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Greg Wahlertمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Plant Systematics
• Taxonomy
• Floristic Inventory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Greg Wahlert is a Lecturer and Shirley Tucker Curator of Biodiversity Collections at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He manages the UCSB Natural History Collections housed at the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Resilience (CCBER). As a plant systematist, his research focuses on floristic inventory in Colombia's Western Cordillera, taxonomy of Lupinus in California, and studies of Violaceae and Malvaceae families, particularly in Madagascar. He teaches botany and curation courses in the Ecological, Evolutionary, and Marine Biology (EEMB) and Environmental Studies (ENVS) departments. Wahlert holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Plant Biology from Ohio University. His work combines genomic and morphological evidence to address taxonomic challenges, such as clarifying species complexes in Lupinus and Rinorea. Collaborations include projects on African and Malagasy flora, resulting in numerous species descriptions and phylogenetic analyses. His courses include Flora and Vegetation of California and Ethnobotany and Economic Botany . He mentors students in natural history collections curation, emphasizing hands-on training with specimens. His research spans biodiversity conservation, phylogeography, and the integration of digital tools for phenological studies. Wahlert’s contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles on plant systematics, with a focus on understudied taxa in the Americas and Madagascar. He actively engages in fieldwork, herbarium curation, and international collaborations to advance botanical knowledge.

János Kataمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Educational Sciences
• Technical Pedagogy
• Vocational Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

János Kata is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Technical Pedagogy , Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. His work focuses on technical pedagogy, higher education assessment, and vocational training processes. With a background in mechanical engineering and engineering teacher education, he has contributed extensively to understanding student failure phenomena, group assessment methods, and lifelong learning frameworks. Research Trends: Analysis of student performance, technology integration in education, and optimization of vocational training using system engineering models. Key Publications: Books and conference papers on learning technology, brainstorming-based assessment, and cultural dimensions of education (2013-2000). Academic Affiliations: Active member of BME's Department of Technical Pedagogy since 1999. Holds degrees in mechanical engineering and engineering pedagogy from BME. Notable Contributions: Development of operation research teaching methods for technical educators and system engineering models for vocational training optimization. His 1999-2013 works bridge theoretical pedagogy with practical industrial education needs.

Ian R H Telfordمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Systematics
• Taxonomy
• Biogeography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ian R. H. Telford is a researcher at the University of New England, affiliated with the School of Environmental and Rural Science. He is actively engaged in herbarium curation, teaching, and botanical research with a strong focus on Australian flora. Research Interests: His primary research areas include plant systematics, taxonomy, and biogeography, particularly within the families Cucurbitaceae, Phyllanthaceae, Rutaceae, Lamiaceae, and Asteraceae. He is dedicated to understanding species limits and evolutionary relationships in Australian endemic plants, especially in northeastern New South Wales, where biodiversity remains under-documented. He also prepares scientific illustrations for his studies. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2005–2012) reflect a consistent focus on taxonomic revisions, species delimitation, and molecular phylogenetics. Collaborative international research is a hallmark of his work, particularly on Cucurbitaceae and Phyllanthaceae. Many studies combine morphological and molecular data to resolve complex species boundaries and biogeographic patterns. Scientific Awards: Carrick Teaching Excellence Award (2006) Teaching and Community Engagement: Dr. Telford trains undergraduate and postgraduate students in field collection and herbarium techniques. He leads a team of volunteers in specimen preparation and data entry, contributes to school outreach programs, and provides plant identification services to naturalist groups. His educational impact is recognized through a national teaching award. Labs and Teams: He leads a herbarium curation team at UNE, overseeing best practices in collection management and data integrity. This team includes trained volunteers and student assistants, contributing to both research and public engagement during open days and exhibitions.

