science Methodology
• Process-Oriented Methodology
• Spatial Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nina Baur is a Full Professor (W3) of Methods of Social Research at the Department of Sociology, Technische Universität Berlin, within Faculty VI: Planning Building Environment. Her academic roles include Director of the Global Center of Spatial Methods for Urban Sustainability (GCSMUS) and leadership in interdisciplinary research initiatives such as the Collaborative Research Center 'Re-Figuration of Spaces' (CRC 1265). She holds a Ph.D. (Dr. rer. pol.) in Sociology from Otto-Friedrich-University of Bamberg (2005) and a Master’s equivalent (Diplom-Soziologin) from the same institution (1999). Her research focuses on social science methodology, spatial methods, historical sociology, and economic sociology. Key areas include process-oriented methodology, innovation studies, and global methodological challenges. Notable projects involve analyzing commodity chains, urban sustainability, and interdisciplinary research collaboration between sociology, geography, and urban planning. She has received awards such as the DGS Dissertationspreis (2007) and the E.ON Kulturpreis Bayern (2005). Her international collaborations include visiting professorships at IIT Roorkee (India) and Japan Women’s University, and leadership in global academic networks via DAAD and BCGE programs. She serves on editorial boards of journals like Historical Social Research and Kölner Zeitschrift für Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie . Her publications emphasize methodological innovation, cross-cultural research, and spatial sociology. Recent work addresses decolonizing methodologies and global sustainability through spatial analysis frameworks.

Edyta Bojanowskaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th century Russian literature
• intellectual history
• empire and nation in Russian culture
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Edyta Bojanowska serves as Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Yale University with an affiliated appointment in the Department of History. Her academic career bridges literary scholarship and historical analysis, focusing on imperial and postcolonial frameworks within Russian and Central European contexts. Bojanowska earned her Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and Literature from Harvard University and completed her undergraduate studies at Barnard College with a dual major in English and Russian. Her educational trajectory established the foundation for her interdisciplinary approach to Slavic studies. Her research program critically examines 19th-century Russian literature through the lenses of empire, nationalism, and globalization. Key interests include settler colonial dynamics, spatial theory, travel writing, and the interplay between ideology and literary form. She has pioneered methodologies connecting Russian cultural production to global imperial histories, particularly through her award-winning work on Goncharov's The Frigate Pallada and Gogol's Ukrainian-Russian identity negotiations. Bojanowska's publication record reveals consistent engagement with colonial paradigms in Russian literature, evolving from early studies of Gogol and Pushkin toward broader imperial frameworks. Her recent scholarship demonstrates increasing focus on racial discourse, indigenous land rights, and the spatial dimensions of empire, culminating in the Ab Imperio Award-winning analysis of Tolstoy's Bashkir estate. The thematic continuity across her work establishes her as a leading voice in post-Soviet imperial historiography. National Humanities Center Fellowship (Spring 2025) Ab Imperio Award for Best Study in New Imperial History (2022) Guggenheim Fellowship (2020-2021) AATSEEL Best Book in Literary Scholarship (2019) MLA Scaglione Prize for Best Book in Slavic Studies (2007-2008) Bojanowska actively shapes her field through editorial leadership on Ab Imperio and the PMLA Advisory Committee. Her teaching portfolio reflects her research expertise, featuring undergraduate seminars on War and Peace and Russian short fiction alongside graduate courses on spatial theory and imperial culture. Current leave status for Spring and Fall 2025 accommodates her National Humanities Center residency while maintaining her position as a central figure in Slavic literary studies.

