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Carlos LopezosaView profile

Visiting Professor

• SEO
• Web Visibility
• Systematic Reviews
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Carlos Lopezosa is a Visiting Professor at the University of Barcelona (UB) under a Margarita Salas postdoctoral fellowship. Previously, he held an Associate Professor position at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where he taught across the Faculty of Communication, including Journalism, Advertising, and Audiovisual Communication. He also coordinated the Online Master's in SEO/SEM at the Barcelona School of Management (UPF). His research focuses on web visibility strategies (SEO, voice search, social media curation), qualitative methodologies (systematic reviews, semi-structured interviews), and AI applications in digital journalism. He is affiliated with the UB's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, contributing to research groups like Professorat GIDD. His work bridges academic research with practical media strategies, emphasizing ethical AI integration and algorithmic transparency. Key research areas include news curation, AI-driven data analysis, and digital media ethics. Lopezosa has published extensively in journals like Future Internet , DOXA Comunicación , and El Profesional de la Información , with over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2018. His current projects explore AI's role in newsrooms, Google News algorithms, and multidimensional journal evaluation frameworks. Education: Doctor in Information Sciences Research Interests: SEO strategies, content curation, AI in media, systematic reviews Grants: Margarita Salas Postdoctoral Fellowship (UB) His work often addresses challenges in digital media visibility, ethical AI implementation, and the evolving role of algorithms in news dissemination. Lopezosa collaborates with institutions like the CRICC research center and frequently presents at international conferences on digital media trends.

• Music Composition
• Cultural Fusion in Music
• Multimedia Music Production
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Assoc Prof Ho Chee Kong is an Associate Professor and founding Head of Composition at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. He currently serves as Vice Dean (Academic Programmes & Quality Enhancement). A Singaporean composer renowned for fusing Western and Chinese musical traditions, his works have been performed globally at venues like the Singapore Arts Festival, International Bela Bartok Choral Competition, and Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium. His research explores music's role in modern society, multimedia productions, and organizational contexts. Notable compositions include There and Back (2019 Best New Classical Work), Empyrean Lights (Singapore's 50th Anniversary commission), and Passage-Fantasy . He has presented at international conferences such as the Reflective Conservatoire Conference and the Performer’s Voice Symposium. HO holds leadership roles in arts organizations including Vice-President of the International Computer Music Association, founding President of the Composers Society of Singapore, and board member of the Ding Yi Music Company. His works are celebrated for their 'exotic instrumental colors' and narrative power, bridging cultural divides through music. HO's professional engagements include advisory roles with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Singapore School of the Arts, and international festivals. He has organized major events like the 29th International Computer Music Conference (2003) and the Asian Composers League Festival (2013).

Richard KirklandView profile

Professor

• Irish Literature
• Cultural Theory
• Postcolonial Studies
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Professor Richard Kirkland is a leading scholar of Irish Literature and Cultural Theory at King's College London's Department of English. He holds a prestigious position in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, where he teaches courses on 20th-century Irish literature, modernist poetry, and contemporary cultural studies. His research focuses on modern Irish writing, cultural theory, and postcolonial studies, with a particular emphasis on Ireland's political and cultural history, including the Irish Literary Revival and Northern Irish post-conflict narratives. He has authored influential monographs like Irish London: A Cultural History 1850–1916 (2021), which won the 2022 BAIS Book Prize, and edited volumes on Medbh McGuckian's poetry. Professor Kirkland’s work spans literature, film, television, and popular culture, analyzing themes such as identity, colonialism, and cultural hybridity. He has held research grants exploring Irish London’s cultural history and collaborated on projects like Kathleen Goodfellow (a.k.a. François Villon) , examining gender and time in the Irish Revival. He is a Fellow of the English Association and actively supervises PhD students in Irish cultural studies. His publications include essays on Fenian legacies, Northern Irish cinema, and Dr. Corry’s National Diorama, showcasing his interdisciplinary approach. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses on Joyce, modernist poetry, and postcolonial literature, contributing to King’s College’s strong reputation in English studies ranked 6th in the UK (QS 2018).

