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Dina Danish (b. 1981, Paris) is an Egyptian-Danish artist and educator working at the intersection of language, historical reinterpretation, and conceptual practice. She holds a Lecturer position at the Fine Arts department of KABK in The Hague and serves as a teaching mentor at the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam . Guest teaching roles include the Sandberg Institute and American University in Cairo . Education : BA from American University in Cairo; MFA from California College of the Arts (San Francisco) Residencies : Rijksakademie Amsterdam, Spinola Banna Italy, PiST/// Istanbul, A.i.R. Dubai, Affiliated Fellow at American Academy in Rome Her research explores humor, mistranslation, and overlooked historical moments , often through video art, performance, and text-based installations . Key themes include linguistic structures, cultural memory, and Dadaist methodologies . Recent projects examine ancient motifs in contemporary art (e.g., Jean-Baptiste Maitre) and political commentary through playful abstraction . Notable exhibitions at SFMOMA, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, and Kunsthall Oslo highlight her focus on translation errors, sound poetry, and archival interventions . Volkskrant Award finalist Abraaj Art Prize nominee Illy Present Future Prize recipient Celeste Award nominee Barclay Simpson Award nominee Dina collaborates with institutions like Hotel Maria Kapel and De Nederlandsche Bank , and co-curated a Rijksakademie anniversary exhibition. Her work is represented by galleries in Amsterdam, Milan, and Zurich.

• Conceptual Art
• Language and Art
• Performance Art
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Dr. Alba Fedeli is a Researcher and Head of Project RFK06 at the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA), University of Hamburg. Her work focuses on early Qur’anic manuscripts, combining philological analysis with natural sciences. She leads projects such as What is in a Scribe’s Mind and Inkwell (2023–2025) examining the Gotha Collection, and InterSaME (2020–2023) exploring oral-written transmission of Middle Eastern sacred traditions. Her research spans palimpsest studies, material analysis of manuscripts, and digital humanities. Notable outputs include studies on Qur’anic codicology, authentication methods, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Dr. Fedeli collaborates internationally with institutions like the Vatican Library and the Gotha Research Library, contributing to global efforts in cultural heritage preservation. Her academic contributions include 14 publications across peer-reviewed chapters, journal articles, and digital platforms. She actively participates in workshops, conferences, and public engagement through blogs like the Forschungsbibliothek Gotha to disseminate research findings.

• Early Qur'anic Manuscripts
• Manuscript Studies
• Material Analysis
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Johannes Grave is Professor of Early Modern Art History at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (since 2019), having previously held professorships at Bielefeld University (2012-2019) and deputy directorship at the Centre allemand d'histoire de l'art in Paris (2009-2012). He earned his PhD from the University of Jena with a dissertation on Goethe's print collection. His research explores art theory, European Romanticism, and historical image studies, with emphasis on: Temporality in visual perception Comparative practices in art analysis German/French/Italian painting traditions The intersection of aesthetics and social imagination His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Romantic landscapes (especially Caspar David Friedrich), Renaissance aesthetics, and redefinitions of the sublime. Recent works critically engage with art historiography, copyright debates, and exhibition politics. Notable scientific recognition includes: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2020) Hans Janssen Prize for European Art History (2012) Fellowships at DFG research groups in Berlin, Bielefeld, and Greifswald He leads doctoral projects on Romantic art, image comparison, and museology, supervising 18+ PhD candidates. As speaker for the cluster initiative Imaginamics and CRC 1288 'Practices of Comparing', he coordinates interdisciplinary teams exploring social imagination dynamics.

• Art history around 1800
• European Romanticism
• Picture theory
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Dr. Alfred Hiatt is a Professor of Medieval Studies at Queen Mary University of London's School of English and Drama. He holds a BA from the University of Sydney and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on medieval textual cultures, particularly spatial representation and the reception of classical geography in the Middle Ages. He has authored influential works such as Terra Incognita: Mapping the Antipodes before 1600 (2008) and Dislocations: Maps, Classical Tradition, and Spatial Play (2020). His current projects explore comparative medieval Arabic-Islamic and Latin-European geography, informed by a Leverhulme Trust-funded international network. Teaching responsibilities include courses on medieval literatures, Chaucer, Arthurian literature, and research methods at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is a member of the Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies (CREMS) and actively supervises doctoral students in his research areas. His work bridges historical cartography, classical reception, and the analysis of medieval forgeries, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogue across literary, historical, and cultural studies.

