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Aida Levy-Hussen is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan's LSA (Literature, Science, and the Arts) College. Her research focuses on African American literature, trauma studies, gender and sexuality studies, and 20th-century American literature. She holds an A.B. from Harvard University (2003) and a Ph.D. from Emory University (2009). Levy-Hussen's work interrogates the intersections of race, memory, and cultural expression. She examines how African American writers engage with historical trauma, particularly slavery's legacies, and explores themes like boredom, affect, and narrative form in contemporary works. Her recent scholarship includes analyses of Ishmael Reed’s postmodern historiography and Spike Lee’s satirical film Bamboozled . She currently teaches courses on African American literature, Toni Morrison, and narrative theory. Her office is located in 3232 Angell Hall, with regular appointment-based office hours. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her prolific publication record reflects sustained academic impact in literary studies. Levy-Hussen’s writing emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending literary criticism with cultural theory, psychoanalysis, and historical analysis. Her book How to Read African American Literature (2016) provides a transformative framework for interpreting post-civil rights fiction.

• African American Literature
• American Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Claudia Romanelli serves as Associate Professor of Italian and Italian Program Director within the Department of Modern Languages & Classics at the University of Alabama, where she also functions as Italian Undergraduate Advisor. Her office resides in BB Comer Hall 217 with contact details cromanelli@ua.edu and (205) 348-5059. Dr. Romanelli holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research centers on Italian cinema within global contexts , screenplay authorship , collaborative creative processes , postcolonial narratives , and intermedia experimentation . As a generalist in Italian literature specializing in modern and contemporary periods, she currently develops a book manuscript analyzing Pier Paolo Pasolini and Federico Fellini's cinematic relationship. Her work bridges film studies, literary criticism, and cultural theory with particular attention to marginalized perspectives. Analysis of her 2009-2024 publications reveals sustained engagement with Pasolini's screenwriting contributions to Fellini's films, adaptations of literary works to cinema, and examinations of otherness in Italian cultural production. Key thematic threads include authorship models in collaborative filmmaking, postcolonial representations, and transnational co-production dynamics within European cinema. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. As Italian Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Romanelli guides student academic trajectories. While departmental highlights mention French PhD students Olabayo Awodirepo, Mablka Lambon, and Diweng Mercy Dafong, her specific graduate advisees remain unspecified. No research grants or funded projects were referenced. No dedicated research laboratories or collaborative teams were identified in the provided information.

• Italian Cinema
• World Cinema
• Screenplay Studies
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Shane Denson serves as Professor of Film and Media Studies in the Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University's School of Humanities and Sciences. He also holds courtesy appointments in the Departments of German Studies and Communication. His academic profile spans multiple disciplines with a particular focus on the evolving relationship between media technologies and cultural forms across historical periods. Denson's research interests encompass a wide spectrum of media studies topics, with particular emphasis on phenomenological and media-philosophical approaches to film, digital media, comics, games, and serialized popular forms. His scholarly work investigates how media technologies shape human perception, embodiment, and cultural production, especially in the transition from cinematic to post-cinematic media environments. He has developed significant theoretical frameworks around concepts like discorrelation, post-cinema, and digital seriality that have influenced contemporary media studies discourse. An analysis of Denson's recent publications reveals consistent engagement with the philosophical implications of emerging media technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and digital platforms. His work demonstrates a distinctive trajectory from early research on Frankenstein adaptations and serial narratives toward contemporary examinations of AI aesthetics, desktop cinema, and the phenomenology of digital interfaces. Denson's scholarship bridges traditional academic writing with innovative digital and videographic forms, reflecting his commitment to multimodal scholarly expression. Denson has established himself as a leading voice in the study of digital seriality, with numerous publications exploring how serial forms evolve across media platforms. His research demonstrates how contemporary digital media environments transform traditional narrative structures while creating new forms of community and meaning-making through serialized content. This work intersects with his broader interests in media philosophy and the embodied experience of digital interfaces. Professor Denson maintains an active scholarly practice through his personal website (shanedenson.com) and ORCID profile, where he shares his publications, videographic essays, and experimental digital projects. His work with ROMhacking.net demonstrates his commitment to digital humanities methodologies that combine code analysis with cultural critique, particularly in examining how fan communities engage with and transform established media properties through modification and reinterpretation.

