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• Atatürk's Principles
• History of the Republic of Turkey
• National Struggle Period
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Prof. Dr. Nurhan AYDIN is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Kafkas University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Atatürk's Principles and the History of the Republic of Turkey. With over three decades of academic service since 1995 at the same institution, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Turkish Republican history, particularly focusing on the National Struggle period, Caucasus history, and Turkish foreign policy. Her educational background includes a BA from Atatürk University (1986), followed by doctoral studies at Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences (2010), where she completed both her doctorate and post-doctorate in History. Her research interests span Atatürk's Principles, National Struggle history, Caucasus-Turkey relations, and military history, reflecting her deep engagement with Turkey's formative periods. Ayın's scholarly output reveals a clear chronological trajectory from early work on Ottoman-Russian conflicts toward contemporary analyses of Turkish foreign policy and democratization processes. Her publications demonstrate exceptional regional expertise, particularly regarding Kars, Artvin, and broader Caucasus history, with recurring themes of national identity formation, military strategy, and diplomatic relations. The geographic focus spans Anatolia, Caucasus, and Middle Eastern regions with particular attention to Turkish-Azerbaijani connections. Şehitlikler konusunda ilk çalışmayı başlattığı için madalya (2000) from Milli Güvenlik Kurulu Genel Sekreterliği MİLLİ Eğitim Bakanlığı Sicil-Kıdem Dairesi Başkanlığı Terfi Bölümü Derece ve Maaşla ödüllendirilme (1993) Professor AYDIN has supervised 17 theses including doctoral and master's students, demonstrating her commitment to academic mentorship. Her research has been supported through multiple projects including TÜBA and TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives on national parks, martyrs' memorial areas, and women's issues in Turkey. She has also held significant administrative roles including Research and Application Center Director positions (2011-2018) and Board Membership at Kafkas University. Her scholarly activities extend to international collaboration, with co-authored works involving researchers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and other Turkic states. The establishment of specialized research centers under her leadership has created platforms for interdisciplinary historical studies focusing on Eastern Anatolia and Caucasus regions.

• Local Governments
• Urbanization Policies
• Climate Policies
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Hülya KÜÇÜK BAYRAKTAR serves as a full-time Lecturer at Kafkas University's Vocational School of Social Sciences in the Transportation Services Department since 2025. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Political Science and Public Administration from Istanbul University (2023), dual Master's degrees in Public Administration (Sakarya University, 2017) and Local Governments, Urban and Environmental Studies (Istanbul University, 2016), and dual Bachelor's degrees in International Relations (Anadolu University, 2014) and Political Science (Sakarya University, 2013). Her research centers on Local Governments , Urbanization Policies , and Climate and Water Policies , with particular focus on sustainable urban development, climate-resilient cities, and participatory governance. She examines comparative local governance models through Turkey-Italy case studies, analyzes municipal responses to crises like pandemics, and investigates neighborhood-level participation mechanisms. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like center-periphery theory with practical policy implementation in municipal contexts. Her publication portfolio demonstrates significant impact with 65 publications including 20 articles, 24 book chapters, and 20 conference papers. Notable trends include increasing focus on climate adaptation strategies (2022-2024), comparative analysis of European urban models, and integration of digital transformation concepts in public administration. Her recent work explores AI applications in municipal decision-making and climate-friendly city frameworks. Academic Publication Incentive Award (2019) - Kafkas University Academic Publication Incentive Award (2018) - Kafkas University She participates in significant research initiatives including the TÜBA/TÜBİTAK-supported project 'Turkey's Foreign Migration Policy Analysis in the Century-Long Process and Policy Recommendations for Municipalities' (2024) and the UN/World Bank/UNESCO/EU Council collaborative research on 'Digital Transformation of Public Administration' (2024-2025). Her editorial work includes editing international books on climate-friendly cities and neighborhood participation frameworks.

