Jon Viklund is a Senior Lecturer in Rhetoric and an Associate Professor in Literary Studies at Uppsala University's Department of Literary Studies and Rhetoric. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Literary Studies, overseeing academic operations while maintaining an active research profile. His work bridges literary studies and rhetoric with a focus on Swedish and Nordic contexts. Dr. Viklund's research interests encompass political rhetoric, history of rhetoric, romantic literature, edition philology, genetic criticism, and studies of major Swedish literary figures including Gunnar Ekelöf, August Strindberg, and CJL Almqvist. His scholarly approach often connects literary creation processes with rhetorical structures, demonstrating an interdisciplinary methodology that spans traditional humanities fields. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on contemporary political rhetoric in Sweden, with particular attention to populist styles, ritualization in politics, and historical development of rhetorical concepts. The 2023-2024 articles show his engagement with current political discourse while maintaining his foundational work in literary studies. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from traditional literary scholarship toward contemporary political applications. As Head of Department, Viklund has been instrumental in developing rhetoric education through the "Norden og verden" project, which aims to strengthen rhetoric skills in upper secondary schools across Sweden and the Nordic countries, organize speech festivals, and build a comprehensive Swedish speech database. His work with digital methods for literary research shows his commitment to advancing methodological approaches in the humanities.
W. Andy Knight is a distinguished Professor of International Relations in the Political Science Department at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) and was awarded the University of Alberta's highest honor - the University of Alberta Distinguished Professor in 2021. Knight also served as the 2021-22 Fulbright Distinguished Chair in International and Area Studies at Yale University. Previously, he was the Director of the Institute of International Relations at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, and co-founder of the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean. Professor Knight's educational background includes a PhD, MA, and Hons BA. His academic journey has led him to become a globally recognized scholar in international relations, with numerous leadership roles including past Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Alberta. Professor Knight's research focuses on International Relations, International Organization, United Nations System, Global Governance and Multilateralism, Global Security, Human Rights, Responsibility to Protect (R2P), Small Island States, Sub-Altern Peoples, and Terrorism. His work examines critical issues such as global health governance, global health security, Children and war, Piracy in the Horn of Africa, Hegemony, Democracy and Good Governance, and the vulnerabilities and resiliency of small island developing states (SIDS). His current research at Yale University tackles the issue of Summative Global Governance in an intermestic era. Professor Knight's recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trend toward examining global security challenges through interdisciplinary lenses, with particular attention to health security, regional governance in Africa and the Caribbean, and the evolving nature of international cooperation in the 21st century. His work increasingly bridges traditional international relations theory with practical policy applications, especially in the areas of pandemic response and health diplomacy. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) University of Alberta Distinguished Professor (2021) Fulbright Distinguished Chair in International and Area Studies at Yale University (2021-22) Harry Jerome Trailblazer by the Black Business and Professional Association of Canada Named by Venture Magazine among Alberta's top 50 most influential people Professor Knight has served as Co-editor in Chief of both African Security journal and International Journal. He has supervised numerous graduate students and currently welcomes honours undergraduate, MA, and PhD students interested in multilateralism, regionalism, hegemonic transition, small and subaltern states, Statelessness, children and armed conflict, R2P, extremism, counter-terrorism, female suicide terrorism, human security, human rights and human dignity. His service includes appointments on the Board of Governors of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) from 2007-2011 and advisory roles with the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on the Welfare of Children. Professor Knight leads significant research initiatives including his current work on Summative Global Governance at Yale University. He is deeply involved with the Caribbean Journal of International Relations and Diplomacy, which he helped establish during his time at the University of the West Indies. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to global challenges.
