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Peter Imort is a Professor and Head of the Music Department at the Ludwigsburg University of Education, where he has been teaching since 2003. He holds consultation hours on Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. and serves in various administrative roles including as a member of the University Council and the Master's Program in Cultural Studies and Cultural Management. His work address is at Reuteallee 46, 71634 Ludwigsburg, in Building 7, Room 7.211. Imort studied school music, church music and musicology in Cologne and Hamburg, completing his doctorate in musicology on organizational processes of musical culture in the 16th century. Prior to his position at Ludwigsburg, he completed teacher training at grammar schools and taught at the University of Kassel in the field of music education/music didactics. His primary research interests focus on cultural studies-oriented music research, music and media education, and contemporary music in teaching. Imort has developed interdisciplinary approaches connecting music with media education, particularly examining how historical and contemporary music scenes can be reconstructed and taught. His work often explores the intersection of popular culture, film music, and educational practices, with significant attention to hip-hop culture, film soundtracks, and historical music reconstruction across different cultural contexts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on applying music education in diverse contexts, from elementary school settings to teacher training programs. His work demonstrates a strong interest in how media and technology influence music education, with particular attention to film music, animation production, and digital media. The geographic scope of his research spans multiple cultural contexts including Venice (1610), Paris (1843), New York (1956), and contemporary German educational settings. Throughout his career, Imort has held significant leadership positions including Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the State Music Department at the University of Education BW (2004-2014), Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Center for Media Education and Media Research (2005-2019), and 1st and 2nd speaker of the Conference on Music Education at Universities (KMpWH) (2009-2017). Since 2014, he has served as Deputy Chairman of the Association of Friends of the Ludwigsburg University of Education.

• Music Education
• Music Didactics
• Cultural Studies
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carsten Deckert serves as Professor of Innovation and Production Management at Hochschule Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences within the Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering. He leads the WIM (Business Information Systems and Management) program and teaches courses including Basics of Business Administration, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Technology Management, Innovation and Technology Management, and Operations Management, along with electives in Sustainable Logistics and Behavioral Economics. Dr. Deckert's research focuses on the intersection of cultural influences and innovation capacity at both national and organizational levels, sustainable logistics systems, engineering creativity, and social innovation. His work examines how cultural dimensions such as collectivism, performance orientation, trust, and tolerance impact a nation's ability to innovate. He has pioneered research on measuring engineering creativity and comparing it with artificial intelligence capabilities, while also exploring sustainable logistics solutions including micro-depots for urban parcel delivery and underground cargo transport systems. His extensive publication record of 117 publications with over 57,000 reads demonstrates significant scholarly impact across multiple disciplines. The recent articles reveal a clear research trajectory examining cultural determinants of innovation, sustainable logistics solutions for urban environments, and creativity in engineering education. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, often presented through detailed case studies on topics ranging from synthesizer development to rap music commercialization. Dr. Deckert actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses in areas including cultural influences on innovation capacity, creativity in engineering, social innovation, sustainable logistics, and behavioral economics. He encourages students to submit inquiries regarding thesis supervision with details about their degree program, expected supervision period, preferred subject areas, and academic transcripts. His research projects include the assessment of the ecological and economic implementation of the CargoCap system at the Bergisch Gladbach site, demonstrating his commitment to practical, sustainable logistics solutions.

• Cultural Influences on Innovation
• Sustainable Logistics
• Engineering Creativity
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Dr. Patrick Ehrich, born in 1976, is a Senior Academic Councillor at the University of Regensburg's Institute of Musicology and Chair of Music Education and Music Didactics since 2019. His career spans music education, composition, and research, with a focus on classroom management, 20th-century music, and speech training. He has held teaching positions at the University of Regensburg since 2006 and is active in teacher training. Education: MA in Music/English (University of Regensburg, 2001); Double Subject Teaching Qualification in Music (University of Regensburg & Catholic Church Music Regensburg, 2005) Dr. Ehrich's research explores music education quality, cognitive activation in teaching, and pop/rock genre pedagogy. His work includes empirical studies on classroom singing and interdisciplinary assessments of teaching standards. Recent publications analyze teaching quality dimensions across six school subjects and aesthetic-emotional learning integration. He contributes to journals like Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft and mip-journal , covering topics from Taylor Swift to classical works by Handel and Wagner. Awards: Finalist in national "School-Practical Composing and Arranging" competition (2011); Siemens Arts Program Fellow (2004) Dr. Ehrich supervises teacher training internships and participates in national conferences including the German Association for Research in Music Education and Society for Empirical Educational Research. He co-authors textbooks like Tonart: Musik erleben - reflektieren - interpretieren (2024).

