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Maggie CaoView profile

Associate Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States

Maggie Cao is the David G. Frey Associate Professor of Art History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She specializes in 18th-19th century American art within global contexts, focusing on intersections of art with technology, natural science, and economics. Her work includes two monographs: The End of Landscape in Nineteenth-Century America (2018) and Painting US Empire (2025). B.A. and Ph.D. in Art History from Harvard University (2006, 2014) Postdoctoral work at Columbia University’s Society of Fellows Her research examines globalization and artistic responses to modernity, including ecological temporality through Arctic photographs, geological time in etchings, and nonhuman time in art materials. Selected publications and projects span trompe l’oeil still lifes, media theory, and cultural artifacts linked to colonial systems. She has received prestigious fellowships from the National Humanities Center, Terra Foundation, Smithsonian, and Getty Research Institute. Undergraduate courses: Introduction to American Art, Art and Money, Making Material Histories (Makerspace) Graduate courses: Art and Environments, Media and Materiality

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Stefania VENTRAView profile

Associate Professor

Ca' Foscari University of VeniceItaly

Stefania VENTRA is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Humanities. She serves as the Department Delegate for Research and focuses on museology, art restoration criticism, and the history of art academies. Her research explores topics such as the theory and history of restoration, the role of institutions like the Accademia di San Luca, and the socio-cultural contexts of artistic practices from the Renaissance to the 19th century. Her work often bridges historical analysis with material culture, examining how restoration practices influence art historiography and cultural heritage preservation. Key research areas include the history of restoration techniques, the cultural strategies of art academies, and the reception of Renaissance artists like Raphael. She has published extensively on subjects such as artisan knowledge in Milanese shipyards during the Napoleonic era and the conservation history of artworks attributed to major artists. Her work frequently intersects with interdisciplinary methods, combining art history with archival research and material analysis. Her publications span journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, reflecting her expertise in both historical and methodological aspects of art conservation. She has also contributed to exhibitions and curatorial projects, furthering the public understanding of art restoration and its historical contexts. Her research has been recognized through invited reviews in prestigious journals like The Burlington Magazine and collaborations with institutions such as the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca.

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Alexandra HerlitzView profile

Associate Professor

University of GothenburgSweden

Alexandra Herlitz is an Associate Professor in Art History and Visual Studies at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. She also serves as a museum educator at Gothenburg Museum of Art since 2006. Doctoral degree in Art History (2013), University of Gothenburg Academic training at University of Stuttgart, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, and University of Hamburg Her research focuses on 19th-century Scandinavian art historiography , artists' colonies , artistic national identity , and transnational art networks between Scandinavia and Germany. She explores these themes through publications, podcast episodes, and archival research. Recent publications highlight Nordic rural artists' communities , gender dynamics in art history , and critical analysis of art forgery . Her work spans from 17th-century Scandinavian art to contemporary feminist perspectives , with particular attention to under-documented networks and alternative historiographies. Herlitz co-hosts the art history podcast Konsthistoriepodden , covering topics from medieval religious art to modernist movements , demonstrating her commitment to public art education and multimedia scholarship .

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Jeffrey StackertView profile

Professor

University of ChicagoUnited States

Jeffrey Stackert is the Caroline E. Haskell Professor of Hebrew Bible at the University of Chicago Divinity School, with affiliations in Classics and Middle Eastern Studies. He holds a PhD from Brandeis University and specializes in siting the Hebrew Bible within ancient Near Eastern contexts, focusing on Pentateuchal composition, prophecy, cultic texts, and law. His major works include Rewriting the Torah (2007), A Prophet Like Moses (2014), and Deuteronomy and the Pentateuch (2022), which explore biblical legal collections and their intertextual relationships. Research interests emphasize Pentateuchal sources, ancient Near Eastern legal comparisons, and the relationship between prophecy and law. He leads the CEDAR digital humanities project and edited the Oxford Handbook of the Pentateuch . His scholarship has been honored with the 2010 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise. Stackert serves on editorial boards for Maarav , Die Welt des Orients , and The Catholic Biblical Quarterly , and co-leads the Divinity School's MA program. His current projects include a Deuteronomy commentary and studies on Priestly literature.

