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Paul GrosswilerView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Ecology
• Journalism Ethics
• Marshall McLuhan's Theories
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Paul Grosswiler is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Maine, where he has held tenure since 1997. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Communication and Journalism (2008–2014). Grosswiler is a Fulbright Senior Specialist (2006–present) and Fulbright Senior Scholar (2000), with extensive international teaching and research experience in China, including at Wuhan University and Lanzhou University. His academic career spans over four decades, with roles at institutions like Towson State University, Ithaca College, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Education: PhD in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia (1990), with a dissertation on Marshall McLuhan’s media typologies. Earlier degrees include an M.A. in Journalism (1976) and a B.A. in Creative Writing and Humanities (1974) from Antioch College. Research focuses on media ecology, journalism ethics, Marshall McLuhan’s theories, and cross-cultural communication. He has authored/edited books such as Transforming McLuhan (2010) and pioneered Q-methodology in media studies. His work bridges critical theory, cultural studies, and media history, with a focus on technological impact on society and media ethics in global contexts. Publications include over 50 refereed articles and book chapters on topics like media anti-environments, Chinese journalism ethics, and Habermas’ media theory. Presentations span global conferences, including the Media Ecology Association and National Communication Association. Awarded Fulbright grants for international scholarly collaboration, Grosswiler also teaches Honors College courses integrating Taoism and media theory. His research has been supported by grants such as the University of Maine Summer Research Project (2000).

• Rhythm Perception
• Pattern Recognition
• Music and Entrainment
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Nashra Ahmad is a Research Fellow at Durham University, affiliated with the Department of Music and the Institute for Medical Humanities. She is a PhD candidate supported by the Durham Doctoral Studentship and holds a Master's in Cognitive Science from IIT Gandhinagar (2021) and a BA in Psychology (First Class Honours) from Aligarh Muslim University (2018). Her research focuses on rhythm perception, consonance/dissonance dynamics, and music cognition, combining neuroscience and interdisciplinary approaches. She is an active member of the Music and Science Lab and an editorial assistant for DURMS . Additionally, she teaches Psychology at the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). Key research interests include: rhythmic entrainment in North Indian classical music, sensorimotor synchronization, and neural correlates of musical perception. Her work bridges cognitive science, musicology, and technology, with publications in Data in Brief , Frontiers in Neurorobotics , and Music & Science . Awards include the Sabarmati Bridge Fellowship (2021) for pre-doctoral research and the Durham Doctoral Studentship (2022). Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (First Class Honours), Aligarh Muslim University, 2018 Masters in Cognitive Science, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, 2021 Her publications analyze EEG responses to music, resonance strategies in AI design, and beat prediction from neural data. She has presented at international conferences such as the International Conference of Students of Systematic Musicology (2023) and the Max-Planck-Institut für empirische Ästhetik (2022). Awards: 2022: Durham Doctoral Studentship 2021: Sabarmati Bridge Fellowship Teaching and Outreach: She teaches Psychology to foundation-year students at DCAD and has prior experience teaching guitar and music theory in India. Her creative interests include landscape painting and sculpting, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with art and science.

Judah ArmaniView profile

Visiting Professor

• Social Innovation
• Homelessness
• Criminal Justice System
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Judah Armani is a Visiting Professor at Musashino Art University and the Director of his own practice. He is a multi-award-winning designer specializing in social impact, focusing on homelessness and the criminal justice system. His work bridges applied design and systemic change, with notable projects like InHouse Records, Aux Magazine, and ABC FC. Research interests include long-term, embedded prototyping in social innovation contexts. Judah has launched several social enterprises addressing educational gaps in prisons and reintegration programs. He holds collaborations with institutions like the Ministry of Justice and the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design. Awards: Includes D&AD Finalist (2017), British Entrepreneur of Year (2018), and multiple iF Social Impact Awards. Advising and grants focus on place-based probation initiatives and neurodiverse education tools. Current projects include Ecological Citizen – Design of the Saturday Job (2024) and ABC FC – A different kind of football club (2024). Labs/Teams: Co-founder of Lucky13’s neurodiverse learning cards and Each One Teach One, a charity supporting Pupil Referral Units.