Armin HatjeView profile

Professor

• Public Law
• European Law
• German Administrative Law
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Armin Hatje is a Professor of Public Law and European Law at the University of Hamburg Faculty of Law . His work focuses on EU constitutional development, internal market regulation, and the intersection of national and supranational legal systems. Education : Law studies in Hamburg and Lausanne, First State Exam (1984), Second State Exam (1990), Habilitation (1996) Research Interests span: EU constitutional law Internal market governance Administrative law harmonization Legal comparison between EU and national systems Freedom of establishment and services Digitalization of administrative procedures Recent publications analyze: Post-Lisbon EU institutional reforms Services Directive implementation challenges European Central Bank's legal boundaries Democratic accountability in EU governance Principles of legal certainty and trust protection State aid regulations He serves as: Geschäftsführender Direktor of the University of Hamburg's Department of European Law Director of the Institute for European Integration at Europa-Kolleg Hamburg Chair of the Stiftung Europa-Kolleg Hamburg's board

Lindah KotutView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Privacy
• Cybersecurity
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Lindah Kotut is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Information School, where she investigates the convergence of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Indigenous Knowledge systems, and privacy/cybersecurity. Her work centers on amplifying marginalized voices through technology design, particularly focusing on communities with limited access to storytelling tools and those facing systemic inequities in digital spaces. Her research explores how unwritten stories and indigenous knowledge can reshape ethical technology development, addressing critical gaps in privacy frameworks, cybersecurity practices, and algorithmic accountability. Kotut employs community-centered methodologies like Griot-Style research to co-design tools that empower marginalized groups while challenging dominant narratives in computing. Current projects examine financial technology disparities, climate action AI, and bodily autonomy in surveillance contexts. Recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward socio-technical justice , with work spanning mobile financial services, social media surveillance, and indigenous knowledge preservation. Her 15 most recent articles demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across CHI, GROUP, and CSCW venues, with growing emphasis on climate technology and stakeholder-driven AI governance. Best Paper, Honorable Mention Award (ACM GROUP 2023) Best Paper, Honorable Mention Award (ACM CHI 2022) Best Poster Award (ACM GROUP 2020) Outstanding STEM Dissertation Award (2021) Kotut actively mentors PhD and masters students through the iSchool program, with current advisees including NSF Graduate Research Fellow Amelia Lee Doğan. Her lab recruits students with technical programming skills or qualitative research expertise for projects at the HCI-privacy-indigenous knowledge intersection. Funding supports undergraduate summer internships via CRA DREU and DUB REU programs, with recent work examining AI for sustainability and financial technology ethics. She leads a research lab focused on contextual canaries and speculative design for marginalized communities, with ongoing projects examining smartphone sharing ethics, indigenous knowledge preservation, and algorithmic fairness. Recent keynote engagements include the MHCI+D Immersion Studio on 'Stories of Agency and Power.'

• Medical anthropology
• Consumer culture
• Food and health
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Dorthe Brogård Kristensen is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark , affiliated with the Department of Marketing & Management . Her work bridges medical anthropology and consumer culture , focusing on intersections of health, body and identity , and medical pluralism , with a regional focus on Chilean and Danish societies . She leads projects on AI in healthcare and digital fitness culture , contributing to debates on self-tracking technologies and health branding . Education : Ph.D. in Anthropology (University of Copenhagen) Key Collaborations : Interdisciplinary teams in Denmark and Chile Her research examines medical decision-making , technological affordances , and consumer strategies for health , with recent publications analyzing AI's impact on radiology and ethical implications of health data . She has presented at conferences on digital health and consumer culture , and her teaching includes medical anthropology and market ethnography at master's and Ph.D. levels.

