جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Neera Bhatiaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Law
• Bioethics
• End-of-Life Decision Making
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Neera Bhatia is a prominent health law scholar at Deakin University's Faculty of Business and Law, where she serves as Director of the 'Law, Health, and Society' (LHS) research unit. Her work critically evaluates health law, policy, regulation, and ethics to improve societal well-being and health outcomes. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in health law and regularly engages with media as an expert commentator on topical health law issues. Dr. Bhatia earned her LLB (Hons) and Master of Laws from the University of Wolverhampton, UK, and completed her Doctorate in Law at Deakin University. She also holds a Graduate Certificate of Higher Education from Deakin University. Her research spans critical areas of health law including end-of-life decision making for children, emerging health technologies, regulation of human reproduction, assisted reproduction, reproductive tissues (including human breast milk and gametes), organ and tissue donation, and healthcare justice for vulnerable populations. Professor Bhatia takes an intersectional approach to her work, particularly focusing on equity issues for LGBT+ communities and other marginalized groups. Analysis of her recent publications shows a consistent focus on the legal and ethical challenges at the intersection of medicine and society. Her work addresses contemporary issues such as voluntary assisted dying, organ donation protocols, reproductive technologies, and the legal implications of emerging medical practices. She frequently examines how legal frameworks can better serve vulnerable populations and promote healthcare equity. Professor Bhatia actively contributes to academic discourse through her membership and editorial roles with multiple scholarly health and bioethics journals. She serves as Deputy Chair of the Deakin University Human Research Ethics Committee and has previously held leadership roles including Director of Research in the Deakin Law School (2016-2018) and Health Law Stream Leader for the Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law (2018-2022). At Deakin, she teaches Health Law in undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has experience teaching Torts, Misleading Conduct, and Economic Torts. She has supervised numerous honours students and commenced two PhD supervisions in 2025. Her research unit, Law, Health and Society, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary scholarship addressing critical health law issues.

• Environmental Education
• Transdisciplinary Research
• Natural Resource Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frances Harris serves as Reader in Education and the Environment at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Life and Medical Sciences, where she leads the Centre for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Management Research. Her interdisciplinary work bridges environmental science, education, and policy development with international fieldwork spanning Nigeria, Bhutan, India, and Brazil. Her research focuses on environmental education (particularly Forest School programs and children's nature connection), transdisciplinary research methodologies for complex environmental challenges, and natural resource management in both developed and developing contexts. Current projects include SEND-focused Forest School toolkits and global resilience frameworks addressing food-water-energy nexuses. Key research trends reveal a strategic shift from localized agricultural studies (2000-2010) toward systemic educational interventions and transdisciplinary knowledge co-production frameworks (2015-present), with increasing emphasis on inclusive pedagogy for neurodiverse learners and crisis resilience planning. British Science Association Media Fellowship (2008) Harris directs four major projects including the ESRC-funded 'Transdisciplinary Skills for Complex Problems' and the GCRF-supported BRACE initiative in Bhutan. Her external examiner role at the University of Gloucestershire (2013-2017) demonstrates sector-wide recognition. Current work integrates forest school methodologies with special educational needs, evidenced by her 2025 SEND practitioner toolkit. Her research network spans the Nexus Network and BRACE consortium, with field operations in UK schools and Bhutanese communities. Recent work establishes Forest School as a critical framework for building environmental literacy and resilience among vulnerable populations.

Bernard Sophieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Work
• Employment
• Platform Capitalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bernard Sophie is a Professor at Université Paris-Dauphine, affiliated with the Research Institute IRISSO. Her work focuses on the Sociology of Work and Employment , particularly examining the porosity between self-employment and salaried work. She actively contributes to research on platform capitalism through projects like ANR CAPLA. Her research spans Labor Economics , Digital Labor , and Employment Structures , with a strong emphasis on Platform worker classification Gender inequalities in labor Compensation system dynamics Collective action in gig economy . Recent publications analyze platform capitalism , temporal regimes , and labor precarity , reflecting her engagement with evolving economic models and worker rights. Scientific Honor : Junior member of Institut Universitaire de France (2015)

