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• Visual Studies
• History and Aesthetics of Television Series
• American Cinema
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Ariane Hudelet is a Researcher in the Department of Teacher Researchers at the University of Paris. Her work focuses on visual studies, the history and aesthetics of television series, American cinema, intermedial relationships between cinema and literature, and intermediality. She explores how narrative forms across media intersect, particularly in adaptations and serial storytelling. Her research interests emphasize the evolving nature of cinematic and televisual disciplines, with a focus on contemporary TV series as transformative cultural artifacts. She analyzes how genres like teen dramas (e.g., sexual health discourses in VOD content) and crime narratives (e.g., Fargo ) reinterpret historical and literary material through new media frameworks. Her recent articles (2020–2024) highlight themes such as mediated identity in The Good Wife , musical metaphors in Mad Men , and the philosophical undertones of The Good Place . She also examines the structural innovations of TV series like Treme and The Wire in post-cinematic contexts. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Her work contributes to interdisciplinary discussions in academic journals like Interfaces , exploring topics like re-scaling media studies and global-local dynamics in audiovisual essays.

• Music Theory
• Music Analysis
• 19th-Century Instrumental Music
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Professor Julian Horton holds the position of Professor of Music Theory and Analysis in the Department of Music at Durham University. His academic journey includes undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he also served as a Research Fellow. He has held roles as Associate Professor and Head of School at University College Dublin, and has taught at King’s College, London. His research focuses on the analysis and reception of 19th-century instrumental music, with specializations in Bruckner, Brahms, sonata form, and tonality. Key contributions include monographs like Bruckner’s Symphonies: Analysis, Reception and Cultural Politics (2004) and Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 83: Analytical and Contextual Studies (2017), as well as edited volumes such as The Cambridge Companion to the Symphony (2013). His work has been recognized with the Westrup Prize (2011) for his article on John Field’s concerto forms. Horton has served as President of the Society for Music Analysis (2014–2019) and on councils of the Society for Musicology in Ireland and the Royal Musical Association. He has held residencies in the Netherlands and Flanders and was made a Corresponding Member of the Society for Musicology in Ireland (2019). His publications span analytical essays, edited collections, and theoretical frameworks addressing sonata form, symphonic structures, and critical theory. Current projects include studies on Schumann’s Piano Concerto and corpus-based analyses of 19th-century violin concertos.

Sharon BessellView profile

Professor

• Childhood Poverty
• Social Justice
• Human Rights
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Professor Sharon Bessell is a leading academic and social policy expert at The Australian National University (ANU), where she holds dual roles as Professor and Director of the Crawford School of Public Policy. She directs the Children’s Policy Centre and co-hosts the Policy Forum Pod, a platform for policy analysis. Her work emphasizes rights-based approaches to social policy, particularly for children in poverty, and she has pioneered the Individual Measure of Multidimensional Poverty (IMMP/IDM), a groundbreaking tool assessing poverty’s gendered and individual impacts. Bessell is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has received ANU’s Teaching Excellence Award twice (2016 and 2023). Education: - BA (Hons 1st class, Tasmania) - PhD (Monash University) Research Interests: Sharon’s research focuses on three pillars: Social policy, child rights, and poverty reduction Gendered dimensions of poverty and innovative data collection methods Intergenerational relations and evolving childhoods She has conducted extensive studies in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji, and Southern Africa, collaborating with governments, NGOs, and international agencies to develop child-centered policy frameworks. Her methodologies prioritize ethical engagement with children, ensuring their voices shape policy outcomes. Grants and Projects: - More for Children : Paul Ramsay Foundation-funded research creating a child-centered poverty assessment framework. - IDM Program : Co-led an interdisciplinary team under an Australian Research Council Linkage grant, developing the IMMP/IDM. - Suara Anak (Children’s Voices) : ARC Discovery grant-funded research in Indonesia. Awards and Recognition: - 2019: Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence. - 2016/2023: ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Award for Teaching Excellence. Teaching and Advocacy: Bessell teaches Global Social Policy (POGO8044) and Development Theories and Themes (POGO8072) . Her courses address poverty, globalization, children’s rights, and gender analysis. She advocates for systemic policy reforms to end child poverty, emphasizing structural barriers and the role of social justice in economic policies. Her work challenges stigmatizing narratives around poverty and promotes inclusive, rights-based solutions.