Traci Roberts-CampsView profile

Professor

• Latin American Women Filmmakers
• Latin American Cinema
• Latin American Literature
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Traci Roberts-Camps serves as Professor at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, where she maintains an office in Room 248 of the Wendell Phillips Center Annex. Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with Spanish language pedagogy and Latin American cultural studies through both teaching and scholarly production. Her educational foundation includes a PhD and MA in Latin American Literature from the University of California, Riverside (awarded in 2004 and 2001 respectively), and a BA from Willamette University (1999). These credentials underpin her specialized focus on Ibero-American cultural production. Professor Roberts-Camps' research explores Latin American Women Filmmakers , Latin American Cinema , and Contemporary Mexican Novel through frameworks of intersectionality and cultural representation . Her work consistently examines how gender, indigenous identity, and social class converge in cinematic narratives, with particular attention to Ecuadorian and Argentine women directors. She approaches literature and film as vital sites for understanding marginalized voices and political resistance. Analysis of her recent publications reveals sustained scholarly engagement with representations of youth, indigenous communities, and bodily politics across Latin American cinema. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity—from affect theory to feminist criticism—while maintaining focus on filmmakers like Viviana Cordero and Tania Hermida. The 2025 publication Contemporary Trends in Latin American Cinema synthesizes key developments in the field, indicating her role as a synthesizer of emerging cinematic movements. No scientific awards were documented in the available materials. While specific grant details remain unreported, her extensive publication record suggests active research funding support. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered learning where Spanish language classrooms become spaces for personal expression and cultural exploration, with individualized author recommendations in literature courses fostering student autonomy. Current research trajectories indicate continued exploration of transnational filmmaking practices and evolving representations of social identity, though no formal lab structures or team-based research initiatives were specified in the source materials.

• Curriculum Studies
• Teacher Education
• Educational Policy
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Liisa Hakala serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki, where she actively contributes to teacher education and curriculum studies. She holds supervisory roles in two doctoral programs: the Doctoral Program in Gender, Culture and Society Studies and the Doctoral Program in School, Education, Society and Culture, demonstrating her significant involvement in advanced academic training. Dr. Hakala's research interests center on curriculum studies, teacher education, educational policy, and gender studies in education. Her work examines how curricula shape educational practices and how teachers relate to curriculum documents in their professional work. She investigates historical dimensions of Finnish curriculum development while exploring contemporary challenges in educational reform and implementation at the school level. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Finnish curriculum thought, with particular attention to the relationship between teachers and curriculum documents. Her research spans from foundational theoretical work on curriculum analysis to practical applications in primary education settings. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary connections between educational sciences, gender studies, and policy analysis, with increasing attention to historical perspectives in curriculum development. As an active academic supervisor, Hakala guides doctoral students through the Doctoral Program in Gender, Culture and Society Studies and the Doctoral Program in School, Education, Society and Culture. Her project portfolio includes significant research initiatives such as 'Opettajan opetussuunnitelmasuhde' (Teacher-Curriculum Relationship, 2015-2018), which she led, and 'Confusion in curriculum studies' (2014-2017), focusing on historical awareness in teacher education. Dr. Hakala's academic activities extend to conference participation, editorial work, and research collaboration. Her scholarly work appears across various publication formats including journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, with notable contributions to understanding Finnish curriculum development and implementation challenges in educational settings.

