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Andreas B. KilcherView profile

Professor

• Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Jewish Cultural History
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Andreas B. Kilcher is a Full Professor of Literature and Cultural Studies at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS) at ETH Zurich since June 2008. He serves as Deputy Head of the Department and holds multiple leadership positions including Head of the Doctoral Committee of the D-GESS and Director of Studies at MAGPW since 2018. Born in Basel in 1963, Kilcher studied German, history, and philosophy in Basel and Munich. He completed his doctorate at the University of Basel after fellowships at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He habilitated at the University of Münster and served as a professor at the University of Tübingen before joining ETH Zurich. His academic credentials include visiting professorships at Hebrew University (2009), Princeton University (2011), and Stanford University (2014). Professor Kilcher's research focuses on Literary and Cultural Studies , with specialized expertise in Jewish literary and cultural history , Kabbalah and esoteric research , and the history of knowledge . His work bridges literary analysis with cultural, religious, and intellectual history, exploring intersections between Jewish thought and broader European intellectual traditions. His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on German-Jewish intellectual history, examining figures like Thomas Mann, Walter Benjamin, Joseph Roth, and Sigmund Freud through literary criticism, religious philosophy, and cultural analysis. His work often explores relationships between science and literature, religious thought and modernity, and textual criticism and intellectual resistance. President of the Board of Trustees of the Thomas Mann Archive (ETH) President of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE) Representative on the Board of Trustees of the Language Center (ETH/UZH) Director of the Center for the History of Knowledge 2014-2016 (ETH/UZH) Member of the Society for European-Jewish Literary Research He teaches courses including 'Science and Fiction,' 'Theories of Wit: From Rhetoric to Psychoanalysis,' and advanced colloquia in literary studies, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach connecting literature with philosophy, psychology, and cultural history.

Amy TobinView profile

Lecturer

• Feminism
• Art and Queer Theory
• Post-Colonialism
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Amy Tobin is a Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Cambridge and Curator of Exhibitions, Events, and Research at Kettle's Yard. She co-edits publications and organizes interdisciplinary projects like Group Work: Art and Feminism . Education: PhD in History of Art (University of York, 2017) Research Interests: Amy explores intersections between feminism, queer theory, post-colonialism, and critical race theory in modern and contemporary art. Her work examines collaborative practices, experimental cinema, and the politics of figuration in visual culture. Key Publications: She has contributed to journals like Tate Papers and MIRAJ , co-edited collections such as London Art Worlds , and authored exhibition texts. Current projects include a monograph on feminism, art, and sisterhood. Scientific Awards: Terra Foundation Pre-Doctoral Researcher, Paul Mellon Centre Grant, Henry Moore Foundation Grant Grants & Teaching: Amy has secured post-doctoral grants and taught at multiple institutions, including York, Birmingham, Goldsmiths, and West Dean College.

Jørgen BakkeView profile

Associate Professor

• Art History
• Classical Archaeology
• Byzantine Studies
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Jørgen Bakke is an Associate Professor in History of Art at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen. His academic work spans classical archaeology, Byzantine studies, and visual culture with a particular focus on ancient Greek art, landscape archaeology, and the cultural history of the Mediterranean region. Bakke has been actively involved in archaeological research in Greece, particularly in the Tegea region of Arcadia. His research interests encompass a broad range of topics in art history and classical studies. Bakke specializes in visual culture of ancient Greece, Byzantine garden traditions, landscape archaeology, and the intersection of art with memory and knowledge representation. His work often bridges disciplines, connecting classical literature with visual analysis and exploring how ancient visual culture functioned within historical and religious contexts. Bakke's research demonstrates particular expertise in the interpretation of ancient texts related to art (ekphrasis), the visual poetics of ancient Greek culture, and the reception of classical themes in later periods. Bakke's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on Mediterranean cultural landscapes, particularly examining the Tegea region through multiple historical periods from classical antiquity through the Byzantine era and into the Ottoman period. His work shows a progression from early studies on ancient Greek visual culture toward more specialized research on Byzantine visual traditions and garden culture. A notable thread throughout his publications is the examination of how visual culture functions within religious and devotional contexts across different historical periods. His recent work increasingly engages with digital humanities approaches to art historical analysis. Bakke is actively involved in multiple research groups at the University of Bergen, including the Images of Knowledge Research Group, the Antiquity and the Classical Tradition Research Group, and the Literature & Religion Research Group. These affiliations reflect the interdisciplinary nature of his work, which bridges art history, classical studies, religious studies, and literary analysis. His research demonstrates how visual culture serves as a critical lens for understanding historical, religious, and philosophical developments across different eras.

