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Dr. Tom Baudinette is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's School of International Studies, specializing in cultural anthropology focusing on queer communities and East/Southeast Asian popular culture. He joined Macquarie University in 2017 with a PhD and BA(Hons) in Japanese Studies from Monash University. His research explores transnational queer media, K-pop fandom, and the impact of digital media on gender and sexuality. Education: PhD in Japanese Studies, Monash University BA(Hons, First Class) in Japanese Studies, Monash University Key Research Interests: Queer media consumption in Japan, China, Thailand, and the Philippines K-pop fandom as a space for LGBTQ+ identity formation Transnational spread of Japanese queer popular culture Idol celebrity and fan cultures in East/Southeast Asia Service & Editorial Roles: Secretary, Society for Queer Asian Studies Associate Member, Macquarie University's Centre for Media History Editorial Board Member, East Asian Journal of Popular Culture Awards: Ian Nish Prize (2017) Teaching & Supervision: Japanese language and cultural studies courses Supervision of postgraduate research in Japanese and Southeast Asian studies Team-teaching research methodology for graduate students Current Projects: Ethnographic study of Japanese queer media landscapes Globalization of Boys Love media Impact of K-pop fandom on LGBTQ+ identity in Australia

• Cultural Anthropology
• Transnational Popular Culture
• Queer Studies
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Terry H. Anderson is a Professor of History and Cornerstone Faculty Fellow at Texas A&M University. He is a Vietnam War veteran and has held academic positions in Malaysia, Japan, and as the Mary Ball Washington Professor of American History at University College Dublin. His research focuses on modern U.S. history, including the 1960s, Cold War dynamics, the Vietnam War, and social movements. Anderson’s career highlights include Fulbright awards to China and Indonesia, and authorship of influential works such as Bush’s Wars (2011) and Why the Nineties Matter (2024). His publications explore topics ranging from affirmative action policies to the cultural and political shifts of the 1990s. Research Areas: Modern U.S. History, Cold War Studies, Vietnam War Analysis, Social Movements Awards: Fulbright Awards (China, Indonesia), Mary Ball Washington Professorship Anderson’s academic contributions span teaching, research, and public scholarship, reflecting a deep engagement with the complexities of American history and its global implications.

• Modern U.S. History
• Vietnam War Studies
• Cold War History
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Thomas Mazanec is an Associate Professor of Premodern Chinese and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He specializes in Medieval Chinese poetry, Buddhism, Comparative Literature, Digital Humanities, and Translation Studies. His office is located in HSSB 2255, and he holds office hours on Mondays from 1-3pm for Spring 2025. His research focuses on premodern Chinese literature and religion, as well as their encounters with other cultures. He is particularly interested in world literature, poetics, digital humanities, and translation studies. His publications cover a broad range of topics, from the evolution of Sanskrit literary terms in medieval China to systems of monetary, religious, and literary debts, to the potential contributions of network analysis to literary history. Professor Mazanec's first book, "Poet-Monks: The Invention of Buddhist Poetry in Medieval China," was published by Cornell University Press in 2024. This work explores the formation of a tradition of "poet-monks" during the ninth and tenth centuries and how these monks brought together poetic and religious practice in their verses. His current research includes studies of religious and literary infrastructure, Buddhist poetry written by architects of Buddhist persecutions, and the limits of "lyricism" as a lens for understanding classical Chinese poetry. He is the East Asia section editor for the Journal of the American Oriental Society and the Acting Director of Translation Studies at UCSB's Comparative Literature Program. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as East Asian Cultural Studies 4A, Chinese 80: Masterpieces of Chinese Literature, Chinese 101A/B: Introduction to Classical Chinese, and various specialized courses on Tang literature and Buddhist poetry. Medieval Chinese Poetry Buddhism and Literature Digital Humanities Applications in Literary Studies Translation Theory and Practice Comparative Poetics Religious and Literary Infrastructure in Premodern China Professor Mazanec maintains a collection of unusual translations of classical Chinese poetry into English and co-edits an online bibliography of Chinese poetry in translation. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent interest in the intersection of religious practice and literary creation in premodern China, with particular attention to Buddhist influences on poetic forms and practices. Contact information: Email: mazanec@eastasian.ucsb.edu Office: HSSB 2255 Office Hours: Mondays 1-3pm (Spring 2025) Social Media: Mastodon and Bluesky

