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Changxi ZhengView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Scientific Computing
• Physics-Based Sound Synthesis
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Changxi Zheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). He directs Columbia's Computer Graphics Group (C2G2) within the Columbia Vision and Graphics Center (CVGC). After receiving his PhD from Cornell University, he joined the faculty of Computer Science Department at Columbia, where he has established himself as a leading researcher in computer graphics and scientific computing. Dr. Zheng's research spans multiple areas of applied computer science with a particular focus on computer graphics and scientific computing. His work centers around developing numerical models for simulating physical phenomena involving complex motions such as fluids, bubbles, and thin rods, along with their resulting acoustic waves. Leveraging computational insights from these models, he devises methods for improving tangible object creation, enabling novel human-computer interactions, and developing software tools for acoustic and photonic devices. His research has attracted significant public interest and media coverage, including projects like FontCode, AirCode, and Computational Metallophone Design. His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging computer graphics, physics simulation, machine learning, and hardware design. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in computational methods for simulating physical phenomena and applying these techniques to practical problems in 3D printing, acoustic modeling, and interactive systems. The breadth of his research spans from fundamental physics-based simulations to practical applications in industry. Columbia SEAS Dean's Fellow (for advised students) NSF Graduate Research Fellow (for Ruilin Xu) Snap Research Fellow (for Rundi Wu) CKGSB Fellow (for Yun Fei) Adobe Research Fellow (for Gabriel Cirio) Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellow (for Rundi Wu) Best Paper Award at ACM International Conference on Multimedia (ACMMM), 2019 Dr. Zheng actively mentors a diverse group of students, including current PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers. His research group has received support from various sources that enable their innovative work in computational graphics and physics-based simulation. He has supervised numerous successful students who have gone on to positions at leading technology companies including Adobe, Tencent, Facebook, and academic institutions. As director of Columbia's Computer Graphics Group (C2G2) within the Columbia Vision and Graphics Center (CVGC), Dr. Zheng leads a vibrant research team focused on advancing the state of the art in computer graphics, physics-based simulation, and their applications. The group maintains strong collaborations with industry partners and academic institutions worldwide, fostering an environment of innovation and practical application of theoretical concepts.

Christoph WagnerView profile

Lecturer

• Lighting Design
• Theatre Technology
• Scenography
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Christoph Wagner is a Lecturer in Lighting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he has been employed since 2012. He holds a PhD (part-time) in scenography jointly from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the University of St. Andrews, focusing on technological advancements in lighting design and archival methodologies since 1960. His research involves the Francis Reid Archive, Glyndebourne Opera archives, and practitioner interviews. Education: Graduated with distinction from Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh, completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Higher Arts Education, and is pursuing his PhD. Research interests revolve around the intersection of technology and lighting design, particularly how innovations shape artistic expression and archival practices. He explores how historical lighting techniques are preserved and revived through modern digital tools, with a focus on operatic productions and archival documentation. Professional work includes lighting design for diverse theatre genres (devised theatre, cabaret, corporate events) across international stages, including the Tron Theatre, Soho Theatre, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, and The Arches. Notable projects include Hamlet , Victory , One Green Bottle , and collaborations with comedians like Eddie Izzard and Catherine Tate. His technical contributions are praised for enhancing dramatic storytelling through lighting, such as creating atmospheric tension in How To Act Around Cops and guiding audiences through narrative journeys in Victory .

