جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Positive Youth Development
• Recreational Sports Management
• Coaching Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric Legg is an Associate Professor in the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University, affiliated with the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions and the Global Sport Institute. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, an M.S.S. from the United States Sports Academy, an M.A. from Wake Forest University, and a B.A. from the College of William & Mary. His research focuses on socio-ecological approaches to youth sport development, exploring how community experiences can maximize positive outcomes through coaching education, transformational leadership, and collaboration between non-profits and government agencies. Key themes include sense of community in sports, grit, empathy, and public-private partnerships. Legg has published extensively in journals like SCHOLE , Journal of Park & Recreation Administration , and Sport, Education, and Society , emphasizing applied research with community partners. His recent work addresses pandemic-era educational pivots, diversity in sport governance, and sport’s role in post-conflict peacebuilding. He serves as National Council Chair for the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), chairs its Training Advisory Group, and founded the nonprofit Tennis on the Hill. Legg teaches courses on youth sport management, nonprofit assessment, and community service evaluation at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Jordan Slyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Humanities
• Archival Science
• Information Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jordan Sly serves as Head of the Humanities and Social Science Librarians in the McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland and chairs the University Senate. Their work bridges historical scholarship with modern library practices, focusing on digital humanities, archival science, and information justice. They hold a research specialization in 17th-century Europe and the Atlantic world, with notable contributions to understanding Cromwellian-era religious politics and the history of Piedmont Protestant communities. Research interests include the intersection of technology and cultural heritage, digital approaches to historical research, and the ethical stewardship of information. Recent projects involve curating debates over democracy through historical legal archives and exploring platform power dynamics in academic publishing. They advocate for inclusive library services, particularly for first-generation students and non-departmental academic populations. Publications span library science methodologies, digital humanities applications, and historical analyses of religious conflict and colonial governance. Their work emphasizes critical librarianship, addressing systemic inequities in access to information and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and cultural institutions.

John Finkelbergمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Fashion History
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Economic History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Finkelberg is a Lecturer in the Roots of Contemporary Issues program at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the Department of History within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Michigan (2022), an MA in History and Literature from Columbia University (2014), and a BA in History from Dartmouth College (2013). His research focuses on the intersections of fashion history, gender studies, and economic history, particularly examining menswear's role in 19th-century France and modern capitalist systems. His current book project, Becoming a Man in the Age of Fashion: Gender and Menswear in Nineteenth-Century France , explores the shift from bespoke tailoring to mass-produced clothing. Recent publications include analyses of George Sand's fashion choices and Louis-Philippe’s use of tailoring to legitimize his monarchy. No scientific awards are listed, though his work has been published in prominent journals like Fashion Theory and Dix-Neuf . He has advised no formally listed students, but his research engages with broader educational initiatives through WSU’s interdisciplinary programs.

Katharine Mershonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Animal Studies and Religion
• American Religions
• Religion and Race
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katharine Mershon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Western Carolina University's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Religion, Literature, and Visual Culture from the University of Chicago Divinity School, an M.A. from the same institution, and a B.A. in English Literature from Lake Forest College. Her research explores intersections of religion with contemporary social issues, including animal studies, American religious practices, race, gender, sexuality, and popular culture. She utilizes interdisciplinary approaches bridging literary analysis, visual culture, and ethnographic methods. Dr. Mershon's scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on cultural representations of animals, pedagogical approaches in religious studies, and critical examinations of religion in American society. Her work frequently engages with ethical frameworks and narrative analysis across various media formats.

