جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Immigration Policy
• Citizenship and Legal Status
• Social Inequality
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Asad L. Asad is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Stanford University and a faculty affiliate at the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE). His research agenda examines how institutional categories like citizenship and legal status shape inequality through immigration enforcement, health outcomes, and social control mechanisms. B.A. in Political Science and Spanish, University of Wisconsin A.M. and Ph.D. in Sociology, Harvard University His work bridges multiple subfields, including: Immigration Policy: Analysis of deportation systems and their societal impacts Social Determinants: Linking legal status to health disparities Urban Sociology: Residential strategies under surveillance Legal Sociology: Judicial decision-making in immigration courts Population Studies: Longitudinal analysis of Latino communities Recent publications (2024-2025) expand on temporal trends in deportation fears, spatial dimensions of immigration policing, and advocacy perspectives reshaping policy frameworks. Earlier empirical work (2018-2019) established foundational connections between undocumented status and health outcomes, while his 2023 book Engage and Evade received multiple academic awards. Scientific recognition includes awards from: American Political Science Association American Sociological Association Order of the Coif Mellon Mays Faculty Mentor Award Stanford Dean’s Teaching Award Research funding has been secured through the National Science Foundation and Russell Sage Foundation. He teaches courses on race, ethnicity, immigration, and research methodology.

• International Migration
• Local Communities
• Urban and Rural Areas
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jakub Stachowski is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on international migration, local community dynamics, and rural sociology, with particular expertise in Polish migrant experiences in Norway. He explores intersections between mobility, social integration, and place-based identities through ethnographic methods. Current project: War's Edges examines how border communities in Norway and Poland adapt to the Ukraine war's impacts. Key themes: socio-spatial isolation, health practices among migrants, and ethical challenges in rural ethnography. His recent publications analyze superdiversity in rural areas, recognition gaps in agricultural migration, and translocal social anchoring. He teaches courses on inequality, welfare, and social theory.

Sarah B Hortonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latino Health Disparities
• Migration and Transnationalism
• Migrants' Access to Care
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Sarah B Horton is Chair and Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Colorado Denver, specializing in Latino health disparities , migration and transnationalism , and farmworkers' occupational health . She earned her PhD in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico (2003) and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard University's Department of Social Medicine (2003-2005). Education: PhD, Anthropology, University of New Mexico (2003) M.A., Anthropology, Columbia University (1996) B.A., Literature & Society, Brown University (1992) Dr. Horton's research examines the intersection of immigration policy and health outcomes, particularly among vulnerable migrant populations. Her work explores transnational health dynamics , medical citizenship , and the social determinants of migrant health disparities . She has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork in California's Central Valley, focusing on farmworkers' exposure to environmental hazards and systemic barriers to healthcare access. Her peer-reviewed publications (over 20) in journals like Social Science & Medicine and Medical Anthropology Quarterly analyze topics such as self-medication practices , stigmatized biologies , and medical repatriation . As lead ethnographer on an NIH-funded study at UCSF (2005-2007), she investigated oral health disparities among Mexican American farmworker children. Scientific Awards: Steven J. Polgar Prize (2011) for best article in Medical Anthropology Quarterly Her research has been funded by the Wenner Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research and the University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States. She teaches courses on the Anthropology of Globalization , Migrant Health , and Globalization, Migration & Transnationalism .

Walter J. Nichollsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban politics and policy
• Social movements
• Immigration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Walter J. Nicholls is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine. With a PhD in Urban Planning from UCLA, his work bridges urban studies, immigration research, and social movement theory. Education: PhD in Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles Research Focus examines how cities incubate activism for marginalized groups, particularly undocumented immigrants. Key areas include: Urban politics and policy Social movement dynamics Immigration governance Relational urban networks His 2024 publications analyze municipal bureaucracies' role in shaping urban citizenship and develop theoretical frameworks for bureaucratic politicization. Earlier works explore representational hierarchies in social movements and localized immigration governance. Collaborative Network includes scholars like: Marieke de Wilde Sander van Haperen Ian Baran Tara Fiorito

