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Kurt Sengul is a Macquarie University Research Fellow (MQRF) in the School of Communication, Society and Culture. He holds a PhD in Media and Communications from the University of Newcastle (2022). His research focuses on media populism, far-right movements, and critical discourse analysis, with projects exploring the nexus between media and far-right politics in Australia. He has taught at the University of Sydney and University of Newcastle, specializing in political communication, social media, and digital cultures. Research interests include far-right communication strategies, media populism's impact on democracy, critical discourse studies, and anti-gender movements. His work examines topics like far-right humor, online radicalization via platforms like X/Twitter Spaces, and the discursive construction of victimhood. He has published in journals such as Critical Discourse Studies , Television & New Media , and Communication Research and Practice . Professional roles include serving as NSW Representative for ANZCA and secretary of APSA’s Queer Caucus. Media engagements include commentary for The New York Times , The Guardian Australia , and The Sydney Morning Herald . His forthcoming monograph Far-Right Populism in Australia (Bloomsbury) explores communication and discourse strategies of Australian far-right groups.

• Populist Communication
• Far-Right Movements
• Critical Discourse Studies
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Prof. Dr. Pablo Valdivia Martin is a Full Professor of European Culture and Literature at the University of Groningen, leading the Research Centre for the Study of Democratic Cultures and Politics (DemCP) . He holds affiliations including Research Associate at Harvard University's Paulson School and Academic Director of the Netherlands Research School for Literary Studies (OSL). His expertise spans cultural narratives, digital humanities, AI, and applied physics. He has supervised 9 PhD candidates and completed 7 PhD and 4 postdoc projects. Awards include the 2018 Lecturer of the Year and 2022 PIEoneer Award. Current research focuses on AI-enabled cultural analysis and crisis narratives. Education: BA (Hispanic Studies, Granada), BA (Comparative Literature, Valladolid), MA (UNED), PhD (University of Nottingham, 2007). Research interests: Cultural Analytics, Technology & Society, Computational Literary Studies, and University Innovation. Key projects include the INNOVALAB Erasmus+ initiative and leadership in the 'Humour in Court' NWO VIDI grant. Awards: Recognized for contributions to teaching and innovation, with international impact through advisory roles at NIAS-KNAW and Chilean research networks. Advising: Overseeing 9 active PhD projects on topics like AI systems for metaphor analysis, sensorial perception in former detainees, and legal narratives in media.

• Humanities
• Cultural Studies
• Literary Theory & Criticism
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Danielle Bobker is a Professor in the Department of Women's Studies and an English Fellow at Concordia University. She is affiliated with the Simone de Beauvoir Institute and specializes in 17th-18th century literature & culture, critical humour studies, gender & sexuality studies, and pedagogy. Education BA, English & Drama, University of Toronto BEd, English, Drama, & French, University of Toronto MA, English, Concordia University PhD, English, Rutgers University Danielle’s research explores intersections of 17th-18th century British literature, satire, critical humour studies, gender & sexuality, and pedagogy. Her work analyzes how private spaces like closets shaped interpersonal relationships and how humor intersects with human rights and legal discourse. She is currently working on a SSHRC-funded project, Ward v. Quebec: A Case for Literary-Critical Humour Studies (2024-2026), and an upcoming book Flayed: How to Talk about Jokes without Hurting Anyone . Danielle’s publications span topics like closet rhetoric in 18th century literature, affect theory in autobiographical writing, and feminist approaches to humor. Her recent projects integrate AI and humor studies, reflecting her interdisciplinary methodology. She welcomes doctoral students interested in critical humour studies, satire, and gender studies.

• 17th & 18th Century Literature & Culture
• Critical Humour Studies
• Gender & Sexuality Studies
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Prof Anindita Ghosh is a Professor of Modern Indian History at the University of Manchester's Department of History. She holds a doctoral degree from the University of Cambridge and has been affiliated with Manchester since 1999, serving as a Simon Fellow and lecturer before her current role. Her research focuses on power dynamics, culture, and resistance in colonial South Asia, particularly Bengal. She has authored influential monographs such as Power in Print (2006) and Claiming the City (2016), exploring print culture, urban history, and gender studies. Ghosh has supervised nine PhD students and secured major grants, including a British Academy award. She chairs the British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS) and contributes to public discourse through media appearances and academic events. Educated in India and Cambridge, her work bridges colonial and postcolonial studies, examining topics like women’s resistance, Calcutta’s material cultures, and revolutionary movements. She actively engages with interdisciplinary projects, such as the Global Urban History Project, and organizes public lectures on Bengali cultural heritage. Her research outputs span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles on colonial urbanism, print culture, and gender. While her articles encompass diverse themes—from bioremediation to nuclear chemistry—they reflect her broader engagement with interdisciplinary methodologies. Ghosh’s academic leadership includes mentoring early-career scholars and fostering collaborations across disciplines. Her advocacy for marginalized urban communities and historical preservation underscores her commitment to bridging academic research with public impact.

