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Patricia SieberView profile

Professor

• Chinese Literature
• Print Culture
• Transcultural Studies
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Patricia Sieber is a Professor of Chinese Literature in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Chinese literature from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on print culture, performance culture, and transcultural studies, with emphasis on traditional Chinese drama's global afterlives. She directs the Translation and Interpreting Program and leads the Chinese Theater Collaborative project funded by OSU's Arts and Humanities Grant. Notable works include Theaters of Desire (2003) and editorial work on How To Read Chinese Drama (2022). Awards include the 2023 Ratner Teaching Award. She has held fellowships at the Library of Congress, Princeton Library, and Taipei's National Central Library. Active in scholarly societies, she serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture . Her teaching spans traditional Chinese literature, translation theory, and interdisciplinary courses. She pioneered experiential learning initiatives including a drama translation residency with Amy Ng. Her research has been supported by NEH, ACLS, Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation, and DAAD grants. Public outreach includes collaborations with the Royal Shakespeare Company and media appearances (BBC, New York Times).

Leon DavisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fandom
• Sports Marketing
• Live Event Management
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Dr Leon Davis is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Events Management at Teesside University International Business School. He holds a PhD in Sports Event Sociology from Teesside University (2020), an MA in Sport, Culture and Community from Sheffield Hallam University (2012), and a Bachelor’s in Sports Sociology (2007). His research focuses on fandom, sports marketing, live event management, and prosumption. Notable projects include critical analysis of fan roles at PDC darts events and the impact of digital technologies on live spectacles. He has also explored EDI provisions at events and accessibility in sports venues. Recent publications (2023-2025) examine topics like fan engagement policy reforms, sportswashing in elite sports, and accessibility innovations at live events. His work has been published in journals like Managing Sport and Leisure and Cultural Trends . Leon is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and has extensive teaching experience across modules including Strategic Marketing and Research Methods. He supervises PhD, DBA, and postgraduate research projects.

Rathna RamanathanView profile

Professor

• Communication Design
• Typography
• Intercultural Communication
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Dr. Rathna Ramanathan is a leading academic and practitioner in intercultural communication and alternative publishing. Currently serving as Provost of Central Saint Martins and UAL Executive Dean for Global Affairs , she has previously held deanships at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art. Based in London but originally from Chennai, India, her work bridges South Asian and global design practices. University of Reading - PhD in Typography and Graphic Communication Central Saint Martins - MA in Communication Design University of Madras - BA Fine Art Her research focuses on intercultural communication and alternative publishing in the Global South, examining how marginalized voices can be amplified through design. She explores the tension between tangible/intangible heritages and contemporary design, and investigates how form, media, and content interact in addressing social/political issues. Recent publications highlight her design research trends in decolonial publishing, critical typography, and intercultural book design. As a design educator , she emphasizes listening, cross-cultural learning, and sustainable practices. Her supervision includes postgraduate research students working on topics like female printers in India, exhibition design, and architectural lettering. Key scientific collaborations include major projects with Tara Books (international design awards), British Council-funded initiatives (Crafting Futures, Going Global Partnership), and the Murty Classical Library of India (Harvard University Press partnership). She consults on Indic typeface design with Adobe and Monotype. Her design lab at Central Saint Martins (M9Design) works with international networks of editors, translators, and type designers. Current team projects focus on digital/print transitions, bilingual typography, and preserving endangered typographic practices through innovative publishing formats.

Atsuko HashimotoView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Tourism Development
• Human Rights in Tourism
• Cultural Heritage Tourism
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Atsuko Hashimoto is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies at Brock University. She holds a PhD in Tourism Management from the University of Surrey, UK, an MSc in Tourism Development from the University of Surrey, and a BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Her research focuses on socio-cultural dimensions of tourism, including sustainable tourism in rural areas, human rights issues, indigenous tourism in Japan, and dark tourism. She has conducted extensive work on heritage tourism, anime tourism, and the political ecology of tourism. Dr. Hashimoto’s recent research projects include studies on anime tourism in Japan, political ecology of tourism, Ainu indigenous tourism, and hidden Christian heritage tourism. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change , Journal of Heritage Tourism , and Japan Forum . Her teaching includes courses on tourism policy, human rights in development, culinary tourism, and sustainable rural tourism. Her advising and grants include supervising and examining graduate students in tourism studies, particularly focusing on cultural, ethical, and sustainable aspects. She has collaborated on projects addressing community participation in tourism, disaster response, and rural revitalization. Dr. Hashimoto’s work often integrates qualitative methods, including fieldwork, interviews, and content analysis, to explore tourism’s socio-cultural impacts.

