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Darren CanadyView profile

Professor

University of KansasUnited States

Darren Canady is a Professor and Acting Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of English at the University of Kansas. His work bridges African-American oral traditions with contemporary theatre, focusing on family narratives, social change, and multicultural experiences in the American Midwest. Canady holds affiliate roles with the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction and contributes to university initiatives like the Celebration of Writing. His research explores intersections of history, ethnicity, and performance art. Notable themes include Jim Crow era legacies, the Great Migration’s impact, and the evolution of urban and rural identities. Canady’s honors include the Kendeda Graduate Playwriting Award and Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award, reflecting his contributions to theatrical innovation. Canady’s plays have been produced nationally and internationally, with notable performances at the Alliance Theatre (Atlanta), Old Vic Theatre (London), and Carnegie Mellon University. His creative process emphasizes collaborative storytelling, often blending music, libretto, and experimental formats. Current projects continue to interrogate themes of belonging, cultural memory, and social justice through dramatic performance.

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Silvia SacchettiView profile

Professor

University of TrentoItaly

Silvia Sacchetti is a Full Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Research at the University of Trento, Italy, and holds an adjunct role in the Department of Public Leadership and Social Enterprise at The Open University, UK. She specializes in community development, social and solidarity economy (SSE), cultural governance, and inclusive economic policies. Her research explores organizational governance in social enterprises, music education networks, and the interplay between cultural production and local development. Education: PhD in Commerce (University of Birmingham, UK, 2004, part-time) MSc in Business Research (University of Birmingham, UK, 1998, full-time) Laurea in Political Science (University of Bologna, Italy, 1997) Research Focus: Her work interrogates governance models in cultural and social enterprises, emphasizing cooperative frameworks for fostering inclusivity and sustainability. Key themes include music schools’ role in community resilience, stakeholder engagement in SSE, and the socio-economic impacts of cultural policymaking. She has secured grants such as €50,000 from Fondazione Caritro (2020) and a Leverhulme Research Grant (£10,000) for studies on work-integration enterprises. Publications: Her recent work spans SSE’s contribution to economic growth, music education networks in Trentino, and governance theories linking transaction costs to self-actualization. Over 15 years, she has presented at major conferences like EURAM, IIPPE, and EMES, addressing topics such as biosphere reserves governance and lean production in social enterprises. Awards/Grants: Multiple competitive grants include the Leverhulme Research Grant (2015) and Fondazione Caritro funding (2020). She has also led collaborative projects with organizations like the Trentino Brass Band Federation. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the CEFF system (Italy) and Scotland’s social enterprise networks. Her work emphasizes participatory methodologies and deliberative governance structures.

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Daniela GarofaloView profile

Professor

University of OklahomaUnited States

Daniela Garofalo is a Professor of Classics and Letters at The University of Oklahoma. She specializes in British Romantic literature, with emphases on the early Victorian period and Lacanian theory. Her research intersects gender studies, political theory, and economic theory. Garofalo authored Manly Leaders in Nineteenth-Century British Literature (2008) and Women, Love, and Commodity Culture in British Romanticism (2012), co-edited Lacan and Romanticism (2019), and published widely on Jane Austen, John Keats, Emily Brontë, and others. She chaired the English department from 2014–2019 and received notable awards including the 2012 Patten Teaching Award and the 2020 Student Government Association Outstanding Faculty Award. Her work interrogates themes like power dynamics, gender performativity, and commodity culture through close textual analysis and theoretical frameworks.