Allan Westerlingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Family Studies
• Social Psychology
• Fatherhood Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Allan Westerling is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University, Department of People and Technology. He is affiliated with the Childhood, Youth and Family Life Research group and contributes to interdisciplinary centers like the Danish Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education and Care and the Center for Everyday Life of Families in the Welfare State. Internationally, he collaborates through networks such as the Oxford Network of Fatherhood Researchers (ONEFAR) and serves as President of the European Society on Family Relations since 2018. His work bridges social psychology and family studies, focusing on parenthood dynamics, fatherhood practices, and the interplay between families and welfare institutions. Education: Allan Westerling holds an MA and a PhD in Social Psychology or related fields, though the specific institutions granting these degrees are not detailed in the provided text. Research Interests: Westerling’s primary focus is on family studies, with an emphasis on social psychology perspectives. Key themes include the evolving roles of fathers, institutional collaboration in early childhood education, and the impact of individualization and welfare policies on family life. He examines topics like authority dynamics, gender and ethnic identities, and work-life balance, often using mixed-method approaches (qualitative and quantitative) across Denmark, Singapore, and New Zealand. Articles Trends: Recent work (2022–2025) explores transformative trends in fatherhood and parenthood, including boundary negotiations between families and childcare institutions, policy-driven changes in parental roles, and cross-cultural comparisons of care practices. These studies highlight the shift toward redefining parental collaboration and the societal pressures shaping modern family structures. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. Advising and Grants: Westerling coordinates educational programs such as the A-sporet track in the humanities bachelor’s program and psychology bachelor projects. He actively participates in research projects like '(Re)configuration of parenthood' (2022–2026) and 'Passende Parathed' (2019–2020), emphasizing project-based learning and institutional partnerships. His grants and project involvement reflect his commitment to applied and theoretical research in social psychology and family dynamics. Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Childhood, Youth and Family Life Research group and collaborates with the Danish Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education and Care. His international networks include ONEFAR and the European Society on Family Relations, where he has held leadership roles since 2010. These collaborations facilitate cross-cultural studies and policy analyses.

Maria Fuchsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Film Music
• Sound Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Maria Fuchs is a musicologist affiliated with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, where she currently directs the research project Sonic Imaginaries of Africa (2024–2028). Previously, she held lecturing positions at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2015–2023), Berlin University of the Arts, and University of Salzburg. Her academic journey includes a doctorate from the University of Vienna (2015), focused on silent film music in the Weimar Republic, and a master's degree in musicology, comparative literature, and gender studies from the University of Vienna and Freie Universität Berlin. Education : University of Vienna (MA, 2009), Freie Universität Berlin (MA), University of Vienna (PhD, 2015) Research Grants : DAAD/University of Vienna doctoral scholarships, Erwin Schrödinger Fellow (FWF, 2020–2022), FWF Elise Richter grant (2024–2028) Fuchs' research spans three core areas: silent film music (analyzing intermedial relationships and early scoring practices), soundscapes of Heimat (exploring musical signifiers in German/Austrian regional cinema), and sonic imaginaries of Africa (critiquing colonial legacies in film soundtracks). Her work bridges media studies, postcolonial theory, and audiovisual cultural analysis. Current projects include Sonic Imaginaries of Africa (FWF RIC 4006324), examining sound archives and colonial power in African film scoring, and Soundscapes of 'Heimat' (completed, 2020–2023), which mapped musical signatures in Heimatfilm and Bergfilm. Her publications include monographs on silent film music theory and co-edited volumes on postcolonial global music approaches. Key Collaborations : Lautarchiv Berlin, Royal Anthropological Institute, ifk Graz Methodological Focus : Archival research, transcultural analysis, critical theory of colonialism

Julia Adeney Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental History
• Intellectual History
• Political Ideology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Adeney Thomas is a Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on concepts of nature in Japanese political ideology, the climate crisis's impact on historiography, and photography as a political practice. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has held visiting scholar positions at institutions including the Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte in Berlin and Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with geologists and focuses on the Anthropocene, environmental ethics, and the intersection of biology and history. Key publications include Reconfiguring Modernity (winner of the AHA John K. Fairbank Prize), Japan at Nature's Edge , and Altered Earth . Her current project, The Historian's Task in the Anthropocene , is under contract with Princeton University Press. Thomas's research has been supported by grants from the Mellon Foundation, NEH, and the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science. Her work bridges environmental humanities, intellectual history, and global studies, emphasizing transnational and interdisciplinary approaches.

Eva Anagnostouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Studies
• Ancient History
• Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eva Anagnostou is an Associate Professor in the School of Humanities at Macquarie University. Her research focuses on classical and late antique literature, philosophy, and political thought, with a particular emphasis on reception studies and ancient Mediterranean cultures. She has contributed to understanding the role of eunuchs in Achaemenid Persia, the philosophical underpinnings of Plato’s Laws, and the intersection of leadership representation in Hellenistic and Roman contexts. Her recent projects include studies on dynastic legitimacy in Seleukid and Ptolemaic kingdoms, gender dynamics in late antique philosophy, and the use of coinage to assert state identity in the Southern Levant. She has collaborated on large-scale initiatives like the Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage and Environment (CACHE), which explores interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage. Anagnostou’s publications span edited volumes, monographs, and peer-reviewed articles addressing themes such as Constantine’s literary patronage, early Christian exegesis of biblical texts, and the reception of classical ideas in patristic literature. Her work frequently intersects with archaeology, numismatics, and the cultural politics of ancient governance. She has been featured in media discussions on ancient history topics, including expert commentary on ‘Ancient UAPs’ and ‘Tales from the End of Times.’ Her research demonstrates a commitment to bridging classical antiquity with late antique and Byzantine studies through innovative methodological frameworks.

