Ferran Sáez Mateu is an Associate Professor at the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations (Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona). His work explores intersections between political philosophy, media ethics, and cultural memory, particularly focusing on Catalan identity within European frameworks. Active in research groups: EIDOS (2022-2025), GRECOM (2017-2021), and earlier projects on historical memory Key research areas: Freedom of Expression, Democracy, Postmodernism, and Mass Communication Recent research trends include: Analysis of digital culture's impact on identity and privacy Epistemological evolution from classical liberalism to postmodern pluralism Media treatment of collective memory and political discourse Philosophical examination of social networks' democratic implications His 2024 monograph La intimidad perdida investigates contemporary privacy loss in the digital age, while 2023's Pluralism and Truth connects Enlightenment values with late postmodern challenges.
Casey A. Klofstad is a Professor and Chair of Political Science at the University of Miami’s College of Arts and Sciences. His research bridges political psychology, conspiracy theories, and the sociopolitical implications of misinformation. He explores how biological, psychological, and social factors shape political decision-making, with a focus on nonnormative beliefs and behaviors. Current research examines: • Conspiracy theories and political violence • AI interventions for belief mitigation • Cryptocurrency ownership and fringe ideologies • Epistemology of misinformation His work employs national U.S. surveys and experimental methodologies to investigate topics ranging from vaccine hesitancy to authoritarianism. Collaborative studies with Joseph Uscinski and others highlight intersections of identity politics, dark personality traits, and anti-establishment attitudes. His publications appear in journals like Journal of Social Issues , Political Science Quarterly , and Current Opinion in Psychology .
Brendan McCarthy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting & Finance at the University of Limerick's Kemmy Business School. His work bridges practical experience with academic research, focusing on employee voice in tax and professional services, AI's impact on taxation, and pedagogical innovation in higher education. Education: Ph.D. in Taxation (University of Limerick), MSc in Taxation (University of Limerick), BA in Law and Accounting (University of Limerick) McCarthy's research explores employee voice mechanisms in Big 4 accounting firms, the rhetoric versus reality of professional practice, and AI's transformative potential in tax careers. His pedagogical work addresses co-creation of content and its impact on academic achievement. His recent publications highlight trends in AI integration, employee engagement in professional firms, and educational co-creation. These works span subfields like tax compliance, AI ethics, learning analytics, and workplace communication. McCarthy contributes to university governance as UL Kemmy Business School representative to the UL Student Retention Working Group and UL representative to the Irish Accounting and Finance council. He actively supervises student research projects and incorporates his decade of tax practice into teaching.
Nuria Belén Quintana Paz is a faculty member at the Faculty of Communication of the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca , specializing in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising . She is affiliated with research groups focused on Media cartography and Innovation in Social Sciences , with a career centered on television studies, digital media, and political communication. PhD from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca (2004), thesis on Communication policies and editorial compensation of media groups Email: nquintanapa@upsa.es Her research explores television live coverage quality , social media political narratives , gender representation in media , and evolution of broadcasting . Recent work analyzes Instagram and TikTok content strategies of private TV networks (2025) and hybrid geopolitical threats (2020). Key article trends span 2025–2017 , emphasizing media ethics , political discourse , digital transformation , and television innovation . Publications include comparative studies of TV and print media, algorithmic influence on news, and historical shifts in media-government relations. Her projects address quantitative and qualitative analysis of Spanish media transparency, gender bias in journalism, and the cultural impact of entertainment television. She contributes to debates on public service broadcasting and media accountability in democratic contexts.