Stephanie Sadre-Orafaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Anthropology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Race and Visual Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Sadre-Orafai is a sociocultural anthropologist and Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati, holding joint appointments as Taft Research Center Director and Critical Visions Co-Director. She earned her PhD in Anthropology from New York University (2010), MA from NYU (2005), and BA from UC Berkeley (2000). Her research examines the production of difference through ethnographic studies of media producers, aesthetic industries, and visual practices. Her work focuses on race-language-visuality intersections, typification processes in expert communities, and the body as evidence. She explores these through diverse sites including New York fashion casting, modeling industries, and comparative studies of type design. Current projects include book manuscripts on fashion casting and a comparative analysis of animate/inanimate type production. Publications demonstrate recurring themes of visual mediation, professional vision, racial formation, and cultural classification. Recent articles analyze typification systems across creative industries while earlier works established foundations in fashion anthropology and visual representation. Honors include the Taft Professorship for Social Justice (2023-26), Outstanding Mentor Award, and multiple research grants from Wenner-Gren Foundation, Ford Foundation, and National Science Foundation. She has directed significant external funding including NSF support for ethnographic fieldwork. She co-directs the Critical Visions program bridging arts practice and social theory, co-edits experimental student publications, and has advised over 20 graduate students. Her extensive service includes editorial boards for Visual Anthropology Review and advisory roles for academic programs nationwide.

Jacqueline M. Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Psychology
• Intergroup Relations
• Diversity Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jacqueline M. Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah's College of Social and Behavioral Science. She directs the Social Cognition and Intergroup Perception (SCIP) Lab, investigating diversity, intergroup relations, and social perception processes across cultural contexts. Her research examines categorization dynamics in diverse social interactions, impression formation across racial boundaries, and psychological impacts of multicultural experiences. Current projects explore accent diversity, racial ambiguity perception, and identity complexity in multiracial individuals. Recent publications demonstrate a focus on reducing social biases through experimental interventions, with recurring themes of prejudice reduction, identity negotiation, and institutional influences on intergroup attitudes. Methodologically, this work combines behavioral experiments with cross-cultural comparative frameworks.

• Plant Taxonomy
• Ethnobotany
• Archaeobotany
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Concepcion Obon de Castro is a Professor in the Department of Applied Biology at Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH), Spain. She teaches Botany, Ethnobotany, and related courses across Agro-Food Engineering, Environmental Science, Agroecology, and Viticulture programs. As Senate Member (Sector 1) and Institutional Chair Secretary for the Palmeral d'Elx Chair, she contributes to university governance and cultural heritage preservation in Elche's UNESCO-listed date palm landscapes. Her research centers on Plant Taxonomy (her UNESCO specialty), Ethnobotany, and Archaeobotany, with emphasis on Mediterranean flora, crop domestication (particularly grapevine and date palm), and historical gardens. She investigates medieval Islamic garden heritage, agrobiodiversity conservation, and ethnobotanical applications in food/medicine across Mediterranean and Andean contexts. Her methodological approach integrates morphometric analysis, nomenclatural typification, and Bayesian statistics for seed identification. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant trends in archaeobotanical studies of Vitis and Phoenix species, employing morphometric techniques to trace domestication pathways. Her work bridges historical analysis with modern conservation, addressing cultural landscapes, endangered species documentation, and traditional knowledge systems. Key themes include medieval garden reconstruction, crop evolution evidence from archaeological seeds, and ethnobotanical documentation of indigenous practices. Scientific Awards No scientific awards documented in available information Advising and Grants No student advisement details or grant funding information appears in the provided materials. Her institutional roles within UMH's governance structures suggest administrative leadership capacity. Labs and Teams Professor Obon de Castro is affiliated with UMH's University Institute for Agro-food and Agro-environmental Research and Innovation (CIAGRO), conducting interdisciplinary research on sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and cultural landscape preservation. Her work supports projects on agrobiodiversity documentation, ethnobotanical knowledge systems, and the scientific management of Elche's Palmeral World Heritage site.

