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Shruti DevganView profile

Assistant Professor

• Narratives
• Memory Studies
• Media and Technology
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Shruti Devgan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Bowdoin College, where she teaches and conducts research on narratives, memory, media, emotions, and transnational flows, with a focus on South Asia and the Sikh diaspora. Her work explores how digital technologies mediate trauma and identity across generations, particularly in relation to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in Sociology from Rutgers University, an MPhil and MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a BA from Lady Shriram College, University of Delhi. This strong foundation supports her interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sociology, digital media, and postcolonial studies. Dr. Devgan’s research centers on how memory is formed, transmitted, and transformed in digital and diasporic contexts. She investigates the role of digital platforms in shaping counter-narratives of state violence, particularly through the lens of Sikh diasporic communities in North America. Her work emphasizes the emotional and embodied dimensions of identity, trauma, and justice. The trends in her publications reveal a consistent engagement with digital memory, intergenerational trauma, transnational activism, and the politics of representation. Her work spans academic journals, edited volumes, and public intellectual platforms, demonstrating a commitment to both scholarly and public discourse. Digital Crevices: Sikh Diasporic and Digital Memories of the 1984 Violence (2025) The Remains of the Disappeared: Digital Melancholia and Ensaaf (Justice) (2023) ‘Give in, cut your Hair…or it makes you a very strong person’: Diasporic Sikhs, Transnational Racialization and Embodied Identity (2022) Making the Disappeared Appear: Ensaaf’s Archive of Loss and Remains (2020) A Haunted Generation Remembers (2018) While no formal scientific awards are listed, her contributions to memory studies and public scholarship are significant. She has not disclosed specific grants or advising roles, but her publications suggest active mentorship and research leadership. She is engaged in building knowledge through collaborative academic networks and public platforms, contributing to conversations on justice, trauma, and digital culture. Her ongoing book project further solidifies her role as a leading scholar in diasporic memory studies.

Nicos PhilippouView profile

Lecturer

• Queer Art
• Subcultures
• Cyprus Studies
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Dr Nicos Philippou is a Lecturer at the Department of Communications, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Cyprus. His research focuses on queer art subcultures, visual culture, and the interplay between formal/informal institutions in post-conflict urban contexts like Nicosia. He explores critical theory, gender studies, and media archaeology, often linking local Cypriot narratives to broader European modernity frameworks. Key research areas: Queer Theory, Subcultural Studies, Post-War Urban Development Notable projects: Queer art in divided Nicosia, instant photography’s role in Cypriot identity His publications emphasize spatial politics and heteronormative critique, with a 2021 book chapter analyzing artistic spatial strategies in Cyprus. While no explicit awards are listed, his work is cited in major databases like Scopus with an h-index of 40. He actively contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed chapters and journal articles.

Tassilo PellegriniView profile

Professor

• Semantic Web
• Linked Data
• Digital Business
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FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Tassilo Pellegrini is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten , leading the Institute for Innovation Systems within the Department of Digital Business and Innovation . His work bridges semantic technologies with digital business strategies. Education : Business Economics, Communication Studies, Political Science Research Focus : Semantic Web, Linked Data, Digital Media Economics, Network Neutrality, Data Licensing His publications highlight trends in Semantic Metadata for news production, Linked Data Integration , and Cloud-based Business Models under network neutrality constraints. Recent work explores thesaurus-driven knowledge organization and the economic implications of Big Data. Scientific Awards : Best Paper Award at I-Semantics 2012 Key Projects : ECO-TCO (Digital Data for Sustainability), Corporate Semantic Web initiatives Contact: tassilo.pellegrini@fhstp.ac.at

