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• Ethnolinguistics
• Linguistic Image of the World
• Ethnic Stereotypes
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Dr Monika Anna Łaszkiewicz is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. She works within the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures , specifically in the Department of Textology and Polish Grammar . Her research focuses on ethnolinguistics, linguistic image of the world, ethnic stereotypes, and digital humanities. PhD in Humanities (2014) with specialization in linguistics Master’s degree in Polish Philology with dual specialization in pedagogy and speech therapy (2009) Key research areas: Ethnic stereotypes, folkloric language analysis, abstract creation, and cultural memory Her publications include monographs on ethnic stereotypes in Polish folklore, co-edited interdisciplinary works, and analyses of scientific abstracts. She has presented research on Tatar, Cossack, Swedish, and Turkish stereotypes in Polish linguistic culture, and contributed to dictionaries of folkloric symbols. Her recent work explores graphic abstracts as an evolving genre in scientific communication. Current projects involve analysis of manual vs. automated summarization techniques and interdisciplinary collaborations on cultural memory representation. She serves on editorial teams for ethnolinguistic journals and participates in international conferences.

Lachlan BrownView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Contemporary Australian Writing
• Poetry and Poetics
• Transnational Short Fiction
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Lachlan Brown is a Senior Lecturer in English at the School of Social Work and Arts , Charles Sturt University. Based in Wagga Wagga since 2011, he completed his PhD at the University of Sydney and explores intersections between literature, philosophy, theology, and digital media in his work. Research: Focuses on Australian poetry, transnational fiction, and creative practice, with projects blending poetry with photography and gaming narratives. Publications: Includes Lunar Inheritance (Giramondo, 2021) on Chinese-Australian heritage and Limited Cities (Giramondo, 2013), shortlisted for the Dame Mary Gilmore Award. Awards: Recipient of the 2021 Newcastle Poetry Prize, 2022 Booranga Poetry Prize, and 2013 Emerging Writers' Grant. Engagement: Regular participant in literary festivals (Sydney Writers', Write Around the Murray) and international residencies (2014 Visiting Scholar at Texas Christian University).

Dorota JonkajtisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Graphic Arts
• Drawing
• Printmaking
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Dorota Jonkajtis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arts in Poznań , affiliated with the Faculty of Graphic Arts . Her work bridges graphic arts, drawing, and literary inspiration, often integrating typographic elements and text fragments into layered artistic processes. Education: Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań (graduated with distinction in 2005). Professional Affiliations: Faculty of Painting (2005-2009) and Faculty of Graphic Arts (since 2009) at the same institution. Her research focuses on graphic arts and process-driven creativity , where writing and visual techniques intersect. Projects like Palimpsest/constellation library and Catalog series explore textual materiality through lithography, collage, and mixed media. The 15 most recent articles (here, artistic works) reflect trends in literary-themed printmaking , typographic experimentation , and conceptual photography , often using interdisciplinary approaches to merge visual and textual narratives. Scientific Awards : Scholarship from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage (2004) Scholarship from the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship (2007)

Donna GoldsteinView profile

Professor

• Political Anthropology
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
• Gender and Sexuality
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Donna Goldstein is a Professor of Anthropology with a focus on political anthropology, race, gender, and corruption in Latin America. Her work critically examines the intersection of power, violence, and cultural practices, particularly in Brazil and Hungary. Fields of Interest: Political Anthropology, Race and Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality, Science and Technology Studies, Medical Anthropology. Goldstein’s research spans topics like illiberal politics during the Trump era, corruption in governance, and the cultural politics of childhood and violence. She has contributed to debates on nuclear expertise, pharmaceutical crime, and the historical reconstruction of ethnic identities. Her publications highlight the role of gesture and spectacle in politics, the ethical challenges of scientific research, and the structural violence embedded in health and social policies. She has engaged with comparative studies of environmental and health crises across regions. Goldstein is associated with the California Series in Public Anthropology and has reviewed works on sleep disorders, addiction, and beauty standards, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. Notable Themes: Political Spectacle, Ethnographic Methodology, Structural Violence, Bioethics, Environmental Risk, Post-Truth Politics.

