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Sridhar KrishnamurtiView profile

Professor

• Electrophysiology
• Hearing Aids
• Hearing Conservation
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Sridhar Krishnamurti serves as Professor and Audiology Graduate Program Officer in Auburn University's Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences within the College of Liberal Arts. His Haley Center office (1102) supports his dual roles as AuD program coordinator and director of the Auditory and Hearing Science Lab. His educational foundation includes a PhD from Kent State University, Master's and Bachelor's degrees from India's All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, and clinical fellowship training at Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Research spans electrophysiology, hearing conservation, and auditory processing disorders with emphasis on aging populations. Current investigations focus on neural network modeling of auditory-cognitive decline, hearing aid efficacy in dementia, and military/musician hearing conservation. His lab employs otoacoustic emissions, VEMP, and pupillometry to assess auditory plasticity and stress. Recent publications reveal increasing integration of computational methods with clinical audiology, particularly neural network applications for diagnosing auditory processing disorders and modeling Alzheimer's-related hearing decline. Military and music-related hearing conservation remains a consistent thread across his work. Scientific recognition includes: 1999 New Investigator Research Award (American Academy of Audiology) 2011 Auburn University Teaching Excellence Award 2012 Auburn University Faculty Research Award Fellowship in the American Academy of Audiology He actively mentors students in research projects while serving on Alzheimer's Association grant panels and journal review boards. Current grant activities focus on warfighter hearing protection and musician hearing conservation. The Auditory and Hearing Science Lab conducts experimental research on auditory localization, situational awareness devices, and noise-induced hearing loss mechanisms through collaborations with military and music programs.

Pamela PaxtonView profile

Professor

• Social Capital
• Women in Politics
• Quantitative Methodology
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Pamela Paxton is the Linda K. George and John Wilson Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, College of Liberal Arts. She holds a PhD in sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an undergraduate degree in economics and sociology from the University of Michigan. Her educational background includes: PhD in Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill BA in Economics and Sociology, University of Michigan Professor Paxton's research spans pro-social behavior, politics, gender, and quantitative methodology. She is a leading scholar in social capital, women's political representation, and nonprofit organizations. Her work employs innovative quantitative methods and appears in top journals including American Sociological Review and American Journal of Sociology. She co-authored the influential book Women, Politics, and Power: A Global Perspective (2020) and has made significant contributions to democracy measurement through the V-Dem project. Her research examines how organizational contexts shape gender equality and civic engagement globally. Her recent publications (2020-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Global analysis of electoral gender quotas and women's political empowerment, (2) Nonprofit sector dynamics including donation behavior, organizational logics, and language evolution in advocacy groups, and (3) Methodological advancements through the V-Dem dataset for cross-national democracy research. This work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary integration of political sociology, gender studies, and computational text analysis. Her honors include: Linda K. George and John Wilson Professorship Professor Paxton has consulted for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Academies, applying her expertise in program evaluation and methodology. Her grant-funded research includes collaborative projects on national service programs (VISTA) and the impact of government intervention on nonprofit activities. She actively mentors students through courses on philanthropy and nonprofit organizations. She is a core contributor to the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project, a global collaborative initiative involving over 3,000 scholars that produces comprehensive democracy datasets and codebooks used by researchers worldwide.

