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Nick MontfortView profile

Professor

• Digital Media
• Electronic Literature
• Computational Poetry
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Nick Montfort is a Professor of Digital Media at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Professor II & Principal Investigator at the University of Bergen 's Center for Digital Narrative. He directs MIT's Trope Tank lab/studio and contributes to platform studies, critical code studies, and electronic literature. Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science from University of Pennsylvania (2007) M.A. in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Boston University (2001) S.M. in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT (1998) B.S./B.A. in Computer Science and Liberal Arts from University of Texas at Austin (1995) Montfort's research focuses on computational creativity and digital poetics , particularly through exploratory programming and constraint-based writing . He has developed over ten computer-generated print books and co-edited MIT Press volumes like The Future and The New Media Reader . His work bridges computer science and literary arts , emphasizing algorithmic expression and platform-specific creation. His recent computational works include All the Way for the Win (2025), written entirely in three-letter words, and collaborations like The Deletionist and Sea and Spar Between . Notable books cover interactive fiction ( Twisty Little Passages ), platform studies ( Racing the Beam ), and generative literature ( 10 PRINT ). He also co-edits the Hardcopy and Using Electricity book series. Montfort's academic contributions span digital narrative systems , creative code , and computer-generated literature . His 101 BASIC Poems and Output: An Anthology of Computer-Generated Text exemplify his focus on code as cultural artifact and algorithmic literary practice . He has presented at major conferences including ELO, C&C, and Digital Arts and Culture, addressing topics from minimalist computational poems to narrative modeling . Through collaborations with institutions like University of Bergen and MIT's Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Montfort explores digital storytelling , machine-generated poetry , and platform-specific creativity . His academic leadership includes directing the Trope Tank and co-founding Bad Quarto press.

Muhammad A S Abdel HaleemView profile

Professor

• Qur'anic Studies
• Islamic Theology
• Islamic Family Law
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Professor Muhammad A S Abdel Haleem, OBE, is the King Fahd Professor of Islamic Studies at SOAS University of London, within the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. He holds a BA from Cairo University and a PhD from the University of Cambridge (Cantab), with additional qualifications including FCIL (London). His research focuses on Quranic language, style, and translations, alongside Islamic family law and Arab society. Key interests include Qur’anic exegesis, comparative religious studies, and the intersection of scripture with contemporary issues like disability ethics and interfaith relations. Professor Haleem has supervised numerous PhD candidates exploring topics such as divine states in Sufism, gender relations in the Quran, and charitable work in multicultural societies. He has authored over 60 works, including translations of the Quran and influential studies on Quranic structure and theology. Awards: Order of the British Empire (OBE) Publications: Over 60 books and articles, including Understanding the Qur'an: Themes and Style and translations of the Quran. His work bridges academic theology with practical ethics, emphasizing contextual interpretation and intercultural dialogue. Current research continues to explore Quranic coherence, legal hermeneutics, and the Quran’s role in modern society.

• Theology of the Pentateuch
• Theology of the Psalter
• Spirituality of the Old Testament
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Enrique Sanz Giménez-Rico, SJ is a Professor at the Faculty of Theology of Comillas Pontifical University , where he has taught for over two decades. His academic journey includes a Licentiate in Trilingual Biblical Philology (Pontifical University of Salamanca, 1990) Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (Pontifical Biblical Institute, 1997) Doctorate in Theology (Comillas Pontifical University, 2000) . Specializing in Old Testament theology and spirituality , his research focuses on the Theology of the Pentateuch , Theology of the Psalter , and Greek Philology . His recent publications explore themes like prophetic literature , divine mercy , and biblical foundations for environmental ethics , reflecting a synthesis of Hebrew Bible studies and contemporary theological challenges . Scientific contributions include Sexenio Campo 11 accreditation in Philosophy, Philology, and Linguistics (2011-2018) ACAP certification as Professor Doctor of Private University (2007) . Professional roles encompass Rector of Comillas Pontifical University (2021-2024) Dean of Theology and Canon Law Faculties (2015-2021) Director of the Department of Sacred Scripture and Church History (2011-2015) .

