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Jonathan H. GrossmanView profile

Professor

• Nineteenth-Century British Literature
• Narrative Theory
• History of Science and Technology
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Jonathan H. Grossman is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he has been since 2013. He earned his Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania (1996) and a B.A. in English and Religious Studies from Brown University (1989). Education: Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania (1996) M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania (1993) B.A., English & Religious Studies, Brown University (1989) Research Interests focus on the intersection of 19th-century British literature, standardization history, and narrative theory. His work examines how transportation networks, legal systems, and technological infrastructures reshaped Victorian perceptions of time, space, and community. Recent projects include analyzing metrology’s role in literary form and global transport’s narrative implications. Publications highlight his expertise in Dickens studies and Victorian systems. Notable works include Charles Dickens’s Networks: Public Transport and the Novel (Oxford, 2012) and The Art of Alibi (Johns Hopkins, 2002). His 2025 article on screw thread standardization in Technology and Culture extends his interdisciplinary analysis. Scientific Awards include the UCLA Senate Distinguished Teaching Award (2013–14) and recognition in The Best American Essays (2005) for his essay 'Alibis'. He has secured multiple UCLA Senate grants for digital humanities initiatives like Cruikshank’s Eye and Yellowback Cover Art . Professional Service spans editorial roles as Co-Editor of Nineteenth-Century Literature (2011–present) and leadership in the Dickens Project. He mentors graduate students, serves on departmental committees, and contributes to academic publishing workshops and conferences.

Rebecca LongView profile

Professor

• Family Business Management
• Organizational Theory
• Complexity Sciences in Management
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Rebecca Long is a Professor of Management at Mississippi State University's College of Business, Department of Management & Information Systems. Her academic career spans over three decades with expertise in family business dynamics, organizational theory, and complexity sciences. She earned a Ph.D. in Organization Theory from Louisiana State University (1992), an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Southern Mississippi (1987), and a BBA in Human Resource Management from the same institution (1986). Her research focuses on family firm succession, social exchange theory, and strategic management. She explores how familial relationships influence innovation, HR practices, and ethical cohesion in family enterprises. Notable works include studies on bifurcation bias in family firms and the role of absorptive capacity in innovation outcomes. Her work bridges complexity science methodologies with traditional management research, emphasizing dynamic capabilities. Recent presentations address entrepreneurial teams in funding dynamics, family CEO impact on innovation, and social capital in family business networks. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contribution. She has advised numerous graduate students (not explicitly listed here) and contributed to research productivity studies in academia. Her research spans quantitative and qualitative methods, with notable methodological contributions in OLS assumptions and logistic regression applications. Current work continues to explore family social capital, succession planning, and ethical frameworks in family enterprises.

Nenad RadakovicView profile

Associate Professor

• STEM Education
• Transdisciplinary Learning
• Mathematics Education
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Nenad Radakovic is an Associate Professor of STEM Education at Queen's University's Faculty of Education. His research focuses on transdisciplinary approaches in mathematics and STEM education, emphasizing how interdisciplinary integration can enhance learning across PK-12 and post-secondary contexts. He holds a PhD in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, and has taught secondary mathematics in Croatia and Canada. Prior roles include Associate Professor at the College of Charleston and Sessional Lecturer at the University of Toronto, where he instructed courses on holistic mathematics pedagogy and curriculum design. Dr. Radakovic’s research interests span transdisciplinary curricula, risk education, mathematics teacher training, and the role of technology in education. He is a STaR Fellow with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators and contributes to professional organizations like NCTM and PMENA. His work explores how mathematics education can address societal challenges through critical pedagogy and inclusive practices. Key publications include edited volumes on transdisciplinarity in mathematics education and borders in teacher training. His recent articles address STEM curriculum innovation, inclusive pedagogical frameworks, and the application of feminist theory to educational research. Collaborations include transdisciplinary projects blending arts and mathematics, such as using 3D printing to explore cultural heritage through art.

