جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laura Arias Ferrerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Didactics of Social Sciences
• Historical Education
• Archaeology in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Arias Ferrer is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Murcia, specializing in the Didactics of Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alicante (2008) with a thesis on Roman monetary circulation in Hispania. Her research focuses on integrating archaeology, material culture, and digital tools into education, particularly in history and heritage education. She is involved in projects like the EU-funded LEthe initiative, aimed at teaching underrepresented historical narratives through material culture. Key areas include object-based learning, historical thinking skills, and the role of technology in museums and classrooms. She has advised on pedagogical strategies for primary and secondary education, emphasizing critical analysis of historical sources and multiperspectival narratives. Education: Ph.D. in History, University of Alicante, 2008 Supervised by Dr. Juan Manuel Abascal Palazón and Dr. Antonino González Blanco Research Interests: Her work bridges archaeology, education, and technology. She explores how material culture (coins, artifacts) and digital platforms can democratize historical understanding. Recent focus includes: - Digital resources for cultural heritage integration - Teacher training in historical methodology - Critical thinking development through historical narratives Publications Trends: Her articles (2021–2025) highlight: - Experimental object-based learning strategies - Analysis of educational policies in temporal/spatial curricula - Cross-country comparisons in archaeology pedagogy - Digital tools evaluation in heritage education Awards: None explicitly mentioned in text. Advising & Grants: Supervised doctoral theses in historical didactics. Active in EU educational projects (e.g., LEthe). No specific grants listed in provided texts. Labs/Teams: Member of research groups: "Antiquity and Christianity Didactics of Social Sciences" "Temporary Laboratory I+D: Heritage, Historical and Civic Education"

Tiziana Cervi-Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Literacies
• Language Learning
• Mobile Assisted Language Learning
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Tiziana Cervi-Wilson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Coventry University, where she teaches Italian language modules from beginner to advanced levels. She functions as Course Director for all language modules and serves as internal moderator for undergraduate and postgraduate courses including 'Materials Evaluation and Design in a Multimedia World,' 'English Language Teaching in Practice,' and 'Computer Assisted Language Learning: Theory and Practice.' Dr. Cervi-Wilson holds an M.A in Management from Coventry University and maintains Fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy. Her academic journey includes previous roles as Lecturer in Italian within Coventry's Modern Languages BA program and as Academic Business, Language and Culture Adviser for the university's Placement and Employability Unit. She has also taught at Warwick University, demonstrating her broader institutional experience. Her research centers on digital literacies, language learning, mobile assisted language learning, and gamification. Notably, she developed 'ImparApp,' a beginners' Italian language learning application, in collaboration with colleagues from Coventry's Disruptive Media Lab. Her work investigates how mobile technologies can enhance language acquisition both inside and outside traditional classroom settings, with particular emphasis on developing employability skills through language education. Dr. Cervi-Wilson's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on technology-enhanced language learning, with recent publications examining virtual reality applications, mobile learning platforms like Duolingo, and the integration of digital tools into language curriculum. Her research demonstrates how gamified approaches and location-based learning create immersive language experiences that extend beyond conventional classroom boundaries, connecting physical and digital learning environments. She has been actively involved in significant external projects including serving as co-Project leader for Routes into Languages Project for the West Midlands Consortium and representing the Language Horizons project. Dr. Cervi-Wilson has presented her work at numerous institutions including Birmingham, Aston, Southampton, and Warwick Universities, and has provided external examination services for Nottingham Trent University. At Coventry University, she has been instrumental in developing the university-wide language program within an employability framework, demonstrating the direct connection between language proficiency and career advancement. Her collaborative work with the Disruptive Media Learning Lab has produced innovative teaching methodologies that blend physical environments with digital learning experiences to enhance language acquisition.

Jonathan Medwayمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Precision Agriculture
• Digital Technologies in Agriculture
• Soil Health
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Jonathan Medway is a Gulbali Senior Research Fellow – Spatial Agriculture at the Gulbali Institute of Charles Sturt University (Wagga Wagga). He specializes in applying spatial and digital technologies to enhance agricultural efficiency. His work focuses on overcoming barriers to technology adoption in Australian agriculture, particularly in soil carbon management, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil constraints. He leads the Global Digital Farm Initiative , transforming CSU's farm into a landscape laboratory integrating AI, autonomous systems, and digital technologies for commercial-scale operations. Affiliations: Food Agility CRC projects (soil carbon/greenhouse gases) Soils CRC (soil constraints) Member of Integrity Systems Company Technology Reference Group Committee member, Society of Precision Agriculture Australia Research interests include precision agriculture, digital literacy, and landscape capability mapping. His 2023 publications address agricultural data exchanges, cattle identification via AI, and data infrastructure in the red meat industry. Collaborations with Food Agility, AgriPark, and industry bodies drive his applied research agenda. No awards are explicitly listed, but his work has implications for national agricultural policy and innovation. Advising and grants involve multi-institutional projects (e.g., CSU, Food Agility CRC). Ongoing initiatives include the Mekong fisheries monitoring and the Xayaburi Dam fisheries mitigation program. Active in knowledge-sharing through platforms like the eXtended Reality Centre (XRC).

