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Whitney Phillipsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• US politics and popular culture
• Media ethics
• Media history
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Whitney Phillips is an Assistant Professor of Information Politics and Ethics at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the Folklore Program and the School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC). Her interdisciplinary research examines the intersection of US politics, media ethics, and digital culture, focusing on conspiracy theories, moral panics, right-wing media ecosystems, and the ethical implications of information sharing. PhD in English with a folklore structured emphasis (digital culture focus), University of Oregon (2012) MFA in Creative Writing, Emerson College (2007) BA in Philosophy, Humboldt State University (2005) Her work bridges qualitative methods from literary/cultural theory and folklore with participant observation, rhetorical analysis, and symbolic critique to develop cultural histories of information dynamics. She has published extensively on topics including online trolling, media literacy, and the ecological impact of social media. Selected publications include her 2025 MIT Press book The Shadow Gospel (on anti-liberal demonology in US politics) and the 2023 MITeen guide Share Better and Stress Less (on social media well-being). Her research has informed ethics consultations for global news outlets and congressional briefings. Scientific Awards Nancy Baym Best Book Award (Association of Internet Researchers) for This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Tom Brockمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Games
• Consumer Behaviour
• Esports
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tom Brock is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University, serving as Programme Leader for the MSc Digital Society and Co-Director of the Digital Society Research Group. He holds leadership roles including President of the British Digital Games Research Association and membership on editorial boards for the Journal of Consumer Culture, Journal of Gaming and Virtual Worlds, Critical Gambling Studies, International Journal of Esports, and Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports. His academic credentials include a PhD in Sociology from Durham University (2008-2011, ESRC-funded), MA in Social Research Methods (2007-2008), and BA in Combined Honours Social Sciences (2004-2007). He achieved Senior Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy in 2024. Brock's research specializes in digital games consumption through sociological and phenomenological lenses, examining craft-like experiences in gameplay, esports psychology, gambling behaviors, and the apophatic dimensions of failure. His methodological approach combines ethnography, interviews, discourse analysis, app walkthroughs, and quantitative techniques to analyze how virtual environments shape consumer behavior and digital economies. He critically investigates neoliberal subjectivity in competitive gaming metrics and the sociological implications of treating play as work. His publication trajectory reveals an evolution from foundational craft consumption studies toward contemporary critiques of esports ontology and the conceptualization of fun, demonstrating increasing interdisciplinary engagement with philosophy, economics, and digital labor studies. This progression highlights his commitment to addressing emerging challenges in digital culture through rigorous theoretical frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2024) He supervises six PhD candidates researching games and class, design education, digital craft, race/gender criminalization, social theory in education, and social theory in care. Brock serves as an Expert Reviewer for ESRC, EU Commission, and European grant agencies while holding external examiner roles at Sheffield Hallam, Winchester, and Plymouth Universities. His teaching innovations using LEGO Serious Play® and VR technologies have earned institutional awards and student endorsements. As Co-Director of the Digital Society Research Group and Executive Board Member of the Digital Games Research Association, Brock fosters collaborative networks advancing critical scholarship in digital cultures. His leadership in the MSc Digital Society programme develops student expertise in digital research methods while connecting academic work to real-world societal challenges.

Mike Yaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Online Privacy
• Technology-Mediated Communication
• Human-Machine Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mike Yao is a Professor of Digital Media at the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising , University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign . He serves as Director of the Institute of Communications Research and holds courtesy appointments in Business Administration, Communication, and Biomedical and Translational Sciences. His work bridges interactive media , psychology , and advertising through both theoretical and applied research. Education : PhD in Communication from University of California, Santa Barbara; BA in Psychology & Film Studies Mike Yao explores the social and psychological impacts of digital media , focusing on online privacy boundaries , AI-human interactions , and immersive technology effects . His recent work includes behavioral studies on AI recommendation systems, VR applications for special education, and digital surveillance acceptance. Articles frequently examine privacy psychology , anthropomorphism in AI , and telepresence in marketing across peer-reviewed journals like New Media and Society and Computers in Human Behavior . His research team investigates human-machine communication dynamics through the Media, Technology, and Social Behavior Lab . Current projects examine AI bias reflection in human behavior, extended digital selves , and integrated theories of digitally mediated behavior . He presented COVID-19 media implications in the 2020 I on the Media lecture series.

Petr Hájekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Neural Networks
• Fuzzy Logic
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Petr Hájek is a Professor at the University of Pardubice in the Institute of System Engineering and Informatics, Czech Republic. With 236 publications, 71,463 reads, and 5,595 citations, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in computational intelligence and machine learning applications. His research interests span multiple domains of computational intelligence, with particular focus on: Machine learning applications in financial forecasting and risk management Neural networks and fuzzy logic systems for time series prediction Sentiment analysis for financial markets and social media Fraud detection and fake news identification systems Cryptocurrency price forecasting and market analysis ESG analytics and sustainable finance applications Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals an expanding research scope that increasingly integrates sustainability considerations with financial technology. His work demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches, frequently employing hybrid neural network architectures, ensemble learning techniques, and advanced text mining methods. Professor Hájek's research shows strong international collaboration patterns with scholars across Europe, Asia, and North America. His scholarly contributions have focused on developing practical AI solutions for complex financial problems, with particular attention to handling class imbalance issues in financial datasets and creating interpretable models for financial decision-making. Professor Hájek maintains an active research program with consistent publication output across top venues in computational intelligence and financial technology. His work bridges theoretical advances in machine learning with practical applications in finance, demonstrating both academic rigor and real-world relevance.

