جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Race Relations
• Sociology of Education
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bridget Byrne is a Professor of Sociology at The University of Manchester, leading the ESRC-funded CoDE (Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity and Inequality). Her research focuses on race, class, gender, citizenship, and the cultural industries. She directs major projects like the Covid19 Racialised Groups Impact Study . Byrne’s work includes books such as White Lives (BSA Philip Abrams Award winner), Making Citizens , and All in the Mix , examining racial identities, citizenship rituals, and school choice. Her expertise spans qualitative methods and interdisciplinary collaborations. Current roles include editorial work for Sociology and examining race in cultural sectors. Byrne has advised numerous PhD students, with research topics ranging from migrant activism to mixed-race identities. She contributes to public discourse via media engagements and policy-oriented reports. Research Interests: Racialization and urban spaces Citizenship ceremonies and national identity School choice dynamics and class/race intersections Cultural sector equity and diversity Awards: BSA Philip Abrams Award (2006) for White Lives Grants/Projects: ESRC CoDE Centre (2013–ongoing) Leverhulme Fellowship-funded citizenship rituals study ESRC school catchment area analysis Labs/Teams: Director of CoDE, collaborating with interdisciplinary networks on ethnicity-related studies.

Ana Vivaldi Pasquaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban Studies
• Indigeneity
• Race and Racialization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Vivaldi Pasqua is a Researcher at the School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester, specializing in urban indigeneity, racialization, and anti-racism in Latin America. She leads the 'Cultures of Anti-Racism in Latin America' project (2020-2023), funded by the UK's Arts and Humanities Research Council. Her work bridges anthropology with art, focusing on collaborative ethnography with Indigenous, Marrón, and Afro-Latin American communities. Education: Licenciatura in Anthropology (University of Buenos Aires, 2005); PhD (University of British Columbia, 2016). She held a Research and Visiting Fellowship at Simon Fraser University (2017-2019) and currently teaches at the University of British Columbia. Key research collaborations include projects with Toba-Qom hip-hop artists, Mapuche theatre directors, and the Marrón activist collective. Research Interests: Urban spatial politics, racialization of shantytowns, Indigenous mobilities, and decolonial performance art. She has curated digital exhibitions, published in academic journals (e.g., Latin American and Caribbean Ethnic Studies ), and translated Indigenous activist texts into English. Major Grants: £1M AHRC grant (2020-2023) for CARLA project Publications: 13 peer-reviewed articles, 3 curated exhibitions, co-authored books Teaching: Instructor at University of British Columbia since 2014 Labs/Teams: Collaborates with CARLA team and global Indigenous activists. Her work intersects with UN SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and 11 (Sustainable Cities).

Kai Ostwaldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy of Development
• Democratic Theory and Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kai Ostwald is the HSBC Chair in Asian Research and an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed in the Department of Political Science and the School of Public Policy & Global Affairs. He serves as Director of UBC’s Institute of Asian Research and Associate Editor (Southeast Asia) for Pacific Affairs . His research focuses on Southeast Asia’s political economy, governance, and development, emphasizing democratization, ethnic politics, and Canada’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. He has published in leading journals like the American Political Science Review and Canadian Foreign Policy Journal. Dr. Ostwald holds research appointments as a Senior Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Associate Senior Fellow at Singapore’s ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, and Distinguished Fellow at the Penang Institute in Malaysia. His work bridges academia and policy, including consulting for the World Bank and participating in Track 1.5 diplomatic dialogues. His research is supported by grants from SSHRC, NSF, and IDRC. Teaching and supervision include graduate courses on Southeast Asian politics and supervision of over 15 PhD/Master’s students focusing on political development in the region. His research themes coalesce around geopolitical dynamics, electoral systems, and the intersection of domestic and international politics.

Alain Mabanckouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Francophone Sub-Saharan African Literature
• African American Literature
• Creative Writing

Alain Mabanckou is a Congolese-French novelist, journalist, poet, and Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he holds the Charles Speroni Chair. He teaches in the Department of French & Francophone Studies and African Studies Center. His work focuses on Francophone Sub-Saharan African Literature, African American Literature, and Creative Writing, exploring themes of diaspora, identity, and postcolonial narratives. He is renowned for novels like Mémoires de porc-épic and Black Moses , which critically examine contemporary African experiences and diasporic identities. Mabanckou has received prestigious awards including the 2017 Man Booker International Prize and France’s Légion d’honneur. His academic contributions include co-editing Francophone sub-Saharan African Literature in Global Contexts and publishing influential essays on Francophone cultural politics. Key Research Themes: Postcolonial identity, literary globalization, African diaspora narratives, and transnational cultural dynamics Notable Works: Novels blending satire and social critique, poetry collections like Tant que les arbres s’enracineront dans la terre , and essays analyzing literary movements His interdisciplinary approach bridges creative writing and scholarly analysis, reflecting his commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in global literature.