Alisa N. Bokulichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Geosciences
• Philosophy of Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alisa N. Bokulich is a Professor of Philosophy at Boston University , with affiliations as Associate Member of Harvard University’s History of Science Department and 2021-22 Harvard Radcliffe Fellow . She directs the Center for Philosophy & History of Science (CPHS) at Boston University and leads the Phi-Geo Research Group , focusing on the philosophy of geosciences, physics, and data science. Her research explores scientific modeling , data interpretation , and uncertainty in the physical and Earth sciences, with recent work on geochronology , mass extinctions , and noncausal explanations . She organizes the Boston Colloquium for Philosophy of Science and contributes to debates on science and values . Her 15 most recent publications span topics from scale challenges in geosciences to quantum-classical relations , radiometric dating , and typification in scientific models . She has held visiting appointments at Duke University, Durham University, and the University of Edinburgh’s Eidyn Research Centre . Scientific honors include the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship and election to the AAAS Section L Steering Committee . She mentors students like Federica Bocchi , who joined the University of Calgary as an Assistant Professor. Her work bridges philosophy, geosciences, and quantum physics , emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical implications of scientific practice.

Carlos Morujãoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phenomenology
• Philosophy of Consciousness
• Political Philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carlos Morujão is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and a researcher at the Research Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CITER) and the Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH). He holds a PhD (2002) and Agregação (2012) from the same institution, specializing in Schelling and the problem of individuation. PhD: Schelling e o Problema da Individuação (1792–1809), Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2002) Agregação, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2012) His research is centered in phenomenology, particularly the works of Husserl and Alfred Schutz, and the political philosophy of José Ortega y Gasset. He explores themes such as consciousness, embodiment, liberalism, democracy, and the intersections of philosophy with theology and social theory. His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with phenomenological analysis, political discourse, and the philosophical implications of AI and modern cultural crises. The trends in his recent articles show a deep integration of classical phenomenology with contemporary issues—ranging from AI consciousness to democratic theory and embodiment. His work bridges continental philosophy with social and theological concerns, often drawing on historical philosophical debates to address modern challenges. Prémio de Tradução Científica e Técnica - Menção Honrosa (2005) Prémio de Tradução Científica e Técnica - Menção Honrosa (2004) Morujão actively supervises PhD students and participates in major research projects such as COLIVING2020 and studies on German idealism. He has given numerous invited talks on consciousness, phenomenology, and political philosophy, and contributes to editorial and academic boards. He is a central figure in Portugal’s philosophical community, with strong international collaborations. He is involved in the Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH) and the COLIVING2020 project, focusing on intercultural living, public theology, and cultural ecology in pandemic times. His academic network spans Europe and Latin America, reflecting his broad influence in philosophical and theological discourse.

Barbara J. Hellenthalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecology
• Environmental Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Barbara J. Hellenthal is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, where she also serves as the Curator of the Biodiversity Museum & Herbarium. Her work bridges academic research, curation, and environmental stewardship, with a focus on plant biodiversity and ecological documentation. Education: B.Sc. in Horticulture, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Her research interests center on Ecology and Environmental Biology and Evolutionary Biology , particularly in the context of plant systematics, herbarium specimen analysis, and long-term ecological monitoring. She leads the 175th-anniversary survey of Notre Dame’s campus woody flora, building on foundational surveys from 1966 and 1992, to inform sustainable landscape management. Her work emphasizes the use of historical and contemporary plant data to track biodiversity changes and support conservation. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in botanical taxonomy , herbarium digitization , and regional flora documentation , with applications in conservation, education, and data science. These works highlight her expertise in integrating traditional botanical methods with modern informatics through initiatives like the Global Plants Initiative. Scientific Contributions: Leader of the Notre Dame Campus Woody Flora Survey (2016–Present) Collaborator, NSF-funded project tracking exotic species in the Great Lakes region via museum specimens Contributor to the Global Plants Initiative, digitizing over 9,000 type specimens from the Greene-Nieuwland Herbarium She advises on botanical research and collaborates extensively with departments such as Maintenance and Landscape Services, enhancing the integration of science and campus planning. While formal graduate students are not listed, she has co-authored works with researchers and contributed to training through museum-based science. Her curatorial leadership has secured institutional and external support for biodiversity documentation projects, reflecting sustained grant and project engagement. She is actively involved in building digital infrastructure for botanical research and promoting the long-term preservation of plant diversity through curated collections and public data access.

