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Rafael WainerView profile

Lecturer

• Medical Anthropology
• Socio-cultural Anthropology
• Health
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Rafael Wainer is a Continuing Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. His academic background includes a PhD in Medical Anthropology (UBC, 2017), an M.A. from UBC (2008), and a Licenciado from the Universidad de Buenos Aires (2003). His research focuses on medical anthropology, socio-cultural anthropology, and health-related issues in Latin America, particularly Argentina. Education: Ph.D., Medical Anthropology, University of British Columbia, 2017 M.A., University of British Columbia, 2008 Licenciado, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 2003 Research Interests: Children’s cancer experience and biomedicine Palliative care and end-of-life practices Humor in clinical settings Death, dying, and grief in schools Healthcare policy and pandemic responses Ethnographic methods in medical institutions Teaching: Rafael teaches courses on Medical Anthropology, Socio-Cultural Anthropology, and Applied Anthropology, emphasizing critical perspectives on health, biomedicine, and cultural practices. Publications: His work explores themes like permeable bodies in pediatric oncology, grief in educational settings, and the role of humor in palliative care. Recent contributions include analyses of Argentina’s Hospice movement and critiques of pandemic-era health technologies. Recognition: He has received awards including the Sessional Lecturer Teaching Award (2022) and multiple research grants supporting fieldwork in Argentina and Canada. Advisory Role: Co-director of Darío-Iván Radosta’s PhD thesis on Argentina’s Hospice movement (2020–present). Outreach: Engages in public projects like “Duelo en Escuelas” , addressing grief in educational contexts, and critiques of health policies (e.g., Canada’s pandemic app).

John LynchView profile

Professor

• Bioethics
• Health Communication
• Rhetoric of Science and Medicine
• +6 more

Dr. John Lynch is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati in the Department of Communication, with a focus on bioethics , health communication , and the rhetoric of science and medicine . He has collaborated for over 15 years with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on ethical issues in genomic research , particularly regarding the return of results to families and adolescents. His academic roles include being a Clinical Research Ethicist and Graduate Director in Communication. Education : Ph.D., University of Georgia (2005), Speech Communication M.A., University of Pittsburgh (2000), Rhetoric and Communication B.A., University of Dayton (1998), Communication and Philosophy Dr. Lynch’s research explores the intersection of rhetoric, ethics, and science , with a focus on genetic research , public memory , and science policy . His recent publications analyze genomic exceptionalism , space exploration rhetoric , and precision medicine ethics . His work often involves collaborations with interdisciplinary teams, including ethicists and medical professionals. Key scientific awards include the ARSTM Book Award (2020) and the NCA Health Communication Division Distinguished Book Award (2016). He has secured multiple grants from institutions like the National Human Genome Research Institute and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Lynch also serves on editorial boards and review panels for journals like American Journal of Bioethics and Rhetoric & Public Affairs .

Christoph HammannView profile

Researcher

• New Testament Studies
• Pauline Theology
• Lukan Studies
• +7 more

Christoph Hammann is a researcher at the Department of New Testament Studies within the Faculty of Protestant Theology at the University of Münster, working under Professor Eve-Marie Becker's chair since August 2022. He is currently completing his habilitation on "Authority, Power, and Rule in the Lukan Double Work: Exegetical Investigations of Luke's Ascending Christology Against the Background of Greek-Roman Biography, Historiography, and Epic" (2022-present). His research spans multiple interdisciplinary areas at the intersection of biblical studies, ancient philosophy, and cultural history. Hammann's primary interests include Pauline theology and epistolography, the Lukan works in Greco-Roman cultural context, the relationship between natural science and theology in early Christianity, philosophy of the Imperial Period and Late Antiquity, conceptions of history in the New Testament, and the beginnings of Christianity in Rome. His academic background combines classical philology (specializing in Greek studies) with Protestant theology, enabling unique cross-disciplinary approaches to biblical texts. Hammann's publication record reveals a consistent engagement with how early Christian texts interacted with and transformed contemporary Greco-Roman discourses on topics like purity, authority, and cosmology. His work often examines the philosophical and medical contexts of biblical concepts, particularly in relation to heart metaphors, sacrificial practices, and Christological development. DAAD Congress Travel Grant (2023) Publication subsidy for dissertation (2019) PhD Prize from Philipps-Universität Marburg (2019) Multiple international research grants from Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst (2015-2018) Fondation Hardt research grant (2017) Hammann actively contributes to academic life through teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in New Testament exegesis (including Greek language instruction), organizing conferences such as the upcoming Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense LXXIV on The Corinthian Letters (2025), and co-editing scholarly volumes like "Opfer in Antiochien" (2023). He serves on multiple academic committees and is a member of several scholarly societies including the Society of Biblical Literature (since 2025) and the Münster School of Ancient Cultures (since 2023). His research group within the Excellence Cluster "Religion and Politics" focuses on ancient cultural contexts of early Christianity, with particular attention to the intersections between biblical texts and Greco-Roman philosophical, medical, and political discourses. Hammann also leads student excursions to Rome to study early Christian sites and Pauline contexts.

