Database of Bahá'í scholars, researchers, students
a catalogue of those with active Baha'i-related scholarly pursuits or academic training
1. Abbasi, Fereidoun
Email : rrfm@excite.com
Fields of Expertise : 1. Translation from Persian into English (www.btinternet.co m/~fa), web-site creation and design. 2. Formulation and manufature of printing inks. 3. UV-curing adhesives.
Interests : Surface-coatings Technology, Water-solouble Polymers and UV-Curable Inks and Paints.
2. Abdul-ilahi, AuRa
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Secondary Instruction-History, World Studies, Economics,Ethnic Studies.
Interests : Education and Social Issues Religious History and Spiritual Development
3. Abizadeh, Arash
Email : aabizadeh@wesleyan.edu
Fields of Expertise : Primary: Political Philosophy & its history Secondary: Social Theory; Ethics
Interests : Baha'i Studies
4. Abreu Elias, Luis
Email : abreu_luis@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Law of Puerto Rico. Criminal and Constitutional Law Torts
Interests : Bahai Teachings
5. Adeeb, Farah
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Air quality management in the context of dynamics of meteorology. Physical characterisation of partiuclate matter. Landfill gas monitoring and modeling of various physical processes at a landfill site.
Interests : Palm reading. Writing stories.
6. Aflatooni, Arfa
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Sociology of Religion, Race Relations, Population, Social Movements.
Interests : Social Movements, Political Sociology, Race Relations, Population, Social Theory
7. Agahi, Farzad
Email : agahi@aol.com
Fields of Expertise : Baha'i Law, World Order of Baha'u'llah, Baha'i Administrative Order, The Covenent, History of the Baha'i Faith, Islamic studies, Mysticism and Soufism, Politics
Interests : Baha'i Law, World Order of Baha'u'llah, Baha'i Administrative Order, The Covenent, History of the Baha'i Faith, Islamic studies, Mysticism and Soufism, Politics, and others
8. Akerdahl, Per-Olof
Email : akerdahl@mbox330.swipnet.se
Fields of Expertise : Teaching: Social studies, history, religion in high school; Chinese and Japanese religion in University Publishing: Different chapters of my coming dissertation "The persecution of the Baha'is in Iran"
Interests : Baha'i identity
9. Alagiah, Ratnam
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Research Methods in the Human Sciences Financial Statement Analysis Advanced Financial Accounting Accounting Theory and Practice Financial Reporting Issues Methodology and Method in Accounting Research Foucault's archaeology and genealogy Accounting, Income and Social Welfare
Interests : Accounting History and theory Critical Perspectives on Accounting Foucauldian archaeology and genealogy Income and value measurement
10. Algeo, John
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Islamic studies, comparative religions, Hindu art and psychology
Interests : American Sign Language
11. Alkan, Necati
Email : necatialkan@yahoo.de
Fields of Expertise : Late Ottoman/Turkish History, Islamic Studies
Interests : Comparative Religion, Philosophy, Sociology
12. Allaghen, Roy
Email : ramn@intnet.mu
Fields of Expertise : Computer softwares - (not professional)
Interests : All Baha'i Subjects, early childwood & Moral Education, Agricultural and Socio-economic programs, The Community content of the family life, approach to Baha'i teachings, computer technology
13. Allen, Dwight
Email : dwallen@odu.edu
Fields of Expertise : see above
Interests : see above
14. Allen, Lawrence
Email : allenl@westel.com.com
Fields of Expertise : languages and history (universal)
Interests :
15. Arjomand, Faryar
Email : farjomand@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Electronics, electrical, computers
Interests : Translation from Persian into English of Baha'I writings.
16. Badiyan, Arya
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Business, Marketing
Interests : Baha'i Economics, Mysticism, Journey of the Soul, Destiny of America, Dawn Breakers
17. Banani, Sheila
Email : Banani@ucla.edu (Sheila)
Fields of Expertise : Sociology, [my own] poetry, Baha'i administration and texts
Interests : Urban planning, sociology, poetry
18. Banister, Michael
Email : mikebanister@mindspring.com
Fields of Expertise : Law
Interests : Comparative religion, Tai Chi, World Music, Creative Writing, African Affairs.
19. Barker, Raewyn
Email : raewynbarker@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Baha'i peace
Interests : Backbiting and gossip, more broadly speech, Kitab-i-Iqan, Seven Valleys, literacy, education of marginalised youth
20. Beckett, Martin
Email : beckett@martinjane.freeserve.co.uk
Fields of Expertise : Criminal Law, criminal procedure, police powers
Interests : Criminal Jurisprudence, balance of power between the citizen and the police/the state, advantages and disadvantages of a bill of rights/written constitution
21. Belove (Mr.), Philip
Email : belove@sover.net
Fields of Expertise : Psychology. System Theory. Communication theory.
Interests : All the above. Developmental theory. Currently developing work on Conflict, its development and resolution.
22. Bowers, Kim
Email : kba@advansec.com
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Cosmology (Comparative / Baha'i) Philosophy of Science Classical Middle Eastern Mystical Poetry (in translation)
23. Breneman, Bret
Email : ABreneman@AOL.com
Fields of Expertise : English and American literature
Interests : Baha'i literature and teachings
24. Brothers, Stephanie
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Adult Education Women's Studies Religious Education
25. Brown, Jonathan
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Interior design, architecture, space planning
Interests : Ethnic designs, art, politics, NPR (National Public Radio), mysticism in the Faith
26. Brownstein, Ted
Email : tedbro@aol.com
Fields of Expertise : Old Testament; translation and interpretation, Hebrew and Aramaic languages; text criticism, literary criticism, philology, archeology. New Testament; prophecy and interpretation.
Interests : Genesis and cosmogenic myth, archaology of Israel, interfaith studies, hermenutics, Baha'i-Christian dialogue.