Alison LangmeadView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Digital Humanities
• Digital Art History
• Visual Culture Studies
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Alison Langmead serves as Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Visual Media Workshop in the Department of Art History and Architecture at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, with a joint appointment as Associate Professor in the School of Computing and Information. Her work bridges digital humanities, visual culture studies, and information management history through mindful technological application. Education: PhD, Columbia University MLIS, University of California at Los Angeles Langmead's research centers on the intersection of digital methods and visual/material culture, examining historical information practices alongside contemporary computational approaches. She pioneers sustainable digital scholarship frameworks while critically analyzing AI's role in art historical connoisseurship and cultural preservation. Her work emphasizes intentional technology use that respects scholarly integrity and humanistic values. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on collaborative digital art history methodologies, computational modeling of visual data, and sustainable infrastructure development. Key trends include network analysis applications, role-based collaboration frameworks, and ethical considerations in AI-driven art scholarship, demonstrating evolution from technical implementation toward systemic sustainability and human-centered design. Scientific Awards: Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, May 2023 Langmead actively mentors graduate students through the DHRX initiative while securing significant research funding. Her current grants include 'Teaching Art History with AI' (PI, 2023-present), 'InfoEco Cookbook' (2021-2022), and 'The Socio-Technical Sustainability Roadmap' (PI, 2015-2018, ongoing dissemination), reflecting her commitment to practical digital scholarship frameworks. As Director of the Visual Media Workshop, Langmead cultivates interdisciplinary collaboration across campus, creating spaces where faculty and students develop innovative digital research tools while critically examining technology's role in scholarly practice and cultural preservation.

Janet WalkerView profile

Professor

• Documentary Film
• Trauma and Memory Studies
• Media and Environment
• +4 more

Janet Walker is a Professor of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with affiliations in the Department of Feminist Studies and the Comparative Literature Program. Her research spans documentary film, trauma and memory studies, media and environment, and feminist theory. Ph.D., Film and TV Studies, University of California, Los Angeles Her work explores intersections between documentary media and critical themes such as trauma, gender, and environmental justice. She co-organized UCSB's 'Figuring Sea Level Rise' and 'Climate Justice Futures' initiatives and founded the open-access journal Media+Environment . Her publications include five books and numerous essays, with a current focus on site-specific media and environmental mapping. Scientific awards include the UC Santa Barbara Distinguished Teaching Award (2001), a Mellon Sawyer Seminar Grant (2017-2019), and a Rachel Carson Center residency. Recent publications analyze climate justice, media activism, and trauma representation in global contexts. Perpetrating and Resisting Fortress USA (2020) Risk, Law, and Media (2020) Media Mapping and Oil Extraction (2018) Standing with Standing Rock (2018) Projecting Sea Level Rise (2015) Walker's research integrates feminist theory and trauma studies with environmental media, emphasizing spatial and geopolitical dimensions through documentaries and media technologies.

• Sonic Arts
• Sound Studies
• Music Technology
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Gaute Barlindhaug serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language and Culture at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, within the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education. His academic work bridges artistic practice with scholarly research in sonic arts and cultural documentation. His research interests span Sonic Arts , Sound Studies , Music Technology , and Digital Humanities , with particular focus on the ontological status of sound recordings, the intersection of traditional and digital sound technologies, and the preservation of cultural heritage through both artistic and technological approaches. His work often examines how sonic mediations transform aesthetic experiences and cultural expressions. Analysis of his publications reveals a consistent trajectory exploring the relationship between technology and sonic expression, with recent work incorporating artificial intelligence applications in document preservation. His research demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that combines artistic practice with scholarly inquiry, particularly evident in his contributions to the Journal for Artistic Research. Barlindhaug is actively involved in multiple research initiatives: Engaging Conflicts in a Digital Era (ENCODE) Worlding Northern Art LAMCOM – Libraries, archives, and museums in the community His scholarly output includes both traditional academic publications and creative works, reflecting his position at the intersection of artistic practice and academic research. His contact information is available through the university directory at gaute.barlindhaug@uit.no.