Gail Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Education
• STEM Education
• Educational Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gail Jones is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of STEM Education at North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on science education, particularly teaching and learning in diverse sociocultural contexts, including gender, minority, and visually impaired student populations. She directs the Nanoscale Science Education Research Group and collaborates with institutions like the STEPS Center and Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network. Her work explores phosphate sustainability education, virtual reality tools, and micro-credential systems for teacher professional development. Education: PhD in Science Education, North Carolina State University MA in Biology, Appalachian State University BS in Biology, Appalachian State University Research Interests: Dr. Jones investigates how sociocultural factors influence science learning, including family science experiences, STEM career aspirations, and the use of emerging technologies like virtual reality. She examines equity issues in science education, teacher preparation, and interdisciplinary graduate programs. Key Contributions: Her research on teacher attitudes, citizen science, and science hobbyists has advanced understanding of informal learning pathways. Notable projects include developing 3D virtual reality tools for biology education and studying the impact of lab coats on student self-concept. Awards & Recognition: 2022 AERA Fellow 2015 Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year Multiple NC State teaching and mentoring awards Labs/Teams: Leads the Nanoscale Science Education Research Group and collaborates with the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.

• Political Communication
• Digital Media
• Misinformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leticia Bode is a Professor in the Communication, Culture, and Technology master’s program at Georgetown University , where she serves as the inaugural Research Director of the Knight-Georgetown Institute . Her academic work focuses on the intersection of communication, technology, and political behavior, with a particular emphasis on how information technologies shape political information acquisition and use. PhD in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Trinity University Her research explores topics including incidental exposure to political information on social media, the effects of political comedy, social media use by political elites, selective exposure dynamics, and evolving political socialization in digital environments. Her publications appear in journals such as the Journal of Communication , New Media and Society , and Information, Communication, and Society . Recent work trends highlight her focus on misinformation correction strategies, news literacy interventions, and social media's role in health/political discourse. She contributes to editorial boards of Journal of Information Technology and Politics and Social Media + Society , and maintains active digital engagement via Twitter and Bluesky.

Anna Górkaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rural Landscape Planning
• Sustainability
• Climate Change Strategies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anna Górka is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Design within the Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology. Her work focuses on rural landscapes, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable development strategies in Polish rural areas. Research Interests: - Rural landscape planning and conservation - Traditional agricultural and architectural heritage - Climate change mitigation through community engagement - Spatial policy and socio-ecological systems - Cultural memory in rural environments - Sustainable tourism and modernization challenges Publications trends show a focus on: - Threats to rural landscapes from modernization and urban sprawl - Case studies of Kashubia region's architectural and environmental preservation - Roles of education and summer schools in fostering community resilience Her work bridges academic research with practical spatial management tools for rural communes, emphasizing the role of collective memory and cultural values in shaping resilient rural environments.

Nisha Ramayyaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contemporary and Experimental Poetry
• Postcolonial Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nisha Ramayya is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing and Co-Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Queen Mary University of London's School of English and Drama. She holds a BA in English and MA in Poetic Practice from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD in Practice-Based Research from RHUL. Her work bridges experimental poetry, critical race theory, and decolonial studies, focusing on intersections of gender, race, class, and caste in postcolonial contexts. Notable works include States of the Body Produced by Love (Ignota Books, 2019), exploring British-Indian identity through Sanskrit poetics, and Threads (clinic press, 2018), co-authored with Sandeep Parmar and Bhanu Kapil, critiquing whiteness in literary traditions. Ramayya’s research spans Black studies, feminist theory, and visual poetry, with contributions to journals like English: Journal of the English Association . She co-founded the Race & Poetry & Poetics in the UK research group and collaborates with Generative Constraints on interdisciplinary projects such as Break Up Variations . Her creative-critical work often involves ritual, Tantra, and decolonial frameworks, as seen in her contributions to Ignota Books’ projects, including the Ignota Diary 2024 and events like As Above, So Below: Gaia Today (2023). Teaching includes creative writing modules on translation and poetry. She advises doctoral students in experimental poetics, postcolonial literatures, and critical race studies. Ramayya’s activism includes supporting Palestinian solidarity efforts and co-organizing events addressing climate justice and ecological interconnectedness. Labs/Teams: Generative Constraints, Race & Poetry & Poetics in the UK, Ignota Books collaborative network.

