جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joan Kang Shinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• English Language Teaching (ESL/EFL/EAL) for young learners and teenagers
• Online teacher education and professional development
• International virtual communities of practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joan K. Shin is a Professor of Education at George Mason University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Currently serving as Associate Dean for Faculty Success and Director of CEHD's Global Online Teacher Education Center (GOTEC), she specializes in ESL/EFL/EAL education for young learners and teenagers. With professional development programs in over 100 countries, her work bridges in-person and online teacher training to build international virtual communities of practice. PhD in Language, Literacy & Culture from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) MA in Bilingual/ESOL Education from UMBC BA in Economics from Cornell University Her research focuses on: Online TESOL education and MOOCs Visual and multimodal literacy for language learners Intercultural communication through storytelling Technology integration in teacher professional development Global virtual communities of practice Recent publications highlight trends in pandemic-era teacher training, MOOC camp effectiveness, and blended learning frameworks. She has secured over $12 million in grants, including Department of State-funded initiatives through FHI 360. Awards include: TESOL International Association's 30 Up and Coming Leaders (2016) U.S. State Department's Top 30 English Language Specialists (2021) Ben Warren International House Trust Prize (2013) HRH Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Award (2014) As an English Language Specialist, she has conducted training across 20+ countries. Her full description outlines her Korean-American heritage, educational philosophy, and contributions to National Geographic Learning's award-winning textbook series.

Marina Orsini-Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• COIL/Virtual Exchange
• Third Space Learning
• Language Teacher Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marina Orsini-Jones is a Professor in Global Higher Education Practice (Applied Linguistics) at Coventry University's Research Centre for Global Learning, where she leads the Promoting Equity and Equality in Education theme. She previously served as Associate Head for Internationalisation and Course Director for the MA in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics in the School of Humanities. She holds a doctorate from Coventry University (2012) and has pioneered e-learning innovation since the 1990s, including a multimedia CD-ROM adopted globally for Italian language education. Her research focuses on collaborative online international learning (COIL), virtual exchange, and decolonization of curricula. She has secured grants from the British Council, HEA, and British Academy/Leverhulme for projects in Brazil, China, and beyond. Education: Doctorate in Applied Linguistics, Coventry University (2012) Research interests include Third Space Learning, threshold concepts pedagogy, and equity in HE. She has presented at over 100 conferences, including 20 plenaries, and serves as Associate Editor for International Journal of Computer Assisted Language Learning and Journal of Virtual Exchange . Awards include the National Teaching Fellowship (2013) and Principal Fellowship (2016). Current projects explore female leadership in South-North virtual exchanges and EDI in global education. Grants & Projects: 6 active/finished projects including 'Female Voices in the Third Space' (2023-2025) and 'Tamkeen' (Egyptian female academic leadership). She supervises PhD students on co-tutelle programs with Brazil and Australia. External roles include External Examiner at Sheffield Hallam and Southampton Universities.

Elaine MacKinnonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval and Imperial Russia
• Soviet History
• Contemporary Russia
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elaine MacKinnon is a Professor of History in the School of Humanities at the University of West Georgia, affiliated with the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Her office is located in the Technology Learning Center (Room 3222), and she holds virtual office hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with additional availability by appointment. Education: B.A., Slavic Languages and Literature; Certificate in Russian Studies, Princeton University (1983) Certificate, Georgia NT-4 Secondary School Social Sciences Teaching, Armstrong State College (1986) M.A., Modern European History, Emory University (1990) Ph.D., Modern European History, Emory University (1995) Research Focus: Dr. MacKinnon specializes in Russian and Soviet historical studies, with core interests in Medieval/Imperial Russia, Soviet-era politics, and contemporary Russian developments. Her current research examines Stalinism's legacy, reinterpretations of Stalin by Soviet historians, and forced labor systems in the USSR. This work intersects with political repression, memory studies, and historiographical methodology. Publication Trends: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Soviet political history, Stalinist repression, and Cold War dynamics. Recent works (2012-2020) include translated memoirs about gender survival under Stalin and analyses of childhood in the Gulag, reflecting deepened engagement with social history. Earlier publications (1993-2008) centered on leadership transitions, historical revisionism, and mass protests, often utilizing comparative frameworks and archival insights.