Hannah HoltschneiderView profile

Professor

• Holocaust history
• Jewish cultural history
• Jewish/non-Jewish relations
• +4 more

Hannah Holtschneider is Professor of Contemporary Jewish Cultural History at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity . Since joining in 2005, she has led research and teaching in Holocaust studies, Jewish cultural history, and Jewish/non-Jewish relations, while directing research for the School (2021–2024) and co-founding the Edinburgh Jewish Studies Network. Education MPhil, Trinity College Dublin (1995) Postgraduate Diploma, University of Oxford (1996) PhD, University of Birmingham (2000) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (since 2003) Research Focus Her scholarship centres on the cultural history of twentieth-century Jewish life, with particular emphasis on the Holocaust’s long-term impact on families, representations of Jews in museums and memory culture, and the intersections between Jewish identity and majority societies in Germany and the UK. Methodologically, she draws on personal archives, family correspondence, and interdisciplinary collaboration to illuminate individual agency within macro-historical events. Current Projects Personal Archives and Holocaust Historiography – exploring the Dorrith Sim family archive at the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre (2024–2026) Special-issue co-editorship on personal documents as sources for interdisciplinary Holocaust scholarship, Holocaust Studies: A Journal of Culture and History (2024–2026) British Academy/Leverhulme grant on testimonies of female physicians in Auschwitz (2023–2025) Co-authored monograph Contemporary Jews and Judaism (under contract with Routledge) Major Grant AHRC, Jewish Lives, Scottish Spaces: Jewish Migration to Scotland, 1880–1950 (2015–2018) Supervision & Mentorship She welcomes PhD applications in Holocaust history, Jewish migration, and modern Jewish culture. Current and former supervisees span universities and disciplines, reflecting her commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary training.

Thomas MannackView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Classical Archaeology
• Classical Iconography
• Greek Art
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Dr. Thomas Mannack is a Senior Lecturer in Classical Iconography at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Lady Margaret Hall and the Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies. He has been working at the Beazley Archive since 1986, managing its database of Greek figure-decorated pottery. Education: MA (Oxford), Dr. phil (Kiel) His research focuses on Classical Archaeology, Greek and Roman Art, Athenian vase painting traditions, and cultural transfer in antiquity. He specializes in Beazley's Later and Latest Mannerists and maintains the Beazley Archive's pottery database. Recent publications explore Greek ceramics in Mediterranean contexts, including works on Southern Italy, Sicily, and private collections. His academic contributions include co-authoring multiple fascicules of the Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum project for the British Academy. Scientific Award: Director of the Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum Project, British Academy Mannack has taught Greek and Roman Art for 25 years and led the Beazley Archive's digital initiatives since 2006. His work bridges Classical iconography analysis with modern reception studies and material culture documentation.

Swati SrivastavaView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• Global Governance
• Private Actors in World Politics
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Swati Srivastava is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Purdue University, College of Liberal Arts. She joined Purdue in 2018 after completing her Ph.D. at Northwestern University, M.A. in international relations from the University of Chicago, and B.A. in political science from UCLA. Ph.D., Political Science, Northwestern University M.A., International Relations, University of Chicago B.A., Political Science, University of California Los Angeles Her research focuses on international relations , particularly on private actors in global governance , sovereignty theories , and algorithmic governance . She examines how nonstate actors like corporations, NGOs, and Big Tech reshape traditional concepts of sovereignty and responsibility. Key projects include her book Hybrid Sovereignty in World Politics (Cambridge University Press) and an undergraduate research lab on Big Tech and Political Responsibility. Professor Srivastava's work addresses the intersection of corporate power , state authority , and ethical accountability in global politics. She employs constructivist and relational approaches to analyze governance structures. Excellence in Discovery and Creative Endeavors Award, College of Liberal Arts Kenneth T. Kofmehl Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award Antonia Syson Cornerstone Outstanding Teaching Award Her research has been funded by major institutions including the National Endowment for the Humanities , Andrew Mellon Foundation , American Council of Learned Societies , and Buffett Institute for Global Studies . Srivastava's publications span topics like AI governance, surveillance capitalism, and historical sovereignty dynamics, with a focus on hybrid governance models and ethical frameworks.

