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T. Ryan ByerlyView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Religion
• Epistemology
• Virtue Theory
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Professor T. Ryan Byerly is a faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. He joined in Spring 2015 after completing his PhD at Baylor University and teaching at Regent University in the USA. His research focuses on Philosophy of Religion, Epistemology, and Virtue Theory, with particular attention to topics like divine foreknowledge, moral character, and religious epistemology. He currently supervises four PhD students in areas such as theistic moral arguments, moral psychology, and intellectual humility's role in social relationships. Byerly's educational background includes a PhD from Baylor University and prior academic roles at Regent University. His interdisciplinary work bridges theology, ethics, and social philosophy, with contributions to journals like Mental Health, Religion and Culture and Philosophical Studies . He serves as Series Editor for the British Society for the Philosophy of Religion book series and is affiliated with the Centre for Engaged Philosophy at the University of Sheffield. His research emphasizes the intersection of virtue ethics and religious practice, such as exploring how intellectual virtues like humility and transparency impact communal life. Byerly also investigates the philosophical implications of religious beliefs on moral behavior and well-being, including studies on how accepting divine love affects psychological health. In addition to his academic contributions, Byerly advocates for pedagogical approaches that cultivate intellectual virtues in critical thinking education. His work often addresses contemporary debates in the philosophy of religion, including free will theodicies and the ontological status of divine attributes. He actively collaborates with scholars across disciplines to advance virtue epistemology and collective moral character research.

Victor Camillo OttatiView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Political Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Victor Camillo Ottati is a Professor of Social Psychology at Loyola University Chicago, with a focus on political psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and communication. His research explores open-minded cognition, dogmatism, political judgment, and stereotyping. He has taught graduate courses in social psychology, social cognition, and political psychology, as well as undergraduate courses in introductory psychology, social psychology, and mass communication. Research Interests: Ottati's work addresses five key programs: (1) dogmatism and open-minded cognition, (2) cognitive processing styles in political judgment, (3) affect and nonverbal cues in political attitudes, (4) corrected vs. uncorrected social judgments, and (5) cross-cultural studies on subjective culture and stereotyping. He adopts an information-processing framework integrating affect and nonverbal cues. Recent Trends: His 2023 publications in Divided: Open-Mindedness and Dogmatism in a Polarized World emphasize group context, belief superiority, and situational factors in political cognition. Earlier works (2015-2020) investigate earned dogmatism, empathy in candidate evaluation, and Daoist thought's influence on leadership. Contact: Email vottati@luc.edu for inquiries.

• Misinformation
• Memory
• Cognitive Psychology
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Ullrich Ecker is a Professor in the School of Psychological Science at The University of Western Australia (UWA). He holds roles such as Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition and Experimental Psychology , and serves on the ARC College of Experts (2023-2025). His academic background includes a PhD from Saarland University (Germany) and a Dipl.Psych. from the same institution. Ecker’s research focuses on misinformation, memory, and decision-making, with a particular emphasis on designing interventions to counter false information. Education: PhD, Saarland University, Germany (2007) Dipl.Psych., Saarland University, Germany (2003) Research Interests: Ecker’s work addresses the psychological mechanisms underlying misinformation, memory updating, and belief change. He explores how people process and retain false information, particularly in the context of social media and public health. Key areas include the effectiveness of debunking strategies, the cognitive underpinnings of belief persistence, and the design of interventions to enhance truth discernment. His research also intersects with societal challenges like climate change communication and public health misinformation. Awards and Recognition: Best Publication Award from the Institute for Information Literacy at Purdue University (2023) Australian Research Awards – Research Field Leader in Cognitive Science (2023) UWA Vice-Chancellor's Award for HDR Supervision (Special Commendation, 2023) School of Psychological Science Award for Research Impact and Innovation (2022) School of Psychological Science Mid-Career Research Award (2022) Grants and Projects: Ecker leads and collaborates on numerous grants, including an ARC Discovery Project (2024–2027) addressing emerging misinformation threats, and the NHMRC Special Initiative HEAL Grant (2022–2027) focusing on health and environmental change. He has also secured funding from the WA Defence Science Centre, DSTG, and the Worldwide Universities Network. Notable projects include developing AI-driven tools to combat disinformation and studying misinformation’s behavioral consequences. He actively supervises PhD students in misinformation research and is open to new candidates. Teaching and Engagement: Ecker teaches Cognitive Psychology and Psychological Research Communication Skills at UWA. He is involved in community engagement, including chairing events on memory and fact-finding. His industrial collaborations focus on designing communication strategies to counter misinformation in public health and defense sectors.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Judaism
• Enochic Literature
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Grant MacAskill is the Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis at the University of Aberdeen. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of St Andrews (2005). His research focuses on New Testament studies, early Judaism, Enochic traditions, and the intersection of theology with autism and disability studies. He has authored influential books such as Union with Christ in the New Testament and Autism and the Church , and co-edits the Studia in Veteris Testamenti Pseudepigrapha series with Brill. Awards include the British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2021) for his project on 2 Enoch and a John Templeton Foundation grant (2014) for work on intellectual humility in the New Testament. Research interests span participatory theology, biblical ethics, and the application of New Testament thought to contemporary issues like neurodiversity. He co-directs the Centre for Autism and Theology, promoting inclusive theological engagement. His recent publications address topics such as Enochic literature in late antiquity, biblical interpretation in autism studies, and early Christian apocalyptic thought. Grants and fellowships include major support for projects like The Entangled Enoch and interdisciplinary work on disability and religion. MacAskill’s academic service includes editorial roles at journals like New Testament Studies and Journal of Disability & Religion . He has advised on projects ranging from grave goods practices to ethical biotechnology, applying biblical insights to modern dilemmas. His work bridges historical exegesis, systematic theology, and practical theology, emphasizing theological engagement with marginalized communities and ethical challenges.

