Pauline Lipman is a Professor of Educational Policy Studies and Director of the Collaborative for Equity and Justice in Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her work critically examines the intersections of race, class, and neoliberal urban policies, with a focus on how education systems perpetuate inequality. She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has authored seminal books including The New Political Economy of Urban Education and High Stakes Education . Her research explores neoliberal urbanism, racial capitalism, and state violence in education, emphasizing grassroots resistance movements. Lipman has been awarded the AESA Critic’s Choice Award twice for her impactful scholarship. She collaborates with community organizations to challenge educational privatization and advocate for equitable policies. Key contributions include analyzing Chicago’s Renaissance 2010 policy, school closings, and the role of venture philanthropy in remaking urban education. Her work bridges academia and activism, offering frameworks for radical democratic transformation in education systems.
Elizabeth A. Williams is a Professor of Organizational and Health Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University, with affiliate faculty status at the Colorado School of Public Health. Her research examines high reliability organizations (e.g., fire departments) and their health/safety practices, including accident response, organizational learning, and wearable technology applications. Education: Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University Affiliations: Department of Communication Studies, Colorado School of Public Health Recent work includes: Nonprofit resilience during crises (2024) Emotional sustainability in human services (2022) Wearable tech integration in firefighting (2018) Virtual team communication dynamics (2011) She co-edited the award-winning Organizations, Communication, and Health (2017 NCA award) and serves on ResponderStrong's advisory board. Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service by the College of Liberal Arts, her research bridges organizational theory with public health through communication strategies.
Dr Marc Collinson is a Teaching Associate in the School of History, Law and Social Sciences at Bangor University, where he serves as Program Lead for BA Politics. An active political historian specializing in post-war Britain, his research examines electoral phenomena, political parties, and policymaking processes with particular attention to the interplay between local communities and national political forces. Dr Collinson completed his PhD on 'Commonwealth Immigration, Policymaking, and the Labour party, c. 1960-1980' at Bangor University (2013-2019) followed by a PGCertHE (2014-2018). He was appointed to his current position in 2020 after several years as a part-time Tutor in the School. His scholarly interests focus on three interconnected themes: locality and representative politics, power dynamics in institutional policymaking, and national policy responses at the local level. Much of his recent work examines electoral contests like Smethwick (1964), nuclear power development in North Wales, and local government reform following the 1972 Act. His research demonstrates how national political narratives are shaped and reshaped through local experiences and interpretations. Dr Collinson's publications span political history journals, local history transactions, and biographical dictionaries, with notable recent contributions to Journal of Liberal History, Southern History, and British Journal of Educational Studies. His work frequently bridges academic research with public engagement through media contributions and community lectures. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018-present) Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022-present) Duncan Tanner Bursary recipient (2015, 2016) History Workshop Research Support Grant (2016) IHR Friends Bursary (2016) Midland History Travel Bursary (2019) As an educator, Dr Collinson teaches modules including 'Britain: Blitz to Brexit,' 'Twentieth Century Dictatorships,' and 'Europe, 1945-1992.' His pedagogical research focuses on enhancing employability through history education, with publications in Innovative Practice in Higher Education (2021) and Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability (2024). He has supervised undergraduate research projects through the university's internship program and serves on editorial boards including Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. Dr Collinson actively collaborates with researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester, and local heritage organizations in North Wales. His current projects include completing a monograph on Smethwick under contract with Routledge, researching nuclear policy impacts in North Wales with Dr Mari Wiliam, and examining Manchester politics following the 1972 Local Government Act with Dr Bertie Dockerill and Prof. Peter Shapely.