• Educational History and Philosophy
• Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Children
• Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Pedagogy
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Dr Nikki Brunker is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Education and Social Work. She convenes the MTeach Foundations program and teaches courses like EDMT5676: Teaching and Learning and EDMT5502: Teachers and Learners - School Communities . Her research focuses on children's social/emotional wellbeing, alternative schooling models, and innovative qualitative methodologies. Education Background: PhD (Sydney) and BEd (Hons) (Sydney). Prior to academia, she worked as a teacher and principal in mainstream and alternative schools. Her research explores topics such as ITE pedagogy, democratic education, and transitions from home education to teaching roles. Research Projects: Current initiatives include studies on democratic school teachers' educational philosophies (with QUT's Dr Rebecca English) and the experiences of home-educated individuals entering teaching. She employs post-qualitative and arts-informed methodologies, including Lawrence Lightfoot's portraiture techniques modified with patchwork approaches. Awards: Notable recognitions include the 2014 NSW IER Beth Southwell Award for her PhD thesis on educational portraiture, and Excellence in Teaching Awards from the University of Sydney (2010, 2013 nomination). Supervision & Grants: Oversees Honours projects on topics like teacher wellbeing and inclusion/exclusion dynamics. Secured grants including a 2016 Faculty Education Innovation Grant for assessment practice research. Currently supervises Brett Rolfe's project on disruptive humanistic innovations in schools.

• Multispecies Justice
• Ecological Ethics
• Climate Justice
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Danielle Celermajer is a Professor of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where she also serves as Deputy Director of the Sydney Environment Institute. She leads the groundbreaking Multispecies Justice project and is a member of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, Sydney Environment Institute, and Sydney Policy Lab. Her research focuses on transforming justice concepts to address ecological realities and the ethical standing of all earth beings, particularly through her work on Multispecies Justice. She explores how justice must be reconceptualized to take seriously the flourishing of all earth beings, how to live Multispecies Justice through affective capacities and practices, and how to institutionalize Multispecies Justice across distributive, procedural, recognition, and transitional dimensions. Her work on Climate Imaginaries investigates how different worldviews shape human responses to climate change. Celermajer's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward expanding justice frameworks beyond human interests, with her 2025-2021 works focusing on multispecies ethics, climate justice, and the philosophical underpinnings of ecological relations. Her writing spans academic monographs, creative non-fiction, memoir, and public opinion pieces. Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards for non-fiction (for Summertime) She currently supervises seven doctoral students working on diverse aspects of multispecies justice, including topics like re-animalization approaches, ant lifeways as resilience models, Indigenous rights, and the politics of love in multispecies contexts. Her research has been supported by numerous grants including 'Including the more-than-human in decision making,' 'Institutionalising Multispecies Justice,' and 'Developing systems and capacities to protect animals in catastrophic fires.' Celermajer maintains active engagement with public discourse through regular appearances on ABC Radio programs (The Minefield, The Philosophers' Zone), contributions to The Guardian, The Conversation, and The Sydney Morning Herald, and participation in major cultural events including the Sydney Biennale, Sydney Festival, and various Writers' Festivals.

• Autistic Spectrum Disorders
• Educational Psychology
• School Attendance Strategies
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Caroline Bond is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester, and a core member of the Autism@Manchester research initiative. Her work focuses on autism spectrum disorders, motor skills difficulties, and evidence-based interventions in educational settings. She has contributed to over 80 peer-reviewed publications, with recent emphasis on school attendance challenges, teacher-student relationships, and systemic support for neurodivergent learners. Her research interests include evaluating school programs, particularly those addressing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), and promoting collaborative approaches between schools, families, and local authorities. Key projects involve developing tools for early identification of attendance issues and enhancing support for autistic students, especially girls, in mainstream environments. Recent work highlights include a systematic review of teachers’ beliefs about intelligence and their impact on pedagogy, and studies on the effectiveness of creative arts interventions for early years’ parental engagement. Collaborations span UK institutions, focusing on autism education, special needs assessment crises, and policy-driven solutions for equitable education access. Dr. Bond’s contributions extend to professional practice, advising on policy frameworks, video-based guidance for educational psychologists, and training programs for practitioners working with neurodivergent populations. She actively disseminates findings through academic journals like Educational Psychology in Practice and European Journal of Special Needs Education .

Christina BaderView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Curriculum development
• Didactic annual planning
• Teacher training
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Dr. Christina Bader is a part-time lecturer at the Chair of Business Education (Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Gerholz) at the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg , where she teaches Practical School Studies and Didactics of Economics modules since 2023. She holds a Doctorate in Social Sciences (2020, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg) and has been recognized with a Teaching Award in 2017. Education: M.Sc. in Business Education (Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 2015) B.A. in Economics (Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 2013) Research interests focus on curriculum development, teacher cooperation, didactic design in vocational education, and mathematics pedagogy. Her work explores digital transformation, resonance theory, and practical learning arrangements. Key projects include the EdUSchool triple helix model and tabletBS.dual studies on digital media effectiveness. Publications (2020–2024) address virtual learning, AI integration, and collaborative teaching practices. She contributes to the WisoVirtuell blog on remote learning strategies and has co-authored policy documents for European University School concepts. Scientific Awards: Teaching award of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2017) Current roles include student teacher supervision at vocational secondary schools and research assistant experience (2015–2020) at Friedrich-Alexander University. She participates in the EdUSchool project and explores resonance research in educational contexts.

