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Mattias FrihammarView profile

Lecturer

• Collective Memory
• Cultural Heritage Studies
• Nature-Culture Relations
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Mattias Frihammar, Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies, is a scholar specializing in cultural heritage, collective memory, and the intersection of nature and culture. He chairs the Critical Heritage Studies Network and coordinates the Bachelor’s Program in Museums and Cultural Heritage . Current research explores Cold War heritage, invasive species' cultural implications, and visual silences in archival photography. Prior teaching roles include Halmstad University and Södertörn University. Research Themes : Frihammar’s work critically examines how cultural heritage is produced through power dynamics, gender roles, and emotional engagement. His projects address: Military heritage and gendered nostalgia in Cold War Sweden Invasive species as cultural symbols of belonging and exclusion Visual and narrative silences in museum archives Publications : His recent articles analyze Cold War memory practices, invasive species in cultural landscapes, and gendered interpretations of heritage. Projects like Making a Military Heritage and The Politics of Invasive Alien Species highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Swedish cultural identity.

Kristina JonutytėView profile

Associate Professor

• Social and cultural anthropology
• Anthropology of religions
• Political and economic anthropology
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Kristina Jonutytė is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Asian and Transcultural Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, Vilnius University. She holds a PhD in Anthropology (2019) from Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Her research focuses on post-Soviet Buryat Buddhism, urban anthropology, and socio-political transformations in North Asia. Education: PhD in Anthropology (2019) Internships: University of Cambridge, Seoul National University, École Pratique des Hautes Études Research Interests include: Social and cultural anthropology Anthropology of religions Political and economic anthropology Post-socialist studies North Asian ethnography Her publication trends examine Buddhist giving practices, urban spatiality, state-religion dynamics, and post-Soviet socio-cultural transformations. She explores how Buryat Buddhism navigates political constraints and urbanization challenges. Scientific Awards : 2022–2023 Lithuanian Academy of Sciences Young Scientists' Scholarship Other Academic Activities : Organized international conferences on anthropological theories Guest lectures at Seoul National University and University of Cambridge Science popularization through radio series 'Homo cultus. There and Back' (2022) Expert commentary on cultural appropriation and Russian minority perspectives

• Transformation of Chinese society
• Cultural differentiation
• Qualitative methods in social research
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Anno Dederichs is a project manager at the China Centre Tübingen and has held academic positions at the University of Tübingen , including roles as a Substitute Professor and Scientific Assistant in the Department of Sociology. They focus on the transformation of Chinese society, cultural differentiation, and Sino-German business cooperation, employing qualitative methods in social research. PhD in Sociology (2017) , University of Tübingen Magister Artium in Sinology (2010) , University of Tübingen and Chinese universities Their research bridges cultural sociology and intercultural business dynamics, analyzing expatriate narratives, discursive constructions of 'Face' in Chinese contexts, and comparative frameworks for cultural perception. Their work has been presented at conferences like the German Association for Asian Studies (DGA) and the German Sociological Association (DGS). Recent publications address themes of colonial discourse traces , cultural categorization , and qualitative methodological challenges in cross-cultural interviews. They have also contributed to edited volumes on grounded theory and intercultural cooperation. Dederichs teaches courses in Chinaperspektiven (BA Sinologie) , Qualitative Methods (BA/MA Sociology) , and Cultural Differentiation (MA Sociology) . They are involved in academic networks such as the German Association for Asian Studies and Qualinet, the German qualitative research network.