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Emma BennettView profile

Assistant Professor

University College DublinIreland

Dr. Emma Bennett is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor at the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin. She holds a BA (Hons) and PhD from the University of London, and an MA from the University of Plymouth. Her research focuses on performance, speech acts, and audience address, with particular interests in stand-up comedy, ASMR role-play videos, and birdsong. She has authored numerous articles on direct audience address, vocal composition, and the intersections of performance with ecology and digital media. Prior to UCD, she taught at the University of Leeds, Birkbeck College, and Queen Mary University of London. Her work bridges performance theory and practice, emphasizing the politics of speech and intermediality. She has collaborated with Antonia Barnett-McIntosh and participated in international festivals. Dr. Bennett received the Curriculum Fellowship (2019–2020), supporting her curriculum development in civil resistance studies. She coordinates modules such as Directing for the Stage , Ghosts and Monsters on Stage , and Theatre Matters , reflecting her commitment to contemporary performance pedagogy. Her research trends highlight explorations of linguistic unease, the theatricality of digital media, and the ethical dimensions of audience engagement. She interrogates how performance mediates speech, identity, and collective address through interdisciplinary lenses. Scientific Awards: Curriculum Fellowship Grants/Advising: Curriculum Fellowship-funded civil resistance curriculum development Dr. Bennett’s creative outputs include Bird Talks , Adequate Machine , and collaborative performances, often blending vocal experimentation with spatial and temporal exploration. She is affiliated with interdisciplinary projects such as the Soundcamp acoustic commons study group and symposia on performance and automation.

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Kyriakos KotsoglouView profile

Associate Professor

Northumbria UniversityUnited Kingdom

Kyriakos Kotsoglou is an Associate Professor in the School of Law at Northumbria University, where he serves as Programme Leader for the Mental Health Law Linked Awards. He joined Northumbria in 2019 as a Senior Lecturer and was promoted to Associate Professor. He has previously held academic positions at institutions in Lausanne, Liverpool Hope University, and the University of Freiburg, Germany. He holds a PhD in Law from Goethe University Frankfurt and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). His research focuses on criminal evidence, criminal law, and legal theory, with particular emphasis on evidence and proof, expert witness testimony, reverse onus clauses, and statistical evidence in criminal proceedings. He is a member of the interdisciplinary research group NORMDECS based in Lausanne, which investigates decision-making structures in legal and forensic contexts. Kyriakos Kotsoglou’s recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the role of scientific and technological evidence in law, especially polygraph testing, digital forensics, and algorithmic decision-making. His work critically examines the legal admissibility, ethical implications, and epistemic reliability of such evidence, often drawing on comparative and doctrinal analysis. He frequently collaborates with scholars like Alexandra Biedermann and Martin Oswald, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues at the intersection of law, science, and justice. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), 2018 Kyriakos regularly provides expert advice to legal practitioners and companies, including PricewaterhouseCoopers (2018–2019), and organizes seminars for judiciary members and lawyers. He is actively involved in public discourse, with media appearances in The Guardian , Wired UK , Daily Mirror , and podcasts. He is accepting PhD students and continues to publish extensively in top law and forensic journals. He is a member of the NORMDECS research group and contributes to policy discussions, including a 2025 submission to the UK Ministry of Justice on software-generated evidence. His impact extends beyond academia into legal practice, public understanding, and judicial reasoning, notably influencing decisions in Germany and Greece.

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Didi DanquartView profile

Professor

Academy of Media Arts CologneGermany

Prof. Didi Danquart , born in 1955 in Singen am Hohentwiel, has been a Professor of Feature Film/Directing at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM) since 2009. His career spans Co-founding the Medienwerkstatt Freiburg in 1978 Full-time filmmaker (1983-1991) creating 20+ documentaries Teaching at Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG, 2001-2007) His work interrogates power dynamics through theatrical realism , blending political critique with experimental techniques. Research interests include Documentary Ethnography in conflicted regions Historical Memory in German cinema Television Acting as a sub-genre Comic-Film Hybrids in Goster (2015) The Deutsche Conditio Humana I-III trilogy (1999-2011) epitomizes his exploration of German historical burdens in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Scientific contributions include German Documentary Film Prize (1991) for Der Pannwitzblick Caligari Prize (1999) at Berlinale Mayor’s Prize (1999) at Jerusalem Film Festival His 2018 Von Mäusen und Menschen adaptation of Steinbeck examined 1960s German labor migration through theatrical staging.

