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Małgorzata BulaszewskaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cultural Studies
• Film Studies
• Media Studies
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Małgorzata Bulaszewska, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at SWPS University's Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw, affiliated with the Department of Journalism and Social Communication and the Institute of Social Sciences' Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites. Her research focuses on digital culture, cultural archetypes in film, and the socio-cultural dynamics of media. She explores topics like online behaviors of digital natives and immigrants, Polish blogosphere rhetoric, and the representation of cultural utopias in contemporary cinema. Her work analyzes media competencies, gender stereotypes, and the evolving role of streaming platforms in education. She has authored numerous articles on digital media practices, film aesthetics, and cultural participation. Notable publications include studies on color impact in film reception, the role of clowns in culture, and gender portrayals in online spaces. Bulaszewska is a member of the Polish Society for Film and Media Studies and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on media literacy, pop culture, and digital trends. She actively engages with public discourse through press releases and lectures on topics like horror film popularity, cultural rituals, and media's portrayal of women.

Anathea Portier-YoungView profile

Associate Professor

• Biblical Prophetic Literature
• Early Jewish Apocalyptic Literature
• Second Temple Period Historiography
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Anathea Portier-Young is an Associate Professor of Old Testament at Duke Divinity School since 2011. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University (2004), M.A.B.L. from the Graduate Theological Union/Jesuit School of Theology (Berkeley), and a B.A. from Yale University. Her research focuses on biblical prophecy, early Jewish apocalyptic literature, and second-temple historiography, with a specialization in embodiment studies as applied to religious experience and text interpretation. She is the award-winning author of *Apocalypse Against Empire* (2011) and *The Prophetic Body* (2024), exploring resistance theology and the role of the body in mediation. Educations: B.A., Yale University M.A.B.L., Graduate Theological Union/Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley Ph.D., Duke University Research Interests: Portier-Young examines embodiment through cognitive science and materiality, addressing themes like incarceration, identity, and nonviolence in biblical texts. Her work critiques imperial domination and integrates interdisciplinary methods with social justice applications. Recent projects explore Miriam’s prophetic dance and Josephus’s portrayal of memory. Publications & Media: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and books, including co-editing *Scripture and Social Justice*. Media features include *Religion News Service* and *WorkingPreacher.org*. Recent articles analyze Daniel’s textual fluidity and the symbolic resistance in apocalyptic narratives. Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses like *Prophecy in the Body* and *Old Testament Interpretation*. Received grants such as the Catholic Biblical Association’s *Prophecy in the Body* project (2021–2022). Active in the Duke Divinity School Women’s Center, fostering community and equity in theological education.

John OddoView profile

Associate Professor

• Rhetoric
• Political Communication
• War Legitimation Discourse
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John Oddo is an Associate Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the Department of English within the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research critically examines how language and symbols are used to legitimize war, focusing on intertextual rhetoric and media's role in framing political discourse. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Kent State University and a B.A. from Canisius College. Oddo's work analyzes how U.S. political leaders and media institutions reuse rhetorical techniques to manipulate public opinion during conflicts. His acclaimed books include *Intertextuality and the 24-Hour News Cycle* (2014), analyzing Colin Powell’s U.N. address, and *The Discourse of Propaganda* (2018), exploring propaganda mechanisms in the Persian Gulf War and War on Terror. Recent research extends to drone strike rhetoric and modern propaganda theory. Key research areas include rhetoric of futurity, precontextualization in media, and discourse-based analytical methodologies. His work has been published in *Journal of Language and Politics*, *Written Communication*, and *Discourse & Communication*. Oddo’s contributions bridge rhetoric, political communication, and media studies, offering critical insights into power dynamics in modern discourse.

