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Joseph Leo Koerner serves as the Victor S. Thomas Professor of the History of Art and Architecture at Harvard University, where he also chairs the Department of History of Art and Architecture and holds a professorship in Germanic Languages and Literatures. As a Senior Fellow of Harvard's Society of Fellows, he maintains cross-disciplinary connections across the university. His institutional affiliations extend to the American Academy in Berlin, where he serves as a Trustee, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where he is a Life Trustee. Koerner's scholarly focus spans from the late Middle Ages to the present, with particular expertise in Northern Renaissance art, Dutch seventeenth-century painting, European Romanticism, and German and Austrian Modernism. His research interests include iconoclasm, landscape painting, self-portraiture, visual evidence, monument studies, and most recently, art created in states of siege or exception. His work often bridges art history with personal history, particularly regarding his Viennese Jewish heritage and the Holocaust experiences of his family. His scholarly output reveals a trajectory from early work on Renaissance art through Romantic landscape painting to contemporary concerns with trauma and memory. Recent publications like Art in a State of Siege (2025) demonstrate his ongoing engagement with how art functions during periods of crisis, examining works by Bosch, Max Beckmann, and William Kentridge. His film work, particularly The Burning Child (2019), extends these scholarly interests into documentary form, exploring the dream and nightmare of homemaking in Vienna from 1900 to 1938. Jan Mitchell Prize for the History of Art (1992) Humboldt Fellowship (1991-2) Guggenheim Fellowship (2006-7) Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Achievement Award (2009) Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (since 1995) Member of the American Philosophical Society (since 2008) Koerner's teaching spans object-based courses at the Harvard Art Museums to thematic explorations of concepts like the enemy, witchcraft imagery, and monuments. His mentorship extends beyond formal students to collaborators on film projects and exhibitions. His current research projects include "Vienna Interior," examining the apartment as a unit of homemaking in Vienna from 1867 to 1942, and continued work on art in states of siege. Koerner has curated numerous exhibitions at Harvard, the Austrian National Gallery, and the Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, often collaborating with scholars like Bruno Latour on interdisciplinary projects that bridge art history with anthropology and science studies.

• Northern Renaissance Art
• German and Austrian Modernism
• Art in States of Siege
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Robert Stock is an Associate Professor for Cultures of Knowledge at the Department of Cultural History and Theory at Humboldt University Berlin. He is also the Principal Investigator (PI) in the cluster of excellence "Matters of Activity. Image Space Material" . His research focuses on cultures of knowledge, digital media and disability, museum accessibility, Luso-African cultural decolonization processes, and environmental humanities. He completed his PhD in 2017 at Justus Liebig University Giessen, exploring cultural decolonization and documentaries between Mozambique and Portugal. As a postdoc, he worked at the University of Konstanz in the project "Media and Participation" . Robert Stock collaborates extensively with international institutions, including Jagiellonian University (Krakow) and the University of São Paulo, on projects like "Multi-species homemaking in toxic coastal zones" . He co-edited Techniques of Hearing (2022) and has published widely on disability activism, urban mobility, and material agency. He organizes interdisciplinary events such as the STS HUB 2025 conference and the Symbiotic Futures symposium, emphasizing collaborative and critical approaches to contemporary challenges. Education: PhD in Cultural Studies, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 2017 Postdoctoral Research at University of Konstanz Research Interests: His work bridges cultural theory, disability studies, and environmental humanities. Notable themes include: Accessibility in digital and physical spaces More-than-human material agency (e.g., symbiotic wood, paraffin pollution) Critical approaches to technology and decolonial methodologies Grants & Projects: Leads the "Matters of Activity" cluster and collaborates on EU-funded initiatives. Recent projects include: COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) programs on mangroves and toxic zones Exhibitions like Symbiotic Wood and Vegetal Companions Public engagement through workshops and film screenings Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Network Dis/Ability and Digital Media and mentors researchers like Rahel Kesselring. His team includes collaborators such as Karola Dierichs and Claudia Mareis in interdisciplinary material studies.

