جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jack Stanilandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice
• Investigative Interviewing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jack Staniland holds the following positions: PhD Candidate at Griffith University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Teaching Fellow at Griffith University instructing criminology and psychology courses Instructor at Centre for Investigative Interviewing Member of Griffith Criminology Institute His research spans: International criminal investigations and atrocity crimes Investigative interviewing for vulnerable witnesses Energy and environmental policy analysis Staniland's doctoral work examines frontline investigator challenges through systematic reviews and practitioner interviews, developing culturally adaptive interviewing guidelines that address trauma and political contexts. His policy analysis focuses on EU emissions regulations and European energy crises. Publications reveal an interdisciplinary criminology-psychology nexus, with recent work analyzing international justice practices and historical memory effects. Policy articles since 2022 demonstrate applied expertise in energy transition challenges. No scientific awards are documented. As a PhD candidate, he does not supervise graduate students but mentors through teaching and professional training. His Griffith University courses employ active learning frameworks, while Centre for Investigative Interviewing sessions provide hands-on skill development. He contributes to Griffith Criminology Institute's research ecosystem, focusing on criminal justice innovation and policy evaluation.

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Victim/Witness Support
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Barbara Blum serves as a Professor in the Law Department at the University of Police and Administration North Rhine-Westphalia (HSPV NRW), specifically within the Police Specialist group at the Bielefeld campus. Her academic profile demonstrates a sustained commitment to criminal law education and research, with particular emphasis on the intersection of legal procedures and victim support systems. Located at Am Stadtholz 24 in Bielefeld, she maintains active teaching responsibilities in the Police Service (PVD) program. Professor Blum's research consistently focuses on the delicate balance between procedural justice and victim support within criminal proceedings. Her work examines how legal frameworks can simultaneously serve truth-finding objectives while providing adequate protection and assistance to victims and witnesses. She has made significant contributions to understanding the psychological dimensions of legal processes, particularly in domestic violence cases where alternative dispute resolution mechanisms intersect with traditional prosecution models. Her scholarship reveals a deep engagement with both theoretical legal principles and practical implementation challenges in courtroom settings. Analysis of her publication history from 2002-2012 reveals a clear trajectory of increasingly sophisticated examination of victim-witness dynamics within criminal justice systems. While early work established foundational understanding of judicial victim support systems, later publications delve into more nuanced areas like cognitive biases in investigative file processing and the ambivalent relationship between victim advocacy and traditional prosecutorial objectives. Her research consistently bridges legal theory with psychological insights, creating a distinctive interdisciplinary approach to criminal procedure. Professor Blum has contributed extensively to academic discourse through book chapters, journal articles, and conference proceedings, with particular emphasis on the Bielefelder Verfahrenstage (Bielefeld Proceedings Days) series. Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with contemporary challenges in criminal justice, especially regarding domestic violence cases and witness testimony reliability. Through her reviews of significant criminological works, she has also helped shape scholarly understanding of broader criminal justice issues. Her teaching activities within the Police Specialist group Law indicate direct involvement in training future law enforcement professionals, with specific focus on criminal and criminal procedural law as well as intervention law. This practical educational component complements her theoretical research, creating a comprehensive academic profile deeply embedded in both scholarly and professional criminal justice contexts.

Daniel Wichsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Algorithms
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel Wichs is a tenured Professor at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston. He is a prominent researcher in the field of cryptography and serves as a Senior Scientist at NTT Research. His academic journey includes a PhD from New York University under Yevgeniy Dodis, a postdoctoral fellowship at IBM Research T.J. Watson, and degrees from Stanford University. Current Position: Professor at Northeastern University Prior Positions: IBM Josef Raviv Memorial Postdoctoral Fellow (2011-2013) Education: PhD NYU (2011), BS/MS Stanford (2005) Professor Wichs specializes in cryptography with research interests spanning computing on encrypted data, program obfuscation, lattice-based cryptography, information-theoretic cryptography, and foundational aspects of cryptography. He also maintains broad interests in computer security, algorithms, complexity theory, coding theory, and information theory. His research group includes current PhD students Manu Kondapaneni, LaKyah Tyner, and Ethan Mook, along with numerous successful alumni who have become professors at institutions worldwide. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced cryptographic primitives including homomorphic encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, private information retrieval, and functional encryption. These works frequently appear at top-tier conferences like STOC, FOCS, CRYPTO, and EUROCRYPT, with several receiving best paper awards. His research often bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in privacy-preserving computation. Best Paper at STOC 2023 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2018) NSF CAREER Award (2018) J.P. Morgan Faculty Research Award (2022) IBM Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011-2013) Professor Wichs actively contributes to the academic community through service as Area Chair for CRYPTO 2025 and EUROCRYPT 2024, Program Chair for ITC 2020, General Chair for STOC 2016, and membership on numerous program committees. He teaches advanced courses including Foundations of Cryptography (CS 7810) and Theory of Computation (CS 3800), and has organized events like the Charles River Crypto Day and the Simons Summer Program in Cryptography 2025. His research group operates at the forefront of cryptographic theory, addressing fundamental questions about secure computation on encrypted data while developing practical cryptographic tools for real-world applications.

