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• History and Theory of Media
• Cultural Semiotics and Aesthetics
• Media Cultures of the Acoustic
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Prof. Dr. Dirk Matejovski is a Professor at the Institute for Media and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf . His research focuses on the history and theory of media, cultural semiotics, acoustic media cultures, pop culture, and sound studies. Affiliation: Institute for Media and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Projects: Coordination of the German Innovation Center Düsseldorf-Herzliya (GIC) and leadership of the research project „Resonanzräume: Medienkulturen des Akustischen“ Matejovski's work explores intersections between media theory, pop culture, and acoustic studies, with a particular emphasis on electronic music, club culture, and media aesthetics. His publications analyze topics such as the role of electronic dance music in urban spaces, the cultural impact of TV series like The Sopranos , and the evolution of media aesthetics in the information age. Recent studies highlight trends in acoustic media cultures, retro nostalgia in pop magazines, and the historical modeling of soundscapes in German popular music. His articles often integrate interdisciplinary approaches, blending sociology, cultural theory, and media analysis. He holds memberships in advisory boards, including the NRW-Forums Düsseldorf , Industrie-Clubs Düsseldorf , and Düsseldorf University Press (dup) .

Abelardo de la CruzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Religion in Mexican Indigenous communities
• Linguistic anthropology
• Nahuatl language
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Abelardo de la Cruz is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Nahua scholar from Chicontepec, Veracruz. As a macehualli (Nahuatl speaker) and ixtlamatquetl (knowledge keeper), his work bridges indigenous epistemology and academic research. He previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah's Center for Latin American Studies (2022). Education: Ph.D. University at Albany, SUNY (2022) M.A. Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (2016) B.A. Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (2012) Research Focus: His ethnographic work examines Nahua religious practices through linguistic anthropology, specializing in ritual discourse analysis, sacred landscapes, and the translation of Christian prayers into Nahuatl. His research documents how motiochihuanih (prayer specialists) negotiate between Catholicism and indigenous costumbre traditions in Veracruz. Publications: His scholarship analyzes colonial religious syncretism through Nahuatl texts and contemporary practices. Recent works explore ritual language preservation, indigenous agency in religious hybridity, and decolonial interpretations of Christian-Nahua interactions across historical periods. Awards: No awards mentioned in source material. Academic Service: No current information on student advising, grants, or laboratory affiliations.

• Vocal Coaching
• Opera Translation
• Italian Literature
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Patrizia Dina holds a BA in Modern Languages with focus on Italian Literature and serves as a Repertoire Professor in Speech and Language at the Royal College of Music's Vocal & Opera department. She collaborates with major UK music institutions including the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Scottish Opera, BBC Singers, and LSO Chorus. Vocal coaching for opera and classical performance Italian-to-English and English-to-Italian opera translation Proofreading of Italian/English libretti and programs Performance of poetic recitations as demonstrated in Scottish Opera's Le Villi Her professional expertise combines linguistic scholarship with practical vocal training, supporting students and professional ensembles through language coaching and historical performance guidance. She maintains active affiliations with multiple conservatoires and opera companies across the UK. As a qualified London Tourist Guide specializing in music tours with operatic emphasis, she contributes to public engagement with classical music traditions. Her contact information includes institutional email addresses for Vocal Studies department inquiries.

Joanna BalewskaView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Instrumental Studies
• Classical Piano
• Harpsichord Performance
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Joanna Balewska, Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Instrumental Studies (Paderewski Music Academy in Poznań), is a distinguished pianist and harpsichordist specializing in chamber music and instrumental accompaniment . With habilitation awarded in 2018, she combines academic duties with active performance and pedagogical roles at Poznań's Secondary General Music School. Her career spans from baroque to contemporary works, particularly focusing on wind instrument collaborations and Polish compositions. Academic Affiliation: Paderewski Music Academy in Poznań Specializations: Piano, Harpsichord, Chamber Music Key Collaborations: Poznań Philharmonic, Łódź Music Academy, Polish National Heritage institutions Her research and practice emphasize cross-cultural musical synthesis , evidenced by projects like the Tôn-Thât Tiêt recordings and Balkan contemporary music collaborations. She has participated in doctoral committees and international masterclasses with renowned artists including Robertas Beinaris and Maurice Bourgue. Scientific recognitions include multiple teaching awards and the prestigious 2013 Zasłużony dla kultury polskiej distinction. Her discography spans modern compositions for saxophone/piano, oboe/keyboard, and operatic music applications, reflecting her commitment to expanding instrumental repertoire through performance-based scholarship.