Rhiannon AshView profile

Professor

• Roman Historiography
• Latin Literature
• Tacitus Studies
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Professor Rhiannon Ash is a renowned academic specializing in Roman historiography and Latin literature, particularly the works of Tacitus. She holds a position at the University of Oxford's Department of Classics and serves as a Fellow and Tutor at Merton College. Her research focuses on analyzing the syntax and narrative techniques of Latin imperial prose authors, with a deep engagement in Tacitus' representation of Roman emperors and civil wars. She co-authored Fifty Key Classical Authors (Routledge 2002) and a children’s book, Mystery History of the Roman Colosseum (Aladdin 1997), emphasizing accessibility in classical studies. Currently, she is working on a monograph exploring Pliny the Elder’s Natural History as a lens for Flavian imperial power. Education: MA DPhil, University of Oxford MA, University of Toronto Research Interests: Professor Ash's work spans Latin prose literature of the imperial era, Roman historiography, and ancient epistolary studies. She examines how Tacitus’ linguistic choices shape historical interpretation, and her recent project reinterprets Pliny the Elder’s marine biology writings (Book IX of Natural History ) to reflect broader imperial dynamics. She also studies Greek and Roman biography, battle narratives, and the interplay between rhetoric and historiography in ancient texts. Publications Trends: Her recent articles highlight thematic consistency: exploring political symbolism (e.g., The Fasces ), analyzing Tacitus’ narrative techniques (e.g., Heralding a Proem in the Middle ), and deconstructing civil war tropes through spatial and rhetorical frameworks (e.g., Tiberius in Space ). These works underscore her focus on textual innovation and historiographical bias in the transition from Republic to Principate. Awards: R.D. Milns Visiting Professor (2017), University of Queensland Teaching and Grants: She teaches Latin literature modules for Oxford’s Mods and Greats programs, including Tacitus and Tiberius special subjects. While no explicit grants are noted, her roles at Merton College and academic staff status suggest institutional support. Her collaborative works with Dr. Alison Sharrock exemplify interdisciplinary approaches to classical education. Labs/Teams: Engages in Oxford’s Classics department research networks, contributing to textual commentaries and historiography projects. Her current monograph project involves cross-disciplinary analysis of Pliny’s Natural History , blending literary and imperial studies methodologies.

Göran Magnus BlixView profile

Professor

• Ecocriticism
• Animal Studies
• Environmental Humanities
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Göran Magnus Blix is a Professor of French and Italian and Chair of the Department of French and Italian at Princeton University. His research bridges nineteenth-century French literature with contemporary environmental humanities, focusing on ecocriticism, animal studies, and the politics of the novel. Current projects include: The Heroism of Modern Life : Examines democratization’s impact on heroic archetypes in French literature. Ecoapathy and Biophilia : Traces the genealogy of nature sentiment from Rousseau to Reclus. Thinking With Animals : Explores posthuman fables post-Darwin. Coal Culture and Fossil Fiction : Documents coal’s cultural impact in late-nineteenth-century literature. His teaching spans topics like the nineteenth-century novel, environmental disaster, and socially marginal figures. Key research areas include romanticism, realism, literary aesthetics, and the historical imagination. Articles highlight his interdisciplinary focus, spanning instinct-intelligence debates, Flaubert’s animal imagery, Balzac’s occult realism, and eco-allegories in Leconte de Lisle. His 2008 book From Paris to Pompeii analyzes archaeology’s influence on secular death attitudes.

