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James BonusView profile

Associate Professor

Ohio State UniversityUnited States

James Bonus is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University in the School of Communication . His work explores childhood media experiences and the cognitive obstacles that impede learning from socioemotional and science-themed media, such as developing story schema and inaccurate reality judgments. He also investigates the effects of nostalgic media on adult audiences, focusing on temporal comparisons between past and present selves and their implications for psychological well-being. Education: PhD in Communication Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison MA in Communication Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison BA in Sociology and Journalism from Flagler College James Bonus’s research bridges media psychology and developmental communication , with a dual focus on children’s educational media challenges and adults’ nostalgia-driven experiences. His work addresses how media shapes STEM engagement , language acquisition , and family dynamics , emphasizing interactive and temporal dimensions . Publication Trends: His 2025–2022 work spans educational television , YouTube , and nostalgic entertainment , analyzing their roles in science learning , parent-child interactions , humor mechanisms , and temporal identity . Themes include media literacy , psychological well-being , and developmental communication , often integrating machine learning and bio-sensing methodologies.

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Alan StewartView profile

Professor

Columbia UniversityUnited States

Alan Stewart is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, specializing in early modern British literature, history, and culture. He previously taught at Queen Mary and Birkbeck, University of London, before joining Columbia in 2003. His research focuses on early modern English literature, manuscript studies, gender studies, queer theory, and the history of the book. Education: B.A. (1988) and M.A. (1992) from the University of Cambridge; Ph.D. (1993) from the University of London. Research Interests: Stewart’s work spans early modern literature, cultural history, and manuscript studies. He has published extensively on figures like Francis Bacon, Philip Sidney, and James VI and I. His notable books include Close Readers: Humanism and Sodomy in Early Modern England , Hostage to Fortune: The Troubled Life of Francis Bacon , and Philip Sidney: A Double Life . He co-edited the Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of English Renaissance Literature and directs the Oxford Francis Bacon project. Publications Trends: His articles and books analyze early modern intellectual history, biography, and the intersection of literature with political and social contexts. Recent works emphasize life-writing, textual editing, and the materiality of manuscripts. Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (2011–12), British Academy awards, Folger Shakespeare Library grants. Advising & Grants: He served as Director of Graduate Studies (2012–2015), Chair (2018–2021), and Associate Chair (2023) in Columbia’s English department. He co-chairs the University Seminar in the Renaissance and leads the Centre for Editing Lives and Letters in London. Labs/Teams: Directs the Oxford Francis Bacon project and co-leads the Centre for Editing Lives and Letters , focusing on early modern correspondence and textual scholarship.

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Aiyub PalmerView profile

Associate Professor

University of KentuckyUnited States

Aiyub Palmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Arabic & Islamic Studies at the University of Kentucky. His affiliations include cross-disciplinary ties to Folklore & Mythology and Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures. His research centers on sainthood, authority dynamics, and social movements in early Islam, alongside innovations in Arabic language pedagogy, particularly in digital learning environments. Education PhD in Islamic Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2015) MA in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2009) MS in Education with TESOL specialization, California State University, Fullerton (2001) BA in History, University of California, Los Angeles Research Focus Palmer’s scholarship examines the socio-theoretical foundations of authority in early Islam through figures like al-Hakim al-Tirmidhi, analyzing how pre-Islamic Arab social structures influenced the conceptualization of sainthood and legitimacy. His monograph project traces the evolution of Islamic authority from the Prophet’s time through the 4th Islamic century, focusing on al-Tirmidhi’s Kitab al-Hikma manuscript to show how Sufi discourse interacted with broader power negotiations in Islamicate societies. Current work bridges medieval mysticism with modern pedagogical practices, emphasizing accessible Arabic language learning. Advising & Grants No formal advisees listed. Grants and funding details not specified in available text. Labs/Teams No dedicated research labs or collaborative teams explicitly mentioned. Collaborations likely occur through departmental and university networks.

