جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laura Reimerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Policy and Governance
• Indigenous Education
• Reconciliation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Reimer serves as the Director of Program Development for the Faculty of Law and the Marcel A. Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law at the University of Manitoba, while also chairing the Faculty of Law Business Advisory Committee. She previously served as the first Practicum and Professional Development Coordinator for the Master of Human Rights program and was an Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Public Policy at the University of Winnipeg, where she received the prestigious Clifford J. Robson Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Reimer's research interests explore the intersection of theory and practice, with expertise merging peacebuilding practices with policy, governance, and leadership. She has particular focus on education policy and Indigenous education, informed by her experience as a former elected school trustee. Her career path evolved from political science to public administration, education, and peace and conflict studies, reflecting a growing understanding of the interconnectedness of justice, governance, education and human rights-informed decision-making. Her publications reveal consistent themes across policy leadership, Indigenous education, reconciliation processes, and conflict transformation. The research demonstrates a progression from foundational work on school board governance to increasingly sophisticated analyses of reconciliation frameworks and narrative approaches to peacebuilding. Her most recent work emphasizes intersectional approaches to justice that incorporate Indigeneity, gender, and security perspectives. Clifford J. Robson Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, University of Winnipeg, 2017 Nominated for the Manitoba Book Awards for 'Expanding Edges of Narrative Inquiry: Research from the Mauro Institute' (2019) Dr. Reimer has been instrumental in developing the experiential practicum component of the Master of Human Rights program, connecting theoretical knowledge with practical application. Her community involvement includes serving as Commissioner of the Manitoba Law Reform Commission (2022-2025), membership on the University of Manitoba Board of Governors (2019-2022), and governance roles with the Mediation Services Board of Directors. As a trained Mediator, she brings practical conflict resolution expertise to her academic work, emphasizing the importance of addressing identity conflicts through understanding common ground.

Daniel Fringsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Identity
• Addiction
• Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Daniel Frings is an academic and practicing psychotherapist affiliated with London South Bank University , where he serves as Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise in the School of Applied Sciences . He earned his PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Kent in 2008, followed by a visiting researcher role at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Education : PhD in Social Psychology (2008), University of Kent. Frings’ research spans social identity processes, addiction, mental health, psychophysiology, and AI-driven healthcare solutions . His work often intersects with commercial mental health product development, including apps and online platforms, and has been funded by entities such as the Economic and Social Research Council and Cancer Research UK . Recent studies focus on AI applications in cardiac care, identity dynamics in addiction recovery, and the psychological impact of dietary identities like veganism. His academic contributions include over 98 research outputs, with recent emphasis on AI-driven appointment systems, problematic social media use, and alcohol/vaping cessation . He also maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Faversham, UK, integrating person-centered therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.

• Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
• Radicalisation Prevention and Intervention
• Psychological First Aid and Trauma Support
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey DeMarco is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University within the Faculty of Science and Technology. As a chartered forensic psychologist and senior policy professional, he bridges academic research with high-impact operational work for entities including the European Commission and UNICEF across global contexts from conflict zones to digital safety initiatives. His research centers on three critical domains: online harms (particularly child sexual abuse exploitation), radicalisation prevention/intervention, and psychological first aid/trauma support systems. This manifests in projects investigating digital safety for youth in MENA/eastern Africa, well-being 'hubs' for conflict-affected families, and psychopathology assessments of adolescent victims/offenders. His work consistently examines the psychology-technology interface through both policy development and empirical research. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on content moderator mental health, with 8 of 15 recent articles addressing coping strategies, secondary trauma, and well-being frameworks. This cluster demonstrates rigorous methodological diversity (qualitative, cross-sectional, VR interventions) while maintaining thematic coherence around digital labor risks and protective systems for 'digital key workers'. He currently supervises PhD candidate Zoe Davenport (enrolled January 2024) and leads the 'Invisible risks: Combating secondary trauma to safeguard children' project, which extends his research into trauma mitigation within child protection systems. His teaching includes the advanced module PSY4223 Trauma Impacts and Interventions, directly integrating his operational expertise into academic curriculum.

