جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ian Greerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Industrial Relations
• Marketisation
• Welfare States
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ian Greer is a Research Fellow at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labour Relations , with a career focused on marketisation , industrial relations , and transnational solidarity . He holds a PhD from Cornell University and has previously studied at Bard College. His work examines labor dynamics in globalised industries , welfare states , and multinational corporations , often through qualitative comparative methods . Education : BSc (Bard College), MSc/PhD (Cornell University) Greer's research spans marketisation of employment services , social movement unionism , and labour policy in crisis situations . His publications include studies on European welfare-to-work schemes , healthcare privatisation , and labour migration . He is associated with the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC) at the University of Leeds. Greer's recent work analyses precarious labor and project-based employment in social services across Slovenia and France. He also contributes to debates on social dumping , work-first welfare states , and activist labor strategies in sectors like healthcare and automotive manufacturing. He has no listed scientific awards. His work often involves collaboration with scholars like Marco Hauptmeier , Charles Umney , and Nathan Lillie , though no formal advisees are named in the provided text. His email is icg2@cornell.edu .

Kevin M. Kruseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political History
• Urban History
• Race and Ethnicity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kevin M. Kruse is Professor of History at Princeton University and Director of Undergraduate Studies. Specializing in 20th-century U.S. political, social, and urban history, his research examines conflicts over race, rights, and religion. Kruse earned his B.A. from UNC Chapel Hill and Ph.D. from Cornell University, joining Princeton after positions at the University of Virginia. His scholarship explores the civil rights movement, religious nationalism, suburbanization, and modern conservatism. Recent books analyze the corporate invention of Christian America and historical myths in American political discourse. Current projects include studies of civil rights lawyer John Doar and 'law and order' politics in New York City. Honored as a Guggenheim Fellow and Smithsonian Innovator, Kruse has received the Francis B. Simkins Award and Best Book in Urban Politics award. He teaches courses on civil rights, suburban history, and modern U.S. politics, and advises graduate students in 20th-century U.S. history. Kruse frequently engages public discourse through media appearances and collaborative projects with documentary filmmakers.

• American History
• Race and Immigration Studies
• Presidential Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kevern Verney serves as Associate Dean (Research) in the Arts & Sciences Faculty Office. His expertise lies in American political history, focusing on topics such as the African American Freedom Struggle, race and immigration, and U.S. presidential dynamics. He supervises PhD projects on the Trump and Obama administrations and has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to equality and justice. Academic Rank: Professor Primary Affiliation: Arts & Sciences Faculty Office Research interests include Barack Obama's presidency , Trump administration policies , historiography of civil rights , and border politics . His work intersects with global perspectives on U.S. political developments. Major publications analyze the Alt-Right movement, UK responses to Trump’s presidency, and the historiography of Black civil rights. Articles frequently explore themes of immigration, political rhetoric, and transnational political reactions. Grants/Advising: Actively supervising PhD candidates and contributing to research grants on U.S. political history.

Mallory Elizabeth SoRelleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Inequality
• Socioeconomic Inequality
• Consumer Financial Protection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mallory Elizabeth SoRelle serves as the Tony & Teddie Brown Associate Professor at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. Her research examines how public policies both stem from and perpetuate socioeconomic and political inequality in the U.S., with a focus on consumer financial protection and civil justice—issues critical to marginalized communities yet often neglected by welfare state scholars. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Government, Cornell University (2016) M.A. in Government, Cornell University (2014) Master of Public Policy, Harvard University (2010) B.A. in Government, Smith College (2006) SoRelle's scholarly work centers on policy feedback effects, investigating how existing policies shape political behavior and future policy design. She analyzes consumer finance regulation, student debt relief, voting access reforms, and preemption politics, highlighting their disparate impacts on vulnerable populations and implications for democratic health. Her recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research agenda applying policy feedback theory across diverse policy domains. Key themes include the political consequences of financial regulation, the dynamics of student debt politics, and the erosion of voting rights, all examined through the lens of inequality and democratic participation. Dr. SoRelle holds the distinguished Tony & Teddie Brown Associate Professorship at Duke University. She is an active educator teaching courses such as The Political Economy of Policymaking and Public Policy, Political Power, and Social Change. Her research is supported by an NSF CAREER grant (2024-2029) investigating the political economy of fringe financial technologies and their impact on economic inequality.