• Film Studies
• Media Studies
• Digital Media
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Kevin Pugh is a Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado, affiliated with the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Specializing in transformative experience theory, motivation, and cognition, his work bridges educational psychology with real-world learning applications. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Learning & Cognition), Michigan State University (2002) B.S. in Psychology, Brigham Young University (1994) Assistant Professor, University of Toledo (post-Ph.D.) Joining UNC in 2006 Dr. Pugh's research investigates how learning transforms students' worldviews through Deweyan aesthetics and motivational frameworks. His transformative experience theory emphasizes real-world application of knowledge, studied across science education, problem-based learning, and culturally relevant pedagogy. Recent publications analyze mineral misconceptions, instructor-student connections, and gender dynamics in geology education. He teaches learning theory, cognition, and motivation courses using transformative, authentic pedagogies. The Calvin Project, which uses comic characters to explore motivation theory, exemplifies his innovative approach. Dr. Pugh has secured National Science Foundation grants and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Experimental Education. Principal investigator for NSF-funded projects Editorial board member, Journal of Experimental Education School of Psychological Sciences faculty Contact: kevin.pugh@unco.edu | Office: McKee Hall 63 | Phone: 970-351-2989

• Transformative Experience Theory
• Motivation
• Learning Transfer
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Wook-Jin Clark is a Professor of Sequential Art at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since 2020, where he also earned his MFA and BFA in Sequential Art. He focuses on teaching visual storytelling, emphasizing clarity in narrative, traditional/digital tools, and business strategies for freelance comics careers. Education: MFA & BFA in Sequential Art, SCAD His research interests span visual storytelling mechanics, hybrid digital-analog workflows, and the intersection of comics with licensed properties. His recent works include collaborations with major publishers like Boom! Studios, Image Comics, and Gudetama Comics. Key trends in his publications include: Adaptation of existing intellectual properties (Adventure Time, Regular Show) Experimental visual narratives blending humor and character-driven stories Integration of sequential art with mobile platform distribution (Stela App) Commercial storyboard applications for global brands (Nike, Amazon) He has received recognition from the American Library Association for his contributions to graphic novels. His industry experience includes partnerships with: Boom! Studios (2012–17) Image Comics (2017–18) Gudetama Comics (2018–21) Onie Press (2008–13) Clark's teaching incorporates practical training for freelance careers, covering intellectual property licensing, digital publishing platforms, and industry-standard production pipelines.

• Sequential Art
• Visual Storytelling
• Comics
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Jason Ray Carney is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Christopher Newport University and serves as Director of the Alice F. Randall Writing Center. An internationally recognized expert in pulp fiction and popular literature, he specializes in interwar genre studies with emphasis on Weird Tales magazine and authors like Robert E. Howard and H.P. Lovecraft. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in English, Case Western Reserve University M.A. in English, Ohio University B.A. in English, Otterbein University Dr. Carney's research pioneers Pulp Studies as an academic discipline, examining horror, science fiction, and fantasy through lenses of literary theory, print culture, and modernism. His acclaimed monograph Weird Tales of Modernity (2019) established foundational frameworks for analyzing pulp ephemera, with The Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts praising its "valuable addition to scholarship." His publication trajectory reveals deepening engagement with pulp modernism, evolving from analyses of individual authors (2014) to systemic studies of print culture (2021). This work bridges academic literary criticism and fan communities, evidenced by his dual presence at conferences like the Modernist Studies Association and San Diego Comic Con. While no formal scientific awards are documented, his scholarly influence manifests through leadership roles: Area Chair of the Pulp Studies section at the Popular Culture Association, co-editorship of The Dark Man: Journal of Robert E. Howard and Pulp Studies , and guest editing The Journal of American Culture 's 2021 special issue on pulp studies. As Writing Center Director, he shapes pedagogical approaches to composition while maintaining active research. His service on academic review boards and membership in the Robert E. Howard Foundation underscores his standing in both scholarly and enthusiast communities, though student advising details remain unpublicized.

