جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Thomas Cowhittمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Practitioner-Led School Improvement
• Educational Systems and Scaling Initiatives
• Teacher Professional Development
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Dr Thomas Cowhitt is a Lecturer in Educational Change and Collaborative Improvement at the University of Glasgow's School of Education, affiliated with the Education Leadership and Policy (ELP) Research and Teaching Group. He holds additional affiliations with the University of Nottingham (Leverhulme Trust-funded EQuaLLS project on educational systems in England) and the University of Cambridge (Methods Fellow at the Cambridge Digital Humanities Lab, leading workshops on open-source network analysis tools like RStudio). His research focuses on practitioner-led school improvement, scaling initiatives, and the integration of social network analysis in education. He has prior experience as a secondary school teacher in the U.S., emphasizing technology integration. Current projects explore teacher professional development landscapes and future skills frameworks. Teaching roles include leading the 'Research Application' course in the MSc Education (Online Distance Learning) and co-developing 'Educational Change for Collaborative Improvement' for the MSc in Education, Public Policy & Equity. His work bridges educational policy, methodological innovation, and practitioner collaboration, with a focus on equitable systems and 21st-century skill development.

Jo Lindquistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Medieval Literature
• Arthurian Legend
• Spanish Golden Age Studies
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Dr. Jo Lindquist is a Teaching Professor and Director of Teaching Faculty Mentoring in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She coordinates SPAN 105 for High Beginners and advises Study Abroad programs. Her academic roles include Spanish House Faculty Liaison and mentorship for the Carolina Covenant Scholarship. Lindquist holds a PhD in Romance Languages (UNC, 2005), MA and BA in Spanish Literature from the University of Utah. Her research focuses on medieval Arthurian legend, particularly its literary and visual representations, and 17th-century Dutch artistic influences in Golden Age Spain. She co-authored ¡Anda: Curso elemental para estudiantes avanzados! (2012). Lindquist’s pedagogical work emphasizes critical engagement with cultural norms through classroom materials, and she leads faculty training initiatives. She serves on the Ackland Planning Committee, University Hearing Board, and Office of Undergraduate Research Committee. Lindquist also mentors the UNC Ski-Snowboard Team. Her scholarly activities include conference presentations on medieval studies, language pedagogy, and mentoring strategies, with recent work in online teaching methodologies and novice instructor development.

Orly Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ancient Medicine
• Medical History
• Anatomy
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Dr. Orly Lewis is a Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the Department of Classics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Previously affiliated with the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship at Humboldt University of Berlin as a former staff member, her research focuses on anatomy, physiology, and diagnostics in pre-modern societies. She leads the ERC-funded ATLOMY project, an interdisciplinary initiative creating an interactive visual and textual atlas of ancient Greek and Roman anatomy. Lewis collaborates with modern medical experts, integrating digital methods such as machine learning and data science for textual analysis, alongside advanced interactive interfaces for research dissemination. Her work bridges ancient medical practices with contemporary digital tools, emphasizing product design, user experience, and agile project management methodologies. Her research interests include the exploration of ancient conceptions of the body, particularly through studies of pulse diagnosis, pneuma theory, and medical texts like those of Galen and Praxagoras. She has contributed to volumes such as The Concept of Pneuma after Aristotle (2020) and The Soul is an Octopus (2016), examining ideas of life and the animated body in antiquity. Her methodologies often involve cross-disciplinary approaches, combining textual analysis with insights from modern medical science. Lewis’s publications include authored books, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from mental illness in ancient medicine to the philosophical underpinnings of medical texts. Her work highlights the interplay between ancient medical theories and their societal contexts, emphasizing the importance of digital humanities in preserving and analyzing historical medical knowledge.

Maria Vetleseter Bøeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Physics Education
• Science Education
• Quantum Physics Teaching
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Maria Vetleseter Bøe is an Associate Professor of Physics Education at the University of Oslo's Department of Physics, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She holds a 25% position at the Norwegian Centre for Science Education. Her research focuses on physics and science education, including student motivation, quantum physics pedagogy, curriculum development, and gender issues in STEM education. She has led projects like IMPEL (Interactive Engagement in Physics Learning) and ReleQuant (Quantum Physics Education Resources). Dr. Bøe earned a Cand. Scient. in theoretical physics from NTNU (1997-2004) and a PhD in science education from the University of Oslo (2006-2011). She previously worked at the Norwegian Centre for Science Education (2011-2016) and as an advisor at MOT (2004-2006). She received the King's Gold Medal (2013) and serves on national education committees, including the Norwegian Research Council's Young Scientists Competition jury. Her teaching includes courses like NAT4010 (Science Education for Grades 8-13), FYS2140 (Quantum Physics), and teacher training programs. She explores innovative teaching methods, remote learning during the pandemic, and student identity development in STEM. Her work bridges educational research with practical classroom applications, emphasizing student-centered approaches and teacher professional development.