• Music Education
• Educational Research
• Classroom Management
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Prof. Dr. habil. Fernand Hörner serves as Professor of Cultural Studies at Hochschule Düsseldorf within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies. He holds multiple significant leadership positions including Director of the Center for Digitalization and Digitality (Zentrum für Digitalisierung und Digitalität), Internationalization Commissioner, and Program Director of the MA Transforming Digitality. Additionally, he serves as Deputy Director of the Department of Media and Interaction at the Doctoral College of Universities of Applied Sciences NRW and as Speaker of the Working Group on Popular Culture and Media in the Society for Media Science. He is also the co-founder and co-editor of the Song Lexicon (Songlexikon). Prof. Hörner's research focuses on interdisciplinary analysis of popular culture, particularly music videos, examining the intersection of digital transformation and musical expression. His work explores voice as a semantic and aesthetic phenomenon, content analysis of user comments in digital spaces, and the theoretical frameworks for understanding media convergence. His methodological approach combines cultural theory, discourse analysis, and semiotics to investigate how popular culture forms meaning across different media platforms. His scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory from his early work on dandyism and cultural identity toward contemporary digital culture and media convergence. The most recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on digital reception patterns, social media phenomena, and the transformation of musical culture in the digital age. His work maintains a strong theoretical foundation while engaging with contemporary cultural phenomena from music videos to viral social media gestures. Prof. Hörner has developed significant research infrastructure through the Song Lexicon project, which contains approximately 300 scholarly analyses of songs across various genres since the beginning of sound recording. This resource examines songs through multiple dimensions including historical context, cultural significance, reception history, and audiovisual presentation. His academic journey includes a habilitation at the University of Basel (2019), professorship at HSD since 2012, previous positions at Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, and doctoral work on dandyism completed in 2007. His scholarly contributions span musicology, cultural studies, media theory, and digital humanities with particular attention to the interplay between visual and auditory elements in contemporary media culture.

• Cultural Studies
• Media Studies
• Popular Culture
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Sebastian Schröer-Werner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Human Sciences at Evangelische Hochschule Berlin (EHB). His work focuses on youth cultures, qualitative research methodologies, and the intersection of subcultural practices with social work frameworks. He contributes to EHB's research priorities in inclusion, interprofessional care, and socio-cultural dynamics. His research explores topics such as transnational youth networks, hip-hop subcultures, and political symbolism in far-right youth groups. He emphasizes methodological innovation in qualitative studies, including visual ethnography and grounded theory applications. Publications span from 2002 to 2025, reflecting sustained engagement with youth studies, cultural sociology, and social work theory. His work bridges academic theory and practical application, particularly in urban and transnational contexts. No awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his contributions align with EHB's mission in applied social sciences.

• Youth Cultures
• Social Work
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Kenneth Johnson is an Assistant Professor at the College of Charleston, specializing in African American literature and culture, with a focus on 20th and 21st century fiction. His work intersects Black masculinity, New Literacy Studies, and Southern cultural analysis. Education: Ph.D. in English (African American Literary and Cultural Studies), Florida State University M.A. in English (Literature, Media, and Culture), Florida State University B.A. in English, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Research Interests: 20th and 21st Century African American Narrative Black Southern Fiction Black Literacy and Language Black Masculinity New Literacy Studies Black Men’s Memoirs/Autobiographies Southern Studies Hip-Hop Studies His current project aims to develop a theory of 21st-century Black southern boyhood literacy in fiction and culture. He teaches courses in African American literature, culture, and writing.

