جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Aijah K B. Goodwinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cultural responsiveness
• Mental health help-seeking
• Adolescent mental health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aijah K B. Goodwin, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, holding a dual appointment as Core Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry. Her work focuses on culturally responsive mental health practices, particularly in K-12 educational settings. Dr. Goodwin’s research examines barriers to mental health help-seeking among Black adolescents, the impact of discrimination in high-achieving schools, and culturally competent teacher practices. Education: BA in Psychology (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2014) MA in Psychology (Louisiana State University, 2019) PhD in School Psychology (Louisiana State University, 2021) APA-accredited Predoctoral Internship (Florida State University Multidisciplinary Center, 2020-2021) Research emphasizes sociocultural factors affecting youth mental health, with recent focus areas including: Equity in school mental health systems Racial disparities in mental health service utilization Parent and caregiver perspectives on culturally responsive education Impact of systemic racism on academic and emotional well-being Her 2023-2025 work explores innovative recruitment methods for marginalized populations, validation of mental health assessment tools for Black youth, and systemic strategies to promote culturally responsive school practices. Current studies investigate African immigrant mental health resilience strategies and the role of social media in adolescent mental health outreach. Grant activity and advising: No specific grants or advisee names are publicly listed in current materials.

Mette Buntingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education Policy
• Social Inclusion
• Youth Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mette Bunting is an Associate Professor of Education at the Department of Education, University of South-East Norway. She leads the strategic research area 'Oppvekst, Tilhørighet og Livsmestring' and coordinates the EU-funded Erasmus+ KAIII project COSI.ed (2021-2024), focusing on social inclusion in European education systems. Previously, she led the MaCE project recognized as 'Good Practice' by Erasmus+. Her research focuses on youth marginalization, co-created education systems, and school dropout prevention. Notable projects include longitudinal studies like 'Ungdom, gjennomføring og skoleavbrudd i Telemark' and leadership of the interdisciplinary 'Oppvekst og utdanning' research group combining education, health, and social sciences perspectives. Bunting holds a Doctorate in Pedagogics (2016) and has extensive teaching experience, including courses on differentiated instruction, assessment strategies, and educational leadership. She authored books on adaptive learning and teacher-student relationships. Her professional trajectory includes roles as school inspector, educational counselor, and teacher in comprehensive and upper secondary schools. Current roles include leadership of the Education Department (2020-2023) and participation in the 'Sosial Bærekraft og Redusert Utenforskap' project funded by Sparebankstiftelsen.

Finn Bellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Justice
• Community Based Research
• Environmental Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Finn Bell, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Human Services at the University of Michigan—Dearborn's College of Education, Health, and Human Services. His research focuses on climate justice, community-based methodologies, and marginalized agrarian traditions. He holds a PhD in Social Work and Sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. Dr. Bell’s work bridges practice and theory through community-engaged research, including the Ypsi Farmers & Gardeners Oral History Project—a digital archive documenting local food growers’ resilience strategies. He has presented at major conferences like the Society for Social Work Research and published in journals such as Journal of Community Practice and Social Work . His teaching emphasizes anti-oppressive practice and includes courses on climate justice, program planning, and social welfare policy. He co-founded the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded Social Work Futures Lab, exploring innovations in social work education. His research often intersects with ecofeminist spirituality and decolonial frameworks, addressing systemic inequities exacerbated by environmental and social crises. Dr. Bell’s scholarship spans topics from mutual aid during pandemics to Indigenous water rights activism, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and community-driven solutions. He has contributed to media outlets like Stateside and Concentrate , amplifying underrepresented voices in environmental discourse.

Darleen Ortegaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Access to Justice
• Juvenile Law
• Structural Oppression
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Judge Darleen Ortega serves as a Pro Tem Instructor at the University of Oregon School of Law, teaching 'Access the Law' on both the Eugene and Portland campuses. She has been a Judge on the Oregon Court of Appeals since 2003, marking her as the first woman of color and only Latina to hold an appellate judgeship in Oregon. Prior to her judicial role, she practiced civil litigation at trial and appellate levels. Her judicial leadership focuses on access to justice, juvenile dependency cases, and addressing systemic racism and structural oppression. Beyond her legal work, she is an active theater and film critic, contributing reviews to Oregon ArtsWatch, the Portland Observer, and her blog opinionatedjudge.blogspot.com . No academic grants, advising records, or scientific awards are explicitly detailed in the provided information. She does not lead any named labs or research teams.

