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• Ancient Greek and Latin language and literature
• Classical Philology
• Ancient Rhetorical Tradition
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Janika Päll is a Professor of Classical Philology at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, affiliated with the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures since 2018. She holds a dual role as Project Manager for the Helleno-Nordica initiative at the Tartu University Library (2021–present). Her career includes roles as Senior Research Fellow (2013–2021), Associate Professor (2021), and has maintained academic ties with international institutions like the University of Lausanne and Basel. Education includes a PhD in Classical Philology (2007, Tartu University) under Mihhail Lotman, focusing on Gorgias' rhetoric. Earlier degrees include an MA (2000) and BA in Classical Philology (1995). Her pedagogical contributions span teaching ancient Greek syntax, epic poetry, and renaissance rhetoric since 1995. Research interests center on ancient Greek and Latin literature, rhetorical traditions, and the reception of classical texts in early modern Europe. Projects include studying 16th-century Greek poetry, Humanist Greek in the Baltic region, and neo-humanist intellectual networks. She co-curated major exhibitions on Karl Morgenstern and Renaissance printing at Tartu University Library. Award-winning scholar recognized for translation work (2023 Akadeemia Prize) and contributions to cultural history. Active in academic organizations including the International Society for the History of Rhetoric (ISHR) and the editorial board of Acta Societatis Morgensternianae . Supervised over 15 doctoral and master's theses, notably Kadri Novikov's prize-winning study on Achilles Tatius.

• Social Psychology of Digital Media
• Sexuality
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Daniel Miller is a Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University, specializing in the social psychology of digital media, sexuality, and mental health. He holds a PhD from James Cook University (2019) and is an Early Career Researcher actively involved in research on pornography's societal impacts and deepfake detection. His editorial roles include membership on the boards of Asian Journal of Social Psychology and Psychology & Sexuality . Research Groups: International Sex Survey (42-nation collaboration), JCU Digital Wellbeing Group Teaching: Coordinates PY2107 (Experimental Studies) and PY3106 (History of Psychology) His research spans cross-cultural studies of sexuality, mental health during pandemics, and educational innovations in statistics teaching. Notable grants include developing a 'Bonus Chats' podcast series (2024) and a psychology resource library (2024). Awards: Inclusive Practice Award (2017), ECR Open Access Champion (2020, 2022). He is affiliated with APA Divisions 2 & 26 and the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education.

Andrew K. FrankView profile

Professor

• Native American History
• Florida Seminoles
• Ethnohistory
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Andrew K. Frank is the Allen Morris Professor of History and Director of Florida State University’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Center. As an ethnohistorian, his work focuses on the history of the Florida Seminoles and the broader Native South, with an emphasis on cultural intersections involving Indigenous peoples, settlers, and enslaved communities. His research explores long-term historical narratives spanning from ancient Tequesta societies to modern Miami's development. Recent publications analyze borderland dynamics, ethnic identity formation, and the commodification of Native cultures. His work has been supported by prestigious institutions including the American Philosophical Society and Huntington Library. Key themes in his scholarship include: Native American resilience and adaptation Racial and cultural intersections in colonial contexts Borderland societies and contested spaces Historical memory and tourism Scientific awards and grants: American Philosophical Society Fellowship American Historical Association Grant Newberry Library Fellowship Huntington Library Fellowship

Haidee WassonView profile

Professor

• feminism
• film and media theory
• film and media historiography
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Haidee Wasson serves as Distinguished University Research Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Inclusion in Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts, where she previously held leadership roles including Associate Dean of Research and Area Head of the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. Her internationally recognized scholarship focuses on material and cultural dimensions of film technologies, particularly portable formats like 16mm. Her educational foundation includes a PhD from McGill University, complemented by prior teaching positions at Harvard University's Visual and Environmental Studies Program and the University of Minnesota's Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature Department. Dr. Wasson's research interrogates intersections of feminism , film historiography , and media technologies through lenses of museology, cultural institutions, and emergent media. She pioneers studies on portable film projectors' societal impact across domestic, industrial, and military contexts, while advancing critical curatorial frameworks for understanding cinema's evolution. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent innovation in media archaeology, with recurring examinations of 16mm film's cultural permeation from 1920s domestic spaces to contemporary digital transitions. This body of work bridges historical analysis with theoretical rigor across film studies, design history, and cultural anthropology. Major recognitions include: Katherine Singer Kovacs Best Book Award for 'Everyday Movies' Multiple Krasna-Krausz Book Award nominations American Library Association Outstanding Academic Title designation Currently directing a 5-year SSHRC-funded project on small-format film technologies' creative impact, she has secured significant research funding while mentoring graduate students and shaping institutional policy through Senate and Board of Governors service. Her administrative leadership spans faculty development, inclusion initiatives, and research strategy across Concordia's arts ecosystem.

