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Sara DiCaglioView profile

Assistant Professor

• Rhetoric of Health and Medicine
• Feminist Science Studies
• Disability Studies
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Sara DiCaglio is an Assistant Professor of English at Texas A&M University, specializing in rhetoric of health and medicine, feminist science studies, and disability studies. Her research explores intersections between health, environment, and embodiment through concepts like incompletion and atmospheric rhetorics. Education: Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 2016 M.A., Hunter College, 2010 M.F.A., University of Michigan, 2008 A.B., Harvard College, 2006 Research Interests: Her work focuses on reproductive (un)endings, pandemic writings, graphic medicine, and the rhetoric of health and gender. She is authoring a book, Tracing Loss: Feminist Anatomies of Reproductive (Un)endings , examining scientific and cultural definitions of pregnancy loss. Key Themes in Publications: Her articles address pandemic discourses (e.g., atmospheric erasures during Covid-19), olfactory rhetorics, and historical embryo staging systems. She critically engages scientific narratives through feminist and disability studies frameworks. Awards: Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar (2022) Arts & Humanities Fellowship (2021) Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses on graphic medicine and pandemic writings. Her grants include support for interdisciplinary health humanities projects. She co-edited a journal issue on feminist health literacy legacy. Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research on medical humanities and environmental rhetoric through Texas A&M's interdisciplinary networks.

Mary Ann O'FarrellView profile

Associate Professor

• 18th and 19th Century British Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Gender Studies
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Mary Ann O’Farrell is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in 18th- and 19th-century British literature, cultural studies, and gender theory. Her research explores intersections between literature, the body, and societal norms, with a focus on Victorian novels and popular culture. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (1991) and a B.A. from New York University (1980). Notable awards include the Texas A&M Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching and a 2012 visiting fellowship at Chawton House Library and the University of Southampton. Her book Telling Complexions: The Nineteenth-Century English Novel and the Blush was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Book. Her scholarship spans Jane Austen’s narrative techniques, Victorian body discourses, and feminist literary analysis. Recent work includes studies on Henry James, gender fantasy in Virtual Gender , and the cultural reception of Austen in modern media. Key Research Themes: Blush symbolism, manners in literature, feminist mystery fiction, and interdisciplinary cultural theory. Awards: Teaching Excellence Award, Honors Teacher-Scholar Award, and multiple grants. O’Farrell has contributed to prestigious journals like PMLA , Henry James Review , and Women’s Studies Quarterly . Her editing work includes reviving historical texts like The Duties of a Lady’s Maid .

John KnoxView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Multimodality
• Mediated Discourse
• Language in Education
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John Knox is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and has extensive teaching experience in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. His research focuses on multimodality, mediated discourse, social semiotics, and systemic functional theory. He has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students, contributing to academic literacy and curriculum development. Notable awards include the Faculty of Human Sciences Dean’s Award (2018). His work spans online news analysis, disability representation, and cross-cultural communication. Education: PhD (University of Sydney), Master of Applied Linguistics (Macquarie University), BA (Macquarie University). Teaching roles include Senior Lecturer at Macquarie (2000–2020) and positions at Rangsit University (Thailand). University service includes program convenor roles and committee memberships in education policy and linguistics. Research highlights include analyzing online news galleries, disability narratives, and educational discourses. Recent publications (2022–2025) emphasize multimodal frameworks and applied linguistics. His work bridges theoretical discourse analysis with practical educational applications.

Nicole MatthewsView profile

Associate Professor

• Disability Studies
• Deaf Studies
• Media and Cultural Studies
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Dr Nicole Matthews is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies at Macquarie University, Sydney. Her research focuses on disability and Deaf studies, digital technologies, and media's role in social justice. She holds a PhD from Griffith University and has taught at Liverpool John Moores University (UK). She is affiliated with the Hearing Research Centre and has collaborated on projects involving digital hearing aids, Deaf storytelling, and dementia care education. Education : BA (Hons) English/Politics (Adelaide, 1991), PhD (Griffith, 1998) Key Projects : Research on mobile phones/digital hearing aids, Deaf youth video storytelling, and digital life stories in dementia training Teaching : Courses on (Ab)normal bodies in media (CUL322) and health/bodies/media (CUL260) Her research interests span auto/biography, assistive technologies, and inclusive education. She has published on topics like cochlear implants, digital health apps, and queer gaming avatars. She has supervised PhD projects addressing disability narratives, gender embodiment, and animal policies. Her funded projects include collaborations with the NSW Deaf Society, Dementia Training Study Centre, and HEARing CRC. She has edited journals like Somatechnics and contributed to policy debates on terms like 'retard'.

