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Rosa Andujar is a Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts at King's College London, where she is affiliated with both the Department of Liberal Arts and the Department of Classics within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She serves as Editor of the American Journal of Philology and holds positions on the editorial boards of Brazilian journals Nuntius Antiquus and PhaoS - Revista de Estudos Clássicos. Dr. Andujar was elected to the Program Committee of the Society for Classical Studies for a three-year term (2022-2025), serving as Vice President for Program and Chair from 2023-2025. Her research focuses on two complementary areas: Ancient Greek tragedy, particularly the tragic chorus and its performance capabilities Global receptions of Greek drama, with special emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean Dr. Andujar's work examines how engagements with Graeco-Roman antiquity intersect with questions of gender, race, class, and national identity. She has particular expertise in Cuban adaptations of Greek tragedy and Latinx receptions of classical drama, exploring how these cultural encounters create new narratives that challenge traditional understandings of classical reception. Her research has been recognized with prestigious awards including the 2020 London Hellenic Prize for 'The Greek Trilogy of Luis Alfaro' and the 2022 AJP Best Article Prize. She has secured significant research funding from the Loeb Classical Library Foundation, British Academy, A. G. Leventis Foundation, Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Fundación BBVA. Dr. Andujar's current research projects include 'The Cambridge Companion to Classics and Race' (edited volume), 'La Puerta Electra/The Electra Door' (critical bilingual anthology of Cuban rewritings), and 'Tragedy and Revolución' (monograph on Greek drama in Caribbean cultural history), supported by recent fellowships from the Loeb Classical Library Foundation and British Academy. She is actively involved in academic service as Editor of the American Journal of Philology, co-editor of the 'Classics and the Postcolonial' book series for Routledge, and Advisory Board member of 'Hesperides: Classics in the Luso-Hispanic World.' Her external examining work for the University of Birmingham (2018-2023) demonstrates her commitment to academic standards across institutions.

• Ancient Greek Tragedy
• Ancient Greek Comedy
• Archaic Greek Poetry
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Philippe d'Iribarne is a French researcher holding the position of Research Director at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), where he is affiliated with the Gestion et Société (Management and Society) Research Group. His academic career has focused on the complex relationship between cultural contexts and organizational success, particularly in developing countries. Dr. d'Iribarne's research interests center on cross-cultural management, organizational sociology, and development studies, with particular emphasis on how cultural frameworks shape business practices and organizational effectiveness. His work challenges conventional wisdom about universal management practices, demonstrating how successful organizations in developing countries often achieve excellence by creatively adapting to rather than rejecting local cultural contexts. He has conducted field research across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, examining how companies leverage traditional cultural forms to create innovative management approaches. His publication record reveals a consistent thematic focus on the interplay between culture and organizational success. Rather than viewing cultural differences as obstacles to development, d'Iribarne's work demonstrates how local cultural resources can be harnessed to create effective business models. His research particularly highlights how successful companies in the Global South have found ways to integrate modern management tools with local cultural frameworks, creating unique hybrid organizational forms that achieve both efficiency and cultural resonance. As a senior researcher at CNRS, d'Iribarne has led significant research initiatives examining business operations in diverse cultural contexts. His work with the Gestion et Société research group has produced influential theoretical contributions to management studies, particularly regarding the relationship between universal management principles and their culturally-specific implementation. His research methodology emphasizes deep ethnographic engagement with organizations in their local contexts, allowing him to identify the subtle cultural mechanisms that enable organizational success in challenging environments.