Jan Odstrčilík is an Academy Scientist at the Institute for Medieval Research (IMAFO) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) in Vienna, where he has been working since 2015. Since 2023, he has also been a full member of the Cluster of Excellence: EurAsian Transformations. He specializes in Medieval Latin texts and manuscripts, with a particular focus on multilingualism in medieval preaching and educational treatises. His educational background includes a PhD in Medieval and Neo-Latin Studies from Charles University in Prague (2012-2015) and a Master's degree in Czech language and literature with focus on Latin from the same institution (2005-2012). Odstrčilík's research interests center around Medieval Latin texts and manuscripts , Digital humanities applications in medieval studies , Multilingual texts and translation practices , Latin translations of vernacular texts , and the History of education in the Middle Ages . His work bridges traditional philological methods with cutting-edge digital humanities approaches, especially in Handwritten Text Recognition for medieval documents. He has made significant contributions to understanding multilingual sermon traditions, particularly those related to the Hussite movement and Jan Hus. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on multilingual sermon traditions and the application of digital tools to medieval manuscript studies, with recent work emphasizing AI and machine learning techniques for analyzing medieval texts across linguistic boundaries. Herzog Ernst Scholarship (2019) for research on Henry Totting of Oyta Summer school 'Beyond Editing' Scholarship (2017) Paul Lehmann-Scholarship for Codicological Research (2013) Erasmus-Scholarship in Medieval Latin Philology (2010-2011) Odstrčilík has secured research funding for projects examining Prague University's influence in medieval manuscripts and has developed digital resources including the Dictionary of Medieval Latin in Czech Sources. He has organized numerous workshops and conferences, particularly the Winter School of HTR series, which has trained scholars across Europe in digital manuscript analysis techniques. He is actively involved in the Working Group on Textual Networks and Translation Cultures at IMAFO, where he contributes to projects like the Database of Carolingian manuscripts and innovative encoding of Carolingian manuscripts in collaboration with other scholars. His leadership in digital humanities initiatives has established him as a key figure in applying computational methods to medieval studies.
Olivier Agard is a University Professor at Sorbonne University, specializing in Germanic Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He is affiliated with the Weimar Culture Research Group and focuses on philosophical and historical aspects of German intellectual traditions. His research interests include Germanic Studies, Philosophy, History of Ideas, Weimar Culture, European Intellectual History, Liberalism Studies, and Cultural Criticism. His scholarly work examines the development of European thought from 1900-1950, with particular attention to German philosophical traditions and cultural criticism. His recent publications reveal a focus on Max Scheler and Karl Mannheim's concepts of equilibrium in the Weimar Republic context, European ideas of liberalism across scientific and literary domains, and digital approaches to linguistic revitalization. These works demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach bridging philosophy, history, and contemporary digital humanities. Professor Agard has participated in academic conferences on research unit issues, demonstrating his active engagement with contemporary scholarly communities and methodologies in humanities research.
Santiago Manuel López García is an Associate Professor at the University of Salamanca, affiliated with the Institute of Science and Technology Studies (IeCyT) and the Department of Economics and Economic History. He has served as Head of the Master and PhD program in Social Studies of Science and Technology at Salamanca University since 2010 and was Vice-rector of Prospective and Development at the university from 2004 to 2009. His educational background includes a BA in Contemporary History from the Autonomous University of Madrid (1984) and a PhD in Economics (Technological Change) from the University Complutense of Madrid (1996). His doctoral thesis focused on 'El saber tecnológico en la política industrial del primer régimen de Franco' (Technological knowledge in the industrial policy of the first Franco regime). López García's research spans economic history, science and technology studies, and innovation policy, with particular focus on technological change, industrial clusters, and renewable energy development. His recent work has examined Spain's position in wind power development, technological innovation through patent analysis, and the historical evolution of science policy in Spain. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with both historical analysis of technological development and contemporary issues in science policy, showing a trajectory that connects Spain's industrial past with its current innovation challenges. He has published extensively in journals related to economic history, science policy, and technology studies. As Editor of Investigations of Economic History (Journal of the Spanish Association of Economic History) from 2009 to 2011, he contributed significantly to the field of economic history scholarship. His research connects historical patterns of technological development with contemporary innovation policy challenges. He is involved with multiple research groups including CaUSAL (Academic Culture, Heritage and Social Memory) and HISCYT (Unit for the Study of the History of Industry and Science and Technology Systems), demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to the study of science, technology, and society.
