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Professor Margaret-Anne Hutton serves as Chair of French and Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and founded the Institute for Contemporary and Comparative Literature (ICCL) in 2010. The ICCL functions as the institutional framework for the interdisciplinary project 'What is the contemporary?' (2015-2018), which secured two major Leverhulme Trust grants. Her research centers on post-2000 literature with specialized expertise in crime fiction , 9/11 fiction , and WWII testimonial texts . She pioneers theoretical frameworks for understanding 'the contemporary', examining how literature processes historical trauma and constructs temporal consciousness across cultural contexts. Her methodological approach bridges literary analysis with historical and philosophical inquiry. Hutton's publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with traumatic 20th/21st-century events through comparative lenses. Her work demonstrates how French literature interrogates Holocaust memory, 9/11 geopolitics, and ethical dilemmas in contemporary fiction. The Leverhulme-funded project exemplifies her leadership in creating cross-disciplinary dialogues about temporal frameworks in modern cultural production. As founder of the ICCL, Hutton has established a dynamic research ecosystem exploring contemporaneity through collaborative initiatives. The institute facilitates international scholarly exchange on how literature defines and responds to the present moment, connecting French studies with global literary currents and theoretical debates.

• Contemporary Literature
• Crime Fiction
• 9/11 Fiction
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Lars Ole Sauerberg is a distinguished Professor of Literature in English at the University of Southern Denmark's Institute for Literature, Media and Cultural Studies, where he has held a professorship since 1992. His academic career spans over five decades, beginning as a Teaching Assistant at Århus University in 1973, progressing through Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions at Odense University, and culminating in his current professorship following his Dr.phil. degree in 1986. He has held significant administrative roles including Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Odense University (1990-92) and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities (1993-97). His educational background includes a Cand. phil. (BA) in English Language and Literature (1973) and Cand. mag. (MA) in English and German Languages and Literatures (1975), both from Århus University. Sauerberg has maintained active engagement with academic governance as a member of the SDU University Senate, Humanities Faculty Board, and English Study Board. Sauerberg's research spans multiple interconnected domains with particular emphasis on British literature , 20th century book history , crime fiction , and the innovative intersection of literature and music . His current research program focuses on Book and Cognition, Intermediality, Music and Literature, and the Verse Novel, demonstrating his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. He leads or participates in research initiatives including NTSMB, Fiction, and The Gutenberg Parenthesis Research Forum at the University of Southern Denmark. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent exploration of narrative boundaries, particularly in verse novels and intermedial representations. His work frequently examines historical representation (especially post-9/11 literature and historiographical fiction), musical-literary connections, and genre evolution in contemporary British and American writing. The publications demonstrate methodological sophistication across literary theory, cultural studies, and genre analysis. Knight of the Order of Dannebrog Research prize of University of Southern Denmark (1986) Sauerberg has supervised PhD candidates and served on numerous selection committees while maintaining active roles in academic publishing as General and English Editor of Orbis Litterarum since 2000 and editorial board member for Journal of Music and Meaning since 2003. His professional activities extend to public intellectual work as a book reviewer for Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten since 1987 and consultant editor for the Danish National Encyclopedia. He is affiliated with professional organizations including the Danish Academy for Crime Fiction and the James Joyce Society of Copenhagen.

• British literature
• 20th century book history
• Crime fiction
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Tatjana Jukić is a Professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, with expertise spanning English literature, semiotics, comparative literature, film and visual arts, European cultural history, and social philosophy. She has held leadership roles such as President of the Croatian Association for the Study of English (CASE) (2022) and President of the Croatian Association for Semiotic Studies (2005-2007). Her research focuses on transatlantic literary connections, cultural memory, and intersections between literature and film. Key Roles: Distinguished Professor (2017), Principal Investigator (multiple grants) International Engagements: Visiting Scholar at University of Cincinnati (2018), Trinity College Dublin (2012), Cambridge (1998), Oxford (1997) Her scholarly work explores narrative theory, revolutionary discourse, and the sublime in Victorian and Romantic literature, alongside critical analyses of film and its philosophical implications. Publications include monographs on literary memory and the Victorian visual-linguistic interface, as well as chapters addressing Austen's global reception and cinematic interpretations of melancholia.

