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Yaacov Tropeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychological Distance
• Mental Horizons
• Self-Control Mechanisms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yaacov Trope is a Professor of Psychology at New York University's Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Science. His research examines cognitive and motivational processes underlying how people transcend immediate concerns to consider broader temporal, social, and hypothetical perspectives. Key areas include psychological distance, self-control mechanisms, and abstract vs. associative thinking in social judgment. Education : B.A. summa cum laude, Tel Aviv University (1970) Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Michigan (1974) Research Interests : Trope's work explores three core themes: 1. **Psychological Distance**: How people mentally broaden horizons to envision distant futures, cultures, and perspectives. 2. **Self-Control**: Mechanisms resolving conflicts between short-term desires and long-term goals. 3. **Cognitive Processes**: Analytical vs. associative thinking, wishful thinking, and stereotyping. Labs/Teams : Directs the Trope Lab, studying expansive/contractive mental processes in social contexts. Research focuses on construal level theory and its implications for imitation, decision-making, and social perception. Advising/Grants : While specific grants are not listed here, his extensive publications (216+ works) indicate sustained academic leadership. Advises graduate students in NYU's Psychology Department, though specific names are not provided in source texts.

John Rinzelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Biophysical Mechanisms
• Neural Computations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Rinzel is a Professor of Neural Science and Mathematics at New York University, affiliated with the Center for Neural Science and the Courant Institute. He holds academic positions within the College of Arts and Science and the Graduate School of Arts and Science. His research focuses on computational neuroscience, integrating biophysical mechanisms with mathematical modeling to understand neural computations at cellular and network levels. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics (1973) and M.S. in Mathematics (1968) from NYU’s Courant Institute, and a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Florida (1967). Ph.D. in Mathematics, NYU Courant Institute (1973) M.S. in Mathematics, NYU Courant Institute (1968) B.S. in Engineering, University of Florida (1967) Research Interests: Rinzel studies biophysical mechanisms underlying neural computations, including dendritic computation, neuronal excitability, auditory pathway modeling, perceptual bistability, and rhythmic timing. His work combines theoretical models with experimental collaborations, emphasizing reduced biophysical models for cellular and network-level dynamics. Recent research trends include auditory streaming, perceptual dynamics, and rhythmic beat generation in music. His models explore gamma oscillations, thalamic spindle rhythms, and sleep-related neural excitability. Publications highlight applications in sensory processing, neural network oscillations, and cognitive functions like attention and memory coordination. No scientific awards explicitly listed. Rinzel leads a research group focusing on computational neuroscience, collaborating on projects involving auditory neuroscience, mathematical biology, and theoretical neurophysiology. His lab is part of NYU’s Center for Neural Science, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to brain function.

Charlotta Salmiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Postcolonial Literature
• Graphic Narratives
• Conflict Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Charlotta Salmi is a Senior Lecturer in Postcolonial and Global Literature at Queen Mary University of London’s School of English and Drama. She holds a BA and MA from the University of York and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on postcolonial literature, graphic narratives, and the intersections of conflict, protest, and state power. She has held a British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Birmingham (2014–2017), where she investigated global graphic narratives of protest and violence. Currently, she explores how graphic storytelling forms like comics and street art are deployed in social movements such as Black Lives Matter and the Arab Spring. She also co-leads a British Academy-funded project on visual representations of gender-based violence in Nepal. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Global Graphic Narratives , Postcolonial and Global Literature , and Researching Modern Culture . She has published widely on topics such as partition literature, graphic human rights narratives, and the role of visual art in activism. Her recent projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly with NGOs and arts collectives in Nepal to address issues like domestic abuse and menstruation-based discrimination through street art and comics workshops. Key awards include the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. Her research bridges literary analysis with sociopolitical critique, focusing on how marginalized voices use non-traditional narrative forms to challenge state narratives and mobilize resistance. She maintains an active role in academic and public discourse on global literature’s capacity to document and transform societal struggles.

