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• Poetry Studies
• Philosophy
• Literary Theory
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Philippe Beck is a French poet, philosopher, and academic holding dual roles as Professor of Poetry at The European Graduate School (EGS) and Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at l’Université de Nantes. Born in 1963, he completed his doctoral studies under Jacques Derrida at EHESS in 1994, focusing on Histoire et imagination . His work bridges poetry, philosophy, and interdisciplinary studies, emphasizing 'metatextual' and 'intertextual' creation. Beck has published 16 poetry collections, including Chants populaires (2007) and Contre un Boileau (2015), which reinterpreted Brothers Grimm tales through psychoanalysis and sociology. His collaborations with composers like Gérard Pesson and Maxime McKinley led to operas and symphonic adaptations, including Pastorale (2006) and Lyre Dure (2009). Beck co-founded journals Alter (phenomenology) and Quaderno (poetry), and translated works by Walter Benjamin and Schelling. Awards include the 2015 French Academy Poetry Prize and a 2009 Mission Stendhal Laureate status. His lectures span global festivals, and his essays explore poetic experience’s role between science and common sense. Beck’s research integrates philosophy with literary innovation, emphasizing self-reflexivity and intermediality. His recent works like Opéradiques (2014) and Boustrophes (2011) exemplify this synthesis. He has held residencies in France and China, and in 2012 became Commission President for Poetry at the National Book Centre, Paris.

Johanna DruckerView profile

Professor

• History of the Book
• Visual Epistemology
• Graphic Design History
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Johanna Drucker is the Inaugural Martin and Bernard Breslauer Professor of Bibliographical Studies in the Department of Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. She has held previous faculty positions at the University of Texas at Dallas (1986-88), Columbia University (1989-94), Yale University (1994-99), and the University of Virginia (1999-2008), with fellowships at Harvard University (Mellon Faculty Fellow, 1988-89), SUNY Purchase (1998-99), and Stanford (Humanities Center, 2008-09). Drucker's research spans multiple disciplines with a focus on the History of the Book, Visual Epistemology, Graphic Design History, Artists' Books, Digital Humanities, and Contemporary Art and Literature. Her work explores how visual forms produce knowledge, the materiality of texts in digital environments, and the theoretical foundations of digital scholarship. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between visual presentation and cognitive processing, particularly in how graphical interfaces shape knowledge production. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of visual form and intellectual content. Her scholarship moves fluidly between historical analysis of book forms and forward-looking investigations of digital knowledge production. A recurring theme is the performative aspect of visual presentation - how the graphical arrangement of information actively shapes meaning rather than merely displaying pre-existing content. Her work bridges traditional humanities scholarship with cutting-edge digital methodologies while maintaining critical distance from technological determinism. Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2014) Drucker has supervised numerous graduate students in interdisciplinary research that combines visual studies, book history, and digital humanities. Her scholarly grants have supported major collaborative digital projects including the History of the Book Online initiative with UCLA Special Collections Libraries. She has been instrumental in developing theoretical frameworks for digital humanities that emphasize humanistic values and critical perspectives. Drucker leads research initiatives examining visual knowledge production, particularly through her SpecLab projects in digital aesthetics and speculative computing. Her work often involves collaborative teams spanning computer science, design, and humanities disciplines to explore innovative approaches to representing knowledge visually. She maintains an active creative practice alongside her scholarly work, producing artist's books that have been the subject of a retrospective exhibition, 'Druckworks: 40 years of books and projects.'