• Piano Performance
• Chamber Music
• Spanish Piano Literature
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Natalia Ricci is a Senior Lecturer in Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, part of the University of Sydney. She holds dual appointments in the Piano and Ensemble departments and has also served as Keyboard Coordinator for the Chamber Music Program. Her teaching spans tertiary and pre-tertiary levels, including leadership of the Open Academy Rising Stars Piano Division. Education: BMus University of Cincinnati (USA), MMus Royal Northern College of Music (UK) Research Focus: Spanish piano literature (Albeniz, Granados, de Falla), Janáček's works, and chamber music performance practice She pioneered the Encuentros Españoles Festival (2013-2022), a landmark event showcasing Spanish music through concerts, workshops, and scholarly symposia. Her pedagogical approach integrates biomechanical efficiency with artistic expression, emphasizing technical mastery, sound production, and interpretive depth across diverse repertoires. Notable achievements include performances at major international festivals (Banff, London Objective, Sydney Festival), recordings for BBC/ABC radio, and mentoring students who've won top prizes in competitions like the Sydney International Piano Competition, Chopin in Wavel, and Franz Liszt Youth Competitions. Her students consistently excel in national competitions including Lev Vlassenko and Sydney Eisteddfod events. Ricci's professional engagements include adjudicating international competitions and delivering masterclasses globally, with upcoming appearances at the 2025 International Festival of Music in Iasi, Romania. She maintains active links with institutions across Australia, Europe, and Asia through teaching, performance, and research collaborations.

David BeelView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Human Geography
• Urban Policy
• Economic Development
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Dr. David Beel is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), affiliated with the Department of Natural Sciences. He holds an honorary role as a Research Fellow in Geography at the University of Sheffield and is an Associate Fellow at SPERI. His academic journey includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Hull, followed by a master's and PhD in Geography from the University of Glasgow. Prior to MMU, he held roles as a Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, Research Associate at the University of Sheffield, and Senior Researcher at Staffordshire University. His research focuses on foundational economic models, city-region governance, civil society engagement, and regional development. Key areas of interest include economic policy, urban-rural dynamics, cultural heritage, and digital transformation. He actively supervises PhD students on topics such as local economic policy, alternative economic frameworks, and rural development. Dr. Beel’s work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy analysis, particularly exploring how civil society actors influence devolution processes and economic strategies. His recent publications address topics like municipalism in Zagreb, circular economy debates in Amsterdam, and the socio-spatial impacts of growth deals in Wales and Northern England. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating geography, political economy, and sociology to address contemporary urban and regional challenges. His academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles and reports, focusing on themes like post-neoliberal economic strategies, cultural heritage’s role in community well-being, and the geohistorical contexts shaping city-regions. He collaborates with institutions such as dot.rural and WISERD, reflecting his commitment to applied research with societal impact.

Marilyn MillerView profile

Professor

• Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
• Jewish Latin American Studies
• New World and Trans-Atlantic Studies
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Marilyn Miller is a Professor of Spanish & Portuguese and Sizeler Professor of Jewish Studies at Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts. She has held academic roles since 2001, including department chair (2009–2012). Her research focuses on Caribbean literatures, Jewish Latin American studies, and postcolonial discourses. She has supervised six theses/dissertations in the past five years. Miller holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (University of Oregon) and M.A. degrees in Comparative Literature (University of Oregon) and English Literature (University of Washington). Her research interests include the intersection of race, slavery, and trans-Atlantic cultural exchanges. Notable projects explore José Martí’s Jewish supporters, Holocaust consciousness in Latin America, and the legacy of WWII enemy alien internment in New Orleans. She has conducted fieldwork in Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Miller’s publications span academic monographs, journal articles, and conference proceedings. Her recent work examines memory in Latin American literature, the cultural politics of Cuban identity, and the representation of slavery in colonial texts. She has received fellowships from the Fordham University Judaic Studies Program, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Fulbright Program. Her professional service includes editorial roles for Comparative Literature , Revista de Estudios Hispánicos , and Latin American Music Review . She has organized major conferences such as Tropical Exposures: Photography, Film and Visual Culture in a Caribbean Frame (2016) and Virtual Caribbeans (2008). Miller’s teaching portfolio includes courses on Latin American cultural studies, Caribbean migrations, and film studies.

