جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Indrani Margolinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spirituality in Social Work
• Meditation Practices
• Post-Traumatic Growth
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Indrani Margolin is a Professor in Social Work at the University of Northern British Columbia, with dual appointments in the Women's and Gender Studies graduate program and as a graduate supervisor in Health Sciences. Her work integrates ancient meditative practices with contemporary trauma recovery frameworks to advance holistic social work interventions. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning with specialization in Holistic & Aesthetic Education (Ontario Institute for Studies of Education, University of Toronto) Master of Social Work (Wilfrid Laurier University) BA Honours (University of Guelph) Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation Dr. Margolin's research centers on spirituality as a catalyst for post-traumatic growth, particularly through Mahavakyam Meditation and arts-based methodologies. She investigates women's recovery from gender-based violence using creative dance and collage techniques, while developing trauma-informed classroom practices that cultivate resilience among social work students. Her feminist approach emphasizes intergenerational mentorship and the reclamation of spiritual wisdom in therapeutic contexts. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) meditation protocols for pandemic-era student wellness, (2) arts-based interventions for dating violence recovery, and (3) eco-spiritual frameworks for sustainable social work practice. These works consistently bridge ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary clinical challenges, particularly regarding women's mental health and systemic inequities. Dr. Margolin has not listed any scientific awards in her current profile. As a graduate supervisor in Health Sciences and Women's and Gender Studies, she has mentored students through UNBC's Northern FIRE initiative, though she currently indicates she is not accepting new graduate students. Her leadership extends to co-chairing the 12th International Conference on Spirituality & Social Work (Calgary, 2025), demonstrating institutional investment in her research vision without specific grant disclosures in the profile. She actively contributes to the Northern Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation (Northern FIRE) leadership team, which addresses gendered realities in Northern British Columbia through community-engaged research and advocacy.

• Sociology of Education
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
• Migration Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cristina Maria Pinto Roldão is a sociologist and Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte (Center for Research and Studies in Sociology) within the School of Sociology and Public Policy at ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute. She concurrently serves as a visiting adjunct professor at the Setúbal School of Education (ESE-IPS), where she co-coordinates the Roadmap for Anti-Racist Education since 2019. Her work bridges academic research and public advocacy on racism, Blackness, and educational equity in Portuguese society. Dr. Roldão's research centers on institutional racism in education, with focus on school exclusion mechanisms affecting African descendants and the reconstruction of Black history in Portugal. She develops critical pedagogical frameworks to dismantle Eurocentrism in curricula and intercultural education policies. Her scholarship connects migration studies, critical race theory, and post-colonial analysis, particularly examining ethno-racial data collection challenges and anti-racist praxis in institutional contexts. Her publication trends (2007-2019) reveal consistent engagement with educational inequality, evolving toward sharper focus on Black epistemologies and institutional racism. Early work analyzed policy interventions in disadvantaged districts, while her 2019 publications pioneered empirical studies on vocational tracking of African descendants and police violence in Lisbon's peripheries. All publications demonstrate methodological innovation in addressing Portugal's historical resistance to ethno-racial categorization. As a public intellectual, Dr. Roldão served as columnist for Público (2022-2024) and contributed to national policy initiatives including the National Plan to Combat Racism (2021/22) and 2021 Census ethnic-racial data collection. She co-edits the forthcoming Afroeuropeans: Identities, Racism, and Resistances (Routledge, 2025) and co-authored Tribuna Negra: Origens do Movimento Negro em Portugal (2023). She actively shapes institutional frameworks through leadership in the Center for Black European Studies and the Atlantic (Carnegie Mellon, 2023), the Black Europe Summer School (2025), and the 7th Afroeuropeans Conference (Lisbon, 2019). Her research group 'Migrations, Mobility and Ethnicity' at CIES-Iscte serves as hub for decolonial scholarship, while the Anti-Racist Education Roadmap she co-develops operationalizes critical race theory in teacher training.

• Healthy Ageing
• Care Delivery to Older Adults
• Rural Ageing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Catherine Hennessy is a social gerontologist and the Professor of Ageing at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds degrees in anthropology (BA, MA), public health (MPH, DrPH from the University of California, Berkeley). Her research focuses on healthy ageing, care delivery, rural ageing, family caregiving, civic engagement, and dementia. She has over 30 years of experience in the U.S. and U.K., including roles at the CDC and leadership in UK Research Council-funded initiatives. She currently directs the MSc Gerontology and Global Ageing program. Education: BA and MA in Anthropology MPH and DrPH from University of California, Berkeley (1991) Research interests bridge individual and community perspectives on ageing, with a focus on digital health interventions (e.g., GOALD project), intergenerational collaboration, and reducing social isolation through technology. She has contributed to policy and practice via initiatives like the Growing Older Programme and UK National Collaboration on Ageing Research. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America Advising and Grants: Her work spans interdisciplinary projects, including studies on military spouses' adaptability and rural connectivity, funded by UK Research Councils. She collaborates with stakeholders in designing technology to enhance older adults' physical and social well-being. Labs/Teams: She leads the Dementia & Ageing research group at the University of Stirling, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to ageing challenges.

