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Lara Green is a Lecturer in the Department of History at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She joined the department in 2021 after teaching at Durham University, UK. Her research focuses on modern and contemporary Russian history, particularly revolutionary movements, transnational networks, political violence, and gender. Her primary research interests include: Revolutionary emigration and transnational activism Gender and political violence in Russian history Anarchism and revolutionary terrorism Martyrdom and political sacrifice Publishing and intellectual networks in exile Imperial and Soviet history Lara's recent scholarly work explores the intersections of biography, exile, and revolutionary identity. Her publications span topics such as the transnational life of Peter Kropotkin, the representation of penal exile in memoirs, the British reception of Russian nihilism, and the response to revolutionary terrorism in imperial contexts. These studies reveal a consistent engagement with how political ideologies travel across borders and are reinterpreted in new cultural settings. Her recent articles, published in journals like Slavonic and East European Review , Anarchist Studies , and History of European Ideas , demonstrate a strong thematic focus on revolutionary subjectivity, transnational solidarity, and the gendered dimensions of resistance. The articles collectively highlight her methodological approach, combining intellectual history, cultural analysis, and transnational perspectives. Lara is currently working on two major projects: The Russian Free Press Fund and the Russian Revolutionary Emigration, 1881-1926 : A study of transnational information networks and publishing activities among Russian revolutionaries in exile. Violent Women in Russia, 1864-Present Day : An exploration of female political violence from the era of penal reform to contemporary movements like Pussy Riot. Her work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through her engagement with themes of heritage, identity, and global futures within the ERMeCHS research clusters (GFCP - Global Futures, Colonial Pasts; HI - Heritage & Identity). Lara has co-authored works with scholars such as D. Saunders, D. Laqua, and G. Brewis. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her collaborative research and publication record indicate active academic engagement. She also contributes to broader scholarly discourse, with her work being cited in Scopus, mentioned in news outlets, referenced on Wikipedia, and discussed on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter).

• Modern Russian History
• Contemporary Russian History
• Revolutionary Movements
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Christine Amadou is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Humanities. Her work is situated within the field of History of Ideas, with a focus on intellectual and cultural history from antiquity to the modern era. Her research interests include classical reception, religious studies, gender and antiquity, medieval thought, biblical translation history, and the transmission of knowledge. She has published on diverse topics such as Saint George, Thecla, Simone Weil, Procopius, Homeric reception in Norway, philhellenism, and the cultural identity embedded in religious translations. Her recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining historical analysis with literary, philosophical, and gender studies approaches. Articles span from Late Antique hagiography to 19th-century Norwegian intellectual history, showing her engagement with both Scandinavian and Mediterranean intellectual traditions. Local Cult, Transforming Miracles, and Global Discourses: Saint George in Lydda Reading Thecla: Holy Women as Transmitters of Knowledge Philhellenism as a Regime of Forgetting: The Norwegian Archaeologist Ingvald Undset and His Report from Greece Simone Weil og "det greske mirakel" Den ukjente historien om keiser Justinian og Theodora Christine Amadou is involved in research groups such as 'Children and Youth in a History of Ideas Perspective' and 'Textual Traditions and Communities in Early Modern Europe.' She has contributed to projects like 'Narrative Hierarchies: Minor Characters in Byzantine and Medieval History Writing.' There is no public information available about her advising of students or research grants. She can be contacted at christine.amadou@ifikk.uio.no and is based in room 603 at the university’s campus in Oslo.

• History of Ideas
• Intellectual History
• Classical Reception
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Prof. Dr. Levent Tezcan is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Münster, specializing in the social-scientific study of Islam in 20th and 21st century Europe. He holds academic affiliations with the Cluster of Excellence 'Religion and Politics' and has held roles at institutions like Tilburg University (Netherlands) and Bielefeld University. His research focuses on migration studies, racism, Islam in Europe, and Turkish politics. He teaches courses on social structure, culture, and qualitative methods. Education: Habilitation in Sociology (2014), European University Viadrina PhD in Sociology (2001), University of Bielefeld M.A. Social Sciences (1993), University of Bremen M.A. Political Sciences (1985), Ankara University His research explores topics such as ressentiment in migration societies, Islamic theology in German universities, and the Turkish Republic's modernization challenges. He leads projects funded by the DFG and Federal Ministry of Research. His publications include monographs on Islam politics, migration, and cultural conflict. Teaches seminars on fascism theories, affective sociology, and migration studies. Office hours are scheduled during lecture periods, with Zoom options available. Grants include the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2060 and projects on radicalization and Islamic expertise. Advises research assistants and contributes to academic publications in sociology and cultural studies.