Miriam SteeleView profile

Professor

• Intergenerational Patterns of Attachment
• Attachment based Interventions
• Prevention of Maltreatment
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Miriam Steele serves as the Alfred J. and Monette C. Marrow Professor of Psychology at The New School for Social Research and Co-Director of the Center for Attachment Research. Her career bridges psychoanalytic theory with empirical child development research, focusing on attachment transmission across generations and clinical interventions. Her educational background includes a PhD from University College London (1990) and training as an Anna Freud Center psychoanalyst. She is a member of the Adult Attachment Interview Trainers’ Consortium and has co-edited seminal works including the Handbook of Attachment-Based Interventions (2018). Dr. Steele's research centers on intergenerational attachment patterns, with pioneering work establishing 'reflective functioning' as a key mechanism. Her NIH-funded studies examine attachment-based interventions for vulnerable families, while current projects explore body representation transmission, impacts of smartphone use on parent-child relationships, and embodiment in adolescence. She extends this work through interdisciplinary courses like 'Psychology for Designers' that connect psychology with Parsons School of Design. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals sustained focus on longitudinal attachment studies from pregnancy through adolescence, adoption outcomes, and pandemic impacts on family dynamics. Her work increasingly integrates cross-cultural perspectives, as seen in studies of caste systems in India and global mental health frameworks. Notable awards include the 2017 Bowlby-Ainsworth Award from the Center for Mental Health Promotion, a $15,000 New School Research Cluster Award for 'The Body as Metaphor' (2013-2014), and a $900,000 MCH Research Program Award for 'Birth to Three' (2012-2015). As an educator, she teaches 'Child and Adolescent Global Mental Health' and mentors PhD/MA students through the Center for Attachment Research. Her grant portfolio demonstrates strong funding success in intervention development and longitudinal studies, with recent work securing support for digital media impact research. The Center for Attachment Research, co-directed with Howard Steele, operates as a multidisciplinary hub involving NSSR psychology students, Eugene Lang undergraduates, and international interns. Current initiatives include the Group Attachment-Based Intervention (GABI), Body Group studies examining physical disability impacts, and embodiment research in emerging adulthood.

• Social Psychology
• Intergroup Emotions
• Person Perception
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Eliot R. Smith is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences. With over 126 publications and an h-index of 50, he has established himself as a leading scholar in social psychology, particularly in the areas of intergroup emotions and social cognition. His Scopus profile shows 10,991 citations across 8,796 documents, reflecting significant impact in his field. Smith's research focuses on how group membership shapes emotional experiences and social judgments. His work has significantly contributed to Intergroup Emotions Theory, exploring how people experience emotions on behalf of their social groups and how these group-based emotions influence intergroup relations. Recent research examines gender bias in hiring decisions through a large meta-analysis spanning 44 years of field experiments, human-robot interaction through social psychological lenses, and the dynamics of group-based emotions over time. His research integrates theoretical advances in embodied cognition with social psychological phenomena, examining how physical and social contexts shape cognitive and emotional processes. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2024) reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) gender bias and discrimination in organizational contexts, 2) extension of social psychological theories to human-robot interaction, and 3) refinement of Intergroup Emotions Theory with attention to temporal dynamics and regulatory processes. His work increasingly incorporates methodological innovations including meta-analyses, multi-analyst approaches, and cross-cultural comparisons.