Bert Hoffmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• Latin American Studies
• Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Bert Hoffmann is a leading academic and administrator at the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies in Hamburg, Germany. He has held multiple roles, including Co-Leader (ad interim) since 2023 and Editor of GIGA Focus Latin America . Hoffmann is also an Honorary Professor at Freie Universität Berlin since 2014 and actively participates in international academic networks such as the Heidelberg Center for Ibero-American Studies and the European Council for Social Research on Latin America (CEISAL) . Doctorate in Political Science (Dr. rer. pol., summa cum laude), Freie Universität Berlin (2003) Research Scholarship, Instituto Rio Branco (1998) Visiting Scholar, Nuffield College, Oxford University (2007) Research Interests focus on the intersection of political systems and public health in Latin America, particularly analyzing: Vaccination policy implementation in multi-polarized regions Supra-national health cooperation frameworks Socio-ethnic inequality resurgence in post-revolutionary societies Migration's impact on disease transmission patterns Energy infrastructure collapse and governance responses Scientific Awards include: Honorary Research Fellowship at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) (2023–2025) Research Scholarship by Instituto Rio Branco (1998) Visiting Scholar status at Nuffield College (2007) Academic Contributions highlight his work in establishing the German-Latin American Centre of Infection & Epidemiology Research and Training (GLACIER) (2021–2025), analyzing EU-Cuba political dialogues (2018–2022), and conducting groundbreaking research on racialized migration patterns in Cuba. His recent publications in 2024–2025 emphasize strengthening diagnostic services in Latin America through regional leadership and the geopolitical implications of health policy shifts.

Laura Villa Torresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Disparities
• Immigrant Health
• Qualitative Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura Villa Torres, PhD, MSPH is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health, specifically in the Department of Public Health Leadership and Practice. Her research focuses on health disparities among immigrant populations in the U.S., employing qualitative and community-based participatory methods. Key areas include transnational migration effects, healthcare access for mixed-status families, and HIV care continuum challenges among LGBTQ+ communities. Education: PhD in Health Behavior, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (2018) MSPH in Health Behavior, UNC Gillings (2014) BS in Sociology, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (2004) Research Interests: Immigrant health equity Transnational migration’s health impacts Community-based participatory research methodologies HIV care continuum for Latino populations Disability participation and rehabilitation systems Key Contributions: Co-founded the New Roots Latino Oral History initiative documenting migration narratives Developed culturally adapted health interventions for Latinx communities Published widely on undocumented immigrants’ mental health challenges and healthcare access barriers Awards & Honors: Mellon Dissertation Award (2016) CONACYT Postgraduate Scholarship (2011-2016) Lucy Morgan Award for Health Behavior Research (2012) Labs & Initiatives: Active member of Gillings Innovation Labs, contributing to digital health equity projects and transnational health research collaborations.

Ruth Katharina Ditlmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Migration
• Integration
• Intercultural Conflicts
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Ruth Katharina Ditlmann is a Senior Researcher at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center with extensive experience in migration, integration, and intergroup conflict research. Her work focuses on psychological mechanisms underlying intercultural relations, national identity, and policy interventions. Education: PhD student, Yale University Social Psychology Department (2007-2012) MPhil/MS, Yale University (2007-2009) Diplom Psychologie, Universität Konstanz (2001-2007) DAAD Scholar, Yale University (2004-2005) Her research examines migration integration through experimental and field studies, exploring contact theory, discrimination mechanisms, and identity formation. Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity including large-scale field experiments, behavioral studies, and policy analysis across multiple countries. Publications reflect strong emphasis on intergroup dynamics, with recurring themes of discrimination reduction, identity negotiation, and policy evaluation. Recent work shows increasing focus on local governance interventions and mixed-method approaches to conflict resolution. She has led multiple research projects including 'Naturalization of Immigrants: Obstacles and Opportunities in German Municipalities' and 'German Public Opinion and the Refugee Crisis', funded by Princeton University and WZB respectively. Teaching includes courses on Experimental Psychology at Touro College Berlin and Psychology for Policy Analysis at Hertie School of Governance, connecting research with practical applications.

