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Dr. James Freeman is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of History, University of Bristol, specializing in contemporary British politics, economics, and society. He serves as an Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) and leads the Digital Cultures and Methods Research Cluster within the School of Arts, Law and Social Sciences. Education: BA, MA, PhD from University of Exeter His research focuses on the histories of neoliberalism and conservatism, particularly examining political rhetoric, ideology, and policy development. Key areas include Thatcherism, Tory freedom rhetoric (1945–70), and the application of digital humanities methodologies such as corpus linguistics and rhetorical theory. Recent publications (2018–2021) analyze neoliberalism's role in British conservatism, Thatcherite individualism, and pension reforms. Collaborative projects include AHRC-funded studies on Thatcher’s policies and data science integration in Liberal Arts education. Scientific Awards: Faculty Competitive Research Leave (Extra TB), 2017 Shortlisted Student Teaching Awards, 2017 Freeman supervises PhD/MPhil research on topics like the welfare state, actuarial profession, and Women's Liberation Movements, while actively teaching courses on digital humanities and contemporary British history.

• Contemporary British Politics
• Neoliberalism
• Political Rhetoric
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Maria Rizzarelli is a Full Professor of Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania. She teaches Literary Theory, Literature and Visual Culture, and Cultural Journalism. Her research focuses on intermediality, particularly the intersections of literature with photography, cinema, and journalism, as well as gender studies and digital humanities. Education: PhD in Italian Studies (Lexicography and Semantics of Literary Italian), University of Catania, 2001 Laurea in Modern Literature, University of Catania, 1998 (110/110 cum laude) Laurea in Philosophy, University of Catania, 1994 (110/110 cum laude) Her research interests center on 20th-century Italian literature, with emphasis on hybrid genres and the interplay between text and image. She explores how literary works engage with visual media, particularly in the works of authors like Pasolini, Calvino, Sciascia, and Goliarda Sapienza. Her work often addresses gender, performance, and the construction of identity across media. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend in intermedial studies, visual culture, and feminist literary criticism. Themes such as phototexts, simulacra of women, cinematic adaptation, and the 'double talent' of actress-writers recur across her publications. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with visual theory, media studies, and cultural history. Scientific Awards: Kinomata Prize 2021 for Love and War: Intermedial Paths between Literature and Cinema FFABR 2017 (MIUR funding for scientific productivity) Bando per il Progetto giovani ricercatori 2001 (University of Catania) Maria Rizzarelli supervises PhD students, including Viviana Triscari and Ida Scebba. She has received research grants from the University of Catania and MIUR, leading projects such as Phototexts: Rhetoric, Poetics and Cognition and DIRIS: Disobedienti, ribelli, sovversive nelle letterature tra Oriente e Occidente . She is also the scientific coordinator of the PRIN 2020 project on phototexts and the Catania unit of the PRIN 2017 D.A.M.A. project on actress-writers. She co-founded and co-directs the journal Arabeschi. International Journal of Studies on Literature and Visuality and its book series I quaderni di Arabeschi . She also leads the research group on literature and visuality and coordinates seminars for the Med Photo Fest. Her editorial roles include membership in the scientific committees of Studi Novecenteschi , Studi Pasoliniani , and Over the Rainbow .

• Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature
• Literature and Visual Culture
• Literature and Journalism
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Tobias Pontara is a Professor of Aesthetics at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. His research spans music philosophy, film music analysis, and mediatized representations of classical music. He has led major projects like Classical Music for a Mediatized World (2018-2023) and currently directs Conspiracy Soundtracks (2023-2026/27), examining audiovisual conspiracy communication. He is a key supervisor in the interdisciplinary research school The Future of Democracy (2023-2027). PhD in Musicology (2007): Letters From the World of Autonomous Music Senior roles: Deputy Head of Research (2018-2021), Academic Appointments Board member (2023–present) Podcast co-host: Film Worlds (2020–2022) His research connects music's epistemological role in: Shaping perceptions of reality Audiovisual conspiracy documentaries Cultural construction of classical music Gender and identity dynamics in film Mediatization of musical practices Publications include a Routledge monograph on Tarkovsky's soundtracks and articles in Music and the Moving Image , International Review of the Aesthetics and Sociology of Music , and conference proceedings. Teaching covers music history, cultural theory, and gender perspectives across multiple programs.