Emily Scott Beckمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Sculpture
• Photo/Video
• Animation
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Emily Scott Beck is an Associate Professor of the Practice and Foundations Coordinator in the Department of Art, Art History & Design at the University of Notre Dame. Her work bridges studio practice and pedagogy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to art education. She holds an MFA from UNC Chapel Hill (2010) and a B.A. from Meredith College (2001). Current roles: Foundations Coordinator, Director of Undergraduate Studies (2016-2022) Previous positions: Adjunct Professor at Meredith College (2010-2013), Lecturer at UNC Chapel Hill (2009-2010) Research focuses on emotional vulnerability, gender construction, and systems of belief through mediums like sculpture, video, installation, and fibers. Notable exhibitions include the North Carolina Museum of Art (2011), Elisabet Ney Museum (2020), and Woman Made Gallery (2020). Key themes: Feminist perspectives, domestic labor, and visual communication for social change Techniques: Digital fabrication, sound installations, and site-specific interventions Recent creative works explore maternal experience (e.g., Milk Clock 2017) and expanded gender roles ( Ladylike 2018-2019). Academic contributions include publishing on motion design pedagogy and curating FATE conference sessions. Awards include the Outstanding Mentor Award (2020) and recognition from the International Sculpture Center (2010). Grants supported teaching innovation and interdisciplinary course development.

• Environmental Conservation
• Urban Planning and Greening
• Social Equity in Environmental Policy
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Ben Cooke is an Associate Professor at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (Melbourne, Australia). He holds dual roles as Associate Director of the Centre for Urban Research and Theme Leader of 'Geographies of Land, Home and Place'. His research focuses on the social and political dimensions of nature conservation, emphasizing equity and justice in conservation practices. Ben teaches environmental planning, applied socio-environmental research, and sustainability history, particularly within the Bachelor of Environment and Society program. Education Background: Implied through academic progression (no explicit details provided) Industry Experience: Collaborations with DEECA, Stockholm Resilience Centre, ALCA, FoE, and local governments. Research interests include private land conservation, urban greening politics, and neoliberal environmental governance. He has advised on projects like 'Schools as Community Hubs' and climate resilience in Cambodia. Awards include the 2017 RMIT Excellence in Early Career Teaching and 2018 School-level Research Achievement. Grants/Projects: ARC Linkage projects on community hubs and urban greening dynamics. Labs/Teams: Centre for Urban Research, editorial board member of Australian Geographer .

Nguyen Tungمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Mobile Application Development
• Code Analysis and Optimization
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Nguyen Tung is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on software engineering, mobile application development, and computational tools for improving code quality and developer productivity. He has developed frameworks like ALPACA for linguistic analysis of software corpora and ExAssist for exception handling recommendations. His work spans topics including API misuse correction, automated response systems for app reviews, and deep learning approaches to UI design patterns. Key research areas include: Code analysis and optimization Statistical methods for software migration Machine learning in IDEs Human-computer interaction in educational technologies He has published extensively on topics such as defect prediction, code recommendation systems, and mining visual logs of software behavior. His contributions include tools like DRC for detecting dangling references in web applications and GraPacc for graph-based code completion.

Stepan Paulمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Mathematics Education
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• 3D Modeling in Education
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Stepan Paul is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University (NC State), where he has been since 2020. He holds a BS in Mathematics from Duke University (2007) and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2013). His primary research focuses on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in mathematics, particularly how spatial and visualization skills influence student success in calculus and the impact of 3D manipulatives in active learning environments. He is also deeply involved in mathematical illustration, designing physical and digital tools to enhance the understanding of advanced mathematical concepts, such as non-Euclidean geometry and differential geometry. Paul’s work includes collaborations on projects like Manipulative Calculus , which developed 3D models for multivariable calculus education, and the Flat Klein Bottle sculpture, a curved-crease origami piece displayed at the National Museum of Mathematics. He has published extensively on calculus pedagogy, resource utilization in teaching, and the application of 3D printing in education. His contributions to the Illustrating Mathematics program at ICERM (2019) further highlight his commitment to bridging mathematical research and educational outreach. Education: BS Mathematics, Duke University, 2007 PhD Mathematics, UC Santa Barbara, 2013 Key Projects: Non-Euclidean paper thermoforming for geometry education Desmos applets for calculus visualization Thingiverse 3D print designs (e.g., Sudanese Möbius Band, Siefert Surface) Awards/Grants: Funded by NSF Grant DMS-1439786 and Sloan Foundation (2019) His teaching and research emphasize innovative methods to make abstract mathematical concepts accessible, leveraging technology and hands-on tools to improve student engagement and achievement.

• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Educational Technology
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Mikhail Fominykh is a Researcher at NTNU's Department of Education and Lifelong Learning under the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. He specializes in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) applications in education, curricula development, and technology-enhanced learning. His work focuses on immersive technologies for vocational training, language teaching, medical education, and interdisciplinary doctoral programs. Coordinates major projects like VR4VET (2022-2024), DC4LT (2018-2021), and eROBSON (2021-2023) Leads the VR Lab at Dragvoll and the IMTEL research group Designs AR/VR solutions for job simulations, biofeedback therapy, and emergency management training Research interests include: - AR/VR curriculum development for STEM and healthcare - Wearable tech integration in expertise training - Cross-sector collaborations for immersive educational tools Publications (2011–2024) span AR/VR pedagogy, wearable sensors, virtual collaboration environments, and policy frameworks for TEL programs. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers highlight his contributions to educational technology and immersive learning systems. Grants and projects include EU funding for DC4LT (€2.1M), DETEL (€3.4M), and VR4VET (€2.8M). Active in international networks like ERCIM and IEEE.

• Gifted Education
• Talent Development
• Gifted Females
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Dr. Leonie Kronborg serves as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Educational Psychology & Counselling at Monash University, where she teaches graduate courses including Educating the Gifted , Talent Development and Diversity , and Gifted Education . Her academic work focuses on transforming gifted potential into eminence, particularly for females, with extensive research on talent development pathways and teacher preparation for gifted education. Dr. Kronborg's research interests span gifted education, talent development, creativity research, and educational psychology, with special emphasis on gifted females, teacher education for gifted students, and gifted children with learning disabilities. Her work consistently examines how educational environments can optimally support talent development, particularly investigating the transformation of gifted potential into eminence among women. Recent publications explore the complex relationship between artistic creativity and mental health among eminent female visual artists, as well as the socio-emotional dimensions of high-achieving students. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with 76 research outputs documented, including numerous articles in prominent journals such as the Journal of Creative Behavior and Gifted and Talented International . These works reveal a strong thematic focus on female talent development trajectories, the psychological aspects of high achievement, and effective educational practices for gifted learners. The research shows evolution from foundational work on curriculum differentiation to more recent sophisticated examinations of eminence pathways and creativity-mental health relationships. Life Membership of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (2022) WCGTC Distinguished Service Award (2021) Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Education - Teaching Excellence (2013) Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence (2012) Doctoral Student Award for scholarship in gifted education (2009) Dr. Kronborg has led multiple significant research projects including the Teacher Development in Gifted Education initiative with the Victorian Department of Education and the Developing Gifted Potential Program . Her editorial work includes serving on the boards of Gifted Child Quarterly and Gifted and Talented International . She has been actively involved with the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, serving as Vice President (Australian Representative) from 2017-2021. Dr. Kronborg maintains an active professional network through conference presentations worldwide and media engagement on gifted education issues, including expert commentary in The Age on Australia's need for more selective entry schools. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and gender equality.

Yuko Kageyama-Huntمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Japanese Pedagogy
• Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
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Yuko Kageyama-Hunt is a Senior Preceptor in Japanese at Harvard University's Japanese Language Program (JLP), serving since 2001. She has held leadership roles since 2013, mentoring junior instructors and administering program operations. With a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Hawaii and an M.A. in Linguistics from Cornell University, her expertise spans Japanese pedagogy, language acquisition, and technology-enhanced instruction. Her research focuses on refining teaching methods for linguistic concepts like tense, aspect, and modality, alongside integrating digital tools into language education. She has authored/co-authored foundational textbooks and reference materials for Japanese language teaching, including Nihongo Kyooiku Hyakka Daijiten and multimedia resources like Nihongo Kyoojuhoo . Kageyama-Hunt previously taught at institutions such as Cornell University, Middlebury College, and the U.S. State Department's Foreign Service Institute. Her contributions include curriculum development across all levels of Japanese language instruction and advocacy for innovative teaching practices. She remains active in the academic community, balancing administrative duties with pedagogical research.