• Sociology of Islam
• Migration Studies
• Islam in Europe
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Peter Bearman serves as Director of the Incite Institute and holds the Jonathan R. Cole Professorship of Sociology at Columbia University, where he maintains an active research and teaching profile within the Department of Sociology. His office is located at Knox Hall on Columbia's Morningside Heights campus. Bearman specializes in social network analysis and historical sociology, with significant contributions to health/population studies and qualitative methodology. His research increasingly integrates computational approaches for text and narrative analysis, examining phenomena ranging from historical religious discourse to modern social conflict dynamics. This interdisciplinary work bridges classical sociological theory with contemporary methodological innovation. Recent publications reveal a trajectory toward computational social science applications, particularly in semantic network analysis of historical texts and neural correlates of social behavior. His work consistently connects micro-level interactions with macro-scale social structures across diverse contexts including religious history, workplace conflict, and collective violence. His distinguished scientific honors include: Kohli Prize for Sociology (2025) for contributions to movements, networks, health, and science Golden Goose Award (2016) for the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health Election to the National Academy of Medicine (2019) Membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Membership in the National Academy of Sciences Bearman co-designed the landmark National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, demonstrating sustained leadership in major federally-funded research initiatives. As Director of the Incite Institute, he oversees interdisciplinary research teams and co-edits Columbia University Press's Middle Range and Oral History book series, actively shaping scholarly discourse through mentorship and publication curation. The Incite Institute functions as Bearman's primary research hub, facilitating collaborations that advance innovative methodologies in social science while connecting historical analysis with contemporary network theory applications.

• Social Network Analysis
• Historical Sociology
• Health and Population
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Doron Dorfman is a tenured Professor at Seton Hall University School of Law and an Affiliate at Harvard Medical School's Center for Bioethics. His expertise spans Torts, Health Law, Disability Law, Employment Law, Family Law, and Bioethics, with a focus on empirical legal studies. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Haifa (B.A., LL.B., LL.M.) and Stanford Law School (J.S.M., J.S.D.). His research explores disability rights, healthcare ethics, and legal responses to medical advancements. Notable contributions include analyzing genetic reproductive technologies, workplace accommodations, and pandemic-related legal challenges. His work has been cited by courts and featured in major newspapers like the New York Times. Key awards include the Michael J. Zimmer Memorial Award (2023) for rising scholars in employment law and recognition in Harvard's Junior Faculty Forum. Dorfman actively contributes to legal blogs and leads initiatives like the Disability Legal Studies Collaborative Research Network (CRN). Recent articles highlight themes such as disability metaphors in law, crisis standards of care, and preventive medicine stigma. His work bridges empirical research and legal policy, aiming to advance equity in health and workplace settings.

• Torts
• Health Law
• Disability Law
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Maria Gabriela Nouzeilles is the Emory L. Ford Professor of Spanish and Director of the Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) at Princeton University. She holds dual appointments in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Council of the Humanities. Her roles include Director of Princeton in Argentina (summer study abroad program), former Department Chair (2008–2015), and Director of Graduate Studies (2004–2008). Nouzeilles has taught at the University of Buenos Aires, Nottingham University (UK), and Duke University. Education: B.A. from Buenos Aires University, Argentina; Ph.D. from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Research focuses on literary fictions of pathology, modern travel cultures, photography, and documentary film. Her work examines intersections between medical narratives, visual arts, and cultural memory. Key projects include Ficciones somáticas (2000), analyzing disease narratives in Argentine culture, and Of Other Places: Patagonia and the Production of Nature (forthcoming), exploring Patagonia’s constructed geographies. She co-founded the interdisciplinary journal Nepantla Views from South and led the international research project The Itinerant Languages of Photography (2010–2014). Her service includes roles on the PLAS Executive Committee and Council of the Humanities. Current projects include The Afterlife of Images , examining Latin American writers/artists’ use of photography and media. Labs/Teams: Collaborations with global institutions like Instituto Moreira Salles (Brazil), Biblioteca Nacional (Rio), and Mexico’s SINAFO. Active in international academic networks through PLAS and Duke University partnerships.

