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James Ahn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine-Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago. His work focuses on innovations in graduate medical education, particularly within emergency medicine training programs. Dr. Ahn maintains an active research program centered on improving educational methodologies and assessment systems for medical trainees. Research Focus Dr. Ahn's scholarship examines critical aspects of medical education including: curriculum development for specialized training programs; validation of assessment tools used in residency selection; equity issues in graduate medical education; and innovative approaches to competency-based training. His work frequently addresses systemic challenges in emergency medicine education through both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Recent publication trends demonstrate Dr. Ahn's focus on improving fairness in residency selection processes, developing specialized curricula for emergency medicine fellowships, and evaluating the impact of for-profit institutions on graduate medical education outcomes. His collaborative research frequently addresses contemporary challenges including virtual learning environments and financial education for residents. Educational Leadership Dr. Ahn contributes to medical education through curriculum development initiatives and program evaluation studies. His work includes developing standardized assessment tools, creating specialized training tracks for emergency medicine educators, and evaluating novel approaches to resident education during public health emergencies.

• Medical Education
• Emergency Medicine
• Graduate Medical Education
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Allan Downey is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at McMaster University, specializing in Indigenous history with a focus on lacrosse as a site of nationhood assertion and cultural resurgence. His interdisciplinary work bridges historical scholarship, Indigenous studies, and sport sociology, examining how Indigenous communities navigate colonial structures through cultural practices. Downey's research centers on Indigenous nationhood as expressed through sport, particularly lacrosse ( The Creator's Game ), revealing how Haudenosaunee, Kanien'kehá:ka, and Coast Salish communities have sustained identity against colonial erasure. Key themes include Urban Indigenous experiences (e.g., 'Little Caughnawaga' ironworker communities in Brooklyn) Gender dynamics in traditional sport practices Colonial regulation of Indigenous games (e.g., Sunday lacrosse controversies) Sport-for-development critiques exposing assimilationist frameworks His methodology prioritizes community-engaged research and oral histories. His 2023-2015 publications demonstrate evolving focus from specific community studies (Kahnawake lacrosse rivalries, coastal BC sports days) toward broader decolonial frameworks. Notable trends include increasing emphasis on urban Indigenous nationhood and the intersection of sport with truth and reconciliation processes. Awards include recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada for transformative contributions to Indigenous scholarship. Downey actively mentors through courses like Honours Thesis (INDIGST 4T06A) and supervises graduate research in decolonial methodologies. He directs the Indigenous History Lab, which produces innovative knowledge mobilization projects such as the animated film Deskaheh and Rotinonshón:ni Ironworkers . His current work includes a book on Indigenous history in decolonizing contexts and community-based film projects examining intergenerational knowledge transmission.

• Indigenous History
• Sport History
• Nationhood Studies
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María Teresa Vera-Rojas is an Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies at the Universitat de les Illes Balears and a researcher at the ADHUC—Research Center Theory, Gender, Sexuality (Universitat de Barcelona). She holds dual PhDs in Cultural and Gender Studies (Universitat de Barcelona, 2016) and Hispanic Studies (University of Houston, 2007). Research Interests : Queer theory, post/decolonial feminism, Hispanic Caribbean studies, Latinx cultural history, and intersections of modernity with marginalized identities. Notable Publications : Author of “Se conoce que usted es ‘Moderna’” (Victoria Urbano Award 2020), editor of Nuevas Subjetividades/Sexualidades Literarias , and co-editor of New Perspectives on Hispanic Caribbean Studies . Her work appears in journals like Revista Iberoamericana and Centro: Journal of Puerto Rican Studies . Scientific Awards : Victoria Urbano Award (2020) FI Scholarship (2010-2013, Generalitat de Catalunya) Collaboration Grant (2008-2009, Universitat de Barcelona) Research Networks : Member of the Consolidated Research Group on Women's Creation and Thought (2021 SGR 01097), and the UNESCO Chair Women, Development, and Cultures.

• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Queer Theory
• Post/Decolonial Feminism
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Ramón Antonio Victoriano-Martinez (Arturo) is Assistant Professor of Spanish at the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies within the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. He completed his PhD in Hispanic and Latin American Literatures (2010) and MA (2006) at the University of Toronto, and holds a law degree from Universidad Católica Santo Domingo (1994). Previously taught at University of Toronto Mississauga (2011-2019) and Caribbean/Latin American Studies programs at University of Toronto. PhD, University of Toronto (2010) MA, University of Toronto (2006) Licenciatura en Derecho, Universidad Católica Santo Domingo (1994) His research focuses on literatures and cultures of the Hispanic Caribbean with emphasis on race, gender, diaspora, national belonging, and Dominican-Haitian relations. Current projects include analyzing the post-Trujillo intellectual history (Revista ¡Ahora! 1962-1982) and Dominican cultural production under Balaguer's regime (1966-78). Publications address racial discourse, border theory, and testimonial narratives. Recent publications examine: 2023 analysis of post-Trujillo Dominican novels; 2021 comparative study of Edwidge Danticat's transnational Hispaniola narratives; 2020 analysis of dystopian Haitian representations; 2018 critique of Trujillist rhetoric; and 2012 foundational work on Freddy Prestol Castillo's testimonial novel about the 1937 Haitian massacre. 2017-18 Kathleen O’Connell Teaching Award 2018-19 Superior Sessional Instructor Teaching Award Currently supervises graduate research at UBC in areas of Dominican studies, Caribbean diaspora, and postcolonial literature. Leads interdisciplinary research clusters on Latin American cultural transitions and Caribbean film analysis.

• Hispanic Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
• Latin American Contemporary Literatures
• Caribbean Studies
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Tobi Poster-Su is a Lecturer in Drama at Bath Spa University's Bath School of Music and Performing Arts, specializing in puppetry and cross-disciplinary performance. He serves as Module Leader for Theatre Project and teaches Building the Ensemble and Investigating Theatre and Performance. His academic qualifications include: BA Acting from the University of Leeds PGCert in Higher Education from Bristol UWE MA in Education from Bristol UWE Poster-Su's research interrogates race, racialisation, and material performance through critical puppetry, exploring boundaries between human/object and familiar/Other. His work employs autoethnographic methods to excavate marginalized historical narratives via cross-disciplinary theatre practices. His 2020-2025 publications analyze racial construction in puppetry (e.g., Madam Butterfly, Chang and Eng), decolonisation in theatre, and academic conference politics. This body of work consistently bridges performance practice with critical race theory and postcolonial frameworks. As Module Leader, he mentors undergraduate students in ensemble-based theatre. His AHRC-funded PhD at Queen Mary University of London examines racialisation in 21st-century puppetry. Co-artistic Director of Wattle and Daub, he creates performances like Chang and Eng and Me (and Me) (2021). He also co-convener of TaPRA's Bodies and Performance working group and serves on Queen Mary's Quorum committee.

• Puppetry
• Race and Racialisation
• Material Performance
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Joanna Demers is a professor of musicology at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, where she also serves as associate dean for faculty affairs. Her research bridges philosophical inquiry and contemporary music studies, focusing on post-1945 experimental and popular genres, electronic music, and the impact of intellectual property law on creativity. PhD in Musicology, Princeton University (2002) DMA in Contemporary Flute Performance, UC San Diego (2002) Her scholarly work includes publications such as Listening Through the Noise: The Aesthetics of Experimental Electronic Music and Steal This Music: How Intellectual Property Law Affects Musical Creativity . She also explores these themes through speculative fiction, authoring novels like Anatomy of Thought-Fiction: CHS Report, 2214 and Drone and Apocalypse: An Exhibit Catalog for the End of the World . Demers' recent publications span topics like ambient drone music, cassette tape revival as creative anachronism, and the legal and stylistic implications of sound-alikes. Her work often intersects with digital media, aesthetics, and cultural theory. American Association for University Women Grant DAAD Fellowship Joseph Kerman Fund Grant She advocates for the integration of classical and contemporary studies in musicology, emphasizing the importance of historical context for performers. Her forthcoming novel, The Eddan Collective , critiques commodified education and late capitalism through a campus narrative intertwined with spiritual and philosophical inquiries.