Francis Y. YanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Networked systems
• Cloud infrastructure & resource management
• Machine learning for systems and networks
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Francis Y. Yan is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), holding an affiliate appointment in Electrical & Computer Engineering within the Grainger College of Engineering. He leads the Illinois Networked Systems and AI (NSAI) research group, focusing on building intelligent networked systems that are safe, robust, and performance-optimized through practical machine learning integration. Prior to joining UIUC in January 2025, he served as a Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research Redmond under Victor Bahl. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University (2020), advised by Keith Winstein and Philip Levis B.S. in Computer Science (Yao Class) and B.A. in Economics from Tsinghua University (2015) Additional undergraduate studies at MIT Yan's research adopts a holistic approach to practical machine learning for networked systems, emphasizing judicious application rather than indiscriminate use. He builds real-world systems and research platforms to lay ML foundations, devises deployable algorithms using domain insights, and validates performance through extensive empirical evidence. His work consistently addresses operator concerns regarding ML deployment—focusing on safety, robustness, generalization, and efficiency—while strategically combining ML with classical networking and systems techniques. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant themes in resource allocation for microservices (DeDe, Autothrottle), real-time video optimization (Mowgli, GRACE), and LLM-driven network algorithm design. His work bridges theoretical advances with industrial deployment, evidenced by platforms like Puffer (400,000+ users) and OpenNetLab that have become community standards for validating congestion control algorithms. His research has been recognized with top honors: USENIX NSDI Outstanding Paper Award (2024) for Autothrottle APNet Best Paper Award (2022) IRTF Applied Networking Research Prize (2021) USENIX NSDI Community Award (2020) USENIX ATC Best Paper Award (2018) for Pantheon Yan actively recruits master's and undergraduate researchers for his NSAI group, prioritizing self-motivated students for projects in networked systems and AI. His research is supported by industry collaborations (notably Microsoft) and manifests in deployable platforms like Puffer—which has enabled award-winning research at NSDI and SIGCOMM—and OpenNetLab for real-time communications. His work directly impacts production systems including Microsoft Teams and Bing. He founded and directs the Illinois Networked Systems and AI (NSAI) research group, which operates critical infrastructure including Puffer (a live TV service and research platform) and OpenNetLab. These platforms facilitate community-wide validation of novel algorithms, with Puffer alone supporting multiple best-paper awards at top conferences. Current workstreams span cloud resource management (Teal, Autothrottle, DeDe), low-latency video (Puffer, Tambur, Mowgli), and LLM-augmented systems (Nada, Designing Network Algorithms via LLMs).

Bernardo CockburnView profile

Professor

• Numerical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Discontinuous Galerkin Methods
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Bernardo Cockburn is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the School of Mathematics at the University of Minnesota. He has been a faculty member since 1987, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 1992, and achieving full Professor status in 1997. He also held positions as an Affiliate Professor at the University of Delaware (2019-2020) and Chair Professor of Mathematics at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia (2012-2014). Education: Ph.D. from University of Chicago (1986), Doctorat de 3eme Cycle from University of Paris VI/INRIA (1983), Masters and Licenciatura from Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria in Lima, Peru Research Focus: Numerical methods for partial differential equations, particularly discontinuous Galerkin methods Cockburn's research primarily centers on the devising and analysis of efficient methods for numerically solving linear and nonlinear partial differential equations . His most significant contribution has been in the development and analysis of discontinuous Galerkin methods , particularly the hybridizable discontinuous Galerkin (HDG) methods which he pioneered. His work spans error estimation for hyperbolic problems, continuous dependence for Hamilton-Jacobi equations, and numerous applications across fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, and electromagnetics. He has developed theoretical frameworks for superconvergence properties and created practical algorithms for a wide range of engineering applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on hybridizable discontinuous Galerkin methods , with significant contributions to superconvergence theory, error estimation, and applications to diverse physical problems including Stokes flow, linear elasticity, Timoshenko beams, and convection-diffusion problems. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory from theoretical foundations to practical implementation, with increasing emphasis on curved domains, adaptive methods, and coupling techniques between different numerical approaches. Doctor Honoris Causa from Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Lima, Peru (2013) Invited Speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians, Numerical Analysis Section (2010) Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University of Minnesota (2007) Cockburn has supervised an impressive 23 PhD students throughout his career, many of whom have gone on to become professors at major universities worldwide including the University of Puerto Rico, Purdue University, and University of Concepcion in Chile. His advisees have produced significant research in discontinuous Galerkin methods, particularly in applications to structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, and Hamilton-Jacobi equations. His research has been supported by numerous grants from the National Science Foundation and other funding agencies, enabling extensive collaboration with researchers across the United States and internationally. Cockburn leads a vibrant research group focused on computational mathematics, with particular emphasis on developing and analyzing discontinuous Galerkin methods. His work has fostered significant collaboration between mathematicians and engineers, with applications spanning aerospace, civil engineering, and materials science. The research group maintains strong connections with institutions worldwide, including regular collaborations with researchers in Peru, Chile, and Europe, reflecting Cockburn's international background and influence.

