جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nael Bhanjiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Race and Racialization
• Necropolitics
• Biopolitics
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nael Bhanji is an Associate Professor at Trent University's Department of Gender & Women's Studies. A critical race and trans studies theorist, his work intersects with psychoanalysis and affect theory to examine necropolitics, racialization, and counter-terrorism in globalized trans movements. His research interests include: Race and Racialization Necropolitics and Biopolitics Trans Theory and Affect Queer Theory and Masculinities Memory, Diaspora, and Surveillance Recent publications explore homonationalism, necrointimacies, and trans political economy, with a focus on affective circulation of expendability and death in public imaginaries. His work has appeared in Capacious , Trans Studies Quarterly , and Transgender Migrations . Notably, he was a 2018-2019 Visiting Scholar at York University's Sexuality Studies program.

Alexandrea Goldenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociocultural Development
• Racial Climate in Education
• Racial Socialization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexandrea R. Golden is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Memphis, specializing in clinical psychology. Her research focuses on sociocultural factors influencing resilience among racially minoritized youth exposed to racism, with particular emphasis on school racial climate, peer racial socialization, and youth participatory action research (YPAR). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina, an M.A. from New York University, and a B.A. from Spelman College. Dr. Golden’s work addresses systemic inequities in education through studies on racial climate, digital divides, and intersectional impacts of discrimination. Her recent publications explore topics like anti-racist pedagogy, critical consciousness as a protective factor, and the role of peer networks in academic resilience. She currently does not plan to admit new doctoral students for Fall 2025. Her research methodologies include qualitative studies, mixed-methods approaches, and longitudinal designs to understand sociopolitical development and mental health outcomes. Key themes in her work include educational equity, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive teaching strategies. She actively contributes to policy discussions on school reform and anti-racist interventions. Dr. Golden’s academic contributions are disseminated through peer-reviewed journals in developmental psychology, education, and clinical research. Her work bridges theory and practice, aiming to inform school policies and community programs that foster inclusive environments for marginalized youth.

Robin Micah McCraryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
• Critical Health Humanities
• Narrative Public Health Ethics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Robin Micah McCrary is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences, with formal affiliation in the Health Humanities Integrated Learning Major (ILM). His work bridges rhetoric, narrative medicine, and public health through innovative applications of graphic storytelling and cultural dexterity frameworks to address systemic healthcare inequities. McCrary's research centers on Critical Health Humanities and Graphic Public Health, with specific focus on narrative ethics in clinical settings, trust-building in marginalized communities, and visual storytelling as pedagogical intervention. His scholarship examines how comics and graphic narratives can transform public health communication, particularly regarding epidemics, racial justice, and the built environment's impact on community health. Recent projects emphasize cross-cultural care traditions and relational spaces for healing. His 2023-2025 publications reveal a cohesive trajectory applying graphic medicine to public health challenges, with increasing emphasis on institutional trust gaps and spatial determinants of health. Conference presentations consistently address structural barriers in healthcare through narrative and visual lenses, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across medical education, library science, and community health initiatives. Scientific recognition includes: Fulbright Canada Research Chair Award (2024–2025) for healthcare trust-gap research McCrary actively contributes to academic service as Health Humanities ILM faculty (2022-present), manuscript reviewer for health journals, and community volunteer with refugee resettlement health programs. His Fulbright-funded work at the University of Waterloo involves developing humanities-based interventions for healthcare trust deficits through the Well-Link Lab partnership. Current collaborations include the Well-Link Lab at St. Jerome's University, University of Waterloo's School of Public Health Sciences, and the Proclaiming Our Roots knowledge mobilization project. These partnerships focus on graphic public health applications, neighborhood environment analysis, and community-centered narrative approaches to health equity.