27. Buck, Christopher
Email : CBuck@Mail.Millikin.Edu
Fields of Expertise : History and Phenomenology of Religions World Religions Comparative apocalyptic literature Cosmology (doctrines of the structure of the metaphysical universe) Cosmogony (doctrines of creation [sociogony; etiological myths]) Anthropology (doctrines of the soul, etc.) Soteriology (dosctrines of salvation) Eschatology (doctrines of "Last Things") Symbolism Book of Certitude Exegesis of Baha'i texts
Interests : Tablets of Baha'u'llah revealed after the Kitab-i Aqdas Baha'i principles of unity
28. Buck, Nahzy
Email : NBuck@Mail.Millikin.Edu
Fields of Expertise : Baha'i Writings in Arabic and Persian. History of the Middle East
Interests : Translation. Human Rights and International Law
29. Buehrer, Daniel
Email : dan@cs.ccu.edu.tw
Fields of Expertise : Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence, Object-oriented technology
Interests : Computer Science Computer-Assisted Education
30. Butson A.Mus.A., Rachel
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Comparative religion: specifically Christianity and Baha'i relationship. Islam: various areas (interested in millenarianism; allegory in the Qur'an etc.) Arabic language: specifically MSA
31. Cain, Robin
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Gifted and Talented Education, Montessori Education, English as a second Language Education, New Standards Education Core Curriculum for the Spiritual Education of Children, Trainer and Advisor
Interests : Moral Education Teacher Education
32. Cammack, Rachel
Email : rrc@hctc.com
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Chastity/homosexuality, Race Unity, issues pertaining to youth and family life
33. Carballo, Jose Luis
Email : jlvega@cariari.ucr.ac.cr
Fields of Expertise : Political and social planning, development evaluation of social programs, projects organizational development, and conflict management
Interests : Comparative religions and Sociology, globalization and social inequality, Sociology of knowledge, and history of ideas
34. Carsey, Thomas
Email : tcarsey@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Chemistry (analytical, environmental)
Interests : Music
35. Casey, Timothy
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : FORMAL COURSE WORK: Structural Geology and Tectonics: Field work in Broken Hill, Mallacouta, & Stawell Petrological and Geochemical Methods Geophysical Methods and Remote Sensing Sedimentary Geology and Fuels: Field work at Phosphate Hill, Mansfield, Victoria. Metalliferous Ore Deposits: Field work in the West Coast Range, Tasmania. Surficial and Quaternary Geology: Field work in the Murray Basin, Victoria. Carbonate Diagenesis Hydrogeology Photocopier Technology INFORMAL STUDIES & READING: Science vs Christian Fundamentalism Theology vs Christian Fundamentalism Cults and Abusive Relationships Basic Aspects of the Baha'i Faith
Interests : Minerals & Gems: Genesis, and Location Minerals & Gems: Symbolic Implications Computer Programming-Basic, C, Pascal, and Visual Basic Psychology Computer Technology Cycling Encryption and Encoding methods Fishing Kayaking Skating Go (Chinese Board Game) Chess
36. Clarken, Rodney
Email : rclarken@nmu.edu
Fields of Expertise : teacher education, multicultural education, Baha'i education See vita--http://www-instruct.nmu.edu/education/rclarken/personal/vita.doc
Interests : see vita--http://www-instruct.nmu.edu/education/rclarken/personal/vita.doc
37. Coe, Roger
Email : rcoe@tampabay.rr.com
Fields of Expertise : Philosophy of Baha'u'llah, the writings of Shoghi Effendi, ANISA model of Education, Philosophy of Science, Consultation, Cybernetics, Natural History Epistemology, Educational Anthropology, I Ching (The Book of Changes), Development of the Administrative Order of the Baha'i Faith
Interests : Comprehensive knowledge, Islamic studies, the Baha'i Administrative Order
38. Coggin, Jr., John
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : History Political Science
39. Cole, Juan
Email : jrcole@umich.edu
Fields of Expertise : History of the Modern Middle East History of South Asia Islamics South Asian Religions The Shaykhi, Babi and Baha'i religions
Interests :
40. Coleman, John
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Decision modeling of complex systems to provide more workable solutions. Developed conflict management and group decision making methods. Developed strategic plans, decision models and program evaluations for the United Nations, Croatian shipyards, American Indians, US Department of Defense, US Environmental Protection Agency, the International Affairs Institute, Martin and Chrysler corporations. Developed environmental decision models leading to cost-effective solutions for air, water, groundwater and solid waste problem issues. Visiting Professor to the Informatics and Organization Faculty, University of Zagreb.
Interests : Research methods and decision modeling for setting goals, planning, programming, resource allocating, implementing and evaluating administrative, teaching, educational, research and socioeconomic programs. Preparing papers, books and talks on religious, governmental, organizational, environmental, cosmological, philosophical and physical science subjects.
41. Collins, John
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Elementary Teaching and Administration
Interests : Language Arts, Gregoric Learning Styles, Virtues Development, Institute Process, Four Valleys
42. Collins, William
Email : wpc09@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Librarianship, Bibliography, Millennialism, Mormonism.
Interests : Sociology of growth in religious groups.
43. Cook, Cecil
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : appropriate technology, solar design (particularly passive), low cost housing construction, ultra low cost rural water supply design and construction, permaculture and organic gardening, community organizing around self help projects, anthropology from insider/outsider perspective, project design, institution building and innovation, social and economic development from a Baha'i perspective, technology assessment strategies, etc.
Interests : still thinking about how I want to answer
44. Cooper, Kenneth
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Since 1968, Ken Cooper has served a range of Human and Social Development and Education settings as a College and University instructor and administrator; School Administrator; Staff Development facilitator; Public and Private School teacher; and Community Educator. Ken has served as Administrator of Santitham Vidhayakhom, a school in Thailand operated under the auspices of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Thailand; and has recently conducted a two year review of the operations of the Maxwell International Baha'i school on behalf of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada.
Interests : Human and Social Development The Community Context of Family Life Administration and Management of Educational Settings Early Childhood Education
45. Cope, Theo
Email : tcope@kent.edu
Fields of Expertise : life
Interests : psychology (Jungian and Archetypal), mysticism symbolism, mythology, philosophy, imagination, counseling, alchemy
46. Corbitt, Gregory
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Sociology, Interpersonal relations, Ontology, Microcosms, Mimetics, Language Dynamics
Interests : Philosophy, German Language
47. Curtis, Larry
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Video Production - Have been making Baha'i videos for 15 years. Introduction tapes in English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Hmong & Vietnamese Have made many Deepening tapes on various Baha'i subjects. Have taped numerous Conferences some nationally sponsored some Internationally sponsored Presently have 4 tapes availably through the US Baha'i Refugee Office..
Interests : All Baha'i subjects Video Production Computer Tech
48. Cyrus, Jahangir
Email : jahanky@aol.com
Fields of Expertise : Diagnosis and management of multiple metabolic risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, hypertension, and lipid abnormalities.
Interests : Application of Baha'i teachings to social problems
49. Daemi, Diba
Email : dibadaemi@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Curiosity.
Interests : I'm a medicine student who would like to become a brain surgeon.
Email : johnd@northlink.com
Fields of Expertise : Water pollution control Language barriers United Nations reform International law and organization The Baha'i Faith Esperanto Philosophical terminology in Esperanto
Interests : In addition to the above, I enjoy reading popular cosmological, astronomical, and particle physics texts, theory of evolution, logic, mathematics, general systems theory, Chinese religions, Fourth Way psychology and spirituality, UFO and SETI issues, and philosophy in general.
51. Day, Steve
Email : stda@yahoo.com
Fields of Expertise : Christianity, The Bahai Faith, and Music
Interests : Physics, Electronics, and Information Technology
52. Deahl, Lin
Email : Lindeahl@Aol.com
Fields of Expertise : Career Counseling and Counseling Theory
Interests : Needs Theory, Group Process, Comunity Development
53. Digby, Ian
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Darwin's evolutionary theory, millennialism and Biblical prophecy
Interests : Letters of Baha'u'llah to Napoleon III
54. Dixon, Jonathan
Email : jdixon@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
Fields of Expertise : Tests and difficulties, encouragement, storytelling, public speaking.
Interests : Christianity, Islam, and other world faiths.
55. Dodenhoff, Paul
Email : PDodenhoff@aol.com
Fields of Expertise : American Religious History; Late 19th/20th Century New Religious Movements in America; American Transcendentalism; Hinduism/Buddhism in America
Interests : 19th/20th Century American Religion; New Religious Movements in America; American Communalism
56. Duncan, Charles
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Chinese language
Interests : music
57. Duncan, Scott
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : English Literature, Computer Science
Interests : Baha'i Faith (or perhaps this is assumed?)
