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Dr. Ashwiny O. Kistnareddy serves as an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge and holds positions as Bye-Fellow and Director of Studies at Lucy Cavendish College. Her academic career is anchored in French studies with a transnational research focus spanning Francophone Africa, the Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asia. Her research interrogates intersections of race, gender, migration, and postcolonial identity through critical theoretical frameworks including Derridean hospitality, Fanonian racial affect, and Spivakian subalternity. Key thematic concentrations include refugee studies (particularly childhood refugee experiences), diaspora formations, trauma narratives, and the politics of hybridity in women's writing. Her methodological approach combines close textual analysis with postcolonial, feminist, and critical race theories. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2010-2021) reveals a consistent trajectory examining Francophone women's literary production across geographic contexts. Dominant themes include migrant masculinities, homelessness, foodways as community-building practices, and the haunting legacies of colonialism. Geographically, her work centers on Vietnamese, Rwandan, Mauritian, and West African diasporas, with increasing attention to comparative Franco-Anglo-Hispanophone perspectives since 2019. Dr. Kistnareddy's research projects demonstrate significant real-world engagement, particularly her 'Refugee Children as a Critical Site of Intervention' initiative examining refugee experiences across Rwanda, Côte d'Ivoire, Haiti, Syria, Latin America, and Ukraine. Her collaborative work includes co-editing 'Catching Up with Time: Belatedness and Anachronies in Francophone Literature and Culture' (2022), reflecting active participation in scholarly networks. As Director of Studies at Lucy Cavendish College, she provides academic mentorship while maintaining research productivity through monograph publications and peer-reviewed articles.

• Francophone Literature and Culture
• Race
• Gender
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Professor Joseph Maiolo is a faculty member at King’s College London , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and the Department of War Studies . He holds a PhD in International History from the London School of Economics and has held teaching and research positions at institutions including the University of Leicester, University of Leeds, and Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies. BA in History and Philosophy, University of Toronto MA in History and Philosophy, University of Toronto PhD in International History, London School of Economics (1997) His research focuses on the origins of major wars , particularly the Second World War , with emphasis on arms races , intelligence history , resource security , and military futurology . He has authored books on the 1930s arms race and co-edited volumes on 20th-century international history, while his current work explores raw materials in international politics in partnership with NTNU Trondheim. He serves as editor of The Journal of Strategic Studies and member of the editorial board for Intelligence & National Security , with notable awards including Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2002) and Senior Visiting Research Fellowship (2005) . Maiolo supervises graduate students in international relations , arms race dynamics , and intelligence history , and leads the MA in Intelligence and International Security program.

• 20th Century International Relations
• Naval History
• Intelligence Studies
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Caroline Douglas is a Lecturer in Photography at the Royal College of Art, School of Fine Art. Her work bridges historical and contemporary photography practices, focusing on gender, class, and colonial histories within 19th-century Scottish photography. 2025: PhD thesis titled Retouching The Archive: Gender and Class in Early Photography in Scotland (Royal College of Art) Her research explores intersections of art, science, and social justice, with a particular emphasis on protophotography, women's contributions to early photographic techniques, and the legacy of figures like Frederick Douglass and Mary Somerville. Recent publications and exhibitions highlight her expertise in archival retouching and feminist reinterpretations of historical narratives. Key trends in her work include: Revisiting 19th-century photographic chemistry and its gendered dimensions Examining colonial ties in Scottish photographic archives Reclaiming overlooked women in the history of photography Art-science collaborations involving historical processes like calotypes and cyanotypes