Carlos Gustavo HalaburdaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Latin American Literature
• Queer Theory
• Disability Studies
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Carlos Gustavo Halaburda is an Assistant Professor of Latin American Literature at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. He holds a PhD in Luso-Hispanic Studies and Critical Theory from Northwestern University and an MA in History from the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on intersections of queer theory, disability studies, and critical race theory, with a geographic emphasis on the Southern Cone and Latin America. He is currently completing a book project analyzing fin-de-siècle Argentine theatre's engagement with queerness, disability, and degeneration theory. His research interests include global nineteenth-century studies, modern Latin American literature, Argentine LGBT cultures, and the medical humanities. He has held prestigious fellowships, including a Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship at Universität zu Köln and support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. His work bridges literary analysis with historical and scientific discourses, critiquing colonial and patriarchal systems of bodily classification. Halaburda teaches courses on Latin American literatures, queer cultural history, and modern Argentine theatre. Recent courses include 'Sex, Crime, and Horror in Argentine Literature' and 'Queerness and Disability in Latin American Culture, 1880-1930.' His scholarship has appeared in journals like Latin American Theater Review and Revista Canadiense de Estudios Hispánicos , and he has received awards for his innovative work in sexualities studies. His academic affiliations extend to the Center for Latin American Studies and the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality at the University of Chicago, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to cultural production and social theory.

• Educational Technology
• Intersectionality
• Machine Learning Ethics
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Martina De Castro is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Educational Sciences at Roma Tre University. Her work focuses on the intersection of education, technology, and social justice, with a particular emphasis on critical analyses of digital systems and their societal impacts. She explores themes such as algorithmic bias, intersectional theory, and inclusive pedagogical practices. Her research frequently engages with historical and philosophical frameworks, including Vygotskij's sociocultural theory and anti-colonial thought. Recent studies include examining cultural stereotypes in machine learning algorithms, the role of social creators in promoting inclusive education, and the implications of pandemic-era digital surveillance on educational equity. She collaborates extensively with scholars like Umberto Zona and Fabio Bocci, producing works across journals, conference proceedings, and edited volumes. Her contributions address pressing issues in contemporary education, from AI ethics to the historical roots of digital infrastructure. Publications span topics like the cultural construction of algorithms, posthuman pedagogy, and CLR James' influence on theories of collective well-being. Her work highlights the need for intersectional approaches in understanding technology's societal role, emphasizing marginalized voices in digital spaces.

• Digital Storytelling
• Immersive Media
• Co-Creation Practices
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Associate Professor Kylie Boltin is an award-winning academic, journalist, and producer specializing in digital storytelling, immersive media, and inclusive co-creation. She holds a PhD from RMIT (2010) and is affiliated with Edith Cowan University's School of Arts and Humanities. Her work bridges academia and industry, with a focus on multicultural representation and ethical storytelling. **Professional Background:** Former SBS commissioning editor and executive producer (8+ years) Lead projects across TV, interactive, and documentary formats Advocate for First Nations and disability inclusion in media **Research & Grants:** Chief Investigator in ARC Linkage Grant (2022–2024): 'Thriving in Vertical Schools' ($393,070) Focus areas: Co-creation methodologies, digital pedagogy, and inclusive media practices **Awards & Recognition:** Walkley Awards (2014, 2022) for digital storytelling and innovation NSW Premier’s Literary Award (2021) IDFA Creative Technology Award (2021) Multiple international and national accolades for documentaries like Missing and Ravi and Emma **Teaching & Mentorship:** Courses: Screen Storytelling, Leadership, and Independent Projects Guides emerging writers and producers in adapting materials for diverse audiences **Collaborations:** Partnerships with government bodies, industry, and advocacy groups Residencies and fellowships at Denmark Arts, Varuna, and the Walkley Foundation

Eric MykhalovskiyView profile

Professor

• Health Sociology
• HIV/AIDS Criminalization
• Institutional Ethnography
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Eric Mykhalovskiy is Professor of Sociology at York University specializing in health sociology, HIV/AIDS criminalization, and institutional ethnography. His critical research examines public health policy, socio-legal frameworks, and health equity issues. His current work focuses on law reform and social justice advocacy related to HIV non-disclosure criminalization. Recent publications analyze pandemic governance, health equity during COVID-19, and decolonizing research practices. Methodologically, he advances institutional ethnography as an alternative sociological approach. Professor Mykhalovskiy has served on boards including the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and Ontario Working Group on Criminal Law and HIV Exposure. His research informs policy debates on health rights, privacy in digital contact tracing, and Indigenous engagement in health research.