Marina FiedlerView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Organizations
• Information Systems and Organizational Behavior
• Sustainable Management Practices
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Prof. Dr. Marina Fiedler holds the Chair of Management, People and Information at the University of Passau since 2010. She is an Associate Editor at the Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research (SBUR) and heads the Passau experimental laboratory PAULA . Her academic journey includes a PhD (2004) and habilitation (2008) from the University of Munich, with visiting professorships at Corvinus University and State University of Management.

Christoph LattemannView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Globalization
• International Business
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Prof. Dr. Christoph Lattemann is a Professor of Business Administration and Information Management at Constructor University Bremen gGmbH. He leads the School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences and directs the I3 Research Group focusing on Digital Transformation and Globalization. His work bridges innovation management, international business (especially China studies), and information systems design. He holds adjunct roles at the University of Agder (part-time). Education: Earned his professorship at Constructor University (since 2010), previously held positions at University Potsdam and Kiel. Visiting scholarships at Harvard, Stanford, and Copenhagen Business School. Research: Established the D-Forge Design Thinking Lab (2011) and ChinaGlobal Center (2012). Current projects include AI-based price determination (BMBF-funded) and StudyBuddy virtual companion (BMBF). Awards: Best Paper Award at Digivation 2019. Over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 15 books, including works on Huawei's globalization and Belt and Road Initiative. Advising: Supervised doctoral candidates like Dr. Ricardo Guerrero and Dr. Sören Michalke. Manages research teams (e.g., Dr. Audris Umel, Pia Gebbing). Labs: D-Forge Lab supports SMEs in innovation via design thinking; ChinaGlobal Center analyzes Sino-European economic relations.

Stephanie SicklerView profile

Associate Professor

• Design Education
• Material Studies
• Student Success
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Stephanie Sickler is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in Florida State University's Department of Interior Architecture & Design. She holds an MFA in Interior Design and serves on the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Board of Directors. Her research focuses on student success, material competencies, and participatory learning in design education. Her scholarly work explores innovative teaching methods including service-learning abroad, community engagement frameworks, and material-focused pedagogies. Awards include multiple IDEC Presidential Awards and presentation honors for research on remote work impacts and emotional intelligence in admissions. Current projects examine sensory translation of textiles and equity in material consumption. She authored Soft Goods Guidebook for Interiors (Bloomsbury, 2019) and is developing Material Box , a hands-on teaching resource.

Lisa DrydenView profile

Professor

• Literacy Education
• Reading Instruction
• Culturally Responsive Teaching
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Lisa Dryden, Ph.D., is a Professor of Graduate Reading at Texas Wesleyan University's School of Education. She holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University, an M.Ed. and B.S. from Louisiana State University. Her expertise spans literacy education, culturally responsive teaching, and language acquisition. Dr. Dryden teaches courses such as Teaching Adolescents Writing and Literature and Reading in the Content Areas , emphasizing practical pedagogical strategies for diverse learners. Her research focuses on integrating literature into curricula, supporting English Language Learners, and fostering critical thinking through literacy. Dr. Dryden has presented widely at national and international conferences on topics such as guided reading practices, culturally responsive teaching, and literacy development. Her publications include book reviews in The Wesleyan Graduate Review and peer-reviewed articles on literacy instruction, cultural factors in education, and early childhood learning. Despite no formal awards listed, her contributions to literacy education and teacher training reflect a commitment to equitable and innovative educational practices. She has advised no named students but contributes significantly to graduate education through course development and scholarly engagement. Her work often bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in K-12 literacy and teacher preparation. Collaborative projects and presentations highlight her dedication to fostering inclusive learning environments and advancing literacy strategies across diverse educational settings.

• Welsh Literature
• Creative Writing
• Poetry
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Aneirin Karadog is a part-time Lecturer and Project Co-ordinator in Welsh at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, affiliated with the Institute of Education and Humanities. He combines academic roles with a prolific career as a poet, author, and creative practitioner. His work spans teaching Welsh language pedagogy, producing educational resources, and media projects in Wales. Dr Karadog holds a BA and PhD from Swansea University (2020), with research focusing on poet-audience dynamics in Welsh creative writing. His academic interests include Welsh literature, Breton and Celtic studies, and the intersection of language and identity. He has contributed to media programs such as Wedi 7 and Siaradog , blending scholarly expertise with public engagement. His publications emphasize Welsh poetry, bilingual education resources, and comparative linguistics. Notable works include Y Gynghanedd Heddiw (2020) co-edited with Eurig Salisbury, and Byw Iaith (2019) exploring Breton-Welsh language parallels. His creative output includes six poetry collections and translations of children’s literature. Recipient of the Bardd Plant Cymru title (2013–2015), he actively promotes Welsh literary traditions while maintaining part-time university commitments. Current roles include teaching on the BA Education course and supporting Welsh language enhancement initiatives.

