Meghan O'Connor serves as Associate Professor of Art in the Department of Visual Arts, College of Humanities at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC. She teaches printmaking and life drawing courses. Her academic credentials: M.F.A., Clemson University, 2007 B.F.A., East Tennessee State University, 2003 Research focuses on social and cultural power structures and their influence on decision-making. Her creative methodology centers on stone lithography, modular forms, and audience interaction through works like arm wrestling tables, cast fingers, and cast chicken skins. These practices extend across drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, performance, and community collaboration. Her artwork is exhibited globally and held in permanent collections including Columbia College (Chicago), Gippsland Centre for Art and Design (Australia), Proyecto’ace Print Collection (Buenos Aires), and the Library of Congress. She has completed artist residencies at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Stonehouse Residency, and Arquetopia Foundation.
Cristobal Cea S. is a Chilean artist and educator affiliated with Tufts University's School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) as a Professor of the Practice. His work interrogates the intersection of digital media, history, and memory, using 3D animation and archival materials to reimagine forgotten or marginalized narratives. Education: While not explicitly stated, his practice evolved from traditional painting to digital media, informed by his MFA and early engagement with computing. Notable projects include Ghosts of Concordia (2016), which reanimates news footage of floods through digital media, and Stability (2015), exploring camera stabilization technologies as metaphors for disembodied witnessing. His AntesDelOlvido (2019/21) and America Imaginaria (2024) series further dissect the persistence of historical trauma and the politics of digital spectatorship. Scientific awards include the Fulbright Fellowship, Goethe Institut 18O Grant, MAVI Emerging Art Award, UC Artistic Research Grant, and RISD Bridge Academic Research Grant. His work has been exhibited globally at institutions like Ars Electronica, National Museum of Fine Arts (Chile), and Microscope Gallery (NY), with residencies at MacDowell and Yaddo.
Paula Durette serves as a Professor in the Department of Art, Design, and Art History at California State University, Fresno's College of Arts and Humanities. Her academic office is located in Conley Art 227, with contact details including telephone (559.278.2249) and email (pdurette@csufresno.edu). Her educational background features: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Maryland system Specializing in animation and multimedia arts, Professor Durette's creative practice spans traditional and digital animation, film production, digital video, video installation, and interactive multimedia. Her work demonstrates sustained exploration of technological integration in artistic expression, emphasizing immersive narrative techniques and experimental visual formats across contemporary digital landscapes. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. The available information does not specify student advising activities, research grant funding, or laboratory/team affiliations.
Janet Teoh is a Lecturer in Pastoral Care at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore, with 28 years of experience as a studio-practising artist and educator. She holds an MFA and BA Honours in Fine Arts from RMIT University, Australia. Her roles include former leadership positions such as Programme Leader for the Diploma in Visual Studies and Director of the 3-Dimensional Studies Diploma programme. Education: MFA (Fine Arts), RMIT University, Australia BA Honours (Fine Arts), RMIT University, Australia Teoh’s research integrates mindfulness practices into educational frameworks to enhance student well-being and academic success. Her artistic practice focuses on contemporary jewellery and wearable sculpture , redefining traditional boundaries through innovative materials like paper, plastic, and reprocessed objects. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including solo shows at the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore and collaborations in the ASEAN Cultural Interaction programme. Scientific Awards: Singapore Fashion Awards Moet & Chandon – 'Fresh!' as Fashion Jeweller of the Year (2004) Award Winning Collection, Singapore Diamond Design, Diamond Exchange of Singapore & Singapore Jewellers Association (1992) 2nd Prize, Jewellery Design Competition 1991, The Design Centre & S’pore International Pte Ltd (1991) Teoh’s publications, such as 1000 Rings and articles in Inspire Magazine, highlight her contributions to redefining jewellery aesthetics. Her current work emphasizes embedding research and creativity into LASALLE’s Faculty programme, alongside advancing pastoral care systems for student development.