• Interdisciplinary Performance
• Queer Theatre
• Actor Training
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Conrad Alexandrowicz is a Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Victoria, Faculty of Fine Arts. Holding a B.F.A. in Dance from York University and an M.F.A. in Directing from the University of Alberta, he is a renowned theatre director, choreographer, and scholar with a focus on interdisciplinary performance. Education: B.F.A. in Dance, York University; M.F.A. in Directing, University of Alberta Awards: Jessie, Sterling, and Dora Awards for artistic excellence His research spans queer theatre , climate crisis pedagogy , and performance innovation . As founder of Wild Excursions Performance, he created over 45 works blending dance and theatrical elements. Recent publications include Performing the Nonhuman (2024) and co-edited Theatre Pedagogy in the Era of Climate Crisis (2021). Publication Trends: His work consistently bridges artistic practice with critical discourses on gender, environmental sustainability, and absurdist literature adaptation. Scientific Awards: Jessie Award Sterling Award Dora Award A veteran educator, he teaches movement for actors and devised physical theatre , directing department productions while contributing to global dialogues on transformative theatre practices.

Stacy Holman JonesView profile

Professor

• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Critical Qualitative Methods
• Queer Theory
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Stacy Holman Jones is a Professor of Theatre and Performance in the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics at Monash University. With over 23 years of academic experience, she has developed an international reputation for leadership in performance studies, particularly in feminist and queer theory, new materialist research, and critical arts-based methodologies. Her educational background includes a PhD in Communication/Performance Studies from the University of Texas at Austin (2001), an MA in Communication from California State University Sacramento (1996), and a BA in Humanities (1988). Professor Jones's research focuses on performance as socially, culturally, and politically resistive and transformative activity. She is a recognized leader in critical autoethnography and has published over 100 articles, book chapters, and editorials, as well as authored, co-authored, and edited 14 books including the influential Handbook of Autoethnography (2013, 2021) and Queering Autoethnography (2018). Her work spans cultural critique, social inclusion, education, resilience building, designing for social impact, and enhancing health and wellbeing among minoritarian communities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward creative ecological approaches to mental health, collaborative autoethnographic methods, and innovative design for social impact. Her research increasingly integrates performance studies with mental health applications, particularly in educational settings, while maintaining strong connections to queer theory, new materialisms, and critical autoethnography. International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry's Special Career Award National Communication Association's Distinguished Service Award in Performance Studies Janice Hocker Rushing Early Career Research Award Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender Feminist Teacher/Mentor Award Over the Rainbow Recommended Book List for Queering Autoethnography (2019) International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry Qualitative Book Award, Honourable Mention (2020) Multiple Good Design Awards for 'The Tomorrow Party' (2024) Professor Jones has been part of 3 successful ARC applications totaling $1,353,604, including as Lead CI for DP200102876 Staging Australian Women's Lives (2020-2023). She is currently accepting PhD students with supervision interests in theatre and performance studies, social change and social justice, and health and wellbeing research. She serves as the founding editor of Departures in Critical Qualitative Research and has been actively involved in professional organizations including serving as President of the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry (2015-2018). Her current research activities include multiple collaborative projects such as 'Playing Transitions - Settling and Belonging in School together' (2024-2027), 'Learning Creates: Tomorrow Party' (2024), and 'Canopy: Creative partnerships for policy advocacy in Climate and Health' (2024), demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary, impact-focused research that bridges theory and creative practice.

• Critical Theory
• Theater and Performance Studies
• Media Studies
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Dr. Talley Murphy is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, specializing in Critical Theory, Theater and Performance, Media Studies, and Modern Drama. Their research explores the politics of embodiment, carcerality, and surveillance through a lens of theatrical and performative analysis. They hold a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies from Brown University, where they held a Deans’ Faculty Fellowship prior to joining Rutgers. Education: PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies (Brown University). Research focuses on the interplay between embodiment, power structures, and media, particularly in 20th-century and contemporary contexts. Current projects include a book on how gestures reproduce systems of control in the U.S. through theatrical analysis. They also engage in interdisciplinary stage direction and experimental video work, collaborating on new performance pieces. No published articles are listed here, but their work intersects with critical theory, performance studies, and cultural politics. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grants: No formal advisees or grant details listed. Collaborations include interdisciplinary performance devising and institutional dramaturgy roles. They maintain an active creative practice alongside scholarly work. Labs/Teams: Engages in new work devising through collaborations highlighted at talleymurphy.com, blending scholarly and artistic directions.