• Deaf Studies
• Disability Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Gene Mirus is a Professor in the Department of Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University, part of the Arts and Humanities School. He teaches courses such as DST-101 (Introduction to Deaf Studies), DST-204 (Deaf Culture), and DST-316 (Disability Studies). His scholarly work includes research on sign language communities and ethical research practices, notably a project supported by the Spencer Foundation. He has advised numerous undergraduate students and served on institutional committees, including the Faculty Senate and search committees for academic positions. Professor Mirus has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives, such as co-directing the RISE program and participating in the ASLIZED board. His expertise spans Deaf cultural studies, legal discourse, and disability studies. He remains actively engaged in teaching, mentoring, and advancing research in deaf-related fields.

• Disability Social Policy
• Basic Income
• Social Justice
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Dr. Jennifer Mays is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Health & Social Work, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the Faculty of Health. She holds academic leadership roles, including Academic Lead of Education for her school, and coordinates the postgraduate social work masters unit in community and policy practice. Her expertise spans disability social policy, basic income, social justice, and feminist studies, with a focus on qualitative research and international perspectives. Dr. Mays' educational background includes a PhD and Master of Arts from QUT. Her research emphasizes enhancing the well-being and citizenship of people with disabilities, particularly women, through policy analysis and discourse studies. She has contributed to publications such as Basic Income in Australia and New Zealand: Perspectives from the Neoliberal Frontier and co-edited Implementing a Basic Income in Australia: Pathways Forward . Her awards include the QUT Disability Support Award (2009) and Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Award (2006). She actively engages in consultancies and international collaborations, including projects in Indonesia, Tanzania, and the Philippines to promote disability-inclusive development. Dr. Mays also leads the Basic Income Guarantee Australia (BIGA) initiative, fostering discourse on social policy and basic income.

Jan GrueView profile

Professor

• Cultural studies
• Disability studies
• Sociology of health and illness
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Jan Grue is a Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Human Geography. His academic career includes a PhD in Linguistics (2012), a postdoc at the same department (2012–2016), and a prior professorship in Qualitative Methods at the Department of Special Needs Education (2016–2021). He currently serves as Head of Rhetoric at the Norwegian National Encyclopedia and contributes to the Holberg Debate Working Group. His research focuses on language, embodiment, and representation across cultural studies, disability studies, and rhetoric. He explores how disability intersects with societal norms, health, and symbolic systems. Grue's interdisciplinary work bridges academia and public engagement through memoirs, novels, and essays published in multiple genres and languages. Key research affiliations include the Text & Rhetoric Group at the Institute of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, the Rhetoric Society of Europe, and the Nordic Network on Disability Research. His publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles and books, addressing topics like disability representation, neoliberal inclusion rhetoric, and posthumanist theory.

Beth JonesView profile

Associate Professor

• Special Education
• Visual Impairments
• Assistive Technology
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Beth Jones, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Special Education at East Texas A&M University, within the College of Education and Human Services. She has served as the Special Education Graduate Program Coordinator since 2012 and leads research in assistive technology and special education. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Special Education), Louisiana State University, 2006 M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, 2001 B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Special Education, Cum Laude), Texas A&M University, 1998 Her research focuses on assistive technology , visual impairments , and collaboration with families to support students with disabilities. She emphasizes practical training for pre-service educators and improving IEP implementation, particularly in rural settings. Her work bridges policy, pedagogy, and technology to enhance educational access. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in training educators to use assistive technology effectively, especially for students with visual impairments and behavioral needs, using frameworks like SETT (Students, Environment, Tasks, Tools). Her research contributes to teacher preparedness and equitable special education services. Scientific Awards and Honors: Faculty Senate Award for Service, 2020 Appointed to Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Board of Trustees by Governor Abbott, 2019 Editorial Board Member, Intervention in School and Clinic , 2016–2019 Special Education Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2007–2008 Member, Community of Learning on Universal Design for Learning, 2016–2017 Beth Jones actively mentors graduate students, as seen in her co-authored publications, and contributes to national discourse through editorial roles and policy service. She has been instrumental in developing training models for assistive technology and advocating for students with disabilities. Her leadership in the Assistive Technology Lab and program coordination reflects sustained commitment to impactful research and education. She is actively involved with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and collaborates with regional special education cooperatives like the Collin County Special Education Cooperative (CCSEC), demonstrating a strong network in special education service and research.