Don DavisView profile

Professor

• Positive Psychology
• Humility Studies
• Forgiveness Research
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Don Davis is a Professor in the Department of Counseling at Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. He serves as program coordinator for Counseling Psychology and teaches in Clinical Mental Health and Counselor Education programs. Research Focus: Dr. Davis directs the Humility and the Advancement of Positive Psychology Interventions (HAPPI) Lab, which conducts basic and applied research on virtues including humility, forgiveness, and gratitude. His work also examines spirituality as an aspect of diversity in counseling. He leads a $6 million John Templeton Foundation grant project investigating intellectual humility development and intervention contexts. Publications explore cultural humility in clinical supervision, religious/spiritual struggles, existential humility, and multicultural counseling processes. Recent work examines how virtues like humility and gratitude impact therapeutic relationships and psychological well-being across diverse populations. Key Research Areas: Positive Psychology Interventions Cultural Humility in Counseling Spirituality and Mental Health Virtue Development in Clinical Practice

Katherine ThorsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Interpersonal processes
• Intergroup relations
• Emotion
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Katherine Thorson is an Assistant Professor at Barnard College , affiliated with the Department of Psychology . Her research focuses on interpersonal interactions , intergroup dynamics , and physiological responses in social contexts. B.A. in Psychology from Bates College M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from New York University Thorson’s work explores how stereotype threat affects gender dynamics in STEM, physiological synchrony in romantic and professional settings, and methodological innovations in dyadic and longitudinal data analysis. Her research often bridges social psychology and health outcomes . Recent trends in her publications include studies on intellectual humility in guided conversations, physiological linkage in diverse contexts (e.g., doctor-patient interactions, group therapy), and mindfulness in social engagement. Society for Experimental Social Psychology Dissertation Award finalist Funded by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues She applies dyadic data analysis and multilevel modeling to examine how social environments shape psychological experiences and physiological outcomes .