Jennifer Coppمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pretrial Justice
• Social Influences on Crime
• Social Inequality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Copp is an Associate Professor at the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Florida State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Bowling Green State University and additional degrees in Gender Studies and International Relations. Her research focuses on social influences on crime, pretrial justice, social inequality, and intimate partner violence. She has led or co-led numerous grants totaling over $2 million, addressing issues like parental incarceration impacts, pretrial detention reform, and adolescent substance use. Key projects include co-editing the Handbook on Pretrial Justice and researching the effects of parental incarceration on child well-being. Her work emphasizes translational criminology, bridging research and policy. Notable achievements include earning the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences' Top Honors for her book and serving as a journal editor. She advises projects such as the Walton County Jail Reentry Program and has published widely on desistance, juvenile justice, and relationship dynamics. Office hours are Tues/Thurs 12-2 PM, and she is contactable at jcopp@fsu.edu. Education: Ph.D. (2014) Bowling Green State University; M.A. (2012) Sociology; M.A. (2009) Gender Studies; B.A. (2007) International Relations/Spanish Grants: Over $2M in funding from NIJ, MacArthur Foundation, and others for projects on pretrial justice, juvenile justice, and family resilience Awards: Top Honors (2021), NIJ Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014-15) Her research bridges academic rigor with policy impact, focusing on marginalized populations and systemic reforms in criminal justice contexts.

Brendan Lantzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hate and Bias Crime
• Group Crime and Co-Offending
• Violence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brendan Lantz is an Associate Professor at the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Florida State University. His research focuses on hate crime, violence, victimization, and co-offending dynamics. He has secured significant grants from agencies like the NIH, NSF, and Bureau of Justice Statistics. His work appears in top journals such as Social Problems , Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency , and British Journal of Criminology . Education: Ph.D. (2017) and M.A. (2013) in Criminology from Penn State University; B.A. (2011) in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. His grants include studies on firearm violence, hate crime victimization, and pandemic-related xenophobia. Recent projects analyze transgender homicide, police responses to minority victims, and the impact of Confederate memorials on hate crimes. Research interests span hate crime consequences, group offending, and disparities in victim/offender treatment. His work bridges theory and policy, addressing systemic inequities in criminal justice. He advises on hate crime data collection and advocates for marginalized communities affected by violence. Grants and projects highlight interdisciplinary approaches to crime prevention, policy reform, and victim support. Collaborations include the National Policing Institute and Maura's Voice Foundation. He is actively involved in shaping academic discourse through journal editorships and certificate programs in crime analysis.

Natalie Kouri-Toweمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Transnational Feminism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Natalie Kouri-Towe serves as Associate Professor of feminism and sexuality at Concordia University's Simone de Beauvoir Institute, where she directs the Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality program. Specializing in transnational feminist theory and gender/sexuality pedagogy, her work critically examines solidarity movements under neoliberalism while developing innovative teaching frameworks for inclusive higher education. Currently on sabbatical (July 2024-June 2025), she remains active in research leadership and community-engaged scholarship through multiple interdisciplinary networks. Educational Background: PhD Sociology of Education, Department of Social Justice Education, OISE and Collaborative Program in Women's and Gender Studies, University of Toronto MA Communication Studies, McGill University BA Women's Studies Honours and Humanistic Studies, McGill University Her research traverses critical gender studies , queer theory , and affect studies with emphases on transnational solidarity, migration justice, and pedagogical innovation. Kouri-Towe interrogates how neoliberal governance reshapes feminist and queer movements through analyses of trigger warnings, digital media, and responses to Middle Eastern conflicts. Her scholarship uniquely bridges affective theory with social movement practice , revealing tensions between institutional inclusion and radical transformation in contemporary activism. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on feminist responses to systemic crises, particularly in migration and education contexts. Her work integrates intersectional analysis across geopolitical scales while advancing gender-inclusive pedagogical frameworks, with growing attention to digital media's role in shaping contemporary solidarity practices. Scientific Awards: Dean’s Award for Excellence in Academic Service (2020) Award for Academic Leadership in Sexuality Studies (2019) Professor Kouri-Towe mentors graduate students in gender/sexuality pedagogy and queer social movements despite current sabbatical restrictions. Her research is sustained by significant funding including: SSHRC Insight Grant (2024, PI) for 'Transformative Encounters: Gender and Sexuality Pedagogies in Canada' FRQSC Research Support for New Academics (2021, PI) SSHRC Connection Grant (2021, PI) for 'Teaching in the 21st Century' She actively contributes to the Feminist Media Studio's digital initiatives and co-founded the Feminist Researchers Against Borders Network, fostering transnational collaborations that challenge carceral approaches to migration through intersectional feminist praxis.