• African American Literature
• Black Masculinity
• New Literacy Studies
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Nikitta Dede Adjirakor is a Research Fellow in Literatures in African Languages at the University of Bayreuth's Faculty of Languages & Literatures. She currently works on the research project 'Poetry as Aesthetic Practice: Form, Experience and Lifeworlds in Verbal Arts in Madagascar and Tanzania' and serves as a Junior Fellow at the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS). Her educational background includes: Master's degree in African Language Studies (Swahili Studies) from the University of Bayreuth (2013-2016) Bachelor's degree in English and Swahili from the University of Ghana, Legon (2008-2012) Dr. Adjirakor's research focuses on Swahili Literature, Popular culture, and Popular music in Kenya and Tanzania, with particular attention to how urban spaces are represented through hip-hop and spoken word performances. Her work explores identity construction, linguistic practices, and aesthetic experiences in contemporary African cities, especially Dar es Salaam, Accra, and Nairobi. She has presented extensively at international conferences including the European Conference on African Studies and the African Studies Association of the UK. Her sole publication to date examines how hip-hop constructs urban identity in African contexts. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with interdisciplinary approaches spanning literary studies, urban anthropology, and performance studies. Dr. Adjirakor also demonstrates significant commitment to literary development outside academia as founder of Write Ghana Literary Initiatives, which promotes literature in indigenous Ghanaian languages through writing prizes, workshops, and festivals. Her academic appointments include: Since April 2017: Junior Fellow, Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) Since 2016: Research Assistant, Chair of Literatures in African Languages, University of Bayreuth

• Swahili Literature
• Popular culture
• Popular music in Kenya and Tanzania
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Marta Sanchez Serda is a Lecturer at the Department of Romance Studies , College of Philosophy , Leibniz University Hannover . She holds a Licenciada degree in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Málaga with a pedagogical certificate (CAP) and specialized training in Spanish language assessment as a DELE Examiner . Education: Licenciada en Traducción e Interpretación, Universidad de Málaga CAP (Curso de Adaptación Pedagógica), Universidad de Málaga Doctoral courses in Translation and Interpreting, Universidad de Málaga State-certified translator (Spanish/English), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Her research focuses on sociopolitical analysis of the Spanish parliament , historical aspects of contemporary Spain , and humor in Spanish language teaching . She has pioneered integrating Spanish music (including Arabic influences in rap) and visual media like Mafalda into educational frameworks. Her work emphasizes cultural memory , intercultural communication , and modern teaching methodologies for Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE). She serves as a Recognition Officer for external master’s applications and coordinates language certification processes within the Romanesque Seminar. Her academic career spans 23 years at Leibniz University Hannover, preceded by roles at Harz University of Applied Sciences and the Centre for Specialized Languages (FSZ). Her publications address topics like migration, cultural identity, and digital media integration in Spanish education.

• Sociopolitical Analysis of Spain
• Historical Aspects of Contemporary Spain
• Language Teaching Methodology
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Hera Shokohi is a Research Assistant and Lecturer at the Department of Eastern European History, University of Bonn, specializing in post-Soviet memory politics and Stalinist legacies. Her current doctoral research examines how Kazakhstan and Ukraine construct national identities through selective historical memory, particularly regarding Stalinist crimes. Her academic background includes: Bachelor's in History, Philosophy, and Educational Sciences (University of Bonn, 2016-2019) Master's in Eastern European History (University of Bonn, 2019-2022) Shokohi's research centers on Memory Studies and Genocide Studies, with critical analysis of how post-Soviet states portray Stalinist victims through ethnically exclusive narratives while marginalizing minority groups. She investigates the political instrumentalization of historical memory in nation-building processes, particularly how Russia-Ukraine relations shape memorialization of famines and GULAG systems. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary political discourse. Her recent publications for te∙ma and Novastan.org reveal a dominant trend analyzing Ukraine's memory politics amid Russia's invasion, with recurring subfields including historical memory, genocide studies, nationalism, and cultural resistance. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary rigor connecting history, political science, and cultural studies to examine memory institutions, hero cults, and linguistic identity. Her scholarly recognition includes: DAAD research scholarship for doctoral students (2024) Doctoral scholarship from Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (since August 2023) Shokohi has supervised students as a philosophy/history tutor during her assistantships (2018-2022) and currently leads dissertation research funded by dual scholarships. Her teaching portfolio spans Stalinism, Holocaust memory, and 20th-century European violence, reflecting her commitment to historical pedagogy. She actively contributes to the te∙ma open-science platform as Ukraine channel curator and Novastan.org editorial team member, fostering academic-public dialogue on Eastern European affairs.

