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Johannes Hygen MeyerView profile

Associate Professor

• Property Law
• Tort Law
• Contract Law
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Johannes Hygen Meyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Private Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. He joined the university as an associate professor in September 2023. His academic work focuses on central property law, with expertise spanning tort law, contract law, and intellectual property law. His research interests include: Comparative law applications in property law Legal theoretical perspectives on property law Historical development of property law Impact of EU/EEA law on property law Meyer has developed a substantial body of scholarly work examining causation in tort law, contractual relationships, and intellectual property frameworks. His research often adopts comparative and historical perspectives to address contemporary legal challenges. Recent publications focus on emerging areas such as AI liability, product liability directives, and the use of foreign legal sources in national courts. His scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on methodological precision in legal reasoning, particularly in complex areas where traditional legal categories intersect with modern economic and technological developments. Meyer's professional experience includes: Lawyer at the Municipal Attorney's Office in Oslo Judge's assistant at Drammen District Court Associate at the law firm Thommessen He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Oslo (2010) and an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge (2011). He completed his PhD at the University of Oslo in 2021 with the thesis "From cause to responsibility: An analysis of the requirement of causation in historical, comparative and theoretical perspective," which included a research stay at the Centre de droit privé at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Meyer teaches contract law, purchase and tort law in the first year of study (JUS1111) and contract law and obligations in the third year of study (JUS3112). He has subject responsibility in contract law and regularly supervises master's theses in central property law. He is available for PhD supervision in central property law. He is affiliated with the Market, Innovation and Competition (MIK) research group at the University of Oslo.

• French Culture
• French Language and Culture in the Netherlands
• History of French Language Teaching
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Dr. Marie-Christine Kok-Escalle is an Affiliated Researcher at Utrecht University's Institute for Cultural Research , specializing in Modern and Contemporary Literature with focus on French cultural and linguistic history in the Netherlands. Full Name: Marie-Christine Kok-Escalle Institution: Utrecht University School: Humanities Department: Modern and Contemporary Literature Her research areas examine: French cultural influence in the Netherlands from modern times Evolution of French language teaching and learning Intercultural competence and mediation practices Language's role in identity formation Historical diffusion of French as a lingua franca Key publication trends span intercultural communication (2012-2020), historical French educational methods (2003-2017), religious language dynamics (2008-2012), and cross-cultural case studies (1997-2013). She contributes to intercultural education programs including: French Language and Culture: Education and Communication (MA) Intercultural Communication (MA) Historical language mediation studies

• International Macroeconomics
• New Economic Geography
• Economic History
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Dr. Marc Schramm serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance at Utrecht University. His academic work spans International Macroeconomics, New Economic Geography, and Economic History, with particular focus on German cities, strategic bombing impacts, and urban development patterns. Based at Adam Smith Hall (Kriekenpitplein 21-22, Room 1.01) in Utrecht, he maintains active research and teaching responsibilities. His research interests encompass International Macroeconomics, New Economic Geography, Economic History, Urban Economics, and German Economic Development. Schramm has made significant contributions to understanding city growth patterns, particularly examining how institutions and geography influence long-term urban development as seen in his work on Italian cities from 1300-1861. His recent research investigates the impact of real interest rates on green investment and the economic dimensions of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Schramm's publication record shows a progression from historical economic analysis (bombing effects on Germany, female employment patterns) to contemporary issues (green investment, Belt and Road economics). His work bridges theoretical economic geography with empirical applications, often focusing on European contexts while increasingly incorporating global perspectives. He maintains strong connections between academic research and practical economic policy. His editorial service for journals like Regional Studies and CESifo demonstrates his standing in the academic community. Schramm has also contributed significantly to economics education in the Netherlands, chairing committees that advise on high school economics curricula and examinations. In teaching, Schramm has been involved with Macroeconomics courses and has provided expert input on economics education standards for Dutch secondary schools. His work with the College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE) shows his commitment to connecting academic economics with practical educational frameworks.