Carolyn NadeauView profile

Professor

• Early Modern Spanish Literature
• Culinary History
• Food Studies
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Carolyn Nadeau , the Byron S. Tucci Professor of Spanish at Illinois Wesleyan University , specializes in Medieval and Early Modern Spanish Literature with a focus on Culinary History and Cultural Representation . Her research bridges literary analysis with gastronomy, examining how food shapes identity in Cervantes' works and beyond. Education : Ph.D. in Spanish (Penn State, 1994), M.A. (NYU Madrid, 1988), B.A. (University of Virginia, 1985) Research Interests center on Food Representation in early modern texts, including cookbooks, theatrical works, and religious treatises. She explores how culinary practices reflect societal norms, gender roles, and transatlantic exchanges, particularly in Cervantes' Don Quixote and Martínez Montiño’s 1611 Arte de cocina . Recent Publications include a critical edition of the 1611 Arte de cocina (2023), monographs on Don Quixote ’s diet (2016), and chapters addressing Transatlantic Food Exchange , Sensory Ailments , and Golden Age Culinary Imagery . Scientific Awards : Gourmand World Cookbook Award (shortlisted, 2017), Biruté Ciplijauskaité Fellowship (2022-23), NEH Fellowship (2015-16) Advising includes mentorship in the Hispanic Studies program, directing off-campus studies in Madrid , Barcelona , and London . She integrates Experiential Learning through community partnerships like Medical Spanish clinics and Spanish for Social Justice outreach.

Teresa M. HuertaView profile

Associate Professor

• Bilingual Education
• Multicultural Education
• Literacy Education
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Dr. Teresa M. Huerta serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Literacy, Early Education, Bilingual and Special Education at California State University, Fresno's Kremen School of Education and Human Development, where she coordinates the Master of Arts in Multilingual Multicultural Education Program. Her academic credentials include: Ed.D in Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Environments from Harvard University (2002) MA in School Administration from California State University, San Diego (1987) BA in Liberal Arts from California State University, Fresno (1978) Specializing in inclusive practices for emergent bilinguals across urban and rural contexts, Dr. Huerta's research examines critical pedagogy, dual language immersion, and multicultural children's literature. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive frameworks that bridge classroom instruction with home language practices, particularly for Latino student populations. Scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on humanizing educational approaches and community-school collaboration, exemplified by her 2018 publication "Project Puentes" which analyzes biliteracy development through home-school connections. Professional recognition includes: Rodel Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Arizona State University's College of Education As program coordinator, Dr. Huerta mentors graduate students in multilingual education while developing curriculum for credential programs. Her leadership in the California Association for Bilingual Education reflects ongoing commitment to educational equity initiatives, though specific grant funding details remain unreported in available documentation.

Gabriel Rios RojasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Spanish Language Education
• Engineering Education
• Humanities-Informed Engineering
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Gabriel Rios Rojas serves as an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the School of Languages & Cultures at Purdue University with a joint appointment in the College of Engineering. Previously a Limited-Term Lecturer of Spanish and Portuguese at the same institution, he leverages his decades-long engineering and project management career to teach specialized STEM-oriented language courses including Spanish for Engineering & Technology and Humanities-Informed Engineering, while leading professional practice-focused study abroad programs in Spanish-speaking countries. Education: Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder Degrees from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Degrees from Universidad EAFIT Degrees from Escuela Superior de Mercadeo Research and Teaching Interests: Professor Rios Rojas pioneers integrative approaches to language education for technical disciplines, developing curricula that merge Spanish language acquisition with engineering principles. His work emphasizes cross-cultural communication in technological contexts, humanities-infused engineering pedagogy, and practical language applications for industry professionals, creating unique bridges between liberal arts and engineering education.

Reynaldo PaguraView profile

Senior Lecturer

• French
• Portuguese
• Spanish
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Reynaldo Pagura is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics at the University of Illinois , specializing in Portuguese, French, and Spanish within the Program in Translation & Interpreting Studies . Research Interests : French language and linguistics Portuguese language and cultural studies Spanish language and translation Translation Technologies Interpreting Methodologies Contact: rpagura@illinois.edu | Office: 4029 LCLB, 707 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