Martina SiebertView profile

Researcher

• History of Science
• Chinese Studies
• Material Culture
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Martina Siebert is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, specializing in Chinese intellectual history and the history of science and technology from the 11th to 19th centuries. Her work bridges material culture, classification systems, and digital humanities, with a focus on Qing Dynasty botanical practices and technological narratives. PhD in Chinese studies and history of science (Free University of Berlin, 2002) Affiliated with Free University of Berlin, University of Würzburg, Beijing Normal University, Humboldt University, and State Library of Berlin Research Interests : Centers on Chinese intellectual traditions, particularly lotus cultivation in Qing imperial spaces, technological invention narratives (wuyuan), and classification schemes for animals . Her work examines how scientific thinking intersects with administrative regulation, material culture, and textual traditions in premodern China. Selected Projects : • Planning Plants: Growing and Organizing Lotus in Qing Imperial Spaces • Monumentalized or Marginalized, Writings about Technology in Chinese History • Historicized Innovation: Knowledge Tradition and its Encounter with the New Professional Activities : Active participant in international conferences including the Association for Asian Studies and History of Science Society meetings. Co-organized panels on translation processes and cross-cultural knowledge exchange in Asian science history.

Rolf Kristian BaltzersenView profile

Professor

• Collective Intelligence
• Mentoring
• Open Educational Resources (OER)
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Rolf Kristian Baltzersen is a Professor at the Department of Education, ICT and Learning (PIL) at Østfold University College, within the Faculty of Education. He has been a faculty member since 2004, promoted to Professor in 2015. His academic journey includes a PhD completed in 2017 and a visiting scholar position at the University of Toronto (2012–2013). He has held roles such as Coordinator of the part-time Practical Pedagogical Education program and has contributed to projects like the Learning Networks in Østfold. His research focuses on Collective Intelligence, Open Educational Resources, Digital Storytelling, and Pedagogical Use of Technology. He emphasizes innovative teaching methods, including peer teaching and collaborative learning, and has developed open digital resources like Practice Guide in School and Digital Stories in School . His work integrates Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) to explore reflective teaching practices and educational systems. Recent publications highlight themes like peer teaching in teacher education, collective problem-solving, and the role of technology in education. Baltzersen’s contributions span academic articles, books, and conference presentations, reflecting a commitment to advancing pedagogical practices and educational innovation.

• Photography Education
• Alternative Photography Techniques
• Art & Poetry Intersections
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Murat Han Er is an Associate Professor at the Photography Department of Atatürk University's Faculty of Fine Arts. He holds a PhD from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and has held academic positions since 2005. His research focuses on contemporary photography techniques, interdisciplinary art forms, and pedagogical innovations in art education. He has participated in numerous international exhibitions and received multiple awards for his artistic work. Educations: Bachelor's: Graphic Design, Atatürk University Master's: Photography, Atatürk University PhD: Photography, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University His research interests explore intersections between photography and poetry, alternative printing methods (e.g., anthotype, gum bichromate), and game-based learning strategies in art education. He has advised 7 theses and contributed to 1 academic project. Notable publications include studies on contemporary photographic practices, collaborative learning methodologies, and experimental techniques in analog photography. His work often critiques conventional photographic aesthetics while advocating for sustainability in artistic processes. He currently serves in the Photography Department at Atatürk University and maintains an active artistic practice with exhibitions focusing on cultural heritage and environmental themes.

Halima SofradžijaView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Sociology
• Sociological Theories
• Sociology of Violence
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Halima Sofradžija is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Sarajevo. She holds a PhD in Sociological Sciences (2010) and has extensive teaching experience in Political Sociology, Sociological Theories, and Media Sociology. Her research focuses on technoculture, digitalization, hyperpolitics, and social violence, with notable projects on technology's societal impact and media representation in networked societies. She has collaborated internationally with institutions like the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (Sweden) and Linneus University. Sofradžija is a co-author of influential books such as Hyperpolitics and Contemporary Society (2015) and contributes to the Sarajevo Journal of Social Issues as an editorial board member. Education: Bachelor's in Philosophy and Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo Master's in Philosophical Sciences (thesis: Fear and Politics as a Problem for Social Science ) PhD in Sociological Sciences (dissertation: Hyperpolitics and Contemporary Society - the Process of Technifying the World ) Research Interests: Her work examines the intersection of technology and society, including digital transformation, AI's societal role, and media's evolving cultural impact. She critiques modern hyperpolitics and explores ontological security in globalized contexts. Key themes include technosociality, networked societies, and the ethics of biotechnology. Collaborations & Projects: Led interdisciplinary research on social risk perception (with UNICEF/Intersos) and co-authored studies on war violence narratives in Bosnia (2015). Conducted multi-year projects on social/political violence with Swedish universities. Guest lecturer at international institutions. Labs/Teams: Active in the editorial board of Sarajevo Journal of Social Issues and contributes to academic networks studying media sociology and digital culture.