Joanna LewisView profile

Professor

• African History
• Colonialism and Imperialism
• World History
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Professor Joanna Lewis is a historian of Africa, empire, and world history at the London School of Economics , focusing on imperialism, colonialism, and inequality from precolonial to contemporary periods. Her research combines interdisciplinary approaches, applying historical analysis to current issues like the impact of colonialism on human rights diplomacy and post-conflict reconstruction. She currently serves as Director of the Centre for Women, Peace and Security and has won multiple teaching awards, including the LSE Teaching Prize and recognition as a runner-up for LSE's Most Dynamic Lecturer in 2016. Education : First-class BA in Social and Political Science with History and Philosophy from the University of Bath; Master’s in History of International Relations from University of Cambridge; PhD in Colonial Kenya from Cambridge with ESRC Doctoral Fellowship Research Interests : Colonial governance in Africa, emotional history of British Empire, resilience in post-conflict states, Somali diaspora studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to women's history and peacebuilding Publications : Author of Empire of Sentiment (2018) and Women of the Somali Diaspora (2021), with articles on topics ranging from Livingstone's legacy to Mau Mau narratives and contemporary issues in post-colonial Africa Scientific Awards : British Academy 2020 Special Research Award Grant, LSE Teaching Prize, and multiple student-nominated teaching excellence recognitions Supervision : Has supervised PhD students on diverse topics including European Scramble for Africa, African soldiers in WWII, French Algerian rap, and youth guerrilla cycles in Uganda-Congo borderlands Current Projects : 2025 PhD Writing Workshop on well-being and neuro-diversity, research on Robert Mugabe and Britain's post-colonial legacy, and community responses to Somali diaspora challenges during the pandemic

Sarah BastowView profile

Professor

• Early Modern History
• Religious Change
• Gender and Religion
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Professor Sarah Bastow is affiliated with the University of Huddersfield's School of Arts and Humanities, Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts. She specializes in early modern history, focusing on religious change in the 16th century. Education: PGCE in post-compulsory education Fellowships: Higher Education Academy, Royal Historical Society Her research explores Catholic history, Reformation studies, gender roles in religious contexts, and socio-religious conflict. Key works analyze Edwin Sandys' reforms, recusant networks, and Northern England's religious rebellions. Recent publications emphasize the UN Sustainable Development Goals through historical lenses, particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) via studies on religious conflict resolution and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) via analyses of Catholic women's roles. She supervises postgraduate students and accepts PhD candidates in early modern religious history. Her academic activities include conference organization and oral presentations on Reformation themes.

Thomas KunzView profile

Professor

• Migration and Intercultural Relations
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Social Exclusion and Inequality
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Thomas Kunz is a Professor at the College of Social Work and Health, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Social Work and Education in the Context of Social Inequality. His research focuses on migration, interculturality, critical analysis of integration concepts, societal exclusion, racism, right-wing populism, and qualitative social research methods. Education: PhD (Doctorate) from Goethe-Universität Frankfurt a. M. Professional Experience: Professor since 2011; held prior roles at Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (2007-2008), Institute for Social Work (2004-2006), and Frankfurt’s Office for Multicultural Affairs (2000-2003). His research explores how media constructs migrant identities, challenges integration narratives, and analyzes national belonging. He contributes to academic discourse on migration policy, intercultural competence, and social exclusion. Recent articles address digitalization in post-pandemic education, language sensitivity in academia, and media portrayals of migrants. He supervises BA thesis projects and collaborates with institutions like the International Family Center and Duisburger Institut für Sprach- und Sozialforschung. His work includes editing journals, serving on integration award juries, and developing indicators for migrant integration programs.

Yulia MikhailovaView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative History of Medieval Europe
• Early Modern Europe
• Gender and Sexuality
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Yulia Mikhailova is an Associate Professor of History at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology , specializing in Comparative History of Medieval Europe and Post-Soviet Russia . She actively promotes mental health advocacy as Chair of the ISPS-US Advocacy Committee . PhD in History (with distinction), University of New Mexico (2013) MA in Russian, Michigan State University (2002) Her research spans Medieval Europe , Early Modern Europe , Gender and Sexuality , and Inter-Ethnic Relations , with a focus on Rus-Latin Europe comparisons and modern political uses of medieval history . Recent publications examine elite women in chronicles , religious warfare , and emotion in political narratives . PhD with Distinction (University of New Mexico) She teaches courses on European history , Soviet/post-Soviet history , and history of science/technology , while collaborating with local mental health initiatives.

Timothy W. LukeView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• Environmental Politics
• Critical Theory
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Timothy W. Luke is a University Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech , where he explores intersections of political theory, environmental politics, and critical theory. His research delves into the Anthropocene, digital culture, and contemporary US political crises. Research Highlights : Focus on post-1945 geopolitical shifts Analysis of Silicon Valley's techno-utopian narratives Critique of climate change disinformation and energy extractivism Studies of right-wing extremism and prepper culture Contributions to environmental governance and eco-political theory Honors : University Distinguished Professor Leadership : Serves as Chair of the Department of Political Science, guiding academic programs and faculty development.

