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Andrea BubenikView profile

Associate Professor

• Renaissance Art
• Baroque Art
• Early Modern Visual Culture
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Associate Professor Andrea Bubenik is an expert in Renaissance and Baroque art, specializing in early modern visual culture. She holds dual affiliations at the University of Queensland: as an Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Arts' Department of Art History, and as an affiliate of three interdisciplinary research centers (Centre for Architecture, Theory, Criticism and History; Centre for Critical and Creative Writing; Research Centre in Creative Arts and Human Flourishing). Her research focuses on printmaking, art-science intersections, court cultures, and reception histories of iconic artworks. She served as Director of the UQ Node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions (2019–2022). Her recent publications include monographs like *Reframing Albrecht Dürer* (2013, AAANZ award winner) and edited volumes such as *The Persistence of Melancholia in Art and Culture* (2019). She has curated major exhibitions like *Ecstasy: Baroque and Beyond* (2017) and *Five Centuries of Melancholia* (2014), both at the UQ Art Museum. Public engagement includes annual art history courses at QAGOMA and international lectures in Australia, Canada, and Europe. Education: PhD in Art History (not explicitly detailed, but extensive international fellowships at institutions like the Warburg Institute and the Huntington Library) Teaching: Supervised over 20 Honours, MPhil, and PhD students; developed an undergraduate Venice study abroad program Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Digital Futures Lab and multiple art institutions Her research grants include funding from AIAH/AAANZ for her upcoming monograph *Living Pictures: The Renaissance Artist-Scientist*, exploring Dürer and Leonardo’s natural studies. Awards include the AAANZ Best Book Prize (2014).

Casey ReasView profile

Professor

• Generative Art
• Digital Media
• Computer Graphics
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Casey Reas is a Professor in the Department of Design Media Arts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he also co-directs UCLA Social Software. He holds a Master's in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT and a Bachelor's from the University of Cincinnati's College of Design. A pioneering figure in generative art and digital media, Reas co-founded the open-source programming language Processing, revolutionizing computational creativity for artists and designers. His work spans software installations, prints, and collaborative projects exhibited globally at institutions like the Centre Pompidou and the Whitney Museum. His research explores intersections of technology, art, and pedagogy, reflected in books such as Compressed Cinema and Making Pictures with Generative Adversarial Networks . Reas' practice emphasizes algorithmic processes and machine learning, exemplified in series like Untitled Film Stills and Compressed Cinema . He actively contributes to initiatives like UCLA’s Game Lab and the Conditional Studio, fostering interdisciplinary innovation. His work balances technical rigor with aesthetic exploration, bridging art, science, and technology.

Robert XiaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
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Robert Xiao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Designing for People research cluster. He holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University and a BMath from the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on interactive technologies, including VR/AR interfaces, sensing systems, and cybersecurity. Notable contributions include Lumitrack (tracking system), TouchTools (touch interaction), and CVE-2023-37271 (Python sandbox exploit). Education: Ph.D., Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University; BMath, Computer Science & Combinatorics, University of Waterloo Affiliations: Core member of UBC's Designing for People cluster Research interests span novel input modalities, mixed-reality systems, and security challenges. He actively competes in DEF CON CTF (multiple 1st places) and publishes in top venues like CHI, UIST, and ISMAR. Recent work explores VR decision-making, low-latency tracking, and collaborative AR/VR environments. Awards: SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award, CHI Honorable Mention, DIS Honourable Mention Teaching includes courses on computer systems (CPSC 213), human-computer interaction (CPSC 554X), and cybersecurity (CPSC 436S). His lab develops tools like SurfShare (surface sharing) and VirtualNexus (collaborative AR).

Sophie G. GeeView profile

Associate Professor

• 17th and 18th Century Literature
• British Literature
• Creative Writing
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Sophie G. Gee is an Associate Professor of English at Princeton University, with a focus on 17th- and 18th-century British and global Anglophone literature. She is affiliated with the English Department and has held roles such as the inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Sydney. Her research explores themes of literary history, colonial exchange, and cultural practices, with notable works like The Barbarous Feast (forthcoming) and Making Waste (2009). She is also a novelist, with The Scandal of the Season (2007) recognized internationally. Gee advocates for public humanities through writing, podcasts, and initiatives like Mindful Faculty at Princeton, emphasizing mindfulness in academia. Her education includes a PhD from Harvard (2002) and a Class I Honors from Sydney University (1995). Research interests span colonial literature, creative writing, and the intersection of literature with religion, food, and material culture. She has collaborated on projects like the Contemplative Leadership initiative at Sydney University and co-founded the podcast The Secret Life of Books . Awards include recognition from the Washington Post and Economist for her novel, and her scholarly contributions address topics such as Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe , satirical texts, and the role of humanities in contemporary society. Teaching and mentorship are central to her work, with a focus on early modern and 18th-century literature. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and platforms like the Times Literary Supplement , and her op-eds address education, parenting, and the value of the humanities. Current projects include a book on uncertainty in scholarship and a podcast exploring literary secrets.

