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Sveinung Sandbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marginalisation
• Legal and illegal drugs
• Violence and crime
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Sveinung Sandberg is a Professor at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law, University of Oslo. His research spans marginalization, illegal drug markets, radicalization, and narrative criminology, combining theoretical frameworks from Bourdieu and narrative analysis. Academic Interests: Marginalisation, Legal & Illegal Drugs, Violence, Radicalization, Bourdieusian Criminology, Narrative Criminology, Latin American Studies, Social Movements Education: PhD from University of Bergen Research Focus includes: Street capital theory in criminology Drug market cultural dynamics Narrative approaches to extremism Latin American criminal trajectories Recent Publications examine pandemic-related crime shifts, gendered drug use patterns, and narrative mechanisms in criminal justice. His 2021-2025 projects Radicalization and Resistance and Crime in Latin America (CRIMLA) involve cross-country life-story analyses. Scientific Awards: Fridtjof Nansen's Award for Young Researchers (2011) The Meltzer Prize for Young Researchers (2010) Editorial Roles include board memberships at Theoretical Criminology , Deviant Behavior , and International Criminal Justice Review . He has conducted fieldwork in Mexico and held visiting positions at institutions including CIDE (Mexico City) and European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (Lisbon).

Ulla McKnightمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Racialised Health Inequalities
• Gender and Health
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Ulla McKnight is an Assistant Professor in Sociology (Sociology and Criminology) at the University of Sussex, School of Law, Politics and Sociology. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on racialised and gendered health inequalities, particularly in reproductive and sexual health for ethnic minority and migrant women in the UK. Her educational background includes a PhD in Sociology from Goldsmiths, University of London (2016), an MA in Postcolonial Studies (Goldsmiths, 2006), a BFA in Photography (San Francisco Art Institute, 2001), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Goldsmiths, 2018). Dr McKnight’s research lies at the intersection of Science and Technology Studies (STS), Black Feminist Hauntology, and participatory methodologies. She investigates how crises such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), environmental collapse, and political inequity shape health futures. A key contribution is her conceptualisation of the HIV diaspora , which captures the transnational care experiences of people living with HIV in high-resource settings. Her work critically examines the entanglements of race, infectious disease, and political uncertainty using speculative and sensory methods. Her recent publications and research projects reveal a strong focus on maternal morbidity, speculative futures in sexual health, and the social justice dimensions of AMR. She employs arts-based and collaborative methods to explore the 'unsayable' in healthcare experiences. Nominated for Education Awards 2024 Nominated for Education Awards 2025 Dr McKnight is actively involved in supervising student research and has taught courses such as 'Doing Social Research', 'Health across the Lifecourse', and 'Sociology Research Proposal'. She is a Co-Investigator on the AHRC-funded project 'Reproductive Borders and Bordering Reproduction' and collaborates with the Wellcome Trust-funded project 'Inequalities and Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Sexual Health'. She has also secured a grant from the National Institute for Health Research for an arts-based workshop on 'unsayable' experiences. She is actively engaged in academic and public discourse through invited talks, conference presentations, and peer review for journals including Sociology of Health and Illness and Journal of the International AIDS Society .

Suzi Hallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urbanisation
• Migration
• Racialisation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Suzi Hall is Professor of Sociology and Head of Department at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her research explores the intersections of global migration, urban marginalisation, and racialisation, with a focus on everyday life in multicultural cities. She is a leading figure in urban ethnography and contributes significantly to debates on citizenship, public space, and migrant livelihoods. University: London School of Economics and Political Science School: Department of Sociology Academic Rank: Professor Her research interests include urbanisation, migration, racialisation, livelihoods, and ethnography, with a strong emphasis on the lived realities of marginalised communities in cities. She combines sociological theory with architectural insight, drawing from her background as a practicing architect in South Africa. The recent publications of Professor Hall reveal a consistent trajectory in urban ethnography, focusing on migrant infrastructures, gendered precarity, and the politics of urban space. Her work spans high-impact journals in sociology, urban studies, and geography, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach and methodological rigor. Themes such as super-diversity, street economies, and urban belonging recur across her scholarship, often grounded in fieldwork in London, Cape Town, and other global cities. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Philip Leverhulme Prize in Sociology (2017) ESRC Future Research Leaders award (2015–2017) LSE Student Union 'Outstanding Teacher of the Year' (2025) Rome Scholarship in Architecture (1998–1999) LSE Robert McKenzie Prize for outstanding PhD research (2010) She teaches on the MSc City Design & Social Science programme and convenes an undergraduate module on Racial Borderscapes. She is part of the Urban Sociology research cluster at LSE and welcomes PhD enquiries in her research areas, though not for the 2026–27 session. She has supervised and mentored numerous students and contributes to academic leadership as Head of Department. Her major works include the books The Migrant’s Paradox (2021) and City, Street and Citizen (2012), as well as edited volumes like The Sage Handbook of the 21st Century City . She has also contributed to public scholarship through films like Ordinary Streets and the open-access website Race, Space and Architecture .