Sooyeon Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Assistive Technology
• Accessibility Design
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Dr. Sooyeon Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Her research focuses on accessible technologies for people with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments and deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) needs. She designs innovative solutions in areas such as AI-driven navigation systems, multimodal interaction frameworks, and inclusive virtual reality experiences. Her work bridges human-centered design principles with cutting-edge AI and sensor technologies. Dr. Lee holds a Ph.D. and B.S. in Information Sciences and Technology from Pennsylvania State University, with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction. Her academic contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including seminal work on NaviGPT, an AI-driven navigation system for visually impaired users, and BubbleCam, a privacy-focused remote assistance tool. Central to her research are collaborations with user communities, including participatory design studies with blind users, DHH viewers, and ASL learners. She explores topics such as non-speech audio captioning trends, spatial audio descriptions for VR performances, and text simplification for DHH adults. Her datasets, such as the ASL-Homework-RGBD dataset, have become benchmark resources for sign language technology research. Dr. Lee’s work addresses emerging challenges in human-AI collaboration for accessibility, ethical AI practices in assistive tech, and the intersection of privacy and remote assistance systems. She actively contributes to advancing accessibility standards in multimedia content, educational tools, and smart environments.

Robbyn Abbittمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• GIS Applications
• Environmental Science
• Conservation Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robbyn Abbitt serves as GIS Coordinator and Associate Director at the Geospatial Analysis Center within Miami University's Department of Geography. They hold a B.S. in Environmental Science and Public Administration (Indiana University, 1996) and an M.S. in Environmental Science (University of Idaho, 1999). Their research focuses on environmental science applications such as LiDAR for stream mapping, food deserts in Butler County, Ohio, and conservation planning. They also teach advanced GIS courses and Python programming for geospatial applications. Research interests include using geospatial tools for environmental problem-solving, with notable work on volcanic lava flow dynamics, lake modeling with GIS, and endangered species recovery strategies. Their publications span topics from Kenya's livelihood dynamics to sediment budgets in U.S. rivers. Though no scientific awards are listed, their work has contributed to conservation planning frameworks and educational GIS methodologies. Robbyn occasionally instructs undergraduate courses like 'Mapping a Changing World' and guest-lectures on landscape ecology. They are affiliated with the Geospatial Analysis Center, contributing to both academic and applied geospatial research initiatives.

Daniel Hoffmannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• New Testament Studies
• Hermeneutics
• Parable Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in the New Testament department at Augustana University of Neuendettelsau , where he focuses on Biblical Exegesis , Hermeneutics , and the theological implications of the Gospel of Matthew . He holds part-time status (50%) since 2018 and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria . His research bridges parable theory , contemporary cultural critique , and practical theological applications in education and parish contexts . Born in 1989, married with four children Part-time pastor in probationary service at Heilsbronn His doctoral project explores The Dignity of the Lowly in the Gospel of Matthew . He contributes to theological discourse through publications on narrative crises , religious education dynamics , and ethical theology , often analyzing intersections of technology , trauma , and African hermeneutics . Recent work critiques neoliberalism in church settings and reimagines Lukan Christmas narratives . Active in academic societies including the Rudolf Bultmann Society for Hermeneutic Theology and the Lutheran Liturgical Conference , he has held a doctoral scholarship (ELKB, 2020–2021) and been ordained since 2018. His teaching and writing increasingly address digital humanities , pastoral responses to scarcity , and interdisciplinary exegesis .

• Public Health Nursing
• Mental Health Literacy
• Health Geography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Şenay Akgün is an Associate Professor at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing (Public Health Nursing). She holds a Doctorate in Public Health Nursing from Hacettepe University (2015) and has served in multiple academic institutions including Ankara University and Başkent University. Her research focuses on public health nursing, mental health literacy, pandemic response, and correctional health systems. She has been a thesis advisor and jury member for numerous studies, including work on prison healthcare, pandemic impacts on mental health, and student vaccination intentions. Key roles include Vice Dean at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University and editorial board membership for journals like Journal of Lifelong Nursing . Her 15+ years of experience span nursing education, health geography analysis, and health policy research. Education : PhD 2015 (Hacettepe), MA 2006 (Hacettepe), BSc 2002 (Hacettepe) Research : Over 40 peer-reviewed articles on pandemic health impacts, correctional health services, elderly social participation, and nursing education trends. Current interests include health literacy's role in vaccination intent and disaster nursing preparedness. Active in international conferences and textbook chapters on health geography and nursing practices. Awards : None explicitly listed but recognized through editorial roles and academic leadership positions.