Jörg Rüpkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious Studies
• Ancient Religion
• History of Religion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jörg Rüpke serves as Vice Director of the Max-Weber-Kolleg (Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies) at the University of Erfurt, where he holds the Professorship for Comparative Religious Studies within the Faculty of Philosophy. His academic work focuses on the intersection of religion, urban environments, and historical development, particularly in ancient contexts. Vice Director, Max-Weber-Kolleg Professor of Comparative Religious Studies Member, Research Group 'Religion and Urbanity: Reciprocal Formations' Subproject Leader, SFB 294 'Structural Change of Property' Head, International Graduate School 'Resonant Self-World Relations' Rüpke's research centers on ancient religions, particularly Roman religion, with a distinctive focus on 'lived religion' as an approach that moves beyond traditional institutional frameworks. His work examines how religious practices and experiences manifest in everyday life, particularly within urban environments. He has pioneered research on religious individualization in historical perspective and the complex relationship between religion and urban development throughout history. His methodological approach combines historical, archaeological, and sociological perspectives to understand religious phenomena in their full cultural context. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on urban religious dynamics, ancient religious practices, and the historical development of religious concepts. Rather than treating religion as a separate institutional sphere, Rüpke examines how religious elements permeate all aspects of social life, particularly in urban settings. His work on 'lived ancient religion' has significantly influenced the field by shifting attention from official cults to individual religious experiences and practices. ERC Grant for 'Lived Ancient Religion: Questioning Cults and polis Religion' (2012-2017) Leadership of the Kolleg-Forschergruppe 'Religiöse Individualisierung in historischer Perspektive' (2008-2018) Significant contributions to understanding Roman religious practices beyond traditional institutional frameworks Development of new methodological approaches for studying historical religious phenomena Rüpke has secured substantial research funding including an ERC grant and leads multiple collaborative research projects. His work with doctoral students and early career researchers is evident through his leadership of the International Graduate School 'Resonant Self-World Relations in Ancient and Modern Socio-Religious Practices.' He has established important research networks both within Germany and internationally, particularly through his work on urban religion and ancient religious practices. As Vice Director of the Max-Weber-Kolleg, Rüpke plays a significant role in shaping interdisciplinary research at the University of Erfurt, fostering collaboration between scholars from diverse fields examining cultural and social phenomena through historical and comparative lenses.

Elizabeth A. Mintonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religion and Consumer Behavior
• Pro-social Marketing
• Sustainability
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth A. Minton serves as Associate Professor of Marketing in the Department of Management & Marketing at the University of Wyoming's College of Business, an R1 research institution. Her interdisciplinary work bridges religious studies, consumer psychology, and social impact research. Education: Ph.D., University of Oregon M.B.A., Idaho State University B.B.A., University of Alaska Southeast Research Focus: Dr. Minton's pioneering research examines religion's influence on consumption patterns , particularly how religious identity shapes ethical decisions and responses to marketing stimuli. Her pro-social marketing investigations emphasize sustainability drivers and health behaviors, while her consumer grief studies explore stigmatized loss experiences including bereavement after baby loss. This tripartite framework has generated significant theoretical and practical contributions across marketing subfields. Publication Trajectory: Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal methodological maturation through scale development in religiosity measurement, cross-cultural expansions comparing Western and Eastern contexts, and applied interventions addressing food waste reduction and service quality for vulnerable populations. Her work increasingly integrates psychological mechanisms like causal uncertainty and essentialist beliefs with real-world sustainability challenges. Professional Context: With over 70 peer-reviewed publications in top journals including Journal of Consumer Psychology and Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, Dr. Minton maintains active international collaborations. Her pre-academic industry experience in tourism and small business development informs her practical research approach. Office: BU 345; Contact: (307) 766-3616.

Madi Babaiaslمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human intention detection
• Human-robot interaction
• Rehabilitation robotics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Madi Babaiasl is a Clare Booth Luce Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on developing innovative robotic solutions for assistance, rehabilitation, agriculture, and education applications. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) from Washington State University M.S. in Mechatronics Engineering from Tabriz University, Iran B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tabriz University, Iran Dr. Babaiasl's research spans multiple domains at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, control theory, and artificial intelligence. Her primary focus centers on developing safe and efficient human-robot interaction systems, particularly for assistive and rehabilitation applications. She investigates human intention detection, agricultural automation, and novel approaches to robotics education, integrating knowledge from psychology, physical therapy, agriculture, and education to create comprehensive robotic solutions. Her work addresses real-world problems such as developing devices to suppress hand tremors for Parkinson's patients and creating steerable needles for surgical applications. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a clear evolution from medical robotics (particularly steerable needles) toward more diverse applications including assistive and agricultural robotics. The newer publications increasingly incorporate advanced AI techniques like transformer models, large language models, and multimodal signal processing for human-robot interaction, with strong emphasis on practical implementation using ROS2, edge computing, and real-time control systems for applications where cloud connectivity may be limited. Scientific Recognition: Featured in RSIP Vision Magazine as a Woman in Science (January 2022) Featured in SWE's 'A Day in The Life of Robotics Engineer' blog (April 2022) Multiple features in university publications for steerable needle research (2018-2019) Wanda Munn Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement (2019) Top 0.2% in national university entrance exams in Iran (2006) Recent lab achievements including Midwest Robotics Workshop 2025 Travel Grant (2025) Dr. Babaiasl actively mentors students through her Mecharithm Lab at SLU, seeking those with robotics foundations, programming skills (particularly Python), and familiarity with ROS. She has successfully blended academic and entrepreneurial pursuits by founding Mecharithm in 2021, which generated $73,000 in its first year. Her mentorship philosophy emphasizes project-based learning, self-directed growth, and developing as an independent researcher. Leading the Mecharithm Lab, Dr. Babaiasl oversees research projects including WheelArm (enhancing independence in assistive robotic systems), multi-modal human intent recognition, and deploying large language models for intuitive human-robot interaction. Her lab comprises graduate and undergraduate students primarily from Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science backgrounds, working on meaningful projects that aim to leave a lasting legacy for society through robotics innovation.

