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Amy KingView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fascism and neofascism
• Transnational memory cultures and commemorative practices
• Memory studies
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Dr. Amy King is a Senior Lecturer in Modern European History at the University of Bristol, specializing in the history and memory of the Italian far right over the past hundred years. She is based in the Department of History (Historical Studies) within the Faculty of Arts, where she conducts research on fascism, neofascism, and the ways historical memory shapes contemporary politics. Dr. King completed her PhD at the University of Bristol in 2019 with a dissertation titled 'Italy's secular martyrs: the construction, role and maintenance of secular martyrdom in Italy from the twentieth century to the present day,' supervised by Professors Bull and Foot. This foundational work established her expertise in how martyrdom narratives function within political movements. Her research explores how memory and commemoration practices construct and maintain far-right identities across time. Dr. King examines the Rogo di Primavalle attack, the memory of Giacomo Matteotti, and transnational martyr narratives to understand how historical events are instrumentalized by contemporary political movements. She investigates how narratives of sacrifice connect institutional far-right challenges from the Movimento Sociale Italiano in the 1970s to Fratelli d'Italia today. Dr. King's publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of historical memory and contemporary politics. Her work spans academic monographs, journal articles, public commentary in Time magazine, and innovative digital projects like 'Where Monsters Are Born,' an archive of neofascist posters. A recurring theme is examining how historical memory practices influence current political developments globally. Wolfsonian Fellowship - The Wolfsonian, Miami (2024) Jinty Nelson Teaching Fellowship (Royal Historical Society) (2023) American Association for Italian Studies First Book Prize (2024) Royal Historical Society Teaching Fellowship Fellowship from The Wolfsonian Award from Hope Not Hate Dr. King actively supervises PhD students and has received multiple research grants, including for 'Up the Feeder Down the Mouth: Voices and Silences in the Archive' (2023-2024) and 'Presente!: The Afterlives of Italy's Far-Right Dead' (2025). She co-founded 'Where Monsters Are Born,' an educational resource analyzing neofascist propaganda. Her Jinty Nelson Teaching Fellowship supported innovative antifascist zine-making workshops, leading to an invitation to present her work to UNESCO in April 2025 on 'Reinforcing Education for Dignity, Equality and Mutual Respect in a New Era.' Dr. King leads the Bristol Dockers Oral History Project and has presented her work at major institutions including the American Historical Association conference, Columbia University, and the London School of Economics.

Tamara SearsView profile

Associate Professor

• Art History
• Architectural History
• South Asian Visual Culture
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Tamara Sears is Associate Professor of Art History at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , where she specializes in the art and architectural history of South Asia, with additional expertise in medieval studies, religious art, colonial historiography, environmental history, and transregional cultural exchange. Education: Ph.D., History of Art, University of Pennsylvania, 2004 B.A., Wesleyan University, 1996 Her research explores the intersections of political power, religion, and sacred architecture, particularly in medieval India. She investigates how landscapes, mobility, and environmental factors shape artistic and architectural expression. Her work also engages with colonial archaeology, revivalism, and the politics of secularism in modern temple architecture. Sears employs interdisciplinary methods, drawing from archaeology, geography, religious studies, and postcolonial theory to analyze cultural production. Her publications include the award-winning book Worldly Gurus and Spiritual Kings: Architecture and Asceticism in Medieval India (Yale University Press, 2014), which won the PROSE Award in Architecture and Urban Planning. She has published extensively in leading journals such as The Art Bulletin , Ars Orientalis , and postmedieval , with recent articles focusing on seismic ecologies, pilgrimage routes, and the materiality of travel. Her recent edited volume Paper Trails: Modern Indian Works on Paper from the Gaur Collection (2022) highlights modern Indian drawing practices. Selected Awards and Fellowships: PROSE Award in Architecture and Urban Planning Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Fellowship (2012) National Humanities Center Fellowship (2016) Dumbarton Oaks Fellowship (2015–2016) Clark Art Institute Fellowship (2017) J. Paul Getty Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008–2009) Sears has received significant research support from the Fulbright Program, the J. Paul Getty Foundation, the National Humanities Center, Dumbarton Oaks, and the Clark Art Institute. She is currently completing a second book on architecture, environmental history, and travel, and beginning a third on architectural revivalism and secularism in 20th-century temples. She teaches courses such as Art of India, Introduction to Asian Art, and Nature, Landscape, and Environmental Art History. She is also active in professional service, having been elected Vice President of the American Council for Southern Asian Art (ACSAA), with a future term as President (2026–2030). She is affiliated with the Department of Art History and conducts research in collaboration with international scholars and institutions. There is no indication of retirement or former status, confirming her active position in the academic community.

