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Maria Löfgren serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Culture and Media Studies at Umeå University, Sweden. Her research critically examines literacy development within contemporary educational frameworks, with particular focus on Swedish language education policy and multimodal communication practices. Her scholarly work centers on Literacy Studies , Multimodal Literacy , and Educational Policy , investigating how literature functions within Swedish L1 education. Key themes include the relationship between literacy practices and democratic citizenship, the marginalization of literature in educational reform, and teacher professional development challenges in implementing multimodal literacy approaches. Her research often analyzes national initiatives like Läslyftet (The Literacy Lift) through policy implementation lenses. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with tensions between global educational assessments and national literary traditions. Her work demonstrates how socio-political forces reshape literature's role in Swedish classrooms, with increasing emphasis on digital literacy competencies while traditional literary analysis faces institutional constraints. Recent scholarship particularly addresses epistemological foundations of literacy in teacher education contexts. Löfgren actively participates in the Litum research group at Umeå University, which specializes in literacy research from educational sciences perspectives. Her collaborative work with Per-Olof Erixon forms a significant component of her scholarly output, particularly regarding literature's evolving position in Swedish educational policy.

• Literacy Studies
• Multimodal Literacy
• Educational Policy
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Paweł Frelik is a Professor at the University of Warsaw, serving as Director of the American Studies Center and leading the Speculative Texts and Media Research Group. His academic roles include MA Program Coursework Coordination and Remote Teaching Coordination. Research focuses on science fiction across media, audiovisual culture, and unpopular culture, examining intersections of technology, society, and narrative forms. Publications demonstrate sustained exploration of video game studies, cyberpunk aesthetics, and science fiction media, with recent work emphasizing gender representation and energy rhetoric in gaming. Innovative Research Award, Science Fiction Research Association (2023) Thomas D. Clareson Award (2017) N. Katherine Hayles Award for Criticism of Electronic Literature (2017)

• Science Fiction Studies
• Audiovisual Media
• Digital Culture
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Dominik Hlinka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Painting, Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. Working between Bratislava and Hontianske Tesáre, Slovakia, he explores intersections of painting, digital media, and conceptual frameworks through solo exhibitions across Central Europe. Education: Doctorate (2015-2021), MFA/BFA (2008-2014) from AFAD Bratislava, and exchange studies (2011-2012) at HEAD Genéve. His research focuses on contemporary painting's evolution through digital contexts, memory representation, and rural/industrial narratives. Works like Science-rural fiction (2024) and The TimeLord (2024) blend scientific metaphors with traditional media, while projects like FISSION (2023) examine structural breakdowns. Recent exhibitions reveal trends in technological memory systems and existential spatial exploration. Notable projects include AUTOCALYPSE (2021) addressing personal digital collapse and REFLECTION - REFRACTION - DIFFRACTION (2021) visualizing physics concepts. Scientific Awards : Scholarship of the Novum Foundation (2017, 2015) Rector's Award - Diploma Project (2014) Jury's Selection at XI. Triennal of Aquarelle (2013) As a member of INSTITUT INSTITUT, Hlinka's work spans oil/paraffin canvases, robotic installations, and algorithmic collaborations. His teaching involves foundational painting techniques and experimental studio practices.

• Contemporary Painting
• Experimental Art
• Digital Art
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Tore Brattli is a Senior Lecturer and Study Program Manager in Media and Documentation Science at the Department of Language and Culture, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, under the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education. He plays a key role in shaping the BA, MA, and one-year programs in media and documentation science, with a focus on information technology integration. His research interests include: Information Retrieval Search Engines Databases Digitalization Classification and Cataloging Knowledge Organization Semantic Change in Digital Terminology His teaching spans courses such as Databases, Search Engines and Data Modeling (MDV-1004), Document Organization and Retrieval (MDV-1201), Document Institutions in a Digital Age (MDV-1210), and Big Data, Social Media and Retrieval (MDV-3051). His recent publications reflect a strong focus on the evolution of digital concepts, classification systems like Dewey Decimal, and innovations in library services, especially in digital and networked environments. Themes across his work include the transformation of scholarly communication, automatic classification using semantic indexing, and the impact of digital media on traditional library structures. Notable scientific contributions include studies on the semantic expansion of the term "digital," experiments in automatic classification for public libraries, and analyses of digital journal paradigms. His work bridges library science, information systems, and digital humanities. He advises on curriculum development and leads program management but no formal advisees or students are listed. There is no mention of grants, awards, or laboratory affiliations. His research is primarily theoretical and applied within academic and library contexts.