Derya Tarhanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social and Solidarity Economy
• Community Development
• Capacity Development
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Derya Tarhan is an Assistant Professor in Capacity Development and Extension at the University of Guelph, with an office in Landscape Architecture. His research and teaching focus on social and solidarity economy (SSE), community development, and participatory socio-environmental change through co-operatives and democratic practices. Education: PhD in Adult Education and Community Development, University of Toronto MAES in Local Economic Development, University of Waterloo Bilingual Honours BA in International Studies and Economics, York University Research Interests: Dr. Tarhan critically examines how social and solidarity economy organizations—particularly co-operatives—advance socio-environmental justice through democratic participation. His work integrates public policy design, social movement activism, and adult education to address energy democracy, Indigenous food sovereignty, and community resilience. Key themes include corporate appropriation of community energy models, socio-spatial marginalization in urban housing, and Indigenous-led social economy solutions for food security. Publication Trends: His 2015-2025 publications reveal a consistent focus on co-operative models for socio-ecological transformation, with increasing emphasis on Indigenous sovereignty and energy justice. Early work analyzed renewable energy co-operative development and business succession, while recent research critically interrogates tensions between community energy initiatives and social justice outcomes in Ontario. Cross-cutting themes include policy barriers to democratic energy transitions and the role of SSE in decolonizing food systems. Scientific Awards: Jack Quarter Prize in Social Economy, University of Toronto CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching, Trent University Alan H. Weatherley Graduate Fellowship in Environmental Leadership, University of Toronto Professional Engagement: Dr. Tarhan serves on the board of the Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation and the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation. His applied work includes Ontario renewable energy co-operative development, bridging academic research with community action. The provided text does not specify research grants or graduate student supervision.

Zheng Wangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Governance
• Mega Urban Projects
• Community Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zheng Wang is a Lecturer in Sustainable Cities at King's College London's Department of Geography, part of the School of Global Affairs. Previously, he held positions at the University of Sheffield (2017–2022) and was a Research Associate on the ESRC-funded project 'Governing the Future City' (2016–2017). His research focuses on urban governance, mega-urban projects, and the social impacts of urban redevelopment, particularly in China. He holds a BSc from University College London, an MSc from Cardiff University, and a PhD from UCL's Bartlett School of Planning. Key research themes include: urban governance configurations, community engagement post-resettlement, rural migrants' integration, and the socio-spatial effects of large-scale developments. His work has been funded by the British Academy and Economic and Social Research Council. He currently explores theoretical frameworks for global urban studies using China as a critical case. His recent articles analyze state-society dynamics in Shanghai, variegated urban redevelopment impacts, and global comparative urbanism. He received the 2017 Early Career Research Award from the Royal Town Planning Institute and serves as Associate Editor of Transactions in Planning and Urban Research . Teaching includes postgraduate courses on sustainable urban governance and PhD supervision in urban planning, migration, and neighborhood studies. He is affiliated with King's Urban Futures Research Group and the Centre for Integrated Research in Risk & Resilience.

Jesook Songمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Contemporary Urban Transformation
• Welfare Issues
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jesook Song is a Professor at the Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto. She serves as Department Chair and Graduate Chair (Tri-Campus), focusing on sociocultural anthropology, contemporary urban transformation, and welfare issues including homelessness, youth unemployment, and single women's housing in East Asia, particularly South Korea. PhD in Cultural Anthropology (2003), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign B.A. in Education Science, Yonsei University Her research examines neoliberal capitalism's impact on welfare systems, labor practices, and gendered experiences in urban South Korea. Key themes include: Financial techniques in everyday life Post-development welfare states Gendered care work in public policy Homelessness and urban marginality Single women's spatial autonomy Recent publications analyze pandemic-era welfare policies, financial subjectivity, and urban marginality. Her books include Living on Your Own (2014) and On the Margins of Urban South Korea (2019). American Anthropological Association Sylvia H. Forman Prize (2002) Academy of Korean Studies Distinguished Paper Award (2010) She has advised graduate students Sophia Jaworski, Celeste Pang, and Kristina Alda, while securing multiple grants from SSHRC, Korea Foundation, and Academy of Korean Studies for research on financial techniques in everyday life and welfare systems.