Dyah Pitalokaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Communication
• Emerging Technology and Society
• Health Communication
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dyah Pitaloka is Associate Professor in Marketing & Digital Communication at Monash University, Indonesia, and serves as course coordinator for the Master’s program in Marketing & Digital Communications. She previously held academic positions at Monash University Malaysia, National University of Singapore, and the University of Sydney, and earned her PhD from the University of Oklahoma as a Fulbright scholar. PhD in Communication, University of Oklahoma (2010–2014) MA in Advertising & Strategic Marketing Communication, University of Leeds (2001) Her research focuses on the social, cultural, political, and policy dimensions of emerging technologies, particularly in health and wellbeing, social justice, digital inclusion, disability studies, and marginalized communities. Her regional expertise spans Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Australia. She employs interdisciplinary and arts-based methods, including collaborations with trauma survivor groups like the Dialita Choir, and draws from her background as a traditional Balinese dancer to explore themes of gender, identity, and power. Her recent publications and research projects reflect a strong trend in digital equity, data governance, and inclusive technology design, especially in the Global South. Key themes include digital resilience during the pandemic, contact tracing apps, disability data, and regulating gender-based violence in virtual spaces like the Metaverse. She has led externally funded projects from organizations such as META, SSRC, Ford Foundation, and Wenner-Gren Foundation. Fulbright Scholar Dyah actively supervises PhD and Master’s students and is involved in international research collaborations. She contributes to public discourse through media outlets like The Jakarta Post and participates in workshops and seminars on trauma, digital ethics, and communication. She is a principal investigator on multiple active research projects, including those on digital health co-design, data governance, and climate justice in Indonesia. She is affiliated with research networks such as the Southeast Asia Research Center for Digital Technology and Society (SEADS) and has organized and participated in numerous academic events, including trauma workshops and international communication forums.

Ashvin Immanuel Devasundaramمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• World Cinemas
• New Independent Indian Cinema
• South Asian Studies
• +۱۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ashvin Immanuel Devasundaram is a Reader in Global Cinemas at Queen Mary University of London, specializing in World Cinemas with a focus on New Independent Indian Cinema, emerging cinemas from South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. He actively engages in transdisciplinary and intercultural exploration, connecting cinematic representations with themes such as postcolonialism, decolonisation, LGBTQ+ issues, urban violence, and cultural heritage. Current Research: Principal Investigator for the AHRC-funded India-UK project 'Connecting Creative Industries and Cultural Heritage: India-UK Film Festival Federation, Youth Curation and Community Co-creation' (2024-2027). Leadership Roles: Associate Director of the UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF) and founder of its Edinburgh edition (2016). Key Themes: Intersections of cinema with philosophy, politics, migration, postmodernism, and urban transformations across India, South Africa, Bhutan, Singapore, and Brazil. His work has led to the establishment of an international interdisciplinary research network on global urban violence and its impact on marginalized communities, alongside ongoing editorial roles in academic series and journals. He mentors through the B-MEntor scheme and integrates philosophical themes into his music with the transglobal neo-progressive rock project The Multitude. Scientific Awards: Edinburgh University Literary Award (2012), QMUL Community Engagement Prize (2018).

Gillian Stokesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health and Social Equity
• Systematic Reviews
• Inclusive Social Research
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Gillian Stokes is an Associate Professor of Inclusive Social Research at the Social Research Institute, UCL Institute of Education. Her work bridges health, social equity, and decolonisation in research, with a focus on systematic reviews and qualitative methods. Stokes also contributes to editorial roles as Editor of the Journal of Ethnic and Racial Studies and Associate Editor of Research for All. Doctor of Philosophy, University College London (2019) Master of Science, University of Kent (2008) Bachelor of Science, Middlesex University (2006) Her research spans systematic reviews , decolonisation , and AI's equity implications , addressing topics like cardiovascular risk communication, co-production in evidence synthesis, and the marginalisation of African/Caribbean communities. Recent publications highlight decolonial frameworks in research AI equity mental health disparities methodological innovations Scientific awards include Fellowships from the Royal Society of Medicine and Public Health, alongside multiple student excellence prizes. She mentors African and Caribbean youth in STEM and founded ACHWA (African and Caribbean Heritage Women Authors). Stokes supervises PhD research on sociological and public health topics and teaches qualitative methods, systematic reviews, and race/diversity courses. She serves on UCL's Academic Board and as Head of Staff Development.