• Early Scottish Photography
• Gender Studies
• Class Analysis
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Dr. Jenny Woodley serves as a Senior Lecturer in Modern American History within the Department of Humanities, School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University. Previously, she held teaching positions at the University of Warwick, University of Leicester, and the University of Nottingham. Her academic credentials include an MRes and PhD in American History from the University of Nottingham, and she was a Kluge fellow at the Library of Congress. Her educational background: MRes in American History, University of Nottingham PhD in American History, University of Nottingham Dr. Woodley's research expertise lies at the intersection of African American history and memory studies. Her primary interests include African American culture, race and memory, lynching, memory and mourning, and American Civil War memory. She has published extensively on topics such as the NAACP's cultural campaigns, the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial, and the vandalism of Confederate monuments by Black Lives Matter activists. Her current project investigates the opportunities for remembering and mourning African American victims of lynching, highlighting how acts of mourning by individuals and communities constitute resistance against racial violence. This work underscores the importance of memorialization in the struggle for racial justice. Her recent publications (spanning 2009-2022) reveal a consistent trajectory in examining how African American history is commemorated and contested in public spaces, with increasing attention to the role of memorials in addressing historical trauma and promoting social change. Her notable recognition includes: Kluge fellow at the Library of Congress Dr. Woodley actively supervises postgraduate research, welcoming proposals for MPhil/PhD projects in African American History and Memory and Commemoration. She contributes to the academic community through her service on the Executive Board of the British Association of American Studies and the Board of the European Association of American Studies.

• African American History
• Memory and Commemoration
• Race and Memory
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Alexander Kolliari-Turner is a researcher active in the fields of Anti-doping , Anabolic Steroids , and Transgender Athletes . His work intersects Genomics , Molecular Biology , and Sports Integrity , with a focus on the physiological and genetic impacts of performance-enhancing drugs and gender inclusion policies in elite sports. His research output includes observational studies on the transcriptomic effects of anabolic androgenic steroids, doping practices in weightlifting, and consensus statements on transgender athlete integration. Key collaborators include institutions in the UK, Italy, and Australia. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding Gene Expression , Muscle Memory , and Transcriptomics in the context of doping and elite competition, alongside exploring regulatory challenges during the COVID-19 Pandemic .

• Anti-doping
• Anabolic Steroids
• Transgender Athletes
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Dr. Sofia Chanda-Gool is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, part of the School of Advanced Study at the University of London. Her fellowship term runs from February 1, 2019 to July 31, 2026. She holds qualifications including a PhD from the University of Bath (awarded with bursary in 2003), a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Plymouth University (2015), a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling in Organisations from Bristol University (2007), and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the Open University (1995). Her educational background includes: PhD with University of Bath (awarded bursary) 2003 Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice 2015 at Plymouth University Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling in Organisations with Bristol University 2007, BACP accredited 2009 MEd – Full Research with Queensland University of Technology BSc (Hons) Psychology 2:1 with Open University 1995 Dr. Chanda-Gool's research focuses on cultural, social, and political contexts with particular emphasis on Indigenous Australians and Global South communities, contrasting these with British colonialism and influence. Her work explores the psychological dimensions of colonialism, examining the challenges faced by minoritized people in the global south. She has developed expertise in cross-cultural contexts, drawing insights from Indigenous Australian and South Asian communities to critique Western individualistic culture and promote collective approaches to learning and community building. Her publication history demonstrates consistent thematic focus across decades, with recent works addressing refugee mental health and group dynamics in education, while earlier works focus on Aboriginal communities in Australia. Her research employs an emancipatory, ethnographic approach that prioritizes community voices while examining power imbalances, colonial legacies, and pathways toward cultural preservation and social justice. Dr. Chanda-Gool has been coordinating collaborative research projects with institutions including the University of London, University of Queensland, and Australian National University, focusing on Indigenous rights in Australia with specific attention to the incarceration of Indigenous mothers and its community impacts. Her current archival research examines Britain's involvement in the colonization of Australia and its implications for contemporary Indigenous experiences.

• Civil Rights
• Colonies & Colonization
• emigration & immigration
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Dr. Maiko Kawabata is a Reader in Music at the Royal College of Music since 2017, with prior faculty roles at the University of Edinburgh, University of East Anglia, and SUNY Stony Brook. A BBC Arts & Ideas podcast contributor, she received an AHRC Grant for research on Japanese composer Kikuko Kanai (1906-1986). Her research interrogates performance history , virtuosity , and cultural narratives in classical music. Co-organizer of the 2019 Study Day on Cultural Imperialism and the New 'Yellow Peril' , Kawabata explores intersections of gender , military metaphors , and instrumental evolution in 19th-20th century contexts. Kawabata's publications and conference presentations (AMS, Institute of Musical Research) reveal trends in Paganini reception studies , Stradivari mythologies , and unplayable violin repertoire . She supervises doctoral candidates studying French piano préludes , 19th-century concert practices , and Viennese musical cultures .