• Colonial History
• Social and Cultural History of Print
• Urban History of Colonial Calcutta
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Chelo Vargas Sierra is a Professor at the University of Alicante, affiliated with the Department of English Philology within the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters I (Philology). As a founding member and director since 2021 of the Interuniversity Institute of Applied Modern Languages (IULMA), she leads innovative research in terminology and translation technologies. Her academic background includes a PhD in Translation and Interpreting, a Master's in Audiovisual Translation (University of Cádiz), and a Master's in Terminology (Universitat Pompeu Fabra). PhD in Translation and Interpreting (University of Alicante) Máster en Traducción Audiovisual (University of Cádiz) Máster en Terminología (Institut Universitàri de Llingüística Aplicada) Her research focuses on terminology applied to translation, specialized languages (English-Spanish), corpus linguistics, and gender-sensitive terminology. She directs the DIGITENDER project (TED2021-130040B-C21) for digitizing multilingual terminological resources. She has participated in over 90 international conferences and chaired events like enTRetextos 2021 and AESLA 2016. Recent publications highlight trends in metaphor analysis in medical discourse, gender-sensitive terminology, and cross-linguistic sentiment studies in financial journalism. She chairs the Technical Standardisation Committee 191 for Terminology and has delivered 50+ international seminars for institutions like the European Union. Doctorate Extraordinary Award She serves on editorial boards of journals like Ibérica and Sendebar , contributes to translation technology training, and collaborates in international academic programs. Her work combines theoretical research with practical applications in translation technologies and terminological standardization.

• Terminology Applied to Translation
• Specialized Languages (English-Spanish)
• Corpus Linguistics
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Rainer Emig is a Professor of English Literature and Culture at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. He joined the university in 2015 after holding professorships at Regensburg and Hanover, and a lectureship at Cardiff University in Wales. His research spans from 19th-century literature to contemporary works, with interdisciplinary engagement in Gender Studies, Postcolonial Studies, and popular culture. Education: Studied at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, University of Warwick, and University of Oxford (D.Phil. in 1992). Habilitation at University of Siegen in 1998 (Postdoc in local graduate school). Research Focus: Modernism, poetry, cultural representations of war and terrorism. Interdisciplinary analysis of masculinity, national stereotypes, humor, and eccentricity. Teaching: Offers advanced BA and MA courses in British Cultural Studies, including Methods and Theories of Cultural Studies, Wales, and Global Britain. Contact: Room 01-573, Philosophicum, Jakob Welder Weg 18, 55128 Mainz, Germany. emigr@uni-mainz.de Phone: +49 6131 39-22145

• 19th-Century to Contemporary Literature
• Gender Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
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Professor Stuart Green is a full-time faculty member at the University of Leeds, serving as Professor of Spanish and Popular Culture in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. He has been with the university since 2005, progressing from Teaching Fellow to Professor in 2024. His academic work bridges Spanish cultural studies, race, media, and transnational identity. Education: PhD in Hispanic Studies, University of Sheffield (2006) MA in Hispanic Studies, University of Sheffield (2002) BA in Spanish and History of Art, University College London His research centers on Spanish popular culture, particularly how Afro-Spaniards use music to articulate identity, resist exclusion, and connect with the global African diaspora. He critically engages with Paul Gilroy’s concept of the 'black Atlantic' from a Hispanic perspective. His work also spans racial representation in Spanish film, television, and theatre, including blackface performance and the careers of migrant-origin artists like Minke Wang and Santiago Zannou. He has contributed to studies on theatre publicity, cinematic techniques in theatre, and right-wing political discourse in post-war Spanish theatre. Stuart Green is co-convenor of the European Popular Musics Research Group and has co-edited a book on European singer-songwriters and a special issue of the Journal of European Popular Culture. With Prof. Duncan Wheeler, he has analyzed music festivals such as Live at Leeds. His pedagogical contributions include translating José Luis Alonso’s play La estanquera de Vallecas into English as The Granny and the Heist , supplemented with extensive teaching resources for A-level, IB, and undergraduate education. Professional Memberships and Editorial Roles: Member, Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland Member, Editorial Board, Estreno: Cuadernos del Teatro Español Contemporaneo Editor, Neuróptica: Estudios sobre el Cómic Member, Editorial Board, New Cinemas: Journal of Contemporary Film He teaches across all levels of undergraduate Spanish programs, focusing on peninsular culture including theatre, film, novel, poetry, and painting, while also contributing to transnational modules. He emphasizes the use of target language in classroom instruction. He welcomes PhD research inquiries and is actively engaged in research supervision and academic leadership.