• Environmental Geography
• Hydrology
• Landscape Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sylwia Horska-Schwarz serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Landscape Research and Environmental Management within the Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk. Her academic role centers on environmental geography with a focus on river basin dynamics and sustainable landscape management. Her research spans environmental geography , hydrology , and landscape ecology , emphasizing the Oder River system's hydromorphological evolution under anthropogenic pressures. Key investigations include renaturalization strategies, climate change adaptation through small water retention, and biodiversity conservation in river valleys. She examines critical intersections between infrastructure development (e.g., high-speed rail) and ecosystem integrity using ecological indicators and landscape typology frameworks. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a methodological trajectory from detailed habitat studies (2007-2011) toward contemporary socio-ecological challenges (2023-2024). Current work prioritizes strategic infrastructure investments in Poland and the Oder River's resilience amid climate crises, while maintaining foundational expertise in fluvial geomorphology and plant community ecology. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical landscape assessment with practical water management solutions.

• Image Compression
• JPEG2000
• Signal Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor David Taubman is a distinguished academic serving as Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research) at the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications (EE&T) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. He is also co-director of Kakadu Software Pty. Ltd. and its affiliates Kakadu R&D and Kakadu GPU. With a career spanning over three decades, Professor Taubman has made significant contributions to the field of image and video compression, most notably as the author of the EBCOT coding algorithm adopted in the JPEG2000 international standard. Professor Taubman earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science (1986) and B.E. (Medal) in Electrical Engineering (1988) from the University of Sydney, followed by an M.Sc. (1992) and Ph.D. (1994) in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. His professional journey includes engineering work at the Electricity Commission of N.S.W. (1988-1990), research positions at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories in Palo Alto (1994-1998), and an academic career at UNSW where he progressed from Senior Lecturer (1998-2003) to Associate Professor (2004-2009) and finally to Professor (2009-present). He has held various leadership roles including Head of the EE&T Telecommunications Research Group (2003-2014), Head of the EE&T Signal Processing Research Group (2014-present), Director of Research for the School of EE&T (2011-2016), and Deputy Head of School (Research) since 2017. Professor Taubman's research interests center on image and video compression, with particular expertise in JPEG2000 standards and implementations. His work spans signal processing, wavelet transforms, scalable video coding, motion modeling, and multimedia systems. He has pioneered numerous compression algorithms and frameworks, including the EBCOT coding algorithm that became central to the JPEG2000 standard. His recent research focuses on efficient motion modeling with cuboidal partitioning, learned lifting-based transform structures, and high-throughput implementations of JPEG2000 for video applications. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, as evidenced by the commercially successful Kakadu Software tools that have garnered around 500 commercial licensees. Analysis of Professor Taubman's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing compression technologies with particular emphasis on scalability, efficiency, and adaptability. His work spans traditional image compression (JPEG2000 extensions), video coding (cuboid-based partitioning for UHD/360-degree video), and emerging applications (nanopore sequencing data compression). A notable trend is the integration of machine learning techniques with traditional compression frameworks, as seen in his work on learned lifting-based transform structures. His research maintains strong connections to real-world applications across diverse domains including medical imaging, astronomical data processing, and genomic sequencing. IEEE Fellow Engineers Australia Fellow (by invitation) Professor Taubman has served as Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Image Processing for two four-year appointments (2003-2005 and 2010-2013). He has been actively involved in numerous research grants focused on image and video compression technologies, particularly those related to the JPEG2000 standard and its extensions. His work has received significant industry support, reflected in his consultancy with various U.S., Japanese, and Australian corporations. He has also contributed to international standards development as a member of Standards Australia Technical Committee MS-065 (mirroring ISO TC42 on Digital Photography) and as a constitutional member of Standards Australia Technical Committee IT-029 (Coded Representation of Picture, Audio and Multimedia/Hypermedia Information). Professor Taubman co-directs Kakadu Software Pty. Ltd. and its research affiliates Kakadu R&D and Kakadu GPU, which have developed the commercially successful Kakadu Software tools for JPEG2000. His research group at UNSW focuses on advanced image and video compression techniques, with particular expertise in wavelet-based methods, scalable coding, and motion modeling. The group maintains strong industry connections and has contributed significantly to the development and standardization of image compression technologies worldwide.

