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Arvind-Pal S. Mandairمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sikh Studies
• South Asian Studies
• Global Philosophies
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Arvind-Pal S. Mandair is a Professor in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan. He holds the Tara Singh and Balwant Kaur Chattha, Gurbax Singh and Kirpal Kaur Brar Professor of Sikh Studies and serves as Associate Faculty in Asian/Pacific Islander American (A/PIA) Studies. His academic work bridges Global Philosophies, Postcolonial Theory, and Religious Studies, with a focus on Sikh and South Asian traditions. Education: Ph.D. and MA in Philosophy/Religion (University of Warwick, UK, 1999); Ph.D. and B.Sc. in Chemistry (University of Aston, CNAA, 1989) Key research areas include cross-cultural philosophy, decolonial theory, consciousness studies, and the intersections of religion and politics. He founded the journal Sikh Formations: Religion, Culture and Theory and co-edits book series on Critical Sikh Studies and Translation and Religion. His recent publications explore themes such as the Śabad in Sikh philosophy, diasporic identities, and sociopolitical dimensions of Sikh thought. He has also authored influential works like Violence and the Sikhs (2022) and Sikh Philosophy (2022), which interrogate colonial legacies and modern theological frameworks. Mandair’s teaching integrates neuroscience, spirituality, and political theory, particularly in courses like Race, Religion and Caste in India and the USA and Exploring Consciousness . He co-founded the Geophilosophies project, which pluralizes philosophical inquiry beyond Eurocentric paradigms.

Ian C. Bourgمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clay Mineral Surface Geochemistry
• Geologic Carbon Sequestration
• Kinetic Isotope Effects in Aqueous Systems
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Ian C. Bourg is an Associate Professor at Princeton University with dual appointments in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and High Meadows Environmental Institute . He directs undergraduate studies in CEE and leads the Interfacial Water Group , focusing on atomistic-level simulations and macroscopic modeling of environmental systems. His concurrent affiliations include the Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials and Chemical and Biological Engineering department. Education Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Berkeley (2004) MSc in Chemical Engineering, INSA Toulouse (1999) B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, INSA Toulouse (1999) Research Interests span clay mineral surface geochemistry, geologic CO 2 sequestration, kinetic isotope effects, water behavior at interfaces, and coupling geochemistry with geomechanics in porous media. His work integrates molecular simulations with experimental validation to study environmental phenomena like contaminant transport, soil carbon storage, and water dynamics in clays. Publications from 2023-2025 reveal expertise in molecular dynamics of clay-water systems, organic contaminant partitioning, cement hydration, and isotope fractionation. Key themes include Environmental Nanoscience , Geochemical Modeling , and Soft Matter Physics applications to environmental systems. Scientific Recognition NSF CAREER Awardee (2018) Advising includes mentoring 12 current and former PhD/postdoc researchers, with notable alumni at institutions like Cornell, University of Poitiers, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His group has produced 20+ undergraduate advisees now in academia and industry. Laboratory develops multiscale simulation tools like HybridBiotInterFoam and HybridPorousInterFoam, with active collaborations in nuclear waste management, soil remediation, and sustainable construction materials.

Boris Buffoniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Calculus of Variations
• Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems
• Optimal transportation
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Boris Buffoni is a Senior Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences, Institute of Mathematics, specifically within the Chair of Partial Differential Equations. He maintains his office at MA C2 605 (MA Building), Station 8, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, and can be contacted at boris.buffoni@epfl.ch or +41 21 693 49 87. His academic role spans both teaching responsibilities across multiple mathematics programs and active research in theoretical and applied mathematics. Dr. Buffoni's research program centers on the calculus of variations applied to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, with significant contributions to optimal transportation in Lagrangian dynamics and hydrodynamics. His work explores semi-global minimization methods for quasi-linear elliptic variational problems and the variational approach to capillary-gravity water waves and their energetic stability. Additional research foci include local bifurcation and center-manifold theory for elliptic PDEs, the configurations of infinite elastic cylinders under compression or traction, and the analytic theory of global bifurcation with applications to gravity waves and their secondary bifurcations. The trajectory of his recent publications reveals a deepening focus on three-dimensional water wave phenomena, particularly steady rotational flows, gravity-capillary solitary waves, and advanced mathematical techniques for analyzing these complex systems. His 2025 publications demonstrate continued innovation in applying Kato's approach to locally coercive problems and developing the theoretical foundations of global bifurcation. The consistent application of variational methods and bifurcation theory across his work represents a unifying theme in addressing challenging problems in fluid dynamics and nonlinear partial differential equations. Dr. Buffoni has received research support including an EPSRC grant (GR/L41059) for work on 'Multibump localised solutions for spatially homogeneous partial differential equations,' reflecting the significance of his contributions to the field. His teaching portfolio at EPFL includes foundational courses such as Analysis II, Functional Analysis I, and Partial Differential Equations of Evolution, where he imparts knowledge of differential and integral calculus of real functions of several variables, linear functional analysis, and fundamental techniques for solving evolution equations.