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Karin LingnauView profile

Assistant Professor

Academy of Media Arts CologneGermany

Karin Lingnau is an Assistant Professor at the exMedia Lab (School of Media and Fine Art) at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM). Her work bridges digital art, speculative design, and science fiction through interdisciplinary research projects like IDiA (Institute for Diachronic Artifacts) and Materiathek , exploring future artifacts, material processes, and anthropogenic transformations. Research Themes : Speculative materials, utopian/dystopian architectures, bionic systems, and geopolitical implications of technological mining. Exhibitions : Globale_Global Games (ZKM, 2015), Schwindel der Wirklichkeit (Berlin, 2014), Chaos – Komplexität in Kunst und Wissenschaft (Munich, 2012), and international installations. Scientific Engagement : Collaborations with institutions such as the Fraunhofer Institute and ETH Zurich, integrating artistic practice with scientific discourse. Awards : Danfoss Art Award Gold, Special Prize for Paradoxien des Öffentlichen, Honorary Mentions at Transitio_MX and Digital Sparks. Her recent publications and artifacts, including Aquilithochitonaria and GeomYne , interrogate synthetic biology, nanogeometric mining, and the legacy of science fiction in shaping societal visions.

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Ruth Ellen KocherView profile

Professor

University of ColoradoUnited States

Ruth Ellen Kocher serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English, where she maintains an active presence in both creative and critical scholarship. Her academic identity is deeply rooted in contemporary poetry and literary criticism, with particular emphasis on African American literary traditions and experimental forms that challenge conventional boundaries of expression. Her educational foundation was established through doctoral studies at Arizona State University, completed in 2006, which provided the theoretical and practical framework for her interdisciplinary approach to literature and creative writing. Ph.D., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2006) Kocher's research traverses the dynamic intersection of creative practice and critical theory, exploring how poetic form can interrogate complex themes of race, gender, spirituality, and diaspora. Her work consistently demonstrates a commitment to linguistic innovation while addressing urgent social questions, particularly through the lens of Black existential experience. The evolution of her scholarship reveals a sustained engagement with multiplicity of identity, as seen in early critical analyses of modernist women writers and more recent poetic investigations of personhood and afterlife. Her creative output functions as both artistic expression and theoretical intervention, often employing fragmented narratives and unconventional structures to challenge dominant cultural narratives. Analysis of her publication trajectory shows a clear progression from foundational critical work on modernist literature to increasingly experimental poetic forms that engage with contemporary social justice movements. Early pieces like "Janus-faced women" (1999) established her scholarly voice in gender and modernism studies, while collections such as "Desdemona's Fire" (1999) demonstrated her poetic range. The 2015 work "#29linesonblacknessforwhitepoetsandpoliceman" marks a significant engagement with police brutality and racial politics, and her 2024 publication "Personhood, Spirit, and Afterlife" represents the culmination of decades exploring spiritual dimensions of Black experience through innovative poetic structures. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material. Information regarding student advising relationships, grant funding, or research mentorship was not included in the available documentation. Similarly, there is no mention of laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative projects within the provided text.

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Aleksander BednarskiView profile

Assistant Professor

John Paul II Catholic University of LublinPoland

Aleksander Bednarski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Celtic Philology, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His work bridges Celtic philology, Welsh cultural studies, and intermedial analysis. Research Focus: Explores Welsh literature's connections to mythology, alchemical symbolism, and word-image dynamics in modern texts and comics. Key Publications: Analyzes intermedial transformations in Welsh novels, Mabinogion adaptations, and the cultural legacy of the Welsh settlement in Patagonia. Additional Roles: Engages in graphic design and illustration, complementing his literary research. His scholarship interrogates hidden intermediality in contemporary Welsh fiction, Renaissance spatial concepts in industrial narratives, and the preservation of Welsh linguistic identity in diasporic contexts.