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Glenn PorterView profile

Associate Professor

University of New England AustraliaAustralia

Glenn Porter is an Associate Professor at the University of New England’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, specializing in interdisciplinary work across forensic science, criminology, and art photography. An award-winning photographer, he holds qualifications including Ph.D. (Communication Arts), M.App.Sc.(Photog.), and ASIS FRPS credentials. His research examines humanity, environment, and being through visual narratives, aiming to effect social change. Projects include forensic applications in facial recognition, cultural heritage protection, and bloodstain analysis at crime scenes. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on forensic innovation and artistic expression, with recent works exploring facial biometrics, heritage conservation, and colonial historiography. Notable articles address forensic biosecurity and art crime. Awards include FRPS fellowship and finalist positions in international photography competitions. Extensive supervision includes 25+ higher-degree students across forensic imaging, criminology, and art practice.

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Matthew James SorellView profile

Senior Lecturer

Tallinn University of TechnologyEstonia

Matthew James Sorell is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide since October 2002. He holds a Doctor's Degree from George Mason University (1998), supervised by Geoff Orsak, focusing on 'Robust Importance Sampling'. His research spans Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation, and Computer Science, with emphasis on image/video analysis, surveillance technologies, and data provenance. Education: PhD in Computer Sciences, George Mason University, 1998 Research Interests: His work focuses on digital evidence analysis, forensic science applications, and the development of methodologies for authenticating digital media. Key areas include photo-sensor fingerprinting, mobile forensics (e.g., Snapchat surveillance protocols), and health data provenance analysis (Apple Health databases). He has contributed to advancing video motion detection, smart camera systems, and forensic photography audit logs. Publications: His recent work emphasizes digital forensics in health data and social media, with notable contributions to Forensic Science International Digital Investigation and IEEE conferences. Earlier research includes biologically-inspired video enhancement and JPEG quantization analysis. Professional Roles: From 2017-2022, he worked as a Digital Investigations Consultant (part-time). He has edited conference proceedings (e.g., e-Forensics 2009) and contributed to interdisciplinary studies like food advertising patterns on Australian TV. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with teams in digital crime forensics, surveillance systems, and multimedia forensics, reflected in his conference organizing roles and journal editorships.

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Muazam HaliliView profile

Associate Professor

South East European UniversityMacedonia

Muazam Halili is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of Southeast European University , working on a part-time basis. His research focuses on economic crime , corruption , and criminalistics , with expertise in document forgery detection , public administration reforms , and interinstitutional cooperation . Contact: m.halili@seeu.edu.mk . Research Interests : Economic crime dynamics, corruption analysis, forensic investigation, environmental criminality, human trafficking, and public sector legal frameworks. Publications Trends : Recent works emphasize regional crime patterns in Tetovo (2024), EU accession challenges due to corruption (2024), and the role of financial intelligence agencies (2023). Earlier studies include polygraph use (2020), economic crime identification (2019), and administrative corruption in Kosovo (2015). Scientific Awards : No awards explicitly mentioned. Advising & Grants : No students or funding details provided.