• Structural Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
• Structural Dynamics
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Karl Vincent Høiseth serves as Professor in Design of Concrete Structures at NTNU's Department of Structural Engineering since 2002, concurrently holding an Adjunct Professorship in Masonry Structures since 2000. His research integrates computational mechanics with experimental validation for structural systems under extreme loading conditions. His academic credentials include: Dr Ing from Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH), 1992 (Thesis: Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures Exposed to Transient Loading) MSc in Structural Engineering from NTH, 1981 Høiseth's research spans computational structural dynamics, Finite Element Method development, and experimental verification of mechanical models for reinforced concrete and masonry structures. His work directly informs building code recommendations through laboratory testing of material behavior under ice friction, snow loads, and transient forces. With over 30 years of research at SINTEF, NTNU, and TNO (Netherlands), his expertise bridges theoretical modeling and practical construction standards. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on masonry mechanics (2018-2025), concrete-ice interactions in cold regions (2015), and snow load physics (2006-2007). His current work updates Eurocode 6 standards while maintaining long-term investigation into structural durability under environmental stresses. As active member of SN/K 423 (Norway's national committee for CEN/TC 250/SC 6), he contributes to European structural design codes. His outreach includes frequent conference presentations on masonry engineering and structural reassessment techniques. Experimental work forms the foundation of his research methodology, utilizing 3D laser scanning and laboratory testing for structural validation. His leadership in NTNU's structural engineering group supports national infrastructure safety standards through applied research.

Kateryna NovikovaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Sociology
• Ethnography
• Discourse Analysis
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Kateryna Novikova serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at SWPS University's Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw, where she contributes to both the Department of Sociology and the Center for the Study of History and Justice. Her academic profile bridges sociological theory, historical analysis, and contemporary digital society research with particular emphasis on Central and Eastern European contexts. Her research program centers on digital sociology methodologies including ethnography, discourse analysis, and content analysis. Key investigation areas encompass public discourses on emerging technologies, human agency within digital ecosystems, micro-entrepreneurship dynamics, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms in social innovation. Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of how digital transformations reshape labor markets, social identity formation, and organizational human capital. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a distinctive interdisciplinary trajectory connecting Soviet-era cultural studies with contemporary digital challenges. Her work consistently examines labor transformation across temporal contexts—from Soviet cinematic representations to modern platform economies—while maintaining focus on Polish societal evolution within European frameworks. Methodologically, she integrates qualitative digital ethnography with historical comparative analysis. Dr. Novikova actively participates in international research ecosystems as an expert evaluator for major funding bodies including the Polish Academy of Sciences, COST, FNRS Belgium, and EU education agencies. Her practical engagement includes serving as Managing Editor of Statistics Poland's 'Statistics in Transition' journal (2020) and collaborating with Internews on digital civil society development (2020-2021). She co-founded Poland's Digital Sociology Section and participates in the Polish Sociological Association's Social Anthropology Section. At SWPS University, she teaches courses on diversity and community building, intercultural communication, business etiquette, and digital transformation's societal impacts. Her pedagogical approach connects theoretical frameworks with contemporary case studies examining technology's influence on social capital and organizational behavior.

Manuel GanglView profile

Lecturer

• Music Performance
• Clarinet Pedagogy
• Musicology
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Manuel Gangl, a clarinetist and musicologist, is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Music at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna since September 2020. His work bridges musical performance, pedagogy, and historical research, with a focus on clarinet studies. Research Interests : His expertise spans Music Performance , Woodwind Instruments , and Clarinet Pedagogy , informed by his doctoral studies in musicology and professional experience as a second clarinetist with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra (2011-2017). Publications : Gangl has authored a book on E-flat clarinet and a fingering chart, both in 2020, which emphasize technical refinement and educational innovation in clarinet instruction.