Elizabeth AlexandrinView profile

Associate Professor

• Islamic Intellectual History
• Sufism
• Ismaili Thought
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Elizabeth (Lisa) Alexandrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at the Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba . Her academic work bridges Islamic Studies , Sufism , and gender theory , with a focus on visual and textual representations of mysticism. Education: PhD in Islamic Studies, McGill University (2006) MA in Anthropology, University of Toronto (1993) BA in Anthropology, Boston University (1993) Research Interests: Islamic intellectual history Sufism Ismaili thought Body histories Visual piety Key Themes in Publications: Apocalyptic narratives in Fāṭimid Ismāʿīlī thought Qurʾanic calligraphy as spiritual practice Symbolism of walāyah (sainthood) in Sufi texts Intersection of dreams and mystical exegesis Awards: SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2018-2022) Explore SSHRC/University of Manitoba grant (2021-2022) SSHRC standard research grant (2011-2012)

Andreas KilcherView profile

Professor

• History of German-Jewish Literature and Culture
• Literary and Cultural Studies
• Kabbalah and Esoteric Studies
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Kilcher is a Full Professor of Literature and Cultural Studies at ETH Zurich’s Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences. He serves as Deputy Head of the Department and holds leadership roles in academic initiatives such as Director of the Center for History and Knowledge (2014–2016), President of the Thomas Mann Archive, and President of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE). His research focuses on German-Jewish literature, Kabbalah, and esoteric studies, with a particular interest in modern German authors like Kafka, Thomas Mann, and Walter Benjamin. Education: Kilcher studied German Literature, History, and Philosophy in Basel and Munich, earned his PhD at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1993), and habilitated at the University of Münster (2002). He held academic positions at the Universities of Basel, Münster, and Tübingen before joining ETH Zurich in 2008. Research Interests: His work bridges literary analysis with cultural and religious studies, examining themes such as esotericism in modern German literature, Jewish philosophical traditions, and the intersection of politics and narrative. Recent publications explore Thomas Mann’s engagement with Einstein’s theories, Kafka’s creative process, and Joseph Roth’s religious perspectives. Professional Activities: Kilcher actively contributes to academic governance, including roles in ETH’s Doctoral Committee (D-GESS) and the Language Center board. He also publishes in prominent journals like Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and collaborates internationally, evidenced by his edited volumes on Jewish religious philosophy and Kafka’s drawings. Labs/Teams: Leads the ETH’s interdisciplinary research initiatives, particularly in German-Jewish cultural history and literary esotericism, supported by his directorship of historical archives and scholarly societies.

• Digital Media Art
• Electronic Music
• Hip-Hop
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Paul D. Miller, known professionally as DJ Spooky, That Subliminal Kid, is a Professor of Music and Mediated Art at The European Graduate School (EGS). Based in New York City, he is an experimental electronic and hip-hop musician, conceptual artist, and writer whose work spans music production, film, multimedia installations, and critical theory. He has released over a dozen albums pioneering 'illbient' and trip hop genres, authored influential books including Rhythm Science and Sound Unbound , and exhibited internationally at venues like the Venice Biennale and Andy Warhol Museum. Education: Bowdoin College: Studied philosophy and French literature; thesis on Richard Wagner's Gesamtkunstwerk as precursor to new media. Research Interests: Miller's work centers on remix culture as a postmodern methodology, exploring intersections of sound, image, and technology. His theoretical framework positions the DJ as a 'post-subjective auteur' who creates meaning through layered connections across time, culture, and media. Key projects include Rebirth of a Nation (reworking D.W. Griffith's film to address racial history) and Terra Nova (Antarctica sound recordings addressing climate change), demonstrating his focus on historical reinterpretation and environmental crisis through digital media. Publications: His 14 scholarly articles (2001-2009) analyze remix as cultural practice across domains from album art history ( The Inner Sleeve ) to Baudrillard's philosophy ( Baudrillard: A Remembrance ). The corpus reveals consistent investigation into how sampling, digital layering, and media archaeology reshape narrative, memory, and cultural identity in the information age. Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source text. Advising and Grants: The source text provides no information regarding students supervised, academic advising, or research grants administered by Miller. Labs and Teams: Miller operates through project-based collaborations rather than fixed labs, forming temporary collectives with institutions like the American Museum of Natural History (for Terra Nova ) and artists including Yoko Ono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and choreographer Francesca Harper. His 'Unfinished Stories' project with Pulitzer-winning critic Margo Jefferson exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach bridging dance, music, and social commentary.

