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• Critical Heritage Studies
• Urban Anthropology
• Cultural Policy
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Florence Graezer Bideau is an Adjunct Professor at EPFL's College of Humanities and School of Architecture, where she heads the Heritage, Anthropology and Technologies Research Group. She holds a PhD in History and Civilization from EHESS Paris and directs the Minor in Area and Cultural Studies. Her academic appointments include Visiting Professorship at Politecnico di Torino and membership in international research committees like EDAR and AISFL. Research Focus: Her interdisciplinary work bridges anthropology, urban studies, and heritage politics, with regional expertise in China, Switzerland, and Southeast Asia. Core themes include: Cultural policy and power dynamics in China UNESCO heritage processes and intangible cultural heritage Urban resistance and innovation in global cities Ethnographic studies of maker communities and new towns Publications Analysis: Her recent articles demonstrate sustained focus on heritage deconstruction, urban transformation, and sociopolitical dimensions of cultural preservation. Key trends include critical examinations of industrial heritage reuse, decolonial approaches to Chinese heritage policies, and anthropological studies of urbanization patterns. Awards: Best Teaching Award, EPFL Humanities Program (2022) Koos Bosma Prize in Planning History (2022) Research Leadership: Directs SNSF-funded projects on maker movements in China and UNESCO heritage implementation. Supervises doctoral theses on urban memory, heritage politics, and extended urbanization. Leads international collaborations including the SNIS-funded 'Mapping Controversial Memories' project across Beijing, Mexico City, and Rome. Affiliations: Coordinates the Heritage and Patrimoine research committee (AISFL), collaborates with Politecnico di Torino's China Room lab, and partners with UNESCO on intangible heritage safeguarding frameworks.

• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Canadian Studies
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Judit Nagy (born 1970 in Hungary) is an Associate Professor at the Department of English Linguistics , Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences , Károli Gáspár Reformed University. She holds a PhD in Modern American Literature from Eötvös Loránd University (2009) and an MA in English Language/Literature (2001). Her academic work bridges Canadian Studies , Linguistics , and Applied Linguistics , focusing on East Asian minorities in Canada, environmental metaphors in literature, and language teaching methodology. Education: PhD in Modern American Literature (Eötvös Loránd University, 2009) MA in English Language/Literature (Eötvös Loránd University, 2001) MSc in Mathematics (ELTE, 1999) BA/BSc/BEd in English-Mathematics Teaching (ELTE, 1994) Her research explores linguistic transculturation in Korean-Canadian literature, multiculturalism in Canadian short stories , and environmental art in diaspora communities . She has published 15+ peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from EFL methodology to metaphorical representations of weather in Canadian literature. Recent publications highlight cross-cultural educational challenges (2024), post-pandemic language learning (2023), and historical maritime metaphors (2021). She has received multiple CEACS and KRE Rector's Certificates for academic excellence. As coordinator of the Canada in the English Classroom research group and the 'Minorities in Canada: Intercultural Investigations' project, she has shaped Canadian studies curricula across Europe. Her work has been presented at 25+ international conferences, including University of Graz, Keimyung University, and Nordic Association of Canadian Studies meetings.

Sarita MalikView profile

Professor

• Cultural Diversity in Creative Industries
• Race and Ethnicity Representation
• Public Service Broadcasting Policy
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Professor Sarita Malik serves as Associate Pro Vice Chancellor – Research Impact and Professor of Media, Culture and Communications at Brunel University London's College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. She leads the Social and Political Sciences division with expertise spanning cultural theory, media sociology, and screen studies since her 2016 professorial appointment. Education: PhD in Sociology (Open University) - AHRB collaborative studentship at British Film Institute supervised by Stuart Hall MA in Film and Television Studies (University of Warwick) BA (Hons) in English and Media (Sussex University) Malik's research centers on inequality, representation, and participation within cultural and technological contexts, with pioneering contributions to diversity frameworks in creative industries since the 1990s. Her work critically examines racialized terminology in organizational cultures, diasporic cinema, and community-based creative activisms. Current projects analyze longitudinal BFI diversity standards data and screen sector racial inequality through Guardian/BFI collaborations. Her publications reveal consistent focus on cultural policy evolution, Black British representation, and grassroots resistance methodologies. Recent works demonstrate increasing emphasis on data-driven diversity analysis while maintaining critical race theory foundations. Major projects like Creative Interruptions (2014-2020) showcase transnational comparative approaches across UK, Palestine, Northern Ireland, and India. Key Awards: BAFTSS 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts (FRSA) REF 2021 Sub-Panel 34 Membership DCMS College of Experts Appointment (2022) As principal investigator on four Connected Communities projects and multiple AHRC grants exceeding £1.5M, Malik champions collaborative knowledge exchange between academic, community, and policy stakeholders. Her supervision of six doctoral researchers reflects commitment to developing critical race scholarship. The Creative Interruptions project established a transnational network examining arts-based resistance to marginalization through co-created methodologies. Research Infrastructure: Leads the Creative Interruptions consortium with British Film Institute partnerships, maintaining longitudinal datasets on UK film sector diversity through Guardian collaborations. Current work develops frameworks for analyzing institutional diversity moral economies through intersectional lenses.