Michael J. Andersenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary Biology
• Biogeography
• Speciation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Andersen is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico. He also serves as Curator of Genomic Resources and Associate Curator of Birds at the Museum of Southwestern Biology. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, biogeography, speciation, and avian systematics, particularly in island systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Kansas (2013). His work emphasizes understanding rapid radiations, genomic diversity patterns, and the impacts of island environments on speciation processes. Research Interests: Andersen’s studies explore evolutionary mechanisms driving avian diversification, including island biogeography, speciation dynamics, and the genetic basis of ecological adaptation. His lab integrates genomic, phylogenetic, and field-based approaches to address questions in conservation biology, molecular evolution, and systematics. Recent work highlights the role of gene flow and genomic conflict in island bird radiations. Publications: His articles span topics such as genomic patterns in kingfishers, PFAS contamination in desert ecosystems, and phylogenetic methods for niche conservatism. Key contributions include insights into avian speciation mechanisms and the importance of museum specimens in modern science. Awards: No specific scientific awards are listed in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: While no student names are listed, his research involves collaborative projects funded by NSF grants, such as the 2021 study on genomics of speciation in island kingfishers. His lab actively engages in biodiversity surveys (e.g., Solomon Islands vertebrate surveys) and promotes anti-racist policies in academia. Labs & Teams: The Andersen Lab at UNM emphasizes equity and inclusion, aligning with anti-racism principles. Their work integrates field surveys, genomic analyses, and conservation efforts, particularly in Pacific and South American avian communities.

Ania Majewskaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biology Education Research
• Infectious Disease Ecology
• Undergraduate Research Experience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ania Majewska is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Georgia, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Research and Science Teaching at Emory University. Her research spans two major areas: biology education innovation and infectious disease ecology. In education, she focuses on course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), AR/VR applications for anatomy/physiology learning, and culturally responsive teaching strategies. In disease ecology, her work examines how non-native species and human activities influence pathogen spread, with a focus on monarch butterflies, helminths like Guinea worm, and zoonotic risks in wildlife and shelter animals. Her educational background includes a BS in Biology (Boston University), MS in Wildlife Biology (University of Montana), and a PhD in Ecology (UGA). She has pioneered studies on monarch butterfly conservation, including parasite dynamics, larval diet impacts on flight performance, and the effects of non-native milkweed on population health. Her lab also investigates copepod consumption patterns in relation to Guinea worm transmission and has developed innovative tools like the Gutsy game to teach microbiome concepts. Recent research highlights include spatial analyses of vector-borne pathogens in shelter dogs, clinical trials for Guinea worm treatments, and reviews of experimental approaches in monarch conservation. Her work bridges basic science with applied solutions, emphasizing One Health principles and community engagement. The Majewska lab collaborates across disciplines to address ecological and educational challenges in veterinary medicine and biology education.

Tirth Bhattaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Sociology
• Social Stratification
• Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tirth Bhatta is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). His research focuses on medical sociology, social stratification, and aging studies, with a particular emphasis on later-life health disparities, structural forces, and psychological well-being. He investigates how socioeconomic status, race, gender, and historical contexts shape health outcomes across the life course. Bhatta’s work employs advanced statistical methods, including causal inference, to explore education-based inequalities in health and cross-national dynamics. His research spans global issues like healthcare access in Tanzania, functional limitations in India, and the intersection of gender and socioeconomic status in Nepal. He also examines the role of psychological resources such as altruism and spirituality in mitigating health disparities. His publications appear in journals such as Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences and Journal of Aging and Health . Key themes include racial paradoxes in psychological well-being, the impact of contemplative practices on memory, and the sociohistorical changes influencing education-health gradients. Bhatta’s research extends to vulnerable populations, such as college student veterans and immigrant elders, exploring interventions to promote resilience and mental health. His work underscores the need for structural solutions to address systemic inequities in healthcare and aging outcomes.

Mo Torresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Inequality
• Race and Racism
• Political Economy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Mo Torres is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Michigan. His research examines urban austerity, racial inequality, and Rust Belt decline. A former Detroit Public Schools teacher, Torres uses mixed methods to study political economy. Current projects investigate fiscal crisis governance in Michigan. Recent publications deconstruct race-class dynamics and propose anti-racist frameworks. He teaches courses on race, place, and inequality.

Maria Hynesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sociology
• Social Theory
• Critical Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Hynes is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sociology at The Australian National University, holding a continuing appointment since 2009. She earned her PhD in Sociology from Macquarie University (2004) and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Diploma in Applied Science. Her research focuses on vital forces shaping social life, structural violence, and interdisciplinary art-science collaborations. Key areas include post-humanist theory, affective capitalism, and resistance beyond reactivity. Theoretical influences include Deleuze, Guattari, Spinoza, and critical race theorists like Moten and Harney. Her work explores creative practices' role in producing collective life, ontologies of more-than-human existence, and affective dimensions of power. Recent projects examine anti-white racism discourses and ethical encounters with animal slaughterhouse practices. Current supervisory focus includes transdisciplinary collaboration frameworks and decolonial rethinking of the human. She has secured research funding for anti-racism bystander intervention studies (2011-2017).