Adam Greifمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Epistemology
• Practical Ethics
• Naturalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Adam Greif is a researcher at the Department of Philosophy and History of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University in Bratislava. His academic work spans epistemology, practical ethics, and the role of naturalism in philosophical debates. He is contactable via greif2@uniba.sk. Research Focus: Epistemology, naturalism, bioethics, and skepticism Current Grant: APVV-22-0397 (2023–2027) on naturalism and constructivism His publications address topics such as euthanasia, psychedelic therapy, and the philosophical implications of cognitive intuitions. Recent projects include analyzing naturalism as a universal philosophical program (APVV-18-0178, 2019–2023) and historical-contemporary perspectives on cognitive intuition (APVV grants, 2015–2019). Greif's research output includes articles in journals like Organon F , Philosophy , and Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy , often intersecting moral philosophy with epistemological frameworks. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and the societal implications of philosophical theories.

Dirk Eversمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Protestant Dogmatics
• Theology and Natural Sciences
• Philosophy of Religion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dirk Evers is a Professor of Systematic Theology/Dogmatics at the Theological Faculty of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg since 2010. He previously served as Dean of the Theological Faculty from 2016-2018 and as President of the European Society for the Study of Science and Theology (ESSSAT) from 2014-2022. He also holds a research associate position at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Evers is Managing Editor of the journal "Philosophy, Theology and the Sciences" and has edited numerous book series on science and religion. His educational background includes theological studies in Münster, Tübingen, and Madurai (South India) from 1983-1989, followed by pastoral training and service in the Württemberg Regional Church. He earned his doctorate in 1999 (awarded the ESSSAT prize in 2002) and completed his habilitation in Systematic Theology in 2005. Prof. Evers' research focuses on Protestant Dogmatics, the relationship between Theology and Natural Sciences (particularly cosmology, evolution theory, brain research, and physics), Philosophy of Religion (with emphasis on Leibniz, Kant, analytic philosophy, and modal logic), and Hermeneutical Theology. His work bridges theological inquiry with scientific understanding, exploring how contemporary scientific discoveries interact with traditional theological concepts. He has made significant contributions to discussions on creation theology, human identity, and the dialogue between science and religion. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with the interface of theology and science, addressing topics from artificial intelligence and dataism to resurrection theology and human identity. Evers approaches these subjects with a hermeneutical perspective that values both scientific rigor and theological depth. Among his notable awards are the ESSSAT prize in 2002 and the Bad Herrenalber Academy Prize in 2009. He is also active in numerous academic societies including the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Theologie (serving as Chair of the Systematic Theology section from 2021-2024), the International Society for Science & Religion, and the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Society. Prof. Evers serves as a liaison professor for the German Academic Scholarship Foundation and is a deputy member of the Ethics Commission of Saxony-Anhalt. His editorial work includes serving on the boards of "Zygon: Journal of Religion & Science" and the book series "Studien zur Interdisziplinären Anthropologie."