Scott Weedonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Technical Communication
• Rhetoric
• Writing in the Disciplines (WID)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Scott Weedon is an Associate Professor in the Technical Communication & Rhetoric program at Texas Tech University’s Department of English . His research bridges technical communication, rhetorical theory, and interdisciplinary applications in engineering and medical contexts. PhD in English with a concentration in Writing History and Theory (WHiT), Case Western Reserve University His research interests include Writing in the Disciplines (WID) , rhetorical genre studies , and rhetorics of science and medicine , with a focus on gender-inclusive writing in epidemiology and emotional dynamics in design presentations. Recent publications highlight collaborations with scholars like Charlie Rioux and T. Kenny Fountain, emphasizing knowledge translation, design thinking, and ethical communication in technical fields. Notable scientific awards include the James M. Lufkin Award (2017) for his work on engineering judgment. His peer-reviewed articles span interdisciplinary domains such as public health, design theory, and pseudoscience analysis. Scott mentors students and contributes to advancing technical communication through academic service.

Charles Zuckermanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Ethics
• Moral Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Charles Zuckerman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Formative Education at Boston College's Lynch School of Education & Human Development. His research centers on linguistic anthropology, specifically examining how cultural categories mediate ethical life in human interaction through long-term fieldwork in Laos and emerging studies on communicative technologies' role in ethical cultivation. Education: Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor M.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor B.A., Reed College, Portland, Oregon His scholarly focus spans cognitive/social development, formative/whole person education, language learning, and literacy. Dr. Zuckerman's work reconfigures understanding of social categories' functions in ethical life through meticulous analysis of gambling practices in Laos, moral economies, and everyday interactions. He emphasizes collaborative knowledge production through BC's Forum on Semiosis, which he founded to study communicative interactions. His recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory in linguistic anthropology and ethnographic theory, with recurring examinations of ethical reasoning in mundane practices, cultural typification systems, and the material-semiotic dimensions of social interaction—particularly through video analysis and discourse studies in Southeast Asian contexts. Scientific Awards: Wenner-Gren Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023-2024) American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship (2022-2023) Fulbright Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship (2014-2016) Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant (2013-2014) FLAS Fellowships for Thai/Lao Language Study (2010-2012) Linguistic Society of America Fellowship (2011) Dr. Zuckerman has secured major funding from Wenner-Gren, ACLS, and Fulbright programs to support his ethnographic research in Laos. As founder of BC's Forum on Semiosis, he cultivates collaborative scholarly environments focused on interactional detail. His academic service includes organizing interdisciplinary spaces for studying semiosis while mentoring students in linguistic anthropology and ethical development frameworks. He directs Boston College's Forum on Semiosis—a dedicated research collective examining communicative interactions through collaborative analysis of video recordings and discourse, emphasizing how ethical dispositions emerge in mundane social practices across cultural contexts.

Sara Raquel Alonso de la Torreمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutrition
• Food Science
• Dietetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sara Raquel Alonso de la Torre serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Burgos (UBU), Spain. Her academic focus centers on nutrition science and food biotechnology within the university's doctoral program 'Avances en Ciencia y Biotecnología Alimentarias'. Education: PhD from the University of Salamanca (1990) with thesis 'Mechanisms of transfer of energetic metabolites through the rat placenta during development', supervised by Dr. José María Medina Jiménez. Research Profile: Dr. Alonso de la Torre specializes in Nutrition and Dietetics with demonstrated expertise in metabolic transfer mechanisms, honey quality analysis, and food science applications. Her work bridges fundamental placental physiology research with practical food technology through dual affiliations: current membership in the NUTRICION research group (focusing on nutrition science) and prior involvement with the MIEL group (specializing in honey typification and aging processes). Research Infrastructure: She operates within UBU's Faculty of Sciences framework, contributing to the university's Food Science research ecosystem through departmental resources and collaborative group structures. Awards and Recognition: No specific scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Academic Leadership: While student supervision details remain unspecified, her active PhD program affiliation indicates ongoing mentorship responsibilities within UBU's graduate education structure.

