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Francesco CittiView profile

Professor

• Latin Literature
• Philosophical Literature
• Rhetoric and Latin Declamation
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Francesco Citti is a Full Professor of Latin at the University of Bologna, Italy, with a focus on classical philology and Italian studies. He earned his Classics degree (110/110 cum laude) from the University of Bologna in 1988 and a PhD in Greek and Latin Philology from the University of Bari in 1993. Since 1995, he has taught Latin literature and culture at Bologna, including at the Ravenna campus. Current roles: Dean of the Bologna University Library (2021–2023), Director of the Greek and Latin Summer School (2007–present). Research spans three areas: Latin philosophical literature (Lucretius, Horace, Seneca), classical reception in modern/contemporary contexts, and intersections between ancient scientific traditions and modern science. Key projects include editing Giovanni Pascoli's 'Traduzioni e Riduzioni' and leading the Department's Excellence Grant (2017–2022). His publications and conferences bridge classical texts with modern scientific and cultural discourses. He is involved in editorial boards for journals like Griseldaonline and Papers on Rhetoric , and holds memberships in Academia Europaea and the Accademia Pascoliana.

Ian WorthingtonView profile

Professor

• Greek History
• Ancient Oratory
• Hellenistic Studies
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Ian Worthington is a Professor of Ancient History at Macquarie University's School of Humanities since 2017. Previously, he held the Curators' Distinguished Professorship at the University of Missouri (USA). He earned his B.A. from Hull University, M.A. from Durham University, and Ph.D. from Monash University. His expertise lies in Greek history and oratory, with a focus on Macedonian history, Athenian political discourse, and Hellenistic dynamics. Worthington has authored 10 solo books—including Macedonia under the Argead Kings (2026) and Roxane of Bactria (2027)—and edited over 11 volumes. He leads Brill's New Jacoby , a monumental international project reconstructing ancient historiography. He has secured grants like the $141K ARC Discovery Project (2020-2022) on Athenian war efforts. His research spans Alexander the Great, Philip II, Ptolemy I, and Athenian post-empire history. Notable awards include Fellowships from the Royal Historical Society (2019) and Society of Antiquaries (2020). He actively engages in public scholarship through BBC documentaries, podcasts, and lectures globally, blending academia with cultural commentary. Worthington is affiliated with Macquarie's Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage and Environment (CACHE) and collaborates internationally. Beyond academia, he is an avid enthusiast of K-pop and Korean culture.

Meenakshi Gigi DurhamView profile

Professor

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
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Meenakshi Gigi Durham is a Professor at the University of Iowa's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, with a joint appointment in Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies. She served as Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement (2017-2019) and currently acts as the University's faculty ombudsperson. Her research focuses on media's intersection with gender, sexuality, race, youth cultures, and sexual violence. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1990). Recipient of major awards including the Brody Service Award (2023), May Brodbeck Distinguished Achievement Award (2019), and President's Teaching Excellence Award (2017). Her work appears in journals like Feminist Media Studies and Communication Theory, with books including *The Lolita Effect* (2008) and *MeToo: The Impact of Rape Culture in the Media* (2021). She teaches courses on media ethics, gender studies, and magazine writing. Publications emphasize ethical dimensions of media representation, particularly around vulnerable bodies and marginalized voices. Her recent work explores decolonial frameworks, embodied vulnerability in digital spaces, and historical photojournalism ethics. Serves on editorial boards of key journals and has contributed to public discourse via BBC interviews and the documentary *Miss Representation*.

Sean BuchananView profile

Associate Professor

• Social and environmental issues in business
• Political polarization
• Qualitative methods
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Sean Buchanan is an Associate Professor and The Associates Fellow in Business Administration at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. His research focuses on organizational responses to contentious social issues in politically polarized environments. He holds a PhD from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Research interests include social and environmental issues in business, political polarization, and qualitative methods. His work examines how organizations navigate stakeholder alignment in activism, institutional dynamics, and regulatory frameworks. Recent studies explore topics like corporate activism, sustainability governance, and stigma deflection in the sharing economy. Teaching includes Business and Society (GMGT 1010) and Seminar in Management and Capitalism (GMGT 4210). His publications span top journals like Academy of Management Review and Organization Science , addressing themes such as institutional theory, power dynamics, and crisis management. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his extensive publication record reflects scholarly contributions to business and organizational studies.