Katherine Roseauمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Life writing
• Holocaust studies
• Memory studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katherine Roseau is an Associate Professor of French in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mercer University, where she has been a faculty member since 2019. She teaches all levels of French language, courses on Nazi-occupied France, transnational francophone literature, and life writing, emphasizing classroom interaction, learning from mistakes, and exposure to diverse francophone perspectives through Integrative Studies 201 with service-learning components. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in French Literature, Purdue University M.A. in French Civilization, Society, and Culture, Middlebury College B.A. in French, Anderson University Dr. Roseau's research employs interdisciplinary frameworks from memory studies, cognitive science, and genre theory to investigate life writing's role in shaping Jewish experiences during the Holocaust. Her work examines how individuals cope with identity threats during wartime through diary-keeping, correspondence, and autobiographical practices, with particular focus on materiality, immediacy, and cognitive processing of trauma. Her recent publications reveal consistent exploration of diaries as historical testimony during WWII France, analyzing epistolary networks, mutual aid systems, and cognitive mechanisms of self-construction under occupation. These works bridge literary analysis with historical research to illuminate individual resilience strategies while highlighting the pedagogical value of life writing in understanding war's human devastation. Dr. Roseau has received recognition including: Fellow of the Fondation pour la Mémoire de la Shoah She currently directs a National Endowment for the Humanities Humanities Initiatives grant (2024-2026) titled "Integrating Voices of Refugees and Immigrants: Faculty and Curriculum Development" with Libertad Aranza, developing service-learning partnerships with Haitian communities and refugee aid organizations in Georgia to incorporate lived immigrant experiences into academic curriculum. This project extends her commitment to connecting classroom learning with real-world community engagement. Through her NEH-funded initiative, Dr. Roseau collaborates with Georgia-based Haitian communities and refugee support organizations to create sustainable service-learning pathways. Her team integrates oral histories and refugee narratives into curriculum development while providing students with direct community engagement opportunities that bridge academic study with contemporary migration experiences.

Stephen A. Saltzburgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evidence Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Federal Rules of Evidence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen A. Saltzburg serves as the Wallace and Beverley Woodbury University Professor of Law and Co-director of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program at George Washington University Law School. Having joined GW Law in 1990 after teaching at the University of Virginia School of Law, he was named University Professor in 2004—the highest academic title conferred by the institution. His career spans academia, government service, and active legal practice. Professor Saltzburg earned his BA from Dickinson College and JD from the University of Pennsylvania. His academic journey includes founding and directing GW's master's program in Litigation and Dispute Resolution in 1996, demonstrating his commitment to legal education innovation. Specializing in evidence law and criminal procedure, Professor Saltzburg's scholarship addresses critical issues at the intersection of legal theory and courtroom practice. His work examines authentication standards, hearsay exceptions, witness credibility assessment, and the practical application of procedural rules. He consistently bridges doctrinal analysis with real-world litigation challenges, making his scholarship particularly valuable to practitioners and judges. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on refining evidence rules and procedural standards, with recent works addressing complex evidentiary challenges like voice identification, child testimony, and privilege claims. Professor Saltzburg's scholarship demonstrates remarkable continuity in addressing foundational evidentiary questions while adapting to contemporary legal challenges. Professor Saltzburg's professional recognition includes significant appointments: Reporter for the Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Member of the Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Evidence Reporter for the Civil Justice Reform Act Committee for the D.C. District Court Chair of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section (2007-2008) His practical experience extends beyond academia through ongoing service as a mediator for the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit and previous service as a special master in class actions. His government service includes notable positions as associate independent counsel in the Iran-Contra investigation, deputy assistant attorney general in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, and director of the U.S. Treasury Department Tax Refund Fraud Task Force. Professor Saltzburg has provided expert Congressional testimony on criminal justice matters, including the Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011 and employment screening practices involving criminal records. As co-director of GW's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program, Professor Saltzburg continues to shape legal education and professional development in trial advocacy and alternative dispute resolution methods, maintaining active engagement with both theoretical scholarship and practical legal application.