Timothy Burke is a Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Newcastle, Australia, affiliated with the School of Architecture and Built Environment within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment. Since 2015, he has integrated architectural drawing, fabrication, and creative practice into teaching and research, specializing in research-led design studios for the Master of Architecture program. His educational background includes a PhD in Architecture (2019), Master of Architecture with First Class Honours and University Medal (2015), and Bachelor of Design in Architecture, all from the University of Newcastle. Key research interests span architectural drawing, creative practice, speculative design, and post-industrial architecture, often explored through exhibitions and interdisciplinary collaborations at venues like the Biennale of Sydney and Tin Sheds Gallery. Burke's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on drawing machines, unbuilt architecture, and material experimentation, with recent works examining decay in industrial sites and urban heat resilience. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications through digital fabrication and community-engaged projects. Scientific recognition includes: The University Medal (2015) Dean of Architecture Medal (2015) AIA First Degree Graduate Prize (2012) NSW Chapter History and Theory Prize (2015) FEBE Postgraduate Research Prize (2016) He actively supervises six PhD candidates in architectural design and construction, with completed projects including 'Drawing Thought' and 'Contemporary Precisionism'. Current research funding includes the 2025 'Model Newcastle' grant ($5,000) with Newcastle City Council for urban resilience strategies. Burke co-coordinates the Faculty Makerspace facility and collaborates on industry projects like the John Hunter Children's Hospital redevelopment and Tangentyere Council's accessibility initiatives, translating academic research into real-world applications in healthcare and low-income housing. His work integrates Indigenous perspectives with architectural practice, particularly through projects addressing unceded Country and community engagement in the Anthropocene era.
Örjan Sandred is a Professor of Composition at the University of Manitoba's Desautels Faculty of Music, where he founded Studio FLAT for computer music research and production. He teaches composition, computer-assisted composition, and electro-acoustic music while maintaining an active international composition career. Diplomi i Komposition, Royal College of Music Stockholm MFA, Royal College of Music Stockholm Additional studies at McGill University and IRCAM (Paris) His research focuses on Computer-Assisted Composition with emphasis on rule-based systems, live electronics integration, and artificial intelligence applications. Sandred developed the Cluster Engine constraint-solving system for music composition, exploring how computers can process musical ideas through formalized rules. His work bridges acoustic instruments with digital technologies, creating innovative performance systems where musicians interact with responsive computer environments. His recent compositions demonstrate evolving trends in interactive performance systems (Tilting Points, Sketches of Shifting Landscapes), climate change expression (Footprints), and pandemic-era multimedia installations (Sonic Trails: Lockdown). These works consistently integrate live electronics with acoustic instruments through sophisticated Max/MSP patches. Scientific awards include: Guggenheim Fellowship (2022) Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2023) DAAD Visiting Professorship at Hochschule für Musik Detmold (2016) Manitoba Arts Council support for major commissions Sandred maintains significant international collaborations with performers and institutions worldwide. His compositions receive regular premieres across Europe, North America, and Asia through commissions from organizations like the Swedish Concert Institute and Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. He directs Studio FLAT as a hub for computer music research while developing educational resources including his book The Musical Fundamentals of Computer Assisted Composition . Current projects include an installation collaboration with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and conductors from Sweden/Canada, plus ongoing development of the Cluster Engine system within Max environment through MOZlib.
Anna Nacher is a Professor at Jagiellonian University’s Institute of Audiovisual Arts, Department of Audiovisual Media, and serves as the Head of her department. Her research spans media theory through cultural studies, sound studies, e-literature, and video games as artistic strategies, with a focus on post-digital imaging, platformed internet dynamics, and non-representational media frameworks. Education : Not explicitly detailed in the text. Research Interests : She investigates the intersections of transmedia storytelling, data visualization, and socio-political narratives, particularly in migration studies and climate crisis contexts. Her work bridges physical and digital spaces, emphasizing "code/space" relationships and the aesthetics of networked media. Article Trends : Recent publications explore pandemic-era digital literature, hashtag movements, and eco-critical practices. Themes include digital humanities, interactive media, and the use of computational tools to analyze migration, environmental change, and social activism. Scientific Awards : Fulbright Scholar (2019/2020) Laureate of Granty na Granty II competition (2021) Advising & Grants : She supervises PhD students (e.g., Marta Snoch on scent in audiovisual media) and collaborates internationally, including with UCLA Art|Sci Center on the Breath Library project. Her grants include participation in the "elit and COVID-19" project and leadership in "Post-Digital Imaging" (2017-2019). Labs & Teams : She works with Victoria Vesna’s UCLA Art|Sci Center, contributes to the Electronic Literature Organization, and engages in interdisciplinary teams for projects like Breath Library and Electronic Literature Organization conferences.