• Information Retrieval
• Information Seeking
• Search Engines
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Jaime Neves is an Assistant Professor at the School of Arts, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and a researcher at the Research Center for Science and Technology of the Arts (CITAR). He holds a PhD in Film Studies with a focus on monochromatic aesthetics in cinema after Technicolor, awarded in 2015. His academic and creative work bridges film theory, audiovisual narrative, and cinematic perception. PhD in Film Aesthetics, School of Arts (2015) Researcher at CITAR – Research Center for Science and Technology of the Arts Active contributor to film literacy and educational strategies Neves' research centers on the role of color in black-and-white cinema, exploring chromatic stimuli, narrative functions, and perceptual awareness. He investigates hybridism, democratization of media, and the evolution of cinematic forms from large to small screens. His work integrates artistic practice with theoretical inquiry, emphasizing the emotional and cognitive impact of visual and auditory elements in film. His recent publications (2022–2024) reflect a strong thematic continuity on monochromatic cinema, color positioning, and changing viewing habits. These works span conference proceedings, journals, and book chapters, often published in Portuguese and Spanish academic venues. The articles demonstrate a deep engagement with audiovisual perception, narrative structure, and the cultural significance of cinematic form. He was awarded a film festival prize in 2018 for the short film "By the Sea" , highlighting his creative contributions alongside scholarly output. Prize at Film Festivals for 'By the Sea' (2018) Neves actively supervises students, including a curricular internship on film direction and production. He is involved in significant research projects such as CITAR (2020–2025) and INSERT (2022–2023), where he served as Co-Principal Investigator for an inclusive film literacy initiative. He regularly participates in academic events, delivers invited talks, and serves on examination juries. His public engagement includes media contributions on audiovisual heritage and the future of cinema. He is a member of a vibrant research network at CITAR, collaborating with scholars in digital arts, sound, and performance. His ongoing work suggests a trajectory focused on the integration of artistic practice, pedagogical innovation, and critical film studies.

• Film Studies
• Cinema and Color Theory
• Audiovisual Narratives
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Etienne Février is a Lecturer at the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès, specializing in North American literature, intermedial criticism, and animation arts. His research focuses on the works of Steven Millhauser, suburban narratives, and the poetics of everyday life. Education: External English Aggregation (2010), Doctorate in Literature (2017) on Millhauser's miniaturist writing. Research: Explores short fiction, suburban stereotypes, and intermediality in Millhauser's works. Publications: Analyzes Millhauser's fiction through lenses of animation arts, miniaturism, and visual-linguistic interplay, appearing in journals like Caliban and Miranda . Scientific Responsibilities: Served as doctoral student representative on university research commissions (2012-2016). Events: Organized study days on 'Small Town America' (2015) and 'Digital Humanities' (2013). His recent articles examine Millhauser's narrative strategies, including Manufacturing Wonder: Animating Pictures in Millhauser’s Fiction (2018) and The Eye of the Demiurge (2016). Février received the Jean Jaurès University Prize (2018) for his thesis. He actively participates in international conferences and co-organizes academic events bridging literature, art, and digital humanities.