Radosław KossakowskiView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Sport
• Football Studies
• Qualitative Research Methodology
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dr hab. Radosław Kossakowski, prof. UG is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Sociology, Department of Sociology of Sport and Health. He serves as Deputy Dean for Research and International Cooperation and is a leading scholar in the sociology of football fandom, qualitative research methodology, and masculinities studies. Current role: Deputy Dean for Research and International Cooperation Academic affiliation: University of Gdańsk Research focus: Football fandom, gender dynamics, cultural sociology His research explores the intersection of football fandom, political ideologies, and social structures in Poland, with particular emphasis on the transformation of fan culture post-communism and the role of social capital in supporter movements. Recent work examines masculinities, gendered fan practices, and the socio-political dimensions of football stadiums as spaces of resistance and right-wing ideology. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals trends in studying football's cultural impact, fan activism, collective memory, and the politicization of supporter identities across Europe. Themes include the evolution of hooliganism, gendered narratives in fandom, and the influence of historical mythologies on contemporary fan behavior. Scientific Awards Recipient of the First Place Award in the VI edition of the Kultura i Edukacja journal competition for the best book addressing culture, society, and education (for Budda w kulturze konsumpcji ) Kossakowski has led multiple research grants, including projects on female football fandom, supporter-led club governance, and cultural evaluations of Polish football's transformation. His collaborations with international scholars and participation in European conferences highlight his transnational research network. He contributes extensively to academic discourse through leadership in research teams, methodological innovation, and critical analysis of football's role in societal change, particularly in post-communist contexts.

Anja TervoorenView profile

Professor

• Educational Science
• Educational Ethnography
• Childhood Studies
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Prof. Dr. Anja Tervooren is a Professor at the Institute of Educational Science, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Duisburg-Essen. She leads the Childhood Research Working Group and specializes in educational science with a focus on childhood research, particularly childhoods between normalization and disability, ethnographic research, and institutionalization theories. Professor of Educational Science with Special Reference to Childhood Research Head of Childhood Research Working Group Active in projects on (De)Institutionalization of Education, Inclusion in Childcare Research Interests: Her work examines the intersection of difference theory, educational ethnography, and institutional analysis, focusing on how disability, gender, and social norms shape childhood experiences. She explores daycare centers as educational institutions and analyzes the medicalization of childhood. Publications: Recent works include (De)Institutionalization of Education and Upbringing (2024) and Disability Studies in Educational Science (2024), addressing structural inequities and critical perspectives in early education. Her research spans qualitative methodologies, intersectional approaches, and inclusive pedagogies. Contact: Office hours available via Moodle course with registration key Anmeldung:Tervooren . Email: anja.tervooren@uni-due.de

Andrei C. ŞerbanView profile

Lecturer

• Theatre Studies
• Literary Analysis
• Contemporary European Society
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Andrei C. Şerban serves as a Lecturer at the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu , affiliated with the Faculty of Letters and Arts , specifically within the Department of Theatre Arts . His academic work bridges theatre studies with literary and cultural analysis, focusing on intermediality, medieval symbolism, and contemporary European drama. He has contributed extensively to understanding the intersections of poetry, drama, and visual aesthetics, particularly in Romanian and Francophone contexts. Şerban's research interests span the reception of classical texts in modern theatre , political allegory , and transnational cultural dialogues . His publications frequently analyze adaptations of Shakespeare, Dante, Ibsen, and Molière, while also exploring feminist and postcolonial theatre trends. He has curated anthologies of contemporary poetry and drama, emphasizing experimental forms and cross-cultural influences. His recent academic output highlights the integration of medieval imagery in modern performance , interdisciplinary approaches to theatrical space , and critical interpretations of European cinema . While no formal awards or students are mentioned in the provided materials, his editorial work on Francophone and African theatre underscores his commitment to global cultural exchange. Şerban also contributes to documenting major theatre festivals and avant-garde movements.