Jane E. OkechView profile

Professor

• Group Psychotherapy
• Clinical Supervision
• Multicultural Counseling
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Jane E. Okech, Ph.D., is a Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Vermont, where she also serves as Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs effective July 1, 2022. She is affiliated with the College of Education and Social Services and the Department of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science. Dr. Okech earned her academic credentials from institutions across three countries: Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Counseling from Idaho State University (USA, 2003) M.A. in Counseling Psychology from United States International University-Africa (Kenya) B.Ed. in Education from Kenyatta University (Kenya), majoring in Philosophy of Religion and History Dr. Okech's scholarship primarily focuses on advancing proficiencies in group psychotherapy and clinical supervision with diverse populations. Her work examines counseling micro and advanced skill acquisition processes and their contributions to complex relational dynamics that enhance therapeutic efficacy. She also explores models of clinical supervision and core intervention proficiencies across various clinical practice domains, with particular attention to their intersection with counselor training, professional ethics, and standards of practice. Her research demonstrates consistent attention to multicultural competence, ethical practice, and social justice principles within counseling contexts. The trajectory of her publications shows increasing sophistication in examining how cultural identity and power dynamics influence therapeutic relationships and outcomes. Dr. Okech has received several prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to the field: Counselor Education and Supervision Publication of the Year Award (2019) Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Fellow (2018) Article of the Year Award (2017) Outstanding Article Award (2015) Outstanding Faculty Award from ALANA Center (2014) John Dewey Educator's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014) Throughout her career at UVM, Dr. Okech has demonstrated exceptional leadership, serving in multiple capacities including Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (2003-2012, 2016-2017), Counseling Program Coordinator (2012-2015), interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research in CESS (2015-2016), Chair of the Department of Leadership and Developmental Sciences (2017-2021), and CESS Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs (2021-2022). She is also the Editor-elect for the Journal for Specialists in Group Work, with her executive editorship taking effect July 1, 2023. As an educator, Dr. Okech has taught over 70 courses using multiple modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats, and has engaged in high-impact teaching practices with positive peer and student evaluations. Her teaching portfolio includes Advanced Group Counseling, DBT courses, Clinical Mental Health Internships, and courses on professional issues in counseling.

Hieu Van NgoView profile

Professor

• Social Work
• Immigrant and Refugee Integration
• Anti-Racism Studies
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Hieu Van Ngo serves as Professor (Teaching & Research) and Senior Associate Dean at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work. His academic foundation includes a B.S.W. (1997), M.S.W. (2001), and Ph.D. in Social Work (2011), all from the University of Calgary. He actively contributes to university strategic initiatives including Brain and Mental Health (2015-2021), Child Health and Wellness (2020-2025), and Human Dynamics in a Changing World (2015-2021). His research centers on immigrant and refugee integration, anti-racism, youth gang involvement, and sustainable built environments. Key projects include the Impact of Racism on Asian Canadians’ Wellbeing (Primary Investigator, 2021-2023) and Identity-Based Wraparound Intervention for at-risk immigrant youth (Primary Investigator, 2013-2019). His work examines systemic barriers in education, mental health, and social services through anti-oppressive lenses. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across social work, criminology, and migration studies, with emerging focus on participatory action research methods and community belonging. His 2025 works explore photovoice methodologies and discrimination-community belonging dynamics, building on longitudinal studies of immigrant student outcomes and gang prevention. International Institute for Qualitative Methodology Dissertation Award (Top Three, 2011) Peak Scholar Award, University of Calgary (2015) Sustainability Award- Academic Sustainability Implementation (2017) Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship (2008) Ngo leads major funded projects including the SSHRC Partnership Grant Quality in Canada’s Built Environment ($2.5M) and Public Safety Canada's Identity-Based Wraparound Intervention ($5.35M). His Real Me program coordinates direct support for gang-involved youth through the Centre for Newcomers. Current work emphasizes community-engaged approaches to urban sustainability and anti-Asian racism prevention.