• Literary Studies
• Medical Humanities
• Travel Culture
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Zekeria Ahmed Salem is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University and Director of the Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA). His research focuses on Islam and Muslim politics in Africa, particularly in Mauritania and the Sahel region. With a PhD from Sciences-Po Lyon (1996), he explores intersections of Islamic knowledge, social change, and political power. His seminal work Prêcher dans le Desert analyzes how Haratin communities in Mauritania leverage Islamic scholarship to challenge political hierarchies. Currently, he is completing a manuscript on Saharan Islamic scholars' transnational influence. His research spans comparative historical analysis, focusing on transnational Islamic networks, global religious authority, and the political impacts of mobile scholars. He has authored/co-edited over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in journals like Canadian Journal of African Studies , Middle East Report , and Politique Africaine . His work critically examines concepts like 'radicalization,' biometric citizenship policies, and the paradoxes of democratization in authoritarian contexts. Teaching includes graduate seminars on African Studies and Islamic political thought, as well as undergraduate courses on African politics and comparative politics. His affiliations include the Program of African Studies and the Buffett Institute for Global Studies.

• Political Islam
• African Studies
• Islamic Thought
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Makoto Harris Takao is an Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with an affiliated appointment in East Asian Languages and Cultures. He holds a joint PhD in History and Musicology from the University of Western Australia and has held postdoctoral positions at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the Freie Universität Berlin. His research bridges Japanese religious history, global music historiography, and the history of emotions, focusing on transcultural dynamics in early modern Japan and contemporary East Asia. Education: B.A. (Japanese Studies), B.A. Hons (Asian Studies), and Ph.D. (History and Musicology) from the University of Western Australia. Research interests include Kirishitan (Japanese Christian) transculturation, global baroque music, and the interplay between music and colonial/postcolonial politics. His current book projects explore 16th-century Japanese Christian soundscapes and the Okinawan singer Amuro Namie’s entanglement with postcolonial pop politics. He also performs on the viola da gamba in revival projects of early modern Japanese-Christian music. Awards include the Bruce Mansfield Prize in Religious History and an honorable mention from UIUC’s Humanities Research Institute. He serves on the American Musicological Society’s Education Committee and the editorial board of Early Music . Teaching focuses on global music history, the Baroque era, and Japanese popular music. Courses include Global Baroque: Music, Power, and the ‘European’ Tradition and History of Japanese Popular Music .

• Japanese Religious History
• Conceptual History
• Popular Music Studies
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Silke Trommer is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Manchester, serving as Director of the Manchester Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and PGR Director for Politics. Her academic journey includes prior positions at the University of Helsinki (2014–2016) and Murdoch University (2012–2013). She holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Helsinki (2012), recognized with three international dissertation awards. Her research focuses on global trade governance, gender mainstreaming in trade policy, and the intersection of feminist political economy with development and social movements. Key projects include a SSHRC Insight Grant on gender mainstreaming in global trade governance and collaborative work on Canada-UK trade relationships. She also explores participatory trade politics, notably through her monograph Transformations in Trade Politics: Participatory Trade Politics in West Africa (Routledge 2014). Her articles and chapters reflect expertise in global trade institutions (WTO, EU-UK dynamics), feminist critiques of trade orthodoxy, and post-crisis protest politics. She actively contributes to scholarly discourse through editorial roles at Globalizations and Contemporary Politics , and advises policymakers and civil society on trade equity issues. Dr. Trommer has been recognized with prestigious awards for her doctoral work and has engaged in over 100 academic activities, including consultancy for trade policy roundtables and media commentary on BBC World Service and BBC Radio Manchester.