Gerda WielanderView profile

Professor

• Chinese Studies
• Religious Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Gerda Wielander is a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Westminster's School of Humanities, serving as Director of the Contemporary China Centre and REF Lead for Modern Languages and Linguistics. She previously held leadership roles including Associate Head of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (2018-2024) and Head of the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures (2013-2018). Her research explores the intersection of personal/spiritual life with China's sociopolitical context, focusing on religious thought, happiness discourse, and public visual culture. She co-leads a project on Chinese soft power in Uzbekistan and advocates open-access publishing as editor of the cultural china series and British Journal of Chinese Studies .

Ingunn LundeView profile

Professor

• 19th-century Russian literature
• Russian language policy
• Rhetoric
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Ingunn Lunde is a full-time Professor of Russian at the Department of Foreign Languages , Faculty of Humanities , University of Bergen, Norway. She also holds a part-time (20%) Professor II position in Russian literature and culture at the University of Tromsø (2012–2019). Research Focus: Russian sociolinguistics, Slavic medieval culture, 19th–21st-century Russian literature, Byzantine hagiography, and digital media. Leadership: Head of the Research Group for Contemporary Russia at the University of Bergen. Projects: Principal Investigator for Landslide of the Norm (2005–2008) and The Future of Russian (2008–2013), funded by the Research Council of Norway. Publications: 85 works including 3 monographs, 56 articles, and 13 edited books. Notable works: Language on Display (2018), Fragmenter av fortid (2019), and Digital Russia (2014). Founding editor of the Slavica Bergensia book series (2000–present). Scientific Awards: Ugleprisen (2020) FUND-status (2019) Spurveugleprisen (2017) Fellowship at Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2014/15) Meltzer Prize for Young Researchers (2000) Outreach: Regular public speaker, media commentator, and contributor to the Great Norwegian Encyclopaedia on Russian literature.

Paul ZankerView profile

Professor

• Classical Archaeology
• Roman Art
• Hellenistic Culture
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Paul Zanker is a renowned Professor of Storia dell’Arte Antica at the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa since 2001. Previously, he held prestigious roles such as Director of the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) in Rome (1996–2002), Sather Professor at UC Berkeley (1991), and Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Munich (1976–1996). His career spans over four decades of leadership in academic and archaeological institutions across Europe and North America. His scholarly focus lies in Hellenistic and Roman art, with a particular emphasis on Augustan-era imagery, Roman urbanism, and the socio-political dimensions of ancient art. Notable contributions include groundbreaking studies on Pompeii’s urban structure, Augustus’ visual propaganda, and the symbolic language of Roman sarcophagi. Zanker holds esteemed memberships in multiple academies: the Bavarian Academy of Sciences, British Academy, Academia Europaea, and the Danish Royal Academy of Sciences. These honors reflect his transformative impact on classical archaeology and art history. His research integrates archaeological evidence with historical context, exploring how art shaped and reflected ancient societies. While no specific grants or advising roles are documented, his prolific publication record (over 15 major works) underscores his dedication to advancing scholarly discourse on classical antiquity.

Maria LUSIANIView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Cultural Management
• Strategic Planning
• Accounting History
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Maria LUSIANI is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Management, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on cultural management, strategic planning, accounting history, and nonprofit organizations. She teaches courses such as *Cultural Policies*, *Strategy Planning and Control Systems*, and *Management of Artistic and Cultural Organizations*. Her work combines historical analysis with contemporary organizational challenges, particularly in cultural heritage and nonprofit sectors. Recent publications explore topics like Venetian charitable accounting practices, hybrid institutional logics in historical social entities, and regional cultural observatories. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects through the Interconnected Nord-Est Innovation Ecosystem, emphasizing practical applications of research in cultural governance and policy. Lusiani's teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs, including courses at the Collegio Internazionale and specialized master's tracks in cultural economics. Her office hours are held weekly via reservation, reflecting her commitment to academic engagement.