Angéla Kóczéمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Romani Studies
• Social Inequality
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Angéla Kóczé is an Assistant Professor of Romani Studies and Chair of the Romani Studies Program at Central European University (Budapest). She also serves as Academic Director of the Roma Graduate Preparation Program. Previously, she held a Visiting Assistant Professor position at Wake Forest University (NC). Her interdisciplinary research focuses on intersections of gender, ethnicity, class, and Romani social/legal inequalities across Europe. Kóczé has authored/co-edited influential works like The Romani Women’s Movement (Routledge, 2019) and The Roma and their Struggle for Identity in Contemporary Europe (Berghahn, 2020). Education: Ph.D. Sociology and Social Anthropology, Central European University M.A. Human Rights, Central European University M.A. Sociology, Eötvös Loránd University B.A. Education, Teacher Training College Research Interests: Kóczé’s work critically examines Roma marginalization through lenses of gender, race, and neoliberalism. She investigates Romani feminist movements, anti-Gypsyism in media/policy, and structural inequalities affecting Roma communities. Her approach combines participatory research with policy advocacy to advance social justice. Key Contributions: As principal investigator for Hungary’s Institutionalization of Romani Politics After 1989 project (2013-16), she highlighted systemic barriers to Roma political inclusion. Her 2013 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award recognizes her innovative community-engaged scholarship. Policy Experience: Prior to academia, Kóczé worked as Senior Policy Adviser in the Hungarian Government (2004-2008), directed human rights programs at the European Roma Rights Center (1998-2003), and founded the Romaversitas scholarship program (1996-1997). Collaborations: Leads CEU’s Romani Studies initiatives, fostering academic partnerships and mentoring marginalized students through the Roma Graduate Preparation Program. Her work intersects with global civil society organizations advocating Roma rights.

• Indigenous Studies
• Settler Colonialism
• Decolonization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jaskiran Dhillon is Associate Professor of Global Studies at Eugene Lang College, The New School. Her scholarship advances decolonization through Indigenous studies, environmental justice, and critical analysis of settler colonialism. Research examines Indigenous youth activism, Standing Rock resistance, and environmental justice movements. Publications include 'Prairie Rising: Indigenous Youth, Decolonization, and the Politics of Intervention' and the co-edited volume 'Standing with Standing Rock'. Recognized with Distinguished Teaching Award in Diversity and Social Justice (2017). Educational initiatives include founding the Standing Rock Syllabus and directing Lang in Cambodia. Research funded by India China Institute, Mellon Foundation, and Center for Khmer Studies.

• Political Theory
• Social Theory
• Capitalism Critique
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Nancy Fraser is affiliated with Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, where she delivered a series of Rotelli Lectures from May 8-10, 2024. Her lectures focused on capitalist labor dynamics, intersecting gender, race, and class analyses. The events were held at Aula DO 103, Donatello Building, Campus Mi2 in Segrate, Milan. Discussants included scholars from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, and Sapienza Università di Roma. Her research interests center on critical social theory, capitalism's structural inequalities, and the intersections of gender, race, and class. Fraser’s recent work explores historical labor movements, the potential for cross-class solidarity, and visions of emancipated labor through figures like William Morris. Public engagement is a key component of her activities, as evidenced by the Rotelli Lecture series. These lectures highlight her expertise in linking theoretical frameworks to contemporary socio-political struggles, emphasizing transformative strategies for systemic change. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text.