• North American Literature
• Short Fiction
• Novel Studies
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Arielle Silver is an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA), where she teaches creative writing and creativity research studies. She is a multidisciplinary artist and educator, blending literary writing, songwriting, and holistic yoga practices into her pedagogy and creative work. Her academic focus includes Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, and Literary Translation. Educational History: MFA in Creative Writing, post-MFA Certificate in Creative Writing Pedagogy (AULA); Graduate Diploma in Songwriting, Clarinet (Berklee College of Music); BA in Psychology (Brandeis University) Research interests span experimental creative nonfiction, postmodernism, feminist pedagogy, and the intersection of music and narrative. Her work often explores the wicked stepmother archetype , lyric essay structures , and interdisciplinary artistic methodologies . Recent trends in her publications emphasize multimodal storytelling , with works like A Thousand Tiny Torches integrating music, visual art, and literary essays. This aligns with her broader exploration of fragmented narratives and embodied creativity. Scientific Awards: Two-time AULA Library Research Award winner (2016, 2017) Bermuda Triangle Poetry Prize (2016) Pushcart Prize nominee (2016) Best New Poets nominee (2016) Best of the Net nominee (2017) She has taught courses including Sources of Creativity (ART-3100), Writing Memoirs: Turning Towards Home (ENG3030), and Feasting on Form (I2P), while also mentoring graduate students in AULA's MFA program. Her work has been featured in Brevity , Literary Hub , and other platforms, with Pushcart and Best New Poets nominations.

• Creative Writing
• Songwriting
• Yoga Philosophy
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Lucy Gough is a Creative Research Fellow in Script Writing at Aberystwyth University's Department of Theatre, Film, and Television Studies, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades as a professional playwright across theatre, radio, and television. Her work bridges academic research and industry practice through commissioned projects with major broadcasters and theatre companies. Gough holds a BA Hons in Drama from Aberystwyth University (1985) and an MA in Playwriting from the University of Birmingham. Her academic journey includes professional commissions from BBC Radio 3, Channel 4's Hollyoaks (for which she wrote regularly over ten years), and international theatre companies, establishing her dual expertise in creative practice and scholarly inquiry. Her research centers on cross-media adaptation processes—examining textual transformations between radio, film, and theatre—and the evolving role of writers in physical theatre spaces. Recent projects like the Arts Council of Wales-funded 'Beyond Words' (2010-2012) investigate how creative translation across mediums generates new artistic forms, with current work focusing on virtual reality applications for radio drama adaptation. Analysis of her 2018-2024 outputs reveals consistent exploration of literary adaptation (particularly Dylan Thomas and Tennyson), immersive storytelling through emerging technologies, and the materiality of performance spaces. Her collaborations with technologists like P. Woycicki demonstrate how digital tools expand traditional narrative boundaries while maintaining theatrical essence. Key recognitions include: Creative Wales Award from Arts Council of Wales (2010-2012) Shortlisting for John Whiting Award (1994) Shortlisting for BBC Wales Author of the Year (1994) Gough actively shapes emerging talent as external examiner for PhD practice-as-research programs and new BA Scriptwriting degrees, while her industry impact is evident through writing workshops for BBC, Birmingham Rep, Stagecoach, and contributions to BBC Radio Cymru arts programming. Major grants include the Arts Council of Wales Creative Wales Award supporting her 'Beyond Words' research program. Her current collaborative laboratory with P. Woycicki pioneers VR integration in performance, notably through the 'Mapping the Soul VR' project that transforms radio plays into immersive gallery experiences, demonstrating how video game technology can revolutionize audio storytelling while preserving its intimate qualities.