• Cross-cultural Management
• Organizational Sociology
• Development Studies
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Karoline Noack is a full Professor of Ancient American Studies and Ethnology at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology , University of Bonn, where she also directs the BASA Museum (Bonn Collection of the Americas). She has held this position since 2009 and is a leading scholar in Andean studies, museum ethnology, and colonial Latin American history. Her research interests are deeply interdisciplinary, focusing on: The Inca state and early colonial Andes, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Mexico Transculturation and gender in colonial contexts The history of ethnological knowledge, especially in the GDR Museum studies, collection ethics, and the decolonization of ethnographic museums Material culture and provenance research Her recent scholarly output centers on dependency and mobilization in the Inca Empire, the global history of resources (like cotton and coca), and the role of museums in knowledge production. She has led major projects such as 'Balancing the Center and the Local' in Cochabamba and the KOSMOS collaborative project on object-based knowledge. Her publications span museum ethics, colonial legal history, and transcultural exchange. Karoline Noack has received significant recognition, including: Membership in the German Archaeological Institute Fellowships from the Volkswagen and Gerda Henkel Foundations Membership in the DFG Review Board Leadership roles as Spokesperson for the Transdisciplinary Research Area 'Present Pasts' and Chair of BASS e.V. She advises and mentors students in ethnology and archaeology, and her work involves extensive collaboration with international scholars and institutions. Her research is supported by major German funding bodies and is published in leading academic venues. She is also deeply involved in public engagement through museum curation and exhibitions.

• Ancient American Studies
• Ethnology
• Andean Studies
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Wendy W Wolford is the Robert A. and Ruth E. Polson Professor of Global Development at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She also serves as Vice Provost for International Affairs, overseeing global partnerships including the Global Hubs and Grand Challenges initiatives. Her research focuses on land governance, social movements, and agrarian societies, with extensive fieldwork in Brazil, Ecuador, and Mozambique. Key projects include analyses of the Brazilian MST landless movement and colonial legacies in Mozambican agriculture. Wolford earned her PhD from UC Berkeley (2001) and has authored/co-edited seminal works like This Land is Ours Now (2010) and The Social Lives of Land (2024). She has held prestigious fellowships, including a Fulbright (2016–17), and her work addresses critical issues like global land grabbing, participatory democracy, and environmental justice. Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing critical analysis in development theory and political ecology. Recognition includes awards for internationalizing curricula and advancing global development research. Her outreach includes curricula development on Brazilian rural development and multimedia case studies on sustainable food systems. Current research explores the Plantationocene framework and Mozambique’s agrarian histories.

• International Development
• Land Use & Distribution
• Social Mobilization & Agrarian Societies
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Curry Kennedy is an Assistant Professor of English at Texas A&M University, joining the faculty in 2023. He specializes in rhetorical education, rhetoric and religion, and the history of rhetoric with a focus on early modern periods. His current book project, *Grace and Skill: Religion and the Arts of Language in Early Modern England*, examines the intersection of piety and linguistic training from 1500–1650. Education: M.A. and Ph.D. in English, Penn State University (2021) B.A. in English and Creative Writing, University of Arkansas (2015) Research emphasizes rhetorical spirituality, connections between religious practice and language arts, and the pedagogical dimensions of early modern texts. His work spans Augustine, Erasmus, Milton, and Emerson, analyzing how religious frameworks shaped persuasive techniques and educational practices. Recent publications explore Augustinian depression, Erasmian pedagogy, Emerson’s provocative obscurity, and Milton’s national ethos. Professional roles include At-Large member of the American Society for the History of Rhetoric Steering Committee, discipline representative for the Renaissance Society of America, and faculty fellow for Texas A&M’s Honors Academy, where he teaches themes of Respect, Excellence, and Leadership.

• Rhetorical Education
• Rhetoric and Religion
• History of Rhetoric
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Professor Ben Bollig holds the position of Professor of Latin American Literature and Film at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. He is also a Fellow and Tutor in Spanish at St Catherine's College, and an Associate Lecturer at St John's College. His research focuses on contemporary Latin American literature and film, with a specialization in Argentine poetry and its cinematic adaptations. He has authored or edited numerous books, including Moving Verses and The Poetry-Film Nexus in Latin America , and serves as editor of the Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies . Teaching responsibilities include the entire Spanish course for first-year students and Latin American literature and film options for upper years. He supervises MPhil/DPhil students in Latin American cultural studies, particularly Southern Cone literature and film. His work explores intersections of poetry, film, translation, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on Argentina's cultural production. He has published widely on topics such as poetic adaptation, political literature, and cultural activism. Key contributions include co-editing Latin American Cultural Studies: A Reader and producing translated volumes of Cristian Aliaga's work. His research themes span comparative literature, postcolonial studies, environmental humanities, and global cultural dynamics. He is actively engaged in academic leadership roles within his field, maintaining a strong international profile in cultural studies and literary criticism.

