جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• History-theory of modern architecture and urbanism
• Social Dimensions of urban development in the 20th Century
• Politics of environmentalism and sustainability in architecture
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Dr. Panayiota Pyla is a Professor of Architecture at the University of Cyprus where she also serves as Vice-Dean of the School of Engineering and Vice-Dean of the Graduate School. She directs Mesarch, a research laboratory focused on the history and theory of modern architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean. With academic appointments at prestigious institutions including MIT, Harvard, and the University of Illinois, Dr. Pyla has established herself as a leading scholar in architectural history and theory. Her educational background includes a PhD in History and Theory of Architecture from MIT (2002), a Master of Science in Architectural Studies from MIT (1994), and a dual Bachelor of Architecture and Building Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1991). During her academic journey, she received numerous honors including the American Institute of Architects School Medal and the Outstanding Graduating Student Award for best Master's thesis. Dr. Pyla's research is interdisciplinary, focusing on the theory and history of modern architecture and urbanism in the Eastern Mediterranean, and examining architecture's relationship to socio-political dimensions of development and environmentalism. Her work spans across Egypt, Greece, Syria, Turkey, and Switzerland, with particular attention to Cyprus's architectural heritage, modernization discourses, and tourism development. She has pioneered research on the politics of leisure landscapes, hotel architecture, and the environmental implications of tourism infrastructure in the Mediterranean context. Her extensive publication record includes influential articles in top journals like the Journal of Architectural Education (for which she received the JAE Best Article Award), Journal of Planning History, and Architectural Histories, as well as edited volumes including 'Landscapes of Development' (Harvard University, 2013) and 'Coastal Architectures and Politics of Tourism: Leisurescapes in the Global Sunbelt' (Routledge, 2022). Her recent work examines climate change impacts on heritage sites, shared architectural heritage in conflict zones, and water politics in tourism development. JAE Best Article Award for 'Hassan Fathy Revisited' Peck Prize for best design thesis American Institute of Architects School Medal & Certificate of Merit Outstanding Graduating Student Award for best Master Thesis As an educator and mentor, Dr. Pyla has advised numerous PhD students whose work addresses critical issues in Cypriot and Mediterranean architecture, including water politics, social housing, architectural heritage, and tourism infrastructure. Her research has been generously supported by prestigious organizations including the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus, the Leventis Foundation, the Hersus Erasmus+ Program, and the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation. She leads significant ongoing projects including 'Uneasy Leisure: Modern Hotels and Shared Heritage on a Divided Island' and 'The Leisurescape Project,' which investigate the complex relationships between architecture, tourism, and political conflict in Cyprus. Through Mesarch Lab, her research group at the University of Cyprus, Dr. Pyla continues to advance critical perspectives on modern architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean, with particular focus on how leisure landscapes embody complex histories of development, conflict, and environmental change.

Katrin B. Anackerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Housing Policy
• Urban Policy
• Real Estate Markets
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Katrin B. Anacker is a Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, where she conducts research and teaching in public policy with a focus on housing and urban affairs. Her institutional affiliation and scholarly output position her as a leading scholar in urban and housing policy. Her research interests include housing policy, urban policy, real estate markets, economic demographics, and both qualitative and quantitative research methods. She emphasizes policy-relevant scholarship and research writing, contributing significantly to academic and public understanding of housing systems in the United States. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on housing and suburban transformation, with an emphasis on equity, policy analysis, and urban change. Her editorial leadership in major handbooks and journals underscores her influence in shaping discourse in urban and housing studies. Editorial and Research Leadership: Senior Associate Editor, Journal of Urban Affairs Former Editor, Housing and Society Co-editor and Lead Editor of multiple academic volumes Her research has been funded by prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Urban Land Institute, and others, reflecting the national significance of her work. She has also contributed to interdisciplinary teams and research centers across multiple universities.

Moa Tunströmمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Urban Planning
• Social Sustainability
• Urban Segregation
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Moa Tunström is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Karlstad University. Her work focuses on urban planning, social sustainability, and policy analysis with an emphasis on Nordic urban contexts. She has contributed to understanding segregation, affordable housing challenges, and evolving urban ideals through interdisciplinary research. Her research interests include the interplay between urban policy and societal outcomes, with particular attention to equity, spatial justice, and participatory governance. Notable themes in her work are the transformation of urban ideals over time, barriers to social inclusion, and the role of dialogue in planning processes. Tunström's publications analyze Nordic urban issues, such as housing affordability, segregation patterns, and the repackaging of welfare state models into urban policies. She critiques postpolitical discourse in Swedish urban planning and explores how planning education shapes future professionals' identities. Her work often integrates historical perspectives with contemporary challenges, offering frameworks for evaluating policy efficacy and fostering socially sustainable cities. She collaborates with researchers across disciplines and Nordic countries, contributing to policy-oriented research initiatives.