Margaret Priceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disability Studies
• Rhetoric and Composition
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret Price is a Professor and Director of the Disability Studies Program at The Ohio State University. Their work focuses on rhetoric, disability studies, and qualitative research methods. They hold a PhD from the University of Massachusetts, an MFA from the University of Michigan, and a BA from Amherst College. Key research interests include academic accessibility, disability justice, and the intersection of mental health and education. Price co-leads the Transformative Access Project and has been recognized with the Alison Piepmeier Book Prize (2024) and a Fulbright Award (2020). Their writing explores concepts like 'access priming,' 'crip spacetime,' and institutional accountability. Recent publications address quiet rooms in higher education, nonclusive design, and temporal dynamics of disability. Price's work emphasizes proactive accessibility frameworks and radical inclusion practices, including their signature 'access invocation' ritual. They also engage in participatory research on accessible gatherings through interviews with community members. Grants include co-PI roles in the Transformative Access Project, and their advocacy extends to policy critiques around faculty accommodations and mental health support systems. Price's interdisciplinary approach bridges rhetoric, disability studies, and social justice activism.

Kari Krausمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Humanities
• Game Studies
• Digital Preservation
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Kari Kraus is an Associate Professor at the College of Information Studies (INFO College) at the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on digital humanities, game studies, digital preservation, and speculative design. She holds a PhD from the University of Rochester and is affiliated with the Center for Archival Futures (CAFe) and the Human-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL). Kraus explores topics like alternate reality games (ARGs) in educational contexts, transmedia storytelling, and the ethical use of AI in writing through tools like the HaLLMark system. Her work bridges humanities scholarship with emerging technologies, emphasizing participatory design and future-oriented thinking. Currently, she is writing a book on speculative design methodologies for envisioning possible futures. Kraus's publications span digital preservation strategies, youth engagement through games, and the intersection of technology with cultural heritage. Research Interests: New Media and Digital Humanities Game-Based Learning and ARG Design Speculative Design and Futures Studies Digital Preservation and Cultural Memory Transmedia Storytelling and Co-Design Ethics of AI in Academic Writing Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes ethical AI integration (e.g., HaLLMark's provenance tracking), ARG applications in libraries and museums, and speculative design frameworks. Her research often combines NLP, visualization tools, and participatory methods to address challenges in digital culture and education. Awards: No explicit awards listed, though her work has been featured in outlets like the New York Times and Wired. Advising & Grants: Kraus is currently not accepting PhD students. Her projects include grants for STEM learning through scientific ARGs and collaborations with public libraries. Labs & Teams: Active in CAFe (archival futures) and HCIL (human-centered tech research). Collaborates on initiatives like the Arcane Gallery of Gadgetry ARG and youth-focused digital projects.

Çiğdem Gürsoyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Economics
• Ottoman Economic History
• Charitable Foundations (Vakifs)
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Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Gürsoy is affiliated with the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Istinye University. Her research focuses on Ottoman economic history, behavioral economics, and sustainability within historical and modern contexts. She investigates charitable foundations (vakifs), financial systems, and their roles in socio-economic development. Her work bridges historical institutions with contemporary issues like sustainable development and corporate responsibility. Key research areas include: Analysis of Ottoman financial instruments (e.g., mudarebe) Impact of vakifs on poverty reduction and social welfare Modern sustainability frameworks in higher education and corporate sectors Economic policies during Atatürk’s era Her recent publications emphasize the intersection of historical economic practices with current challenges, such as environmental sustainability and media framing of economic issues. She has contributed to understanding the legacy of Ottoman institutions and their relevance to contemporary socio-economic debates. Prof. Gürsoy has no listed awards, grants, or advisees in available records. Her work often involves interdisciplinary approaches, combining economics, history, and institutional analysis.

