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Uschi KleinView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Photography
• Visual Culture
• Cultural Resistance
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Dr Uschi Klein is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Art and Media at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the Centre for Design History. She is an active researcher, educator, and curator with a focus on photography as cultural resistance, particularly within communist Romania (1947–1989). Her work is deeply engaged with decolonising the Western photography canon and amplifying marginalised voices in visual culture. Her educational background includes a BA in Media Studies and Linguistics from Victoria University of Wellington, an MA in Image and Communication from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a PhD from the University of Brighton. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and completed a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, with a focus on decolonising curricula. Dr Klein's research explores vernacular photography, everyday life under totalitarianism, and the role of photography in cultural memory and resistance. She integrates her research into teaching, delivering innovative, research-informed modules across art, media, and design. Her scholarly output spans journals like Visual Studies and Visual Communication , book chapters, exhibitions, and conference presentations. Her recent publications reflect a thematic focus on photography in communist Romania, including darkroom practices, artistic manoeuvring under propaganda, and post-revolution witnessing. These works highlight recurring subfields such as vernacular photography, cultural resistance, archival silence, and decolonial visual epistemologies. Peter E. Palmquist Memorial Fund Research Grant 10x10 Research Grant on Photobook History Dr Klein supervises PhD students in photographic histories, visual culture, and resistance politics. She has contributed to major research projects, including a UKRI-funded national partnership tackling health inequalities. She also serves as an external examiner at Charles Darwin University and Coventry University, demonstrating her academic leadership. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in decolonial pedagogy, aiming to transform curricula through inclusive and critical approaches. Dr Klein leads and contributes to exhibitions and curatorial projects, such as Epoca de Aur and Andrei Pandele & Dan Perjovschi: Witnessing pre/post Revolution in Romania , bridging academic research with public engagement. Her work forms a unique fingerprint in the study of Romanian visual culture and the global decolonisation of art history.

Sally DoughtyView profile

Associate Professor

• Dance Studies
• Improvisation
• Practice as Research
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Sally Doughty is Associate Professor in Dance and Reader in Dance and Improvisation at De Montfort University, where she is also Deputy Head of the School of Humanities and Performing Arts and Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Dance (CIRID). She is affiliated with the Arts, Design and Performance Research Institute and leads practice-based research projects supported by Arts Council England and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. MA by Independent Study: improvisation as a creative tool in the rehearsal process BA (Hons) Performing Arts: Dance Sally Doughty’s research centers on improvisation, corporeal and extended archives, memory, and reflective practice in dance. She explores how the dancer’s body functions as a living archive and investigates autobiographical and cognitive dimensions of performance. Her pedagogic research focuses on developing reflective and analytical skills in movement improvisation, using technology to enhance learning. She is a leading voice in practice as research, emphasizing the documentation and articulation of artistic processes. Her recent publications and performances reflect a sustained inquiry into hybrid artist-academic identities, audience co-authorship, and the materiality of performance. Works like Please Do Touch and Body of Knowledge explore tactile engagement and embodied memory, while her writing in Oxford Handbook of Improvisation and Dance Fields addresses epistemological and disciplinary questions. Her research outputs span performances, exhibitions, and scholarly texts, demonstrating a commitment to interdisciplinary and practice-led methodologies. Scientific awards include: DMU Teacher Fellow (2010) DMU Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2009) Sally supervises multiple PhD students and has secured funding for numerous practice-based research studentships through M3C, M4C, and internal bursaries. She has led externally funded projects such as the Management KTP with FABRIC and Arts Council England grants for Please Do Touch , Body of Knowledge , and Renaissance . She also provides professional consultancy, including for Dance4 and Leicester City Council, influencing regional cultural strategy. She is actively involved in research groups including the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Dance (CIRID) and the Arts, Design and Performance Research Institute. She has curated symposia such as Dance Improvisation: The Estranged Cousin and leads initiatives that bridge academic research with professional dance practice.

