جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ting Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern History
• East Asian History
• History of Information
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ting Zhang is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of History at the University of Maryland. She specializes in cultural and legal history of late imperial China, with a focus on print culture, legal knowledge dissemination, and information networks in the Qing Dynasty. Her research challenges traditional narratives about Chinese legal insularity, emphasizing the role of commercial publishing in shaping legal consciousness. Education: B.A. and M.A. from Peking University Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University Research Interests: Early Modern History, East Asia, History of Information, Legal History, Print Culture, Qing Dynasty Studies. Her current project explores public notices and information networks in Qing China, examining state-society dynamics and legal authority. Awards & Fellowships: Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS China Studies Fellowship John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress Fellowship Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Fellowship China Scholarship Council Grant Teaching & Engagement: Taught at Peking University, Johns Hopkins, University of Delaware, and UC San Diego. Active in promoting cross-cultural historical scholarship and digital archiving. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks in book history and legal studies, leveraging digital tools for historical analysis.

Norma Claire Moruzziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Theory
• Feminist Theory
• Politics of Social Identity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Norma Claire Moruzzi is an Associate Professor in Political Science and Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She also serves as Director of the International Studies Program and Co-Chair of the Middle East and Muslim Societies Cluster at UIC. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and nationalism, with particular emphasis on Iran and the Middle East. She employs political theory, feminist theory, archival research, and ethnographic methods in her work. Education: PhD in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University (1990). She conducted extensive fieldwork in Iran from 1998-2008, collaborating with women’s groups and contributing to local journals. Her forthcoming book Tied Up in Tehran: Women, Social Change, and the Politics of Daily Life in Postrevolutionary Iran (Cambridge University Press, 2025) examines transformations in Iranian women’s lives since 1979. Research Grants and Fellowships include: UIC Great Cities Faculty Scholar Fellowship (2009-2010), UIC Humanities Institute Fellowship (2005-2006), and a NEH community grant (2013-2014) for public programming on Muslim cultures. Her work has been recognized with the 2002 Gradiva Award for her book Speaking through the Mask: Hannah Arendt and the Politics of Social Identity . Professional Roles: Associate Editor of Iranian Studies , former chair and editorial committee member of Middle East Report . Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, affiliated with UIC’s History and Art History departments. Her scholarship bridges theory and practice, addressing topics like feminist cinema, revolutionary movements, and the politicization of daily life.

Sourav Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Probability Theory
• KPZ Universality Class
• Random Growth Models
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Sourav Sarkar is a University Associate Professor in Probability at the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS), University of Cambridge (since July 2024) and a Fellow of Trinity Hall. Previously, he held positions as an Assistant Professor at DPMMS (2021–2024), Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto (2019–2021), and completed his Ph.D. in Statistics at UC Berkeley (2019) under Prof. Alan Hammond. His education includes a BSc (2013) and MSc (2015) in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, advised by Prof. Parthanil Roy. Research Interests : Probability theory with a focus on KPZ universality class, random growth models (e.g., last passage percolation, exclusion processes), Coulomb gas, and percolation theory. His work bridges stochastic processes, mathematical physics, and statistical mechanics. Teaching : Teaches advanced courses in Probability and Stochastic Calculus at the University of Cambridge, including Part II courses on Applied Probability and Probability & Measure. Previously taught at UC Berkeley, where he received the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award (2019). Publications : Focuses on KPZ fixed point, geodesic properties, and phase transitions in interacting particle systems. Recent work includes studies on the directed landscape, stable random fields, and competitive erosion dynamics. Awards : Recognized for exceptional teaching at Berkeley and sustained contributions to probability theory research.

Deborah Rivas-Drakeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnic-Racial Identity Development
• Youth Development
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Deborah Rivas-Drake is the Stephanie J. Rowley Collegiate Professor in the Marsal Family School of Education and a Professor of Psychology in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on how educational, familial, and community contexts shape adolescents’ racial and ethnic identity, socioemotional well-being, and civic engagement. She co-directs the Contexts of Academic + Socioemotional Adjustment (CASA) Lab, emphasizing practices that disrupt racism and xenophobia. Her work is funded by NSF, Spencer Foundation, and W.T. Grant Foundation. She has authored/co-authored influential books like Below the Surface: Talking with Teens about Race, Ethnicity, and Identity , which won major awards. She holds leadership roles in SRCD and SRA committees, advocating for equity in education and youth development. Her research highlights the role of ethnic-racial socialization, discrimination, and intergroup contact in youth outcomes. She collaborates with educators and policymakers to translate research into practical tools for schools and families. Key contributions include frameworks for equity-focused social-emotional learning (SEL), strategies for undocumented families, and interventions to foster civic responsibility. Her grants include initiatives like the 'INVITE: Inclusive and Innovative Intelligent Technologies for Education' project and measures of equity-based SEL practices. Rivas-Drake’s awards reflect her impact on developmental science and policy. She bridges academia with community engagement, advising school districts and organizations like CASEL and Sesame Workshop. Her work underscores intersectionality, emphasizing how race, class, and immigration status interact to shape youth experiences. The CASA Lab’s interdisciplinary approach addresses systemic inequities through rigorous research and actionable solutions.