• Global Trade Governance
• Feminist International Political Economy
• Global Governance
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Volker Benkert serves as Associate Professor in Arizona State University's School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, with additional affiliations at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict, Melikian Center, Jewish Studies program, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Education: Dr. Phil., University of Potsdam Staatsexam, University of Bonn Studies in History and English at Universities of Edinburgh, St. Petersburg, and Fribourg Research Focus: Benkert investigates regime change impacts on biographies in 20th century Germany through biographical interviews and discourse analysis. His work examines transmission of apologetic historical narratives across generations, focusing on German-Jewish relations, Holocaust representation, and generational identity formation. Key methodologies include comparative genocide pedagogy and media memory studies , with publications spanning German reunification impacts and DDR generational studies. Publication Trends: Recent output (2013-2022) reveals three dominant strands: 1) Comparative genocide education (collaborative works on Holocaust/Rwanda pedagogy), 2) German generational history (particularly the "last DDR generation" born circa 1970), and 3) Critical analysis of Holocaust representation in German media. His edited volumes consistently explore memory politics through generational lenses. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in provided materials. Advising & Grants: Mentored seven Honors Theses and 35+ honors contracts at ASU, plus two Master's theses. Secured collaborative funding through Arizona Holocaust Education Initiative and partnerships with USC Shoah Foundation, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Anti-Defamation League for genocide education workshops. Research Teams: Co-organizes International Comparative Genocide Symposium and Terrortimes, Terrorscapes conference series. Leads ASU's Holocaust education initiatives with Jason Bruner and Lauren Harris, developing digital tools for comparative genocide teaching.

• German History
• Holocaust Studies
• Genocide Studies
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Maryanne A. Rhett serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University, where her scholarship bridges modern Middle Eastern and Islamic history with popular culture, nationalism, and world history through the lens of comics and graphic narratives. She actively shapes historical pedagogy as Director of the Graduate Program in History and through leadership roles in the World History Association. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. from Washington State University Dr. Rhett's research examines how sequential art mediates cultural discourse, particularly in representations of Islam, nationalist movements, and global historical events. She investigates the pedagogical power of comics in world history education while analyzing Orientalist tropes and migration narratives across visual media. Her work consistently connects academic historiography with public engagement through accessible formats. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving scholarly focus: early work established foundational analysis of Islamic representation in comics (2012-2014), followed by pedagogical applications in world history classrooms (2007, 2013), and recent expansion into migration narratives and contemporary superhero discourse (2021). This progression demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary reach while maintaining core commitments to postcolonial theory and visual cultural analysis. Dr. Rhett mentors graduate students as Director of the History Master's Program, supervising theses and comprehensive exams annually. Her administrative leadership extends to departmental chair duties and active participation in the Monmouth University Biennial Conference on Race, though specific grant funding details remain unmentioned in available records. Professional engagement includes ongoing service as Secretary (2013–present) and Program Chair (2009–present) for the World History Association, reflecting sustained commitment to global historical scholarship and pedagogy.

• Islamic History
• Middle Eastern History
• World History
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Anjali Vats is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with a secondary appointment in the Department of Communication. Her work bridges legal scholarship with critical race theory, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property law and racial justice. She has established herself as a leading voice in Critical Race Intellectual Property scholarship. Professor Vats's research centers on the racial dimensions of intellectual property law, examining how copyright, trademark, and patent systems perpetuate racial hierarchies and white supremacy. Her scholarship explores the whiteness of intellectual property frameworks, the erasure of Black intellectual labor, and the potential of critical race theory as a methodology for intellectual property research. She has developed the field of Critical Race Intellectual Property (CRT-IP), which analyzes how intellectual property law constructs racial categories and reinforces racial inequality in the United States and globally. Her publication record reveals a clear trajectory of developing Critical Race Intellectual Property as a distinct scholarly field. Beginning with foundational works like 'Critical Race IP' (2018) and 'The Color of Creatorship' (2020), she has systematically examined how intellectual property law shapes racial categories and citizenship. Her more recent work expands into digital spaces, examining racial dynamics in cyberlaw and addressing geopolitical dimensions of intellectual property through a critical race lens. The 2024 publications on Chinese and Russian cybercrime in global racial orders and knowledge anti-imperialism demonstrate the continued evolution of her scholarship into transnational and decolonial frameworks. Professor Vats's research has been published in leading law journals including the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, University of Pittsburgh Law Review, IDEA: The IP Law Review, and the LSU Journal for Social Justice & Policy. Her work has been featured in edited volumes from prestigious publishers including Stanford University Press, Oxford University Press, and the University of California Press. Her scholarship has been cited in legal discourse on race and intellectual property, with particular attention to how copyright frameworks erase Black intellectual contributions while centering white creators. Her collaborative work, particularly with Deidre A. Keller, has been instrumental in establishing Critical Race Intellectual Property as a viable scholarly methodology. The co-authored publications demonstrate a sustained intellectual partnership focused on developing transdisciplinary methods to address the 'unbearable whiteness' of intellectual property law. Her more recent collaboration with Sheila I. Velez Martinez on 'Knowledge Anti-Imperialism in a Propertied World' signals an expansion of her scholarly interests into anti-imperial frameworks for analyzing intellectual property systems.

