جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Yelena McLaneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Design History
• Soviet Architecture and Design
• Space Syntax
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yelena McLane is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Interior Architecture and Design at Florida State University. She holds a Specialist Degree from Moscow State University, an M.S. and Ph.D. from FSU, and has conducted postgraduate research at the Russian Academy of Sciences. Her work bridges design theory, history, and practice, focusing on spatial analysis, Soviet design history, and humanitarian design for homelessness. She leads the Design Resources for Homelessness initiative and has authored/co-authored influential books such as Homelessness and the Built Environment (2021) and Foundations of Interior Design (2025). Education: B.A./Specialist Degree, Moscow Lomonosov State University (1998) Post-Graduate Research, Russian Academy of Sciences (1998–2000) M.S. Interior Design, Florida State University (2002) Ph.D. Art Education, Florida State University (2013) Research Interests: McLane’s research explores spatial configurations’ impact on human experience, mid-20th-century Soviet design, and design solutions for homelessness. She employs quantitative/qualitative methods to study how interior spaces reflect cultural and institutional influences. Her work on Soviet material culture challenges Western-centric narratives in design history. Professional Contributions: As an NCIDQ-certified designer, she led museum exhibitions in the U.S. and Caribbean. Her recent projects include curating Kul’ttovary: Bringing Culture into the Soviet Home and co-editing Experiential Design – Rethinking Relations between People, Objects and Environments . She also holds leadership roles in IDEC, EDRA, and the Society of Architectural Historians. Awards: IDEC 2022 Book Award for her 2021 publication on homelessness design. Grants & Fellowships: 2015 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for teaching design history.

Christos Nicolaidesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Social Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christos Nicolaides is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business and Public Administration within the School of Economics and Management at the University of Cyprus (UCY), holding a secondary appointment as a Digital Fellow at MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy. Previously, he spent three years as a James McDonnell Foundation-funded Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT Sloan School of Management. His educational background includes a PhD in Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2014), SM from MIT (2011), MSc in Applied Mathematics from Imperial College London (2009), and BSc in Physics from University of Thessaloniki (2008). Nicolaides' research applies mathematical, statistical, and computational tools to large-scale empirical questions in social influence mediated by digital technologies. His work spans Data Science , Machine Learning , Social Networks , and Computational Social Science , with significant contributions to understanding human mobility patterns, disease transmission dynamics, and social contagion effects. His research has established novel methodologies for analyzing complex network structures in mobility data and social interactions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on applying network science to real-world problems, particularly in pandemic response (12 publications), human mobility analytics (9 publications), and social contagion dynamics (7 publications). His work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary integration, combining computer science, epidemiology, and organizational behavior since 2020. Marie S. Curie Fellow Two Highly Cited Papers by Web of Science (2017, 2020) Best Paper Award by Risk Analysis Society (2019) Professor of The Week by Poets & Quants (2020) As principal institutional investigator, Nicolaides has secured over €1 million in research funding from the European Commission, industry partners, Cyprus Innovation and Research Foundation, and Cyprus Ministry of Health. His current teaching includes Social Networks and Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Operations Management, and Quantitative Methods in Management. Media coverage of his work spans major outlets including The New York Times, CNN, Nature, and Science, with significant impact on public health policy discussions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ashraf Attiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marketing
• Sales Management
• Cross-Cultural Marketing Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ashraf Attia is a Professor of Marketing and Chair of the Marketing and Management Department at the School of Business, State University of New York at Oswego. He holds a B.A. from Cairo University, an MBA from The American University in Cairo, and a Ph.D. and MA from Old Dominion University. His research focuses on sales training evaluation, cross-cultural marketing ethics, and electronic marketing, with notable contributions to understanding social media's impact on behavioral change in political and economic contexts. Dr. Attia teaches courses such as Consumer Behavior and E-Marketing. His work has been recognized with awards including the 2016 President's Award for Scholarly Activity and the Best Paper Award (2005) from the Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management. His research spans diverse fields, including the effects of dietary supplements on poultry productivity, structural analysis of materials, and the role of social media in global uprisings like Algeria and Sudan. Education: B.A., Cairo University MBA, The American University in Cairo MA and Ph.D., Old Dominion University His publications explore interdisciplinary themes, from marketing ethics to agricultural science, reflecting his broad academic interests. He actively engages in advising students and contributes to grants focusing on sales training and marketing strategies.