• Pulp Studies
• Genre Fiction
• Horror
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Julia Alekseyeva is an Assistant Professor of English and Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences. She is affiliated with the Department of Eastern European and Russian Studies (REES) and teaches courses such as CIMS 3100 / REES 3770: Cinema and Socialism. Her academic work bridges film, media, and radical politics across transnational contexts. Ph.D., Comparative Literature (Secondary Field: Film and Visual Studies), Harvard University, 2017 Postdoctoral Fellow, Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies Former faculty, Harvard University and Brooklyn College Dr. Alekseyeva's research centers on the intersections of global media and leftist political movements, with a comparative focus on Japan, France, and the former Soviet Union. Her work spans avant-garde cinema , documentary film , transnational animation , graphic narratives , and digital media . She investigates how radical ideologies shape media forms, particularly in response to capitalism and socialist realism. Her scholarship appears in both traditional academic and innovative visual formats. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent engagement with politically charged media forms across historical and cultural contexts. They span graphic narratives , documentary experimentation , avant-garde film , and activist media , demonstrating a methodological commitment to interdisciplinary and transnational analysis. Keywords include Film Studies, Political Activism, Visual Culture, and Media History, while sub-fields range from Feminist Autobiography to Digital Documentary, showcasing the breadth of her scholarly impact. Dr. Alekseyeva has received recognition for her work, most notably as the award-winning author of Soviet Daughter: A Graphic Revolution . Her publications in venues like The Nib and Jewish Currents reflect her commitment to public scholarship. Award-winning author for Soviet Daughter: A Graphic Revolution She advises students in film and media studies and is developing new curricula that integrate visual and academic scholarship. Her current projects include a monograph on 1960s avant-garde documentary and an anthology of her academic essays in graphic narrative format. While specific grants are not listed, her postdoctoral fellowship at the Reischauer Institute indicates prior competitive funding. She is actively shaping the future of media studies through hybrid, accessible, and politically engaged scholarship. Dr. Alekseyeva is also developing a new interdisciplinary lab or research collective focused on graphic scholarship and visual epistemology , aiming to bridge academic research with public-facing visual storytelling. Her work with The Paper Brigade and The Nib suggests strong collaborative ties with artists, historians, and activists committed to cultural resistance and radical pedagogy.

• Film and Media Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Avant-garde Cinema
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Stephanie Burt is the Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Professor of English at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Her office is located at Barker 270, and she holds regular office hours. She earned a B.A. from Harvard in 1994 and a Ph.D. from Yale in 2000. Her research focuses on 20th- and 21st-century poetry, science fiction, literature’s relationship with geography, contemporary writing, comics, and intersections between literature and other arts. She hosts the podcast Team-up Moves and teaches a creative writing workshop on poetry. Burt’s publications include critical works like The Poem Is You (2016) and poetry collections such as We are Mermaids (2022). Her writing explores formal innovation, interdisciplinary approaches, and the public role of poetry. She is currently on leave for Spring 2025.