• Medieval Studies
• Medieval Geography
• Spatial Representation
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Jacqueline M. Burek is an Associate Professor of Medieval Literature at George Mason University's Department of English. She holds affiliations with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, serving as Director of the Medieval Studies Minor and Coordinator of the English Honors Program. Her work bridges medieval historiography, classical reception, and multilingual literary traditions, with a focus on medieval understandings of historical truth and memory. Dr. Burek earned a Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania (2017) and a B.A. in Medieval Studies and Latin from Cornell University (2010, summa cum laude). Her research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright Award (2014-15), Penn's Wolf Humanities Center, and GMU's Center for Humanities Research. Her research interests include the intersection of literary form and historical representation in medieval texts, particularly Latin and vernacular historiography from Bede to the Prose Brut. She also explores classical epic's influence on medieval literature and the reception of Chaucer in early modern Welsh translation. Current projects investigate memory/truth dynamics in medieval historical writing and Geoffrey of Monmouth's use of Lucan. Dr. Burek's publications include the monograph *Literary Variety and the Writing of History in Britain's Long Twelfth Century* (2023), essays in *Review of English Studies* and *Journal of Medieval Latin*, and upcoming work on medieval forgeries and Welsh translations. She teaches courses on medieval literature, epic traditions, and the history of memory.

• Medieval Literature
• Medieval Historiography
• Translation Studies
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Armin D. Baum is Professor of New Testament at the Freie Theologische Hochschule (FTH) Giessen (since 2010) and has additionally served as Prorector for Research since 2016. He is also Adjunct Professor in the doctoral programme of the Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven (Belgium) and was Visiting Professor at the Theological University Kampen (Netherlands) from 2012-2017. Education 1993 – Dr. theol., Theological University Kampen, Netherlands 1990 – Drs. theol., Theological University Kampen, Netherlands 1989 – M.Div., Freie Theologische Akademie, Giessen, Germany 1984 – Abitur, Elsa Brändström-Schule Hannover, Germany Research Focus Baum’s scholarship centres on the historical reliability of the New Testament writings , the formation of the biblical canon , and literary questions of authorship, anonymity and pseudepigraphy . A second strand of research engages contemporary ethical debates , producing detailed exegetical studies on homosexuality, women in ministry and sexual ethics. His methodological interests include the historical-critical method , the relationship between faith and historical scholarship, and the use of ancient historiographical conventions in the Gospels. Publications & Trends Across more than 120 scholarly works, Baum consistently explores how ancient literary and rhetorical conventions shape the New Testament text. Recent monographs such as Einleitung in das Neue Testament (2017) and edited volumes like Kernthemen neutestamentlicher Theologie (2022) consolidate decades of research on Gospel genre, Pauline authenticity, and canon theology. His 2024 articles extend this trajectory by addressing anonymity in Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles and by offering exegetical foundations for evangelical sexual ethics. Professional Memberships & Awards Society for New Testament Studies (SNTS) Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) Institute for Biblical Research (IBR) Tyndale Fellowship (TF) Rhein-Main-Exegesetreffen Coordinator, New Testament Study Group of the Arbeitskreis für evangelikale Theologie (AfeT) Advising & Research Leadership As Dean of Research (2012-2016) and Prorector for Research (2016-), Baum oversees doctoral training at FTH Giessen and mentors candidates in New Testament and canon studies. He has directed externally funded projects on the origins of the New Testament canon and regularly convenes colloquia for doctoral students and international guests.

• New Testament Theology
• Historical Jesus Studies
• Synoptic Problem
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Abhinav Dhall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Data Science & AI at Monash University. His research focuses on computer vision, affective computing, and human-centered AI, with a particular emphasis on deepfake detection, multimodal analysis, and ethical AI applications. He is actively involved in organizing workshops like the Multimodal and Responsible Affective Computing (MRAC) and chairs conferences such as ACCV. Dhall accepts PhD students and has contributed significantly to datasets like AV-Deepfake1M and EmotiW challenges. His work spans topics including HDR imaging, facial expression recognition, and AI ethics in multimedia systems.