• Musicology
• Performance Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Laura Gates is Reader in Theatre and Performance and Research Lead for Performance at Bath Spa University's Bath School of Music and Performing Arts. She brings expertise in participatory research methods, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and pedagogical design to her innovative work at the intersection of performance and technology. Her primary research interests focus on puppetry and material performance , with particular attention to agency, the uncanny, and human-technology interaction. She explores how object performance fosters connection across social, political, and cultural boundaries through her Objects Without Borders research project, collaborating with partners in the UK, Jordan, and the Czech Republic. Her work bridges artistic practice with academic research, particularly examining puppetry's potential in medical humanities and disability representation. Her publications span numerous high-impact journals and edited collections, with recent work examining Japanese ghost stories, medical history through puppetry, and disability representation. Her research demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward increasingly interdisciplinary work that connects performance practice with technological innovation, social justice concerns, and cross-cultural understanding. UKRI Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) funding recipient Selected for SpinOutWest and Innovation Discovery 2025 Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy REF2021 recognition for world-leading impact Former member of AHRC Peer Review College (2017-21) As Research Lead for Performance, Gates has developed innovative pedagogical practices and secured significant grant funding for her work. Her current AI-integrated feedback platform demonstrates her commitment to applying performance research in practical, impactful ways. She has served on the steering group of the AHRC international research network Objects with Objectives: Applied Theatre and Puppetry, showing her leadership in establishing collaborative research frameworks across institutional boundaries. Gates leads the Objects Without Borders research project investigating how object performance fosters connection across social, political, and cultural boundaries. Her work with the feedback and impact platform integrating AI represents a cutting-edge application of performance research methodology to solve practical challenges in participant engagement and feedback collection. Her collaborative approach is evident in her partnerships across multiple countries and disciplines.

• Puppetry
• Material Performance
• Theatre and Performance
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Dr David Chapman is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East London (UEL), affiliated with the School of Arts and Creative Industries and the Department of Media, Fashion & Communications. He leads the MA Filmmaking program and teaches film production, history, and professional practice at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He also supervises practice-oriented PhDs and DFAs. Key Modules: Documentary Cinema, Audiovision, Employment & Enterprise, Professional Life & Mental Wealth Research Focus: Sound and image interaction, ecological perception, audio-visual installations, and temporal dimensions of place His work explores the intersection of film, sound art, and environmental studies, often involving collaborative projects with international artists and institutions. He co-founded Schema, UEL's Student Film Production Unit, and is a member of the Moving Image Research Committee. Recent projects include The Marsh (2023), Art as Problematic Waste (2019), and Meanings of Failed Action: Insurrection 1946 (2017), which investigate ecological sound, historical memory, and cross-cultural artistic collaboration. His publications address theoretical frameworks for context-based sound and perceptual models. Collaborations: Louise K Wilson, Aimo Hyvärinen, Vivan Sundaram, Ashish Rajadhyaksha Exhibitions: Turku Art Hall (Finland), Kiran Nadar Museum (India), Greenwich University Galleries (UK) David supervises advanced research in film, with completed and ongoing projects addressing race in creative industries, Kuwaiti cinema, hip-hop narratives, and decolonization in cinematography. He is accessible via email D.M.Chapman@uel.ac.uk.