Petra WielerView profile

Professor

• Reading and media socialization
• Linguistic enculturation
• Literary learning
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Professor Petra Wieler is a distinguished academic at the Freie Universität Berlin, where she serves as C4-Professor for Primary School Education/Learning Area German in the Department of Education and Psychology. Her academic career spans over four decades, with significant contributions to German didactics, literacy development, and children's media reception. Her research interests focus on reading and media socialization, linguistic enculturation, literary learning, and teaching research, with particular emphasis on multilingual education contexts. Professor Wieler's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, examining how children interact with literature and media across different linguistic and cultural contexts. Her extensive publication record reveals consistent research trajectories centered on picture book reception, literacy development in multilingual children, family literacy practices, and the intersection of media and narrative construction. The publications demonstrate increasing attention to multilingual contexts and digital media influences on children's literacy development over time. Professor Wieler actively supervises graduate students through her Master's thesis colloquia and maintains an active research agenda through projects like the Nightingale Berlin mentorship program for children with migration backgrounds. She has developed numerous courses on multilingualism in early childhood education, literacy development, and children's literature. Her laboratory work centers around the 'Medienrezeption und Narration' research project examining how elementary school children process book and media stories through conversation and storytelling, conducted at the intersection of language acquisition research, psychological reception studies, and educational methodology.

Kate Ferguson-PatrickView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cooperative Learning
• Democracy Classrooms
• Intercultural Understanding
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Kate Ferguson-Patrick is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of Newcastle, with expertise in cooperative learning, global education, and culturally responsive pedagogies. Her work bridges research and practice through international collaborations and fieldwork in Samoa, Sweden, and the UK. Doctor of Philosophy (University of Newcastle) Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Nottingham Trent University) Master of Arts (Children's Literature and Literacy) (University of Technology Sydney) Research focuses on democratic classrooms, intercultural understanding, and sustainable development goals integration in primary education. She leads projects like the GERT (Global Education Research and Teaching) team initiatives and Pacific RISE (Inclusive Education in the Pacific). Key contributions include: Developing cooperative learning frameworks for diverse classrooms Advancing global citizenship education through SDGs Creating professional development programs for early career teachers Recent publications examine collaborative problem-solving in mathematics education and equity in work-integrated learning. Scientific recognition includes: The IASCE Elizabeth Cohen Award for Outstanding Thesis (2019) College Excellence Awards (2024, 2022) Faculty Postgraduate Research Publication Prize (2012) Grants highlight international impact, including a 2024 Advance HE Global Impact Grant and AusAID-funded Global Education in Teacher Education program (2010-2015). She supervises PhD projects on topics like climate action in Pacific curricula and gifted education equity.

Sabine SchmitzView profile

Professor

• Belgian culture and history
• Benelux region studies
• Interdisciplinary cultural research
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Prof. Dr. Sabine Schmitz is a Professor of Romance Literatures and Cultural Studies at the Institute of Romance Studies , Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Paderborn. She serves as Chairwoman of the Belgium Center (BELZ) and leads the BelgienNet digital platform. 2024: Awarded Officer of the Order of the Crown of Belgium 2026: Organizing international conference on Polyphonic Circularity Her research focuses on: Benelux region cultural dynamics Belgian identity in media and comics Baroque studies in Northern Europe Migration narratives in Latin American and European contexts Digital humanities applications Interdisciplinary EU studies Recent publications analyze: Belgian royal order award (2024) Benelux multilingual education (2024) Italian migration to Belgium (2023) Belgian comic historiography (2023) Symbolist art pedagogy (2023) Scientific honors: Order of the Crown of Belgium (2024) As academic leader of BELZ, she coordinates: Multilingual educational projects Annual Belgium Day events International student excursions to Belgium EU-focused research initiatives