Eleonore StumpView profile

Professor

• Medieval Philosophy
• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Religion
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Eleonore Stump is the Robert J. Henle, S.J., Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University (since 1992). She holds honorary professorships at Wuhan University and Australian Catholic University. Her expertise spans medieval philosophy, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion, with notable works on Aquinas and the problem of evil. She has led major grants including a $3.3M Templeton Foundation grant (2013-2015) on intellectual humility. Awards include the ACP Aquinas Medal (2013) and the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Teaching (2004). Education: B.A. (Grinnell College, 1969), M.A. (Harvard, 1971), M.A. and Ph.D. (Cornell, 1975). Past institutions include Oberlin College, Virginia Tech, and Notre Dame. Research Interests: Medieval philosophy (especially Aquinas), metaphysics, philosophy of religion, biblical narratives, and theological ethics. Current projects include a book on atonement (Oxford Press). Awards & Grants: Senior Faculty Scholarly Works Award (SLU, 2019), Gifford Lectures (Aberdeen, 2003), Wilde Lectures (Oxford, 2006). Grants from Mellon, NEH, and others. President of Philosophers in Jesuit Education. Labs/Teams: Leads the Ignatian Scholars Corps program at SLU. Collaborates internationally on projects like the ‘Philosophy and Biblical Narrative’ initiative ( Issachar Fund Grant, 2018 ). Active in the Society of Christian Philosophers and American Philosophical Association.

Prem Kumar RajaramView profile

Professor

• Sociology
• Social Anthropology
• Migration Studies
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Prem Kumar Rajaram is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University (CEU). He is based in Vienna and serves as Head of the Open Learning Initiative and project leader of the Erasmus+ Refugee Education Initiatives consortium, which implements educational programs for displaced populations across Austria, Hungary, Germany, the UK, and Greece. His educational qualifications include: Ph.D. in International Relations, London School of Economics (2002) M.A. in International Relations, Australian National University (1994) B.A. (Hons) in Politics, University of Hull, UK (1993) Rajaram’s research engages with critical questions of marginality, depoliticization, colonial histories of capitalism and race, and the governance of asylum-seekers and refugees. He is deeply committed to critical pedagogies and the democratization of higher education, particularly in making universities more accessible to marginalized groups. His work bridges sociology, anthropology, migration studies, and postcolonial theory, emphasizing engaged and activist scholarship. His recent publications reveal a sustained focus on migration, border regimes, refugee subjectivity, and the politics of knowledge production in academia. Themes such as coloniality, carceral geographies, and institutional exclusion recur across his work, especially in the context of European migration policies and higher education. He critiques prestige culture in academia and advocates for transformative, inclusive pedagogical models. Scientific Awards and Honors: No awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Rajaram actively supervises or mentors students, though no specific names are listed. He has been involved in significant research initiatives, including the Erasmus+ Refugee Education Initiatives, which functions as both a research and practice-oriented program. His work is closely tied to public engagement, as evidenced by numerous events, book launches, and workshops on migration, solidarity, and open education. While no formal lab or research team is named, his leadership in the Open Learning Initiative suggests a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment focused on educational justice and refugee inclusion.

Jeroen de RidderView profile

Professor

• Social Epistemology
• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Religion
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Prof. Jeroen de Ridder is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Faculty of Humanities, Department of Epistemology and Metaphysics). His primary roles include teaching epistemology, philosophy of science, business ethics, and occasional philosophy of religion courses. He holds ancillary roles such as Director/Owner of De Ridder Onderwijs en trainingen (Gouda, 2020–present) and Member of the Scientific Advisory Board at Driestar educatief (Gouda, 2023–2028). He also chairs committees for syllabus development and research integrity in Utrecht and Amsterdam. Education: He earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Delft University of Technology (2007), an M.A. in Philosophy (cum laude) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2007), and an M.Sc. in Systems Engineering and Policy Analysis (cum laude) from Delft University of Technology (2000). Research Interests: De Ridder’s work centers on social epistemology, philosophy of science, and philosophy of religion, with a focus on collective and political epistemology. He explores whether groups can possess beliefs/knowledge, collective intellectual virtues, and how political beliefs form in liberal democracies. His research applies epistemic frameworks to democratic institutions and scientific practices. Grants & Awards: He secured notable grants including the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Epistemic Progress in the University (2020) and Epistemic Responsibilities of the University (€1.75M, 2016). His projects address topics like online political conflict frames, knowledgeable democracy, and the university’s epistemic role. Advising & Grants: De Ridder has led multiple grants (e.g., NWO Open Competition for Digitalization SSH, 2020–2024; NWO Veni/Vidi projects). He examines epistemic responsibilities in academia and advises doctoral candidates. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical ethics in education and research. Labs/Teams: Collaborates across disciplines through projects like Epistemic Progress in the University and Knowledgeable Democracy , involving researchers from institutions like ASCoR (UvA) and Templeton Foundation initiatives.