Nicolas BerlandView profile

Professor

• Management Control
• Organizational Management
• Strategic Processes
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Nicolas Berland serves as a Professor at Paris-Dauphine University, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in management control and organizational management. His office is located in room P416, with contact numbers 01 44 05 40 04 and 06 62 45 04 36. With a prolific academic career spanning several decades, Professor Berland has developed a distinctive research approach focused on the intersection of management control with strategic processes and organizational management. Professor Berland's research spans multiple dimensions of management control systems, with particular emphasis on their historical development, contemporary applications, and future trajectories. His work critically examines traditional budgeting practices, exploring alternatives such as management without budgets and the relationship between accounting systems and organizational behavior. A significant strand of his research addresses the application of management control in public sector organizations and its relationship to sustainable development initiatives. He has also investigated the evolving role of financial directors and the impact of artificial intelligence on management control systems. Analysis of Professor Berland's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on organizational complexity, the tensions between different control mechanisms, and the adaptation of management control to contemporary challenges including environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and financialization. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how accounting practices intersect with broader organizational phenomena, often employing historical and critical perspectives to challenge conventional wisdom in the field. The methodological diversity in his research portfolio, ranging from historical analysis to contemporary case studies, reflects his comprehensive approach to understanding management control in practice. Throughout his career, Professor Berland has contributed extensively to academic discourse through editorial roles, including serving on the editorial board of Comptabilité contrôle audit. His leadership in the academic community is further evidenced by his participation in numerous conferences and his contributions to major reference works in management control. As an educator, he has shaped the field through textbooks and teaching materials that have influenced generations of management control practitioners and scholars.

Sandra LyndonView profile

Associate Professor

• Child Poverty
• Early Childhood Studies
• Social Policy
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Sandra Lyndon is a Reader in Childhood and Social Policy within the Department of Childhood, Social Work and Social Care at the University of Chichester. She serves as Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Level 6 programme and teaches across Early Childhood Studies degrees, leveraging extensive professional experience working with children and families in early years settings. Her educational background includes a PG Cert in Teaching and Learning, MSc in Educational Psychology, MSc in Experimental Psychology, PGCE in Primary Education, and BA (Hons) in Sociology and Politics. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at the University of Sussex, her research examines narratives of poverty in early childhood. Lyndon's research centers on child poverty through multiple lenses: analyzing practitioner narratives, developing poverty intervention strategies, and examining systemic barriers. Her work reveals how poverty narratives become entangled with welfare systems and professional identities, particularly highlighting the 'poverty paradox' where practitioners experiencing poverty themselves support impoverished families. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on health and wellbeing leadership in schools serving disadvantaged communities. She actively contributes to widening participation initiatives, notably through bridging modules supporting homeless individuals into higher education. Her methodological expertise in narrative analysis and co-research approaches informs both her academic work and practical interventions in educational settings. Lyndon maintains active engagement with preschool practitioners through international studies on post-pandemic poverty responses and intergenerational projects fostering meaningful connections between young children and older adults.

Jean-Paul TCHANKAMView profile

Professor

• organizational performance
• strategic management
• entrepreneurship
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Jean-Paul TCHANKAM is a full-time professor at Kedge Business School Bordeaux specializing in strategy, sustainable development and entrepreneurship. He serves as the educational director of the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at BEM-Dakar and Abidjan, extending his academic influence across multiple continents. His research primarily focuses on organizational performance, strategic management, and entrepreneurship , with particular attention to contexts in developing economies. Professor TCHANKAM has established himself as a leading scholar in social auditing and corporate responsibility, evidenced by his co-authorship of "The Encyclopedia of Social Auditing and Corporate Responsibility" (EMS Paris 2012) and other significant publications including "Reinventing Leadership" (2017), "Learning for Performance" (2018), and "Africa Positive Impact" (2020). His recent scholarly output demonstrates a diverse research portfolio spanning organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, financial economics, and sustainable development. His work frequently examines business contexts in Africa, particularly Cameroon, with numerous publications analyzing SMEs, gender dynamics in entrepreneurship, and the impact of digital technologies on business practices in developing economies. Laureate of the National Academy of Sciences, Belles-Lettres, and Arts of Bordeaux Associate member of CEPN-CNRS-Paris Member of the Scientific Council of the Academy of Management Sciences of Paris (ASMP) Member of the Scientific and Evaluation Committee of the journal "Questions de Management" Co-president of the International Institute of Social Auditing for Sub-Saharan Africa Professor TCHANKAM has supervised numerous doctoral students through the DBA program at BEM-Dakar and Abidjan, fostering academic and professional development across Francophone Africa. His leadership in social auditing initiatives demonstrates a commitment to practical applications of academic research for societal benefit.