• Medieval Chinese Poetry
• Buddhism
• Comparative Literature
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Jiayi Chen is an Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Washington University in St. Louis (on leave FL24-SP25). She holds a Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago (2023). Her research focuses on early modern Chinese literature, game studies, visual/material culture, theater, and Sino-Japanese cultural exchange. She is currently converting her dissertation, *Reading Games in Early Modern China*, into a book exploring games' role in shaping literary engagement and epistemology. A second project examines 'virtual reality' concepts in premodern China through magic and fictionality. She also investigates games-theater interplay, gambling discourses, and miniature books. Her work is supported by the Japan Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and University of Chicago’s Center for East Asian Studies. She received the 2024 ACLS Early Career Fellowship for her book project and is a Mellon Society Junior Fellow. Chen integrates museum studies into public-facing initiatives, collaborating on exhibitions and academic outreach. Her research bridges literary analysis, material culture, and transhistorical methodologies, emphasizing ludic and immersive dimensions of pre-digital Chinese culture. Current projects aim to redefine scholarly approaches to early modern ludic practices and their global relevance.

• Early Modern Chinese literature
• games
• theater
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Laura Hostetler is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Her research focuses on the history of cartography, empire, and interactions between Europe and Asia, with a specialization in early modern China and ethnography. She directs the Engaged Humanities Initiative at UIC, launched in Fall 2021. Key works include Qing Colonial Enterprise (2001), analyzing ethnographic representation in Qing frontier regions; The Art of Ethnography (2005), a translation and study of an 18th-century Miao ethnographic album; and Qing Imperial Illustrations of Tributary Peoples (2022), co-authored with Prof. Wu Xuemei. Current projects explore auto-ethnography through a creative non-fiction account of her experiences in northern India, blending scholarship with personal narrative to address post-colonial dynamics. Contact: 1008 UH, 601 S Morgan St, hostetle@uic.edu.

• History
• Cartography
• Ethnography
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Beate Josephi is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University (ECU). Her qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy from Germany (1978) and other academic achievements from institutions in Germany and Australia. Research interests span journalism studies, media's role in democracy, comparative media systems, and investigative journalism. Her work explores global media dynamics, cross-cultural reporting, and journalistic ethics, with a focus on Australia and Germany. Notable outputs include analyses of freelance journalism during the pandemic, democracy-journalism interdependencies, and environmental reporting in China. Publications highlight her expertise in journalism education, global journalistic practices, and media's societal impact. She has supervised doctoral research on topics like sportswriting history, Australian identity through media, and comparative literary journalism between Australia and Germany. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive academic contributions reflect significant scholarly influence. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Germany (1978) Other NT higher ed institution, Australia (1985) Germany (1971) Advising: PhD: Seventy years of sportswriting at the West Australian PhD: Australian identity and press in international sporting events PhD: Comparative Australian-German literary journalism

• Journalism Studies
• Media and Democracy
• Comparative Media Systems
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Ebru Soytemel is a Lecturer in Sociology at Aston University's Department of Sociology and Policy , Birmingham, UK, since 2015. She holds a PhD in Sociology (2011) from the University of Manchester and has prior research experience at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Programme for the Future of Cities (2011–2013). Her work focuses on gentrification, urban policies, social inequality, cultural participation, and migration. She co-leads projects like the EU-funded CHIEF initiative and researches Turkish, Kurdish, and Cypriot cultural consumption in the UK. Education : PhD in Sociology, University of Manchester (2011) MA in History, Boğaziçi University (2006) MA in Sociology, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2002) BA in Sociology, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (1999) Research Interests : Dr. Soytemel explores gentrification’s socio-spatial impacts, cultural sociology, youth education, gender inequality, and migration. She employs mixed methods, emphasizing ethnography and qualitative analysis. Recent projects include analyzing LGBTQ+ employees in the UK and mixed-ethnic identity negotiation in China. Advising & Grants : She co-supervises PhD students on LGBTQ+ issues and mixed-ethnic identities. Her grants include BA/Leverhulme funding for cultural consumption studies. She also reviews for journals like Urban Geography and serves on editorial boards for Frontiers in Sociology and others.