Emily Avery-MillerView profile

Academic

• First-Year Writing
• Service-Learning and Civic Engagement
• Interdisciplinary Writing and Research
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Emily Avery-Miller is an Associate Teaching Professor in the English Department at Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). Her work focuses on first-year writing pedagogy, service-learning, and interdisciplinary writing initiatives. She holds an MFA from Emerson College and has been recognized for her contributions through awards including the Emerson College President’s Award (2014) and multiple Service Learning Innovation Grants (2015–2016). Her research interests emphasize community engagement and the intersection of writing with civic responsibility. Key areas include designing writing projects that bridge academic and community contexts, leveraging digital tools for experiential learning, and fostering student activism through writing. She actively contributes to academic discourse via publications in WBUR’s Artery and Art New England Magazine . Award-winning educator, Avery-Miller teaches courses such as First-Year Writing (ENGW 1111) and Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing (ENGW 3315), emphasizing collaborative revision, critical research, and genre adaptation. Her pedagogical approaches integrate service-learning and digital literacy to prepare students for diverse academic and professional writing challenges. Professional affiliations include the Boston Rhetoric and Writing Network (BRAWN), the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP), and Friends of Project Literacy. She has presented at conferences including CCCC Annual Conference and the International Conference of Books, Publishing and Libraries, focusing on topics like community writing partnerships and digital-age intellectual discovery.

Cain EvansView profile

Teaching Professor

• Software Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Cain Evans is a Teaching Professor at Aston University, serving as co-Programme Director for the MSc DTSS Degree Apprenticeship within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He holds a prominent role in leading degree apprenticeship programs and has over 24 years of teaching experience across the UK and Far East, specializing in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and pedagogical research. His research focuses on intelligent systems, context-aware technologies, digital health (smart-care spaces), and AI-driven applications. He has served as an external examiner at multiple UK universities and has held senior academic roles at institutions like Birmingham City University and Northumbria University. His professional affiliations include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), STEM Ambassador, and memberships in BCS and IEEE. Research Interests: Dr. Evans' work spans interdisciplinary areas including software engineering, cyber security, AI (data science/mining), and pedagogy. Recent trends in his publications highlight advancements in smart care systems (e.g., pervasive sensing for at-home care), algorithmic trading models using neural networks, and mobile advertising frameworks like iMAS. His contributions also address challenges in e-education and future iCampus developments. Awards : Birmingham and Solihull STEM Ambassadors Award (2010) 15th Anniversary Outstanding Reviewer Awards (2016) Nominated for Engaging & Inspiring Teacher of the Year (2017) Advising & Grants : Supervisor for MSc Data Science and DTSS Professional projects Past roles include Programme Director for BSc DTS Professional and external examiner at Bradford, Brighton, and University of Wales Labs/Teams : Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in smart-care and AI applications, though no specific lab names are mentioned.

Virgil SuarezView profile

Professor

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Poetry
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Virgil Suarez is a Professor of Creative Writing and Latino/a Literature at Florida State University's Department of English within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds an MFA from Louisiana State University (1987). His work spans poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, focusing on Cuban-American experiences, diaspora narratives, and transnational identity. Key research interests include creative writing pedagogy, Latino/a literary traditions, and the intersection of poetry with political and cultural themes. His publications include over 15 books such as 90 Miles (2005), The Painted Bunting's Last Molt (2020), and The Soviet Circus Comes to Havana (2014). His work has been featured in prestigious journals like The Kenyon Review and anthologies like the Norton Anthology of Latino/a Literature (2010). Recipient of major awards including the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship (2001) and the G. MacArthur Poetry Prize (2002). Noted for bridging Cuban and American literary traditions through innovative form and bilingual poetics. Active in community literary initiatives and mentorship programs for emerging writers. His grants include a Florida State Individual Artist Grant (1998) and a New York Public Library recognition (1993). Current work explores climate change narratives in diasporic contexts. He directs the FSU Creative Writing Collective and participates in the Cuban-American Writers Network.