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Susan ChizeckView profile

Lecturer

University of Texas at DallasUnited States

Susan Chizeck is an emerita Lecturer I and Director of the IS Internship Program at the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Texas at Dallas. She specializes in experiential education, internships, medical sociology, and child welfare issues. Her work bridges academic programs with real-world applications, particularly in healthcare and social work contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Social Work, Rutgers University (1983) MA in Sociology, Princeton University (1975) MA in East Asian Studies, Stanford University (1972) BA in History, Douglass College (1969) Research focuses on experiential learning frameworks, chronic illness management, and foster care systems. Her publications emphasize internship program design, evaluation methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare education. Notable works include chapters in The Internship Handbook and editorship of the NSEE Quarterly (2003–2011). Awards include the NIH Training Grant and multiple fellowships in language and social work. Her career spans decades of leadership in experiential education, with presentations at NSEE conferences since the 1990s. Professional contributions extend to wellness initiatives and editorial roles in key journals. She has advised on numerous internship programs and collaborated with organizations like Wellness Councils of America.

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Vally LytraView profile

Lecturer

Goldsmiths , University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Vally Lytra is a Lecturer in Languages in Education at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London's Centre for Hellenic Studies. She specializes in multilingualism, language education in migration contexts, and sociolinguistic research methodologies. University: Goldsmiths, University of London School: Educational Studies Academic Rank: Lecturer Her research focuses on community language education, inclusive pedagogies, and the intersection of language, ethnicity, and diaspora. She leads the MPhil/PhD program in Education and has conducted fieldwork in Greece, the UK, and Switzerland. Recent publications analyze the impact of the pandemic on heritage language teaching, digital literacy practices among migrant youth, and interdisciplinary approaches to Greek-Turkish relations. She actively supervises doctoral students in multilingual education and language policy. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Award (1996), AHRC & Saripolos Bequest funding (2003) Research Grants: Research England funding for post-Brexit/Covid-19 migrant studies (2022) Lytra co-founded the 40+ Years Greek School of Lausanne and serves on the governing board of a Russian-English bilingual school in London. Her methodological approach combines ethnographic, biographical, and collaborative research frameworks.

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Osman KABADAYIView profile

Associate Professor

Ahi Evran UniversityTurkey

Osman Kabadayı is an Associate Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Turkish Language and Literature. Born in 1981, he completed his education at Kırıkkale University (BA, 2003), Erciyes University (MA non-thesis, 2004), Kırıkkale University (MA thesis, 2007), and earned his PhD from Gazi University in 2020. His international experience includes a five-year position at Abay Kazakh National Pedagogical University and research at the Kazakh Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on North-Western (Kipchak) Turkish Dialects and Literatures , with emphasis on historical linguistics, Kazakh language evolution, manuscript studies, and Turkic cultural heritage. He employs comparative methods to analyze linguistic features across Turkic languages, particularly examining lexical development and grammatical structures in historical contexts. Secondary interests include folklore documentation, orthographic reforms, and digital preservation of Turkic manuscripts. Publications demonstrate strong focus on Kazakh philology (45% of recent works), historical linguistics (30%), and manuscript studies (25%), with recurring examination of equestrian terminology, funerary inscriptions, and Islamic texts. Research consistently bridges ancient Turkic traditions with contemporary linguistic phenomena. Awards & Recognition: Science Encouragement Award (Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, 2023) Certificate of Appreciation from Kazakh Embassy (2021) Plaque for academic service (Ahi Evran University, 2010) Academic Leadership: Advises six PhD students on topics including Kazakh philology and linguistic anthropology. Secured multiple grants: Archaeographic Research in Kazakhstan (2025) Turkic Renaissance intellectual history project (2021-2022) National Library of Kazakhstan manuscript cataloging (2018-2019) Co-authored 6-volume Common Turkic History (2018-2019)

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Kathrin KaufholdView profile