Boris PaschkeView profile

Academic

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christian Theology
• Apocryphal Literature
• +4 more

Dr. Boris Paschke serves as a Guest Associate Professor of New Testament at the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit Leuven . Holding a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from ETF Leuven (2009), he has been actively engaged in theological education since 2001, teaching at ETF Leuven and in public secondary schools in Brussels. Ph.D. in New Testament Studies (ETF Leuven, 2009) Licentiaat in de godgeleerdheid (M.Th., ETF Leuven, 2004) M.A. in Biblical Studies (University of Gloucestershire, 2001) Paschke's research focuses on New Testament theology , apocryphal literature , and early Christian worship practices , particularly prayer to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. His work explores intertextuality (e.g., Song of Songs in Romans 3), historical contexts (Roman censorship, slavery), and theological intersections between Christianity and Islam. Recent publications highlight trends in liturgical theology (2024 analyses of 1 Timothy 1:12 and Peräa), prayer studies (2023 essays on Tertullian and 2 Timothy 1:18), and historical criticism (2016-2022 works on Semler, Acts of John, and Philemon). He participates in multiple academic societies, including the Society of Biblical Literature and the Association pour l’étude de la littérature apocryphe chrétienne , and has co-authored works on ancient speech impediments (2016, 2023).

Juan Medina ContrerasView profile

Professor

• Film Studies
• Communication
• Political Communication
• +7 more

Juan Medina Contreras is a faculty member at the Faculty of Communication, University of Salamanca . He holds a Doctorate in Communication , a Degree in Journalism , an Expert in Gender and Communication , and a Master in Screenwriting and Political Image Consulting . His career spans academic research, teaching, and professional training in communication. His research focuses on film studies , political communication , gender representation , and visual rhetoric . Notable contributions include analyzing female archetypes in the [REC] saga, the portrayal of defense organizations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the role of cinematic editing in shaping political and cultural narratives. His 15 most recent publications span 2014–2021 , with recurring themes in Spanish cinema , gender dynamics , political advertising , and historical memory . He has also explored digital photography ethics and citizen journalism challenges. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work includes a research study on quality of life for disabled women in Palencia (2014). He has supervised theses and contributed to books like Género negro sin límites (2019) and La estética televisiva en las series contemporáneas (2018).

• Flemish Art
• Dutch Art
• German Art
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Prof. Dr. Birgit Ulrike Münch serves as Professor of General Art History with focus on Dutch Art and Vice Rector for International Affairs at the University of Bonn's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Her academic leadership includes directorship of the Institute of Art History (2018-2020) and membership in university-wide committees including the Faculty Council and Habilitation Commission. Her educational background encompasses Magistra Artium in Art History and Medieval/Modern History from Heidelberg University (1995-2003), with additional studies at Paris-Sorbonne and FU Berlin. Her doctoral dissertation Geteiltes Leid. Die Passion Christi in Bildern und Texten der Konfessionalisierung (2007, summa cum laude) and habilitation Jenseits der Académie: Studies on Alternative Art Publics in France and the Netherlands from 1450 to around 1815 (2016) established foundational contributions to Northern European art historiography. Münch's research spans Flemish, Dutch, German, and French art (15th-18th centuries), with pioneering work on genre painting genesis, proverb visualization, and illness representation. She investigates how emotions like existential anxiety shaped artistic production during crises such as the Reformation, and examines court dwarf agency through interdisciplinary collaborations. Recent projects analyze syphilis's impact on art and colonialism's representation in Dutch still lifes, demonstrating her commitment to methodological innovation at the intersection of art history and medical humanities. Her publication trajectory reveals increasing engagement with postcolonial frameworks, particularly in re-examining Northern European art's entanglement with slavery and dependency systems. The 2022-2025 works demonstrate sophisticated interdisciplinary approaches connecting visual culture with critical race theory, gender studies, and economic history. International Wolfgang-Ratjen Prize (2008) for research on graphic arts Nomination for DFG's Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize (2016) Senior Global Fellowship at University of St Andrews (2022) Membership in Comité International d'histoire de l'Art (CIHA) As Principal Investigator for the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (2020-present), she directs the project "Prostitution, Serfdom, Slavery: Picturing Female Dependencies in Early Modern Amsterdam." Her leadership in the GOTH Symposium and MeWo Mentoring Program for women at the Centre d'Excellence Denis Mukwege highlights commitment to gender equity. Major grants include DFG Excellence Cluster funding and BMBF research fellowships for collection recontextualization projects. She co-founded the Kunsthistorisches Forum Irsee (2014-2020), producing 7 edited volumes on premodern art communities. Current leadership includes the "Aby Warburg's Bonn Years" research group and the Crossroads project on Frankfurt's 16th-century art market with North American collaborators. Her curation of the "A Feast for the Eyes? Dutch Still Lifes in Detail" exhibition exemplifies her commitment to public scholarship and decolonial museum practices.