Hossein MojtahediView profile

Lecturer

• Transitional Justice
• Radicalization Prevention
• Islamic Law
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Hossein Mojtahedi is a Lecturer and External PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Law , VU Amsterdam , affiliated with the Criminal Law and Criminology department and the A-LAB research group. He holds multiple MScs in International Crimes, Conflict & Criminology (Cum Laude) and Criminal Law and Criminology (Summa Cum Laude), alongside a Bachelor's in Law (Summa Cum Laude). Research Focus: Transitional Justice, Radicalization Prevention, Islamic Law Application, and Peacebuilding in Post-IS Iraq Teaching: MSc International Crimes, Conflict & Criminology and Law in Society Bachelor’s program His PhD project “Transitional Justice and Prevention of Radicalization in Iraq’s post-IS Landscape” combines legal doctrinal analysis with empirical research to develop locally-driven justice mechanisms. He actively contributes to academic discourse through conferences, peer review, and publications, emphasizing tensions between DDR programs and transitional justice, integration of Islamic law into liberal frameworks, and secularization as counterterrorism strategy. Selected Scientific Awards: Holland Scholarship Programme (2018) VU Fellowship Programme (2018)

Milan HanyšView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Philosophy
• History of Political Thought
• Central European Intellectual History
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Milan Hanyš , Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy , Faculty of Humanities , Charles University , Prague. His research focuses on Political Philosophy , Central European Intellectual History , and Jewish Philosophy , with special attention to Hannah Arendt , T.G. Masaryk , and interwar Czechoslovakia . Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy (Charles University, 2014) Doctoral Thesis: Apostle Paul and Philosophy: A Study of Political Theology and its Reception in Contemporary Philosophy Research Projects include: Principal Investigator for Felix Weltsch, Jindřich Kohn, and the Intellectual History of Interwar Czechoslovakia (Czech Science Foundation, 2021–2024) Team member for International Correspondence Networks of T.G. Masaryk until 1918 (2021) Researcher at the Center of Excellence for Phenomenology Research (Charles University, 2015–2016) Scientific Awards include: 2014: Jaroslav Krejči Prize 2013: Jan Hus Educational Foundation Scholarship 2011: DAAD Research Scholarship 2008: Josef Hlávka Prize Academic Networks : Jan Patočka Junior Visiting Fellow (Institute for Human Sciences, Vienna, 2018–2019); Erasmus Exchange (Technical University Dresden, 2008–2009).

• Death Studies
• Sociology of Family
• Critical Heritage Studies
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Mgr. Olga Nešporová, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Historical Studies within Charles University's Faculty of Humanities. Her work intersects anthropology and sociology, focusing on death studies, family dynamics, and critical heritage. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology (2008), MA in Social Anthropology (2004), BA in Humanities (2001) from Charles University. Current affiliations: Assistant Professor (2024–present), Head of Critical Heritage Studies at Institute of Ethnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (2019–present), and researcher at Research Institute for Labour and Social Affairs (2004–present). Her research explores burial practices, funeral rites, and societal shifts in death perception, particularly in post-communist contexts. Additional focus areas include family sociology, intergenerational relations, and parenthood transitions. Articles span topics like Czech cremation trends, gender roles in childcare, and roadside memorials in Eastern Europe. Scientific awards include a fellowship at J. W. Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (2003–2004).