• Cultures of Knowledge
• Digital Media and Disability
• Museum Accessibility
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Giorgia Dona is Professor at the University of East London's Business and Law school, specializing in forced migration, refugee studies, and decolonial approaches to displacement. Her research examines asylum systems in Italy, France and the UK, digital equity in humanitarian contexts, and psychosocial impacts on displaced youth. Recent work explores carceral aspects of asylum accommodation, mental health outcomes for young migrants in Iceland, and the emotional labor of digital service provision. She critically engages with technologies of border governance while advocating for ethical participatory research with displaced communities. Her publications demonstrate sustained focus on child protection frameworks, diaspora knowledge production, and decolonization of refugee paradigms through collaborative methodologies.

• Forced Migration
• Refugee Studies
• Decolonisation
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Charlie Gillon is a Research Fellow at the City Futures Research Centre, UNSW Sydney. With a PhD and BSci (Adv Hons Class I) from the University of Wollongong, he specializes in human geography, focusing on housing and urban studies. PhD in Human Geography (University of Wollongong, 2018) BSci (Adv Hons Class I) (University of Wollongong) His research interrogates housing challenges in Australian cities, integrating cultural, emotional, and material geographies. Current projects funded by the Australian Research Council include resident-led collective property sales, apartment building redesign, and construction professionalism. His publications span topics like ontological security in urban redevelopment, collective sales ethics, and emotional dynamics in coastal housing markets. While no formal awards are listed, his work informs policy and practice in affordable housing and urban sustainability.

• Housing Studies
• Urban Planning
• Human Geography
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Elien Dalman is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Lund University, affiliated with the Department of Sociology, Centre for Economic Demography, and Department of Economic History. Their research focuses on interdisciplinary quantitative social science, particularly social stratification, mobility, and inequality with historical roots. Research Interests: Social Stratification, Intergenerational Mobility, Economic History, Sweden, Gender Studies. Projects: 'Surnames and social mobility across three centuries' and 'Changing gender and class relations in the wake of RUT and ROT usage.' Methodology: Utilizes longitudinally linked Swedish census and register data, including historical data harmonized through SWEDPOP/SWECENS and contemporary data from Statistics Sweden. Collaborates with institutions like Socialstyrelsen and Skatteverket. Teaching: Courses on economic/demographic developments, sociological theory, and econometrics/statistics. Contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to inequality and social mobility.

• Social Stratification
• Intergenerational Mobility
• Economic History
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Dr. John Postill is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University's School of Media and Communication, affiliated with the Global Cities Research Institute. His work bridges anthropology, political science, and digital media studies. Communication and Media Studies Anthropology Political Science Digital Media Sociocultural Change His research explores digital activism, social media's role in political movements, and the intersection of technology with cultural practices across Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa. Recent projects examine internet infrastructure struggles in Russia, digital homemaking practices, and political underrepresentation in Ghana. Dr. Postill supervises research on topics related to: Media Anthropology Indonesia Spain Malaysia Southeast Asia Europe

• Communication and media studies
• Anthropology
• Screen and digital media
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Pau Obrador Pons is an Assistant Professor of Tourism and Events Management at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. He holds a BA in Sociology from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1998) and a PhD in Human Geography from Durham University (2004). His research focuses on the intersection of tourism, culture, and embodiment, with key contributions in dwelling-in-mobilities, sensory tourism, and festival cultures. He is currently investigating digital mediation of home through short-term rental platforms, supported by a BA/Leverhulme grant. Education: PhD in Human Geography, Durham University (2004) BA in Sociology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1998) Research Interests: Obrador's work explores tourism's role in everyday life through post-structuralist lenses, emphasizing embodiment, sensuality, and performativity. Key areas include: Digital tourism platforms and homemaking Beach sensuousness and haptic geographies Festival traditions and cultural subversion Mass tourism in Mediterranean modernities Articles Trends: Recent work examines festival co-creation dynamics, platform-mediated encounters, and mobile homemaking. He merges theoretical debates with applied research on sustainability and pedagogical innovation, such as embedding critical hospitalities into curricula. Awards: Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2015) Teaching & Advising: Leverages research in programme design, undergraduate dissertations, and modules on tourism-society linkages. Pedagogical innovations include freegan pop-up café projects for sustainability education. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the Menorcan Research Institute and Critical Tourism Studies network, co-authoring studies on topics such as Balearic tourism policies and Lebanon's ladies-only beach resorts.