Avigail NoyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Arabic literature
• Arabic literary theory
• Arabic linguistic tradition
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Avigail Noy serves as an Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, with an affiliate appointment in the Program in Comparative Literature. Her academic home is within the College of Liberal Arts, where she contributes to the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Noy holds a PhD from Harvard University in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, establishing her foundation in the scholarly study of Middle Eastern cultures and languages. Her research expertise centers on classical Arabic literature and Islamic civilization, with particular emphasis on pre-modern Arabic literary and linguistic traditions. Noy's scholarly work explores poetics, rhetoric, literary criticism, grammar, Qur'anic hermeneutics, and adab. Her current book project examines the development of Arabic poetics in the thirteenth century, building on her established reputation for insightful analysis of early Islamic conceptions of metaphorical language. Through her publications, Noy has made significant contributions to understanding Arabic linguistic tradition, particularly regarding the work of influential figures like ʿAbd al-Qāhir al-Jurjānī and Sībawayhi. Her research demonstrates how metaphorical thinking evolved within early Arabic grammatical works, revealing connections between literary environments and linguistic theory development in 8th-century Iraq. Noy's methodological approach often bridges historical linguistics with literary analysis to uncover how technical terms like majāz functioned in their original contexts. Noy teaches a diverse range of courses including Secrets Of Arabic Eloquence, Reading Arabic Literature, The Arabian Nights, and The Arabic Humanities. Her course offerings span multiple departments including Middle Eastern Studies (MES), Middle Eastern Languages (MEL), Comparative Literature (C L), and Religious Studies (R S), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to Middle Eastern scholarship and her commitment to providing students with comprehensive exposure to Arabic literary traditions.

Soledad CaballeroView profile

Professor

• British Romanticism
• Travel Writing
• Postcolonial Literatures
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Soledad Caballero is Professor of English and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Allegheny College, where she also serves as co-chair of the WGSS program. Her academic and creative work bridges literary scholarship, interdisciplinary pedagogy, and poetry. B.A., Appalachian State University M.A., Tufts University Ph.D., Tufts University Her research focuses on British Romanticism, travel writing, postcolonial literatures, and gender studies, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity and cognitive literary studies. She explores how memory, emotion, and identity intersect in both historical and personal narratives. Her recent publications include scholarly essays on emotion regulation in Romantic drama and interdisciplinary teaching methods, as well as a critically acclaimed poetry collection, I Was a Bell (2021), which examines immigration, trauma, and bodily illness. Her second poetry collection, Flight Plan , is forthcoming in 2025. The articles and creative works collectively reflect themes of memory, migration, embodiment, and feminist reinterpretation across genres. Her awards include the 2021 International Association of Autoethnography and Narrative Inquiry Award, a Gold Medal in the 2022 International Latino Book Awards, the 2019 Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award, and the 2019 Joy Harjo Poetry Prize. She is a CantoMundo fellow and has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes. Caballero has secured significant grants, including a National Endowment for the Humanities Connections Grant and a Great Lakes Colleges Association Expanding Collaborations Initiative Grant, supporting her collaborative and interdisciplinary research. She mentors students in literature, WGSS, and creative writing, though specific advisees are not listed. Her work is deeply collaborative, especially in pedagogical and editorial projects. She is currently editing a volume in the Parlor Press Travel Writing Series and continues to publish poetry in leading journals such as Poetry Northwest and Tinderbox Journal . Her creative and scholarly outputs are closely interwoven, forming a cohesive intellectual and artistic trajectory centered on voice, memory, and interdisciplinary inquiry.

Jennifer CrupiView profile

Professor

• Jewelry Design
• Metalsmithing
• Body Language in Art
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Professor Jennifer Crupi is a metalsmith and jewelry artist at Kean University's Department of Fine Arts since 1999, where she teaches courses in metalwork and jewelry design. Her work explores the intersection of body language, art history, and psychological communication through interactive objects. MFA in Metals, SUNY New Paltz BFA in Fine Art, The Cooper Union Crupi's research focuses on non-verbal communication through sculptural jewelry, creating handcrafted silver and aluminum pieces that suspend hands in art-historical poses. Her work challenges traditional jewelry functions while highlighting gestural symbolism. Her exhibitions include: 2024 Solo: A Gestural Journey (Millersville University) 2023 Solo: Gestures: Past Present and Future (Koblenz State Museum) Permanent collection at Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery Awards include: New Jersey State Council of the Arts Fellowships Peter S. Reed Foundation Grant Crupi also contributed to professional development programs like Aljira Emerge 2002 and served as exhibition juror for institutions including Stephen F. Austin State University.