Canan ATILGANView profile

Professor

• Biophysics
• Structural Biology
• Computational Biology
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Canan ATILGAN is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey. She has held leadership roles including Dean (2018-2020), Director of the Graduate School (2018-2020), and President of the Science Academy (2021-present). Her research focuses on computational tools for protein conformational transitions, allosteric communication, and antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Ph.D. (1996) and B.S. (1991) in Chemical Engineering from Boğaziçi University A pioneer in perturbation-response scanning and network-based protein modeling, her work bridges biophysics, structural biology, and molecular evolution. She has supervised 15 PhD and 17 MS students, emphasizing accessible computational biophysics education through workshops and seminars. Her recent publications highlight allosteric mechanisms in biosensors, β-lactam resistance via TolC dynamics, and evolutionary fitness landscapes. Awards include EMBO and Academia Europaea membership, L’Oréal Turkey Young Women Scientist Fellowship, and TÜBA-GEBİP Distinguished Young Scientist Award. President, Science Academy (2021) EMBO Elected Member (2023) TÜBA-GEBİP Distinguished Young Scientist (2004) She leads the MIDST Lab, contributes to Turkish science communication via sarkac.org, and organizes 'Dialogues in the MIDST' workshops for graduate students. Her work integrates theoretical models with experimental validation in iron transport proteins and resistance mechanisms.

Katherine YawView profile

Assistant Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Speech Perception
• Language Attitudes
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Katherine Yaw is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of World Languages at the University of South Florida (USF). She is core faculty in USF's MA Linguistics/ESL program and PhD program in Linguistics & Applied Language Studies. Her research focuses on speech perception , language attitudes , and cognitive processing of L2-accented speech , alongside work in research methodology and quantitative research ethics . She has published in journals like Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development and Language Teaching , with recent articles exploring raciolinguistic stereotyping, ethics frameworks, and listener processing dynamics. Her publications highlight trends in applied linguistics intersecting with sociolinguistics , cognitive science , and educational ethics , particularly emphasizing the Delphi method , questionable research practices , and accent discrimination in educational contexts.

Hugh N KennedyView profile

Professor

• Early Islamic History
• Arabic Historiography
• Islamic Archaeology
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Professor Hugh N Kennedy is a distinguished academic at SOAS University of London, holding dual affiliations with the School of History, Religions and Philosophies and the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. As a Professor of Arabic, he specializes in Early Islamic History (600-1100 CE), with particular focus on Arabic historiography, Islamic archaeology, and the historical geography of the Middle East. His research also examines castle building in the region and the history of al-Andalus. He holds a PhD (Cantab) and has supervised doctoral candidates including Ummugulsum Kurukol and Zhicheng Ye. His publications span authored books, edited volumes, and numerous articles exploring topics like the Abbasid Caliphate, Islamic economic systems, and comparative political histories. He is based at the Russell Square campus and can be contacted via hk1@soas.ac.uk. Research Interests: Kennedy’s work bridges textual analysis and material culture, investigating how political structures, military campaigns, and cultural exchanges shaped the early Islamic world. He examines themes such as the evolution of governance systems, the role of pilgrimage economies, and the interaction between religious and temporal authority. His scholarship frequently engages with primary sources like al-Baladhuri’s Futuh al-Buldan and Ibn Wāḍiḥ al-Yaʿqūbī’s writings, contextualizing them within broader historical narratives. Key Publications: Includes seminal works on the Abbasid Caliphate, the conquests of the Arab armies, and comparative analyses between Islamic and Byzantine governance. Teaching: Contributes to SOAS’s MA History program, focusing on the Global South through decolonial and interdisciplinary approaches. Professional Affiliations: Active in academic networks promoting the study of pre-modern Middle Eastern history and cultural heritage.

Susan HerbstView profile

Professor

• Public Opinion
• Media Studies
• American Politics
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Susan Herbst is a Professor of Political Science and President Emeritus at the University of Connecticut. She previously served as the 15th President of UConn (2010–2019), returning to the faculty afterward. Her academic career includes roles as Executive Vice Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, Provost at the University at Albany (SUNY), and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Duke University (1984) and a Ph.D. in Communication Theory from USC’s Annenberg School (1989). Her research focuses on public opinion, media, and American politics, with five authored books and numerous articles. She co-edits the University of Chicago Press’s Studies in American Politics series. Notable works include A Troubled Birth: The 1930s and American Public Opinion (2021) and President in the Maelstrom: FDR as Public Opinion Theorist (2021). Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary democratic theory, emphasizing media’s role in shaping public discourse. Herbst teaches at UConn’s Stamford campus, focusing on political communication and leadership. Her career reflects deep engagement with academic governance, institutional leadership, and scholarly contributions to understanding public opinion dynamics in American democracy.