• Poetry
• Literary Criticism
• 20th/21st Century Literature
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Susan Vanderborg is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina’s McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (1996). Her research focuses on contemporary experimental poetry, artists’ books, interactive fiction, and intersections between science fiction and bio-poetry. She has taught courses such as 'Impossible Cities: Architectures of Postmodernism' and 'American Cyborgs,' blending literary analysis with digital media studies. Her recent research includes studies on Porpentine’s interactive poetry and Emily Short’s First Draft of the Revolution , exploring how digital formats reshape literary politics. Her publications span journals like INKS , Postmodern Culture , and Science Fiction Studies , with a focus on textual instability, posthumanism, and material book culture. Notable works analyze graphic documents in political satire, viral communications in science poetry, and invented languages like Láadan. Vanderborg has presented at major conferences including the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the National Poetry Foundation, addressing topics like ecopoetry’s nonhuman elements and the ethical dimensions of postmodern narratives. Her work bridges traditional literary scholarship with digital innovation, emphasizing how technology redefines authorship and reader engagement.

• Contemporary Experimental Poetry
• Artists' Books
• Interactive Fiction
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Professor Melissa MacAlpin is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Felician University's Art Department, part of the School of Arts & Sciences. She has held this position since Fall 2004. Her academic background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Book Arts/Printmaking from the University of the Arts (2001) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Rutgers University (1998). Her research focuses on metaphorical content in objects and shared human experiences through narratives. She explores how stories and objects interconnect, emphasizing their transformation over time. Her creative works are featured in notable collections such as the Newark Public Library, Penn State University's Special Collections, and Duke University's Sallie Bingham Center. MacAlpin teaches a wide range of courses, including introductory graphic design, printmaking, book arts, and women in art. Her publications span from 1997 to 2011, showcasing experimental techniques like inkjet printing, screen-printing, and Heidelberg press work, often blending personal anecdotes with broader cultural themes. Her artistic practice bridges fine art and design, with a focus on zines, comics, and narrative-driven projects that interrogate societal norms and personal identity. While no formal awards are listed, her works reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary storytelling and material experimentation.

• Book Arts
• Printmaking
• Comics and Zines
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Veronica Graham is a new media artist and printmaker serving as Lecturer in Stanford University's Department of Art & Art History. Based in Oakland and Portland, she founded the design studio Most Ancient in 2010, specializing in experimental comics and exploration games. Her interdisciplinary practice bridges digital media and analog print publishing through poetic world-building that confronts contemporary environmental and social challenges. Her research centers on virtual reality narratives, climate-focused printmaking, and surrealist comics that explore internalized fictions. Key projects include the VR experience Diatribes (2024), examining fears about global warming through a haunted house framework, and the Global Warming Agitprop Posters series (2020-present) using phosphorescent materials to visualize ecological instability. She employs techniques like Wang tile systems for pattern generation and split fountain printing to stretch technical boundaries. 2025 Writer-in-Residence, Writing Space, Chicago 2024 IndieCade Impact Award Nominee for Diatribes 2022 Oculus Launch Pad Grant Recipient 2019 Best American Comics Notable Comics selection 2017 Artist’s Book Residency Grant, Women’s Studio Workshop Graham’s work appears in MoMA, NYPL, and SFMOMA collections. Her VR projects have been presented at Kala Art Institute, Printed Matter (NYC), and Sónar+D. As an educator, she lectures on virtual reality at Stanford and has conducted workshops at institutions including Tufts University and UC Berkeley. Her studio Most Ancient functions as both creative laboratory and publishing platform, supporting collaborative projects like Real Milk (2023) which examines agricultural automation through translucent book design.

• Virtual Reality Art
• Experimental Comics
• Climate Change Art
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Emily Richmond Pollock is an Associate Professor of Music at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in postwar German opera, 20th-century musical traditions, and the intersection of music with political ideology. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard in 2006, followed by M.A. (2008) and Ph.D. (2012) in music history from the University of California, Berkeley. Pollock joined MIT in 2012 and serves as a music major advisor. Her research interrogates the paradox of conservative renewal in postwar opera, analyzing how composers navigated the "Zero Hour" myth while maintaining traditional conventions. Current projects include Opera on Uncommon Ground , a fieldwork-based study of five American opera festivals. Her work has been supported by the DAAD, Paul Sacher Stiftung, and MIT’s Class of 1947 Fellowship. Key Research Areas : Opera, Music History, Modernist Musical Value, Cultural Restoration Notable Publications : Articles in Twentieth-Century Music , Journal of Musicology , and Opera Quarterly , including the Kurt Weill Prize-winning "Opera by the Book" (2018) Teaching : Courses on Western music, opera history, 20th-century repertoire, and advanced seminars Pollock remains an active amateur oboist with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra and Mercury Orchestra. She lives in Belmont, MA, with her family and two rabbits.

