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Naomi SeidmanView profile

Professor

• Literature and Secularization
• Translation Studies
• Psychoanalysis
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Naomi Seidman is the Jackman Humanities Professor at the University of Toronto's Department for the Study of Religion and Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies. Her research focuses on literature and secularization, translation studies, psychoanalysis, and Eastern European Jewish culture. She holds a PhD and has been awarded a National Jewish Book Award (2019) and a Guggenheim Fellowship (2021). Her work explores intersections of gender, language, and religious identity, including studies on Freud's translations, ultra-Orthodox departures, and Jewish women's education movements. Recent projects include analyzing Freud's Hebrew-Yiddish translations and hosting the podcast Heretic in the House , examining those leaving ultra-Orthodoxy. Her publications span topics from the Bais Yaakov movement to queer Jewish narratives, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with Jewish cultural history. Key contributions include reinterpreting Jewish textual traditions through translation theory and gender analysis. Her research bridges secular and religious studies, offering critical perspectives on modern Jewish identity formation across linguistic and cultural boundaries.

• Religious Studies
• Cognitive Science
• Evolutionary Ritual Theory
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Dr. Jakub Bohuszewicz is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Religious Studies, Jagiellonian University (Faculty of Philosophy). Born in Połczyn-Zdrój, Poland, he holds a PhD in Religious Studies (2015) and an MA from Jagiellonian University. His research focuses on cognitive and ecological dimensions of Siberian shamanism, evolutionary ritual theories, and the relationship between religion and warfare in pre-state societies. He has published extensively on topics such as Vodun cults, cognitive approaches to Christianity, and the work of Sergei M. Shirokogoroff. Key publications include the monograph Od opętania do rytuału (2017) and articles analyzing the Haitian Revolution as a sacrificial crisis (2022) and the cognitive aspects of shamanism-schizophrenia connections (2021). His work bridges anthropology, neuroscience, and theology. Courses taught include Anthropology of Religion and Shamanism in SM Shirokogoroff’s Work .

• Asian Religions
• Buddhism
• New Religious Movements
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Dr. Przemysław Skrzyński is a researcher at Jagiellonian University's Institute of Religious Studies, specializing in Asian religions with a focus on Buddhism and new religious movements inspired by Eastern traditions. His work examines religious acculturation in Western contexts, Buddhist-Christian dialogue, and the intersection of religion with contemporary art and ecology. He holds degrees from Jagiellonian University's Doctoral School of Humanities (Sciences of Culture and Religion program) and has conducted extensive research on historical and contemporary Buddhist communities in Poland. His research also explores methodology for studying religious archives, religious themes in 20th-21st century art, and the status of animals in world religions. Teaches courses on Buddhism at the Institute of Religious Studies and Department of Comparative Civilization Studies Edits academic works including translations of Buddhist texts and interfaith dialogues Active in international academic circles, presenting at conferences like the Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies Recent research focuses on Polish Zen Buddhist communities during the communist era, the political dynamics surrounding religious legalization, and the symbolism of peace movements in post-war Europe.

Christian SeisView profile

Professor

• Applied analysis
• Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
• Mathematical fluid dynamics
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Prof. Dr. Christian Seis is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Münster, affiliated with the Institute of Analysis and Numerics. He is an Investigator in Mathematics Münster and specializes in applied analysis, partial differential equations (PDEs), and mathematical fluid dynamics. His research focuses on fluid dynamics phenomena, including vortex dynamics, mixing processes, and free boundary problems, with applications to convection and nonlinear diffusions. Education & Career: PhD from University of Leipzig (2011) Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto (2011–2014) Lecturer (Akademischer Rat) at University of Bonn (2014–2017) Current position since 2017 at University of Münster Research Interests: Nonlinear PDEs, particularly fluid dynamics and transport equations Vortex dynamics, mixing in fluids, and boundary layer analysis Asymptotic behavior of solutions to Navier-Stokes and Euler equations Nonlinear diffusions, including thin film and porous medium equations Stability estimates and numerical schemes for advection-diffusion equations Recent Projects: Mathematical analysis of bubble rings in ideal fluids Optimal stability estimates for advection-diffusion equations Crossover of coarsening rates in demixing viscous liquids Analysis of the vanishing viscosity limit in 2D flows Grants & Collaborations: DFG Cluster of Excellence 'Mathematics Münster' (EXC 2044) Individual DFG grants for projects on transport equations and invariant manifolds Co-organizer of workshops on fluid dynamics and geometric PDEs Labs/Teams: Leads the research group on applied analysis and PDEs at the University of Münster, focusing on rigorous mathematical analysis of fluid dynamics and diffusion processes.