Brady Hornمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
• International Development and Sustainability Economics
• Health-Focused Public Economics
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Brady Horn is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of New Mexico (UNM). His research focuses on public policy impacts, particularly in environmental and natural resource economics, international development, health-focused public economics, and New Mexico-centric issues. He is affiliated with several institutes including the Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics (SILPE), the Center for Social Policy, and the Water Resources Program. Key research themes include the economic effects of social policies (e.g., paid sick leave, SNAP access), substance abuse treatment costs, and the intersection of healthcare and criminal justice systems. His work frequently addresses marginalized populations and evaluates policy outcomes on health, crime, and community development. Recent publications analyze topics such as opioid prescribing in HIV care, jail-based methadone treatment impacts, and the economic implications of redlining on housing values. His interdisciplinary approach combines quantitative analysis with real-world policy evaluation. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though his affiliations suggest involvement in collaborative research initiatives. Horn collaborates with the SILPE lab and other centers to advance evidence-based policy solutions for issues ranging from substance abuse to environmental sustainability.

Edna Ely-Ledesmaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Smart Cities
• Green Infrastructure
• Urban Equity
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Edna Ely-Ledesma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She directs the Kaufman Lab for the Study and Design of Food Systems and Marketplaces, focusing on Latinx community agency in urban planning. Her work bridges community needs and city governance through smart, green, and equitable city design. PhD in Urban and Regional Science, Texas A&M University Master of Architecture and Urban Design, University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Environmental Design, Texas A&M University Her research examines immigrant populations' cultural landscapes, micro-economies, and design methodologies in 21st-century cities. Key themes include food systems, telehealth access, farmers markets, and hybrid public spaces. Recent publications analyze marketplace fiscalization, borderland urbanism, and community-driven planning frameworks. 2023–2026: USDA Principal Investigator for farmers market metrics adoption 2022–2027: USDA Co-PI for climate-smart commodities and carbon sequestration 2021–2024: Multiple USDA Co-PI roles for farmers market equity and outreach She advises on grants exceeding $25 million, including USDA-funded projects and internal research awards. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and policy innovation.

• Urban Anthropology
• Political Anthropology
• Sociology of Law
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Deniz Yonucu is a scholar specializing in urban anthropology, political sociology, and critical legal studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Cornell University (2014) and has served as a Lecturer at Freie Universität Berlin (Summer 2017). Her research explores youth violence, spatial segregation, and sovereignty in Turkey's urban contexts. Education: Ph.D., Anthropology, Cornell University (2014) Visiting Fellow, Anthropology, Columbia University (2009) MA, Social Sciences, University of Chicago (2006) MA, Sociology, Boğaziçi University (2005) BA, Sociology, Istanbul Bilgi University (2002) Her work interrogates neoliberal governance, police violence, and sectarian polarization in Istanbul's working-class Alevi neighborhoods. She has published on topics including anti-terror law, urban marginalization, and counter-violence practices. Yonucu has received prestigious awards such as the Alexander von Humboldt Post-Doctoral Fellowship and the Salt Research Award. She has presented at international conferences and workshops on urban conflict, human rights, and political transformations. Scientific Awards: Georg Foster Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2015-2018) Salt Research Award (2014) British Council Researcher Links Travel Grant (2015) Wenner-Gren Dissertation Grant (2010-2011)

Paola Emperatriz Meraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bacterial Cell Cycle
• Chromosome Replication
• Chromosome Segregation
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Paola Emperatriz Mera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She leads the Mera Lab, which investigates bacterial cell cycle coordination using Caulobacter crescentus and Helicobacter pylori as model organisms. Her research combines bacterial genetics, biochemistry, and high-resolution imaging to examine molecular choreography of bacterial growth. Education B.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from University of Colorado-Denver Ph.D. in Microbiology from University of Wisconsin-Madison Postdoctoral training in Microbiology at Stanford University Research Focus Dr. Mera's work centers on three primary areas: 1) Coordination mechanisms between chromosome replication and segregation in bacteria, 2) Environmental adaptation responses to nutrients and antibiotics, and 3) Bacterial survival strategies against self-produced antibiotics. Her lab aims to build comprehensive models of bacterial cell cycle progression with applications in antibiotic development. Her recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on chromosome dynamics, protein functions in DNA segregation, and molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. Collaborative work includes structural analyses of resistance proteins with Dr. Chu Young Kim (UTEP). Outreach The Mera Lab conducts STEM outreach programs including 'Fostering STEM in Las Cruces', which engages foster children in science activities to promote STEM education.