Ananda Cohen-AponteView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Culture of Pre-Hispanic and Colonial Latin America
• Racial Formation in Colonial Art
• Cross-Cultural Exchange in the Andes
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Ananda Cohen-Aponte is an Associate Professor of History of Art at Cornell University , affiliated with the Archaeology Program , Latina/o Studies Program , and the College of Arts and Sciences . She earned her Ph.D. from the CUNY Graduate Center and a B.A. from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor . Her research focuses on the visual culture of pre-Hispanic and colonial Latin America , particularly the Andes , examining racial formation , cross-cultural exchange , and legacies of colonialism in contemporary Latinx art . Her current book project, Insurgent Imaginaries: The Art of Rebellion in the Colonial Andes , analyzes visual culture’s role in Indigenous and Afrodescendant resistance against Spanish colonialism. She has published extensively in journals like Colonial Latin American Review , The Americas , RES: Anthropology and Aesthetics , and Latin American and Latinx Visual Culture , with her work appearing in edited volumes from Brill , Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú , and Haynanka Ediciones . Notable awards include the Association for Latin American Art (ALAA) Article Prize (2017) for 'Decolonizing the Global Renaissance,' an Honorable Mention for the Franklin Pease G.Y. Memorial Prize (2013–2014) , and the 2019 Robert A. and Donna B. Paul Academic Advising Award . She co-authored the influential 'A Call to Action' (2019) in Art Journal and co-edited the Latin American and Latinx Visual Culture dossier on diversity in art history. A cross-disciplinary researcher, she collaborates with Dr. Ella Maria Diaz, Dr. Jolene Rickard, and artist Sandy Rodriguez on projects like From Invasive Others Toward Embracing Each Other , exploring hemispheric art-ecology-migration intersections . Funded by Global Cornell and the Mellon Foundation's Just Futures Initiative , this project creates immersive learning environments for BIPOC student recruitment and place-based knowledge . She served a nine-year term as President of the Association for Latin American Art , shaping disciplinary diversity initiatives.

• Social Education
• Educational Sociology
• Adult Education
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Natsuko Sakauchi is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education at Waseda University. She holds a PhD in Education from Waseda University and is affiliated with institutions like the Global Education Center. The Japan Society for the Study of Education The Japan Society for Adult Education The Japan Society for Educational Sociology The Japanese Society for the Study on Teacher Education The Japan Society of Library and Information Science Research Interests : Sakauchi specializes in Social Education , focusing on historical intersections between leisure, entertainment, and pedagogy in Japan. Her work examines figures like Yasunosuke Gonda to analyze public education's role in leisure policy and ideological shifts. She investigates how social education frameworks address labor, urbanization, and media's impact on learning. Article Trends : Her publications span from 2001–2015, with a focus on educational sociology , leisure theory , and historical case studies . Key subfields include community-based archives, multicultural education, and the evolution of recreational practices. Scientific Contributions : 2004 Research Grant from Nihon University Educational System Research Institute Historical analysis of leisure concepts in modern Japan Studies on Yasunosuke Gonda's public entertainment theories

Emily HiltzView profile

Associate Professor

• Feminist Media Studies
• Identity
• Media and Crime
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Emily Hiltz is an Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University. Her work bridges feminist media studies, visual culture, and critical analyses of identity, gender, and crime in digital and historical contexts. Education: PhD in Communication, Carleton University MA in Media Studies, The University of Western Ontario Honours BA in Media, Information and Technoculture, Western Ontario Research Focus: Emily’s research examines visual media practices in the construction of notoriety, particularly through courtroom art, postfeminist 'true crime' culture, and colonial texts. She emphasizes methodologies tied to affect, knowledge production, and decolonial critique. Teaching Contributions: She teaches core courses like 'Introduction to Communication Research' (COMS 2004) and specialized electives such as 'Gender, Sexuality and Media' (COMS 4604). Her pedagogy prioritizes experiential learning and student-centered approaches. Awards & Grants: Faculty of Public Affairs' Teaching Excellence Award (2022) Scholarship in Teaching and Learning Grant for co-op student research and curriculum development

• Digital Humanities
• History

David Mark Nemeskey is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Historical Studies and a Lecturer in the Department of Digital Humanities at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). His academic roles bridge historical research and digital methodologies, with affiliations centered at ELTE's Budapest campus (1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 6–8). Contact him via nemeskey.david@btk.elte.hu . His research focuses on the interdisciplinary field of Digital Humanities , particularly its application to historical studies. This involves computational analysis of historical data, digital archives, and technology-driven research methods in humanities scholarship. Professional resources include his team profile , doctoral data on doktori.hu , and publications indexed on MTMT .