Timothy Websterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Law
• East Asian Legal Systems
• Human Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timothy Webster serves as Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development at Western New England University's School of Law, with prior academic appointments at Yale Law School, Case Western Reserve University, and international institutions including University of Paris—Dauphine and National Taiwan University. His educational qualifications include: B.A., Yale University M.A., Yale University J.D., Cornell Law School LL.M., Cornell Law School Webster's research focuses on intersections between international law and East Asian domestic legal systems (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan), examining human rights frameworks, international trade mechanisms, foreign investment regulations, and transnational litigation strategies. His scholarship demonstrates deep engagement with historical justice issues and contemporary legal challenges in the region, delivered through presentations at over 175 international conferences conducted in English, French, Japanese, and Mandarin. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic concentration on war reparations, state immunity doctrines, corporate liability frameworks, and civil society's role in transnational redress movements, with empirical studies of litigation patterns across East Asia forming a distinctive methodological thread. His professional recognition includes: Catherine Jones Professor of the Year award (2023 and 2024) Asia Scholars Network fellowship (Luce Foundation) U.S.-Japan Network for the Future membership (Mansfield Foundation) Public Intellectuals Program selection (National Committee on U.S.-China Relations) As Associate Dean, Webster mentors law students in international legal studies while directing faculty development initiatives. His research is substantially supported by elite fellowships from the Luce Foundation, Mansfield Foundation, and National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, enabling extensive international collaboration. Webster has testified before Congress regarding China's WTO compliance and contributes legal analysis to major media outlets including The Conversation, South China Morning Post, and Los Angeles Times.

Jason Brownleeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Democracy
• Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jason Brownlee is a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on comparative politics, democracy, and authoritarianism, with a regional emphasis on the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Ph.D., Princeton University Contact: brownlee@austin.utexas.edu Research Interests : Brownlee investigates the persistence of authoritarian regimes, the political economy of repression, and the impact of foreign intervention on domestic politics. His work often analyzes Egypt, Iran, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Key Publications : Authoritarianism in an Age of Democratization (Cambridge, 2007) Democracy Prevention: The Politics of the U.S.-Egyptian Alliance (Cambridge, 2012) The Arab Spring: Pathways of Repression and Reform (Oxford, 2012, co-authored with Tarek Masoud and Andrew Reynolds) Teaching : Brownlee offers courses such as "War/Freedom in South Asia/Middle East" and "Issues & Policies in American Government," delivered both in-person and online.

Miemie Winn Byrdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Southeast Asian Security
• Myanmar Studies
• Economic Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd is an Adjunct Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), where she researches, teaches, and publishes on security dynamics in Myanmar/Burma & Southeast Asia, economics & security linkages, and organizational development. A retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of distinguished service, she brings extensive experience from military, private sector, and nonprofit organizations to her academic work. Dr. Byrd earned her educational credentials from prestigious institutions: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from Claremont McKenna College Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Asia-Pacific Economics and Business from University of Hawaii Doctorate in Education Leadership from the University of Southern California Her research focuses on the complex interplay between security, economics, and social development in Southeast Asia, with particular expertise in Myanmar's political and security landscape. Dr. Byrd examines how civil-military operations, women's roles, and educational approaches impact socioeconomic development and security outcomes in the region. She investigates the strategic implications of Myanmar's internal conflicts for broader Indo-Pacific security dynamics, and analyzes how private sector engagement can contribute to poverty alleviation and stability. Dr. Byrd serves on multiple advisory boards that extend her influence in policy and research: Board of Governors of the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College Regional Advisory Committee for Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar Initiative of the Asia Regional Office, International Development Research Centre The Oxford-Thanakha International based in Chiang Mai, Thailand Myanmar Policy Institute based in Washington, D.C. Her military career included significant roles such as Deputy Economic Advisor and Civil-Military Operations Plans Officer at U.S. Pacific Command, where she supported Operations Enduring Freedom. She served as a linguist and cultural advisor for U.S. delegations at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and during POW/MIA recovery negotiations in Myanmar. Her civilian career spans 16 years in auditing, accounting, and financial management with multinational corporations.

