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Professor Jeanne Moskal holds a faculty position in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She specializes in 18th- and 19th-century British literature, critical theory, and the intersection of literature with religion, medicine, and science fiction. Her research includes seminal works on Mary Shelley, including editing Shelley’s travel writings for the definitive edition of her works, and co-editing Teaching British Women Writers, 1750-1900 . Education: 1984 PhD English, University of Washington, Seattle 1982 MA English, University of Washington, Seattle 1978 BA English, Santa Clara University Her current research project, Secularization & Jane Eyre, 1930-2000 , explores how adaptations of Charlotte Brontë’s novel reflect 20th-century secularization debates. She has curated notable exhibitions, including the 2018 Reconstructing Frankenstein’s Monster at UNC’s Wilson Library. Teaching and Mentoring: A屡获殊荣的导师，她指导了13名博士生，其中9人获得终身教职或终身教职轨道职位。 Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Jane Austen, science fiction, Romanticism, and post-secularism theory. Research Grants: 2005/06 NEH Fellowship for University Teachers 2007 ACLS Course Development Grant 2014 Mellon Foundation Book Manuscript Workshop Awards: 2016 UNC最高教学奖终身成就奖 2013 Carolina Women’s Leadership Council研究生指导奖

• British Literature from 1789 to 1900
• Critical Theory and Cultural Studies
• History of the Book
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Joel Westerdale is an Associate Professor of German Studies at Smith College, where he also serves as Chair of German and Italian. He is affiliated with the Film and Media Studies and Comparative Literature programs, with courses cross-listed in Jewish Studies and the History of Science. Ph.D. and A.M. from Harvard University B.A. from University of Michigan His research focuses on 19th-21st century German literature, intellectual history, and early cinema. He examines intersections between language, technology, and cultural expression, particularly in works like Nietzsche’s Human, All Too Human and early German films such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari . Recent scholarly contributions include analyses of Nazi-era film historiography and Nietzschean philosophical themes in literature. He has conducted extensive research at institutions in Germany, including University of Freiburg and Center for Literary and Cultural Research (ZfL) in Berlin. Grants from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, U.S. Fulbright Commission, and Whiting Foundation have supported his work. He co-directed Smith’s Kahn Liberal Arts Institute Evil project (2011–12) and led the study abroad program at University of Hamburg (2015–16).

• Modern German literature
• Intellectual history
• Early German film
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Emanuele Lugli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at Stanford University, where he teaches courses on Renaissance and Medieval art. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, an M.A. from the Warburg Institute, University of London, and a B.A. from Università degli studi di Bologna. His educational background: Ph.D., Institute of Fine Arts, New York University M.A., Warburg Institute, University of London B.A., Università degli studi di Bologna Lugli's research centers on the cultural history of Italy from the 14th to 17th centuries, with a focus on the interplay between art, science, and society. He is particularly known for his trilogy on the history of measurement, which examines how standards were created and used in medieval and Renaissance communities. Additionally, his work on hair and bodily minutiae in Renaissance Florence explores the connections between physical appearance and cultural ideals of beauty and desire. His publications form a cohesive narrative that investigates the material foundations of cultural practices. The measurement trilogy establishes how quantification shaped social and artistic norms, while his studies on knots and desire reveal the intimate relationship between bodily practices and cultural values. Current projects extend this inquiry into portraiture and the phenomenon of 'love at first sight,' with a focus on the Italian painter Lavinia Fontana. No scientific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided materials. Information about graduate students and research grants is not specified in the available sources. Lugli does not appear to be affiliated with any formal research laboratory or team, though he collaborates on interdisciplinary projects as evidenced by his co-edited volume To Scale .