C. Colt AndersonView profile

Professor

• Historical Theology
• Church Reform
• Christian Spirituality
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C. Colt Anderson is a Professor at Fordham University, currently listed in the Graduate School of Education faculty directory. He previously served as Academic Dean of Fordham's Graduate School of Religion and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Washington Theological Union, bringing extensive administrative experience to his academic role. His educational background includes: BA from the University of Georgia MA in Religious Studies from the University of Georgia PhD in Historical Theology from Marquette University (1998) Professor Anderson's research centers on historical theology , church reform , and eschatological perspectives , with particular focus on: The early Franciscan movement as theological framework Contemporary religious nationalism Catholic sexual abuse crisis analysis Christian spirituality and ecclesial leadership Communication of the Gospel in modern contexts His publication trajectory reveals a significant evolution from medieval Franciscan studies toward urgent contemporary issues. Recent works increasingly address institutional failures in religious organizations, faith's relationship to political systems, and crisis response mechanisms within ecclesial structures, demonstrating consistent application of historical insights to modern challenges. Professor Anderson has received notable recognition including: Catholic Press Association award for history (2007) for 'The Great Catholic Reformers' Bronze Award for political science (2021) for 'Faith, Nationalism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy' Honorable mention from The Catholic Media Association (2021) Prior to academia, he served as theological consultant to the Democratic Party of Georgia and worked as an award-winning scriptwriter and film producer, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement beyond traditional academic boundaries. Information regarding student advising and research grants is not documented in available sources.

Kurt SylvanView profile

Associate Professor

• Epistemology
• Kant and Contemporary Kantian Philosophy
• Philosophy of Practical Reason
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Kurt Sylvan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Southampton, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He has been a permanent faculty member since 2015, after joining in January 2014 as a post-doctoral lecturer in the Normativity: Epistemic and Practical project. He holds a PhD from Rutgers University, completed in 2014 under the supervision of Ernest Sosa, with committee members including Ruth Chang, Jonathan Dancy, Alvin Goldman, and Susanna Schellenberg. His primary research interests include: Epistemology Kant and Contemporary Kantian Philosophy Philosophy of Practical Reason General Philosophy of Mind Philosophy of Neurodiversity Moral and Political Philosophy Sylvan’s research centers on developing a Kantian account of epistemic normativity, which he calls Epistemic Kantianism , grounded in the idea that epistemic rationality constitutes respect for truth. He also investigates the nature of knowledge as a non-normative, world-presenting mental relation, with applications in classical Indian epistemology. His recent collaborative work explores neurodiversity’s implications for philosophy of mind and epistemology. He is currently finalizing a book, Respect for Truth: A Kantian Account of Theoretical Normativity , and co-editing a new edition of the Blackwell Companion to Epistemology . His recent publications from 2021 to 2025 reveal a consistent trajectory in theoretical and practical normativity, with a focus on suspension of judgment, autonomy of knowledge, internalist epistemology, and critiques of instrumental rationality. These works span top journals such as Philosophical Studies , Analysis , Mind , and The Philosophical Review , as well as chapters in edited volumes. His scientific contributions are recognized through sustained scholarly output, though no specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Sylvan supervises PhD students, including James Clark Ross, and is currently accepting new PhD applicants. He has taught across a broad range of areas, including history of philosophy, aesthetics, metaphysics, and philosophy of mind. He is also engaged in interdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of epistemology and neurodiversity, and collaborates with scholars such as Claire Field and Andrew Stephenson.

Will FleesonView profile

Professor

• Personality Psychology
• Moral Behavior Dynamics
• Dynamic Personality Models
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Will Fleeson is a Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, specializing in personality dynamics, moral behavior, and the integration of trait theories with dynamic systems. His research focuses on understanding how personality traits manifest in real-world behaviors, particularly in contexts involving morality, psychopathology, and virtue ethics. He leads the Fleeson Lab, exploring topics such as honesty, virtue profiles, and the interplay between personality and psychological well-being. Central to his work is the Whole Trait Theory, which emphasizes the dynamic nature of personality as both structural and process-oriented. Fleeson employs methodologies like experience sampling and multilevel modeling to examine intra-individual variability and situation-based contingencies. His studies often bridge philosophical and psychological perspectives, particularly in defining moral exceptionalism and intellectual virtues. Key research themes include the dynamics of borderline personality disorder symptoms, the measurement of honesty and virtue, and the motivational underpinnings of moral behavior. Fleeson’s contributions challenge traditional static trait models, advocating for frameworks that account for temporal fluctuations and situational influences. Despite the absence of listed awards or grants in the provided text, his extensive publication record underscores his influence in advancing dynamic personality theory and moral psychology. His lab’s website (linked) highlights ongoing projects and collaborations, though specific advisees or teams are not detailed here. Fleeson’s work consistently emphasizes the practical implications of personality research for understanding mental health, ethical behavior, and individual flourishing.