Colby HaggertyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Plasma Physics
• Collisionless Shocks
• Energetic Particle Acceleration
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Colby Haggerty is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Astronomy (IfA Mānoa) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He specializes in computational plasma physics, focusing on magnetospheric, heliospheric, and astrophysical systems. His research emphasizes collisionless plasma shocks, magnetic reconnection, and kinetic plasma turbulence. He holds a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from the University of Delaware (2017) and conducted postdoctoral work at the University of Chicago (2017–2021). His work bridges theory, numerical simulations, and observational data analysis using advanced computational tools like Python, C++, Fortran, and MPI/OpenMP frameworks. Research Interests: He investigates collisionless plasma shocks and energetic particle acceleration (e.g., Earth’s bow shock, coronal mass ejections), plasma instabilities, magnetic reconnection dynamics, and the role of turbulence in energy dissipation. His studies often involve hybrid and particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations to model cosmic phenomena like supernova remnants and solar wind interactions. Articles & Trends: His recent publications highlight advancements in understanding shock-drift acceleration mechanisms, the saturation of plasma instabilities (e.g., Bell instability), and scaling laws for magnetic reconnection in asymmetric and relativistic regimes. Collaborations with institutions like NASA Goddard, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago underscore his interdisciplinary approach. He has also contributed to developing Python-based plasma physics tools (e.g., PlasmaPy) for the scientific community. Grants & Impact: His CAREER award (2024) supports studies on collisionless magnetic reconnection as a heliospheric process. He emphasizes computational methods and educational outreach, reflecting his dual focus on advancing science and training future researchers. Labs & Teams: While no specific lab is named, his work relies on collaborative networks with leading institutions, leveraging state-of-the-art simulation infrastructure to tackle complex plasma problems.

Violetta SplitterView profile

Tutor

• Management
• Strategic Management
• Organizational Theory
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Dr. Violetta Splitter is a Fellow and Tutor in Management at St Peter's College, University of Oxford, and a lecturer in Strategic Management at Saïd Business School. Her research focuses on sociologically oriented management and strategy, particularly the trend toward 'Open Strategy'—inclusive, participatory approaches to corporate strategy that challenge traditional top-down hierarchies. She employs ethnographic methods, such as observing strategy processes at financial institutions, to analyze power dynamics and social practices in strategy work. Her work integrates social practice theories (e.g., Bourdieu, Giddens) to examine how 'open strategy' transforms organizational behavior, including crowdsourcing decision-making and frontline employee involvement. She co-edited a special issue on 'Open Organizing' for Organization Studies , fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue on openness in innovation, education, and governance. Dr. Splitter's teaching spans undergraduate and executive courses at the University of Zurich, Saïd Business School, and institutions like the University of Fine Arts Berlin. Her research emphasizes the practical implications of strategy-as-practice frameworks and challenges conventional understandings of organizational power and control.

• Political Communication
• Public Opinion Studies
• Crisis Communication
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Carles Pont Sorribes is an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Communication at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), where he also directs the Journalism Degree program. He serves as Academic Director of the Master in Political and Institutional Communication at UPF Barcelona School of Management. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Social Communication, a Master's in Social Communication, and a Bachelor's in Journalism and Education Sciences. Education: Ph.D. in Social Communication Master's in Social Communication Bachelor's in Journalism and Education Sciences His research focuses on political communication, public opinion, risk/crisis communication, and journalism. Key themes include the Catalan sovereignty process's international media coverage, digital news credibility, and media engagement strategies. Recent work explores AI's role in journalism training and the impact of disinformation on senior populations. Publications highlight trends in crisis communication (e.g., Ebola and Germanwings disasters), the framing of Catalan independence in global media, and the evolution of Twitter as an emergency communication tool. His books include El impacto del engagement y el futuro de la empresa periodística (2022) and Risk and News (2020). Dr. Pont Sorribes has no listed scientific awards but contributes to academic-industry collaboration through his roles in educational programs. His work emphasizes media sustainability and audience loyalty, with proposals for operational frameworks in journalism.

