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Justin Russell Greene serves as an Advanced Instructor in the Department of English within Virginia Tech's College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. With over 15 years of teaching experience across multiple institutions, he currently teaches courses in film, literature, and writing at Virginia Tech, where he has been employed since 2019. His academic journey spans various teaching positions at Virginia Tech, Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and several community colleges. Greene earned his BA, MA, and PhD in English and Media, Art, and Text from Virginia Commonwealth University. His educational background reflects his interdisciplinary approach that bridges traditional literary studies with contemporary media and cultural analysis. He has also completed professional development certifications in Anti-Racist Teaching and Foundations of Online Teaching at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on the intersections of cinema, media, and cultural studies, with particular attention to authorship, celebrity, and gender performance. Greene examines how authors and celebrities construct their identities across various media platforms, exploring topics ranging from Quentin Tarantino's cinematic masculinity to Roxane Gay's digital presence. His work often analyzes the performative aspects of identity in contemporary culture, particularly through fashion, social media, and visual storytelling. Greene's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on authorial identity construction across media platforms. His publications reveal a trajectory from examining literary authors' fashion choices to analyzing digital performances of identity on social media, and more recently to cinematic studies of directors like Quentin Tarantino and Jordan Peele. The evolution of his work reflects broader cultural shifts toward digital and visual media while maintaining a consistent theoretical framework centered on performance and identity construction. Joyce Gentry Smoot Award (2025) for Excellence in Teaching by an Instructor As an educator, Greene has served as a reader on graduate student capstones and has been actively involved in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation. He has participated in numerous professional development activities focused on writing instruction, anti-racist pedagogy, and the integration of AI in teaching. His teaching philosophy emphasizes building student confidence in writing abilities, recognizing diverse student backgrounds, and providing individualized feedback to help students develop their unique voices. Greene is currently working on projects examining Jordan Peele's Nope (2022) regarding point-of-view and gore, as well as speculative adaptations in contemporary US media. His research interests continue to evolve with cultural trends while maintaining his core focus on performance, identity, and media representation.

• Cinema Studies
• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Rebecca Williams is an Associate Professor in Media Audiences and Participatory Cultures at the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries , University of South Wales. She co-leads the Creative Industries Research & Innovation Group and chairs the Faculty Ethics Committee. PhD in Media & Cultural Studies (2008), Cardiff University Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2011), University of Glamorgan MA in Critical and Cultural Theory (2004), Cardiff University BA (First Class) in Journalism, Film, and Broadcasting (2003), Cardiff University Her research focuses on media audiences , fan engagement , transmedia storytelling , and the experience economy , particularly in media tourism and themed entertainment . Current projects explore Disney's evolving role in global culture and the commodification of fan practices. Rebecca's publications span fandom theory , transmedia analysis , and immersive media , including monographs on theme park fandom and post-object fan identity. She actively supervises PhD students in areas like celebrity studies , media tourism , and digital fan communities . She welcomes PhD applications in media audiences, fan studies, and immersive experiences, with a commitment to mentoring emerging scholars in these fields.

• Media Studies
• Audience Studies
• Fan Culture
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Sarah Hill is Associate Professor of Music at the University of Oxford and Fellow of St Peter's College, specializing in the historiography of popular music. Her research examines the intersection of musical cultures with political activism, particularly focusing on Welsh-language music preservation, countercultural movements, and music's role in identity formation. Dr. Hill's monograph 'San Francisco and the Long 60s' (Bloomsbury, 2016) offers a microhistory of the Haight-Ashbury music scene and its contemporary legacy. Current projects include co-editing 'The Oxford Handbook of Progressive Rock' and investigating women rock critics' contributions to second-wave feminism. As Coordinating Editor of Popular Music journal since 2012, she maintains active engagement with international music research communities. Dr. Hill was elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales in 2023.

• Historiography of Popular Music
• Welsh-Language Music
• Counterculture Studies
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Mercè Oliva is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona. She serves as Director of the B.A. Programme in Audiovisual Communication and Coordinator of the MEDIUM Research Group. Her academic background includes a PhD in Social Communication (2010) and a Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communication (2002) from UPF. Research Focus: Television and Reality TV Celebrity and Media Culture Neoliberalism and Political Communication Video Games as Cultural Artifacts Her recent publications analyze: Visual motifs in political coverage (handshakes, hugs, kisses) Citizens' responses to neoliberal resilience narratives Celebrity tax evasion cases (e.g., Cristiano Ronaldo) Video game cover art as neoliberal propaganda Working-class stereotypes in Spanish media ('chonis', 'canis') Key collaborations include co-PI roles in projects like 'Heroes of the Crisis' (2015-2019) and 'Redistributive Imaginaries' (2022-2025), funded by Spain's Ministry of Economy and AEI/NextGenerationEU.

