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• Creativity Studies
• Educational Technology
• Music Education
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Michael Brown is a Lecturer in Childcare affiliated with the University of Derby's Provost Learning and Teaching research institute. His work focuses on creativity development in education, interdisciplinary artistic processes, and the intersection of technology with music and human experience. He has contributed to over 20 publications since 2012, exploring topics ranging from creative pedagogy in the Fourth Industrial Revolution to innovative soundscapes using tissue-conducted audio interfaces. His research emphasizes the application of artistic methodologies to project management and education, with notable projects including 'Feel it in my bones' (2017) and 'The business of invention' (2013). Brown collaborates extensively with institutions like the West East Institute and KIE Conference Publications, focusing on creativity dynamics across domains. Despite no listed awards, his work has been cited in multiple academic platforms. His research outputs demonstrate a consistent exploration of creative constraints, multimodal composition, and technology-enhanced learning environments, with over 2,000 total views across platforms.

Joe DuffyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Filmmaking
• Digital Media
• Cultural Landscapes
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Joe Duffy is a Senior Lecturer in Filmmaking at the Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), and serves as International Lead for SODA. His practice bridges analogue and digital technologies, focusing on moving image, immersive storytelling, and traumatic landscapes. Current research explores VR applications for infant loss memorialization in Cillini burial sites in Ireland. He is an External Examiner for Leeds Arts University and De Montfort/Asia Pacific University Malaysia, overseeing programs in Filmmaking and Multimedia Technology. Duffy’s work has been exhibited globally, including at the Supernormal Festival (UK), VideoFAG (Canada), and Futuresonic Festival (UK). His research spans cultural landscapes, environmental art, and performative documentary practices. Key outputs include the experimental documentary The Lament (2019), exploring taboo burial sites, and Landfill (2014), examining Jakarta’s waste ecosystems. He actively participates in course validations for the Open University and promotes international collaboration through academic partnerships. Education: While specific academic qualifications aren’t detailed, his roles imply advanced degrees in Film & Media Studies. Key Projects: Includes Block (urban tower block exploration), Fractures (apocalyptic architectural critique), and Zizkov Panoramic (multiscreen Prague installation). His research emphasizes sensory engagement with place, blending documentary practices with performance and immersive technologies. Recent work addresses historical trauma through site-specific art, such as Cillini investigations, and global environmental issues via mappings of Jakarta’s landfills. Duffy’s exhibitions span over two decades, showcasing in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Grants/Advising: No explicit grants listed, but extensive external examining and academic validation roles highlight his institutional impact. Labs/Teams: Collaborations include projects with David Griffiths and Eimear Birkbeck, focusing on sound art and interactive installations.

Christian HeitzView profile

Researcher

• Classical Archaeology
• Southern Italy
• Aegean Bronze Age
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Dr. Christian Heitz is a Researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Innsbruck. Since 2015, he has led project and excavation management in Ascoli Satriano, Apulia. His work bridges Classical Archaeology , Transhumance Studies , and Funerary Practices in pre-Roman Southern Italy and the Aegean Bronze Age. Heitz's research emphasizes mobility , identity formation , and cultural transfer through material evidence. Academic Degrees : Habilitation (2015, University of Innsbruck), Doctorate (2003, University of Heidelberg), MPhil (1998, University of Cambridge). Key Projects : Excavation management in Ascoli Satriano (2015–present), Transhumance Project (2013–2015), and fieldwork in Sicily, Egypt, and Western Turkey. Heitz's publications focus on textile archaeology , pastoral economies , and gender/age dynamics in Archaic Southern Italy. His recent work includes neutron activation analysis of ceramics and studies on the 'Catarinella' askos. He has organized international conferences such as The Production of Locality and Empowerment in the Archaic Western Mediterranean (2017) and Notions of the Indigenous Past (2019). Grants include FWF funding for his habilitation publication (2020) and the Lise Meitner-Programm (2013–2015). Heitz collaborates extensively, co-authoring studies with scholars like Matthias Hoernes and Manuele Laimer, and contributes to public archaeology through lectures and digital excavation reports.

