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Sophia StoneView profile

Associate Professor

• Ancient Philosophy
• Greek Mathematics
• Public Philosophy
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Sophia Stone is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Lynn University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in ancient philosophy, Greek mathematics, and public philosophy, with a focus on Plato’s metaphysics and pedagogical innovations. Her research bridges academic rigor with community engagement, emphasizing philosophy’s role in real-world problem-solving and ethical development. Education: B.A., Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley (2001) M.A., Philosophy, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (2004) Ph.D., Philosophy and Literature, Purdue University (2014) Research Interests: Stone’s work explores Plato’s mathematical foundations of metaphysics, public philosophy’s societal impact, and philosophy for children. She has published widely on topics like Phaedo ’s metaphysics, humor in Plato, and ethical dilemmas across cultures. Her recent projects include a handbook on Philosophy for Children and collaborations with p4cHawai’i to adapt Socratic methods for youth. Awards & Grants: APA’s Berry Fund Grant PLATO Teaching Grant Advising & Grants: Stone leads Lynn University’s Dialogues of Learning Curriculum, designing courses like Plato’s Republic: In Search of the Good Life . She chairs the APA’s Public Philosophy Committee and co-edits the Plato Journal . Her grants reflect her commitment to inclusive pedagogy and community-based philosophy. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Wisdom’s Edge Foundation to integrate philosophy into marginalized communities and nature-based education. Her work with wildlife refuges and transitional housing centers highlights philosophy’s healing potential.

Patrick HopkinsView profile

Professor

• Moral Psychology
• Applied Ethics
• Philosophy of Mind
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Patrick Hopkins is a Professor of Philosophy at Millsaps College and holds the Jennie Carlisle Golding Chair of Philosophy. He also serves as a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), where he is a Principal Staff Member of the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities. His expertise spans moral psychology, ethics, and philosophy of mind, with notable contributions to biomedical ethics and science/technology studies. B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Mississippi M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis His research integrates applied ethics with interdisciplinary topics like gender studies, religious studies, and technology. Recent publications include Sexual Ethics: An Anthology (2023) and a 2021 article on pandemic heroism rhetoric in healthcare. Beyond academia, he practices weightlifting, enjoys science fiction, and engages in DIY carpentry.

Yufeng ZhangView profile

Lecturer

• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Second Language Writing
• Rhetoric and Composition
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Dr. Yufeng Zhang is a faculty member in the Department of English & World Languages at Millersville University, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a B.A. in English from Shanghai International Studies University, an M.A. in English as a Second Language from the University of Toledo, and a Ph.D. in English as a Second Language from Purdue University. His research focuses on Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), Second Language Writing, and Rhetoric and Composition. His work explores cross-cultural educational exchanges, teacher identity development, and comparative writing pedagogies between China and the U.S. Notable contributions include studies on pre-service ESL teacher identity through cross-border writing activities and analyses of college writing practices in transnational contexts. Dr. Zhang teaches a range of courses including English Composition, Language Study, and specialized ESL instruction. His publications span peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, emphasizing cross-cultural educational practices and ESL pedagogy. He has co-authored works on comparative writing studies and contributed reviews to academic publications. No formal scientific awards are listed, though his scholarly output demonstrates sustained engagement with applied linguistics and TESOL. Advising and grant information are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but his teaching portfolio includes courses targeting both undergraduate and graduate ESL learners. No specific lab or research team affiliations are mentioned.

• Rhetorics of health and wellness
• Medical writing
• Digital and visual rhetoric
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Dr. Mollie Stambler is an Assistant Professor in the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication at James Madison University, joining in 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication from the University of Minnesota (2022), an M.L.I.S. in Library and Information Science from San José State University (2012), and a B.S. in Applied Sociology and English from Northern Arizona University (2000). Her research focuses on health and wellness rhetorics, emphasizing ableism, health disparities, and the intersection of technical communication with social justice. She explores how texts mediate power and enable advocacy, particularly in medical writing, digital rhetoric, and usability design. Her publications span health communication, digital literacy, and historical technical writing, with recent work addressing web-based medical interventions, employee wellness programs, and early modern medical discourses. She collaborates on projects like the Fabric of Digital Life platform to enhance student digital literacy. Stambler’s interdisciplinary approach bridges rhetoric, healthcare communication, and technology ethics. Her professional activities include advising on patient experience design and advocating for equity in academic and clinical settings. She maintains an active research agenda reflected through her website molliestambler.com, which showcases ongoing projects and publications.