Anna Berg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University (CEU), where she conducts research at the intersection of political sociology, cultural sociology, and media studies. Her work critically examines how digital communication practices shape political identities and mobilizations, with a focus on right-wing and populist movements in Germany. Her educational background includes a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago, an MA from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris, and a BA in Political Sciences from Freie Universität Berlin. Anna's research interests include: Political and cultural sociology Media and communication in populist movements Digitalization and political identity Ethnographic studies of anti-refugee and anti-lockdown protests Youth political engagement and media practices Alternative media ecologies and disinformation Her recent publications explore themes such as informational activism, epistemic trust, political meaning-making, and the cultural dynamics of echo chambers and post-truth discourse. Using ethnographic and qualitative methods, her work moves beyond buzzwords to offer grounded sociological insights into contemporary political transformations. She is currently conducting fieldwork on media practices among high-school students, extending her inquiry into the next generation of political subjectivities. Anna has not been listed with any scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. She advises emerging scholars through her ongoing research projects and supervises fieldwork, though specific students are not named. Her research is supported by ethnographic fieldwork and institutional affiliation with CEU, enabling long-term studies in Germany. Her work is conducted through independent research and collaboration within the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at CEU, contributing to broader academic discussions on democracy, representation, and digital culture.
Ewa Nowak-Teter serves as a University Professor in the Department of Mediatization within the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. Her academic profile demonstrates extensive engagement with media theory and political communication, where she maintains active teaching responsibilities including courses on quantitative research methods in media studies, mediatization of public sphere, and political marketing. She conducts regular office hours both in-person at room A.5.59 and online via Microsoft Teams, indicating her current active status within the institution. Professor Nowak-Teter's research centers on the mediatization of public and private spheres, media logics, online public opinion, political communication, and media effects including agenda-setting, framing, and priming. Her scholarly work examines how social media platforms reshape journalistic independence and news consumption patterns, with particular attention to platform-specific dynamics like Facebook sharing behaviors. She investigates the temporal dimensions of mediatization and its impact on how society perceives and organizes time through media frameworks. Her publication record reveals a consistent scholarly output with significant contributions in 2023-2024, particularly in examining the tension between social media logic and journalistic independence. Her work spans theoretical developments in mediatization studies, empirical analyses of news sharing on social platforms, and comparative studies of media discourse across different national contexts including Polish and British examples. She has published in both international journals like Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly and Digital Journalism, as well as in Polish academic publications. Professor Nowak-Teter serves as Editor-in-chief of "Mediatization Studies" and leads the Mediatization section of the Polish Society of Social Communication. She has coordinated significant research projects including "Platform Europe - European Election Monitoring Center" funded by the European Parliament and received grants from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education for international comparative research on mediatization. Her international experience includes visiting professorships at Sciences Po Bordeaux and Sciences Po Grenoble, as well as research stays at San Diego State University.
Joelle Cruz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Colorado. Her research reimagines organizational communication through postcolonial and feminist frameworks, focusing on alternative logics like indigenous and grassroots organizing, cultural assumptions in global scholarship, and globalization’s impacts. She has conducted fieldwork in Liberia, examining women’s indigenous organizing, LGBTQ+ struggles during political homophobia, and community responses to the Ebola crisis. Her work appears in leading journals such as Management Communication Quarterly , Organization , and Women’s Studies in Communication . Cruz employs decolonial methodologies to challenge Eurocentrism and theorize marginalized agency. While no formal awards are listed, her collaborative projects and manifestos highlight her commitment to equity-driven communication praxis, particularly in transnational and post-conflict contexts.