Hugo SubtilView profile

Researcher

• Political Economy
• Political Science
• Computational Social Science
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Hugo Subtil is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Zurich, affiliated with the Chair of Comparative Politics in Political Institutions and European Politics. He is an active member of the University's Digital Society Initiative (DSI), particularly engaged with the DSI Community AI & Law and multiple other interdisciplinary communities including Cybersecurity, Digital Humanities, and Ethics. His academic background includes: Economics studies at École Polytechnique (France) PhD from École des Mines and École Polytechnique (France) Subtil's research program integrates Political Economy, Political Science, and Computational Social Science to investigate European political dynamics through quantitative text analysis. He specializes in extracting political ideologies from large-scale text corpora using machine learning algorithms and social media data, with dual research foci: (1) how institutional design shapes social norms and behaviors, and (2) longitudinal evolution of political ideologies. His methodological approach bridges traditional political science with cutting-edge computational techniques for analyzing legislative discourse and public communication. Analysis of his 12 publications (2020-2025) reveals a clear trajectory from historical economic analysis toward contemporary computational political science. Early work (2020-2021) examined Marxian economics and pandemic-era urban migration patterns, while recent research (2023-2025) increasingly focuses on European Parliament discourse, populism, and emotional rhetoric using advanced text mining techniques. This evolution demonstrates growing specialization in computational analysis of political communication within European institutions. No scientific awards or major honors are documented in the available information. While no formal advisees or grant funding details are specified, Subtil's collaborative work within the DSI framework suggests engagement with interdisciplinary research teams addressing digital society challenges. His position within the Chair of Comparative Politics indicates involvement in departmental research initiatives related to European governance. Subtil operates at the nexus of multiple research ecosystems: the Department of Political Science's European Politics research group, the university-wide Digital Society Initiative, and specialized DSI communities exploring AI-law intersections. His work contributes to the DSI's mission of addressing societal challenges through digitalization research, particularly in computational analysis of political discourse and institutional behavior.

Adrienne WoodView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Psychology
• Emotion
• Social Networks
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Adrienne Wood is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia. Her research lab, Emotion and Behavior Lab, investigates social connections through multimodal approaches including mobile sensing, social network analysis, and behavioral economics. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. from Colorado College. Wood's research examines how people form and maintain social ties across cultural divides, addressing loneliness through analysis of nonverbal behavior, emotion contagion, and network dynamics. Her work emphasizes: Behavioral mechanisms of connection (laughter, synchrony) Social network formation in diverse communities Cross-cultural relationship building She employs innovative methodologies like acoustic analysis and agent-based modeling. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Emotional communication in evolving relationships Cultural influences on social competence Crisis impacts on behavior Nonverbal synchronization mechanisms Longitudinal analysis of social interactions No scientific awards are mentioned in the source material. Wood leads the Emotion and Behavior Lab, studying verbal/nonverbal behaviors underlying social bonds. Her team explores: Real-world interaction patterns Diverse community integration Computational social science approaches

Kristen LindquistView profile

Professor

• Emotion
• Affective Neuroscience
• Emotional Development
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Dr. Kristen Lindquist is an incoming Professor and Robert K. and Dale J. Weary Chair in Social Psychology at The Ohio State University. She holds a A.B. in Psychology and English from Boston College (2004) and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Boston College (2010). Her research focuses on the psychological and neural basis of emotions, integrating tools from social cognition, neuroscience, and big data. She previously served as an Assistant Professor (2012–2018) and Associate Professor (2018–2022) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before being promoted to Professor in 2022. Her work emphasizes how emotions emerge from interactions between bodily states, cultural learning, and neural processes across the lifespan. She leads the Affective Science Lab, exploring cultural influences on emotion perception and the role of language in shaping emotional experiences. Lindquist’s research has been featured in Science , NeuroImage , and Trends in Cognitive Sciences , among others. Education: A.B. in Psychology and English, Boston College, 2004 Ph.D. in Psychology, Boston College, 2010 Research Interests: Lindquist investigates emotion construction theory, the neurobiological underpinnings of affect, interoception, and cultural influences on emotion semantics. Her work bridges cognitive, social, and developmental psychology with neuroscience, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods. Recent studies explore how language shapes emotional understanding and the impact of aging on physiological-emotional linkages. Key Contributions: Developed the theory of constructed emotion, challenging traditional discrete emotion models. Conducted large-scale meta-analyses mapping brain networks underlying emotion. Explored cultural variation in emotion semantics using linguistic and neuroimaging data. Labs/Teams: Her Affective Science Lab at OSU will continue investigating emotion’s neural and cultural foundations, with a focus on translational applications in mental health and education.