Sita Nataraj SlavovView profile

Professor

• Public Finance
• Economics of Aging
• Public Policy
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Sita Nataraj Slavov is a Professor of Public Policy at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. She is an economist specializing in public finance, the economics of aging, and microeconomic policy. She is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, an associate editor at the Journal of Pension Economics & Finance , and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. PhD in Economics, Stanford University BA, College of William and Mary Her research focuses on retirement policy, work at older ages, and the economic implications of aging populations. She examines how public policies—particularly Social Security and pension systems—affect labor market behavior, household welfare, and fiscal sustainability. Her work integrates microeconomic theory with empirical analysis to inform evidence-based policymaking. Her recent publications span topics such as Social Security reform, retirement incentives, pension design, and labor force participation among older adults. The research demonstrates a consistent focus on quantitative policy evaluation, behavioral responses to incentives, and long-term demographic trends. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, public policy, and political economy. Scientific contributions and recognitions include: Member, 2019 Social Security Technical Panel on Assumptions and Methods Testified before U.S. Congress on Social Security Published in leading journals including Journal of Health Economics , Journal of Public Economics , and Review of Economic Studies Regular contributor to public discourse via op-eds in New York Times , Los Angeles Times , and The Hill She has advised government agencies and contributed to national policy debates. Her grants and research projects are primarily funded by academic and policy research institutions. She has taught courses such as Public Sector Economics, Microeconomics for Public Policy, and Research Design for Public Policy, mentoring students in economic analysis and policy evaluation. She is affiliated with research teams at the National Bureau of Economic Research and collaborates with scholars at the American Enterprise Institute on studies related to aging and public finance.

Jonathan TomsView profile

Research Fellow

• History of Psychiatry
• Learning Disabilities Policy
• Mental Hygiene Movement
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Jonathan Toms serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of History and Art History, University of East Anglia, specializing in twentieth-century British psychiatry history with emphasis on learning disabilities policy, mental hygiene movements, and therapeutic communities. His research centers on the intersection of psychological, sociological, and political theories in mental health policy development, particularly examining rights strategies for learning-disabled populations and historical shifts in therapeutic approaches. Current projects include an article re-evaluating mid-20th century policy changes for learning-disabled individuals in England and Wales, alongside archival collaboration with Norwich’s BUILD charity for their 2027 60th-anniversary preparations. Toms’ publications in Social History of Medicine and Medical History reveal interdisciplinary trends analyzing organizational advocacy (MIND, National Association for Mental Health) through discursive transformation frameworks and citizenship rights applications within mental health contexts. Funded by the Wellcome Trust, his completed research includes projects on the National Association for Mental Health’s legislative contributions (1946-1967) and MIND’s campaigning strategies (1970-1983). He maintains active community engagement through BUILD charity’s disability-focused archival initiatives.

Stephanie LarsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Gender Studies
• Rhetoric
• Feminist Theory
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Stephanie Larson is an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric in the Department of English at Carnegie Mellon University's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on sexual violence in public, political, and institutional contexts, integrating feminist rhetorical theory, disability studies, legal studies, and public sphere analysis. She examines how bodily assumptions shape legal, cultural, and medical discourses, particularly around victimhood and trauma recognition. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. from University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A. from University of Illinois. Her first book, What It Feels Like: Visceral Rhetoric and the Politics of Rape Culture (2021), explores contemporary rape culture rhetorics. Her current project investigates sexual violence labor in academia and its impacts on marginalized groups. She also analyzes public understandings of mental illness, eating disorders, and PTSD through rhetorical frameworks. Teaching includes graduate/undergraduate courses on feminist rhetorics, disability studies, research methods, and body rhetorics. No scientific awards are listed, though her publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement. Advising and grant details are not provided in the text.

• Special Education
• Communication Disorders
• Disability Studies
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Dr. E. Pranger-Boers is affiliated with the Department of Educational Science at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. Their research focuses on communication assessment methodologies for individuals with congenital deafblindness and prelinguistic communication challenges. They hold a PhD from the University of Groningen (2015), where their thesis pioneered dynamic assessment procedures in deafblindness. Their work bridges special education, disability studies, and health sciences, emphasizing practical applications in educational and clinical settings. Key research contributions include the Interaction and Communication Analysis List (ICAL) for deafblindness intervention and studies on orthopedagogical testing methodologies. Publications span journals like International Journal of Disability, Development and Education and collaborative works in Dutch educational policy discourse. Their interdisciplinary approach addresses gaps in communication assessment for marginalized populations. Despite no explicit mention of awards, their work has influenced dynamic assessment frameworks in special education. Collaborations with scholars like M. Janssen and W. Ruijssenaars highlight their network in educational psychology and disability research.