Deborah SteinView profile

Professor

• Playwriting
• Theatrical Collaboration
• Experimental Performance
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Deborah Stein is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she teaches playwriting and theatrical collaboration. She is also Co-Artistic Director of Stein | Holum Projects (SHP), a collaborative laboratory for creating innovative performances. Her work bridges academic scholarship and professional theatre, with national commissions and festival premieres. BA, Swarthmore College MFA, Brown University (studied with Paula Vogel) Her research and creative practice focus on playwriting, experimental performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration . She explores narrative innovation through devised theatre, often working with ensembles and MFA students to create original works that challenge traditional forms. Her work emphasizes emotional depth, physicality, and social themes. The 15 most recent creative projects reflect a strong trend in collaborative, experimental, and socially engaged theatre . They span festival productions, commissioned works, and student collaborations, often developed in residency settings. Keywords include immersive storytelling, devised creation, and political resonance, with subfields ranging from physical theatre to identity exploration. Deborah has received numerous honors and grants supporting her artistic research: Drama Desk Award Nomination (CHIMERA) National Theatre Project Award (2015) NYSCA Grant Bush Artist Fellowship Two Jerome Fellowships McKnight Advancement Grant Alumna, New Dramatists She actively mentors MFA students, having co-created THE BITTER GAME with Keith Wallace and MOVERS + SHAKERS with graduate students. Her advising integrates creative development with academic rigor. She has secured external funding from NEFA, ArtsEmerson, and foundations to support collaborative projects. Her work has been developed in partnership with institutions such as Playwrights’ Horizons, HERE, and La Jolla Playhouse. Deborah leads creative research through Stein | Holum Projects, which functions as a performance laboratory. This collective has developed work at major venues including FringeArts, the Playwrights’ Center, and Perry-Mansfield, fostering a national network of experimental theatre makers.

Kerrie ReadingView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Site-Specific Theatre
• Community Theatre
• Devised Theatre
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Kerrie Reading is a Senior Lecturer in Drama at Bath Spa University's Bath School of Music and Performing Arts. She joined the institution in 2022, following a 15-year freelance career as a theatre practitioner and prior academic roles at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Education : PhD (2017), MPhil (2013), and MDrama (2007) from Aberystwyth University, University of Birmingham, and University of Kent respectively. Kerrie's research explores the body as a site of performance , with a focus on trauma and somatic practices . Her work bridges site-specific performance , community theatre , and archival studies . Key themes include: Oral histories and archives Applied theatre in urban spaces Devised theatre methodologies Embodied knowledge in performance Post-COVID community engagement Historical efficacy of performance spaces Her recent publications examine grassroots theatre adaptation, performative archives, and site-specific practices. Current projects emphasize trauma-informed somatic techniques and rural futures through performance. Awards : Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA). Professional Memberships : Advance HE.

Rachel ParkinsonView profile

Research Fellow

• Insect Neuroethology
• Environmental Toxicology
• AI in Biology
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Dr. Rachel Parkinson is a Research Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, and holds a Lecturer position in Biology at Keble College. She is also an Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research focuses on insect sensory processing, particularly how pollinators like bees perceive environmental stressors such as pesticides. She develops AI-driven tools to diagnose sublethal toxicity and leads projects using large language models for systematic reviews of pesticide risks. Her work aims to assess environmental threats to pollinators and devise mitigation strategies. Her research interests include neuroethology, pesticide impacts on insect behavior, and AI applications in ecological research. She collaborates with the Bee Lab to advance understanding of pollinator health and ecological resilience. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges biology, neuroscience, and computational methods to address global environmental challenges. Awards: Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow Labs/Teams: Bee Lab, University of Oxford