• Information Visualization
• Geovisualization
• Cartography
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Professor Jason Dykes is a leading figure in the field of information and geovisualization at City, University of London, where he holds the position of Professor in the Department of Computer Science and co-directs the giCentre , a renowned research centre in visualization. He is affiliated with the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering and maintains an active research and teaching profile. His academic journey includes a PhD in Geography from the University of Leicester and extensive leadership in both research and education. Education: PhD in Geography, University of Leicester, 2000 MSc in Geographic Information Systems, University of Leicester, 1991 BA/MA in Geography, University of Oxford, 1989 Jason Dykes' research is centered on designing visual methods and tools for exploring, analyzing, and presenting information, with a strong emphasis on geographic data. His work integrates cartography, information visualization, GIScience, and human-computer interaction , leading to the development of innovative techniques such as geowigs, ODmaps, BallotMaps, and AttributeSignatures. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions on Visualization & Computer Graphics, with over 20 papers in the last decade, and co-authored the seminal book Exploring Geovisualization (2005). His research is supported by major funders including EPSRC and the EU, with projects like RAMP VIS (Covid-19 response) and VALCRI (criminal intelligence). The most recent articles highlight a consistent trend in applied and human-centered visualization , focusing on responsive design, education, pandemic modeling, and novel visual metaphors for complex data. His work increasingly emphasizes methodological rigor, design exposition, and the role of visualization in interdisciplinary and emergency contexts. Scientific Awards and Recognition: National Teaching Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2005) Best Paper Awards at GIS Research UK (consecutive years) Honorable Mentions, IEEE InfoVis (2009, 2010, 2016, 2018) Security Innovation Commercialisation Award (EU, 2022) Research Supervisor of the Year, City Student Union (2020) Innovations in Teaching Award and multiple teaching grants at City Jason Dykes has supervised eight PhD students to completion and advised many others, including notable researchers like Roger Beecham, Sarah Goodwin, and Susanne Bleisch. His teaching includes modules such as Visualizing Society and Data Presentation. He has received significant grant funding from UK research councils and the EU for projects like DIVA, VALCRI, and RAMP VIS. His service to the community includes leadership roles in IEEE VIS, ICA Commission on GeoVisualization, and editorial positions at IEEE TVCG and the Journal of Visualization and Interaction. He leads the giCentre , a dynamic research group that fosters innovation in visualization, and has been instrumental in establishing the field’s educational and methodological foundations through participation in Dagstuhl seminars and publications on visualization pedagogy.

Hilary NelsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Painting
• Drawing
• Sculpture
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Hilary Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fine Art at Maharishi International University (MIU), where she teaches courses such as Art of the Self, Color Theory, Sculpture I, and graduate-level seminars. She has also served as an Adjunct Instructor at MIU and Santa Fe Community College, and as a Visiting Lecturer at Grinnell College. Her academic journey includes an MFA and MA in Painting from the University of Iowa and a BFA in Painting and BS in Environmental Science from MIU. University of Iowa, MFA Painting, 2017 University of Iowa, MA Painting, 2016 Maharishi International University, BFA Painting, 2013 Maharishi International University, BS Environmental Science, 2007 Hilary Nelson's research and creative practice focus on the intersection of art, sustainability, and regenerative design. Her fields of interest include painting, drawing, sculpture, and curatorial practice, with a strong emphasis on environmental consciousness. She has developed and taught courses like 'Regenerative Art: Sustainability in Practice and Concept,' reflecting her commitment to ecological themes in art education. The 15 most recent articles highlight her active exhibition history, spanning solo and group shows across the U.S. and internationally. These works reflect trends in contemporary visual art, including installation, public art, conceptual practice, and interdisciplinary exploration. Her exhibitions often engage with themes of space, materiality, perception, and social critique, demonstrating a consistent evolution in her artistic voice. Scientific and Artistic Awards: Mildred Pelzer Lynch Fellowship, University of Iowa (2015–2017) Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship, University of Iowa (2014–2016) Faculty Research and Teaching Grants, Wege Foundation (2022, 2024) Artist Residencies at Yaddo, Vermont Studio Center, and international locations (2019–2024) Arts and Environmental Sciences Honors Awards from MIU (2007, 2013) Hilary Nelson has been actively involved in academic advising, curriculum development, and grant-funded research. She has led projects supported by the Wege Foundation, focusing on regenerative art and sustainability. Her teaching spans foundational to advanced levels, and she has mentored students through studio courses and graduate seminars. She has also curated exhibitions and organized artist talks, contributing to the broader academic and artistic community. She is co-founder of the Nelson Project, a collaborative art initiative with Trilby Nelson, and previously co-founded The Beauty Shop in Fairfield, IA—a non-profit gallery and music venue. She has also served as Gallery Curator at The Times Club in Iowa City and co-directed Unity Gallery at MIU, demonstrating strong leadership in curatorial and collaborative art environments.