Ayten Gündoğduمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Rights
• Political Theory
• Migration Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ayten Gündoğdu is the Tow Associate Professor for Distinguished Scholars in the Department of Political Science at Barnard College. Her research critically examines human rights frameworks, migration politics, and modern political theory through the lens of Hannah Arendt's philosophy. She focuses on marginalized groups such as asylum-seekers, refugees, and undocumented migrants, analyzing how legal and political systems perpetuate exclusion and violence. Education: Ph.D., University of Minnesota; B.A., Bogazici University, Istanbul. Her work bridges continental political theory with contemporary issues like border violence and racialized vulnerability. Recent research explores migrant deaths through a phenomenological framework informed by Fanon and Arendt. Her book Rightlessness in an Age of Rights (2015) reinterprets Arendt's concepts within migration contexts, winning multiple awards. Current projects address border-related impunity and the complicity of law in lethal violence. She has held fellowships from Columbia, Yale, Harvard, and the Mellon Foundation. Teaching includes courses on human rights, migration, and critical theory. Recent presentations include keynote addresses on border control and forced disappearances at conferences in Helsinki and Amherst. Her articles appear in leading journals like Constellations , Polity , and European Journal of Political Theory .

Carieta Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Race and Ethnicity
• International Migration
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carieta Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Calgary, a JD in Immigration Law from New England Law|Boston, and an MA in Pan African Studies from Syracuse University. Her research integrates immigration law with the sociology of care work, focusing on pre-employment screening's impact on undocumented Caribbean women care workers in the U.S. and Canada. She received the 2020 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for this groundbreaking work. **Education**: PhD, Sociology, University of Calgary Juris Doctor (JD), Immigration Law Specialization, New England Law|Boston MA, Pan African Studies, Syracuse University **Research Interests**: Intersectionality, migration policies, gender dynamics in labor markets, socio-legal frameworks, and anti-racist practices. Her work bridges legal systems and sociological analysis to address systemic inequities in care work sectors. **Awards**: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2020) **Grants/Advising**: No specific grants or advising roles detailed in the provided text.

Erika Arenasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Migration Studies
• Social Stratification
• Public Policy Evaluation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erika Arenas is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, specializing in Sociology. Her research focuses on migration, social stratification based on skin color, and the impact of social programs on socio-economic outcomes. She holds a Ph.D. from UCLA and is a co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) and co-Director of the fourth wave of the Mexican Family Life Survey (MxFLS-4), a groundbreaking transnational panel study. Her work explores how undocumented status affects mental health, the role of skin color in life opportunities using novel measurement tools, and evaluating programs like Mexico's Seguro Popular and Prospera. She has contributed to methodological advancements in census practices, particularly for Afro-Mexican population counting. Erika's research spans interdisciplinary areas including demography, public policy analysis, and health disparities. Her recent studies highlight the fluidity of Mestizaje identity and the intersection of anti-Indigenous/Black racism with economic trajectories. She has secured grants such as UC-Mexus funding for migration and health studies. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like SOC 10 Logics of Inquiry and SOC 205B Statistics, reflecting her commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education in sociological methods and migration studies.

Sarah Pearlmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• Labor Economics
• Gender Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Pearlman is a Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics Department at Vassar College since 2007. She holds a PhD from the University of Maryland and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Wellesley College. Education: BA (Economics and Spanish) - Wellesley College; PhD - University of Maryland Teaching: Finance, Econometrics, Gender Economics, Latin American Economic Development Research Focus: Development economics, labor economics, and gender economics. Key areas include informality in labor markets, migration impacts on marriage and labor dynamics in Mexico, deportation effects on immigrant women in the U.S., and drivers of women’s occupational choices across countries. Recent Publications analyze topics such as vaccination benefits in Mexico, Secure Communities policy outcomes, and migrant legalization impacts, reflecting interdisciplinary work in economics, public health, and gender studies. Scientific Awards: Ford Scholar Contact: sapearlman@vassar.edu | 845-437-5212 | Blodgett Hall, Vassar College