Dr. Armando Guevara Gil is a Peruvian legal anthropologist and historian currently serving as Director of Research at the Universidad para el Desarrollo Andino (UDEA, Huancavelica, Perú), Professor of Law at the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC, Lima), and Associate Researcher at the Instituto del Perú (USMP, Lima). He has held visiting positions at the University of Torino (2019) and as a guest researcher at the Max Planck Institute for European Legal History (Frankfurt, 2019-2020). His academic background includes: Law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Master's degree in cultural anthropology from University of Wisconsin-Madison Doctorate in law from University of Amsterdam Dr. Guevara Gil specializes in legal pluralism, colonial and republican law in the Andes, water law, and indigenous rights. His research explores historical normativity regimes in Andean societies, examining how indigenous communities maintain and assert their legal systems within modern nation-states. He employs interdisciplinary approaches combining legal history, anthropology, and political science to analyze the complex interactions between official state law and indigenous legal traditions, with particular focus on water rights, land tenure, and prior consultation processes. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent thematic development around Andean legal systems, evolving from colonial legal history to contemporary issues of indigenous rights recognition. Recent publications reveal increasing attention to the concept of 'multiversos narrativos' - exploring alternative historical narratives of water and land rights in the Andes through oral history methodologies. His research consistently challenges essentialist approaches to indigenous identity and legal recognition, documenting how bureaucratic and administrative practices often undermine indigenous rights despite international legal frameworks. Dr. Guevara Gil's research has been recognized through numerous fellowships and awards: Postdoc Scholarship at Max Planck Institute for European Legal History (2019-2020) Multiple fellowships at Max Planck Institutes (2012-2014) Eight research prizes from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2008-2018) MacArthur Foundation Scholar Grant (1994-1995) Wenner-Gren Foundation Fellowship (1988-1989) As principal investigator, Dr. Guevara Gil has secured significant research funding for projects examining legal pluralism in Andean communities. He currently co-directs the 'Multiversos Narrativos' research project with Thomas Duve at the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory, which employs dialogical and participatory methodologies to document communal narratives about water rights, land, and natural resources in Huancavelica, Peru. His work with the Universidad para el Desarrollo Andino focuses on community-based legal research and capacity building. Dr. Guevara Gil maintains active affiliations with multiple research networks including the American Anthropological Association, Commission on Legal Pluralism, Instituto Internacional de Historia del Derecho Indiano, Latin American Studies Association, and Law and Society Association. His current research examines how Peruvian administrative practices undermine indigenous rights through essentialist interpretations of indigenous identity, particularly in mining contexts where consultation processes are frequently circumvented.
Dr. Eng. Katarzyna Jasińska is affiliated with the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Wrocław University of Economics. Her work focuses on Industry 4.0, ICT sector dynamics, project management, and digital transformation. She has conducted extensive research on topics such as robotic process automation (RPA), AI implementation, and organizational adaptation to technological changes. Her research interests span across: Industry 4.0 adoption and its implications for businesses Digital transformation challenges in service and manufacturing sectors Project management methodologies in ICT enterprises RPA and AI integration in organizational processes Key contributions include case studies analyzing Polish companies' adaptation to Industry 4.0 post-pandemic challenges, cybersecurity frameworks, and innovative project management approaches. Her work emphasizes bridging the gap between technological innovation and practical implementation in real-world business contexts.
Leona Wiegmann is an Associate Professor of Management Control at ESCP Business School in Paris. Her research examines how digitalization reshapes accounting practices, focusing on tensions between technology and human actors, evolving roles of management accountants, and external stakeholder engagement. She employs qualitative methods like field studies, vignettes, and netnography to explore forecasting, performance management, and accountability. Previously, she held faculty positions at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany) and Monash University (Australia). Open to supervising PhD students, her work appears in journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research and Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal . Education: PhD from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Key Research Themes: Digitalization in Accounting, Organizational Dynamics, Qualitative Methodologies Her articles analyze topics ranging from proxy advisor accountability to information search during crises, reflecting her focus on real-world organizational challenges. While no scientific awards are listed, her contributions to accounting and organizational studies literature highlight her scholarly impact.
