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• Urban and Regional Development
• Sociology
• Cultural Anthropology
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Prof. Vassil Garnizov, PhD, is a prominent figure in Bulgarian academia and public policy, serving as Professor and founder of the Department of Anthropology at New Bulgarian University (NBU). He has held multiple leadership roles including Secretary of the NBU Foundation and membership in the University's governing bodies. His career spans academic, governmental, and consultancy work in regional development, EU structural funds, and local governance. Education: Garnizov holds a PhD in Folklore from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (1995), a Master's in Bulgarian Philology (1983), and certifications from institutions like CNRS (Paris) in social sciences. His academic trajectory reflects deep engagement with both humanities and applied policy studies. Research Interests: Focuses on urban and regional development, ethnography of public policy, cultural heritage, and protest movements. His work bridges anthropology with practical governance issues, particularly in EU funding mechanisms and Balkan social dynamics. Publications Trends: Garnizov's 50+ publications span ethnographic studies (e.g., funeral rituals in rural Bulgaria), policy analyses (EU Structural Funds preparedness), and critical studies of Bulgarian civil society. His writing often combines fieldwork with macro-policy analysis. Grants & Projects: Led over 20 applied research projects including evaluations for EU funding absorption capacity, Trakia Highway monitoring, and Sofia's urban competitiveness strategies. Key roles included Team Leader for UNDP initiatives and expert for European Investment Bank projects. Labs/Teams: Founded the Anthropology Department at NBU, which produces annual electronic journals on cultural heritage and fieldwork studies. Collaborates with institutions like the Open Society Institute and Transparency International on governance projects.

Max SaundersView profile

Visiting Professor

• Modernist Literature
• Literary Impressionism
• Life Writing
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Max Saunders is a Visiting Professor at King's College London's Department of English within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He specializes in 19th-20th century literature, particularly Modernist fiction, poetry, and criticism. His research focuses on three interconnected strands: Modernist literary networks (especially Ford Madox Ford), the relationship between auto/biography and fiction (Life-Writing), and Literary Impressionism's connection to Modernism. Saunders directs the Arts & Humanities Research Institute and co-directs the interdisciplinary Centre for Life-Writing Research. His ERC-funded 'Ego-Media' project investigates how digital media transform self-presentation. He has served on scientific committees for multiple EC-funded networks including COTEPRA, ACUME, and ACUME-2. His teaching encompasses Modernist fiction, First World War literature, and biographical writing at both BA and MA levels. Saunders has contributed to media engagements on Ford Madox Ford and T.S. Eliot, and curated cultural events including exhibitions like 'Alfred Cohen: An American Artist in Europe'.

Joel M. HoffmanView profile

Lecturer

• Ancient Languages
• Biblical Studies
• Translation Studies
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Dr. Joel M. Hoffman is a linguist, translator, and author specializing in ancient texts. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Maryland and has taught at Brandeis University and Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. His research focuses on applying modern translation techniques to ancient languages, particularly Hebrew and Biblical texts. Dr. Hoffman is renowned for his work on the history of Hebrew, biblical translations, and uncovering omitted ancient scriptures. Education: Brandeis University (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), University of Maryland (PhD in Linguistics). He has also studied at the Technion in Haifa, Israel. Research Interests: Ancient languages, biblical exegesis, translation theory, religious history, and the intersection of linguistics with cultural preservation. His books include In the Beginning , And God Said , and The Bible's Cutting Room Floor . Awards: National Jewish Book Award for My People's Prayer Book series. He has spoken globally on six continents, addressing topics like ancient wisdom’s relevance to modern life, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and biblical mistranslations. Publications: Chief translator for multiple religious texts, including the My People's Prayer Book series. His essays appear in over 20 volumes, and he contributes to media outlets like the Jerusalem Post and Huffington Post.