• Musicology
• Film Music
• Media Studies
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Dr. Julia Winkler is a Researcher at the Chair of Communication Psychology and New Media at the University of Würzburg , Germany. She earned her doctorate in 2023 with the dissertation topic "The experience of emotional shifts as a narrative process." Her research focuses on narrative psychology , media effects on emotional states , and climate change communication , particularly through fictional narratives. She has extensively published on emotional shifts in stories, narrative transportation, and strategies to counter extremist online content. Education: MA and BA in Media and Communication Studies (University of Mannheim) Her recent publications analyze emotional responses to media stimuli (2024), event-congruent emotions in narrative persuasion (2023), and radicalization prevention through media literacy education (2020–2017). She actively contributes to understanding how narrative structures influence affective experiences and decision-making, with a special interest in climate communication strategies. Her work appears in journals like Frontiers in Psychology , Media Psychology , and Discourse Processes , as well as edited volumes on extremist propaganda prevention.

• Narrative Psychology
• Media Psychology
• Climate Change Communication
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Patricia Parker serves as the Margery Bailey Professor in the Department of English and Dramatic Literature at Stanford University, holding a permanent faculty position since 1988 after initial appointment as a Visiting Professor in 1986. Her academic journey spans global institutions including the University of Toronto (11 years), University of East Africa, UC Berkeley (as Visiting Professor), and Cornell University's School of Criticism and Theory. Her educational background features: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Yale University (1976) M.A. in English, University of Toronto (1968) B.A., University of Manitoba (1967) Professor Parker's research pioneers intersections of Shakespeare studies, early modern literature, feminism, and race theory, with particular focus on global receptions of Shakespeare and decolonial approaches to Renaissance texts. Her scholarship consistently bridges literary criticism, cultural studies, and postcolonial theory, examining marginalized perspectives through frameworks of rhetoric, gender, and property relations across historical contexts. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving critical engagement: early foundational work on poetic modes ( Inescapable Romance , 1979) expanded into theoretical explorations of gender and rhetoric ( Literary Fat Ladies , 1987), culminating in groundbreaking race studies ( Shakespeare from the Margins , 1996) and contemporary critical keyword analysis ( Shakespearean Intersections , 2018). Her edited collections consistently shape discourse around Shakespearean theory and early modern women's writing. Her scholarly distinction includes: Margery Bailey Professorship at Stanford University Gauss Seminar Lecturer at Princeton Shakespeare's Birthday Lecturer at Folger Shakespeare Library Northrop Frye Professor Lecturer at University of Toronto Paul Gottschalk Lecturer at Cornell University Professor Parker actively mentors graduate students through community performance programs and directed the major 2003-4 international conference 'Shakespeare in Asia,' demonstrating sustained grant acquisition for cross-cultural scholarly initiatives. She currently serves as General Editor for the Stanford Global Shakespeare Encyclopedia, a significant digital humanities project. Her ongoing work integrates classroom teaching with global community engagement through performance-based programs examining Shakespeare's transnational legacy.

• Shakespeare
• Comparative Early Modern Studies
• Feminism
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Prof Dan Hough is a Professor at the University of Sussex affiliated with the Sussex Asia Centre, specializing in corruption, anti-corruption strategies, and governance with particular focus on China and Asia. His research examines both the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures and the political dynamics of anti-corruption campaigns globally. Hough's work centers on identifying successful anti-corruption frameworks while analyzing the political constraints that influence their implementation. His recent book Corruption, Anti-Corruption and Governance examines case studies including South Korea, and his British Academy-funded research investigated anti-corruption agencies across Asia. Current projects extend into sports integrity (FIFA, football governance) and religious institutions, demonstrating the evolving scope of corruption studies. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals increasing diversification from traditional political corruption into specialized domains like sports ethics and religious governance, while maintaining core focus on institutional effectiveness. His work consistently bridges theoretical political science with practical policy applications, particularly regarding measurement challenges in corruption perception indices. Hough secured a British Academy Small Research Grant as Principal Investigator to evaluate anti-corruption agencies in Asia, demonstrating active research funding. His advisory role extends through academic supervision and policy engagement, though specific student names aren't publicly listed.