Jennifer Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Education
• Organizational Ethnography
• Work and Organizations
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Jennifer Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a joint appointment in the School of Labor and Employment Relations. Her interdisciplinary work bridges educational leadership, organizational sociology, and social inequality research, focusing on how school structures shape educators' experiences. PhD in Sociology, Emory University BA in Sociology, Columbia University IES Postdoctoral Fellow, Vanderbilt University Former high school teacher in public urban school Nelson's research examines work and organizations through a sociological lens, with particular attention to structures of social inequality by race, class, and gender. As an organizational ethnographer, she investigates how school structures and practices shape teachers' behavior, attitudes, and social interactions. Her work explores teacher networks, interracial relations, job satisfaction, and turnover, with a focus on how principal practices influence teachers' access to workplace resources and support. Nelson also studies urban teachers' job reward bundles as predictors of turnover, early childhood teachers' identity strategies, organizational justice in predicting teacher trust, and determinants of state-level adoption of alternative teacher certification laws. Currently, she is conducting research on principal compensation and evaluation, as well as teacher-principal social interactions. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on educational leadership, organizational sociology, and social inequality in schools. The majority of her publications appear in top-tier journals across education and sociology disciplines, reflecting interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges theory and practice. Her research methods primarily employ qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, with increasing incorporation of survey data and statistical analysis in recent work. Michael Fullan Emerging Scholar in Professional Capital and Community Award (2020) AERA Division A Outstanding Dissertation Award (2019) Nelson actively contributes to the academic community through editorial work for the journal "Work and Occupations" and teaches graduate courses including EPOL 557: Education and Stratification, EPOL 544: Organizational Theory for Educational Leaders, and EPOL 547: District Change for Equity and Social Justice. Her research is supported by collaborations with colleagues across institutions, particularly with scholars at Vanderbilt University, and addresses critical questions about how school organizations can better support educators and promote equity.

• Molecular Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Photocatalysis
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Professor Richard E Douthwaite is a distinguished academic in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York, where he leads research in molecular and materials chemistry with a focus on photocatalysis and solar energy conversion. His work bridges fundamental inorganic chemistry with practical applications in renewable energy technologies. His research interests span multiple areas of sustainable chemistry: Synthesis and application of materials for photocatalysis using renewable energy Development of metal complexes for catalytic applications Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production Environmental applications of photocatalysis for pollutant degradation Structure-property relationships in catalytic materials Analysis of Professor Douthwaite's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on materials design for solar energy conversion, particularly focusing on: Advanced characterization of photocatalytic materials using in-situ techniques Development of hybrid materials combining semiconductors with metal complexes Engineering of nanostructured materials for improved photocatalytic efficiency Understanding fundamental mechanisms of light-induced chemical reactions Professor Douthwaite has been recognized with the prestigious FRSC (Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry) award in 2010 for his contributions to the field. His research portfolio includes significant grant funding from EPSRC and other organizations, with current projects focusing on environmental electron microscopy of photocatalysts and quantum transport for advanced spintronics. As chair of the graduate school and inorganic section leader, he has mentored over 100 undergraduate students and numerous postgraduates. His teaching spans inorganic and physical chemistry, with a focus on metal-ligand bonding, reaction mechanisms, and materials chemistry. Professor Douthwaite's laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including UV-Vis and diffuse reflectance spectrometers, electrochemical workstations, and access to the York JEOL Nanocentre for advanced microscopy. His research group collaborates extensively across disciplines, working at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and renewable energy technologies.