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Tourism and Hospitality
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ricardo F. Ramos is an Adjunct Professor at the Oliveira do Hospital School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (ESTGOH-IPC), and at the Information Management School, NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA-IMS). He serves as an Associate Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte - Research Center in Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture, focusing on Information Systems. His educational background includes: PhD in Management with specialization in Marketing from ISCTE (2015-2018) Master's degree in Sports Management from University of Lisbon Faculty of Human Kinetics (2012-2015) Bachelor's degree in Sport from Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal Higher School of Education (2009-2012) Ricardo's research spans diverse areas within marketing, with particular focus on consumer behavior in tourism and hospitality, sports marketing, and text mining applications. His methodology often involves analyzing textual data to uncover consumer insights, as demonstrated in publications examining social media, mobile applications, and online reviews. His work frequently explores the intersection of technology and consumer behavior, investigating how digital platforms influence purchasing decisions and service experiences. His recent research trends show a growing interest in sustainability within business contexts, virtual and augmented reality applications in tourism, artificial intelligence in marketing, and the evolving dynamics of digital consumer behavior across various industries including hospitality, aviation, and retail. Ricardo has received significant recognition for his scholarly work, with publications in high-impact journals such as the International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal of Air Transport Management, and Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology. His research on topics like social media's impact on retail websites, airline sustainability, and customer satisfaction in tourism contexts has accumulated hundreds of citations across multiple databases. His academic contributions extend to collaborating with researchers across various institutions, with a methodological approach that frequently employs text mining and data analytics to extract meaningful consumer insights from large datasets.

Egor Isaevمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Cinema
• Public History
• Politics of Memory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Egor Isaev is a Visiting Lecturer in the Academic Department of Social Sciences at the European Humanities University (EHU). He holds an AFA in Film Directing from Moscow Film School (2019) and an M.A. in Public History from the University of Manchester, UK (2013). His teaching focuses on Digital Cinema, History of Cinema, Screenwriting, and Documentary Filmmaking. His research interests center on the Politics of Memory, Public History, History in Media, and Digital Cinema. He has published extensively on topics like Russian historical films, cultural trauma, and the intersection of cinema with political and social issues. Notable works include Cinematography (2021), The Militarization of the Past (2020), and analyses of post-Yugoslav cinema. Isaev is an active documentary filmmaker, producing works such as The Fronier (2021), Teens and Kittens (2021), and Zinc (2021). His films address contemporary social issues, human rights, and pandemic crises. He has collaborated with organizations like Mediazona and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. His academic contributions span interdisciplinary public history, museum studies, and the politics of affect. He has participated in international conferences and co-authored influential papers on cultural heritage and institutional crises.

• Cinema Studies
• Armenian Cultural Representation
• Existential Themes in Film
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Atom Egoyan is a renowned Armenian-Canadian filmmaker and academic, currently serving as Professor of Film at The European Graduate School (EGS). He has held teaching roles at the University of Toronto and is a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Ryerson University. His work interrogates themes like technology's distortion of human communication, Armenian cultural memory, and existential anxiety. Egoyan's films often blend psychological complexity with formal innovation, earning him international acclaim. Educated in International Relations at Trinity College, University of Toronto, Egoyan's artistic journey began with his 1979 short film Howard in Particular . Notable films include The Sweet Hereafter (Academy Award-nominated), Ararat (first major film addressing the Armenian Genocide), and Chloe . He has published extensively, including screenplays, essays, and interviews that explore film theory and cultural narrative. Egoyan's awards include Canada's highest civilian honor (Officer of the Order of Canada, 1999) and the Dan David Prize (2008). His articles and interviews discuss directing techniques, artistic philosophy, and the interplay between personal and cultural history. Though primarily a filmmaker, his academic contributions span film education and critical discourse.