Joachim Vothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Economics
• Long-Run Growth
• Asset Market Volatility
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joachim Voth is the UBS Foundation Professor of Economics and Scientific Director of the UBS Center for Economics in Society at the University of Zurich. His research focuses on Cultural Economics, Long-Run Growth, Asset Market Volatility, and the interplay between history and contemporary economic phenomena. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA and has held visiting positions at institutions including Stanford and NYU. Research Interests : Voth’s work bridges historical analysis with modern economic challenges. Key themes include the impact of cultural factors on economic outcomes, the role of historical institutions, and the application of novel data sources (e.g., historical narratives, visual datasets) to understand societal trends. His recent projects analyze cultural convergence via high school yearbook portraits and the legacy of medieval anti-Semitism in Nazi-era violence. Publications : Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and three books, including Lending to the Borrower from Hell (2014) and Prometheus Shackled (2013). His work frequently combines economic theory with historical evidence, such as linking British industrialization to colonial slave wealth or explaining WWII resistance patterns through Allied bombing and radio propaganda. Grants & Awards : Supported by the UBS Foundation, European Research Council, and National Science Foundation. He is a frequent commentator in venues like VoxEU and The Economist , and his research has been featured in podcasts and documentaries. Advising : Supervised 10+ doctoral students now at top institutions like UCLA, NYU, Stanford, and the Norwegian School of Economics.

Sascha Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Educational Technology
• Multimedia Learning
• Cognitive Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sascha Schneider is an Assistant Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Zurich's Institute of Educational Science, affiliated with the Digital Society Initiative (DSI). His research focuses on optimizing digital learning media design to enhance cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes in education. He holds a PhD in Media and Instructional Psychology and has held postdoctoral positions at TU Chemnitz. His work investigates topics like decorative elements' impact, motivational effects of choice, emotional design, and adaptive learning environments, targeting K-12 students, university learners, and adults. Education: Bachelor's: Educational Science & English, University of Erfurt Master's: Continuing Education & Educational Technology, University of Erfurt PhD: Media and Instructional Psychology, TU Chemnitz (2017) Habilitation: Educational Psychology, TU Chemnitz (2022) His research emphasizes experimental and meta-analytical methods to explore multimedia learning theory extensions, including social processes and instructional design principles. Key projects include the DEEP initiative for differentiated instruction and the LiT+ educational transfer program. Prof. Schneider's awards include the Erik De Corte Award (2021), a Dissertation Prize (2019), and the Commerzbank Prize (2018). He actively contributes to academic communities, organizing conferences and serving on editorial boards. Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral research in educational technology Leads projects funded by BMBF and Swiss National Science Foundation His team at the Chair of Educational Technology collaborates on labs like NARRATID , focusing on narrative-driven instructional design.

• History Education
• Historical Injustice
• Social Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Miles, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. His work focuses on history education, historical injustice, and curriculum reform. He teaches courses like EDEL 335 on social studies pedagogy and has been active in curriculum development initiatives addressing social and political pressures in Canadian education. His research explores topics such as reconciliation pedagogy, the use of digital media in classrooms, and decolonizing historical narratives. Dr. Miles holds a PhD and has conducted extensive research on difficult historical memory, including studies on Indigenous residential schools, historical bus tours, and museum pedagogies. His publications address themes like teleological history education, presentism critiques, and the ethical implications of teaching contentious historical topics. Recent works include co-authored books on historical justice and peer-reviewed articles in journals like History Education Research Journal and Memory Studies . His teaching emphasizes practical strategies for elementary educators, focusing on how social studies curricula can engage students with complex historical issues. Courses he teaches combine theoretical frameworks with hands-on planning for diverse classroom environments. Miles has also explored innovative teaching tools like YouTube videos and interdisciplinary approaches influenced by avant-garde movements such as Fluxus.