• Haitian Studies
• Gender Studies
• Immigration Studies
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Carolle Charles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York. With a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Haitian Studies, Gender Studies, and Immigration Studies, with particular focus on the Haitian diaspora experience in the United States. Education: Ph.D., Sociology, SUNY-Binghamton M.A., Political Science, UQUAM, Montreal Canada B.A., Political Science, UQUAM Montreal, Canada B.A., Political Science, U. de Chile Professor Charles's research centers on the complex intersections of race, gender, and immigration, particularly examining how Haitian immigrants navigate identity formation in the United States. Her work challenges conventional understandings of Blackness by exploring how Haitian immigrants experience and redefine racial categories within the American context. She has made significant contributions to understanding Haitian women's experiences, both in Haiti and in diaspora communities, with particular attention to how gender intersects with class, race, and national identity. Her scholarly work reveals consistent themes across decades of research: the fluidity of racial identity among Haitian immigrants, the gendered dimensions of migration and settlement, and the political consciousness that emerges from the Haitian diaspora experience. Professor Charles has documented how Haitian immigrants have actively reshaped American understandings of Blackness while simultaneously maintaining connections to their homeland. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Fellow (2000-2001) Community Services Award from Haitian Cultural Society (1994) Baruch College Research Fellowship (1982) Sociology Department Fellowship at SUNY-Binghamton (1979-1982) Professor Charles has served as a dedicated mentor to numerous students through independent study courses and has been actively involved in institutional service at Baruch College, including serving on the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Committee, the Social Affairs Committee (as Chair), and the School of Social Sciences Mentoring Program. She has also contributed significantly to professional organizations, notably serving as President of the Haitian Studies Association (2016-2017) and holding leadership positions in the Caribbean Studies Association. Her community engagement extends to founding roles in organizations like AFSC/Haitian Community Dialogue and DWA FANM, a Haitian Immigrant Women Organization.

• International Relations
• Transnational Elite Networks
• Chinese International Thought
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Dr Ferran Perez Mena serves as Assistant Professor in International Relations of East Asia at Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs. His academic profile centers on transnational political dynamics between Chinese and Western non-state actors, with emphasis on elite networks and knowledge production in global politics. His research program investigates three interconnected domains: transnational elite connections between Chinese and Western non-state actors; formation of non-Western transnational elite networks; and relationships between Chinese IR scholars, the state, and conceptualizations of world order. Methodologically grounded in International Historical Sociology, his work examines Chinese international thought across historical periods including the Republican era, Maoism, and contemporary 'Chinese School of IR' frameworks. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on East Asian political thought through historical-materialist lenses, with increasing emphasis on knowledge production mechanisms and non-Western IR theory development since 2019. His output spans monographs, journal articles in International Politics and Sociología Histórica, and policy-oriented contributions in major Spanish and Portuguese media outlets. Scientific awards and recognition: British Academy grant (2024) for research on Chinese elites and knowledge production ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship offer (declined) Open University of Catalonia Postdoctoral Fellowship offer (declined) His public intellectual engagement includes regular contributions to El País, La Vanguardia, and Publico analyzing East Asian geopolitical developments. Current research trajectories indicate deepening investigation into transnational elite networks and the political economy of knowledge production in Sino-Western relations.

• Social Stratification
• Gender Inequality
• Labor Market Outcomes
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Wei-Hsin Yu is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her research examines how macro-level social forces shape individual outcomes in labor markets, family dynamics, and health. She contributes to scholarly understanding of gender inequality, social stratification, and demographic patterns in East Asia and the United States. Research Focus: Yu specializes in social demography, with particular emphasis on Gender inequality in labor markets and parenting Family structure and developmental outcomes Cross-cultural comparisons in East Asia (Japan, Taiwan) Occupational demands and wage stratification Stratification beliefs across communities in China Recent Publications: Her work appears in top journals like Demography , American Sociological Review , and Social Forces , addressing topics from immigrant health paradoxes to the socioeconomic impacts of parenthood. Current projects explore wage inequality dynamics and gender attitude formation in East Asia.

Kwanghee Jeongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Flow Assurance
• Hydrogen Liquefaction
• Carbon Capture and Storage
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Kwanghee Jeong is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia , affiliated with the Fluid Science and Resources research group within the School of Engineering and Chemical Engineering Department . His work focuses on energy transport, decarbonisation technologies, and flow assurance. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (UWA, 2020), BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Dongguk University, 2014) Research Themes include: Flow Assurance for hydrogen, CO2, and natural gas pipelines Carbon Capture & Emissions Management (MOFs, Raman spectroscopy) Cryogenic Hydrogen Process Engineering (liquefaction, boil-off gas) Cold Energy Utilisation and Waste Heat Recovery Hydrate Formation Kinetics via Acoustic Levitation Article Trends reflect expertise in: Using Raman spectroscopy for real-time adsorption and phase transition analysis Developing Joule-Thomson loops to simulate pipeline conditions Optimizing Metal-Organic Frameworks for GHG separation Advancing hydrogen liquefaction efficiency through catalysis Addressing microplastics and hydrate nucleation via spectroscopic methods Scientific Awards : Best Poster Award (2023) - Natural Gas UWA Travel Award (2017) ARC PhD Scholarship (2016) He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals via decarbonisation research and has collaborated with Chevron, Woodside Energy, and Curtin University. His technical skills include Aspen HYSYS, OLGA simulations, HAZOP studies, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).