Tom BoellstorffView profile

Professor

• Digital Anthropology
• Virtual Worlds
• Queer Theory
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Tom Boellstorff is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Irvine. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2000). His research focuses on digital anthropology, virtual worlds, queer theory, and the intersection of technology with cultural practices. Boellstorff is known for pioneering ethnographic studies in virtual environments like Second Life and has explored topics such as Indonesian LGBTQ+ communities, disability in digital spaces, and the cultural history of early video games like Intellivision. His work spans theoretical frameworks for understanding digital cultures, methodological innovations in virtual ethnography, and critical analyses of technology’s role in shaping identity, politics, and social structures. Boellstorff’s interdisciplinary approach integrates cultural theory, media studies, and queer studies to examine how digital platforms mediate human experience. Recent publications emphasize the anthropology of emerging technologies (e.g., metaverse studies), historical analyses of video game platforms, and the sociopolitical implications of digital exclusion. His documentary work, including Virtual Cultures in Pandemic Times , extends his ethnographic focus into visual media.

Michael HallerView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Next-Generation Interfaces
• Smart Textile Interfaces
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Michael Haller is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy, where he serves as founder and director of the Media Interaction Lab. Based at NOI Techpark, his work focuses on next-generation human-computer interfaces, leading a team of over 10 researchers and students in developing innovative interaction technologies for automotive and wearable applications. He earned his Dipl.-Ing. (1997), Dr. techn. (2001), and Habilitation (2007) degrees from Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Austria. Haller's research centers on Human-Computer Interaction with specialized expertise in Smart Textile Interfaces, Physical Prototyping, and Ubiquitous Computing. His lab pioneers user-centered design of next-generation interfaces through industry collaborations with BMW, KTM, SEFAR, and Tratter Engineering. Current work emphasizes sustainable materials for flexible sensors, touchless interaction, and reducing plastic components in automotive interfaces while maintaining ergonomic functionality. His 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward sustainable sensor technologies, particularly biodegradable substrates (wood, animal-based, stone, gelatin) for temperature and pressure sensing. These works bridge materials science with HCI, targeting automotive interfaces, health monitoring, and eco-fashion through textile-based solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability without sacrificing performance. His scientific accolades include: Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship Award Google Research Award Europrix Top Talent Award Best ACM SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies Award Microsoft Imagine Cup 7 Best Paper and Honorable Mention Awards at ACM CHI and ACM UIST Haller directs major research projects including SmartCover (2024-2026) for developing smart laminated dashboards that replace plastic components with gesture-based textile interfaces, and iPlayground (2024-2026) establishing an industrial-scale smart textile lab. He mentors researchers in prototyping and empirical evaluation, with industry grants supporting the development of washable touchless fabrics and next-generation vehicle interfaces. His work bridges academic research and commercial product development through direct industry partnerships. The Media Interaction Lab operates from NOI Techpark with industrial knitting/sewing machines, confocal microscopes for surface analysis, and a collaborative Idea Space for rapid prototyping. Current infrastructure enables development of warp-knitted smart textiles for automotive consoles and sustainable fashion applications, focusing on reducing plastic waste while creating intuitive touchless interaction experiences through magnetoresistive and inductive sensing technologies.

• Old English literature
• Old English language
• Medieval studies
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Susan Irvine is a Professor of English Language & Literature at University College London , where she has held the Quain Professorship since 1992. Educated at the University of Otago and the University of Oxford, she specializes in Old English prose and poetry, teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs including the MA in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (University of Oxford, 1987), Bachelor of Arts (Honours, University of Otago, 1981) Her research focuses on Old English literature and language , particularly works associated with King Alfred's court (9th century) and the transitional period between Old and Middle English. She explores manuscript studies, textual reconstruction, and the interplay between linguistic and literary analysis. Recent publications examine topics like Anglo-Saxon micro-texts, the protean form of the Old English Boethius, and prefatory traditions in Old English. These works highlight her expertise in medieval manuscript culture , translation studies , and historical linguistics . Scientific Awards: 2011 Publication Prize (International Society of Anglo-Saxonists) AHRC Research Leave Scheme Award (2007) Irvine also contributes to professional activities as an editor and academic officer, with roles at the Fontes Anglo-Saxonici Project and external examining appointments. Her teaching emphasizes the relevance of Old English to modern literary theory and encourages engagement with UCL's Special Collections.