• Tourism Studies
• Cultural Geography
• Embodiment and Sensualities in Tourism
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Dr. Anna Pechurina is an Associate Professor in Sociology at Karlstad University's Department of Social and Psychological Studies. Her research focuses on identity, migration, material culture, and international higher education. Current projects include studying migrant aging in Sweden/Japan with digital tech (funded by Vinnova) and the COLECO Erasmus+ project on collaborative economies. Education: PhD in Sociology from University of Manchester. Research Interests: She explores how material objects (e.g., household items, food) mediate cultural identity and belonging among diasporic communities. Recent work examines Airbnb's impact on homemaking, post-Soviet migration patterns, and pandemic effects on short-term rentals. Her visual sociology approach uses ethnographic methods to document migrant homes in transnational contexts. Key Projects: Sustainable Ageing of Migrant Populations (Vinnova-funded) COLECO Higher Education Curriculum Development (Erasmus+) Grants & Collaborations: Works with international teams including Toyo University and researchers across Europe. Active in pandemic-related tourism research and diasporic material culture studies. Labs/Teams: Part of Karlstad University's migration studies network and collaborates with global institutions on cross-cultural research initiatives.

• Sociology
• Cultural Studies
• Migration Studies
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Thomas Wimark serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Human Geography at Uppsala University, Sweden. His research investigates migration, residential segregation, and the lived experiences of marginalized populations, with particular emphasis on LGBTQ+ communities and refugees. He contributes to the editorial board of Gender, Place and Culture and teaches quantitative methods and urban planning. Wimark's scholarly work centers on the spatial dimensions of sexuality and migration. He analyzes how residential segregation shapes life trajectories and examines the challenges faced by queer asylum seekers within heteronormative frameworks. Utilizing Swedish register data alongside qualitative methodologies, his studies illuminate the intersection of identity, space, and policy. Analysis of his recent publications indicates a sustained focus on LGBTQ+ asylum processes, the spatial distribution of sexual minorities, and housing segregation dynamics. His work bridges theoretical insights with empirical evidence to address critical gaps in migration and urban geography. Current research funding includes a Forte grant as Principal Investigator for "Is there consistency in evaluation of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity asylum seeker cases?" (2021-2024) and an EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie project "Solidarity in diversity" as Co-Investigator (2021-2025). Previous grants from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond and Stockholms läns landsting supported studies on geographic polarization and diversity in Swedish cities. Wimark actively supervises bachelor, master’s, and PhD students, guiding research on migration, segregation, and sexuality. He also contributes to academic service through editorial responsibilities and collaborative research initiatives.

• Migration
• Residential Segregation
• LGBTQ+ Studies
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Leonardo Schiocchet is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna's Institute for Cultural and Social Anthropology, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He also holds a position at Charles University's Institute of Ethnology and Central European and Balkan Studies. With a PhD in Anthropology (2011) and a Habilitation in Social and Cultural Anthropology (2022), his research focuses on forced migration, Palestinian diaspora, and social belonging processes, particularly in the Arab Middle East and Lebanon. His work examines rituals, affect, and homemaking practices among refugees, emphasizing intersectional analyses of religion, nationhood, and displacement. Schiocchet has contributed to over 20 books, edited volumes, and journal special issues, including works on refugee regimes, humanitarian tutelage, and the Middle East-Europe encounters. Research Interests: Anthropology of forced migration and displacement Palestinian diaspora and refugee studies Social belonging and ritualization Humanitarianism and state policies Middle East-Europe encounters Key Contributions: Edited special journal issues on home-making, refugees in Europe, and Muslim diasporas Author of Living in Refuge: Ritualization and Religiosity in Palestinian Refugee Camps (2022) Pioneered ethnographic studies on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, Brazil, and Europe Grants and Networks: Co-founder of Vienna-based interdisciplinary refugee studies networks; contributor to Austrian Academy of Sciences research projects on refugee integration and well-being. Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute for Social and Cultural Anthropology's migration research cluster and the ROR-n platform for forced migration studies.