Alex Shestopaloffمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) Methods
• High-Dimensional Time Series Analysis
• Network Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alex Shestopaloff is a Lecturer in Statistics at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), affiliated with the School of Mathematical Sciences. Previously, he was a Research Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute (2017–2020) and a Junior Research Fellow at Campion Hall, Oxford. He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Toronto (2016), supervised by Radford M. Neal. His research focuses on developing efficient MCMC methods, high-dimensional time series analysis, network science, and applications in financial market microstructure. Education: PhD in Statistics, University of Toronto (2016) Supervisor: Radford M. Neal Research Interests: Bayesian online learning in non-stationary environments Limit order book modeling and trading strategies Graph clustering and network analysis Statistical methods for high-dimensional data Algorithmic trading and cryptocurrency markets His recent work spans financial engineering, machine learning, and statistical methodologies. Notable contributions include cluster-based trading strategies (ClusterLOB), generalized Bayesian filtering frameworks, and scalable graph analysis techniques. Collaborations with industry partners (e.g., Wise Plc) highlight applied research in financial systems. Advising & Alumni: Current advisees include Yichi Zhang (Oxford), Maria Fernanda Pintado (QMUL), and Dave Lui (Oxford) Alumni: Gerardo Duran-Martin (Postdoc at Oxford-Man Institute), Claudio Bellani (Citadel Securities) Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects at QMUL and collaborates with the Alan Turing Institute on financial and network science initiatives.

Sreedhari Desaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Negotiations
• Ethical Decision Making
• Organizational Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sreedhari Desai is an award-winning, tenured Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Crist W. Blackwell Scholar at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on negotiations, ethical decision-making, and gender dynamics in organizations. She holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from the University of Utah, an MS in Finance, and a BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College. Dr. Desai’s academic career includes roles as a visiting assistant professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and research fellowships at Harvard University’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and Harvard Kennedy School’s Women and Public Policy Program. She has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Mariner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship and finalist recognition for the ASPEN Dissertation Proposal Award. Her research explores topics like unethical behavior mitigation, gender and racial disparities in negotiations, and the impact of organizational income inequality. Notable findings include the role of virtuous quotes in curbing unethical requests and the link between marital structure and workplace gender attitudes. Her work has been featured in outlets like Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and BBC. As an educator, Desai teaches MBA, Master of Accounting, and PhD courses on leadership, negotiations, and ethics. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant for global organizations, military leaders, and Fortune 500 companies, advising on strategic decision-making and ethical practices. Her consulting clients include Boeing, IBM, ExxonMobil, and the U.S. Army. Dr. Desai’s grants and fellowships include funding from the National Stock Exchange of India and UNC’s University Research Council. She has also received the MBA Teaching All-Star award multiple times for her engaging pedagogy.

• Afro-Latin American Studies
• Latin American Literatures and Cultures
• US-Latin American Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

George Palacios, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. His work focuses on racialization and multiculturalism in Latin American nation-states through an Afro-diasporic lens, examining socio-political mobilizations and cultural expressions reshaping identities across Latin America and the Global South. Education: Ph.D. in Spanish from the University of Pittsburgh (2013); M.A. in Spanish from Purdue University (2004). Courses taught include Hispanic Literary Texts, Latin American Cultural Studies, and Spanish Language Immersion programs. Research Interests: Afro-Latin America, Colombian and Brazilian Literatures, US-Latin American Relations, and Global South Cultural Dynamics. He has published extensively on Afro-Colombian intellectual figures like Manuel Zapata Olivella, earning the 2021 Best Book Award from the Asociación de Colombianistas and the 2022 Clemson University Research Award. Articles and Books: His 2020 monograph Manuel Zapata Olivella (1920-2004) analyzes Zapata Olivella's radical political thought. Recent works critique mestizaje narratives and explore Blackness in colonial contexts. Articles appear in Revista de Estudios Colombianos , PALARA , and Escritos . Awards: Recognized for scholarly excellence in Afro-Latin American studies, including awards highlighting his contributions to decolonial theory and cultural critique. Professional Activities: Maintains an active research profile via Google Scholar (FTvxUjgAAAAJ) and engages in international academic collaborations.