58. Edwards, Frank
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Evaluation, Disability Representation, Federal Administrative Law
Interests : International approaches to disability evaluation and benefit distribution
59. Falhadi,
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Teaching the Bahai Faith to Muslims in both Arabic & English languages
Interests : Islamic and Arabic Literature Arabic Bahai Literature. Computer sofware, Animation, and Internet
60. Fanaian, Mahnaz
Email : mahnaz_fanaian@uow.edu.au
Fields of Expertise : Diabetes, Hypertension, Diet, Ischaemic Heart Disease, Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Interests : The Baha'i point of view in healing and health - Alternative Medicine
61. Fatheazam, Shahbaz
Email : shahbaz@sanan.com.br
Fields of Expertise : Management Accounting, Finance
Interests : Clinical Philosophy and Theistic Philosophers
62. Fazli, Mehrdad
Email : 9mehrdad9@prodigy.net
Fields of Expertise : Electronics, Computer Control with the applications of Automation.
Interests : Love of Bahaullah, Covenant,Teaching, Bahai History
63. Filho, Sylvio
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Geography of Religion and Cultural Geography
Interests : Geography of Religion, History of Religion, Epistemology of Religion, Interreligious Dialogue
64. Foster, Mark
Email : owner@sociologist.com
Fields of Expertise : sociology of religion, social theory, historical sociology
Interests : metaphysics and philosophy (intending to pursue another graduate degree in this field during my upcoming sabbatical)
65. Fotos, Sandra
Email : sfotos@gol.com
Fields of Expertise : TESL and applied linguistics, second language acquisition, bilingualism, computer assisted language learning (CALL)
Interests : Language learning processes, bilingualism, the creation of knowledge through interaction
66. Fraser, Michael
Email : michael_fraser@ridley.on.ca
Fields of Expertise : Legal studies (Notably the use of provoked force)
Interests : Sexual Studies, Marine Biology, Animal Husbandry
67. Friedman, David
Email : david_friedman1844@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Early Christian history
Interests : History
68. Frye, Dorothy
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Archives Administration; History (Land Grant institutions; Early Nineteenth Century Peace Societies); Book and Document Preservation
Interests :
69. Fuqua, Stephen
Email : stephen@safnet.com
Fields of Expertise : Physics, database management
Interests : Sustainable development, particularly environmental economics (possible area of future studies). Amateur interest in all areas of religious studies.
70. Ganesan, G
Email : geekay@pd.jaring.my
Fields of Expertise : Law, Litigation, particularly in civil and corporate law.
Interests : A Bahai Model of Jurisprudence premised on Bahai Scriptures Translation, from English to Tamil, certain works of the Bahai Faith The study of the mode, rules and techniques of translating Bahai writings (particularly those in English) into Tamil
71. Garrigues, Stephen
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Cultural anthropology, language and culture, intercultural communication, comparative Altaic linguistics, society and culture of East Asia
Interests : Ethnomusicology, non-western musical traditions
72. Gates, Larry
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Document Imaging; Visual Basic development; Fireside Method
Interests : Visalia Baha'i Community 1910-1935; Howard Colby Ives; Marion Holley Hofman
73. George, William
Email : kingfish@fast.net
Fields of Expertise : Theatre Arts
Interests : Theatre Art in service of the Sacred
74. Gil M.A., Miguel
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Translation studies Baha'i thought, religious dialogue Peace studies Social history (children's history and the Enlightenment period) Theory of history Writing techniques Literacy
Interests : Sociology, philosophy, psychology
75. Gregory, Mary
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Am on the publications/translation committee for Finland - soon to be the Baha'i Publishing Trust for Finland. I work in both publications, translations, as well as putting material in electronic form. Am also a member of the internet committee for Finland.
Interests :
76. Grove, Anne
Email : agrove1756@aol.com
Fields of Expertise : Immunization, Maternal-Child Health, International Public Health Women's Health; Hispanic Health Access issues
Interests : Chlamydia; Adolescent Health; Hispanic Health
77. Gruber, Christian
Email : christian.edward.gruber@gmx.net
Fields of Expertise : Computer Science Religious Studies (Taoism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism) Society and social structure
Interests : Computer Science, Religious Studies, Baha'i Studies, Islamic Studies, International Politics, Linguistics
78. Hankins, Gary
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : 1991-Present: Studies in malingering in the forensic setting including validation of the M-Test as a screening device for malingered psychosis (at the North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center, Gainesville, Florida) and surveying the prevalence of malingering in a prison crisis stabilization unit (at the Union Correctional Institution, Raiford, Florida) 1990-Present: Patient/therapist sexual involvement; literature review and clinical investigations into the consequences for patient and therapist with George W. Barnard, MD, Maria Vera, PhD, and Michael Herkov, PhD in cooperation with Roger Goetz, MD, and the Professional Recovery Network of Florida 1989-1992: Development of assessment techniques for the determination of competency to stand trial including malingered incompetency with George W. Barnard, MD, and Lynn Robbins, University of Florida, Division of Forensic Psychiatry 1989-1990: Prior major trauma and posttraumatic stress symptoms in incarcerated sex offenders, relationship to character pathology and deviant sexual behavior with George W. Barnard, MD and Lynn Robbins, University of Florida, Division of Forensic Psychiatry 1987: Application of the Functional Level concept to psychiatric treatment planning and quality assurance in a private psychiatric practice with Myron Bilak, PhD and Richard Gordon, MD 1985-1987: Medical and psychiatric outcome research following gastric bypass surgery with Alex MacGregor, MD and Colleen Rand, PhD 1973-1976: Development and field testing of an automated information management system for a family medicine office practice
Interests : 1995-Present: The ecological basis of social and economic development.
79. Hanley, Will
Email : will.hanley@orinst.ox.ac.uk
Fields of Expertise : Modern history of the Middle East
Interests : religion in historiography, Arabic language
80. Harmsen, Rhea
Email : rharmsen1000@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Agronomy, plant sciences
Interests : Women and science, women in development, poetry, writing (fiction and non-fiction), youth education
81. Harmsen, Rick
Email : hrharmsen@yahoo.com
Fields of Expertise : Digital color imaging, digital image restoration, color correction & photo retouching, color management
Interests : Issues related to balancing sacred and secular in Baha'i scholarship; unique aspects of Baha'i covenant and administration; spiritual transformation; selected topics in ancient and religious history; apologetics
82. Harmsen, Wandra
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Bilingual Education - Theory and Practice, Second Language Acquisition, History of Cape Verdeans in America
Interests : Brain-based Learning, environmental science (seashore, including estuaries and watershed systems)
83. Harper, Barron
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Accounting, Baha'i Faith: History, Power of Prayer, Pattern of Baha'i Life
Interests : Management, goal setting, transformation
84. Hassall, Graham
Email : ghassall@landegg.edu
Fields of Expertise : History, Conflict Resolution
Interests : Baha'i history
85. Herrera, Diego
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : General Management, Hotel Management, Marketing and Human Resources, International Language
Interests : Marketing and Human Resources
86. Herrmann, Duane
Email : dlherrmann@yahoo.com
Fields of Expertise : Kansas Baha'i history, poetry and the role of poetry, inter-faith relations
Interests : Baha'i community development, Baha'i created fictional literature
87. Herzog, Laura
Email : victrix@theramp.net
Fields of Expertise : Clinical psychology, health psychology and humanistic psychology. Islamic studies. Psychology and the Baha'i Faith. Existentialism.