Victoria PhillipsView profile

Professor

• Intellectual Property Law
• Communications Law
• Media Law
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Professor Victoria Phillips is a faculty member at American University Washington College of Law, where she teaches communications and intellectual property law. She serves as the Director of the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, which she helped found, and is associated with the law school's Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property. Phillips previously served as a Visiting Associate Professor at Georgetown University Law Center and as Acting Director of the Institute of Public Representation's First Amendment and Media Law Clinic in 2008. Professor Phillips' educational background includes: B.A. from Smith College J.D. from American University Washington College of Law (cum laude) Professor Phillips specializes in intellectual property law, communications and media law, with a particular focus on the intersection of IP with gender, cultural identity, and public interest issues. Her scholarship explores the dynamic changes in intellectual property and information policy, examining challenging public interest issues raised by these developments. She has conducted significant research on Native American mascots and trademark law, women in invention, and the commodification of traditional art forms like the Gee's Bend quilts. Analysis of Professor Phillips' publication history reveals consistent focus on intellectual property law's intersection with social justice issues. Her work spans trademark controversies (particularly regarding Native American mascots), gender dimensions of IP, media regulation, and clinical legal education. A notable trend is her examination of how intellectual property frameworks impact marginalized communities and cultural heritage, demonstrating her commitment to public interest perspectives in IP law. Professor Phillips has received several notable awards: Champion of Intellectual Property Award from the D.C. Bar Intellectual Property Community (2024) Faculty Teaching and Service Award from American University Washington College of Law (2015) As Director of the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, Professor Phillips oversees clinical education in intellectual property law, providing students with hands-on experience in IP advocacy. She has served as faculty advisor to the Communications and Media Law Society and as Chair of the Advisory Board of the Program on International Communications Regulation and Policy. In 2015, she was appointed by the FCC Chairman to serve on the agency's Consumer Advisory Committee. Phillips also serves on the Board of Directors of the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, connecting her academic work with practical legal services for the creative community. Professor Phillips co-founded the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, which provides legal services to underserved creators and innovators while training law students in IP practice. Through this clinic and her involvement with the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property, she has built a significant platform for public interest work in intellectual property law, focusing on issues of access, equity, and justice in the IP system.

Gareth WiltshireView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Physical Activity and Health
• Sport Sociology
• Health Inequalities
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Gareth Wiltshire is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, specializing in the Sociology of Physical Activity and Health. He holds a BSc, MA, and PhD, and has previously taught at the University of Bath, Cardiff Metropolitan University, and Nottingham Trent University. His research focuses on Lifestyle for Health and Wellbeing, Sport, Business and Society, and the sociological dimensions of physical activity across diverse populations. Research interests include the role of sport in health management for organ transplant recipients, the impact of wearable technologies in school settings, and the intersection of social class and health inequalities. He employs critical realism and qualitative methodologies, contributing to interdisciplinary debates in sport policy and health promotion. His work bridges sociological theory with practical interventions, emphasizing community-based approaches and the socio-cultural factors shaping health behaviors. Publications span topics such as wearable technology in education, sport-based social networks for chronic illness management, and critiques of current approaches to concussion in sports. He advocates for evidence-based policy development and has collaborated on projects like the School Physical Activity Cultural Transition (School-PACT) intervention. His research also explores the affective dimensions of material environments in healthcare and the role of social marketing in promoting equitable physical activity practices. Dr Wiltshire’s contributions extend to methodological innovation, including thematic analysis frameworks and mixed-methods research in sport psychology. He actively disseminates findings through platforms like Google Scholar and YouTube presentations, maintaining a commitment to accessible research communication.

Nandini BhattacharyaView profile

Professor

• History of Colonial Medicine
• South Asian History
• Urban History
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Nandini Bhattacharya is Professor of South Asian History and History of Medicine in the Department of History at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, she holds a PhD from University College London and undergraduate degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. Her research focuses on: Colonial science and medicine in modern India Urban history and colonial enclaves Histories of consumption and medical consumerism Social history of alcohol in colonial contexts Comparative histories of migrant labor in the Global South Her scholarship examines intersections between state power, colonial society, and medical politics. Major funded research includes awards from Wellcome Trust, Carnegie Trust, Leverhulme Trust, and Science History Institute. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on pharmaceutical history, colonial medical policies, and socioeconomic transformations in South Asia over 150 years. Scientific Awards: Fellowship, Royal Historical Society She advises graduate students and teaches courses on global history, colonial Indian history, and history of medicine. Her research lab focuses on decolonizing medical histories and comparative colonial studies.