Monica Bellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Policing
• Race and Inequality
• Poverty Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Monica Bell is a tenured Professor of Law and Associate Professor of Sociology at Yale University, holding joint appointments across Yale Law School and the Department of Sociology. Her office is located at 127 Wall Street, New Haven, CT. As the first Black woman to serve as a junior faculty member and the second Black woman to receive tenure at Yale Law School, she is deeply committed to advancing diversity in academia. Education: B.A. in Political Science and Sociology, Furman University (Truman Scholar) M.Sc. in Equality Studies, University College Dublin (Mitchell Scholar) J.D., Yale Law School Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Policy, Harvard University Bell's research examines structural inequality through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on policing, legal estrangement, housing segregation, welfare policy, and racial-spatial dynamics. She employs qualitative methodologies to analyze how marginalized communities experience legal institutions, with emphasis on urban poverty and systemic exclusion. Her conceptual framework of 'legal estrangement' redefines understandings of community-law enforcement relationships. Her publications consistently engage with themes of racial justice, institutional reform, and community agency. Recent work demonstrates a strong focus on reimagining policing systems, analyzing residential segregation patterns, and developing democratic approaches to poverty governance. Articles frequently intersect law, sociology, and urban studies while incorporating critical race theory. Awards and Honors: Jane Addams Article Award (American Sociological Association) Derrick A. Bell, Jr. Award (AALS) Yale Law Women Faculty Excellence Award Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar Fellowship Truman Scholarship & Mitchell Scholarship Bell teaches Constitutional Law and Law & Sociology, exploring governmental power structures and sociological applications to legal analysis. She previously clerked for Judge Cameron McGowan Currie (U.S. District Court) and served as an Arthur Liman Fellow at Legal Aid Society of D.C., focusing on TANF policy. No current grants, labs, or student advisees are detailed in available materials.

Joshua B. Guildمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American History
• Urban History
• Black Diaspora
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Joshua B. Guild is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University. He is also an Associated Faculty member in the Program in Urban Studies and has been involved with the Center for Digital Humanities. His scholarly work bridges historical research with public engagement and digital innovation. His education includes a PhD in History and African American Studies from Yale University and an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University, where he was a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. Professor Guild's research centers on 20th- and 21st-century African American social and cultural history, urban history, and the modern African diaspora. His interests include migration, black internationalism, black popular music, and the black radical tradition. He is deeply engaged in the digital humanities and public scholarship, organizing seminars and contributing to podcasts and public exhibitions. The recent publications and projects reflect a strong focus on urban Black communities, transnational migration, and cultural politics. Themes include the Great Migration, postwar New York and London, New Orleans after Katrina, and the Black 1980s. His work combines historical analysis with cultural critique and social justice advocacy. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Ford Foundation Fellowship Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Award Charles Warren Center Fellowship (Harvard University) W.E.B. Du Bois Institute Fellow (Harvard University) Professor Guild has advised graduate students through seminars and collaborative projects, though no individual students are named. He has led initiatives supported by institutional grants, particularly in digital humanities and public engagement. His leadership in the 'Black Studies in the Digital Age' seminar and editorial work on the 'Black 1980s' special issue demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field through interdisciplinary collaboration. He is affiliated with the Program in Urban Studies and the Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton, where he contributes to shaping curricula and research directions in African American Studies and digital scholarship.