Javier Orlandiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Complexity Science
• Statistical Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Javier Orlandi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary, where he leads the Complex Neural Systems Lab as a Canada Research Chair. His research bridges systems neuroscience, complexity science, and statistical physics, focusing on understanding distributed coding principles in the brain and their impact on perception and learning. He employs computational and experimental approaches, including large-scale calcium imaging and optogenetic manipulation, in collaboration with institutions such as the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Computational Neuroscience Platform. Orlandi earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Barcelona (2015), studying spontaneous activity in neuronal cultures. Subsequent postdoctoral research included work at the University of Barcelona (2015–2016) on Huntington’s disease, followed by the University of Calgary (2016–2019) and RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan (2019–2022), where he explored cortical processing during decision-making. His research has addressed criticality in neural systems, network inference, and the impact of genetic mutations on brain activity. Key areas of interest include self-organized criticality, neuro-glia communication, and the development of tools like NETCAL for analyzing calcium imaging data. Orlandi has organized challenges to advance connectomics and holds the Eyes High Postdoctoral Fellowship and Canada Research Chair awards. His work integrates theoretical models with experimental data to uncover fundamental principles of neural computation. Affiliations: Complexity Science Group, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Computational Neuroscience Platform Education: Ph.D. in Physics (University of Barcelona, 2015) Grants: Canada Research Chair, Eyes High Postdoctoral Fellowship Labs: Complex Neural Systems Lab at University of Calgary

• Children’s Art
• Outsider Art
• Fake Poetry and Fine Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Phil Edwards is a Lecturer in the School of Art at RMIT University, specializing in interdisciplinary art practices that explore hybridity, cultural critique, and contemporary artistic expression. His research spans children’s art, outsider art, and the intersection of fine art with everyday aesthetics. He holds a Master’s degree examining innate aesthetic tendencies in everyday object assemblages and a PhD analyzing the role of audio CDs in fine art culture. Research Interests: Edwards focuses on six core themes: children’s art/outsider art’s relationship to formal painting, fake poetry integration in visual art, alchemy as metaphor, music brut, temporality in hybrid art forms, and abstract landscape painting. His creative works often blend digital media (e.g., Instagram-based projects) with traditional techniques. Teaching & Supervision: Edwards supervises Masters and PhD students in research topics like border identity visualizations (Maria Penne’s DFA project). He actively mentors projects such as An Exploration of Zen-inspired Poetic Nature Painting and Museum of Emotion . Exhibitions & Projects: His works include installations like Museum of Platitudes AND Aphorisms and digital projects such as Continual Instagram Painting . He frequently exhibits in venues like the c3 Art Gallery and George Paton Gallery, emphasizing public engagement and conceptual depth.

Serra Favilaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Higher-Level Cognition
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Serra Favila is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences at Brown University, affiliated with the Carney Institute for Brain Science. She holds a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and a PhD in Psychology from New York University, followed by postdoctoral training at Columbia University. Her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying episodic memory, employing methods such as functional neuroimaging, intracranial recordings, behavioral measurements, eye-tracking, and computational modeling. She teaches CLPS 1480I: Memory, Space, and the Hippocampus. Dr. Favila's work investigates how humans form flexible yet durable memories, emphasizing the interaction between environmental cues, cognitive goals, and neural processes. Her lab explores memory’s selectivity and susceptibility to interference, with implications for understanding how memory shapes future behavior. Key topics include hippocampal contributions to spatial and temporal memory, neural remapping, and memory-guided navigation. Her articles span themes like hippocampal mechanisms for resolving memory competition, visual cortex contributions to recall success, and neural underpinnings of spatial perception. She maintains an active lab website detailing ongoing projects and collaborates across disciplines to advance cognitive neuroscience. Office hours are held Mondays from 4-5pm in Metcalf Research 245.