Dr. Christoph Studt is a researcher at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and currently serving at the Chair of Prof. Dr. Friedrich Kießling since 2020. His academic career spans over three decades at the university, including prior roles at the chairs of Klaus Hildebrand (1985-2010) and Dominik Geppert (2010-2020). Doctorate in History (Dr. phil., 1990) Specializes in 19th-21st century German history Co-editor of resistance movement publications Research focuses on the Bismarck era and Third Reich , particularly resistance movements , political culture , and historical memory . His work analyzes state-society dynamics , dictatorship structures , and post-war reconstruction . Recent publications examine resistance sources , German-Polish memory sites , and political humor in Nazi Germany . His publications trend spans: 1985-2023 chronological coverage Editorial leadership in 6 volumes Focus on resistance historiography Interdisciplinary approach combining politics, culture, and memory Collaborative research projects Public history initiatives Scientific engagement includes: Teaching Award of the Faculty of Philosophy (2014/15) Deputy Chairman, Research Association 20 July 1944 Board Member, Dorothee Fliess Foundation Active in historical societies including VHD and Theodor Fontane Society He contributes to academic networking through: Co-organizing Königswinter conferences Collaborative research with Manuel Becker, Joachim Scholtyseck, and Daniel E.D. Müller German-Polish scholarly initiatives
Dr Ana Cristina Vasconcelos is a Senior Lecturer in Corporate Information Management at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication, University of Sheffield. She holds a PhD from Sheffield Hallam University and has held academic roles at multiple institutions, including Leeds Metropolitan University and Sheffield Hallam University. Her research focuses on the intersection of knowledge management, information systems, and organizational adaptation. Education: BA in History, PGDip in Information Science (University of Lisbon), PhD in Information Systems (Sheffield Hallam University) Her research explores organizational learning, absorptive capacity, knowledge sharing, and boundary spanning practices, often applying theoretical frameworks like Arenas/Social Worlds Theory and Practice Theory. Funded by the European Community and AHRC, her work addresses challenges in information systems implementation and knowledge integration across sectors. Recent publications highlight trends in smart city datafication, interdisciplinary knowledge management, and virtual community dynamics. She supervises PhD students in areas spanning economic resilience to knowledge transfer in FinTech ecosystems. Teaching interests include qualitative research methods, organizational culture, and knowledge management systems. She has external examiner roles at multiple universities and serves on editorial boards for journals like Libri and the International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organizations.
Stephanie Takaragawa serves as an Associate Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean for Academic Programs at Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Chapman University. Her academic career bridges cultural anthropology, visual studies, and sociology with a focus on representation, memory, and cultural production. Associate Professor, Sociology Department Associate Dean for Academic Programs Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Chapman University Dr. Takaragawa's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from University of Southern California, and both Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Temple University. Her research examines visual and material culture with particular attention to media, art, performance, exhibition, and theme parks in relation to racial representation. A significant portion of her work investigates the Japanese-American incarceration during WWII and how that history is understood, represented, and memorialized in contemporary contexts. She is deeply engaged with multimodal anthropology and has contributed significantly to the field through her work with the Ethnographic Terminalia curatorial collective, which explores the intersections of anthropology, art, and exhibition practices. Her current research project on Japanese American incarceration is available through Chapman University's Scalar platform. Dr. Takaragawa's publications reveal a consistent trajectory exploring the relationship between anthropology and visual/cultural practices. Her work spans traditional academic publications, experimental digital projects, and curatorial exhibitions that challenge conventional boundaries between anthropology and art. She has made substantial contributions to understanding how multimodal approaches transform anthropological practice, with particular focus on curation, performance, and digital media as anthropological methods. As Associate Dean for Academic Programs, she contributes to the academic leadership of Wilkinson College while maintaining an active research and publication agenda. Her teaching encompasses cultural anthropology, visual culture, Asian American studies, and notably includes courses on Disneyland as a cultural site of analysis.
Mark Hathaway is a Lecturer at the University of Toronto and serves in both the School of the Environment and the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences . Additionally, he acts as a Visiting Professor at Latin American universities and faculty member at the Earth Charter Center for Education for Sustainable Development in Costa Rica. Education: PhD in Adult Education, Community Development, and Environmental Studies from University of Toronto MEd in Adult Education and Community Development from University of Toronto BSc in Mathematics from Queen’s University Research Interests: Dr. Hathaway focuses on ecological worldviews , transformative learning , and indigenous knowledge . His work bridges environmental ethics with regenerative design , emphasizing ecopsychology and permaculture principles . He explores how self-transcendent emotions and spiritual practices can shift consciousness toward sustainable living. Article Trends: His publications span ecological ethics , permaculture , indigenous wisdom , and emotional responses to crisis . Themes include anthropoharmonism , systems theory , and decolonization . Grants & Affiliations: Dr. Hathaway's SSHRC postdoctoral research and collaborations with organizations like the Pachamama Alliance and Joanna Macy's Work that Reconnects highlight his interdisciplinary approach to sustainability education.