Idil Galipمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Memes
• Digital Labour
• Algorithmic Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Idil Galip is a Lecturer in New Media and Digital Culture at the University of Amsterdam and a PhD candidate (completed) at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on memes, digital labor, and platform cultures. She founded the Meme Studies Research Network in 2020 and serves on the board of The Hmm, a cultural organization supporting digital arts. Education PhD in Sociology, University of Edinburgh (ongoing) MSc in Political Sociology, London School of Economics (2016-2017) BA in Political Science, Bilkent University, Turkey (2012-2016) Research Interests Her work explores the intersection of memes, labor, and power dynamics in digital spaces. Key topics include Instagram subcultures, algorithmic culture, and digital folklore. She employs ethnographic methods and collaborates with artists to bridge academic and creative practices. Key Contributions Co-editor of Critical Meme Research: INC Reader #15 (2021) Host of the Meme Studies Research Network blog Guest lecturer on digital economies and internet sociology Awards Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022) Teaching Tutored Sociology courses at the University of Edinburgh and coordinates the University of Amsterdam’s MA summer school on digitalization.

Amanda Prorokمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-Agent Systems
• Robotics
• Collective Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Amanda Prorok leads the Prorok Lab at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology, focusing on multi-agent and multi-robot systems. Her work integrates machine learning, planning, and control to coordinate intelligent agents in shared environments, with applications in transport, environmental monitoring, and search-and-rescue. She is a Fellow of Pembroke College and holds editorial roles at IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters and Autonomous Robots. Education: Ph.D., EPFL (Switzerland); Postdoctoral Research, University of Pennsylvania (USA). Research Interests: The lab pioneers methods like differentiable communication between learning agents and develops decentralized algorithms for navigation, coverage, and coordination. Key themes include neural diversity in collective learning, resilient swarm systems, and environment-aware control. Notable Achievements: ERC Starting Grant, Amazon Research Award, EPSRC New Investigator Award ABB Prize for Best Thesis in Computer Science (EPFL) Teaching: Leads Computing for Collective Intelligence (MPhil/Part III) modules. Lab & Infrastructure: The Prorok Lab operates the Cambridge RoboMaster platform and develops testbeds for connected vehicles and robot swarms. Recent work emphasizes scalable reinforcement learning and graph neural networks for decentralized decision-making.

Bo Fengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supportive Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Health Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bo Feng is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis. He holds affiliations with the East Asian Studies Program, the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, and the Center for Design in the Public Interest. His research focuses on supportive communication across cultural, technological, and professional contexts, emphasizing the effectiveness of advice and empathy in interpersonal interactions. Educated with a Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University, he has been funded by NIH, NIMH, and CDC for projects addressing health communication and online support dynamics. His awards include the Chancellor's Fellow (2016–2021) and multiple Top Paper Awards from the International Communication Association. Feng's research explores how support seekers and providers interact in face-to-face, online, and clinical settings, with a particular interest in cultural differences and technological mediation. His work analyzes responses to crises, physician-patient communication, and the impact of digital tools on reciprocity across generations. Key contributions include studies on narrative-based patient education and the role of online user profiles in shaping support quality. Grants & Funding : NIH, NIMH, CDC-funded projects on health communication and crisis support. Awards : Includes top academic honors for mentorship, research excellence, and contributions to communication theory. Teaching : Courses like CMN101 (Communication Theory) and CMN230 (Social Interaction Theory) reflect his expertise in theoretical and applied communication. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in healthcare policy and public design centers to apply communication research in real-world contexts.

Seth Freyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Social Science
• Governance Institutions
• Online Communities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Seth Frey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on computational social science, exploring governance institutions and complex human decision-making through computational methods, large datasets, and web-based experiments. He examines online communities as models of governance, with expertise in computational approaches to institutional design and strategic behavior analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Cognitive Science and Informatics, Indiana University, 2013 B.A. in Cognitive Science, UC Berkeley, 2004 Research Interests: Frey's work integrates data science, lab experiments, and computational modeling to study human organizations and communication. Key areas include governance technology, cognitive mechanisms of social outcomes, and institutional evolution. His projects span online games, sports, and open-source software communities, emphasizing topics like collective action, self-governance, and cooperative behavior. Publications & Funding: His work appears in journals like PNAS and Nature Scientific Reports, and has been funded by NSF, NASA, and the Ford Foundation. He contributes to the Ostrom Workshop at Indiana University and directs the Computational Communication Lab at UC Davis. Teaching: Frey teaches courses on data visualization, simulation methods, and online data analysis in the social sciences.