• Postcolonial Literature
• Trauma Theory
• Caribbean Literature
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Jay Rajiva is an Associate Professor of Global Anglophone Literature at Georgia State University. Working at the disciplinary intersection of postcolonial literature and trauma theory, Rajiva is a comparative scholar with a regional focus in Caribbean, pan-African, and South Asian fiction. Their scholarship interrogates the relationship between reading practices and ethical responses to trauma in postcolonial contexts. Key research areas include Postcolonial Literature, Transnational and Diasporic Literatures, Trauma Theory, Caribbean Literatures, African Literatures, and South Asian Fiction. Rajiva’s work explores how animist frameworks and nonhuman matter interact with traumatic representation in literary texts. Rajiva’s publications span books, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and reviews. Their work engages with authors like Chinua Achebe, Jhumpa Lahiri, Nnedi Okorafor, and Arundhati Roy, analyzing trauma through animism, intertextuality, and aesthetic innovation.

Rita AielloView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Music Psychology
• Neuroaesthetics of Music
• Cognitive Processes in Music
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Rita Aiello is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at New York University's College of Arts & Science. Her research focuses on the cognitive and perceptual processes involved in musical listening, with particular emphasis on neuroaesthetics, music learning, and memory. She holds an Ed.D. from Columbia University and has held faculty positions at institutions including the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music. Her work bridges music theory, cognitive science, and education, with a lifelong background as a classical pianist. Education: Columbia University (Ed.D.), Manhattan School of Music (M.M., B.M.), Conservatorio San Pietro a Maiella (Diploma in Music Theory) Certifications: Kodály and Orff Methods Her research explores how musical training influences cerebral dominance, the relationship between mental representations and emotional responses to music, and the cognitive underpinnings of musical memory. She has published widely on topics ranging from musical expectation to pedagogical strategies for memorization. Recent work investigates evolutionary perspectives on singing and the psychological mechanisms behind musical communication. Publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with music's structural rules, metaphorical dimensions, and its role in human cognition. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her extensive international teaching experience includes visiting roles at institutions in Rome and Lugano, Switzerland, and an honorary appointment at Columbia University's Teachers College.

• Mathematics Education
• Pedagogical Content Knowledge
• Educational Policy
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Vince Wright is a Sessional Academic in the School of Education at the Faculty of Education and Arts. His research focuses on mathematics education, pedagogical content knowledge, and the application of global perspectives in educational policy and curriculum design. He has contributed to understanding how teachers develop effective instructional strategies and how students engage with mathematical concepts such as ratios, geometry, and percentages. His work spans journal articles and book chapters, examining topics like metaphor-based problem-solving frameworks, diagnostic tools for geometric reasoning, and the role of demonstration lessons in teacher professional development. Wright's research emphasizes practical applications for improving mathematics teaching methods and aligning pedagogy with international evidence-based practices. While no formal academic awards are listed, his contributions to mathematics education research reflect a commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with classroom realities. His collaborative projects include co-authored studies with educators like Ken Smith and Rose Knight, exploring diagnostic assessments and pre-service teacher training.