Rebecca C. Morganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Elder Law
• Estate Planning
• Disability Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rebecca C. Morgan is a Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law, specializing in Elder Law. She teaches courses such as Trusts and Estates, Elder Law Seminar, and LLM Law & Aging. Her research focuses on elder financial exploitation prevention, guardianship reform, and special needs trusts. She co-authored influential texts including Tax, Estate and Financial Planning for the Elderly and Elder Law in Context . Morgan has held leadership roles in organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (past president), National Senior Citizens Law Center (board chair), and American Association of Law Schools Section on Aging and the Law. She co-edits the Elder Law Prof Blog and advises on national committees addressing elder abuse and guardianship. Notable awards include the 2003 Florida Supreme Court Professionalism Award, 2008 Homer & Dolly Hand Award for Scholarship, and 2018 Hall of Fame Induction. Her work emphasizes ethical practice, legal reform, and interdisciplinary solutions to aging challenges.

Suzy Wiseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender identity and sexual/affectional identity development
• Career counseling for underserved populations
• Grief and loss interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Suzy Wise, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling at Valparaiso University. They joined the faculty in 2018 and serves as advisor for the VU chapter of Counselors for Social Justice and the undergraduate LGBTQ+ group, Alliance. Dr. Wise holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from Northern Illinois University, an Education Specialist degree and M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The George Washington University, and a B.A. in Political Science from GWU. Research interests include gender identity development, career counseling for underserved populations, grief and loss interventions, and systemic issues in counseling professions. Their work emphasizes intersectionality, social justice advocacy, and culturally responsive practices. Dr. Wise has presented nationally and internationally, with recent contributions to Counseling Today on men’s gender socialization and LGBTQ+ equality. They teach courses such as Career Counseling, LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling, and trauma-focused electives like Grief and Bereavement. Professional memberships include ACA, ACES, AHC, NCDA, and SAIGE. Dr. Wise has coordinated clinical placements for educators and supervised practicum students, blending academic rigor with real-world application.

Pengfei Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Qualitative Research Methodologies
• Feminist Methodology
• Ethnographic and Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pengfei Zhao is an Assistant Professor at McGill University's Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) , part of the Faculty of Education . Specializing in qualitative methodologies, she focuses on critical ethnography, feminist approaches, and multilingual research. Her work addresses social justice, cultural translation, and ethical challenges in research. Education: Ph.D. in Inquiry Methodology, Indiana University Bloomington, U.S.A. M.A. in Literary Theory, Beijing Normal University, China B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University, China Research Interests: Dr. Zhao explores identity formation among youth, gendered and racialized socialization, and methodological innovations in qualitative research. She emphasizes culturally responsive practices and ethical considerations in cross-cultural studies. Her work bridges critical theory, feminism, and post-colonial studies. Grants & Awards: 2024 SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($73,335 CAD): Focuses on data ethics in the digital age. 2021 Spencer Foundation Grant ($75,000 USD): Examines racial trauma and transnational Chinese families. Awards: National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow (2021) Illinois Qualitative Distinguished Dissertation Award (2019) IIQM PhD Dissertation Award (2017) Advising: Open to new graduate students for 2025 applications. Supervision areas include educational leadership, qualitative methodologies, and cross-cultural studies. Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects on feminist methodologies and digital ethnography, though specific lab names are not listed in the provided information.

Victor Muniz-Fraticelliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Theory
• Legal Pluralism
• Jurisprudence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Victor Muniz-Fraticelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at McGill University. His research focuses on political theory, legal pluralism, jurisprudence, constitutional law, and theories of justice. He explores topics such as intergenerational justice, meta-ethical pluralism, and the intersection of law with religious and social institutions. His work critiques administrative despotism in modern governance, examines the principle of subsidiarity in EU and Canadian contexts, and analyzes religious freedom within secular legal frameworks. Publications include The Structure of Pluralism (Oxford UP, forthcoming) and contributions to Law in the Time of Risk and Les Atéliers de l’Éthique . Muniz-Fraticelli has reviewed major works in political theory and jurisprudence, including Henry Richardson’s Democratic Autonomy and Axel Gosseries’ Intergenerational Justice . His scholarship bridges theoretical debates with practical legal challenges in pluralist societies.