Sarah Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Suicide Prevention
• Clinical Psychology
• Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sarah Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida State University , where she leads the ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Suicide Prevention and Intervention through Research and Engagement). Her work investigates the neurophysiological, affective, and social mechanisms driving suicidal ideation and behaviors, with a focus on high-risk populations and real-world implementation of interventions. Email: sbrown@psy.fsu.edu Lab: ASPIRE Lab, B428 Research Interests Dr. Brown employs a multi-method approach, combining virtual reality , neurophysiological monitoring , ecological momentary assessment , and clinical interviews to study: Temporal dynamics of suicide ideation and capability Modifiable mechanisms (e.g., rejection sensitivity, social pain) Enhanced suicide risk measurement techniques Development of targeted interventions for critical moments Publication Trends Her recent work spans 2025–2022 and emphasizes: Interpersonal theory of suicide Psychometric validation of clinical tools Sleep disturbance and suicide ideation Risk factors in sexual/gender minorities Neurophysiological and affective correlates Ecological momentary assessment methodologies

Ora Nakashمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mental Health Intervention
• Health Disparities
• Clinical Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ora Nakash is a leading academic in mental health research and clinical intervention, currently serving as the Director of the Doctoral Program at the School of Social Work. Her work focuses on addressing mental health disparities among marginalized populations, particularly Palestinian-Arab minorities, Bedouin communities, and low-income youth. She emphasizes culturally-sensitive clinical practices to improve access to mental health services and has spearheaded randomized control trials funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. Her research spans mental health literacy, trauma effects, and healthcare equity. Key research interests include adolescent mental health, parental involvement in treatment, and strategies to reduce health disparities through provider training. She actively mentors doctoral students and post-docs, many of whom have secured prestigious grants under her guidance. Her recent projects explore how adolescents navigate mental health information and the role of peer support systems for refugees and immigrants. Publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, analyzing sociopolitical trauma, clinician-patient trust, and ethical challenges in mental healthcare. Her work often bridges clinical practice with systemic issues, advocating for inclusive policies to support vulnerable groups.

Lynette M. Rennerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Family Violence
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Child Maltreatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lynette M. Renner is a Professor and holds the Gamble-Skogmo Land Grant Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy at the University of Minnesota’s School of Social Work. She serves as Director of the PhD Program, Director of Graduate Studies, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Family Violence . Her expertise spans family violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), child maltreatment, mental health, and resilience strategies. Dr. Renner has led research funded by the National Institute of Justice, CDC, and others, focusing on cross-system interventions and healthcare responses to violence. She earned her PhD in Social Welfare (with a quantitative methods minor) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, MSW from the University of Kentucky, and BSW/BS from the University of Mary. Her work emphasizes translational research, including evaluations of IPV interventions, civil legal aid impacts, and youth disclosures of maltreatment via social media. Her research highlights intersections between violence, health, and policy. Key areas include IPV survivors’ economic outcomes, healthcare provider readiness to address violence, and family-based interventions. She teaches doctoral courses on theory development and research practica, reflecting her commitment to training future social work scholars.

• Suicide Prevention
• Mental Health Services
• Qualitative Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Birthe Loa Knizek is affiliated with the Department of Mental Health at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on cross-cultural suicide prevention, mental health services in low-resource settings, and qualitative methodologies. She conducts extensive fieldwork in Uganda and Ghana examining how cultural contexts influence mental health outcomes. Her work investigates community-based interventions, the role of religion in coping mechanisms, and systemic challenges in psychiatric care. Current projects include HIV-mental health integration and socio-ecological approaches to psychological distress. She maintains international collaborations across Europe and Africa.