• Chinese Education
• Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
• Chinese Literature
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Meng-chieh Lin is a Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi, part of the College of Liberal Arts. She teaches in the Chinese Language Flagship Program and delivers intensive and advanced Chinese language courses including Intensive Chinese I–IV, Media Chinese, and Introduction to Modern Chinese Literature. Education: B.A. in Chinese Literature, National Central University, Taiwan (2013) M.A. in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, National Chengchi University, Taiwan (2019) Her primary research and teaching interests include Chinese language education, second language acquisition, and Chinese literature. She has extensive experience teaching Chinese as a second language both in Taiwan and internationally, having taught at institutions such as National Taiwan University, Harvard Beijing Academy, and the National Security Language Initiative for Youth. While no publications are listed, her instructional focus reflects a strong engagement with applied linguistics and pedagogical methodologies in Chinese language instruction. Scientific Awards: No awards listed. Ms. Lin advises students within the Chinese Language Flagship Program and contributes to curriculum development in second language instruction. She has no listed grants, but her role in a flagship language program suggests involvement in federally supported language education initiatives. She is based in Croft Hall 216 and is an active member of the Modern Languages faculty, contributing to one of the key language training programs at the University of Mississippi.

Kevin PruferView profile

Professor

• American Poetry
• Poetry Translation
• Literary Publishing
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Kevin Prufer is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. As an acclaimed poet and editor, he directs The Unsung Masters Series (unsungmasters.org), dedicated to reviving overlooked literary voices. His poetry collections and edited volumes have gained international recognition, with translations appearing in multiple languages and publications in prestigious journals including The Paris Review , Poetry , and The New Republic . Education: MFA, Washington University, St. Louis (1996) M.A., Hollins Graduate Writing Program (1994) B.A., Wesleyan University (1992) Research Focus: Prufer specializes in American poetry, translation studies, and literary curation. His editorial work explores poetic anthologies, cross-cultural translations, and the evolution of 21st-century publishing frameworks. Awards & Recognition: 2021: Texas Institute of Letters induction 2019: Julie Suk Award and Pulitzer/Rilke Prize nominations 2018: Lyric Poetry Prize 2015: NYT Top 10 Poetry Books selection 2011: Lannan Foundation Fellowship Multiple Pushcart and Poets Prize honors Academic Contributions: Prufer teaches poetry at undergraduate and graduate levels while leading The Unsung Masters Series . His current projects include a new poetry collection and a critical study of short story writer Jean Ross Justice.

Anny Castilla-EarlsView profile

Professor

• Bilingual Language Acquisition
• Language Disorders
• Spanish-English Bilingualism
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Anny Castilla-Earls is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Houston. Her research program focuses on language assessment and disorders in Spanish-speaking monolingual and bilingual children, with NIH-funded projects examining grammatical markers of language impairment across bilingual proficiency levels. Education: Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Toronto, M.S. in Bilingual Education from Universidad del Valle, Colombia. Research Focus: Three interconnected strands: 1) Identification of stable grammatical markers differentiating typical bilingual development from language disorders, 2) Impact of language exposure shifts on bilingual grammaticality, and 3) Implementation science for evidence-based assessment practices in educational and clinical settings. Her work combines experimental linguistics, psycholinguistic methods, and clinical validation studies. Teaching: Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Language Development (COMD 2339) and bilingual assessment methodologies. Honors: ASHA Grant Review Fellow Lessons for Success Fellow Clinical Practice Research Institute Fellow NIH/NIDCD K23 and R15 grant recipient Grants & Advising: Principal investigator on multiple NIH grants totaling over $1.3 million. Mentors graduate students in bilingual language research and serves on editorial boards for major journals. Developed novel assessment instruments including the Grammaticality for Language Impairment Identification Scale. Professional Service: Editorial board member for American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Services. Advocate for equitable assessment practices for dual language learners through the Bilingual IEP Meeting Toolkit.