Nicolai Topstad Borgenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Inequality
• Poverty
• Social Mobility
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Nicolai Topstad Borgen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo, and a member of the Center for Research on Equality in Education (CREATE). His research focuses on social inequality, causal inference, and educational outcomes, emphasizing neighborhood, school, and peer effects. Current projects include the ERC-StG-funded 'Segregation of Opportunities' and collaboration on the ERC-CoG EQOP study. Key research areas: Gene-environment interactions, poverty consequences, quantile regression models, and educational policy evaluation. Recent publications analyze maternal education impacts, ethnic minority disparities, and reproducibility challenges in social science. Articles highlight heterogeneous neighborhood effects and methodological innovations in statistical visualization. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Oslo and has worked at institutions like Oslo Metropolitan University and the Ragnar Frisch Centre for Economic Research.

Cynthia M. Hewittمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Race, Class, and Gender Inequality
• Political Economy of the World-System
• Sustainable Development
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Dr. Cynthia M. Hewitt serves as the Avalon Professor of Sociology and Director of the International Comparative Labor Studies Program at Morehouse College within the Division of Africa, Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, and Arts. She holds concurrent faculty appointments in the African American Studies Program and sustainability minor, and founded the Morehouse Pan-African Global Experience (MPAGE) study abroad initiative. Her academic credentials include: Bachelor of Arts in History from Brown University (1978) Master of Arts in Sociology from Howard University (1982) Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from Emory University (1997) Dr. Hewitt's research centers on political economy of the world-system , race/class/gender inequality , and environmental sociology , with groundbreaking work on Pan-African unification as solutions to systemic marginalization of African heritage people. Her scholarship uniquely integrates brain circulation theory and reparations frameworks for slavery. Current projects examine matriarchal/patriarchal authority structures, worker organizing for collective bargaining, employee ownership models, and digital education strategies for secondary education access in Africa. Her 15 most recent publications (2000-2022) reveal evolving focus from Atlanta's demographic trends and job segregation analyses toward contemporary labor justice in Georgia's public sector and Pan-African digital education initiatives under the U.N. Decade for People of African Descent. As an educator, Dr. Hewitt teaches HSOC 105: Organizing for Social Justice, HSOC 406: Sustainability and Development, and HSOC 360: Pan-Africanism as Cross-Cultural Dialogue. Her leadership in the International Comparative Labor Studies Program and MPAGE demonstrates commitment to student development through international civic engagement and transnational solidarity projects. Dr. Hewitt directs collaborative teams with Africana unionists and global institutions focused on labor justice, digital education infrastructure, and Pan-African solutions to systemic inequality, particularly through the U.N. Decade for People of African Descent framework.

• Biological Sciences
• Zoology
• Ornithology
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Dorota Czeszczewik is a Professor at the Institute of Biology , Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Siedlce. Her work focuses on the ecology and behavior of birds in primeval forest ecosystems, particularly the Białowieża Forest. Research spans 45+ years of bird community dynamics Key areas: woodpecker foraging, flycatcher interactions, and biodiversity conservation Specializes in niche segregation and habitat utilization by avian species Research Trends : Analyzes long-term impacts of forest management, climate change, and dead wood resources on bird populations. Her recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize functional diversity, tree usage patterns, and resilience of primeval forests. Projects : Leads team (151/23/B) studying forest biodiversity and bird ecology in the Białowieża Forest.