Kate FarrahiView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Digital Health
• Human Sensing
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Dr. Kate Farrahi is an Associate Professor in the ECS department at the University of Southampton, where she leads research in the Vision, Learning and Control (VLC) Group. Previously, she was a Research Assistant at the Idiap Research Institute and earned her PhD in Computer Science from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). Her work focuses on the intersection of machine learning and digital health, particularly in developing human sensing methods using vision and wearable technologies. She currently supervises four PhD students in Computer Science and actively accepts new PhD applications. Her research interests span machine learning applications in healthcare, including wearable device analytics, epidemiological modeling via AI, and drug discovery through generative methods. She has been recognized with a Best Paper Award (2022) and contributes to interdisciplinary research groups such as the Institute for Life Sciences and Centre for Machine Intelligence. Her work bridges computational methods with real-world health challenges, emphasizing practical deployment of AI solutions in clinical and public health contexts. Research Groups: Vision, Learning and Control; Institute for Life Sciences; Centre for Health Technologies; Centre for Machine Intelligence Key Collaborations: Cross-disciplinary projects combining computer science with biomedical engineering and public health

Vincent LepetitView profile

Research Professor

• Computer Vision
• 3D Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
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Vincent Lepetit currently serves as a Director of Research at École des Ponts ParisTech since 2019. His prior academic appointments include: Full Professor at the Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision, Graz University of Technology, Austria Senior Researcher at the Computer Vision Laboratory (CVLab) of École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland His research resides at the critical intersection of Machine Learning and 3D Computer Vision, with concentrated efforts on advancing 3D scene understanding from images. This work integrates deep learning methodologies with geometric computer vision to solve complex perception challenges, driving innovations in computational intelligence and visual recognition systems. His expertise spans both theoretical foundations and practical implementations across computer vision subdomains. Prof. Lepetit maintains significant leadership roles within the computer vision community, consistently serving as area chair for premier conferences including CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV. He further contributes through editorial positions as associate editor for top-tier journals such as IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI), International Journal of Computer Vision (IJCV), and Computer Vision and Image Understanding (CVIU), shaping research standards across the field. No scientific awards or honors were explicitly documented in the provided source material. While the text confirms his past affiliation with EPFL's Computer Vision Laboratory (CVLab), current laboratory or team leadership details remain unspecified. Information regarding doctoral advisees, research grants, or funding mechanisms was not included in the available documentation, though his editorial and conference leadership roles indicate substantial research influence.

Hari NairView profile

Assistant Professor

• Materials Synthesis and Processing
• Semiconductor Physics and Devices
• Advanced Materials
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Hari Nair is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell University, part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of complex oxide thin films using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), with applications in power electronics, quantum materials, and optoelectronics. B.Tech. in Engineering Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 2006 M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2008 Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2013 His research interests lie at the intersection of semiconductor physics, materials synthesis, and advanced functional materials. He specializes in epitaxial strain engineering, heterostructure design, and the control of electronic and magnetic properties in oxide thin films. His vision is to leverage novel materials to enable revolutionary advances in electronic and optoelectronic devices. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on β-Ga₂O₃ for high-power devices and ruthenate-based quantum materials such as Sr₂RuO₄ and SrRuO₃. His work spans ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors, strain-engineered phase transitions, superconductivity, and spin-orbit phenomena. Techniques include MBE growth, THz spectroscopy, and advanced electron microscopy. Notable scientific awards include: Student Paper Award, Device Research Conference (DRC), 2013 The Ben Streetman Prize for Outstanding Research in Electronic and Photonic Materials and Devices, 2013 Student Paper Award, Electronics Materials Conference (EMC), 2012 Hari Nair has advised several graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. His work has been supported by grants from federal agencies and institutional programs focused on advanced materials and quantum science. He is actively involved in collaborative research through centers and labs at Cornell, particularly those related to materials synthesis and characterization. He leads a research group focused on the growth and study of epitaxial thin films, working closely with the D.G. Schlom group and other collaborators in the Kavli Institute at Cornell. His lab utilizes state-of-the-art MBE systems and advanced characterization tools for probing electronic, magnetic, and structural properties at the nanoscale.

