Janice Kerbel is a Professor in the Department of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her practice encompasses print, type, audio recording, and light-based works that interrogate visibility through forms that simultaneously promise and withhold realization. Current faculty member at Goldsmiths Specializes in conceptual and interdisciplinary art practices Works bridge visual art and performance disciplines Exhibition Highlights : 2025: Solo exhibition at STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, Singapore 2022: 'Speech! Fight!' performance series at Catriona Jeffries Gallery, Vancouver 2018: Major solo show at greengrassi, London 2017: Installations at Hamburger Kunsthalle and Mass MOCA Awards & Recognition : 2016: Honorary Doctorate from University 2016: Paul Hamlyn Award for Artists Grant Support : Arts Partners in Creative Development Canada Council for the Arts
Diana Solomon is an Associate Professor of English at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Arts, specializing in Restoration and eighteenth-century British literature, theatre, comedy, and women writers. Her work bridges literary scholarship, performance studies, and print culture, examining how theatrical texts functioned within their historical contexts and how audiences engaged with them. Her research interests focus on the intersection of gender, comedy, and performance in early modern British theatre. She has published extensively on prologues and epilogues as essential theatrical elements that evolved between 1660 and 1714, arguing that these comic verses, once dismissed as formulaic, should be included in scholarly analyses to understand how Restoration audiences consumed plays. Her work also examines troubling comedy on the Restoration stage, investigating how comedy disrupted societal elements through comic interruptions of tragedy, remakings of character types, and representations of sexual violence within comedies. Professor Solomon's publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact, with her monograph Prologues and Epilogues of Restoration Theater: Gender and Comedy, Performance and Print (2013) establishing her as a leading voice in the field. Her more recent work examines troubling comedy on the Restoration and eighteenth-century British stage, expanding our knowledge of theatre range and audience taste. Clark Library fellowship Huntington Library fellowship Harry Ransom Center fellowship Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada fellowship Her collaborative work includes co-editing Women and Comedy: History, Theory, Practice (2014), co-authoring Interacting with Print: Elements of Reading in the Era of Print Saturation (2018), and co-editing the second edition of The Broadview Anthology of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama (2024). Her research has been supported by prestigious fellowships from major research libraries and Canadian funding agencies, indicating significant scholarly recognition in her field.
Sara Fruner is an Italian lecturer at New York University and the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she teaches language and literature. As a poet and literary translator, she explores postcolonial themes in English and Italian, with a focus on Caribbean, African, and Canadian literature. Research Interests encompass postcolonial literature, literary translation, creative writing, and urban studies. Her poetry delves into existential themes, cultural duality, and emotional resilience, often using transit systems, cityscapes, and nature metaphors. Recent Publications include poems like Fireflies and The Moment , which examine identity, time, and urban life. Her work appears in Graphie , La Voce di New York , and Brick , blending personal and societal critiques. Additional Affiliations include the Authors Guild and PEN America Women, reflecting her commitment to literary advocacy and gender representation.
Morgan Green is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Allegheny College, where she integrates art and computation in her teaching and research. She holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BA from the University of Southern California. She also teaches creative computation at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a resident artist in the New Media Program at Mana Contemporary, Chicago. Master of Fine Arts, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California Green’s research and artistic practice explore the intersections of language, technology, and identity. Her work centers on algorithmic poetry, human-machine interaction, and queer cyborg theory, often using code to generate poetic texts and performances that challenge normative understandings of communication and embodiment. She investigates how digital systems reflect and shape social identities, particularly through the lens of gender and sexuality. Her publications and artworks, such as autocanon , hold you/mold you , and House of Words , demonstrate a consistent engagement with generative systems, textual transformation, and performative computing. These works span interactive web installations, live performances, and critical essays, revealing a deep commitment to making technology accessible and critically reflective. House of Words – Critical Coding Cookbook Comparing the Incomparable – Toward Data Science hold you/mold you – Interactive browser-based art autocanon – Algorithmic poetry performance Green has no listed scientific awards in the provided texts, but her work has been featured in significant exhibitions and publications, indicating recognition in the art and digital humanities communities. She mentors through participatory projects like Little Readings , where she wrote custom poems for audience submissions, and she receives funding from institutions like The New School. Her teaching at UIC and Allegheny College suggests active engagement in curriculum development and student mentorship in creative computing. Green is a core artist in the Mana Contemporary New Media Program, where she develops and performs works that merge digital systems with embodied experience. Her studio practice involves building 'poetry machines' and exploring feedback loops between human and algorithmic creativity, often in collaborative or public settings.