Norma CoatesView profile

Associate Professor

• Popular Music Studies
• Musicology
• Gender Studies
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Norma Coates, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Western University with a joint appointment between the Don Wright Faculty of Music and the Faculty of Information and Media Studies . Since joining the faculty in 2005, she has pioneered interdisciplinary research at the intersection of popular music studies , gender studies , and media analysis . Her work challenges historical narratives about women's roles in rock culture and examines television's influence on music before the 1980s. PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2002) Co-founder of academic initiatives like the Sound Studies Special Interest Group at Society of Cinema and Media Studies Editorial board member for Journal of Popular Music Studies and Cinema Journal Her research spans gender dynamics in rock discourse , music television , and cultural historiography , with publications widely cited in international journals. Recent projects analyze popular music on American television pre-1980s, while her advocacy includes leadership in organizations like Console-ing Passions . No formal students are listed, but her academic mentorship is evident through editorial roles.

Victoria RimellView profile

Professor

• Latin Literature
• Roman Culture
• Classical Philology
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Victoria Rimell is Professor of Latin and Director of Research in the Department of Classics at the University of Warwick, Faculty of Arts. She previously served as Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome and held research fellowships at University College Oxford and Cambridge. She joined Warwick in 2016 and was promoted to Professor in 2018. She also holds administrative roles including Deputy Head of Department and Coordinator of the joint degrees in Classics and English. Education: MA, King's College Cambridge MPhil, King's College Cambridge PhD, King’s College London MSc, University of Warwick Her research bridges Latin literature and Roman culture with modern philosophical and political thought, focusing on authors such as Seneca, Ovid, Martial, Petronius, and Horace from the first century BCE to the second century CE. She explores themes of space, enclosure, vulnerability, mourning, and identity, often engaging with critical theory, gender studies, and classical receptions. Her work frequently draws interdisciplinary connections to modern art, literature, and philosophy. The recent publications highlight a strong trajectory in Senecan studies, particularly on consolation, grief, and ethical self-fashioning, alongside continued engagement with Ovid, Martial, and Horace. The works reflect a deep integration of classical texts with contemporary theoretical frameworks, including psychoanalysis, feminist theory, and spatial theory. Topics such as the ‘labour of empire,’ ‘creative self-reproach,’ and ‘care of the other’ underscore her focus on emotional and ethical dimensions in Roman literature. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Member, Academia Europaea (2020) Leverhulme Trust Research Grant for 'Care of the Other: Senecan Consolation and the Work of Mourning' Victoria Rimell actively supervises PhD students on topics ranging from humanitas to adulatio and the disabled body in Martial. She has secured external research funding and serves on editorial boards for Classical Philology , MD , and The Journal of Roman Studies . She also contributes to interdisciplinary research through the Centre for Research in Philosophy, Literature, and the Arts. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules on Latin literary texts, Roman laughter, vulnerable bodies, and ancient literature and thought. She leads a research group and collaborative projects on imperial space, the ancient novel, and Vergil and the Feminine (co-edited with Dr Elena Giusti). Her current Leverhulme-funded project continues to expand the dialogue between classical texts and modern ethical theory.

Sam BarrettView profile

Professor

• Early Medieval Music
• Latin Song
• Music Notation
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Professor Sam Barrett is the Professor of Early Medieval Music and Fellow and Director of Studies in Music at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge. His expertise spans early medieval Latin song, music notation, performance practices, and jazz. He focuses on the intersection of text and music in late antique/medieval contexts and has pioneered analytical methods for assessing previously unstudied musical traditions. His research includes editing early song repertoires and collaborating with ensembles like Sequentia. He directs vocal groups in Cambridge and holds roles as a Trustee of De Profundis and Associate Director of Music at the Church of Our Lady of The Assumption and The English Martyrs. His teaching covers medieval music (e.g., plainchant, Hildegard of Bingen) and jazz (e.g., Miles Davis, blues history). He supervises PhD projects on topics like al-Kindi’s musical writings, Minnesang performance, and Winchester Troper sequences. His work bridges academic scholarship with performance practice, emphasizing how medieval song traditions inform modern interpretations. Key contributions include identifying new notated sources (e.g., Horace’s Odes), analyzing liturgical music from Farfa Abbey and Sankt Gallen, and exploring modal jazz economies. His articles (2000–2024) address notation, transmission, and reconstruction challenges in early music. He co-edits the Journal of Musicology and serves on editorial boards for Early Music History .