Matteo PangalloView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Modern Drama
• Shakespeare Studies
• Theater History
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Dr. Matteo Pangallo is an Associate Professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences. A former Junior Fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard University, he specializes in Shakespeare studies, early modern drama, theater history, and the history of the book. His research examines the complex connections between plays and their historical contexts, with particular focus on performance practices, authorship, textual transmission, and audience reception. Dr. Pangallo's work often explores "the edges of theatrical and literary history" and how these peripheral areas transform our understanding of central narratives. His influential 2017 monograph Playwriting Playgoers in Shakespeare's Theater examines how working- and middle-class amateur dramatists translated their love of the stage into their own scripts, providing insight into how Shakespeare's audience experienced and understood theatrical performances. Dr. Pangallo's research program includes an anticipated trilogy examining early modern theatrical culture, with Strange Company: Foreign Performers in Medieval and Early Modern England currently in progress and Theatrical Failure in Early Modern England planned. He is also co-editor of Teaching the History of the Book and Shakespeare's Audiences , and serves as founder and editor of the Database of English Manuscript Drama (DEManD), a comprehensive resource for early modern play manuscripts. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with a "Best Essay in Theatre History" prize from Early Theatre , the 2011 Open Paper Competition prize from the Shakespeare Association of America, and a 2022 VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Seed Grant. Dr. Pangallo has also received research support from the Bibliographical Society of the United Kingdom, The Malone Society, and the Shakespeare Association of America. Beyond his academic work, Dr. Pangallo is an active theatrical director and dramaturge who has worked with multiple theater companies, and he maintains interests in book collecting, gardening, and local government service.

Brian HoganView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ethnomusicology
• African Music
• Music and Disability Studies
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Brian Hogan is an Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology in the Liberal Arts and Sciences department at Berklee College of Music. As both an ethnomusicologist and professional drummer, he bridges academic scholarship with musical performance, focusing on the relationship between music, culture, and power, particularly in African and African American contexts. Hogan holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from UCLA, where his dissertation "Enemy Music: Blind Birifor Xylophonists of Northwest Ghana" was nominated for the CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation award. He earned highest honors in anthropology at UC Santa Cruz and completed a certificate in drum set performance from Berklee College of Music in 1998. His research explores how music serves as a vehicle for cultural empathy and social change, with particular focus on gender, disability, class, and ethnicity in African, African American, and diasporic contexts. Hogan has conducted extensive fieldwork in West Africa on xylophone music, examining the spiritual dimensions of ableism for blind musicians and how women in low literacy communities use song to contest structured inequalities. His work also addresses historical memory, speech surrogation, musical change, and global percussive practice. Hogan's scholarly output reveals consistent themes across ethnomusicology, disability studies, and gender studies, with particular attention to West African musical traditions. His publications demonstrate a methodological approach that combines ethnographic fieldwork with performance practice, creating a unique scholarly perspective that values both academic analysis and embodied musical knowledge. Hogan has received notable recognition for his work: University Fellowship at UCLA (2006-2009) International Institute Research Grant from UCLA (2006) Highest honors in anthropology at UC Santa Cruz (2003) Honors for senior thesis in ethnomusicology at UC Santa Cruz (2003) UCLA nominee for CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation (2013-2014) As an educator, Hogan draws upon his dual expertise in ethnomusicology and performance to create dynamic classroom experiences. His background as a professional drummer across multiple traditions (jazz, West African, Afro-Cuban, and Balkan) informs his teaching approach, which emphasizes concise performance demonstrations to connect music history with contemporary practice. He has studied with notable musicians including Kenny Burrell, Ray Brown, George Marsh, and Clayton Cameron. Beyond academia, Hogan serves as CTO of PVComplete, Inc., a solar software company, demonstrating his commitment to applying technology to meaningful problems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, music technology, and social change initiatives.