• Anthropology of the Middle East
• Forced Migration Studies
• Social Belonging
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Hadeel Abdelhameed is an Adjunct Professor at Monash University's Faculty of Education, with affiliations to the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice-President, and the Office of the VC & President. She also collaborates with the University of Kufa in academic research. Her work focuses on gender studies, conflict zones, Iraqi theatre, and neoliberal policy analysis. Dr. Abdelhameed's research explores intersections between cultural expression, political dynamics, and social movements in Middle Eastern contexts, particularly Iraq's post-conflict society. Her recent publications (2019–2025) examine topics ranging from securitization in conflict zones through comparative studies of Iraq and Afghanistan, to the role of Iraqi women in protests and elections. She investigates how theatre and art serve as vehicles for resistance and identity formation among marginalized groups. A 2022 project highlights her engagement with contemporary Iraqi political processes and gender dynamics. Abdelhameed's work demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, blending sociology, political theory, and cultural studies to analyze complex sociopolitical phenomena. Her collaborations span academic institutions across Australia and Iraq, reflecting her transnational research focus.

• Gender Studies
• Conflict Zones
• Iraqi Theatre
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Sharon Wilson is an active Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Strategy at Northumbria University Business School, specializing in Transport Mobilities, Cultural Geographies, and Tourism. Her interdisciplinary research engages with embodiment theory and non-representational theory to address societal mobility challenges. PhD in Tourism, University of Sunderland (awarded 2017) MSc (awarded 2017) MA in Fine Art (awarded 2006) MA in Photography (awarded 2005) Wilson's research centers on critical mobilities studies, examining how movement shapes social relations through innovative frameworks like infrastructural violence analysis and mobile homemaking. Her work bridges tourism studies, human-animal interactions, and disability inclusion, with significant contributions to understanding e-scooter cultures, deaf tourism, and military infrastructure legacies. She actively promotes mobilities as essential for societal modernization through global academic networks. Her publication trends reveal deep engagement with spatial justice, emphasizing embodiment in infrastructure (2024), advancing deaf tourism scholarship (2023), and exploring urban human-animal encounters (2022). Key thematic clusters include mobility justice, sensory accessibility, and critical infrastructure studies across geography and tourism journals. As a dedicated research supervisor, Wilson leads multiple major projects including the £180K Leverhulme Trust-funded "Life Stories of Infrastructure" (2023-2026) and recently completed the "Surfing the City" e-scooter study. She serves on the editorial committee of Applied Mobilities and actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through mobility justice research. Wilson maintains a robust fieldwork practice, having presented at 20+ conferences worldwide and planned research at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Her collaborative approach spans geography, tourism, and environmental studies communities, with recent work examining campervan cultures, infrastructural violence, and multisensory tourism.