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Giuliano D'AmicoView profile

Professor

University of OsloNorway

Giuliano D'Amico is a Professor of Nordic Literature and Center Director at the University of Oslo . He has held academic positions at NTNU and Volda University College between 2012-2023, with earlier roles as Lecturer at University of Milan and University of Turin . His career includes a Ph.D. in General Literature (2008-2010) and research stays at Ca' Foscari University , University of Strasbourg , and others. Education: Ph.D. in General Literature, University of Oslo (2008-2010) Research stays at University of Turin (2008-2010), University of Palermo (2010), and other institutions His research focuses on Nordic literature (1800-present) , particularly Henrik Ibsen , examined through international reception studies , translation analysis , and copyright history . He has pioneered the integration of Western esotericism as a literary analytical category, with 2020 monograph on Nordic retrogardism and Håkan Sandell's poetry. Current projects include a book on spectrality in Ibsen's plays . His publications span 15+ years , covering Ibsen's Peer Gynt through occult and conspiracy lens, Hamsun's forgery themes, and comparative analysis of Nordic authors' reception in Italy, France, Germany, and Scotland . Articles appear in European Journal of Scandinavian Studies , Correspondences , and Cambridge University Press publications. As academic leader: Head of Center for Ibsen Studies (2023-2027) Co-editor of Ibsen Studies journal since 2018 Secretary of International Ibsen Committee (2018-2020, 2023-2027) Teaching coordinator for Center for Ibsen studies (2018-2020) He teaches Ibsen Studies (master's program) with courses on text-performance analysis, modern drama, and practical Ibsen studies. Research groups: Book history and reception group Founding member of ESOSTETICS (Esotericism and Aesthetics in Nordic countries) Projects: Co-investigator in Made Abroad: Producing Norwegian World Literature in a Time of Rupture, 1900-50 (National Library of Norway) Participant in NORNE (Norwegian Romantic Nationalisms research)

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Seyran Zaven GrigoryanView profile

Associate Professor

Yerevan State UniversityArmenia

Seyran Zaven Grigoryan is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of History and Criticism of Modern Armenian Literature at the Faculty of Armenian Philology , Yerevan State University . A prolific scholar born in 1962, he is equally at home in Armenian, Russian and English and has published extensively on modern and contemporary Armenian poetry, comparative literature and cultural memory. His research trajectory focuses on the intricate interplay between Armenian poetry and world literary traditions, with particular emphasis on the works of Yeghishe Charents, Paruyr Sevak, Vahagn Davtyan and other towering figures of the 20th century. He examines how biblical, folkloric and Indo-European motifs are re-imagined within Armenian modernist and post-modernist aesthetics, and how memory, myth and history coalesce in poetic form. Across more than fifteen major articles and three monographs published between 2015 and 2025, Grigoryan has traced recurring themes such as sacred beverages in world literature, the reception of Rig-vedic thought by Armenian poets, the genre of memoir-poem, and the symbolic afterlives of Komitas. His comparative studies extend from Marina Tsvetaeva’s dialogue with Paruyr Sevak to Charlotte Salzmann’s echoes in Abovyan and Charents, revealing dense networks of trans-national literary exchange. Labs & Teams: As Head of Department, he leads a research group dedicated to textual criticism and digital humanities approaches to Armenian literary corpora, while mentoring graduate projects on modern Armenian poetry.

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Thilo RehrenView profile

Professor

The Cyprus InstituteCyprus

Thilo Rehren is the A.G. Leventis Professor for Archaeological Sciences at The Cyprus Institute's Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC). He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences and has led major international research groups at institutions like UCL and UCL Qatar. His work focuses on reconstructing ancient technological processes, particularly metallurgy, glassmaking, and ceramic production, integrating archaeological, scientific, and historical data. He has pioneered studies on global metallurgical networks and early technical innovations in regions such as the Mediterranean, China, and sub-Saharan Africa. Education: MSc (mineralization of copper-silver mines) and PhD (volcanology of Nisyros, Greece). Career highlights include establishing UCL Qatar and co-directing the STARC lab. Research emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration and the socio-technical dynamics of material production. Publications span 40+ years, analyzing production techniques from Late Bronze Age Cyprus to Medieval Chinese glass workshops. His work challenges traditional narratives by highlighting the ingenuity of past artisans and the global interconnectedness of technical knowledge. Current projects investigate early metallurgy in the Balkans and glass production in West Africa. Labs/Teams: Leads STARC's interdisciplinary teams focused on archaeological materials science. Collaborates with global institutions on projects like the Meroe Quarries in Sudan and the Dhaskalio-Keros excavation in Greece.