Fernando Del Caro Secomandiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Service Design
• Postphenomenology
• Design Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fernando Del Caro Secomandi is an Assistant Professor of Service Design for Emerging Technologies at the Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. He holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from Esdi-Uerj, Brazil (2003), an MSc in Strategic Product Design from TU Delft (2007), and a PhD in Design from TU Delft (2012). His academic profile is housed within the Design, Organisation and Strategy department, where he contributes to research and teaching at the intersection of design, philosophy, and emerging technologies. Secomandi's educational background reflects a strong foundation in industrial design with progressive specialization in strategic and philosophical aspects of design. His academic journey began in Brazil before continuing at TU Delft, where he completed both his master's and doctoral studies, establishing his long-standing relationship with the institution. His research focuses on service design and postphenomenology, with particular emphasis on designers' contributions to social justice in emerging technologies through form-giving practices. Secomandi develops conceptual frameworks for the design of technology-mediated human freedom, drawing on Hegelian notions of intersubjective recognition. His work spans multiple sectors including healthcare, where he co-leads the 'First 1000 Days' ambition within the Healthy Start program, and the legal sector, where he is a member of the 'Center for Law, Design, and AI' and co-director of the 'Justice by Design' lab. Secomandi's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward critical examinations of power structures in design, ethical considerations in human-technology relations, and the philosophical underpinnings of service design. His recent publications increasingly focus on design justice, systemic oppression in service ecosystems, and the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies, reflecting his commitment to advancing social justice through design practice and theory. Elected member of the International Advisory Council (2024-2030) of the Design Research Society Selected article 'The Object of Service Design' for Design Issues 30th Anniversary Collection (2014) Deputy Editor of Design Studies (2021-2023) Associate Editor of the Journal of Human-Technology Relations (2021-present) Senior Editor of Designing, the upcoming journal of the Design Research Society Secomandi has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate, graduate, and post-professional levels in both Dutch and Brazilian universities. He recently introduced the course 'Design Justice and Emerging Technologies' for TU Delft's MSc Design for Interaction program. His administrative experience includes senior positions at Rio de Janeiro State University (Esdi-Uerj), where he served as Vice Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Design (2015-2018) and Coordinator of Research (2016-2019). He currently co-directs the 'Justice by Design' lab as part of the Delft Design Labs at TU Delft, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, design, and artificial intelligence.

• Feminist Media Studies
• Emotion and Affect Theory
• British Television History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kristyn Gorton is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures at the University of Leeds, and holds the position of Professor of Film and Television within the School of Media and Communication. She joined the university in 2021 and previously served as Head of the School of Media and Communication until May 2023. Her research focuses on feminist media studies, emotion and affect theory, British television history, and discourses of care in contemporary culture. She has authored influential books including *Remembering British Television: Audience, Archive and Industry* (2019) and is currently writing a monograph on Sally Wainwright for Manchester University Press. Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary cultural critique, examining how media representations shape societal understandings of gender, emotion, and regional identity. Recent work explores feminist resilience in dystopian series like *The Handmaid’s Tale*, heroic female protagonists in Sally Wainwright’s dramas, and the intersection of melodrama with care narratives in modern television. Gorton supervises postgraduate researchers including Sarah Lahm, Clementine Vann-Alexander, and Yuzhuo Wang. Her research outputs span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in journals such as *Critical Studies in Television*, *Journal of Popular Television*, and *Feminist Media Studies*. She actively engages with industry collaborations, particularly around BBC North initiatives and regional storytelling.

Liliana Herakovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Communication
• Critical Pedagogy
• Equity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Liliana Herakova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of Maine, where she also serves as Director of Communication Education. A native of Bulgaria with a PhD in Communication from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, her work spans 15+ years of teaching and research at the intersections of Health Communication, Critical Pedagogy, Equity, and Social Change. She employs ethnographic, performance, and narrative methods to examine communication in learning, knowledge construction, and community-building, with recent focus on critical mentorship practices affecting marginalized academics. Research Interests: Health Communication, Critical Pedagogy, Equity, Social Change, Feminism and Gender Studies Key Collaborations: Partnerships with academic libraries and nursing programs to address systemic inequities Her articles explore topics like queer pedagogy in education, rural health risk behaviors, gender role conflict in nursing, and performative remembering through food rituals. While no specific awards are listed, her work emphasizes equity-minded faculty development and civic engagement.

• Criminal Law
• Disability Studies
• Racial Justice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jamelia Morgan is a Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Racial and Disability Justice at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Her work focuses on the intersections of race, disability, gender, and criminal law, with an emphasis on systemic reforms to policing and punishment systems. She is a 2024 Emerging Scholar recognized by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education for her impactful scholarship and leadership. Morgan’s research critiques carceral systems through an abolitionist lens, examining topics like disability protections under the Fourth Amendment, youth incarceration, and the criminalization of marginalized communities. She emphasizes collaboration with individuals with lived experiences in prisons and low-income communities to inform her work. Her current projects include writing a book on societal responses to disorder and analyzing how disability is framed in criminal law. Key influences on her work include Kimberlé Crenshaw, Judith Resnick, and Reva Siegel. She mentors students to prioritize authenticity over conformity in legal careers. The Center for Racial and Disability Justice, which she founded, collaborates with colleagues Kate Caldwell and Jordyn Jensen on interdisciplinary justice initiatives. Morgan’s accolades include the 2024 Emerging Scholar designation, reflecting her contributions to legal scholarship and advocacy for marginalized populations. Her future work aims to reduce harm in punitive systems through intersectional, abolitionist frameworks.