Figen GİRGİN is an Associate Professor at Trakya University’s Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education. She holds a PhD in Education Sciences from Marmara University (2015) and a BSc in Art and Crafts Teacher Education from Trakya University (2009). Her academic journey includes roles as Research Assistant (2015), Assistant Professor (2021), and Associate Professor (2021) with a focus on art education and contemporary art practices. BSc: Art and Crafts Teacher Education, Trakya University (2009) PhD: Education Sciences, Marmara University (2015) Her research spans art education , painting , reproduction techniques , and interdisciplinary explorations of light, shadow, and genetic motifs in contemporary art. She examines how artists like Joseph Beuys and Diego Velazquez inform modern practices and investigates themes such as migration and climate change through visual media. Key trends from her 15 most recent publications include studies on repetition in art , light-based techniques , and science-art intersections . Articles like "Traces of Art: Artist Diaries and Notebooks" (2023) and "Global Climate Change in Contemporary Art" (2022) highlight her emphasis on documentation, environmental themes, and cross-disciplinary methodologies.
Illés Zsombor is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics within the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics. His research focuses on geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and infrastructure resilience against environmental stressors. He has contributed to studies on dike stability, hydraulic conductivity, and climate change impacts on earthworks. Research Themes: Dike monitoring systems, permeability analysis, crack development in cohesive soils, climate adaptation of infrastructure, and geotechnical investigation of granular materials Methodologies: Utilizes geophysical surveys, CPT measurements, grain size distribution modeling, and multidisciplinary approaches to soil-water interaction Key Applications: Flood protection systems, earthwork maintenance, and infrastructure longevity assessment Contact: zsombor.illes@edu.bme.hu
Professor Patricia Murrieta-Flores is a faculty member at Lancaster University's School of Global Affairs and Co-Director of the Digital Humanities Centre. Her research focuses on the intersection of Digital Humanities, Artificial Intelligence, and Spatial Humanities to study Latin American colonial history, particularly 16th–18th century New Spain. She employs GIS, NLP, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning to analyze epidemics, economic systems, and indigenous spatial epistemologies. Research Grants : TAP/ESRC: Digging into Early Colonial Mexico AHRC/NEH: Unlocking the Colonial Archive ESRC: The Fleets of New Spain (2024–) Scientific Awards : Fellow, Royal Historical Society Fellow, Centre for Apocalyptic and Postapocalyptic Studies (Heidelberg) PhD Supervision : Katherine Bellamy Edward Moore Collaborative Networks : Cross-institutional projects with University of Lisbon, LLILAS Benson, and others Interdisciplinary teams combining Computer Science, History, and Archaeology
Michał Smandek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where he maintains an active studio practice alongside his teaching responsibilities. A visual artist with a doctorate from the University of Arts in Poznań, Smandek has established himself as a significant figure in contemporary Polish art through his innovative exploration of human-nature relationships and environmental consciousness. Doctor of Arts from the University of Arts in Poznań Assistant Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice Active participant in international art biennales and festivals worldwide Smandek's artistic practice critically examines anthropocentrism and materialism while drawing attention to environmental degradation. His methodology emphasizes traveling with minimal equipment (backpack and tent), engaging with natural landscapes through interventions that blur the line between artistic action and 'noticing' situations with high artistic value. He creates sculptures, installations, photographs, and initiates collective and performative activities that often involve collaboration with local communities. His most significant artistic endeavor is the 'Spirit of the Hive' project, representing years of developing a collaborative relationship with bee colonies, which culminated in the 2024 'Bee Library' project that received national recognition. Analysis of Smandek's recent publications reveals consistent engagement with interspecies communication, environmental awareness, and participatory art practices. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of spatial relationships, material transformation, and ecological consciousness across multiple media and international contexts. Laureate of the ShowOFF section of Krakow Photomonth (2015) Laureate of the Hestia Artistic Journey National Grant Program with the 'Bee Library' project (2024) Multiple scholarship holder of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage Multiple scholarship holder of the Marshal of the Silesian Voivodeship Participant in International Land Art Biennale LAM 360° in Mongolia (2014) Participant in International Bangla Biennale in India (2019) Participant in Backlight Photo Festival in Finland (2020) Participant in SACO Contemporary Art Biennial in Chile (2023) Smandek has received consistent institutional support through various grants and residencies, including multiple scholarships from cultural authorities. His international participation in the Polish Culture in the World Program demonstrates his commitment to exploring environmental themes through cross-cultural collaboration in Japan, India, Mongolia, and Chile. His teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice integrates his artistic research, particularly his work with bees and environmental interventions, into the educational process. Smandek's primary artistic laboratory is the natural environment itself, where he conducts his 'Spirit of the Hive' project involving collaboration with bee colonies. His practice often incorporates temporary interventions in landscapes requiring engagement with local communities, emphasizing minimal impact while creating meaningful artistic expressions that highlight ecological relationships and interspecies communication.