Kalypso Filippouمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Higher Education
• International Students
• Intercultural Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kalypso Filippou is a University Lecturer at the Department of Teacher Education and UTUPeda Center for University Pedagogy and Research at the University of Turku. She co-leads the EqualISM project examining international students' experiences during the pandemic and co-coordinates the Early Career Higher Education Researchers (ECHER) network. She serves as Senior Editor at the Journal of Praxis in Higher Education and is a board member of CHERIF (Consortium of Higher Education Researchers in Finland). Her education includes a PhD from the Doctoral Programme on Educational Policy (KEVEKO), focusing on intercultural thesis supervision in international master’s programs. She holds a Master’s in Learning Systems from the University of Turku and a Bachelor’s in Primary Education from the University of Cyprus. She has conducted research visits in New Zealand, Sweden, and Denmark. Teaching responsibilities include courses on university pedagogy basics, thesis supervision, multicultural education, and research-based teaching practices. She has also contributed to master’s thesis seminars and courses on intercultural teaching methods. Research focuses on higher education internationalization, intercultural pedagogy, doctoral student well-being, and pandemic impacts on student life. Recent work analyzes academic support systems for international students, crisis adaptation strategies, and AI tool ethics in education. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals like the Nordic Journal of Migration Research and policy blogs documenting pandemic-era changes in academic ecosystems. Key research contributions include studies on international students’ social-financial struggles during the pandemic, doctoral student burnout dynamics, and innovative teaching methods like educational escape rooms for curriculum design training. She collaborates internationally through networks like ECHER and produces accessible content through institutional blogs analyzing student experiences and pedagogical innovations.

Paul de Vriezeمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Enterprise Information Systems
• Business Process Management
• Digital Twins
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul de Vrieze is a Principal Academic in Web Systems and Technologies at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Computing and Informatics. He is the coordinator of the EU H2020 FIRST project and leads research in enterprise information systems, digital twins, and Industry 4.0. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, and Reduced Inequalities. Education: PhD in Information Systems, Radboud University Nijmegen, 2006 MSc in Information Systems Management, Tilburg University, 2002 His research focuses on the design and implementation of complex enterprise information systems, especially in supporting and automating business processes, with a strong emphasis on cross-organizational and collaborative systems. He investigates resilience, interoperability, and service-oriented architectures in virtual factories and digital twins. His recent work applies these concepts in industrial contexts, particularly under Industry 4.0. The 15 most recent publications show a strong trend toward digital twin technologies, predictive maintenance, federated simulation, and compliance in collaborative networks. These works are deeply rooted in computer science and industrial engineering, with applications in smart manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and sustainable production. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Panel Member, Guardian round table on cloud computing, 2012 Dr. de Vrieze has supervised multiple PhD students to completion, including Olaolu Sofela, John-Paul Kasse, Oluwetoyin Fakorede, Go Sang, and Rushan Arshad. He has secured grants from the European Commission (H2020, Horizon Europe), National Natural Science Foundation of China, British Council, and internal Fusion Funding. His current major grant is the Sustainable Production of High Entropy Alloys from Secondary Metals (Horizon Europe MSCA, starting 2026). Labs and Research Teams: He is central to the EU H2020 FIRST project team, which focuses on virtual factories and interoperation supporting business innovation. He collaborates extensively with Prof. Liang Xu and researchers across Europe and China. He is also involved in the Service Computing Research group at Bournemouth University.

• Research Data Management
• Semantic Web Technologies
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tomasz Miksa is a researcher affiliated with TU Wien's Department of Research Data Management, focusing on machine-actionable data management plans (maDMPs), semantic web technologies, and data reproducibility. He collaborates extensively on projects involving automated assessment of data management workflows, FAIR data implementation, and privacy-preserving analysis platforms. Primary affiliation: TU Wien Department: Research Data Management Key projects: WellFort, FAIR Data Austria, openEO API His research integrates semantic technologies with data governance to enhance reproducibility in scientific workflows, particularly in domains like environmental monitoring and legal informatics. Recent publications emphasize ontological frameworks (DCSO), API harmonization, and auditable machine learning systems. Notable collaborative works include: Reproducibility standards for soil moisture data Knowledge graph applications in cyber-physical energy systems Dynamic data citation mechanisms He supervises students in theses related to maDMP integration, data citation frameworks, and institutional research data planning architectures.