• Virtue ethics in business
• Sustainability management and reporting in non-profit organizations
• Methodologies of accounting education
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Giorgio Mion is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Verona's Department of Management since 2011. He holds roles including Director of the post-lauream course in 'Business Ethics ‘Giorgio Zanotto’' and President of the Department's Quality Assurance Committee. His academic career includes a PhD from the University Ca’ Foscari of Venice (2003) and leadership in university governance (Academic Senate and Board of Governors roles). Research focuses on virtue ethics in business, sustainability management in non-profits, and hybrid organizations. He has contributed to over 50 publications, emphasizing CSR, accounting education, and organizational ethics. Teaching spans courses in Business Accounting, Business Ethics, and Non-Profit Management across multiple degree programs. Awarded roles include Referent for the 'Contamination Lab - Management' and participation in third mission initiatives like the ADOA Conference and Festival Biblico. Active in interdisciplinary research groups such as Hybrid Organizations and Charismatic Organizations studies, he also oversees professional development programs in ethical management and socio-sanitary services.

Lauren HeidbrinkView profile

Associate Professor

• Global Childhood Studies
• Transnational Migration
• Central American Migration
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Lauren Heidbrink, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), part of the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on global childhood studies, transnational migration, and Central America, particularly migrant youth experiences in U.S. detention systems and post-deportation trajectories. She co-founded the journal Youth Circulations and holds leadership roles in internship coordination and departmental advising. Dr. Heidbrink earned a doctorate in anthropology from Johns Hopkins University, with additional degrees from DePaul University and the University of Virginia. She received the Fulbright 70th Anniversary Scholar Award for comparative child migration research in Europe. Her research emphasizes the intersection of state policies, youth agency, and family dynamics. Notable works include Migrant Youth, Transnational Families, and the State: Care and Contested Interests and Migranthood: Youth in a New Era of Deportation , analyzing detention systems, deportation impacts, and indigenous youth mobility. She advocates for policy reforms to improve child welfare and opposes harmful detention practices. As HDEV internship coordinator, she oversees capstone placements for seniors, emphasizing community engagement and career readiness. Her work bridges academia and practice, supporting students in human services, advocacy, and policy fields.

JoAnn MartinView profile

Professor

• Social Movements
• Human-Animal Interactions
• Gender Studies
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JoAnn Martin is a Professor of Sociology/Anthropology and Convener of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Earlham College. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. from Indiana University. Her research focuses on social movements, human-animal interactions, and ethnographic studies in Mexico and Spain. She is currently investigating the relationships between hunters and Mountain Cur hunting dogs in Tennessee, exploring how these interactions challenge conventional understandings of human-animal bonds. Dr. Martin’s academic contributions include influential works such as Tepoztlán and the Transformation of the Mexican State (2005) and co-editing The Paths to Domination, Resistance, and Terror (1992). Her teaching emphasizes critical thinking and the application of sociological theories to contemporary issues, particularly in courses like Contemporary Social Thought and Women, Gender, and Sexuality. Her research interests span social movement adaptability, historical memory in Mexican communities, and the interdisciplinary Anthrozoology minor program she helps coordinate. Collaborative student research is a cornerstone of her work, with recent projects examining settler colonialism and hunting-dog relationships through an anthropological lens.

Michelle PaullView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Contemporary Theatre
• London Theatre
• Irish Drama and Literature
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Dr Michelle Paull is a Senior Lecturer in Drama at St Mary's University, London and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her expertise spans: Contemporary theatre and London theatre practices Irish drama and literature (Wilde, Shaw, O'Casey, McDonagh, Walsh, MacBride) Adaptations across stage/screen media Dramaturgical innovations in 20th-century Irish theatre Research Focus: Specializing in Sean O'Casey's dramaturgy, Michelle is completing her monograph Sean O'Casey: Critical Controversies . Her work examines: Gender representation in Irish drama Archival memory and marginalized histories Urban identity construction through performance Economic/political themes in modern adaptations Recent Articles analyze O'Casey's experimental forms (2020), Enda Walsh's immersive theatre (2015), and contemporary Irish stand-up comedy's identity narratives (2015). She explores: Intersections of personal trauma and performance Diasporic storytelling techniques Critical historiography of theatrical movements Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professional Experience: Former positions at Goldsmiths, University of London; University of Westminster; Open University. Current roles include: Co-supervision of PhD on theatre/performance in healthcare External examining for University of London International Programmes Curatorial work at British Library's Modern Literary Manuscripts