Associate Professor

Stockholm UniversitySweden

Kathrin Kaufhold is an Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics at Stockholm University's Department of English. Her research examines academic writing practices in multilingual and interdisciplinary contexts, focusing on knowledge recontextualization, translanguaging strategies, and institutional communication dynamics. She coordinates undergraduate thesis projects and teaches academic writing, research methods, and sociolinguistics. Current research explores participation in academic writing dialogues Investigates English's role in multilingual university environments Examines institutional communication mediation processes Her work bridges theoretical frameworks from Vygotskian socio-cultural theory and genre pedagogy with practical applications in writing center operations and healthcare communication. She leads the Language and Power research network addressing contemporary linguistic challenges in polarized academic environments. Key collaborations include projects with: Karolina Wirdenäs (healthcare communication) Niina Hynninen (academic writing evolution) Maria Kuteeva (language policy in Nordic universities) Her teaching emphasizes: Academic writing development Research methodology applications Discourse analysis frameworks Applied linguistics principles

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Arturo R. JiménezView profile

Lecturer

University of Texas at AustinUnited States

Arturo R. Jiménez is a Lecturer at the Department of Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin. As a Mexican filmmaker and educator, he brings over 15 years of international film experience in documentary and narrative projects across Mexico, the United States, Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and the Czech Republic. MFA in Film Production from UT Austin His expertise spans documentary and narrative filmmaking , international cinema , and digital media production , with a focus on stories highlighting political empowerment (e.g., 'VOTO 2020'), STEM education (e.g., 'VERIZON Innovative Learning Lab'), and social justice themes . His work has premiered at prestigious festivals such as SXSW and Camerimage. Recent projects demonstrate a trend toward interdisciplinary collaborations , particularly in digital economy initiatives (Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready) and biographical storytelling (e.g., 'Steiner's Workshop'). Scientific Awards Latino Emerging Filmmakers Fellowship (2022) Best Texas Short Award ('El Fantasma')

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Karen SchrammView profile

Professor

Delaware Valley UniversityUnited States

Karen Schramm serves as Professor in the Department of English at Delaware Valley University, where she has taught 23 distinct courses since joining this teaching-focused institution. Her academic journey spans appointments at Rutgers University, the University of Delaware, Rowan University, and community colleges, with her current role emphasizing innovative pedagogy and environmental advocacy. As a Partner in Conservation with the World Wildlife Fund, she actively supports global wilderness protection initiatives across the Amazon and American Prairie. Education: Ph.D. in English (American Literature), University of Delaware M.A. in English, Rutgers University B.A. in English, Rutgers University Dr. Schramm's research centers on environmental literature's role in American cultural identity, particularly examining wilderness narratives from the American Renaissance period. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with conservation ethics through courses like Environmental Literature and Introduction to Literature: Creature Comforts, which explores animal representations in fiction and creative non-fiction. This interdisciplinary approach extends to her personal commitment to nature, demonstrated by her lifelong documentation of cicada emergences since childhood. Her 30+ publications reveal consistent thematic evolution from early pedagogical innovations to current environmental scholarship, featuring definitive contributions in Oxford and Cambridge University Press volumes. While haiku poetry reflects her nature-focused aesthetic, her academic work demonstrates sophisticated analysis of wilderness discourse in American literature and practical applications in educational technology. The publications collectively showcase her dual commitment to advancing literary scholarship and transforming classroom practice through creative methodology. Scientific Awards: $300 award for best article in Teaching for Success (1997) Dr. Schramm has mentored student writers through 15 consecutive years (1998-2013) as advisor and copy-editor for The Gleaner , the university's literary magazine, while developing innovative teaching methodologies like the 'Angered Porcupine' approach. Her scholarly productivity includes six biographical entries for the American National Biography and multiple book chapters addressing technology integration in education, though specific research grants aren't documented in available materials. Her conservation partnership with WWF represents significant professional engagement beyond traditional academic boundaries. No dedicated research laboratories or formal research teams are referenced in her professional documentation, with scholarly activities primarily conducted through individual publication and institutional teaching roles.