Eddie M. Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Psychology
• Social Relationships
• Attitude Formation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eddie M. Clark is a Professor of Psychology in the Experimental Social Psychology program at Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences. He directs the Applied Social Psychology Lab and teaches courses including Social Psychology, Health Psychology, and African American Psychology. Education: Ph.D. and M.A., Ohio State University B.A., Northwestern University His research examines health attitudes/persuasion and close relationships, with emphasis on psychosocial factors affecting African American communities. Current projects investigate the interrelationships between personality, social capital, religiosity and health outcomes. Dr. Clark leads an active research team studying relationship maintenance, infidelity, and health communication. His NIH-funded research on structural racism and cancer disparities involves collaborators from multiple universities. The lab employs longitudinal designs and community-based approaches to examine health behavior determinants. Awards and recognition include selection as a Top Cited Researcher (Research.com, 2024) and major NIH funding for cancer disparities research. His mentorship extends to multiple graduate students investigating predictors of relationship dissolution, health promotion in chronic illness, and substance use disorders.

Tom Boellstorffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Anthropology
• Virtual Worlds
• Queer Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tom Boellstorff is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Irvine. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2000). His research focuses on digital anthropology, virtual worlds, queer theory, and the intersection of technology with cultural practices. Boellstorff is known for pioneering ethnographic studies in virtual environments like Second Life and has explored topics such as Indonesian LGBTQ+ communities, disability in digital spaces, and the cultural history of early video games like Intellivision. His work spans theoretical frameworks for understanding digital cultures, methodological innovations in virtual ethnography, and critical analyses of technology’s role in shaping identity, politics, and social structures. Boellstorff’s interdisciplinary approach integrates cultural theory, media studies, and queer studies to examine how digital platforms mediate human experience. Recent publications emphasize the anthropology of emerging technologies (e.g., metaverse studies), historical analyses of video game platforms, and the sociopolitical implications of digital exclusion. His documentary work, including Virtual Cultures in Pandemic Times , extends his ethnographic focus into visual media.

LU Jiongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Atomic-scale material design
• Quantum nanoscience
• Atomic-precision catalysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

LU Jiong is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds additional roles as Assistant Head (International Relations and Infrastructure) and Dean's Chair Professor (2023-2026). His research focuses on atomic-scale material design, quantum nanoscience, and sustainable catalytic technologies. He has earned prestigious awards including the Singapore Young Scientist Award (2024) and the Faculty Outstanding Scientist Award (2024). Education: Postdoctoral Fellow at NUS and UC Berkeley (2011-2014), PhD in Chemistry from NUS (2011), B.Sc. in Chemistry from Fudan University (2007). Research Highlights: His group pioneers atomic-scale engineering of quantum materials and catalytic systems, including Janus graphene nanoribbons, topological single-atom catalysts, and superconducting monolayers. Recent work advances next-generation energy storage and sustainable chemical manufacturing. Grants & Funding: Holds a National Research Foundation Investigatorship and leads multiple projects in quantum materials and catalysis. Labs/Teams: Directs the LU Jiong Research Group at NUS, focusing on experimental and theoretical studies of atomic-scale phenomena in 2D materials and nanocatalysts.

J. Ross Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biblical Studies
• Theological Exegesis
• Septuagint Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

J. Ross Wagner is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Duke University's Divinity School since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University (1999) and previously taught at Princeton Theological Seminary for 15 years. His research focuses on Pauline epistles, Septuagint studies, and theological exegesis, emphasizing how scriptural interpretation shaped early Jewish-Christian communities. Key works include Reading the Sealed Book (2013) and Heralds of the Good News (2002). Professor Wagner's teaching spans courses like New Testament Interpretation , Old Testament in the New , and Philippians/Philemon . He has co-investigated the Wabash Center grant Fostering a Culture of Teaching (2017–2022). His work bridges biblical scholarship with missional and contextual interpretation, as seen in studies applying Romans to post-hurricane Honduras. His scholarship intersects with Karl Barth Center collaborations and includes engagements with religious education initiatives. Current research continues exploring Paul's use of scripture, intertextuality, and the theological implications of Septuagint translation practices.

