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Dean Kruckebergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Public Relations
• Public Relations Ethics
• Global Strategic Communication
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Dr. Dean Kruckeberg is a tenured full professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Department of Communication Studies. He specializes in international public relations and ethics, with a focus on global PR education and media integrity. His career includes leadership roles such as Executive Director of the Center for Global Public Relations (2008–2013) and Co-Chair of the Commission on Public Relations Education (1997–2012). Education: B.A. in English (Wartburg College, 1969), M.A. in Journalism (Northern Illinois University, 1974), Ph.D. in Mass Communications (University of Iowa, 1985). Professional Affiliations: Fellow of PRSA (since 1990), member of PRSA Global Affairs Task Force, and advisor to the Inez Y. Kaiser Memorial Scholarship. His research explores international PR ethics, global media transparency, and cross-cultural communication. Notable works include Public Relations and Community: A Reconstructed Theory and the This Is PR textbook series. He has co-authored over a dozen books and numerous articles. Dr. Kruckeberg’s awards include the 2021 Gold Anvil for Lifetime Achievement and the 2013 Atlas Award for International PR. He has lectured globally, including visiting professorships in Russia, Finland, and Germany, and frequently addresses topics like AI-driven PR challenges and strategic communication in authoritarian regimes. He has advised institutions worldwide on PR curricula and ethics, including the UAE University and the Higher School of Economics in Russia. His work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing ethical standards in global communication.

• Interpersonal Communication
• Multimodal Conversation Analysis
• Psychological Reactance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maximilian Krug is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Communication Studies at Universität Duisburg-Essen, affiliated with the professorship for Multimodal Communication, Social Interaction & Technology led by Prof. Dr. Karola Pitsch. His academic journey includes a PhD (2020) on coordination of activities in theater rehearsals and a master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. He has been a research assistant at Duisburg-Essen since 2015 and completed parental leave in 2021. Research focuses on regulatory structures of conflict in interpersonal communication, including resistance in face-to-face interaction and incivility in online contexts. He also explores science communication strategies and media effects. Key projects: DFG-funded research on GDR letters to the editor, analysis of incivility in Telegram groups, and AI's role in science communication funded by the College for Social Sciences. Teaching includes courses on conversation analysis, media effects, and qualitative methods. His work bridges conversation analysis with digital humanities, using eye-tracking and multimodal data. He co-founded the open-access journal fokus:interaktion and serves on ethics committees and examination boards at his faculty.

Helen A. Regisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Anthropology
• Public & Applied Anthropology
• Social Movements
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Helen A. Regis holds the Richard J. Russell Louisiana Studies Professorship at the Department of Geography & Anthropology, Louisiana State University (LSU). Her research bridges cultural anthropology with applied and public scholarship, focusing on urban spaces, cultural heritage, and diaspora studies. She has conducted fieldwork in the U.S., Europe, and West Africa, emphasizing collaborative ethnography and oral history. Regis earned her Ph.D. in Anthropology from Tulane University (1997). Her teaching spans introductory courses to advanced seminars on graphic narratives, feminist ethnography, and the history of anthropology. She actively engages with New Orleans communities through organizations like the Neighborhood Story Project and the House of Dance & Feathers. Her research interests include coastal subsistence practices, African trade routes, and cultural production in festivals like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Notable projects include studies on post-disaster resilience in Louisiana and a forthcoming book on subsistence practices in coastal regions. Regis has served on boards of the Louisiana Folklore Society and CubaNOLA Arts Collective. Her work often intersects with social justice, emphasizing participatory methods and community-driven knowledge production. She leads the LSU-based Climate Extremes and Modeling Group and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on coastal adaptation strategies.

Markha Valentaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public Religion and Politics
• International Relations
• Migration Studies
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Dr. Markha Valenta is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's University College Utrecht and serves as Director of Education at the Utrecht Center for Global Challenges (UGlobe). They hold additional roles as Community Engagement Ambassador at University College Utrecht and previously served as Director of the BA American Studies program at Radboud University (2014-2019) and President of the Netherlands American Studies Association (NASA, 2020-2024). Their research focuses on the geopolitics of diversity, analyzing how global relations shape democracies through comparative studies across North America, Western Europe, and South Asia. Key areas include the interplay of geopolitics, democracy, and religion; migration policies; postcolonial legacies; and urban citizenship. Current projects investigate US geopolitical influence in the Middle East tied to Native American genocide, diversity politics in postcolonial Netherlands, and Muslim migrant citizenship in democracies. They have held a 2021 Urban Fellowship at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies. Valenta’s work bridges disciplines (politics, anthropology, history, religious studies) and employs community-engaged methods, including field research with migrant rights organizations. Research affiliations include the Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) research group at Utrecht University, focusing on societal change, governance, democracy, and global justice. Their teaching emphasizes global challenges, integrating community engagement and critical theory. Public engagement includes columns for openDemocracy and roles with NIDA Think Tank.