Judith BuchananView profile

Professor

• Shakespearean Studies
• Performance History
• Film History
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Professor Judith Buchanan is the Master of St Peter’s College, Oxford, and a Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University of Oxford. She leads the College’s governance and community life, fostering academic excellence and student development. Her research focuses on Shakespearean textual and performance histories, silent film, and cross-disciplinary arts collaborations. She advises on BBC arts programs, co-adapted a 2018 Macbeth film, and runs 'Silents Now' to revive silent cinema. Her academic roles include membership in the Oxford English Faculty and Worcester College. She chairs University committees like the Cameron Mackintosh Drama Fund Board and the Research and Innovation Committee. Internationally, she advises heritage institutions and theatre initiatives. Her work bridges academia and public engagement, emphasizing creative collaborations with artists and heritage organizations. Awarded visiting fellowships at the Folger Shakespeare Library and University of Lausanne, she advocates for interdisciplinary projects. Beyond Oxford, she serves on boards for RADA and the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission.

Robert V. KozinetsView profile

Professor

• Digital Media
• Marketing
• Social Media Research
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Robert V. Kozinets is a Professor of Journalism at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California (USC). He is renowned as the founder of netnography, a qualitative research method applied to digital interaction analysis. His work bridges marketing, communication, and digital culture, emphasizing contextualized understanding of social media, influencer dynamics, and brand strategies. Kozinets has authored/co-authored eight books including Netnography: The Essential Guide to Qualitative Social Media Research (2020) and Netnography Unlimited (2021), and over 120 academic articles. He serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Marketing and Journal of Consumer Research . His research interests span digital media ethics, technocultural capital, and the intersection of technology with consumer behavior. Notable honors include the Shelby Hunt Award (2012) and Emerald Management Reviews Citation of Excellence (2010). Kozinets collaborates with global corporations like American Express and L’Oréal, and his teaching focuses on digital research methodologies. He actively contributes to public discourse through media outlets like The Conversation and NBC News . In addition to academic roles, he explores creative outlets such as videography, poetry, and painting, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to understanding human-technology interactions. His recent work addresses AI’s impact on marketing, virtual influencers, and post-truth consumerism.

Dawn MannayView profile

Professor

• Participatory Research
• Visual Methodologies
• Educational Inequality
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Dawn Mannay is Professor of Creative Research Methodologies at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. Her research examines education, identity, and inequality using participatory, visual, and creative methods with communities. She leads projects on care-experienced children's educational experiences and employs innovative methods including film, artwork, and digital media. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches that amplify marginalized voices in research. Her publications demonstrate extensive methodological innovation in qualitative research. Recent books develop frameworks for creative data analysis and sandboxing techniques in qualitative interviewing. Health and Care Research Wales Public Involvement Award (2017) Social Research Association Innovation Award (2017) Learned Society of Wales Dillwyn Medal (2018) Cardiff University Celebrating Excellence Award (2019) She mentors doctoral researchers studying youth identity, educational experiences, and gender norms. Her research has informed national policies supporting care-experienced young people in Wales.

Kiera VaclavikView profile

Professor

• Children’s Literature
• Material Culture of Childhood
• Adaptation Studies
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Professor Kiera Vaclavik is a Professor at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Literature and Culture within the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film. She serves as Director of the Centre for Childhood Cultures. With a PhD from the same institution, her research focuses on children’s literature, material culture, adaptation studies, and fashion’s intersection with literature. Her work bridges disciplines such as postcolonial studies and museum studies, emphasizing global and comparative approaches. Her research explores how stories adapt across media and borders, with a particular focus on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, children’s creativity, and well-being. Notable projects include the AHRC-funded The Alice Sound collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra and the V&A Museum of Childhood exhibition The Alice Look . She has secured funding from organizations like the British Academy and Medical Research Council. Professor Vaclavik has supervised over 14 PhD students, addressing topics ranging from child migration to speculative fiction. Her awards include a REF2021 Impact Case Study and recognition for public engagement. Her publications span monographs, journal articles, and book chapters, with a focus on children’s literature’s cultural and historical dimensions. Her work extends beyond academia through collaborations with institutions like Liberty, Fevered Sleep, and the London Symphony Orchestra, emphasizing creative and public impact. She regularly engages with media and public lectures, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and community outreach.