• Art History
• Renaissance Art
• Medieval Art
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Sarah Annunziato is an Associate Professor of Italian and Director of both the Undergraduate Program in Italian and the Italian Language Program (1000-2000 level courses) at the University of Virginia. She holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from Smith College. Her research focuses on children’s literature, media, and trauma representation, with a particular emphasis on Italian and U.S. texts. She also investigates language pedagogy, including game-based learning and the role of streaming media in language acquisition. Her teaching spans graduate courses like Dante’s Inferno on Film and undergraduate courses such as Elementary Italian and Small Screen Italy . She has advised MA theses on topics ranging from Italian literature to comparative cinema. Annunziato has received multiple grants, including funding for a tutoring clinic and curriculum development for healthcare-focused Italian courses. Her publications include Clic! L’italiano col telecomando (2024) and articles on topics like colonialism in Emilio Salgari’s works and Dante’s influence on American TV. She actively serves as an editor for La Vendemmia and contributes to initiatives like the Moons and Bonfires archive of Italian-American history.

• Italian Children’s Literature
• Media Studies
• History of Childhood in Italy
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Matthew Stanard is Professor of History at Berry College and President of the French Colonial Historical Society. His research centers on modern European history, particularly European imperialism, colonialism, decolonization, and their cultural legacies. He has authored and edited numerous influential books that explore colonial propaganda, comparative empires, and the enduring impacts of empire in Europe. B.A., Wake Forest University M.A. and Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington Dr. Stanard's teaching interests include Modern European History, Africa since 1800, World History, and the interconnected themes of Imperialism, Colonialism, and Nationalism. His research examines European overseas imperialism, Belgian colonialism in the Congo, colonial culture in Europe, and comparative imperial dynamics. His work has been translated into French, English, Italian, and Dutch, reflecting its international reach. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the cultural dimensions of empire and decolonization, particularly how societies remember, represent, and reckon with imperial pasts. Themes such as public memory, monuments, media, and education recur across his scholarship, indicating a deep engagement with postcolonial memory and identity in Europe. Wolfsonian Fellow, Wolfsonian-FIUM Belgian American Educational Foundation Fellow Chancellor's Fellow, Indiana University Participant, National History Center's Decolonization Seminar Dr. Stanard is actively engaged in academic mentorship and public scholarship. He has advised graduate students and contributed to public discourse through interviews with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Nightlife and the 'Then Again' podcast. He is currently working on two major book projects: a comprehensive history of Belgian colonialism and a global history of the island of Majorca. His research is supported by ongoing affiliations with international academic networks and collaborative projects.

• Modern European History
• Imperialism
• Colonialism
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Ombretta Frau is the Dorothy Rooke McCulloch Professor of Italian at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, where she also serves as Chair of Romance Languages and Cultures and Chair of Classics and Italian. She is affiliated with the Department of Classics and Italian, Department of Romance Languages and Cultures, and the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives Faculty Advisory Board. Dr. Frau received her Laurea from the University of Cagliari, Italy, followed by an M.A. from Boston College, and her A.M. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. She has previously taught at Boston College, Rice University, and Harvard University, where she received excellence in teaching awards. Her scholarly interests focus on nineteenth and early twentieth-century Italian authors and public intellectuals, with particular expertise in women's literature, the material culture of literature, and Luigi Pirandello. She has published extensively on Italian women writers including Pirandello, Jolanda, Mantea, Sfinge, Mara Antelling, Annie Vivanti, Flavia Steno, Matilde Serao, and Dacia Maraini. Her research also examines motherhood, the connection between language, gender and violence online, and the relationship between fascism and culture. Her recent publications span topics from Grazia Deledda's landscape writings to analyses of Giorgia Meloni's conservative feminism, demonstrating her ongoing engagement with both historical and contemporary Italian cultural phenomena. Her work shows a consistent focus on women writers, gender studies, and Italian cultural history across multiple centuries. 2022 Meribeth E. Cameron Faculty Award for Scholarship at Mount Holyoke President of the American Association for Italian Studies' Women Studies Caucus Contributor to Enciclopedia delle Donne and Dizionario Treccani Professor Frau teaches a diverse range of courses at Mount Holyoke including Italian language, literature, and culture, with specialized courses on Children's Literature, Travel Literature, Theatre, Food culture, Fascism, and the Mediterranean. She is known for creating a friendly classroom atmosphere that encourages discussion and incorporates many pedagogical tools. Her recent talks in 2025 cover topics from Venice's San Michele to Giorgia Meloni and the rebranding of Italian fascism, demonstrating her active scholarly engagement.