Brent KinserView profile

Professor

• Nineteenth-Century British Literature
• Life Writing
• Non-Fiction Literature
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Brent Kinser is a Professor of English at Western Carolina University's College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in 19th-century British literature, focusing on life writing and non-fiction, with a strong integration of Digital Humanities in teaching and research. He has held roles such as Department Head since 2016 and received the 2015 College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award. Education: PhD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MA and BA from Illinois State University Research focuses on Thomas Carlyle, including editorial work on The Carlyle Letters Online and co-editing major Carlyle texts. He leads the Victorian Lives and Letters Consortium and contributes to digital humanities projects. His writing explores Carlyle's intersections with politics, history, and other literary figures like the Brownings and Gladstone. Publications include co-edited volumes on Carlyle's works and blog posts analyzing his historical and cultural impact. His teaching spans graduate to undergraduate levels, emphasizing Victorian studies and digital methodologies. Awards: 2015 College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award As Department Head, he oversees academic programs while maintaining active research collaborations and digital initiatives in literary studies.

Barbara Jo WhiteView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Systems Education
• IT and Law
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Barbara Jo White is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Western Carolina University's College of Business, within the School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Business Law. She holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi, an MBA in Management Information Systems from East Carolina University, and a BA in Journalism and Botany from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research interests span Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prompt Development Life Cycle (PDLC), IT and Law intersections, search engine imagery, and emerging technologies in education. She has pioneered initiatives like the World Map Project (1987–1989) while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic, creating global map murals in schools worldwide. She also founded the Sound To Sea Program (1992–2000), engaging 150,000 students in coastal environmental education. Her publications focus on AI ethics in education, data privacy compliance, interdisciplinary remote work during crises, and business analytics tools like Tableau. Her teaching emphasizes courses like CIS251 (Enterprise Information Systems), CIS353 (Database Theory), and BA304 (Multicultural Business Communication), blending technical rigor with global perspectives. She integrates real-world projects into curricula, such as geolocation-enabled mobile apps and IT governance frameworks. Dr. White’s career combines academic innovation with community engagement, spanning Peace Corps service, coastal environmental education, and global IT policy exploration. Her work highlights intersections between technology, ethics, and cross-cultural understanding.

Tasha YoustinView profile

Associate Professor

• Sex Crime Policies
• Gender and Crime
• Life Course Criminology
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Dr. Tasha Youstin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Western Carolina University (WCU), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She joined WCU in 2016 and holds a PhD from John Jay College (CUNY) and a Master's from the University of Florida, along with a BA from Florida Atlantic University. Her research focuses on sex crime policies, gender and crime dynamics, life-course criminology, and environmental criminology, particularly examining how place and time influence criminal behavior. Dr. Youstin's teaching spans over 15 university-level courses, with specialties in Statistics and Theories of Crime. Her research explores topics such as campus sexual assault prevention, victim services effectiveness, and the intersection of military service and criminal activity. She has contributed to understanding the efficacy of residence restrictions for sex offenders and the role of stigmatization in desistance processes. Her publications span from 2007 to 2022, addressing diverse themes like near-repeat burglary patterns, surveillance strategies for public safety, and the application of social learning theory to sexual offenses. While no scientific awards are explicitly noted, her work reflects rigorous engagement with both theoretical and applied criminological questions. She currently advises no formally listed students and has no disclosed grants. Her office is located in 410C Belk Building, and she can be reached at tjyoustin@wcu.edu.

• Victorian Literature
• Gender Studies
• Classical Influences on Victorian Culture
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Lee Behlman is a Professor of English at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in Victorian literature and culture. His research focuses on Victorian poetry, classical influences, gender studies, and the Bible as literature. He holds a BA from the University of Virginia, an MA and PhD from the University of Michigan, and has published extensively on topics such as Victorian verse, motherhood narratives, and intellectual history. Dr. Behlman’s recent publications include Victorian Verse: The Poetics of Everyday Life (2023), co-authored with Olivia Loksing Moy, and Victorian Literature: Criticism and Debates (2016). His work often bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary approaches, examining intersections between poetry, philosophy, and cultural studies. His research trends emphasize gender dynamics in Victorian writing, classical revival movements, and the evolution of poetic forms. His advising and grants activities are not detailed in the provided text, though his academic profile highlights teaching courses on the Bible as literature, myth, and crime fiction. He has no listed awards but maintains an active publication record spanning over two decades.