• Adaptation across media
• Playwriting
• Radio drama
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Scott Lerner is the Arthur and Katherine Shadek Professor of Humanities and French and Italian at Franklin & Marshall College, where he has served since 1995. He chairs the Department of Italian Studies & Hebrew and has held leadership roles in Comparative Literary Studies and Judaic Studies. Educated at Yale (B.A.) and Harvard (Ph.D. in Comparative Literature), his research focuses on 19th–20th century French/Italian literature, Jewish identity, Proust, the Dreyfus Affair, and intersections of psychoanalysis, critical theory, and film. His current project, Italy Out of the Ghetto: A Catholic Nation in the Jewish Mirror , examines Jewish-Christian intersections in Italian culture. He co-edited The New Italy and the Jews and authored works on Proust and the Dreyfus Affair. Awards include NEH Fellowships and Woodrow Wilson grants. He teaches courses in French, Italian, Judaic Studies, and Comparative Literature, and leads F&M's Tuscany summer program. Education: Ph.D. (Harvard, Comparative Literature), B.A. (Yale, English) Fellowships: NEH (2020–21), Frankel Institute (2007–08), Woodrow Wilson (2007–09) Publications: Books on Proust, Italian-Jewish history, and edited volumes on modern Jewish literatures Teaching: Courses include French literary analysis, comparative modernism, and trauma in Jewish studies His research bridges literary and cultural studies, emphasizing how Jewish narratives reflect broader national and religious identities. He has served on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Jewish Identities and reviewed for NEH grants.

• French Literature
• Italian Literature
• Jewish Studies
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Dr Peter Blair is a Senior Lecturer in English Literature and Programme Leader of the MRes English at the University of Chester. He co-founded the International Flash Fiction Association and serves as co-editor of Flash: The International Short-Short Story Magazine and Press, while also contributing to the University of Chester Press Editorial Board. His academic journey includes a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (2008-2009), PhD in South African literature (University of York, 1999-2003), and BA in English from the University of Oxford (1991-1995). Appointments at University of Chester since 2006 External Examiner roles at Open University, University of Chichester, and University of Pretoria Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2009) Research focuses on Anglophone South African literature, particularly postcolonial and diasporic writing, literary history, and flash fiction. His work on 'hyper-compressed' narratives in post-apartheid South Africa has been widely published, including contributions to REF 2021 Impact Case Study. He also explores the literary-historical significance of flash fiction as both a scholar and creative writer. Recent publications include co-edited flash fiction anthologies like Nothing to Worry About (2024) and The World at the End of the Garden (2024), alongside critical chapters analyzing flash fiction's role in post-transitional South Africa. His 2018 article 'Hyper-compressions' established frameworks for understanding flash fiction's emergence in post-apartheid contexts. Runner-up, Bridport Prize (short story) Runner-up, Fish Prize (poem) Runner-up, Bath Flash Fiction Award Very Highly Commended, Irish Short Story of the Year (2021) As an educator, Dr Blair teaches twentieth-century and contemporary English literature, creative writing, professional writing, and publishing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He supervises MRes and PhD projects while maintaining editorial roles in international flash fiction platforms and peer-review activities for South Africa's National Research Federation and Poland's National Science Centre.

• English Literature
• Creative Writing
• Postcolonial Literature
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Lauren Slaughter is a Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with over a decade of experience teaching creative writing , late American and British literature , and English composition . She developed the innovative course #funnynotfunny , exploring humor’s role in addressing challenging subjects. B.A., Kenyon College M.A., University of Montana M.F.A., University of Alabama Her research focuses on contemporary poetics , narrative humor , and creative pedagogy . Recent publications in 32 Poems , Pleiades , and Kenyon Review Online reflect her interests in minimalist poetry , regional storytelling , and interdisciplinary writing . Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Award Walter E. Dakin Fellowship, Sewanee Writers’ Conference Her award-winning poetry collection A Lesson in Smallness was a finalist for the Rousseau Prize for Literature and the Eric Hoffer Award in Poetry . She lives in Birmingham with her family.

• Creative Writing
• American Literature
• British Literature
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Dr. Steffen Eger is a professor at the Technical University of Darmstadt, focusing on Natural Language Processing, Machine Translation, and Computational Linguistics. His work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of NLP, including adversarial robustness, evaluation metrics, and creative text generation. Key Contributions: • Pioneering research in LLM-based evaluation metrics • Development of efficient translation quality frameworks • Analysis of social solidarity in historical discourse • Exploration of poetic creativity through neural models His recent publications demonstrate expertise in: - Human-Aware Translation Evaluation - Summarization of Historical Texts - Adversarial Defense Mechanisms - Explainable AI for Generation Metrics While no explicit awards or student supervision details are provided, his collaborative work appears across major NLP venues like ACL, EMNLP, and COLING. His research frequently intersects with human-centric NLP tasks, emphasizing reproducibility and robustness in system design.

• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
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Kellie Wells is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Alabama. Her work bridges creative writing, literature, and critical theory, with a focus on speculative fiction, disability studies, and Victorian spiritualism. She holds a PhD from Western Michigan University and MFAs from the University of Montana and University of Pittsburgh. Education: PhD, Western Michigan University MFA, University of Montana MFA, University of Pittsburgh Her research explores dystopian/apocalypse literature, crime scene dioramas, and anomalous experiences. She has authored four books, including Compression Scars and Fat Girl, Terrestrial . Her awards include the Kurt Vonnegut Prize and Flannery O'Connor Award. Her writing critically engages with topics like chronic illness in late capitalism, postcolonial narratives, and the intersection of folklore with modernity. She has been a resident at prestigious institutions such as MacDowell Colony and Hedgebrook.

• Creative Writing
• Literature
• Digital Humanities
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Dr. Wojciech L. Golik serves as Professor of Mathematics and Assistant Dean for Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Lindenwood University's College of Science, Technology, and Health. With a distinguished academic career spanning over three decades, he holds leadership responsibilities while maintaining active research and teaching commitments. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Poznan Technological University (1982), followed by an M.S. (1985) and Ph.D. (1988) in Mathematics from New Mexico State University. His doctoral dissertation focused on Convergence of the Boundary Integral Methods in Numerical Solutions of Fourier Problems . Dr. Golik's research centers on advanced computational methodologies, with particular expertise in numerical analysis, computational electromagnetics, and data science applications. His work demonstrates sophisticated integration of wavelet theory with electromagnetic modeling, developing innovative algorithms for solving complex boundary value problems and integral equations. The publication timeline reveals sustained contributions to computational mathematics, with recent expansion into data science and interdisciplinary applications. His 2013 Polish-language publication Siedemdziesiąt Trzy indicates broader intellectual interests beyond pure mathematics. Teaching responsibilities encompass foundational and advanced mathematics courses including Calculus sequences, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, and specialized topics like Computational Electromagnetics and History of Mathematics. His extensive course portfolio reflects deep expertise across both theoretical and applied mathematics domains. Professional activities include significant administrative leadership as Assistant Dean, though specific grant funding details aren't documented in available materials. His departmental involvement supports multiple undergraduate and graduate programs including Mathematics (BA/BS), Data Science, and Actuarial Science tracks within the College of Science, Technology, and Health.

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Computational Electromagnetics
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Professor Rosemary Ashton is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of English Studies, University College London. Her work focuses on 19th-century Anglo-German literary and cultural relations, Victorian society, and the lives of prominent authors like Coleridge, Carlyle, and George Eliot. She has published extensively on topics including radical publishing networks, German exiles in Victorian England, and the cultural significance of key historical events such as the 1858 Great Stink of London. Education & Qualifications: MA (university unspecified) PhD (university unspecified) Research Interests: Ashton’s research examines the intersection of literature, politics, and culture in 19th-century Britain and Germany. Her studies include: Anglo-German intellectual exchange Bloomsbury’s cultural and educational institutions Radical publishing circles at 142 Strand The integration of German exiles into Victorian society Biographies of key figures like Coleridge, Carlyle, and George Eliot Key Projects: Her recent work One Hot Summer (2017) analyzes the transformative events of 1858, linking scientific, social, and political developments. She has also edited seminal texts like Middlemarch and Adam Bede , contributing to their scholarly interpretation. Grants & Fellowships: Ashton holds a Senior Research Fellowship at UCL, awarded in 2012, supporting her interdisciplinary studies of Victorian literature and culture. Her work bridges literary analysis with historical and sociological perspectives. Labs/Teams: Her research often involves archival collaborations and interdisciplinary networks, though no specific lab affiliation is noted in the text.

• 19th Century Literature
• Anglo-German Cultural Relations
• Victorian Society and Culture
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