Herbert TerraceView profile

Professor

• Animal Cognition
• Cognitive Psychology
• Primate Cognition
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Herbert Terrace is a Professor of Psychology at Columbia University, where he directs the Primate Cognition Lab within the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on animal cognition, particularly primate cognition and the evolution of language. Dr. Terrace received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1961. His academic journey has been dedicated to understanding cognitive processes that do not require language, with a particular focus on rhesus monkeys' ability to learn serial tasks, numerical sequences, and social learning paradigms. His research interests span across animal cognition, cognitive psychology, primate cognition, and the evolution of language. Dr. Terrace has made significant contributions to understanding how non-human primates process numerical information, learn through observation, and develop cognitive skills that may represent precursors to human language. His work on the evolution of intelligence examines cognitive processes that can be performed without language, providing insights into what language adds to those fundamental cognitive abilities. Notably, he has written extensively on the evolution of language, particularly in his 2019 book "Why Chimpanzees Can't Learn Language and Only Humans Can," where he argues that separating the evolution of language into the origin of words and the origins of grammar makes an intractable problem more manageable. Dr. Terrace has taught courses including Evolution of Intelligence and Consciousness, Evolution of Cognition, and Evolution of Language at Columbia University. His laboratory, the Primate Cognition Lab, devises experiments where monkeys interact with touch-sensitive computer screens to earn food rewards, allowing researchers to analyze their cognitive performance and understand the pre-linguistic origins of human cognition. Among his notable scientific contributions are the development of the simultaneous chaining methodology for studying serial learning in animals, groundbreaking work on numerical cognition in non-human primates, and research on cognitive imitation that has implications for understanding autism spectrum disorders. His research has been published in top journals including Science, Nature, and Psychological Science. Dr. Terrace has mentored numerous researchers in the field of comparative cognition and has directed the Primate Cognition Lab at Columbia University for many years. His work continues to influence our understanding of the cognitive capabilities of non-human primates and their relevance to human cognitive evolution.

Scott PalmerView profile

Professor

• scenography
• performance design
• light design for audience experience
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Professor Scott Palmer is a distinguished academic at the University of Leeds, serving as Professor of Light and Performance within the School of Performance and Cultural Industries (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures). With over 30 years of teaching and management experience in Higher Education, he was a founder member of the School in 2001 and has held numerous senior management roles including Interim Head of School, Director of Student Education (2019-2022), Director of Enterprise and Knowledge Transfer, and Programme Manager for BA (Hons) Performance Design for over a decade. In 2017-18, he was appointed to an Excellence and Innovation Fellowship at the Leeds Institute for Teaching Excellence & Innovation. PhD (Leeds) - Light, Scenography and the Choreography of Space Cert. Education (Manchester) BA Hons. Drama (Wales) Professor Palmer is a leading international advocate for scenography as an intellectual discipline. His research focuses on light, darkness and atmosphere in performance, designing for audience experience, and since 2017, the field of XR (Extended Reality). His influential monograph Light: Readings in Theatre Practice (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013) significantly contributed to establishing scenography as a scholarly field, exploring how light has influenced staging practices throughout history. He has co-edited major works including Scenography Expanded (Bloomsbury 2017) and the groundbreaking Contemporary Performance Lighting (2023), the first critical anthology focused specifically on performance lighting. His recent publications reveal evolving research trends from historical analyses of light in theatre to contemporary explorations of XR, immersive environments, and audience experience. Keywords across his work consistently emphasize scenography, audience experience, light design, and the integration of digital technologies in performance. His sub-field specializations span historical lighting techniques, immersive theatre practices, site-specific performance, 360-degree environments, and the theoretical frameworks connecting technological innovation with theatrical expression. Excellence and Innovation Fellowship at the Leeds Institute for Teaching Excellence & Innovation (2017-18) Research impact highlighted by AHRC as an exemplar case study Contributions to BBC Radio 3's Illuminating the Stage (broadcast December 25, 2017) Professor Palmer has supervised numerous PhD candidates and led collaborative student projects resulting in public performances including Pandora's Box (2009), Dream/Play (2010), Just Before Dawn (2011), Into the Dark (2012), Blood Wedding (2013), The Dreaming (2015), The Waiting Room (2017), and Within This House (2018). His research has been supported by significant grants including the AHRC-funded Projecting Performance (2006-08), UKRI-funded Surround Stories (XR Stories), and AHRC-funded Bridging the Gaps exploring Mixed Reality Performance of Chinese Opera. He plays an active role in international scholarly communities as co-convenor of the IFTR Scenography Working Group (2013-16), inaugural member of the TaPRA Scenography Working Group, and contributor to OISTAT Education and History and Theory Commissions. Professor Palmer is a member of the PLACE, Practice as Research, and Participation Research Groups at Leeds, and was co-instigator of the Leeds-based Performing Light Network. His SignalSpace web resource, developed with colleague Maria Kapsali, explores digital creativity and mobile phone applications in performance contexts. He regularly presents research outcomes at international conferences including IFTR, TaPRA, ICIDS, and ZipScene, demonstrating his commitment to advancing both theoretical understanding and practical applications of performance design.