Max RittsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Geography
• Sensory Studies
• Indigenous Studies
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Max Ritts is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Clark University, focusing on environmental geography, sensory studies, and Indigenous communities. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia (2018), an MA from the University of Toronto (2010), and a BA from McGill University (2005). His research explores intersections of social power, sensory practices, and ecological change in Indigenous contexts, particularly with the Gitga’at First Nation in British Columbia. Research emphasizes sonic cultures, digital environmental tools, and data sovereignty. Co-editing The Raven Stories , an anthology centering Indigenous perspectives. Recent projects include A Resonant Ecology (Duke UP) and studies on digital forest governance. His work addresses environmental monitoring technologies, spatial power dynamics, and colonial legacies in resource management. Key themes include acoustic ecology, more-than-human relations, and decolonizing environmental governance frameworks. Presentation highlights include discussions on conservation acoustics (Tampere University, 2022) and Indigenous environmental justice (AAG, 2023). Collaborations span institutions like King’s College Cambridge and partnerships with Gitga’at communities.

Xiaobo SuView profile

Professor

• Urban Development
• Political Economy
• Border Politics
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Xiaobo Su is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Oregon. His research focuses on China's post-1978 economic transformation, urban and border development, and transnational regionalization in Southeast Asia. He examines how political economy shapes material and cultural landscapes through heritage tourism, cross-border networks, and state sovereignty practices. Research Interests: Urban development and heritage commodification, China-Myanmar-Laos-Vietnam border politics, geopolitical strategy in narcotics control, and Yunnan's regional development. His work deploys political economy frameworks to analyze state-led development, transnational networks, and social relations. Teaching: Recent courses include Professional Development (Geog 612) and Global Drug Trade Geography (Geog 199). He welcomes graduate students researching cross-border trade, migration, urban tourism, or China's overseas development. Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Territory, Politics, Governance and Associate Editor of Tourism Geographies . Active in fieldwork across Chinese border regions and Southeast Asia.

Hanne HaalandView profile

Associate Professor

• Development Studies
• Humanitarian Aid
• Gender Studies
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Hanne Haaland is an Associate Professor at the Department of Global Development and Planning at the University of Agder, Norway. She holds a PhD in Development Studies from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Her research focuses on land conflicts in Mozambique, personalized aid in the Global South, gender dynamics, and immigrant integration in Norway. Key projects include the DUALSAVE-FGS initiative exploring low-cost medical diagnosis and research on microfinance impacts in Indonesia. Education: PhD in Development Studies (NMBU) Research Groups: CIEM - Centre for Integrated Emergency Management, Mobility, Culture and Gender Teaching: Courses on Latin America, gender studies, and urban mobility (UT-112, UT-402, UT-407) Her research highlights include analyzing citizen-led humanitarian initiatives in Lesvos and gendered integration challenges faced by Syrian refugees in southern Norway. She collaborates extensively with Hege Wallevik, exploring translocal solidarity networks and the role of grassroots actors in development. Recent work examines the 'affective economy' of academic careers and institutional diversity in planning education. Publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, addressing topics like institutional ethnography in Nepal, simulation modeling of humanitarian aid dynamics, and qualitative investigations into health systems in schistosomiasis endemic regions.