Robert PeasleeView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Power
• Fan Cultures
• Film Studies
• +5 more

Robert Peaslee is an Associate Professor in the Journalism & Creative Media Industries program of the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University , where he also serves as Associate Dean of the Honors College . His scholarship bridges media anthropology, fan studies, and adaptation theory, with particular attention to the cultural politics of superheroes, screen tourism, and global media flows. Education Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder, 2007 Research Interests Peaslee’s work interrogates how media texts and industries shape social power relations. Employing ethnographic and textual methods, he has examined: fan cultures and participatory audiences the spatial politics of screen tourism destinations such as Hobbiton and Game of Thrones filming sites the global circulation of superhero narratives and their moral economies representations of place, memory, and identity in film and television Across these strands he explores how media producers and consumers co-create meaning, often through transnational and digital contexts. Publication Trajectory His recent publications display a consistent focus on adaptation and transmedia storytelling, especially where comic-book superheroes and cult texts intersect with tourism and fan labor. The 2020 co-edited volume The Supervillain Reader and the 2016 collection Marvel Comics into Film exemplify his leadership in consolidating critical discourse around comic-to-screen adaptation. Parallel articles on screen tourism investigate how locations such as New Zealand’s Hobbiton or Northern Ireland’s Game of Thrones sites become contested spaces of authenticity and commodification. Awards & Honors Member, TTU Teaching Academy TTU President’s Excellence in Teaching Award Professing Excellence Award, Research Chair, Visual Communication Division, AEJMC (2011) 2nd Place, Top Faculty Papers Competition, AEJMC Visual Communications Division (2010) 2009–2010 Professing Excellence Award, Texas Tech University 2010 Nominee – Outstanding Faculty, Student Disability Services, Texas Tech University Teaching, Service & Leadership Peaslee teaches undergraduate and graduate courses that integrate critical theory with creative practice, including Visual Communication, Writing for Series Television, and Qualitative Research Methods. He has coordinated the TTU International Film Series and formerly served as Programming Chair for the Flatland Film Festival in Lubbock. His record of service includes editorial board membership for the American Communication Journal and leadership roles within AEJMC’s Visual Communication Division. Labs & Creative Spaces While no formal lab is listed, his ongoing longitudinal ethnographic projects on screen-tourism sites and his editorial collaborations function as de facto research collectives involving graduate students and international scholars.

Jason GlynosView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• Psychoanalysis
• Critical Theory
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Professor Jason Glynos is a faculty member at the University of Essex, serving in the Department of Government. He holds the rank of Professor and co-directs the Centre for Ideology and Discourse Analysis. His work integrates discourse analysis and psychoanalysis to explore ideology, political economy, and democracy, particularly through the lens of 'critical fantasy studies.' Education: BA from the University of Cambridge, LLB and LLM from the University of British Columbia, and a PhD from the University of Essex. His research focuses on neoliberal governance, valuation practices, alternative organizations, populism, and remuneration practices. He collaborates with David Howarth on the 'logics approach' to social and political analysis, emphasizing critical empirical research rooted in poststructuralist discourse theory. Research Themes: Competitiveness in governance, alternative financial systems, workplace practices, and the intersection of psychoanalysis and political theory. His recent work examines degrowth movements, community economies, and the ideological underpinnings of populism. Grants and Funding: While specific grants are not detailed, his research often involves critical investigations into organizational and political practices. Teaching and supervision involve advanced political theory and discourse analysis methods. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Ideology and Discourse Analysis, focusing on interdisciplinary critical research.