• Semiology of the image
• Image training
• Intercultural studies
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Anne Pauzet is a Lecturer at the Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) in Angers, France, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. She serves as Team Coordinator of the LICIA research team and is a member of the Reading and Orientation Council for the journal ÉLA. Her research focuses on the semiotics of images, intercultural studies, and the role of artistic practices in language learning. She actively participates in academic events such as the CHUS General Seminar. Her work bridges visual culture and pedagogy, particularly exploring how artistic mediums like calligraphy contribute to language and cultural understanding. Key publications include studies on contemporary Chinese art, intercultural communication through creative writing, and the body's role in artistic representation. She collaborates with institutions like CoDiRe (University of Nantes) and has contributed chapters to edited volumes on art, intercultural dialogue, and language education. Her current research themes encompass image training methodologies, the relationship between cultural iconography and collective imagination, and the application of forum theater for intercultural learning. She maintains an active presence in academic networks through her editorial roles and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Liz GreView profile

Lecturer

• Narrative-led composition
• Collaborative Soundmaking
• Endarkened Co-Composition
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Dr. Liz Gre is a cross-departmental Lecturer at the University of Southampton in Music and Art and Media Technology, concurrently serving as EDI Lead for Music. Their work centers on collaborative sound practices rooted in Black and Indigenous storytelling traditions. Current research focuses on developing 'Endarkened Co-Composition,' a nonlinear method creating sonic outputs through shared narratives. Recent projects include Arachne: Rebirthing Dislocated Cultures (Gagosian Gallery) and Under the Skin of a Guild (Guildhall Art Gallery). External roles include Senior Fellowships in Three Gold Threads (2023-2024) and Embodied Cacophonies (2024-2026). Performances have been featured at venues including the Kennedy Center and Tate Britain. Gre's exhibitions span Lindisfarne Castle, Lisson Gallery, and Queens Museum, emphasizing interdisciplinary intersections between sound, narrative, and social justice.

Eric DrottView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Music Cultures
• Streaming Music Platforms
• Music and Protest
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Eric Drott is a Professor of Music Theory at the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Fine Arts, where he holds a joint appointment in the Department of Music Theory. Previously, he earned his PhD at Yale University (2001) and taught there before joining UT Austin. His research spans contemporary music cultures, streaming platforms, protest music, genre theory, digital music, and political economy. His award-winning work includes the book Music and the Elusive Revolution (2011), exploring post-1968 French music communities, and an upcoming book Streaming Music, Streaming Capital analyzing streaming platforms' economies. He co-edited the Oxford Handbook of Protest Music with Noriko Manabe. His research has been published in top journals such as the Journal of the American Musicological Society and Cultural Politics , addressing topics like AI music ethics, music surveillance, and fake-stream fraud. He has received prestigious awards including the National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship and the Royal Musical Association’s Dent Medal (2020). Teaching focuses on 20th-century analysis, current music theory trends, and the intersection of music and social movements. His courses include MUS 321J: 20th-Century Musical Analysis and UGS 303: Music, Protest, and Social Movements .

Raminder KaurView profile

Professor

• Cultural Studies
• Anthropology
• Sociology
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Professor Raminder Kaur is Professor of Anthropology and Cultural Studies at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. She serves as Co-Director of the Sussex Asia Centre and has held leadership roles including Director of Doctoral Studies and Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Global Studies. She is a Fellow of both the RSA (Royal Society for Arts) and RAI (Royal Anthropological Institute), where she serves on the RAI Film Committee organizing international film festivals. Her academic training includes a BA (Combined Hons) in Social Anthropology and Art and Archaeology and PhD from SOAS, University of London. She has held Research Fellowships at Brunel University, University of East Anglia, University of Manchester, and University of Erfurt. Her research spans Cultural Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, and Communication and Media Studies with focus areas including migration, race/ethnicity/gender, arts and aesthetics, heritage, public culture, censorship, religion and politics, human rights, energy, renewables, and 'cultures of sustainability'. Professor Kaur's scholarly output demonstrates a strong integration of visual anthropology, ethnographic methods, and social justice concerns. Her recent work explores censorship in South Asia, identity formation, liminal spaces, religious festivals, and the relationship between tradition and transformation. She uniquely bridges academic scholarship with creative practice through theatre, film, and multimedia production. Her research has been recognized with significant awards: Eurocities Award for Cooperation in Gdansk (2007) for the MCAAH report 'Delivering Shared Heritage' Fellowship in the Royal Society for the encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce Fellowship in the Royal Anthropological Institute Professor Kaur has successfully supervised numerous doctoral students working on South Asian studies, migration, and cultural studies topics. She currently leads the POWERE project (Participation of Women in Renewable Energy) funded by UKRI, Pilgrimonics funded by Leverhulme Trust, and CO-POWeR (Consortium on Practices of Wellbeing and Resilience in BAME Families and Communities) funded by UKRI. Her creative work through Sohaya Visions includes theatre productions like EXODUS: ASIA, AFRICA, EUROPE; breaDth; and films including DISHOOM INDIA and PEOPLEBOROUGH that explore themes of identity, migration, and social justice.