Caitlin Frances Bruceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Art
• Urban Studies
• Affect Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Caitlin Frances Bruce is an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in the intersections of public art, urban spaces, and social politics. She holds a PhD in Communication Studies from Northwestern University and has been affiliated with institutions like the Paris Program in Critical Theory. Her work investigates how public art fosters cross-social encounters, navigates institutional constraints, and builds feminist social infrastructure across global contexts. Her research spans transnational graffiti scenes, youth-driven art movements, and the impact of institutional frameworks on creative practices. Key contributions include the award-winning book Painting Publics (2019) and Voices in Aerosol (2024), both analyzing graffiti's role in shaping democratic spaces and institutional dynamics. She co-founded the Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project (HCUAP), bridging academic research with community-driven public art initiatives. Dr. Bruce’s teaching focuses on rhetorical studies of space, affect theory, and visual culture. Her awards include the Jane Jacobs Book Award and recognition from the National Communication Association. She actively mentors PhD students exploring themes of transnationalism, affective labor, and infrastructural feminism. Her current projects include a forthcoming book on creative cities and tourism (with Ricardo Klein) and research on feminist solidarity networks in the Americas, supported by grants from the Gerda Henkel Foundation. She maintains an active public presence through HCUAP and her website caitlinfrancesbruce.com .

Katherine Angelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Feminism
• Psychoanalysis
• Sexuality Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katherine Angel is a Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London's School of English and Drama and a Fellow at the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences. She specializes in literary non-fiction, with research focusing on sexuality, feminism, gender, psychoanalysis, and psychiatry. Her notable works include Unmastered (2012), Daddy Issues (2019), and Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again (2021), which explore themes of desire, consent, and post-MeToo dynamics. Angel holds a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from Cambridge University and has held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Warwick and Queen Mary. Previously, she taught at Birkbeck College and Kingston University, where she led creative writing programs. She is also undergoing psychoanalytic training at the Site for Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Her research spans medical humanities, queer theory, and feminist critique. Angel’s work has been translated into 13 languages and widely praised in media outlets like The Guardian , New York Times , and Boston Review . She actively engages in public discourse through lectures, podcasts, and festivals globally, advocating for nuanced discussions on sexuality and consent. Her current project critiques the historical tensions between psychoanalysis and feminism. Angel’s academic contributions include publications in History of the Human Sciences , Studies in Gender and Sexuality , and Current Opinion in Psychiatry . She welcomes doctoral students interested in her research areas and collaborates with institutions like the Freud Museum and Wellcome Collection. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literature, science, and culture, reflecting a commitment to advancing critical feminist and queer scholarship.

Alma Leora Culénمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interaction Design
• Sustainable Interaction Design
• Research through Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alma Leora Culén is a Professor in the Design of Information Systems at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She holds a prominent role in advancing sustainable interaction design, research through design methodologies, and transformative design practices focused on societal transitions. Her academic journey includes contributions to HCI education reform, emphasizing ethical and sustainable design principles. Culén has pioneered projects like 'Plurishop' exploring sustainable smartphone alternatives and 'Transition Design' approaches for mitigating democratic erosion. She actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations through research groups such as DESIGN and Design4Dem. Key research interests span sustainable technology, participatory design processes, and leveraging AI for complex design mediation. Her work often intersects with societal challenges like climate action, youth engagement in socio-technical systems, and rural sustainability initiatives. Culén's pedagogical innovations include intensive design courses and speculative installations for civic education. She leads projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council, focusing on sustainable consumption patterns and MaaS solutions for rural areas. Notable collaborations include international design research societies and EU-funded sustainability initiatives. Her lab activities emphasize participatory prototyping and transition design frameworks, with a focus on vulnerable populations such as chronically ill youth and elderly users. Culén's work bridges academic research with real-world impact through partnerships with libraries, municipalities, and tech industries.

Ella Shohatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
• Diaspora Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ella Shohat is a Professor of Cultural Studies at New York University, specializing in the Culture & Representation track. She holds both an M.A. and Ph.D. from NYU. Her work critically examines issues of cultural representation, postcolonialism, diaspora studies, and Middle Eastern studies. Shohat has held fellowships from institutions like Rockefeller and the Society for the Humanities at Cornell University, and has taught at prestigious programs like The School of Criticism and Theory. She has authored/co-authored seminal works challenging Eurocentrism and exploring Arab-Jewish memory, Palestinian representation, and transnational cultural politics. Her research interests include Arab-Jewish memory, Palestinian/Israeli representation dynamics, Mizrahi literature/cinema, and transnational media studies. Shohat’s publications span books, edited volumes, and special journal issues on topics like Edward Said’s legacy, Iraq’s cultural narratives, and post-9/11 cultural crises. She has been recognized with the Katherine Kovacs Singer Best Film Book Award and an Arab American Book Award Honorable Mention. Shohat’s academic contributions extend to editorial roles for journals such as Social Text and Middle East Critique. She has collaborated extensively with scholars like Robert Stam and Sinan Antoon on projects addressing cultural intersections between the Middle East and Latin America. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with activist engagement in global cultural studies.