• Musicology
• Experimental Music
• Popular Music
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Dr. Ian Caine is Associate Professor at the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design , University of Texas at San Antonio. As Director of the Center for Urban and Regional Planning Research , his work interrogates the intersection of urban morphology, water systems, and socioeconomic dynamics across the American Sunbelt. Focuses on decentralized urbanism in the Texas Triangle Develops digital humanities methods for suburban chronology Advocates for water-driven regional planning frameworks His research interests span three interrelated domains: Suburban Epistemologies – Challenging concentric city models through spatiotemporal analysis of San Antonio's automotive thoroughfares and annexation histories Hydrological Urbanism – Proposing watershed-based planning alternatives to westward expansion myths, particularly in post-Katrina contexts Infrastructure Critique – Analyzing political dimensions of infrastructure through projects like Texas' Trans-Texas Corridor and Trump's border wall proposals While no explicit student list appears, his 2015-2017 design studio collaborations with Rahman Azari and Derek Hoeferlin demonstrate pedagogical integration of ecological performance tools. Though scientific awards aren't directly attributed to him, his 2023 Way Beyond Bigness publication highlights significant disciplinary impact.

• Urban Planning
• Decentralized Urbanism
• Sustainable Architecture
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Rayvon Fouché is a Professor at Northwestern University, jointly appointed in the School of Communication (Communication Studies) and the Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrative Marketing Communications . He also serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and directs the Humanity and Technoscience (HAT) Lab , fostering interdisciplinary research on the intersection of society and technoscientific practices. B.A., Humanities, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign M.A., Science and Technology Studies, Cornell University Ph.D., Science and Technology Studies, Cornell University His research examines how cultural representation , racial identification , and technoscientific design intersect. He explores topics such as Black inventors in history , vernacular science , and technological innovation in sports . His work emphasizes the social, political, and material implications of science and technology. As a fellow at the Smithsonian Institution and recipient of grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation , National Science Foundation , and National Endowment for the Humanities , he has significantly advanced the field. His publications, including five influential books, reflect his focus on equity, inclusion, and the sociopolitical dimensions of technoscientific practices. Henry and Bryna David Award (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) Inaugural Arthur Mollela Distinguished Fellow (Smithsonian Institution's Lemelson Center) Fouché has held faculty roles at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute , University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign , and Purdue University , and served as Division Director at the National Science Foundation . He currently leads the HAT Lab , promoting collaborative research on humanity's relationship with science and technology.

• Black Studies
• Design
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Ju Yon Kim is a Professor of English at Harvard University, holding the Patsy Takemoto Mink Professorship and designated as a Harvard College Professor. Her work bridges Asian American literature, modern and contemporary theater, and performance studies. Education: BA from Yale University (2002), PhD from Stanford University (2011) Her research interrogates how racial and ethnic identities are constructed through performance, focusing on Asian American and Korean American contexts. She explores casting, adaptation, and intercultural dialogues in theater and cinema. Recent publications analyze diasporic performances, inter-Korean narratives, and the everyday as a racialized site. Awards include recognition from Modern Drama and the New England American Studies Association. Modern Drama’s 2020 Outstanding Article Award Lois P. Rudnick Award (2016) She advocates for BIPOC, BLGTQ, and first-generation students, emphasizing inclusive academic engagement.

• Asian American literature
• Modern and contemporary theater
• Performance studies

