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• Political History of the Holy Roman Empire
• Legal History
• Gender History
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Prof. Dr. Siegrid Westphal is a distinguished academic at the University of Osnabrück , holding the Professorship for Early Modern History since 2004. She is affiliated with the Historical Seminar and leads the Research Center IKFN (Institute for Early Modern Cultural History) . Her career spans roles as a research assistant, privatdozent, and visiting professor, with significant contributions to imperial legal history and gender studies. Education: Magister Artium (1989), PhD (1992), Habilitation (2001) Professional Roles: Leader of projects in the Collaborative Research Center 'Ereignis Weimar-Jena' (2001-2004), Professor (since 2004/05) Research Interests: Political history of the Holy Roman Empire, legal history, gender history, cultural peace research, and regional studies of Thuringia and Saxony. Ongoing Projects: Analyzing the 1635 Peace of Prague, corruption in early modern politics, gender as a relational category in legal cases, French perception in German media under Louis XIV, and archival studies of Lüneburg. Leadership: Director of the IKFN and co-editor of series like Bibliothek Altes Reich . Courses: Taught seminars on the Thirty Years' War, baroque political culture, and early modern diplomacy. Collaborations: Contributed to edited volumes on topics ranging from imperial courts to gender roles in confessionalization. Expertise: Specializes in the intersection of law, gender, and political stability, with a focus on the Holy Roman Empire's legal systems.

Hüseyin ÇiçekView profile

Researcher

• Arabic Language
• Rhetoric
• Pragmatics
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Hüseyin Çiçek is a Researcher in the Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Theology, Turkey, serving since 2019. His expertise bridges classical Arabic linguistic theory with contemporary pragmatic and syntactic analysis, focusing on Islamic scholarly traditions. His academic credentials include: Doctorate in Basic Islamic Sciences, Ankara Social Sciences University (2020-2025) Master's in Basic Islamic Sciences (with thesis), Ankara Social Sciences University (2018-2020) Licence in Islamic Sciences, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University (2013-2018) Çiçek's research centers on Arabic pragmatics, syntax, and functional grammar, with specialized investigations into medieval scholars like Abd al-Qahir al-Jurjani and Sekkâkî. He examines religious expressions through sociolinguistic lenses and conducts diachronic semantic analyses of Arabic roots, connecting historical Islamic scholarship to modern linguistic discourse. His 2024-2025 publications reveal a cohesive trajectory: applying functionalist and formalist frameworks to classical Arabic texts while exploring pragmatic functions in religious contexts. This work consistently bridges Islamic intellectual heritage with contemporary linguistic theory across multiple publication formats. As a researcher on the national project "Translation of Theology Academy Journal Issues on Islamic Economics and Religious Discourse" (2021-2023), he contributed to translating Turkish theological content into Arabic and English. No information indicates student supervision or additional grant activities.

Peter TillmannView profile

Professor

• Monetary Policy
• Empirical Macroeconomics
• Financial Markets
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Professor Dr. Peter Tillmann is a Research Professor at the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) since June 2012 and Professor of Monetary Economics at Justus-Liebig-University Giessen. His work focuses on monetary policy , empirical macroeconomics , and financial markets , with a particular emphasis on policy communication, geopolitical impacts, and supply chain dynamics. Current affiliations: Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), University Giessen Research themes: Monetary policy transmission, fiscal-political discourse, geopolitical risk, supply chain economics Key collaborations: Albina Latifi, Viktoriia Naboka-Krell, David Finck, Sinem Kandemir Media coverage: Financial Times, Reuters, FAZ, Süddeutsche Zeitung Recent publications examine the emotional dimensions of monetary policy , geopolitical tensions in corporate boardrooms , and asymmetric inflation responses to global shocks . His work bridges theoretical insights with empirical analysis across diverse economic contexts. Contact: peter.tillmann@wirtschaft.uni-giessen.de | Affiliations: Justus-Liebig-University Giessen , IMFS Frankfurt , IWH Halle

