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Professor Jinhua Chen (PhD, McMaster University, 1997) is a leading scholar in East Asian Buddhism at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts. Holding a Canada Research Chair (2001-2011) and inducted into the Royal Society of Canada (2020), his work spans trans-regional Buddhist narratives, monastic institutions, relic veneration, and technological innovations in medieval Asian religions. Key Affiliations: UBC Buddhist Forum (Director), Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies (Resident Scholar), and editorial roles in Brill Book Series on East Asian Religions and Studies in Chinese Religions . Research Themes: Combines textual analysis with interdisciplinary methods to explore Buddhist sacred sites, doctrinal transmissions, and church-state dynamics. His projects include From the Ground Up (SSHRC Partnership Grant 2016-2023), examining East Asian religions through multi-media sources, and studies on ruixiang (propitious signs) in medieval Chinese prognostication. Scientific Awards: Royal Society of Canada Fellow, Canada Research Chair, SSHRC Insight Grants, Humboldt Research Fellowship, and Max Planck Institute funding. Publications: Over 30 book chapters and journal articles (2000-2016), including monographs on Fazang, Shingon-Tendai conflicts, and Buddhist sacred geography. Teaching: Courses on Chinese thought, Chan/Zen Buddhism, and Buddhist text interpretation, emphasizing methodological rigor and cross-cultural analysis. Projects: Directed international collaborations on Buddhist manuscripts, palace chapels, and relic cultures, with grants totaling over $4 million CAD.

• East Asian Buddhism
• Buddhist Transmission Narratives
• Church-State Relationships
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Raúl Álvarez Moreno is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of French, Hispanic & Italian Studies. He has taught Medieval and Early Modern Spanish literature, culture, and language since joining UBC in 2009, with expertise in historical Spanish linguistics and business Spanish. His academic work bridges literary analysis with economic thought, focusing on Iberian cultural history. Education : Ph.D. from Michigan State University, B.A./R.S. from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Research interests center on intersections of literature and economic theory in medieval Spain, language-ideology dynamics, visual culture, and travel literature. His work reinterprets scholastic economic frameworks through texts like Celestina and Cervantes, while examining how medieval spatial practices inform modern cultural studies. Recent publications highlight trends in economic discourse, intertextuality (e.g., Aesop-Cervantes connections), and the re-functionalization of medieval motifs in Latin American contexts. His scholarship spans annotated editions, specialized journal articles, and collaborations with editorial boards like Celestinesca and Revista Canadiense de Estudios Hispánicos , where he serves as Book Review Editor. Current projects include a monograph on Spanish scholastic economic thought and co-editing a special issue on literature-economy interplay (2023). He actively supervises graduate students in Hispanic Studies, emphasizing rigorous engagement with primary sources and interdisciplinary methodologies.

• Medieval and Early Modern Iberian Literature
• Economic Thought in Medieval Literature
• Visual Culture in Spain
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Professor Jaeyoon Song is a historian and philosopher at McMaster University , specializing in medieval and modern Chinese history, Confucian political theory, and contemporary Chinese politics. He bridges classical exegesis with empirical historical analysis, focusing on the Song Dynasty and its implications for modern governance. His research explores the Confucian Classics , particularly their reinterpretation by Southern Song thinkers, to argue against China's current autocratic ideologies. He has authored the book Traces of Grand Peace (2015) and a trilogy A Sad China analyzing modern Chinese politics. Recent publications include studies on Zhu Xi's moral philosophy, Lü Zhong's statecraft, and Ming princedom structures. His work spans journals like Journal of Chinese Philosophy and Journal of Song-Yuan Studies . As an educator, he teaches courses such as Modern China and War and Society in East Asian History . He is also a novelist ( Yoshiko’s Flags ) and columnist for Korean newspapers, analyzing China's socio-political evolution.