Natalia Vélezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Science
• Social Psychology
• Human Collaboration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natalia Vélez serves as an Assistant Professor at Princeton University, where her research bridges cognitive science and social dynamics to investigate the foundations of human collaboration. Her work examines how individuals and communities combine limited knowledge and resources to achieve collective outcomes greater than individual capabilities. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. from Stanford University Dr. Vélez's research program focuses on the cognitive architecture and social ecology of collaboration. At the micro-level, her lab studies how individuals learn about collaborators, share knowledge, and distribute labor through behavioral experiments with children and adults. At the macro-level, she investigates community-wide dynamics using large-scale dataset analyses. Her methodological toolkit integrates Bayesian cognitive modeling , functional neuroimaging (fMRI) , and computational simulations to build unified theories of collaborative behavior. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2024) reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) Computational models of social cognition in collaborative contexts, 2) Empirical investigations of effort valuation and responsibility attribution in teams, and 3) Interdisciplinary applications of AI to understand human cooperation. Her work consistently bridges theoretical cognitive science with real-world collaborative challenges, emphasizing the interplay between individual mental processes and group-level phenomena. Dr. Vélez currently advises graduate students Bella Fascendini, Ham Huang, and Chantal Valdivia. Her research program demonstrates sustained funding through methodologically sophisticated projects spanning cognitive neuroscience, behavioral economics, and artificial intelligence, though specific grant details aren't provided in source materials. She directs the Princeton CoLab, an interdisciplinary research hub that combines experimental psychology, computational modeling, and neuroimaging to study collaboration. The lab fosters methodological innovation through projects examining virtual community dynamics, embodied AI agents, and neural correlates of social learning, positioning itself at the intersection of human cognition and collective intelligence research.

József Laszlovszkyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Archaeology
• Monastic Archaeology
• Post-Medieval Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

József Laszlovszky is a Professor in the Department of Medieval Studies at Central European University (full-time) and a guest lecturer at the Department of Medieval and Postmedieval Archaeology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest. His research focuses on medieval archaeology, monastic archaeology, and historical seismology, with a particular interest in the Mongol invasion of Hungary and the archaeology of modern periods. He leads interdisciplinary projects such as the Mongol Invasion of Hungary in Its Eurasian Context, combining archaeology, military history, and environmental studies. His work often addresses legal and policy issues related to archaeological heritage protection in Hungary, advocating for expanded temporal frameworks beyond the 1711 CE cutoff. Key publications include studies on the 1541 Visegrád earthquake’s archaeological evidence, 3D reconstruction of medieval monuments like Queen Gertrude’s burial, and critiques of Hungarian cultural heritage legislation. Laszlovszky also employs advanced technologies like laser scanning for heritage preservation and collaborates internationally on projects in Mongolia and Europe. His research highlights include the Battle of Muhi battlefield analysis, medieval glass production studies at Pomáz, and the intersection of environmental history with Mongol military strategies. He contributes to public archaeology through community projects and exhibitions, ensuring research impacts broader audiences. Despite no explicit awards listed, his contributions significantly advance medieval and post-medieval archaeology, particularly in Eurasian contexts.

Kate Macfarlaneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Natural Language Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Macfarlane is a Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computing and Mathematics, Manchester Metropolitan University. Her work focuses on applying AI and automation to solve societal challenges, particularly in ensuring safe online interactions for vulnerable users. She holds a PhD in Multi-Agent Systems for Online Safety, a BSc in Computer Systems Engineering, and a PGCE. Her professional affiliations include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS). Research & Projects Current Project: SafeChat, developing emotion detection systems for safer online communication. Innovate UK Project: Predictive financial models for SMEs with Proforecast Ltd., rated 'Very Good' by Innovate UK. Google DNI Fund's SMART tool: Analyzing social media abuse metrics for journalists. Cyber Eyes Wide Open: Bridging cybersecurity with creative industries through collaborative projects. Technological Family Report: Exploring future technologies' impact on families and connected homes. Key Research Areas Her interdisciplinary research spans AI ethics, distributed systems, game technologies, and cybersecurity. Notable contributions include multi-agent systems for child safety online and VR adoption challenges. She frequently speaks at conferences such as the Great Northern AI Summit and Dynamo 20 Collaborating for Success. Grants & Collaborations Principal Investigator for Innovate UK's Proforecast project. Collaborations with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Sunderland University's Creative Fuse team. Teaching & Engagement Committed to education innovation, she designs human-centered AI curricula and mentors students in applied research projects.