• Plant Ecology
• Botany
• Seed Germination and Dormancy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joaquín Moreno Compañ serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Biology at Miguel Hernández University of Elche, specializing in Botany with UNESCO recognition in Plant Ecology. He instructs undergraduate courses including Botany, Management of Biodiversity and the Natural Environment, and Plant Restoration across Environmental Science, Pharmacy, and Biotechnology programs since 2022, maintaining regular tutorials Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00–13:00 from his Botany Office in the Vinalopó Building. His research program investigates plant-environment interactions with emphasis on seed germination ecology in saline habitats, conservation of Mediterranean endemics, and molecular identification of invasive species. Key focuses include abiotic stressors on halophyte communities, dormancy mechanisms in ornamental Schizanthus, and DNA barcoding applications for Tamarix and Physalis systematics. Recent work addresses conservation threats to protected flora and the ecological implications of alien plant naturalization in Iberian ecosystems. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) germination ecology across salinity gradients in halophytes and endangered endemics, (2) molecular systematics using DNA barcoding for invasive species detection, and (3) conservation biology addressing recovery plan deficiencies. Notably, his interdisciplinary scope extends to medical collaborations on cardiac surgery protocols and coagulation monitoring, demonstrating cross-field applicability of ecological research methodologies. Scientific Awards: None documented in available sources. Advising and Grants: Current records indicate no formal graduate student supervision or externally funded research grants. His academic contributions manifest primarily through course instruction, publication output, and departmental service within the Applied Biology unit. Laboratory and Field Operations: Research activities leverage the Applied Biology department's facilities at the Vinalopó Building (Avda. Universidad, s/n, Elche), with fieldwork concentrated in Mediterranean saltmarsh ecosystems. Specific laboratory equipment or dedicated research teams were not specified in source materials.

Zachary Rogersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Botany
• Plant Systematics
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zachary Rogers serves as a College Instructor and Herbarium specialist at the New Mexico State University (NMSU). He is affiliated with the Department of Animal and Range Sciences within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. His work focuses on curating and digitizing natural history collections, with expertise in plant systematics, taxonomy, and nomenclature. Education: B.S. in Biology, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1999 M.S. in Biology (Plant Systematics, Ecology, and Evolution), University of Missouri at Saint Louis, 2003 Research Interests: Curation, digitization, and management of natural history collections Plant systematics, taxonomy, and nomenclature Floristic inventories and biodiversity analysis Flora studies of the Southwestern U.S. and Northern Mexico Systematics of angiosperm groups like Thymelaeaceae and Weinmannia Madagascar flora and biodiversity conservation Molecular phylogenetics and plant anatomy techniques Ethnobotany and GIS-based vegetation analysis Articles Trends: His publications emphasize taxonomic revisions, species discovery in understudied regions (e.g., Madagascar, Sulawesi), and the integration of molecular phylogenetics with traditional systematics. Recent work highlights digitization efforts in natural history collections and public engagement through herbarium projects. Scientific Awards: None listed in provided information. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees are listed, but he teaches RGSC 316 Rangeland Plants and actively engages students in fieldwork and collection management. Grants or major funding details are not provided. Labs & Teams: Associated with NMSU’s Herbarium and the Elmer Ottis Wooton’s Legacy Herbarium project. Office located in the Biology Annex, fostering collaboration with botanical researchers and educators.

• Criminal Law
• Public Law
• Penal Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

MARÍA ANUNCIACIÓN TRAPERO BARREALES is a Professor at the University of León, affiliated with the School of Law and the Department of Public Law. Her research focuses on Criminal Law, particularly in areas like gender discrimination, reproductive violence, and road safety offenses. PhD in Law (1997) from Universidad de León Research Group: DPULE (Derecho Penal de la Universidad de León) Her recent publications analyze critical topics such as: Gender-based aggravating factors in sexual crimes Legal prevention of reproductive and obstetric violence Joint criminal actions in sexual offenses Negligent cybercrime liability Her work spans constitutional limits on imprisonment, forced marriage prosecution, and educational methodologies in legal training. DPULE research group prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches to criminal justice reform.