• Opera
• Music History
• 20th-Century Music
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Charles Baraw is a Professor of American Literature at Southern Connecticut State University, specializing in texts ranging from early captivity narratives to contemporary experimental works. He teaches core courses like ENG 307 and ENG 308 , alongside specialized offerings including Graphic Narrative: Word, Image, Page and Experimental American Literature: Afterlives of the Archive . Led the "Internships, Fellowships, and Airships" initiative for English Department experiential learning Organizer of the Transformative Careers in the Public Humanities Roundtable connecting students with New Haven arts/humanities leaders Research Focus: Explores intersections of genre theory , literary tourism , and visual-textual analysis . His publications examine topics like: African American adaptations of Victorian literature Animal representation in comics pedagogy Hawthorne's transatlantic authorial identity Experimental archive-based American writing Awards: 2019 SCSU Board of Regents Teaching Award 2018 J. Philip Smith Outstanding Teacher Award

• American literature
• Genre and narrative theory
• History of authorship and reading
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Bill Grant is a Professor of Economics at James Madison University (JMU) within the College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, a post-doctorate from Duke University's Clinical Research Institute, and a B.A. from Davidson College. His research interests span Game Theory, Health Economics, Design of Randomized Experiments, and Economic History. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied methodologies, such as using superhero narratives to teach game theory and analyzing trust dynamics in strategic interactions. Grant’s publications explore topics ranging from evolutionary stability in multi-player games to minimizing selection bias in clinical trials. He consistently integrates pedagogical innovation, as seen in his application of comic book examples to clarify complex economic concepts. His research has been published in journals like Journal of Economic Methodology and Journal of Economic Education . Awards: Madison Vision Teaching Award (University-wide), Dean’s Impact Award, and Collaborative Spirit Award. Roles: Served as Assistant Professor (2006–2012), Associate Professor (2012–2023), and current Professor (2023–present). Also held a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University. Engagement: Active in community service and teaching excellence, recognized at both JMU and the University of North Carolina. No specific lab or team affiliations are explicitly listed, though his work aligns with JMU’s focus on interdisciplinary research and experiential learning.

• Game theory
• Health economics
• Design of randomized experiments
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Swarnavel Eswaran Pillai is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and the School of Journalism at Michigan State University. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India and the University of Iowa, he is both an accomplished filmmaker and a scholar. His work spans documentaries like Nagapattinam: Waves from the Deep (2018) and the fiction feature Kattumaram (2019), alongside academic contributions to journals like Intersections and Caste: A Global Journal . His research focuses on Tamil cinema's history, its relationship with Hollywood, and intersections with caste, gender, and technology. Education : Ph.D. in Film Studies (University of Iowa), D.C. in Film Direction (Film and Television Institute of India), B.Com (Bombay University) His recent articles and essays explore themes such as transphobia in Tamil society, caste dynamics in cinema, and the influence of global media icons. His documentary Is It Too Much to Ask? (2016) analyzes housing discrimination through a docudrama lens, while works like Maadathy (2022) address caste and gender representation. The 15 most recent publications highlight his expertise in cross-cultural film analysis, social exclusion, and visual narrative techniques. Scientific awards include the Tamizh Studio Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) , Teacher-Scholar Award at MSU (2016) , and the Tamil Literary Garden Award (2015) . His accolades reflect recognition of his dual contributions to filmmaking and academic research.

• Documentary Film
• Tamil Cinema
• Film Studies
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