Kevin Ohمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Special Education
• Teacher Training
• Assistive Technology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kevin Oh serves as Professor and Department Chair at the University of San Francisco, where he maintains a full-time faculty position focused on innovative educational practices. His work bridges special education, teacher training, and emerging technologies to create inclusive learning environments that address diverse student needs through evidence-based methodologies. Dr. Oh earned his PhD in Special Education from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, establishing the foundation for his research in disability-inclusive pedagogy and teacher preparation. His academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing educational equity through technological innovation and cross-cultural collaboration. His research program centers on collaborative teaching frameworks, assistive technology integration, and virtual reality applications in teacher training. Notably, he pioneers the use of three-dimensional immersive environments like Second Life to develop culturally responsive teaching practices and global classroom experiences, with particular emphasis on special education contexts and co-teaching models. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a sustained focus on virtual worlds in education since 2007, evolving from foundational technology adoption studies to sophisticated investigations of synchronous discussion facilitation and international collaboration. His work consistently addresses the intersection of teacher preparation, special education needs, and digital innovation. Dr. Oh's scientific recognition includes: Fulbright Specialist Project Award (2020) for Internationalization, Culturally Responsive, and Digitalization initiatives at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland USF Faculty Team Innovation Award (2013) for Creating a global classroom using virtual environments While specific details about his graduate student advising and research grants were not provided in available materials, his leadership as Department Chair and extensive publication record suggest active mentorship within his academic unit. His work with international institutions through the Fulbright program indicates significant collaborative research networks. No dedicated laboratories or specialized research teams were mentioned in the source materials, though his virtual environment research implies collaboration with educational technology specialists and international partner institutions.

Jessica Sze Yin Hoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• E-commerce
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jessica Sze Yin Ho is an Associate Professor and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy at Heriot-Watt University , where she serves in the School of Social Sciences as Associate Head and Programme Director of MA (Hons) Marketing in the Department of Marketing and Operations . She is a prolific researcher in digital marketing, social media, and sustainable consumption, with over 20 publications and multiple international awards. PhD in Marketing (Multimedia University, Malaysia) MPhil in Management (Multimedia University, Malaysia) BBA in Marketing (Multimedia University, Malaysia) Research Interests span Digital Marketing , Social Media Strategy , E-commerce , Sustainable Consumer Behavior , and Service Quality , with a focus on technology adoption and higher education quality. Her recent work explores Live Streaming Commerce , TikTok’s role in Cultural Heritage Promotion , and the Dark Side of Celebrity Endorsements . Her 15 most recent publications (2025–2020) analyze audience engagement , privacy dynamics in virtual streaming , sentiment analysis , and augmented reality applications across sectors like museums, tourism, and finance. Awards include multiple Best Paper and Best Reviewer recognitions from global marketing conferences. Collaborations include industry-funded projects on talent management and services marketing . She also mentors colleagues toward Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE status and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through research on sustainable consumption and education.

• Educational Leadership
• Educational Innovations
• Competency-Based Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Luchezar Afrikanov serves as Assistant Professor ( главен асистент ) in the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures at New Bulgarian University, teaching Bulgarian studies courses including Competency Approach and Innovations in Education (BULB621). His office is located in room 612, II Corps (contact: 0885155524/Viber, lafrikanov@nbu.bg ), with Tuesday office hours 10:30-14:30. His research centers on educational leadership, competency-based frameworks, and innovation ecosystems, with emphasis on coaching methodologies, design thinking, and entrepreneurial education. He integrates European project management expertise into sustainable education models, particularly addressing green skills development and burnout prevention for educators within Balkan contexts. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications for teacher training and organizational transformation. Recent publications (2018-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) Sustainable education through green schools and VR-enhanced environmental curricula; (2) Teacher resilience via burnout prevention and coaching skill development; (3) Entrepreneurial ecosystems including inclusive mentoring models and student readiness assessments. These studies predominantly employ case-based methodologies within Bulgarian, Romanian, and Serbian educational settings, often supported by Erasmus+ initiatives. Dr. Afrikanov actively contributes to international projects including Voice UP (Erasmus+, 2020) and APEL (Erasmus+, 2021), developing training toolkits for women's job reintegration and youth leadership. His grant work focuses on European project coordination, with outputs including methodological guidelines for dual education systems and social innovation frameworks. He collaborates with Bulgarian NGOs advancing educational reform and social innovation, particularly through initiatives promoting teacher resilience and school culture transformation. His current projects emphasize cross-border knowledge exchange in Southeastern Europe, notably through the EUNITA network and Green Schools partnerships.