Julia Carina BöttcherView profile

Researcher

• History of Science
• Early Modern History
• Scientific Expeditions
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Dr. Julia Carina Böttcher is a research associate in the field of scientific reflection at ZIWIS (Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Wissenschaftsforschung) at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg. She holds a habilitation from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2025) and is a member of the Leopoldina Center for Science Studies project group. Her work bridges the history of science, early modern history, and the interplay between natural science and politics. PhD in History of Science (University of Regensburg, 2017) Habilitation in History of Science (LMU Munich, 2025) Researcher at University of Regensburg and LMU Munich post-2017 Her research focuses on observation practices during 18th-century exploration trips, academic communities (e.g., Leopoldina Academy), and the political behavior of scholars . Key themes include elite identity formation, bodily practices, and the institutional dynamics of scientific networking. She is currently concluding her DFG-funded project on The Politics of Networking (2020–2023) and will serve as interim professor for History of Science at LMU Munich in 2025. Her 15 most recent publications (2024–2019) analyze collection practices, scientific communities, and the cultural history of expeditions. Articles span topics from 18th-century anatomical research to Enlightenment botanical enthusiasm, often emphasizing methodological innovation and institutional interplay. She is an alumna of the Young Research Fellows program at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and maintains active collaborations in international research networks. Her work has contributed to re-evaluating the Leopoldina Academy's role as a strategic scholarly collective in early modern Europe.

David AtienzaView profile

Professor

• Embedded Systems
• Low-Power Computing
• Edge AI
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David Atienza is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the School of Engineering, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), renowned for pioneering embedded systems education and research in ultra-low power computing. His innovative teaching methods, including using Nintendo DS consoles and smartphones to teach embedded systems, earned him the 2015 EPFL Teaching Award in Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on Embedded Systems , Edge AI , and Wearable Healthcare , with breakthroughs in energy-efficient hardware-software co-design for biomedical applications. Key contributions include open-source platforms like X-HEEP and HEEPocrates for ultra-low power edge computing, and frameworks like SzCORE for seizure detection benchmarking. His work bridges computer architecture with real-world healthcare challenges, emphasizing privacy-preserving algorithms and sustainable computing. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a dominant trend toward biomedical edge AI and sustainable computing , with 70% of articles targeting healthcare wearables (seizure detection, cough monitoring) and 30% addressing energy efficiency in data centers and edge devices. His research consistently integrates open-hardware principles (RISC-V) with novel algorithm-hardware co-design. Awards include: 2015 EPFL Teaching Award in Electrical Engineering section While specific advising details are unreported, his extensive publication record and leadership in multi-partner projects like Sustainable Textile Electronics (STELEC) indicate active graduate supervision and significant research funding. His group develops open-source hardware frameworks used globally in academia and industry. He leads the Embedded Systems Laboratory at EPFL, driving projects in ultra-low power RISC-V architectures, biomedical wearables, and sustainable computing. Current initiatives include carbon-aware data center frameworks and multi-modal health monitoring systems deployable on commercial wearables.

• Patristic Hermeneutics and Exegesis
• Donatism
• Tyconius
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Jean-Marc Vercruysse is a Lecturer in Latin language and literature at the University of Artois , specifically within the College of Letters and Arts . He serves as the academic director of the master's program in "Teaching, Education and Training Professions" and as Director of Artois Presses Université since 2019. His research focuses on patristic hermeneutics, Donatism, and biblical intertextuality, with particular interest in figures like Tyconius, Paulinus of Nola, and Leo the Great. He has co-edited and directed the Graphè collection, publishing works such as La Résurrection de Lazare (2017) and Les Tentations du Christ (2021). His scholarly activities include organizing international colloquia and serving as a substitute member of the 8th section (Ancient Languages and Literatures) of the Conseil National des Universités (CNU). Current affiliations include membership in the International Association of Patristic Studies , the Institute for the Study of Religious Facts , and associate membership at HALMA UMR 8164 . He co-directs the Graphè collection and has contributed to the Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity with entries on Cresconius and Tyconius.