• History of Medieval Philosophy
• History of Universities
• Digital Humanities
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Ota Pavlíček is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Philosophy, Czech Academy of Sciences, where he has been affiliated since 2008. He currently serves as coordinator of the TRIPTIC-EU research group, Principal Investigator for the ERC ACADEMIA project, and deputy head of department. Previously, he held positions as Postdoctoral Researcher (2015–2019) and Researcher (2019–2020), and served as Scientific Secretary of the Collegium Europaeum until 2021. His academic credentials include: PhD in History of Philosophy, Université Paris-Sorbonne (2014), final mark: très honorable avec félicitations du jury ThD in Hussite Theology, Hussite Faculty of Theology, Charles University, Prague (2014), final mark: summa cum laude MA (Mgr.) in Teaching of Philosophy, Ethics, and Religion, Hussite Faculty of Theology, Charles University, Prague (2007), final mark: summa cum laude Pavlíček specializes in the history of knowledge production at Late Medieval and Early Modern European universities, with particular focus on Central European Faculties of Liberal Arts and their connections to Western Europe. His research spans philosophical discussions (metaphysics, logic, astrology), theological debates (especially philosophical theology of the Reformation), and intellectual practices including Arts quodlibets. He actively integrates Digital Humanities methodologies for analyzing medieval textual corpora, bridging historical scholarship with computational approaches. His work demonstrates exceptional expertise in Bohemian intellectual history, particularly the University of Prague's academic culture around 1409. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory exploring quodlibetal debate structures, the philosophical theology of Jerome of Prague and Jan Hus, and the transmission of Wycliffite ideas in Central Europe. His scholarship uniquely combines critical edition work with theoretical analysis of medieval academic practices, while his Digital Humanities projects create innovative pathways for studying historical knowledge production. His scientific recognition includes: 2023 ERC Proof of Concept, Seal of Excellence (project WHEEL) 2020 ERC Starting Grant (project ACADEMIA) 2019 Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers 2016 Otto Wichterle Award of the Czech Academy of Sciences Multiple early-career prizes including Josef Hlávka and Bernard Bolzano Awards Pavlíček directs major research initiatives including the ERC ACADEMIA project reconstructing Arts quodlibetal traditions (1370–1700) and Czech Science Foundation projects on Prague's Faculty of Arts. He has organized over forty international conferences including the annual Studying the Arts in Late Medieval Bohemia series and Prague Talks on Digital Humanities. His public engagement includes co-authoring major exhibitions (Sedm věží, Heretical University), media appearances, and educational materials for schools. He serves on editorial boards for Latinitatis medii aevi lexicon Bohemorum and Questions from History Journal, and maintains active membership in international scholarly societies including SIEPM and Societas Artistarum. He leads the TRIPTIC-EU research group at the Institute of Philosophy, which focuses on medieval knowledge production through interdisciplinary collaboration between historians, digital humanities specialists, and philologists, with particular emphasis on reconstructing academic practices through digital tools.

Milan KrajčovičView profile

Research Fellow

• Central European History
• Balkan History
• International Relations
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Milan Krajčovič is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of History of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, specializing in Central European and Balkan historical dynamics with emphasis on Slovak international relations. His career spans over six decades of scholarly contributions to understanding national movements within Habsburg and post-Habsburg contexts. His educational background includes: Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava (1955-1960) PhDr. (1968) CSc (1967) DrSc (1993) Krajčovič's research focuses on the interplay between nationalism and international diplomacy, particularly examining Slovak-Yugoslav-Romanian solidarity movements, border disputes, and minority rights within Central Europe. His methodology combines archival analysis with comparative studies of national emancipation processes, revealing how Central European nations navigated imperial structures and international conferences to assert cultural and political identities. This work bridges diplomatic history with social movements analysis. His recent publications (1999-2005) demonstrate evolving emphasis on comparative nationalism studies, with increasing attention to economic dimensions of minority cooperation and post-WWI reemigration patterns. Key trends include analysis of Slovak autonomy proposals within Habsburg federalism frameworks and critical examination of how historical narratives shape contemporary Central European identities. Scientific recognition includes: Corresponding Membership in the Serbian Academy of Sciences (1968) Sozialwissenschaftliche Forchungsinstitut EAO Otzenhausen Award for German history scholarship (2001) Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen Award for European historical analysis (2003) Romanian Ministry of Education Diploma of Excellence (2006) As Chairman of the Slovakia-Romania Historians Commission and long-serving Editor-in-Chief of Historical Studies, Krajčovič has significantly shaped academic collaboration across Central Europe. His editorial leadership of Historické štúdie (volumes 34-44) established critical frameworks for Slovak historiography while facilitating international scholarly exchange through conference organization and commission leadership.