Johannes GemmrichView profile

Researcher

• Air-Sea Interaction
• Rogue Waves
• Wave Breaking
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Johannes Gemmrich is a Research Scientist at the University of Victoria, specializing in air-sea interaction, rogue waves, and ocean turbulence. He holds a doctorate from the University of Victoria and a Master's from Christian Albrechts Universität. His work combines field observations and modeling to study wave dynamics and coastal hazards. His research group focuses on wave forecasting, Arctic remote sensing, and turbulence dissipation. Recent articles emphasize rogue wave prediction and climate interactions. Awards: François J. Saucier Prize in Applied Oceanography

Stefan MangnusView profile

Lecturer

• Catholic Theology
• Systematic Theology
• Dogmatics
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Stefan Mangnus serves as a Lecturer at Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, Tilburg University, where he is affiliated with the Texts in Contexts research group. His teaching portfolio includes Dogmatics courses (God and Christ, Christ and Trinity), practical parish pastoral work, and chaplaincy internships. Externally, he holds significant roles as Moderator for Officium Caritatis since September 2023 and as a member of the Dominican Order's provincial council and vicariate councils in the Netherlands since mid-2022. Mangnus's research centers on Catholic theological renewal through synodality, drawing extensively on Thomas Aquinas and Dominican traditions. His work bridges historical theology with contemporary ecclesial practice, examining how synodal listening processes can transform church governance. He investigates biblical foundations for church renewal while connecting Aquinas's theological insights to modern challenges in Christian community formation and spiritual discernment. His publication pattern reveals consistent engagement with synodal themes across multiple formats - from peer-reviewed academic chapters to parish-level spiritual reflections. The 2024-2025 output demonstrates particular focus on Dominican contributions to synodality, Aquinas's relevance for contemporary theology, and practical biblical exegesis for liturgical use, appearing in both scholarly journals like Tijdschrift voor verkondiging and parish publications such as Vierkant. With 37 documented activities including 33 invited talks on synodality, Holy Spirit theology, and Christian identity, Mangnus actively disseminates his research beyond academia. His 8 media contributions since 2022 demonstrate engagement with public theological discourse, particularly regarding the synodal process and Acts of the Apostles interpretations. Mangnus supervises students in practical pastoral settings and chaplaincy internships, integrating his academic expertise with real-world ministry. His external Dominican roles provide institutional platforms for implementing synodal principles, while his Texts in Contexts affiliation fosters interdisciplinary theological research on scriptural interpretation in historical and contemporary frameworks.

Christos KremmydasView profile

Professor

• Greek social history
• Political history
• Legal history
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Christos Kremmydas is a Professor of Classics at Royal Holloway, University of London, serving as Head of the Department of Classics and affiliated with the Centre for Oratory and Rhetoric and the Hellenic Institute. His research focuses on Greek social, political, and legal history, oratory, rhetoric, historiography, epigraphy, and papyrology. He has held prestigious fellowships, including the Elizabeth and J. Richardson Dilworth Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2017), and was elected as a Council Member of the International Society for the History of Rhetoric (2017). Professor Kremmydas has authored and edited numerous books, including Commentary on Demosthenes Against Leptines (2012) and contributed to seminal volumes like Hellenistic Oratory: Continuity and Change (2013). His work explores ancient rhetorical practices, forensic strategies, and the interplay between ethos and logos in classical texts. Recent research includes analyses of Thucydides' Assembly debates and Dio Chrysostom's civic orations, emphasizing narrative suspense and argumentative frameworks in ancient oratory. His scholarly contributions span articles in journals like Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies and collaborative projects, including a Humboldt Foundation Senior Research Fellowship (2018–2020). Kremmydas has engaged in public outreach, such as radio appearances discussing ancient oratory’s relevance to modern discourse, and has advised three graduate students in his field.