Myria GeorgiouView profile

Professor

• Mediated Identities
• Cities
• Migration
• +5 more

Myria Georgiou is a Professor of Media and Communications and Head of the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her work bridges critical media studies, urban sociology, and migration studies, focusing on mediated identities, digital cities, and transnational communities. She has authored/co-authored seven books and over sixty peer-reviewed publications, including the recent Being Human in Digital Cities (2023), which explores how digital technologies reshape urban social orders. Her expertise includes migration and media, urban communication, identity politics, and everyday media practices. Georgiou has advised international organizations like the Council of Europe and contributed to media debates through interviews and op-eds. Prior to academia, she worked as a journalist for BBC World Service and Greek media outlets. Georgiou’s research emphasizes the intersection of digitization, urban life, and human rights, advocating for socially just digital urban policies. Her work spans theoretical contributions on digital humanism to empirical studies on refugee crises and pandemic responses, consistently centering marginalized voices in media and technology discourse.

Marina LevinaView profile

Professor

• Critical/Cultural Studies
• Media Studies
• Critical Rhetoric
• +4 more

Marina Levina is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Film at the University of Memphis. She holds editorial roles as Editor of Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies (NCA journal) and co-editor of the Horror and Monstrosity Studies book series. Her work bridges critical/cultural studies, media analysis, and critical rhetoric, focusing on intersections of identity, embodiment, and power. Dr. Levina earned her Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2006), M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (2000), and B.A./B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1997). Her research explores three core areas: (1) Critical rhetoric of health/disease and biopolitics, (2) Monstrosity studies in media and culture, and (3) Whiteness studies and refugee experiences. Notable works include Pandemics and the Media (2015), Biocitizenship (2018), and Monster Culture in the 21st Century (2013). Recent scholarship examines pandemic narratives, Ukraine refugee crises, and affective dimensions of whiteness. Her 2022 publications address pandemic temporality, Ukraine/COVID intersections, and white women’s vulnerability in horror films. She also edits special journal issues on topics like 'Refuge' and 'Cruelty.' Dr. Levina serves as President of the Critical Cultural Studies Division of NCA and actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial leadership and public scholarship.

Craig A. GibsonView profile

Professor

• Classical Studies
• Ancient Greek and Latin Oratory
• Rhetoric
• +4 more

Craig A. Gibson is a Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Iowa within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Since 1999, he has taught Latin and Greek literature, focusing on ancient and medieval rhetorical education and prose fiction. His research explores moral implications of rhetorical training and representations of societal figures in classical texts. Education: Ph.D. in Classical Studies from Duke University Education: B.A. in Classics from Rhodes College Research interests span ancient Greek and Latin oratory, rhetoric, and prose fiction, with a particular emphasis on medieval Greek rhetorical education. His work bridges classical and medieval studies through interdisciplinary lenses, including theology, ethics, and cultural transmission. Recent publications examine the Dolopathos (De rege et septem sapientibus) by John of Alta Silva, analyzing its intertextual connections to religious narratives like Barlaam and Josaphat and its use of Vergilian and Pauline influences. He is currently translating George the Monk’s Chronicon under contract with Liverpool University Press. Scientific awards : Collegiate Scholar in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences His scholarly contributions include critical editions and translations of Byzantine and medieval texts, advancing accessibility for modern audiences.

C. Colt AndersonView profile

Professor

• Historical Theology
• Church Reform
• Christian Spirituality
• +3 more

C. Colt Anderson is a Professor at Fordham University, currently listed in the Graduate School of Education faculty directory. He previously served as Academic Dean of Fordham's Graduate School of Religion and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Washington Theological Union, bringing extensive administrative experience to his academic role. His educational background includes: BA from the University of Georgia MA in Religious Studies from the University of Georgia PhD in Historical Theology from Marquette University (1998) Professor Anderson's research centers on historical theology , church reform , and eschatological perspectives , with particular focus on: The early Franciscan movement as theological framework Contemporary religious nationalism Catholic sexual abuse crisis analysis Christian spirituality and ecclesial leadership Communication of the Gospel in modern contexts His publication trajectory reveals a significant evolution from medieval Franciscan studies toward urgent contemporary issues. Recent works increasingly address institutional failures in religious organizations, faith's relationship to political systems, and crisis response mechanisms within ecclesial structures, demonstrating consistent application of historical insights to modern challenges. Professor Anderson has received notable recognition including: Catholic Press Association award for history (2007) for 'The Great Catholic Reformers' Bronze Award for political science (2021) for 'Faith, Nationalism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy' Honorable mention from The Catholic Media Association (2021) Prior to academia, he served as theological consultant to the Democratic Party of Georgia and worked as an award-winning scriptwriter and film producer, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement beyond traditional academic boundaries. Information regarding student advising and research grants is not documented in available sources.