• Visual Arts
• Sculpture Techniques
• Ceramic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Céline Cadaureille is a Senior Lecturer at Jean Monnet University's Faculty of Arts, Letters, and Languages, where she leads research activities in the ECLLA Laboratory. She holds significant administrative responsibilities as Head of License 3 and coordinates interdisciplinary research seminars. Her academic trajectory includes a PhD in Art and Art Sciences from University of Toulouse Le Mirail (2009) and advanced training in Fine Arts from Toulouse School of Fine Arts. Her research explores three interconnected domains: Material practices in sculpture, ceramics, and molding techniques Bodily representations examining desire, mortality, and corporeal transformation Research-creation methodologies bridging academic and artistic practices She currently directs the 'Becoming Rocks' project (2025-2026) investigating mineral materiality through art-science collaborations. Publications since 2020 demonstrate consistent focus on: Material behaviors (viscosity, fragmentation, plasticity) Historical-contemporary dialogues in sculpture Pedagogical applications of research-creation Interdisciplinary approaches linking art with anthropology and thanatology Her work appears in edited volumes from Hermann and PUM presses, with frequent contributions to international conferences. Through ECLLA Laboratory, she leads projects combining: Artistic workshops with ceramicists and performers Theoretical study days on materiality International collaborations with institutions in Canada and Switzerland Recent initiatives include 'En sédimentation' (2025) exploring geological time through art, continuing her career-long investigation of material agency.

Victor Oguejiofor Okaforمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Africology
• African American Studies
• Black Politics and Public Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Victor Oguejiofor Okafor serves as Professor and Department Head of Africology and African American Studies at Eastern Michigan University, where he has been a faculty member since 1995. Previously, he held positions as Interim Director of African American Studies and tenure-track assistant professor at North Carolina State University. His academic leadership extends beyond EMU, as evidenced by his 2019 service as an invited co-external reviewer for the African and African American Studies program at the University of Central Arkansas. Dr. Okafor's educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Africology & African American Studies from Temple University (1994) Master of Public Affairs (MPA) with concentration in Development Management from Indiana University Bloomington (1988) BA in Journalism (with Business minor) from Indiana University (1986) His scholarly contributions have established him as a leading authority in establishing Africology as a distinct academic discipline with its own epistemological framework. Dr. Okafor's research examines African political economy, Black politics and public policy, African civilization, multiculturalism, and Afrocentricity as theoretical paradigms. His work consistently addresses the crucial question of disciplinary identity within Black Studies, particularly the debates surrounding nomenclature (Africology vs. African American Studies vs. Black Studies vs. Africana Studies). Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a sophisticated evolution from foundational theoretical work to contemporary applications. His recent scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with global perspectives, positioning Africology as a model for global studies that centers African experiences. The Civil Rights Movement presentations for Michigan educators (2023) showcase his commitment to translating academic knowledge for broader public understanding, while his 2024-2025 publications on human rights theory and African political development reflect continued scholarly innovation. Dr. Okafor's significant scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Distinguished Scholar Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Teaching and Service in Africana Studies from Tennessee State University (2017) Great Michigan Read Scholar appointment by Michigan's Humanities Council (2017-18) Recognition as 'Most Valuable Professor' by Eastern Michigan University's men's basketball team (Winter 2014) His professional service extends to journal editing and manuscript reviewing for publications including the Canadian Journal of African Studies, Sage Publications, and the Journal of Black Studies. As an expert court witness on African cultural matters and Igbo language interpreter, he bridges academic knowledge with practical community needs. His recent three-part lecture series on the Civil Rights Movement for over 300 Michigan educators, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education, exemplifies his commitment to public scholarship and educational outreach beyond the university setting.

Rosalva Aída Hernández Castilloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Legal Anthropology
• Political Anthropology
• Gender Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rosalva Aída Hernández Castillo is a Senior Research Professor at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies in Social Anthropology (CIESAS) in Mexico City, holding a PhD in Anthropology from Stanford University (1996) and Level III recognition in Mexico's National System of Researchers (SNI). Her career uniquely integrates academic scholarship with feminist activism and media engagement since her youth, including journalism with Central American Press Agency and multimedia outreach. Her educational background includes: PhD in Anthropology, Stanford University (1996) Hernández Castillo's research centers on legal and political anthropology, examining power structures, democracy, violence, and gender through decolonial feminist frameworks. She investigates Indigenous women's rights, forced disappearances, and activist resistance across Latin America, with extensive fieldwork in Mexican states (Chiapas, Sinaloa, Guerrero, Morelos), Guatemalan refugee communities, Honduran migrant networks, and North African migrant populations in Spain. Her methodology emphasizes participatory action research that bridges academic theory and grassroots movements. Her scholarly output reveals consistent thematic evolution toward transformative justice, with recent works analyzing prison resistance, transnational Indigenous alliances, and forensic anthropology in contexts of state violence. Publications consistently intersect legal pluralism, gendered violence, and decolonial epistemologies, reflecting her commitment to knowledge production that serves social justice movements. Major recognitions include: Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship (2023-2024) Boaventura de Sousa Santos Chair (2019-2020, postponed to 2021) Tinker Fellowship Award (2016) Simón Bolívar Chair for Academic Achievement (2013-2014) Martin Diskin Oxfam Award Hernández Castillo has secured competitive research funding through fellowships like the Harvard Radcliffe and Tinker awards, supporting her current projects on feminist ethnography of missing persons in Sinaloa/Guerrero and structural violence in Guerrero. As an Expert Witness before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, she translates academic insights into legal advocacy, while her editorial work with Sisters in the Shadow Collective amplifies marginalized voices. She actively collaborates with the Social and Forensic Anthropology Research Group (GIASF) on clandestine graves and forced disappearances, contributes to Spain's Memory Policies Project, and co-facilitates networks including the Latin American Network of Legal Anthropology (RELAJU), Decolonial Feminisms Network, and SOS Anti-Racism Collective, positioning her at the intersection of academic research and human rights praxis.