Angela ZhangView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Antitrust Law
• EU Competition Law
• Economic Analysis of Law
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Dr. Angela Zhang is a Senior Lecturer in competition law and trade at King’s College London, affiliated with The Dickson Poon School of Law. Her research focuses on applying economic analysis to transnational legal issues, particularly antitrust challenges in China and the behavior of EU judges. She holds a JSD from the University of Chicago Law School and practiced law in New York, Brussels, Beijing, Hong Kong, and London before academia. Notable accolades include the Concurrence Antitrust Writing Award (2014) and a British Academy grant (2015-2017). Education: LLB, Peking University (2004); LLM, JD, and JSD, University of Chicago Law School (2006, 2008, 2011). She authored a doctoral dissertation under Judge Richard A. Posner. Research Interests: Antitrust in authoritarian contexts, EU judicial behavior, and transnational legal frameworks. Current projects include a book under contract with Oxford University Press on China’s antitrust challenges and collaborative studies on EU judges with political science and statistics scholars. Teaching: Undergraduate Contracts Law & Economics, Graduate EU Competition Law, and New System of Competition Law. Grants & Awards: British Academy grant (2015-2017), Concurrence Antitrust Writing Award (2014), Stanford International Junior Faculty Forum presentation (2015). Media Engagement: Regular contributions to The Economist , New York Times , Reuters , and frequent speaking roles at antitrust conferences globally.

Simon O'SullivanView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Art Theory
• Performance Art
• Continental Philosophy
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Simon O'Sullivan is Professor of Art Theory and Practice at Goldsmiths University of London. His work bridges contemporary art practice, performance, and continental philosophy, particularly engaging with Deleuze and Guattari's theories. He explores concepts like 'fictioning' and 'myth-work,' focusing on intersections between aesthetics, politics, and popular culture. His research interests include poststructuralist philosophy's application to art, the role of myth in creative practices, and the destabilization of traditional artistic and theoretical boundaries. Collaborative art projects under the name Plastique Fantastique investigate subjectivity, the sacred, and political aesthetics through performance, film, installations, and text-based works. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His recent publications (2019–2024) emphasize theoretical frameworks blending art and philosophy, with a focus on mythological and fictional elements in contemporary practice.

Carlos SpoerhaseView profile

Professor

• Sociology of literature in the global literary field
• Literary theory and general criticism
• Relationship between aesthetics and social theory
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Prof. Dr. Carlos Spoerhase is a leading academic in Modern German Literature, currently holding the Chair of Modern German Literature at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich . His research spans literary theory, sociology of literature, and historical methods, focusing on the intersection of aesthetics and social theory. PhD in Modern German Literature (2006, Humboldt University of Berlin) Habilitation in Modern German Literature (2016, Humboldt University of Berlin) Academic guest stays at Princeton, Cologne, and Stanford His research explores scaling phenomena in aesthetics , the social dimensions of literary practices , and the history of philological methods . Recent projects include analyses of the Nobel Prize's role in global literary evaluation and the cultural implications of text compression. Notable awards include the Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship (2014) and Honorary Lifetime Membership at the Goethe Society of North America (2021). He co-edits Deutsche Vierteljahrsschrift für Literaturwissenschaft und Geistesgeschichte and serves on editorial boards for journals like The German Quarterly .

Caroline BassettView profile

Professor

• Digital Media
• Computational humanities
• AI and the transformation of knowledge cultures
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Caroline Bassett is Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge and Director of Cambridge Digital Humanities. She previously held positions at the University of Sussex as Lecturer (2000-2008), Reader (2008-2016), and Professor of Digital Media and Communications (2016-2019), where she co-founded the Sussex Humanities Lab. Her career began in technology journalism before transitioning to academia. Her research critically examines computational technologies' societal and cultural impacts. Key interests include digital media theory, AI's transformation of knowledge cultures, feminist analyses of technology, media archaeologies, automation studies, and the intersection of science fiction with technological utopianism. Recent work explores sound studies, mobile media, gender politics in tech, and everyday digital practices. Bassett's publications consistently engage with digital culture through critical, feminist, and historical lenses. Major thematic clusters include: technological feminism and gender politics (35%), automation histories and anxieties (25%), media archaeology and theory (20%), digital humanities methodologies (15%), and sound/silence studies (5%). Her work increasingly addresses AI ethics and explainability in recent years. Honors and Awards: Helsingin Sanomat Foundation Fellow, Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies (2015-2017) IGSF Visiting Fellow, McGill University (Jan-Sept 2010) Leverhulme-funded Associate Visiting Faculty, George Mason University (2002-2003) She directs Cambridge Digital Humanities, a major interdisciplinary research initiative. Previously, she established the Sussex Humanities Lab, fostering digital research collaborations across arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Samet ÖZDEMİRView profile