Eloise Rossمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Screen and digital media
• Cultural studies
• Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eloise Ross is a Lecturer in Film and Television at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. Her academic work spans research, teaching, and supervision in screen and digital media, cultural studies, and music, with a particular focus on gender, diversity, and pedagogy in film education. PhD in Film and Screen Studies (assumed from academic level and publications) Her research interests include film noir, sound design, urban representation in cinema, and inclusivity in screen industries. She has explored the metaphorical dimensions of adolescence in Buffy the Vampire Slayer , the role of silence in Warwick Thornton’s films, and the sonic landscapes of Los Angeles in noir. Her recent work emphasizes creative practice in higher education, particularly through curriculum design that fosters diversity in film programs. Dr. Ross’s publications reveal a strong engagement with both academic and public-facing discourse. Her recent articles examine HyFlex teaching in film education, diversity in Honours programs, and the cultural significance of film commentaries. She frequently contributes to Senses of Cinema and has authored chapters in edited collections such as Urban Noir . Her creative outputs include audio commentaries on classic films, demonstrating her commitment to bridging scholarly analysis with accessible film culture. Diversity and Inclusivity in Creative Practice Research (2025) HyFlex Pedagogy in Film Education (2025) Sound and Silence in Australian Cinema (2023) Gender and Archetypes in Australian Film (2022) Urban Noir and Soundscapes (2017) Dr. Ross is involved in grant-funded research, including the internal Swinburne grant Screen Cultures and Screen Industries Ecosystems , which explores intersections of diversity, AI, and distribution networks. She supervises higher degree research students, including at the Master’s level, with a project on women music video directors. She is available to supervise PhD candidates. She contributes to public film culture through her involvement with the Melbourne Cinémathèque and as a co-host of The Senses of Cinema Podcast , reinforcing her role as a bridge between academic scholarship and public engagement in film.

• Economic Geography
• Urban Geography
• Digital Labour
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Aditya Ray is a Senior Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Management at the University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol, Faculty of Environment and Technology. His research lies at the intersection of digitalisation, labour geographies, southern urbanisms, and global development, with a strong focus on social justice and sustainability. Funded by the ESRC, he has led major studies on IT-BPO labour in India and post-pandemic gig work, and is currently leading a new project (2025–2027) on AI value chains in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO). He has also contributed to research on transnational mobility of tech workers at the Open University. Research Interests: Dr Ray’s work examines how technological change reshapes work, cities, and development in the Global South. His core areas include: Digital and platform labour Gig economy and informality Labour geographies and global production networks Southern urbanisms and urban justice Climate and environmental justice Transnational mobility and skilled migration AI, automation, and the future of work Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a deepening engagement with the socio-spatial impacts of digital platforms, particularly in India. Themes include worker precarity, state-platform relations, resistance strategies, and the need for alternative economic models. His upcoming work expands this to AI-driven labour systems, highlighting global inequalities in data and logistics work. Teaching and Supervision: He teaches and supervises on modules such as Geographies of Globalisation, Climate Justice, Research Methods, and Transforming Global Cities. He welcomes PhD inquiries on topics related to digital labour, development, and sustainability. Professional Engagement: Dr Ray is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS). He serves on the editorial board of Work, Employment and Society , a leading journal in economic sociology. He has led initiatives to improve access to higher education for refugees, contributing to UWE’s successful application to become a University of Sanctuary. Grants and Projects: ESRC-funded project on labour geographies of IT-enabled outsourcing (2019–2021) Participatory study on app-based workers in post-COVID India (2020–2023) New grant on labour and development in AI value chains (2025–2027) Research on transnational mobility of tech workers (UK-India, with Open University) Labs and Teams: Dr Ray is affiliated with research groups in Digital Geography and Southern Urbanisms at UWE. He collaborates with international partners including the ILO and researchers across the UK and India, working within interdisciplinary teams focused on labour, technology, and urban development.