Dagmar KasüschkeView profile

Professor

• Early Childhood Education
• Gender Studies in Education
• Cultural Awareness in ECEC
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Dagmar Kasüschke is a Professor at the Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd , specifically within the Institut Kindheit, Jugend und Familie and the Department of Sozialpädagogik und Pädagogik der frühen Kindheit . She has held significant roles including Studiengangsleiterin (Head of Bachelor's Program) in Early Childhood Education and Leiterin (Head) of her department, indicating leadership responsibilities. Her academic journey includes professorships at institutions such as the Evangelische Hochschule Dresden and Evangelische Fachhochschule Freiburg, along with guest lectureships in England, Sweden, and Denmark. Academic Career: 2006–2009 Professor at Evangelische Fachhochschule Freiburg International Engagement: Guest lectureships across Europe Her research focuses on Early Childhood Education through historical, systematic, and cultural lenses. Key areas include gender as a social difference line , diversity and inclusion , cultural awareness , and didactic approaches in educational institutions. She explores these topics through transnational and critical frameworks, emphasizing pedagogical spaces and social differentiation. Recent publications (2022–2013) analyze the historical foundations of early childhood pedagogy, gender dynamics, cultural negotiations, and spatial dimensions in educational settings. Her work frequently addresses diversity integration , empowerment strategies , and critical policy reflections in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) environments. She participates in projects like Reflecting Cultures of Education (RECOdE) (2022–2025), focusing on transnationality and cultural awareness in ECEC programs. Her email contact is dagmar.kasueschke@ph-gmuend.de , with office hours available both in-person and via Zoom.

Bertrand LavoieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Law and Religion
• Law, Ethics and Health
• Rights and Liberties
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Bertrand Lavoie is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, Université de Sherbrooke . His research focuses on Law and Religion , Clinical Ethics , and Value Pluralism , particularly in healthcare settings and Quebec public institutions. He holds a Doctorate in Law from Paris II, a Postdoctoral Fellowship from McGill, and advanced training in Clinical Ethics and Sociology from Université de Montréal and UQAM. Scholarly work includes empirical studies on religious pluralism in emergency departments, Quebec secularism laws, and pediatric care ethics. He co-directs the SoDRUS Research Center (Society, Law, and Religions) and collaborates with CHU Sainte-Justine and CRÉ (Research Ethics Center). His scientific awards include the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship . Recent articles explore topics like religious accommodation in pandemics , legal-ethical interplay in pediatric care , and secularism in Quebec public spaces . He supervises students in fundamental rights , health law , and interfaith healthcare dynamics . Current grants include funding from CRSH (SSHRC) and FRQSC for studies on inter-normativity in healthcare and judicial authorization in pediatric care .

Lucas TorresView profile

Professor

• Mental Health Disparities
• Ethnic and Racial Minority Mental Health
• Cultural Psychology
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Lucas Torres, Ph.D., serves as Chair and Professor in the Department of Psychology at Marquette University, leading the Latina/o Well-being Research Initiative (LWRI) and co-principal investigator for the Milwaukee Trauma Outcomes Project (MTOP) to address mental health disparities through community-academic partnerships. His educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Purdue University, a Clinical Internship at Boston University Medical Center's Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, and a Multicultural Post-doctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Torres investigates structural and socio-environmental factors driving mental health disparities among underrepresented groups, with dual research foci: (1) detrimental impacts of culturally-specific stressors (ethnic discrimination, microaggressions, acculturative stress) and neighborhood factors (community violence, economic stress) on depression, anxiety, and PTSD; and (2) protective mechanisms including ethnic identity, cultural values, and social cohesion that promote resilience. His 2020-2022 publications reveal interdisciplinary trends across psychology, neuroscience, and orthopsychiatry, emphasizing community-based participatory methods. Key themes include neurobiological correlates of racial discrimination, longitudinal trauma studies in Black American adults, and culturally-adapted assessment tools for Latino populations, all targeting systemic interventions for health equity. Scientific recognition includes: Marquette University Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award As a Faculty Diversity Fellow, Dr. Torres mentors emerging scholars while directing major grants: Salud Mental Milwaukee and COVID-19 Latinx Study (LWRI); Study of Trauma and Resilience (STAR) and DRIVE Together Study (MTOP), all involving cross-sector collaborations with community organizations, healthcare systems, and interdisciplinary research teams. He directs the Mental Health Disparities Research Lab and co-leads LWRI's community partnerships to transform Milwaukee's Latinx mental health landscape, while MTOP integrates geospatial analysis with biological data to dismantle racial inequities in trauma outcomes through policy-informed interventions.

Vanessa A. SansoneView profile

Associate Professor

• College Affordability
• Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
• Educational Policy
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Vanessa A. Sansone, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the College of Education and Human Development. Her research centers on college affordability, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), power structures in higher education governance, and equity for historically underserved students. Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Higher Education), UTSA Master of Education (Higher Education Administration), UTSA Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, St. Mary’s University Her work explores the intersection of rural education, racial equity, and institutional servingness, particularly through frameworks like intersectionality and deficit ideology critiques. She examines how federal/state partnerships, funding policies, and spatial disparities impact student success at HSIs and rural-serving institutions. Recent publications highlight trends in college affordability , STEM outcomes at HSIs , critical rural education frameworks , and geographic inequities for Latinx students. Her research often bridges policy analysis with empirical studies on financial aid, governance, and student experiences. 35 Most Outstanding Women in Higher Education (2020), Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Dr. Sansone contributes to national discourse through policy briefs, book chapters, and presentations at conferences. Her affiliations include UTSA’s College of Education and Human Development, which emphasizes multicultural and cross-national education leadership.