• North American Archaeology
• Culture Contact and Colonialism
• Archaeology of Cultural Landscapes
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Christopher B. Rodning is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Tulane University, affiliated with the School of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on North American archaeology, particularly the intersection of Native American cultures with European colonialism in the southeastern United States. He earned his A.B. from Harvard University (1994) and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2004). His work emphasizes relationships between people and place, studying monuments, mortuary practices, and architectural symbolism. Notably, he co-leads investigations at the Berry Site in western North Carolina, where the 16th-century Spanish Fort San Juan was discovered—a pivotal site revealing early colonial encounters between Native Americans and Europeans. His research also explores Cherokee townhouses, cultural landscapes, and resilience in dynamic environments like the Lower Mississippi Valley. Rodning has authored/co-authored seminal books such as Center Places and Cherokee Towns (2015) and Fort San Juan and the Limits of Empire (2016). He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Patty Jo Watson Award (2016) and the National History Medal (2010). His fieldwork and community engagement include collaborations with the Exploring Joara Foundation, promoting archaeological education and heritage preservation. Grants: NSF grants (2006, 2016), Louisiana Board of Regents Research Grant (2012) Projects: Berry Site excavations, Lower Mississippi Valley Landscape Archaeology Project

Nicholas DunningView profile

Professor

• Environmental archaeology
• Soils
• Physical geography
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Nicholas Dunning is a Professor of Geography at the University of Cincinnati with expertise in environmental archaeology, soils, and cultural ecology. His research focuses on the Maya Lowlands, examining human-environment interactions through landscape evolution, ancient agricultural practices, and water management systems. With over 30 years of fieldwork, he has directed multiple NSF-funded projects in Guatemala and Belize. Education includes a PhD from University of Minnesota (1990), MA from University of Chicago (1983), and BA from University of Chicago (1980). Research explores tropical landscape transformation, soil conservation techniques, and cultural adaptations to environmental change. His work integrates geoarchaeology with studies of ancient Maya agroforestry and hydraulic engineering. Honors include Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship and research grants from National Science Foundation, Wenner-Gren Foundation, and Foundation for Mesoamerican Studies. Grant leadership spans projects at San Bartolo, Tikal, and Petexbatun regions. Directs graduate studies and leads international field teams. Current work examines land/water management at Calakmul through NSF grant (2021-2025).

Hongkyung KimView profile

Professor

• Thoughts and Religions in East Asia
• Confucianism
• Daoism
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Hongkyung Kim is a Professor in the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at Stony Brook University and Director of the Center for Korean Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University (1993) and specializes in East Asian intellectual and religious history, with particular focus on Confucianism, Daoism, and Korean thought. His research examines textual formation of foundational texts like the Laozi and the Analects of Dasan, as well as inter-religious dynamics in premodern Korea. Education: Ph.D., Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, 1993 Research Interests: East Asian religious and philosophical traditions Confucianism and Daoism Intellectual history of Korea and East Asia Textual criticism of ancient philosophical works Publications and Trends: Dr. Kim’s work bridges Korean and East Asian scholarship, with a focus on synthesizing traditional texts into modern frameworks. His publications include seminal works on Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, Laozi commentary, and Chosŏn dynasty intellectual movements. His research methodologies emphasize textual authenticity and cross-cultural comparative analysis. Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Korean Studies at Stony Brook, fostering interdisciplinary research on Korean culture and history. Actively contributes to SUNY Press Korean Studies series as editor.

Anna-Pya SjödinView profile

Associate Professor

• Religious Studies
• Hinduism
• Indian Philosophy
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Anna-Pya Sjödin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, Umeå University. Her research focuses on Hinduism, Indian philosophy, postcolonial theory, and religious education. She has contributed extensively to understanding ritual traditions, Vaiśeṣika philosophy, and the ātman concept through edited volumes and articles. Research Themes: Ritual disengagement in ancient traditions, postcolonial interpretations of Indian epistemes, and pluralistic approaches to Hindu education. Key Collaborations: Co-edited Philosophy and the End of Sacrifice (2016) with Peter Jackson. Publications: Recent works include analyses of gender in social work (2025), postcolonial fairy tales (2022), and Vaiśeṣika ontology (2021). Her scholarly output spans from 2000 to 2025, covering topics like the Katha Upanishad, matrix metaphors, and violence in familial relationships. She is based at Umeå universitet, with contact details including anna-pya.sjodin@umu.se.

Minh X NguyenView profile

Lecturer

• Vietnamese Literature
• Music Studies
• Transnationalism
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Minh X. Nguyen is a Lecturer in Vietnamese and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from UCR in Comparative Literature and Southeast Asian Studies, respectively. His research explores music, literature, and language in Vietnam and diasporic contexts, with a focus on cultural translation, transnationalism, and queer studies in music. He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and anthologies, including works on Bolero music's post-socialist reinterpretation and curriculum development for Vietnamese-American studies. Key research interests include Vietnamese popular music, diaspora cultural narratives, and commodification of transnational identities. His work bridges literary analysis with ethnographic approaches, emphasizing the intersection of art and socio-political contexts. Minh has also published on microbial warfare and enzymology in peer-reviewed microbiology journals, though this appears to be outside his primary academic focus in literature. Publications span critical essays in Rising Asia Journal , the Routledge Handbook of Asian Transnationalism , and invited contributions to anthologies like Queer Viet Nam . He actively engages in curriculum development for K-12 education, particularly integrating Vietnamese-American cultural experiences into world language pedagogy. No awards or grants are listed in the provided materials.