• Memory Studies
• Genocide Studies
• Stalinism
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Dr. Tullio Richter-Hansen is a Researcher in Film Studies at the Institute for Film, Theatre, Media and Cultural Studies, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He serves as co-editor of the journal Nach dem Film (2021–2025) and specializes in film theory, sports cinema, and intersectional media analysis across gender, race, and class. Current Academic Advisory (MA Film Studies) Coordination of Postgraduate Term Papers His research explores transmediality as epistemology , focusing on weird corporeal aesthetics and hip-hop visualization . Key projects include the DFG-funded Figurations of Difference in Cinematic Moving Images (2019–2022) and postdoctoral work on film-sports interplay . Recent publications analyze pharmapornographic breathing in sports documentaries (2022), queer crisis aesthetics in European cinema (2018), and post-9/11 auditory terrorscapes (2015). Articles span gendered sports narratives , postfactual media , and transnational media analysis . Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship (PhD Research) Co-Editor, Nach dem Film Journal Dr. Richter-Hansen advises MA students and coordinates academic continuity. His affiliations include the German Society for Media Studies (GfM) and European Network for Cinema and Media Studies (NECS). Office hours: Wednesdays 3–4 pm or by appointment at Wallstr. 11, Mainz.

• Film Theory
• Cinema Studies
• Genre Theory
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Prof. Dr. Michael Rappe serves as Professor of History and Theory of Popular Music at the Cologne University of Music and Dance since 2004/05, with prior teaching roles at the University of Vienna, Munich University of Music and Theatre, Zurich University of the Arts, and Pop Academy Baden-Württemberg. His career spans cultural management, music performance, DJing, and systemic career consulting since 2016, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with popular culture. Rappe studied Sociology, Biology, and Music at the University of Kassel, establishing foundational expertise for his research on afrodiasporic music cultures. His scholarly identity centers on Hip Hop’s socio-historical dimensions—from Blues and Jazz to contemporary expressions—with particular emphasis on Breaking as a site for identity negotiation and pedagogy. Rappe’s research traverses audiovisuality in pop culture, gender dynamics in Black music, and postcolonial frameworks for music education. His work interrogates masculinity in hip hop, transnational breakbeat circulation, and the educational potential of cyphers, consistently linking theoretical rigor to practical applications in dance and music pedagogy. Recent projects examine b-girl identity construction and systemic coaching for artistic career development. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals evolving thematic priorities: early works (2012–2015) established Hip Hop’s historical trajectories and sampling aesthetics, while post-2017 research increasingly centers dance practices (Breaking), gendered identity formation, and decolonial pedagogical models. The 2023 monograph on Breaking’s learning culture epitomizes his interdisciplinary synthesis of ethnography, musicology, and education theory. No scientific awards were documented in the source material, though his curation of the 2015–2016 “Styles – Hip Hop in Germany” exhibition at Gronau’s rock’n’popmuseum signifies institutional recognition. Rappe mentors through collaborative projects like “PopGruppe” coaching for artistic students and co-founded the Forschungsforum Populäre Musik to foster scholarly exchange. He co-organizes major conferences including IASPM-DACH’s 2014 “Conceptualising Popular Music” and curates long-running initiatives like the “pop&mythos” series (1996–2002). Current collaborations include the Forschungsforum Populäre Musik and “Wo ist hier?” ethnographic studies on music education spaces, demonstrating sustained commitment to community-engaged scholarship.

• Musicology
• Popular Music Studies
• Hip Hop
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Dr. Katharina Greven is a postdoctoral researcher in the 'Africa Multiple' Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth, affiliated with the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies and the Research Section 'Arts & Aesthetics'. She holds a PhD from the University of Bayreuth (2020) and an MA in African Language Studies (2012). Prior roles include senior researcher in 'African Art History and the Formation of a Modern Aesthetic' (2015–2019), deputy director of Iwalewahaus (2012), and program assistant at Goethe-Institut Nairobi (2009–2012). She also studied Free Art at the Düsseldorf Art Academy (graduated 2007). Her research focuses on archives, postcolonial knowledge production, and collaborative interpretation of visual culture. Central themes include the role of European art patrons in shaping African cultural narratives, transnational artistic exchanges, and the intersection of modernism and colonial histories. Key projects involve analyzing the Ulli Beier archive and re-examining the Mbari movement in Nigerian art. Her publications span art historiography, cultural criticism, and African modernisms. Recent work explores women’s contributions to Mbari practices, the affective dimensions of archival research, and the interplay between hip hop, language, and identity in Nairobi. Greven collaborates extensively with institutions like Iwalewahaus and contributes to critical interventions in African art discourse. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates art history, cultural studies, and postcolonial theory to challenge Eurocentric frameworks in academic and curatorial practices.