Charles DenrocheView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cognitive linguistics
• Metaphor and metonymy
• Discourse analysis
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Charles Denroche is Senior Lecturer in Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at the University of Westminster, based in the School of Humanities within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His interdisciplinary career combines bioscience (Magdalen College, Oxford) with advanced linguistics (PhD UCL-IOE, PGDip Westminster, PGCE TESOL IOE), and extensive professional experience as translator, lexicographer and language educator. Education & Training MA in Bioscience – Magdalen College, University of Oxford PhD in Education (Linguistics) – UCL Institute of Education, University of London Post-Graduate Diploma in Linguistics – University of Westminster PGCE TESOL – UCL Institute of Education Certificate in English Phonology – International Phonetic Association Studies in Italian Language & Literature – University of Florence Studies in Germanistik & Anglistik – Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf Research Interests Denroche’s work centres on how meaning is made through language. His research integrates cognitive linguistics , semiotics and translation studies to explore the roles of metaphor and metonymy in discourse, multimodal communication and pedagogy. He is particularly interested in the cognitive processes that underlie figurative language, the interface between grammar and semantics, and how these insights can inform translator training and language education. Current projects extend his theory of metonymic processing to literary translation collaboration and the analysis of visual and multimodal texts, aiming to bridge theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education and professional practice. Recent Publications & Trends Over the past decade Denroche has produced a coherent body of work that moves from foundational theory-building—most notably the 2015 monograph Metonymy and Language —to innovative methodological applications such as using drawing as a research tool for metaphor-led discourse analysis. Across 15 key outputs (2011-2024), the research trajectory shows a consistent focus on metaphtonymy (the interplay of metaphor and metonymy) at text level and on developing practical frameworks for translators, educators and discourse analysts. Honours & Awards Award of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (2008) – Westminster Exchange, University of Westminster Doctoral Supervision & Grants Denroche currently supervises one active doctoral researcher (MPhil/PhD) investigating metaphor in Arabic urban literature. He welcomes applications from prospective postgraduate students in the areas of figurative language, semiotics/multimodality, discourse analysis and translation/interpreting studies. Professional Memberships & Service International Association for Cognitive Semiotics (IACS) Researching and Applying Metaphor (RaAM) External examiner for Birkbeck, University of Hertfordshire, UCL Institute of Education Reviewer for American Journal of Semiotics , Journal of Pragmatics , Language and Cognition , Cognitive Linguistics Studies , Metaphor and the Social World

Simone WinkoView profile

Professor

• Modern German Literature
• Literary Theory
• Emotion in Poetry
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Prof. Dr. Simone Winko holds the Chair for Modern German Literature and Literary Theory at the University of Göttingen since 2003. Her research spans literary theory, canonization, praxeology of literary studies, and the intersection of emotions with German poetry around 1900 and digital humanities. Academic Roles: Chair at Göttingen (2003–), DFG Priority Programme 2207 leadership (2017–), Courant Center collaboration (2009–) Key Projects: DFG projects on literary change (2023–), computational literary history (2020–2023), and argumentation practices in interpretations (2018–2020) Her recent work focuses on emotions in German-language poetry , using computational methods to model text similarity and analyze historical shifts between Realism and Modernism. She explores how emotional codes and narrative strategies are embedded in lyrical structures, particularly through projects like Anthologien zeitgenössischer deutschsprachiger Lyrik (2022). Scientific Awards : 2010: 1st prize for best doctoral supervision (KissWin, BMBF-funded) Teaching & Collaboration : Supervises B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. theses; co-edits the Journal of Literary Theory and Revisionen book series. Collaborates with Fotis Jannidis, Gerhard Lauer, and Matías Martínez on computational approaches to literary studies.