• Chinese History
• Confucianism
• Political Theory
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Maggie Kilgour is the Molson Professor of English Language and Literature at McGill University’s Department of English Language and Literature. Her research focuses on Early Modern British literature, particularly John Milton and William Shakespeare, alongside classical reception studies, Renaissance poetry, and Gothic fiction. She advocates strongly for the humanities’ societal value, emphasizing literature’s role in understanding human experience beyond economic metrics. Dr. Kilgour holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and a B.A. from the University of Toronto. Her work spans monographs, edited volumes, and over 25 scholarly articles, including *Milton’s Poetical Thought* (OUP, 2021), which defends literature’s relevance in contemporary society. She has held prestigious fellowships at Trinity College, Cambridge, and All Souls College, Oxford, and is a Royal Society of Canada Fellow. Her research interrogates literary traditions, challenging oppositions like ‘natural genius vs. learned craft’ between Milton and Shakespeare. Current projects include a SSHRC-funded monograph on their intertextual relationship and a new Milton edition for OUP. She also explores classical legacies in Renaissance literature, examining how figures like Virgil and Ovid shaped English poetic traditions. Teaching and advocacy are central to her career: she has won McGill’s Principal’s and Louis Dudek Awards for Excellence in Teaching and writes public essays defending poetry’s intellectual rigor. As an editorial board member for *Milton Quarterly* and *Milton Studies*, she promotes interdisciplinary scholarship while mentoring students in Milton, 17th-century literature, and classical reception.

• Early Modern Literature
• Classical Reception
• Milton Studies
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Sean Lawrence is an Associate Professor and Department Head at the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. His academic work bridges Shakespearean studies, 20th-century French philosophy, and ethical inquiries in literature. B.A. (Hons), University of King’s College M.A., English, Dalhousie University Ph.D., English, University of British Columbia Research focuses on intersections of continental philosophy (notably Emmanuel Levinas) with Elizabethan drama, exploring themes of ethics, generosity, and alterity. Additional interests span peace and war studies, Medieval/Renaissance literature, and theological contexts of Shakespearean works. Recent publications address Shakespearean ethics , Levinasian philosophy , and peace/conflict dynamics across plays like Troilus and Cressida , Anthony and Cleopatra , and Othello . Key subfields include hospitality ethics , temporal theory , and interfaith dialogue . Supervisions include graduate and undergraduate research on Shakespearean themes, with a focus on misunderstanding , generosity , and war/play dynamics . No scientific awards are documented in the provided information.

• Shakespearean Literature
• Continental Philosophy
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Anne Schuurman is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Writing Studies at the University of Western Ontario, where she serves as Chair of Undergraduate Studies in English. Her research focuses on late medieval literature, particularly the works of Chaucer and Langland, and explores intersections of religious culture, affect theory, and economic thought in fourteenth-century England. PhD, University of Alberta, 2009 MA, University of Alberta, 2004 BA, Augustana University College, 2003 Schuurman's scholarship examines penitential emotions like shame and guilt in Chaucer's narrative poetry, with publications in The Chaucer Review , Studies in the Age of Chaucer , and PMLA . She is currently developing a book on medieval conceptions of debt. She supervises graduate research in Middle English literature, affect theory, emotion history, medieval mysticism, and economic thought. Contact: University College 3428 | 519-661-2111 ext. 85814

• Late Medieval Literature
• Chaucer Studies
• William Langland
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Adheesh Sathaye serves as an Associate Professor specializing in Sanskrit Literature and Folklore within the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. His academic home is the Department of Asian Studies, where he contributes significantly to South Asian studies through teaching and research focused on Sanskrit literary traditions and cultural practices. Dr. Sathaye earned both his M.A. and Ph.D. in South and Southeast Asian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, establishing a strong foundation for his scholarly work in Sanskrit literature, folklore, and performance traditions. His educational background reflects deep engagement with South Asian textual and cultural traditions. His research interests span early medieval Sanskrit drama, aesthetics, and narrative literature, with particular focus on Sanskrit epics, Marathi devotional performance traditions, and theories of textual production. Dr. Sathaye's scholarly work explores the intersections between textual traditions, performance practices, and folkloristic elements within South Asian cultural contexts. His approach bridges literary analysis with performance studies and cultural theory, offering nuanced perspectives on how ancient traditions continue to shape contemporary understandings. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent engagement with Sanskrit literary traditions, particularly drama and narrative forms. His work demonstrates particular interest in how Sanskrit texts function within performance contexts, how knowledge traditions are transmitted across time, and how ancient narratives continue to resonate in contemporary cultural practices. The publications show a trajectory from textual analysis toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of performance traditions and knowledge transmission. Dr. Sathaye teaches several key courses including Traditions of Yoga (ASIA 210) and Myth, Ritual and Epic in Ancient India (ASIA 308), both of which he has offered consistently across multiple academic years. His teaching reflects his research interests, connecting ancient textual traditions with contemporary cultural practices and theoretical frameworks. His work contributes significantly to understanding the complex relationships between Sanskrit literary traditions, performance practices, and folk cultural expressions in South Asia. Through both teaching and research, Dr. Sathaye bridges academic scholarship with practical engagement with cultural traditions, particularly in the areas of Sanskrit drama, narrative literature, and yoga traditions.