Jolanta Jastrząb is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice within the Department of Painting. She serves as coordinator of the interdisciplinary art therapy program (2016-2024) involving the University of Silesia, Academy of Fine Arts, and Academy of Music in Katowice. Since 2010, she has led therapeutic art projects including workshops with incarcerated women and pediatric oncology patients. Her research focuses on: Art therapy methodologies in clinical and social contexts Community-based art interventions Therapeutic applications of visual arts Creative rehabilitation programs Artistic approaches to psychological healing Publications primarily explore art therapy applications, neuroaesthetics, and therapeutic environments. Recent works emphasize clinical validation methods, senior engagement through art, and cross-cultural therapeutic approaches. Scientific Recognition: 8 Rector's Awards (2013-2024) Medal of National Education Commission (2014) Honorary Badge of Merit for Polish Culture (2020) She directs research projects funded by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, including innovative art therapy methods for seniors and oncology patients. Leads the 'Art in Action/Social Therapy/Drawing as a Message' studio and collaborates with the 'Kajros' Association of Polish Art Therapists.
Anna Tweeddale is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle's School of Architecture and Built Environment. With a PhD from RMIT University, her work bridges architectural practice, creative arts, and practice-led research, focusing on ethical construction practices amid the climate and biodiversity crisis. She integrates conceptual frameworks from environmental humanities, material feminisms, and posthumanisms into her research. Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy, RMIT University Her research emphasizes innovative approaches to indoor air quality and sustainable construction materials, particularly through the lens of the climate emergency. She employs creative methodologies such as 'Spatial Elaboration,' which was highlighted at the Venice Architecture Biennale, and her praxis involves interdisciplinary collaborations with artists in visual arts, dance, and installation. Recent projects like UV Suite: Airborne (2024) and A Cycle of Air: Site 1 (2024) explore air quality and climate resilience. Earlier works, including her 2021 thesis Diffracting Construction , establish a foundational praxis for ethical architectural material engagement. Scientific Awards: B.C.C. Lord Mayors Fellowship for Emerging Artists Anna actively supervises PhD candidates and has secured grants like the 2025 Narrating Return project ($20,000) from Newcastle City Council. Her collaborations span institutions in Australia, Canada, and Spain, with exhibitions in Melbourne, Berlin, and Serbia.
Andy Zuliani is a writer, media artist, and Sessional Faculty member at Emily Carr University of Art & Design in Vancouver, Canada, where he teaches in the Humanities and Creative Writing streams. Educated at Simon Fraser University and New York University, he completed a doctoral dissertation examining tropes of obstruction, frustration, and queered embodiment in 1960s visual art and literature. Current position: Sessional Faculty in Writing Institution: Emily Carr University of Art & Design Teaching areas: Creative Writing, Humanities, Narrative + Storytelling Future courses: Summer 2025 and Spring 2026 offerings across multiple sections Zuliani's research and creative practice spans affect theory, animal studies, object-oriented ontology, and queer theory, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches that bridge literary studies, media art, and creative writing. His work often explores obstruction aesthetics, experimental writing practices, and cross-disciplinary creative expression. He practices an empathy-based teaching approach that treats the classroom as a site for improvisation, expression, and mutual care. His recent scholarly publications include articles in Literature , FRAME Journal of Literary Studies , and Oxford Research in English . Zuliani has also published the novel Last Tide (2021) and creates audiovisual works such as Drumlin: Or, A Vision at the End (2024), Your Future is Filled (2021), and various sound installations. His creative output demonstrates consistent engagement with themes of obstruction, embodiment, and experimental form across multiple media. Dirty Windows and Troublesome Things (2023) - Explores object-oriented ontology in French literature Black Square (2021) - Examines aesthetic obstruction and political dimensions of visual forms A Present Absence (2021) - Analyzes redaction poetry and textual erasure Zuliani maintains an active presence in both scholarly and creative communities, with work represented by Video Out Distribution. His teaching philosophy emphasizes creative expression as an inherently cross-disciplinary, genre-agnostic act, and he is known for supporting emerging writers through feedback and mentorship. His current projects include a second novel, The Garden of Closeness , and a critical monograph studying black squares, brick walls, and other forms of aesthetic obstruction.
Kateryna Holovko is a Lecturer at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, School of Education of Viseu, Portugal. She holds a PhD in Contemporary Art (in progress) at the University of Coimbra and has completed a Master's Degree in Teaching Visual and Technological Education in Basic Education. Her work bridges visual arts, multimedia, and educational innovation through immersive environments and Ukrainian cultural heritage.