Michael Ryckewaertمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban Geography
• Housing Policy
• Social Exclusion
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Michael Ryckewaert is a researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Geography, and core member of the Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research. His work focuses on housing policy, urban social exclusion, and spatial development within metropolitan contexts, with particular emphasis on collaborative housing models and right-to-housing frameworks across international case studies. His research interests span urban geography , housing policy innovation , and socio-spatial inequality . Key themes include community land trusts, housing cooperatives, and the interplay between infrastructure development and urbanization patterns. His work bridges fundamental research with applied policy analysis, particularly through contract research for local authorities. Ryckewaert's scholarly contributions demonstrate consistent output since 1997 with 156 research publications and 33 active projects. His recent work shows increasing focus on collaborative housing frameworks, spatial inequality mapping, and transformative urban renewal methodologies. The research trajectory reveals deepening engagement with community-led housing alternatives and their role in advancing housing rights. Junior Planner Award (1999) Science & Technology Award (2008) As an academic supervisor, Ryckewaert has guided PhD candidates including Frederik Vandyck on construction workplace architecture. His project portfolio includes major initiatives like EUREG5's Upcycling Trust for affordable housing conversion and IRP24's Compassionate Communities research. Media engagement demonstrates policy relevance, with contributions to debates on anti-squatting solutions, spatial inequality, and post-COVID housing recovery strategies. Based at Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research, Ryckewaert participates in foundational economy colloquia and urban living lab experiments. His work connects with European research networks through joint doctoral projects and international comparative studies, particularly on housing vulnerability and urban enterprise zones.

Brian D. Goldsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban History
• Architectural History
• Gentrification
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Brian D. Goldstein is an urban and architectural historian and assistant professor at Swarthmore College. His work bridges architectural history with urban studies, focusing on themes of race, social justice, and the built environment. Specializes in African American architectural contributions Examines urban renewal and gentrification Investigates intersections of race, policy, and design His recent publications explore postmodern urbanism, housing rehabilitation failures, and the legacy of Black architects. Articles like "Modernism as Liberation" and "The Roots of Urban Renaissance" highlight his focus on marginalized communities and institutional histories. These works span disciplines including architectural history, urban sociology, and political economy, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to understanding spatial inequality and cultural preservation.

Michal Lehečkaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Anthropology
• Applied and Engaged Anthropology
• Anthropology of Space
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Michal Lehečka is a social anthropologist affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University , where he earned his PhD in 2021. His work bridges academic and applied research, focusing on urban anthropology, spatial theory, and housing policies in Central and Eastern Europe. PhD in Anthropology (2021), Charles University MA in General Anthropology (2013), Charles University BA in Liberal Arts (2010), Charles University Research interests include urban segregation, gentrification, migration, modernist housing estates, and participatory development. He established the Laboratory of Sustainable Urbanism (2018-2022) under AutoMat NGO and serves as vice-president of the Czech Association for Social Anthropology since 2021. Recent publications analyze privatization regimes in post-Soviet nuclear towns, housing policies in Prague, and ethnographic approaches to urban spaces. His work combines theoretical inquiry with applied projects addressing community development and social hierarchies. Professional roles span from lecturer at University of New York in Prague (2022) to external lecturer at Charles University (2021-2022) and applied researcher in NGOs like Anthropictures and AutoMat.

Samuel Burgumمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sociology
• Criminology
• Urban Studies
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Dr Samuel Burgum is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Birmingham City University . Prior to joining BCU, he held teaching roles at the Universities of York, Warwick, and Newcastle, and a research position at the Higher Education Academy (HEA). His work focuses on urban marginalization, property politics, and critical theory. Research Interests : Criminalization of trespass, squatting, neoliberal housing policies, socio-spatial inequalities, and urban resistance movements. Funding : ESRC-funded 'Narrow Margins' project (current); previously Leverhulme Trust-funded squatting research (Sheffield) and ESRC-funded Occupy London study (Warwick). Notable Publications : Monograph Occupying London: Post-Crash Resistance and the Limits of Possibility (Routledge, 2018). His 15 most recent publications span critical geographies of squatting, neoliberal urbanism, and intersections of race, property, and criminalization. Education : PhD in Sociology (University of Warwick, 2016) funded by the ESRC.

Manuel Fernández Garcíaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Sociology
• Urban Regeneration
• European Union Policy
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Manuel Fernández García is a Permanent Labor Professor (Associate Professor) in the Department of Public Law at Pablo de Olavide University. His research focuses on political sociology, urban regeneration, and European Union policy, particularly within the SPL-UPO (Political Sociology and Local Policies) research group. PhD: Universidad Pablo de Olavide, 2021 His research explores EU-integrated urban development strategies, historical city center transformations, and collaborative economy frameworks in Andalusia. He analyzes socioeconomic inequality, participatory governance, and digital activism's role in urban policy. Recent publications highlight URBAN Initiative impacts, comparative urban regeneration models, and grassroots challenges to EU policies. His work spans Social and Legal Sciences, with a focus on Andalusian and Spanish urban contexts. Manuel contributes to debates on hacker ethics in collaborative economies and the political implications of participatory budgeting globalization, though no specific scientific awards are mentioned.