Richard CalisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cultural History
• History of Science
• Intellectual History
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Dr. Richard Calis is an Assistant Professor in Cultural History at Utrecht University. He specializes in the history of science, intellectual history, and cultural exchange in the early modern Mediterranean world. His research spans the Ottoman Empire, Early Modern Europe (France-Italy-Greece), and transnational scholarly networks. PhD from Princeton University University of Amsterdam & Università Ca' Foscari Venezia education Former Research Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge Visiting researcher at University of Tübingen, Oxford, Dumbarton Oaks He explores cultural globalization through early modern ethnography, focusing on figures like Martin Crusius and the role of dialogue in divided societies. His 2025 Harvard University Press book The Discovery of Ottoman Greece examines Crusius' Mediterranean knowledge networks. Scientific awards include the Honorable Mention William Nelson Prize (2019). He collaborates on projects like archives and power at the Huizinga Institute and studies Utrecht University's history and botanical gardens. His articles span topics from Protestant-Ottoman interactions to Renaissance reading practices. VENI grant recipient (Dutch Research Council) Contributor to Journal of the History of Ideas Blog , The Junto , and Marginalia

Henriette van der BlomView profile

Professor

• Roman Republican Political History
• Roman Oratory and Rhetoric
• Cicero Studies
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Professor Henriette van der Blom specializes in Ancient History at the University of Birmingham, focusing on Roman Republican politics, oratory, and Cicero studies. She holds a DPhil from Oxford and has held academic positions at Wolfson College Oxford, University of Glasgow, and Birmingham since 2016. BA and MA in History and Latin, University of Copenhagen MSt and DPhil in Ancient History, University of Oxford Her research explores: Roman political communication and oratory Cicero's rhetorical strategies and legacy Republican exempla and cultural memory Comparative studies with modern political rhetoric Recent publications analyze Valerius Maximus' historical narratives, female oratory in the Republic, and political symbolism in Cicero's works. She directs the interdisciplinary Network for Oratory and Politics , supported by AHRC and Royal Society of Edinburgh grants. Current supervision includes projects on Cicero's letters, populism in the Roman Republic, and ancient diplomatic practices.

• Digital Rhetoric
• Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
• Rhetoric of Science
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Michelle Gibbons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of New Hampshire. Her work bridges digital rhetoric , science communication , and vernacular public discourse to explore how scientific and technological concepts are rhetorically constructed in public culture. Education : B.A. in English (Vassar College, 2000), M.A. in History and Philosophy of Science (University of Pittsburgh, 2007), Ph.D. in Communication (University of Pittsburgh, 2010) Her research focuses on: Rhetoric of science, technology, and medicine Digital humanities and ideographic analysis Cognitive science communication Recent articles examine topics like X-ray images , neural networks , and public health discourse during the pandemic , with keywords spanning digital rhetoric, neuroscience, and crisis communication. In 2015, her work on Freud and neuroscience won the Association for the Rhetoric of Science and Technology’s Article of the Year Award . At UNH, she teaches courses in Propaganda and Persuasion , Rhetorical Theory , and Digital Rhetoric . Her current research explores how commonsense psychological beliefs shape public argumentation.

• Italian Language Teaching
• Sociolinguistics
• Historical Linguistics
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Paola Cantoni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture , Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Arts. She teaches courses in Istituzioni di Storia della Lingua Italiana (12 CFU) and Didattica dell'Italiano e Sociolinguistica , with a focus on Italian language teaching, sociolinguistics, and historical linguistics. Her research spans linguistic variation, educational linguistics, and dialect studies. Current courses: Italian Language History (Undergraduate), Italian Didactics and Sociolinguistics (Master's) Office hours: Tuesday 10:00-11:00, Thursday by appointment (Studio C, 3rd floor) Her publications address topics like: Linguistic variation in educational contexts Historical pragmatics of teacher discourse Dialect representation in literature Language of fascism in school registers Italian punctuation and textual practices She utilizes digital platforms (Google Classroom, Meet) for remote teaching and has presented research at conferences like the Convegno Luca Serianni e la Storia dell'Italiano . Her work includes analyzing historical educational texts and developing teaching methodologies for Italian language variation.