Interests : Neuropsychology, psychopharmacology
88. Higgins, Marilyn
Email : mhig@yamaguchi-pu.ac.jp
Fields of Expertise : Moral Development and Assessment. Curriculum development of content-based English conversation courses on global issues. Teaching Pronunciation to non-native speakers of English.
Interests : Emotional education and remediation Development of human potential Faith, religion and personal development
89. Higgins, Michael
Email : higginsm@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp
Fields of Expertise : 1. English as a Second Language 2. Modular Education 3. Curriculum and Development 4. Immersion Education 5. Teacher Training and Development 6. Music: Composition and Performance
Interests : Moral Education Music (Jazz performance, sacred choral music composition) Development of spiritually-based alternative school programs
90. Hoffman, Alan
Email : alanhoffman AT earthlink DOT net
Fields of Expertise : Strategic planning in the areas of transportation systems (especially public transit) and urban development. Long-range planning, market analysis, service concept development, review of demand models, origin/destination analysis, marketing strategy, parking and mobility studies. Quantitative (survey) and qualitative (focus group) research.
Interests : developing planning models for urban development (and especially public transit) that are driven by an explicit analysis of the needs and perceptions of those who are the intended beneficiaries of development activity.
91. Holt, Catherine
Email : cholt@u030.anoe.net.au
Fields of Expertise : Religious Aspect of the Women's movement and its interaction with the Church of England 1870-1920 Women and the Christian Church - historical Poverty and Justice in the Old Testament scriptures. Baha'i / Christian nexus.
Interests : The spiritual impact of Persian Baha'is on Australia Baha'i faith. The mystery of God and the Western Baha'i faith
92. Hougland, Deborah
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Moral Education is being studied in depth
Interests : Moral Education of Youth ages 10 -16 training of teachers in moral education
93. Howe, Thomas
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Video and Documentary Production, Broadcast Journalism, TV Production, Advertising, Mass Communication, Writing and Editing.
Interests : Baha'i Theology; Roman Catholic Ritual and Symbolism; Spiritual Growth and Transformation.
94. Huitt, William
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Educational psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology; business education; marketing and business ownership
Interests : Educational reform and restructuring; changing social and cultural paradigms; character development; critical thinking; problem solving and decision making; systems theory applied to human behavior and the teaching/learning process; and the implications of viewing human beings from a material/scientific as well as a spiritual/ religious perspective.
95. Humes, Curtis
Email : curth@cc.wwu.edu
Fields of Expertise : Middle Eastern History, Babi and Baha'i Movements, Iranian History, Twelver Islam, Islam, Religious Persecution
Interests : Religious Persecution, Baha'i Movement, Iranian History, Twelver Islam
96. Iossifova, Raina
Email : rainaiossifova@yahoo.com
Fields of Expertise : Philosophy, Sufi studies,
Interests : Philosophical approach to the Baha'i Writings; Moral education, International Mediation and Conflict Resolution.
97. Jadhav, Yogesh
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Forestry management, Organic Chemistry, Computers; Individual initiative in teaching the Faith
Interests : Sustainable Forest management, Watershed management, Environmental impact assessment; Social service, working at the interface between the people and the N.G.Os and the Government, project Management
98. Janti, Lisa
Email : lisa@lisajanti.com
Fields of Expertise : Wholistic Education (ANISA); Arts Education; The Arts, General teachings of the Baha'i Faith.
Interests : The effect of the Arts on learning and spiritual development; The roles of science and religion in the maturation of humanity.
99. Jensen, Joan
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Combining qualitative and quantitative research methods in public health; Quality improvement in health care services for managed care organizations;
Interests : Human relationships; organizing and displaying information; speaking to high school world religions classes about the Baha'i Faith
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests :
101. Johnson, Stephen
Email : stephen.c.johnson@gmail.com
Fields of Expertise : General Physics, Educational Physics, Nuclear Physics, General Mathematics Primary Field: Physics Applications in Government and Commercial Areas
Interests : The relation of Science/Religion/Philosophy The Science of Consciousness
102. Johnson (Ms.), Judith
Email : johnson@lai.kyutech.ac.jp
Fields of Expertise : Curriculum Development Teacher Education Applied Linguistics Evaluation Moral Education Global Education
Interests : Curriculum Development Teacher Education Applied Linguistics Evaluation Moral Education Global Education
103. Jones, Anthony
Email : anthonydeanjones@aol.com
Fields of Expertise : Oriental Medicine(including regional varieties), Acupuncture, Herbology, Acute and Residential Psychiatric care, including Drug and Alcohol Abuse treatment, teaching Meditation, Qi Gung and other movement disciplines, including Yogic sciences, Speech Pathology and Communication disorders, Medical Laboratory technology
Interests : Study of Oriental Medicine and its approaches to healing and health as related within Baha'i Scriptures, Development of database of traditional herbs, plant and animal products, to include traditional and non-traditional uses from all cultures into Universal Pharmacopia, Integration and Spiritualization of medical modalities, SED and Community/home gardening, Meditation, poetry
104. Jones, Gary
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Computer Science, Baha'i Writings and Administration, Educational Philosophy
Interests : Computer aided education and training applications
105. Jordan, James
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : computer technologies, computer aided drafting
Interests : Baha'i History
106. Kasper (Ms.), Christine
Email :
Fields of Expertise : Skeletal Muscle Physiology, Space flight effects on muscle, philosophy of science Research ethics, molecular biology, genetics
Interests : Bahai scholarship
107. Keenan, James
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Chinese, modern Hebrew, Asian martial arts
Interests : computer programming internet technologies Persian and Arabic
108. Keniston, Leonda
Email : leigh@keniston.com
Fields of Expertise : Religion Race and Ethnic Relations
Interests : International Sociology
109. Keniston, Les
Email : lkenisto@vcu.edu
Fields of Expertise : Multisensory integration in the associational neocortex, apoptosis, CNS plasticity, perception, chronic pain.
Interests : I am currently researching the details of combined sensory processing within the central nervous system. I am also interested in the biological underpinnings of conciousness and arousal, especially those leading to changes in behavioral outcomes. Hopefully, greater insight in these areas will lead to more effective therapies for sensory disorders and lay a foundation for better understanding the human condition.
110. Kersting, Fritz
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : 30 years of composing, performing, publishing music as a professional: Jazz, Composition, The process of learning, mnemonics, mind-mapping
Interests : History of the faith - Techniques of Learning - mnemonics, mindmapping, etc.
111. Kolins, Steven
Email : steven_kolins@abss.k12.nc.us
Fields of Expertise : Computer repair (esp. in k12 environment, esp. on Macs.)