• Film Production
• Film History
• Sound Art
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Dr. Onur Ulas Ince is Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the Department of Politics and International Studies, SOAS University of London. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University's Department of Government (2013) and has previously held faculty positions at Koç University and Singapore Management University. His visiting fellowships include Princeton University, Brown University, and the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on the intersection of political theory, political economy, and colonial studies, examining how imperial frameworks shaped global capitalism. Major works include the award-winning Colonial Capitalism and the Dilemmas of Liberalism (Oxford UP, 2018), which received the 2020 David and Elaine Spitz Prize and was a finalist for the C.B. Macpherson Prize. Current projects include monographs on racial capitalism in Asia and liberal anti-imperialism under contract with Oxford University Press. Research spans: Imperial political economy and racial capitalism Liberal theory's engagement with colonialism Historical analyses of British imperial capitalism Trans-imperial frameworks for studying race and capital Publications demonstrate consistent focus on colonial capitalism, racialization processes, and critiques of liberalism through historical case studies (British India, Asian settlements) and engagement with Enlightenment thinkers (Smith, Hume, Burke). Recent work increasingly examines racialization within imperial economic systems. Awards and Honors: David and Elaine Spitz Prize (2020) C.B. Macpherson Prize Finalist (2020) Contact: ui2@soas.ac.uk | Personal website: www.ulasince.com

• Political Theory
• Political Economy
• History of Capitalism
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Megha Chand Inglis is an Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London. Her research explores the intersections of global modernity with hereditary temple-building practices in western India, focusing on colonial, post-colonial, and transnational contexts. She is committed to decolonizing architectural research and teaching, co-organizing initiatives like the 2022 History and Theory Forum on teaching race in architectural humanities. PhD, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University (2016) Professional qualification in architecture, London Metropolitan University B. Arch, TVB School of Habitat Studies, New Delhi B. Arch, University of East London Her research bridges postcolonial studies and production studies, examining how traditional artisans navigate modernity, global capitalism, and digital technologies. Projects include a Leverhulme Trust-funded study (2015-2019) on the Nagara temple tradition and a current sabbatical-funded monograph on design, technology, and society. Recent publications address topics like CNC factories in Ahmedabad, archival practices among temple builders, and the negotiation of tradition in modernity. These works span journals such as ARQ: Architectural Research Quarterly , Dearq , and South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies . RIBA President's Medal (1999) Leverhulme Trust Postdoctoral Funding (2020) Paul Mellon Trust monograph support (2024-25) Megha engages in advisory roles, collaborative projects, external examining, and EDI initiatives at UCL. She has taught architectural history and theory across undergraduate and postgraduate programs at The Bartlett School of Architecture and Cardiff University.

• Postcolonial Architecture
• Temple Architecture
• Production Studies
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Professor Justin Willis is a distinguished historian specializing in Modern African History at Durham University's Department of History, where he holds the rank of Professor. His research focuses on identity, authority, and social change in eastern Africa over the past two centuries, with particular expertise in electoral history, saving and lending systems, and the political dynamics of Kenya, Uganda, and Sudan. His research interests span Modern African History, Electoral History, Social Change in Eastern Africa, History of Saving and Lending in Africa, Sudan History, and Kenyan Politics. Willis has led major projects including an ESRC-funded comparative history of elections in Kenya, Ghana, and Uganda, and collaborative research on Uganda's post-Amin transition. His current work examines the history of Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya since the 1940s, exploring how financial practices shape social futures. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on electoral processes across Africa, with increasing attention to material culture of voting, financial dimensions of elections, and the intersection of religion with political participation. His work demonstrates methodological innovation through comparative frameworks and deep archival engagement with East African contexts. Awarded the Chevalier of the Ordre des Palmes Academiques in 2000 for academic excellence, Willis has received significant research funding including ESRC grants for major comparative electoral studies. As a dedicated supervisor, Willis currently guides doctoral research on politics and Islam on the Kenya coast, banking history in Sudan, ethnicity in northern Uganda, and women's testimonies regarding the Rwanda genocide. His collaborative projects frequently involve Ugandan and French scholars, and he serves as co-editor of The Sudan Handbook .