Professor Joanna Gavins is a leading academic at the University of Sheffield's School of English, specializing in the interdisciplinary intersections of language, cognition, and environmental studies. Her work bridges cognitive linguistics, stylistics, and ecolinguistics, with significant contributions to text world theory. Her research centers on how linguistic style reflects cognitive processes, particularly examining environmental language and its behavioral implications. Notable projects include the EPSRC-funded Plastics: Redefining Single Use (2018-2019) and NERC-funded Many Happy Returns (2020-2024), where she investigated public and corporate language around plastic usage. Her team produced the influential guide How to Talk About Plastics and developed linguistic interventions to promote pro-environmental behaviors. Current work includes leading the Innovate UK-funded Biobased and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Network (2024) and preparing for Horizon Europe's MAGICBIOMAT project (2026), focusing on biodegradable materials. Her publication trends reveal deep engagement with cognitive approaches to literary and environmental discourse. Early work established text world theory foundations ( Text World Theory: An Introduction , 2007), while recent scholarship explores poetry cognition ( Poetry in the Mind , 2020) and plastic pollution discourse. Key themes include metaphor analysis, stylistic interanimation, and the cognitive processing of absurdity in literary contexts. Co-Investigator, EPSRC: Plastics: Redefining Single Use (2018-2019) Co-Investigator, NERC: Many Happy Returns: Enabling Reusable Packaging Systems (2020-2024) Principal Investigator, Innovate UK: Biobased and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Network (2024) Co-Investigator (from 2026), Horizon Europe: MAGICBIOMAT project Professor Gavins actively supervises PhD research in cognitive linguistics and stylistics, with recent projects covering mental health narratives in comics, poetry cognition, and contraceptive education language. Her teaching spans undergraduate stylistics modules and postgraduate supervision, emphasizing practical applications of cognitive linguistic frameworks. While no dedicated lab is mentioned, her research involves cross-institutional teams including Green Rose Chemistry and the Biobased and Biodegradable Industries Association.

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Stylistics
• Ecolinguistics
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Professor Rachel van Duyvenbode serves as Professor of Education and the Humanities at the University of Sheffield's School of English. An award-winning educator and national leader in inclusive pedagogy, she holds a National Teaching Fellowship (2020) and multiple Senate Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Her career spans two decades of advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion through innovative educational frameworks and sector-leading initiatives. Her academic foundation includes undergraduate studies in American Studies (1996) and a PhD on representations of white women in African American women's literature (2004) at Sheffield, supplemented by prestigious opportunities at Cornell University's School of Criticism and Theory (2003) and the Salzburg Seminar (2003). She also holds ILM Level 7 certification as an executive coach-mentor (EMCC). Undergraduate: American Studies, University of Sheffield (1996) PhD: University of Sheffield (2004) School of Criticism and Theory Fellowship, Cornell University (2003) Salzburg Seminar Fellowship (2003) ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching Certification (EMCC) Van Duyvenbode's research trajectory evolved from critical analysis of American and African American literature to pioneering work in inclusive higher education. Her early scholarship examined race, gender, and miscegenation in literary representations, while recent work focuses on experiential pedagogy for EDI transformation. She bridges literary theory with practical applications through frameworks like the Sheffield SEED Project, which applies critical race theory to staff development and curriculum design. Her publications reveal a strategic shift from literary criticism (2001-2008) toward actionable EDI methodologies (2015-2020), demonstrating consistent engagement with social justice. The most recent works analyze vulnerability in teaching, inclusive curriculum development, and systemic equity interventions, reflecting her commitment to translating academic theory into institutional change. Key recognitions include: National Teaching Fellow (2020) Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014-2015) Senate Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2016) As a supervisor, van Duyvenbode has guided PhD completions on topics including antiblackness in higher education and race narratives in Hong Kong fiction. She pioneered five fully-funded student internships addressing racial justice through projects on transatlantic slavery history, decolonizing curricula, international student belonging, and antiracist classroom development. Her collaborative approach extends to co-teaching initiatives and founding the Students' Union #readingfordiversity campaign. She founded the Sheffield SEED Project (2015), an innovative EDI staff development programme recognized by Advance HE and HEFCE, and served as inaugural Faculty Director of EDI for Arts & Humanities (2018-2022). In this role, she designed the faculty's EDI strategy, launched the university's first student Race Equality training, and led decolonizing curriculum initiatives with student interns. She also applies her executive coaching expertise as an equity coach for institutional transformation.