• Latin American Literature
• Film Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Carolina Matos is a Professor at City, University of London's School of Communication & Creativity, specializing in media studies, gender politics, and communications research with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. Her scholarly work bridges academic inquiry with practical advocacy, especially in the areas of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), feminist media studies, and democratic processes in the Global South. Dr. Matos's research interests span several interconnected domains: Gender politics and feminist media studies, with particular attention to Brazilian and Latin American contexts Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) communications and advocacy across global contexts Media democratization and public service broadcasting in Brazil and Latin America Digital activism and online networks for social change and gender equality Health communication in the age of misinformation, particularly regarding women's health in politically polarized environments Journalism's role in democratic processes and political transitions Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining how marginalized communities, particularly women in the Global South, navigate complex media landscapes around reproductive health. Her methodology frequently employs focus group research designed to empower participants while gathering insights on media consumption and interpretation. She has conducted significant research in partnership with NGOs like Reprolatina in Brazil and Open Arms in Florida, examining how disadvantaged communities process health communications in contexts of political polarization and misinformation. Dr. Matos has made substantial theoretical contributions through both foundational and recent works: Her book "Globalization, gender politics and the media" (2016) examines changing media representations in relation to feminist movements globally Her seminal work "Journalism and Political Democracy in Brazil" (2009) analyzes media's critical role in Brazil's democratization process following the military dictatorship She has conducted extensive comparative research on how NGOs communicate about SRHR across the Global North and South Her research on "New Brazilian feminism and online networks" (2017) documents the emergence of digital feminist activism in Brazil Her methodological approach consistently combines rigorous academic frameworks with practical applications, often utilizing mixed methods including content analysis, discourse analysis, and participatory research techniques designed to center marginalized voices while advancing scholarly understanding of media, gender, and power dynamics.

• Media Studies
• Gender Politics
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
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Barbara Zanchetta is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. She specializes in Cold War history, American foreign policy, and transatlantic relations. Her work examines US-Soviet détente, nuclear arms control, and the strategic implications of post-Cold War policies. She is the author of The Transformation of American International Power in the 1970's and co-author of Transatlantic Relations since 1945 . Currently, she is researching US policies toward the Persian Gulf and their role in the collapse of the Soviet Union. Her teaching includes courses on international history, US national security, and the War on Terror. She is affiliated with the Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War, the Latin American Security Research Group, and the Centre for Grand Strategy. Her research explores the intersections of diplomacy, conflict, and security policy, with a focus on Cold War legacies and modern geopolitical challenges. Zanchetta has organized international conferences, including a hybrid event in Paris on the consequences of the Cold War’s end. Her commentary on contemporary issues, such as NATO’s expansion and Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, reflects her expertise in historical and strategic analysis.

• Cold War History
• American Foreign Policy
• Transatlantic Relations
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Vicente Cervera Salinas is a Professor of Spanish Literature at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Spanish Literature, Literary Theory and Comparative Literature. He has been a full professor since 2004 and specializes in Latin American literature, intertextuality, and literary theory. His research interests include: Spanish and Latin American Literature Comparative Literature and Intertextuality Poetry and the Essay as Literary Genres Classical Mythology and its Modern Reinterpretations Aesthetic Criticism and Cultural Memory Philosophical Dimensions in Literature His scholarly and creative work reflects deep engagement with figures like Jorge Luis Borges, Dante Alighieri, and George Santayana. His publications span poetry, critical essays, and editorial projects, often exploring the intersections between literature, philosophy, and cultural identity. The themes across his recent articles reveal a consistent focus on myth, authorship, and transatlantic literary traditions, particularly in Hispanic contexts. He has received recognition including the Second Prize in the America Poetry Prize (1993). He co-directs the journal Cartaphilus: Revista de investigación y crítica estética and has directed the Humanities Classroom at the University of Murcia. He served as president of the Association of Hispanic American Literary Studies (2014–2018). He has supervised at least one doctoral thesis and has been a visiting professor at institutions in Havana, San José (Costa Rica), Buenos Aires, and Vienna. His academic leadership includes editing multi-volume works on literary figures and movements, contributing significantly to the study of Hispanic intellectual and aesthetic traditions. He leads the research group Plural Scriptures: Intertextuality and Interdisciplinarity , continuing to influence both literary scholarship and creative writing in Spain and Latin America.

