Anne Mahoney is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Tufts University, where she has taught since 2004. Her research focuses on meter and poetics , neo-Latin post-Renaissance, and ancient drama . She is deeply involved in teaching historical linguistics, Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit languages, and revived Tufts' course on ancient mathematics . PhD, Boston University (2000) MA, Classical Studies (1996) MA, Mathematics (1985) BA, Mathematics and Economics (1979) Mahoney's publications include reviews of neo-Latin poetry, analyses of Greek and Roman drama, and chapters on meter and song in Aristophanes. Her work bridges classical scholarship with interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing linguistics , dramatic literature , and ancient mathematics . She is an editor for the Bryn Mawr Classical Review and Classical Outlook , and participates in committees like the University Faculty Senate and Committee on Translation of Classical Authors . Her teaching spans courses like Historical Linguistics , Greek and Roman Tragedy , and Mathematics in Antiquity , reflecting her dual expertise in classics and mathematics. She holds fluency in Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, and modern languages like Spanish and German.
Eva D. Szekely is a Professor of Violin and String Area Coordinator at the University of Missouri School of Music, part of the College of Arts and Science. She holds the Catherine P. Middlebush Chair in Fine Arts (2000-2005) and directs International Programs. Her roles include 1st violinist of the Esterhazy Quartet and Artist Teacher of the Year (Missouri ASTA). Education: MS in Violin Performance from The Juilliard School Research & Performance: A renowned soloist and chamber musician, Szekely has performed globally in North America, Europe, and Brazil. She premieres contemporary works by composers like James Willey and Roberto Escobar, and her recordings appear on CRI, New World, and Albany Records. She prioritizes international collaboration, reflected in her festival engagements and MU’s International Engagement Award. Awards: 1999 Governor’s Medal of Honor in the Arts (Brazil) MU’s International Engagement Award Teaching & Impact: Her students excel in competitions and careers as performers/educators. She teaches at MU and guest-lectures at Berklee College of Music, emphasizing pedagogy and performance excellence. Labs/Teams: Leads the Esterhazy Quartet and coordinates string programs, fostering collaborative musical innovation.
Patrick Du Wors serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, currently on academic leave. An internationally recognized Canadian performance designer and curator, his expertise spans theatre, opera, and musical productions across classical and contemporary genres. Education: BFA from University of Victoria MFA from University of Alberta His research integrates scenographic practice with curatorial innovation, emphasizing cross-cultural exchange in performance design. Key contributions include Canada's representation at the Prague Quadrennial and development of experiential educational platforms like PQ Studio. His work bridges academic theory with professional production through collaborations with major international companies. Awards: CITT Technical Merit Award (2015) for Shared [private] Space Betty Mitchell Award for Best Production (2015) Multiple Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations (2009-2014) Six Victoria Theatre Critics’ Choice Awards (2002-2016) University of Calgary Great Supervisor Award (2014) As an educator, Du Wors has supervised graduate students at University of Calgary and instructed at York University, University of Alberta, and National Theatre School of Canada. His creative projects receive institutional support from organizations including The Banff Centre, Canadian Opera Company, and Royal Shakespeare Company. He maintains active professional partnerships with over 15 major theatre companies across Canada, the UK, and Europe while serving on international juries for events like World Stage Design.
Edward Gieskes is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina , specializing in Shakespearean studies, early modern drama, and genre theory. His work bridges historical analysis with theoretical frameworks from the Bakhtin circle and literary theory. PhD, Boston University (1999) MA, Boston University (1991) BA, University of California, Berkeley (1990) Research focuses on generic innovation in Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, with a particular interest in Shakespeare’s contemporaries. He is working on a book titled "Not marching in fields of Trasimene": Generic Innovation in Shakespeare and His Contemporaries , which examines shifts in dramatic genres and their reception history. His recent publications and presentations explore intersections between theatre history, cultural theory, and classical reception, including studies of Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus , Chaucer’s influence on Shakespeare, and legal culture in Middleton’s works. He has co-edited the essay collection Writing Robert Greene and contributed to critical guides and journals. At the University of South Carolina, Gieskes teaches courses such as English Renaissance Drama, Excluding Shakespeare , Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories , and Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Caroline Drama , engaging students in the complexities of early modern literary production.