Kimberly HolstView profile

Clinical Professor

• Legal Writing
• Legal Education
• Legal Skills Pedagogy
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Kimberly Holst is a Clinical Professor of Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, where she teaches Legal Method and Writing and upper-level legal skills courses. She served as the Dean’s Fellow for Innovation (2023–2024) and holds leadership experience as Immediate Past President of the Legal Writing Institute and former Chair of key AALS sections. Her work bridges legal education, rhetoric, and media. Research Interests: Her scholarship centers on legal writing pedagogy , narrative and rhetoric in legal discourse , and the intersection of law with media and popular culture . She explores how storytelling shapes legal advocacy, how media influences public understanding of law, and how legal education can evolve with technology and societal change. Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on legal education innovation , AI and assessment , rhetorical timing (kairos) , and the disciplinary identity of legal writing . The articles span from foundational skills like predictive writing to advanced topics such as burden-shifting in evidence and international legal developments. Scientific Awards: Global Skills Award (2017) Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Award (2022) She actively mentors students through Independent Study (LAW 781) and supervises Teaching Assistants (LAW 735), contributing to the development of future legal professionals. Her research is widely disseminated through ASU’s Faculty Scholarship Repository and SSRN, and she presents regularly to domestic and international audiences on pedagogical techniques. Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, Professor Holst is deeply involved in national academic communities, including the Legal Writing Institute and the Association of American Law Schools, where she contributes to shaping legal education policy and practice. She collaborates across disciplines, particularly at the intersection of law, communication, and media studies.

Jade McGlynnView profile

Researcher

• Memory Politics
• Russian-Ukraine Conflict Analysis
• Propaganda and Media Studies
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Dr Jade McGlynn is a Leverhulme Early Career Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. She holds a DPhil in Russian Studies from the University of Oxford and previously lectured in Russian at Oxford. Her work focuses on memory politics, sociopolitical trends in post-Soviet states, and Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine. She conducts frequent fieldwork in eastern Ukraine and analyzes Russian propaganda narratives. Education: DPhil in Russian Studies (University of Oxford) MA by Research in Russian and East European Studies (University of Birmingham) BA/MA in Russian and Spanish (University of Oxford) Research Interests: McGlynn explores how historical memory shapes contemporary political dynamics, particularly in Russia and Ukraine. Her work examines: Putin’s regime ideology and its societal sustainability Russian occupation policies in Ukraine Media manipulation and propaganda strategies Identity construction through state-controlled historical narratives Key Contributions: Her 2023 book Memory Makers analyzes how Putin’s regime weaponizes history. McGlynn’s 2024 article Dissecting Putin’s Regime Ideology dissects Russia’s political discourse. She regularly publishes policy papers with institutions like CSIS, addressing urgent geopolitical issues. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Grand Strategy at King’s, which focuses on historical expertise in statecraft and foreign policy.

• Disability Studies
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Neoliberalism and Policy
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Dr Jennifer Clegg is an Adjunct Professor at the Living with a Disability Research Centre, La Trobe University. She is actively engaged in research on intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a critical focus on neoliberalism, policy, and social inclusion. Her research interests lie at the intersection of disability studies, critical social theory, and public policy. She investigates how neoliberal ideologies shape disability services, community participation, and the lived experiences of people with intellectual disabilities. Her work challenges individualistic frameworks and advocates for systemic change. The recent publications highlight a consistent thematic trajectory: a critique of market-driven reforms in disability services, an exploration of staff and family perspectives in care settings, and a philosophical examination of identity and inclusion. Her work spans journal articles, book chapters, and full-length books, often in collaboration with leading scholars in the field. Jennifer Clegg has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided text. She has contributed to academic leadership through editorial roles, including editorials for the Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. While no formal advising or grant information is provided, her extensive collaborative work suggests active engagement in research teams and networks. Her research is conducted through the Living with a Disability Research Centre, a hub for critical disability scholarship at La Trobe University, where she contributes to shaping discourse on disability rights and policy reform.

• Sociolinguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Multilingualism
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Janet Fuller is a Professor of Language and Society at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Arts, holding roles such as Chair of the Department of European Languages and Cultures and Interim Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. She specializes in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and multilingualism, with research focusing on language ideologies, migration discourses, and national belonging. Fuller earned her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of South Carolina (1997), an M.A. in American Studies from Freie Universität Berlin (1992), and a B.A. in Anthropology from Macalester College (1984). Her research explores language’s role in shaping identity and power dynamics, particularly in transnational and multicultural contexts. Recent work analyzes media discourses on migration in Europe, emphasizing how language constructs narratives around national belonging and exclusion. She has published extensively, including co-authoring Introduction to Sociolinguistics (8th ed., 2021) and Speaking Spanish in the US (2021). Her studies on linguistic landscapes investigate how public signage reflects societal multilingualism and transnational identities. Fuller’s articles frequently address migration, language policy, and education, such as examining multilingual psychotherapy practices and biodiversity communication at UN summits. She received awards for research contributions, including the Dean’s Appreciation Award and multiple grants supporting bilingualism studies. Her teaching spans sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and gender studies, with a focus on critical methodologies. Her work bridges academia and public engagement, contributing to debates on diversity and inclusion. Ongoing projects include analyzing discourses of populism and language’s role in sustainability frameworks. She advises on language policies and has organized conferences on multilingualism and migration studies.