Reena Kukrejaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Migration Studies
• Gender Studies
• Social Inequality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Reena Kukreja is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development Studies at Queen's University, with cross-appointments in Gender Studies and affiliation with the Cultural Studies Program. She holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from Queen's University, an MA in Film & Mass Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia, and a BAH in History from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University. Her research focuses on migration, masculinity, and gender studies, particularly examining the impacts of xenophobia, Islamophobia, and neoliberal reforms on marginalized communities in South Asia and Greece. Education: PhD in Cultural Studies, Queen's University MA in Film & Mass Communications, Jamia Millia Islamia BAH in History, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University Research Interests: Dr. Kukreja's work explores intersections of migration, gender, race, and masculinity, with a focus on: Undocumented South Asian migrants in Greece Neo-liberal reforms and caste dynamics in rural India Cultural resistance through sports like Kabaddi Racial capitalism and health vulnerabilities Affiliations: American Men's Studies Association Royal Anthropological Institute International Political Science Association Teaching: Courses include Globalization, Gender, and Development; Migration Studies; and Cultural Politics of Development. Documentary Filmmaking: Kukreja's films address gender, child labor, and development in South Asia, often used for grassroots activism. They have been screened globally and awarded for their social impact. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the International Migration Research Centre (Balsillie School of International Affairs) and the Rotary Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies.

Fredrik Olssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Decolonial Studies
• Migration Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fredrik Olsson is an Associate Professor at Østfold University College, affiliated with the Department of Educational Services and the Section for Pedagogical Development and Learning. He previously held roles at the University of Gothenburg, including Academic Developer and Senior Lecturer in Spanish. His research focuses on decolonial pedagogy, migration literature, and digital literacy integration for refugees. Olsson earned his doctorate in Spanish from Gothenburg University with a thesis analyzing undocumented migration narratives in Latin American novels, which won the 'Nuestra América' 2015 award. He has authored books and numerous articles on topics ranging from transnational migration studies to higher education reform. Notable projects include the OESJ initiative on open education and social justice in South Africa and Sweden. Olsson is also a certified Spanish and English teacher in Swedish secondary schools. Positions: Academic Developer (2018–2023), Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Spanish (2015–2023) Education: PhD in Spanish (2015), University of Gothenburg Research interests include critical perspectives on teacher education, digital empowerment for marginalized groups, and decolonial approaches to university pedagogy. He has contributed to projects like VitKrit, a decolonial seminar series at Gothenburg University. Recent publications highlight his work on refugee integration in higher education and decolonizing teaching methodologies. His articles often intersect migration studies with literary analysis, exploring themes like transnational identity and border crossings in contemporary narratives.

Sarah Paolettiمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Human Rights
• Immigration Law
• Labor Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Paoletti is a Practice Professor of Law and Director of the Transnational Legal Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Her work focuses on international human rights, migration law, and access to justice, particularly for marginalized communities. The clinic represents individuals in U.S. immigration proceedings and collaborates with global organizations like the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the United Nations. Her research bridges legal practice and theory, addressing transnational legal challenges faced by migrant workers and asylum seekers. Notable projects include groundbreaking reports on migrant justice in Nepal and Indonesia, as well as analyses of clinical legal education’s role in global advocacy. Paoletti has been vocal about systemic issues in immigrant detention, criticizing conditions at facilities like Moshannon Valley Processing Center and advocating for due process reforms. She emphasizes the intersection of law, human rights, and globalization in shaping equitable legal frameworks.

• Parasitoid Wasp Taxonomy
• Insect Systematics
• Biodiversity Discovery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erinn Fagan-Jeffries is a Grant-Funded Researcher (B) in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. She leads the wasp systematics group within the Invertebrate Systematics and Biodiversity lab, focusing on taxonomy and systematics of parasitoid wasps, particularly the superfamily Ichneumonoidea. Her work emphasizes accelerating the documentation of Australia's undocumented insect species (70% of total) through innovative methods and citizen science initiatives like the Insect Investigators project, which engages schools in species discovery. Research interests include parasitoid wasp biodiversity, taxonomy, and community engagement in biodiversity science. She supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students in parasitoid wasp-related projects. Her work intersects with conservation, agricultural pest management, and biogeography. Publications highlight discoveries of new species, citizen science impacts, and taxonomic revisions. She collaborates with national reserves and educational institutions to advance biodiversity understanding.