Yang Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Computational Social Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yang Yang is an Assistant Professor at the Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the same institution and previously served as Assistant Professor at Syracuse University and Research Assistant Professor at Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems (NICO) and Kellogg School of Management. His research focuses on data mining, machine learning, computational social science, and science of science, particularly exploring how social networks influence leadership attainment and innovation dynamics in scientific contexts. Yang's work bridges computer science and social sciences, examining topics like team composition effects on innovation, media's role in science communication, and gender disparities in leadership. His research has been published in top-tier venues such as PNAS, KDD, ICDM, and featured in media outlets like Forbes, The Washington Post, and WIRED. His recent technical contributions include advancements in multimodal AI, remote sensing interpretation, and video synthesis techniques. Notable projects include geo-localization systems using satellite imagery, transformative video generation models, and human-centric animation technologies leveraging diffusion models and transformers.

Saima Hilalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Neurovascular diseases
• Cardiovascular diseases
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Saima Hilal is an Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Department of Pharmacology, with affiliations at the National University Health System's Memory Aging and Cognition Center and Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative and vascular diseases, leveraging neuroimaging, epidemiology, and biomarkers to address underdiagnosed conditions like dementia in Asian populations. Education: PhD in Medicine (2016, NUS), MPH (2013, NUS), MD (2006, Dow Medical College, Pakistan). Research interests include Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular pathologies, and cardiovascular risk factors. Notable grants include a Bright Focus Foundation grant on cerebral microinfarcts and a Start-up grant on cardiovascular disease prevention. She has pioneered methods like WMH-DualTasker for neuroimaging analysis and developed predictive models for cognitive decline using retinal and plasma biomarkers. Awards : World Heart Federation Emerging Leaders Programme, Travel grants from Alzheimer’s Association and Vascular Behavioral Disorders Society. Teaching : Advanced Epidemiology, Public Health Aging, Non-Communicable Diseases. Her work bridges clinical and population-based studies, emphasizing multi-ethnic cohorts and machine learning applications. She leads initiatives like the DEBBIE-AD study on blood-brain barrier biomarkers and the SEACURE consensus for mild cognitive impairment management in Southeast Asia.

James Carsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indigenous History
• Colonial History
• Ethnohistory
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James Carson is a Professor of History at Queen's University, Canada, and currently serves as Head of the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Griffith University, Australia. He holds a PhD from the University of Kentucky (1996), MA from Tulane University (1992), and BA from the University of North Carolina (1990). His research focuses on Indigenous North American history, colonial encounters, and the Atlantic World, with emphasis on ethnohistorical methodologies. Carson's work bridges academic and public scholarship, including founding the interdisciplinary journal Native South during his tenure as Associate Dean at Queen’s (2006–2011). His research explores First Nations resilience, cultural continuity, and Indigenous participation in global systems. Major publications include Searching for the Bright Path (2003) and American Exceptionalisms (2011), which critically examine Indigenous agency and national narratives. His articles and book chapters analyze topics like Choctaw economic adaptation, colonial geographies, and Indigenous gender roles. He has held administrative roles as Department Chair (2011–2016) and contributed to initiatives promoting Indigenous studies in academia. His interdisciplinary approach integrates oral histories and material culture to challenge traditional historiographical frameworks.

• Arctic History
• Northern Policy
• Indigenous-State Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

P. Whitney Lackenbauer is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North and Professor at Trent University’s School for the Study of Canada. His work focuses on Arctic sovereignty, security, and Indigenous-state relations, with particular attention to policy implications. He holds degrees from St. Jerome’s/Waterloo and the University of Calgary. Research emphasizes northern communities’ agency in shaping policy, advocating for evidence-based approaches rooted in social justice. He mentors students in advanced research through grants like SSHRC and the Department of National Defence, emphasizing co-authorship. Administrative roles include Graduate Director and involvement with the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network. Publications address Arctic militarization, China’s Arctic engagement, and Indigenous participation in defense initiatives. Projects include community-based search and rescue systems in Nunavut and analyzing Russian and Chinese strategic narratives. His work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations for northern resilience and sovereignty.