• Urban Planning
• African Urban Studies
• Urban Governance
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Professor Mfaniseni Fana Sihlongonyane is a faculty member at the School of Architecture and Planning, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), where he holds the academic rank of Professor. His work focuses on urban planning, African cities, and development, with a strong emphasis on South Africa and Eswatini. He holds a PhD from the University of Oxford, an MSc in Development Planning, and a PGCE. BA PGCE MSc (DP) PhD (University of Oxford) His research interests include urban governance , traditional authority in urban development , smart cities , and participatory planning in African contexts. He critically examines how global urban agendas interact with local realities, particularly in post-colonial African cities. His work often highlights the socio-political dynamics that shape urban transformation and the marginalization of communities in planning processes. The recent publications (2015–2024) reflect a consistent engagement with urban theory , city branding , local economic development , and the role of traditional leadership in urban governance. Themes such as urban centrism , hybrid urbanism , and smart metropolitan strategies recur across his work, indicating a deep scholarly inquiry into the future of African cities. His contributions span journal articles and book chapters in leading urban and African studies publications. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Professor Sihlongonyane has not listed any formal advisees or grant funding in the provided information. However, his extensive publication record and academic leadership suggest active mentorship and research supervision. He is likely involved in collaborative urban research projects, potentially within the School of Architecture and Planning at Wits, though specific labs or research teams are not mentioned in the text.

Michael FeuerView profile

Professor

• Education Policy
• Civic Education
• Science Policy
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Dr. Michael Feuer is a Professor of Education Policy at George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development, where he previously served as Immediate Past Dean. He is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former president of the National Academy of Education. With a career spanning academia, policy, and philanthropy, Feuer specializes in education policy, civic education, and the interplay between research and public policy. Education: Ph.D. in Public Policy, University of Pennsylvania M.A. in Public Management, Wharton School B.A. in English, Queens College (CUNY) Research & Grants: Feuer's research focuses on civic education, inequality in academic opportunity, and the role of philanthropy in shaping education research. In 2025, he secured a $2.4M grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to establish the Forum on Democracy and Education, aiming to enhance civic education in teacher training programs. His books include *Can Schools Save Democracy?* (2023), analyzing the role of education in sustaining democratic values. Recognition: Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and American Educational Research Association. Consistently ranked in the RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings (2023, 2022, 2020, 2019). Media & Outreach: Host of the podcast *EdFix* and frequent contributor to national and international media, including *Education Week*, *Foreign Affairs*, and *The Brookings Institution*. Engages in global education policy consultancies and lectures internationally on topics like civic education and educational equity.

• History of Political Thought
• Intellectual History
• Enlightenment Studies
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Dr Niall O'Flaherty serves as a Senior Lecturer (Reader) in the History of European Political Thought at King's College London's Department of History, Faculty of Arts & Humanities. His academic foundation includes a PhD from King's College, Cambridge (2008) and MA/BA degrees from Queen Mary, University of London. His educational background: PhD, King's College, Cambridge (2008) MA, Queen Mary, University of London BA, Queen Mary, University of London Niall's research centers on 18th-19th Century British Intellectual History , critically examining Enlightenment political thought through figures like William Paley, Malthus, and Darwin. His work investigates the evolving relationship between theology, science, and social discourse, with particular focus on secularization processes and historical conceptions of poverty and population. This scholarship bridges religious studies, economic history, and political theory within European intellectual traditions. His publication trajectory—from 2010 Paley studies to the 2024 poverty anthology—reveals sustained engagement with Enlightenment-era social philosophy. The corpus demonstrates methodological consistency in analyzing rhetorical strategies and conceptual shifts, particularly regarding how theological frameworks gradually yielded to secular social science paradigms in British thought. Recognition includes: István Hont Book Prize (2019) Niall actively mentors PhD candidates in intellectual history while directing significant research initiatives including the Leverhulme Trust-funded 'Malthus and the Discovery of Poverty' (2019-2021). His grant portfolio reflects deep investment in historical poverty studies and evolutionary thought development. He contributes to the Centre for Enlightenment Studies, fostering cross-departmental 18th-century research collaboration within King's Faculty of Arts & Humanities.