Researcher

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Reverse Mentoring
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Res.Asst.Dr. Samet ÖZDEMİR is a faculty member at the Department of Human Resources Management within Sakarya University's Faculty of Business Administration. He holds a Researcher academic rank and teaches courses such as Social Entrepreneurship, Career Planning, Human Resources Management, and Graduation Project supervision. His research focuses on reverse mentoring, HR risk assessment, workplace discrimination, leadership competencies, and sustainable career development. He has published extensively in national and international journals, contributing to organizational behavior and management science domains. Education & Academic Background: While specific educational details are not explicitly stated, his titles (Res.Asst.Dr.) indicate doctoral-level qualifications in a relevant field such as Business Administration or Human Resources Management. His academic contributions include co-authoring book chapters on topics like digital HR management and sustainable entrepreneurship. Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical HR applications, emphasizing reverse mentoring case studies (e.g., research assistants-advisors dynamics), ethical recruitment practices, and leveraging digital tools for leadership development. He also explores cross-cultural career perceptions and the role of lifelong learning in managerial roles, as seen in his analysis of historical business figures like Madam C.J. Walker. Publication Trends: Recent works (2022-2023) highlight digital transformation in HR practices, entrepreneurship competency frameworks, and LinkedIn-based executive leadership analysis. Earlier studies (2015-2017) addressed blue-collar workforce underrepresentation in academic research and discrimination in HR job advertisements. Teaching & Supervision: He manages various theses and oversees vocational training programs, integrating practical workplace experiences into academic curricula. Courses like 'Vocational Training in Business' and 'Career Planning' reflect his commitment to bridging educational theory with professional readiness. Awards & Grants: No specific awards are mentioned, though his active publication record suggests contributions meriting academic recognition. Grant details are not provided in the text. Labs & Teams: While no specific labs are noted, his collaborative publications indicate involvement in academic teams focusing on human resources innovation, organizational behavior, and sustainable development initiatives.

Ana Cristina PerryView profile

Assistant Professor

• Art History
• Latinx Art
• Performance Art
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Ana Cristina Perry is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Oberlin College, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a BA from Smith College (2012) and a PhD from the CUNY Graduate Center (2023). Her research focuses on performance, installation, and participatory practices by Latinx artists since the 1960s, with a current project examining Brooklyn-born Puerto Rican artist Raphael Montañez Ortiz and his contributions to alternative art spaces. She teaches courses such as 'Approaches to the Art of the Americas' and 'Collectives and Collaboration in Modern and Contemporary Art.' Her work challenges traditional art historical narratives, emphasizing marginalized voices and decolonial frameworks. Perry has contributed essays to Smarthistory (2024), analyzing works by Freddy Rodríguez, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, and Raphael Montañez Ortiz. She also published an interview with Montañez Ortiz in The Brooklyn Rail (2022), exploring his interdisciplinary practice and institutional critiques. Her research has been supported by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA). Perry’s scholarship bridges art history with cultural studies, addressing themes like transnational identity, materiality, and the politics of representation. She actively engages with Latin American and Latinx art communities, advocating for inclusive museum practices through her writing and curatorial collaborations.

Saeed Karimi Aghdam OrdaklouView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural-Historical Psychology
• Second Language Acquisition
• TESOL
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Dr. Saeed Karimi Aghdam Ordaklou is an Associate Professor of English Language and Didactics at the Faculty of Education and Arts, Nord University, Norway. His academic career is rooted in applied linguistics, with a focus on second language acquisition, educational psychology, and dynamic systems theory. PhD in Applied Linguistics (Second Language Acquisition), University of Jyväskylä, Finland MA in English Language Teaching, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Iran B.A. in English Language & Literature, University of Tabriz, Iran Professional Teacher Education, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland His research synthesizes Vygotsky’s cultural-historical psychology, dynamic systems theory, and dialectical frameworks to explore second language development in sociocultural contexts. Key themes include L2 writing, complexity-accuracy-fluency dynamics, and interdisciplinary theoretical integration. Recent publications emphasize dynamic systems theory applications, digital mediation in multilingual writing, and the sociocultural dimensions of language learning. He has also guest-edited special issues addressing theoretical dialogues in applied linguistics. Dr. Karimi Aghdam has taught in Iran, Finland, and Norway, and holds teaching qualifications from the UK, Finland, and Norway. He actively collaborates with international scholars and has held visiting researcher roles at UC San Diego, Penn State, and the University of Southern Denmark.