• Children's rights
• Sexual and gender based violence and crimes
• Criminal and social justice processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Rita Shackel is a distinguished academic at the University of Sydney Law School, holding the position of Professor of Law and Ethics. With a multidisciplinary background spanning law, science, psychology, and education, she brings a unique perspective to her work focusing on women and children's rights, particularly in the context of sexual and gender-based violence. Her educational background includes: BSc from the University of Sydney LLB from the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Sydney MA from the University of Sydney PhD from the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law Rita Shackel's research program is strongly interdisciplinary, focusing on improving legal, health, and social justice processes with particular attention to access to justice for children and women. Her work on sexual and gender-based violence, child sexual abuse investigation and prosecution, and trauma-informed care has significantly contributed to policy and practice both nationally and internationally. She has developed innovative approaches to understanding victims' experiences and improving legal responses to interpersonal crimes. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on sexual violence, child protection, and legal processes, with increasing attention to trauma-informed practices across multiple disciplines. Her work spans criminal justice, healthcare, education, and policy development, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for complex social problems. Among her notable honors: Appointed Senior Innocenti Research Fellow, Innocenti Research Centre, UNICEF (2013) Member of the TEQSA Register of Experts in multiple disciplines (2013) 2012 Professor C.C. de Silva Memorial Orator (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians) Visiting Professor at the Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville American Association of University Women, International Fellow Professor Shackel actively supervises research students across a broad range of topics related to criminal justice, sexual crimes, and women's and children's rights. Her current research projects include evaluations of the ACT Witness Intermediary Program and the Victim Impact and Risk Management Support Seminars for Corrective Services New South Wales. She has secured substantial research funding and collaborates extensively with government agencies, legal professionals, and healthcare providers to translate research into practice. As a member of the Sydney Environment Institute and the Sydney Institute of Criminology, Professor Shackel contributes to interdisciplinary research teams addressing complex social justice issues. Her work bridges academic research with practical application in legal settings, policy development, and professional education for judicial officers, police, and healthcare professionals.

Allegra Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Accessibility
• Age Studies
• Digital Rhetoric
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Allegra Smith is an Assistant Professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) at Georgia Tech. Her research focuses on technical and professional communication, emphasizing how identity intersects with technology use, particularly addressing equity and accessibility for marginalized groups. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from Purdue University and previously taught at Jacksonville State University, where she received the Campus Technology Award for innovative pedagogy. Education: PhD, Rhetoric and Composition, Purdue University MA, Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing, Michigan State University BA, Professional Writing and Women's & Gender Studies, Michigan State University Research Interests: Dr. Smith examines aging and technology through digital rhetoric, feminist methodologies, and disability studies. Her work critiques design practices to ensure inclusive experiences for older adults and advocates for justice-centered pedagogy in technical communication. She has published in Technical Communication , SIGDOC , and Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice . Teaching & Grants: Recipient of Georgia Tech's Class of 1940 Teaching Award (2025) Developed a digital studio course award-winning for its industry collaboration model Secured grants from the Ivan Allen College and Alabama Commission on Higher Education Awards: 2025: CIOS Award for LMC 3813 (Content Strategy) 2024: CIOS Award for LMC 3206 (Communication & Culture) 2022: Hugh Burns Best Dissertation Award Labs & Initiatives: Leads projects on UX design for older adults and collaborates with industry partners to bridge classroom and workplace technical communication practices. Her courses include Content Strategy and Communication & Culture .

• Gerontology
• Demography
• Intergenerational Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Evandrou is a leading academic in Gerontology at the University of Southampton , serving as Director of the Centre for Research on Ageing and Co-Director of the ESRC Centre for Population Change . Her work focuses on ageing populations , intergenerational support , and social care systems . Director, Centre for Research on Ageing Co-Director, ESRC Centre for Population Change Co-Director, ESRC Connecting Generations Research Programme Her research examines intergenerational relationships , work-life balance , and employment in mid-life , with significant contributions to understanding unmet social care needs in England and caregiving trends in China. Recent publications analyze health disparities , caregiving dynamics , and policy frameworks . Scientific awards include the 2020 ESRC Impact Prize for collaborative research. She actively supervises PhD students and leads projects funded by the ESRC , Leverhulme Trust , and other major bodies, with a focus on global ageing and long-term care networks .

Jorge Cuartasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Public Health
• Early Childhood Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jorge Cuartas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University's Steinhardt School, leading the Catalyzing Action for Resilient Ecologies (CARE) lab. He holds advanced degrees from Harvard University, Universidad de los Andes, and Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, specializing in Human Development, Economics, and Education. His research focuses on resilience promotion, violence prevention, early childhood programs, and climate change impacts on development. He employs interdisciplinary methods like econometrics and meta-analysis, with publications in The Lancet , Nature Human Behaviour , and Child Development . His work bridges academia and policy, informed by global collaborations with UNICEF, the World Bank, and Colombia's government. Dr. Cuartas has received prestigious awards including the APA Early Career Award, Spencer Fellowship, and SRCD Levin Award. His research highlights the intersection of socioeconomic factors, environmental risks, and developmental outcomes, advocating for evidence-based interventions in vulnerable populations. Before NYU, he served as a consultant for international organizations and remains a researcher at Colombia's CESED. His CARE lab addresses systemic challenges in child development through innovative, context-sensitive solutions.