Marta Kołaczمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Design History
• Architectural History
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marta Kołacz is a Lecturer in the Department of Art History and Theory at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, specializing in design history and architectural heritage. She teaches courses on design history, theory, criticism, and semantics within the Faculty of Architecture and Design. Her work focuses on preserving and interpreting Polish design and architecture from the mid-20th century, particularly addressing overlooked post-war contexts. Education: Bachelor's in Protection of Cultural Property, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (2008) Postgraduate studies in Public Relations, Gdańsk University of Technology (2008) Research interests include: Polish design history (1945–1989) Material culture and obsolescence Modernist architecture preservation Design's social and political dimensions Curatorial work includes exhibitions like Don't Forget About Me (2010) and Breakthrough: Architecture in Poland after 1989 (2015), emphasizing forgotten narratives. She co-founded the TORMIAR Festival of Architecture and Design and advises the DESK Design Collective research group. Her scholarship explores how design objects reflect societal values and historical eras. Awards: Recipient of the MKiDN Young Poland scholarship (2008). Advising: Mentor for DESK Design Collective. Grants: Research focuses on post-war interior preservation challenges, such as the destroyed Aula UMK interior by Lech Kłosiewicza. Labs/Teams: Curator at the Centre for Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu in Toruń, leading projects like PRZEprojekt for emerging artists (2011–2014).

Alistair Cookمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cancer Immunology
• Mesothelioma
• Radiotherapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alistair Cook is a Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, specializing in cancer immunology and radiotherapy. He earned a PhD in stem cell biology from the University of Edinburgh (2010) and a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Aberdeen (2004). Education : BSc (Hons), Biochemistry with Industrial Placement, University of Aberdeen (1999-2004) PhD, Stem Cell Biology, University of Edinburgh (2004-2010) His research focuses on improving immunotherapy outcomes for mesothelioma through biomarker discovery and integration with radiotherapy. He has pioneered a program using low-dose radiotherapy to enhance anti-tumor immune responses. Recent work trends show expertise in tumor hypoxia imaging, PD-L1 dynamics, and computational modeling of radio-immunotherapy synergy. He leads projects like Leveraging Low-Dose Radiotherapy (Tour de Cure) and Imaging PD-L1 Modulation (icare NSW), with 16 grants totaling $23M. Current projects include: Leveraging Low-Dose Radiotherapy to Improve Immunotherapy Outcomes (Tour de Cure, 2025-2026) Tracking PD-L1 Modulation Using In Vivo Imaging (icare NSW, 2024-2026) Zirconium-89 Antibodies for PD-L1 Imaging (NHMRC, 2024) He supervises HDR students and collaborates with institutions like the Harry Perkins Institute and NHMRC, contributing to 32 research outputs with an h-index of 13.

• History of Political Thought
• Marxism and Post-Marxism
• Political Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michele Filippini is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Arts at the University of Bologna, specializing in the History of Political Thought. His research focuses on Marxism, post-Marxism (Gramsci, workerism, Laclau), early modern political thinkers like Machiavelli and Hobbes, and the evolution of mass society and political power structures. He has coordinated multidisciplinary projects such as gramsciproject.org, a semantic digital library of Gramsci's texts. His academic journey includes a PhD in Political Science (2008) and a prestigious cum laude degree in Political Sciences (2004). His key works include Using Gramsci: A New Approach (2017), Una politica di massa (2015), and co-editing Mario Tronti's Il demone della politica (2017). He has held roles such as Principal Investigator of a FIRB project (2013–2018) and membership in committees like the Fondazione Gramsci Emilia-Romagna (2019–present). His awards include the Gerratana Prize (2009, 2005) and the 2012 FIRB grant. Research interests span the theoretical legacy of Gramsci, workerism, and critical theory. He has organized international conferences, authored over 20 books and edited volumes, and contributed to journals like Storia del pensiero politico and Historical Materialism . His work bridges political philosophy, digital humanities, and global intellectual history.