• Transport Mobilities
• Cultural Geographies
• Tourism Studies
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Mark Vacher is an Associate Professor at the SAXO-Institute within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in urban studies through ethnographic and phenomenological approaches. His research spans multiple scales from macro-level urban planning in deindustrializing metropolises to micro-level analyses of domestication in housing structures, with fieldwork conducted across Central/Southern Europe, North Africa, Denmark, and Mediterranean ferry systems. His primary research domains include: Urbanity and post-industrial transformations Domesticity and homemaking practices Materiality and spatial configurations Mobility studies and movement anthropology Urban planning methodologies Vacher's current work critically examines industrial complex transformations using Gilles Deleuze's philosophical framework and phenomenological perspectives, focusing on how urban spaces are materially and socially reconfigured. His methodology emphasizes embodied experience and sensory engagement with urban environments. Recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate consistent thematic focus on urban metamorphosis, with significant contributions to green transition research through Copenhagen's Nordhavn Living Lab, Syrian refugee studies in Lebanon, and innovative applications of humanistic knowledge in architectural business strategy. Key methodological threads include ethnographic deep-dives into community formation and spatial phenomenology. Scientific recognition: No formal awards or fellowships documented in current profile Professional engagement shows active collaboration with urban development initiatives like the Nordhavn Living Lab, though specific grant funding details and student supervision records remain unpublicized in available materials. His work bridges theoretical anthropology with practical urban solutions, particularly in sustainability transitions and community housing models. Research infrastructure includes participation in the Nordhavn Living Lab ecosystem and ongoing Mediterranean mobility studies, with emphasis on real-world application of anthropological insights to contemporary urban challenges.

• Urban Studies
• Domesticity
• Materiality
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Munzoul Abdalla Munzoul Assal is a Professor in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen, Norway. He has held academic positions at the University of Khartoum, Ahfad University for Women, and the University of Sharjah, UAE, contributing extensively to higher education in Africa and the Middle East. University of Bergen – Professor, Department of Social Anthropology University of Khartoum – Long-standing teaching and research engagement Ahfad University for Women – Postgraduate instruction in conflict and mobility University of Sharjah – Postgraduate teaching in development policy and planning His research centers on migration, diaspora, refugee studies, citizenship, state violence, and humanitarianism, with fieldwork conducted in Norway, Sudan, and France. He critically examines transnational identities, urbanization, peace processes, and the socio-political dynamics of displacement. The most recent publications reflect a strong focus on Sudan’s political transitions, peace agreements, identity politics, and migration patterns. His work spans qualitative analysis of civil society, gender dimensions of displacement, brain drain, and citizenship challenges post-South Sudan secession. The articles collectively highlight a deep engagement with African conflict resolution, governance, and anthropological fieldwork in complex political environments. He leads major international research initiatives including: Borderlands dynamics: anthropological capacity building in East African Universities (2013–2018) Refugees on the move: South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Uganda (2021–2025) Sudan-Norway Academic Collaboration (SNAC), co-led with Liv Tønnessen These projects are funded by NORAD and NORHED, emphasizing academic networking, research quality, and policy-relevant outputs for Sudan and the broader Horn of Africa. His advising and grant leadership demonstrate sustained commitment to capacity development, with multi-institutional collaboration across Bergen, Khartoum, Makerere, Addis Ababa, and Juba. Though specific advisees are not named, his long history of postgraduate teaching underscores mentorship in qualitative methodology, conflict studies, and development planning.

• Migration
• Diaspora Studies
• Refugee Studies
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Dr Renée Mickelburgh is a Lecturer in Strategic Communication at the School of Communication and Arts , University of Queensland (UQ). Her research focuses on Australian women's communication of gender and environmental justice through digital storytelling, with additional interests in AI's impact on communication practices, human rights advocacy, and professional implications for vulnerable communities. Education: PhD in Environmental Communication (UQ, 2022) Affiliations: Centre for Communication and Social Change, Sexual and Gender Violence Research Network Research Trends: Analyzes intersections of ecofeminism, digital technologies, and affective experiences in academic settings. Recent work explores consent discourse in university residential colleges, collaborative diagramming during emergencies, and subversive writing methodologies inspired by feminist theorists. Publications: 15 most recent include two 2025 articles on sexual violence discourse and mobility humanities, 2024 work on consent education frameworks, 2023 ecofeminist storytelling analysis, 2022 feminist writing methodologies, and 2020 studies on women's environmental activism. Keywords span gender studies, environmental justice, AI ethics, and critical communication. Collaborative Networks: Active in UQ's Sexual and Gender Violence Research Network and Centre for Communication and Social Change, with research experience in journalism, politics, and civil society sectors.

• Digital Storytelling
• Environmental Communication
• Gender Studies
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