Kaustavi SarkarView profile

Associate Professor

• Odissi Dance
• Choreography
• South Asian Aesthetics
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Kaustavi Sarkar is an Associate Professor of Dance and Director of the Arts + Architecture Honors Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds a PhD in Dance Studies (Digital Humanities) from The Ohio State University (2017) and an M.S. in Economics with a Minor in Finance from Texas A&M University (2006). Her research focuses on virtuosity in dance-theater, South Asian aesthetics, and social justice through embodied techniques. Her honors include serving as Regional Director for the American College Dance Association (ACDA) mid-Atlantic region and leading the 'Dance and Community' research initiative recognized by ACDA. She founded the South Asian Dance Intersections journal and the Odissi Odyssey conference, the largest Odissi gathering outside India. Key publications include Dance Technology and Social Justice (2024) and Shaping S Curves (in press). Her work intersects digital humanities, queer performance studies, and cultural anthropology. She has collaborated with prominent choreographers like Ananya Chatterjea and Aruna Mohanty, analyzing creative processes in South Asian dance forms. Awards include Dance Studies Association recognition for her 2024 monograph and ACDA acknowledgment of her community-focused research. Her work bridges traditional Odissi performance with modern social justice frameworks, emphasizing systemic change through artistic collaboration.

• Cooperative Learning
• Reflective Learning
• Sustainable Education
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Dr. Maria Dolores Cañabate Ortiz serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Specific Didactics at the University of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. She is the Principal Investigator of the Research Group GREPAI (Education, Heritage and Arts Intermedia) and Coordinator of the Spanish Network of Cooperative Learning. Her academic work spans physical education, cooperative learning methodologies, and movement-based pedagogy within higher education contexts. Dr. Cañabate's research focuses on two primary areas: (1) Reflective and Cooperative Learning with emphasis on Sustainable Education in Higher Education, where she fosters responsible, critical and active learning approaches; and (2) The languages of movement, exploring how body expression can serve as an educational strategy from an integral perspective. Her work demonstrates how physical education and movement-based approaches can address broader educational goals including emotional regulation, social skills development, and sustainable development. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary connections between physical education, sustainable development goals, and innovative teaching methodologies. Her work consistently bridges theoretical educational frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in cooperative learning structures. A significant portion of her research examines how movement and physical expression can enhance cognitive development, emotional regulation, and social integration across diverse educational contexts from preschool through university levels. As Principal Investigator of GREPAI, Dr. Cañabate leads research on education, heritage, and intermediate arts. She has developed multiple collaborative projects examining how cooperative learning approaches can foster sustainable development competencies. Her leadership extends to coordinating the Spanish Network of Cooperative Learning, connecting researchers and practitioners across the country. Dr. Cañabate's laboratory work focuses on movement analysis and cooperative learning implementation. Her team employs multimodal approaches to study physical education methodologies, often incorporating video analysis, reflective practice frameworks, and student perception surveys to evaluate educational interventions. Current projects examine how movement-based pedagogies can address educational inequalities and promote sustainable development goals.