• Media Studies
• Popular Culture
• Television Studies
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Amanda Konkle serves as Associate Professor in the Department of English at Georgia Southern University and holds an affiliate appointment in the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program. Her academic profile spans film history, stardom studies, and gender/sexuality research with particular focus on Hollywood's Production Code era and contemporary media representations. Her educational credentials include: Ph.D. in English, University of Kentucky (2016) M.A. in English Literature, Miami University (2008) B.A. in English, Hanover College (2004) Graduate Certificate in Gender and Women's Studies, University of Kentucky (2010) Professor Konkle's research critically examines stardom construction (especially Marilyn Monroe's persona), gender performance in Westerns and comedies, censorship frameworks in Hollywood, and postfeminist television . Her work interrogates how domesticity narratives, racial dynamics, and method acting techniques shape cultural memory through film and media artifacts, with strong connections to UN Sustainable Development Goals regarding gender equality. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals concentrated exploration of Marilyn Monroe's cinematic legacy (including three Blonde adaptations), Production Code-era subversion strategies, and critical reevaluations of 1990s television reboots through intersectional feminist lenses. Recent scholarship increasingly addresses pedagogical innovation in composition instruction alongside media studies. As an active mentor, Professor Konkle currently accepts PhD students and maintains research collaborations examining precarious whiteness in television and adaptation theory across biographical media.

• Film History
• Stardom and Celebrity Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Kate Warren is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Art History & Art Theory within the School of Art & Design, Australian National University (ANU), part of the ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences. Her expertise spans modern and contemporary Australian and international art, with specialized focus on film, photography, video, and new media practices. As both an active curator and academic, she bridges theoretical research with public engagement in visual culture. Education: PhD in Art History, Monash University BA (Honours) in Cinema Studies, University of Melbourne BSc, University of Melbourne Research Focus: Warren's scholarship critically examines how visual arts are represented in popular media, particularly Australian magazines and television from the mid-to-late twentieth century. Her work reveals how public reception shaped visual literacy and art understanding, connecting art historiography with media studies and cultural history. She investigates audience engagement models that transformed passive viewers into active participants within Australia's visual ecosystem. Publication Trends: Her recent output (2017-2023) demonstrates consistent exploration of photography's evolving role, video art's political dimensions, and digital mediation of artistic practices. Warren analyzes how memes, celebrity culture, and publishing platforms reshape art discourse, highlighting tensions between institutional narratives and grassroots reception. Her work consistently positions Australian art within global conversations while emphasizing local specificity. Advising and Projects: Warren supervises higher degree research students at ANU and leads the 'University Art Museums Review' initiative (2024-2026), which evaluates how academic art collections drive pedagogical innovation and community impact. This project examines collection stewardship models that balance historical preservation with contemporary relevance. Curatorial Practice: With formative experience at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (2007-2011), Warren has curated significant independent exhibitions including 'I don’t want to be there when it happens' (2017) and 'Atong Atem: Come Home' (2017). As editor of Peephole Journal, she cultivates experimental film criticism that challenges conventional academic discourse.

• Contemporary Australian Art
• Art Historiography
• Film and Cinema
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Cynthia Baron is a Professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She is affiliated with the American Culture Studies doctoral program and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies programs. A scholar with a background in freelance independent film production, she focuses on actor training, screen performance, and media industry studies. Ph.D. in Film, Literature, and Culture (University of Southern California) M.A. in Film (San Francisco State University) B.A. in Philosophy (University of California, Berkeley) Her research spans independent cinema , genre studies , stardom , and politics of representation , with a focus on creative labor and media specificity. Recent work explores post-2000 screen industries, Afro-futurism in film, and gender dynamics in Kubrick’s films, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to media analysis. Baron’s scholarship is featured in Journal of Film and Video and anthologies like Indie TV and Stellar Transformations . She co-edits the Palgrave Studies in Screen Industries and Performance series and founded the open-access journal The Projector . Society for Cinema and Media Studies Distinguished Service Award (2023) BGSU Research Scholar of Excellence (2017-2020) Carole Fielding Research Grant Cagney and Lacey Dissertation Fellowship As advisor for Screen-Play and former organizer of the Tuesday Night Film Series, she mentors students in screenwriting and film appreciation. Her international collaborations include the Critical Historiography of Film Acting project at Universidade Estadual de Campinas.