Aliaksei MakhnachView profile

Associate Professor

• Archaeology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Liberal Arts
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Aliaksei Makhnach is an Associate Professor and Head of the Academic Department of Humanities and Arts at the European Humanities University (EHU) in Vilnius. He is also affiliated with the Jewish Studies Center. His academic focus includes Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, and Liberal Arts, with research emphasizing European heritage, cultural identity, and historical preservation. Education: PhD in History from Belarusian State University. Research Interests: Dr. Makhnach explores the intersection of cultural heritage and historical narratives, particularly in post-Soviet contexts. His work often addresses the preservation of traditional Belarusian culture, the role of language in shaping European identity, and the socio-economic practices of rural communities during the NEP era. Key Contributions: His publications analyze European intellectual traditions, Soviet-era rural economies, and urban development in Minsk. He actively participates in international academic exchanges, such as the Erasmus+ program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2022) and conferences celebrating EHU’s 30th anniversary. Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives within the Jewish Studies Center and collaborates with the Academic Department of Humanities and Arts to organize interdisciplinary events like the International Hannah Arendt Conference (2019).

• Entrepreneurship
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Digital Transformation
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Massimiliano Pellegrini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Law, University of Rome Tor Vergata (Uniroma2). His academic career spans multiple disciplines, including entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, digital transformation, and leadership studies. Courses taught: Cross-Cultural Management, Digital Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Soft Skills, Business Organization, Business Information Systems His research focuses on entrepreneurial decision-making , digital resilience in SMEs , AI ethics , and smart working implications . Recent publications examine how practical wisdom shapes leadership, conflict resolution in virtual teams, and the role of family ownership in ESG practices. Over 2024–2025, his work has emphasized AI-driven entrepreneurial finance, digitalization barriers, and organizational meaningfulness in remote work environments. He employs bibliometric and systematic review methodologies to map knowledge gaps and propose future research agendas. Key themes in his research include open innovation , cooperative competition (coopetition) , and social innovation , particularly in hybrid organizations and African developing economies like Sierra Leone.

Jeanette den ToonderView profile

Assistant Professor

• Contemporary Literature and Culture in French
• Canadian Studies
• Representation of Space in Québec Novels
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Dr. Jeanette den Toonder holds dual roles as Assistant Professor in the Department of European Languages and Cultures and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on contemporary Francophone literature, particularly Iranian women’s writing in Europe, migrant narratives, and gender studies. She leads interdisciplinary projects such as the Human Mobility and Migration Lab, examining migration’s societal impacts, and co-edits the DiGeSt Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies . Den Toonder’s teaching spans gender theory, cultural transfer, and literature pedagogy, emphasizing intersectionality and global perspectives. Research Projects: Transnational Iranian Women’s Writing in Europe (2024) Cultural Transfer Studies in the Humanities (2008–present) Human Mobility and Migration Lab (2022–present) Teaching: Courses include Theories of Gender and Intersectionality , Cultural Transfer in the Classroom , and Migrant and Minority Writers . She also coordinates the MA track European Literatures and Interculturality . Awards and Activities: Member of the 2021 Dr Elly Jaffé Literary Award Jury Board Member, Platform Frans (Dutch Expert Network for French Language and Culture) Co-organizer of international conferences on migration, cultural transfer, and translation Labs/Teams: Active in the Rudolf Agricola School’s Human Mobility Lab and the Enlight European university network’s cultural transfer initiatives.

David John HancockView profile

Professor

• Atlantic Studies
• Early America
• Economic History
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David John Hancock is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1990). His research focuses on the Atlantic World, Early America, and Economic History, with expertise in quantitative methods and medieval and early modern studies. Professor Hancock teaches courses such as 'Rise of the Corporation' and 'United States to 1865.' Education: Ph.D., Harvard University, 1990 His research interests span Atlantic maritime trade, colonial economic systems, and the social history of early modern Europe and America. He has published extensively on topics including the American Revolution’s global dimensions, Madeira’s role in trade, and the integration of the British Atlantic community. Notable works include Oceans of Wine (2009) and Citizens of the World (1995). His current projects explore the life of William Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, and the papers of John Hull, a colonial mintmaster.