Wibren van der BurgView profile

Professor

• Legal philosophy
• Legal theory
• Law and ethics
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Wibren van der Burg is a Full Professor at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in Legal Philosophy and Jurisprudence. His work focuses on the intersection of law, ethics, and society, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary legal research , global legal pluralism , and the dynamic relation between law and morality . He has authored influential books such as Contextualising Legal Research: A Methodological Guide (2024, with Sanne Taekema) and Rechtsfilosofie in een pluralistische wereld (2025), which rethinks democratic ideals in a globalized context. Research Pillars : Interdisciplinary methodology, legal pluralism, and law-morality dynamics Collaborations : Regular work with Sanne Taekema on methodological frameworks Teaching : Seminars on legal philosophy for master’s and PhD students His methodological innovations include saturation as a principle for philosophical research and pragmatist reflective equilibrium . He advocates integrating doctrinal, empirical, and humanities approaches in legal scholarship. Van der Burg has lectured internationally, including a 2021 series on research methods in Poland, and frequently contributes to public discourse on Dutch multiculturalism and religious pluralism.

Joi CarrView profile

Professor

• African American Literature and Film
• Black Women's Studies
• Religion and the Arts
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Joi Carr is a Professor of English & Film and the Blanche E. Seaver Professor of Humanities and Teacher Education at Pepperdine University's Seaver College, where she serves as Director of Film and Academic Director of the Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports. Her interdisciplinary work bridges film, literature, and cultural studies with a focus on African American experiences and artistic expression. Her academic credentials include: PhD in English, Literature and Film Studies, Claremont Graduate University MA in Interdisciplinary Studies (English, Theater, History), Texas Tech University MA in Religion Interdisciplinary History, Pepperdine University MLS and MDR in Law (Legal Studies and Dispute Resolution), Pepperdine University BS in Bible and Ministry and BA in Liberal Arts, Lubbock Christian University (Summa and Magna Cum Laude) Post-Doctoral Certificates in Women's and Gender Studies and African Studies, Claremont Graduate University Carr's research explores intersections of African American literature, film, and cultural identity, with particular emphasis on Black women's voice, vocation, and representation. She investigates how religion, music, and the arts shape narratives of identity and social justice, developing innovative models for arts-based critical pedagogy that engage diverse student populations through creative practice. Her scholarly publications analyze representations of Blackness across Hollywood and independent cinema, examining historical realism in films like Django Unchained , agency in works by Kasi Lemmons, and cultural significance of figures like Reginald Hudlin. Concentrated in the last decade, her work frequently appears in Black Camera International Journal , contributing to critical discourse on race, gender, and cinematic representation. Carr founded and directs Pepperdine's Multicultural Theatre Project, producing over 15 original plays since 2001 that explore social justice themes through music and narrative. These productions, often featuring nationally recognized artists like Tony Award winner L. Scott Caldwell, connect academic inquiry with creative practice while leading the Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports to bridge classroom learning with industry opportunities.

Elena SottilottaView profile

Research Fellow

• Women's and Gender Studies
• Folklore and Fairy-Tale Studies
• Children's Literature
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Dr. Elena Sottilotta is a Research Fellow at Murray Edwards College , University of Cambridge, with expertise in women’s and gender studies , folklore and fairy-tale studies , children’s literature , and intermedia studies . Affiliated with the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, she has held visiting roles at Brown University and Harvard University, and serves on the Scientific Committee of the European Fairy Tale Route. Research Focus: Non-canonical voices in European folk and fairy-tale traditions, contemporary media adaptations, Italian-Irish literary crossings, and Mediterranean island studies. Teaching: Supervises Italian language and literature courses (IT1, IT5), postgraduate research, and long essays, with a focus on creative pedagogy and storytelling. Awards: British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant, Fulbright scholarship, Erasmus Mundus scholarship, and others. Public Engagement: Co-organizer of Cambridge Research Network for Fairy-Tale Studies , Fairy-Tale Trouble conference, and outreach programs on diversity and social justice. Her 2025 monograph Seekers of Wonder (Princeton University Press) examines women’s roles in 19th-century Italian and Irish folk-tale collection, while her articles span topics from neo-Victorian media to gender subversion in Italian cinema. She actively participates in international lectures, conference organization, and interdisciplinary collaborations.