• Theater Studies
• Performing Arts
• Dance
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Oriane Maubert is a PhD candidate at Montpellier 3 Paul-Valéry University and a full-time Lecturer at Sorbonne Nouvelle University Paris 3. She specializes in Theater Studies through her role at the Institute of Theater Studies and is affiliated with the RIRRA21 laboratory, focusing on Romanticism to 21st-century reality representation. PhD in Theater Studies (2013-present) Master 2 Research (2013) Licence in Theater Studies (2011) Her research bridges puppetry and contemporary dance , analyzing gestural reactivation through intermedial collaborations. Keywords: dance, puppet, gesture, corporeality, intermediality, contemporary stagecraft, object-body dynamics. Recent publications explore themes like: Choreographic puppet-body interactions Gender through historical lenses Interdisciplinary methodologies Spectator training frameworks She received scholarships from the International Puppet Institute and RIRRA21 for global conference participation. As an educator, she teaches: Dramaturgy and spectator analysis (Paris 3) Theater-video intersections (Paris 3) Interdisciplinary puppetry-dance studies (Paris 8) She co-edits the Manip journal and directs the Action Parallèle platform for doctoral researchers.

Ed CooperView profile

Research Fellow

• music composition
• aesthetics
• creative practice
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Ed Cooper is a composer, writer, and current Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow at the University of Leeds' School of Music within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. He serves as Research Network Administrator for the AHRC-funded Inner Music and Wellbeing Network led by Freya Bailes and Kelly Jakubowski. His interdisciplinary work bridges composition, philosophy, and contemporary music studies. Education: PhD in Music Composition and Aesthetics, University of Leeds (2024), supervised by Scott McLaughlin and Martin Iddon, with commendation of Research Excellence from Leeds Doctoral College MMus in Critical and Experimental Composition BA in Music (International) Cooper's research centers on aural limits found between listening and hearing, language and sense, interiority and exteriority. His work explores liminality in contemporary music, examining how sound intersects with philosophical concepts, particularly drawing on Jean-Luc Nancy's work. He investigates perceptual boundaries in music from the 1980s to present day by composers like Gérard Grisey, Luigi Nono, Morton Feldman, and Pauline Oliveros. His creative practice manifests in diverse forms including solo repertoire, performance-installations, choral works, and electroacoustic pieces, often incorporating heartbeats, field recordings, detuned guitars, poetry, autotune, and fragmented melodies. His publications reveal a strong focus on contemporary music analysis, with particular attention to composers like Beat Furrer (about whom he guest-edited a special issue of Tempo) and Jennifer Walshe. His work spans music philosophy, gender studies, and the relationship between sound and social issues like homelessness. Cooper's monograph Aural Liminalities in New Music is under contract with Cambridge University Press (2026). Recognition: Research Excellence commendation from Leeds Doctoral College As a composer, Cooper has collaborated with prominent ensembles and artists including Apartment House, Marsyas Trio, Octandre Ensemble, Terra Invisus, and individual performers like Jack Adler-McKean, Ryoko Akama, and Kathryn Williams. His work has been presented by major organizations including BBC Radio 3, Darmstadt Summer Courses, and venues across Europe and North America. His album HEKATE'S VOICES was released through Sawyer Spaces in April 2025. Cooper is also active in interdisciplinary projects, having created works involving amplified heartbeats, spatial audio, and performance-installations that explore the physicality of sound.

Muriel LeuenbergerView profile

Researcher

• Ethics of Technology
• AI Ethics
• Neuroethics
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Muriel Leuenberger is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Zurich, holding appointments in both the Department of Philosophy and the Digital Society Initiative (DSI). She currently serves as a DSI Bridge Postdoc Fellow investigating the intersection of emerging technologies and existential questions of meaning. Her academic journey includes prior postdoctoral positions at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and the University of Zurich's Ethics Center, supported by prestigious Swiss National Science Foundation grants. Her research centers on ethics of technology , particularly examining how virtual reality, generative AI, and digital tracking systems impact human identity and meaning-making. Key thematic areas include: Authenticity in digital contexts Neuroethical implications of identity-modifying technologies Philosophical foundations of meaning in life Narrative approaches to personal identity Her methodological approach combines historical genealogy with contemporary ethical analysis, particularly evident in her doctoral work on authenticity. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining how emerging technologies disrupt traditional frameworks of meaning . Her 2024-2025 work increasingly focuses on generative AI's role in creative expression and virtual reality's potential for meaningful relationships, marking an evolution from her earlier neuroethics-focused scholarship. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges philosophy of mind, technology ethics, and existential inquiry. Professional recognition includes service on the editorial board of Philosophy & Technology and continuous research funding through competitive mechanisms: Swiss National Science Foundation Doc.CH grant (PhD) SNF Postdoc.Mobility fellowship (Oxford) SNF Return Grant (Zurich Ethics Center) DSI Bridge Postdoc Fellowship (current) Her teaching activities include co-instructing the interdisciplinary seminar 'Digital Transformation - a Scientific Overview' at the University of Zurich. Current research projects examine whether AI companionship and virtual reality interactions can generate authentic meaning, addressing urgent questions about technology's role in human flourishing. She maintains active collaborations across the Digital Society Initiative's interdisciplinary network while contributing to the Department of Philosophy's ethics research cluster.