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Peter LambertView profile

Associate Professor

Ghent UniversityBelgium

Peter Lambert is a full-time Associate Professor at Ghent University – imec (Belgium), affiliated with the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab (IDLab) where he coordinates the MEDIA research team since 2013. His academic background includes a Master's degree in Science (Mathematics) and Applied Informatics from Ghent University, followed by a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the same institution in 2007. Prior to his current role, he served as a Technology Developer at Ghent University (2010-2013). Lambert's research focuses on: Multimedia signal processing and visual communication systems Computer graphics and computational geometry Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies Video compression and perceptual quality assessment Multimedia security and digital watermarking His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on real-time multimedia systems, VR/AR applications, perceptual quality metrics, and multimedia security. Research trends include deep learning-based video forensics, light field rendering optimizations, perceptual hashing techniques, and adaptive video streaming solutions. As leader of the IDLab-MEDIA team, Lambert oversees research on emerging visual media formats with applications in immersive experiences. The team develops technologies like OpenDIBR (real-time light field renderer) and maintains datasets such as SILVR (Synthetic Immersive Large-Volume Plenoptic Dataset).

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Bonnie NobleView profile

Associate Professor

University of North Carolina at CharlotteUnited States

Dr. Bonnie Noble is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she has taught since 1999. She specializes in Northern Renaissance art, particularly the intersection of religious devotion and artistic practice during the German Reformation. Her research focuses on Lucas Cranach the Elder, Albrecht Dürer, and Hans Baldung Grien, with a focus on how images functioned in devotional and ideological contexts. Noble received her Ph.D. in Art History from Northwestern University, an M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in Religious Studies from Northwestern. Her notable works include the book *Lucas Cranach the Elder: Art and Devotion of the German Reformation* (2009) and the award-winning article on Cranach's Schneeberg Altarpiece. Current projects explore the relationship between linear perspective, melancholia, and visual perception in early modern art. She has been awarded grants from the Kress Foundation, DAAD, and NEH, and her work appears in journals like *Reformation* and *Sixteenth Century Journal*. Noble teaches courses on Northern Renaissance, Baroque, and Gothic art, as well as introductory art history surveys. Her research emphasizes material culture, iconography, and the role of art in religious and social transformation. Education: Ph.D. Art History, Northwestern University M.A. Art History, University of Pennsylvania B.A. Religious Studies, Northwestern University Awards & Grants: Harold J. Grimm Prize (2003) Kress Foundation Grant German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Grant National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant Research Focus: Northern Renaissance art, Reformation iconography, Cranach workshop studies, and the intersection of visual perception and melancholia in early modern Europe.