• American Literature
• Critical Whiteness Studies
• African American Literature
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Saida Hodžić is an Associate Professor at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, holding joint appointments in the Department of Anthropology and the Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. Her ethnographic and theoretical work bridges medical anthropology, feminist theory, and postcolonial critique through studies of women's rights activism in Ghana, refugee experiences in Europe and the U.S., and post-war environmental activism in Bosnia-Herzegovina. She has received multiple scholarly accolades including the Michelle Rosaldo Book Prize and Amaury Talbot Prize. PhD in Medical Anthropology (UC Berkeley/UCSF) MA in Sociocultural Anthropology (University of Cologne) Designated Emphasis in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (UC Berkeley) Her research reconfigures biopolitical analysis through three key domains: (1) Deconstructing humanitarian epistemologies via WHO studies and Ghanaian anti-cutting campaigns; (2) Developing "slow harm" theory to analyze neoliberal governance's bodily impacts; (3) Reimagining refugee studies through autoethnographic perspectives on displaced persons' agency. Current projects examine Bosnian weapons factory legacies and transnational feminist narratives. Scientific awards include: Michelle Rosaldo Book Prize (2017) Amaury Talbot Prize (2017) Harry Frank Guggenheim Research Grant Robert & Helen Appel Fellowship Diane Forsythe Dissertation Award Rosenthal Advancement Award Pioneering courses like "Humanitarian Affects" and "How to Study Human Rights Violations", she trains students in critical theory through empirical analysis of medical interventions, gender politics, and global governance mechanisms. Her collaborative workshop "Displaced, Detained, Undeterred" reorients refugee studies through former refugee perspectives.

• Medical Anthropology
• Feminist Theory
• Neoliberal Governance
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Nathan Rossi serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University's School of Communication. His academic work bridges cultural studies with contemporary digital landscapes, focusing on identity formation within marginalized communities. His primary research domains include: Cultural Studies methodologies Latinx identity politics Digital media ecosystems Central American diaspora experiences Genetic genealogy and racialization Media representation of adoptee communities Rossi's scholarship critically examines how digital technologies reshape cultural identity, particularly through DNA testing platforms and social media. His work reveals how Latinx and Central American communities navigate complex identity negotiations in algorithmically mediated spaces, challenging monolithic narratives of mestizaje and belonging. His publications appear in leading interdisciplinary journals including Latino Studies , Critical Studies in Media Communication , and the International Journal of Communication , establishing him as a significant voice in critical media studies.

• Cultural Studies
• Latinx Studies
• Digital Media
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Victoria Meirik is a Professor and Dean of the Department of Theatre at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Her research focuses on theatre direction, performance theory, cultural policy, and the intersection of Stanislavsky’s system with contemporary racial discourse. She has contributed to publications on modern theatre practices, new drama challenges, and cultural emergency preparedness. University: Oslo National Academy of the Arts School: Academy of Theatre Department: Department of Theatre Meirik’s recent publications reflect trends in critical analysis of theatre leadership, funding dynamics, and methodological reflections. Her work explores systemic challenges in cultural governance, the evolution of directing practices, and the role of local research leadership in the arts. As Dean, Meirik oversees academic and artistic operations at the Theatre Department. Her collaborations with scholars like Runar Hodne and Jon Jesper Halle highlight her engagement with dramaturgical innovation and pedagogical frameworks. Meirik’s email contact is victmeir@khio.no .

• Theatre Studies
• Drama
• Performance Arts
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Richard Hylton is an Associate Professor in Art History at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University, specializing in critical analyses of Black British and African American art within global contexts. His work bridges historical recovery, cultural memory, restitution, and ethnography. PhD, MA, and BA in Visual Cultures from Goldsmiths and Fine Art from Exeter College of Art & Design His research interrogates decolonization, institutional policies, and the intersection of art with social justice movements like #Black Lives Matter. Projects include Public Library UK Vol.1 , a spoken-word vinyl exploring British immigration legacies. Recent publications span peer-reviewed journals such as Nka Journal of Contemporary African Art and edited volumes including The Routledge Companion to African American Art History . Themes revolve around decolonial art practices and diasporic visual narratives. Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow (2019-2021) He contributes to curatorial dialogues and serves on the international advisory board of Art History Journal , advancing equitable practices in art historiography.

• Black British Art
• African American Art in a Global Context
• Historical Recovery and Cultural Memory
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