Interests : Interfaith understanding Christian History through Baha'i Sources
112. LaFever, Marcella
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Violence Against Women; Group Process; Public Consultation; Intercultural communication
Interests : Participation in public decision making by members of non-dominant cultures
113. Lalonde, Roxanne
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : cultural geography, environmental ethics, religious and spiritual influences on environmental attitudes
Interests : same as above (#11); development issues, all matters religious/spiritual
114. Larson, Howard
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Baha'i Administration, Comparative Religion, Interfaith dialogue, Christianity (Protestant), Bible Prophecy, Publishing, Environmental/Conservation Concerns
Interests : Philosophy (Western & Eastern), Scandinavian Mythology and Folk Tales, Advertising, Marketing, Athletic Training, Biology.
115. Lee, Anthony
Email : Member1700@aol.com
Fields of Expertise : African History, African-American History (slavery), African Religions
Interests : Publishing, Poetry
116. Lefton, Andrew
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Health Information Policy; Health Information Systems Policy
Interests : Management Information Systems, Organizational Design, Sociology of Information Systems
117. Lozen-Kowalski, Leonard
Email :
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Some experience in the early American Baha'i community The development and growth of the American Baha'i Community The life of the Bab Comparative early Christianity and the Baha'i Faith (European)
118. Lundberg, Zaid
Email : lundberg@algonet.se
Fields of Expertise : Religious Studies/Comparative Religion/History of Religion; Apocalypticism; Prophecy; The Baha'i Doctrine of Progressive Revelation; Manifestations of God; the Idea of Progress; the New Age Movement; Transcendental Meditation (TM); Psychology; Higher States of Consciousness; Mysticism
Interests : Inter-religious Hermeneutics; Interfaith Dialogue; Multi-culturalism;Religious Pluralism; Near-Death-Experiences; the relationship b/Baha'i and Psychology
119. Ma'sumian, Bijan
Email : masumian@austin.cc.tx.us
Fields of Expertise : Instructional Design Instructional Technology Design and development of Computer-Based Training (CBT) Design and development of Web-Based Training (WBT) Design and development of Multimedia courseware
Interests : World Religions Babi & Baha'i History and Theology Mysticism in eastern and western religions, philosophy, and mythology.
120. Ma'sumian, Farnaz
Email : masumian@austin.cc.tx.us
Fields of Expertise : World Religions, the afterlife, Baha'i History and Teachings
Interests : same as above
121. Macke, Marlene
Email : mmacke@execulink.com
Fields of Expertise : Small business development, marketing
Interests : Baha'i history & biography, especially Canadian Baha'i history, writing a biography of Laura Davis
122. Maneck (Ms.), Susan
Email : smaneck@stetson.edu
Fields of Expertise : Middle East History, South Asian History, Early Modern Europe, World Religions, Women's Studies, Church History.
Interests : Zoroastrian Studies, Baha'i History
123. Manuchehri, Sepehr
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : History: Babi History , Mirza Yahya Subhi Azal, etc.
Interests : Covenant Breakers
124. Markham, Rod
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Elixir, nature of time, child psychology, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, a developing universal language and script attempted to be based on the patterns found in creation and names of the Nineteen-Day Feasts.
Interests : Meteorological implications of spiritual phenomena The role of Baha'i youth Science and the future Ether: Harmonizing science and religion The nature of time and time travel technology (research submitted to The Universal House of Justice) A universal script and language (research submitted to The Universal House of Justice)
125. Mashrequi, Behruz
Email : behruzm@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Computers, RDBMS
Interests : World Order of Baha'u'llah
126. Mawhinney, Simon
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Mysticism in the music of Sorabji Mysticism in the music of Scriabin Issues of gender, and semiotics in music. The relationship between theory and criticism. The role of music in the Baha'i Faith
Interests : Eroticism in 20th Century Music Aspects of religion/mysticism in contemporary musical discourse.
127. McAllister, Gretchen
Email : gpeters@emory.edu
Fields of Expertise : Intercultural relations and cross cultural communication, multicultural education, multicultural teacher education
Interests :
128. McCarron, Michael
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests :
129. McGlinn, Sen
Email : S.McGlinn@Bahai.NL
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Baha'i Theology, especially the theology of the community ("ecclesiology"): Covenant, church and state, community institutions and their interrelations, the individual and the community, the place of scholars, the function of law. Christian theology (2 years of a degree) Islamic Studies (1 year of a degree, continuing ... ) Apparatus of Baha'i scholarship: bibliographical tools.
130. Mckie, Ross
Email : ross.mckie@utoronto.ca
Fields of Expertise : English literature, Canadian Fiction and Poetry.
Interests : Cultural Studies--Jean-Francois Lyotard--Baudrillard Literary Theory Literary approaches to Baha'i Sacred Writings.
131. McLellan, Barbara
Email : b.mclellan@auckland.ac.nz
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Spirituality and the effect of abuse on the soul in relationship to moral development
132. Meccouri, Linda
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Transformational Leadership,Multicultural teacher education, Diversity and Excellence, Resilience, Class/Gender/Race/Culture, Transforming Power of Love, Educational Persistence "Against the Odds", Instructional Technology.
Interests : My interest is to continue my work with men/women who have overcome adversity and transformed their lives "against the odds". I am very interested in the stories of those who are first generation college graduates, who are persistent despite social indicators associated with failure such as low socio-economic status of family.
133. Mihrshahi, Robin
Email : RobinMihrshahi@gmx.net
Fields of Expertise : - Scientific statements in the Baha'i Writings e.g. creation and evolution, the ether, alchemy etc. - Infallibility - the Covenant
Interests : - comperative religions (Islam, Christianity) - Baha'i history
134. Milani (Mr.), Kavian
Email : kavian@virginia.edu
Fields of Expertise : Medicine- Family and Community Health; Focus on rural medicine. Evidence Based Medicine.
Interests : STUDENT OF: Baha'i-Muslim and Baha'i-Christian dialogues. Religious Philosophy. Mystical theory and practice with focus on Baha'i studies. Baha'i History. (Persian)
135. Momtaz, Hassan
Email : hmomtaz77@yahoo.com
Fields of Expertise : Humanities
Interests : Humanities
136. Morgan, Harvey
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Baha'i Faith and Judaism Baha'i Faith and Telecommunications Baha'i Faith and Economics
137. Moser, Bettina
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Pathology (Primarily Insects: Viruses, Fungi, Microsporidia). Biology of Disease Vectors and Agricultural Pests. Chemical and Biological Control of Insects. Recombinant Molecular Biology Techniques. Sterile Techniques. Microscopy. Computer Software Applications. etc.
Interests : Environment. Cross-Cultural Relations. Exercise.
138. Motlagh (Mr.), Payam
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : The Babi Religion ( History and Philosophy ) The Baha'i History and Biography Islam ( History, Philosophy, Sects and Schools of Thoughts) Babi and early Baha'i Literature
Interests :
139. Munje, Sheela
Email : smartsheela@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise :
Interests :
140. Nadeau, Jr., Paul
Email : pnadeau@capecod.net
Fields of Expertise : Mystic, sufi literature...Baha'i context
Interests : Retired computer administration, Unix, Primary interest in deeper investingation in the Sufi connections of Baha'i Writings. Many of the Sufi tenents seem to be Central themes, not reviews as in the Seven Valley, and Four Valley (which were answers to specific questions put for Baha'u'llah ). They appear frequently throughout the Theme's central to the Faith! I'm interested in translations of Sufi works, Jalalu'd-Din Rumi Farad-Din Attar....etc which match the priceless quality of the Baha'i Works. Also the Abjad system of numerology as relates to arabic vocabulary. I've been working alone for too long on this subject and the "ink has turned pages to black"
141. Naghdy, Fazel
Email : fazel@optusnet.com.au
Fields of Expertise : Intelligent mechatronics systems. Embedded systems.