Yuvraj Joshiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Constitutional Law
• Racial Equality Law
• Human Rights Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yuvraj Joshi is an Associate Professor of Law and Dean’s Research Scholar at Brooklyn Law School. He specializes in constitutional law, racial equality, human rights, and gender/sexuality law. His research has been published in leading journals such as the University of Chicago Law Review and Columbia Law Review, and he has received accolades from the Association of American Law Schools and the Canadian Association of Law Teachers. Professor Joshi teaches courses including Constitutional Law and Law & Inequality, and has organized high-profile symposia on racial justice. He holds a J.S.D. from Yale Law School and has held fellowships at Harvard and UC Berkeley. His work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing systemic inequalities and transitional justice mechanisms. Education: J.S.D. and LL.M. (Yale Law School), LL.B. (University College London), B.A. (University of Toronto). Affiliations include the UCLA Promise Institute for Human Rights and UC Berkeley’s Miller Institute for Global Challenges. He previously taught at the University of British Columbia and practiced law with Linklaters LLP in Europe. Key Awards: Law and Society Association Prize (2025), Canadian Association of Law Teachers Award (2023), AALS Comparative Law Prize (2021) Notable Workshops: Co-chaired 'Racial Justice After SFFA v. Harvard' symposium at Northwestern University (2024) His scholarship focuses on judicial behavior, racial resentment in law, and structural equality frameworks. Over 50 international presentations and invited lectures highlight his global academic impact.

• Gender Inequality Prevention
• Sexual Violence Prevention
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pantea Farvid is an Associate Professor of Applied Psychology at The New School, affiliated with the Schools of Public Engagement and the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (BPATS), where she chairs the Psychology department. She leads the SexTech Lab, exploring intersections of gender, technology, and intimacy, and co-directs The New School Gender and Sexuality Institute. Her expertise spans gender/sexuality studies, applied ethics, and digital intimacy dynamics. Education: PhD (Psychology), University of Auckland, 2011 MA Honours (Psychology), University of Auckland, 2005 BA Honours (Psychology), University of Auckland, 2003 BA (Psychology), University of Auckland, 2002 Research Interests: Focuses on gender inequality prevention, sexual violence reduction, technology’s role in intimacy (e.g., AI ethics, mobile dating), sex work politics, and methodological innovations in psychology. Her work bridges academia, policy, and community engagement. Key Contributions: Published widely in peer-reviewed journals and authored Psychology and Heterosexuality: Reckoning with Disciplinary Heteronormativity (forthcoming, Palgrave Macmillan). Co-edited Sexual Racism and Social Justice: Reckoning with White Supremacy and Desire (Oxford). Her TEDx talk on binary gender critiques and policy consultations highlight her interdisciplinary impact. Labs/Initiatives: Directs The SexTech Lab and co-leads the Gender and Sexuality Institute , fostering research on contemporary social justice issues.

Maria Malagonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chicana Feminism
• Critical Race Theory
• Educational Equity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

María Malagon is Associate Professor of Sociology and Vice Chair at California State University, Fullerton. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, she holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences & Comparative Education from UCLA (2011) and completed a UC/ACCORD postdoctoral fellowship. Her scholarship employs Chicana feminist frameworks to analyze educational inequities. Education Ph.D. Social Sciences & Comparative Education, UCLA (2011) M.A., University of California, Los Angeles (2005) B.A., University of California, Irvine (2004) Malagon's research examines how racialized femininities/masculinities manifest in educational policy and practice. Her current book project explores Mexican American girls' experiences in 1940s reformatory schools. She uses critical pedagogies emphasizing lived experiences to foster sociological thinking. Her publications in Harvard Educational Review, Contemporary Justice Review, and Nevada Law Journal document educational pathways of marginalized youth, analyzing racial nativism, undocumented student experiences, and alternative education trajectories. Malagon teaches Sociology of Education and Writing for Sociology, implementing social justice-oriented approaches that challenge students intellectually while supporting diverse learning needs.

