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• German Studies
• Heinrich Heine
• Franz Kafka
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Professor Paul Peters is a distinguished academic in German Studies at McGill University since 2008. Previously, he held roles including Assistant Professor (1989) and Associate Professor (1996) at McGill, and taught at Freie Universität Berlin (1983–1985). His research focuses on Heinrich Heine, Kafka, Brecht, and Paul Celan, with recent projects exploring Kafka and colonialism supported by the German Academic Exchange Service and Humanities Research Council. Peters' work bridges literary analysis with cultural history, Frankfurt School theory, and musical studies. Education: BA (Hons.) in German from University of Manitoba (1976), Dr. Phil in Germanistics and Philosophy from Freie Universität Berlin (1988). Research interests span German Romanticism, Weimar culture, socialist literature (Volker Braun, Heiner Müller), and the cultural significance of Berlin and Vienna. His theoretical framework draws deeply from Walter Benjamin and Theodor Adorno, while maintaining critical independence. Peters has published extensively on Heine's anti-Semitism reception, Brecht's radio influences, and Celan's intertextuality. Grants: Supported by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and Humanities Research Council for his Kafka project. No formal student advisees listed, though his mentorship is evident through collaborative research efforts. Future projects include a book on Kafka and colonialism, and continued exploration of Heine-Baudelaire parallels. His interdisciplinary approach connects literary studies with musicology, philosophy, and cultural studies.

• Musicology
• Music Analysis
• Music Philology
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Marco Uvietta is an Associate Professor of Musicology and History of Music at the Department of Literature and Philosophy, University of Trento. He holds a Laurea in Music Disciplines from the DAMS of Bologna (1991) and a PhD in History and Analysis of Musical Cultures from Sapienza University of Rome (1999). His academic career includes roles as a Researcher (2005–2016) and Associate Professor (2016–present) at the University of Trento. He teaches courses on Music History and Ethnomusicology and contributes to the PhD program in European Cultures. His research focuses on two main areas: 1) Musical Philology, particularly in 19th-century Italian opera (e.g., critical editions of Verdi’s Requiem and Bellini’s La straniera), and 2) Analysis of 20th-century musical language, with significant contributions on Luciano Berio’s style and compositional processes. He has authored numerous scholarly works, including books and articles on composers like Berio, Debussy, Stravinsky, and Martucci. Uvietta is actively involved in editorial projects, such as directing critical editions for Ricordi and contributing to the Rossini Critical Edition. He holds leadership roles in academic committees, including the editorial board of Il Saggiatore Musicale . His compositional works, influenced by his analytical research, have been performed by prestigious ensembles worldwide, including the Arditti Quartet and Monteverdi Cello Octet. Notable awards include recognition in composition competitions (e.g., Guido d’Arezzo International Competition), and his works span orchestral, choral, and chamber music. Uvietta’s interdisciplinary approach bridges historical musicology with contemporary compositional practice, reflecting his dual expertise as a scholar and composer.

Andreas GigerView profile

Professor

• 19th-Century Music
• Musicology
• Italian Opera
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Andreas Giger is the Louise & Kenneth L. Kinney Professor of Opera & Musicology at Louisiana State University (LSU), within the College of Music & Dramatic Arts. He holds a Licentiate in Musicology from the University of Zurich, a Piano Teaching Diploma from Winterthur Conservatory, and a PhD in Musicology from Indiana University. His research focuses on 19th-century Italian opera, particularly Giuseppe Verdi and the influence of French aesthetics, as well as Leonard Bernstein's work. Notable achievements include authoring Verismo (2004) and Verdi and the French Aesthetic (2008), the latter supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship. He has edited critical editions of Verdi’s operas ( I due Foscari , Cavalleria rusticana ) and co-edited Music in the Mirror (2002), which earned an ASCAP Deems-Taylor Award. He serves on editorial boards of Nineteenth-Century Music Review and co-edits Masterpieces of Italian Opera for Bärenreiter. Giger’s articles explore topics such as Verdi’s libretti, censorship of 19th-century operas, and the genesis of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci . Recent projects include NEH-supported critical editions of Un ballo in maschera and Cavalleria rusticana . His work bridges historical musicology, textual analysis, and performance practice. Grants: Multiple NEH Fellowships and grants for critical editions. Awards: ASCAP Deems-Taylor Award (2002). He collaborates with institutions like Bärenreiter and the University of Chicago Press, advancing scholarly editions and operatic studies.