Silvia Pedrazaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Sociology
• Immigration
• Race and Ethnicity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Silvia Pedraza is a Professor of Sociology and American Culture at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She holds a joint appointment in the Departments of Sociology and American Culture, and is an affiliate of the Latina/o Studies Program. Her research focuses on international sociology, inequalities, politics, and historical approaches, with particular emphasis on immigration, race, ethnicity, revolutions, and refugees. Her studies center on the United States, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago M.A. and B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Her research explores migration as a transformative process for nations, examining political disaffection in revolutionary contexts and the role of refugee movements. Key works include Political Disaffection in Cuba's Revolution and Exodus and Revolutions in Cuba and Venezuela: One Hope, Two Realities . She also investigates transnationalism, gender, and the sociopolitical dynamics of immigration policies. Her articles analyze topics such as Cuban immigrant transnationalism, the sociocultural future of Cuba, and the intersection of race, migration, and identity. Recent work addresses contemporary crises in Cuba and U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations. Affiliations & Leadership: Associate Editor, Social Science History Former Chair of ASA Sections (Latina/o Sociology, Race and Ethnic Minorities) Former President, Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy (ASCE) Executive Committee Member, Social Science History Association (SSHA) Teaching & Academic Contributions: She teaches courses on American immigration history, Latinas/os in the U.S., and sociological perspectives on transformative migration. Her work bridges historical and contemporary analyses, emphasizing comparative methodologies. She has organized interdisciplinary initiatives, such as a Cuban Studies dossier on Cuba's transitional dynamics.

Roham Alvandiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern Iranian History
• U.S. Foreign Relations
• Global Cold War
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Roham Alvandi is Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he also serves as Director of the Iranian History Initiative and Master's Programme Director. He is affiliated with the Phelan United States Centre and the Middle East Centre at LSE, and is a Fellow of the British Institute of Persian Studies, the Royal Historical Society, and the Royal Asiatic Society. Dr. Alvandi earned his DPhil and MPhil from the University of Oxford, where his doctoral thesis won the Foundation for Iranian Studies’ Dissertation Prize and the Pavry Memorial Prize. He also holds degrees from the University of Sydney, where he received the University Medal, and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. His research focuses on modern Iranian history, U.S. foreign relations, and the Global Cold War, with current work exploring human rights activism and the origins of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. His scholarship has been published in leading journals such as Diplomatic History , Cold War History , and Iranian Studies . He is the author of Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah: The United States and Iran in the Cold War (Oxford University Press, 2014), selected by the Financial Times as one of the best history books of the year, and editor of The Age of Aryamehr: Late Pahlavi Iran and its Global Entanglements (2018). His recent media commentaries and articles—appearing in The New York Times , The Guardian , The Wall Street Journal , and The Washington Post —reflect a consistent focus on Iran’s political trajectory, nuclear ambitions, and societal resistance. The articles highlight themes such as the fragility of the Islamic Republic, the role of historical memory, and the persistent desire for secular democracy among Iranians. Financial Times Best History Book of 2014 Foundation for Iranian Studies’ Dissertation Prize University of Oxford’s Pavry Memorial Prize University Medal, University of Sydney LSE Excellence in Education Promotion Prize (2015) LSE Excellence in Education Award (2018) Dr. Alvandi has supervised PhD students including Jack Roush and Jean-Baptiste Ollieric, and has received LSE teaching awards in recognition of his excellence in education. He has held visiting appointments at the University of Tehran and Columbia University, and previously worked on the strategic planning staff for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. He is also a frequent contributor to documentaries by HBO, BBC, and Manoto, serving as a historical consultant on projects such as Hostages and Hoveyda .

Naomi Murakawaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Race and Politics
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Carceral State
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Naomi Murakawa is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University, School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the reproduction of racial inequality in American politics, particularly in the realms of crime policy and the carceral state. Her scholarly work bridges political science, critical race theory, and legal studies. Key areas of interest include mass incarceration, racial liberalism, the historical development of crime control, and the paradoxes of reform within the criminal justice system. Her research, reflected in publications such as The First Civil Right: How Liberals Built Prison America and numerous journal articles, reveals how ostensibly progressive policies have contributed to the expansion of the prison system. Themes across her work include the racialized foundations of state power, the limitations of liberal reform, and the structural persistence of racial inequality in law and governance. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Fellowship from Columbia Law School’s Center for the Study of Law and Culture Fellowship from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health Policy Research Program Professor Murakawa has advised graduate students and contributed to major scholarly and public conversations on race and justice. Her work has been supported by significant research grants and fellowships, enabling deep historical and theoretical analysis of the American carceral state. She is a leading voice in interdisciplinary debates on decarceration, abolition, and transformative justice. She is affiliated with research initiatives focused on race, law, and inequality, contributing to collaborative teams examining the intersections of policy, history, and social movements. Her ongoing scholarship continues to challenge conventional narratives about crime, punishment, and racial progress in the United States.