Katherine HockeyView profile

Lecturer

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christian Identity
• Emotion in Biblical Texts
• +3 more

Dr. Katherine Hockey is Lecturer in New Testament Studies at the University of Aberdeen's School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History. Originally the Kirby Laing Postdoctoral Fellow, she specializes in the formation of early Christian identity through interdisciplinary approaches. Her research examines: Emotion in 1 Peter using Stoic philosophy and rhetorical analysis Inter-group dynamics in New Testament communities Methodist hermeneutics in pluralist contexts Ecumenical dialogue through Scriptural Reasoning Hockey's publications focus on Petrine theology, with recurring analysis of shame, non-retaliation, and resilience motifs. Recent work explores love/hate emotions in inter-group relations across biblical texts. She co-convenes Sophia: DRS Women's Network and serves on Society of Biblical Literature committees. Current collaborations include co-editing the T&T Clark Handbook to the Bible and Emotion. She supervises doctoral projects on Pauline community formation, Matthean divine presence, Lukan Mariology, and disability theology. Teaching includes 'Isaiah and the New Testament' and biblical interpretation courses.

Shannon WaltersView profile

Associate Professor

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Disability Studies
• Technology Studies
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Shannon Walters is Associate Professor of English in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts and affiliated faculty in both the First-Year Writing Program and the Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies program. Since arriving at Temple in 2009 she has built an internationally recognized profile at the intersection of rhetoric-composition and disability studies. Education: PhD in English and Women’s Studies, Pennsylvania State University Research & Scholarly Focus: Walters’ scholarship fuses rhetoric and composition with disability, gender, and animal studies. Her 2014 monograph Rhetorical Touch: Disability, Identification, Haptics (University of South Carolina Press) theorizes tactile rhetorics and disabled embodiment. Ongoing projects explore neurodiverse writing pedagogies, multimodal accessibility, critical animal studies, and graphic narratives, producing articles in PMLA , JAC , DSQ , and other flagship journals. Recent Publication Trends: Across 2005-2022 Walters has published seventeen peer-reviewed pieces that collectively advance three intertwined trajectories: (1) crip/queer rhetorical theory and temporalities, (2) neurodiversity-informed composition and technical communication pedagogy, and (3) interspecies rhetorics that link disability and animal studies through comics and multimedia texts. Teaching & Mentoring: She teaches undergraduate writing (Analytical Reading & Writing, Social Issues in Literature, Women in Literature) and graduate seminars in rhetoric-composition, while regularly offering special-topics honors courses on disability and identity. No individual advisees are listed in available sources. Affiliations & Service: Walters serves as core faculty in the Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies program and participates actively in Temple’s interdisciplinary disability-studies community. Office: Mazur Hall 1051.

• Medieval History
• Matilda of Canossa studies
• Investiture Controversy
• +6 more

Dr. Eugenio Riversi is a researcher specializing in Medieval History at the University of Bonn's Department of Medieval History, where he has served as a research associate since 2016 and previously as a lecturer (2013-2016). His scholarly work centers on political and religious dynamics of medieval Europe, with particular expertise in Matilda of Canossa studies and the Investiture Controversy. Born in Fossombrone, Italy in 1975, Riversi completed his secondary education at Liceo Scientifico in Pesaro (1989-1994), followed by a Laurea in Medieval History from the University of Bologna (1994-2001). His academic training included specialized studies in Paleography and Archival Science at the Bologna State Archives (1997-1999), an internship at the Granorolo City Archives, and a PhD in History from the University of Pisa (2003-2007) with a research semester at Frankfurt University. He further enhanced his qualifications with teaching certifications in philosophy and history for secondary schools. Riversi's research portfolio demonstrates remarkable depth in analyzing Matilda of Canossa's political role and legacy, the construction of heresy (particularly regarding Catharism), and the polemical literature surrounding the Investiture Controversy. His innovative approach applies configurational sociology to medieval political networks while examining gender dimensions through ars dictaminis studies. More recently, he has expanded his scholarly interests to include the history of inclusive education in 1970s Italy, showcasing his ability to bridge medieval and modern historical analysis. His publications reveal a consistent focus on textual analysis of medieval sources, with particular attention to how power, gender, and religious authority were constructed and represented. Riversi has contributed significantly to understanding how historical narratives shaped perceptions of medieval political figures and events, especially regarding the 'invention' of religious concepts like Catharism. As an active participant in international scholarly networks including the DFG-funded 'Krise und Aufbruch' (2020-2023) and the Mathilde International Association Board of Directors (2018-2023), Riversi has established himself as a collaborative researcher who bridges national academic traditions. His current projects include a scientific exhibition on 'The Rhinelands and the invention of the Cathars' (2022-2023), demonstrating the contemporary relevance of his historical research.