• Spanish Literature
• Latin American Literature
• Comparative Literature
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Lady Rojas Benavente is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics at Concordia University, where she has been teaching since her appointment as Assistant Professor in 1996, with promotion to Associate Professor in May 2003. Prior to joining Concordia, she served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa and as a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at The University of Western Ontario, where she taught second language methodology, French and Spanish. Dr. Rojas Benavente received her PhD in Hispanic Literature from the University Laval in 1991, following an MA in Spanish Literatures (Cum Laude, 1985) and BA in History and Spanish (1983), both from the University of Ottawa. She also holds a Diploma qualifying as a Secondary School teacher specializing in Spanish Language and Literature, Psychology and Philosophy from the National Pedagogic University of Women in Lima, Peru (Cum Laude, 1968). Her research focuses on Critical Feminism in Peruvian & Latin-American Women Writers, with special emphasis on contemporary Peruvian and Mexican narrative, drama, poetry and essay. Her work encompasses Cultural Studies and Literary and Critical Theories, Latin American History, Post-colonialism, Human Rights, Women Studies, Feminist Theories, Gender Issues, Latin America Black History, Indigenous and Minorities Studies, and Comparative Studies in Education. She has published nine books (two poetry collections and seven critical interpretations) and over 50 refereed papers in Latin American Women's literary work, particularly focusing on Peruvian and Mexican authors. Dr. Rojas Benavente's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with themes of gender, ethnicity, and power structures in Latin American literature. Her recent publications explore the works of contemporary Peruvian women writers, examining how they address issues of violence, racism, and gender in post-independence national contexts. Her research trajectory reveals a deepening focus on decolonial perspectives, indigenous resistance, and the intersection of gender with other social categories. Hispanic Literary and Cultural Institute's Honor Diploma (2010) Publication Award from the University of New Brunswick for the Anthology, Constructing Memory: Latino-Canadian Women Writers in the New Millennium Recognition by Mouvement Desjardins in celebration of International Women's Day (2008) As president of the Society for Literary Criticism of Spanish American Women Writers' work (CCLEH), Dr. Rojas Benavente has facilitated connections between Concordia colleagues, local artists, international writers, and the Latino-Montreal community. She serves on the editorial boards of Alba de America, a literary magazine from the United States, and Voces, a Peruvian cultural magazine. Her leadership extends to organizing numerous conferences on Latin American women writers across Canada, Latin America, and Montreal, including multiple meetings of Hispano-Canadian Women Writers and events commemorating significant figures in Latin American literature.

• Critical Feminism
• Peruvian Women Writers
• Latin American Women's Literature
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Michael L. Conniff is Professor of History at San José State University, where he previously directed the Global Studies Initiative. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and specializes in modern Latin American history, with particular expertise in Panama-US relations and the African diaspora in the Americas. His research examines transnational relationships, historical development patterns, and sociopolitical dynamics in Latin America. Dr. Conniff has authored or co-authored several influential books including A History of Modern Latin America , Africans in the Americas , and Panama and the United States . With extensive international experience including multiple Fulbright fellowships and Peace Corps service, Dr. Conniff brings global perspective to his teaching and research on inter-American relations.