• Medieval Judaism
• Islamic Studies
• Interreligious Dialogue
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Reuven Firestone serves as the Regenstein Professor in Medieval Judaism and Islam at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. He holds dual academic and religious credentials, having earned his M.A. and rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College alongside a Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic studies from New York University. Firestone's research focuses on the intersection of Jewish and Islamic traditions, with particular expertise in medieval religious texts, interfaith relations, and Abrahamic narratives. His scholarly work examines how Jewish and Islamic traditions interpret shared biblical figures and concepts, with special attention to the Abraham-Ishmael stories that connect both faiths. His publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory exploring comparative religious concepts across the Abrahamic traditions, particularly examining how Judaism and Islam understand holy war, chosenness, and interreligious dialogue. Firestone has developed practical resources for interfaith communication while conducting deep historical analyses of religious concepts. Learned Ignorance: Intellectual Humility among Jews, Christians and Muslims Holy War in Judaism: The Fall and Rise of a Controversial Idea Who Are the Real Chosen People?: The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam Firestone's academic contributions bridge scholarly research with practical interfaith applications, creating resources that serve both academic and religious communities seeking to understand the connections and distinctions between Jewish and Islamic traditions.

Victoria RimellView profile

Professor

• Latin Literature
• Critical Theory
• Reception of Classics
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Victoria Rimell is a Professor of Latin Language and Literature at the University of Warwick since 2018, with a career spanning prestigious institutions including Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Cambridge. Her work bridges Latin literature, critical theory, and the cultural history of the Roman Empire. Education PhD (2001), University of London (King’s College) MPhil in Classics (1996), University of Cambridge BA (MA) in Classics (First Class, 1995), King’s College, Cambridge Rimell’s research explores the reception of Classics through lenses of spatial theory and literary criticism . Her books, including The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics (2015), interrogate how Roman authors like Ovid, Martial, and Seneca conceptualized imperial space and identity. Her forthcoming articles in journals like the American Journal of Philology examine themes such as care ethics in Seneca’s writings and the poetics of dislocation in ancient literary theory. Recent work focuses on intersections of literary theory , epigram , and imperial ideology , with contributions to edited volumes like Complex Inferiorities (2018) and The Production of Space in Latin Literature (2018). Her scholarship often reinterprets canonical texts through modern theoretical frameworks, emphasizing gender , power , and knowledge systems . Scientific Awards 2016 PROSE Awards Honorable Mention for The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics 2009 W.B. Stanford Memorial Lectures at Trinity College Dublin Editorial board member of Classical Philology Council member of The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies Rimell has held administrative roles such as Director of Research (2017) and Coordinator for joint degrees in Classics and English/Philosophy (2016). She has contributed to academic advisory roles at the American Academy in Rome and collaborated on projects like Imagining Empire (2017) with Markus Asper.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Decision-Making
• Cyberpsychology
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Dr. Aman Singh Dhaliwal is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Psychology department at The University of Texas at Arlington. He holds a Ph.D. (2021), MS (2019), and BS (2016) in Experimental Psychology and Psychology, all from UTA. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, decision-making in digital environments, cyberpsychology, and the psychological impact of misinformation and political persuasion. He also explores experiential learning in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Education: PhD/MS/BS in Psychology from UTA Teaching includes advanced statistics, cognitive processes, cyberpsychology, and research methods. He has mentored undergraduate and high school researchers. Notable presentations include a 2023 Psychonomics Society poster on decision-making biases and mindfulness. No grants or awards are explicitly listed. He has taught courses across 2018–2025, including Brain & Behavior, Cognitive Processes, and Health Psychology.