John Redmond is Professor of English Literature at the University of Liverpool's School of the Arts, specializing in contemporary poetry and creative writing. He holds a D.Phil and is an established poet with three collections published by Carcanet Press. His critical work examines privacy in poetic interpretation and Irish literary traditions. Research intersects creative practice with critical analysis, exploring poetry's relationship with folk drama, online culture, and food (gastro-criticism). Authored the textbook 'How to Write a Poem' and edited James Liddy's Selected Poems. Current projects include a novel and new poetry collection. Regularly participates in literary events including readings at the Anthony Burgess Foundation and Christ Church, Oxford. Chairs the School Extenuating Circumstances Committee and contributes to the Centre for New and International Writing.
D. Medina Lasansky is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at Cornell University, within the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. Her work bridges architectural history, theory, and popular culture, exploring how built environments reflect and shape political and social dynamics. Her research interests include architectural history, architectural theory, the politics of space, tourism, sensory experience in architecture, and the mediation of architecture through popular media. She has developed innovative courses such as Archi.Pop , Gastro-Porn , and Sensational Space , which challenge students to critically engage with everyday cultural forms as spatial practices. The publications and essays she has authored or edited, such as Playing Place and Renaissance Perfected , demonstrate a consistent focus on how architecture interacts with broader cultural narratives, from fascist Italy to contemporary board games. Her work often reveals hidden or overlooked histories embedded in both monumental and mundane environments. Her scientific awards and fellowships include the Provost's Award for Distinguished Scholarship, a Fulbright to Italy, and residencies at the Wolfsonian, the Canadian Centre for Architecture, and the Society for the Humanities at Cornell. Provost's Award for Distinguished Scholarship (2005) Fulbright to Italy Faculty Fellow, Society for the Humanities, Cornell (2003–04) Research Fellow, the Wolfsonian-FIU (2003) Research Fellow, University of Turin (2003) Visiting Scholar, Canadian Centre for Architecture (2004) Lasansky has advised and collaborated with numerous scholars and students, including Ph.D. candidates and alumni such as Chad Randl. She has received significant research grants that have supported archival work in Italy and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her editorial projects, such as Playing Place , involve wide networks of contributors from across disciplines and institutions, reflecting her commitment to engaged, public-facing scholarship. Though not explicitly affiliated with a named lab or research center, her work is closely tied to the intellectual life of Cornell’s architecture department and the Society for the Humanities. Her courses and publications foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary inquiry into the cultural dimensions of architecture.
Aidin Iravani is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah . He specializes in Airway Disorders , Critical Care , Interventional Pulmonology , and Pulmonary Medicine . His research focuses on respiratory diagnostics and interventions, including: Aerosol generation during bronchoscopy Flexible laryngoscopy optimization Self-expanding airway stents Vascular-respiratory complications in rare diseases Dr. Iravani has contributed to publications analyzing medical procedures in pulmonology and critical care. His clinical practice at Huntsman Cancer Center emphasizes patient-centered care, as reflected in multiple positive patient reviews highlighting his compassionate communication and thorough explanations of conditions and treatments. He completed medical training at First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg , followed by internship at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , residency at North Shore LIJ, Forest Hills Hospital , and fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care and Interventional Pulmonary at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics .
Aykut Berber is a Professor of Management and Organisation at the University of the West of England's Bristol Business School. His research spans critical HRM studies, focusing on historical management thought, workplace inclusion, power dynamics, and qualitative methodologies. Institution: University of the West of England School: Bristol Business School Academic Rank: Professor Email: aykut.berber@uwe.ac.uk Research Interests: As a leading scholar in critical management studies, Berber investigates: Historical evolution of management thought (Taylorism, Fayolism) Contemporary workplace inclusion and diversity Proactive work behaviors and job crafting Power structures and leadership dynamics Qualitative research methodologies Intersection of historical analysis with modern organizational development Recent Publications (2012-2024): His work spans interdisciplinary themes connecting organizational theory with historical analysis, including studies on: HR differentiation and inclusion Proactive workplace behaviors Power dynamics in managerial interactions Historical comparative studies of management doctrines Entrepreneurial risk management Resilience in organizational contexts
Kira L. Epstein is the Department Head of Large Animal Medicine and Snyder Distinguished Professor at The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds dual roles in the Department of Large Animal Medicine and the Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Her academic background includes a DVM from the University of California, Davis (2002) and a BA from Princeton University (1998). Dr. Epstein's research focuses on gastrointestinal diseases, emergency/critical care in large animals, coagulation disorders, and pharmacokinetics. She teaches advanced clinical courses including Large Animal Emergency Medicine, Equine Surgery, and Critical Care Basics. Her clinical interests span emergency medicine, surgery, and anesthesia in large animals. Her publication record (2006–2024) emphasizes equine critical care, anesthesia effects, and surgical complications, with recent work exploring fluid therapy protocols, transdermal drug delivery, and postoperative infections. Articles highlight translational research bridging clinical practice and laboratory findings in veterinary medicine. Teaching responsibilities include clinical rotations, surgical techniques, and emergency medicine electives. Grants and collaborations focus on improving outcomes in equine emergencies and advancing diagnostic techniques in large animal medicine. She directs the Large Animal Emergency Critical Care service, coordinating with diagnostic laboratories and clinical teams within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Matt Irwin is a Conjoint Lecturer at the School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, and holds an affiliation with the University of Sydney. He specializes in colorectal surgery and subspecialty training, with a focus on patient advocacy, evidence-based practice, and surgical education. He coordinates courses for the Master of Surgery and Master of Critical Care programs at the University of Sydney and has received teaching awards at both institutions. His research spans colorectal surgery, surgical techniques, and healthcare technology, with publications in journals like Colorectal Disease , ANZ Journal of Surgery , and BMJ Case Reports . Notable work includes studies on the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT in patient education and pandemic-related disruptions to cancer screening programs. Irwin has presented at international conferences, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Australasian Gastro-intestinal Trials Group. His mentorship of junior doctors and leadership in surgical training underscore his commitment to advancing medical education and clinical practice. He has pioneered techniques like video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) and contributed to studies on endoanal ultrasonography and trauma care. His work often integrates clinical innovation with patient-centered outcomes, reflecting his dedication to improving surgical practice and healthcare accessibility.
Bo Ærenlund Sørensen is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on the modern history, culture, and society of the Chinese-speaking world, employing interdisciplinary methods from cultural analysis, historical criticism, literary theory, and digital humanities. His educational background includes two Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Comparative Literature, and a Master of Arts in History, all from the University of Copenhagen. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Oriental Studies from the University of Oxford. Additionally, he studied at Peking University, National Taiwan University, and the National University of Singapore. Sørensen's primary research interests lie in modern Chinese history and culture, with a particular emphasis on contemporary Chinese literature, media, and society. He integrates cognitive literary studies, memory studies, and emotional history to analyze Chinese-language authors and filmmakers. His work also explores the impact of digitalization and media on global societies, including topics such as nationalism, economic reforms, and social entrepreneurship. His recent publications demonstrate a trend toward interdisciplinary approaches, combining traditional humanities methods with digital tools to investigate Chinese media and society. He has published on Chinese science fiction, labor history, gender studies, and media narratives, reflecting a broad engagement with cultural and historical topics in the Chinese context. His notable recognition includes the Arbejderhistorieprisen 2011 award in 2012. Arbejderhistorieprisen 2011 (2012) Sørensen has extensive teaching experience, mentoring students with special needs and supervising in contemporary Chinese culture and society. He has participated in several academic conferences, including the Association for Asian Studies Annual Meeting and the DHNB 2022 – Digital Humanities in Action conference. He is also a member of the research network 'Connections, Disruptions, and Reconnections in China Studies and Beyond'. He is actively involved in collaborative research projects that employ digital methods to investigate Chinese media and society, and he is organizing the conference 'Connections, Disruptions, and Reconnections in China Studies and Beyond' in 2025.
Professor Vicki Karaminas is an Honorary Adjunct Professor at Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney. She holds a BBS and PhD (Technol.Syd) in fashion studies. Her research focuses on intersections of fashion, gender, sexuality, and popular culture with particular emphasis on queer theory and masculinity studies. She has authored/co-authored over 20 books including Queer Style , Fashionable Masculinities , and Fashion Installation . Education: Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) PhD in Technology (Technol.Syd) Research Interests: Fashion as cultural critique, queer aesthetics, gender performance in media, and transnational fashion studies. Her work bridges art and fashion through analyses of contemporary and historical dress practices. Notable focus areas include: Queer fashion representation in cinema Male identity formation through dress Posthumanist fashion theory Recent Work Trends: Her 2020-2025 publications emphasize postmodern fashion critique, queer revisionism, and cross-disciplinary studies between food culture and haute couture. Key themes include fashion's role in destabilizing gender binaries and its intersections with political power structures. Awards: 2024 Humanities Aronui Medal for advancing fashion studies and gender research Advising & Grants: No formal grant listings or advisee records appear in current materials. Active in organizing academic conferences including The End of Fashion (2023). Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Sydney College of the Arts' fashion research initiatives, though specific lab/team details are not specified in available materials.