Jorge Louçã is a Full Professor in the Department of Information Science and Technology at ISCTE-IUL, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He is also an Integrated Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte, the Research Center in Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture, and leads the research group The Observatorium . He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from Université Paris Dauphine and the University of Lisbon, and completed his Aggregation in Complexity Sciences in 2019. PhD in Computing – University of Lisbon & Université Paris-Dauphine (2000) Master’s in Informatique: Intelligent Systems – Université Paris-Dauphine (1995) Aggregation in Complexity Sciences – ISCTE-IUL (2019) His research centers on computational modeling of social systems, focusing on data-intensive analysis of human communication, knowledge generation in large networks, and the dynamics of complex systems. He founded the Doctoral Program in Complexity Sciences and has been instrumental in advancing the field through international collaborations such as the UNESCO Unitwin network for the Complex Systems Digital Campus and participation in the Conference on Complex Systems (CCS/ECCS). The recent publications highlight a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining network science, data analysis, and social theory. Key themes include the modeling of malaria transmission, information diffusion in social media, structural inequality in education, and the dynamics of opinion and popularity. His work often employs agent-based models, temporal network analysis, and entropy-based measures, reflecting a deep integration of computational and theoretical approaches. Research Methods for Doctorate in Complexity Sciences Advanced Topics in Complexity Sciences Data Science Fundamentals Development for the Internet and Mobile Applications Web Interfaces for Data Management Advanced Network Analysis Jorge Louçã has supervised over a dozen doctoral and master’s students, with completed theses on topics such as malaria modeling, information diffusion, temporal networks, and social inequality. His research has been supported by projects like NESS (Non-Equilibrium Social Science in ICT and Economics), reflecting his leadership in interdisciplinary science. He has held significant academic management roles, including Director of the Department of Information Science and Technology and head of multiple degree programs. His work continues to bridge computer science, social science, and policy, positioning him as a key figure in the global complexity science community.
Dr. Jianbing Li is a Professor and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Environmental Engineering Program at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), holding prestigious fellowships from CSCE, CSSE, EIC, and Engineers Canada. His research program addresses critical environmental challenges with significant real-world impact, particularly in northern and remote communities of British Columbia. Education: PhD in Environmental Systems Engineering, University of Regina Research Focus: Dr. Li's work centers on environmental pollution control , petroleum waste management , soil and groundwater remediation , environmental modeling , risk assessment , and oil spill response . His innovative approaches integrate machine learning, advanced materials, and sustainable engineering principles to develop practical solutions for complex environmental problems, with particular emphasis on resource recovery from waste streams. Publication Trends: Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strategic focus on oil spill response technologies, wastewater treatment innovations, and waste valorization. Key advancements include nano/micro bubble flotation systems, chitosan-based adsorbents, and machine learning models for pyrolysis optimization, demonstrating his leadership in translating laboratory research to field applications. Scientific Recognition: 2024 Fellow of Engineers Canada and Engineering Institute of Canada 2023 CSCE Dr. Albert E. Berry Medal (Canada's top environmental engineering award) Multiple UNBC Research Excellence Awards (2010, 2014, 2019, 2023) 2013 Northern BC Business and Technology Award with Husky Energy Best paper awards from International Academy of Science and Environmental Geotechnology Society Research Leadership: Dr. Li has secured over $800,000 in 2023 and $1.9 million in 2020 for oil spill response research through NSERC, DFO, and NRCan. His current portfolio includes groundwater protection for Indigenous communities, next-generation decanting technologies, and water security for remote regions. He actively mentors PhD, MSc, and MASc students while serving on NSERC evaluation committees and co-directing the UNBC/UBC environmental engineering program (2013-2017). Collaborative Networks: Dr. Li leads multi-institutional partnerships with UBC, government agencies, industry (including Husky Energy), and Indigenous communities like Lheidli T'enneh First Nation. His work through the Multi-Partner Research Initiative addresses practical challenges in rural British Columbia while advancing fundamental knowledge in environmental systems engineering.