• Italian literature
• Women's literature
• 19th century Italian culture
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Mia Fuller is the Gladyce Arata Terrill Distinguished Professor of Italian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. A cultural anthropologist and urban-architectural historian, she explores connections between physical space and political power, particularly in the context of Italian colonialism and fascism. Her work has earned the International Planning History Society book prize. Current projects include a revised Italian edition of Moderns Abroad and a new book Monuments and Mussolini . On sabbatical leave during Fall 2024. Research focuses on: Colonial architecture and urban planning in Italian colonies (Libya, Ethiopia, Eritrea) Memory studies and fascist-era monuments Discourse on modernism under authoritarian regimes Cultural identity formation through built environments Postcolonial mobility and architectural legacies Her recent publications (2015-2025) analyze Italian colonial cities, fascist architecture, and postcolonial urban studies, demonstrating consistent engagement with architectural history, urban planning, and political power dynamics. Key themes include colonial memory, modernist design's politicization, and spatial manifestations of authoritarianism. Scientific awards: International Planning History Society book prize for Moderns Abroad: Architecture, Cities, and Italian Imperialism Contact: miafull@berkeley.edu

• Cultural Anthropology
• Urban Studies
• Architectural History
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Maria Antonella Pelizzari is a Professor of Art History at the City University of New York (CUNY), teaching at Hunter College and the Graduate Center. She earned her PhD from the University of New Mexico and has held curatorial and teaching roles at Concordia University, Ryerson University, and the Canadian Center for Architecture in Montreal. Her research spans the History of Photography , with a focus on Italian photography , American modernism , and the intersection of photography and architecture . She explores themes such as 19th-century British colonialism , visual anthropology , and politics of representation . Key publications include Photography and Italy (2011) and Painting in Italy, 1910s-1950s (2015). Recent projects include co-editing The Idea of Italy: Photography and the British Imagination, 1840-1900 (2022) and curating 125th Street: Photography in Harlem (2021) with CUNY students. Scientific Awards : CAA British Art Historians Prize for Traces of India (2003)

• History of Photography
• Italian Photography
• 19th-century British Colonialism
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Dorothy Noyes is Professor of Folklore at The Ohio State University with a joint appointment in the Departments of English and Comparative Studies and courtesy appointments in Anthropology, French and Italian, and Germanic Languages and Literatures. She serves as Director of the Mershon Center for International Security Studies and teaches in the Program in International Studies, having previously directed the Center for Folklore Studies from 2005 to 2014. She earned her Ph.D. in Folklore and Folk Life from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research centers on political ritual and the traditional public sphere in Europe, folklore theory, and international policy careers of culture concepts, authoring key works including 'Fire in the Plaça: Catalan Festival Politics After Franco' and 'Humble Theory: Folklore’s Grasp on Social Life', with her current project 'Exemplary Failures: Gesture and Pedagogy in Liberal Politics'. Noyes' scholarship consistently explores intersections of cultural tradition, political expression, and international relations, with recurring themes of civic engagement, national identity formation, and ritual dynamics across European contexts. Her methodological approach bridges ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical innovation in folklore studies. Her recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on political ritual, cultural policy, and tradition's role in contemporary society, with increasing attention to sensory studies and material culture following pandemic-era disruptions to communal practices. Noyes has received significant recognition for her contributions to folklore studies: Elected Fellow of the American Folklore Society (2005) Honorary Doctorate from the University of Tartu, Estonia (2019) As current President of the American Folklore Society and former executive board member of the Société Internationale d'Ethnologie et de Folklore, Noyes has shaped international scholarly discourse through leadership roles and interdisciplinary projects including the Göttingen Working Group on Cultural Property. Her institutional leadership spans the Mershon Center for International Security Studies and the former Center for Folklore Studies, where she fostered collaborations connecting folklore scholarship with international security policy and cultural heritage management.