Jim DavisView profile

Associate Professor

• Theatre History/Theory
• American Performance Traditions
• First-Year Student Experiences
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Jim Davis is an Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. He coordinates the Theatre in Society general education course and teaches foundational courses in theatre history, American performance traditions, and theatre studies. Ph.D. in Theatre from Bowling Green State University M.A. in Theatre from University of Northern Iowa B.A. in Drama/Speech from Clarke College Davis operates as a theatre generalist, combining practical and scholarly work in acting, directing, devising, dramaturgy, and puppetry. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between theatre and broader societal domains like literature, politics, economics, and popular culture. He has investigated intersections of performance with comic book history, Harlem Renaissance musical theatre, fandom communities, and professional sports culture. This work aligns with Vera Mowry Roberts' vision of theatre as a liberalizing force across academic disciplines.

Inês CoutinhoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Archaeometry of glass
• Conservation of glass and ceramics
• Experimental archaeology
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Inês Coutinho is a permanent Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservation and Restoration at NOVA University Lisbon’s Faculty of Sciences and Technology (FCT). She teaches and conducts research at the intersection of conservation science, archaeometry, and glass studies, with a particular focus on Portuguese and European heritage glass. Education PhD in Conservation Sciences, 2016 – specialisation in glass archaeometry. Research Interests Her scientific agenda centres on the archaeometry of glass and ceramics , integrating experimental archaeology , materials science , and heritage conservation . She investigates: Historical recipes, trade routes, and technological transfer of glass production in Portugal and Europe. Glass corrosion mechanisms to devise improved conservation treatments. Provenance studies using chemical and isotopic fingerprinting of raw materials and artefacts. Non-invasive imaging (µ-CT) for documentation and diagnosis of degradation pathologies. Publication Trends Across 25 peer-reviewed works (2016-2025), Coutinho’s research spans Roman to Early Modern periods , with case studies in Troia, Lisbon, Zadar, Granada, Dublin, and beyond. A clear trend emerges: combining micro-analytical techniques (SEM-EDS, LA-ICP-MS, µ-CT) with experimental reconstructions to reconstruct technology, provenance, and conservation protocols for luxury, utilitarian, and stained glass. Grants & Projects Principal Investigator (team member) on The Stained Glass Collection of King Ferdinand II of Portugal – Assembling the Puzzle (2012-2016). Laboratories & Teams She carries out analyses within the Conservation and Restoration laboratories at FCT/UNL, collaborating with national museums, international partners, and the Doctoral Programme in Heritage Conservation and Restoration.

Matteo TamburiniView profile

Researcher

• Quantum Plasma Physics
• Strong-Field Quantum Electrodynamics (QED)
• High-Intensity Laser Physics
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Matteo Tamburini is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics (MPIK) in Heidelberg, leading the Extreme Field Quantum Plasma Dynamics and Relativistic Laboratory Astrophysics group. He also serves as a Lecturer at the International Max Planck Research School in Quantum Dynamics (IMPRS-QD). His academic journey includes a PhD in Physics from the University of Pisa, Italy, and postdoctoral research at MPIK. Research Interests: Tamburini specializes in quantum plasma dynamics, strong-field quantum electrodynamics (QED), and high-intensity laser-plasma interactions. He focuses on topics such as radiation reaction effects, relativistic astrophysical simulations, and the generation of ultra-high energy particles and gamma-ray bursts. His work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation at facilities like FACET-II (SLAC), Gemini (UK), and DESY. Experimental Contributions: Key projects include devising experiments to probe quantum radiation reaction (E-332, E-320, E-305), developing the SFQEDtoolkit for QED simulations, and advancing polarized laser-wakefield acceleration. His research often involves close collaboration with international teams and leverages cutting-edge facilities like the Gemini laser and FACET-II. Awards & Service: Tamburini is recognized as an IOP trusted reviewer for peer review excellence. He organizes the Seminar Theoretical Quantum Dynamics and contributes to reviewing for journals like Physical Review Letters and Nature Physics. He has secured significant funding, including a 4-year scholarship for student Michael Quin. Lab/Teams: Leads the Extreme Field Group at MPIK, focusing on advancing understanding of quantum plasma phenomena and relativistic astrophysical processes through theoretical and computational approaches.