Interests : Distance education e-learning
142. Naghdy (Ms.), Golshah
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Machine Vision, medical image Processing, Clinical decision support Systems Image coding
Interests : Global Conciousness, Women issues, consultation, Youth Education
143. Najmabadi, Kayvan
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : ORGANIC CHEMISTRY BIO-CHEMISTRY
Interests : PHILOSOPHY LINGUISTIQUE PERSIAN LITTERATURE
144. Nicholson, Graham
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : constitutional law government law administrative law international law conflict of laws mining law human rights law evidence comparative law federalism constitutionalism
Interests : as in Q10 [above] plus related Bahai topics including world law world peace world governance freedom of religion etc.
145. Nomvete, Thozamile
Email : Nomvete@Getafix.utr.ac.za or Nomvete@Dogmatix.utr
Fields of Expertise : Education, Computer-Based Education, Baha'i Studies, World Peace, Evaluation
Interests :
146. Oakes, Brian
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Project Management; Agriculture; Computer Office Software training
Interests : Currently (2000) studying for a Master's in Project Management at University of Quebec at Montreal
147. Orey, Daniel
Email : orey@iceb.ufop.br; danomath@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Professional Interests and Objectives / Interesses e Objetivos Profissionais / Interesses y Objetivos Profisionales Using an ethnomathematical perspective, I seek to facilitate the documentation, development, study, and evaluation of diverse learning environments, with special emphasis on issues of access and equity in mathematics for all learners. Utilizando a etnomatemática como perspectiva, procuro facilitar a documentação, o desenvolvimento, o estudo, e a avaliação dos diversos ambientes de aprendizagem, com especial ênfase ao acesso e equidade da matemática para todos. Utilizando una perspectiva etnomatemática, busco facilitar la documentación, el desarrollo, el estudio, y la evaluación de diversos ambientes de aprendizaje, con un enfasis especial en el problema de acceso y equidad en matemáticas para todos.
Interests : Mathematics Education Multicultural Education Bilingual Education Ethnomathematics Gay and Lesbian studies Latin American studies Brazilian Studies Native American Studies
148. Osborn, Donald
Email : dzo@bisharat.net
Fields of Expertise : International development, rural development, community-level natural resource management, pastoralism & agriculture, ICT & development, African languages & ICT, Fulfulde lexicography, West Africa
Interests : indigenous/local languages and development, Baha'i studies, tropical (sub- humid - semi-arid) forestry, the internet and evolution of human expression, China
149. Osborne (Ms.), Jacqueline
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Child Development, Human Development, Family relations
Interests :
150. Owen, Laurence (Larry)
Email :
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : I am interested in the general Historical background of the Bahai Faith, and in the specific history and origin or primary writings.I would like to categorize and organize a database of the writings, at first for my own study, but eventually for others as well.
151. Palmer, David
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Ethnopsychiatry, Medical anthropology, Chinese philosophy and religion
Interests : Applied spirituality, cross-cultural management, evolutionary anthropology, religion and psychology
152. Parikh, Chetan
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Semiconductor Device Physics and Modeling
Interests : Political science and the Baha'i World Order; Preparing introductory materials on the Baha'i Faith
153. Park, Sojung
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Philosophy of Mind/Language, Critical Writing Methodology
Interests : Anything related to Baha'i, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, meditation, religions
154. Pearson, Anne
Email : apearson@worldchat.com
Fields of Expertise : Hinduism, women in Hinduism, Hindus in North America, Asian religions
Interests : Alternative dispute resolution, Baha'i teachings on conflict resolution, Baha'i teachings on inter-religious dialogue, women as peacemakers, religion and popular culture, ethnicity and religion in Canada
155. Pearson, O.D., M.Ed. (Mr.), Alan
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Visual Function in Learning Human consciousness/perception Human Literacy
Interests :
156. Peltola, M.A., Harri
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : New religious movements, other minority cultures and marginal groups
Interests : The history of the Baha'i Faith in Finland, Scandinavia and the Baltic Countries
157. Pereira, Antonio
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Bahai: Unity and Diversity Drugs and Alchhol: Why? Global ethics. Computers. Internet
158. Permana, Adhy
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : making jingles, TV commercial (Music Audio)
Interests :
159. Permana, Adhy
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : making jingles, TV commercial (Music Audio)
Interests :
160. Poirier, Brent
Email : attorney@newmexico.com
Fields of Expertise : The Covenant of `Abdu'l-Baha; the Baha'i Faith as the fulfilment of Bible prophecies; the Book of Certitude; International Law; International Arbitration; international trade.
Interests : Study of underlying unity of Jewish, Christian and Muslim symbology, and their interpretation in the Baha'i Writings; study of interlying unity between the Baha'i Writings and mystical, particularly Sufi, texts. Interplay between personal developmental psychology, and the practice of the Baha'i Faith.
161. Price, Edward
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Systematic Design of Instruction Educational Technology Computers and Networking
Interests :
162. Rabbani, Ahang
Email : ahang.rabbani@invista.com
Fields of Expertise : history and scriptures of Babi/Bahai Faiths
Interests : history and scriptures of Babi/Bahai Faiths
163. Rahmani, Ladan
Email : ladan_r@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : International Organisation, Human Rights, United Nations system, gender mainstreaming
Interests : International Relations, International Organisation, UN system, Human Rights, gender mainstreaming
164. Ramasamy, Ganasa
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : History of the Baha'i Faith in Malaysia and South East Asia, Dawn Breakers and History of the Baha'i Revelation
Interests : Moral Education and Child Education
165. Ramezanali, Mehrdad
Email : nava157@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Ancient History, Philosophy History
Interests : Philosophy (epistemology, ontology)
166. Reddick, Sherry
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Reading Recovery
Interests : I have a great interest in Baha'i history.
167. Rep, Martijn
Email : martijn.rep@bio.kuleuven.ac.be
Fields of Expertise : Molecular biology Molecular genetics of yeast S. cerevisiae
Interests : philosophy
168. Reynolds, Ray
Email : cr8f@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise :
Interests :
169. Ridwan, Haouari
Email : rhaouari@hotmail.com [?]
Fields of Expertise : Internet providers business management strategies and networks
Interests : Webmastering security issues on the Internet, Human resources, Telecommunication
170. Robinson, Leland
Email : lwrobinson942@earthlink.net
Fields of Expertise : Sociology of the Family, Sociology of Religion, Social Stratification, Industrial Sociology, Social Movements
Interests : The relationship between the Baha'i Faith and Buddhist psychology.