• Art History
• Medieval Art
• Art Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Brückle is a Professor at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) in the School of Design & Art, Department of Visual Communication. He has held this position since 2013 and additionally teaches at the universities of Basel, Bern, Freiburg im Breisgau, Lucerne, and Zurich. His academic background includes studies in art history and literary studies in Marburg, Dijon, and Hamburg, where he received his doctorate in art history in 2001 with a thesis on 'art in the service of power representation in medieval France.' Brückle's research interests span multiple interconnected fields including medieval art, art theory, museum history, contemporary art, media history, and visual culture with a particular focus on photography and post-photography. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary media theory, examining how visual practices evolve and transform across different historical periods. He has conducted extensive research on medieval art, art theory, museum history, and contemporary photography practices. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of historical visual practices with contemporary media culture. Brückle's scholarship demonstrates a trajectory from medieval art studies through 20th century photography to contemporary digital image culture, with particular attention to how photographic practices are transforming in networked environments. His research on post-photography examines how traditional photographic concepts are being reconfigured in digital contexts. Brückle has led several significant research projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), including 'Post-Photography' (2018-2022), 'Curating Photography in the Networked Image Economy' (2019-2020), and 'Collecting the Ephemeral' (2019-2023). Since 2023, he has been leading the 'Real Abstractions' research project in collaboration with Julia Gelshorn from the University of Freiburg. He is also the co-editor of the HSLU academic series '745' with Rachel Mader. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Camera Arts, Scientific Working Methodology, Art History Lecture Series, History of Visual Media, Transdisciplinary Lecture Series, Collecting and Showing: Exhibition Concepts, Critical Image Practices, and Visual Culture. These courses reflect his interdisciplinary approach that connects historical scholarship with contemporary visual practices.

C. Gregory DeLoachمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theology
• Pastoral Ministry
• Vocational Formation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rev. Dr. C. Gregory DeLoach serves as Dean of the School of Theology at Mercer University, a position he was appointed to in 2021 after serving as Interim Dean since 2018. Prior to joining Mercer's development staff in February 2017, Dean DeLoach served as senior pastor of First Baptist Augusta for 10 years and as executive director of Developmental Disabilities Ministries, an Atlanta-based nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities across Georgia. He previously served on Mercer University's Board of Trustees before assuming his current leadership role. Dean DeLoach's educational background includes: DMin in Church and Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (2003) MDiv in Theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1992) BS in General Studies from Shorter University (1989) With nearly three decades of pastoral experience in congregations throughout Georgia, Dean DeLoach brings extensive practical ministry experience to his academic leadership role. His research and writing focus on theological reflection in everyday life, vocational formation, and the intersection of faith with contemporary social issues. His recent blog posts and book 'CATCHING UP WITH GOD' demonstrate his interest in making theological concepts accessible and relevant to modern audiences, particularly through narrative approaches and personal reflection. His work often addresses how spiritual principles apply to current societal challenges including political polarization, violence, and community formation. Dean DeLoach's recent publications reveal consistent engagement with themes of community, spiritual formation, and theological application to contemporary challenges. His writing blends personal narrative with theological reflection across diverse topics from Advent spirituality to responses to societal violence and political polarization. The articles show progression in addressing increasingly complex social issues while maintaining focus on practical spiritual formation and community building within religious contexts. As Dean of the School of Theology, DeLoach oversees academic programs including the Master of Divinity (Residential and Fully Online), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry, and various certificate programs. His leadership extends to the Center for Calling and Vocational Formation, which supports students in discerning their vocational paths. Under his guidance, the school emphasizes technological readiness for students, requiring access to appropriate hardware and software for virtual learning environments.