Nicole SmithView profile

Lecturer

• Museum Education
• Digital Humanities
• Archaeology
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Nicole Smith is a Lecturer in Museum Education at the University of Glasgow's School of Education, specializing in museum education and the intersection of digital humanities with heritage studies. She currently serves as Acting Depute Lead for the CLIP RTG and co-leads the Clippings events programme. Her research focuses on participatory methodologies in community archaeology, co-design approaches in museum partnerships, and the impact of creative practices in heritage interpretation. She has led projects such as the Glencoe Project and the Dear Green Bothy evaluation initiative, emphasizing co-creative practices and digital technologies. She holds roles in the AHRC Peer Review College and UKRI Early Career Researcher Network. Nicole has extensive experience in field archaeology, museum collaborations, and digital heritage projects, including VR/AR applications for cultural exhibits. Her work often integrates experimental methods to bridge academic research and public engagement. Her research interests include community-driven heritage recording, the Anthropocene's influence on archaeological narratives, and the evaluation of arts-based interventions. Nicole has collaborated with organizations like the National Trust, York Museums Trust, and Indigenous communities in digitization projects. She is actively involved in supervising PhD students exploring topics like digital archives, museum education, and participatory design. Nicole’s recent projects include the AHRC-funded DiNAR initiative, which explored immersive storytelling in museums, and the Discovering England’s Burial Spaces project, funded by Historic England. She has published widely on digital heritage, co-edited key handbooks, and contributed to exhibitions such as the British Museum’s Viking Legacy exhibition. Her work emphasizes ethical and participatory approaches to cultural heritage, ensuring marginalized voices are included in co-design processes.

Christopher T. RichardsView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Queer Theory
• Medieval Manuscript Studies
• Late Medieval Art
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Christopher T. Richards is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art at Colby College. Specializing in medieval art history, his research focuses on late-medieval illuminated manuscripts of French poetry, queer theory, and intersections of medieval and modern art practices. He actively contributes to public scholarship through platforms like the Maine Arts Journal and Brooklyn Rail. Education: Not explicitly detailed in the text. His research interests bridge Gothic art, medieval France, image theory, book history, Lacanian psychoanalysis, and queer/trans theory. He explores how medieval artists used figurative abstraction to challenge norms, paralleling modern queer art strategies. His work emphasizes the embodied, sensual nature of artistic practice in both historical and contemporary contexts. Recent publications include analyses of medieval and modern queer reflexivity in art, such as Painting Against Nature (Art History, in press) and Couverture: Transing the Medieval Manuscript (The So What, 2025). Future projects examine Amazons in 14th-century manuscripts and a trans* reimagining of the Western canon. Collaborating with contemporary artists, Richards co-curated The Invention of Truth at 601Artspace. He advocates for accessible queer scholarship, engaging undergraduates and the public through workshops like Art Queeries and podcast appearances.

Miranda GriffinView profile

Professor

• Medieval French Literature
• Medieval Manuscript Culture
• Manuscript Materiality
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Professor Miranda Griffin is a medieval French literature scholar at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics and Murray Edwards College. Her research focuses on landscape representation, manuscript culture, and ecocritical approaches to medieval texts. Professor of Medieval French Literature Fellow at Murray Edwards College Researcher in medieval manuscript studies and ecocriticism Contributor to BBC Radio 4's In Our Time Her work explores medieval theories of temporality, text-image relationships in manuscripts, and the intersection of gender studies with literary analysis. She has published extensively on Ovid's influence, metamorphosis themes, and bestiary studies. Recent research highlights include analyses of medieval ecologies, spatial narratives, and manuscript materiality. Her contributions span academic publications, educational outreach, and media collaborations like the Netflix documentary on fabulous beasts. Professor Griffin supervises PhD students in medieval French literature and actively participates in academic societies and teaching initiatives within the Faculty.