Tommy WassermanView profile

Associate Professor

• New Testament Exegesis
• Textual Criticism
• Early Christian Manuscripts
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Tommy Wasserman is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies at Lund University . His work focuses on New Testament Exegesis , textual criticism, and early Christian manuscript traditions. Research Areas: Textual Criticism, Paratextual Features of New Testament Manuscripts, History of Reception, Early Christian Textual Transmission. Collaborations: Active in projects like “Compared and Corrected to the Ancient Exemplars”: Diorthosis in Early Christian Textual Transmission, supervised by Samuel Byrskog. His recent publications explore coherence-based genealogical methods and the Lucan Travel Narrative. He collaborates internationally on textual analysis and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through cultural heritage preservation. Contact: tommy.wasserman@ctr.lu.se

Hèla YousfiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Organizational Sociology
• Political Culture and Organizations
• International Cooperation
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Hèla Yousfi is a Senior Lecturer at Paris-Dauphine-PSL University specializing in organizational sociology with a regional focus on Arab countries, particularly Tunisia. Her academic work bridges organizational theory, political sociology, and postcolonial studies through extensive research on labor movements, institutional change, and cultural dimensions of management in transitional contexts. Yousfi's research interests focus on the intersection of political culture and organizational functioning in the Arab world. She has developed significant expertise in the sociocultural dimensions of international cooperation, economic development policies, and institutional transformation processes. Her work critically examines the history of management practices and the organizational dynamics of social movements, particularly within revolutionary contexts. A distinctive feature of her scholarship is the application of postcolonial and decolonial approaches to challenge Western-centric management frameworks. Analysis of Yousfi's publication record reveals consistent scholarly output with increasing emphasis on decolonial approaches to organizational knowledge since 2017. Her work demonstrates a clear trajectory from examining specific case studies (particularly Tunisian labor movements) toward developing broader theoretical frameworks that challenge Anglo-Saxon dominance in management knowledge production. The recurring themes across her publications include cultural hybridity, power dynamics in knowledge production, and the socio-cultural dimensions of institutional change in post-revolutionary contexts. Yousfi has authored two significant monographs: 'L'UGTT, une passion tunisienne, enquête sur les syndicalistes en révolution (2011-2014)' (2015) and 'Trade unions and Arab revolutions, the Tunisian case UGTT' (2017), which established her expertise on Tunisian labor movements during the Arab Spring. Her scholarly contributions extend to numerous book chapters addressing topics such as intellectual activism, sovereignty, identity politics, and subaltern resistance in Arab countries. As an active researcher, Yousfi regularly presents at major academic conferences including the Academy of Management Annual Meetings and specialized workshops on Middle Eastern studies. Her research methodology often employs ethnographic approaches, particularly 'crisis ethnography' techniques developed during her fieldwork on the Tunisian revolution, demonstrating methodological innovation in challenging research contexts.

Sebastian BalmesView profile

Lecturer

• Premodern Japanese Literature
• Religious and Cultural History of Japan
• Narratology
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Sebastian Balmes is a Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer in Japanese Studies at the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, University of Zurich. Since 2023, he has been a postdoctoral researcher in the SNSF project “Time and Emotion in Medieval Japanese Literature,” focusing on premodern Japanese literary analysis, narratology, and cultural history. Doctorate in Japanese Studies (LMU Munich, 2019) Magister Artium (Japanese Studies, LMU Munich, 2008–2013) Research in Japan (Waseda University, 2010–2011) His research integrates narratological theory with historical linguistics to explore premodern Japanese literature, particularly Heian and medieval war tales (gunki monogatari). Key themes include temporality, Buddhist discourse on literature, and text-image relationships in handscrolls. He has pioneered German-language research on Japanese narrative traditions. Recent publications analyze time, emotion, and narrative structure in Japanese texts, with a monograph on narratology and premodern literature (2022). His work bridges Japanese cultural history and modern theoretical frameworks. Dissertation Prize of the Faculty for the Study of Culture (2019) LMU Completion Grant (2019) LMU Research Prize for Gifted Students (2013) Doctoral scholarship (German Academic Foundation, 2015–2019) DAAD scholarship (2010–2011) Balmes has edited volumes on premodern Japanese literature and contributed to exhibition catalogs, focusing on narrative art and cultural transmission. His advising and mentoring roles at LMU Munich (2014–2020) and teaching experience (2013–2015) highlight his dedication to education.