Elisa OlivitoView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Theory
• Constitutional Justice
• Fundamental Rights Guarantees
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Elisa Olivito is a Full Professor of Constitutional Law at the Department of Legal and Economic Studies, Faculty of Law, Sapienza University of Rome. Her research focuses on constitutional theory, fundamental rights guarantees, European constitutional law, immigration law, and gender studies. She is actively involved in teaching courses on Constitutional Law and Public Migration Law. University: Sapienza University of Rome Department: Department of Legal and Economic Studies Research Areas: Constitutional Justice, Multiculturalism, Gender Rights, Migration Policy Recent Publications (2025–2022) analyze: Religious freedom for migrants in multilevel legal systems Constitutional implications of smart city development on social peripheries Tacit amendments in constitutional orders and their existential impact Governability debates through Serio Galeotti’s political philosophy Asylum rights during the Ukraine war Generational shifts in fundamental rights and female subjectivity Office Hours: Tuesdays at the Sezione di Diritto Pubblico, by appointment requested before Sunday. For exams, students must adhere to in-person formats as mandated by the university.

Clay SpinuzziView profile

Professor

• Activity Theory
• Genre Theory
• Actor-Network Theory
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Clay Spinuzzi is a Professor in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. He earned his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 1999. Education: Ph.D., Iowa State University (1999) His research spans activity theory, genre theory, actor-network theory, workplace studies, qualitative research, and entrepreneurship. He focuses on how individuals coordinate and collaborate in work environments, often analyzing communication practices in startups, coworking spaces, and rural communities. Recent work includes studying the Business Model Canvas in entrepreneurship, 5D Frameworks for community barriers, and Material Engagement Theory in historical contexts. His publications emphasize methodological innovations like fractional objects and project assemblages. He teaches graduate courses such as Designing Text Ecologies and Writing for Entrepreneurs in both the Department of Rhetoric and Writing and the Human Dimensions of Organizations MA program. His blog ( spinuzzi.blogspot.com ) frequently reviews interdisciplinary literature in sociology, cognitive archaeology, and workplace communication.

Debbie FeltonView profile

Professor

• Classical Literature
• Folklore Studies
• Ancient Monstrosity
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Professor Debbie Felton (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Classics since 1999, with research focusing on Folklore in classical literature Supernatural and monstrous narratives Classical tradition & reception . She has edited major works including The Oxford Handbook of Monsters in Classical Myth and A Cultural History of Monsters in Antiquity . Her public engagement includes media appearances on Coast to Coast AM Classical Wisdom The Monster Professor and founding The Ancient Monsters Blog with UMass Public Engagement Project funding. Current research trends include Monsters as cultural anxiety indicators Ancient undead concepts Serial killer archetypes in mythology Lexical analysis of horror terms . She has received multiple teaching awards including the CAMWS Award for Excellence in College Teaching and Provost’s Exceptional Merit Award , while teaching courses like Classics 360: Fairy Tales in the Ancient World and Greek 474: Ancient Greek Ghost Stories .

• French Literature
• Bulgarian Literature
• Literary Theory
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Krasimir Hristakiev is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Romance Languages within the University of Veliko Tarnovo. His academic career spans over two decades, focusing on literature and theater studies with a particular emphasis on French and Bulgarian cultural intersections. Primary Affiliations: University of Veliko Tarnovo (Department of Romance Languages) Research Themes: French literature (Molière, Rabelais), Bulgarian literary theory, theater and visual studies, intertextuality, and philosophical discourse. His publications analyze the dialogue between classical and modern literary forms, with recurring themes of madness, labor, and cultural identity. Notable works include studies on Giuseppe Tornatore's cinema, Bakhtinian theory in Bulgarian contexts, and the adaptation of Molière's plays in regional festivals. Recent articles explore the blurring lines between theater and digital media , focusing on structural differences and audience engagement in virtual performances. His bibliography reflects a deep engagement with philological rigor and comparative cultural analysis. Key trends in his work include the reception of French classics in Bulgaria, stylistic evolution in literature, and the metaphorical representation of labor and death in contemporary narratives. He contributes regularly to journals like Visual Studies and Proglas .

Cengiz ErişenView profile

Professor

• Political Psychology
• Political Science Methodology
• Comparative Political Movements
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Prof. Dr. Cengiz Erişen is a full-time Professor at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Political Science and International Relations. His work spans political psychology, emotional influences on political behavior, and comparative political movements. PhD in Political Science from State University of New York at Stony Brook (2009) Undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Marmara University (2001) His research focuses on emotional contagion, political decision-making, and immigration attitudes. Current projects examine digital diplomacy, misinformation countering, and social networks' impact on political cognition. Collaborative work spans Turkey, the EU, and the U.S. Scientific awards include the Distinguished Junior Scholar Award (APSA), GEBİP (TÜBA), and BAGEP (Bilim Akademisi). He has led multiple international grants totaling over $60,000, including EU integration studies and psychological analyses of conspiracy theories.