Zafeirenia BrokalakiView profile

Lecturer

• Cultural Studies
• Marketing Ethics
• Consumer Research
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Zafeirenia Brokalaki is a Lecturer in Marketing and Communications at Queen Mary University of London (School of Business and Management), serving as Programme Co-Director for the MSc Marketing in the Creative Industries. She holds a PhD in Culture, Media and Creative Industries from King's College London, alongside advanced degrees in Philosophy, Cultural Policy, Communication, Marketing, and Dance. Her research focuses on the aesthetics, ethics, and politics of cultural consumption, creative markets, and the sociology of the body. She edits the Arts and The Market Journal and reviews for leading journals like Qualitative Market Research . Her teaching spans global marketing strategies, cultural marketing for social change, and arts management. She has taught at multiple institutions, including the University of Leicester, King’s College London, and the University of Peloponnese. Her work bridges marketing, cultural studies, and performance, emphasizing transformative consumer research and critical marketing theory. She leads the QMUL Impact Fellowship project Impact Stories and collaborates with East London creative organizations. Zafeirenia’s research interests include participatory art, illegal arts markets, and the historical interplay of the body and market systems. She has published in top journals like Journal of Business Ethics , Journal of Marketing Management , and City , and presented at global conferences such as the Consumer Culture Theory Conference and the European Marketing Academy Conference. Her awards include HEA Fellowship and RSA Fellowship. She supervises PhD students on topics like domestic commodification, slow tourism, and AI-generated storytelling. Her public engagement includes consulting with cultural organizations like Dance Umbrella and Opera Holland Park, supported by grants from Nesta, Arts Council England, and others.

Deanna A. IbrahimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Critical Consciousness Development
• Social Justice Education
• Arts Education
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Deanna A. Ibrahim is an Assistant Professor of Critical Youth Development in the Department of Health and Human Development at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on critical consciousness development in youth through arts-based programming and out-of-school contexts. She has collaborated with organizations like the Guggenheim Museum’s Teen Program and Partners for Youth Empowerment to design interventions fostering sociopolitical awareness. Dr. Ibrahim holds a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from NYU’s Steinhardt School and a BA in Psychology and Theatre from Muhlenberg College. Her interdisciplinary work bridges education, developmental psychology, and creative youth development. Her recent research explores arts-based youth programming’s role in promoting critical consciousness, with studies funded by grants from the Huntington Arts Council and NYSCA. She has authored or co-authored six peer-reviewed publications, focusing on topics like structural inequities, juvenile justice systems, and early childhood interventions. Awards: Statewide Grant for Creative Learning (2023) Chein-Lehmann Dissertation Proposal Award (2023) Felix M. Warburg Memorial Award (2021) Dr. Ibrahim advises EastLine Theatre, developing inclusive youth programming, and serves as a reviewer for journals like American Journal of Community Psychology and Developmental Psychology .

Jane BennettView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• American Political Thought
• Ecophilosophy
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Jane Bennett is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in Humanities at Johns Hopkins University, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Comparative Thought and Literature (CTL) and Political Science. She serves as Director of Graduate Studies for CTL and is affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on political theory, ecophilosophy, environmental humanities, and American romanticism. Bennett has held visiting professorships at institutions including Oxford University, Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities, and the Humanities Research Centre at Australian National University. She has edited major journals like Political Theory and co-founded Theory & Event . Her influential works include Vibrant Matter (2010), translated into eleven languages, and Influx & Efflux: Writing Up with Walt Whitman (2020). Her scholarly trajectory reflects interdisciplinary engagement with new materialism, environmental ethics, and the intersections of literature and politics. Recent work addresses Anthropocene discourse, material agency, and creative approaches to ecological thinking. Bennett’s academic leadership includes seminar direction at the School for Criticism and Theory (Cornell, 2013) and global collaborations through visiting roles. Her writing bridges theoretical rigor with accessible cultural critique, emphasizing the political dimensions of nonhuman forces. Award-winning author and editor, Bennett’s contributions span academic monographs, edited volumes, and public-facing essays. Her current projects explore ‘acting amidst’ ecological crises through concepts of entanglement and material vitality. Teaching and mentorship are central to her role at Johns Hopkins, where she guides graduate studies in comparative thought and literature.