• Italian Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Literary Criticism
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Roberta Matković is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, specializing in Italian literature and cultural studies. She holds a PhD in Philology (Romanic Studies) from the University of Zagreb and has taught courses including Italian Literature of the 17th/18th Century, Venetian Culture through Theatre, and Japanese Animation Cinematography. Her research focuses on topics such as travel narratives, gender studies, and comparative literature. She has presented at international conferences like the UNESCO-sponsored "Table and Diplomacy" and co-authored works on pseudonymous female authors and maternal figures in Italian culture. Matković’s publications span literary criticism, historical analyses, and interdisciplinary studies, including contributions to Tabula and Journal of International Scientific Publications . She actively engages in course development, field lectures, and digital education research, particularly during the pandemic.

Raminder KaurView profile

Professor

• Cultural Studies
• Anthropology
• Sociology
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Professor Raminder Kaur is Professor of Anthropology and Cultural Studies at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. She serves as Co-Director of the Sussex Asia Centre and has held leadership roles including Director of Doctoral Studies and Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Global Studies. She is a Fellow of both the RSA (Royal Society for Arts) and RAI (Royal Anthropological Institute), where she serves on the RAI Film Committee organizing international film festivals. Her academic training includes a BA (Combined Hons) in Social Anthropology and Art and Archaeology and PhD from SOAS, University of London. She has held Research Fellowships at Brunel University, University of East Anglia, University of Manchester, and University of Erfurt. Her research spans Cultural Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, and Communication and Media Studies with focus areas including migration, race/ethnicity/gender, arts and aesthetics, heritage, public culture, censorship, religion and politics, human rights, energy, renewables, and 'cultures of sustainability'. Professor Kaur's scholarly output demonstrates a strong integration of visual anthropology, ethnographic methods, and social justice concerns. Her recent work explores censorship in South Asia, identity formation, liminal spaces, religious festivals, and the relationship between tradition and transformation. She uniquely bridges academic scholarship with creative practice through theatre, film, and multimedia production. Her research has been recognized with significant awards: Eurocities Award for Cooperation in Gdansk (2007) for the MCAAH report 'Delivering Shared Heritage' Fellowship in the Royal Society for the encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce Fellowship in the Royal Anthropological Institute Professor Kaur has successfully supervised numerous doctoral students working on South Asian studies, migration, and cultural studies topics. She currently leads the POWERE project (Participation of Women in Renewable Energy) funded by UKRI, Pilgrimonics funded by Leverhulme Trust, and CO-POWeR (Consortium on Practices of Wellbeing and Resilience in BAME Families and Communities) funded by UKRI. Her creative work through Sohaya Visions includes theatre productions like EXODUS: ASIA, AFRICA, EUROPE; breaDth; and films including DISHOOM INDIA and PEOPLEBOROUGH that explore themes of identity, migration, and social justice.