Christopher DingwallView profile

Assistant Professor

• American Design History
• African American Design
• Material Culture
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Christopher Dingwall is an Assistant Professor at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on American and African American design history, particularly examining the intersections of race, material culture, and commercial art. He is completing two major projects: Selling Slavery: Race and the Industry of American Culture , analyzing racial iconography in mass media, and Black Designers in Chicago , a study of African American designers' contributions to Chicago's design landscape, supported by the Terra and Graham Foundations. His work explores racial capitalism through design history, curating exhibitions such as African American Designers in Chicago (2018) and Race and the Design of American Life (2013). He teaches design history, material culture, and race studies, previously at the University of Chicago, University of Toronto, and Oakland University. Dingwall has published widely in journals like American Art and AIGA Eye on Design , emphasizing critical engagement with visual culture. His research bridges scholarly and public audiences, using everyday objects to explore racial narratives. He co-organized the Chicago Designs workshop at the Newberry Library, fostering dialogue on design's role in politics and commerce.

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Infectious Disease Research
• Antibiotic Biochemistry
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Gerard Wright is a distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences. He serves as the Executive Director of the Global Nexus School for Pandemic Prevention & Response and as Scientific Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, which he founded and previously directed. Dr. Wright holds the prestigious Michael G. DeGroote Chair in Infection and Anti-Infective Research and a Canada Research Chair in Antibiotic Biochemistry. Dr. Wright's research focuses on antibiotic resistance mechanisms, infectious disease, and anti-infective drug discovery. His work spans biochemical characterization of resistance enzymes, discovery of novel antibiotics from microbial natural products, and understanding the environmental resistome. He has pioneered approaches to combat antibiotic resistance through enzyme inhibition and antibiotic adjuvants. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding glycopeptide antibiotics, aminoglycoside resistance mechanisms, and metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors like aspergillomarasmine A. His recent publications demonstrate continued leadership in the field, with research spanning novel antibiotic discovery (including lasso peptides and lipopeptaibiotics), antifungal development against pathogens like Candida auris, and innovative approaches to resistome profiling. His work bridges fundamental biochemistry with translational applications for combating drug-resistant infections. Canadian Institutes of Health Research Scientist Medical Research Council of Canada Scholar Killam Research Fellowship recipient Member of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Dr. Wright has advised numerous funding panels for agencies in Canada, the US, and Europe, and consults extensively with the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. His laboratory maintains active collaborations across disciplines, focusing on translating basic research into potential therapeutic strategies against antimicrobial resistance. His work on pandemic preparedness through the Global Nexus School represents a significant contribution to public health infrastructure.

Shawn BoddenView profile

Research Fellow

• Social Geography
• Civic Innovation
• Place-Based Activism
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Dr. Shawn Bodden is a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh with a focus on social geography, civic innovation, and emergent forms of place-based activism. His work bridges community engagement and academic research through projects like Living with SAD and Rebuilding the Tool Library , collaborating with institutions such as the Edinburgh Tool Library, Transition Scotland, and the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network. Research Interests include energy demand reduction, low-carbon public infrastructure, public sector and civil society data economies, and evolving concepts of 'the public good' in historical and cross-cultural contexts. His methodology combines long-term ethnography with interaction analysis to explore how communities negotiate environmental and social challenges. The articles reflect trends in Human Geography , Mental Health , Urban Studies , and Political Activism . Topics range from biosocial solidarity in SAD experiences to political practices in Hungarian community centers and interspecies dynamics in urban spaces. Collaborative Projects span community-led initiatives like the Wintering Well workshop series, tool library innovations, and interdisciplinary work with geography, psychiatry, and the arts. He is also developing online resources and toolkits for seasonal mental health support, including partnerships with the NHS and Glasgow City Council.

• Lottery History
• Commercial Culture
• Print Culture
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Natasha Glaisyer is Reader in Early Modern History at the University of York, specializing in social and cultural dimensions of commerce in 17th-18th century Britain. Her research examines lotteries, print culture, and commercial knowledge circulation. Current book project Venturing Fortunes analyzes English lotteries (1567-1826). Previous work explored commercial revolution through merchant literature, newspapers, and the Royal Exchange. Archival investigations include the London Gazette's dissemination networks in the 1690s. She leads the AHRC-funded 'Culture of Commerce' project and teaches courses on material culture, global economic history, and possession in early modern England. Her research utilizes York Minster archives and British Library collections.