• Technical Communication
• Environmental Risk Communication
• User Experience Design
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Daniel P. Richards is an Associate Professor of English specializing in technical communication and rhetoric at Old Dominion University's College of Arts & Letters. His work focuses on environmental risk communication, user experience design, and writing pedagogy. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of South Florida (2013), and prior degrees from the University of Windsor. Richards has secured over $1.2 million in research grants, including projects on wind energy siting solutions, flood risk calculators, and sea level rise visualization tools. He actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through grants like the 'Improving Disciplinary Writing Action Project' and serves as past Chair of ACM SIGDOC (2019–2023). His research explores posthumanist frameworks applied to environmental communication, emphasizing public engagement with climate risks. Notable projects include developing interactive geovisualizations for flood insurance mapping and analyzing 'flatten the curve' pandemic graphics. He has been recognized with awards including the 2021 Research Mentor Award and 2017 Teaching with Technology Award. Richards teaches technical writing and rhetoric courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including business writing in ODU's MBA program. His pedagogical focus includes ideological transparency in education and innovative uses of multimedia storytelling for environmental advocacy.

John HussView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Science
• Applied Ethics
• Philosophy of Medicine
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Professor John Huss is a full-time faculty member at the University of Akron, serving as Chair of the Department of Philosophy. His work bridges philosophy of science, bioethics, and popular culture analysis. Ph.D. in Conceptual Foundations of Science from University of Chicago M.S. in Geophysical Sciences from University of Chicago B.S. in Geology from Beloit College Specializing in philosophy of science and bioethics, Huss explores metagenomics, microbiome research, and philosophical implications of reconstructing geological and evolutionary history. His philosophy of popular culture work connects science with mainstream media narratives. Key themes in his publications include: philosophical approaches to temporal reconstruction, ethical frameworks for microbiome medicine, evolutionary theory's institutional context, and science communication dynamics in popular culture.

Nicholas MaurielloView profile

Professor

• Multimodal Writing
• Rhetorical Theory
• Applied Linguistics
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Nicholas Mauriello is a Professor of English and Coordinator of the MA in Writing Program at the University of North Alabama. He is affiliated with the Department of English within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. His academic career includes roles at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his Ph.D. in 2000. Education: B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1988 M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1990 Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2000 Research interests focus on multimodal writing, rhetorical theory, applied linguistics, and writing center studies. He explores how writing centers negotiate institutional relationships and the impact of technology on narrative forms. Recent work emphasizes composing social activism through pedagogy and community engagement. Publications highlight interdisciplinary trends, including the 2007 award-winning Marginal Words, Marginal Work? , which critiques writing center labor dynamics. His books collectively address rhetorical theory, digital narratives, and activist writing practices. Teaching spans foundational composition courses to advanced topics in rhetoric and professional writing. He coordinates the MA in Writing program, emphasizing practical and theoretical writing applications. Award: Winner of the International Writing Centers Association’s Outstanding Book (2007) for Marginal Words, Marginal Work?

Yi WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Sociolinguistics
• Study Abroad
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Dr. Yi Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Asian & Asian American Studies at Stony Brook University, with a PhD in Chinese Applied Linguistics from the University of Arizona. She specializes in sociolinguistic aspects of language use among transnational and multilingual students, particularly in China’s Belt and Road context. Her research explores language ideologies, third language acquisition, and digital sociolinguistics, including anti-Asian hate speech analysis using large-scale Twitter data. Prior to Stony Brook, she taught at Emory University, Middlebury College, and institutions in Australia and China. She serves as Asian Language Convener at AAUSC and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. Education PhD in Chinese Applied Linguistics, University of Arizona Minor in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Minor in Anthropology & Linguistics Research Interests Her work examines identity formation in study abroad contexts, multilingualism, and the intersection of race/gender with language learning. Recent projects include case studies on minority students' language experiences and digital discourse analysis of anti-Asian rhetoric. Methodologically, she employs qualitative/quantitative methods and social network analysis. Professional Service Elected Asian Language Convener at Asian American Studies Council (AAUSC) Member of AAAL Graduate Student Committee (2021-2023)