Claudia BlümleView profile

Professor

• Image theory
• Art philosophy
• Theatre and art history
• +6 more

Claudia Blümle is a Professor for History and Theory of Form at the Institute for Art and Visual History at Humboldt University Berlin since 2014. She serves as a Principal Investigator at the Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity (Image, Knowledge, Design) since 2020 and leads its Focus Group Object Space Agency . Her academic career includes a Professorship in Aesthetics and Art History (2009–2014) and Vice-Rector for Science and Research (2010–2014) at the Münster Art Academy , alongside research roles at the University of Basel (2005–2009) and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (2002–2005). Education: 2008 – PhD at University of Basel with dissertation Der Zeuge im Bild. Dieric Bouts und die Konstitution des modernen Rechtsraumes . 2002 – Licentiata philosophiae at University of Basel with thesis Augentäuschung und Blickzähmung. Théodore Géricaults Monomanenbildnisse (1819-1824) . Research Interests: Claudia Blümle’s work bridges image theory , art philosophy , and interdisciplinary studies connecting law, science, and media. She explores image techniques from the 19th to 21st centuries and visual politics in the Early Modern period. Her current projects include Object Space Agency and collaborations like Dora Hitz. An Exhibition Project with the Liebermann-Villa am Wannsee. Publications: Her research focuses on interdisciplinary intersections of art, media, and law. Key monographs include Der Zeuge im Bild (2011) and Visuelle Zeitgestaltung (2020). She co-edits the journal Regards croisés (2012–) and the Bildwelten des Wissens book series (2015–). Awards: Fellowship at the IKKM (Interdisciplinary Center for Media and Archive Research) in Weimar (2017). Labs & Collaborations: She leads the Focus Group Object Space Agency at the Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity. Her collaborative work includes projects with the Freie Universität Berlin and institutions like the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf.

• Information Visualization
• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Stuart Marshall serves as Associate Dean of Academic Development in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington - Te Herenga Waka, where he also holds the academic rank of Senior Lecturer. Previously, he served as Head of School for the School of Engineering and Computer Science from 2015-2021 after joining the institution as a Lecturer in 2003. His academic journey includes completing his BSc, MSc, and PhD in Computer Science at Victoria University of Wellington, with his doctoral research focusing on software reuse. Marshall's research interests center on information and data visualization, particularly exploring how visualization can function as collaborative tools in team environments rather than single-user applications. He also investigates explainable AI and mobile user interface design with emphasis on promoting healthy device usage patterns. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in education and environmental analysis. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on visualization techniques, with recent work shifting toward immersive analytics and virtual reality applications for complex data analysis, particularly in ecosystem services. Earlier publications concentrated on mobile learning applications grounded in transactional distance theory, software visualization for large codebases, and graph layout algorithms. Marshall has supervised six PhD students and eight Masters students to completion, with current doctoral supervision spanning immersive environments for reading assistance, medical diagnosis interfaces, and cardiac procedure simulation. His grant portfolio includes multiple ACM ISS 2022 projects with industry partners including Sensor Holdings Limited, Niantic, Autodesk, and Northeastern University, along with an Australian Research Council grant for digital games preservation. Teaching responsibilities encompass foundational programming, safety-critical systems, human-computer interaction, and data visualization across undergraduate and graduate courses. He teaches subjects including SWEN326 (Safety-Critical Systems), CGRA151 (Introduction to Computer Graphics and Games), and DATA301 (Data Science in Practice), with teaching assignments scheduled through 2026.