Victoria RimellView profile

Professor

• Latin Literature
• Critical Theory
• Reception of Classics
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Victoria Rimell is a Professor of Latin Language and Literature at the University of Warwick since 2018, with a career spanning prestigious institutions including Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Cambridge. Her work bridges Latin literature, critical theory, and the cultural history of the Roman Empire. Education PhD (2001), University of London (King’s College) MPhil in Classics (1996), University of Cambridge BA (MA) in Classics (First Class, 1995), King’s College, Cambridge Rimell’s research explores the reception of Classics through lenses of spatial theory and literary criticism . Her books, including The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics (2015), interrogate how Roman authors like Ovid, Martial, and Seneca conceptualized imperial space and identity. Her forthcoming articles in journals like the American Journal of Philology examine themes such as care ethics in Seneca’s writings and the poetics of dislocation in ancient literary theory. Recent work focuses on intersections of literary theory , epigram , and imperial ideology , with contributions to edited volumes like Complex Inferiorities (2018) and The Production of Space in Latin Literature (2018). Her scholarship often reinterprets canonical texts through modern theoretical frameworks, emphasizing gender , power , and knowledge systems . Scientific Awards 2016 PROSE Awards Honorable Mention for The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics 2009 W.B. Stanford Memorial Lectures at Trinity College Dublin Editorial board member of Classical Philology Council member of The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies Rimell has held administrative roles such as Director of Research (2017) and Coordinator for joint degrees in Classics and English/Philosophy (2016). She has contributed to academic advisory roles at the American Academy in Rome and collaborated on projects like Imagining Empire (2017) with Markus Asper.

Rosalind C LoveView profile

Professor

• Insular Latin literature
• Anglo-Latin literature
• Latin hagiography
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Professor Rosalind C Love holds the Elrington and Bosworth Professorship of Anglo-Saxon at the University of Cambridge, where she serves as Head of the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic (from October 2023) and Deputy Warden of Robinson College (from 2024). She is a Professorial Fellow at Robinson College and Director of Studies for Christ’s, Robinson, Sidney Sussex, and Trinity Colleges within the Faculty of English. Education: MA, University of Cambridge, Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic PhD, University of Cambridge, Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic Her research specializes in Insular Latin literature, with particular focus on Anglo-Latin hagiography (especially tenth-eleventh century saints' lives), the biblical commentaries of the Venerable Bede, and medieval glossing traditions on Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy . She investigates the transmission of Latin texts and sources of Anglo-Saxon literary culture through manuscript studies and philological analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals sustained engagement with hagiographic texts from Kent and Thorney, Boethius reception in Canterbury, and Bede's exegetical legacy. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between philology, manuscript transmission, religious history, and gender studies, often examining Latin-vernacular interactions in early medieval England. Professor Love has secured major research funding as Principal Investigator for the Leverhulme Trust project 'Latin Arthurian Literature and the Rise of Fiction' (2019-2023) and Co-Investigator for 'Boethius in Early Medieval Europe' (2007-2012). She supervises graduate students in Insular Latin and Old English literature while serving as General Editor for Oxford Medieval Texts (Oxford University Press) and Executive Editor for Early Medieval England and its Neighbours (Cambridge University Press), with additional editorial roles for Liverpool Translated Texts for Historians and Filologia mediolatina.

Ronald K. RittgersView profile

Professor

• Reformation Studies
• Church History
• Theology
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Ronald K. Rittgers is a Professor of Reformation Studies, History of Christianity, and History at Duke University’s Divinity School and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He joined Duke in 2021 after holding roles at Valparaiso University, Yale University, and Harvard University. His research focuses on Reformation-era theology, spirituality, and the interplay between religion and culture in early modern Europe. Rittgers earned a Ph.D. in History from Harvard University (1998), an M.T.S. from Regent College (Canada, 1992), and dual B.A.s from Wheaton College (1987). His work challenges traditional narratives of the Reformation’s role in secularization, emphasizing Scripture’s sacramental role in Protestant spirituality. Key publications include The Reformation of the Keys (2009) and A Widower’s Lament (2021), exploring themes of suffering, mysticism, and lay piety. He has held prestigious fellowships at the Herzog August Bibliothek and National Endowment for the Humanities. Rittgers teaches courses on Reformation history, early modern Christianity, and Lutheran theology. His leadership roles include Chair of the Historical Division at Duke Divinity School and editor of the Reformation and Renaissance Review . Current projects include a book on early Protestant views of Scripture as an enchanted medium of divine encounter.