• Independent Cinema
• Media Industry Studies
• Third Cinema
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Professor Sally Totman is a political scientist and Head of School of Social Work and Arts at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Master of Politics and Public Policy, and a Doctor of Philosophy. Previously, she held roles at Deakin University, Macquarie University, and Champlain College. Her expertise lies in Middle Eastern politics, international relations, and cultural representation in Hollywood. She co-founded the Middle East Studies Forum at Deakin University and led the Centre for Middle East and North African Studies at Macquarie University. Research Interests: Professor Totman focuses on Middle Eastern and North African politics, Hollywood's portrayal of foreign policy, and political leadership analysis. She has authored books like *How Hollywood Projects Foreign Policy* and co-edited *Global Crises and Risks*. Her current research examines MENA representation in film and popular culture. Teaching & Awards: With 25+ years of teaching experience in online and located environments, she has earned numerous teaching awards. Her pedagogical innovations include online simulations for Middle East politics education. Professional Activities: She serves on the Gulf/2000 Project at Columbia University and Australian Institute of International Affairs. Recent publications address U.S.-Middle East relations, Tunisia's democracy challenges, and Australia's strategic engagements in the region. Grants & Supervision: She has successfully supervised HDR candidates and contributed to educational equity through simulations for off-campus students.

• Middle Eastern Politics
• International Relations
• Cultural Studies
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Jessica Edlom serves as a PhD student and adjunct teacher at Karlstad University, actively contributing to strategic communication research within the global music industry. Her work bridges academic theory and practical industry challenges, with particular focus on digital transformation and fan-brand relationships. Her core research examines strategic communication practices, fan engagement dynamics, and transmedia marketing strategies in music. She investigates how artists like ABBA and Taylor Swift leverage phygital experiences to cultivate fan communities, exploring tensions between commercial imperatives and authenticity. Key interests include pandemic-era industry adaptation, value co-creation mechanisms, and the commodification of fan participation through choreographed engagement. Analysis of her publication timeline reveals a clear evolution from foundational studies on Nordic music branding (2017-2019) toward cutting-edge explorations of immersive technologies and fan experience design (2023-2025). Recurring thematic threads include the strategic mobilization of fan communities through social media, authenticity maintenance in digital branding, and industry adaptation to technological disruption. Her methodological approach frequently employs strategy-as-practice frameworks to uncover practitioner-level tensions in brand work.

• Strategic Communication
• Music Industry
• Brand Management
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Patrick A Stewart serves as Professor and Director of Online Education in the Department of Political Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research bridges political science, psychology, and technology, focusing on nonverbal communication dynamics in high-stakes political contexts. His educational trajectory includes an A.A. from St. Petersburg J.C. (1987), B.A. (1988) and M.A. (1991) from the University of Central Florida, and a Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University (1998). Stewart specializes in decoding emotional responses to political leaders' nonverbal behavior using Facial Action Coding System (FACS) methodology. His work examines micro-expressions, laughter, and audience reactions during debates, presidential addresses, and elections, with growing emphasis on AI biometrics ethics. This research has been published in PLoS ONE , Political Psychology , and Computers in Human Behavior , and featured in The New York Times , The Washington Post , and Vox . He co-created the educational game "Citizenship Quest" to explore trust-building in political simulations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on presidential communication effectiveness, particularly laughter and micro-expressions as leadership indicators. His work spans historical analyses (Reagan's "great communicator" persona) and contemporary events (Trump-era debates, Brexit), utilizing interdisciplinary methods combining ethology, biometrics, and game-based learning. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Stewart directs online education initiatives while maintaining an active research agenda; no student advising details or grant information were specified in the source texts. His "Citizenship Quest" project represents applied efforts to translate political psychology research into educational tools.

• Political Communication
• Nonverbal Communication
• Emotion in Politics
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Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Chapman University's School of Communication. With a PhD credential and verified institutional affiliation, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in media psychology with 55 publications and over 52,000 reads on ResearchGate. Her research focuses primarily on parasocial relationships —the one-sided connections audiences form with media figures—and their psychological implications. Dr. Forster's work spans multiple dimensions of media effects, including racial and ethnic representation in media, narrative persuasion, and the psychological consequences of contemporary media phenomena like cancel culture. She has made significant contributions to developing theoretical frameworks for understanding how parasocial relationships develop and evolve across different media contexts and demographic groups. An analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining increasingly complex social issues through the lens of parasocial theory. Her work has expanded from foundational research on parasocial relationship development to contemporary applications addressing political polarization, diversity in media representation, and the mental health implications of media consumption. Notably, she has pioneered research on non-amicable parasocial relationships and the phenomenon of 'parasocial jealousy' in romantic contexts. Dr. Forster maintains an active research program with numerous collaborations across institutions, particularly with scholars like Nathan Walter, Gayle S. Stever, and Megan A. Vendemia. Her methodological approach combines experimental designs with content analysis and survey research to examine media effects on audience perceptions and behaviors. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, her extensive publication record suggests successful funding for multiple research projects. Her work has practical implications for media producers, policymakers, and mental health professionals seeking to understand the complex relationship between media consumption and psychological outcomes. As media landscapes continue to evolve with digital platforms and social media influencers, Dr. Forster's research provides critical insights into how audiences form and maintain relationships with media figures in contemporary contexts.

