جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mika Simonenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sociology
• Conversation Analysis
• Social Gerontology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mika Simonen is a University Researcher at the Institute of Criminology and Legal Policy within the Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki. His work bridges sociology, criminology, and human-animal interaction studies through innovative methodological approaches. His research interests focus on social interaction in research interviews , human-dog interaction , functional capacity research , and experimental sociology , particularly through Imitation Game studies. Simonen employs conversation analysis to examine social gerontology, social psychology, and language dynamics in interspecies contexts. His work reveals how social boundaries form through interactional expertise and embodied practices. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in multispecies communication and embodied interaction , with increasing focus on human-animal relationships. His research output shows consistent growth from 2006 (1 publication) to 2024 (4 publications), with notable spikes in 2018 (8 publications) and 2021 (9 publications), reflecting productive periods in his career. Simonen actively contributes to academic discourse through peer review and conference participation, including organizing events like the Lajienvälinen kieli discussion forum and presenting at Sosiologipäivät 2019. His current research projects include: SILE Project (2023-2026): Examining silent agents affected by legislation Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Policy Project (2023-2025) Interspecies Language Project (2019-2021): Focusing on human-animal interaction Know Your Neighbor? (2017-2020): Community interaction study Human-Dog Interaction Study (2017-2020) as project manager Media coverage of his work includes interviews on how interview situations affect assessment outcomes (2017) and positive interpretation of unemployed interview responses (2016), demonstrating public engagement with his research.

Jesse Jonkmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Anthropology
• Resource Extraction
• Infrastructure Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jesse Jonkman is an Assistant Professor in International Development Studies at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, specializing in political and environmental anthropology. His research examines resource extraction, state formation, and infrastructure politics, primarily in Colombia. Core research themes: Resource extraction and territorial governance Subterranean politics and materiality Infrastructural improvisation and autonomy Transnational mining networks Recent publications (2018-2025) reveal three dominant clusters: ethnographic examinations of small-scale mining (53%), methodological reflections on resource studies (20%), and critical analyses of sustainable extraction discourses (13%). His work consistently engages with Latin American political ecology and decolonial approaches. Honors: JC Ruigrok Award from Royal Dutch Society of Sciences FSW Dissertation Prize for outstanding PhD thesis Current Projects: NWO-Veni grant on gold supply chain transparency (2024-2028) Postdoctoral research on material practices in mining regions

Samuli Reijulaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Science
• Cognitive Science
• Social Epistemology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Samuli Reijula is a permanent university lecturer (equivalent to US Associate Professor) in Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Helsinki, with additional affiliation as a docent (habilitation) in Practical Philosophy. He is also associated with the TINT Centre for Philosophy of Social Science and leads his personal research section 'Reijulab.' His research focuses on scientific problem-solving as a distributed cognitive system, examining science at multiple levels from individual scientists to entire communities. Key interests include social epistemology, AI ethics, epistemic humility, diversity in science, and institutional epistemology. Reijula's work critically examines the relationship between scientific communities and society, emphasizing the importance of academic autonomy and trust. His recent publications analyze AI's philosophical implications, diversity policies in research, academic recruitment policies, and the enduring value of the Bildung university model. Reijula has contributed to debates on scientific uncertainty, open science, and the philosophical foundations of collective problem-solving in scientific communities. Reijula currently holds an Academy of Finland research project (2020-2025) titled 'Modeling the republic of science: Collaborative problem solving and collective rationality in scientific inquiry.' He has collaborated with prominent scholars including Jaakko Kuorikoski, Kristina Rolin, and Petri Ylikoski on topics ranging from institutional epistemology to agent-based modeling in social epistemology. As an active public intellectual, Reijula contributes to Finnish media outlets including Helsingin Sanomat, Suomen Kuvalehti, and Tietessä Tapahtuu, where he analyzes science policy issues and philosophical dimensions of contemporary scientific challenges.

Anna-Lill Druggeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sámi Studies
• Indigenous Research Ethics
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna-Lill Drugge is an Associate Professor in Sámi Studies at Umeå University's Department of Language Studies. She specializes in Sami society, gender studies, and indigenous research ethics, with a particular focus on Sami education. Her work bridges academic research and community engagement, emphasizing ethical frameworks in indigenous research practices. Primary affiliation: Department of Language Studies, Sámi studies Secondary affiliation: Human Resources Office Email: anna-lill.drugge@umu.se Her research explores: Ethical challenges in Sami educational research Gender dynamics in Sami history Decolonizing methodologies Community-based knowledge production Safe learning environments for diverse students Representation and self-determination in indigenous research Recent publications address diversity in Sami education, truth commissions in teacher training, and historical reconciliation. She emphasizes both foundational and advanced Sami studies courses through flexible, part-time online formats. Key themes across her work include: Ethical reflexivity Postcolonial critique Cultural preservation Participatory research Indigenous pedagogical innovation Memory politics