• Wildlife Ecology
• Spatial Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Miloš Ježek is a Lecturer at the Department of Hunting and Forestry Zoology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. His research focuses on wildlife ecology, spatial behavior of mammals like wild boar and red deer, African swine fever (ASF) management, GPS telemetry, and human-wildlife interactions. He serves on the Dean's Board and Academic Senate of the Faculty of Law. Key research areas: Wildlife Ecology, Spatial Ecology, Disease Ecology, Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Recent publications (2024) analyze wild boar movement patterns in human-disturbed landscapes, GPS-assisted translocation experiments, and ASF transmission risks. Earlier studies (2021-2023) examine urban wildlife stress, telemetry methods, and behavioral responses to pandemics. Grant projects include TA0 2024-2026 on raccoon dog eradication and GA0 2024-2026 on European bison spatial behavior. Collaborative grants with MZE (2019-2023) and CIGA (2016-2017) address game management and agro-ecosystem impacts. Projects involve wildlife density mapping via specialized tools like the SOJKA app for carcass reporting and GPS collar development. His work informs policy for human-wildlife conflict mitigation and sustainable forestry practices.

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Agri-food life cycle assessment
• Sustainable food systems
• Circular bioeconomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie holds the position of Assistant Professor within the Department of Bioresource Engineering at McGill University's Macdonald Campus, where he also serves as Co-Director of the Integrated Food and Bioprocess Engineering Program. His research focuses on sustainable food systems, with particular emphasis on agri-food life cycle assessment and circular bioeconomy development in the Canadian context. Dr. Kwofie's primary research interests include agri-food life cycle assessment , sustainable food systems , and circular bioeconomy . He investigates environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and resource use across food supply chains, while also considering nutritional outcomes and food security dimensions. His methodological approach frequently employs life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA), multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), and systems modeling to evaluate trade-offs and identify sustainable pathways for agricultural and food processing systems. Analysis of Dr. Kwofie's recent publications (2023-2025) shows a growing emphasis on integrating environmental and health considerations in food system analysis. His work increasingly applies advanced computational methods, including deep learning, to develop decision support tools for sustainable healthy diets. Key research themes include circular bioeconomy accounting, plant-based dietary transitions, and the development of holistic frameworks for net-zero food systems, with many studies focusing on Canadian case examples. No scientific awards, fellowships, or major honors were documented in the provided faculty profile and related materials. While Dr. Kwofie's role as Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Integrated Food and Bioprocess Engineering Program indicates involvement in graduate education, specific details about current or past students were not provided. Similarly, information about research grants, funding sources, or collaborative projects was not included in the available text. The source materials did not specify any dedicated research laboratory or core research team associated with Dr. Kwofie. However, his research focus suggests collaboration within McGill's Department of Bioresource Engineering and potentially with external partners in the Canadian agri-food sector.

• Urban Planning
• Political Ecology
• Biodiversity Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Malcolm Tait is affiliated with the University of Sheffield , serving in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning under the School of Geography and Planning . With a career spanning over two decades, he has held roles from Lecturer (2001), Senior Lecturer (2009), to his current Professor of Planning (2016). His work bridges planning theory, political ecology, and urban renewal. Education : BA in Geography (Durham University), MA (1997) and PhD (2000) in Town and Regional Planning (University of Sheffield) Research Themes : Planning and Public Purposes : Investigates the political ideologies shaping planning’s legitimacy, focusing on trust, neoliberalism, and the contested concept of the public interest. Ecological Crisis : Explores biodiversity integration into planning systems, examining balancing act between conservation and development priorities. Urban Renewal : Analyzes urban village models, historic conservation, and age-friendly urban design, including post-COVID cultural sector recovery. Selected Awards & Grants : ESRC-funded Working in the Public Interest (2016) Natural Environment Research Council grant for Bringing ecology and land use planning into dialogue AHRC project on Covid pandemic impacts on cultural ecology EPSRC-funded Designing for Wellbeing in Environments for Later Life (DWELL) Advising & Teaching : Supervises PhD student Helen Brown (Housing and Ageing). Teaches modules including Values in Planning , Plan-making , and Transport Planning , emphasizing concept-practice linkages through real-world simulations. Contact : Room D11b, Geography and Planning Building, University of Sheffield, S3 7ND. Email: m.tait@sheffield.ac.uk