Martha S. FeldmanView profile

Professor

• Organization theory and behavior
• Organizational routines and routine dynamics
• Stability and change in organizations
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Martha S. Feldman holds the Johnson Chair for Civic Governance and Public Management at the University of California, Irvine, where she is a Distinguished Professor in Urban Planning and Public Policy, Management, Political Science, and Sociology. She earned her PhD from Stanford University in 1983. Her work focuses on organizational routines, public management, and qualitative research methods. Her research explores how organizational routines drive stability and change, with a focus on their role in decision-making and institutional adaptation. She has pioneered frameworks for understanding routine dynamics, integrating practice theory and process studies. Feldman has served as Senior Editor for Organization Science (2006–2018) and sits on editorial boards of leading journals including Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Management Studies . Her contributions have been recognized with major awards, including the 2009 Administrative Science Quarterly award and two honorary doctorates from the Universities of St. Gallen and Hanken. Her scholarship bridges theory and practice, addressing topics like collaborative governance, inclusive management, and narrative analysis. She has produced over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on organizational learning, public policy implementation, and methodological innovation in qualitative research.

Pia MikanderView profile

Lecturer

• Diversity in Education
• Multilingualism
• Social Justice in Education
• +7 more

Pia Mikander is a University Lecturer in the Department of Education at the University of Helsinki, specializing in diversity, multilingualism, and social justice in education. She supervises the Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society, and Culture. With a PhD, her work focuses on critical educational studies, particularly analyzing how social studies textbooks construct identities, citizenship, and societal relations. Her research addresses colonialism, racism, democracy education, and global citizenship in Nordic contexts. Her research interests include postcolonial discourse analysis, textbook content evaluation, and the intersection of education with power structures. Notable projects include investigating anti-pluralist narratives in classrooms, democracy education during remote learning, and reframing human-nature relationships in worldview education. She has received the 'Top three most read article' award in 2023. Mikander has been involved in over 90 academic activities, including conferences and media engagements, discussing topics like colonialism in board games and teacher neutrality. She leads or participates in initiatives such as the 'Tween Democracy Sustainability' project and the 'Nature in Worldview Education' study. Her work emphasizes actionable pedagogical strategies for addressing systemic inequalities in education systems.

Dario InternulloView profile

Researcher

• Medieval History
• Paleography
• Papyrology
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Dario Internullo is a researcher in Medieval History at Università degli Studi Roma Tre and a member of the Humanities Faculty at the University of Bamberg, working under the ERC Starting Grant 'ACO'. His research focuses on paleography, papyrology, and medieval documentary culture, particularly papyrus documents from Ravenna and the materiality of medieval administrative texts. His educational background includes a Laurea (2006–2009), Laurea Magistrale (2009–2011), and PhD in History (2011–2015), all from Roma Tre University. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Naples Federico II and Roma Tre. Internullo's research interests lie at the intersection of material culture, archival practices, and intellectual history. He investigates how medieval chanceries used writing, citation, and documentary forms to construct authority and memory. His work on Latin papyri in the early medieval West challenges assumptions about the decline of papyrus use after antiquity. He also studies educational institutions, elite patronage, and urban identity in medieval Rome. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing the materiality and structure of medieval documents, especially papyri and archival records. He frequently explores the continuity between late antique and medieval documentary practices, emphasizing the persistence of papyrus in ecclesiastical and civic administration. His thematic focus includes scribal culture, rhetorical practices, and the transmission of classical knowledge. PhD scholarship, Università degli Studi Roma Tre (2011–2015) Mobility grant for research in Paris (2017) Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale (ASN) for Associate Professor in Medieval History (2019) Internullo has collaborated with international scholars and institutions, including the University of Basel and the University of Bamberg. He has co-edited special journal issues and published extensively on paleography and medieval documentation. While no direct advising or grant leadership is mentioned, his participation in ERC-funded projects indicates active involvement in large-scale collaborative research. He has not established a formal lab but contributes to digital and editorial projects in papyrology and medieval studies.

Amy Jo MinettView profile

Associate Professor

• Peacebuilding through Language Teaching
• Social Justice in Education
• Intercultural Communication
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Dr. Amy Jo Minett is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Salem State University, specializing in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and multilingual writing. She coordinates the First Year and Multilingual Writing program and the Graduate Certificate in Writing and Rhetoric. Her international experience spans curriculum development and teacher training in Kurdistan, Afghanistan, Central/Eastern Europe, and China. Peacebuilding through language education Intercultural communication in post-conflict regions Critical discourse analysis English as an international language Teacher education and reflective practice Her scholarly work examines intersections between language teaching, conflict resolution, and social justice. Recent publications focus on virtual intercultural exchanges and critical pedagogy in transitional societies. She has presented at major conferences including AAAL and the International Society for Language Studies.