Masoud Movahedمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantitative & Computational Methods
• Spatial Methods
• Social Stratification
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Masoud Movahed conducts research at the intersection of social stratification, economic sociology, and political sociology using advanced computational and quantitative methodologies. Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison M.A., New York University Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania His research program integrates spatial econometrics, machine learning (including unsupervised clustering and supervised algorithms), and comparative-historical methods like event structure analysis to investigate income/wealth inequality across national contexts and within the United States. Recent work examines neighborhood dynamics related to gun violence, intergenerational mobility through racial-spatial lenses, and the relationship between political power structures and economic inequality. Publications appear in leading journals including Social Science Research , Journal of Industrial Relations , and Spatial Demography , with additional commentary featured in Foreign Affairs , World Economic Forum , and Al Jazeera . His methodological approach consistently bridges computational rigor with sociological theory. Scientific Awards: Mathematical Sociology section award, American Sociological Association Political Economy of the World-System Section award, American Sociological Association Sociology of Development section award, American Sociological Association Sabina Avdagic Early Career Scholar Prize, Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics Dr. Movahed teaches advanced statistics courses including Social Statistics and Capstone in Data Analysis, while directing collaborative projects involving survey experiments and computational text analysis. His research program examines institutional determinants of inequality through both U.S.-focused and cross-national comparative frameworks.

Robert W. Widell, Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American History
• Black Freedom Struggle
• Political Movements
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert W. Widell, Jr. (he/him) is an Associate Professor at the University of Rhode Island, where he chairs the Department of History and directs the Oral History Lab. His work focuses on African American history, late-20th-century U.S. political movements, and the American South. Ph.D., Emory University, 2007 M.A., Emory University, 2003 B.A., Duke University, 1996 His research examines the Black Freedom Struggle, including his book Birmingham and the Long Black Freedom Struggle (2013) and ongoing work on capital punishment and mass incarceration in Alabama during the 1970s–1980s via the case of Johnny “Imani” Harris. He also contributes to oral history methodologies. Dr. Widell’s publications span topics such as the Alabama Black Liberation Front and the transnational influence of the Black Panther Party, reflecting his interest in radical politics and community activism. He resides in Wakefield, Rhode Island, and balances academic life with parenting, running, and supporting the Liverpool Football Club and Auburn University Tigers.

Jessica Brannon-Wranoskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Women, Gender and Sexuality History
• 19th and 20th Century United States History
• Suffrage and Enfranchisement History
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jessica Brannon-Wranosky is a Professor in the Department of History within the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts at East Texas A&M University. She specializes in women, gender and sexuality history and digital humanities applications, and currently serves as Project Director for the Handbook of Texas Women, a statewide public education initiative of the Texas State Historical Association. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in History from the University of North Texas M.S. in History from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi B.S. in Political Science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Dr. Brannon-Wranosky's research centers on 19th-20th century U.S. women's history with regional focus on Texas and the South, examining suffrage movements, gender dynamics, and digital historical methodologies. Her work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through digital platforms and educational outreach. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent thematic focus on Texan women's historical agency, with recent works emphasizing digital curation of primary sources and intersectional analysis of suffrage activism. The Handbook of Texas Women project exemplifies her commitment to transforming archival materials into accessible public resources. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with: John H. Jenkins Award (Texas State Historical Association, 2015) Best Article Award (Texas Oral History Association, 2016) Liz Carpenter Award (2016) for co-edited volume Texas Women/American Women As lead investigator for the Handbook of Texas Women project, she directs a multidisciplinary team developing digital infrastructure for statewide historical content, collaborating with museums and educational institutions to produce exhibits like the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum's 2019-2020 suffrage exhibition.