Taneli Luotoniemiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mathematics and Arts
• Four-dimensional Geometry
• Mathematical Art Exhibitions
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Taneli Luotoniemi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis, part of the School of Science. His work bridges mathematics and art, focusing on visualizing complex geometric concepts such as four-dimensional geometry through crafted models and exhibitions. He has authored a doctoral thesis titled 'Hyperspatial Interlace - Grasping Four-dimensional Geometry through Crafted Models' (2019) and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like 'Shapes in Action' (2023). His research emphasizes mathematical art, geometric visualization, and collaborative exhibitions. His research interests include four-dimensional geometry, geometric patterns, and the intersection of mathematics with artistic creation. He has organized and participated in numerous international exhibitions, including Bridges Conferences (2017-2018) and the Espoo Cultural Centre's 'IN TRANSITION' exhibition (2019). His work often explores how physical and visual props can convey abstract mathematical ideas to diverse audiences. Notable publications include 'Stick models of projective configurations' (2022) in the Journal of Mathematics and the Arts and 'Crossing the sticks: an illustrative introduction to the theory of spatial patterns' (2023). He has also curated exhibitions such as 'Collineation Grounds' (2021) and 'Wheels Within Wheels: Stereographic projection of the 24-cell' (2018).

• Social Psychology
• Group Processes
• Ostracism
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Dr. James Wirth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University Newark. He holds a BA from Northwestern University (2003), and MS and PhD from Purdue University (2007 and 2010). Before joining OSU Newark in 2013, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of North Florida. His research focuses on group processes, particularly ostracism’s impact on social pain, basic human needs, mood, and aggression. He explores how individual differences and situational factors moderate ostracism effects, including why groups ostracize burdensome members. His work integrates intergroup relations, personality, and novel group-based paradigms. Wirth has received multiple grants, including annual Research and Scholarly Activity Grants at OSU Newark and prior funding from the University of North Florida. His research emphasizes undergraduate involvement, as seen in his grants involving student assistants. Key themes in his publications include ostracism dynamics, burden perception, and decision-making under social exclusion. His research has been published in journals like Psychological Science and Journal of Experimental Social Psychology . Notable works include studies on burdensome group members and the consequences of exclusion based on group identity. He also investigates technological solutions to pandemic-related behaviors, such as reducing face-touching through videoconferencing.

Brian Verdineمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Education
• Psychology
• Technology
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Dr. Brian Verdine is an Affiliated Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware's College of Education and Human Development. He also serves as Vice President of Academic Product Engagement at Yellowdig, where he oversees product design, research, and client support for their gamified learning platform. His work bridges education, psychology, and technology to enhance learning outcomes, particularly in hybrid and online environments. Education: Ph.D., Psychology (Quantitative Methods & Evaluation; Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities minor), Vanderbilt University, 2011 M.S., Psychology, Vanderbilt University, 2005 B.A., Psychology (Human Development & Family Studies minor), Pennsylvania State University, 2003 Research focuses on spatial skills development in young children, their links to mathematical competence, and the role of educational technology. He has published in Child Development and Trends in Neuroscience and Education , emphasizing interventions to improve access to quality learning tools for under-resourced communities. At Yellowdig, he applies academic insights to design effective learning platforms and trains instructors in maximizing digital tools. Professional roles include managing a team of former educators at Yellowdig and maintaining academic ties through teaching at the University of Delaware. His work highlights the interplay between research and industry to address challenges in modern education.

Fraya Frehseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Sociology
• Sociology of Space
• Sociology of Everyday Time
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Prof. Dr. Fraya Frehse is a Professor of Sociology at the University of São Paulo (USP), specializing in Urban Sociology, Sociology of Space, and the History of Everyday Life. She coordinates the NEPSESTE research center and is a lead partner of the GCSMUS. Her work focuses on urban theory, space and time in sociology, and urban inequality in Brazil. Education : B.A. and Teaching Diploma in Social Sciences (USP) M.A. and Ph.D. in Social Anthropology (USP, with research stays at Oxford, EHESS, and FU Berlin) Postdoctoral fellowship at FU Berlin and Humboldt Universität (AvH-funded) Her research explores urbanization, public space, and the sociological analysis of everyday life. Notable publications include works on São Paulo's urban history, Goffman's spatial theory, and Lefebvre's concepts of space and time. Awards include Life Membership at Clare Hall College (2020), Honour votum for her postdoctoral thesis (2017), and the Sérgio Buarque de Holanda Visiting Professorship (2014). She is a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow and active in academic networks like USP Global Cities and the Brazilian Society of Sociology. Her advisory and grants include leadership roles in NEPSESTE and the Centre for the Study of Violence. She collaborates with international institutions like the University of Cambridge and Technische Universität Berlin. Labs/Teams : Coordinator of the NEPSESTE and collaborator with the Collaborative Research Centre 'Re-Figuration of Spaces' (TU Berlin).