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Jaime Rodriguez Matos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at California State University, Fresno, where he has been employed since 2018. His academic career includes prior roles as Lecturer at Fresno State (2016-2018) and Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan (2007-2016). Education: Ph.D., Spanish and Portuguese, Columbia University M.Phil., Spanish and Portuguese, Columbia University M.A., Spanish and Portuguese, Columbia University B.A., Spanish Language and Literature, University of New Hampshire Rodriguez Matos specializes in Latin American poetry, nihilism, infrapolitics, and temporal theory. His work interrogates the intersections of philosophy and literary form, particularly focusing on the deconstruction of time in works by José Lezama Lima, Eduardo Lalo, and Álvaro García Linera. Current research explores neo-revolutionary rhetoric and anarchic political thought in Latin America. His published and forthcoming articles address themes such as Lacanian critiques of hegemony, the ontologies of the present, and the formless in Caribbean politics. Rodriguez Matos has presented at international conferences including the Latin American Studies Association and the University of California, Irvine Humanities Commons cluster. Selected Publications: Writing of the Formless: José Lezama Lima and the End of Time (Fordham University Press, 2017)

• Latin American Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Nihilism
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Thomas P. Balázs is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga . He specializes in Creative Writing , Speculative Fiction , and Comics and Graphic Novels , blending literary craft with cultural and religious commentary. His teaching extends to Western Humanities , British Literature , and Modernism , with a focus on psychoanalytic themes in literature. Research Focus: Balázs explores intersections of Jewish identity, antisemitism, and cultural memory through fiction and nonfiction. His work often critiques contemporary societal issues, such as in Art Over Man: The Roger Waters Test Case (2024) and The Nihilism of Antisemitism (2023). Publications: He has authored the short story collection Omicron Ceti III (2012) and contributed to anthologies like Horror Library and journals such as Tablet Magazine and Quillette . His narratives frequently merge supernatural elements with Jewish theological concepts. Engagement: Balázs participates in literary conferences (e.g., StokerCon, Meacham Writers Conference) and community events, often discussing diversity in comics and horror fiction. His Substack features biweekly reflections on culture and identity.

• Fiction Writing
• Speculative Fiction
• Short Fiction
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Curtis Franks is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Letters since 2006. He holds a PhD in Logic and Philosophy of Science from the University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on the history and philosophy of logic, proof theory, and the philosophy of mathematics, emphasizing conceptual problems and the beauty of logical systems. He has advised numerous graduate students on topics ranging from model theory to climate science epistemology. Franks teaches advanced courses in formal logic, including proof theory, Gödel's theorems, and pragmatism. His work often bridges historical analysis and contemporary debates, as seen in publications like Wittgenstein's wayward student (2024) and Disjunctive syllogism (2025, forthcoming). He contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the ND Journal of Formal Logic and collaborates on projects such as the Midwest Workshop. His teaching philosophy prioritizes historical interpretation of philosophical texts and formal rigor in logic education. Franks has also engaged in public scholarship, including poetry and literary projects reflecting his philosophical interests. Despite no listed scientific awards, his extensive publications and academic leadership affirm his scholarly impact.

• Philosophy of Logic
• History of Logic
• Proof Theory
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Daniela Mairhofer is an Associate Professor of Classics at Princeton University, specializing in Latin language and literature across periods, with a focus on Late and Medieval Latin. Her research spans textual transmission, paleography, codicology, palimpsest studies, and the reception of classics in the Latin West. Education: Ph.D. (summa cum laude) in Classics from the University of Innsbruck, trained as a manuscript expert. Her current project involves a critical edition and monograph Totum Nihil (under contract with Oxford University Press) on a newly uncovered 13th-century Latin poem. She has published extensively on medieval manuscripts, including works on Würzburg, Mainz Charterhouse, and St. Catherine’s palimpsests. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary intersections between Classics, Medieval Studies, and Digital Humanities. She founded the Princeton Paleography Lab (PPLab) and contributes to cross-disciplinary programs at the Humanities Council. Scientific Award: 2024–25 Old Dominion Research Professor. Her teaching includes Latin paleography, classical reception, and the history of the book. She supervises undergraduate and graduate students and collaborates on projects analyzing Latin texts’ material and intellectual contexts. Labs/Teams: Founder and director of the Princeton Paleography Lab (PPLab), fostering manuscript studies and interdisciplinary research.