• English literature
• Semiotics
• Comparative literature
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Hans Lauge Hansen is a Professor of Cultural Memory Studies and Intercultural Studies at Aarhus University's School of Communication and Culture (SCC), holding a special obligations position since 2015. Previously served as Associate Professor at Aarhus (2004-2015) and the University of Copenhagen (2000-2004), alongside roles as Head of the Department of Language, Literature and Culture (SLK) at AU (2006-2009). His research focuses on cultural memory studies, Spanish and Latin American literature, migration narratives, and semiotics. Key areas include transnational memory, agonistic narratives, and intergenerational trauma representation. Leadership includes directing major initiatives such as the Uses of the Past Research Program (2016, 90 researchers), the Horizon 2020 UNREST project (2016-2019), and the Globalization, Migration, and Memory Program (2012-2015). Member of prestigious networks like Mnemonics Network and EU's TransMigraARTS (2021-2024). Published extensively on memory in literature, including edited volumes like La memoria novelada (2012) and monographs exploring narrative theory. Recognized through Academy of Europe membership (elected 2021). Advisory roles include co-directing 36-researcher programs and leading international editorial boards in journals like Caracteres and Rassegna Iberistica . Active in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across cultural studies and migration research.

• Memory Studies
• Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies
• Contemporary Spanish Literature
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Assoc.-Prof. Angela Fabris holds a position at the Institute of Romance Studies at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary cultural studies with emphasis on Mediterranean literature, film studies, and comparative literature. She explores themes like environmental narratives (ecocriticism), spatial theory in crime fiction, and transnational cultural identities. Her work bridges literary analysis with digital humanities, examining food blogs and visual arts reimaginings of folklore. Key research areas include: Film Studies and Visual Culture, 20th/21st century Italian literature, Alpine-Adriatic cultural dynamics, and medieval narrative landscapes. She leads projects on Mediterranean literary theory and has published extensively on topics ranging from Petrarca's Padanian imagery to Arthurian symbolism. Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize ecocritical approaches to Mediterranean studies and interdisciplinary methodologies. Notable works include Fragili idilli (2025) and Sea of Literatures (2023). Active in academic administration, she coordinates the ZRM – Center for Romance Medieval Studies and teaches at the N.0.61 campus office.

• Film Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Comparative Literature
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Lars O. Sauerberg is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, with a career spanning over four decades. His academic journey includes roles as Associate Professor (1981–1992), Assistant Professor (1977–1981), and Lecturer (1975–1977) at the same institution and Aarhus University. Research interests include British literature, 20th-century book history, crime fiction, and interdisciplinary connections between literature and music. His work emphasizes historical and cultural analysis of literary forms. Honors and Awards : 1986 Research prize of University of Southern Denmark Knight of the Order of Dannebrog

• British literature
• 20th century literature
• book history
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Erika Erlinghagen is a researcher affiliated with the Department of European and Comparative Literature and Language Studies at the University of Vienna . Her teaching focuses include courses on minority languages, Hungarian literature, children's/youth literature industries in Europe, contemporary Hungarian crime novels, and academic research methods. Role: Researcher Location: Spitalgasse 2, Room 2L-O2-14, 1090 Vienna Research Interests • Theoretical Focus: Literary sociology, multilingualism, and digitalization's impact on reading practices. • Applied Topics: Hungarian language applications, outreach strategies in literature, and educational frameworks for children's/youth literature.