• Corruption
• Anti-corruption
• Governance
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Roy L. Brooks serves as the Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, holding the prestigious rank of University Professor (awarded in 2005 and 2018). He has been a cornerstone of the law faculty since 1979, teaching foundational and specialized courses including Jurisprudence, Civil Rights Theory, International Human Rights, Reparations, and Discrimination Law & Diversity. His academic credentials include a BA from the University of Connecticut (1972) and a JD from Yale University (1975), where he edited the Yale Law Journal. Prior to academia, he clerked for federal Judge Clifford Scott Green and practiced corporate law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City. Professor Brooks' research centers on civil rights, reparations, and systemic racism, with seminal works like The Racial Glass Ceiling and Atonement and Forgiveness . His scholarship critically examines legal frameworks through the lens of racial subordination, reparative justice, and diversity in judicial systems. He consistently bridges theoretical jurisprudence with practical human rights applications, emphasizing the legacy of slavery and pathways to racial reconciliation. His publication trends (2017-2023) reveal intense focus on reparations theory, systemic racism mechanisms, and the sociolegal dimensions of apologies. Key themes include prudential reparations models, racial reconciliation frameworks, and critiques of contemporary diversity paradigms, all grounded in critical race theory and international human rights standards. Honors include: Brandeis University Library Learned Research Journal Award Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award (twice) Thorsnes Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship (four times) Thorsnes Prize for Outstanding Teaching (four times) As a mentor, Brooks has shaped generations of law students through rigorous scholarship and teaching excellence, though specific advisee names aren't documented. His influence extends through the Roy L. Brooks Distinguished Lecture Series established by USD. Professional affiliations include the American Law Institute and Authors Guild, underscoring his national impact on legal scholarship and discourse.

• Civil Rights
• Reparations
• Race and Gender Identity
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Louise Marlow serves as Professor of Religious Studies at Wellesley College, with cross-appointments in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and South Asia Studies programs. She previously directed the Middle Eastern Studies program, demonstrating sustained institutional leadership in interdisciplinary scholarship. Her academic foundation includes a B.A. in Persian and Arabic from the University of Cambridge, followed by M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Princeton University, establishing deep linguistic and historical expertise in Islamic civilizations. Marlow's research centers on pre-modern Arabic and Persian political literature, particularly 'mirrors for princes' texts that shaped Islamic governance. She investigates bilingualism, translation dynamics, and cultural exchange across medieval Islamic empires, with special focus on Iran and Egypt. Her work consistently emphasizes historical context and the rich diversity within Muslim intellectual traditions, spanning ethics, law, urban studies, and cultural representation. Her publication trajectory reveals a 20-year scholarly arc from foundational studies in Islamic political philosophy (1997) to contemporary anthologies of political advice literature. Key thematic threads include narrative strategies in Persianate biography, cross-cultural dream interpretation, and writer-ruler interactions from Abbasid to Safavid eras, demonstrating evolving methodological sophistication in analyzing power structures through literary lenses. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While specific advisees and grant histories remain unreported, her extensive editorial projects and monograph production indicate robust research activity and scholarly influence within Islamic studies circles. No dedicated laboratories or formal research teams were referenced in the provided documentation.

• Islamic Studies
• Religious Studies
• Middle Eastern Studies
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Rebecca Adler-Nissen is a Professor of International Politics at the Department of Political Science , University of Copenhagen , and Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Copenhagen Centre for Social Data Science (SODAS) . Her academic career spans roles as Associate Professor (2013–2016) and Visiting Scholar at institutions like the University of Sydney and McGill University. She holds a PhD (2009) and MSc (2005) from the University of Copenhagen, along with a diploma from Sciences Po, Paris (2002–2003). Her research intersects International Relations , Practice Theory , and Digital Diplomacy , with theoretical emphasis on International Political Sociology , Stigma , and Norms . She explores how digital technologies reshape diplomacy, focusing on sovereignty , disinformation , and EU integration , particularly through projects like Digital Sovereignty (VELUX) and HOPE (Carlsberg). Her 15 most recent articles (2021–2024) examine topics like digital sovereignty in Gaia-X, blended diplomacy through social media, and contestation of the liberal order . Keywords span International Relations , EU Policy , and Science and Technology Studies . Scientific Awards Distinguished Scholar in Diplomatic Studies EliteForsk Prize Nils Klim Prize Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters Silver Medal (2017) Carlsberg Foundation’s Researcher of the Month (2021) She supervises PhD students including Anna Helene Kvist Møller and Nicklas Johansen, and has advised completed candidates like Alexei Tsinovoi and Yevgeniy Golovchenko. Her advisory roles include the Danish Government’s Expert Group on Tech Giants and the Danish Intelligence Oversight Board . She co-leads projects funded by the VELUX Foundation and Carlsberg Foundation .