• Latin Language and Literature
• Late and Medieval Latin
• Textual Transmission and Criticism
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Rico Self is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University. He also serves as contributing faculty in Feminist Studies and Race and Ethnicity Studies Programs (cross-institutional affiliations noted in academic profiles). His work focuses on rhetorical studies, Black cultural analysis, queer methodologies, and intersections of media, race, and gender. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Louisiana State University, 2020 M.A. in Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 2019 Research Interests : Rico’s scholarship engages Black queer feminist frameworks, critical media analysis, and performative resistance strategies. He examines topics like HBCU advocacy through sport rhetoric, anti-Black state violence, and institutional DEI dynamics. His work bridges theoretical rigor with community-oriented praxis. Recent Article Trends : Recent publications analyze prophetic rhetoric in HBCU leadership (2025), Black nihilism in academia (2024), queer autocritography as survival strategy (2024), and Black queer feminist performance (2023). These works collectively interrogate systems of oppression while proposing emancipatory frameworks. Recognition : Has received institutional, regional, and national awards for teaching, research, and advocacy (specific awards unspecified). Active in public speaking and consultancy roles addressing social justice issues. Grants & Teams : No specific grants or lab affiliations listed in provided texts. Advises graduate students in communication studies and interdisciplinary programs.

• Rhetorical and Cultural Studies
• Performance Studies
• Black Studies
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Karin Nisenbaum is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Syracuse University's College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in Kant, German Idealism, and 19th & 20th Century Jewish Thought. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto (2014), an M.A. in Continental Philosophy from University College Dublin (2006), and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Chicago (2003). Nisenbaum's research focuses on the intersection of Kantian philosophy, German Idealism, and Jewish philosophical thought. Her work explores themes of metaphysics, ethics, freedom, and the highest good across thinkers including Kant, Fichte, Schelling, and Rosenzweig. She has made significant contributions to understanding the development of autonomy concepts in post-Kantian philosophy and the relationship between practical reason and religious thought. Her publications show a strong trend toward examining perfectionist interpretations of freedom in German Idealism, particularly how Fichte's philosophy addresses perceived tensions in Kant's moral theory. Her work frequently engages with questions of moral responsibility, the postulates of practical reason, and the relationship between theoretical and practical philosophy. Renée Crown Professorship in the Humanities, Syracuse University (2022-2025) Humboldt Research Fellowship for Advanced Researchers, Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation (2019-2022) Nisenbaum serves as Philosophy Director for the Society for German Idealism and Romanticism (2020-2022) and is on the Board of Advisors for Philosophisches Jahrbuch (2021-Present). She has been actively involved in numerous academic collaborations, including with the DFG-network on Classical German Anthropology (2022-2023). Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Kant, German Idealism, Existentialism, and Moral Theory.

• Kant
• German Idealism
• 19th & 20th Century Jewish Thought
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Joseph Gabriel is an Associate Professor of History with joint appointments in the Department of History and the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine. His work spans the history of medicine, pharmaceuticals, and intellectual property in the United States, with a focus on 19th-20th century developments. Dr. Gabriel's research centers on the history of drugs and pharmaceuticals, intellectual property, medical ethics, and the cultural dimensions of healing. He explores the early modern circulation of medicinal goods, aesthetics of medical practice, and the dual experiences of pleasure and suffering. Current projects include two books examining drug addiction in early America and intellectual property's role in shaping the pharmaceutical industry between World Wars I and II. His recent scholarship reveals consistent thematic threads: the evolution of clinical trial ethics, pharmaceutical regulation history, cultural narratives of intoxication, and intellectual property's impact on medical innovation. Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary rigor, merging historical analysis with bioethics, legal studies, and cultural theory to address contemporary pharmaceutical policy debates.

• History of Medicine
• History of Pharmaceuticals
• Intellectual Property
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Andrew M. Drozd is an Associate Professor of Russian at the Department of Modern Languages and Classics, University of Alabama. He serves as the Russian Program Director and Russian Minor Advisor, specializing in 19th-century Russian literature, Czech-Russian literary interrelations, and Slavic folklore. PhD, Indiana University (1995) Teaches courses: First-Year/Second-Year Russian, Russian Phonetics, Business Russian, Russian Folklore, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Russian Science Fiction His research examines the intersections of Russian and Czech literary traditions during political upheavals, with a focus on Chernyshevskii’s works and their ideological impacts. Recent publications include Modern Czech Literature: Writing in Times of Political Trauma (2025) and co-edited volumes on Russian radicalism and Darwin’s reception in Russia. The 15 most recent articles reveal a trajectory from 19th-century Russian critiques of Darwinism to contemporary Czech literary analysis, spanning dialectology, intertextuality, and ideological narrative structures. Dr. Drozd’s editorial work includes Revisiting Russian Radicals (2024) and Reading Darwin in Imperial Russia (2023), alongside contributions to journals like Slavic and East European Journal and Germano-Slavica .