• Modern African History
• Electoral History
• Social Change in Eastern Africa
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Dr. Greg Kerr serves as Senior Lecturer in French within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Glasgow, where he also holds administrative roles including Learning and Teaching Convenor (2023–present) and contributions to the College of Arts Liberal Arts programme development. His academic journey spans appointments at Sciences Po Paris, University of Oxford, and Lancaster University prior to Glasgow, alongside a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship at CNRS Nancy. His educational background includes: PhD in French Studies from Trinity College Dublin MPhil in European Literature and Culture from University of Cambridge BA in European Studies from Trinity College Dublin Kerr’s research centers on modern French poetry through intersecting frameworks of exile, statelessness, and utopian thought. His work examines non-belonging in Grangaud, Jabès, Lubin and Luca; utopian urban visions in 19th-century prose poetry; word-image dynamics; and le rire moderne . He actively supervises doctoral projects in poetry, postmonolingual writing, urban literature, and text/image studies, with expertise in 19th–20th century French cultural production. His publications reveal consistent engagement with spatial theory, linguistic displacement, and avant-garde movements across historical periods. Scientific recognition includes: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2016–17; €86,538) Carnegie Trust publication grant (2013; £1,000) Kerr advises PhD/MPhil candidates on funded projects through AHRC/SGSAH and College of Arts scholarships, with recent supervision covering inter-art relations, urban commemoration, and autofiction. He convenes key undergraduate modules including Text/Image Cultures and Modern French Poetry, while contributing to public engagement via Alliance Française de Glasgow and curated exhibitions like The Truest Mirror of Life at Hunterian Art Gallery.

• Modern French Poetry
• Literature of Exile and Statelessness
• Utopian Studies
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Prarthana Purkayastha is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway, University of London. She specializes in dance studies, performance history, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on South Asia and transnationalism. PhD in Dance, University of Roehampton (2008) BA and MA in English Literature and Cultural Studies, India Her research explores de/anti-colonial performance, feminism, and activism, particularly in Indian modern dance and embodied histories. She has published widely in journals like Contemporary Theatre Review and Dance Research Journal , and her monograph Indian Modern Dance, Feminism and Transnationalism won two prestigious awards. Recent projects include the AHRC-funded 'South Asian Dance Equity' (2023-25), co-investigated with Royona Mitra and Anusha Kedhar, addressing barriers faced by South Asian minoritised groups in UK dance. She has supervised PhD projects on topics such as AR/VR choreography, EU migration, and Malay dance identities in Singapore. Recipient of the de la Torre Bueno Prize (2015) Outstanding Publication Award from Dance Studies Association (2015) She contributes to academic networks as a former Executive Committee Member of IFTR and current Board Member of Dance Studies Association, while co-editing the Oxford Handbook of Indian Dance and advising on UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and cultural equity.

• Dance Studies
• Performance History
• Transnationalism
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Professor Richard Huzzey is a leading academic in Modern British History at Durham University, specializing in popular politics, slavery and abolition, and petitioning cultures. He currently leads the AHRC-ESRC Research Project Petitions and People Power in Twentieth-Century Britain and collaborates with institutions like the British Library and the History of Parliament Trust. BA, St Anne's College, University of Oxford MA, St Anne's College, University of Oxford DPhil, St Catherine's College, University of Oxford Huzzey’s research focuses on the intersection of political culture, social movements, and British imperial history, particularly the role of petitioning in shaping legislative and societal change. His work spans anti-slavery activism, Victorian political thought, and grassroots mobilization across Britain and its colonies. Recent publications highlight his expertise in petitioning as a tool for political engagement, with a chronological emphasis on 18th-20th century Britain and the British Empire. Themes include anti-slavery networks, parliamentary interaction, and the evolution of mass political participation. Whitfield Prize (2013), Royal Historical Society Alexander Prize (2011), Royal Historical Society Huzzey has supervised numerous doctoral students, including Daniel Doherty, Carrie Long, and Mark Markov. Past supervisees have explored topics like post-emancipation slavery entanglements and the social agency of petitioning. His work has been funded by the Leverhulme Trust and AHRC Research Network grants.

• Modern British History
• Popular Politics
• Social Movements
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