David Greven is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in nineteenth-century American literature , queer theory , gender studies , and film/television analysis , particularly focusing on works by Alfred Hitchcock, Brian De Palma, and contemporary Hollywood genres. His academic career spans multiple publications and international presentations. Ph.D., Brandeis University (2002) B.A., Hunter College, CUNY (1996) Greven's research explores intersections of masculinity and queer subtext in antebellum American authors like Melville, Hawthorne, and Poe. He examines how Shakespearean and Miltonic traditions influenced American Romanticism, as detailed in his 2024 book All the Devils Are Here . His film studies range from Hitchcock's gender politics to beta male comedies and cyborg cinema , notably in Queering the Terminator (2017). Key trends in his recent publications (2015–2025) include analyses of queer representation in HBO's Deadwood , gendered trauma in Jordan Peele's Get Out , and literary influence between Melville and Hawthorne. His 2025 revised edition of Men Beyond Desire introduces chapters on 1850s masculinities and race in Melville's Billy Budd . Lambda Literary Award Finalist (2017) for Ghost Faces Russell Research Award (2020), University of South Carolina Phyllis W. Meadow Award (2007) for psychoanalytic writing Greven advises on queer film projects and serves on editorial boards for journals like Genders and The Nathaniel Hawthorne Review . His 2010–2025 presentations at conferences in Paris, Kyoto, and Lisbon highlight collaborations in international queer scholarship .
Adrienne L. McLean is a Professor in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at the University of Texas at Dallas. Her research examines classical Hollywood cinema with emphasis on stardom, gender, and performance aesthetics. Education: PhD in Film Studies and American Studies from Emory University, MFA in Dance from Southern Methodist University, BA in Art History from Southern Methodist University. Research Focus: Specializes in Hollywood studio-era musicals, star studies, and the intersection of dance with cinema. Current projects investigate makeup/hairdressing labor and women dancer-choreographers like Eleanor Powell. Awards: Recipient of the Robert De Niro Fellowship, Victor Worsfold Teaching Award, and Algur H. Meadows Fellowship. Keynote speaker at international conferences including British Film Institute. Academic Leadership: Contributed to transnational projects like Musical MC² analyzing Hollywood musicals in mediatic contexts. Teaches courses on film theory, stardom, and Hollywood history.
Jay Twomey is a Professor and Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati, affiliated with the Department of English and Comparative Literature. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2001). His research focuses on the reception of biblical texts, blending literary theory, cultural studies, and American literature. Twomey has authored books like The Pastoral Epistles Through the Centuries (2008) and 2 Corinthians: Crisis and Conflict (2013), and co-edited Borges and the Bible (2015). His current work examines St. Paul’s influence in modern American contexts. Twomey has held significant administrative roles, including Department Head (2012–2017) and Interim Divisional Dean for Humanities (2022–present). He has received prestigious fellowships, including the Taft Summer Research Fellowship and University Research Council grants. His teaching spans courses like Bible and Literature and Modern and Contemporary Literature , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Twomey’s scholarly contributions include articles on topics like Johnny Cash’s Pauline exegesis, gender indeterminacy in biblical texts, and theological themes in modern drama. His work bridges religious studies, cultural critique, and literary analysis, offering innovative perspectives on classical texts in contemporary contexts.