Cecilia Sheltonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black Feminist Technical Rhetoric
• Cultural Rhetorics
• Digital Activism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cecilia Shelton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Maryland, specializing in Black feminist technical rhetoric at the intersection of cultural rhetorics, digital activism, and antiracist pedagogy. Her scholarship explores how embodied rhetorical practices in Black activism function as technical communication and examines power dynamics in writing classrooms and centers. Shelton's work has appeared in journals including Praxis , Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy , and Journal of Multimodal Rhetorics . Her research agenda centers on decolonial methodologies in technical communication and their potential to advance equity in educational and workplace contexts.

Pedro Ferreiraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D)
• Affective Health
• Mobile Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pedro Ferreira is an Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technology and human experience. His work critically examines digital technologies' societal impacts, particularly in global development contexts and everyday cultural practices. Research focuses on ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development), affective health, mobile technologies, and repair cultures. Notable themes include postcolonial perspectives in technology design, digital disconnection practices among cyclists, and the role of play in technological interventions. Ferreira's studies often combine ethnographic methods with critical theory to analyze how technologies shape and are shaped by human behaviors. His publications explore topics ranging from algorithmic systems critique to sustainable mobility practices, emphasizing marginalized voices and alternative technological pathways. While no formal awards are listed, his work demonstrates significant contributions to rethinking technology's role in global contexts. Ferreira advises students including Simy Kaur Gahoonia and Nanna Gorm, fostering research in mobile life studies and development informatics.

Cristina Corduneanu-Huciمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Development
• Autocratic Politics
• Political Clientelism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cristina Corduneanu-Huci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Policy at Central European University (CEU) in Vienna. She holds a PhD in Political Science from Duke University and has conducted extensive research on autocratic politics, clientelism, bureaucratic reform, and international development. Her work bridges academic and policy realms, with collaborations at the World Bank and contributions to development projects in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uruguay, and across the Middle East and North Africa. Education includes a PhD from Duke University, two MAs (from the University of South Carolina and Academy of Economic Sciences, Romania), and a BA from the Academy of Economic Sciences, Romania. Her research focuses on policy contestability in autocratic systems, the political economy of censorship, and the dynamics of clientelism and state capacity. Publications span high-impact journals like World Politics , Political Communication , and Democratization , with co-authored books such as Understanding Policy Change and Rules on Paper, Rules in Practice . She has received awards for research and teaching, including CEU’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2016). Teaching specialties include governance, political economy of development, and policy analysis. Her current projects investigate policy learning in development contexts, censorship strategies in authoritarian regimes, and the role of autocratic legislatures in policy contestation.

• Social Media Literacy
• Digital Media Ethics
• Online Audience Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Murumaa-Mengel is an Associate Professor of Media Studies at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Institute of Social Studies. She holds a PhD in Media and Communication (2017) and has held academic roles since 2013, including program manager for the Journalism and Communication BA program (2017-2020). Her research focuses on social media literacies, online audience dynamics, and ethical dilemmas in digital communication, with notable projects addressing information activism, recreational shaming groups, and media detox practices. Education: PhD in Media and Communication (2017), MA in Communication Management (2010), BA in Journalism and Public Relations (2006) – all from University of Tartu. Administrative Roles: Member of ICA, IAMCR, AoIR, and other research associations; board member of Estonian Media Educators' Association (2010-2020). Her work bridges theoretical research and practical media literacy initiatives, including projects like 'Digimentors' and contributions to combating information disorders. She has received multiple accolades, including the 2020 University of Tartu Badge of Distinction and National Teacher of the Year award. Key research areas include digital privacy, online harassment, and youth media engagement. She supervises student research on topics like influencer ethics and child sexual abuse narratives, and actively publishes in journals like Convergence and Journal of Media Literacy Education .