• Criminology
• Violent Extremism
• Illicit Networks
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Dr. Jared Dmello is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. He serves as Postgraduate Research Coordinator and Co-Lead of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges Workstream. His research focuses on illicit networks, violent extremism, and pedagogical innovation, with a $2 million externally funded portfolio. He testified before the Australian Senate on right-wing extremism and is a globally recognized expert featured in media like Rolling Stone and National Geographic . His research explores topics such as climate change’s impact on terrorism, LGBTQ+ victimization by extremist groups, and the role of social media in organized crime. He actively engages stakeholders to translate research into policy and operational strategies. Dr. Dmello holds editorial roles at journals like Crime & Delinquency and serves on international committees for criminology and extremism studies. Key areas of focus include: Global violent extremism prevention strategies Methodological innovations in criminology Climate-induced security challenges Historical and contemporary organized crime networks

Anita HeberView profile

Professor

• Victimology
• Organized Crime
• Trafficking
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Anita Heber is a full Professor and Director of Studies for the Advanced Level in Criminology at Stockholm University's Department of Criminology. She leads the Victimological Research Group, established in 2021. Her work focuses on victimology, organized crime, trafficking, and crime policy, with over two decades of teaching and research experience. Research Interests : Victimology, policing and desistance, masculinities and victimhood, migration-crime linkages, media representation of crime, and policy analysis. Current projects include Policing Gang Desistance (qualitative study of police-led programs) and Men as Victims (courtroom masculinity and victim credibility). Recent Contributions : 2024 articles in British Journal of Criminology and International Review of Victimology analyze victim credibility and sex trafficking narratives. Earlier work includes studies on drug networks and Swedish crime policy bills. Teaching : Supervises two PhD students and teaches victimology, criminological theory, and media-crime intersections. Courses include Victimology (7.5 ECTS) and Media and Crime (advanced level). Visiting Positions : Held fellowships at Monash University (2015), Oxford University (2009), and Keele University (2003).

• Sustainability Accounting
• Transparency and Disclosure
• Modern Slavery and Human Rights
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M. Azizul Islam is a Professor in Sustainability Accounting & Transparency and holds the Chair in Accountancy at the University of Aberdeen Business School , where he also serves as Director of Research for the Accounting Discipline. He is a Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) and was awarded the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS) in 2025 for his outstanding contributions to the social sciences. His research centers on sustainability accounting, transparency, and corporate accountability , with a focus on modern slavery disclosures, human rights in supply chains, climate change accounting, anti-bribery measures, and social audits . He investigates how transparency mechanisms can drive ethical corporate behavior, particularly in global fashion supply chains and developing economies like Bangladesh. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing modern slavery regulations, NGO activism, corporate disclosure practices, and the impact of global crises like Covid-19 on vulnerable workers. His work often employs critical and political perspectives, examining power dynamics, legitimacy, and institutional change in corporate reporting. Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), 2025 Vice-Chancellor Excellence Award: Research Project of the Year, 2022 Vice-Chancellor Excellence Award: Research Impact, 2023 Scottish Fair-Trade Award, 2022 Finalist, Green Gown Award (2022, 2023) Finalist, Times Higher Education Awards – Project of the Year, 2023 School's Award for Excellence in Administration and Support, 2011 Dean's Award for Team Teaching Excellence, 2011 Islam has secured research funding from ACCA, CPA Australia, CAANZ, UKRI-AHRC, and GCRF-SFC , supporting projects on corporate accountability in global fashion chains. He has advised governments and NGOs, producing policy briefs for the UK and Bangladesh, and contributed to legislative reviews in New Zealand. He supervises postgraduate researchers and contributes to academic leadership as a member of the University Senate. He is affiliated with key research initiatives including the Africa-Asia Centre for Sustainability and leads projects such as Modern Slavery Transparency and Accountability Policy Projects , focusing on gender and unfair purchasing practices in global supply chains.