Anna Grana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Roads Railways Airports at the University of Palermo's College of Engineering. She specializes in road infrastructure engineering with a focus on road safety, traffic operations, and sustainable transportation systems. Her educational background includes a Classical high school diploma from Umberto I classical high school in Palermo (1991), a Degree in Civil Engineering with honors (1995/1996), a PhD in Road Infrastructure Engineering (2002), and a Specialization diploma in Public Management (1999). Dr. Grana's research focuses on the analysis of risk associated with road traffic, functional design of road geometry (particularly non-signalized intersections and roundabouts), and environmental sustainability of transport infrastructures. Her work covers preventive analysis of road safety, safety and reliability of transport infrastructure, and crash analysis and modeling. Over the past decade, her research has evolved toward smart mobility solutions, with increasing focus on cooperative driving systems and the integration of connected and automated vehicles into existing infrastructure. Her recent publications demonstrate strong engagement with intersection design, traffic simulation, and resilience assessment in urban environments. Editor-in-chief for the Journal of Sustainable Development (since 2011) Associate editor for the International Journal of Statistics and Probability (since 2011) Member of SIIV (Italian Society of Road Railway and Airport Infrastructures) since 2003 Elected member of SIIV Board since 2010, serving as treasurer since 2013 Dr. Grana has been actively involved in teaching, serving as a member of PhD committees for Road Railway and Airport Engineering, Architecture of Systems for Mobility, and Civil and Environmental Engineering programs. She has supervised numerous final year students and has been instrumental in developing postgraduate courses focused on sustainable transport infrastructure. Her research has been supported by multiple National Relevant Research Programs (PRIN) and collaborations with the Municipality of Palermo, focusing on urban road safety and traffic management solutions. She has led research projects on non-standard roundabouts and urban road intersections, contributing significantly to the field of transportation engineering.
Tim Flanagan is a Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University, affiliated with the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on philosophical aesthetics, critical metaphysics, and the history of ideas, particularly exploring post-Kantian thought and the rethinking of ontology through logology following Barbara Cassin. He holds a PhD from the University of Dundee and a BA (Hons) from the University of Queensland. His work examines classical philosophical problems such as the mind-body relationship and the organization of matter, recontextualizing them through contemporary frameworks. His 2021 book Baroque Naturalism in Benjamin and Deleuze: The Art of Least Distances analyses how Baroque sensibilities inform modern ontological inquiry. Current research engages with Cassin's logological approach to ontology, emphasizing linguistic and conceptual boundaries. Flanagan has published widely on topics including liminal diasporas, the intersection of technology and humanities, architectural theory, and ethical testimony in environmental contexts. His scholarship bridges philosophy with cultural studies, art history, and ecological thought. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions reflect sustained engagement with interdisciplinary debates. No grant information or student advisement records are provided in the source materials. His academic output demonstrates a commitment to reimagining traditional philosophical questions through innovative methodological frameworks.
Olympios Michalis serves as Associate Professor of History of Western Art at the Department of History and Archaeology, University of Cyprus, Faculty of Letters. Previously holding positions as Assistant Professor (2015-2020) and Lecturer (2011-2015) at the same institution, he specializes in medieval European art with particular focus on Gothic architecture in France and the Latin East. Doctoral studies in Art History, Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London (2005-2010) MA in Art History, Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London (2004-2005) Undergraduate studies, Department of History and Archaeology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1999-2003) His research centers on Gothic architecture and sculpture in France and the Latin East, with specific interests in the history of Gothic church construction, spatial usage in medieval churches, and the interaction between ritual, architectural form, and sacred topography in the late Middle Ages. He teaches undergraduate courses including Introduction to Western Art History, Renaissance Art, Gothic Architecture, and specialized courses on Cyprus under Lusignan and Venetian rule, alongside postgraduate seminars on Crusader art and medieval Cypriot archaeology. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on Lusignan and Venetian Cyprus architecture, with emerging trends examining cross-religious architectural influences and performative aspects of medieval sacred spaces. His monograph Building the Sacred in a Crusader Kingdom: Gothic Church Architecture in Lusignan Cyprus (2018) represents a major contribution to the field. Corresponding Member, International Center of Medieval Art (2023-2026) Guest Scholar, Getty Research Institute (2018) Member, International Research Seminar 'Art of the Crusades: A Re-Evaluation' (2015-2017) Visiting Research Associate, Centre for Hellenic Studies, King's College London (2012-2014) As Principal Investigator for the Leventis Foundation-funded project on Nicosia's Bedestan (2017-2019), he has secured significant research funding while co-directing interdisciplinary projects on Saint-Omer Collegiate Church and the Cistercian Nunnery of St Theodore in Nicosia. He co-edits the journal Frankokratia: A Journal for the Study of Greek Lands under Latin Rule and serves on the editorial board for Brepols' 'Mediterranean Nexus' series. His research integrates architectural analysis with cultural history, examining how sacred spaces functioned within complex religious landscapes of the Crusader states, particularly emphasizing Cyprus as a crossroads of Byzantine, Latin, and Eastern Christian traditions.