Raúl Matta is a Research Fellow at the University of Göttingen and a senior researcher at the Institut Lyfe Research Center (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse). He holds a doctorate in Sociology from the University of Paris – Sorbonne Nouvelle (2009) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Free University of Berlin and the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement in Paris. Doctorate: University of Paris – Sorbonne Nouvelle (2009) Postdoctoral: Free University of Berlin Postdoctoral: Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (Paris) Matta's research focuses on the intersection of food anthropology, cultural heritage, and cultural studies, with particular emphasis on the cultural, social, and political uses of food. His work critically examines how food heritage is constructed and mobilized for political purposes, particularly in Latin America. He investigates the impacts of culinary heritage-making on social inclusion, inequality, and national identity formation, with special attention to Peru and Mexico. His extensive publication record reveals consistent engagement with themes of gastro-politics, food heritage governance, and the neoliberal dimensions of culinary multiculturalism. Matta's research demonstrates how food becomes a terrain for cultural friction, where global heritage frameworks interact with local knowledge systems, often creating tensions between preservation and commodification. His work particularly highlights how indigenous communities and women navigate these complex heritage landscapes. Matta directs the DFG-funded project "Food as Cultural Heritage" and assists with the ANR-funded Project FoodHerit. His research has been supported by major funding bodies including the German Research Foundation and the French National Research Agency, reflecting the significance of his contributions to understanding the political dimensions of food heritage.
Anders Riel Müller is an Associate Professor in City and Regional Planning at the Department of Economics, Safety and Planning, University of Stavanger’s College of Science and Technology. His work bridges urban planning, cultural political economy, and post-colonial critiques of sustainability initiatives. Research Groups: Sustainable Urban Development, Social and Spatial Justice Podcast: Co-host of Challenging Nordic Innocence , exploring Nordic social/environmental justice with Copenhagen University’s Centre for Sustainable Futures and UiS research groups Collaboration: Member of Ghosts of Empire in the North Sea , an international collective studying post-imperialism His research focuses on energy transitions , land use politics , and smart city equity , particularly in East Asia and Scandinavia. He emphasizes democracy , alternative economies , and deimperialization in urban contexts. Recent publications analyze carbon landscapes , post-petroleum futures , and smart city inclusivity . He contributes to EU initiatives like the New European Bauhaus and Erasmus+ ULALABS project. As a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of an EU-funded organic urban farm, Müller integrates practical experience into academic work. He leads the NFR-funded Future Energy Hub and co-developed SMART-ER Guidelines for Public Engagement .
Prof. Pieter van der Veer is a faculty member at Utrecht University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies within the College of Humanities. He also serves as Director of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Göttingen. His career spans teaching and leadership roles at institutions including Free University of Amsterdam, University of Pennsylvania, and International Institute for Asian Studies. University Professor at Large (Utrecht University, since 1994) Chairman of International Institute for Asian Studies (Leiden) Research Interests : Comparative religious studies Cultural anthropology of China and India Politics of caste and ethnicity Sacred/secular dynamics in global societies Recent Activities : Co-organized 2019 conference on 'Gastro-Politics and Gastro-Ethics' Published comparative studies on Nuosu hierarchy and global spiritual traditions
Michelle Hawkins is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader at Anglia Ruskin University, affiliated with the School of Allied Health and Social Care. Her expertise spans Nutrition, Public Health, and Interdisciplinary Learning, with a focus on dietary assessment and gastrointestinal health. PhD in Diet and Lifestyle Factors in Reflux Disease Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education BSc (Hons) in Food and Nutrition Her research investigates the impact of nutrition on Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, its progression to Barrett’s oesophagus and Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma, and socio-ecological factors affecting dietary needs in chronic conditions like sickle cell disease. Recent publications highlight qualitative research on nutrition barriers in healthcare and dietary assessment methods. Michelle has contributed to professional accreditation with the Association for Nutrition, served as an Assistant Reviewer for the Nutrition Society, and acted as Student Liaison Representative. She also holds multiple external examiner roles for postgraduate nutrition and public health programs. Her teaching emphasizes student engagement, curriculum development, and critical thinking in nutrition and health, with modules on clinical nutrition, public health, and qualitative research methods.