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David DunérView profile

Professor

Lund UniversitySweden

David Dunér is a Professor at the Department of History of Ideas and Sciences, within Lund University's College of Humanities and Theology. He serves as Manager of Research and Postgraduate Education, focusing on the history of science and philosophy in Sweden (17th-18th centuries), astrobiology's history and philosophy, and cognitive history. Educated in Sweden, he defended his thesis on Swedenborg's natural philosophy in 2004. His key publications include Tankemaskinen (2012), Human Lifeworlds (2016), and Cognitive History (2019). Research trends include: Transdisciplinary analysis of apocalyptic themes through the At the End of the World program. Integration of cognitive science into historical research methodologies. Epistemological studies of biosignature detection in astrobiology. Scientific awards: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters Prize (2006) Einar Hansen Legacy Award (2010) Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy Prize (2023) Editorial roles encompass leading the Ugglan: Lund Studies in the History of Ideas and Sciences series and serving on multiple international journal boards. He participates in academic networks like the Royal Physiographic Society and the New Society of Letters at Lund.

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Asli NiyaziogluView profile

Associate Professor

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Asli Niyazioglu is an Associate Professor in Ottoman History at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Oriental Studies and a Fellow by Special Election. Originally from Istanbul, she taught there for nearly a decade before joining Oxford. She completed her studies at Harvard University and held a research fellowship in Berlin. Her research focuses on cultural history of the early modern Ottoman Empire, with special emphasis on three interconnected domains: Dream narratives and their role in historical biography Urban imaginaries and community formation in Istanbul Life writing practices among Ottoman scholars and poets She is currently developing a monograph exploring how imagination shaped urban communities in early modern Istanbul, examining how poets, scholars and Sufis created shared cultural spaces through dream interpretation and biographical traditions. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on Ottoman cultural history with recent work examining: Cosmographical interpretations of Istanbul's ancient monuments (2023) Sufi spatial practices and urban experience (2021) Biographical traditions as community-building tools (2017)

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Ana Catarina dos Santos PereiraView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Beira InteriorPortugal

Ana Catarina dos Santos Pereira is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Beira Interior (UBI), and a researcher at LabCom - Communication and Arts. She holds a PhD in Communication Sciences (Cinema and Multimedia) and serves as Master's Director in Cinema at UBI. Her academic career spans from 2010-2023, including roles as course director and Sopcom seminar coordinator. PhD: Communication Sciences (Cinema and Multimedia), UBI MA: Human Rights, University of Salamanca BA: Communication Sciences, NOVA University Lisbon Her research focuses on feminist film studies , pedagogy in arts , and Portuguese-language cinema , particularly examining self-representation, queer creative acts, and gender dynamics. Articles like 'Reconfiguring cinema' and 'Seeing Ghosts' demonstrate her engagement with transnational queer narratives and memory construction . She received the prestigious UBI-CGD Young Researcher Award in Arts (2025) for her leadership in the ongoing 'Speculum' project (FCT EXPL/ART-CRT/0231/2021). Her academic contributions include organizing committees for the Porto Femme International Film Festival and editing volumes like 'Cinema and Other Arts'. Advisor: Directed 2025 Dissertação ou Trabalho de Projeto Organizer: Multiple academic conferences and publications Grants: FCT sabbatical leave (SFRH/BSAB/143117/2018), doctoral grant (SFRH/BD/69950/2010) Labs/Teams: LabCom-Communication and Arts research center, Speculum project team, and Porto Femme International Film Festival jury panel. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in film education and feminist cultural production.