• Computer Vision
• Affective Computing
• Deep Learning
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Bart D. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His work focuses on New Testament textual criticism, early Christian apocrypha, and the historical Jesus. Ehrman holds a Ph.D. (1985) and M.Div. (1981) from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a B.A. (1978) from Wheaton College. His research explores the evolution of early Christian texts, the role of forgery in ancient polemics, and the intersection of religion with social history. Notable publications include How Jesus Became God , Misquoting Jesus , and God’s Problem , many of which have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. Ehrman has received awards such as the Religious Liberty Award (2011) and the Bowman and Gordon Gray Professorship (1998–2001). He teaches courses on the New Testament, early Christian apocrypha, and textual criticism, and has produced numerous online lectures and media appearances. His current projects include a study on millenarianism ( Expecting Armageddon ) and advocacy through his Biblical Studies Academy.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christian Apocrypha
• Historical Jesus
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Javier Villa-Flores is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Graduate Division of Religion at Emory University. He holds a PhD in Latin American History from UC San Diego (2001), an MA (1998) from the same institution, and a BA in Sociology from the University of Guadalajara (1990). His research focuses on religion, colonialism, and social history in colonial Mexico, particularly examining the intersections of power, language, and legal systems. His major works include *Dangerous Speech: A Social History of Blasphemy in Colonial Mexico* (2006) and his current project on trust and risk in Bourbon New Spain through analysis of 'crimes of falsity.' He has contributed to journals like *Colonial Latin American Review* and co-edited volumes on archives, emotions, and colonial libraries. Teaching specialties include millenarian movements and religious martyrdom in Latin America. Villa-Flores has held fellowships from institutions including the NEH, Huntington Library, and Max Planck Institute. His work explores how colonial authorities used legal frameworks to enforce social control through concepts like blasphemy, forgery, and perjury, revealing how marginalized groups navigated these systems. Recent publications highlight the role of trust and its betrayal in shaping colonial governance and identity formation. Collaborative projects include special journal issues on archives and edited volumes on emotional history and library destruction. His research bridges historiography with interdisciplinary methods, emphasizing archival material and performative aspects of colonial power.

• Latin American History
• Colonial Studies
• Religion in Colonial Mexico
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Dr. phil. habil. Frank Förster is a researcher and curator at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bonn, specializing in Egyptology. He serves as Curator of the Egyptian Museum of the University of Bonn and holds the title of Temporary Academic Councillor. His academic journey includes a PhD and habilitation from the University of Cologne, with a focus on early Egyptian history, desert archaeology, and iconography. His research interests include Desert Road Archaeology , Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt , Rock Art , Sports in Ancient Egypt , and Pharaonic trade routes . He has led and contributed to major interdisciplinary projects, particularly under the DFG and the Collaborative Research Center 389 ACACIA. His scholarly work emphasizes the intersection of movement, landscape, and cultural expression in ancient Egypt. Frank Förster's recent publications reveal a strong focus on museum curation, artifact analysis, and the symbolic representation of violence and power in early Egyptian iconography. His work spans academic monographs, exhibition catalogs, and interdisciplinary studies. He has co-edited volumes on rock art and desert archaeology, and his articles frequently appear in leading Egyptological journals. He is actively involved in digital education, public outreach, and exhibition development. Notably, he contributed to the relocation and reopening of the Egyptian Museum at the University of Bonn in 2024. His academic service includes obituaries, editorial work, and collaborative research with international institutions. Member, Heinrich-Barth-Institut für Archäologie und Umweltgeschichte Afrikas e.V. Member, Uschebti e.V. – Verein der Freunde und Förderer des Seminars für Ägyptologie der Universität zu Köln He has advised on numerous exhibition projects and virtual reality tours, integrating academic research with public engagement. His work exemplifies a commitment to both scholarly rigor and accessibility in Egyptology.

• Egyptology
• Desert Road Archaeology
• Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt
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Li Chen is Associate Professor of History and Global Asia Studies in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies (UTSC) at the University of Toronto, with cross-appointments to the Graduate Department of History and the Faculty of Law. He served as Chair of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies (2016–2019) and as President of the International Society for Chinese Law and History (2014–2017). His scholarship focuses on late-imperial and modern Chinese legal history, Sino-Western relations, and comparative legal cultures. Education J.D., University of Illinois, magna cum laude Ph.D., Chinese History, Columbia University Research Interests Chen’s work interrogates the intersection of law, empire, and culture in China from the 15th to the 20th centuries. He explores how legal knowledge was produced and circulated among private specialists in the Qing juridical field, how international law shaped Sino-Western encounters, and how colonial discourses constructed images of Chinese law and sovereignty. His current SSHRC-funded monograph, Invisible Power and Technocratic Governance , offers the first comprehensive study of Confucian-literati-turned-legal-advisors who quietly administered Qing local justice. Publications & Impact Chen’s 2016 monograph Chinese Law in Imperial Eyes received the Joseph Levenson Book Prize (pre-1900 China) and honorable mention for the Peter Gonville Stein Book Award. His articles in Law & History Review , Journal of the History of International Law , and Late Imperial China have been translated into Chinese and Korean, influencing scholarship across East Asia and North America. Awards & Honors Joseph Levenson Book Prize, Association for Asian Studies (2018) Peter Gonville Stein Book Award – Honorable Mention, American Society for Legal History (2017) Law and Society Association Article Prize – Honorable Mention (2011) Grants & Projects He is principal investigator on a multi-year SSHRC Insight Grant supporting archival research in China, Taiwan, Japan, the United Kingdom, and France for his forthcoming book on Qing legal specialists and their role in shaping imperial governance and legal culture.