• Sanskrit Literature
• Folklore
• South Asian Studies
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Robert Rouse is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia, where he has taught since 2005. His research focuses on medieval and early modern literatures with particular emphasis on Medieval Romance Historiography English National Identity Premodern Spatial Theory Ecocritical Approaches Medievalism in Contemporary Media His scholarly work examines intersections between medieval cultural production and modern critical frameworks, including digital medievalism (video games) and television medievalism (particularly A Game of Thrones ). He has received international recognition for his scholarship, including the 2013 James Randall Leader Prize. As a co-founder of the Oecologies research cluster, he contributes to rethinking ecological frameworks through premodern humanities. His pedagogical expertise spans Old and Middle English literature, teaching seminars on Medieval Wonder Crusade Literature Medieval Ecocriticism Spatial Theory Contemporary Medievalism

• Medieval Romance
• Early Modern Literatures
• Historiography
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Judith Adler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Memorial University of Newfoundland, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Brandeis University and has conducted pioneering work at the intersection of cultural sociology, environmental philosophy, and tourism studies. Her research explores topics such as the sociology of art, monastic travel history, and the philosophical underpinnings of modern environmentalism. Dr. Adler's career spans over four decades, beginning with studies of academic art institutions through her seminal work Artists in Offices . She later expanded into tourism studies, framing travel as a performed art form and examining historical pilgrimage traditions. Recent work investigates the legacy of early Christian asceticism on contemporary environmental thought. Her publications appear in top journals like American Journal of Sociology and Comparative Studies in Society and History . Notable works include explorations of medieval monasticism's influence on mobility concepts and interdisciplinary studies of cultural theory. Though no formal awards are listed, her extensive bibliography reflects sustained scholarly impact across multiple disciplines. Dr. Adler's research bridges sociology, history, and philosophy, with a particular focus on how cultural practices shape societal values. Her work often integrates historical analysis with contemporary issues, creating dialogues between ancient traditions and modern sociological concerns.

• Sociology of culture
• Social psychology
• Environmental philosophy
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Yolanda Iglesias is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, jointly appointed in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Centre for Medieval Studies. She holds a PhD from Boston University (2007) and an MA from the University of Western Ontario. Her research focuses on medieval Iberian literature, legal texts, and social history, particularly exploring themes like prostitution, matrimony, violence, and law in works such as La Celestina and Alfonso X’s Siete Partidas and Cantigas de Santa María. She has authored books and numerous articles on medieval legal discourses, literary adaptations, and historical-critical analysis of medieval texts. Notably, her work has received the John K Walsh Award (2020). She has held administrative roles including Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies (2018–2021) and President of the Canadian Association of Hispanists (2020). Her educational background includes a B.A. in Spanish Literature and further postgraduate studies. Her research bridges legal history with literary analysis, examining how medieval texts reflect socio-legal realities and monarchic strategies. She regularly presents at international conferences and has reviewed scholarly works in her field. Her publications often emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining legal, historical, and literary methodologies to uncover new insights into medieval Iberian culture and governance.

• Medieval Iberian Studies
• Social History
• Legal History
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Colin Mitchell is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Dalhousie University with a cross-appointment to Religious Studies. His research focuses on early modern Islamicate societies, particularly Safavid Iran, Mughal India, and Timurid Central Asia. He examines intersections of court politics, literature, and religion, with special attention to chancellery practices and Persian literary traditions. Education: BA (University of Regina), MA (McGill University), PhD (University of Toronto) Current projects include studies on princely succession in early modern Islamic lands and iconography of Old Testament prophets in Persianate culture. His publications explore themes like Safavid governance, trans-imperial intellectual networks, and urban history in Herat. Mitchell’s work bridges political history, cultural studies, and textual analysis, emphasizing the role of bureaucracy and literary production in shaping early modern empires.