• Archival Studies
• Postcolonial Knowledge Production
• African Art History
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Prof. Dr. Peter Bug is a Professor of Fashion Marketing & Retail Management and Dean of Studies for the B.Sc. International Fashion Retail program at Reutlingen University. He holds a Diplom in Business Cybernetics and a PhD in Business Management from the University of Stuttgart. His career includes roles as a research assistant at the Institute for Textile and Process Engineering Denkendorf, management consultant for adidas France/Central, and independent sales forecasting advisor. He leads the Professorship for Fashion Marketing & Retail Management, overseeing teaching areas like Industry Projects, Fashion Forecasting, and International Retail Studies. His research focuses on the intersection of fashion, film, and digital marketing. Notable projects include analyzing moving images' impact on consumer behavior, fashion diffusion trends, and omnichannel retail strategies. He has authored/co-authored over 30 publications, including the 2020 Springer book Fashion and Film: Moving Images and Consumer Behavior , which explores how cinema, social media, and video content shape fashion consumption. Recent article trends emphasize digital transformation in fashion retail (e.g., AR/VR applications, e-commerce video strategies) and consumer behavior in niche markets (e.g., sneaker resale, luxury rental). His work bridges academic research with industry needs, addressing topics like predictive analytics in sales forecasting and brand film storytelling. Bug collaborates with industry partners on projects like InBiO (bio-based car interiors) and MoTraScha (adaptive seating for disabled youth). He heads the Market Research Lab at Texoversum and supervises numerous student excursions to study global retail practices.

• Fashion Marketing
• Retail Management
• Sales Forecasting
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Professor Daniel Rellstab serves in the Department of German with Speech Training at Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Education, where he maintains office hours in Room A 116. His academic profile spans multilingual education, intercultural communication, and discourse analysis in superdiverse contexts, with particular focus on second language acquisition and classroom interactions. Dr. Rellstab's educational background includes German Linguistics and Literature at the University of Bern, with research stays at Indiana University. He earned his doctorate in 2006 and completed his habilitation in 2016 on interactions in multilingual "German as a Foreign Language" classrooms. His professional trajectory includes Scientific Staff positions at the University of Bern (2000-2011), leadership of international Master's programs in Intercultural Studies at the University of Vaasa (2013-2017), Senior Lecturer roles in Finland (2011-2018), and current adjunct professorship at Universitas Negeri Malang since 2024. His research examines language education in migration contexts through multiple funded projects including the BMBF-supported "SodeTe" on democratic inclusion through parental participation (2022-2025), DAAD's "Ukraine Digital" initiative (2022), and Baden-Württemberg Stiftung's "Deutsch Mobil" developing open educational resources for German instruction in Benin and Germany (2021-2024). His editorial work encompasses volumes on intercultural linguistics, migration studies, and emotion research. Current research directions integrate semiotic analysis with language education, examining digital communication, superdiverse classroom dynamics, and postmigrant societal narratives through nexus analysis and multimodal approaches. His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical applications of linguistic theory in educational settings across diverse cultural contexts. Dr. Rellstab maintains active research collaborations through projects funded by major institutions including the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, German Academic Exchange Service, and Baden-Württemberg Foundation. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical educational challenges in migration contexts, particularly through digital and transnational initiatives.

• Multilingualism
• Intercultural Communication
• Second Language Acquisition
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Dr. Juliane Lensch is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Romance Studies, Didactics Department, Justus Liebig University Giessen. Her work focuses on the intersection of music, culture, and education, with a particular emphasis on marginalized musical traditions and their pedagogical applications. Educational Background: Master's degree in Musicology, Music Education, and Theology (2002) from Justus Liebig University Giessen. Promotion (PhD) in 2009 with a dissertation on "The Music of Eastern Jewish Klezmer in the USA in the Early 20th Century". Dr. Lensch's research explores the music of peripheral groups, including Klezmer, Roma, and French suburban hip hop, alongside themes of music and religion, music's role in language acquisition, and the cultural representation of Jewishness in cinema. Her recent publications analyze cross-cultural musical exchanges, such as Klezmer's evolution in the USA and Hip Hop's integration into French language pedagogy. She has contributed to academic projects like "Youth Cultures of Romance-Speaking Countries, Focus on Hip Hop" since 2006, transitioning to private teaching roles in cello and mathematics while maintaining her research affiliations.

• Musicology
• Klezmer Music
• Romani Music
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