• Gentrification
• Urban Studies
• Social and Economic Inequality
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Jonathan Singerton serves as Assistant Professor of Global Political History at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, contributing to the Political History group and History & International Studies programmes while supporting Amsterdam University College courses. His research centers on global perspectives of Habsburg Central Europe from early modern to early twentieth century, with additional expertise in North American and Asian historical frameworks. His academic qualifications include: Bachelor in History and German Studies Master in American History PhD in History from University of Edinburgh (2018) Singerton's research operates through two interconnected pillars: expanding Habsburg historiography via global frameworks (currently editing Oxford University Press's inaugural multiauthor volume on Global Habsburg History while completing a monograph) and analyzing religion's role in nineteenth-century informal imperialism, particularly Austro-Hungarian missionary societies across North America and Africa. His methodological innovations extend to oceanic approaches in history of science, revealing transnational knowledge networks that challenge Eurocentric narratives. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate thematic continuity in exploring Habsburg global entanglements through Native American encounters, political agency in multi-ethnic empires, and missionary imperialism. These works collectively establish Central Europe as an active node in global systems rather than a peripheral actor, with recurring emphasis on Catholic networks, colonial interfaces, and gendered political spaces across Atlantic and Pacific contexts. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through: Liechtenstein Prize for Outstanding Research (2023) for The American Revolution and the Habsburg Monarchy Jeremiah Dalziel Prize for British History (2018) James Crompton Prize in American History (2018) Peter Parish Award from British Association of American Studies (2018) Funding for his research derives from Botstiber Foundation, Tyrolean Scientific Funds, Academy of American Franciscans, and St. Norbert College Wisconsin, enabling archival work across five continents. As Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies Board member since 2024, he facilitates transnational academic partnerships while directing the Leopoldine Society research project. His teaching portfolio includes European Cultural History and Modern Europe 1800–1900 courses that integrate global perspectives into core curricula. Singerton maintains active research affiliations through VU Amsterdam's CLUE+ Research Network and the Botstiber Institute, where he develops collaborative projects connecting Austrian-American historical institutions. His current monograph and edited volume represent foundational interventions establishing global methodology as essential for understanding Central European history beyond nation-state frameworks.

• Global History
• Habsburg Monarchy History
• Central European History
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Amanda Paz Alencar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam, housed within the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication. Her academic work centers on media and migration, intercultural communication, and the sociocultural integration of refugees through digital technologies. She is actively involved in research, teaching, and public engagement, contributing to both academic and societal discourse. Her research interests include: Media and migration Intercultural communication Digital integration of refugees Use of communication technologies in forced migration Sociocultural integration in urban environments Narrative and identity in migration contexts Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on digital media, refugee experiences, and urban inclusion, particularly in contexts like Brazil and China. The articles demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining qualitative methods with communication theory, often analyzing the role of platforms like WhatsApp in refugee integration and digital place-making in smart cities. She has received several competitive scientific awards, including: Becoming a Rotterdammer Fellowship (2023) KNAW Science Communication Grant (2021) Digital Leisure Divide and the Forcibly Displaced Fellowship (2020) Refugee Settlement, Place-Making and Digital Technologies Fellowship (2020) Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford (2019) Alencar advises and mentors students, as indicated by her supervised work, and leads a digital training program for refugee-background students at Erasmus University. She also serves on multiple committees and editorial boards, including the International Communication Association (ICA), Media and Communication journal, and Frontiers in Communication. Her collaborative projects span institutions such as Utrecht University, University of Amsterdam, and the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre. She is also Associate Producer for The Migration Podcast, enhancing public understanding of migration issues.