Joshua ScodelView profile

Professor

• Renaissance and Early Modern Literature
• History of Literary Criticism
• Literature and Philosophy
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Joshua Scodel is the Helen A. Regenstein Professor of English at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1985. His research focuses on 16th- and 17th-century English literature, with special attention to intersections with continental philosophy, genre theory, and literary criticism. He has authored major works on John Donne, Ben Jonson, and the English lyric, as well as edited critical editions of Queen Elizabeth I's translations. Education: Ph.D., Yale University (1985) Scodel's research explores how early modern literature engages with political theory, intellectual history, and philosophical debates. His current project examines paradoxes in representations of liberty in early modern texts. His work has been recognized with the 2011 MLA Prize for a Distinguished Scholarly Edition. He has published extensively on topics including Renaissance genre theory, literary criticism's evolution, and the intersection of poetry with political thought. Scodel has also served as editor of Modern Philology , a leading journal in literary history. Awards: 2011 MLA Prize for Elizabeth I: Translations His teaching includes courses on Milton, early modern lyric poetry, and the history of literary criticism from antiquity to the Enlightenment.

Jürgen StolzenbergView profile

Professor

• Modern Philosophy
• Kant and German Idealism
• Neo-Kantianism
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Prof. em. Dr. Jürgen Stolzenberg is an emeritus professor at the Department of Philosophy, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg. His research focuses on modern philosophy, Kantian and German Idealist thought, Neo-Kantianism, early Heidegger, aesthetics, and the philosophy of music. He held the academic rank of Professor until his retirement in 2013. Stolzenberg has held significant roles, including corresponding member of the Göttingen Academy of Sciences, chairman of the Leibniz Edition steering committee, and associated researcher at Princeton University's Center for Human Values. He is a fellow of the Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation and serves on editorial boards of journals like Discipline Filosofiche and the Historical-Critical Complete Edition of Richard Wagner's Writings. His research interests bridge philosophy and music, exploring themes like musical expression, Kantian aesthetics, and the interplay between philosophy and art. Notable works include 'Seine Ichheit auch in der Musik heraustreiben' (2011) and contributions to the Kant-Lexikon (2015). He has edited volumes on Christian Wolff, Fichte, and Kant's legacy, and actively participates in international conferences and editorial projects. Stolzenberg's publications span monographs, edited volumes, and essays on topics ranging from Fichte's philosophy to Schostakovich's symphonies. His recent work (2024–2025) examines musical-aesthetic ideas, grotesque forms in Shostakovich, and Kant's influence on contemporary thought.

• Digital Humanities
• Early Modern Literature
• Corpus Linguistics
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Heather Froehlich is an Assistant Specialist in Research Engagement at the University of Arizona Libraries, specializing in digital humanities and corpus linguistics. She holds affiliations with Literature Faculty, English Applied Linguistics, and RCTE (Research, Creation, and Teaching Excellence). Her work bridges traditional literary studies with modern computational methods, focusing on early modern texts, Shakespearean drama, and gender representation. Her research interests include quantitative literary analysis, corpus-based studies using tools like AntConc, and the integration of digital methods into pedagogy. Notable projects involve analyzing Aphra Behn’s works, transcribing recipe manuscripts, and exploring nuclear physics discourse through text corpora. Publications span topics from early modern drama’s social structures to postdoctoral labor advocacy. She actively promotes research data management and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects such as the Early English Books Online review and the Philosophical Magazine Nuclear Physics Corpus . Her contributions include advancing digital humanities pedagogy through EEBO-TCP integration in teaching and advocating for equitable academic labor practices via the Postdoctoral Laborers Bill of Rights .