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Beverly WeberView profile

Professor

University of ColoradoUnited States

Beverly Weber is a Professor in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures whose scholarship critically interrogates German Studies through decolonial, feminist, and migration-focused lenses, with particular emphasis on contemporary European sociopolitical dynamics and German contexts. Her research explores intersections of race, gender, religion, and migration via themes of precarity, intimacy, and hospitality—frequently analyzing European cinema and literature to unpack refugee experiences, Muslim communities in Germany, and queer futures. Weber actively advocates for decolonial academic practices and coalitional scholarship, challenging normative frameworks through embodied and spatial analyses. Her 2018-2025 publications reveal persistent engagement with decolonial interventions in German Studies, featuring recurring analyses of hospitality politics, refugee representation, and cinematic narratives of touch and precarity. This body of work simultaneously addresses academic labor issues—including tenure system critiques and editorial practices in scholarly publishing—demonstrating commitment to transforming institutional structures. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Information regarding Beverly Weber's student advising activities, research grants, and funding sources was not provided in the source material. Details about laboratories, research teams, collaborative projects, or institutional affiliations beyond her departmental role were absent from the given documentation.

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Marina Rauker KochView profile

Professor

Polytechnic of RijekaCroatia

Marina Rauker Koch is a Professor of Professional Studies at the College of Rijeka. She specializes in the integration of technology in education, particularly focusing on multimedia systems, information systems in transport, and natural language processing. Her academic work emphasizes the application of the Node of Knowledge (NOK) method in various domains, including sentence modeling, query formalization, and educational technology. She is actively involved in teaching courses such as Electronic Business, Multimedia Systems, and Digital Design Basics, reflecting her expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of computer science and information systems. Her research interests span a broad range of areas, including multimedia systems development, the transformation of natural language into database records using the NOK framework, and the integration of ESG standards with educational practices through digital tools. She also explores the use of Web 2.0 technologies in pedagogy, ensuring that educational content remains accessible and engaging. Her work in transportation logistics focuses on cost-benefit analyses and safety protocols for hazardous materials, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world problems. Professor Rauker Koch has contributed to numerous courses at the College of Rijeka, including foundational subjects like Basics of Computer Science and advanced electives such as Modeling and Simulations. While her teaching and research activities are extensive, specific grants or student advisees are not detailed in the provided information.

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Rachel KrantzView profile

Professor

Shepherd UniversityUnited States

Dr. Rachel Krantz is a Professor of French at Shepherd University, affiliated with the Department of English and Modern Languages. She joined the faculty in 2004 and specializes in 19th- and 20th-century French literature, French and Francophone culture, and film studies. Her research focuses on French filmmaker Anne Fontaine and feminist cinematic narratives. Dr. Krantz holds an M.A. from the University of Munich (1993) and a Ph.D. in French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (dissertation on Marguerite Duras). She has published in The Rocky Mountain Review and Situating the Feminist Gaze , and edited Practical Approaches to Teaching Film (2009). Beyond academia, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and exploring Appalachia. Office: Knutti 201D Phone: 304-876-5260 Her teaching philosophy emphasizes innovative pedagogy, reflected in her edited volume on film instruction. Research interests bridge literary analysis with visual culture, particularly interrogating gender dynamics in French cinema.