• Media and Migration
• Intercultural Communication
• Digital Media and Integration
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Ayo Wahlberg is Professor and Head of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences. He has held key academic and leadership roles since joining the university, including Deputy Head (2018–2022) and Head of Department (2023–ongoing). His research is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging medical anthropology, science and technology studies (STS), and the social study of biomedicine. PhD in Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science (awarded 2007) MSc and BSc in Social Science & International Development Studies, Roskilde University, Denmark (1995–2001) His research centers on the intersections of technoscience, health, and everyday life. Major themes include fertility exhaustion , chronic living , selective reproduction , and the modernization of traditional herbal medicine . His work often employs assemblage ethnography to analyze how laws, institutions, and expertise shape lived experiences. He led the ERC-funded VITAL project (2015–2021) on quality of life and chronic illness across Denmark, South Korea, Austria, and Turkey. His current research explores falling fertility rates and the societal impacts of genetic predisposition in welfare states. His 15 most recent publications span topics from long COVID and cancer surveillance to embryo editing and diabetes self-management. These works reflect a consistent focus on the entanglement of medical technologies, governance, and personal experience, with strong geographical diversity and methodological rigor. His scholarship appears in leading journals such as Social Science & Medicine , Medical Anthropology , and Anthropology & Medicine . Wahlberg has received significant recognition through research grants from the European Research Council and the Danish Council for Independent Research. He is an active contributor to academic discourse through editorial work, conference participation, and public engagement. He supervises graduate students and teaches in areas including medical anthropology, theory of science, and global development. He is affiliated with research groups Health and Life Conditions and Techne at the University of Copenhagen. His collaborative network spans institutions in Europe and Asia, particularly China and Vietnam.

• Medical Anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Anthropology of Biomedicine
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Susan Erickson is a Professor of Art History at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, affiliated with the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters and the Department of Language, Culture, and the Arts. Her teaching spans Art History/Applied Art and Human Centered Engineering Design, with office hours held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00pm to 3:00pm or by appointment. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota M.A. from the University of Minnesota Dr. Erickson's research focuses on Ancient China through the lens of Chinese Art History, specializing in Han Dynasty material culture. Her work examines jade pendants, tomb architecture, funerary practices, and ritual monuments like Que pillars, bridging archaeological evidence with cultural interpretation. This scholarship explores how material objects mediated social, political, and spiritual dimensions in early Chinese society. Her publication trends from 2003-2018 reveal deep specialization in Han Dynasty archaeology, with consistent contributions to journals (*Archives of Asian Art*, *Arts Asiatiques*) and major exhibition catalogues. Key thematic patterns include systematic analysis of jade artifacts, spatial organization of tombs, death rituals, and sacred site monuments across Henan and Sichuan provinces. Her work demonstrates enduring collaboration with institutions like Cambridge University Press and museum curators.

• Ancient China
• Art History
• Chinese Art

Lluís Mundet i Cerdan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the Faculty of Tourism, University of Girona. He is a member of the Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory in Tourism (LMRT) and affiliated with the Institute of Tourism Research (INSETUR). His academic career spans over two decades at the university, where he has also held leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Tourism (2004–2012) and Coordinator of the Master in Cultural Tourism since 2014. PhD in Geography, University of Girona (recognized by University of São Paulo) Master in Leisure and Tourism Studies, Ghent University, Belgium Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters (Geography and History), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (with Erasmus studies at Durham University, UK) His research focuses on sustainable tourism models, particularly rural and cultural tourism, ecotourism, and tourism’s role in sustainable economic development. He has extensively explored the intersections between tourism and archaeology, promoting heritage-based tourism. His work emphasizes community-based and sustainable practices, often in international development contexts. His publications appear in leading journals in the field such as Annals of Tourism Research , Tourism Management , and Journal of Sustainable Tourism , all ranked in the first quartile of the Journal Citation Reports. While specific titles are not listed, his body of work demonstrates a strong commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research in tourism studies. Lluís Mundet has received support through international cooperation projects, notably with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), and served as an external evaluator for the Inter-American Development Bank (BID). He is also co-editor of the Revista Iberoamericana de Turismo (RITUR) , a collaborative initiative between the University of Girona and the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL). He has supervised academic programs and mentored students at the postgraduate level, particularly within the European Master in Tourism Management (Erasmus Mundus) and the Master in Cultural Tourism. His international engagement includes teaching at universities in Cuba, Costa Rica, Slovakia, Ethiopia, China, and multiple institutions in Brazil. He is actively involved in research teams such as the Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory in Tourism and has led numerous international research and cooperation projects focused on sustainable tourism development in Latin America and Africa.