Kari Krausمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Humanities
• Game Studies
• Digital Preservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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

• Contemporary Art
• Postcolonial Art
• Global South Art
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Leora Maltz-Leca is a Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in the Department of Theory and History of Art and Design. She teaches large lecture courses on global modernism and contemporary art, and leads specialized seminars on materiality, process, race, critical theory, and the artist's lecture. Her educational background includes a BA from Yale University, an MA from Brown University, and both an MA and PhD from Harvard University. Before her academic career, she worked in corporate law and in the international sales and design sectors of the fashion industry. Maltz-Leca's research focuses on contemporary art, particularly how artists from postcolonial contexts and the global south are reshaping late modernism by challenging its assumptions, hierarchies, and dogmas. Her work explores the intersection of materiality, process, and politics in contemporary art practice, with special attention to African art. Drawing on her background in painting and philosophy, she examines how studio materials and processes carry both pragmatic and metaphorical significance. Her publications reveal a consistent engagement with William Kentridge's work, contemporary African artists like Pascale Marthine Tayou, and the political dimensions of artistic process. She has written extensively for publications including Artforum, Frieze, African Arts, and Art Bulletin, where she serves on the editorial board. 2016 CAA Millard Mess publication award 2011 Creative Capital/Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writer's book award 2011/12 Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship 2010 Library of Congress Swann fellowship for animation Maltz-Leca founded the Redwood Contemporary Arts Initiative (RCAI) at Newport's Redwood Library & Athenaeum in 2017, which organizes lectures, symposia, and exhibitions. Her curatorial projects have received funding from the Ford Foundation (2018), VIA Foundation (2018), and Robert Lehmann Foundation (2017).

• Critical Thinking
• Philosophy for Children
• Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Susan T. Gardner (PhD, Concordia University, 1981) serves as a Lecturer in Philosophy within the School of Humanities at Capilano University. Holding advanced degrees from Oxford University (M.Litt and B.Phil) and McGill University (BA and BN), she brings decades of academic experience to her teaching and research. Her educational background spans philosophy, sociology, psychology, and nursing, creating a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective. Gardner's research focuses primarily on critical thinking and Philosophy for Children (P4C), with recent scholarship examining civil discourse, educational philosophy in uncertain times, and the relationship between freedom and predictability. She argues that 'a necessary condition of a well-lived life is that one learn how to think well,' emphasizing impartial evaluation of contradictory viewpoints as essential to meaningful education. Her teaching methodology transforms classrooms into 'Communities of Philosophical Inquiry' where students develop mental flexibility through structured dialogue. Her publication record shows remarkable productivity through 2025, with articles spanning educational philosophy, ethics, and political theory. Recent work addresses contemporary challenges including 'woke' culture, technological addiction, and liberal tolerance. Gardner's research demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical philosophical questions and practical educational applications, particularly through her P4C framework. Gardner directs the Vancouver Institute of Philosophy for Children (1995-present) and the Thinking Playground P4C camp at University of the Fraser Valley (2014-present). As Vice-President of the International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children (2017-present) and co-director of the North American Association of the Community of Inquiry, she maintains significant leadership roles in global P4C initiatives. Her editorial work with Analytic Teaching and Philosophical Praxis further demonstrates her commitment to advancing philosophical education. Her book Thinking Your Way to Freedom: A Guide to Owning Your Own Practical Reasoning (Temple University Press, 2009) represents a major contribution to critical thinking pedagogy. Through her institutes, summer camps, and international conference organization, Gardner actively translates philosophical theory into practical educational settings for both children and teachers.

Gergely Csibraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Science
• Social Cognition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gergely Csibra is a part-time Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, with a primary affiliation at Central European University in Budapest. His research focuses on developmental psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, particularly exploring infant social cognition, action perception, and neuroimaging techniques. He investigates how infants interpret social interactions, understand goal-directed actions, and process communicative signals through methodologies such as ERP, fNIRS, and eye-tracking. Research Interests: Infant social cognition and theory of mind Development of social learning mechanisms Neural basis of action understanding Language acquisition and symbolic representation Joint action and collaborative cognition Developmental neuroscience using EEG/fNIRS Publications: Over 160 peer-reviewed articles, including foundational work on natural pedagogy, teleological reasoning in infancy, and social cognitive development. Recent work examines social cost optimization in collaborative actions and the neural correlates of infant communication understanding. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research groups studying cognitive development at both Birkbeck and CEU, collaborating with neuroscientists, psychologists, and robotics researchers to model human social cognition.