• Media Psychology
• Parasocial Relationships
• Race and Ethnicity in Media
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Dr. Daniel O'Brien serves as a Lecturer at the University of Essex's Department of Literature Film and Theatre Studies. His research explores the intersection of cinema, interactive art, and computer gaming through a postphenomenological framework. He examines how digital platforms transform audiences into active participants within visual and auditory narratives. His scholarly work investigates point-of-view techniques in cinema, representations of digital technology in speculative fiction, and the evolving relationship between creators and audiences in interactive media. Recent publications analyze screen representations of computers, video conferencing interfaces, and biographical portrayals in contemporary cinema. As Graduate Director since 2020, Dr. O'Brien oversees academic programs while teaching courses on digital storytelling, interactive media, and postphenomenological approaches to visual culture. His PhD from the University of Glasgow (2016) established the foundation for his research into embodied technological experiences across media platforms.

• Cinema Studies
• Interactive Art
• Game Studies
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Liliana Colanzi is an Assistant Professor of Latin American Literature at Cornell University, appointed in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program. She is also a celebrated Bolivian writer and the founder of the independent press Dum Dum Editora. Her academic training and professional identity are anchored in literary studies, with a particular emphasis on modern and contemporary Latin American fiction. Colanzi’s scholarship interrogates popular genres—science fiction, horror, and the fantastic—while her creative practice encompasses short fiction and editorial work. Research Interests Modern and contemporary Latin American literature Popular genres: science fiction, horror, the fantastic Creative writing pedagogy Posthuman and corporeal studies Independent publishing and literary activism Across her recent publications, Colanzi explores the intersection of technology, animality, and market forces on the human body, the sinister semiotics of food in horror narratives, and the reimagining of Bolivian and regional histories through speculative lenses. Her work oscillates between rigorous scholarly analysis and creative experimentation, often blurring the boundaries between criticism and fiction. Awards & Honors Aura Estrada Literary Award, Mexico (2015) Bogota39 – Hay Festival Cartagena list of best Latin American writers under 40 (2017) Shortlist, Ribera del Duero Prize for best unpublished short-story collection (2022) Editorial Leadership & Outreach Beyond academia, Colanzi directs Dum Dum Editora, an independent Bolivian press fostering new literary voices. She has co-edited major scholarly volumes such as Latin American Speculative Fiction (2018) and Horror and the Supernatural in Latin America (2022), and curated the feminist essay anthology La desobediencia (2019).

• Modern and contemporary Latin American literature
• Popular genres in literature
• Science fiction
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Dr Rebecca Feasey is a Reader in Feminist Media Studies and Subject Leader in Media and Critical Studies at Bath School of Art, Film and Media, Bath Spa University. Her work focuses on gender representation in popular media, particularly motherhood, infertility, and non-traditional family building narratives. Academic qualifications: BA, MA, PhD Professional memberships: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Trustee at Learning on Screen Her research explores feminist analyses of television, celebrity culture, and media representations of gendered experiences. She has authored monographs on Masculinity and Popular Television (2008), Motherhood and Popular Television (2012), and Infertility and Non-Traditional Family Building (2019). Recent articles examine maternal ageism in royal pregnancy narratives, chromosomal disorder representation, and digital feminist activism. She has reviewed for journals including Feminist Media Studies and Men and Masculinities , and served as external examiner for PhD projects on topics like postfeminist nostalgia and toxic celebrity. Her 2020 Open Access Maternal Readings was recognized for its cultural impact. Scientific awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

• Gender Studies
• Media Studies
• Feminist Theory
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Lee Barron is an Associate Professor in the Department of Design at Northumbria University, coordinating MA Luxury Brand Management programs across London and Amsterdam campuses. He also serves as the Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences Co-ordinator for the Amsterdam campus, overseeing postgraduate and undergraduate program development. His research spans fashion design, celebrity culture, tattoo practices, and emerging technologies like AI and smart city innovations. Dr. Barron holds a PhD in Cultural Studies (2004), an MA in Cultural Studies (1997), and a Sociology degree (1995), complemented by a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2009). His work bridges cultural theory with contemporary societal challenges, including sustainability and technological futures. Recent research focuses on the Anthropocene’s cultural representations, AI’s impact on media, and autonomous vehicle design fiction. His publications analyze intersections between music, fashion, and technology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. He has secured grants, including a £15k British Academy-funded project on grassroots sustainable futures. Advising two postgraduate researchers, Lee explores fashion’s future in manufacturing (Sarah Walton) and fashion film theory (Kyra Jewitt). His work engages communities through collaborative design practices and critical cultural analysis.

• Fashion Design
• Celebrity Culture
• Tattoo Cultures
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