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Felix MundtView profile

Lecturer

Humboldt UniversityGermany

Prof. Dr. Felix Mundt is a prominent scholar in Classical Philology, specializing in Latin studies at the Humboldt University of Berlin. Currently serving as a private lecturer in Latin studies, he has held academic roles including junior professor (W1) from 2008–2017 and visiting professorships at the University of Vienna (2012, 2015), University of Graz (2015), and LMU Munich (2016). His research focuses on Augustan poetry, epistolary literature, and ancient representations of Carthage. He has led projects such as The Image of Carthage in Ancient Literature and edited works like Cityscaping . Notable publications include Römische Klassik und griechische Lyrik (2018) and Berolinum Latinum (2011). Mundt’s work bridges classical texts with modern scholarship, emphasizing textual criticism and cultural reception. He has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives, including the DFG-funded project on Melanchthon’s writings and organized conferences on ancient medicine and communication spaces. Education & Academic Milestones - Born in Frankfurt/Main (1973) - Abitur (1992) from Arndt-Gymnasium Berlin - State examination (2002) in Latin and History (Free University) - MA in Greek Philology (2007) - PhD (2007), Habilitation (2015) in Classical Philology (Humboldt University) Research Interests His primary fields include Roman literature, Greek lyric poetry, and the reception of classical texts in Neo-Latin works. Mundt explores how Augustan-era writers reinterpreted archaic Greek traditions, particularly in panegyric and urban discourse. Recent work examines the interplay between Christian and classical elements in late antique historiography. Grants & Collaborations - Co-leads DFG proposal for Melanchthon’s writings on soul doctrine - Collaborates with institutions like the Akademie für historische Aufführungspraxis on musical adaptations of classical plays - Active in Berlin’s academic networks, including the Topoi research center Labs & Teams Mundt contributes to the Institute of Classical Philology’s research on ancient medicine via projects like Galen’s commentary on Hippocratic Aphorisms. He co-organizes workshops on topics like Galen as Commentator and Medical Puzzles of Alexander of Aphrodisias .

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Gaetana MorganteView profile

Professor

Sant'Anna School of Advanced StudiesItaly

Professor Gaetana Morgante specializes in Criminal Law with a focus on public and private corruption, criminal labor law, corporate liability models, and legal tools against illegal markets. Her research also addresses organized crime, terrorism, gender-based victimization, and cultural heritage protection. She explores topics such as defensive bureaucracy, cybersecurity in organized crime contexts, and compliance frameworks in corporate governance. Her work bridges theoretical criminal law principles with practical applications in international and European justice systems. Her recent publications analyze contractual chains in corruption networks, statistical methods for studying illegal events, and legal extensions against cybercriminality. She critically evaluates regulatory frameworks like the MICA Regulation and anti-money laundering packages. Morgante contributes to legal commentary on laws addressing informal labor, workplace safety, and cultural asset protection. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining legal analysis with data-driven methodologies, particularly in combating cybercrime and financial crimes involving cryptocurrency. She advocates for robust compliance standards to mitigate risks in corporate and public sectors while addressing modern challenges in criminal law enforcement. No scientific awards are listed, though her extensive publications reflect scholarly engagement. She has no reported advisees or grants in the provided data. Her work is anchored in academic legal discourse without specific lab affiliations mentioned.

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Kevin van BladelView profile

Professor

Yale UniversityUnited States

Kevin van Bladel is Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University, where he teaches in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He has previously held faculty positions at The Ohio State University and the University of Southern California, where he co-founded the Middle East Studies Program. He earned his PhD and MPhil from Yale University and holds a BA and MA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research centers on the philology and history of the Near East between 200 and 1200 CE, with a focus on the sociolinguistic and cultural transitions during the Arab conquests, the transmission of scholarly traditions across languages (especially Arabic, Persian, Syriac, Greek, and Sanskrit), and the intellectual history of late antiquity. He is particularly known for his work on the Arabic reception of Hermes Trismegistus and the origins of Mandaeism. His recent publications reflect a broad engagement with the classical traditions of the Near East, including studies on Middle Persian literature, the translation movement in Baghdad, Arabicization and Islamization, and the institutional history of Islamic studies. His work often bridges philology, history, and religious studies, advocating for an integrated 'Classical Near East' framework. His scholarly contributions include influential monographs such as The Arabic Hermes and From Sasanian Mandaeans to Ṣābians of the Marshes , and numerous articles in top journals and edited volumes. He has also contributed reference entries to the Encyclopaedia of Islam . Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Yale University (2017–present) Associate Professor and Chair, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, The Ohio State University (2013–2017) Assistant/Associate Professor of Classics, University of Southern California PhD, Yale University (2004) He has taught a wide range of ancient languages and courses on the empires of ancient Iran, the history of the Near East, and the cultures of late antiquity. His academic service includes participation in major research initiatives and scholarly networks, and he maintains an active presence through publications and digital scholarship.

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