Franklin Oikelomeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Employment Relations
• Migration Studies
• Healthcare Workforce Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Franklin Oikelome is a full Professor and Business Management Concentration Coordinator at Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership in Pennsylvania. He holds a PhD in Employment Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research focuses on employment, migration, inequality, and exclusion, particularly in healthcare and organizational leadership contexts. Dr. Oikelome has extensive international experience, having worked at institutions like the United Nations, International Labour Organization, and University of Hull. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Emerald Literati Network Award and Emerald Management Review Citation of Excellence Award. Research Interests: Migration of healthcare workers and its global implications Racial and gender inequality in workplace dynamics Strategic human resource management practices Policy responses to labor migration challenges Professional Background: Previous affiliations: Africa Petroleum PLC (Nigeria), UN (New York), ILO (Geneva), University of Hull (UK) Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals addressing diversity, migration, and healthcare labor markets Awards: Emerald Literati Network’s Awards for Excellence Emerald Management Review’s Citation of Excellence Award His scholarly work demonstrates a focus on systemic inequities impacting marginalized groups in global labor markets, with particular attention to healthcare sectors in both developed and developing nations.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Civil Rights
• Criminal Justice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is a Professor of Constitutional Law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY). She previously taught in the Africana Studies Program at Vassar College. Her expertise spans Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, and Racial & Social Justice, with a focus on historical and contemporary legal struggles. She litigated cases for organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Her research explores the intersection of race, law, and society, reflected in books like She Took Justice and The Voting Rights War . She has spoken globally on legal justice and authored plays addressing social issues. Awards include the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Justice Award for civil rights advocacy. She is a legal commentator for major media outlets (CNN, NPR) and holds memberships in the American Bar Association and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Her articles analyze legal history, voting rights, and criminal justice reform, emphasizing marginalized communities' experiences. She chairs the Report on the Status of Black Women and Girls and is involved in documentary filmmaking and marathon running.

Alberto Urquidezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Philosophy of Race
• Critical Race Theory
• Decolonial Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alberto Urquidez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religion at James Madison University (JMU), where he has been since 2023. His research focuses on contemporary theories of racism, critical race theory, decolonial philosophy, and social/political philosophy, drawing on Ludwig Wittgenstein's later philosophy of language. He holds a B.A. from UCLA, an M.A. from Claremont Graduate School, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. His monograph, (Re-)Defining Racism: A Philosophical Analysis (2020), critiques existing approaches to racism and proposes an oppression-centered framework. Current projects include analyzing racism as systemic oppression and an introductory text on the philosophy of racism. He teaches courses on race, critical thinking, and related topics. His publications span journals like Ergo , Philosophical Quarterly , and Radical Philosophy Review , addressing themes such as institutional racism, white co-optation of racism terminology, and anti-ethical frameworks in social justice. Urquidez's work engages interdisciplinary methods, emphasizing the normative dimensions of racism and its intersection with philosophy of language. He advocates for wide definitions of racism to counter individualist frameworks that obscure racial oppression.

Corinne Masonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Queer Studies
• Feminist Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Corinne Mason is a Professor in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at Mount Royal University's Faculty of Humanities, where she teaches courses spanning feminist theory, reproductive justice, and queer studies. Her academic work critically examines institutional power structures through intersectional and decolonial lenses. Education: PhD in Feminist and Gender Studies from the University of Ottawa MA in Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto BA Honours from Queen’s University Dr. Mason's research program investigates two core areas: (1) the institutionalization of feminist and queer logics in higher education, including critical analyses of EDI frameworks and responses to sexualized violence; and (2) queer kinship formations during the COVID-19 pandemic, queer parenting amid "parental rights" movements, and reproductive approaches to population concerns. Her work consistently challenges hegemonic narratives through intersectional and transnational feminist frameworks, with particular attention to how whiteness operates within institutional spaces. Her recent publications reveal a sustained focus on intersectionality's theoretical evolution and practical implementation, with recurring themes including pandemic impacts on academic labor, weaponization of white feminism in campus sexual violence responses, and critiques of flattening complexity in development aid. The trajectory shows increasing engagement with queer kinship and reproductive justice amid rising anti-gender movements. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in provided materials. As Co-Founder and Co-Lead of QriTical (queer + trans research hub), Dr. Mason directs collaborative research infrastructure while securing external funding including SSHRC grants for projects like "Queering COVID: The Impacts of Social Distancing Practices on 2SLGBTQ Communities." Her service includes Co-Presidency of the Women’s, Gender and Social Justice Association and editorial board membership for Atlantis: Critical Studies in Gender, Culture, and Social Justice . QriTical serves as her primary research collective, fostering interdisciplinary queer and trans scholarship through workshops, publications, and community partnerships that bridge academic and activist spaces.