Bruce BettsView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Planetary Science
• Astronomy
• Space Instrumentation
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Dr. Bruce Betts is Chief Scientist and LightSail Program Manager at The Planetary Society, a global space advocacy organization. He holds a Ph.D. in Planetary Science from Caltech and has extensive experience in planetary research, instrument management, and public outreach. As an Adjunct Professor at California State University Dominguez Hills, he teaches astronomy and planetary science. His research focuses on planetary surfaces, including Mars, the Moon, and Jupiter’s moons, using infrared data. He has managed high-profile projects like silica glass DVDs on Mars rovers and the LIFE experiment on the Phobos mission. Betts is author of Astronomy for Kids and regularly contributes to The Planetary Report , his blog, and social media (@RandomSpaceFact). He co-hosts Planetary Radio and has appeared on The Universe documentary series. His work bridges academia, public engagement, and space policy advocacy. Education: B.S. in Physics and Math, Stanford University M.S. in Applied Physics, Stanford University Ph.D. in Planetary Science (with Geology minor), California Institute of Technology Research Interests: Planetary surface analysis, asteroid hunting, space instrumentation, and making space accessible to the public through writing, media, and education. Recent Article Themes: Focus on planetary defense (NEO grants), astrobiology (space agriculture/exoplanet atmospheres), and space policy (budget analysis, Artemis Accords). His articles blend technical insights with broader implications for exploration and policy. Awards & Recognition: Not explicitly listed in text, but his contributions to space advocacy and education are widely recognized within the field. Grants & Projects: Managed NASA instrument programs, led LightSail solar sail missions, and oversees outreach projects like the Mars Sample Return initiative. His STEP grants explore space farming and Martian lake analogs. Labs & Teams: Involved with The Planetary Society’s Shoemaker NEO Grant program, LightSail engineering teams, and collaborations with institutions like JPL and Caltech.

• Services Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Risk Communication
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Professor Dominique A. Greer is a Professor in Marketing and Head of School at the School of Advertising, Marketing & PR within the Faculty of Business & Law at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With extensive expertise in services marketing and consumer behavior, she leads significant research initiatives focused on risk communication, emergency warnings, and public transport safety. Dr. Greer holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology, a Master of Arts (Writing, Editing and Publishing) from the University of Queensland, and multiple graduate certificates in academic practice and research commercialization from QUT. Her academic credentials reflect her commitment to both scholarly excellence and practical application of marketing principles. Her research primarily investigates how co-creation in professional services is disrupted by deviant consumer behavior, with specializations in experimental design, survey research, scale development, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Professor Greer has made significant contributions to understanding risk communication during natural disasters, having led major collaborative research projects with government agencies and industry partners to improve public perceptions, trust, and acceptance of emergency warning systems. Her work extends to addressing women's safety on public transport and developing multi-hazard public information platforms. Professor Greer's publication portfolio demonstrates strong trends across services marketing, consumer behavior, and risk communication. Her recent work shows increasing focus on vulnerability in service contexts, technological solutions to service challenges (including service robots), and the intersection of marketing principles with disaster management and public safety. She publishes regularly in top-tier journals including the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, European Journal of Marketing, and Journal of Services Marketing. 2015 Australian Awards for University Teaching Award for Programs that Enhance Learning for the development and delivery of the Teaching Advantage Program Professor Greer has successfully secured and led multiple significant research grants, including a $7.1 million collaborative research program (2012-2014) between the Queensland State Government, CSIRO, Boeing Research & Technology Australia, Insitu Pacific Ltd, and QUT; a $2.39 million project (2014-2021) with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre; a $260,000 project (2022-2023) with iMove CRC; and an upcoming $600,000 project (2025-2027) with Natural Hazards Research Australia. She actively supervises research students at Honours, Masters, and PhD levels, with a current focus on 'the human factors in self-service technology.' Through her leadership roles and research collaborations with organizations including the Australian Institute of Disaster Resilience (AIDR) and the Australian and New Zealand Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC), Professor Greer has significantly influenced national policy, notably contributing to the harmonization of natural hazard warnings across Australian jurisdictions into the Australian Warnings System (AWS).