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Philip BullView profile

Adjunct Professor

La Trobe UniversityAustralia

Dr. Philip Bull is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of History at La Trobe University, specializing in late 19th- and early 20th-century Irish and British political history. He has extensively curated the Monksgrange archive, Ireland's largest privately held collection, and authored the monograph Monksgrange: Portrait of an Irish House and Family, 1769–1969 . His current research explores Joachim Benemann's atypical ideological associations with Monksgrange in the 1930s and ongoing work on the Irish land question, including a 2024 chapter on land legislation. Expertise: Modern Irish history, Contemporary Ireland, European Union studies, European history Contact: P.J.Bull@latrobe.edu.au Research Interests: Dr. Bull's work centers on Irish land reform, political biography, and the social dynamics of country houses. His scholarship interrogates the intersection of British colonial governance and Irish nationalism, with a focus on archival preservation and transnational perspectives. His Monksgrange research examines class structures, wartime experiences, and post-independence citizenship trajectories. Publications & Research Trends: Dr. Bull's recent works (2024–2021) analyze land policy evolution, political figures like William O'Brien and Parnell, and wartime narratives. Earlier outputs explore country house culture, gender roles, and migration histories, often leveraging primary sources from the Monksgrange archive.

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Jeremy AhearneView profile

Professor

University of WarwickUnited Kingdom

Jeremy Ahearne is Professor of French at the University of Warwick's School of Modern Languages and Cultures (Faculty of Arts), currently on Leverhulme-funded research leave (2024-25) followed by institutional research leave until April 2026. His distinguished career includes leadership roles as Deputy Chair for Research & Impact (Faculty of Arts, 2021-2024) and Director of Research (School of Modern Languages and Cultures, 2019-2023). Education: BA, University of Oxford DPhil, University of Oxford Ahearne's research pioneers the intersection of French political history, cultural policy, and language politics. He examines how governments shape cultural identities through secularism (laïcité), education reform, media narratives, and memory politics, with particular focus on France's international cultural projection. His work reveals complex power dynamics in linguistic hierarchies, notably analyzing Macron's language diplomacy and justifications for French as a 'supercentral' language. Current research investigates global French language projection under a Leverhulme Fellowship. His 15 publications (2009-2024) demonstrate evolving emphasis from domestic French cultural policy toward transnational language regimes. Key trends include critical analysis of UNESCO's cultural diversity framework, recognition theory applications in international relations, and historical studies of intellectual engagement. Collectively, they form a cohesive interrogation of cultural governance power structures. Scientific awards: Best Article Award, Modern and Contemporary France (2022) for 'Emmanuel Macron and the Reprojection of the French Language' Ahearne secured significant external funding including the Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2024-25). His administrative leadership encompasses directing Warwick's Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies (2014-2017) and shaping faculty-wide research strategy. Collaborative projects with UNESCO demonstrate extensive international scholarly networks, though no formal lab structure is indicated. No dedicated research laboratory or permanent team is specified in current materials.

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Vijay KolinjivadiView profile

Assistant Professor

Concordia UniversityCanada

Dr. Vijay Kolinjivadi is an Assistant Professor in Sustainable and Equitable Economies at Concordia University's School of Community and Public Affairs, cross-appointed with the Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment. His work critically examines the intersections of political ecology, environmental economics, and social justice, focusing on payments for ecosystem services (PES), the political economy of greening interventions, and the temporal dimensions of ecological crises. PhD in Ecological Economics (McGill University, 2015) MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation (London School of Economics, 2009) BSc in Ecology (University of Edinburgh, 2006) His research interrogates dominant environmental policy frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals through dialectical and Marxist ecology lenses, emphasizing socio-cultural justice and the recognition of racialized/gendered labor in conservation projects. He also investigates how urban greening initiatives get commodified as investable assets. Recent publications analyze the European Green Deal as imperialist agenda, critique the 'McDonaldization' of conservation practices, and explore how temporal frameworks shape ecological crisis narratives. He co-edits the political ecology blog Uneven Earth and contributes to the Earth Negotiations Bulletin. His work reveals tensions between neoliberal environmental governance and grassroots resistance movements, particularly in contexts involving biodiversity offsets, carbon markets, and climate justice struggles. As team leader consultant for the International Institute for Sustainable Development's Earth Negotiations Bulletin, he documents global environmental negotiations while advocating for decolonial and care-driven academic practices.

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