• Dance Movement Psychotherapy
• Eco-Psychotherapy
• Environmental Psychology
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Caroline Frizell is a Senior Lecturer in Dance Movement Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her work bridges posthumanism , eco-psychotherapy , and inclusive education , emphasizing embodied practices in therapeutic and environmental contexts. Academic Focus: Dance Movement Psychotherapy, New Materialist Research, Climate Crisis Interventions Professional Roles: Associate Editor for Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy , External Examiner, Book Editor Her research explores embodied knowledge through collaborations like the edited book Creative Bodies in Therapy, Performance and Community (2023), and her 2024 monograph Posthuman Possibilities of Dance Movement Psychotherapy . She investigates how ecological bodies challenge traditional therapeutic frameworks, integrating posthuman and feminist perspectives. Frizell's publications reveal trends in climate-responsive therapy , disability inclusivity , and material-ethical practices . Her articles address topics like eco-psychotherapy, non-anthropocentric research, and therapeutic applications of somatic engagement with environmental and social justice themes. Professional activities include serving as Associate Editor for the Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy journal and participating in international conferences such as the European Congress of Qualitative Inquiry (2025) and ECARTE European Arts Therapies Conference (2024). She co-edited the 2022 book Creative Bodies in Therapy, Performance and Community and contributed to reports on social inclusion.

Jennifer LeshView profile

Associate Professor

• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Response to Intervention
• Special Education Teacher Retention
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Jennifer Lesh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Exceptional Student Education at the Ross College of Education, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida. She coordinates the ESE Master’s program and teaches research and methodology in the doctoral program, contributing significantly to the development of future special education leaders and scholars. Education: B.S., Indiana University M.S., Barry University Ph.D., Barry University Her research and professional work centers on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) , Response to Intervention (RTI) , special education teacher retention , research methodology , and technology integration in inclusive settings. With over two decades of experience in K-12 special education and district leadership, she brings practical insight into teacher training and organizational change. Her cross-cultural teaching engagements in the Caribbean and urban U.S. contexts further enrich her global perspective on equity and inclusion. Her recent scholarly output includes research on artificial intelligence in education, signaling a forward-looking approach to innovation in teaching and learning. This reflects broader trends in leveraging technology to support students with exceptionalities and improve instructional efficiency. Professional Affiliations and Leadership: President, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) International (2020) President, CEC State and Local Chapters Member, Phi Delta Kappa International Member, Kappa Delta Pi Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Member, American Educational Research Association (AERA) SIM Professional Developer (since 2012) Dr. Lesh has presented extensively at conferences and workshops at local, state, national, and international levels. She mentors graduate students and collaborates on research, particularly in areas of teacher development and systemic support frameworks. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained program coordination and research activity suggest ongoing scholarly and programmatic funding support. She is actively involved in professional development and community engagement, including partnerships with institutions in Jamaica and the Bahamas, and regularly contributes to academic discourse through presentations and publications.

Madeline CruiceView profile

Professor

• Aphasia Rehabilitation
• Quality of Life in Communication Disorders
• Stroke Recovery
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Professor Madeline Cruice, based at City, University of London since 2002, is a leading expert in aphasia rehabilitation research. She holds a PhD in Speech Pathology from the University of Queensland (2001) and has pioneered innovations in clinical education, including the Classroom-to-Clinic program and Communication Skills Intensive in the NHS. Research Focus: Quality of life in aphasia, WHO ICF frameworks, communication disability assessment, and technology-enhanced interventions Grants: £609,000 (EPSRC), £410,000 (NIHR), £1,096,000 (NIHR HSDR), and £477,809 (Barts Charity) for projects like DARA, TANGO, COM-STAR, and MARS Her recent publications span virtual reality therapy (EVA Park), personalized language treatments , and communication partner training . She serves as Co-Chair of the international Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATs-4) and has supervised 11 PhD/MRes students. Awards: Vice Chancellor’s Award for Local Community Contribution (2016), Research Supervision Award (2016), Student Voice Award (2011), and Walter and Eliza Hall Travelling Scholarship