Elies Dekoninckمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Design Creativity
• Product Development
• Innovation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Elies Dekoninck is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, where she has been employed since 2004. She holds a PhD in Eco-innovation from an unspecified institution, completed in 2003 following industrial experience as a Design Strategy consultant. Her academic leadership includes developing and directing the MEng in Integrated Design Engineering (IDE), which integrates mechanical, electronic, and software engineering through studio-based projects. Research Focus: Her interdisciplinary research spans: Design creativity methodologies and innovation processes User-centered eco-design and sustainable product development Spatial augmented reality applications in co-creative design Human-robot collaboration frameworks for Industry 5.0 Inclusive design principles for neurodivergent populations Research Projects & Grants: Principal Investigator for Horizon 2020 SPARK project on spatial augmented reality in design sessions Led EU project G.EN.ESI on eco-innovation tools and AHRC-funded game-design project resulting in commercial product 'Beasts of Balance' Managed 5 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) with industry partners Secured funding from Arts and Humanities Research Council, EU Horizon 2020, and Designability Academic Contributions: Supervised multiple PhD students in areas including virtual design teams and eco-design Authored 114+ research outputs including journal articles, conference papers, and patents Associated with research centers: The Foundry (Digital Manufacturing & Design), IAAPS (Augmented Human), Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems, and Centre for Regenerative Design

Mark Hammondمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Urban Ageing
• Architecture
• Spatial Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Mark Hammond is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Research Lead at the Manchester School of Architecture , affiliated with Manchester Metropolitan University . His research investigates the intersections between architecture and urban ageing, focusing on housing inequality, spatial justice, and participatory design methodologies. Hammond collaborates extensively with local government and communities, including a two-year secondment at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (2018-2021) and ongoing projects like Co-creating Age-Friendly Social Housing (2022-2025). Current Research : Urban Ageing, Spatial Justice, Participatory Design Publications : Author of A Design for Life: Urban Practices for an Age-Friendly City (2021), co-editor of Reimagining Age-Friendly Cities (2024) Awards : Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Academic Affiliation : Manchester Metropolitan University Email: m.hammond@mmu.ac.uk

Nicole Files-Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication Studies
• Media Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicole Files-Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Mass Communications Department at Lincoln University. Formerly a television producer and writer, she brings industry experience to academia. She earned her PhD in Mass Communications and Media Studies from Howard University, where she also obtained graduate certificates in Women’s Studies, Distance Learning, and Preparing Future Faculty. Her interdisciplinary research explores marginalized groups through the lenses of Communication Studies, Gender Studies, and Cultural Theory. Key areas include: Sexual identity formation and negotiation Intersectionality in media representations Queer theory applications in tourism spaces Critical pedagogy in digital environments Race/ethnicity dynamics in mass communication Her publications engage with popular media texts like Beyoncé’s Formation, Noah’s Arc, and Love & Hip-Hop. These works examine power dynamics, identity performance, and cultural critique through feminist and queer frameworks. Scientific achievements include: Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation award (Fethiye, Turkey) Leadership roles in National Communications Association (NCA) and Eastern Communications Association (ECA) Pioneering curriculum development for students of color As an educator, she has developed 24 communications courses, mentored students through research initiatives, and implemented pathways to graduate school. Her professional engagement spans both academic leadership and intersectional analyses of media systems.