• International Relations
• Practice Theory
• Diplomacy
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Patrick G. Coy is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Applied Conflict Management at Kent State University, USA. In this capacity he oversees one of the largest undergraduate Peace and Conflict Studies degree programs in the country, serving more than 1,000 students annually, and teaches courses on mediation, negotiation, nonviolence, and human rights at both undergraduate and doctoral levels. Research & Scholarship: His work centers on the dynamics of peace movements, nonviolent conflict resolution, and collective identity formation. Professor Coy has co-authored the book Contesting Patriotism: Culture, Power and Strategy in the Peace Movement and edited or co-edited eleven volumes, including Social Conflicts and Collective Identities , A Revolution of the Heart: Essays on the Catholic Worker Movement , and nine volumes of Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change . His extensive publication record comprises over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Honors & Awards: Magnificat Award – Marian University’s highest honor Distinguished Teaching Award – College of Arts and Sciences, Kent State University Outstanding Published Article Award (2008) – American Sociological Association, Section on Peace, War and Social Conflict Grants & External Funding: Research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, the Albert Einstein Institution, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the American Sociological Association, and Kent State University’s University Research Council. Leadership & Service: Vice President, Board of Directors – Cleveland Mediation Center Former National Chairperson – Fellowship of Reconciliation Research Fellow – Albert Einstein Institution Former Executive Director – Lentz Peace Research Laboratory Fulbright Scholar (2010–2011) – University of Botswana, Research Centre for San Studies Professor Coy has also worked internationally as an observer and nonviolent protective accompanier with Peace Brigades International in Sri Lanka during ethnic conflict, and he remains active in the alternative dispute resolution movement both as a practitioner and scholar.

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Mediation
• Nonviolence
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Dr. Ray Drainville is a lecturer at the University of Waterloo, specializing in digital media and visual culture. His research explores the intersection of iconography, social media image analysis, and machine learning applications. With nearly two decades of industry experience in web development and graphic design, he brings practical insights to his teaching on contemporary digital visual culture. PhD in Visual Culture from Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University (2018) MA in Information Studies from University of Sheffield (1996) MA in History of Art from Princeton University (1995) BA in History of Art from New College (1992) Dr. Drainville's research interests include digital media, visual culture, iconography, media theory, and hermeneutics. His work increasingly examines linguistic and visual dogwhistles in political contexts, memetic superposition, and algorithmic iconography. He has published in journals such as AI & Society , Studies In Communication Sciences , and Hyperallergic , often combining historical art analysis with contemporary digital platforms. He teaches courses including: GBDA 101 Introduction to Digital Media Design GBDA 203 Introduction to Digital Culture GBDA 228 Digital Imaging of Online Applications GBDA 301 Global Digital Project 1 GBDA 401 Cross-Cultural Digital Business GBDA 402 Capstone Course: Cross-Cultural Digital Business ARTS 290 Theories of Media

• Digital Media
• Visual Culture
• Iconography
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Dr. Urszula Kizelbach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Studies in Culture at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Faculty of English. She specializes in literary pragmatics with a focus on Early Modern drama and contemporary fiction. Her academic career is deeply rooted at Adam Mickiewicz University where she earned all her degrees and has established herself as a leading scholar in Shakespeare studies and pragma-stylistics. Her educational background includes: BA in English, Adam Mickiewicz University (2004) MA in English, Adam Mickiewicz University (2006) MA in Russian, Adam Mickiewicz University (2008) Ph.D. in English, Adam Mickiewicz University (2011) Postgraduate studies at School of Translation, Interpreting and Languages, Adam Mickiewicz University (2015) Dr. Kizelbach's research focuses on the intersection of linguistic pragmatics and literary analysis, particularly examining Shakespearean drama through the lens of politeness and impoliteness theory. Her work explores how pragmatic theories can illuminate character motivations, political discourse, and narrative structures in both Early Modern and contemporary literature. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of face-work in Shakespeare's history plays, blunders in Early Modern communication, and extradiegetic impoliteness in modern fiction. Her research methodology combines close textual analysis with theoretical frameworks from pragmatics, stylistics, and discourse analysis. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from Shakespearean studies toward broader applications of pragmatic theory in contemporary fiction, particularly in the works of Ian McEwan. While maintaining her expertise in Early Modern drama, she has expanded her research to examine how pragmatic concepts operate across different literary periods and genres. Her work consistently bridges literary scholarship and linguistic theory, creating innovative approaches to textual analysis that have gained international recognition. Dr. Kizelbach is actively involved in academic service as a review editor for Studia Anglica Posnaniensia and serves as the Polish Ambassador of the Poetics and Linguistics Association (PALA). She has received teaching grants through the Swiss-European Mobility Program for staff mobility at The University of Zurich (2017) and Erasmus staff mobility at The University of Maribor, Slovenia (2014). Her extensive conference participation across Europe demonstrates her active engagement with international scholarly communities.