• Applied Linguistics
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Corpus Linguistics
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Gerlinde Mautner is a Full Professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) , where she has held a chair since 2000. Her research focuses on the intersection of language with business and legal frameworks , combining corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis . She has published extensively on topics like marketized language, interdisciplinary methodology, and linguistic landscapes. PhD in English from University of Vienna Habilitation (1997) at WU Visiting professorships at Cass Business School, Durham Business School, and Nottingham Business School Her methodological expertise includes mixed methods research and corpus-assisted discourse studies . Recent work examines large language models and public signage through discourse analysis. She has held leadership roles at WU as Vice-Rector for International Relations (1998-2002) and Head of Department (2005-2015), and served as Vice-President for Humanities at the Austrian Science Fund until 2024. Her textbooks on academic writing reflect her commitment to pedagogy across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs. Notable trends in her 15 most recent publications include: Challenges of AI in discourse studies (2024) Methodological integration of corpus linguistics with qualitative analysis (2024) Analysis of managerial language evolution (2020) Critique of marketization in education (2005)

• Criminology
• Islamophobia Studies
• Counter-terrorism Policy
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Dr. Fatima Khan serves as a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in the criminalization of British Muslims through counter-terrorism policies and the discursive construction of Muslim 'otherness' in media and political narratives. Her work emphasizes the gendered dimensions of anti-Muslim rhetoric and epistemological justice. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology from the University of Liverpool (2015) MRes in Social Sciences from the University of Liverpool (2010) BA Hons in Sociology and Cultural Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University (2007) Dr. Khan's research spans criminology, Islamophobia studies, and gender analysis, with focus on British Muslim identity formation under securitization frameworks. She examines how counter-terrorism policies create 'risky identities' and explores resistance strategies in everyday interactions, particularly among women. Her methodology combines critical discourse analysis with ethnographic approaches to uncover systemic biases in security narratives. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2009-2025) reveals evolving thematic trajectories: early work focused on victimization and identity performance under counter-terrorism (2009-2013), shifting toward micro-level Islamophobia management (2018-2019), and culminating in current research on epistemological justice and racial-colonial literacy (2025). Notable interdisciplinary expansion includes computational work on Pakistani traffic systems (2024), demonstrating methodological versatility while maintaining core sociological inquiry. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As an educator, Dr. Khan employs co-productive teaching methods centered on debate and discussion. She supervises postgraduate research in criminology and related fields, though specific advisees are unlisted. Her office (GM 14 Geoffrey Manton Building) hosts weekly student drop-in sessions during term time, reflecting commitment to accessible mentorship. While research grant details remain unspecified, her sustained publication output indicates active external funding engagement.

Guadalupe Correa-CabreraView profile

Professor

• Mexico-U.S. relations
• Organized crime
• Immigration/migration studies
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Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera is a Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, specializing in Mexico-U.S. relations, organized crime, immigration, border security, and human trafficking. She serves as Co-editor of the International Studies Perspectives journal and maintains affiliations with UNAM's Observatory of the Binational Relationship and Rice University's Center for the United States and Mexico. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (The New School, 2010), M.Phil./M.A. in Political Science (The New School, 2005/2002), B.A. in Economics (Universidad Iberoamericana, 1997) Her research focuses on U.S.-Mexico border dynamics, migrant smuggling networks, drug policy impacts, and energy-security intersections. Recent work examines corruption at the border under Elon Musk's influence and 21st-century migration challenges during the pandemic. Key article trends reveal expertise in network analysis of criminal organizations (MS-13, Zetas), energy policy in conflict zones, and border security governance. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals and major university presses. Scientific Awards & Fellowships: NSF EAGER grant for organ trafficking network analysis U.S. Department of State grant for Mexico-Tamaulipas migration research Woodrow Wilson Center Global & Residential Fellowships Fulbright-García Robles Fellowship CONACYT Scholarship New School Dissertation Fellowship Her policy work includes advising on Mexico's anti-trafficking legislation and analyzing the Merida Initiative's effectiveness. She frequently contributes to public discourse through op-eds and media appearances.