• Computational social science
• Social computing
• Information systems
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Björn Ross is a Lecturer in Computational Social Science at the University of Edinburgh's School of Informatics, where he is affiliated with the Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation. He serves as Director of the SMASH research group and is part of the management team for the Centre for Doctoral Training in Natural Language Processing (CDT in NLP). His educational background includes: PhD (2019) from the University of Duisburg-Essen MSc in Computer Science (2016) from the University of Münster Exchange year (2014-2015) at the University of Strasbourg BSc in Information Systems (2013) from the University of Münster Ross's research focuses on computational social science, particularly using natural language processing, social network analysis, and agent-based modeling to study social media phenomena. His work examines misinformation, hate speech, bot activity, and the ethical implications of computational methods. He also investigates how social media can be leveraged for social good, especially in crisis communication contexts. A significant portion of his recent research addresses bias and fairness issues in AI systems, particularly regarding marginalized communities and LGBTQ+ identities. His work spans both technical development of computational methods and critical examination of their societal impacts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward examining bias in AI systems, particularly regarding marginalized communities. His work spans multiple methodologies including computational analysis of social media data, development of NLP techniques, and critical examination of AI ethics. He frequently collaborates across disciplines, working with researchers in computer science, social sciences, and healthcare domains. His professional recognition includes: Best Paper Award at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) in 2018 Associate Editor for Business & Information Systems Engineering Active membership in professional organizations including AIS, ACL, and ACM Ross currently supervises multiple PhD students including Agostina Calabrese, Eddie Ungless, Sandrine Chausson, Wendy Zheng, Seraphina Goldfarb-Tarrant, and Mahmoud Ibrahim. At the University of Edinburgh, he teaches courses such as 'Text Technologies for Data Science' and 'Evidence, Argument and Persuasion in a Digital Age,' reflecting his expertise at the intersection of computational methods and social implications.

Ohad FriedView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Generative AI (GenAI)
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Ohad Fried is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Reichman University. He was previously a postdoctoral research scholar at Stanford University under Prof. Maneesh Agrawala and completed his PhD with Prof. Adam Finkelstein as part of the Princeton Graphics group. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and a B.Sc. in Computational Biology from The Hebrew University. His research lies at the intersection of computer graphics, computer vision, and Generative AI , focusing on tools, algorithms, and paradigms for photo and video editing and synthesis . His work has been widely recognized in top conferences including CVPR, SIGGRAPH, and ECCV, with recent contributions to tiled diffusion models, expressive 4D facial motion generation, and synthetic image detection. Ohad has received numerous awards, including the Israel Science Foundation personal research grant (2021) , the Outstanding faculty researcher at Reichman University (2022) , and the Siebel Scholar award (2017) . He has advised multiple students in research projects, and his work is covered by media outlets like Wired , The Washington Post , and CNN . Teaching roles include courses at Reichman University such as "GenAI for Games & Entertainment" and "Synthetic Media Detection", and at Stanford University "Computational Video Manipulation". Key Research Themes: Neural Rendering Diffusion Models 3D Facial Animation Image/Video Editing Media Forensics Scientific Awards: ISF Personal Grant (2021) Siebel Scholar (2017) Google PhD Fellowship (2014-2016) Gordon Y.S. Wu Fellowship (2012-2013) Excellence Scholarships

Julia GelshornView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Art (19th-21st centuries)
• French 18th-century Art and Theory
• Artistic Appropriation
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Julia Gelshorn is a full professor of modern and contemporary art history at the University of Fribourg , Switzerland, since 2013. She specializes in strategies of appropriation, repetition, and translation in art, with a focus on 21st-century practices and 18th-century French art theory. Her research explores artistic subjectivity, realism, and the intersection of art, politics, and economy. Education: Art History, Theater Science, and Italian Literature at the Universities of Cologne and Bern. Key Roles: Post-doctoral fellow at the German Center for Art History (2006-2008); visiting professor at HfG Karlsruhe (2008-2010); professor at Universities of Vienna (2010-2011) and Hamburg (2011-2013). Research Interests center on: (1) artistic appropriation as a critical and affective tool; (2) realisms across historical contexts; (3) artist interviews as legible texts; (4) art’s engagement with political and economic systems; (5) theoretical frameworks for visual culture. Her current Real Abstractions project (2023-2027) rethinks realism through social abstractions like financialization and digital networks. Scientific Contributions include the Lazarus Prize from the University of Bern’s Faculty of Humanities (2003) for her dissertation on Richter and Polke. Her publications span books like Aneignung und Wiederholung (2012) and edited volumes on artists such as Jean Tinguely (2016), while her recent articles address Martin Kippenberger, Rosemarie Trockel, and Benjamin Buchloh’s historiography. Notable Projects include the completed SNSF-funded Cinema in Art and Literature (2016) and the ongoing Real Abstractions initiative, which also involves a traveling exhibition and interdisciplinary workshops.