• French Literature
• 19th-Century French Novel
• 20th-Century French Novel
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Michela Gardini is a Full Professor of French Literature at the University of Bergamo, Department of Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures, where she also serves as Coordinator of the PhD Program in Transcultural Humanities (2024–2027). She teaches French Literature and Intercultural Imaginaries in both undergraduate and master’s programs, including the international track in Intercultural Studies in Languages and Literatures. Her academic work is deeply rooted in interdisciplinary and transcultural approaches to French literary studies. Her research focuses on 19th- and 20th-century French literature, particularly the novel, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and transcultural perspectives. Key areas include literature and religion, myth rewriting (e.g., Joan of Arc), literature and justice, word-image relationships (especially the motif of the portrait), intertextuality, metatextuality (with attention to the translator as a literary figure), narratives of place, intercultural imaginaries, and Maghrebian Francophone writings. These interests reflect a commitment to understanding literature as a dynamic site of cultural negotiation and transformation. The analysis of her recent publications (2020–2025) reveals a consistent engagement with French literary figures such as Georges Bernanos, Théophile Gautier, Léon Bloy, André Gide, and Maurice Barrès, often through the lenses of religion, identity, myth, and cultural memory. Her work spans original scholarly chapters and articles, as well as critical reviews in leading journals like French Studies and Revue d’Histoire Littéraire de la France , demonstrating both creative and evaluative scholarly contributions across French literary and cultural studies. Michela Gardini has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. She advises PhD students as Coordinator of the Transcultural Humanities PhD program and is actively involved in academic mentorship and curriculum development. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained publication record and leadership role suggest active research funding and institutional support. She teaches core courses in French literature and intercultural studies, shaping the next generation of scholars in transcultural literary analysis. Michela Gardini is affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures at the University of Bergamo, where she contributes to research, teaching, and doctoral supervision. She is part of a scholarly community focused on modern foreign languages and literatures, with particular strength in French studies and transcultural humanities.

• Comparative Political Thought
• Contemporary Islamic Thought in Southeast Asia
• Southeast Asian Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carlo Bonura is a Senior Lecturer in Southeast Asian Politics and Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching at SOAS University of London, affiliated with the Department of Politics and International Studies and the College of Law, Anthropology and Politics. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Washington. His research focuses on comparative political thought, contemporary Islamic thought in Southeast Asia, and the politics of Thailand and Malaysia. He is currently working on a book manuscript, Logics of Comparison: the Conceptualization of Islamic Civil Society and Comparative Political Thought , examining how Southeast Asian Islamic thought engages with European civil society theories and secularism debates. His parallel work addresses political violence in southern Thailand's Malay Muslim communities. Dr. Bonura’s academic roles include supervising PhD students researching topics such as Hong Kong’s 2014 protests, Thai populism, and pro-Thaksin political parties. His interdisciplinary approach bridges political theory, cultural studies, and area studies. He previously served as a Luce Assistant Professor at the University of Puget Sound (2003–2008) and a research associate at the University of Oxford’s Comparative Political Thought Project (2008–2011). Key research themes include the intersections of religion and politics, postcolonial state formations, and the methodological challenges of comparative political analysis. His work critiques geopolitical discourses and explores how marginalized communities negotiate identity and power in contested regions like southern Thailand.

Chris Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Art History
• Photography
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Jones is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Culture + Community and a member of the Jake Kerr Faculty of Graduate Studies at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. His work bridges art practice and theory, focusing on the intersections of photography, performance, and cultural critique. He previously directed the Jake Kerr Faculty of Graduate Studies and pioneered the Low Residency Masters program in 2010. Research interests center on the epistemological role of imagery in art, exploring how technical media like photography engage with time and space through performative lectures and multimedia narratives. His exhibitions and installations have addressed themes such as non-human language, mediated experience, and synesthetic perception. Teaching responsibilities include courses on art theory, cultural studies, and photography's societal impact. Recent courses include 'Theorizing Culture' and 'Photography, Society + Culture.' Selected works like Picture Time (2017) and River Time (2011) exemplify his experimental approach to blending visual art with performative elements.