Jenna Jacobsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social media
• Branding
• Influencer marketing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jenna Jacobson is an Associate Professor and Eaton Chair of Retailing at the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. She also serves as Director of the university's Retail Leadership Institute. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information. Her research examines: Social media marketing strategies and influencer practices Consumer and producer dynamics in digital retail ecosystems Brand communication in technology-mediated environments Behavioral paradoxes in online information consumption Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2024) reveals dominant themes in digital retail innovation, social media ethics in marketing, crisis response in retail (especially during COVID-19), and health communication through social platforms. Her work consistently appears in high-impact journals spanning consumer studies, advertising research, and technology forecasting. Dr. Jacobson teaches graduate and undergraduate courses focused on social media marketing, retail analytics, and digital advertising strategies. She leads the Retail Leadership Institute to advance industry-academia collaboration in retail innovation.

Rebekah Overdorfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Computer Security
• Privacy
• Information Integrity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rebekah Overdorf is a Research Professor and Chair for Security and Trustworthiness of Online Information at Ruhr University Bochum, where she leads research at the intersection of computer security, privacy, and information integrity. She is also affiliated with the Research Center for Trustworthy Data Science and Security. Her research focuses on identifying and mitigating threats to information integrity in online platforms, with particular expertise in detecting disinformation campaigns, analyzing propaganda distribution channels, and developing methods to protect user privacy. Overdorf's work combines data science and machine learning approaches with security expertise to address contemporary challenges in online information ecosystems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on security and privacy challenges in social media environments, with particular attention to Telegram and Twitter platforms. Her research spans technical analysis of bot networks and propaganda distribution mechanisms, development of detection methodologies for disinformation campaigns, and creation of protective technologies that empower users against algorithmic manipulation. Over the past decade, her work has evolved from foundational research in stylometry and authorship attribution to more applied security challenges in contemporary social media ecosystems. Professor Overdorf has received recognition through publications in top security and social media conferences including USENIX Security, ICWSM, EuroS&P, and FAT*. Her collaborative research approach is evident in her extensive co-authorship network spanning multiple institutions across Europe and North America. Her advising and research activities focus on training the next generation of security researchers while developing practical solutions to pressing information integrity challenges. Through her leadership of the Chair for Security and Trustworthiness of Online Information, she oversees research projects that address real-world security threats while maintaining academic rigor. The Chair for Security and Trustworthiness of Online Information serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research, bringing together computer scientists, social scientists, and policy experts to develop comprehensive approaches to online security challenges. Current projects focus on detecting coordinated inauthentic behavior, analyzing state-sponsored disinformation campaigns, and developing privacy-aware technologies that maintain functionality while protecting user data.

Joanna P. Kimbellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Business Law
• Fraud Examination
• Internal Controls
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joanna P. Kimbell serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Law and Management at West Texas A&M University's Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, holding the Patterson Professorship of Business Law since 2025. She teaches Business Law, Law & Economics, Conflict Resolution & Negotiation, and Strategic Management across 2-3 course sections per semester, with Spring 2026 schedules including three Business Law sections. Her academic foundation includes: J.D. and M.B.A. in Business Law and Management from Baylor University (2008) B.S. in Economics from Butler University (2000), where she earned Outstanding Economics Senior honors Dr. Kimbell's research centers on fraud examination, internal controls, and business strategy, examining legal-business intersections through real-world case studies. Her publications analyze cybersecurity provider policies (Cloudflare/Kiwi Farms), employment law challenges (background checks, pay equity), and anti-corruption frameworks (FCPA/COSO). She bridges theoretical legal principles with corporate practice through her dual attorney and auditor certifications. Her recent scholarly output reveals evolving focus areas: early work concentrated on SEC rulemaking and legal pedagogy (2016-2017), expanding to technology-law intersections (employee tracking, Section 230) by 2020, and currently addressing contemporary issues like online content moderation and hiring equity. This progression demonstrates consistent engagement with emerging legal-business dilemmas while maintaining core expertise in fraud and controls. Dr. Kimbell actively mentors undergraduate students, advising 20-30 per term since 2016 with documented capstone projects like Pedro Lameiras Dos Santos' ethical leadership study. She serves on multiple university committees including Faculty Development (2024-2027) and Strategic Planning (2017-2027), while contributing professional service through journal reviewing and Texas Library Coalition representation. Though not leading a formal research laboratory, she integrates students into scholarly work through co-authored publications and case competition mentorship. Her creative practice as fiction author Maryanne M. Wells (including the 'Undead Bar Association' series) complements academic work by exploring legal-historical narratives through mythological lenses.