171. Rodin, Marko
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Religious Mysticism, Over Unity Free Energy Space Power Propulsion Systems
Interests : Within the Bahai Scriptures is the secret to unlimited energy to solve all of mankind's needs. The Most Great Name of God is a very sophisticated mathematical formula that explains all of creations secrets as discussed in depth at my website http://www.aerodynamicsss.com
172. Romano, Ph.D., Patricia
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Psychology of Women, Family Systems Theory, Battered Woman Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Interests : Consciousness, philosophy of science, Mind/Body Issues in Psychology
173. Rousculp, Ed
Email : rousculp_e@heritage.edu
Fields of Expertise : Literacy Across the Curriculum, Portfolio Development, Site-Based Management, Learning Theories
Interests : Baha'i designed models of teaching and learning, history of the Faith
174. Sadr, Jalal
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Law, Computer Science, World Wrestling Federation, Unity of Mankind (Uniting Mick Foley, Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love), Sports, Business Administration, Speculative Investing, Options Trading and Theory, and Women.
Interests : Intellectual Property Law in United States, Attainment of Employee Share Options in Pre-IPO Company, and Women.
175. Sapir, Steven
Email : sapir @ isr.umich.edu
Fields of Expertise : not included
Interests : Human resource development.
176. Schaut, Richard
Email : richs@microsoft.com
Fields of Expertise : Computer Science
Interests : * Uses of computer technology for research * The Covenant of Baha'u'llah * The process of entry by troops and associated processes
177. Sekaran, Chandran
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : N/A
Interests : MYSTICISM
178. Shakouri, Shamim
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Biomedical Science
Interests : Baha'i History Baha'i Medicine
179. Shams, Badi
Email : lshams@sd70.bc.ca
Fields of Expertise : Baha'i Economics
Interests : Baha'i Economics
180. Shealey, Rebecca
Email :
Fields of Expertise : Home front pioneering for 23 years
Interests : Affects of living to life on teaching in rural areas
181. Shepard, Dorothy
Email : DShepard@sj-alaska.edu
Fields of Expertise : aoe
Interests : aeu
182. Sheppherd, Joseph
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests :
183. Shyam, Megha
Email : megha@dvtg.com
Fields of Expertise : Solid State Electronics, Corporate management, Problem solving techniques
Interests : Solid State Electronics, Business, History, Spiritual values, Public information skills.
184. Siekierska (Ms.), Eva
Email : siekiers@NRCan.gc.ca
Fields of Expertise : 1. Electronic Mapping (Electronic Atlases), Cartographic Visualization, Theoretical Cartography, Geographic Information Systems 2. Gender and Cartography
Interests : 1. Sustainable Development 2. planning to know more about Gender, Sustainable Development and Environment
185. Smithwick, Thomas
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Chemistry, Geology, Physical Science, Astronomy, Science Education
Interests : Science and Religion, Logic
186. Sorenson, Graham
Email : Graham@fragrant.demon.co.uk
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : My Interests are Varied but center on aspects of the Faith and the Internet.
187. St. Rain, Karen
Email : seeker@indiana.edu
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : My interests are moving away from operating systems and pure technical theory to more affective areas concerned with the daily use of technology to teach and learn, especially with adult learners in the workplace. As an ex-Christian Fundamentalist, I'm also very interested in learning about how people form and change value and belief systems, learn to identify with a group and the cultural difficulties faced by those who change long embedded patterns. My husband is also very interested in teaching and we spend a good deal of time thinking about, trying out and designing new teaching materials.
188. Stevens, Sandra
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : I intend to study how to apply Bahai principles in the public school system.
189. Stockman, Robert
Email : rstockman@usbnc.org
Fields of Expertise : American Religious History; World Religions; Islamic Studies; Christian Origins; history of Christianity; American Baha'i history; Baha'i theology.
Interests : Baha'i history, Baha'i theology, study of world religions
190. Stout, Eric
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Applied Game Theory (mathematical study of conflict and cooperation) Personnel Economics Economics of Organizations and Institutions Applied Microeconomic Theory
Interests : learning in games, economics of altruism, bounded rationality, endogenous utility formation normative theory of charitable donations, incentives within health care, human resources management, agency theory in a queueing environment, implicit contracts and trust, briberty, operations research (optimization and stochastic modeling)
191. Subramaniam, Chandra
Email : candy@pc.jaring.my
Fields of Expertise : MYSTICISM DERMATOLOGY
Interests : HISTORY OF THE BAHAI FAITH PSYCHOLOGY OF MYSTICISM
192. Sullivan-Brown, Cynthia
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Marketing, education, medicine, business
Interests : Spirituality, francophone and Spanish-speaking cultures, mysticism in the Faith, recognizing one's true self, economic development
193. Sureshkumar, R.
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : In the field of it ISDN/IRRIDIUM
Interests : Music
194. Switlik, John
Email : jmswtlk @ acm.org or jmswtlk @ aol.com
Fields of Expertise : Computational logic. Computational geometry. Differential modeling. Truth maintenance. Sound, economic science/engineering. Spirituality and judgment.
Interests : Anything having to do with the talents of humankind, but in particular, science and religion, their roles, the commonality of their languages, mathematically founded unity, the importance of psychether, the objectifying role of the artificial, ..., namely, anticipating views not yet allowed to see the light of day, and which will have to be driven by a Baha'i influenced insight, ..., teaming will be a key and, putting in a framework for applying mathematics and the quantitative within spirituality, while turning the table and showing how various closures come about through spiritually motivated compactifications, modern practices and truth, engineering of truth (basis for computational prowess)
195. Tafjord, Bjorn
Email : Bjorn . Tafjord @ student.uib.no
Fields of Expertise : Currently writing a paper about the bah‡'’ faith among the indigenous group Bribri in Costa Rica - how Bribris understand the Bah‡'’ Faith on the background of their own indigenous worldview.
Interests : Anthropology, power relations and structures, hermeneutics, ritual theory, views and attitudes to other religions, developmentprojects, educational projects, indigenous perspectives, local, national and global politics - all in relation to the Bah‡'’ faith.
196. Talwar, Victoria
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Developmental Psychology. Children's lie-telling and truth-telling behaviour in relation to their moral and cognitive development. Cross-cultural psychology. Psychology and Law: children's eyewitness testimony.
Interests : religion and psychology; Baha'i Faith and moral education; Baha'i Faith and the arts
197. Terry, Peter
Email : peterry@megalink.net
Fields of Expertise : Divine Philosophy, Babi history and scriptures, Baha'i ontology, epistemology, prophetology, and spiritual psychology; 'Abdu'l-Baha's interpretations of Baha'u'llah's teachings; 'Abdu'l-Baha's visits to the West; Rabindranath Tagore and the Baha'i Faith; Judaism and Christianity in general and Islamic mysticism in specific; the Dead Sea Scrolls and non-canonical Jewish literature; the Nag Hammadi library and non-canonical Christian literature; vocal technique in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe; the countertenor and castrato singer
Interests : fair trade; pre-19th century vocal technique; interfaith dialogue
198. Test, Test2
Email : jonah@winterswebworks.com
Fields of Expertise : test
Interests : test
199. Thirumurganandam, Kotti
Email : kottit@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Degree Level
Interests : Tamil Language and Tamils, research
Email : thomasj@msu.edu
Fields of Expertise : Urban and regional planning, theory of the planning process, race and urban redevelopment, community development, urban policy analysis, race unity
Interests : Shoghi Effendi and planning process, community-based organizations and city government, social justice in cities.