Yana MeerzonView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Performance Studies
• Dramaturgy
• Migration and Displacement
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Yana Meerzon is a Full Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. Her academic roles include teaching advanced courses such as Performance and Migration , THE 5130 Dramaturgy , and THE 5934 Theatre at the Crossroads of Narratives . She holds additional adjunct roles at institutions like Carleton University’s Cultural Mediations Program and Dalhousie University’s Department of English. Her research focuses on theoretical approaches to performance and migration, including studies on displacement, multilingualism, and identity politics. She has authored four books and co-edited nine collections, with recent works exploring Russian nationalism and migration narratives. Her current SSHRC-funded project examines the intersection of migration and neo-nationalism in European theatre. Meerzon’s academic leadership includes serving as President of the Canadian Association for Theatre Research (2020–2022) and membership in global organizations like IFTR and EASTAP. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and advanced degrees from the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS). Her scholarly contributions span over 86 publications, including analyses of Wajdi Mouawad’s work, Michael Chekhov’s pedagogy, and digital performance in crises. She actively engages in public discourse through interviews and media links, emphasizing the ethical and cultural dimensions of migrant theatre practices in Canada and beyond.

Niklas SivelövView profile

Professor

• Classical Piano Performance
• Chamber Music
• Improvisation
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Niklas Sivelöv is a Professor and Subject Group Leader in Piano at The Royal Danish Academy of Music (DKDM), a position he has held since 2008. He has significantly shaped DKDM’s educational programs, including pioneering the Master’s degree in piano and upcoming programs in chamber music. A renowned pianist and composer, his career blends performance, pedagogy, and innovation. He is celebrated for bridging classical traditions with modern improvisation, exemplified by collaborations with jazz pianist Carsten Dahl. Education: Trained at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, with further studies in Helsinki, Bucharest, and London. His teaching philosophy emphasizes personal student development, focusing on tone, expression, and technical mastery for lifelong musical careers. He has led masterclasses globally, including at the Universität für Musik Wien, Yale School of Music, and Shanghai Conservatory. Research interests span classical piano repertoire (Bach to Nørgård), improvisation, and composition. His compositional works include six symphonies, five piano concertos, and chamber pieces. Key awards include the Knight of the Dannebrog (2017) and a People’s Choice Award at the Independent Music Awards (2009). He has recorded over 50 CDs, notable for 'Improvisational One' and Berwald’s symphonies on Naxos. Leadership roles include Artistic Director of Engelsbergs Festival (2007–2009) and jury memberships for international competitions. Upcoming projects include recordings of Skrjabin’s complete sonatas and a collaboration with Carsten Dahl. His work integrates pedagogy, performance, and composition, fostering both traditional and experimental musical practices.

• 17th-Century English Literature
• John Milton Studies
• George Eliot
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Anna Nardo is the Alumni Professor of English at Louisiana State University (LSU), specializing in 17th-century English literature, John Milton, George Eliot, and Shakespearean film adaptations. She holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD from Emory University. Her research bridges historical literary analysis with modern adaptations, focusing on intertextuality and cultural legacy. Areas of Expertise: Milton's prose/poetry, Eliot's engagement with Milton, Shakespeare in film Awards: LSU Alumni Faculty Excellence Award (2003), James Holly Hanford Award (1991), Nicholson Award (1992-93) Her publications include George Eliot’s Dialogue with John Milton (2003) and The Ludic Self in Seventeenth-Century English Literature (1991). Recent work explores postmodern film adaptations of Shakespeare, such as Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead . She also contributed to curriculum reform discussions in LSU's English department.

• Mozart Studies
• Music Reception
• Biographical Narratives
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Professor Simon Keefe holds the James Rossiter Hoyle Chair of Music at the University of Sheffield's School of Languages, Arts and Societies. Previously, he served as Professor and Head of Music at City University London (2005-2008) and Head of Department at Sheffield until 2015. An expert in late 18th-century music with particular focus on Mozart, his work spans music reception, biography, and concerto genre analysis. BA, MA, MusM, PGCE, MPhil, PhD (Columbia University) His research explores Mozart's Vienna period (1781-1791), Haydn and Mozart reception patterns through the 19th century, and intersections between biography and musical analysis. He has also investigated 20th-century French popular song traditions and Wagner studies. The Haydn and Mozart in the Long Nineteenth Century (2023) collection demonstrates his focus on comparative reception studies, while earlier works like Mozart's Requiem: Reception, Work, Completion (2012) and Mozart in Context (2019) showcase his biographical and editorial expertise. Research spans manuscript studies, performance practice, and cultural historiography. 2013 Marjorie Weston Emerson Award (Mozart Society of America) Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2019) BBC Music Magazine Best Classical Book (2019) As General Editor of Royal Musical Association monographs and Cambridge University Press series contributor, he shapes academic discourse. His public engagement includes concert lectures at Barbican and BBC collaborations, while supervising topics ranging from Beethoven annotations to Mozart's sacred music.