Oliver Meacockمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Microbial Ecology
• Theoretical Ecology
• Molecular Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Oliver Meacock serves as an Early-career Research Fellow in the School of Biosciences at the University of Sheffield since 2024, following an HFSP Long-Term Fellowship at the University of Lausanne (2021-2024) and a Research Associate position in Physics and Astronomy at Sheffield (2019-2021). His academic background includes a DPhil from the Department of Zoology at the University of Oxford (2014-2019) through the Life Sciences Interface Doctoral Training Centre. Meacock bridges microbial ecology and molecular biology using mathematical modeling to investigate how physical constraints at the molecular level shape ecosystem dynamics. His work focuses on bacterial collective motion, toxin-mediated competition, and microdroplet-based high-throughput methods for manipulating microbial communities in health and agricultural contexts. He develops theoretical frameworks connecting molecular mechanisms to ecological outcomes like species invasion and extinction. His notable recognition includes: Human Frontier Science Program Long-Term Fellowship Supported by competitive fellowships including his current Early-career Research Fellowship, Meacock leads independent research in microbial ecosystem physics while mentoring within interdisciplinary teams. His work integrates theoretical modeling with experimental microfluidics approaches to address practical challenges in microbiome engineering. He actively contributes to the Physics of Microbial Ecosystems research group, applying physics principles to understand community assembly, stability, and function in microbial systems.

Nita A. Farahanyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioethics
• Neuroscience
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nita A. Farahany is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, where she explores the intersection of emerging technologies, law, and ethics. She founded Duke Science & Society, serves as Faculty Chair for Duke’s MA in Bioethics & Science Policy, and leads the SLAP Lab as principal investigator. AB in Genetics, Cell, and Developmental Biology from Dartmouth College ALM in biology from Harvard University JD and MA from Duke University PhD in philosophy from Duke University Farahany’s research spans neuroscience, genomics, and AI, with a focus on legal and bioethical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA law, and the use of technology in criminal justice. Her work has been presented at TED, the World Economic Forum, and scientific venues like the Society for Neuroscience. She authored The Battle for Your Brain (2023), advocating for cognitive liberty in neurotech. Her recent publications address neural data privacy, AI governance, and legal frameworks for brain-computer interfaces. Notable awards include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and election to the American Law Institute. Farahany has testified before Congress, served on national advisory boards, and contributed to policy development for the NIH Brain Initiative and DARPA.

• Public Administration
• Local Governments
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nilüfer NEGİZ is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Süleyman Demirel University. Her academic work bridges Public Administration , Urban Studies , and Gender Research , with a focus on municipal governance, sustainable cities, and women's roles in urban environments. Education: PhD and MA in Public Administration from Süleyman Demirel University, BA in Archaeology and Public Administration. Her research explores gender dynamics in urban development, post-pandemic city resilience , and local government policies . She leads TÜBİTAK-funded projects on women's urban visibility and pandemic-era municipal strategies. Recent publications highlight her work on urban circular economy practices , gender equality in municipal councils , and urban-rural transformations . She serves as an editor for international scientific books and journals, including Interdisciplinary Women and Under the Influence of the Digital Age . She supervises doctoral theses, notably Göçoğlu İpek Didem's research on Turkey's sustainable development goals. Her teaching includes Environmental Science , Urban History , and Local Government Relations .

David O'carrollمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Sensory Biology
• Visual Processing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

David O'Carroll is a Professor in Sensory Biology at the Department of Biology, Lund University, Faculty of Science. His research centers on visual processing in insect brains, using electrophysiological methods and computational modeling to understand motion detection and attention mechanisms. He is particularly known for his work on dragonflies and hoverflies, revealing complex neural functions once thought unique to mammals. University: Lund University School: Faculty of Science Department: Department of Biology Position: Professor Email: david.ocarroll@biol.lu.se His research explores how insect brains efficiently process visual information despite their small size. Using nanoelectrodes, he investigates neural circuits in the optic lobe, focusing on target detection, motion tracking, and sensory adaptation. His interdisciplinary work bridges neuroscience and engineering, contributing to bio-inspired technologies such as collision avoidance systems and artificial vision chips. Collaborations extend to neural stem cell research for developing bionic interfaces. The most recent articles show a strong focus on temperature-dependent neural tuning, long-term adaptation in visual neurons, photoreceptor sensitivity in wasps, and the neurotoxic effects of pesticides like imidacloprid on pollinators. These studies reflect a dual interest in fundamental neurobiology and ecological implications. David O'Carroll actively supervises graduate students and leads multiple research projects, including dissertations on electrophysiology, optical mapping, and pesticide effects. He has recently participated in the International Conference on Invertebrate Vision and hosted visiting researchers such as Andrew D. Straw. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life on land and responsible innovation. Modulation of motion-detecting neurons by odors and pesticide exposure (supervision of master’s student) Hosting and collaboration with international researchers Active supervision of PhD candidates on visual physiology and neurotoxicology He is involved in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on sensory biology, neural computation, and pollinator health, with ongoing projects exploring electrophysiological responses, optical mapping across species, and the impact of sublethal pesticide exposure on insect behavior and ecosystem function.