• Financial Markets
• Portfolio Analysis
• Banking
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Przemysław Garsztka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Econometrics , Institute of Informatics and Quantitative Economics , Poznan University of Economics . His research focuses on financial markets, banking, sustainability performance, and household economics, with expertise in econometric modeling and risk assessment. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Institution: Poznan University of Economics Department: Econometrics Research Interests Garsztka specializes in: Financial market liquidity and information asymmetry Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in banking sectors Household production dynamics and gender roles Portfolio diversification and risk modeling Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for efficiency assessment Technological impacts on microenterprise finance Publications Overview His work spans financial modeling, banking risk assessment, and household economics. Recent publications emphasize sustainability performance in banking, gender and family time allocation, and technological impacts on microenterprises. Historical papers focus on liquidity measurement, capital structure, and econometric applications in financial and educational sectors.

Andy McLellandView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Accounting
• Audit
• Regulation and Governance
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Andy McLelland serves as Associate Professor of Accountancy in Auburn University's College of Business, where his research examines regulatory frameworks, IFRS adoption, and public sector accounting governance. A former SEC academic accounting fellow (2005-2006) and industry veteran with experience at Arthur Andersen, Claire's Stores, and Aurafin Corporation, he bridges academic scholarship with practical policy and corporate finance applications. His work appears in leading journals including Accounting Horizons and Journal of Accounting and Public Policy. Education: PhD, Texas A&M University, 2003 MBA, Florida State University, 1997 BBA, Florida Atlantic University, 1983 McLelland's research integrates audit economics with regulatory analysis , focusing on SEC comment letter processes, municipal auditing practices, and international financial reporting standards. His empirical studies frequently employ comparative methodologies between US and UK governance systems, revealing how institutional structures influence financial disclosure quality and regulatory compliance in public sector entities. Recent work examines historical evolution of government accountability mechanisms. His publication trajectory demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity from 2000-2024, with increasing focus on governmental accounting systems and regulatory impacts. Methodologically, he combines structural equation modeling with event study techniques to analyze audit fee determinants and market reactions to disclosures. The 2024 Government Accountability Office study represents culmination of his long-term interest in public sector oversight evolution. Scientific Awards: Auburn Beta Alpha Psi Teaching Award Auburn College of Business Teaching Award Texas A&M Deans Award McLelland teaches Intermediate Accounting, Financial Analysis and Valuation, Auditing, and tax courses while maintaining active CPA/CMA credentials. His industry background informs practical classroom applications, particularly in regulatory compliance scenarios. Though specific grant details aren't publicized, his sustained publication record in premier outlets indicates successful research funding and scholarly impact across accounting subdisciplines.

Shujuan LiView profile

Professor

• Urban Planning
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Landscape Ecology
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Shujuan Li is a Professor in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona, where she leads research integrating spatial analysis, GIS, and ecological principles for urban sustainability. Previously, she served eight years at Utah State University's Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Geography from Texas A&M University (2009), a Master’s in Ecology from Peking University, and a Bachelor’s in Geography from Beijing Normal University. Dr. Li's research spans landscape ecology , geodesign , and land-use dynamics , with emphasis on GIS-driven spatial modeling for pandemic-era park systems, urban heat mitigation, and water-smart planning in arid regions. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like Ian McHarg's ecological wisdom with practical applications in community resilience. Analysis of her 2016-2023 publications reveals dominant themes: urban park performance assessment using big data, green infrastructure innovation (e.g., urban tree supply chains), and equity-focused planning through social media engagement. Geospatial methodologies consistently underpin her investigations into health-environment interactions and sustainable resource management. She contributes to the Drachman Institute and community initiatives like 'Plan the Plan,' which applies crowdsourcing to advance social justice in Tucson's neighborhood planning processes.