201. Thomsons, Steven
Email : thomsons@originalcode.com
Fields of Expertise : Anthropology of Gender, focus on new studies of masculinity Transnational processes, border people, ethnicity and nationalism Senegambia, Jola, Mandinka
Interests : Baha'i conversion stories
202. Tidman, Marjorie
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Peace Education, Educational Psychology, Spiritual Development
Interests : Community Development
203. Toft, Yvonne
Email : y.toft@cqu.edu.au
Fields of Expertise : Cognitive ergonomics, safety science, safe design, professional practice paradigms, cooperative learning frameworks, engineering education, knowledge society networks
Interests : Childrens education, inclusion of virtues in professional practice paradigms
204. Trautmann, David
Email : davmarta@rapid-link.ne.jp
Fields of Expertise : Clinical Social Work: Individual Counseling Parental Counseling Marital Counseling Family Counseling Parenting Skills Training Child Protective Services Domestic Violence
Interests : Spiritual Psychology Spiritually-Based Psychotherapy Practice Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Marriage and Family Therapy
205. Troxel, Duane
Email : DrTroxel@Netscape.com
Fields of Expertise : Novelist/Screenwriter Video Productions - Just completed "Priceless Pearl: The Life of Shoghi Effendi Rabbani" (in review) In process: "Some Early Baha'is of the West" Electronic Research and Publication: "The Interactive World Order Letters" in PDF completed in 2004. Created the first computer program on the Baha'i Faith in 1975 at Temple University
Interests : Baha'i History; Electronic Texts Photography, Videography, Reading, Writing, Script writing,
206. Tuttle, Pauline
Email : ptuttle AT islandnet.com
Fields of Expertise : left blank
Interests : left blank
207. Tyson, Tim
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : American Baha'i History
208. van den Hoonaard (Mr.), Will
Email : will@unb.ca
Fields of Expertise : Sociology
Interests : Social Movements, Ethnic Relations, Qualitative Methods
209. Varqa, Sathia
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Studied the History of Faith (Dawn Breakers) New World Order - letters of Guardian
Interests :
210. Virostko, Lyon
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : English composition, philosophy of education
Interests : Materialism, emotional intelligence, integrated curriculum, moral education
211. von Kitzing (Mr.), Eberhard
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : physics evolution
Interests :
212. Walker, Brian
Email : bfwkendo@netvigator.com
Fields of Expertise : Family practitioner environmental medicine
Interests : Allergies, psychological apsects of health, communication in medicine, Baha'i Faith and medical issues
213. Walker, Lyndal
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Educational Psychology, Human Development including moral and spiritual growth, and posttraumatic growth.
Interests : Currently, I am looking at moral development. My past academic interest examined how tests and difficulties act as a catalyst for personal and spiritual growth. This includes the role of trauma as well as common negative life events in psychological and spiritual growth and development.
214. Wasilewski, Ann
Email : momma_ann@hotmail.com
Fields of Expertise : Native American education, multicultural education, gender issues, feminist theory, social foundations of education
Interests : curriculum theory, qualitative research
215. Watson, Ed.M., Ed.D. ABD, Gregory
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Literacy (reading), early learning, developmental psychology. "Sustainable" (SED) development. Computers in learning.
Interests : Christianity in relationship to the Baha'i Faith. Web publishing.
216. Weinberg, Rob
Email : weinberg@dircon.co.uk
Fields of Expertise : British Bahá'í History. The Baha'i Faith and the Arts. Youth
Interests : History, particularly British history of the Victorian/Edwardian periods. The arts, especially painting and music. Bahá'í biography.
217. Whited, Marty
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Somewhat knowledgeable about 'Abdu'l-Baha's 1912 visit.
Interests : Culture and Baha'i History
218. Whitmore, Ron
Email : whitmo17@pilot.msu.edu
Fields of Expertise : International relations Adult education Aquaculture Agroforestry Sustainable Agriculture Agroecology Systems science International Development
Interests : Participatory research
219. Wiebers, Jennifer
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : As I said above I studied and published in the field of Soil Physics (environmental science) but I hope to publish a book about Amelia Collins.
Interests : Early Bahais in the West: Amelia Collins, Hermann Grossman, Leroy Ioas, Hand of the Cause Mulschlagel, Roy Wilhelm, etc.
220. Williams, Jeff
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Composition, Literature, Popular Culture, Writing Center Theory
Interests : Composition, Literature, Popular Culture, Writing Center Theory, Latin American Popular Culture
221. Winters, Jonah
Email : jonah@winterswebworks.com
Fields of Expertise : Buddhism Baha'i studies bibliographic/data entry work
Interests : theology politics 9/11
222. Witt Jr., William
Email : none
Fields of Expertise :
Interests : Alternative/Energy Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Healing Touch Therapys & Related Modalities, The nature of the body/mind/spirit connection as defined in the Baha'i Writings, Spiritual development of the individual
223. Yates, Billy
Email : setay9@aol.com
Fields of Expertise : Computer Languages (Pascal, Pilot, Basic, Logo, Javascript, etc. Statistics Computer Systems-software (Word Process, Presentation, Databases, Internet, Dreamweaver, etc.) Video Editing; Avid
Interests : Teaching the Baha'i Faith Study of the Baha'i Faith Religous History Photography Reading
224. Zadeh, Jamshid
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : Baha'u'llah
Interests : Any subject about Baha'i faith
225. Zamir, Brett
Email : brettz9@yahoo.com
Fields of Expertise : Although I would not consider this expertise, I have developed some study materials for Some Answered Questions, the Dawn-Breakers, God Passes By, A Traveler's Narrative, Turning Point for All Nations, and Prosperity of Humankind which are at http://bahai- library.org/?collection=Study . If you use or would like to modify them, please feel free to email me. I'm interested in: 1) Developing and implementing use of materials for youth and others to be used in ''spiritual meetings'' or training institute programs, involving intensive study of the proofs and history of the Faith. 2) Developing materials for allowing Baha'is to develop plans in (and store information about) the various areas of life, drawing on relevant quotations and personal notes arranged by subject, protagonist, time/sequence, activity type, etc...
Interests : ...However, in this latter project, in order to be practical, a good computer interface would be need to allow goals and information to be easily retrievable once entered (e.g., one could view one's goals all at once, or within subfolders on one's hard drive), cross-referenced in multiple hierarchical locations to adequately mirror the interdependent complex nature of our lives, and easily shared with others on the web or person-to- person so that planning or information storage systems (or components thereof) can be easily developed and shared with those in need. An important necessity for such a system would be the development of a universal means of storing hierarchical data, and then allowing this to be shared...
226. Zayn, Samir
Email : none
Fields of Expertise : i am business man , have interest in trading
Interests : History, religion
Email : alex@alcente.com
Fields of Expertise : music productions, pianist, vocal therapist, concerts, talk presentations, music composition, communications, skilled organizer
Interests : well-being, purpose of music & the performing arts, human reality, motivation, purpose of life, eternal life
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