Jackie Hoermann-ElliottView profile

Associate Professor

• Embodied Cognition
• Writing Pedagogy
• First-Year Composition
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Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott is an Associate Professor of English, Rhetoric, and Spanish at Texas Woman's University (TWU) within the College of Arts & Sciences. She serves as Director of First-Year Composition and contributes to TWU's Health & Well-Being Initiative through movement- and mindfulness-based pedagogy. Ph.D., Rhetoric and Composition, Texas Christian University M.A., Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication, Iowa State University B.A., English Literature and Language, University of Missouri-Kansas City Her research bridges embodied cognition with pedagogical innovation , focusing on how sensorimotor activities like running, yoga, and walking enhance learning. She integrates mindfulness practices into writing courses, advocating for first-year composition reforms, technical writing , and translingual pedagogy . Her work also examines gender dynamics in academic leadership and support systems for academic mothers . Recent publications explore racial geography in composition, self-efficacy for underrepresented writers, and contemplative approaches to technical writing. Awards highlight her excellence in writing program administration , service to student life , and academic leadership . She actively collaborates on OER development and global writing initiatives . Distinguished Service to Student Life Award (2025) Best Program of the Year Award (2024) Mary Mason Lyon Award for Distinguished Junior Faculty (2024) OER Fellowship (2023) TCEA's Best Paper Award (2022) Dr. Hoermann-Elliott co-develops open educational resources and co-curricular writing programs to address equity in minority-serving institutions . Her work with the Health & Well-Being Initiative links physical activity to academic performance , reflecting her personal commitment to an active lifestyle as a runner, former yoga teacher, and mother of three.

Andrew T. UrbanView profile

Associate Professor

• Migration History
• Labor History
• Public Memory
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Andrew T. Urban is an Associate Professor in the Department of American Studies and the Department of History at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, within the School of Arts and Sciences. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and public humanities, focusing on migration, labor, empire, and public memory. His work bridges academic scholarship with community engagement through digital exhibitions, oral history projects, and public art initiatives. Urban's research centers on the intersections of labor and migration in U.S. history. His first book, Brokering Servitude: Migration and the Politics of Domestic Labor during the Long Nineteenth Century (NYU Press, 2018), investigates the regulation of domestic labor markets. His current book project, Processing History: Labor, Capitalism, and Memory at Seabrook Farms (forthcoming 2027), examines the use of incarcerated Japanese Americans, guestworkers, and displaced persons at a New Jersey agribusiness. His research is deeply informed by community collaboration and public-facing scholarship. Urban’s recent publications, exhibitions, and digital projects reflect a strong commitment to public history. Notable works include the digital exhibition Invisible Restraints: Life and Labor at Seabrook Farms , Chinese Exclusion in New Jersey , and Mapping New Brunswick Memories . His articles appear in Journal of Asian American Studies , Journal of American Ethnic History , Gender and History , and The Public Historian . His writing also extends to public commentary in outlets like the Washington Post and Inside Higher Ed . Andrew Urban has received significant recognition for his work, including: Mellon Foundation Monuments Project Grant (2024) National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute Grant (2018) Fulbright Fellowship in American Studies (2019) As an educator and mentor, Urban supervises student internships and leads collaborative research projects. He has directed the New Brunswick/North Brunswick High Schools Public Memory Project since 2021, working with students, artists, and community stakeholders to create public art and programming on school segregation. He previously served on the Executive Board of the Immigration and Ethnic History Society and as Vice President of the Rutgers AAUP-AFT union. His work with Deep Springs College as a Visiting Professor in 2016 further highlights his commitment to innovative pedagogy. Urban leads several collaborative initiatives, including the Monuments to Migration and Labor project funded by the Mellon Foundation, which engages public stakeholders in creating art that celebrates immigrant and migrant workers. He also partners with coLAB Arts and the Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center to conduct oral histories and develop community murals that critically interpret difficult histories of race, labor, and displacement.

Marl'ene EdwinView profile

Research Fellow

• Creolistics
• Oral Literature
• Caribbean Literature
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Marl'ene Edwin is the Centre Manager at the Centre for Academic Language and Literacies at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is also Deputy Director of the Centre for Caribbean and Diaspora Studies, where she researches creolistics, oral literature, and postcolonial memory. PhD in English (Goldsmiths, University of London) MA in Caribbean Literature and Creole Poetics (Goldsmiths, University of London) Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice (Higher Education Administration and Management) Her research focuses on Creole language preservation, archival practices in postcolonial Caribbean literature, and decolonial approaches to diasporic identity. She has presented at international conferences on topics like transnational memory, oral history, and virtual creolisation. Her scholarly work spans from 2005 to 2019, primarily engaging with Caribbean diaspora studies, postcolonial theory, and oral tradition analysis. Key themes include archival reclamation, trauma narratives, and intercultural communication. AHRC Student-led Initiative (2009) Edwin co-edits the Equity Awards as an academic lead and has convened postgraduate modules such as 'Literature of the Caribbean and its Diasporas.' She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.