• Literary Pragmatics
• Pragmatic Analysis of Early Modern Drama
• Contemporary Fiction
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Dr. Donyale Padgett serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Wayne State University, where she has been a faculty member since 2002 and on the tenure-track since 2006. With over 15 years of professional communications experience in client service and strategic planning, she integrates practical industry insights into her teaching through service learning projects with local non-profits. She actively contributes to university-wide initiatives on diversity, inclusion, and student retention efforts. Professor Padgett earned her academic credentials from Wayne State University and Howard University: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with Public Relations concentration, Wayne State University Master of Arts in Organizational Communication and Public Relations, Wayne State University Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Intercultural Communication, Howard University Her research centers on critical rhetoric examining how marginalized groups negotiate power and identity within social structures. Primary interests include crisis rhetoric and organizational legitimacy, crisis-cultural dynamics, and diversity in workplace communication. Secondary focuses encompass service learning pedagogy, student retention strategies in higher education, and hip-hop's influence on identity formation. This critical scholarship investigates rhetoric's generative power in public discourse, particularly regarding race, culture, and institutional oppression. Her publication record demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary scholarship bridging crisis communication with cultural studies, race theory, and social justice. Key contributions include the development of "restorative rhetoric" for non-traditional crises and analyses of race-based crisis response variations. Recent work spans political scandals, cross-cultural crisis management, hip-hop femininity, and critical journalism approaches, reflecting her commitment to examining communication through lenses of power and marginalization. Professor Padgett advises undergraduate and graduate students including thesis and dissertation supervision. She engages students through service learning projects connecting classroom theory with community needs. Her current research involves an interdisciplinary team studying retention challenges among marginalized student populations, aiming to develop actionable strategies for improving graduation rates through narrative analysis of student experiences.

• Crisis Rhetoric and Organizational Legitimacy
• Crisis and Culture
• Diversity and Cross-Cultural Interactions in Work Spaces
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Dr. Olga Katharina Schwarz is a researcher at the Institut für Germanistik of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf since 2023. Her academic journey includes affiliations with Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2019–2023), Freie Universität Berlin (2014–2019), and visiting positions at Princeton University (2012–2013), Peking University (2018), and Universität Wien (2017). Education : Magister Artium in German and French Philology (Universities of Hamburg, Montpellier, Paris [ENS], Berlin [FU, HU]); Promotion at Freie Universität Berlin (2019). Research Focus : Spans General Literary Studies , Aesthetics , Poetics , Intermediality , Lyric and Epic Genre Theory , and German-French Cultural Transfer . She is currently working on a Habilitation project on the narrative poem cycle and lyric cycles in European literature. Her publications include a monograph on Rationalistische Sinnlichkeit (De Gruyter, 2022) and co-edited special issues like Lyrische Zyklen (Zeitschrift für Germanistik, 2025). She has organized international conferences, including the Tagung Der Sonettenkranz (2024) at Humboldt University Berlin, supported by the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung . Scientific Awards : DFG Doctoral Scholarship (2011–2014) Global Young Faculty Fellowship (2021–2023) Thuringia Research Scholarship (2022–2023) Young Scientist Fellowship at Peking University (2018) She has contributed to academic governance as a member of committees at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Freie Universität Berlin . Her teaching includes courses on Enlightenment Literature , Narratology , and Intermediality , often with a focus on 19th-century German poetry and contemporary German literature .

• General Literary Studies
• Aesthetics
• Poetics
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Dr. Angela Stercken is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Art and Art History, University of Duisburg-Essen. She specializes in art theory, aesthetics, and transcultural exchanges, particularly focusing on the Black Atlantic, diasporic art practices, and temporalities in contemporary art. Key research areas: transatlantic art, postcolonial critique, transmedial aesthetics Active in DFG-funded projects (2017-2020) and international networks Her recent publications explore diasporic image politics, maritime spaces in art, and temporal concepts in global modernism. She has received fellowships from prestigious institutions in the USA, Senegal, and Germany. Scientific awards include: DFG Research Funding (2017-2020) Grimme Online Award (2013) International fellowships (2018) She co-edits collaborative projects on aesthetic temporalities and contributes to exhibitions and digital humanities initiatives.

• Art History
• Aesthetics
• Art Theory
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