Oľga DanglováView profile

Researcher

• Ethnology
• Cultural Heritage
• Rural Development
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Oľga Danglová, CSc. is a distinguished researcher in ethnology and social anthropology, affiliated with the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology at the Slovak Academy of Sciences since 1968. She holds a degree in Ethnology from Comenius University (1968) and a CSc. (PhD equivalent) from the same institution in 1981. Her work focuses on socio-economic dynamics, rural development, folk art, and cultural heritage, with a particular emphasis on Slovakia's ethnographic landscape. Positions: Research Staff, Principal Investigator (VEGA grants), PhD Tutor Education: Ethnology (Comenius University, 1968) Her research interests span socio-economic transformations in rural areas, the role of traditional crafts in cultural identity, and the interplay between folklore and modernity. She has led over 20 research projects, including VEGA grants on global processes in everyday culture and local development strategies. Her contributions include seminal works like Encyclopedia of Folk Culture in Slovakia and Dekor Symbol . Her publications (over 150 articles, monographs, and edited volumes) reflect expertise in ethnography, cultural policy, and rural sociology. Notable works explore regional identity, folk art preservation, and socialist/post-socialist rural economies. Awards: Golden Award for Life Work (2012), SAS Scientific Achievement Awards (1995–2002), Giuseppe Pitré International Ethnology Prize (1995), and recognition from UNESCO and the Literary Fund of Slovakia. She has also been honored by the Slovak Ethnological Society and the Slovak government for contributions to cultural heritage and education. Dr. Danglová serves on editorial boards (e.g., Slovenský národopis ), academic committees, and national cultural initiatives. She co-organized conferences and workshops on regional development and actively participated in EU-funded projects on cultural heritage and rural policy. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, advocating for the integration of traditional knowledge into contemporary social and economic frameworks.

Sara GerkeView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Healthcare Law
• Medical Devices Regulation
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Sara Gerke is an Associate Professor in the College of Law at the University of Illinois and a Richard W. and Marie L. Corman Scholar. She is affiliated with the European Union Center. Her research focuses on the intersection of law, ethics, and technology in healthcare, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, medical devices, data privacy, and liability frameworks. Her work addresses regulatory challenges in AI-driven healthcare technologies, ethical implications of medical AI, and legal accountability in cross-jurisdictional contexts. Key research interests include AI in surgery, privacy implications of health data, and the legal dimensions of medical device innovation. She has contributed to debates on liability for AI systems, data privacy in bankruptcy scenarios, and ethical frameworks for synthetic data in biomedical research. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges legal scholarship with healthcare policy and technological innovation. Recent publications highlight themes such as liability risks for medical AI manufacturers, privacy concerns in genomic data during corporate bankruptcies, and the need for standardized labeling of AI medical devices. Media coverage of her work includes discussions on federal privacy law gaps and regulatory oversight for health AI systems. Gerke collaborates internationally on projects addressing EU-US regulatory differences in AI liability, digital health governance, and ethical AI deployment in healthcare settings. Her scholarship emphasizes balancing innovation with patient safety and legal accountability.

Andreas SchmidView profile

Researcher

• 19th/20th Century Literature
• Media Studies
• History of Anthropology
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Andreas Schmid is a DPhil student in Medieval and Modern Languages at the University of Oxford and currently serves as a Research Associate at the Peter Szondi Institute for General and Comparative Literary Studies, Freie Universität Berlin. He holds a Master of Studies (MSt) in Modern Languages from Oxford and a BA in German Language and Literature, Political Science, and Philosophy from Universität Regensburg. His academic roles include Research Assistant positions at both the Peter Szondi Institute and Wadham College, Oxford, alongside prior teaching roles as a Non-Stipendiary Lecturer at Lincoln College & St. Hilda's College and a Graduate Tutor at Christ Church, Oxford. His research focuses on the interplay between historical avant-garde movements and ethnological research, particularly examining photobooks and song anthologies as mediators of colonial-era 'world art' and 'world literature' concepts. He explores how media practices like formatting and scaling shaped cross-cultural encounters and redefined artistic boundaries. Central to his work is the critique of Eurocentric appropriation in literary modernism and the advocacy for provenance research to address colonial legacies in cultural materials. Andreas has organized the exhibition “Literature as Colonial Loot? Provenance Histories 1910–2021” at the Freie Universität Berlin’s Philological Library, which interrogates the colonial origins of African oral literatures and their commodification in Western anthologies. His collaborative efforts include co-editing thematic foci on British German Studies during the World Wars and developing philological provenance methodologies with Irene Albers. His publications span interdisciplinary topics such as the role of memoirs in Dada historiography, the intersection of avant-garde aesthetics and ethnological practices, and the analysis of colonial narratives in early 20th-century German literature. These works emphasize visual and textual media as sites of contested cultural exchange, challenging traditional boundaries between art, science, and colonialism. In advising and teaching roles, he has contributed to academic essay writing instruction and supervision of graduate students, integrating his research expertise into pedagogical contexts. His work highlights the importance of rethinking modernist canons through postcolonial and decolonial frameworks, advocating for transparency in cultural heritage provenance.