• Human Geography
• Sustainable Tourism
• Ecotourism
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Mauro CrocenzI is an adjunct professor with extensive teaching experience in Chinese language, history, and culture across multiple Italian universities. His primary affiliations include the University of International Studies Rome (since 2018), University for Foreigners of Siena (2013–2020), University of Rome Three (2013–2018), and Carlo Bo' University of Urbino (2015–2016). He also teaches at the Confucius Institute of Rome and has held short-term roles in private schools. Roles: Contract professor of 'History of China', 'History and Institutions of Contemporary China', and 'Chinese Language and Literature' at various institutions. Active Training Internship course instructor (2014–2015) for Chinese Culture and Literature pedagogy. Research Interests: Focus on Chinese historical dynamics, cultural transmission, and educational methodologies for teaching East Asian languages and cultures. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary institutional frameworks in China. No scientific awards or publications are explicitly listed in the provided text. His teaching contributions span over a decade, emphasizing practical language skills and historical context for international students.

• Chinese History
• East Asian Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Yong Volz is an Associate Professor and the Roger Gafke Distinguished Faculty Fellow at the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, where she also serves as Chair of the Journalism Studies faculty. With over 16 years of service at the institution, she has established herself as a leading scholar in journalism history, particularly focusing on the experiences of women and Asian American journalists throughout history. Dr. Volz earned her B.A. and M.A. in Journalism from Renmin University of China, an M.Phil. in Communication from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a Ph.D. in Mass Communication with a minor in History from the University of Minnesota. Prior to her doctorate, she self-studied law and passed China's National Judicial Exam. Her research centers on journalists and their place in society and history, working primarily in the tradition of historical and comparative sociology. She explores the formation of journalists as a distinctive occupational group, with particular attention to gender, race, and the impact of social movements on journalistic identity. Her empirical research spans three centuries and includes cases from both the United States and China, examining topics such as elite formation of U.S. foreign correspondents, gender disparities among Pulitzer Prize winners, American women journalists in the post-feminist era, and pioneering Chinese women journalists in the early twentieth century. Volz's research output shows a consistent focus on marginalized voices in journalism history, particularly women and Asian American journalists. Her methodological approach combines qualitative, quantitative, and historical methods including archival research, oral histories, interviews, and various forms of statistical analysis. Recent work has increasingly focused on documenting the history of Asian American journalists through projects like her AAJA research funded by the American Journalism Historians Association. 2022 O.O. McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence 2021 Faculty-Alumni Award from Mizzou Alumni Association 2021 Ann K. Covington Award for Undergraduate Mentoring 2020 Jordan Hoyt Tribute to Women Award 2018 William H. Taft Outstanding Adviser Award Asian Journal of Communication Best Paper Award Dr. Volz has served on over 60 dissertation committees and 100 master's thesis committees, demonstrating her commitment to student mentorship. She created the Herstory project, an oral history documenting women journalists' experiences, and currently leads research on the history of Asian American journalists in the post-Civil Rights Movement period. Her service extends to leadership roles including serving on the Board of Directors for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (where she chairs the Standing Committee on Research), as immediate past president of the Chinese Communication Association, and on editorial boards of multiple academic journals. Dr. Volz co-edits the 'Journalism in Perspective' book series published by the University of Missouri Press and is actively involved in research teams examining the historical development of journalism across cultural contexts.

• Journalism History
• Media Sociology
• Gender Studies in Journalism
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Professor Kang Liu holds a faculty position at Duke University within the Department of Asian and African Languages and Literature , affiliated with the Asian & Middle Eastern Studies division under Trinity College of Arts & Sciences . With a Ph.D. and M.A. from University of Wisconsin, Madison and a B.A. from Nanjing University , his academic career has focused on Sino-Western intellectual intersections. Research spans Marxism, globalization, cultural politics, and media theory Grants include Jiangsu Summer Camp (2019, 2017) and Televising China (2004-2005) Email: liukang@duke.edu His publications analyze theoretical hybridization (poststructuralism, postcolonialism) in Chinese contexts, media's role in ideological construction , and global public opinion dynamics. Notably, he commented on China-U.S. media relations in the 2014 New York Times coverage.

• Marxism and Aesthetics
• Globalization
• Ideologies
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