• Modern Latin America
• Panama-US Relations
• African Diaspora in Americas
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Joel Wolfe is a Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, based in Herter Hall. He holds a B.S. from Georgetown University, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on modern Brazil, Latin American history, and the cultural and political history of baseball and football. Wolfe is the author of three books, including *Working Women, Working Men* (1993) and *Autos and Progress* (2010), with his latest work *Brazil* (2023) examining national history. He is currently writing a book on the history of American football and a project on inter-American trade and culture in the 1920s. Wolfe’s teaching includes courses on modern Latin America, Brazilian history, and the history of baseball and football. His awards include the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Rice University, 2003–2005) and the Residential First Year Experience Student Choice Award at UMass Amherst. His research integrates themes of labor, modernization, and transnational connections, with a focus on Brazil’s industrialization, populism, and cultural identity. His work bridges economic, social, and cultural history, often exploring how technology, politics, and everyday life shape national narratives. Ongoing projects emphasize the intersection of sport, national identity, and globalization in Latin America and the U.S.

• History of Latin America
• Modern Brazil
• History of Baseball and Football
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Doris Sommer is the Ira Jewell Williams, Jr. Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures and African and African American Studies at Harvard University. She directs the Cultural Agents Initiative , promoting arts-based education through programs like Pre-Texts. She holds affiliations with the Mahindra Humanities Center as co-Chair and serves on editorial boards including Cuadernos de Literatura and transmodernity . Her research traces the role of 19th-century Latin American novels in nation-building, expanding to bilingual aesthetics, minority literature, and the civic impact of arts and humanities. She explores how literature and language shape identity, citizenship, and societal development, with a focus on translational and intercultural frameworks. The articles listed span her work on Latin American modernity, bilingual education, and the sociopolitical role of literature. These texts reflect her interests in postcolonial theory, cultural hybridity, and activist pedagogy, often bridging literature, education, and civic agency. Scientific awards include the Ira Jewell Williams, Jr. Professorship at Harvard University. Her outreach includes Pre-Texts programs in Boston Public Schools and Latin America, though no student names are explicitly listed. She has contributed extensively to journals and edited volumes, emphasizing cultural policy and intercultural dialogue.

• Latin American Literature
• Bilingual Aesthetics
• Public Humanities
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Loren Kruger is a Professor at the University of Chicago, specializing in interdisciplinary research that bridges Critical Theory, Postcolonial Studies , and Urban Performance . Her work spans African literature, modern drama, and transnational urban studies, with a focus on Johannesburg and Chicago as 'South Sides' of global significance. She holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1986) and has taught at UChicago since 1986. Key Research Areas: Critical Theory, Postcolonial Decolonization, African-American Theatre, Urban Studies Notable Contributions: Pioneering studies on comparative urban performance, translating revolutionary texts, and analyzing diasporic cultural legacies Her publications include Imagining the Edgy City (Oxford, 2013) and the recent Beyond the Internationale (2024), which explores Brechtian influences and urban resistance. Awards include the MLA Scaglione Prize (2005) and the Constantinidis Prize (2012). Current projects examine the Internationale in red world literature, theatre-politics intersections, and transcontinental family histories. Scientific Awards: MLA Scaglione Prize for Comparative Literary Study (2005) Philadelphia Constantinidis Prize (2012)

• Critical Theory
• Theories of Diaspora and Decolonization
• African Literature in English
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Isadora Moura Mota is an Assistant Professor of History at Princeton University, specializing in Brazilian slavery and the Atlantic world. Her research focuses on modern Brazilian history, comparative slavery, abolitionism, literacy among enslaved populations, and the African diaspora in Latin America. She holds a PhD from Brown University (2017) and previously taught at the University of Miami. Key research areas include the role of Afro-Brazilians in shaping abolition movements, transnational connections during the 19th century, and the intersection of literacy with emancipation struggles. Her book Freedom’s Horizon examines abolitionism as a grassroots movement anchored in enslaved communities. Her work has been supported by the Social Sciences Research Council, Brown University’s Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, and Brazil’s CNPq. Future projects explore intellectual histories of Afro-Brazilian literacy and labor struggles between European colonists and enslaved peoples. She has received an ACLS Fellowship and authored articles in Slavery & Abolition and Hispanic American Historical Review . Currently on leave through 2024–2025, her office is Dickinson Hall at Princeton.

• Slavery
• Abolitionism
• African Diaspora
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