• Early Modern History
• Islamic Studies
• Safavid Iran
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Ariel Salzmann is an Associate Professor of History at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. He also holds cross-appointments in the Department of Global Development Studies and the School of Graduate Studies' Cultural Studies program. His research focuses on state formation, Mediterranean communities, and Muslim societies, with a particular emphasis on the Ottoman Empire and early modern global processes. His work has been supported by grants from institutions like the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Council of Learned Societies. Salzmann earned his Ph.D. in History from Columbia University (1995), an M.A. from Binghamton University (1983), and a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and Literature from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1978). He teaches courses on consumerism, Ottoman historiography, and the origins of modern capitalism, including a co-taught course on Islamophobia. His research explores topics such as the transformation of market systems, global capitalism, and ethno-religious exclusion. Notable publications include studies on Ottoman political economy, the enslavement of Muslims in early modern Europe, and comparative state formation processes. He has received the Ömer Lutfi Barkan Article Prize for his work on 18th-century Ottoman privatization. Salzmann’s interdisciplinary approach bridges economic, social, and political history, with a focus on transregional connections and long-term historical transformations.

• History of the Middle East
• Ottoman Empire
• State Formation
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Francis Gingras is a Full Professor at the Department of French-language Literature, Université de Montréal since 2003. He holds a PhD in Medieval Literature from Université Montpellier 3 (1999). His research focuses on medieval narrative forms, French language history, and the development of the romance genre. He has directed major projects like the Réseau Circé (2024) and served as editor of Études françaises (2008–2014). His awards include membership in the Royal Society of Canada (2014). Key roles include Director of Presses de l’Université de Montréal (2023), former Director of the Department of French Literature (2017–2021) and the Centre d'études médiévales (2012–2019). He has supervised over 30 graduate students and authored major works like Le Bâtard conquérant (2011) and Profession médiéviste (2014). Research interests span medieval manuscript studies, biblical translations, and digital humanities. He co-leads the Réseau québécois de recherche et de mutualisation pour les revues scientifiques , funded by Fonds de recherche du Québec.

• Medieval Studies
• French Medieval Literature
• History of the Novel
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Elizabeth B. Edwards is the Inglis Professor at the University of King's College, jointly appointed to the Contemporary Studies and Foundation Year programs. She also holds an adjunct Professor position in the Dalhousie Department of English. Her academic career at King's spans from 1990, when she began as a tutor, to her current professorship attained in 2009. She served as Vice President of the University from 2001 to 2006 and is a past President of the Canadian Society of Medievalists. Dr. Edwards earned her BA and MA degrees at Dalhousie University and completed her PhD at Cambridge University in 1997, focusing on Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur. Her educational background laid the foundation for her interdisciplinary approach to medieval literature and critical theory. Her research interests lie at the intersection of medieval literature (especially Middle English) and contemporary critical theory, including psychoanalysis and deconstruction. She has published extensively on topics such as mourning in Middle English literature, hospitality in Malory, and the application of Derridean thought to medieval texts. Recent projects include 'The Work of Mourning and the Language of Grief in Middle English Literature'. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent engagement with medieval literary studies, evolving to incorporate contemporary theoretical perspectives. Over the past two decades, she has produced significant scholarship on Malory, Chaucer, and the intersection of economics and literature, while more recent work addresses indigeneity and hospitality within medieval frameworks. No scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships were mentioned in the provided text. Information about research grants and graduate student advising was not provided in the source material. As a founding faculty member and past Director of the Contemporary Studies Program, Dr. Edwards has played a key role in developing interdisciplinary curricula at King's College. Her teaching includes courses on Pain, Home and Homelessness, The Theory of the Gift, and Freud, Lacan and the Critique of Psychoanalysis.

• Medieval Literature
• Middle English Literature
• Critical Theory
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Ed King is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Concordia University. His research focuses on Intellectual History, specializing in the Medieval, Renaissance, and Enlightenment periods. He holds a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley. Teaching Activities: POLI 206: Introduction to Western Political Theory POLI 371: History of European Political Thought: Early Modern to Enlightenment POLI 490B: The Scottish Enlightenment POLI 490C: Authors of the Political Imagination POLI 490I: Machiavelli: The Major Works POLI 496: Honours Seminar POLI 658: Authors of the Political Imagination His publications explore themes such as Machiavelli’s works, Adam Smith’s philosophy, and Dante’s literary influences. He is affiliated with the Department of Political Science at Concordia University.

• Intellectual History
• Medieval History
• Renaissance Studies
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