Ernesto PriegoView profile

Researcher

• Human-Computer Interaction Design
• Digital Humanities
• Comics Scholarship
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Dr. Ernesto Priego is a researcher at City St George's, University of London , affiliated with the Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design. His work bridges comics scholarship, digital humanities, open access publishing, and data visualization , focusing on how comics can serve as tools for public health and social interest research. He co-founded and co-edits The Comics Grid: Journal of Comics Scholarship , a peer-reviewed open access journal, and has contributed to UCL Centre for Digital Humanities . Priego’s research explores user-centered design, participatory co-creation, and the haptics of digital comics , emphasizing their immersive potential. PhD, University College London MA, University of East Anglia BA, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Research Interests: Priego’s work spans data science, digital humanities, comics as research tools, open educational resources, and scholarly communications . He investigates how digital comics engage readers through haptic interactions and device materiality, particularly in projects like Parables of Care (2017-2021), which used comics to enhance dementia care research. His collaborations with institutions like the British Library and Open Library of Humanities highlight his commitment to open science and public engagement . Scientific Contributions: Priego has supervised multiple PhD projects on digital comics, urban narratives, and fan communities . He has held leadership roles in international digital humanities committees, including the Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations and Association for Computers in the Humanities . His dataset curation (e.g., Twitter archives for conferences, open access policy analysis) underscores his advocacy for accessible research infrastructure. Labs/Teams: Priego collaborates with the City Interaction Lab and Symbola Comics on pandemic response comics and Brexit-related educational narratives. His AHRC-funded UK Digital Comics project (2019-ongoing) examines reader experiences through human-computer interaction (HCI) methods.

• Digital Criminology
• Online Safety
• Social Media and Harm
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Lauren Doyle is a researcher at the University of Sunderland , affiliated with the Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries and its School of Social Sciences and Law . Her work focuses on the intersection of digital culture , online harm , and criminal justice , particularly examining how social media shapes perceptions of self-image , body confidence , and harmful behavior . 2025: The Rise of the Victorian Asylum (Routledge Handbook) 2025: Exploring the Boundary Between Harm and Criminalization (Palgrave MacMillan) 2024: Changing the culture of sexual violence at UK universities (Higher Education Policy) 2023: Normalisation of Online Hate: Trolling, Diet Culture and Filtered Lifestyles (British Society of Criminology) Her research spans digital criminology , disability justice , and institutional safety policies . Recent publications analyze victim-blaming discourses in university safety advice, criminalization of online vulnerability , and disability models in custody settings . She actively collaborates with Nicola Roberts and Mark Roberts on institutional policy critiques. Key trends in her work include: intersectional analysis of online hate , social media regulation challenges, and critical evaluation of UK higher education policies regarding sexual violence and student safety . Her 2025 doctoral thesis The ‘Insider’ Club of ‘Diet Culture’ further explores how filtered lifestyles on social media contribute to harmful beauty standards .

• Migration
• Integration
• Volunteering
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Barbara Stein is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Care, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She holds a PhD from the same department, focusing on volunteering's role in immigrant integration, and is affiliated with the Arctic Centre for Welfare and Disability Research. Education : Master of Peace and Conflict Transformation (UiT Tromsø, 2017), Bachelor of Arts in Social and Cultural Anthropology (LMU Munich, 2015), Exchange at Aarhus University (2012-2013) Research Interests : Her work spans migration, integration, volunteering, and gender, with a focus on power dynamics in voluntary sector integration processes. She leads an informal migration research network at UiT. Teaching : She teaches social studies on the Bachelor of Social Care and Master of Welfare Change programs, integrating themes like migration, gender, and sociology. Projects : Former member of the ASVF research group and involved in projects like "Prepp: Prepare for Health - Accompanying Research" and "Integrating Economic and Social Sustainability in the Arctic." She conducted research at the University of Otago (2019-2020).