Jean-Michel Chaumontمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Sociology
• Research Ethics
• Victimology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jean-Michel Chaumont is a Professor at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain), holding the prestigious Hoover Chair of Economic and Social Ethics in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy from UCLouvain (1989) and a Doctor of Sociology from EHESS Paris (1995), alongside recognition as a qualified researcher at the National Fund for Scientific Research. He maintains an active academic presence through the Hoover Chair's extensive seminar series including the 'Midis de l'éthique' (running since 1991) and 'Mardis intimes' (since 1998). Chaumont's research focuses on historical sociology and research ethics, with particular emphasis on victimology, moral philosophy, and the history of human trafficking. His work explores complex ethical landscapes through socio-historical analysis, examining topics such as Holocaust testimonies, moral capital formation, and the construction of victim narratives. He investigates how historical events shape contemporary ethical frameworks, especially regarding recognition politics and competing victimhood claims. His recent publications reveal consistent engagement with moral dilemmas across historical contexts, from 19th century white slavery discourse to contemporary pandemic ethics. Key thematic threads include the interplay between honor and survival ethics, methodological challenges in historical research, and the political dimensions of victim recognition. His scholarship demonstrates rigorous archival work intersecting with philosophical inquiry, particularly evident in his analyses of League of Nations documents and Holocaust testimonies. Chaumont actively contributes to academic discourse through the Hoover Chair's seminar programs and research initiatives, including the 'Fair Inheritance Project' and collaborations with international institutions like Leuven, Leiden, and Aarhus. His work bridges theoretical ethics with practical socio-political concerns, maintaining critical engagement with both historical injustices and contemporary ethical challenges.

Róisín Ryan-Floodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender
• Sexuality
• Citizenship
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Róisín Ryan-Flood is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for Intimate and Sexual Citizenship (CISC) at the University of Essex's Department of Sociology and Criminology. Her academic leadership spans intersectional feminist research on gender, sexuality, citizenship, and digital intimacy within the UK's leading social sciences institution. Her educational background includes: PhD from London School of Economics and Political Science MPhil from Trinity College Dublin BA from University College Cork Ryan-Flood's research program centers on intersectional feminist approaches to sexual citizenship, with particular focus on kinship formations, migration patterns among LGBTQ populations, and digital intimacy practices. Her scholarship critically examines how marginalized communities navigate state structures, social norms, and technological transformations while asserting their rights to intimate citizenship. Current projects explore physical affection among LGBTQ couples in public spaces, online romance fraud recovery mechanisms, and identity disclosure through DNA testing among donor-conceived individuals. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent innovation in feminist methodology and LGBTQ studies, evolving from foundational work on lesbian motherhood to contemporary investigations of digital intimacy and transnational sexual citizenship. Recent scholarship increasingly engages with consent frameworks, trans experiences, and the political economy of intimacy across diverse cultural contexts. Key recognitions include: NIHR Mental Health Research Leader Award (2025) Longstanding co-editorship of Sexualities: Studies in Culture and Society since 2012 As an academic supervisor, Ryan-Flood has mentored 17 doctoral students to completion across sociology, criminology, and clinical psychology, with current supervision spanning LGBTQ migration experiences, technology-facilitated sexual violence, and therapeutic approaches to gender-affirming care. Her research program has secured substantial funding from the ESRC, British Academy, Brocher Foundation, and UCU, including multiple projects examining donor conception identity disclosure and LGBTQ experiences in higher education. The Centre for Intimate and Sexual Citizenship operates as a dynamic hub for critical sexuality research, fostering collaborations across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia through conferences, visiting scholar programs, and public engagement initiatives.

• Ethnographic Methods
• Sociology of Everyday Life
• Qualitative Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emilie Whitaker is an established ethnographer and sociologist at the University of Salford, where she serves as the Director of Postgraduate Research for the School of Health and Society since 2024. She also holds visiting lectureships in Sociology at Cardiff University and DePaul University, Chicago. From 2024-2026, she is on secondment for two days per week to the Central Analysis and Science Strategy Unit in the civil service. Her research focuses on: Ethnographic methods and writing Place-making and spatial sociology Sociology of everyday life Objects and material culture Temporal aspects of social life Creative qualitative methodologies Dr. Whitaker's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on methodological innovation in qualitative research, with particular attention to reflexivity, ethnographic practice, and the application of sociological theories to contemporary social issues in healthcare and social work settings. Her work bridges academic research and practical applications in human service contexts. Her notable professional roles include: Director of Postgraduate Research for School of Health and Society Visiting Lecturer positions at two international institutions Secondment to civil service analytical unit Membership in Centre for Research on Inclusive Society As an educator, Dr. Whitaker maintains a strong commitment to building research capacity across student populations. Her teaching reflects her expertise in ethnographic methods and theoretical sociology, particularly in final year undergraduate modules on precarity, constructions of childhood, and dissertation preparation. She is actively involved in PhD supervision, with particular interest in ethnographic projects and creative qualitative methodologies. Dr. Whitaker's research group contributes to understanding social experiences through ethnographic approaches that emphasize inclusion and equity, particularly in healthcare settings and social service organizations.