Susan AndersonView profile

Professor

• German Literature
• Austrian Literature
• 19th-20th Century Cultural Studies
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Susan Anderson is a Professor of German & Scandinavian at the University of Oregon's Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages. Her research focuses on German and Austrian literature and culture from the late 19th century to the present, with particular emphasis on gender studies, modernist narratives, and cultural hybridity. She has published extensively on authors such as Arthur Schnitzler, Yoko Tawada, and Ricarda Huch, examining themes like visual metaphors, border dynamics, and the interplay between public and private identities. Anderson's work bridges literary analysis with historical context, exploring how texts negotiate cultural memory and identity. Her scholarship spans from fin-de-siècle Vienna to post-unification Germany, addressing topics ranging from narrative translation to authorial self-representation. She has contributed to interdisciplinary dialogues on cinema, gender, and environmental symbolism, reflecting her commitment to connecting literature with broader socio-cultural frameworks. Her publications include groundbreaking analyses of Yoko Tawada's transnational narratives and Arthur Schnitzler's exploration of voyeurism. She has also examined the role of borders in contemporary German literature and the intersection of medical humanities with dramatic works. Anderson's research demonstrates a sustained engagement with questions of cultural mediation, identity politics, and the evolution of narrative forms across historical periods.

Barbara CookeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Archival Theory
• Creative Writing Pedagogy
• Multimodality
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Barbara Cooke is a Senior Lecturer in English and UG Programme Leader at Loughborough University. She specialises in textual editing, creative non-fiction, and archival theory, with particular focus on interwar and 21st-century literature. As co-executive editor of the Oxford University Press Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh and editorial board member for Ford Madox Ford’s Complete Works, she plays a pivotal role in modernist literary scholarship. She serves as Vice-Chair of the British Association for Modernist Studies. Her research explores intersections between archival practices and literary creation, emphasizing authorial intent and textual materiality. Notable projects include re-examining Evelyn Waugh’s manuscripts and interrogating the role of archives in shaping literary legacies. Recent work investigates transcoded adaptations of classic texts and the liminal spaces between author and editor. Cooke’s pedagogical interests centre on multimodal creative writing instruction, integrating digital and traditional methods. Her editorial collaborations reflect a commitment to preserving modernist literary heritage while advancing scholarly discourse. Current research continues exploring Waugh’s Oxford years and the socio-cultural contexts of 20th-century British literature.

Ingrid Hotz-DaviesView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Queer Studies
• Women's Literature
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Ingrid Hotz-Davies is Professor of English Literature and Gender Studies at the English Seminar, Philosophische Fakultät, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. She has held this position since 2001 and leads a dynamic research environment focused on gender, queer theory, early modern literature, and cultural narratives. She is actively involved in multiple academic programs and leadership roles, including co-directing the Tübingen Center for Gender and Diversity Studies and serving as the Gender Equality Representative for academic staff and students. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Dalhousie University (Canada), an MA/State Examination from the University of Munich, and a habilitation completed in Munich in 2000. Her research interests include Gender/Queer Studies, Women’s Literature from the Renaissance to the present, Early Modern Prose, and the dynamics of censorship and identity formation. She has organized numerous seminars on topics such as queer theory, camp aesthetics, postmodern realism, and the cultural construction of heterosexuality. Her work bridges literary analysis with philosophical, psychoanalytic, and sociopolitical inquiry. The recent publications analyzed reflect a consistent engagement with gender performativity, camp aesthetics, closet narratives, and the intersections of literature with psychoanalysis, religion, and political power. Her scholarship spans from Renaissance texts to contemporary science fiction, demonstrating a broad and interdisciplinary reach. Gender Equality Representative, University of Tübingen (since Nov. 2023) Academic Coordinator, Erasmus Mundus MA Program 'Crossway in Cultural Narratives' (since 2017) Co-Director, Tübingen Center for Gender and Diversity Studies (since 2013) Equal Opportunities Officer, University of Tübingen (2014–present; also 2002–2006) Academic Coordinator, Erasmus Mundus Doctoral Program 'Cultural Studies in Literary Interzones' (2010–2018) She supervises a diverse group of PhD candidates working on topics such as precariousness in Jean Rhys, polymigrant imagination, feminist speculative fiction, posthuman weird fiction, and the representation of subaltern female workers. Her mentorship extends into interdisciplinary research involving affect theory, postcolonial studies, and identity politics. While no direct mention of funding grants is made, her leadership in international Erasmus Mundus programs implies significant grant acquisition and project management experience. She is affiliated with the English Seminar's research environment and contributes to collaborative projects such as the 'Dark Side of Camp Aesthetics' and 'Naturalization of Gender'. Her work fosters transnational academic exchange and critical inquiry into marginalized voices and cultural border zones.