• 19th-century Russian literature
• Chernyshevskii
• Old Russian literature
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Gabriel Uzquiano is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California (USC), holding tenure in the Department of Philosophy. His academic journey includes roles as Lecturer at the University of Oxford (2006–2011), where he was also a Fellow and Tutor at Pembroke College. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at The Ohio State University (2005–2006) and Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester (1999–2005). He earned his Ph.D. from MIT’s Department of Linguistics and Philosophy in 1999. Uzquiano’s research focuses on Philosophical Logic , Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics , Metaphysics , and Philosophy of Language . His work explores topics such as mereology, modal systems, semantic paradoxes, and the foundations of mathematics. Notable contributions include addressing Russell’s paradox, analyzing plural quantification, and developing frameworks for modal metaphysics. His publications span prestigious journals like Philosophical Studies , Journal of Philosophical Logic , and Mind , with a monograph The Mereology of Classes (Cambridge, 2024) and co-edited volume Absolute Generality (Oxford, 2006). His articles often intersect formal logic with metaphysical questions, particularly in resolving paradoxes and clarifying ontological commitments. Uzquiano has held visiting appointments at institutions like the University of St Andrews (2014–2019). His work reflects a rigorous engagement with both technical logic and broader philosophical inquiries, emphasizing the interplay between formal systems and conceptual analysis.

• Philosophical Logic
• Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics
• Metaphysics
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Gerard Kuperus is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of San Francisco, within the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a full-time faculty member with extensive contributions to environmental, continental, and comparative philosophy. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Laudato Si' Action Platform (2022–present) and previously as Faculty Director of Sustainability (2018–2020). His educational background includes a PhD in Philosophy from DePaul University (2005) and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Amsterdam (1999). Kuperus's research centers on environmental philosophy, the philosophy of nature, aesthetics, and comparative thought, particularly Zen and Indigenous philosophies. His work explores the self in ecological contexts, the meaning of place, and the intersections of art, literature, and environmental ethics. He emphasizes rethinking human identity within broader Earth communities, drawing from thinkers like Dōgen, Spinoza, Nietzsche, and Latour. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent interdisciplinary focus on ecopolitics, bioregionalism, existentialism, and ecological selfhood. These works span journals and edited volumes in philosophy, environmental studies, and sustainability science, reflecting a deep integration of continental theory with ecological praxis. His scientific awards include: National Endowment for the Humanities Chair (2018–2019) Mellon Faculty Award (2018, 2019) Davies Professor (2015) Kuperus has held academic appointments at Saint Xavier University and DePaul University before joining USF. He has co-edited significant volumes and authored a major monograph, indicating active scholarly leadership and mentorship, though specific students are not listed. His involvement in sustainability initiatives suggests engagement with institutional grants and community-based environmental projects. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his collaborative editorial work and participation in the Laudato Si' platform indicate leadership in interdisciplinary environmental philosophy initiatives.

• Environmental Philosophy
• Philosophy of Nature
• Continental Philosophy
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Alberto Moreiras is a Professor at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on critical theory, political thought, and continental philosophy, with interdisciplinary engagement in psychoanalysis, Marxism, and Latin American studies. He explores concepts like posthegemony and infrapolitics, addressing modernity’s critical traditions and Latin American socio-political dynamics. Co-editor of Journal of Spanish Cultural Studies , Res publica , and Política común , he leads the Texas Research Group on Luso-Hispanic, Caribbean, and Latino Thought, and runs the Crítica y Teoría network. His work bridges literature and philosophy, analyzing Latin American and Spanish cultural texts, and interrogates themes like indigeneity, narcotrafficking, and Hegelian influences. Recent articles (2020–2025) emphasize infrapolitical frameworks, posthegemony, and the Anthropocene, reflecting his commitment to decolonial and anti-abstract methodologies. Though no awards or grants are listed, his prolific output underscores his influence in continental philosophy and Latin American critique.