• Inclusive Education
• LGBTQ+ Equality
• Teacher Identity and Well-being
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Professor Catherine Lee MBE is a leading academic and administrator at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), serving as Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences and a Visiting Professor at Bishop Grosseteste University . With a career spanning over two decades, she has transformed educational practices through her work on LGBTQ+ inclusion , teacher well-being, and leadership development . PhD in Education (UCL Institute of Education, 2013) National Teaching Fellow (2021) MBE recipient (2023) for services to equality in education Her research focuses on equity in educational institutions , particularly examining how heteronormativity , homophobic policies , and Section 28 have shaped teacher identity and student experiences. Through autoethnographic methods and narrative inquiry , she has produced groundbreaking work on LGBTQ+ teacher visibility and leadership challenges . Her publications and media presence (including a 2023 BAFTA-nominated film based on her memoir Pretended: Schools and Section 28 ) demonstrate a consistent pattern of policy-influencing scholarship across teacher training , gender identity , and institutional change . Recent articles analyze trans inclusion in schools , LGBTQ+ leadership , and social work interventions for queer youth. Scientific Recognition Named in Independent Newspaper’s Pride Power List (2019) Finalist for British Diversity Award (2020) Recipient of Emerald Global Real Impact Awards (2020) As an adviser to the UK Department for Education and founder of the UK's first LGBTQ+ leadership development program , Lee has significantly influenced national educational strategies. Her 15 most recent publications (2023-2017) cover critical areas including teacher identity , LGBTQ+ leadership , and policy reform in both school and university settings.

Melanie AlthageView profile

Researcher

• Digital History
• Historical Specialist Communication
• Text Mining
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Melanie Althage is a researcher at the Humboldt University of Berlin, affiliated with the Chair of Digital History and the Interdisciplinary Center for Digitality and Digital Methods at Campus Mitte (IZ D2MCM). Her work focuses on the intersection of digital methodologies and historical research, particularly in the areas of text mining, data mining, and source criticism. MA in History (2020), University of Münster Studied history and philosophy at the University of Münster (2011–2020) Her research explores the evolution of digital history as a discipline, emphasizing the epistemological consequences of adopting computational techniques like topic modeling and named entity recognition. She actively contributes to the integration of digital methods into historical education and practice. Melanie's publications highlight her expertise in text mining, algorithm criticism, and digital source analysis. Her work often addresses the transformative impact of computational tools on historical research, including projects on medieval heraldic communication, LDA evaluation, and AI-driven methodological frameworks. She collaborates with the Data for History Consortium, the Digital Humanities in German-speaking countries association, and serves as a committee member of the Digital History Working Group at the VHD since 2023. Her roles include co-developing educational resources like an interactive Python textbook and organizing workshops on digital history methods.

• Access to higher education
• Education Policy
• Elite education
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Dr. Sol Gamsu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Durham University and Director of the MSc Sociology Programme. His work bridges sociology, geography, and history, focusing on spatial and temporal dimensions of educational inequality. PhD in Geography, King’s College London (2017) Masters and undergraduate degrees in interdisciplinary studies (sociology, history, geography, French/German) His research spans elite education, spatial inequality, and educational policy, using mixed methods, GIS, and critical theory. Recent publications examine class/racial disparities in UK schooling, neoliberal university reforms, and colonial legacies in elite institutions. 2021: Editorial Board, British Journal of Sociology of Education 2020: SAGE Prize for Sociological Research Online 2000: Invited speaker at international conferences He supervises PhD students in educational inequality and collaborates with organizations like the University and Colleges Union. His policy work critiques meritocracy, private school integration, and marketization of universities.