Curt Hersey is an Associate Professor of Communication and Department Chair in the Department of Communication at Berry College. He teaches courses in Filmmaking and Cinematic Arts, including filmmaking, media criticism, scriptwriting, and media industry economics, as well as American media history and contemporary media issues. Education: Ph.D. in Communication: Moving Image Studies, Georgia State University M.A. in Communication: Film, Video, and Digital Imaging, Georgia State University B.A. in Communication: Broadcasting, Berry College His research centers on humor and television news parody as an alternative journalistic practice, and on the media representation of neurodiverse individuals and of addiction and substance abuse in contemporary media. His work spans historical and cultural analysis of American television and film, with a focus on satire, social issues, and media ethics. His recent publications include a 2022 book on the history of television news parody and several peer-reviewed articles analyzing representations of addiction in film and the evolution of satirical news. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus on communication, cultural studies, and media history. Scientific Awards: Eleana M. Garrett Award for Meritorious Advising and Caring (2021) Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award (2017) Faculty Fellow, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (2013) Hersey has been recognized for both teaching excellence and advising. Prior to academia, he worked as a television reporter and videographer with Scripps Howard Television, bringing professional industry experience into his teaching and mentorship. There is no mention of research grants or funded projects in the provided text. He is actively involved in the Communication Department as its chair and contributes to curriculum development and academic leadership. His courses and research reflect a commitment to critical media literacy and real-world media production skills.
Fangzhi He is an Assistant Professor at Davidson College, affiliated with the Writing Program and the John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching and Learning. She works in the E.H. Little Library, providing expertise in multilingual academic writing support. Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from University of Rochester M.A. from Fudan University B.A. from Dalian University of Technology Her research focuses on the intersection of writing practices and identity construction, particularly examining how cultural/social identities influence literacy development and how individuals adopt writing practices to align with specific social groups. She has published in both Chinese and English on intercultural competence, humor, and academic writing pedagogy. With prior experience teaching English at a STEM university in China and serving as a visiting associate professor in the United Kingdom, she specializes in supporting international students navigating U.S. academic writing conventions.
Verity Aiken is a Senior Lecturer in Education Studies at the School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University (NTU), and serves as Course Leader for the Doctorate in Education. She contributes to modules in Academic Studies in Education and Professional Education, with a career spanning Higher Education (HE), Further Education (FE), and adult education sectors. Her research focuses on student writing as a lens to explore the student experience, informed by Academic Literacies and sociological risk theories. Education Background: Doctorate in Education (EdD) from NTU. Research Interests: Academic Literacies, sociological risk theories, student agency, and the impact of institutional policies on writing practices. Verity’s work includes analyzing writing in consumer-based HE systems and exploring pandemic-era challenges in scholarly publishing and student writing. She has presented widely at conferences such as the Social Research in Higher Education annual conference and the European Association for the Teaching of Academic Writing. Her publications span journals like Teaching in Higher Education and edited volumes addressing gendered experiences in academia. Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of British Educational Research Association Co-author of i-guides recognized as an exemplar in LLiDA wiki She has served as External Examiner for University of Central Lancashire and External Reader for Trinity Saint David, contributing to program development in inclusive education. Her pedagogical innovations include 'writing retreats' and collaborative models like the Dissertation Club, emphasizing accessibility and student advocacy.
Norman Shaw is a Lecturer in Fine Art at the Moray School of Art, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). With over twenty-five years of teaching experience, he has held academic positions at the University of Dundee, the University of Edinburgh, and Edinburgh College of Art, delivering both practice-based and theoretical instruction at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research lies at the intersection of art, philosophy, and cultural identity, with a focus on Highland landscape, Gaelic visual culture, mythology, and spirituality. He advocates for interdisciplinary learning, where artistic practice and theoretical discourse are deeply intertwined. His creative work spans drawing, painting, printmaking, sound, video, installation, performance, curation, and experimental writing, exhibited and published nationally and internationally. The themes across his publications and projects reveal a sustained engagement with Deleuzean philosophy, apocalyptic narratives, Celtic art, and the metaphysical dimensions of landscape. His recent works explore sonorous Gaelic landscapes, fairy ointments as gnosis, and the indivisible nature of being, often blending scholarly analysis with poetic and visionary modes. Norman has led significant research projects such as Window to the West , which redefined visual culture within Gaelic Scotland, and Cheer Up! It's not the end of the world... , reflecting on annihilation and existential themes. He has also contributed to collaborative and funded projects including Nemeton and Prints of Darkness . As an educator, he supervises postgraduate research and teaches across all disciplines in Fine Art. He is also a musician and DJ, further enriching his interdisciplinary practice. His work is held in public and private collections, including major commissions.