• English Literature
• Comparative Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Ewa Kębłowska-Ławniczak is a full professor at the Institute of English Philology, Faculty of Philology, University of Wrocław, specializing in English literature and interdisciplinary cultural studies. She has made significant contributions to the study of urban representation in literature, visual culture, and paratextual dynamics in contemporary drama. University: University of Wrocław School: Faculty of Philology Department: Institute of English Philology Email: ewa.keblowska-lawniczak@uwr.edu.pl Her research interests span English literature, cultural studies, urban studies in literature, visual culture, paratext studies, and gender in drama. She has published extensively on authors such as Ivan Vladislavić and Caryl Churchill, exploring themes like city representation, authorship, and intermediality. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on urban epistemology, paratextual authorship, adaptation, and the politics of memory and identity. Her work bridges literary analysis with cultural theory, particularly in postcolonial and European contexts. Nagroda Rektora Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego za Działalność Naukową (2004, 2013) Nagroda Rektora Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego za Działalność Organizacyjną (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000) She has supervised over 100 bachelor's and 120 master's theses, and four doctoral dissertations completed summa cum laude. She has served on numerous editorial boards, organized major academic conferences, and led international research collaborations with institutions in Germany, Canada, and the UK. She has also held visiting positions at Oxford, Warwick, York, and TU Dresden. She is actively involved in academic governance, including roles in the Senate of the University of Wrocław, ethics committees, and national scholarly associations such as the Polish and European Associations for the Study of English.

• Social Anthropology
• Trust Studies
• Development Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Margit Ystanes is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Global Development and Community Planning, University of Agder. Her ethnographic research focuses on trust dynamics, development conflicts, and urban inequality in Latin America, particularly examining the socio-political impacts of mega-events like the Rio Olympics and environmental conservation policies in Guatemala. Trust and social cooperation Urban displacement mechanisms Racialized governance structures Environmental justice in development Digital activism and inequality Her recent work investigates how Olympic preparations exacerbated inequality through forced evictions and how conservation efforts in Guatemala intersect with social struggles. She has produced both academic publications and activist documentaries like Dirty Games , analyzing security dynamics and marginalized voices. As a social anthropologist, Ystanes employs collaborative filmmaking to bridge academic and public discourse, with over 15 years of publications on Latin American inequality. Her research connects local development challenges to global neoliberal trends through ethnographic insights.

Thomas J. Campanellaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban History
• Planning History
• Historic Preservation Planning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thomas J. Campanella is a Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. His scholarship focuses on the history of urban planning, the built environment, and urban landscapes, with expertise in both American cities and post-Mao Chinese urbanization. His research spans urban history, planning history, historic preservation, and cultural geography. He investigates how social, political, and environmental forces shape urban form and local identity. His work often integrates visual and spatial analysis, including aerial photography, to interpret city development. Campanella’s publications reveal a strong thematic focus on urban transformation, historical memory, and landscape change. His books examine Brooklyn’s evolution, China’s rapid urban growth, the cultural significance of the American elm, and aerial views of U.S. cities, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across history, planning, and environmental studies. Guggenheim Fellowship (2009) Fulbright Fellowship (1999) Rome Prize Fellowship (2011) James Marston Fitch Foundation Fellowship (2012) Spiro Kostof Book Award (2005) John Reps Prize (1999) Brendan Gill Prize (finalist, 2020) Campanella has advised doctoral students and taught courses such as CRP 3100/5100 Urban Form and the Global City and CRP 9920 Doctoral Dissertation. He has received multiple grants and fellowships supporting his research, including from the Graham Foundation and the American Academy in Rome. His public engagement includes media commentary and participation in urban planning discussions, such as on New York City’s helicopter tourism. He is affiliated with the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities and has collaborated with research labs and engaged initiatives at AAP, contributing to interdisciplinary urban research and design projects.