• Critical Theory
• Political Thought
• Continental Philosophy
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Edith W. Clowes is the Brown-Forman Professor in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Virginia, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Slavic from Yale University and is a leading scholar in Russian and Czech literature, culture, and intellectual history. Her work spans philosophy, religion, utopian thought, and the concept of imagined geographies in post-Soviet identity. Her research focuses on the intersection of literature and philosophical thought, particularly in revolutionary and fin-de-siècle Russia. She has pioneered interdisciplinary studies on regional identities in Russia and is currently advancing digital humanities through literary cartography, including the project Mapping Imagined Geographies of Revolutionary Russia (1914–1922) . Her scholarship explores how space, place, and identity are constructed in cultural discourse. The most recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with imagined geographies, regional identity, and digital methodologies. Her work bridges literary analysis, cultural theory, and spatial cognition, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches. She frequently publishes in both English and Russian, contributing to international scholarly dialogue. Her scientific awards include prestigious fellowships from ACLS, NEH, DAAD, Fulbright-Hays, IREX, and others, underscoring the recognition and impact of her research. Professor Clowes has served as a past director of the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Kansas. She mentors through editorial leadership and collaborative scholarship, though specific advisees are not listed. Her research has been supported by major institutional grants, including Title VI, US Army Research Office, DAAD, Open World Institute, and the Institute of Turkish Studies. She is actively involved in editorial work as Associate Editor of Russian Review and serves on the editorial boards of Losevskie chteniia , Region , and Beiträge zur slavistischen Philologie . She also co-founded 'Music Works' to support music education and has collaborated with university museums on art exhibits and conferences.

• Russian Literature
• Czech Literature
• Literary and Cultural Studies
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Professor Maurice R. Dyson is a scholar, attorney, and policy expert at Suffolk University Law School , with affiliations spanning Columbia University, Southern Methodist University, and international institutions. He specializes in Education Law , Artificial Intelligence , and Civil Rights , focusing on systemic inequality, algorithmic bias, and legal reform. Dyson's career bridges mergers and acquisitions practice with pro bono litigation , including a landmark $14 billion school finance judgment in New York City. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law School King's Crown Scholar, Columbia College His research explores AI's racial justice implications , constitutional law , and criminal justice reform , particularly in pre-sentencing algorithms and bias amplification. Articles highlight intersections between technology , equity , and legal frameworks . Scientific awards include the King's Crown Award , Kluge Award , and C. Clyde Ferguson Jr. Keynote . Dyson co-founded the Crawford Legal Institute Mentorship Bond (CLIMB) program, recognized by the White House and California State Bar , addressing the school-to-prison pipeline through mentorship and equity initiatives.

• Education Law
• Civil Rights Law
• Algorithmic Justice
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Wendy Brown is a distinguished political theorist and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Her work critically examines formations of power, political identity, citizenship, and political subjectivity in contemporary liberal democracies, with recent focus on neoliberalism and anti-democratic politics. Education includes a PhD in Political Philosophy from Princeton University. Her career includes positions at UC Santa Cruz and Williams College before joining Berkeley in 1999. Research interests span political theory history, feminist theory, contemporary critical legal theories, and Continental philosophy. Recent scholarship focuses on neoliberalism's impact on democratic institutions and political formations. Publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with critical theory frameworks, examining themes of power, freedom, and democratic erosion across historical and contemporary contexts. Her works have been translated into over twenty languages. Awards and Honors: Berkeley Citation (2021) Simon Guggenheim Fellowship (2017-2018) UC Presidents Humanities Research Fellow Professor Brown has held visiting positions at Columbia University, Cornell University, University of London, and London School of Economics. Her mentorship has significantly influenced next-generation political theorists.

• Political Theory
• Feminist Theory
• Critical Theory
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Leonardo F. Lisi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Thought and Literature at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on European literature and philosophy from the 18th to early 20th centuries, emphasizing the interplay between literary forms and philosophical aesthetics. He is the author of two major books: Marginal Modernity: The Aesthetics of Dependency from Kierkegaard to Joyce (2013) and Modern Tragedy and the End of Worlds: Lillo, Leopardi, Ibsen (forthcoming 2026). His work examines how modernist texts challenge conventional aesthetic frameworks through dependency-based structures, tracing influences from Scandinavian authors like Kierkegaard and Ibsen to Joyce. Lisi’s scholarship bridges literary analysis with philosophy, addressing themes of tragedy, modernity’s materialist foundations, and the Anthropocene’s existential challenges. He has published extensively on figures such as Ibsen, Kierkegaard, Strindberg, and Leopardi, exploring topics including nihilism, existential doubt, and the evolution of tragic form. Lisi currently serves as executive editor of the comparative literature issue of MLN and has held leadership roles in academic societies like the Ibsen Society of America. His teaching spans courses on comparative literature, modern drama, and the philosophy of tragedy.

• European literature of the long 19th century
• European modernism
• Kierkegaard and German idealism
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