• Intellectual Property Law
• Critical Race Theory
• Race and Copyright
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Prof. Liqiu Meng serves as Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He specializes in advanced geospatial research, digital cartography, and human-technology collaboration frameworks. Current Faculty at TUM Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics Research Focus: His work bridges cartographic theory with cutting-edge technology, covering topics like 3D urban modeling, AI ethics visualization, geovisual analytics, and spatiotemporal data interpretation. Urban Morphology Analysis AI Ethics Cartography Geovisual Analytics 3D City Data Integration Location-Based Service Design Publications: Recent works (2025-2024) demonstrate expertise in explainable AI for urban analysis, multi-agent systems for geospatial interaction, and advanced spatial modeling techniques. Contact: liqiu.meng@tum.de | contact.lfk@ed.tum.de

• Cartography
• Geospatial Analysis
• Urban Planning
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Ben Seymour is a Lecturer in Fine Art at the Department of Art, Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on the intersections of urban regeneration, gentrification, and culture, alongside critical analyses of contemporary capitalism's ideologies, including precarious labor, creative economy, and financialization of art. He is also a writer and Deputy Editor of Mute Magazine , contributing to debates on digital culture, political economy, and artistic resistance. Position: Lecturer in Fine Art Institution: Goldsmiths, University of London Research Themes: Urban Regeneration, Gentrification, Art and Capitalism, Cultural Politics Email: b.seymour@gold.ac.uk Ben's academic and artistic work critically examines urban development processes, particularly in London's Hackney and other global cities, through films, articles, and visual essays. He has explored the socio-political consequences of regeneration projects, linking them to broader capitalist dynamics such as financialization and the erosion of community spaces. His practice extends to curatorial and editorial projects, including co-programming films on gentrification and organizing reading groups on Marx's Capital in Hackney and Brooklyn. His films have been internationally screened at festivals and galleries in Edinburgh, Leeds, NYC, Amsterdam, and Spain, addressing themes of urban utopianism and capitalist critique.

• Urban Regeneration
• Gentrification
• Cultural Politics
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Svante Lindberg is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the Department of Languages at Åbo Akademi University’s Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy and Licentiate of Philosophy from Stockholm University, a Master of Philosophy from Uppsala University, and a Diplôme d'études approfondies from Université de Nice. His academic work spans multiple institutions, including substitute roles at Stockholm University and guest lectures at the University of Groningen. Doctor of Philosophy, Stockholm University Licentiate of Philosophy, Stockholm University Master of Philosophy (Linguistics), Uppsala University Bachelor of Philosophy, Stockholm University Diplôme d'études approfondies, Université de Nice His research focuses on contemporary French-language literature, particularly from Quebec, migration literature, world literature, and the works of Michel del Castillo. He also investigates 18th-century French cosmopolitan networks and literary didactics. His doctoral thesis analyzed narrative identity in Quebecois novels, and he edited a significant anthology on migrant literature in Quebec and Scandinavia. He publishes regularly in French, Swedish, and English, contributing to journals and academic volumes on literary theory, translingualism, and cultural identity. The trend in his recent publications shows a strong engagement with narrative identity, translingualism, and the cultural representation of the 'South' in literature. His work bridges French, Scandinavian, and global literary contexts, with a methodological focus on comparative and transcultural analysis. He frequently explores themes of migration, trauma, and religious identity across historical and contemporary texts. His scientific awards include: Guldkanten (2018) Harry Elvings legat (2018, twice) Åbo Akademi Jubileumsfond 1968 (2012) Åbo Akademis mobilitetsstipendium (2010) Lindberg supervises bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses and has served as an examiner and academic advisor. He is actively involved in academic service, including organizing conferences, peer reviewing, and participating in recruitment committees. He has contributed to the cultural impact of his research through studies on French imagery in Scandinavian literature and has engaged in international academic collaboration, particularly with institutions in the Netherlands and Norway. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and cultural understanding. He is a member of academic networks and has hosted visiting scholars, participated in numerous conferences, and contributed to editorial boards. His recent activities include presentations on Michel del Castillo and participation in the NIC Conference 2023 on intercultural communication.

• Contemporary French-language Novel
• Migration Literature
• World Literature
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