Jane Barnette is a Professor of Dramaturgy and Theatre History at The University of Kansas, focusing on adaptation practices, witches in theatrical representation, and the intersection of historical and contemporary performance. Her academic work spans dramaturgical theory, classical reception, and innovative pedagogical approaches in theatre education. Position: Faculty Fellow Professor Institution: The University of Kansas Contact: jane@ku.edu Her research interests include: Adaptational dramaturgy across stage and screen Witchcraft narratives and their cultural implications Reconstructing historical theatre practices through modern lenses Pedagogical innovations in ungraded classrooms Jane's publications demonstrate a recurring focus on palimpsestic storytelling (e.g., WandaVision's witch archetypes), consent-based staging ethics, and the impact of technological changes on theatrical traditions (railroads' influence on Chicago-area theatre). Her methodological approaches include research-creation and public scholarship models like Chautauqua/Colloquia. While no formal scientific awards are documented here, her extensive publication record highlights significant contributions to dramaturgy and theatre historiography.
Timothy J. Madigan is Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Classical Studies at St. John Fisher College. He holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His research spans multiple ethical domains including medical, business, and computer ethics, with special focus on philosophy of religion and popular culture. Madigan's publications demonstrate broad philosophical engagement: Explorations of friendship theory across historical contexts Ethical analyses of sports culture and leadership Reappraisals of Bertrand Russell's philosophical legacy Critical examinations of literary-cultural phenomena His scholarly honors include the St. John Fisher College Trustees' Distinguished Scholars Award (2013). With extensive publications in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, Madigan maintains active research collaborations while mentoring emerging scholars in philosophical ethics and cultural criticism.
Charles (Chad) Newsom is Professor of Cinema Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design, serving since 2014. He holds a PhD in English from University of Florida and an M.A. in Cinema Studies from SCAD. His research analyzes melodrama conventions in classic Hollywood cinema, with emphasis on stardom, narrative construction, and historical reception. Recent work examines Jennifer Jones' star persona and Freudian themes in Hitchcock's films. Awards: SCAD Presidential Fellowship Multiple teaching awards from University of Florida
Phillip Maciak is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and the American Culture Studies program at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA from the University of Virginia, and a BA from Amherst College. His academic work focuses on U.S. literature, visual media, and the cultural role of screens, with notable publications including The Disappearing Christ: Secularism in the Silent Era (2019) and the cultural critique Avidly Reads Screen Time (2023). He also serves as TV critic for The New Republic and is currently writing DAD: A POP HISTORY (Plume, 2027). Education: PhD, University of Pennsylvania; MA, University of Virginia; BA, Amherst College Roles: Senior Lecturer in English & AMCS; TV critic; author Affiliations: Washington University; New Republic ; Plume Publishing His research explores intersections between screens and modern identity, dad culture, and 20th/21st-century media. Courses taught include 'The Great American Novel,' 'American Visual Culture Studies,' and a new seminar on 'Dad Culture Studies.' He has also launched innovative courses like 'Adaptations: Literature/Film/TV' and 'The Writer, the Editor, and the Digital World.' Publications span scholarly monographs, cultural critiques, and over 50 articles analyzing contemporary TV and media trends. Current projects include a cultural history of fatherhood and ongoing critiques of streaming TV's evolving narrative strategies.
Livia Sohn is a Lecturer in the Music Department at Stanford University since 2005, specializing in violin performance. She is an internationally acclaimed soloist and chamber musician, renowned for her technical mastery and interpretive depth. Her career includes performances with orchestras such as the Berlin Symphony, Budapest Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic, alongside collaborations with conductors like Yehudi Menuhin and Myung-Whun Chung. Affiliations: Stanford University Music Department Education: Juilliard School (studied under Dorothy DeLay, Hyo Kang, and Felix Galamir) Her research interests revolve around violin performance, chamber music, and the intersection of classical repertoire with modern interpretations. She leads the piano trio Latitude 41, releasing acclaimed recordings of Schubert, Saint-Saëns, and contemporary composers. Notable achievements include winning the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition at age 13 and her 2016 Naxos recording of opera transcriptions.