• Spanish
• Popular Culture
• Theatre
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Jens Timmermann is a Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies. His research focuses on ethical theory, ancient philosophy, aesthetics, and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. He holds a Dr.phil from the University of Göttingen. His recent work explores moral dilemmas, the philosophy of humor, and theories of justice. Education: Dr.phil, University of Göttingen Research interests include Kantian ethics, punishment theory, practical rationality, and the intersection of aesthetics with moral philosophy. His publications analyze Kant’s critiques of practical reason, moral imperatives, and legal philosophy. He has contributed to debates on the right to lie, necessity, and forgiveness. Awards: Elected to the Academia Europaea (2023) Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (1998) Fellow, German National Scholarship Foundation (1991) Junior International Kant Prize (2010) Projects: Completed projects include editing Kant’s Groundwork, international Kant conferences, and research leave funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Board. His work aligns with UN SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through explorations of ethical governance and moral justice.

• Moral Philosophy
• Ancient Philosophy
• Aesthetics
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Georgina Heydon is a Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies and a forensic linguist at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS). She specializes in investigative interviewing practices, forensic linguistics, and legal-societal issues in policing. Her research focuses on improving questioning methods for vulnerable populations, cross-cultural communication in justice systems, and the impact of criminal records on employment. Key roles include co-convenor of the Gendered Violence and Abuse Research Alliance (GEVARA) and former President of the International Association of Forensic Linguists (IAFL). She has led major grants examining sexual assault reporting mechanisms and Aboriginal employment barriers linked to criminal records. Heydon designs interviewing training programs for police globally and advises multinational corporations on organizational communication. Her research spans legal discourse analysis, interpreter-mediated investigations, and the intersection of language and justice. Media appearances include ABC and SBS TV, where she discusses police interviewing and forensic linguistics. Grants and collaborations include projects with the Australian Research Council, Legal Services Board, and Woor Dungin Aboriginal organization. Teaching interests involve critical discourse analysis of legal communication and criminological methodologies.

• Forensic Linguistics
• Criminology
• Investigative Interviewing
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Shannon Leddy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy at the University of British Columbia . Her work focuses on Indigenous education, art education, and decolonizing practices within teacher training programs. She previously served as a Faculty Associate at Simon Fraser University 's Faculty of Education, where she co-developed sustainability-focused teacher education modules. Research Interests span Indigenous education, decolonial literacy, relational ethics, and the role of contemporary Aboriginal art in disrupting colonial narratives. She integrates slow pedagogies and Indigenous principles to address sustainability and environmental learning, emphasizing place-based, experiential approaches. Publications reveal a focus on anti-colonial art education, Indigenous environmental education, and the use of humor as a culturally relevant pedagogy. Her recent work explores métissage and sister scholarship as tools for decolonizing academia, while earlier research includes the SEEDs (Sustainability Education in an Environment of Diversity) program, which aimed to reorient teacher education toward ecological competencies. No scientific awards or formal honors are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

• Art Education
• Indigenous Education
• Environmental Education
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Prof. Dr. Miriam A. Locher is a Professor of the Linguistics of English at the University of Basel's Department of Languages and Literatures within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches in the BA English, MA English, and MA Language and Communication programs and is a member of the eucor Hermann-Paul School of Linguistics for PhD students in linguistics. Her research focuses on interpersonal pragmatics, linguistic politeness, relational work, and computer-mediated communication. She has led projects such as 'Language and Health Online' (SNF 2012–2016) and currently explores 'Pragmatics of Fiction: Lay subtitling and online communal viewing' (UniBas 2019-current). Her research output includes monographs on pragmatics in translation, corpus pragmatics, and the pragmatics of fiction. She edits the 'Pragmatics & Beyond New Series' for Benjamins and the 'Journal of Pragmatics'. Locher administers the SWELL mailing list for Swiss English linguistics researchers. Her work bridges theoretical and applied linguistics, with a focus on digital discourse, health communication, and fan translation practices. Recent publications emphasize online interaction dynamics, such as fan translations of Korean TV dramas and communal viewing practices on platforms like Viki. She explores how humor, emotive stance, and relational work shape communication in digital spaces. Her research integrates cross-cultural and global perspectives, addressing politeness and impoliteness in diverse contexts. Locher’s contributions to pragmatics highlight the evolving role of media and technology in shaping linguistic practices and social interactions.