Volker Christian BehrView profile

Associate Professor

• Magnetic Particle Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Biophysics
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Prof. Dr. Volker Christian Behr serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Würzburg's Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, where he leads the Magnetic Particle Imaging group within the Chair of Experimental Physics (Biophysics). Located in Building P1, Room F-076 at the Am Hubland campus in Würzburg, Germany, Prof. Behr contributes significantly to the advancement of medical imaging technologies with expertise in Magnetic Particle Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Prof. Behr's research focuses on Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI), a novel medical imaging technique that detects superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles with high sensitivity and specificity within the human body. His work explores the nonlinear magnetization function of these particles to develop marker-based applications that avoid radioactive nuclides, offering significant potential for clinical applications. He has contributed to the development of MPI-MRT hybrid systems where MPI captures the marker signal while MRT provides the anatomical background. His research extends to scanner technology, wave propagation in high-field MRI, and applications in non-destructive material testing. Prof. Behr's publications over the past two decades demonstrate a consistent focus on medical imaging technologies, with particular emphasis on Magnetic Particle Imaging since 2009. His work spans from fundamental scanner components and hardware to novel reconstruction techniques and clinical applications. The evolution of his research shows progression from general MRI technology (2003-2011) to specialized MPI development (2015-2018), reflecting the emergence of MPI as a distinct field within medical imaging. Prof. Behr leads the Magnetic Particle Imaging research group within the larger Magnetic Resonance Imaging group at Experimental Physics 5. His team works on advancing MPI technology, developing novel reconstruction techniques, and exploring clinical applications of magnetic particle imaging. The group is part of the Chair of Experimental Physics (Biophysics) at the University of Würzburg, which maintains strong connections with medical researchers for translational applications of imaging technologies.

Christian KeysersView profile

Professor

• Social Neuroscience
• Neural Basis of Empathy
• Mirror Neurons
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Christian Keysers is a leading full professor of Social Neuroscience at the University of Amsterdam and head of the Social Brain Lab at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN). He has held tenured positions since 2000, focusing on the neural basis of empathy, mirror neurons, and social cognition across species. Department Head, Social Brain Lab, NIN (2010–now) Full Professor, Social Neuroscience, University of Amsterdam (2014–now) Full Professor, Social Brain, University of Groningen (2007–2014) His research explores how mirror neurons and embodied cognition underpin empathy, using neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and animal models. He has pioneered cross-species approaches, linking empathic mechanisms in humans and rodents to prosocial behavior and moral conflict. Recent publications highlight his work on predictive coding , altruism , and touch interventions . His findings have been published in Nature Neuroscience , Current Biology , and PLoS Biology . Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2012) VICI Grant (2016) Marie Curie Excellence Grant (2005) IPPY Prize for 'The Empathic Brain' (2012) Keysers actively shapes European research policy as a member of the Future and Emerging Technologies advisory board and the Young Academy of Europe. His book 'The Empathic Brain' won critical acclaim for science communication.