Mia FischerView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Media Studies
• Queer Studies
• Transgender Studies
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Mia Fischer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Colorado Denver , with affiliate roles in the Women and Gender Studies program and the LGBTQ+ Faculty Assembly Committee. Her research bridges critical media studies , queer and transgender studies , sports studies , and surveillance studies , focusing on the intersection of gender, media, and power structures. PhD in Communication, University of Minnesota (2016) MA in Communication, College of Charleston (2010) BA in Communication, University of Mannheim (2008) Her groundbreaking book Terrorizing Gender examines how transgender visibility triggers conservative backlash through increased surveillance by the U.S. security state. Her recent projects analyze anti-trans legislation post-2020 within the context of white supremacy and anti-democratic movements . Fischer co-led the Denver Pen Pal Collaborative (2017–2021), advocating for incarcerated individuals through artistic expression. Key publication trends include critiques of anti-trans rhetoric in sports policy , military surveillance of transgender bodies, and media representations of LGBTQ+ activism. National Communication Association's 2020 Diamond Anniversary Book Award At CU Denver, Fischer serves as a critical voice for LGBTQ+ inclusion , offers DEI consulting , and teaches courses like Queer Media Studies and #BlackLivesMatter . Her office hours are available in person or via Zoom .

Loren KingView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Theory
• Justice
• Rationality
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Loren King is an Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in the Department of Political Science . His research spans Political Theory, Justice, Rationality, and Urban Studies . A leading scholar in normative political theory , he critiques methodological assumptions in debates about ideal vs. nonideal theorizing. Key focus areas: Federalism , Global Justice , Urban Citizenship , and Deliberative Democracy Recent work (2025) re-examines Rawls' constructivist method , arguing for fluid movement between ideal and nonideal considerations Publications address democratic electoral reform (2016), urban swimming as flâneurie (2023), and epigenetics in political science (2014). His 2019 analysis of James Scott's 'Seeing Like a State' highlights tensions between state rationalization and local knowledge. Teaching includes graduate statistics seminars (2014), where he applies Gary King's methodological approaches . Active in urban political theory , he contributes to debates about Henri Lefebvre's 'Right to the City' (2019) and polycentric city governance (2004).

Juana María Ruiloba NuñezView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• Gender Studies
• Public Administration
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Juana María Ruiloba Nuñez is a Full Professor at the Departamento de Derecho Público, Universidad Pablo de Olavide. She serves as Academic Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Administration and leads the GRAP (Political Analysis Group) within the Interdisciplinary Center for Feminist, Women's, and Gender Studies (CINEF). Her work bridges political science, public administration, and gender studies, focusing on female leadership, local governance, and digital political communication. Education: PhD in Political Science from the Autonomous University of Madrid (2009), thesis on Gender and Leadership Styles in Local Government, supervised by Dr. Carlos Alba Tercedor. Her research interests include gender and political leadership , municipal governance , public policy analysis , and digital political communication . She explores how women leaders navigate crises, reshape institutions, and leverage social media, particularly in polarized or pandemic contexts. Her work often intersects with feminist municipalism and inclusive policy design. Recent publications analyze female leadership during the pandemic , Twitter's role in Andalusian elections , and inclusive public employment for women with disabilities . She collaborates on projects like "Teaching Professionalization: Discourses, Policies, and Practices" and contributes to debates on European gender policy convergence. Her academic activities span teaching courses on Political Science fundamentals, Final Degree Projects, and mentoring students via Blackboard or in-person sessions. She actively participates in research teams addressing political leadership, coeducation, and social inclusion.