Bradley WrightView profile

Professor

• Sociology
• Religion and Society
• Behavior Change
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Bradley Wright is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Connecticut and Director of the Life Purpose Lab. He holds a B.A. from the University of California-Davis (1985) and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin (1996). His research focuses on life purpose, behavior change, religion, crime, and well-being. Notable contributions include pioneering smartphone-based surveys and field experiments in studying spirituality and social behavior. His work has been cited over 5,000 times and supported by grants from the John Templeton Foundation. Education: B.A., University of California-Davis, 1985 Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1996 Labs/Teams: Life Purpose Lab, developing the Possibility Management Model to guide purpose discovery. Research interests emphasize innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches, blending social science with Christian spirituality. His courses, like Social Well-Being, are among the university’s most popular. Teaching awards reflect his dedication to mentorship. Publications include LifeCrafting (2023), The Purpose Journal (2023), and Christians Are Hate-Filled Hypocrites… and Other Lies You’ve Been Told (2010), which won a Christianity Today award. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, such as workshops that enhance participants’ understanding of life purpose. Grants: Multiple large grants from the John Templeton Foundation.

Christina ConleeView profile

Professor

• Andean Archaeology
• Cultural Collapse
• Imperialism
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Christina Conlee is a Professor and Department Chair of Anthropology at Texas State University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a B.A. from UC Santa Cruz. Her research explores dynamics of complex societies, imperial collapse, and Andean archaeology, with active projects in Peru (Huaca del Loro) and Oregon (Pine Creek). Her publications focus on Wari imperialism, Nasca cultural evolution, and archaeological methodologies. Notable works analyze colonization patterns, ceramic production, and isotopic evidence of population movements. Research integrates ceramic analysis, stable isotopes, and spatial studies to examine state formation and cultural resilience. Courses taught span archaeological theory, Andean civilizations, and artifact analysis, including ANTH 2415 (Introduction to Archaeology) and ANTH 5345 (Ceramic Analysis).

Sara SterlingView profile

Professor

• Cultural Anthropology
• Design Studies
• Chinese Society
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Sara Sterling is a Professor of Liberal Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah, GA (2022–present). Previously, she held roles including Assistant Professor in the Department of China Studies (2020–21), Lecturer at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2015–20), and Visiting Scholar at the Catholic University of Leuven (2013). Her research focuses on Chinese cultural dynamics, material culture, and cross-cultural design, with a specialization in wedding traditions, sustainable fashion, and migration studies. Education: Ph.D. in sociocultural anthropology from KU Leuven, M.A. in European studies from KU Leuven, and B.A. in history from Fordham University. She has also served as a Research Assistant at Fordham University (1999–2003) and Program Coordinator at Walworth-Seely Public Library (2014–15). Research interests span speculative design methodologies, cultural intermediation, and the intersection of tradition and modernity in Chinese society. Notable projects include studies on Suzhou's Tiger Hill Wedding Market, sustainable bridal fashion trends, and the sociocultural implications of migration in urban markets. Her work has been recognized with grants such as the Research Development Fund Grant (2017) and China Post-Doctoral Science Foundation Grant (2011). She is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (2018). Advising and grants include leadership in the ArcInTex Suzhou initiative (2019) and collaborations with institutions like Tsinghua University and the Beijing Center for Chinese Entrepreneur Studies. Her research often bridges anthropology, design, and sociology to explore contemporary cultural transformations. Labs/Teams: Co-organizer of ArcInTex Suzhou (2019), part of interdisciplinary teams at SCAD and Tsinghua University, and active in global conferences on cross-cultural design and migration studies.