Dennis P. CurranView profile

Professor

• Organic Synthesis
• Radical Chemistry
• Fluorous Chemistry
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Dennis P. Curran is a Distinguished Service Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, renowned for pioneering contributions in organic synthesis, radical chemistry, and fluorous chemistry. His work has redefined the application of radicals in synthesis, including landmark total syntheses like hirsutene and camptothecin. He invented fluorous tagging and fluorous solid phase extraction (FSPE), revolutionizing separation techniques. Recently, his group focuses on N-heterocyclic carbene boranes (NHC-boranes), exploring their roles in radical, ionic, and metal-catalyzed reactions. Education: B.S. in Chemistry from Boston College (1975) Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Rochester (1979) Postdoctoral studies with Barry Trost at the University of Wisconsin Research Interests: Curran’s research spans radical cascade reactions, atom transfer radical processes, fluorous chemistry, and ligated borane reagents. His innovations in fluorous mixture synthesis enabled the creation of natural product libraries. Radical trans-hydroboration and stereoselective reactions highlight his lab’s focus on synthetic efficiency and functional group tolerance. Awards: 2015 Ernest Guenther Award 2009 Fellow of the American Chemical Society 2000 ACS Award for Creative Work in Organic Synthesis 1988 Cope Scholar Award Advising & Leadership: Curran has mentored numerous students and holds editorial roles in key journals. His service includes chairing the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry (2000) and contributing to landmark chemistry initiatives like the Gomberg Centenary Symposium. Labs & Collaborations: His lab at the University of Pittsburgh continues to develop novel reagents and methodologies, with ongoing projects in borylation reactions, photocatalytic systems, and fluorous chemistry applications.

Rob van GentView profile

Researcher

• History of Astronomy
• Celestial Cartography
• Historical Scientific Instruments
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Dr. Rob van Gent is a Researcher at the Mathematical Institute within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. His work focuses on the history of astronomy, celestial cartography, and historical scientific instruments. He has contributed extensively to studies of star catalogs, medieval astronomical instruments like astrolabes, and the evolution of celestial maps from antiquity to modern times. Key research interests include the analysis of historical star atlases (e.g., Cellarius' Harmonia Macrocosmica), cross-cultural astronomy transmission (e.g., Al-Sufi's influence), and the digitization of historical astronomical resources. He served on the editorial board of KNAW Press from 2009 to 2010, reflecting his engagement in scholarly publishing. With over 44 publications, van Gent explores topics ranging from ancient eclipse records to the origins of telescopic technology. His work bridges historical documentation with modern astronomical practices, particularly through projects like the IAU Working Group on Star Names. He actively contributes to public understanding of astronomy history through publications and digitization efforts of rare celestial maps and instruments.

• Knowledge network analysis
• Bibliometrics
• Citation analysis
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Dangzhi Zhao is a Professor at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education, specifically within the School of Library and Information Studies. He holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc in related fields. His research focuses on knowledge network analysis, bibliometrics, citation patterns, and scholarly communication dynamics. Zhao's work bridges traditional information science with emerging digital scholarship challenges, particularly in analyzing citation networks and understanding collaborative behaviors in online platforms like Wikipedia. His educational background includes advanced degrees in library and information science. Research interests include visualizing citation networks, measuring research impact through novel citation analysis methods, and exploring interdisciplinary knowledge transfer in fields like biotechnology and traditional medicine. Zhao has pioneered techniques like location-filtered citation counting and author bibliographic coupling analysis, contributing to more nuanced research evaluation frameworks. Recent studies highlight his work on Wikipedia's editorial dynamics, showing how content is shaped by warring camps, and mapping knowledge domains in traditional Chinese medicine through bibliographic analysis. His publications from 2016 to 2023 consistently address evolving methodologies for analyzing scientific communication and evaluating research impact in rapidly changing digital environments. While no specific awards are mentioned, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to information science methodology and digital scholarship. Advising and grant details are not provided in available texts, though his research indicates collaborative projects in interdisciplinary domains.

• Film Studies
• Film Preservation
• American Film History
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Scott Simmon is a Professor of English at the University of California, Davis, specializing in film scholarship, archiving, and expanding access to rare films. His work bridges historical film analysis, preservation, and cultural studies. Education: Ph.D. in English, University of California, Davis. Research focuses on American film history (1900–1934), early cinema pioneers (e.g., D.W. Griffith), and film preservation. He co-authored foundational works like Redefining Film Preservation and edited the Treasures from American Film Archives DVD series, hailed as a landmark in film restoration. Teaching includes courses on international film history, film theory, and narrative analysis. Awards include the Theatre Library Association Award for The Invention of the Western Film (2003). No specific advising or grant information is provided. Affiliated with the Cinema & Digital Media program at UC Davis.