Dr. Melanie Conroy-Goldman is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she has served on the faculty since 2002. She earned her M.F.A. from the University of Oregon and her B.A. from Columbia University, summa cum laude. She has held leadership roles including Chair of the English Department (2009–2011) and Director of the Trias Residency for Writers. Education: M.F.A., University of Oregon; B.A., Columbia University (summa cum laude) Her research and creative interests focus on literary fiction , the fiction/non-fiction divide , and contemporary narrative forms . She has taught courses such as Literary Science Fiction and Fantasy, Theory of Fiction, and Advanced Fiction Workshop, contributing significantly to curriculum development within the English Department. Her recent novel The Likely World (2020) and numerous short stories published in prestigious journals like McSweeney’s , The Southern Review , and Seneca Review reflect a sustained engagement with psychological depth, narrative innovation, and the boundaries of genre. The publications demonstrate consistent thematic exploration of identity, memory, and the intricacies of human relationships through both realist and experimental modes. She has received recognition through publication in top-tier literary venues and has contributed to anthologies. Her service includes mentoring junior faculty, organizing visiting writer programs, and participating in community initiatives such as the Cornell Prison Education Project and Ithaca City of Asylum. Professional Service: Director, Trias Residency for Writers Chair, English Department (2009–2011) Board Member, Ithaca City of Asylum (2005–2006) Teacher, Cornell Prison Education Project (2012, 2013) Dr. Conroy-Goldman has advised and influenced numerous students through her teaching and workshops, though specific advisees are not listed. She has not disclosed external grant funding in the provided text. She is associated with the creative writing community through her residency program and collaborations with visiting authors such as Tom Piazza, Mary Gaitskill, and Jeff VanderMeer.
Carlos Antonio J Allones Pérez is a full-time Professor in the Department of Political Science and Sociology at the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela. His research focuses on sociology, political economy, social imaginaries, and public policy analysis. He is affiliated with research groups ISOPOLIS and GCEIS, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on societal structures. Education: PhD in Sociology from the University of Santiago de Compostela (1995), thesis: 'Family Nucleus and Industrial Capitalism' under Dr. Juan Luis Pintos. His research spans political economy , social theory , urban sociology , and cultural critique , often analyzing capitalism's societal impacts and football's normative systems. Recent publications explore literary themes through sociological lenses. While no specific scientific awards are documented, his work includes collaborative projects and theoretical contributions to social imaginaries and political discourse. He actively publishes interdisciplinary translations and commentaries, bridging sociology with literary analysis. Professor Allones Pérez advises students at all levels and contributes to academic teams like ISOPOLIS. His work integrates historical perspectives with contemporary social challenges, emphasizing methodological innovation in sociological research.
George Harrison is a Contract Instructor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University. He teaches courses in Latin, Greek religion, and Egyptian art, contributing to both undergraduate and specialized programs including the Bachelor of Humanities and the MA in Religion and Public Life. Education: BA, Marquette University MA, University of Wisconsin PhD, Johns Hopkins University His research centers on the performance of Greek and Roman tragedy in the Roman Empire, with a focus on Seneca and Plutarch, the reception of Greek tragedy, and the economy and society of Crete and Egypt during antiquity. He combines philological rigor with archaeological insight and creative reconstruction, notably through scripts for modern performances of ancient plays. His publications reflect a strong engagement with classical theatre, including major edited volumes such as Performance in Greek and Roman Theatre (Brill, 2013) and Satyr Drama: Tragedy at Play (Classical Press of Wales, 2005). His forthcoming work includes the Brill Companion to Roman Tragedy and reader’s guides to pseudo-Senecan texts. The articles and books in progress reveal a consistent thematic focus on drama, performance, textual interpretation, and Roman cultural practices, particularly around dining and gift-giving in Martial’s works. He has been a Visiting Fellow at the University of Crete (Rethymnon) and is supported by SSHRC-funded research. While no formal awards are listed, his editorial roles and publication record in respected academic presses indicate scholarly recognition. He advises on classical performance and creative adaptation, and his work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through lectures and performance. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research centers including the Carleton Centre for the Study of Islam, the Centre for Jewish Studies, and the Digital Humanities initiative.