Craig Wilkinsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Interest Design
• Social Justice
• Community Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Craig Wilkins is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. He is a hip-hop architectural theorist, activist, and award-winning practitioner specializing in collaborative and participatory design processes, with a focus on social justice, racial equity, and community development in urban environments. PhD, University of Minnesota Master of Science in Real Estate and Urban Development, Columbia University Bachelor of Architecture, University of Detroit Wilkins’s research explores the intersections of architecture, identity, and justice. He investigates how publicly accessible and responsive design can transform marginalized communities, emphasizing the role of architects in addressing systemic racism, redlining, and spatial inequities. His work spans both written and built forms, including exhibitions, publications, and community-based projects. His recent article Breaking the Dead Paradigm for Design Exhibitions (2021) critiques traditional architectural exhibition practices, while his 2020 essay It’s Time for Architects to Accept Responsibility confronts the profession’s complicity in structural violence. These works reflect his broader focus on design ethics and spatial justice. 2024 Graham Foundation Grant 2017 National Design Award 2014 A’ Design Silver Award for Social Design 2008 ACSA Collaborative Practice Award 2010 Kresge Fellow 2015 'Dear Architecture' Competition Winner Wilkins serves as Creative Director of the Wilkins Project, a social justice and strategic design alliance. His books include The Aesthetics of Equity (2007), Ruffneck Constructivist (2014), and Diversity Among Architects: From Margin to Center (2016). He was formerly director of the Detroit Community Design Center and continues to advocate for architects to prioritize public welfare over commercial interests.

Kyle Crowderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Demography
• Urban Studies
• Environmental Inequality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kyle Crowder is the Department Chair and Blumstein-Jordan Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington. His primary affiliation is the Department of Sociology within the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from the State University of New York at Albany (1997) and a BA from the University of Washington (1990). His research focuses on residential segregation, environmental inequality, urban sociology, and health disparities. He has held leadership roles including Director of Graduate Studies and Scientific Core Director at the Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology. Research Interests: Residential mobility and migration Environmental inequality Racial segregation dynamics Social stratification Health outcomes linked to pollution exposure Key Awards: Blumstein-Jordan Endowed Professorship (2015–present) Clifford Clogg Award for Early Career Achievement (2014) Elected Member of the Sociological Research Association (2009) His work combines quantitative analysis with policy relevance, addressing issues such as housing discrimination, neighborhood pollution effects, and intergenerational mobility. He has led major grants totaling over $8 million, including studies on housing markets and environmental health.

Mosi Adesina Ifatunjiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Race and Ethnic Studies
• Social Stratification
• Methods and Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mosi Adesina Ifatunji is an Associate Professor with joint appointments in the Departments of African American Studies and Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds courtesy and research appointments in the Department of African Cultural Studies, African Studies Program, Institute for Diversity Science, Center for Demography of Health and Aging, Center for Demography and Ecology, and La Follette School of Public Affairs. He also serves as a Faculty Associate at the University of Michigan’s Program for Research on Black Americans and a Research Scientist at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy. His education includes a PhD and MA in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2011 and 2006), and dual BAs in Psychology and African American Studies from the same institution (2003). His research focuses on racial and ethnic theory, methodologies of inequality, and the role of non-phenomic characteristics in racial classification. He employs quantitative methods, including large-scale surveys and administrative data, to study labor markets, health disparities, and political dynamics. His research interests include theorizing how language, religion, and geography influence racial stratification, particularly contrasting African Americans and Black immigrants in the U.S. He has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and the American Sociological Association. His work bridges social stratification, demography, and critical race theory. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Article Award (ASA, Section on Race, Gender, and Class, 2011). Teaching includes courses on race and racism in U.S. society, comparative racialization, and advanced quantitative methods in race studies. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary research through collaborative centers and initiatives.