Pavol JakubčinView profile

Associate Professor

• Slovak History
• Church History
• Communist Regime Studies
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Assoc. Prof. Pavol Jakubčin, PhD is an academic at Trnava University , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of History . His work focuses on 20th-century Slovak history, particularly the impact of communist regimes on religious institutions. Education: PhD in Slovak History (Trnava University, 2011) Supplementary Pedagogical Studies (Trnava University, 2007) His research examines state-church relations , religious persecution , and pedagogical continuity under authoritarianism . Key publications analyze Catholic and Lutheran responses to communist policies, educational reforms, and church resistance strategies. Recent articles address themes like post-1948 religious suppression , curriculum politicization , and interfaith survival mechanisms . He contributes to discussions on historical memory and post-communist justice in ecclesiastical contexts. Grant: VEGA No. 1/0106/20 on educational freedom during 1948–1989 He teaches courses on church history after the Reformation and 20th-century Slovak history , emphasizing institutional resilience and ideological conflict.

• Human Rights
• Migration
• Conflict
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Gorka Urrutia Asua is a researcher at the University of Deusto within the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences , focusing on human rights, migration, religious diversity, and conflict resolution. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in public policy and social integration. PhD in International and Intercultural Studies (University of Deusto) BA in Political Science and Sociology (UPV/EHU) Specialization in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA) His research examines the intersection of religious pluralism and democratic governance , with a focus on Spain and Colombia. Key themes include: Human rights violations in conflict contexts Refugee and migrant integration Religious minority challenges Public management of diversity Peacebuilding and reconciliation Recent publications highlight trends in religious diversity and forced displacement , including studies on ETA terrorism and Amazon mining conflicts . His work extends to policy frameworks for superdiversity in education and human rights-based development in Colombia and Guatemala. Active in academic conferences, he has presented on topics like municipal citizen participation and asylum rights during pandemics . Current projects include municipal religious diversity management in Bilbao and international cooperation programs for indigenous rights.

DB SubediView profile

Lecturer

• Conflict Transformation
• Peacebuilding
• Religion and Politics
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Dr DB Subedi is a Lecturer at the School of Political Science and International Studies , The University of Queensland , specializing in Peace and Conflict Studies . He serves as Undergraduate and Postgraduate Convenor of Peace and Conflict Studies and Postgraduate Convenor of Mediation and Conflict Resolution Studies. His research focuses on conflict transformation and peacebuilding , religion and politics , and populism and nationalism in the Asia Pacific region. Current work examines peacebuilding in authoritarian, populist, and nationalist states across South and Southeast Asia, with fieldwork in Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, and Myanmar. Key Research Themes: Peacebuilding in authoritarian contexts Religion's role in political extremism Populist leadership dynamics Post-conflict economic recovery Conflict sensitivity in development Recent publications include co-edited books: The Routledge Handbook of Populism in the Asia Pacific (2024) and Reconciliation in Conflict-Affected Communities (2024). His Combatants to Civilians (2018) analyzes Nepal's DDR programs. Articles appear in World Development , Asian Studies Review , and Contemporary Politics , covering topics like Buddhist-Muslim relations in Sri Lanka, youth political violence in Nepal, and rights in Pacific Island Countries. He is a Research Member in the AVERT Network at Deakin University and receives funding from Global Affairs Canada (2024-2026) for Myanmar democracy projects. Previously collaborated with UNDP , UN Women , ActionAid Myanmar , and Mercy Corps .

Danica IgrutinovićView profile

Associate Professor

• Religion and Society
• Literature
• Gender Studies
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Associate Professor Danica Igrutinović teaches at the Faculty of Media and Communications (FMK), Singidunum University, Belgrade. Her courses include English language, Advanced English, The art of argumentation, Religion, gender and culture, and Politics of Belief: The Power to Shape Community. Her academic background features: Bachelor's in English from the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade Master's in Literary Sciences from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad (2008) Doctorate in Literary Sciences from the University of Novi Sad (2014) Interdisciplinary Master's in Religion in Society, Culture and European Integration from the University of Belgrade (2022) Professor Igrutinović's research explores intersections between literature, media discourse, and religion in contemporary society. She investigates post-secular dynamics in Eastern Europe, religious symbolism in modernist literature, and the interplay between gender, culture, and religious expression. Her work critically examines freedom of speech conflicts, representation of gender minorities in media, and the social relevance of religion in post-secular contexts. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on post-secular Serbia through dual lenses: literary symbolism (particularly water imagery in Joyce and Eliot) and sociopolitical contestation of public space (through pride parades, prayer processions, and blasphemy debates). This interdisciplinary approach bridges religious studies, literary criticism, and gender theory. Her research projects include: 'Serbian oral creativity in the Balkan context' at the Institute of Literature and Art (2005-2008) as Ministry of Science scholarship holder Regional project 'Representation of Gender Minority Groups in Media' (Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia) funded by RRPP-University of Friborg (2014-2016) 'Individual and Social Relevance of Religion in Contemporary Serbia' at the Institute of Social Sciences (2023-present) She serves as proofreader for the Belgrade Journal of Media and Communications and has translated four books plus numerous scientific papers, including work for Smederevo Poetry Autumn cultural event.