Merlin Sellerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Game Studies
• Film Studies
• Screen Cultures
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Merlin Seller is a Lecturer in Design and Screen Cultures at the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh College of Art, appointed in 2019. They teach theory and historical/cultural context across Film, Comics, Media and Game Studies. Seller co-founded the Game Worlds research cluster within the Centre for Data, Culture and Society. Education: MA from St Andrews University MSt from Oxford University PhD from University of East Anglia (UEA) on transmedia works between film, photography and painting in interwar England Seller's research interests span Game Studies, Film Studies, Horror, Non-human theory, and Queer/Trans approaches to games. Their work explores (Post-)Phenomenology, visuality in games, and the representation of nonhuman entities in screen-based media. Seller identifies as a proudly pansexual and trans academic with a background in Art History and Visual Cultural Studies. Analysis of Seller's publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus bridging Game Studies with critical theory. Their work frequently examines the intersection of nonhuman perspectives, queer theory, and phenomenological experience in games and film. Recurring themes include temporal mechanics, ecological consciousness, and the materiality of digital interfaces, demonstrating a consistent engagement with contemporary theoretical frameworks in media studies. Seller supervises PhD students including Yun Lu, Trina Tian (Siyu), and Danni C. Pascuma. They also teach courses such as 'Design, Play and Games,' 'Contemporary Cinema,' and 'Introduction to Queer Studies,' while supervising Honours dissertations. Seller co-organized the 'Affecting Game Space' conference through the Game Worlds research cluster. Their creative practice includes plein air paintings of videogame environments and dark comedy comics focused on speculative futures, visible through their portfolio at dearplayer.org.

Kash Barkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Network Resilience
• Systems Engineering
• Supply Chain Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kash Barker serves as the John A. Myers Professor and David L. Boren Professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering within the College of Engineering. As Graduate Liaison, he leads research on network resilience, supply chains, and systems engineering for societal good, with applications spanning infrastructure, supply chains, and community systems. His lab has produced 11 Ph.D. graduates (10 in academia) and 31 M.S. graduates. Research Domains: Resilient networks and interdependent systems Risk and decision analytics Supply chain survivability Pandemic economic impact modeling Climate migration optimization Cyber-Physical-Social Systems Article Trends emphasize disinformation defense , network restoration optimization , and multi-layer resilience modeling across infrastructure, supply chains, and community systems. His work combines game theory , machine learning , and decision analysis frameworks. Scientific Awards & Roles: Fellow, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Senior Member, IEEE Fellow, Fulbright Finland Foundation (2023) Associate Editor roles in IISE Transactions and Naval Research Logistics Editorial Board Member for Risk Analysis and Scientific Reports Faculty Advisor, OU INFORMS student chapter Educational Background: Ph.D., Systems Engineering, University of Virginia M.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Oklahoma B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Oklahoma

Thomas Barrieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious Architecture
• Architectural Theory
• Housing and Urban Design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas Barrie is a Professor of Architecture at North Carolina State University's College of Design, serving as Director of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative and Coordinator of the Master of Advanced Architectural Studies program. An internationally recognized scholar in religious architecture and spirituality in the built environment, he is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and has received numerous accolades including the 2024 NCSU Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence. His educational background includes: Master of Philosophy in Architectural History and Theory, University of Manchester Master of Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University B.A. in English, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Professor Barrie's research explores the symbolism, cultural significance, and ritual functions of architecture across religious traditions, while examining housing through the ontological roles of home. His work bridges architectural theory and practice, emphasizing architecture's social mission and spiritual dimensions. Key publications include four books addressing sacred space, world religions, and domestic environments, establishing foundational frameworks for understanding architecture's role in human experience. His scholarly output reveals consistent exploration of architecture as a mediator between sacred and secular realms, with recent works focusing on comparative religious architecture and cultural contexts of home. This trajectory demonstrates deep commitment to understanding how built environments shape communal identity and individual well-being across diverse cultural settings. His distinguished career has been recognized with numerous honors: NCSU Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence (2024) ACSA Distinguished Professor Award (2019) AIA Fellowship (2020) Three NC State Outstanding Extension Service Awards (2019, 2015, 2014) Induction into the Academy of Faculty Engaged in Extension (2015) Two AIA Honor Awards for design excellence As director of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative, Professor Barrie has mentored hundreds of students through community-based design studios addressing housing challenges in the Triangle region. His leadership has fostered interdisciplinary collaboration across architecture, planning, and social sciences, resulting in award-winning student projects and tangible community impact through the Architecture, Culture and Spirituality Forum which he co-founded. Professor Barrie leads the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative and co-founded the international Architecture, Culture and Spirituality Forum, creating platforms for scholarly dialogue and practical application that bridge academic research with community engagement in housing and spiritual dimensions of the built environment.