Edmund HayesView profile

Researcher

• Early Islamic History
• Shiʿi Islamic Studies
• Social and Political Dynamics in Medieval Islam
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Edmund Hayes is a postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University and a faculty member at Radboud University Nijmegen. His research focuses on early Islamic history, particularly the history of Shiʿi groups and opposition movements within the Islamic empire. He examines the intersection of intellectual developments with social and political dynamics, with a current emphasis on the institutional evolution of Twelver Shiʿism during the Occultation period. Hayes' work challenges traditional historiographical frameworks by analyzing socio-political processes behind doctrinal formations and the role of financial-sacral institutions in maintaining communal coherence. His academic contributions include analyses of key texts like the khums demand letter attributed to Imam al-Jawād, the role of the Imamate's agents post-874 CE, and the socio-legal boundaries shaped by Imami fiscal practices. He has organized conferences on topics like excommunication in late antiquity and early Islamicate societies, reflecting his interest in transregional connections and religious boundary-making. Hayes’ publications span peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Al-Masāq , Islamic Law and Society , and Annales islamologiques , alongside reviews of seminal works on Shiʿi origins and doctrinal controversies. His doctoral dissertation, Agents of the Hidden Imam , provides a groundbreaking analysis of the Occultation doctrine’s institutional underpinnings. Despite his prolific output, the text does not mention awards or grants, though his active conference participation signals academic leadership in his field.

John D. CurridView profile

Professor

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Archaeology
• Ancient Near Eastern History
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Dr. John D. Currid is a distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS), serving 30 years in roles including Chancellor’s Professor, Chair of Biblical Studies, and academic leadership in Jackson and Charlotte campuses. He holds a B.A. from Barrington College, M.A. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. His career includes an NEH Post-Doctoral Fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill and prior service as Associate Professor at Grove City College. As a trained archaeologist, Currid participated in excavations at Carthage (Tunisia), Bethsaida, Tell el-Hesi, and directed the Lahav Grain Storage Project. His global engagements include lecturing/preaching in Russia, Ukraine, Great Britain, Australia, and Brazil. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America, he has ministerial experience across multiple congregations. Research focuses on Old Testament archaeology, ancient Near Eastern history, and theological interpretation. Key interests include biblical historical narratives, ancient religious practices, and interdisciplinary methodologies bridging archaeology and exegesis. His publications span commentaries, archaeological monographs, and theological treatises, emphasizing contextual understanding of Scripture through material culture and linguistic analysis. Major works include ESV Archaeology Study Bible (2017), Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament (1997), and multi-volume Genesis-Deuteronomy commentaries. Recipient of the NEH Post-Doctoral Fellowship (UNC Chapel Hill). Teaching and scholarship emphasize rigorous engagement with biblical languages, ancient comparative literature, and archaeological data to illuminate theological truths. Current research continues exploration of ANE cultural contexts and their implications for interpreting Scripture.

Shalanda H. BakerView profile

Professor

• Environmental Law
• Energy Policy
• Climate Justice
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Shalanda H. Baker is a Professor of Law, Public Policy, and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, currently on leave to serve as Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the U.S. Department of Energy. She co-founded the Initiative for Energy Justice to advance equity-centered energy policy, and collaborates with Northeastern’s Global Resilience Institute and the School of Law’s Center for Law, Information and Creativity (CLIC). Her expertise spans environmental law, energy justice, and climate policy. Education: LLM, University of Wisconsin Law School JD, Northeastern University School of Law BS, United States Air Force Academy Her research focuses on achieving a just energy transition, bridging academic scholarship with frontline community advocacy. Key themes include climate justice, indigenous rights, disaster recovery equity, and systemic reform of energy policies. She emphasizes transdisciplinary approaches to address vulnerabilities in energy systems and promote community-led solutions. Professor Baker has authored Revolutionary Power: An Activist’s Field Guide to the Energy Transition and holds a 2016 Fulbright Award for studying Mexico’s energy reforms and indigenous rights. Her work bridges law, policy, and activism, with notable contributions to energy justice frameworks and anti-resilience critiques of current systems. Awards: Fulbright Scholar Award (2016) Her advising focuses on energy justice and policy, though specific advisees are not listed. She has contributed to federal policy development and international energy projects, advocating for marginalized communities’ inclusion in decision-making processes. Her affiliations include leadership roles in strategic initiatives addressing climate resilience and equitable energy access.