• Political Ritual
• Performance Studies
• Folklore Theory
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Filomena Fantarella is an Assistant Professor of Italian at the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music. She holds a Ph.D. in Italian Studies from Brown University, where she taught language and cultural courses and coordinated the language program. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, the intersection of politics and literature, Fascism/anti-Fascism, 19th/20th-century intellectual history, and food studies. She has authored two major works: Un figlio per nemico (2018), honored with a Special Mention for the Giacomo Matteotti Prize, and its English edition The Family of Gaetano Salvemini Under Fascism (2023). She currently leads a research project on the development of Italian Studies in the U.S., supported by a grant from the Ragusa Foundation for Humanities. Education - Ph.D. in Italian Studies, Brown University Research Trends Her work bridges literary analysis with historical context, particularly examining family dynamics under Fascism and the intellectual legacy of figures like Gaetano Salvemini. Recent projects emphasize transnational academic exchanges and the evolution of Italian Studies in North America. Awards Special Mention - Giacomo Matteotti Prize 2019 Grants Ragusa Foundation for Humanities Grant (2023) for research on Giuseppe Prezzolini's contributions to Italian Studies in the U.S. Labs/Teams Collaborates with the Eastman Performing Arts Medicine and the George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Politics and Literature
• Fascism and Anti-Fascism
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Evelyn Sterne serves as Professor of History and Director of the Center for the Humanities at the University of Rhode Island, where she specializes in the intersection of religion, immigration, and class formation in nineteenth- and twentieth-century America. Her scholarly profile centers on communal religious experiments and the political dimensions of immigrant religious life, with particular focus on urban Northeastern contexts like Providence. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in History from Duke University M.A. in History from Duke University B.A. in History from Yale University Sterne's research investigates how religious institutions shaped immigrant political incorporation and working-class consciousness, with recurring examinations of Catholic communities, Pentecostal movements, and intentional communes like the House of David. She analyzes the interplay between religious identity and labor activism, particularly how parishes functioned as political organizing spaces in industrializing cities. Her methodological approach combines institutional history with cultural analysis to reveal how religious frameworks informed communal survival strategies during economic crises like the Great Depression. Analysis of her publication trajectory since 2015 reveals sustained engagement with religious communes (notably the House of David studies), working-class religious activism, and immigration's impact on political culture. Her work demonstrates increasing focus on scandal narratives within religious movements while maintaining strong connections to labor history through examinations of Catholic unionism. The 2025 monograph on the House of David represents the culmination of over a decade of research into American communal experiments. No major scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding graduate student supervision and external research grants was not provided in available sources, though her directorship of the Center for the Humanities suggests administrative leadership in interdisciplinary scholarship. Her current book project on Depression-era Boston religion indicates ongoing exploration of religion's role in economic crisis response.

• American Religious History
• Immigration History
• Labor History
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Elizabeth Hudson is Dean of the College of Arts, Media, and Design and Professor of Music at Northeastern University since 2015. Previously, she was Professor of Musicology and inaugural Director of the New Zealand School of Music (2006–2013), and held leadership roles at the University of Virginia, including Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Music Programs. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Cornell University, a B.A. from Smith College, and training from the Manhattan School of Music and Vienna. Her research explores opera composers like Verdi, Donizetti, and Puccini, integrating musicology with Italian Risorgimento history, trauma studies, and neuroscience of music and emotion. Her critical edition of Verdi’s Il corsaro (University of Chicago Press) has gained global attention. She currently serves on the executive board of the American Institute of Verdi Studies and the editorial board of Verdi Forum . Awarded grants/fellowships include National Endowment for the Humanities, Lilly Teaching Fellowship, and the Thomas Jefferson Visiting Fellowship at Cambridge. Her professional experience includes editorial leadership roles such as Associate Editor of the Cambridge Opera Journal .