Brandy M. LocchettaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Childhood Education
• Special Education
• Early Intervention (IDEA Part C)
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Dr. Brandy M. Locchetta is an Assistant Professor and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program Coordinator in the Department of Special Education at the University of West Georgia's College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from Vanderbilt University (2023), with a focus on early childhood education and special education policy. Her career spans over 20 years in early childhood education, including roles as a teacher, center director, state-level program manager, and higher education instructor. Education: A.S., Early Childhood Care and Education, Gwinnett Technical College (2010) B.S.Ed., Early Childhood Education with Preschool Special Education Endorsement, Georgia State University (2012) M.Ed., Special Education, Vanderbilt University (2014) Ph.D., Special Education, Vanderbilt University (2023) Research Interests: Dr. Locchetta specializes in early intervention (IDEA Part C/Part B), inclusion strategies, special education law/policy, trauma-informed practices, behavioral assessment/intervention, and workforce development for early childhood educators. She emphasizes family-centered approaches and strengthening support systems for children with disabilities and their families. Teaching & Leadership: She coordinates the ABA program and teaches courses like Autism Theories, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Behavioral Strategies for Severe Disabilities. Recent courses include SPED-7716 (Autism Theories), SPED-7720 (Trauma-Informed Behavior Assessment), and SPED-7767 (Behavioral Intervention Strategies). Publications: Her work focuses on innovative practices such as virtual learning adaptations (2023), mobile applications for family behavior support (2024), and trauma-informed interventions. Recent trends highlight technology integration and pandemic-era educational challenges. Professional Contributions: Dr. Locchetta’s expertise includes policy advocacy, professional development for educators, and evidence-based interventions for children with behavioral challenges. She actively collaborates with state agencies and early childhood programs to improve service quality.

Alessandro DurantiView profile

Professor

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Ethnopragmatics
• Phenomenological Theories of Intentionality
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Alessandro Duranti is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and former Dean of the Social Sciences Division (2009–2016). He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Southern California (1981). His work focuses on linguistic anthropology, emphasizing agency, intentionality, and intersubjectivity, with fieldwork in Samoa, the U.S., France, and Italy. He is renowned for studying verbal and visual communication in political contexts, everyday life, jazz performance, and Samoan cultural practices. Research interests include ethnopragmatics, phenomenological theory, improvisation in music and language, and the history of U.S. anthropology. Duranti has authored seminal works such as From Grammar to Politics (1994) and The Anthropology of Intentions (2015). He has pioneered methods combining participant observation with audio-visual recordings of spontaneous interaction, notably in his study of jazz aesthetics through collaborative courses with musicians like Kenny Burrell. Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (1999–2000), UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award (1999), American Anthropological Association Teaching Award (2001), Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2008). Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the Culture of Jazz Aesthetics course, integrating live music performance with ethnographic analysis. Extensive video corpus on jazz improvisation and teaching practices.

Alistair HenryView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sociology of policing
• Local policing
• Partnership working
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Dr. Alistair Henry is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law, holding LLB, MSc, and PhD qualifications. He maintains office hours on Tuesdays from 11:00-13:00 and serves as a key academic bridge between university research and policing practice in Scotland. His academic career includes eight years (2010-2018) as Associate Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR), where he chaired the Police Community Relations Network. Currently, he coordinates the Edinburgh/SIPR Brokering Group, connecting university researchers with policing practitioners across Scotland. Dr. Henry's research focuses on: Sociology of policing and community engagement Interaction ritual theory applied to police-public encounters Governance and accountability mechanisms in policing Academic-practitioner collaborations Digital dimensions of contemporary policing Police reform implementation in Scotland His publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory from traditional criminological studies toward increasingly digital-focused analyses of police-public interactions. Recent work examines how social media, digital rituals, and online platforms are reshaping traditional policing paradigms while maintaining core community engagement functions. As an educator, Dr. Henry actively supervises PhD students, with particular interest in local crime governance, police accountability mechanisms, democratic governance of police, police reform effects, austerity-era policing challenges, and effective partnership working strategies. His research methodology often combines theoretical sophistication with practical field insights gained through extensive knowledge exchange activities with policing practitioners.

Maria HodermarskaView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Drama Therapy
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Trauma Recovery
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Maria Hodermarska is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, where she has taught Drama Therapy since 1995. She coordinates creative arts therapies for Project Common Bond, an international initiative supporting youth affected by violence, and leads the Theater and Health Lab's As Performance Series. Her clinical work spans substance abuse treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury, with extensive consulting roles in mental health programs across New York City and China. Her research focuses on how theater-based interventions impact well-being, particularly in marginalized communities. Key areas include trauma recovery, autism spectrum disorder, and community-building through performance. She has presented at global institutions like Roehampton University, Yale, and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and holds certifications in drama therapy, substance abuse counseling, and creative arts therapy. Her publications explore drama therapy's historical evolution, ethical considerations in therapeutic performance, and the interplay between body awareness and psychosomatic health. She has led workshops on disability advocacy, violence prevention, and culturally responsive care, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between arts and mental health fields.