Donna Quadri-FelittiView profile

Associate Professor

• Hospitality Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Tourism Marketing
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Donna Quadri-Felitti serves as the Marvin Ashner Endowed Director and Associate Professor in the School of Hospitality Management at The Pennsylvania State University. She leads faculty, administration, and staff in advancing the school's mission through academic excellence, industry partnerships, and community engagement. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management from Iowa State University (2012), an M.S. in Hospitality Industry Studies from New York University (1998), and a B.S. in Social Studies Education from New York University (1983). Ph.D., Hospitality Management, Iowa State University (2012) M.S., Hospitality Industry Studies, New York University (1998) B.S., Social Studies Education, New York University (1983) Quadri-Felitti's research examines consumer behavior through multiple lenses: boutique and lifestyle hotel differentiation, wine and olive oil tourism experiences, destination marketing strategies, and inclusive employment practices. Her work bridges academic rigor with industry applicability, particularly in workforce development for underrepresented groups and the psychological aspects of hospitality consumption. Current projects investigate second-chance employment models and the impact of visual design on consumer decision-making in wine tourism. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: the evolution of boutique hospitality concepts, the psychology of consumer coolness in branding, and innovative workforce solutions addressing industry labor shortages. Her work consistently applies mixed-method approaches to solve practical industry challenges while advancing theoretical frameworks in hospitality management. As an industry-engaged scholar, she holds Certified Hotel Executive (CHE) and Certified Hotel Department Manager (CHDM) credentials, demonstrating professional integration beyond academia. Her editorial contributions to the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management highlight her leadership in shaping scholarly discourse. Quadri-Felitti directs the School of Hospitality Management with strategic focus on crisis response capabilities, modern curriculum development, and industry partnerships. Her leadership during the 2020 pandemic period demonstrated adaptive management through initiatives documented in "PSU SHM Modern Crisis Responses." Current priorities include expanding research infrastructure and strengthening connections with Pennsylvania's tourism economy, particularly in emerging niches like motorcycle and agri-tourism.

• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Philology
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Assoc. Prof. Mevlüt Gülmez is a faculty member at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Education, Turkish and Social Sciences Education Department . He holds a Doctorate in New Turkish Language from Selçuk University (2013) and has been actively contributing to Turkish language education since 2000. 2007-2013: Doctorate in New Turkish Language, Selçuk University 2000-2004: Postgraduate in Turkish Language and Literature, Selçuk University 1996-2000: Undergraduate in Turkish Language and Literature, Selçuk University His research focuses on Language Pedagogy, Philology, and Turkish Language History , with significant work on: Textbook Analysis through Bloom's Taxonomy Augmented Reality Applications in Reading Comprehension Second Language Acquisition for Turkish Historical Linguistics of Turkish Disability-Inclusive Language Education Comparative Dialect Studies Recent publications include studies on 2024 AR-based Reading Comprehension , 2023 Derebucak Folk Healing Practices , and 2022 Argumentation Pedagogy . He has supervised 11 graduate theses and participated in 4 funded projects related to international student mobility and dialect documentation.

Linda MerkelView profile

Professor

• Narrative Texts in Education
• Interdisciplinary Teaching
• Ethics and Values Education
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Linda Merkel is a Professor at the University of Potsdam , affiliated with the School of Life Planning, Ethics, and Religious Studies (LER) and the Department of Didactics of LER . Her research focuses on narrative texts in education, interdisciplinary teaching, ethics and values education, and emotional reflexion in judgment formation. Education : Studium at Humboldt University Berlin (2007–2014), Auslandsstudium at University of Nottingham (2010–2011), Promotionsstudium in Philosophy Didactics (2016–2020). Professional Experience : Junior Professor at University of Potsdam (since 2021), Lehrveranstaltungen at Humboldt University Berlin (2018–2021), Secondary School Teacher in Berlin (2016–2021). Linda Merkel's research examines how narrative texts can advance ethical and philosophical judgment formation in LER education. She explores interdisciplinary integration, emotional reflexion, and conceptual change strategies in teaching. Her 2024–2025 publications analyze student attitudes toward religious studies, problem-oriented pedagogy, and narrative-driven ethical education. Her recent projects include the school initiative „Wie kann ich ICH sein? – Mit Geschichten philosophieren“ , where 9th-grade students engage with fictional texts to explore identity and ethical questions. This project, developed with teacher training students, was implemented in collaboration with the Campus Schools Network and informed by empirical studies on narrative text effectiveness.