Rachel Remmelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Architectural history
• Museum studies
• 19th-century US art history
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rachel Remmel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) . Her research focuses on intersections between architectural history , museum studies , and 19th-century American art history , examining how built environments reflect and shape social power structures. Key research areas: institutional history, building typologies (especially schools and houses), artistic practice, categorization of art, and theories about architecture's formative power Courses taught: Introduction to Modern Architecture, African-American Visual Culture, Architecture of American Houses, Art and the Culture Wars Her scholarship analyzes how architectural spaces mediate civic identity, gender roles, and class dynamics through historical case studies. Recent publications explore the symbolic construction of educational spaces, museum models in 19th-century America, and the socio-political implications of building typologies. Scientific awards: Spencer Foundation Small Grant (Field-Initiated Proposal, 2011-2012) Society of Architectural Historians Scott Opler Emerging Scholar Fellowship (2007) Graham Foundation Carter Manny Award (Dissertation Fellowship, 2005) Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (2004-2005)

Vamsi Vakulabharanamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Economy
• Economic Development
• Economics of Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vamsi Vakulabharanam is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), affiliated with the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. He is also Co-Director of the Asian Political Economy Program at the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI), UMass Amherst. His research focuses on political economy, economic development, inequality, and the political economies of Asia, with a particular emphasis on India and China. Dr. Vakulabharanam holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from UMass Amherst, an MBA from XLRI (India), and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India. His professional experience includes roles at the University of Hyderabad (2008–2014) and the City University of New York (2004–2007). Research Interests: His work examines class dynamics, urban inequality, caste and class intersections, and global capitalist transformations. He has authored/co-authored books such as Class and Inequality in China and India, 1950–2010 (Oxford University Press, 2024) and edited volumes on Asia's political economy and global inequality. Awards & Grants: He received the Amartya Sen Award (2013) and grants from the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies. His research has been supported by international collaborations, including work on wealth inequality in Brazil, India, and South Africa. Teaching & Mentorship: He teaches graduate courses on political economy, urban development, and economic development processes at UMass Amherst. His teaching emphasizes critical analysis of neoliberalism, urban inequality, and global economic systems. Key Contributions: His research bridges Marxist theory and empirical analysis, focusing on how global capitalism shapes class and inequality dynamics in India and China. Recent work explores urban spatial inequality, caste stratification, and the role of cities in wealth disparities. Presentations & Outreach: He has presented globally, including at Harvard University, the University of Witwatersrand, and conferences in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. He co-organizes the Asian Political Economy Conference and engages with policymakers on inequality and development.

Andreas Ferraraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Economic History
• Labor Economics
• Political Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andreas Ferrara is an Associate Professor and Department Placement Officer in the Department of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh, where he has held roles since 2019. He is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a faculty affiliate at the Center for Governance and Markets (CGM) at Pitt. His research focuses on economic history, labor economics, and political economy, with an emphasis on migration, discrimination, taxation, and social insurance. Ferrara holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Warwick, UK, and is affiliated with the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE). His work bridges historical analysis with modern policy questions, examining long-term effects of wars, migration patterns, and institutional changes on economic outcomes. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Warwick, UK Research Interests: Ferrara explores how historical events shape contemporary economic structures. Key areas include the labor market impacts of wars on minority groups, the relationship between taxation and political representation in German history, and the role of churches as social safety nets in the U.S. South. His work employs novel datasets like digitized newspapers to refine historical measures, such as the Boll Weevil's agricultural impact. Awards & Affiliations: While no specific awards are listed, his affiliations with NBER and CGM reflect institutional recognition of his contributions. His research often intersects with policy implications, such as analyzing sundown towns' racial exclusion dynamics and the effects of forced migration. Grants & Labs: Though specific grants are not detailed, his projects likely involve institutional support given his affiliations. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, leveraging historical and quantitative methods to address systemic economic challenges.

• Race and Ethnic Politics
• Political Behavior
• Voting Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nazita Lajevardi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, specializing in race and ethnic politics, political behavior, voting rights, and immigration policy. She holds a Ph.D. from UC San Diego (2017), a J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law (2012), and a B.A. from UCLA (2009). Her research examines the political marginalization of minority groups, with a focus on American Muslims' experiences with discrimination, representation, and policy exclusion. Her work bridges empirical studies on voter behavior, anti-Muslim sentiment, and refugee policy. Recent studies analyze the intersection of racial identity and voting fraud perceptions, the role of anti-Muslim attitudes in Trump support, and cross-cultural comparisons of immigrant political inclusion. Key themes include the consequences of exclusionary policies, the impact of representation on marginalized communities, and the dynamics of hate speech in digital spaces. Her publications explore topics such as the persistence of Islamophobia post-9/11, the relationship between media portrayals and public attitudes toward Muslim Americans, and the effects of voter ID laws on minority turnout. She has conducted field experiments on voter mobilization and co-organized initiatives like the Minority Politics Online Seminar Series. Lajevardi’s research has contributed to understanding systemic barriers faced by minorities in political participation and representation, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies that address historical and contemporary inequities.