Ralph Basui WatkinsView profile

Professor

• Theological Education
• Pedagogy
• Race and Education
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Ralph Basui Watkins is a Professor at Columbia Theological Seminary , contributing extensively to theological education and pedagogy. His work emphasizes embodied teaching , digital media integration , and social justice in the classroom.

KC ChoiView profile

Associate Professor

• Racial and Ethnic Diversity
• Anti-Racism in Education
• Theological Pedagogy
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KC Choi is an Associate Professor at Seton Hall University , focusing on the intersection of race, theological education, and pedagogical innovation. Their work critically examines systemic racism, anti-racist teaching strategies, and the dynamics of racial identity in classrooms. Research Interests : Racial/ethnic diversity in education, social justice pedagogy, online theological teaching, and curriculum design that challenges white supremacist ideologies. Notable Contribution : Authored a pivotal 2015 blog post analyzing Dylann Roof’s racist assumptions about Asian Americans and implications for teaching race in theological contexts. Key Themes : Explores embodied teaching, trauma-informed pedagogy, and the role of creativity in dismantling oppressive classroom structures. Their work aligns with global efforts to decolonize education and foster inclusive learning environments.

Martha Moore-KeishView profile

Professor

• Theological Education
• Religious Studies
• Pedagogy
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Martha Moore-Keish is a Professor at Columbia Theological Seminary , specializing in theological education and religious studies pedagogy. Her work intersects with embodied teaching , interreligious dialogue , and social justice through the lens of Christian identity and trauma-informed practices. Research Focus: Explores intersections of theology, identity formation, and classroom dynamics in conflict zones Key Publications: Articles on Israel/Palestine pedagogy, sabbatical research, and impostor syndrome in theological education Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes sacred self-care, guest-host relationships in interfaith contexts, and confronting theological discomfort Her recent work analyzes how trauma and polycrisis reshape educational practices, particularly in theological settings. While no formal awards are listed, her sabbatical research highlights institutional support for faculty development.

Emma ColeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Classical Reception
• Greek Tragedy in Contemporary Theatre
• Immersive Theatre
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Dr. Emma Cole is a Senior Lecturer in Drama and Director of the Research Centre in Creative Arts and Human Flourishing at the University of Queensland . A dramaturg and theatre scholar, her expertise lies in the reception of Greek tragedy within immersive, postdramatic, and experimental theatre . Director of Research, School of Communication and Arts ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow Former Teaching Fellow, University of Bristol (2015-2023) Research Interests: Her work bridges classical translation , immersive performance , and creative industries collaboration. Current projects include a Bloomsbury book on immersion and translations of Euripides’ final trilogy . Scientific Awards: 2024 ADSA Rob Jordan Prize for her monograph Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Royal Historical Society Shortlisted for 2019 TaPRA prize for editing Supervision: Available for PhD supervision in race, translation, and Greek tragedy . She has supervised projects on autism aesthetics, queer family drama , and posthuman sonic interaction . Research Impact: Her collaborations with Punchdrunk (e.g., The Burnt City , 2022-23) and Queensland Theatre have redefined public engagement with classical texts through interactive archiving and educational outreach .