Erik EvensenView profile

Research Fellow

• German idealism
• Post-Kantian philosophy
• Aristotelian tradition
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Erik Evensen is a PhD Research Fellow at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History, University of Agder. His work bridges educational philosophy, ethics, and historical critique. Doctoral research focuses on the relationship between Bildung (educational formation) and ethical action ( praxis ). Combines Dietrich Benner's educational theory with contemporary Aristotelian thought. Research Themes : Critique of instrumental rationality in modern educational institutions Pedagogical ethics and practical judgment ( phronesis ) Virtue ethics traditions (MacIntyre, Dunne) German idealism and post-Kantian philosophy Conceptual history and theological anthropology Academic Background : MA in Philosophy and Study of Religion, Aarhus University (2017) Teacher training and secondary school experience

• Religious Studies
• Sociology of Religion
• Monasticism
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Professor Marcin Jewdokimow from the Faculty of Humanities at Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University specializes in the sociology of religion, monasticism, and contemporary religious communities. His research spans Poland and Italy, focusing on lived religion, ecological activism in Catholic organizations, and gender dynamics within cloistered orders. Religious-scientific intersections Visual sociology of monasticism Telework and social memory Post-secular cultural analysis Recent articles examine sexuality in Catholic orders, ecological practices, and spatial dynamics of monasteries. While no explicit awards are listed, his extensive publication record (55+ works) and ORCID presence highlight academic engagement. He has contributed to debates on monastic heritage, secularization, and healthcare spiritual care during pandemics.

Christopher LamontView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• Human Rights
• Transitional Justice
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Christopher Lamont is a Professor of International Relations at Tokyo International University, where he also serves as Dean of E-Track International Relations and Vice Dean of the Graduate School of International Relations. His work bridges global politics, human rights, and transitional justice, with a focus on research methodology and policy implementation. Ph.D., Politics – University of Glasgow (2008) M.A., International and European Politics – University of Edinburgh (2005) B.A., International Studies – University of Mississippi (2002) Lamont’s research interests revolve around transitional justice in post-conflict societies, human rights frameworks, and international relations in the Indo-Pacific region. His work often examines how legal and political systems adapt to democratization and conflict resolution. His recent publications explore the intersection of digital technologies and transitional justice, geopolitical partnerships in the Middle East, and the cultural dimensions of post-conflict governance . These works reflect his interdisciplinary approach to understanding global security and justice mechanisms. Scientific Awards Fulbright Scholarship IREX Short-Term Travel Grant Lamont has led major research initiatives, including a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) on transport security in the Indo-Pacific. His collaborative projects span institutions in Japan, Europe, and the Middle East, emphasizing the role of non-Western perspectives in democratization studies.