Minna Rajamäki is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine. She is an active researcher in veterinary respiratory diseases, with affiliations to Helsinki One Health Research. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, focusing on respiratory pathophysiology across species. Research Focus: Her primary interests include brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in dogs, canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, equine asthma pathogenesis, and comparative respiratory pathology. She employs advanced diagnostic methods like proteomics, HRCT imaging, and biomarker analysis to investigate disease mechanisms and improve clinical outcomes. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2021–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on translational respiratory medicine, including bedding-related airway inflammation in horses, breed-specific pulmonary fibrosis in dogs, and novel diagnostic biomarkers. Her work consistently integrates molecular biology with clinical applications. Academic Leadership: Dr. Rajamäki actively supervises doctoral candidates and serves on committees including Suomen Eläinlääketieteen Säätiö (2015–present) and the Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society (2014–2017). She regularly presents at international conferences like the Veterinary Comparative Society Congress. Research Infrastructure: She collaborates within Helsinki One Health, leveraging multidisciplinary approaches to study zoonotic and species-comparative aspects of respiratory diseases. Her team utilizes the university's veterinary referral hospital for clinical data collection.
Aynühayat UYBADIN serves as an Assistant Professor at Sakarya University's Faculty of Communication, Department of Public Relations and Advertising. She was appointed to this position in 2022, following previous roles as a Research Assistant at Hacettepe University (2015-2019) and Sakarya University (2013-2015). In 2023, she assumed the position of Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Communication, demonstrating her growing leadership role within the institution. She has also served as Chair of the Graduation and Grade Control Committee (2021) and as a member of the Erasmus Committee (2021). Dr. UYBADIN earned her Doctorate in Communication Sciences from Hacettepe University (2014-2021), with a dissertation titled 'Remembering cinema experiences in Turkey in the 1960s and 1970s.' Her academic background is diverse, including a Master's degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Sakarya University (2014), a double major in Philosophy from Kocaeli University (2009), and a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Publicity from Kocaeli University (2008-2012). She also holds degrees in Business Administration from Anadolu University and Public Relations from Kocaeli University's Kandira Vocational School. Her research focuses on cinema history (particularly Turkish cinema/Yesilcam), audience reception studies, visual culture, and memory studies, with particular attention to gender perspectives. Dr. UYBADIN employs qualitative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches drawing from communication studies, sociology, and cultural studies. Her recent publications reveal a trajectory from historical studies of Turkish cinema toward contemporary viewing practices and digital media, with consistent attention to how social identity shapes media consumption and interpretation. Analysis of her recent publications (2013-2023) shows a cohesive research program centered on Turkish cinema history, memory, and audience studies. Her work increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary perspectives, particularly through her food anthropology research. Several publications examine gender dynamics in cinema reception, while others explore methodological innovations in using oral history for media research. Her scholarship demonstrates both historical depth and contemporary relevance to evolving media landscapes. Year's Gastronomy Book Award: Topraktan Sofraya Sakarya Mutfağı, Bir Yemek Antropolojisi (2021) Dr. UYBADIN has contributed to significant research projects including 'Water Buffalo Commons,' 'Topraktan Sofraya Gastro Sakarya,' and Hacettepe University's 50th anniversary project. She serves as a reviewer for academic journals including 'Medya ve Kültür Dergisi' (2021). Her teaching portfolio encompasses undergraduate and graduate courses on Visual Culture, New Media, Introduction to Communication Sciences, Audience and Reception Studies, and New Film History, reflecting her diverse scholarly expertise. Dr. UYBADIN is actively involved in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on cinema history and food anthropology, collaborating with scholars across communication studies, cultural anthropology, and sociology. Her current work appears to be expanding into digital methodologies for studying contemporary media consumption while maintaining her foundational interest in historical media practices and cultural memory.
Bhagwan Rohera, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at St. John's University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. His research focuses on compaction of powder systems, controlled drug delivery, and formulation optimization. He teaches courses such as IPP 235L Product Formulation II, PHS 3601 Pharmaceutics I for PharmD, and others related to pharmaceutical sciences. His work spans decades, with contributions to tablet formulation mechanics, QbD methodologies, and material characterization. Contact him at St. Albert Hall Queens Room B13 or via phone at 718-990-1676. Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts. Courses Taught: Includes advanced pharmaceutics, product formulation, and drug stability systems. His research interests emphasize optimizing drug delivery systems through advanced methodologies like SeDeM diagrams, thermodynamic phase analysis, and risk-based design. Notable areas include hydrophilic polymer behavior, hot-melt extrusion optimization, and gastro-retentive formulations. Dr. Rohera's publications highlight innovations in controlled release matrices, excipient selection, and tablet compression mechanics. His work bridges fundamental powder science with practical pharmaceutical applications, informed by decades of experimental and theoretical contributions. Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams mentioned in the provided information.