Alexandra Dalesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Economic Geography
• Sustainability
• Global Production Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Alexandra Dales is a Senior Lecturer in Business Management at York Business School (York St John University). She holds a BA Hons, MA, PGCE, and PhD. Her research focuses on economic geography, global production networks, and sustainability, with a recent emphasis on how creative industries communicate sustainability through storytelling. As Principle Investigator of the XR Stories-funded 'Sustainability Stories' project, she collaborates with the University of Leeds to explore how SMEs in creative sectors engage stakeholders via digital narratives. She specializes in qualitative methods, secondary data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. Dr Dales teaches modules like International Strategy and Global Dynamism (undergraduate) and Contemporary Theories in International Business (postgraduate). She supervises PhD candidates researching Palestinian entrepreneurship and resilience in conflict zones. She leads York Business School's research strategy, driving external funding and industry partnerships, and supports doctoral researchers. Her work includes presentations at conferences like the Royal Geographical Society and Oxford Retail Futures. Her research interests span sustainability communication, economic geography, and digital disruption's impact on business. She co-designs creative outputs with industry partners and has published in journals like Economic Geography . She actively reviews for Geoforum and engages in community outreach through the University's initiatives.

Felgenhauer Tiloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Geography
• Spatial Analysis
• Technology Use and Infrastructure
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tilo Felgenhauer is a Professor of Human Geography at the Upper Austria University of Teacher Education . His research focuses on spatial constructions, technology use, qualitative methodologies, and regional studies in Central Germany and Patagonia. He holds a Habilitation in Geography from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (2011) and a PhD from the same institution (2006). His work bridges social theory and geography, examining how technology interacts with spatial practices. Key contributions include Geographies of Digital Culture (2018) and analyses of spatial metaphors in crises. He emphasizes critical engagement with digital tools in education and regional development. Publications span over 20 years, addressing topics like VGI ethics (2017), regional identity in media (2007), and geopolitics of digital infrastructure. His recent work explores hybrid geographies in Patagonia and the socio-spatial impacts of digital transformation. Education: Habilitation in Geography (2011), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena PhD in Geography (2006), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Geography Diplom (2001), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena He advises on spatial citizenship frameworks and collaborates internationally, co-editing volumes on digital culture and regional studies. His research integrates empirical fieldwork with theoretical discourse analysis.

David N. Livingstoneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical geography
• Science and society
• History of geography
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor David N. Livingstone of Queen's University Belfast is a distinguished academic whose work bridges historical geography, science-society relations, and the intersection of science and religion. His research spans the history of geography, cartography, and Enlightenment thought, with particular focus on the socio-political implications of scientific developments. Education: Queen's University Belfast (BA, DipEd, PhD) Key Research Areas: Science-Religion Dialogue, Historical Geography, Environmental Determinism Advising: Supervised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from Victorian science to missionary geographies His scientific awards include the Admiral Back Award, OBE, and Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal. Livingstone's grants from the Royal Society and British Academy enabled critical research into geographical thought. He has held leadership roles in university committees and international research panels.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Computing Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Van Wart is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina Asheville. She specializes in human-computer interaction, web design/development, and computing ethics. Prior to UNCA, she was an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University, co-directing the TREE Lab. Her research focuses on educational interventions to broaden participation in computing and ethical implications of technology. She holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley's School of Information. Education: Ph.D., School of Information, UC Berkeley (2019) Previous roles at Northwestern University, Berkeley City College, and REALM Charter High School. Research Interests: Designing computational tools for civic advocacy, data-driven community projects, and ethical computing education. She emphasizes participatory methods in education and technology development. Grants & Awards: 2022 Racial Equity & Community Partnership Grant (supports web design apprenticeships with YW Tech Lab). Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses like AI Ethics, Web Development, and Capstone projects. Advises student teams on full-stack development and ethical tech projects. Labs & Initiatives: Co-founded the YW Tech Lab, launching websites like Answer the Moment and The AUX. Collaborates on projects merging tech with social justice goals.

Victoria S Akinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematics Education
• Retention of Women in STEM
• STEM Outreach Programs
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Victoria S Akin is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Mathematics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences . She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2017) in geometric group theory, focusing on mapping class groups. Her current research emphasizes mathematics education, particularly the retention of women in STEM through initiatives like the Girls Exploring Math (GEM) program. She co-directs this outreach effort, which engages middle school girls in problem-solving workshops and addresses social constructs impacting math self-concept. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Chicago, 2017 Research Interests: DEI initiatives in STEM education Inclusive grading systems Graduate student professional development Impact of spatial reasoning interventions Grants & Awards: ACT UP MATH Research Co-PI (2022–2025) DukeGEM Public Service PI (2021–2023) 2019 Most Innovative Professor (National Arist) Repeated Top 5% Teaching Evaluations (Trinity College) Teaching & Advising: Coordinates calculus courses and mentors Bass Connections teams. Recent courses include Discrete Mathematics, Probability, and Teaching College Mathematics. Advises interdisciplinary projects on STEM retention and math identity. Labs/Teams: Co-leads Bass Connections teams focused on gender equity in STEM and directs the GEM program.