Corinne BlackmerView profile

Professor

• Hebrew Bible
• 20th-21st Century American Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Corinne Blackmer is a Professor of English and Co-Director of the Judaic Studies program at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). Her academic work bridges Hebrew Bible studies, 20th-21st century American literature, and Gender and Sexuality Studies, with a focus on Israeli literature and opera. She has published extensively on topics like queer biblical hermeneutics, modernist women writers, and LGBTQ+ activism in academia. PhD, University of California, Los Angeles Co-Director, Judaic Studies at SCSU Lives in a historical New Haven house Yom Kippur War veteran (Sinai front, 1973) Her research explores intersections of: Biblical narratives and contemporary ethical debates Lesbian modernism in Gertrude Stein and Virginia Woolf Israeli secular identity and trauma Gender subversion in opera (e.g., Puccini's Turandot ) Anti-Zionism and homophobia in campus politics Key article themes include: Queer reinterpretations of biblical texts Gender and race in modernist literature Israeli cultural identity crises Opera as a medium for gender performativity Academic free speech and activism LGBTQ+ representation in religious and literary contexts Corinne has received grants such as the Georg Mosse Foundation Grant ($20,000, 2009–present) and presented at conferences including the Society of Biblical Literature and the Association of Jewish Studies. She has contributed to encyclopedic works on topics like Jewish law, rape, and lesbian autobiography.

Ellen ReesView profile

Professor

• Nordic Literature
• Drama
• Ibsen Studies
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Ellen Rees is a Professor at the Centre for Ibsen Studies, University of Oslo, specializing in Nordic literature and film, with a focus on Henrik Ibsen. Her career includes academic roles at Arizona State University, University of Oregon, and Åbo Akademi. Ph.D., University of Washington (1995) M.A., University of Washington (1992) B.A., Evergreen State College (1989) Her research spans Ibsen studies, drama, cultural reception, and urban literary studies. She explores film adaptations, gender roles, and queer interpretations of Ibsen's works, emphasizing transnational influences and modern relevance. Rees has authored 15 recent publications analyzing Ibsen's texts through themes like media representation, identity politics, and philosophical theory. Her 2024 work on vaudeville origins of modern drama highlights interdisciplinary approaches. Awardee of the ERC Advanced Grant (2023-2027) for Norwegian Romantic Nationalisms (NORN), she has held leadership roles including Director of the Centre for Ibsen Studies (2019-2023) and Vice Dean for Research (2015-2018). She co-edited Edda and Ibsen Studies . Projects include 'Data-Mining the Digital Bookshelf' and completed initiatives like NORN. Her editorial and administrative contributions complement her scholarly output on Scandinavian literature and adaptation theory.

• Everyday Sociology
• Sociology of Social Worlds
• Migration and Ethnicity Research
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Prof. Dr. Darius Zifonun is Professor of Sociology with specializations in Social Structure Analysis and Conflict Sociology at Philipps University of Marburg's Institute of Sociology within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy. Born in 1968, he completed his PhD in Sociology at the University of Konstanz in 2002 and his Habilitation at TU Berlin in 2015. His academic journey includes professorships at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin (2009-2015), Research Fellow at KWI Essen (2007-2009), and guest professorships at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006) and Hitotsubashi University Tokyo (2005). His research focuses on everyday sociology, sociology of social worlds, migration and ethnicity research, and social structure and inequality. He has developed a distinctive approach to social theory through interpretive sociology and the sociology of knowledge. Zifonun's recent publication trends reveal a sophisticated integration of theoretical frameworks with empirical research, particularly in migration studies (2024's 'Handbuch Migrationssoziologie'), sleep research (2023's 'Sleep, Knowledge, Technology'), and social world analysis. His work consistently explores the intersection of theoretical sociology with practical social phenomena, demonstrating particular expertise in how social structures manifest in everyday life and specialized contexts like migration societies, sleep laboratories, and legal settings. 2024: Handbuch Migrationssoziologie (with Antje Röder) 2023: Sleep, Knowledge, Technology (with Hannah Ahlheim & Nicole Zillien) 2023: Rescaling the Patient (with Svenja Reinhardt & Sebastian Weste) 2020: Die Interaktionsordnung strafrechtlicher Hauptverhandlungen (with Carina Liebler) He currently leads a research team at the Institute of Sociology including Dr. Kristian Naglo, Dr. Yvonne Kuhn, Dipl.-Soz. Carina Liebler, Thorsten Szydlik M.A., Svenja Reinhardt M.A., Sebastian Weste M.A., Tasnim Jabaly M.A., and Malvine Bläßer B.A. His supervision extends to numerous doctoral projects, particularly in areas of social structure, migration, and everyday life sociology. The winter semester 2025/2026 finds him on a dedicated research semester, continuing his scholarly work while temporarily reducing teaching responsibilities.