• Modern and Contemporary Hispanic Literatures and Cultures
• Teaching & Learning of Spanish as a Foreign Language in Canada & the United States
• Community-Engaged Learning (CEL)
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juan Carlos Rocha Osornio is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Department of Spanish and Portuguese. His work bridges Foreign Language Pedagogy (Spanish/English) with Mexican Cultural Studies, focusing on innovative teaching methods like Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) and Digital Pedagogy. Education : PhD in Hispanic Studies (Western University, 2013), MA in Spanish (Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2009), BA in Spanish & English (Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2006). Research emphasizes: Spanish for Chinese Speakers Telecollaboration (E-TANDEM) Open Educational Resources (OER) Graduate Teaching Assistant Training Gender/Sexuality in Mexican Literature Recent publications and grants focus on virtual exchange programs, listening comprehension tools, and intercultural competence development. He co-founded the Canadian Spanish Teaching Assistant Dialogues (CASTAD) and serves as President of the AATSP Ontario Chapter. Teaching roles include advanced courses like Spanish for Intermediate Speakers, Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies, and thematic seminars on Mexican culture. He has coordinated Spanish language programs and led initiatives integrating digital tools with community-based learning.

• Intercultural Communication
• Translation Studies
• Tourism Translation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Clouet serves as a Professor in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). His academic profile shows active engagement in research through the GIR Translation and Interpreting, Interculturality, Applied Languages and Travel Literature research group, with significant contributions across multiple institutional collaborations including the IUIAText and GIR Discourse, Communication and Society groups. Clouet's research focuses on the intersection of translation studies, intercultural communication, and language pedagogy. His work emphasizes practical applications in tourism translation, telecollaboration, and machine translation integration in educational contexts. Recent publications demonstrate particular interest in developing intercultural competence through innovative teaching methodologies, with strong focus on ESP (English for Specific Purposes) frameworks and virtual exchange programs. His scholarship bridges theoretical discourse analysis with practical translator training concerns. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic progression toward technology-enhanced intercultural communication, with increasing emphasis on telecollaboration frameworks, machine translation applications, and tourism-specific translation challenges. The research trajectory shows evolution from traditional discourse analysis toward contemporary digital communication contexts, while maintaining focus on cultural adaptation and professional translator competencies. Clouet maintains active research collaborations with scholars including Isabel Cristina Alfonzo De Tovar, Susan Isobel Cranfield McKay, and María Soraya García Sánchez. His work appears in journals such as Revista de Linguística y Lenguas Aplicadas and Hikma, with publications spanning articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Current research directions include gamification in adult language learning, multimodal communication in ubiquitous learning environments, and intercultural intelligence models for translation professionals.

• Computer Science Education
• Programming Education
• Assessment Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emma Riese serves as a Lecturer in Theoretical Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, with her office located at Lindstedtsvägen 5, Floor 5. Her academic work focuses on computer science education, particularly in programming instruction and assessment methodologies across various courses. Dr. Riese's research interests center on computer science education, with particular emphasis on assessment practices in introductory programming courses, training and development of teaching assistants, and the impact of educational technologies. Her work examines perspectives from multiple stakeholders including students, teaching assistants, and course coordinators, with a special focus on non-computer science majors taking programming courses. She has conducted significant research on the challenges faced by teaching assistants in European computer science education and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote computer science instruction. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on improving computer science education through evidence-based approaches. Her work shows particular attention to assessment strategies, teaching assistant development, and adapting computer science education for diverse student populations including non-majors. The research demonstrates strong methodological diversity with qualitative studies examining lived experiences alongside more structured investigations of educational practices. Emma Riese actively contributes to KTH's educational mission through her teaching roles across multiple courses including Programming I, Programming Technology, and Applied Computer Science. She serves as course coordinator for Programming Technology and has developed training for teaching assistants in computer science education.