Joseph Leo Koernerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Northern Renaissance Art
• German and Austrian Modernism
• Art in States of Siege
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Joseph Leo Koerner serves as the Victor S. Thomas Professor of the History of Art and Architecture at Harvard University, where he also chairs the Department of History of Art and Architecture and holds a professorship in Germanic Languages and Literatures. As a Senior Fellow of Harvard's Society of Fellows, he maintains cross-disciplinary connections across the university. His institutional affiliations extend to the American Academy in Berlin, where he serves as a Trustee, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where he is a Life Trustee. Koerner's scholarly focus spans from the late Middle Ages to the present, with particular expertise in Northern Renaissance art, Dutch seventeenth-century painting, European Romanticism, and German and Austrian Modernism. His research interests include iconoclasm, landscape painting, self-portraiture, visual evidence, monument studies, and most recently, art created in states of siege or exception. His work often bridges art history with personal history, particularly regarding his Viennese Jewish heritage and the Holocaust experiences of his family. His scholarly output reveals a trajectory from early work on Renaissance art through Romantic landscape painting to contemporary concerns with trauma and memory. Recent publications like Art in a State of Siege (2025) demonstrate his ongoing engagement with how art functions during periods of crisis, examining works by Bosch, Max Beckmann, and William Kentridge. His film work, particularly The Burning Child (2019), extends these scholarly interests into documentary form, exploring the dream and nightmare of homemaking in Vienna from 1900 to 1938. Jan Mitchell Prize for the History of Art (1992) Humboldt Fellowship (1991-2) Guggenheim Fellowship (2006-7) Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Achievement Award (2009) Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (since 1995) Member of the American Philosophical Society (since 2008) Koerner's teaching spans object-based courses at the Harvard Art Museums to thematic explorations of concepts like the enemy, witchcraft imagery, and monuments. His mentorship extends beyond formal students to collaborators on film projects and exhibitions. His current research projects include "Vienna Interior," examining the apartment as a unit of homemaking in Vienna from 1867 to 1942, and continued work on art in states of siege. Koerner has curated numerous exhibitions at Harvard, the Austrian National Gallery, and the Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, often collaborating with scholars like Bruno Latour on interdisciplinary projects that bridge art history with anthropology and science studies.

Alireza Yaseriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Geomechanics
• Earthquake Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alireza Yaseri serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering within Smith Engineering at Queen's University. He maintains a dual affiliation with the GeoEngineering Centre, a leading research institute at Queen's specializing in geotechnical and geoenvironmental challenges, where he contributes to advanced computational modeling initiatives. Education: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Université Laval (2021) MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Shiraz University (2012) Dr. Yaseri's research program centers on computational geomechanics with emphases on seismic soil-structure interaction, railway-induced vibrations, and constitutive modeling of granular materials. His work bridges theoretical mechanics and practical infrastructure challenges through advanced numerical techniques, particularly hybrid FEM-SBFEM implementations for dynamic analysis of earth dams, canyon systems, and transportation corridors. He investigates nonlinear soil behavior under monotonic/cyclic loading and develops predictive models for vibration propagation in complex geological settings. Analysis of his publication trajectory (2014-2024) reveals consistent innovation in computational geotechnics, with recent work focusing on 2.5D/3D modeling of train-induced vibrations and sophisticated sand constitutive frameworks. His 2024 publications demonstrate dual expertise in railway vibration prediction methodologies and critical-state soil mechanics, while his earth dam-canyon system analyses from 2020-2022 established foundational approaches for seismic amplification in flexible geological formations. As an active member of Queen's GeoEngineering Centre, Dr. Yaseri collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing infrastructure resilience, with particular relevance to dam safety and transportation geotechnics in seismic zones. His technical leadership in scaled boundary methods contributes to the center's reputation for computational innovation in geomechanics.