• Information and Communication Technologies
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Sociology of Digital Cultures
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Christian Licoppe is a Professor in the Social Sciences department at Telecom Paristech, specializing in the sociology of information and communication technologies. He has served as Deputy Director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Innovation (CNRS UMR 9217) since 2015 and leads the Interact research group. His career spans roles at France Telecom-Orange Research Laboratories, CNRS, and C.N.E.T., focusing on technology's societal impacts and mediated interaction. 1995: Habilitation à diriger des recherches, University Paris VII 1994: PhD in epistemology and history of exact sciences, University Paris VII 1985: PhD in condensed matter physics, University Paris VII 1981: Engineer, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications 1979: Engineer, Ecole Polytechnique Licoppe's research explores mediated interaction, digital cultures, and human-technology co-evolution. His work spans mobile communication, video conferencing, suicide prevention technologies, and digital justice systems. Key methodologies combine ethnographic observation with interactionist analysis. Recent research projects include: VisioJustice (French ANR funded): Videoconferencing in judicial contexts Electronic Monitoring (Paris Saclay IDEX): Digital surveillance systems QuantiSelf (French ANR): Self-tracking technologies Cyberjustice Program (SSHRC Canada): Digital legal processes Mobile Dating (Forum des Vies Mobiles): Geolocation-based dating His publications examine: Mobile media's impact on sociality Transformations in interpersonal communication Notification systems' social implications Interaction design in digital platforms Virtual presence in legal and gaming contexts ICTs' role in contemporary social organization

• Roman Culture and History
• Social and Religious History of the Near East
• Graeco-Roman World
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Professor Ted Kaizer is a faculty member in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. He was educated at Leiden (MA, 1995) and Oxford (DPhil, 2000), and held a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship before joining Durham. His research focuses on the social and religious history of the Roman Near East, particularly during the Hellenistic period. Editor : Blackwell's forthcoming Companion to the Hellenistic and Roman Near East Current Research : Social patterns of worship at Dura-Europos His publications include books and articles on Palmyra, Hatra, and Dura-Europos, with a strong emphasis on religious syncretism and local identities. He has supervised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from Palmyrene manpower to the reception of Palmyra's ruins. Notable fellowships include the Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship (2014-17) and affiliations with the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies and the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. His recent work spans the historiography of Near Eastern religions, sociolinguistics, and the role of the Roman army in state-building. Scientific Awards : Exzellenzcluster 'Religion und Politik' Fellowship (2009) Margo Tytus Fellowship (2011) Christopherson/Knott Fellowship (2013) Dale T. Mortensen Senior Fellowship (2014) Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship (2014-17) Professor Kaizer has extensively traveled through the Middle East, contributing to academic understanding of its classical heritage. He is actively involved in editorial work and conference organization, including the Cities and Gods: Religious Space in Transition volume.

Svein Harald GullbekkView profile

Professor

• Numismatics
• Medieval History
• Coinage
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Svein Harald Gullbekk is a Professor at the Section for Numismatics and Classical Archaeology, Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo. His academic work bridges history, archaeology, and economics with a focus on medieval monetary systems and religious practices. His research interests include: Numismatics and coinage in medieval Scandinavia Monetization processes in the Middle Ages Religious use of money and devotional economies Standardization in medieval society Spiritual and ritual economies Church and state financial interactions The recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on the intersection of money, religion, and ritual in medieval Northern Europe. Articles explore coinage in ecclesiastical contexts, the symbolic economy of the Eucharist, human sacrifice, and the socio-political implications of medieval coinage. His editorial work on volumes like Coins in Churches and Standardization in the Middle Ages positions him as a leading figure in these interdisciplinary fields. Scientific contributions: Principal Investigator for "Religion and Money: Economy of Salvation in the Middle Ages" Editor of key interdisciplinary volumes on medieval money and religion Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals and academic presses Gullbekk actively collaborates with international scholars in archaeology, history, and anthropology. His work is central to the Centre for Viking-Age Studies (ViS) and contributes to understanding the economic and cultural transformations of medieval Scandinavia. He has not publicly listed advisees or students, but his editorial and collaborative projects suggest significant mentoring and academic leadership.