Thembi Masonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Learning and Teaching
• Active Learning
• Student Agency
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thembi Mason is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at RMIT University, Australia. Her roles include Associate Dean (Education), Senior Advisor in Learning and Teaching, and Program Manager. She specializes in leadership for learning and teaching, digital technologies, and next-generation learning spaces. Her work emphasizes active learning, student agency, and innovative pedagogies. Education Experience: Secondary schools Adult education Vocational education Higher education Research Interests: Focuses on learning and teaching leadership, active learning, online learning strategies, educational technologies, and curriculum design. Her work addresses challenges in contemporary educational systems and promotes student-centered approaches. Research Themes: Her publications explore Associate Deans' roles, leadership in creative arts education, and professional development in next-generation learning spaces. Recent work includes analysis of virtual teaching models and post-COVID teacher training. Advising & Grants: Open to supervising Masters/PhD students in projects like remote teaching during lockdowns and post-pandemic professional learning. Active in national projects on academic development and technology-enabled learning. Labs/Teams: Collaborates through networks like createED to strengthen learning leadership in creative arts institutions.

Katrina Bartow Jacobsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literacy Education
• Sociocultural Theory in Education
• Teacher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katrina Bartow Jacobs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Education. Her work focuses on sociocultural perspectives of literacy, critical pedagogy, and early childhood education. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and previously taught elementary education in California. Research Interests: Jacobs examines how literacy educators define their profession and classroom practices within urban contexts, particularly through sociocultural frameworks. She investigates children’s gender identity development through picture books and early career teachers’ adoption of critical literacy pedagogies. Her work bridges theory, practice, and policy in teacher preparation. Publications: Her recent scholarship includes studies on pre-service teachers’ emotional engagement with narratives (2022), gender representation in children’s literature (2020), and culturally relevant pedagogy in urban field experiences (2019). Notably, she received the Alan C. Purves Award in 2017 for her contributions to literacy research. Awards: Jacobs is the recipient of the 2017 Alan C. Purves Award, recognizing her impactful work in literacy education. Her research emphasizes equity and solidarity in literacy assessment and teacher preparation practices. Grants & Advising: While specific grant details are not listed, her CV indicates sustained engagement with educational equity initiatives. She mentors teacher candidates in critical literacy methodologies and urban education contexts. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Falk School on research partnerships enhancing teacher education through community engagement and critical inquiry.

Yunci Caiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Museum Studies
• Cultural Heritage
• Cultural Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yunci Cai is an Associate Professor and Director of Education at the University of Leicester’s School of Museum Studies. She joined the institution in 2018 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2023. Her research focuses on cultural politics, museology, and Indigenous heritage in Asia, with particular attention to Malaysia and China. She holds a PhD and MA from University College London and a BSS from the National University of Singapore. Affiliations : - School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester (2018–Present) - Centre for Chinese Visual Arts, Birmingham City Institute (2023–Present) - Editorial roles at Museum and Society , Museums and Social Issues , and others Research Interests : Explores heritage instrumentalisation, Indigenous self-representation, and the intersection of museums with development, diplomacy, and geopolitics. Her work critiques Eurocentric frameworks, advocating for decolonial and community-led approaches to heritage preservation. Publications : - Staging Indigenous Heritage: Instrumentalisation, Brokerage and Representation in Malaysia (2020) - Editor of The Museum in Asia (2025) - Over 20 journal articles and book chapters on museums, heritage politics, and Indigenous rights. Grants & Awards : While no specific awards are listed, her editorial leadership and international collaborations reflect scholarly recognition. Labs/Teams : Leads research projects on Indigenous cultural documentation (e.g., Lotud creation poetry) and heritage diplomacy under China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Desmond Upton Pattonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Media Impact
• Public Health
• AI Bias
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Desmond Upton Patton is the Brian and Randi Schwartz University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, with joint appointments in the School of Social Policy & Practice and Annenberg School for Communication, and a secondary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine. His work bridges social work, data science, and digital sociology to address issues like social media's impact on marginalized communities, AI bias, and violence prevention. Education: B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2004); M.S.W., University of Michigan (2006); Ph.D., University of Chicago (2012). Research focuses on social media's role in trauma, grief, and violence among Black and Hispanic youth. He developed the Contextual Analysis of Social Media (CASM) methodology to address cultural biases in AI. Key projects include studying grief pathways on Twitter, digital mourning practices, and algorithmic equity in child welfare systems. Notable awards include the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award (2018) and fellowships at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center and the Harvard Kennedy School. He advises platforms like Twitter and Spotify on safety and bias. Grants include an NSF-funded program supporting STEM researchers from underrepresented backgrounds. He directs SAFELab, which explores digital safety and equity. Courses taught include 'Advocacy in Emergent Technology' and 'Journey to Joy: Designing a Happier Life.' Future work emphasizes AI ethics, inclusive tech policy, and leveraging community insights to shape equitable digital tools.