Bharat TandonView profile

Lecturer

• British Literature
• American Literature
• Romantic Period Fiction
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Bharat Tandon is a Lecturer in the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where he teaches British and American literature from the 18th century to the present. He previously taught at the University of Cambridge (1995–2006) and the University of Oxford (2006–2011) before joining UEA in 2012. He is a member of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Research Group and an International Collaborator at the Inter-University Center for the Study of Romanticism, University of Bologna. His educational background includes undergraduate and graduate studies in English literature at Trinity College, Cambridge. Tandon’s research centers on British literature from 1700 to the present and American literature from 1900 onward. Key interests include Jane Austen, Victorian novelists (Dickens, Eliot, Hardy), Romantic fiction, literary style, narrative form, and the representation of urban space and haunting in 19th-century writing. He has a strong focus on how literary style reflects historical and cultural contexts. His work often bridges academic scholarship and public intellectual engagement. His recent publications span from academic chapters on Austen’s use of numbers and Dickensian style to cultural commentary in The Times Literary Supplement . Collectively, these works reveal a deep engagement with narrative technique, textual materiality, and the cultural afterlives of literary figures. His writing combines close reading with broad cultural analysis, particularly in the realms of realism, modernism, and literary heritage. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Judge, Man Booker Prize for Fiction (2012) Tandon is actively involved in graduate supervision, welcoming PhD students in areas such as Romantic fiction, Victorian literature, and contemporary British fiction. His public engagement includes over sixty contributions to The Times Literary Supplement and media appearances on Jane Austen and literary culture. He is currently working on a monograph titled Ghosts of Sound: Haunting Figures in Victorian Writing and interdisciplinary projects on numbers in realist fiction and representations of writing in 19th-century literature. He is affiliated with research groups at UEA and the University of Bologna, contributing to collaborative studies in Romanticism and 19th-century literary culture.

Paul SeydorView profile

Professor

• Film Editing
• Visual and Dramatic Storytelling
• Critical and Historical Writing
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Paul Seydor is a Professor at Chapman University's Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. With expertise in Film Editing, Visual and Dramatic Storytelling, and Critical and Historical Writing, his academic work intersects with a distinguished filmmaking career including an Academy Award nomination and an American Cinema Editors award. Education: Ph.D. in American Civilization (University of Iowa), Master of Arts (Penn State), Bachelor of Arts (Penn State) His research focuses combine scholarly analysis with practical filmmaking, particularly examining the work of director Sam Peckinpaht. Publications include books re-evaluating Peckinpaht's legacy and critical essays on film-music intersections. Recent creative projects include postproduction work on Infidel (2020) and contributions to Criterion's 50th Anniversary Restoration of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid . His 2024-2023 writings analyze Frank Sinatra's cultural impact, Oklahoma! adaptations, and Barbra Streisand's career. Scientific Awards: Academy Award nomination American Cinema Editors award As an educator, Seydor has taught at University of Southern California and University of Iowa, mentoring students through both academic instruction and hands-on filmmaking experience.