Matti La Mela is an Associate Professor (docent) in Digital Humanities at the Department of ALM, Uppsala University, with a secondary affiliation as a researcher at the Department of Economic History and Uppsala Centre for Business History. His background in social science history informs his multidisciplinary approach to digital humanities research. Research Focus: La Mela specializes in computational analysis of historical data, with current projects examining: Nordic property rights (allemansrätten) through Swedish and Finnish parliamentary/textual sources (VR-funded project) Transnational innovation patterns using AI-based patent document analysis (IEA Paris fellowship) Swedish patent history through multiple collaborative initiatives mapping historical inventors and markets Research Infrastructure Leadership: He co-leads the Swedish Historical Patents database development and coordinates the DASH National Doctoral School in Digital Humanities, focusing on building national DH research capabilities. Awards and Grants: Research Fellowship at Institute d'études avancées de Paris (RJ Program, 2025-2026) Principal Investigator for VR grant: 'Making public property' (2025-2027) PI for Åke Wiberg Foundation project: 'Early innovations in Sweden' (2025-2027) Co-investigator in Wallander/Hedelius Foundation project on patent markets (2024-2027) Advising and Collaboration: Currently co-supervising PhD student Yunting Xie on patent value analysis (Lundberg Foundation project). Leads the Uppsala Patent History Group (UPHG) and collaborates internationally on semantic data projects including ParliamentSampo (Finnish parliamentary data).
Professor Marcel Bisges serves as Professor for Copyright and Media Law at SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Berlin School of Popular Arts (formerly University of Popular Arts/hdpk) since 2013. He is also an active attorney admitted to the Berlin Bar Association since 2010, specializing in copyright, media, and internet law. His academic credentials include: Doctor of Philosophy (dr. phil.), Technical University of Berlin (2022) Doctor of Economics (dr. rer. pol.), Leuphana University, Lüneburg (2014) Doctor of Law (dr. iur.), Bucerius Law School, Hamburg (2009) Master of Laws (LLM. Information Law), Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf (2007) Diploma in Law (Dipl.-Jur.), Humboldt University, Berlin (2006) Professor Bisges' research focuses on copyright law with particular emphasis on the economic analysis of intellectual creation, the 'Kleine Münze' doctrine regarding minimal creativity thresholds, and digital copyright challenges. His work bridges legal doctrine with media psychology and economic theory to examine how copyright frameworks interact with creative processes and market dynamics. His publications reveal a consistent focus on contemporary digital copyright issues including cloud computing, electronic document management, data protection, and children's interactions with digital content. Many works examine the tension between traditional copyright principles and emerging digital technologies. He has presented his research at prestigious institutions including German Judges Academy, Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, Humboldt University, Leuphana University, and Bucerius Law School. Professional activities include: Chairman of the Regulatory Committee Member of Berlin Bar Association (since 2010) Member of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (since 1996) Professor Bisges maintains an active legal practice alongside his academic work, representing clients across copyright, media, and internet law matters. His dual expertise as scholar and practitioner provides a comprehensive approach to intellectual property education and legal practice.
Anuj Misra is Professor of the History of Science and the History of Knowledge at Freie Universität Berlin and leads the Max Planck Research Group 'Astral Sciences in Trans-Regional Asia' (ASTRA) at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. He maintains adjunct and visiting affiliations at the University of Canterbury and University of Copenhagen. His academic qualifications include: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Canterbury (2016), dissertation on seventeenth-century Sanskrit spherical geometry M.Sc. in Astrophysics and Space Science, University of Cape Town (2015), focusing on pulsar glitch mechanisms via AdS/CFT correspondence Misra specializes in pre-modern Islamicate and Sanskrit astronomy, examining how celestial knowledge was transmitted, transformed, and creatively reinterpreted across Asia. His trans-regional approach investigates connections between scientific calculations, religious rituals, and artistic expressions in astral sciences. Methodologically, he integrates historical analysis, textual scholarship, and digital humanities to decode cross-cultural knowledge flows. His recent publications reveal consistent focus on comparative studies of Persian-Sanskrit astronomical texts, critical editions of Sanskrit works, and computational reconstruction of historical tables. This work demonstrates fluid knowledge exchange across cultural boundaries, particularly in Mughal-era India where Islamicate and Sanskrit traditions intersected. Key themes include recension practices, numerical table transmission, and adaptation of mathematical astronomy. Scientific recognition includes: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship for 'Early Modern Exchanges in Sanskrit Astral Sciences' (2019-2021) Gerda Henkel Research Fellowship for 'Changing Episteme in Early Modern Sanskrit Astronomy' (2021-2023) As principal investigator, Misra has secured major research grants including the current ASTRA project (2024-2029). He previously directed the EMESAS and CEEMSA projects, and has organized international conferences such as 'Transmission, Translocation, and Transcreation' (2023) and 'Exchange of Knowledge Between Literate Cultures' (2021), fostering global collaboration in history of science. The ASTRA research group operates through three interconnected domains: Transmission (knowledge communication), Translocation (physical movement of knowledge), and Transcreation (creative reinterpretation). This framework enables analysis of astral sciences beyond geographical boundaries, revealing how celestial knowledge shaped and was shaped by diverse Asian societies from medieval to early modern periods.