Darrin M. CoxView profile

Professor

• Medieval Europe
• Early Modern Europe
• Gender Studies
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Darrin M. Cox is a Professor of History at West Liberty University (WLU), affiliated with the College of Liberal and Creative Arts and the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. He has been at WLU since 2008, serving as History Coordinator for Social Sciences. His academic career includes teaching roles at Purdue University, Glenville State College, and others. Cox specializes in Medieval and Early Modern European history, focusing on gender, nobility, and Vikings. He pioneered the Viking Living History Project, a student-driven initiative blending historical reenactment with educational outreach. Education includes a Ph.D. in Early Modern History (Purdue University, 2008), an M.A. in Medieval History (West Virginia University, 2002), and a B.S. in Journalism (West Virginia University, 1997). His research emphasizes aristocratic masculinity in France and the impact of living history in education, highlighted by his 2012 book Aristocratic Masculinity in France and recent publications on pedagogical methods. Cox’s research interests span Viking reinvention, gender dynamics in warfare, and material culture’s role in teaching history. He actively engages with local communities through living history demonstrations at schools and museums, such as the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Museum. His teaching portfolio includes courses from Ancient History to the British Empire, emphasizing program nuances for students. Cox has been recognized with the Purdue Research Fellowship and Graduate Student Teaching Award. Beyond academia, he participates in the Society for Creative Anachronism and supports Appalachian education retention through his work at WLU.

Thomas HydeView profile

Lecturer

• Music Composition
• Music Analysis
• Music Theory
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Dr Thomas Hyde is a Lecturer in Music Composition and Education at King's College London's Department of Music, within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He concurrently holds a senior research fellowship at Worcester College, Oxford. His roles include chairing the Lucille Graham Trust, supporting London-based music education projects, and serving as a Vice-President of the Presteigne Festival. Hyde's career spans teaching at City University and a junior fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was later elected an Associate in 2017. His creative output includes orchestral works like the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's Symphony and the opera 'Aiding and Abetting' (2019-22). His research focuses on composition pedagogy, music analysis, and theoretical frameworks. Notable publications include edited volumes on Stephen Dodgson and David Matthews, and contributions to journals like Twentieth-Century Music and Musical Opinion Quarterly . His compositions often explore orchestral and choral forms, reflected in works like Magnificat and Orpheus with his Lute . Hyde's academic contributions emphasize bridging compositional practice with pedagogy, evidenced by his teaching roles at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. His articles and edited works demonstrate expertise in British musical traditions, symphonic structures, and 20th-century composers.

Sam TaylorView profile

Associate Professor

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Memoir
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Sam Taylor serves as Associate Professor and Creative Writing Director in the Department of English at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. An acclaimed poet with three critically recognized books, his work engages with spirituality, ecological crises, and political landscapes through lyrical and experimental forms. His research centers on Poetry and Creative Writing , characterized by ecological urgency , spiritual inquiry , and political engagement . Taylor's verse blends personal narrative with societal critique, exemplified by themes like plastic pollution in "[THE AFTERLIFE]" and extinction narratives in "The Book of Endings." His writing consistently confronts contemporary precarity while maintaining lyrical precision. Publication trends reveal deepening exploration of ecological degradation and imperial critique , evolving from spiritual unity in Body of the World (2005) to urgent political ecology in Nude Descending an Empire (2014), culminating in the hybrid memoir-verse format of The Book of Fools (2021). His work consistently interrogates humanity's relationship with power, nature, and artistic responsibility. Award highlights include: Dobie Paisano Fellowship and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Prize Anne Halley Prize and Amy Lowell Poetry Traveling Scholarship Residencies at Yaddo, Djerassi, Ucross, Studios at Key West, and Vermont Studio Center As MFA Program Director, Taylor mentors emerging writers while maintaining his creative practice. His residencies and fellowships directly support sustained literary production, with recent works emerging from Vermont Studio Center and Ucross residencies. Kansas-based gardening practice informs his ecological poetics. Though no formal labs exist, his "wild garden in Kansas" functions as a living laboratory for ecological observation that permeates his poetry, notably in depictions of flora and environmental decay.