Nicole Infanta KellerView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Women’s Scientific Writing
• 18th- and 19th-Century British Literature
• Digital Humanities
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Nicole Infanta Keller is a Part-Time Lecturer in English at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). She holds a PhD in English from Northeastern University. Her research focuses on women’s scientific writing, 18th- and 19th-century British literature, and digital humanities. She has received multiple grants and fellowships, including an NEH-sponsored seminar fellowship and a Harry Ransom Center Dissertation Fellowship. Keller teaches advanced writing courses tailored to business, science, technical, and social science fields, emphasizing professional communication skills through workshops and peer review. Her academic contributions include co-authoring articles on digital humanities projects like the Women Writers Project and contributing to Orlando: Women’s Writing in the British Isles. She has also explored topics such as colonial Caribbean print culture and Civil War-era death studies. Her teaching philosophy integrates critical research and audience analysis across disciplines. Awards and grants highlight her work in interdisciplinary research and scholarly collaboration. She maintains an active presence in academic communities through digital humanities initiatives and pedagogical innovation.

Paola UccelliView profile

Professor

• Assessment
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Evidence-Based Intervention
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Paola Uccelli is a Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education , where she leads the Language for Learning research team . Her work bridges developmental linguistics and educational research, focusing on multilingual and monolingual students' language development, high-utility language skills, and evidence-based interventions to amplify student voices. Research Interests: Academic language skills (lexical, grammatical, and discourse levels) and their role in reading comprehension and writing. Design and validation of assessments like the Core Academic Language Skills Instrument (CALS-I) and its Spanish adaptation Evaluación de Lenguaje Académico . International comparative studies on literacy and civic engagement in urban settings (Botswana, Colombia, Peru, Chile). Grants & Collaborations: Funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Harvard Graduate School of Education Dean's Venture Fund, Harvard-Chile Innovation Grants, Lemann Foundation, and David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. Collaborates with educators and researchers across the U.S., Latin America, and internationally. Labs & Teams: Leads the Language for Learning research team , which develops tools to track academic language development and supports multidisciplinary, culturally affirming educational approaches.

John BowenView profile

Professor

• Nineteenth-Century Literature
• Victorian Fiction
• Charles Dickens Studies
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Professor John Bowen is a leading scholar in Nineteenth-Century Literature , currently affiliated with the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York . His academic career spans major research into Charles Dickens , Victorian novelists, and literary theory, with over fifty publications including books like Other Dickens and Palgrave Advances in Charles Dickens Studies . He serves on the Advisory Board of the Clarendon Edition of Dickens’s works and has supervised eleven PhD students on topics ranging from Dickens’s Christmas numbers to Victorian anti-Catholicism. Key Collaborations : British Library, Royal Shakespeare Company, University of California Dickens Project Leadership Roles : Past President of the Dickens Society and Dickens Fellowship Research Interests center on Victorian fiction , Gothic elements , and literary theory . His recent articles explore topics like Dickens’s stylistic influence and Orwellian political metaphors. He has edited seminal works including Barnaby Rudge and Phineas Redux and is a Fellow of the English Association. Public engagement includes advising the Museum of London’s 2012 bicentenary exhibition and BBC radio appearances. Scientific Awards : Fellow of the English Association (FEA)

Herbert HovenkampView profile

Academic

• Antitrust Law
• Competition Policy
• Intellectual Property
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Herbert Hovenkamp is the James G. Dinan University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. A leading scholar in antitrust law and competition policy, he holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and received the 2008 John Sherman Award from the U.S. Justice Department. His work spans antitrust theory, intellectual property, and legal history, with notable contributions to the Antitrust Law treatise and foundational texts like The Opening of American Law . Research focuses on digital platform regulation, monopolization, and the intersection of antitrust with innovation policy. He has advised on major antitrust cases involving Google, Meta, and other tech giants, emphasizing structural remedies and the consumer welfare standard. Recent publications address merger guidelines, labor market competition, and interoperability remedies. Key contributions include critiques of platform monopolies, analysis of the Sherman Act’s Section 2, and advocacy for evidence-based antitrust enforcement. His writings often bridge legal doctrine with economic principles, shaping debates on modern competition policy. Notable Awards: American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow (2008 John Sherman Award). Recent Cases: Advised on Google’s antitrust trials, FTC v. Meta, and Supreme Court cases like Apple v. Pepper . Grants & Funding: Extensive support for antitrust policy research from federal agencies and think tanks. Labs/Teams: Active in the Penn Program on Regulation and collaborates with the International Center for Law and Economics. His scholarship informs global antitrust reforms and U.S. policy debates on digital markets.

Susan ChizeckView profile

Lecturer

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