Carmen KynardView profile

Professor

• Rhetoric & Composition
• Cultural Studies
• Race & Ethnic Studies
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Carmen Kynard is a Professor and Lillian Radford Chair of Rhetoric and Composition at Texas Christian University’s AddRan College of Liberal Arts. Her work centers Black feminisms, AfroDigital cultural practices, and anti-racist pedagogies. She previously taught at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the CUNY Graduate Center, focusing on race, literacy, and urban education. Kynard’s research interrogates the intersections of race, language, and education, particularly through digital projects like Black Feminist Pedagogies and Funkdafied . She advocates for Black linguistic justice and challenges white supremacist structures in academia. Her award-winning book Vernacular Insurrections Her current projects include studies on young Black women in higher education and decolonial pedagogies. Kynard’s digital initiatives (e.g., Black Language Syllabus ) emphasize community-centered scholarship. She has published in journals like College English and Composition Studies , and her work addresses urgent issues like AI’s impact on education and Palestinian solidarity. Awards include the 2023 Richard Ohmann Award and recognition in Community Literacy Journal . Kynard’s activism spans DEI critiques, abolitionist frameworks, and visual descriptions of Black embodied knowledge. She maintains an influential website ( carmenkynard.org ) with over 2 million visits since 2012.

Jeffrey ToddView profile

Associate Professor

• German Intellectual History
• German Political History
• 20th Century German Literature
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Jeffrey Todd is an Associate Professor of German and French at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts and Modern Language Studies program. He holds a Ph.D. and MA in German, an MA in French, and a Magistère from the Sorbonne, alongside a BA in History. His research focuses on German intellectual/political history (1800–present) and jazz music in the GDR. He teaches courses including German language series, German-American experience, mythology, literature, and study abroad programs in Cologne/Berlin. His scholarship emphasizes Paul Celan's poetry, Stefan George's literary legacy, and critical studies of 20th-century German literature. Todd has co-authored major bibliographies on Celan and published on aesthetic movements in German poetry. Professional service and affiliations are listed but details not provided in source material. No awards or grants explicitly mentioned.

Yohann RipertView profile

Associate Professor

• Public philosophy
• Postcolonial and Francophone thought
• Ideology and misinformation
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Yohann Ripert serves as Associate Professor of French and Director of the Honors Program at Stetson University, where he spearheads transformative initiatives including the Nexus Project—a national platform for student-led research, conferences, and public-facing scholarship. A former concert pianist and public philosopher, Ripert bridges humanities, civic engagement, and creative innovation to foster intellectual transformation through teaching, writing, and institutional leadership. His academic credentials include: PhD in Comparative Literature and Society, Columbia University (2017) MPhil in French and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (2013) MA in French and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (2011) BM in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School (2010) Ripert's research centers on public philosophy, postcolonial and Francophone thought, and the ethics of technology and AI. He investigates ideology and misinformation, cultural sustainability, and the politics of independence, emphasizing how artistic creation and civic agency shape intellectual formation. His work addresses the crisis of truth and decolonization of knowledge systems, with particular focus on African intellectual history and Francophone diaspora. His scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with African intellectual traditions, especially the Negritude movement and figures like Léopold Sédar Senghor and Aimé Césaire. Recent publications analyze poetry's political role in decolonization, diplomatic resistance strategies, and linguistic adaptation in postcolonial contexts, connecting historical frameworks to contemporary challenges in truth and ideology. No scientific awards were documented in available materials. As Honors Program Director, Ripert mentors students through the Nexus Project's creative research methods and public scholarship framework. He also founded the Orlando Music eXperience (OMX), demonstrating leadership in securing institutional support for interdisciplinary educational ventures that merge artistic practice with civic engagement, though specific grant details remain unlisted. Ripert leads Stetson's Nexus Project fostering student research and public dialogue, while serving as Executive Director of OMX—an international music competition and festival reimagining music education as a journey of transcendence and human potential. His work integrates performance practice with philosophical inquiry to cultivate transformative learning experiences.