Dr. Bernd Posselt serves as Lecturer at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and Research Associate at Monumenta Germaniae Historica since November 2014. His academic work bridges Medieval Latin Philology with digital editorial practices through affiliations including the Munich Centre for Editorial Studies (MüZe) and TextGrid Networked Research Environment. Doctorate (Dr. phil.) from LMU Munich, 2013 State examination for teaching (Latin/German), 2007 Studies at LMU Munich and Venice International University, 2001-2007 International Doctoral College Fellow (Textuality in Pre-Modernism), 2010-2012 His research centers on manual transmission dynamics and digital editorial theory , with primary focus on Martianus Capella gloss traditions and Hartmann Schedel's World Chronicle. Posselt examines how medieval textual appropriation practices inform contemporary digital scholarship, particularly through gloss compilation methodologies and paratext analysis. His work integrates codicology, reception history, and computational approaches to textual criticism. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on manuscript-print transition phenomena, with increasing emphasis on digital editorial infrastructure since 2014. His research demonstrates evolving methodology from traditional philological analysis (2010 gloss edition) toward integrated digital-humanities frameworks (2016 transmission history studies), reflecting broader disciplinary shifts in textual scholarship. Dr. Posselt actively participates in major research initiatives including the DFG-funded 'Discourse and Community' project (sub-project: Sermons of Bernhard von Waging) and LMUexcellent 'Glossenedition/Editing Glosses'. His grant-supported work focuses on developing networked editorial environments for medieval textual scholarship through the TextGrid platform and Munich Centre for Editorial Studies. He leads the online Martianus Capella gloss resource (http://www.martianus.mueze.lmu.de/) and contributes to exhibition curation at institutions including Bavarian State Library and Freising Cathedral Library. His collaborative work with Monumenta Germaniae Historica establishes him within Germany's premier medieval studies research environment.
Dr. Tomoki Sakata is a Research Associate at the Chair of Philosophy II and Lecturer in Japanese at the Language Center at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg. He has held these positions since 2021 and 2016 respectively, with his research assistant role beginning in April 2022. His academic journey spans multiple disciplines and cultural contexts, contributing to his distinctive intercultural philosophical perspective. Dr. Sakata's educational background reflects his interdisciplinary approach: a BA in Physics from Chiba University (2009), followed by a BA in Education (2015), an MA in Public Ethics (2017), and a doctoral degree completed summa cum laude in June 2022 at the University of Bamberg. His doctoral work focused on Ernst Cassirer's philosophy and was published as volume 23 of the Cassirer-Forschungen series. His research interests span phenomenology of embodiment, philosophy of nature, comparative philosophy of culture (particularly Japanese philosophy), Ernst Cassirer's philosophy of symbolic forms, philosophy of science, and philosophy of technology. His approach consistently bridges Eastern and Western philosophical traditions to address contemporary issues in technology, ethics, and society. Dr. Sakata's recent publications demonstrate remarkable breadth, including a monograph on Cassirer's philosophy (2024), co-edited work on smart city ethics (2023), and numerous 2025 publications ranging from analyses of Miyazaki's animation philosophy to cross-cultural studies of technology ethics and social trust concepts. His work shows strong thematic connections between philosophy of science, technology ethics, and intercultural dialogue. Doctoral thesis completed summa cum laude Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test qualification (2020) As a research associate, Dr. Sakata undertakes administrative tasks for the philosophy program while fostering collaborative partnerships within and outside the University of Bamberg. His current projects include membership in the Center for Innovative Applications of Computer Science (ZIAI) and participation in the Working Group on Environmental Aesthetics, indicating active engagement in interdisciplinary research that bridges philosophy with contemporary technological and environmental challenges.