Martine Veldhuizen is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication within the Faculty of Humanities. Her work focuses on the historical dynamics of speech behavior, particularly through the lens of freedom of expression and privacy in both medieval and modern contexts. She leads the NWO-funded project Truth-tellers: The Mentality behind Subversive Speech Behavior and co-founded the Centre for Unusual Collaborations. Expertise in Middle Dutch language and culture Specializes in manuscripts/early prints Active in Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) initiatives Research Themes combine medieval cultural identity analysis with contemporary societal challenges. Her work examines: Free speech evolution from 1450-1750 Privacy concepts in historical and interdisciplinary frameworks Subversive female narratives in early printed works Intersectional approaches to modern societal issues Key scientific awards include: NWO Veni Grant (2016) Winter Fund Grant (2018) Internationalization Grant (2017) COST Grant participation (2018) She has taught courses on Corpora and Tools in Dutch Studies Media and Persuasion in Premodern Europe Freedom of Speech: Cultural and Legal Perspectives Current affiliations: Utrecht Young Academy chair (2020-2022) NIAS Law and Literature Seminar participant EWUU Alliance collaborator
Georg Wenzelburger is Professor of Political Science with a focus on Comparative European Research at Saarland University since September 2022. He holds a position within the Faculty of Empirical Humanities and is a member of the CEUS-Collegium. Previously, he served as Professor for Policy Analysis and Political Economy at the University of Kaiserslautern and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Freiburg. His research focuses on comparative political decision-making processes in the European Union, European states, and subnational levels. Wenzelburger examines policy differences and similarities across European states, the impact of European impulses on national political systems, and the role of political actors—particularly parties—in shaping policies. His work also explores how structural changes like digitalization, uncertainty, and social change affect political decision-making. Additional research interests include public policies in Western countries, with emphasis on the welfare state, law and order policies, public finances, and border regions. Wenzelburger's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on algorithmic decision-making in criminal justice, border region cooperation, European integration, and the interplay between welfare policies and security policies. His work employs both quantitative and qualitative methods within an empirical-analytical framework, drawing on comparative political economy and public policy theories. Jenei Award for article in Public Management Review (2024) Wenzelburger leads significant third-party funded projects including PROTEMO (a Horizon Europe project worth approximately 3 million euros), Strakosim, and the European Cooperation Platform. His research team conducts work published in top journals such as British Journal of Political Science, European Journal of Political Research, Journal of European Public Policy, and West European Politics, as well as monographs with Routledge and Oxford University Press. At Saarland University, Wenzelburger teaches primarily in the European Studies program, offering courses including Introduction to European Governance, Politics between the Nation State and the EU, and advanced seminars in Comparative European Politics. He supervises theses in European and International Politics, European Studies: Politics, Law, and Society, and the Master's program Spaces, Politics, and Societies of Europe.
Rachael Graham Lussos is a Lecturer in the Department of English at George Mason University, specializing in medical rhetoric, health communication, and multimodal composition. Her work bridges technical writing pedagogy with advocacy, focusing on quantification practices in chronic pain discourse, sexual assault reporting, and digital activism. PhD in Writing and Rhetoric, George Mason University MFA in Creative Writing, George Mason University Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing & Rhetoric, George Mason University Lussos’s research examines how data visualization and statistical narratives shape public understanding of complex issues. She explores the rhetorical agency of Twitter bots in social justice movements and analyzes institutional communication around campus sexual assault. Her scholarship spans interdisciplinary fields including medical humanities, digital rhetoric, and technical communication. Notable contributions include studies on opioid crisis discourse, kairotic timing in healthcare, and ethical implications of drug testing protocols. Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant, National Science Foundation (2019) Lussos has taught courses on proposal writing, digital writing assignments, and multilingual composition. Her work integrates computational methods with rhetorical theory, challenging traditional frameworks in both healthcare and pedagogical contexts.