Magdalena J. ZaborowskaView profile

Professor

• African American Literature
• Literary and Cultural Studies
• Race Studies
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Magdalena J. Zaborowska is a Professor in the Departments of Afroamerican and African Studies and American Culture at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She holds dual academic appointments, specializing in African American literature, transatlantic discourses on race and gender, and post-totalitarian East-Central Europe. Her research bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, focusing on figures like James Baldwin and the intersection of queer sexuality, immigrant narratives, and feminist theory. Her academic roles include visiting professorships at institutions such as the University of Oregon, Aarhus University (Denmark), and Université Paul-Valéry (France). She has authored award-winning books including James Baldwin’s Turkish Decade: Erotics of Exile (2009) and How We Found America (1995). Her current projects include digital humanities initiatives like Archiving the Invisible House and collaborations with the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Zaborowska’s research emphasizes global cultural exchanges, particularly exploring how American racial and sexual ideologies permeate post-Cold War Eastern Europe. Her work frequently intersects with public scholarship, including the Chez Baldwin online exhibit and the Borderland Foundation in Poland, which promotes multiculturalism. She has received prestigious awards such as the William Sanders Scarborough Prize (2009) and was a Hunting Family Fellow (2009–2010). Her teaching spans African American literature, gender studies, and transnational immigrant narratives. Beyond academia, she engages with NGOs and cultural initiatives, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary and socially engaged scholarship.

Stine Thidemann FaberView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Studies
• Sociology
• Climate Awareness
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Stine Thidemann Faber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Aalborg University, affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds a PhD in Sociology and leads research initiatives through groups like CASTOR and EDGE. Her work focuses on gender, climate awareness, parenting, and social differentiation using qualitative methods like interviews and ethnography. Current projects include 'PARENT' (examining therapeutic influences in parenting) and 'MANTRA' (exploring gender norms in green transitions). Key awards include the 2009 KRAKA-prisen. She has published extensively, with recent works addressing parenting courses, masculinities and climate change, and pandemic-related inequalities. Her research contributes to UN SDGs like Gender Equality (SDG 5) and Climate Action (SDG 13). She has advised two PhD students and collaborates globally on projects like RESISTIRÉ, addressing pandemic impacts on social equality. Her academic activities include external examinations, conference participation, and media engagement on gender issues in education and STEM fields.

Astrid Oberborbeck AndersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Anthropology
• Climate Change
• Human-Environment Relations
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Astrid Oberborbeck Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture and Learning at Aalborg University, Denmark. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Copenhagen (2014). Her research focuses on human-environment relations, climate change, and knowledge infrastructures, with regional expertise in Greenland, Peru, and Denmark. She leads and co-leads interdisciplinary projects such as 'Muskox Pathways' and 'Digital Water Infrastructures', exploring themes like muskox ecosystems, smart water technologies, and data democracy. Education: PhD in Anthropology (2014), Københavns Universitet; MA/MSc in relevant fields (not explicitly listed but implied). Research interests include decolonial theory, socio-technical systems, and collaborative methodologies. Her work bridges anthropology, political ecology, and science studies through ethnographic fieldwork. Notable awards include the Ziman Award 2020 (group) and Teacher of the Year 2019. Current projects involve permafrost education, Arctic resource management, and digital governance. She contributes to initiatives like the Cryptic Commons exhibition and collaborates across disciplines and institutions globally.

• Asian Religions
• Buddhism
• New Religious Movements
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Dr. Przemysław Skrzyński is a researcher at Jagiellonian University's Institute of Religious Studies, specializing in Asian religions with a focus on Buddhism and new religious movements inspired by Eastern traditions. His work examines religious acculturation in Western contexts, Buddhist-Christian dialogue, and the intersection of religion with contemporary art and ecology. He holds degrees from Jagiellonian University's Doctoral School of Humanities (Sciences of Culture and Religion program) and has conducted extensive research on historical and contemporary Buddhist communities in Poland. His research also explores methodology for studying religious archives, religious themes in 20th-21st century art, and the status of animals in world religions. Teaches courses on Buddhism at the Institute of Religious Studies and Department of Comparative Civilization Studies Edits academic works including translations of Buddhist texts and interfaith dialogues Active in international academic circles, presenting at conferences like the Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies Recent research focuses on Polish Zen Buddhist communities during the communist era, the political dynamics surrounding religious legalization, and the symbolism of peace movements in post-war Europe.