Dr. Eelko Huizingh is an Associate Professor of Innovation Management at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. He holds a PhD (1992) and MA (1985) from the same institution. His research focuses on innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and the intersection of technology with business strategy. He has authored over 500 articles and co-authored influential works like Open Innovation: State of the Art and Future Perspectives (Technovation, 2011). His research interests include portfolio management, wicked problem solving, humor’s impact on creativity, and overcoming the 'Valley of Death' in technology commercialization. He has consulted firms on innovation strategy and served as guest editor for over 40 journal special issues. Dr. Huizingh is a 2013 Davidson Award winner and ISPIM Fellow (since 2023). He directed the Innovation Centre of Expertise Vinci (2015–2021) and has held visiting professorships at the University of Otago and Penn State University. He teaches Strategic Innovation Management and coordinates the Developing for Markets course, consistently earning top student evaluations. His recent activities include workshops on academic writing and advising PhD students. He emphasizes learning from historical business cases to inform modern management practices.
Dr. Nicole Graham is a Lecturer in Ethics and Values at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Theology & Religious Studies within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She holds a PhD from the University of Kent (2021) and previously served as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Kent and Online Tutor at the University of Edinburgh. Her work challenges the 'seriousness fallacy' in theological scholarship by exploring humor's role in religious thought, particularly through a feminist lens. Education: BA in Religious Studies (University of Kent, 2007); MA in Theology (University of Exeter, 2011); PhD in Theology (University of Kent, 2021) with a thesis on laughter as insight. Research focuses on humor's ethical and religious significance, including feminist reinterpretations of religious laughter, comedy's role in shifting worldviews, and the intersections of gender, satire, and religious identity. She co-edited Messy Methods in Researching Religion (2024) and authored Feminism and the Religious Significance of Laughing Bodies (2024). Her work appears in journals like Humor: International Journal of Humor Studies and Sociology of Religion . Teaching: Undergraduate/postgraduate modules on ethics and values in theology. She supervises PhD students in humor/religion intersections, ethics, gender, and blasphemy. Public Engagement: Media Officer for the Humour and Religion Network. Active in public education through King's Centre for Arts and the Sacred (ASK), exploring religion's role in the arts.
Mohamed Ben Mansour is a Lecturer in Arabic Studies at the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS Lyon), where he also serves as Head of the Master's programs in Arabic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. He is affiliated with the Triangle UMR 5206 CNRS laboratory, focusing on medieval Arabic literature and political thought. His research examines the interplay between poetry, power, and ethics in the Abbasid era (750-965), with particular attention to praise/blame traditions and rhetorical strategies. Teaching: Classical/Modern Arabic poetry, lexicography, and political discourse analysis Leadership: Master program director and entrance exam coordinator Research interests center on Abbasid-era Arabic literature's political dimensions, including poet-prince relationships, rhetorical performance, and literary criticism. His work bridges medieval Islamic studies with comparative analyses of governance and power dynamics. Recent publications explore parrhesia (frank speech) in Abbasid poetry and the therapeutic aspects of governance in al-Maġribī's political writings. Prominent contributions include a monograph on poet-prince dynamics and a thesis analyzing Abbasid-era poetic rhetoric. He actively participates in international conferences on medieval Islamic culture and serves on academic councils like the National Council of Universities (Section 15).
Caley O’Dwyer is an Affiliate Faculty member in the Division of Undergraduate Studies at Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) and an adjunct instructor in the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Program. He previously taught writing at the University of California, Irvine (MFA alma mater) and the University of Southern California for over a decade. His interdisciplinary work bridges psychology and creative writing, with teaching spanning courses like Psychology of Happiness , Consumer Behavior , Human Sexualities , and poetry workshops focused on ekphrasis and humor. Educational background includes: BA, Sarah Lawrence College (1992) MFA in Creative Writing, University of California, Irvine (1999) MA in Counseling Psychology, Phillips Graduate Institute (2008) Research integrates therapeutic frameworks (narrative/solution-focused therapy) with artistic expression. Psychology interests examine how cultural norms impact well-being, particularly through consumerism, sexuality, and happiness studies. Creative work emphasizes ekphrasis—responding visually to art like Mark Rothko’s paintings—and explores humor, identity, and cultural critique through poetry. Publications reflect sustained engagement with ekphrasis and psychological themes, with recent poetry (2014-2017) dominated by abstract color-field interpretations, nature meditations, and cultural commentary. Awards recognize both literary merit and teaching excellence, including poetry grants (Wurlitzer), writing contest wins ( Dallas Morning News ), and multiple teaching honors from UC Irvine and USC for pedagogical innovation and mentorship. Clinical practice in Los Angeles focuses on narrative therapy for individuals resisting dominant cultural expectations, operating alongside his art studio.