• Criminology
• Law
• Media Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gregory Stratton is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Global Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) at RMIT University, Melbourne. His research focuses on criminology, law, and digital society, with an emphasis on wrongful convictions, media representation of crime, and the intersection of technology with criminal justice systems. He actively supervises Masters and PhD students in topics such as gendered injustice, police misconduct, and linguistic gatekeeping in legal contexts. Stratton’s work bridges academic and practical domains, including contributions to Psychology, Crime and Law , Journal of Criminology , and Digital Criminology: Crime and Justice in Digital Society . He advocates for systemic reforms in parole policies and the recognition of racial biases in justice systems. His teaching interests include miscarriages of justice, digital criminology, and media’s role in shaping public perceptions of crime. He is open to supervising research on criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions, and technology’s impact on crime investigation. Stratton’s interdisciplinary approach integrates sociology, cultural studies, and legal frameworks to address contemporary challenges in the justice sector.

Emma Mawdsleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Development Politics
• South-South Cooperation
• Development Finance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Emma Mawdsley is a leading scholar in Human Geography at the University of Cambridge, where she contributes to the Geographies of Knowledge Research Group . As a Fellow of Newnham College and Director of the Margaret Anstee Centre for Global Studies , her work bridges academic rigor with practical engagement in global development politics. BA in Geography (St. John’s College, Cambridge, 1989-1992) PhD in Geography (St. John’s College, Cambridge, 1992-1996) Academic trajectory: Lecturer (1996-2003), Senior Lecturer (2009-2014), Reader (2014-2022), Professor (2022-present) Her research interrogates the politics of global development , focusing on South-South Cooperation (especially India-Africa dynamics), financialisation of aid, and the UK’s shifting development agendas. She leads the ESRC-funded project ‘Development Consultants and Contractors’ , analyzing private-sector roles in ‘Aidland’. Recent publications highlight trends in South-South partnerships , innovative finance, and decolonial approaches. Awards include the Leverhulme Research Fellowship and recognition as a Royal Geographical Society medalist. She supervises PhD students on topics like Sino-Indian development cooperation and postcolonial governance. As Director of the Margaret Anstee Centre, she fosters interdisciplinary global studies, connecting academia to policy through initiatives like the India-UK Development Partnership Forum .

• Environmental Health
• Public Health
• Social Justice
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elaine Carnegie is a Lecturer at the School of Health and Social Care , Edinburgh Napier University, affiliated with the Population and Public Health Research Group . Her work spans themes of Health and Culture and Communities , focusing on environmental health, social justice, public health communication, and non-communicable disease prevention. Education: Master of Medical Science in Primary and Community Care Nursing Doctorate Research Interests: Elaine investigates intersections between environmental health , air pollution , and non-communicable diseases in urban and industrial contexts. She specializes in HPV vaccine communication for marginalized groups, addressing barriers to uptake through critical discourse analysis and participatory methods. Her interdisciplinary work with urban geographers explores population density and health outcomes, emphasizing social justice and equitable resource distribution. Scientific Contributions: Principal investigator for projects on secondhand smoke exposure among respiratory nurses (funded by the Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists, £8,077). Collaborator on studies linking petrochemical pollution to chronic kidney disease in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. Co-developer of a cross-cultural HPV engagement model in Scotland. Advising: Elaine supervises postgraduate research on topics including dementia care (Scholastica Odum, MRes), pregnancy support services (Alix Aitken-Arbuckle, PhD), and health disparities in oil-exposed communities (Ogochukwu Okoye, PhD). She is a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and contributes to policy briefs on environmental health.