Katharine Jenkinsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Philosophy
• Ontology of Social Categories
• Feminist Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katharine Jenkins is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, specializing in social philosophy, particularly the ontology of social categories. She holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield and degrees from the University of Cambridge. Her work examines how social categories like race and gender intersect with systemic injustice, focusing on feminist philosophy and critical race theory. She has authored Ontology and Oppression: Race, Gender, and Social Reality (Oxford UP, 2020), which critiques oppressive social constructions and advocates for emancipatory frameworks. Her research also addresses rape myths, pornography ethics, and disability theory. Publications span topics such as gender identity, racial categories, and epistemic injustices. She co-founded the Consent Coalition in Nottinghamshire to combat rape myths and promote sexual consent education. Jenkins actively engages with public policy, advising organizations on gender equality and trans rights. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academic philosophy with real-world social justice initiatives.

• Social Transformation
• Critical Methodologies
• Community Psychology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Natalie Kivell is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in community psychology, critical methodologies, and social transformation theories. Research examines participatory approaches to social change, abolitionist frameworks in community practice, and transformative justice models. Recent publications analyze community psychology's role in systemic change, decolonizing research practices, and scaling social movements. Engages in critical analysis of power structures and ethical considerations in community-based research, focusing on intersectional approaches to organizational learning and social movement development.

• Immigration Studies
• Racialization Processes
• Healthcare Labour and Workforce
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Valerie Damasco is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Trent University, based on the Durham Campus. She holds an Honours B.Sc., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on immigration, work, and racialization processes, particularly examining the interprofessional labour of immigrants and racialized workers in regulated professions like healthcare. She also explores mental health services for marginalized communities, intergenerational inequality, and the socio-political dimensions of healthcare systems and policies across local, national, and international contexts. Dr. Damasco’s current projects include a SSHRC-funded study on Filipino healthcare professionals’ mental health challenges during the pandemic and a Toronto COVID-19 Action Initiative Grant project addressing structural inequities faced by these workers. She is also developing a book project analyzing historical and contemporary recruitment of Filipino nurses to Canada. Her teaching emphasizes anti-oppression and decolonial pedagogies, integrating experiential learning and community engagement into courses like Work and Social Inequalities and Practicing Social Research . Her research has garnered media attention, including interviews with CityNews Toronto, OMNI News, and the Toronto Star, highlighting issues of racialized workers’ rights and policy reforms. She collaborates with non-profit organizations, governments, and international partners to advocate for equitable healthcare practices and address systemic barriers through community-based initiatives.

Kenneth Gyamerahمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Decolonizing Education
• Equity in STEM/STEAM Education
• Anti-Colonial Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kenneth Gyamerah is an Assistant Professor at Ontario Tech University's Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD in Education from Queen's University, an MSc in Education Policy from the University of Bristol, and a BEd from the University of Education, Winneba (Ghana). His research focuses on decolonizing education, equity in STEM/STEAM for marginalized youth, African Indigenous knowledge systems, and anti-colonial methodologies. He previously served as Research Coordinator at the Toronto District School Board leading anti-hate initiatives. Dr. Gyamerah has authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications and presented globally at conferences such as AERA and CIES. His work bridges theory and practice through initiatives like curriculum development, policy reviews, and workshops on culturally responsive pedagogy. Awards include the Chevening Scholarship and IDRC International Doctoral Research Award. He advises on education equity through research consultancies, workshops, and speaking engagements addressing topics like Afrocentric education and social justice. Key contributions include technical reports for TDSB on Black student achievement and pandemic impacts on education. His research emphasizes amplifying marginalized voices through decolonial frameworks, with recent focus areas including emergency remote teaching during the pandemic and global educational leadership challenges.