Vera Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biotechnology
• Microbial Genetics
• Fungal Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Vera Meyer is a Professor in the Department of Applied and Molecular Microbiology at Technische Universität Berlin’s Faculty III - Process Sciences. Her research focuses on optimizing fungal production systems for bioactive compounds, antifungal agents, and secondary metabolites. She leads projects such as the MY-CO SPACE exhibition, exploring fungal-based materials in architecture and sustainability. Notable contributions include work on Aspergillus niger morphology, pyomelanin synthesis for radiation shielding, and co-authoring over 150 publications. Meyer holds patents on fungal biosynthetic processes and collaborates internationally on interdisciplinary bioeconomy initiatives. Contact: vera.meyer@tu-berlin.de . Education details are not explicitly listed, but her career includes leadership roles in TU Berlin’s biotechnology programs and UniCat collaborations. Research emphasizes systems biology approaches to microbial engineering, combining microbiology, mathematics, and engineering for predictive models of cellular processes. Recent projects include the MY-CO SPACE exhibition at Bundeskunsthalle Bonn (2025-2026), showcasing fungal-based construction materials.

Nicholas Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astrophysics
• Dynamical Chaos
• Solar Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicholas Nelson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at California State University, Chico. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including astrophysics, dynamical chaos, and medical education curriculum development. He specializes in stellar evolution models, solar convection dynamics, and magnetic field generation in stars. His work bridges physics and healthcare, addressing structural competency in medical training and social determinants of health through innovative curricula. Research interests include: solar magnetic loop formation, chaotic dynamics in celestial bodies, and integrating social determinants of health into residency programs. His publications reflect a dual focus on computational astrophysics and healthcare equity. Notable contributions include studies on knuckleball aerodynamics, early career challenges in astrophysics, and curriculum design for addressing health disparities. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his work demonstrates impactful cross-disciplinary engagement. No advising relationships or grant information was provided in the source material. His office is located in PHSC 121B on campus.

Maja Matisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maja Matis is a Group Leader at the University of Muenster's Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation (ZMBE) within the Institute of Cell Biology. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanical role of microtubules in tissue morphogenesis, particularly how microtubule-generated forces contribute to tissue remodeling through coordinated cellular behaviors. She leads the Matis Lab, which employs advanced microscopy techniques and genetic approaches to study cytoskeletal mechanics in developmental contexts. Key research areas include the structural regulation of microtubules, mechanics-driven cell shape changes, and integration of forces at adherens junctions. Her interdisciplinary projects combine biophysics, developmental biology, and quantitative imaging to unravel mechanisms underlying collective cell behavior during tissue formation. Notable contributions include studies on microtubule compression dynamics in epithelial tissues and the role of PCP signaling in patterning microtubule networks. She collaborates with institutions like the Cells in Motion Cluster of Excellence and has mentored multiple PhD/MD students. Her work is published in high-impact journals such as Nat. Commun. and Nat. Cell Biol.

• Pragmatics
• Lexicon-Syntax-Interface
• Grammar-Pragmatics-Interface
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Rita Finkbeiner is a Professor of German Linguistics at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, where she has held a W3 professorship since April 2020 and served as managing director of the German Institute from 2022-2023. Previously, she was a W2 Professor at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (2018-2020) and has been affiliated with Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz since 2010. Her research focuses on the critical interface between grammatical structures and pragmatic functions in language use. Her academic background includes: Magistra Artium in German Linguistics and European Ethnology from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2000) Ph.D. in German Linguistics from Stockholm University (2009) Habilitation at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (2016) Professor Finkbeiner's research examines how linguistic constructions operate at the grammar-pragmatics interface, with particular attention to speech acts, implicit meaning, and expressivity in German. She investigates phenomena such as wh-headlines in newspapers, reduplicative constructions, expressive morphology, and the pragmatics of social media commenting. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language teaching and media discourse, demonstrating how linguistic form and communicative function interact systematically. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on construction grammar and pragmatics, with increasing attention to digital communication patterns while maintaining strong theoretical foundations. Key trends include exploration of wh-headlines across discourse types, expressive morphology in German word formation, and the pragmatics of social media commenting, demonstrating both theoretical depth and practical relevance to contemporary communication contexts. Professor Finkbeiner actively supervises doctoral and master's students, with numerous successful completions including Julian Stawecki (2024) and Robert Külpmann (2019). She has led significant research projects including the DFG-funded "W-Überschriften im Deutschen" (2018-2022) on German wh-headlines, and is coordinating the development of a German linguistics textbook. She collaborates closely with researchers including Dr. Robert Külpmann, Dr. Paul Reszke, and Charlotte Eisenrauch. She leads a research team at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz that investigates construction grammar and pragmatics across various discourse contexts, with particular attention to digital communication and educational applications. Her work environment provides a strong interdisciplinary context connecting theoretical linguistics with language education and media studies.