Christian GrimmeView profile

Associate Professor

• Multiobjective Evolutionary Computation
• Social Media Analysis
• Disinformation Detection
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Grimme is an Associate Professor and Extraordinary Professor in the Department of Information Systems at the University of Münster. He leads the Computational Social Science and Systems Analysis research group. His roles include acting professorships, research group leadership, and academic co-direction of the ERCIS Competence Center for Social Media Analytics. He holds a Dr.-Ing. in Computer Science and has extensive postdoctoral and habilitation experience. Education Timeline: 2015–2018: Habilitation and venia legendi in Information Systems 2006–2012: PhD in Computer Science (Dr.-Ing.) 1999–2006: Diploma in Computer Science Research Interests focus on Multiobjective Evolutionary Computation, Social Media Analysis, Disinformation Detection, and AI Ethics. His work bridges algorithmic innovation (e.g., optimization algorithms) with societal challenges (e.g., automated propaganda detection). Recent projects include analyzing Large Language Models' role in disinformation mitigation and real-time social media content analysis using human attention mechanisms. Awards include the Best Teaching Award (2024), PPSN XIV Best Paper Award (2016), and multiple travel grants from ACM and DAAD. He actively participates in conferences like GECCO and EMO, contributing to both theoretical and applied research. Advising and grants highlight his role in guiding over 20 theses, spanning Master's and Bachelor's projects in IS/WI. Notable grants include DAAD-funded collaborations and internal university funding for projects like MODERAT! (moderation tools) and ERCIS SMA Competence Center. Labs/Teams: Leads the Computational Social Science & Systems Analysis group, collaborating with global partners via ERCIS. Engages in initiatives like CLAIRE and the Integrity & Security Initiative to address AI ethics and information security challenges.

Martin MatznerView profile

Professor

• Business Process Management
• Business Process Analytics
• Service Research
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Prof. Martin Matzner is a Full Professor at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, leading the Department of Digital Industrial Service Systems. Previously, he held positions as Research Assistant and Academic Rat at the University of Münster. His expertise spans Business Process Management, Service Systems, and Cyber-Physical Systems, with notable contributions to peer-to-peer charging infrastructure and collaborative consumption platforms. He completed a Habilitation (2016) and PhD (2012) in political science and business informatics. Education: Habilitation in Business Informatics (2016), PhD in Political Science (2012), Diplom in Business Informatics (2007) from University of Münster, with studies at Turku School of Economics (2005). Research focuses on digital service innovation, including projects like CrowdStrom (P2P electric vehicle charging) and smartmarket² (location-based retail solutions). Awards include the Best Prototype Award (2017) and Emerald Citations of Excellence (2015). Advised students include Christian Rest (2015 Master’s thesis on sharing platforms). Key projects include FOKUS:SE (service engineering network), RISE_BPM (EU-funded BPM innovation), and federal initiatives in e-Government (FIM project). Active in international collaborations with Brazil and Russia.

Christian O EwaldView profile

Professor

• Quantitative Finance
• Risk Management
• Commodities
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Christian O Ewald is a Professor in Financial Economics at the University of Glasgow. He holds additional Research Professorships at the University of Inland Norway and Umeå University in Sweden. His research focuses on Quantitative Finance, Risk Management, Commodities, Derivatives, and Natural Resources. Ewald earned his MSc from the University of Mainz, PhD from the University of Heidelberg, and a Habilitation from the University of Kaiserslautern, all in Germany. Prior roles include positions at the University of Sydney, Nottingham University Business School (China), University College Cork, University of St. Andrews, and the University of Leeds. He has supervised over 20 PhD students, with notable alumni now in academia and finance sectors globally. Ewald's research explores commodity markets (e.g., salmon futures, crude oil), stochastic volatility models, real options, and risk management strategies. His work often integrates advanced mathematical techniques like Malliavin calculus and stochastic optimal control. Notable grants include leadership in the 'Aquarisk' project (NOK 8 million) and a Kempe Foundation grant on longevity risk. Publications span journals such as *Quantitative Finance*, *Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control*, and *Energy Economics*. His contributions address practical challenges like hedging strategies, asset pricing under uncertainty, and environmental risk assessment.