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Marc CollinsonView profile

Teaching Professor

Bangor UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr Marc Collinson is a Teaching Associate in the School of History, Law and Social Sciences at Bangor University, where he serves as Program Lead for BA Politics. An active political historian specializing in post-war Britain, his research examines electoral phenomena, political parties, and policymaking processes with particular attention to the interplay between local communities and national political forces. Dr Collinson completed his PhD on 'Commonwealth Immigration, Policymaking, and the Labour party, c. 1960-1980' at Bangor University (2013-2019) followed by a PGCertHE (2014-2018). He was appointed to his current position in 2020 after several years as a part-time Tutor in the School. His scholarly interests focus on three interconnected themes: locality and representative politics, power dynamics in institutional policymaking, and national policy responses at the local level. Much of his recent work examines electoral contests like Smethwick (1964), nuclear power development in North Wales, and local government reform following the 1972 Act. His research demonstrates how national political narratives are shaped and reshaped through local experiences and interpretations. Dr Collinson's publications span political history journals, local history transactions, and biographical dictionaries, with notable recent contributions to Journal of Liberal History, Southern History, and British Journal of Educational Studies. His work frequently bridges academic research with public engagement through media contributions and community lectures. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018-present) Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022-present) Duncan Tanner Bursary recipient (2015, 2016) History Workshop Research Support Grant (2016) IHR Friends Bursary (2016) Midland History Travel Bursary (2019) As an educator, Dr Collinson teaches modules including 'Britain: Blitz to Brexit,' 'Twentieth Century Dictatorships,' and 'Europe, 1945-1992.' His pedagogical research focuses on enhancing employability through history education, with publications in Innovative Practice in Higher Education (2021) and Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability (2024). He has supervised undergraduate research projects through the university's internship program and serves on editorial boards including Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. Dr Collinson actively collaborates with researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester, and local heritage organizations in North Wales. His current projects include completing a monograph on Smethwick under contract with Routledge, researching nuclear policy impacts in North Wales with Dr Mari Wiliam, and examining Manchester politics following the 1972 Local Government Act with Dr Bertie Dockerill and Prof. Peter Shapely.

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Sissel Merete Finholt-PedersenView profile

Researcher

University of StavangerNorway

Sissel Merete Finholt-Pedersen is externally affiliated with the University of Stavanger (UiS), Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Care and Ethics. She is a postdoctoral researcher on the QUALITECH project, funded by the Research Council of Norway, focusing on care ethics in technology-mediated healthcare. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. from Roskilde University and a theological degree from the Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, with additional studies in psychology from the University of Oslo. Her research centers on professional identity, relational work, care ethics, and psycho-social analysis . She explores how professionals in care and theology construct their identities through life experiences, societal relations, and institutional contexts. Her interdisciplinary approach draws from qualitative methodologies, psychoanalytic theory, and cultural studies to examine subjective experiences within professional roles. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on ethics in elderly care, digitalization in health services, and infant user participation . Her work frequently investigates how economic rationality, technology, and policy shape care practices and professional self-understanding. She applies depth-hermeneutical and qualitative methods to uncover underlying psychosocial dynamics in professional and caregiving relationships. Scientific Contributions: Active member of the International Research Group for Psycho-Societal Analysis Involved in the project Give the children a better start Researcher on infant voice and user participation in early life Published in journals such as Qualitative Studies , Journal of Psychosocial Studies , and Tidsskrift for kjønnsforskning She has contributed to advising through collaborative research and presentations within the QUALITECH project. While no formal students are listed, she plays a mentoring role in qualitative research and interdisciplinary ethics. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. Her work is supported by research grants from the Research Council of Norway and institutional funding at UiS. She is involved in the QUALITECH research team and collaborates with scholars across disciplines on topics including professional development, ethical challenges in training, and user participation in vulnerable populations. Her work bridges theology, psychology, nursing, and ethics, contributing to a holistic understanding of care in modern society.

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Veneta SirakovaView profile

Associate Professor

New Bulgarian UniversityBulgaria

Assoc. Prof. Veneta Sirakova is a faculty member at New Bulgarian University in the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures . With a career spanning decades, she has contributed extensively to translation studies and Hispanic literature research. PhD in Translation Theory and Practice (2013) Associate Professor in Philology (Spanish Language) since 2020 Teaching experience at NBU since 1994 Her research focuses on Spanish literature and translation theory , particularly examining: Motherhood themes in Latin American poetry Cultural references in Pablo Neruda's works Translation of neologisms and taboo language Pedagogical applications of poetic texts Audiovisual translation techniques Biographical approaches to literary analysis Recent publications demonstrate expertise in Hispanic literature and translation pedagogy , with a focus on Gabriela Mistral and Rosario Castellanos . While no formal awards are listed, her work appears in Web of Science indexed journals.

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