Manuel Luis Gonzalez De Molina NavarroView profile

Professor

• Environmental History
• Agroecology
• Socio-ecological Metabolism
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Manuel Luis Gonzalez De Molina Navarro is a Full Professor at Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) in Seville, Spain, specializing in Contemporary History within the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy. He serves as Coordinator of the Agroecosystems History Lab (AGROECOLOGYLAB) and directs the International Master's Program on Agroecology jointly offered by UPO and the International University of Andalusia since 1996. His research spans Environmental History , Agroecology , and Socio-ecological Metabolism , with particular focus on the historical analysis of Spanish agricultural systems. His doctoral work at Universidad de Granada examined La desamortización del trienio liberal en Andalucia (1984) under Dr. José Cepeda Adán. Key methodological contributions include the development of Social Agrarian Metabolism for analyzing agroecosystems and innovative sustainability assessment tools based on land cost calculations. His publication trends reveal deep engagement with long-term socio-ecological transitions in Mediterranean agriculture, examining energy flows, water dynamics, and sustainability metrics across historical periods. Recent work emphasizes agroecological transitions , food system redesign , and policy frameworks for sustainable agriculture, with notable publications in journals like Ecological Economics and Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems . He holds leadership positions as President of the Spanish Society for Agrarian History (SEHA) and former Vice-president of the Spanish Society for Organic Agriculture (SEAE, 2006-2014). His policy experience includes serving as Andalusian Minister of Organic Agriculture (2004-2007). He contributes to editorial boards of Historia Agraria , Anthropoce , Sustainability , and Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems . The Agroecosystems History Lab under his coordination conducts interdisciplinary research integrating historical, ecological, and socio-economic perspectives. His international collaborations include research stays at UC-Berkeley, Terza Universitá di Roma, and UAM-Campus Morelia, reflecting a globally engaged scholarly approach to agrarian sustainability challenges.

• Social Anthropology
• Cultural Studies
• Urban Sociology
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Francisco Aix Gracia is an Associate Professor at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Seville, Spain, affiliated with the Department of Social Anthropology, Basic Psychology and Public Health. His academic work bridges cultural production analysis, urban mobility studies, and social movement research. Doctorate from Universidad de Sevilla (2012) on flamenco as cultural production Supervised by Dr. Gerhard Steingress Member of GISAP Investigación Social y Acción Participativa research group Email: faix@upo.es Research spans: Cultural sociology of flamenco art Urban mobility and tourism impacts Sustainable development applications Gender dynamics in artistic production Recent publications focus on: Urban transformations through tourism Electric mobility in public spaces Sustainable food forests in cooperatives Feminist spatial interventions His work connects cultural studies with practical urban policy challenges, emphasizing participatory approaches and social justice.

S. B. WestView profile

Academic

• Gender Studies
• Latin American Literature
• Indigenous Studies
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S.B. West (they/them) is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Gender & Sexuality Studies at Northwestern University, where they also serve as Director of Undergraduate Studies. They are affiliate faculty in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese and specialize in Latin American literatures and cultures with a focus on decolonial and trans feminist frameworks. Dr. West holds a PhD in Spanish from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017) and completed their undergraduate and master's studies at Ohio University (2007). Their academic work critically examines traditional approaches to Latin American literary canons through abolitionist, decolonial, and trans feminist lenses. West's research interests include gender studies, Indigenous literatures and social movements, trans theory, abolitionism, and immigration narratives in Spanish from the US Midwest. Their work challenges colonial, cisheteronormative underpinnings of gender, class, and race relations while centering marginalized texts and perspectives. Their publications explore the intersection of Maya narratives, Caste War historiography, and contemporary political resistance movements across hemispheres. Dr. West is actively engaged with Chicago's Spanish-language literary scene, frequently collaborating with El BeiSMan as a speaker at their book fairs and with UNAM Chicago on art exhibits focused on Yucatán peninsula politics and life. Their teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered spaces of intellectual exchange that attend to commonly marginalized texts through decolonial frameworks. Associate Professor of Instruction, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Northwestern University (2023-present) Director of Undergraduate Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Northwestern University Affiliate Faculty, Department of Spanish & Portuguese, Northwestern University West's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Indigenous perspectives, particularly Maaya T'aan narratives, while challenging dominant historical interpretations of the Caste War. Their work bridges literary analysis, political theory, and decolonial practice to create new frameworks for understanding power, resistance, and autonomy in the Americas.