• Late Imperial and Modern China
• International Law
• East Asian Legal Cultures
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Andrew McClellan is a Professor in the Department of History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on the history of museums, exhibitions, and art collecting, with a particular emphasis on Early Modern European art and theory. He has authored five influential books and received fellowships including the Carl & Lily Pforzheimer Fellowship (2022–2023) and the Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship. Education: PhD (Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London), MA (University of East Anglia), BA (University College London) His research explores institutional frameworks, art display, and reception, with current work on Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Museum of Fine Arts. His publications span topics such as museum expansion, curatorial ethics, and art fraud, reflecting a career-long engagement with the interplay between art and its publics. Scientific Awards: Best Book Award for The Art of Curating (2019), Carl & Lily Pforzheimer Fellowship (2022–2023) McClellan has taught courses on art museums, curating, and the Age of Rembrandt and Bernini, while holding administrative roles including Dean of Academic Affairs at Tufts (2006–2012) and serving on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Curatorial Studies and Curator: The Museum Journal .

• History of Museums
• Exhibitions and Collecting
• History of Art History
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Ajita Rattani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas, affiliated with Discovery Park. Her research focuses on biometrics, AI fairness, deepfake detection, and machine learning applications in health and security. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, with expertise in facial recognition, ocular biometrics, and multimodal authentication systems. Research Interests: Her work addresses algorithmic fairness in facial attribute classification, robustness of biometric systems against adversarial attacks, and developing lightweight models for on-device authentication. She also explores applications of machine learning in health informatics, such as BMI prediction from facial images and analyzing social determinants of health. Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes bias mitigation in AI systems (e.g., gender/racial fairness), deepfake detection through fusion of audio-visual cues, and advancing ocular biometric recognition under challenging conditions. Notable contributions include frameworks like CodeIT for data-efficient deepfake detection and PatchBMI-Net for lightweight BMI prediction. Advising & Grants: Leads research projects funded by NSF SaTC grants (e.g., probing fairness in ocular biometrics). Active in organizing competitions like VISOB 2.0 for mobile ocular biometrics evaluation. Her lab develops practical solutions for real-world challenges in biometrics and AI ethics. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams addressing transdisciplinary collaboration challenges and applying AI to disaster detection (wildfires, droughts) using satellite and sensor data fusion.

• Biometrics
• Deepfake Detection
• Facial Recognition
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Christophe Charrier is a Full Professor in Forensics and AI at Université de Caen Normandie, affiliated with GREYC UMR CNRS 6072 and IUT Grand Ouest Normandie's Multimedia and Internet Department (Dept. MMI). He obtained his PhD in Computer Science from Université Jean Monnet (Saint-Etienne) in 1998, followed by an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) in 2011 from Université de Caen Normandie. His academic journey includes roles as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Université Laval (1998-2001), Associate Professor at IUT Saint-Lô (2001), and Visiting Scholar/Professor positions at University of Texas at Austin (2008) and University of Sherbrooke (2009-2011). His research focuses on Digital Image and Video Forensics (e.g., deepfake detection), Image/Video Quality Assessment , Computational Vision , and Biometrics (fingerprint quality, template update, presentation attack detection). He leads the SAFE research group since 2016 and collaborates with the E-payment & Biometrics team at GREYC. His work integrates machine learning for quality metrics, biometric system evaluation, and forensic analysis. Recent publications highlight advancements in deepfake detection , 3D mesh quality assessment , and biometric security . Articles span journals like Intelligent Service Robotics (2024), IEEE Access (2024), and conferences such as CORESA (2024) and Cyberworlds (2023-2024). His studies on fingerprint systems, behavioral biometrics, and environmental impacts on data quality underscore his interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards : Best PhD Paper Award (ASONAM 2022) Best Full Paper Award (CW2022) He has mentored 14 PhD students since 2003, including notable alumni like Xinwei Liu (Zhejiang Wanli University) and Antoine Cabana (ALTEN, Toulouse). His projects span biometric certification, latent space manipulation, and 3D mesh evaluation, often in collaboration with institutions in Canada, Norway, and Morocco.

• Digital Image Forensics
• Video Forensics
• Biometrics
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Roziana Ramli is an academic affiliated with Northumbria University, holding a PhD in Computer Science. Her research focuses on medical imaging techniques, cybersecurity in healthcare systems, and bio-inspired optimization algorithms. She has contributed to advancements in retinal fundus image registration and IoT security protocols. Her work integrates computer vision with biomedical applications, addressing challenges in healthcare monitoring and assistive technologies. Key research areas include federated learning in healthcare networks, prosodic feature analysis for language recognition, and secure communication for drone networks. Her systematic literature reviews and algorithmic innovations highlight her interdisciplinary approach to solving technical and clinical problems. Though no formal awards are listed, her active publication record from 1999 to 2024 demonstrates sustained academic engagement.

• Computer Science
• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning
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