Louis GroarkeView profile

Professor

• Ethics
• Applied Ethics
• Political Philosophy
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Dr. Louis Groarke is a Professor of Philosophy at Saint Francis Xavier University, specializing in ethics, political philosophy, argumentation theory, and the history of philosophy with a focus on Aristotle. He holds a BA in Art History from Colorado State University and advanced degrees (MA, PhD) in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo. His work integrates classical philosophical traditions with contemporary debates, particularly through analyses of Aristotle’s contributions to ethics, logic, and science. He emphasizes the Judeo-Christian tradition’s role in liberal arts education, advocating for rigorous engagement with Catholic Studies as a lens for interdisciplinary inquiry. Key research interests include moral reasoning, the philosophy of religion, and the intersection of art and ethics. He has authored influential works such as The Good Rebel (2001), An Aristotelian Account of Induction (2010), and Moral Reasoning (2011). His recent publications explore topics like Aristotle’s concept of luck, Caravaggio’s religious iconography, and critiques of contemporary political ideologies. Groarke’s scholarship bridges historical and modern philosophical traditions, often interrogating foundational assumptions in ethics and science. His writings on argumentation theory challenge conventional frameworks, while his analyses of ancient texts (e.g., Aristotle, Plato) reveal their relevance to contemporary debates. He actively contributes to academic discourse through book reviews, editorial work, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Mick FinlayView profile

Professor

• Political Communication
• Group Conflict
• Intergroup Relations
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Professor Mick Finlay is a Professor of Social and Applied Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He leads the Empowerment and Social Justice Research Group at the ARU Centre for Societies and Groups. His research focuses on political communication, group conflict, and intellectual disabilities, with notable work on intergroup relations, hate speech, and empowerment strategies for marginalized communities. He holds a PhD in Psychology and an MSc in Social Psychology. Research interests include conflict between groups (e.g., hate speech, political discourse), intellectual disabilities (communication, identity, support), and applied social psychology in complex environments. His recent projects include a UNDP-funded study on transitional justice in The Gambia’s witch-hunt aftermath. He has published extensively in journals like British Journal of Social Psychology and Sociology of Health & Illness , and serves as an Associate Editor for the British Journal of Social Psychology . Finlay has supervised five PhD students to completion and is actively involved in teaching modules on group conflict and qualitative research methods. He has received the Fellow of the Higher Education Academy award, recognizing his contributions to teaching excellence. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, including consultancies for organizations like the NHS and HM Government.

• American literature
• English literature
• American culture
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Sarah Churchwell is Chair in Public Understanding of the Humanities at the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London. She is a leading scholar of American literature, culture, and history with particular expertise in the 20th century and the interwar period. Her educational background includes advanced degrees in literature and cultural history, though specific institutions aren't detailed in the provided materials. Her research focuses on American myths, cultural discourse, and historical narratives, examining how historical narratives shape contemporary political discourse. Churchwell's primary research interests include American literature (particularly F. Scott Fitzgerald), American cultural history, the evolution of political phrases like 'American Dream' and 'America First,' Hollywood cinema from 1930 to present, and the cultural reception of iconic American figures. Her interdisciplinary approach combines cultural history, biographical criticism, and reception studies to analyze American cultural production and political discourse. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with themes of American identity, racial politics, and the relationship between historical narratives and contemporary political movements. The most recent works show particular focus on American fascism, the myth of the Lost Cause, and the historical evolution of key American political concepts. Major Publications: The Wrath to Come: Gone with the Wind and the Myth of the Lost Cause (2022) Behold, America: A History of America First and the American Dream (2018) Careless People: Murder, Mayhem and the Invention of The Great Gatsby (2013) The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe (2004) Churchwell actively supervises PhD students working on projects related to American literary history and cultural studies. Her journalism appears regularly in major publications including the New York Review of Books, Atlantic, Washington Post, New York Times, Financial Times, and Guardian, where she applies historical perspective to contemporary political issues. She has led research projects including Cultural Engagement (2016) and currently supervises doctoral research on topics such as 'Implicit Histories: Decoding the 1921 Archive' and 'Ernest Hemingway Icon: The Evolution of Hemingway's Celebrity Persona.'

• Corpus Linguistics
• Second Language Writing
• Disciplinary Literacy
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Noelia Navarro-Gil serves as a Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the Institute for Multilingualism, International University of Catalonia (UIC). She earned her PhD in June 2020 with a dissertation titled "Academic discourse at university: corpus approaches to learner writing," establishing her expertise in linguistic analysis of academic texts. Her research centers on corpus linguistics methodologies applied to second language acquisition, with specialized focus on disciplinary literacy development, academic genre conventions, and phraseological patterns like lexical bundles. Navarro-Gil investigates how advanced English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners navigate academic writing through discourse markers, vocabulary production, and metadiscursive strategies, bridging theoretical linguistics with practical language education. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent exploration of learner writing challenges across multiple dimensions: syntactic cohesion (linking adverbials), lexical sophistication (academic vocabulary), phraseological competence (lexical bundles), and rhetorical self-positioning (metadiscourse). These studies predominantly employ corpus-based comparative approaches between learner and expert writing within Spanish academic contexts. As an active researcher at UIC's Institute for Multilingualism, she contributes to institutional initiatives examining multilingual education frameworks and language policy implementation in higher education settings.