• Japanese Cultural Studies
• Korean Cultural Studies
• Anime and Manga Studies
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Simona Kumpė is a Lecturer at Vytautas Magnus University, specifically affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Cultural Studies. She has been actively involved in academic work since at least 2017, contributing to the Centre for Asian Studies and the Department of Cultural Studies. Her work primarily focuses on East Asian cultures, with special attention to Japanese and Korean studies. Dr. Kumpė's research interests span across several areas of East Asian cultural studies. Her primary focus appears to be on Japanese culture, particularly examining social structures, media representations, and historical contexts. She has supervised numerous bachelor's theses exploring topics such as Japanese anime, manga, visual novels, and societal issues in Japan and Korea. Her work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging cultural studies, media analysis, and social sciences. Her recent publications show a consistent focus on Japanese cultural phenomena, particularly examining how social hierarchies, power dynamics, and cultural norms are represented in various media forms. There's a clear pattern of analyzing contemporary Japanese society through popular culture, with special attention to how these representations travel across cultural boundaries to Lithuania and Europe. Many of her supervised theses employ comparative and cross-cultural methodologies. Dr. Kumpė has supervised a significant number of bachelor's students, guiding them through research on diverse aspects of East Asian cultures. Her students have produced work examining Japanese social structures, Korean literature reception in Lithuania, historical connections between Lithuania and Japan, and representations of various social issues in Japanese media. Her supervision appears to encourage both theoretical analysis and empirical research methods.

Chelsea FoxwellView profile

Professor

• Japanese art history
• 19th century Japanese art
• 20th century Japanese art
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Chelsea Foxwell is Professor of Art History, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, and the College at the University of Chicago, where she also serves as Director of the Center for East Asian Studies. She is affiliated with multiple academic units including the Committee on Japanese Studies, the Center for the Art of East Asia, and the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. Her research focuses on Japanese art history, with particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries, Edo-period paintings and prints, and artistic interactions in East Asia. Her scholarly interests span from medieval through modern periods of Japanese art, examining how traditional forms evolved in response to modernization and international exchange. Her extensive publication record reveals a trajectory from early work on museum studies and cultural preservation to more recent examinations of contemporary Japanese art exhibitions and their relationship to tradition. Her research consistently explores how Japanese artistic traditions have been maintained, transformed, and reinterpreted across historical periods, with particular attention to the Meiji era as a pivotal moment of cultural transition. Dr. Foxwell has made significant contributions through exhibition curation, including Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan (co-curated with Dr. Bradley Bailey) and Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints (co-curated with Anne Leonard at the Smart Museum of Art). Her work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through these major exhibitions. She is actively involved in digital humanities projects, contributing to the Digital Scrolling Paintings and Reading Kuzushiji initiatives, which demonstrate her commitment to innovative approaches for studying and presenting Japanese art history.

• Dutch History
• Sustainability
• Fair Trade
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Peter van Dam is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Amsterdam , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities . His work bridges Dutch History and global themes like Fair Trade , Environmental Ethics , and Postcolonial Globalization . Research Interests : Dutch history; entanglement of environmental, religious, and economic ethics; sustainable consumption debates; fair trade movements; and the evolution of consumer society. Publications : Over 25 articles and books focusing on 20th-century Dutch and Low Countries history, with recent works (2021–2025) analyzing sustainability, fair trade ethics, and consumer activism. Contact : phvandam@uva.nl | LinkedIn | BlueSky