Joshua JarrettView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Game Studies
• Esports
• Fan Studies
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Joshua Jarrett is Senior Lecturer in digital media and game studies at Staffordshire University's School of Digital, Technologies, Innovation and Business. His research focuses on game cultures, esports ecosystems, and internet studies, utilizing qualitative methods including online ethnography. Jarrett examines co-creative cultures in games like League of Legends, modding communities, and streaming platforms. He has published on game balance, esports governance, and the political economy of gaming. Current research explores sustainable value distribution in esports and player experiences at grassroots events. He supervises MA and PhD students on games-related projects and has served as interim course director for BA Esports. Jarrett collaborates with esports event organizers and maintains professional memberships in digital games research associations.

Uma KothariView profile

Professor

• Postcolonial Studies
• Development Theory
• Colonialism and Decoloniality
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Uma Kothari is a Professor of Postcolonial Studies at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester, UK, and an Honorary Professor at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on colonialism, decoloniality, mobilities, environmental change, and postcolonial travelers. She has held roles including Director of the Global Development Institute (2013-2016) and Professor of Human Geography at the University of Melbourne (2019–2022). Education: PhD Geography/Sociology, University of Edinburgh (1985–1990) MA Geography/History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1982–1984) BA (Hons.) Geography, Middlesex University (1981–1982) Dip HE Geography, Westminster College, Oxford (1979–1981) Research Interests: Her work explores colonialism’s legacy, postcolonial identities, environmental justice, and the geographies of seafaring. Notable projects include: "Touring Britain in the 1950s": Analyzing postcolonial Indian travelers’ experiences "Environmental Change and Everyday Life": Visual methods in Maldives island communities "Cultural Geography of Seafarers": Maritime labor and globalization Publications and Impact: Recent works include Advanced Introduction to Critical Global Development (2023) and Challenging Global Development (2023). Her research addresses global inequalities, climate migration, and decolonizing development frameworks. Awards and Roles: Royal Geographical Society Busk Medal (2014) UK Academy of Social Sciences Fellow Editorial roles for journals like Humanity and Journal für Entwicklungspolitik Member of UN SDGs panels and international advisory boards Grants and Supervision: Secured £100k Leverhulme Fellowship (2022–2025) and led a €450k COST Action (2020–2024). Supervised 24+ PhD students, including current advisees Anaa Maryam Hasan and Andriena Carillo. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects on arts-based education in fragile contexts and collaborates with global networks in Kenya, India, and South Africa.

Morgan RobertsonView profile

Professor

• Political Ecology
• Environmental Markets
• Wetland Policy
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Morgan Robertson is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on political ecology, US water policy, and environmental markets, with expertise in wetland banking, ecosystem services valuation, and Clean Water Act compensation mechanisms. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2004), an M.A. in Geography from the University of Minnesota (1998), a PGDipSci in Tropical Geography from James Cook University (1995), and a B.A. in Biology and Anthropology from Grinnell College (1993). His research examines the commodification of ecosystem services and market-based environmental policy, particularly wetland mitigation banking and compensation frameworks under the Clean Water Act. Recent work investigates biodiversity offsetting systems and neoliberal environmental governance. Dr. Robertson teaches GEOG 139: Living in the Global Environment and GEOG 439: US Environmental Policy and Regulation. He has advised multiple graduate students including Laura Lawler (M.S.), Nicolle Etchart (Ph.D.), and Eric Nost (Ph.D.).