Rens Bod is Professor of Digital Humanities and History of Humanities at the University of Amsterdam, where he is also Co-director of Amsterdam's Vossius Center for the History of Humanities and Sciences. His academic work bridges computational linguistics, digital humanities, and the global history of knowledge. His research focuses on pattern recognition across different knowledge domains throughout human history. Bod has pioneered the field of history of humanities through his influential books including A New History of the Humanities (2013) and the groundbreaking World of Patterns: A Global History of Knowledge (2022), which examines knowledge development across five continents over 40,000 years. Bod's recent publications show a continued focus on global perspectives in humanities, with particular attention to African intellectual traditions and questions of diversity in the field. His 2024 publications on the Classics of the Humanities in Africa represent significant contributions to decolonizing humanities scholarship. His work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary engagement, moving fluidly between computational linguistics, musicology, history of science, and philosophy. The publication timeline shows sustained scholarly productivity from the late 1990s through the present, with increasing focus on global history of knowledge in recent years. Bod has been instrumental in establishing the history of humanities as a legitimate academic field, organizing the influential 'Making of the Humanities' conference series and editing the resulting volumes that have shaped the field's development. His research methodology combines traditional historical scholarship with digital humanities approaches, demonstrating how computational methods can reveal patterns in large-scale historical data that might otherwise remain unnoticed. This interdisciplinary approach reflects his fundamental argument that pattern-seeking unites diverse intellectual traditions across time and space.
Professor Jesus Perez Garcia is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of French and German Philology at the University of Valladolid. His academic profile spans German literature, comparative cultural studies, and East Asian research with particular expertise in Japanese and Korean cultural phenomena. His international collaborations include Universität Duisburg-Essen and the National Autonomous University of Mexico, reflecting his transnational scholarly approach. Professor Perez Garcia's research interests encompass German literature, transcultural studies, East Asian cultural traditions, digital humanities, and gender studies. His work consistently explores intersections between German and Asian cultural narratives, examining how literary traditions influence and transform each other across geographical and historical boundaries. He investigates topics ranging from German colonial history in Asia to contemporary transcultural narratives in German-language literature, with notable attention to works like the Nibelungenlied and authors such as E.T.A. Hoffmann in cross-cultural contexts. His extensive publication record shows consistent scholarly productivity with 17 journal articles and 31 book chapters documented. Recent work demonstrates increasing attention to East Asian cultural phenomena and their relationship with German literary traditions, including studies on Studio Ghibli films, Korean diaspora in Germany, and Japanese spirituality. Supervised doctoral student HUO, SIJIA (2021) Erasmus STT program at Universität Duisburg-Essen (2023) Collaboration on Mexico's Trans-Pacific Economic Relations project (2026-2028) Professor Perez Garcia actively engages in academic outreach through cultural events like the Korean Hangeul calligraphy workshop at the Cervantes House Museum and delivers lectures on Korean literature as part of the Hallyu Cycle series. His teaching innovation project 'e-TándemUVa' demonstrates commitment to multilingual education and cultural exchange through language learning.
Christian Nasulea serves as a Lecturer at the University of Bucharest's Faculty of History, specifically within the Department of International Relations and World History. He maintains dual academic appointments, also teaching at Bucharest University of Economic Studies, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach spanning history, economics, and international relations. His academic credentials include a Doctorate in Management from Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (2012), an MBA (2008), a Bachelor's in Business Administration (2006), and a Licence in Law, Economics and Management from Université d'Orléans (2005). Dr. Nasulea's research interests focus on public policies for economic development , political and commercial negotiation in international relations , and behavioral economics . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Central and Eastern European contexts. His publication portfolio reveals consistent engagement with contemporary economic challenges facing Europe, particularly Romania, with emphasis on energy policy, digital transformation, and international economic relations. His research demonstrates how historical contexts inform current economic policymaking. As Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Studies – Europe (IES-Europe) and affiliated researcher at Institut de Recherches Economiques et Fiscales (IREF), he actively contributes to policy discussions at institutional levels. Dr. Nasulea teaches courses connecting historical perspectives with contemporary global economic issues including World Economy, Globalism and Globalization, and the role of international organizations. His international experience spans 66 countries, enriching his teaching with diverse global perspectives.