• Interpersonal Pragmatics
• Linguistic Politeness
• Relational Work
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Professor Christine (Tini) Mathies serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education at UNSW Sydney. With 18 years at UNSW Business School in roles including Senior Deputy Dean and Associate Dean, she is a recognized leader in marketing education innovation. Current strategic leadership roles Extensive academic background Recognized for educational transformation Her research focuses on services marketing with emphasis on technology integration, consumer psychology, and service experience optimization. Key areas include frontline service robots, humor in service delivery, and consumer decision-making frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate trends in service robotics , humor applications , and crowdsourcing dynamics . These works span 2014-2025 with interdisciplinary connections to psychology, technology, and business strategy. 2023 ASCILITE Innovation Award 2021 QS/Wharton Reimagine Education Award 2011 Australasian Marketing Journal Best Paper Educational leadership includes co-leading UNSW's Assessment and Feedback transformation, with focus on equitable higher education pathways . Her teaching innovations emphasize student-centered approaches and curriculum modernization.

• Services marketing
• Consumer decision making
• Capacity and revenue management
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Dick Zijp is an Assistant Professor in Heritage of the Dutch Performing Arts at Utrecht University's Department of Media and Culture Studies. He teaches in the Bachelor Media and Culture program, Master Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy, and Master Arts & Society. Specializes in politics and aesthetics of humor (1966–present) PhD thesis (2023) awarded Christie Davies Award Postdoctoral work at KU Leuven on European humor controversies Research Focus : Explores humor's role in public sphere politics, ideological framing in cabaret, and socio-cultural implications of stand-up comedy. Key themes: transgressive humor, cultural memory, and neoliberal critiques in academic contexts. Academic Trends : Recent work examines comic personas (Burnham, Gadsby), heritage documentation (Lurelei cabaret, Showponies 2), and political polarization in comedy. Publications span journals like European Journal of Humor Research and edited volumes on cultural preservation. Honors : Christie Davies Award (2023) Nominated for Boekman Dissertatieprijs (2024) Public Engagement : Regular contributor to De Groene Amsterdammer , NRC , and Theaterkrant.nl . Serves on Nederlands Theater Festival's Cabaret Collectie selection committee since 2023.

• Humour Studies
• Political Aesthetics
• Public Sphere
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Prof Julian Luxford is a Professor in the School of Art History at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the Centre for Ancient Environmental Studies and the Institute of Medieval Studies. His research focuses on medieval art and architecture, manuscript studies, and monastic history, particularly the Augustinian, Benedictine, and Carthusian orders. He supervises PhD students Amy Elizabeth Hopkins, Lucy Beall Lott, and Sidney Wilson. His expertise spans medieval aesthetics, art across England, Scotland, and Northern Europe (c.1200-1500), and the history of the book. Recent publications include studies on Carthusian manuscripts, medieval sermons, and funerary architecture. He has contributed to projects such as the Corpus of Scottish Medieval Parish Churches and edited volumes on Carthusian art. Prof Luxford’s work engages with sustainable development goals through cultural heritage preservation. He actively participates in academic networks, delivering invited lectures on topics like medieval sculpture and monastic manuscripts. His research outputs include books, peer-reviewed articles, and chapters in edited volumes, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary medieval studies.

• Medieval Art and Architecture
• Manuscript Studies
• Monastic History
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Bethany Rose Lamont is a Senior Lecturer in Media Communications at Bath Spa University, affiliated with the Bath School of Art, Film and Media. Her research bridges Childhood and Youth Studies, Trauma Theory, and Digital Media, focusing on how trauma and humor intersect in visual culture. Education: PhD from Central Saint Martins, UAL (2019); MSt in History of Art and Visual Culture from University of Oxford (2014); BA (Hons) First Class from Central Saint Martins (2012). Her research explores trauma's visualization in digital spaces , media ethics , and LGBTQIA+ disability experiences . She investigates nostalgia's role in horror media and participatory media's impact on mental health narratives . Recent publications in First Monday and Galactica Journal examine digital humor around trauma , survivor representation , and nostalgia in prosumer publishing . She guest-edited a 2023 special issue on Digital Nostalgia. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA, 2023) Bethany co-edits Doll Hospital Journal and co-produces Sad Girl Cinema , a documentary on mental health in screen culture. She mentors students and youth in neurodiverse and EAL contexts.

• Media Communications
• Childhood and Youth Studies
• Audience and Fan Studies
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