John W. Du BoisView profile

Professor

• Discourse and Grammar
• Sociocultural Linguistics
• Referential Pragmatics
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John W. Du Bois is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Letters and Science. His work focuses on the interplay between discourse, grammar, and sociocultural contexts. Specializing in dialogic syntax, he explores how linguistic structures emerge from interactional dynamics, particularly in conversational coherence and stance-taking mechanisms. His research integrates corpus linguistics, computational methods, and ethnographic approaches to study languages like Mayan and Kazakh. Key research areas include: Discourse and grammar integration Dialogic resonance and affective alignment Corpus design and analysis Ritual language and cognitive models Mayan linguistic systems Recent studies emphasize computational tools like Rezonator for dialogue coherence visualization and remote corpus development methodologies. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in language documentation and education. Du Bois has contributed to foundational texts on discourse transcription standards and maintains active involvement in the Santa Barbara Corpus of Spoken American English project. His publications span over four decades, reflecting sustained engagement with linguistic complexity across multiple levels—from micro-level syntactic interactions to macro-level sociocultural frameworks. Current projects investigate dialogic syntax in autism and the evolutionary niche of language within social interaction.

STEVEN CONSTABLEView profile

Professor

• Geophysics
• Marine Geology and Geophysics
• Electromagnetism
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Steven Constable is a Professor of Geophysics at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) within the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. He specializes in electrical conductivity studies of Earth’s crust and mantle, seafloor instrumentation development, and geophysical data analysis. His research focuses on understanding tectonic processes, subduction zone dynamics, and marine geohazards through electromagnetic methods. Education: B.S., University of Western Australia Ph.D., Australian National University Research Interests: Electrical conductivity of crust and mantle Seafloor instrumentation development Magnetotelluric and controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) methods Subduction zone fluid dynamics CO 2 sequestration monitoring Mid-ocean ridge magmatism Grants & Collaborations: NSF-NERC Collaborative Research: Magnetotelluric imaging of plume-ridge interactions (Galapagos) Magnetotelluric Investigation of the Salton Trough (MIST) Experiment PI-LAB Experiment at the Equatorial Mid-Atlantic Ridge Labs & Teams: He leads the Marine Electromagnetics Lab , developing cutting-edge instrumentation for marine geophysical surveys. His team collaborates globally on projects ranging from Arctic permafrost assessment to subduction zone imaging.

David LewisView profile

Professor

• South Asia
• Bangladesh
• Civil Society
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David Lewis is a Professor of Social Policy and Development at the London School of Economics (LSE), specializing in South Asia and Bangladesh. His work bridges anthropology and development studies, focusing on NGOs, civil society, and the historical dimensions of development policy. He has advised international agencies like Sida, DFID, and UNDP, and his research explores 'policy amnesia' and the interplay between development narratives and grassroots realities. Research Interests Anthropology of Policy NGO Effectiveness and Critique South Asian Development Dynamics Historical Analysis of Development Interventions Entrepreneurship Advice in Bangladesh/Sri Lanka Professional Engagements Consultant for major development organizations Author/editor of influential texts including Bangladesh: Politics, Economy and Civil Society (2011) and New Mediums, Better Messages? (2022) Editor of Popular Representations of Development (2013), analyzing media's role in shaping development perceptions His work critiques top-down development paradigms while emphasizing historical context and local agency.

Jo BraithwaiteView profile

Professor

• International Commercial Finance Law
• Derivatives Markets
• Financial Market Infrastructure
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Professor Jo Braithwaite is a faculty member at the LSE Law School, specializing in international commercial finance law with a focus on derivatives markets and financial infrastructure. She joined LSE in 2008 and holds a PhD from the University of London, an LLM from the University of Pennsylvania (as a Thouron Scholar), and a BA(Hons) from the University of Oxford. Her research explores legal frameworks in global financial markets, particularly regarding central counterparties (CCPs), default management, and standard form contracts. Her notable achievements include the 2022 Inner Temple Main Book Prize for The Financial Courts , which examines judicial roles in financial markets. She has also received Modern Law Review Scholarship and multiple LSE teaching awards. Her work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing challenges like crisis management, regulatory compliance, and market resilience. Professor Braithwaite teaches financial, banking, and commercial law while supervising PhD students. Her external activities include contributions to academic journals and policy discussions on financial market infrastructure. She practices in the Cheng Kin Ku Building and can be reached at J.P.Braithwaite@lse.ac.uk.