Patrick MoranView profile

Associate Professor

• Medieval French Literature
• Arthurian Romance
• Narrative Theory
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Patrick Moran is an Associate Professor of French in the Department of French, Hispanic & Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. He joined UBC in 2018 after teaching positions at Université Paris-Sorbonne, Université Lyon 2, Université Montpellier 3, McMaster University, University of Ottawa, and Université Laval. Moran holds a PhD from Université Paris-Sorbonne and is an alumnus of the École Normale Supérieure (Paris). Moran specializes in medieval French literature with particular focus on Arthurian romance from the 12th and 13th centuries. His research uniquely bridges literary theory—especially reader-response theory, narrative theory, and cognitive poetics—with material philology and codicology. He has also published significant research on fantasy fiction and modern medievalism, while himself being an author of two fantasy novels and multiple science fiction short stories. His scholarly work examines medieval narrative genres, manuscript studies, and the intersection between theoretical approaches and textual materiality. Moran's research output shows a clear trajectory from his doctoral work on inter-romanesque networks in Grail cycles to broader investigations of genre theory, narrative structure, and the reception of medieval literature. His 2019 Cambridge University Press monograph The Canons of Fantasy: Lands of High Adventure represents a significant expansion of his scholarly interests into fantasy literature studies. His recent publications increasingly explore the connections between medieval narrative techniques and contemporary interactive media. SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2019-2022): Literary Genre in the French-Speaking Middle Ages: From Manuscript Studies to Cognitive Theory UBC Public Humanities Hub Project (2020): Tracing the Scribe: Reassessing Professional Networks in the Paris Book Trade (collaborative project) Moran maintains an active research agenda with publications spanning medieval French literature, Arthurian studies, narrative theory, and fantasy literature. His work demonstrates how medieval textual practices continue to inform contemporary narrative forms, from traditional scholarship to digital media and interactive fiction.

• Medieval History
• Early Modern History
• Global History
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Dr. Daniel Allemann is a Senior Teaching and Research Fellow at the Department of History, University of Lucerne, specializing in late medieval and early modern periods within global contexts. He studied History and Anglophone Literature & Linguistics at the University of Basel, earned an MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge, and completed his PhD there. His dissertation (2020) was awarded the best in the Faculty of History at Cambridge. Current projects include a 2024 monograph on slavery, power, and rights in the early modern Iberian world. Ongoing habilitation project on human diversity and alterity in Europe north of the Alps (13th–15th centuries). Research on Andean indigenous political ideas and their Enlightenment Europe reception. His research intersects legal history, colonial history, and intellectual history, with a focus on natural law, empire ideologies, and intercultural exchanges. Recent publications analyze the School of Salamanca's influence on colonial legal thought and the historiography of indigenous Andean societies. Scientific awards include the Cambridge Faculty of History's Best Dissertation Prize (2020). He co-founded the Interventions: The Intellectual History Podcast and writes a monthly column for SonntagsBlick , connecting historical insights to contemporary issues. He also served on the editorial board of traverse: Zeitschrift für Geschichte – Revue d’histoire , fostering academic dialogue between German- and French-speaking Switzerland.

Sung-Deuk OakView profile

Associate Professor

• Korean Christianity
• History of Christianity
• East Asian Religious Studies
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Sung-Deuk Oak is an Associate Professor of Korean Christianity in the Department of Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Holding the Dongsoon Im and Mija Im Endowed Chair, he works at the intersection of Korean religious history and global Christianity. Contact: oak@humnet.ucla.edu. Th.D., Boston University School of Theology (2002) Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary (1994) Th.M. & M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary (1993, 1991) B.A. in Korean History (Seoul National University, 1988) B.A. in English Literature (Seoul National University, 1986) Dr. Oak's research focuses on the history of Korean Christianity and its interactions with East Asian religious cultures. His work examines: Protestant encounters with Korean shamanism and Confucianism Global missionary networks in East Asia Christianity's sociopolitical impact during Korea's colonial period Medical missions and modernization through institutions like Chejungwon Hospital Postcolonial Christian publishing through the Korean Bible Society His publications highlight Christianity's role in Korean cultural modernization, particularly through religious publishing, medical missions, and theological adaptation. Current projects include completing The History of the Korean Bible Society, Volume III and editing the Samuel Austin Moffett Papers and Sources of Modern Nursing in Korea . Henry Luce Postdoctoral Fellowship (2002) Books and Culture Book of the Year Award (2013) Dr. Oak contributes to Korean Christian historical preservation through his English-language online archives and Korean blog 1000oaks .