Joachim KruegerView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Game Theory
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Joachim Krueger is a Professor of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. He holds editorial roles at the Personality and Social Psychology Review and the American Journal of Psychology . His research focuses on social judgment, decision-making, and the intersection of cognitive psychology with behavioral economics and organizational behavior. Key themes include self-perception, intergroup relations, free will belief paradoxes, and the volunteer’s dilemma. Dr. Krueger earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (1988) and completed postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin before joining Brown in 1991. He teaches courses on psychology in business, happiness philosophy, and behavioral decision sciences. His work critiques positivist methodologies while exploring creativity, leadership, and the replication crisis in psychological research. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, Society for Experimental Social Psychology, and Eastern Psychological Association. His writings include books on social judgment, rationality, and happiness, alongside a Psychology Today blog. Krueger collaborates across disciplines, emphasizing pragmatic approaches to understanding human social behavior.

Shawn MillerView profile

Lecturer

• Philosophy of Biology
• Philosophy of Science
• Ethics
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Shawn Miller is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of California, Davis, where he also earned his PhD. His work focuses on philosophy of biology, science studies, and ethical inquiries. He maintains a prominent resource at philbio.net , curating a comprehensive reading list for philosophy of biology graduate programs. His research interests include functional analysis in biology, evolutionary theory critiques, and scientific methodology. He has contributed to debates around adaptationism, gene-environment interaction, and feminist approaches in science. Miller's published works appear in Anarchist Review of Books , The Montréal Review , and Crack the Spine . His 2016 article ' There is No Future Tree ' explores temporal ontology, while recent publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with anarchist thought and cultural critique. He has maintained active involvement in journalism, writing for outlets like Sacramento News & Review and The Pacific Sun , often blending philosophical perspectives with social commentary. His creative writing includes poetic reflections on existence and ethical decision-making.

Linda Ryan BengtssonView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Culture
• Media Studies
• Cultural Industries
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Linda Ryan Bengtsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Media and Communication at Karlstad University. She holds roles as a research advisor and collaborates with public/private entities, including Hagfors municipality, Visit Värmland, and Uddeholm. Her work focuses on geomedia studies, exploring the interplay between place, media practices, and digital culture within cultural industries and tourism. Education: She completed her doctoral dissertation on public art installations and interactive experience in 2012. Teaching includes undergraduate and advanced courses in visual culture, digital design, and design methodology. Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research combines human geography, tourism studies, and business administration. Key projects include the 'Bruksort 2.0' ecosystem initiative (2024-2025) and the 'Music Ecosystems' EU project (2018-2021). She co-edits the book Geomedia Studies: Spaces and Mobilities in Mediatized Worlds (2017/2018). Collaborations: She serves on boards for the Baltic Sea Foundation and Visit Värmland, emphasizing strategic research environments and funding. Recent articles (2024) address geomedia futures in tourism, pandemic impacts on music industries, and virtual reality immersion. Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, though her work receives grants from Vinnova, EU, and regional agencies. Her research environment development focuses on co-creation with industry partners. Advising/Grants: As a research advisor, she strengthens funding opportunities and national/international collaborations. Projects like 'Experience Industry: Geomedia Technologies for Live Performance' highlight her focus on applied research. Labs/Teams: Central to the Geomedia Studies Research Group, she leads projects like 'Digital Place-Based Experiences' and 'Crisis Communication' initiatives in rural tourism sectors.

Stephen BensonView profile

Associate Professor

• Literature and Music
• Literature and Sound
• Literature and the Visual Arts
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Stephen Benson is Associate Professor in the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where he has been a faculty member since 2005. He is affiliated with the Modern and Contemporary Writing Research Group and holds an active ORCID profile (0000-0001-7175-9979). His research centers on the intersections of literature with music, sound, and the visual arts, focusing on modern and contemporary writing. Key areas include narrative theory, the folktale, and creative forms of criticism. He has published extensively, including monographs such as Cycles of Influence and Literary Music , and co-edited volumes like Creative Criticism: an Anthology and Guide . Stephen Benson's recent publications (2020–2025) show a sustained engagement with literature and music, post-critical reading, and interdisciplinary art forms. His work often appears in major academic companions and journals, reflecting a strong presence in contemporary literary scholarship. His editorial role in the Edinburgh Companion to Literature and Music further demonstrates leadership in the field. He has received notable recognition, including two Choice Outstanding Academic Titles awards. His scholarly contributions reflect a blend of critical rigor and creative experimentation. Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2003) - Cycles of Influence: Fiction, Folktale, Theory Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2008) - Contemporary Fiction and the Fairy Tale Stephen Benson has supervised numerous research projects and graduate students through his role at UEA, though specific advisees are not named in the text. He has secured editorial and collaborative research opportunities, particularly around sound, literature, and critical innovation. His work on the theory and practice of description suggests ongoing and future scholarly direction. He is a core member of the Modern and Contemporary Writing Research Group at UEA, contributing to a vibrant interdisciplinary research culture focused on innovative literary and critical practices.