• Participatory Design
• Co-design
• Learning Sciences
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Katerina Cerna is an Assistant Professor (Associate Senior Lecturer) at the School of Information Technology, Halmstad University, Sweden. She leads research on participatory and more-than-human design, embedding learning sciences, sustainability and care ethics into technology development. She coordinates work in the REBEL research programme, is Area Leader for Participation in CAISR Health, and drives projects such as PadAI, Grow 2B Well and PAS-SAP. Education: PhD in Education Sciences, University of Gothenburg Research Interests: Her scholarship converges around enabling meaningful participation in design processes, especially for marginalised or vulnerable groups. Current strands include: Mental-health technology co-designed with young adults (PadAI) Embodied and multispecies engagements with plants for urban wellbeing (Grow 2B Well) Care-full participatory design with older adults (ACCESS, Demokit) Proxy-user methods for hard-to-reach populations (PAS-SAP) Publications at a glance: The 2022-2025 corpus reveals an intensifying focus on mental health support systems , multispecies and more-than-human design , and care-centred participatory methods . Qualitative, ethnographic and design-research methodologies dominate, often applied in contexts of ageing, disability, youth mental health and environmental sustainability. Scientific Awards & Fellowships: No specific awards listed; recognition is implicit through sustained funding (REBEL, CAISR Health, ACCESS, PadAI, PAS-SAP, Grow 2B Well). Advising & Grants: Principal investigator/supervisor on PadAI (participatory AI for youth mental health) Area Leader for Participation – CAISR Health Work-package leader – REBEL programme “Re-imagining Future Smart Living” Coordinator – ACCESS (postdoc project on older adults’ digital literacy) Workshop leader – I.N.S.E.C.T. summer camps on multispecies design Labs & Teams: She is embedded in the REBEL collective – an interdisciplinary group of researchers, designers and practitioners re-imagining inclusive futures. She collaborates closely with the CAISR Health research environment and has ongoing partnerships with Chalmers University of Technology, University of Gothenburg, Umeå University, Bergen University and Salzburg University.

Valerie McTaggartمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Transformation
• Remote Working
• AI for Business
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Valerie McTaggart is an Academic Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Business at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo Campus. She also serves as a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Research in Social Professions (CRiSP). Beyond academia, she acts as an evaluation expert for the European Commission and contributes to the COST working group REAL, focusing on digital technologies in civic engagement and democracy. Education : PhD in Engineering and Technology (2016–2022), Dublin City University (DCU) MSc in Consumer Buying Behaviour (2002–2004), Liverpool John Moores University Diploma in Teaching and Learning (2008), University of Galway Bachelor in Quality and Food Standards Agency (1997–1999), Queen Margaret University Research Interests : Valerie’s work explores Digital Transformation leadership, AI integration in business, Disruptive Technology analysis, and Remote Working dynamics. She also investigates Digital Humanities and Digital Marginalisation, particularly how IT-driven changes affect organizational structures and societal engagement. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technology, management, and social sciences. Scientific Awards : Customer Professional of the Year (2006) PhD Contribution to Knowledge (2023) Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards (2024) Advising & Grants : Valerie is actively accepting PhD students and holds external roles such as Expert in the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program (2024–present) and Principal Investigator for RELINK2 (2024–2028). These roles highlight her engagement in large-scale research initiatives and policy-related projects. Labs/Teams : As Principal Investigator at CRiSP, she leads research in social professions, emphasizing digital technologies’ societal impact. Her collaborations span institutions in Alaska, Hawaii, and other regions, reflecting a global research network focused on digital transformation and civic engagement.

• Climate Justice
• Forced Migration/Displacement
• Urban Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Neil Crawford is a Lecturer in International Politics & Public Policy at the University of Stirling, Scotland. His research focuses on climate/environmental justice, forced migration, urbanism, gender/sexuality, international organizations, and East African politics. He holds a fellowship from the Higher Education Academy and contributes to the Centre for Policy, Conflict and Co-operation Research (CPCCR). Neil’s work emphasizes qualitative methods such as art-based and ethnographic research. His recent publications (2023–2025) explore themes like UNHCR policy dynamics in Nairobi, intersectionality in climate justice, and disaster displacement in Bangladesh. Earlier work includes analyses of urban refugee camps and Scotland’s climate emergency responses. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Labs/Groups: Centre for Policy, Conflict and Co-operation Research (CPCCR) His research bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, advocating for decolonial methodologies and equity-focused climate policies. Current projects include visualising urban climate crises and improving data on climate-induced mobility in Zambia.

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Racial and Ethnic Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Waqas Tufail is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University. His work bridges academic research, activism, and policy critique, focusing on the intersections of race, crime, and policing. Key research areas include: Racialisation of crime and anti-racism Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism Critical policing studies Media representation of criminality Decolonising criminology His research on the racialised framing of UK 'grooming gang' scandals has had significant policy impact, notably influencing a 2020 Home Office report. He co-founded the Northern Police Monitoring Project, a grassroots initiative addressing police harassment. Current supervised doctoral research explores the far-right's impact on ethnic minority perceptions of Britishness. Waqas collaborates with international human rights organisations and contributes to public discourse through media commentary.