Evan McKenzieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Politics
• Public Law
• American Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Evan McKenzie is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His research focuses on urban politics, public law, and American politics, with an emphasis on privatization of residential governance, condominium associations, and municipal policy challenges. He holds a PhD from the University of Southern California (1989) and a JD from UCLA Law School (1975). McKenzie has held notable roles, including a 1996-97 Faculty Fellowship at UIC’s Great Cities Institute and former membership in the UIC Council for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. His work explores the intersection of private residential governance and public policy, particularly in contexts like Chicago’s urban governance and condominium deconversion trends. Recent research examines the financial sustainability of private residential governments and the erosion of local democratic structures. His 2021 book Private Metropolis critiques the decline of municipal authority in urban areas. Key themes in his work include urban polarization, enclave formation, and the legal frameworks governing common interest developments. McKenzie has received the American Political Science Association’s Best Book Award in Urban Politics for his 1994 work Privatopia . His scholarship spans decades, addressing topics like suburban desegregation, gated communities, and municipal policy conflicts. Current projects include studies on special districts as alternatives to municipalities and the privatization of public infrastructure.

Kaleb Germinaroمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black & Design Education
• Spatial Justice
• Environmental Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kaleb Germinaro, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Education. His work focuses on spatial justice, disability studies, and Black youth empowerment through community-based design and learning environments. He holds a PhD in Learning Sciences & Human Development from the University of Washington, an MS in Human Development from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics with Urban Studies focus from the same institution. His research explores intersections of race, disability, and environmental justice through spatial orientations. Notable contributions include studies on youth engagement in community design, Black spatial storytelling, and healing through geography. He co-leads the Estelita's Library social justice initiative and advises Sawhorse Revolution's youth-driven space-building projects. Key honors include the 2023 AAG Dissertation Award and the University of Washington's Gatzert Fellowship. Germinaro's grants include City of Seattle Equitable Development Initiative stewardship and a Donaghue Foundation co-PI role. His work emphasizes spatial belonging, mental well-being, and participatory methodologies. Professional memberships span the Association of American Geographers and Black in Design.

Sveta Angelopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Applied Economics
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Human Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sveta Angelopoulos is a Lecturer in the Economics Finance & Marketing department at RMIT University. Her research focuses on urban and cultural economics, emphasizing regional resilience, spatial dynamics, and policy impacts. She has over 20 years of teaching experience, specializing in applied economics, urban planning, and cultural industries. Her work bridges academic research with policy relevance, addressing challenges such as pandemic economic recovery, housing markets, and creative industries development. She has collaborated on significant projects like the '20-minute neighbourhoods' study and Tasmanian creative industries analysis. Angelopoulos holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-2671-7187) and actively contributes to policy discussions on regional growth. Research Interests: Urban and regional planning, human geography, housing policy, cultural and creative industries, and policy evaluation. She explores how spatial dynamics and cultural capital influence economic resilience and regional competitiveness. Her recent articles analyze pandemic policy effects on regional economies, place-based nowcasting methodologies, and the economic benefits of urban planning initiatives. These contributions highlight her expertise in linking micro and macroeconomic factors with spatial policy outcomes. Angelopoulos has supervised research projects including a study on cross-cultural mentoring and student adaptability. She emphasizes integrating real-world issues into teaching, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.

Helga Tawil-Souriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Media Studies
• Middle Eastern Politics
• Palestinian Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Helga Tawil-Souri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication and the Department of Middle East and Islamic Studies at New York University's Steinhardt School. She specializes in the intersections of technology, media, and political geography in the Middle East, with a focus on Palestine. Her research explores digital borders, surveillance, infrastructure, and cultural production in contexts of conflict and colonialism. She has published widely on topics including Palestinian media, checkpoint politics, and the materiality of ID systems. Recent works include co-editing Producing Palestine (2024) and authoring articles in Social Text , Public Culture , and Environment and Planning D . Tawil-Souri teaches courses on borders, Arab media, and the cultural geography of commodities, including a distinctive 'coffee class' analyzing commodity networks. Her work bridges critical theory and ethnography, addressing how media and technology shape territorial control and resistance. She serves on editorial boards for Social Text and Public Culture , and her creative projects include the Internet Pigeon Network , exploring alternative communication systems.