Damian Grimshawمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Resource Management
• International Employment Relations
• Future of Work
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Professor Damian Grimshaw is Professor of Employment Studies at King's College London's King's Business School, where he serves as Associate Dean for Research Impact. He is also London & South Forum Co-Lead for the Productivity Institute. Previously, he was Director of the Research Department at the International Labour Organisation (Geneva, 2018-19) and Professor at the University of Manchester, where he served as Head of the HR and Employment Relations and Law group and Director of the European Work and Employment Research Centre. Professor Grimshaw's research spans multiple disciplines including labour market analysis, comparative employment relations, feminist economics, sociology of work, and management. His work focuses on international comparisons of low-wage labour markets, outsourcing and HRM, technology and the future of work, precarious work, collective bargaining, and gender inequality. His research has strong policy impact across UK, European and international arenas. Recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining the future of work through multiple lenses: collective bargaining structures, digital labor platforms, gendered impacts of pandemic policies, and regional approaches to decent work. His work consistently addresses how institutional frameworks shape employment outcomes across different national contexts and sectors. Professor Grimshaw has received significant research funding from major organizations including the British Academy, ESRC, European Commission, International Labour Organisation, Leverhulme Trust, Low Pay Commission, OECD, and Russell Sage Foundation. He coordinates a major UKRI research programme on human capital and productivity and leads the Regional Productivity Forum for London and the South alongside Marcela Miozzo and Mario Gruber. His ongoing research projects include precarious work in Europe and the gender inequalities of the Covid-19 pandemic and recession. During 2021-22, he taught 'Globalisation and Employment' on the MSc in HRM and Employment Relations and 'International HRM' to undergraduates. His research team is actively engaged in projects examining automation in knowledge-intensive business services and artificial intelligence's impact on occupations, with particular focus on the UK and US contexts.

• State Surveillance and Repression
• Eritrean Diaspora Mobilization
• Cryptography and Digital Security
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David Manuel Bozzini is a Full Professor at the University of Fribourg , affiliated with the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences within the Department of Social Sciences . He also serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science (Faculty of Science and Medicine), indicating interdisciplinary expertise. Joined University: 2017 Research Focus: Bozzini's work examines state surveillance mechanisms in militarized contexts, particularly in Eritrea and its diaspora. His research spans political anthropology, digital security, and cryptography, analyzing how insecurity is socially constructed and resisted through both traditional and technological means. Publications: His recent works explore: Ethnographic analysis of surveillance practices Digital repression in authoritarian regimes Political mobilization among exiles Technological resistance strategies Contact: Email: david.bozzini@unifr.ch Phone: +41 26 300 7840

Axel Mecklingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurocognition of Memory and Language
• Executive Functions
• Spatiotemporal Brain Imaging
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Prof. Dr. Axel Mecklinger is a leading cognitive neuroscientist at Saarland University , specializing in the neurocognition of memory and language through spatiotemporal brain imaging (EEG/MEG/fMRI). His career spans over three decades, with significant contributions to understanding visual working memory , associative recognition , and memory development . Key research areas: Memory binding, ERP subsequent memory effects, novelty detection, and cognitive aging Major grants: DFG Research Groups, Collaborative Research Centers, and international collaborations with the Chinese Academy of Sciences Scientific leadership: Organized conferences, edited journals, and served as speaker for research training groups His recent work explores unitization in memory formation , cross-cultural differences in memory processing , and theta neurofeedback interventions . Awards include the Early Career Award of the German Psychophysiology Society (1992) and the European Federation of Psychophysiology Societies' Federation Prize (1994). Current projects investigate the neural mechanisms of semantic surprisal and memory plasticity in aging populations.

• Critical Race Theory
• Latinx Studies
• Global South Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natalie Aikens serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Transformation Studies at Kansas State University. Her academic foundation stems from English Departments, complemented by five years of teaching Latinx Studies. Her research critically engages with plantation systems, racial formations, and Global South epistemologies. Key contributions include co-editing the 2023 special issue of The Global South journal titled 'The Plantationocene and/in the Global South,' and editing the forthcoming SUNY Press collection Marking the Plantationcene in the Americas: New Directions in the Critical Thought . This work intersects Critical Race Theory, decolonial studies, and environmental humanities to examine historical and contemporary power structures. Outside academia, she maintains active personal interests including canine companionship, long-distance running, piano performance, and spectating tennis and football.