• Political Communication
• Political Polarization
• Political Trust
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Dr. Emma Turkenburg is an Assistant Professor in the Strategic Communication Group at Wageningen University & Research. She holds a PhD from KU Leuven (2023), where she conducted research under the LEGIT Research Group and the Centre for Political Science Research. Her work focuses on controversial political communication, reasoning, legitimacy, and polarization, employing methods like content analysis and experiments. Education: PhD in Political Science, KU Leuven (2023) Research Interests: Polarization and its democratic implications Political discourse and civility in mediated communication Electoral debates and their impact on public opinion Political trust and democratic engagement Her publications explore themes such as the effects of political communication complexity, respect-based norms in political discourse, and the non-linear relationship between affective polarization and democratic support. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary projects addressing polarization in pesticide regulation and legal battles. Professional Activities: Mentor for PhD candidates (e.g., a recent vacancy in pesticide regulation) Collaborations on grants related to polarization and democratic processes Labs/Teams: She is part of the Strategic Communication Group at Wageningen University, emphasizing applied and theoretical research in communication science and political behavior.

Miguel LuísView profile

Lecturer

• Employer Branding
• Management
• Social and Organisational Psychology
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Miguel Luís serves as Marketing and Employer Branding Director at The Key Talent while maintaining an academic affiliation as a guest lecturer at ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute's Business School. With over two decades of industry experience, he founded Comunidade Employer Branding Portugal in 2015—a non-profit advancing employability and training in Employer Branding across Portugal. His corporate role focuses on technological solutions for People Management, bridging business strategy with human-centric organizational design. His educational foundation includes: Master's degree in Management from INDEG-IUL Degree in Social and Organisational Psychology from ISPA-IU Research interests manifest a dual trajectory: contemporary work centers on Employer Branding, Talent Management, and Organizational Psychology, while historical publications (1995-2015) reveal deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, particularly multi-agent systems and semantic web technologies. This interdisciplinary nexus connects computational methods with human resource challenges—evident in works like "Enhancing Excel business tools" (2021) and "Context-Awareness System" (2008). His approach consistently applies technical rigor to organizational behavior problems, such as modeling observed behavior through Rhetorical Structure Theory (2022). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications demonstrates sustained innovation in agent-based systems, with evolving applications from pure AI (2008-2013) to business-integrated solutions (2021-2022). Key thematic threads include: Context-aware computing for adaptive organizational systems Semantic resource discovery in distributed environments Observation-based learning paradigms for human-agent collaboration Quantitative modeling of business processes Notably, his 2021 work transitions from theoretical AI to practical business tool enhancement, reflecting his career shift toward industry applications. Scientific recognition: No formal awards or fellowships documented in available sources Academic mentorship shows no current PhD/Master's advisees, consistent with his industry-focused role. While his pre-2015 research likely involved grant-funded projects (evidenced by semantic web publications), no active grants are referenced—current work operates through The Key Talent's commercial framework. His affiliation with ISCTE remains strictly as a guest lecturer, delivering specialized training without departmental integration. Organizational engagement centers on Comunidade Employer Branding Portugal's event management and training programs, with no dedicated research labs or academic teams indicated. His operational model leverages industry partnerships rather than traditional academic infrastructure, exemplifying practice-based knowledge transfer between corporate and educational spheres.

Maria Jose Marin PerezView profile

Associate Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• Legal English
• Terminology Studies
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María José Marín Pérez is Associate Professor of English Philology at University of Murcia, specializing in legal linguistics and corpus-based approaches to discourse analysis. Her research examines how language constructs meaning in legal contexts, with particular focus on migration discourse, judicial rhetoric, and terminological patterns. She developed the British Law Report Corpus (BLaRC), a significant resource for legal English studies now accessible through multiple platforms. Recent work applies sentiment analysis and NLP techniques to legal and financial texts, including collaborations on FinancES targeted sentiment analysis. As former editor of the International Journal of English Studies (2018-2021), she advanced corpus linguistics scholarship. She teaches English for Specific Purposes courses for law and business students and contributes to the Teacher Training Masters program.