• Musicology
• Italian Risorgimento History
• Trauma Studies
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Andrew McClellan is a Professor in the Department of History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on the history of museums, exhibitions, and art collecting, with a particular emphasis on Early Modern European art and theory. He has authored five influential books and received fellowships including the Carl & Lily Pforzheimer Fellowship (2022–2023) and the Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship. Education: PhD (Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London), MA (University of East Anglia), BA (University College London) His research explores institutional frameworks, art display, and reception, with current work on Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Museum of Fine Arts. His publications span topics such as museum expansion, curatorial ethics, and art fraud, reflecting a career-long engagement with the interplay between art and its publics. Scientific Awards: Best Book Award for The Art of Curating (2019), Carl & Lily Pforzheimer Fellowship (2022–2023) McClellan has taught courses on art museums, curating, and the Age of Rembrandt and Bernini, while holding administrative roles including Dean of Academic Affairs at Tufts (2006–2012) and serving on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Curatorial Studies and Curator: The Museum Journal .

• History of Museums
• Exhibitions and Collecting
• History of Art History
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Susan McClary is the Fynette H. Kulas Professor of Music at Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Music (College of Arts and Sciences). A globally influential scholar, she has held professorships at the University of Minnesota, McGill University, UCLA, and the University of Oslo. Her work redefines music analysis by addressing its cultural, social, and gendered dimensions, challenging traditional aesthetic frameworks. Education : PhD in Music (Harvard University, 1976). Earlier degrees include a B.Mus. from Southern Illinois University (SIU). Research Focus : McClary’s interdisciplinary research spans the European classical canon and contemporary popular music. Key themes include gender in music, musical form’s socio-political content, and the intersection of music with identity, particularly in Renaissance and Baroque eras. Her approach emphasizes music as a dynamic social practice rather than an abstract art form. Publications & Impact : She authored landmark books such as Feminine Endings (1991) and Conventional Wisdom (2000), translated into 20+ languages. Her writings bridge musicology with feminist theory, cultural studies, and critical social analysis. Awards : 1995 MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship Advising : Oversaw over 50 doctoral dissertations Courses Taught : Music History, Music Theory, Early-Music Performance Practices Her work remains foundational in redefining music’s role in sociocultural contexts.

• Musicology
• Cultural Analysis of Music
• Gender Studies in Music
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David T. Gies is a distinguished Emeritus Commonwealth Professor of Spanish at the University of Virginia, with a career spanning over 50 years. He served as Chair of the Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, and Chair of the Faculty Senate (1999-2000). His expertise focuses on 18th-19th century Spanish literature, Enlightenment studies, and contemporary film. Gies has published 17 books and over 125 articles, edited the journal Dieciocho, and created the educational website 'Cine con clase.' Education: Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh, 197?), M.A. (University of Pittsburgh), B.A. (Penn State University). Research interests include Spanish Enlightenment literature, Romantic-era theater, gender studies in 19th-century texts, and cultural representation in film. His recent work explores historical adaptations in cinema and transatlantic literary networks. Awards include Spain's highest honor (Encomienda de Isabel la Católica), the Thomas Jefferson Award, and the University of Virginia's top teaching award. He has held Guggenheim and NEH fellowships, and served as President of the Asociación Internacional de Hispanistas (2013-2016). Professional contributions include pioneering Semester at Sea academic leadership (2007, 2010, 2014 voyages) and editorial roles for major scholarly presses. His work bridges academic disciplines through interdisciplinary approaches to cultural history.

• Spanish Literature (18th & 19th centuries)
• Spanish Enlightenment
• Romanticism in Spain
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