Marcus Paroske is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Communication at the College of Arts, Sciences and Education, The University of Michigan-Flint. He teaches courses such as Intro to Human Communication and Lifelong Learning Capstone . Ph.D. in Communications (2006) His scholarly work bridges political communication, algorithmic governance, and science policy. Research focuses include redistricting debates, argumentation theory, and the rhetoric of public policy. Recent publications analyze algorithmic redistricting (2025) and deliberative spaces (2024). Key themes across his work involve: Algorithmic decision-making in policy Deliberative democracy and citizen participation Communication in science regulation Rhetoric of uncertainty in global health Assessment and pedagogy in communication education
Tyler Carter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Virginia , specializing in comparative rhetoric, composition curriculum & pedagogy, and L2 writing. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University, an M.F.A. from Brown University, and a B.A. from Cornell College. Education: Ph.D., Purdue University M.F.A., Brown University B.A., Cornell College His research focuses on cross-cultural rhetorical frameworks, integrating meditation practices into academic discourse, and enhancing communication skills for multilingual learners. His 15 most recent publications span comparative rhetoric, ESL/EFL pedagogy, and interdisciplinary approaches to meditation studies. Notable awards include the 2024 Best Documentary Award for his podcast If You See A Deer , and multiple Quintilian Awards for teaching excellence at Purdue University (2017, 2015). Scientific Awards: Best Documentary, Virginia Broadcasters Association, 2024 Quintilian Award for Teaching Excellence, 2017 Mary Gitzen Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2014–2015 Quintilian Award for Professional Development, 2015 Carter co-hosts the Electronic Explorations radio show and engages in creative projects like No Blame , an algorithmic poetry generator. He maintains a blog on academic and creative writing at iwantedtowriteanemail.blogspot.com .
Michael Salvo is a Professor in the Department of English at Purdue University, where he serves as Director of Professional Writing. His research focuses on professional and technical writing, digital rhetoric, and ethical issues in digital technology, particularly in academic and nonacademic settings. He specializes in teaching technical writing and usability research. Ph.D. in English, Texas Tech University (2000) Joined Purdue after three years at Northeastern University Lead usability researcher for Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) Salvo’s research explores the intersection of digital ethics , information architecture , and community formation . He co-edited Rhetoric and Experience Architecture (Parlor Press, 2018) and authored Writing Postindustrial Place: Technoculture Amid the Cornfields (Routledge, 2017). His work has been published in IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication , Technical Communication Quarterly , and Kairos , where he is a founding member and editorial board member. Recent publications (2017–2025) emphasize postindustrial infrastructure , human-machine collaboration , and dialogic ethics . Themes include usability in digital environments, ethical AI, and global collaboration in technical communication. Hugh Burns Award in computers and writing Ellen Nold Award for research in Computers and Composition Kairos Best Webtext Award At Purdue, Salvo leads a usability research team for the Online Writing Lab and contributes to program assessment and strategic decision-making through data cultivation. His editorial work includes co-founding and managing Kairos , a leading journal in digital rhetoric and pedagogy.
Dr. Rickard Karlsson works as a Lecturer at Linköping University's Department for Swedish as a Second Language, Rhetoric and Language Support (SAROS) under the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS). His teaching focuses on Swedish language didactics, grammar, and assessment of learner languages, with supervision across academic levels. PhD in Languages and Cultures of Europe Upper Secondary School Teacher in Swedish as a Second Language Research spans empirical analysis of adult language acquisition , historical linguistics , and multilingualism ideologies . Google Scholar publications reveal interdisciplinary contributions to particle filter algorithms and automotive sensor systems from 2001-2025. Notable collaborations include Fredrik Gustafsson and Per-Johan Nordlund. Recent publications (2025-2016) merge automotive engineering and historical Linguistics, covering tire diagnostics, cultural exchange patterns, and vibration-based navigation. This dual expertise reflects his transition from technical research to language education, maintaining academic connections across disciplines.
Kevin Borgeson serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Salem State University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses spanning criminal investigation, bias crimes, profiling, and intimate violence across diverse course codes from CRJ 101 to CRJ 716. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, Northeastern University (2001) Master's in Sociology, Northeastern University Bachelor's in Sociology, Bridgewater State College Research Focus: Borgeson specializes in violent extremism and criminal behavior analysis, with primary expertise in serial offender psychology, hate crime typologies, right-wing domestic terrorism networks, and intimate violence dynamics. His work integrates criminological theory with practical forensic applications, examining how digital platforms facilitate modern hate propagation while maintaining historical analysis of subcultural movements like skinhead extremism. Publication Trends: Recent works (2017-2024) demonstrate escalating focus on digital-age criminal phenomena, progressing from foundational studies of skinhead culture to contemporary analyses of cyberhate and AI-era propaganda. His publications consistently bridge theoretical criminology with actionable investigative techniques, particularly in profiling methodologies and victimology frameworks across serial crime and terrorism contexts. Academic Contributions: Through courses like CRJ 363 (Crime Scene Reconstruction) and CRJ 712 (Violent Offender Profiling), Borgeson translates research into advanced pedagogy, while his CRJ 520 internship program connects students with practical criminal justice fieldwork. His scholarship provides critical resources for law enforcement through Carolina Academic Press publications addressing evolving threats in domestic extremism and forensic investigation.
