Michaela Dengg | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Michaela Dengg | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar, The Ohio State University, United States

Dr. Michaela Dengg is a distinguished scholar specializing in higher education and intercultural studies. With a passion for fostering international understanding and combating (neo-)racism, Dr. Dengg has made significant contributions through her research, teaching, and professional engagements. Her dedication to improving the experiences of international students and her insightful analysis of intercultural dynamics have earned her multiple accolades and recognition in the academic community.

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Education πŸŽ“

Dr. Dengg holds a PhD in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University. She also earned a Master’s degree in Management of Intercultural Issues and Development Management from Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule and a Bachelor’s degree in English and French Philology from UniversitΓ€t Regensburg. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding and addressing intercultural issues in educational settings.

Experience πŸ’Ό

Dr. Dengg is currently a Graduate Teaching Associate and Research Associate at The Ohio State University, where she incorporates wellness resources into student-employer programs and conducts longitudinal studies on alumni experiences. She has also served as a Lecturer and Education Abroad Advisor at UniversitΓ€t Regensburg, where she taught German language and culture classes and advised students on study abroad opportunities. Her roles have demonstrated her ability to support and enhance the educational experiences of diverse student populations.

Research Interests πŸ”

Dr. Dengg’s research focuses on the lived experiences of international students, (neo-)racism, and intercultural dynamics in higher education. Her dissertation, “Same, Same but Different: A Critical Post-Intentional Phenomenology on the Lived Experiences of White International Graduate Students from Europe in the United States,” exemplifies her commitment to exploring and addressing complex intercultural issues. She is particularly interested in how international students navigate and confront challenges related to identity, belonging, and systemic biases.

Awards πŸ†

Dr. Dengg has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the ACPA CGDSD Award for Excellence in International Research and the NASPA Region IV-E Graduate Student Rising Star Award. These accolades recognize her outstanding contributions to research and her dedication to improving the experiences of international students.

Publications πŸ“š

Dengg, M. (2024). White International Graduate Students and Whiteness. Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, 15(5S). Cited by 6 articles. link

 

 

 

 

 

Jenny GarcΓ­a Ruales | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Jenny GarcΓ­a Ruales | Social Sciences |Β Β Best Researcher Award

Jenny GarcΓ­a Ruales at Philipps University of Marburg/Max Planck Institute Social Anthropolog, Germany

Mohamed Husni Ali Athamneh, a Jordanian scholar born on March 6, 1990, has established himself in the field of Business and Management. He holds a PhD from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) in Malaysia, with a keen interest in human resource agility, continuous improvement, and employee empowerment. His work primarily focuses on enhancing organizational behavior and management practices to boost employee performance, satisfaction, and overall organizational competitiveness.

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Education

Mohamed’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, in 2013. He then pursued a Master’s in Business Management with a specialization in Human Resource Management from Al-Albayt University in Mafraq, Jordan, graduating with an excellent grade in 2018. His academic pursuit culminated with a PhD in Business Management, specializing in Human Resources Management, from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) in Malaysia, where he graduated with an excellent grade in 2024. His doctoral research focused on the mediating effect of job satisfaction in the relationship between job empowerment and human resources agility in Jordanian commercial banks.

Research Focus

Mohamed’s research centers around several key areas within business and management. These include strategic human resource management, human resource agility, organizational behavior analysis, empowerment strategies, and job satisfaction. He is particularly interested in how these factors contribute to creating agile workforces that can adapt to dynamic business environments. His research aims to provide insights into improving employee performance and satisfaction, ultimately enhancing the overall competitiveness of organizations.

Professional Journey

Mohamed’s professional experience includes roles in both academia and industry. He worked as a researcher at the Department of Agricultural Engineering at Jordan University of Science and Technology from 2012 to 2013. He also contributed to the Department of Statistics for the Jordan Population and Housing Project from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, Mohamed has published numerous research papers in esteemed indexed journals and served as a reviewer for prominent academic journals, including the Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, the Journal of Enterprising Communities, and The Open Psychology Journal.

Honors & Awards

Mohamed has been recognized for his academic excellence throughout his educational journey, consistently achieving excellent grades. His dedication to research and his contributions to the field of business management have been acknowledged through his roles as a lead author and reviewer for several prestigious journals.

Publications Noted & Contributions

Mohamed has made significant contributions to the academic community through his publications. Notable works include his research on job empowerment and human resource agility, published in the Academy of Strategic Management Journal, and his literature review on factors affecting human resource agility, published in Cogent Business & Management. His empirical studies have been featured in The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business, and Cogent Social Sciences. Mohamed’s work on green HRM, supply chains, and innovation has been recognized in the journal Management. His research not only advances academic knowledge but also provides practical insights for enhancing organizational practices.

1. Kawsari: Kawsak Sachamanda Rimanakuy

2. A well-braided (knowledge) braid

  • Date: 2024-02-13
  • Type: Book chapter
  • DOI: 10.4324/9781003318989-3
  • Contributors: Jenny GarcΓ­a Ruales; Yaku Viteri Gualinga

3. Arrival of the Rights of Nature in Europe

  • Date: 2024-02-13
  • Type: Book chapter
  • DOI: 10.4324/9781003318989-1
  • Contributors: Jenny GarcΓ­a Ruales; Katarina Hovden; Helen Kopnina; Colin D. Robertson; Hendrik Schoukens