Amanda Flaimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Rights Policy
• Statelessness
• Citizenship Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Flaim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Michigan State University, affiliated with James Madison College. She holds a PhD in Development Sociology from Cornell University and an MS from Stanford University. Her research focuses on human rights policy paradoxes, including statelessness, citizenship, human trafficking, and global education rights. Current projects examine trafficking risks among Cambodian/Burmese migrants in Thailand's fishing industry and statelessness impacts in Thailand/Nepal. Her work combines field-based research with policy engagement, including designing large-scale surveys for UN agencies and NGOs. Prior to MSU, she was a Human Rights Fellow at Duke University, teaching courses on migration, citizenship, and qualitative research methods. Key research themes include legal status effects on health, education, and economic stratification in marginalized populations. Publications analyze multi-scale trafficking risk factors, land rights racialization in Thailand, and the intersection of legal identity systems with climate displacement. Her work bridges academic scholarship with applied policy interventions in Southeast Asia.

Mats Haraldsenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Memory Studies
• Cognitive Sciences
• French Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mats Haraldsen is a Research Fellow in French Literature and Cultural Studies at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages. His research focuses on how novels explore individual and collective memory through cognitive science frameworks, with a focus on authors like Georges Perec and Patrick Modiano. He holds MAs in Comparative Literature (2020) and French Literature (2019). Academic achievements include the 2020 UiO Sustainability Prize for his MA thesis and a 2024 Sylff Travel Grant. His work examines memory processes in literature using 4E cognition and predictive processing theories, with side projects on cultural practices like meditation and digital tools' impact on cognition. He participates in research groups such as Cultural Memory Studies and Literature, Cognition and Emotions. Current projects include 'Thinking Elsewhere: Reading and Meditation.' His publications span AI & Society, Poetics Today, and Style, addressing topics like extended remembering and embodied interaction in literature.

Melissa A. Barnettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Development
• Poverty and Wellbeing
• Family Relationships
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melissa A. Barnett is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Arizona, holding the Norton Endowed Chair in Fathers, Parenting and Families. She serves as Director of the Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth & Families and is affiliated with the Norton School of Human Ecology. Her research focuses on leveraging family strengths in marginalized communities to improve child development outcomes, particularly through understanding caregiver relationships, poverty impacts, and contextual influences on parenting. She directs the Barnett Research Lab and has led projects funded by the Administration for Children and Families. Her teaching includes courses on research methods, fatherhood, child development, and family policy. Current projects examine childcare access equity in Arizona, Early Head Start relationship quality, and grandparent involvement in low-income families. Barnett’s work emphasizes culturally informed interventions and policy development to support vulnerable families. She collaborates with researchers like Madeleine DeBlois and Loriena Yancura on multigenerational family dynamics and contextual stressors. Her research spans topics such as grandparent-grandchild relationships, intergenerational support systems, and the role of cultural values in buffering psychological distress. She has contributed to understanding how socioeconomic factors and family structures affect child development and parenting behaviors across diverse populations, including Mexican-origin families and rural communities.

Janelle Lamoreauxمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Science Studies
• Gender Studies
• Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janelle Lamoreaux is an Assistant Professor in the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona, within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on the anthropology of science and technology, particularly examining intersections between reproduction, gender, and the environment. She is currently working on a book manuscript, Infertile Futures: Epigenetic Environments in a Toxic China , exploring how toxic exposure and reproductive health are framed through epigenetic research in China. Her work also includes collaborative projects on Reproducing the Environment with Katharine Dow, examining how reproductive technologies address environmental issues, and a study on coral conservation’s use of reproductive technologies in contested environments like the South China Sea. Lamoreaux teaches courses such as ANTH 200 (Intro to Cultural Anthropology) and ANTH 373 (Toxic! The Anthropology of Exposure). She co-edited the Routledge Handbook of Genomics, Health and Society , contributing a chapter on Gendered Bioeconomies . Her research frequently engages with ethical, political, and cultural dimensions of scientific practices, including environmental toxicity, reproductive technologies, and climate change. Her projects emphasize how scientific frameworks shape understandings of human and environmental futures, particularly through studies of epigenetics, toxicology, and conservation. She has conducted fieldwork in China, Taiwan, and the UK, addressing transnational environmental and health challenges. Lamoreaux’s work bridges anthropology, science studies, and environmental humanities, offering critical insights into how science and technology mediate societal and ecological crises.