• Literary Studies
• European Literature
• Hungarian Studies
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Dr. Dobrota Pucherova holds the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Vienna, affiliated with three departments: African Studies, European and Comparative Literature and Language Studies, and Social and Cultural Anthropology. She also serves as Vice-President of the Czech Association for African Studies. Her research bridges postcolonial studies, feminist theory, and comparative literature, with a focus on African women’s writing, post-communist literatures, and transnational identities. Education: B.A. in English and Comparative Literature, Mount Holyoke College, USA (2002) M.St. in English Literature, University of Oxford (2004) D.Phil. in English Literature, University of Oxford (2009) Research Interests: Pucherova’s work examines how literature challenges colonial and postcolonial paradigms, particularly through themes of gender, trauma, and cultural hybridity. She explores African feminist epistemologies, Central European postcommunist narratives, and the intersections of desire, ethics, and nationhood. Recent Articles: Her scholarship critiques patriarchal traditions in African literature, redefines postcommunist European identities through postcolonial lenses, and analyzes transnational feminist discourses. Key topics include the role of sexuality in African women’s writing, trauma in South African poetry, and Slovakian postcommunist fiction. Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement. No student advisees are listed in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary networks in African studies and comparative literature, including the Slovak Academy of Sciences and the Czech Association for African Studies.

• African Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• Comparative Literature
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Eva Horn is a Professor at the Department of German Studies, University of Vienna, with a focus on climate humanities, media studies, and the Anthropocene. She is affiliated with the Environment and Climate Research Hub and teaches courses on contemporary German literature, modern German literature, and neo-animism in cultural theory. Research interests include climate as a cultural medium, posthumanism, and temporal dynamics of environmental crises. Her scholarly work explores intersections between literature, geoscience, and biopolitics of catastrophe. Notable award: Heinrich-Mann-Preis 2020. Recent publications examine climate as an aesthetic and political medium, tipping points in the Anthropocene, and atmospheric pathologies. She is involved in the Vienna Anthropocene Network and contributes to debates on sustainability, environmental aesthetics, and disaster narratives in modern fiction.

• German Literature
• Climate Humanities
• Cultural Theory
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Brigitte Rath is an Associate Professor specializing in Comparative Literature at the University of Innsbruck's Department of Comparative Literature, housed within the Faculty of Philosophy and Cultural Studies. She holds leadership roles including Study Coordinator for Comparative Literature and heads the KI working group. Her academic trajectory includes positions since 2001 across institutions like Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Princeton University. Her research focuses on multilingualism, relational literary analysis, and digital humanities. She explores texts defying singular linguistic categorization, such as pseudotranslations and contemporary poetry by Uljana Wolf. Additionally, she investigates how large language models like ChatGPT reshape literary studies. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses on comparative literature, digital humanities, and narrative theory. She advises master’s theses and organizes interdisciplinary colloquia on multilingualism and AI in academia. Rath’s publications include monographs like *Narratives Verstehen* (2011) and co-edited volumes like *Vom Verreisen in Versen* (2013). Her work appears in journals such as *SubStance* and *PAIDIA – Zeitschrift für Computerspielforschung*. She actively participates in academic networks like the Doktoratskolleg Grenzen and serves on advisory boards for cultural encounter initiatives.

• Multilingualism
• Digital Humanities
• Relational Literary Studies
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Christoph Schwameis is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Vienna, specializing in Latin literature and classical philology. He teaches courses such as Latin Grammar III, Latin Reading III, and Basics of Translation, while conducting research on Roman epic poetry, Ciceronian rhetoric, and Flavian literary culture. Key research themes: Roman epic, Stoicism in literature, intertextuality, and classical reception studies Active in analyzing Silius Italicus' Punica and Cicero's speeches Focus on rhetorical strategies and political symbolism in ancient texts His recent publications explore invective techniques, poetic innovation, and manuscript traditions. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his work contributes significantly to understanding Roman literary and rhetorical practices. He maintains active teaching roles with office hours available by appointment.

• Latin Literature
• Roman Epic Poetry
• Classical Philology
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