• Structural Equation Modeling
• Social Psychology
• Research Methodology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Leslie Hayduk is a Professor in the Sociology Department within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. His research spans Structural Equation Modeling, Social Psychology, Research Methodology, and Social Statistics. His publications focus on refining measurement techniques, healthcare systems, and psychological assessments, employing advanced statistical models. Recent articles emphasize validity testing, organizational contexts in healthcare, and trauma recovery. Hayduk's work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation, particularly in psychometrics and structural equation modeling. He frequently addresses healthcare applications, including long-term care and mental health assessment.

Noel Cazenaveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Racism Theory
• Urban Sociology
• Poverty Policy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Noel Cazenave is a Professor of Sociology and Urban and Community Studies at the University of Connecticut's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research spans racism theory, urban sociology, poverty policy, and criminal justice. He has received multiple awards, including the 2020 Faculty Excellence in Research Award and book prizes for Welfare Racism and Impossible Democracy . Research Focus: Cazenave investigates systemic racism, urban governance, and social inequality through critical frameworks. His work emphasizes the intersection of policy, historical context, and community resistance. Teaching & Service: Courses include 'White Racism,' 'African Americans and Social Protest,' and graduate seminars on systemic racism. He served on national advisory committees including the Government Accounting Standards Board Task Force.

Maria Franklandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Educational Leadership
• Rural Education
• Social and Emotional Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Frankland is a Lecturer of Educational Leadership and Program Coordinator for Graduate Programs in Educational Leadership at the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (2020) from the University of Maine, alongside advanced degrees in school counseling and human relations from Husson University, complemented by undergraduate studies in biochemistry and biology from the University of Dallas. Her research focuses on trauma-informed approaches in rural education, social-emotional learning, and community school initiatives. Dr. Frankland emphasizes addressing childhood adversity’s impact on students and educators, particularly in underserved regions. Notable contributions include work on crisis leadership during the pandemic and culturally responsive leadership strategies in remote areas. Frankland teaches over 25 advanced courses in educational leadership, including research methods, policy analysis, organizational behavior, and dissertation guidance. She has mentored numerous graduate students through internship placements and research projects. Her awards include the 2022 Best Research Award from the National Rural Education Association and the 2024 Faculty Mentor Impact Award from the University of Maine. Her work bridges academic research with practical solutions for school systems facing systemic challenges.

Kathryn Accursoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literacy Education
• Multilingual Pedagogy
• Systemic Functional Linguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Accurso is Associate Professor of Teaching in Language and Literacy Education at UNSW Built Environment, focusing on sustainable building design with emphasis on reducing embodied carbon, tall building architecture, and high-density housing at the University of British Columbia. Her research examines literacy development and equity-focused pedagogies for multilingual learners, integrating systemic functional linguistics with anti-racist approaches to teacher education. Research emphases include: Critical literacies and anti-racist pedagogies in teacher education Systemic functional linguistics applications for disciplinary literacy Plurilingual approaches to supporting refugee-background students Decolonizing language education practices Publications demonstrate consistent focus on teacher development, with recent work exploring science teachers' implementation of sheltered instruction, identity formation in preservice teachers, and genre-based approaches for students with limited formal schooling. Her scholarship has been recognized through multiple awards including the NASFLA Promising Scholar Award and AERA Student Vocabulary Research Paper of the Year.

Sarah Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evidence-Based Policing
• Procedural Justice
• Experimental Criminology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Sarah Bennett, Program Director of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Queensland's School of Social Science, is a leading scholar in translational criminology and evidence-based policing. With internationally recognized expertise, she focuses on procedural justice, legitimacy, experimental criminology, and organizational practice to enhance policing outcomes in Australia and the UK. Her work bridges research and policy through partnerships with law enforcement and government agencies. Her research aims include: 1) advancing police training for survivor, offender, and community outcomes; 2) applying rigorous methods in real-world settings; and 3) developing organizational theories for effective practice. A Fellow of the Academy of Experimental Criminology, she has secured significant grants (e.g., ARC Discovery Projects) and contributes to policy via reports on sexual assault investigations, youth diversion, and traffic safety. Notable collaborations include the SocioHealthLab and UQ Bioarchaeology and Osteology Network (BONE) . She supervises PhD candidates in areas like domestic violence, police effectiveness, and cybersecurity, with a focus on gender dynamics and spatio-temporal policing strategies. Her current grants completed supervision of 10+ PhD projects 55+ conference presentations 44+ peer-reviewed articles underscore her impact.