Melissa Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Department at Santa Clara University. Her work bridges Sociology , Black Feminism , and Digital Communication to examine systemic racism, intersectional activism, and identity dynamics in digital spaces. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Department: Communication Department Institution: Santa Clara University Brown’s research focuses on: Black Feminist Digital Theory (e.g., Virtual Sojourners , For a Black Feminist Digital Sociology ) Intersectional Social Movements (e.g., #BlackLivesMatter, #SayHerName) Racialized Digital Experiences (e.g., cyberbullying, visibility/erasure in online spaces) Critical Race Communication (e.g., analyzing race, masculinity, and systemic inequality) Her recent publications (2021-2024) emphasize the dual role of digital platforms in amplifying intersectional activism while perpetuating systemic oppression. She explores topics like racialized sexual scripts in online labor , Black feminist epistemologies , and digital bystander intervention .
Annett Heft is a researcher at the Free University Berlin's Institute for Media and Communication Studies and leads the research group 'Dynamics of Digital Mobilization' at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society. Her work focuses on comparative political communication and mobilization in Europe. Institute for Media and Communication Studies, Free University Berlin Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society Research Interests: Annett Heft specializes in the digital communication strategies of right-wing populist and extremist groups, political mobilization in anti-democratic movements, computational social science methods, and conspiracy theory analysis. Her research combines traditional empirical approaches with data-driven techniques. Projects: Heft is Principal Investigator for the 'NEOVEX' research consortium studying conspiracy theories and far-right ideologies during crises, and leads subprojects on hybrid information ecologies and transnational radical right agendas. Memberships: German Society for Journalism and Communication Studies (DGPuK) European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) International Communication Association (ICA) European Consortium of Political Research (ECPR) Scientific Advisory: She contributes to the Research Unit of the Federal Working Group Against Hate on the Internet, bridging academic research with societal impact. Publications: Her recent work examines cross-platform conspiracism, digital mobilization dynamics, and methodological challenges in analyzing non-institutionalized political actors.
James Bort is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at DePaul University, where he conducts cutting-edge research on startup workforce dynamics and develops innovative video games for entrepreneurship research. He earned his PhD from Syracuse University and maintains active profiles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, OSF, and ORCID. Research Focus: Dr. Bort's research agenda centers on two primary areas: understanding the startup workforce and creating video game-based tools for entrepreneurship research. His work explores how entrepreneurial ventures manage their human resources, examining issues of job satisfaction, growth impacts on employees, and the strategic implications of workforce management in new ventures. His research interests span multiple dimensions of entrepreneurship including: Startup workforce theory and management practices Gender dynamics in entrepreneurial finance and crowdfunding Impact of crises (financial and pandemic-related) on entrepreneurial ventures Behavioral aspects of entrepreneurial decision-making Open innovation and crowdfunding strategies Publication Trends: Dr. Bort's extensive publication record from 2017-2025 demonstrates a consistent focus on entrepreneurship research, with particular emphasis on crowdfunding, gender issues in entrepreneurial finance, and workforce dynamics in startups. His recent work has shifted toward developing theoretical frameworks for understanding startup workforces and examining post-pandemic impacts on entrepreneurial ventures. Research Platforms: He actively shares his research through multiple academic platforms including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, OSF (Open Science Framework), and ORCID, demonstrating a commitment to open science and collaborative research practices.
