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James Warren BoydView profile

Adjunct Professor

• College composition
• Communication studies
• Performance studies
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James Warren Boyd is an Adjunct Professor (part-time) at the University of San Francisco (USF), specializing in rhetoric and communication studies. He previously held roles as Lecturer and Director of programs at San Francisco State University (SFSU), including the English Tutoring Center and Early Start/Directed Self-Placement initiatives. His expertise focuses on university writing pedagogy, creative writing (memoir), and autoethnographic/queer performance studies. Education: MA in Communication Studies, San Francisco State University (2011) MA in English, San Francisco State University (2003) Certificate in Teaching College Composition (2001) BA in History, UCLA (1991) His research interests integrate college composition methodologies with performance studies, emphasizing critical pedagogy and queer identity expression. His creative works explore themes of memory, ecology, and spirituality through narrative forms. Awards: USF Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award (2017) SFSU Lecturer Emeritus (2024) Teaching and grant work include Peace Corps service as Faculty at NKJO Teacher Training College in Poland. His creative publications span literary journals like Cream City Review and Big Muddy , blending academic rigor with artistic innovation.

Joshua Trey BarnettView profile

Associate Professor

• Ecocultural Studies
• Environmental Communication
• Anthropocene Ethics
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Joshua Trey Barnett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at Penn State University. His work bridges environmental communication, ecocultural studies, and critical theory, focusing on the Anthropocene, ecological grief, and multispecies relationality. Affiliation: Penn State University Department: Communication Arts and Sciences Academic Rank: Associate Professor Research Focus: Barnett explores ecological care through interdisciplinary lenses, including the ethics of earthly coexistence, climate change narratives, and the affective dimensions of environmental crises. His scholarship interrogates how media, sentiment, and rhetoric shape responses to sustainability challenges, particularly in contexts like Harvard Forest and Lake Superior. Key Themes: Anthropocene ethics, multispecies mothering, environmental justice, and sustainable futures Methodologies: Phenomenological writing, rhetorical analysis, affect theory Recent Publications highlight trends in ecocentric communication, emphasizing the interplay between human and nonhuman systems. His work spans journals like Environmental Communication , European Journal of Cultural Studies , and Journal of Ecohumanism , addressing topics such as ecological moods, the Mother Tree metaphor, and the politics of edibility.

Hannah StrømmenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Biblical Reception History
• Political Theology
• Critical Theory
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Hannah Strømmen is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies within Lund University , specializing in Biblical Reception History . Her work interrogates the Bible’s impact on politics and culture, particularly its appropriation by the European Far Right . Current projects: Wallenberg-funded 'Scripture and Secularism' (2022-2027), analyzing biblical texts in secular contexts. Editorial roles: Political Theology journal, The Bible and Critical Theory , and SBL monograph series. Her research merges Critical Theory , Religion and Politics , and Contextual Biblical Interpretation , with recent work focusing on the Bible’s material and ideological roles in far-right movements. She co-chairs the Reading, Theory, and Poetics research group at the European Association of Biblical Studies and contributes to UN consultations on Religion and Polarization . Scientific Awards : Wallenberg Academy Fellowship (2022), Fellow of the Center of Theological Inquiry (2018).

Hanna-Riikka RoineView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Culture
• Narrative Theory
• Game Studies
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Hanna-Riikka Roine is an Associate Professor in Digital Culture at the University of Bergen, affiliated with the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies and the Center for Digital Narrative. Her research bridges digital media, narrative theory, and speculative fiction, with a focus on games, imagination, and democratic discourse. Her research interests include: Digital culture and computational media Narrative theory and worldbuilding Game studies, particularly narrative agency in video games Speculative fiction as a tool for imagining futures Transmediality and digital storytelling The role of fiction in democratic imagination Her recent publications explore narrative forms in social media, romance mechanics in games like Dragon Age , and the limits of narrativizing environmental systems. She investigates how digital technologies entangle with human imagination, especially in speculative contexts. Notable research projects include: CO-SPEC (Academy of Finland, 2020–2023): On human-computer entanglement in speculation Imagine, Democracy! (Kone Foundation, 2023–2026): On narrative fiction as a democratic imagination tool in Finland She has co-edited special issues and books on digital environments, games, and speculative fiction, demonstrating leadership in interdisciplinary scholarship. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her funded projects and editorial roles signify academic recognition. She has collaborated with researchers such as Laura Piippo, Esko Suoranta, and Susanna Lindberg, contributing to a vibrant research network. She has also developed innovative pedagogical methods, such as using Twine game jams for assessment in higher education. Her work is situated within a strong digital humanities framework, connecting literary theory with contemporary media and societal challenges.

Kevin CasperView profile

Professor

• Creative Writing
• American Humor Literature
• African-American Literature
• +4 more

Kevin Casper serves as Professor of English within the School of Humanities at the University of West Georgia's College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. His teaching portfolio spans foundational composition courses to advanced creative writing seminars, with specialized offerings in African-American literary traditions and professional communication. Education: B.A., California State University Northridge (2005) M.A., California State University Northridge (2008) Ph.D., Louisiana State University (2013) Dr. Casper's research fuses creative practice with critical theory , prominently featuring American humor studies through analyses of stand-up comedy and literary satire. His work intersects digital rhetoric and posthuman ethics while maintaining deep engagement with African-American literary traditions from Blues to Hip Hop. The pedagogical application of comedic performance in writing instruction forms a distinctive thread throughout his scholarship. Publication trends from 2014-2021 reveal consistent exploration of performance boundaries—examining digital vocality, simulacra in comedy, and the asignifying power of transgressive humor. His work bridges creative nonfiction with theoretical frameworks from Baudrillard to posthumanism, often using Lenny Bruce and contemporary comedians as critical lenses. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards documented in current profile Advising and Grants: While the profile details extensive course instruction across undergraduate and graduate levels, specific information regarding thesis advising, dissertation committees, or external research funding remains unreported. His teaching innovations in humor-based pedagogy suggest potential grant activity not explicitly listed. Labs and Teams: No dedicated research laboratories or formal collaborative teams are referenced, though his BluesPeople and Hip Hop curriculum implies ongoing engagement with cultural performance communities.

Mellinee LesleyView profile

Professor

• Critical Literacy
• Critical Media Literacies
• Adolescent Literacies
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Dr. Mellinee Lesley is a Professor in the Language, Diversity & Literacy Studies program at Texas Tech University's College of Education. She serves as Associate Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement, leading the Community Engaged Learning initiative. Previously, she worked as a high school English teacher and directed a developmental reading program. Ph.D. in Language in Education, Reading/Writing/Literacy from University of Pennsylvania M.A. in English, Rhetoric and Teaching of Composition from New Mexico State University B.A. in English from University of Iowa Her research focuses on critical literacy , disciplinary writing , and equity in education , particularly for marginalized student populations. She explores intersections of media literacies , gender identity , and literacy reform in K-12 settings. Recent publications highlight trends in adolescent writing pedagogy , critical media frameworks , and community-engaged scholarship . Her work bridges high-stakes testing contexts with student-centered literacy approaches . Community Engagement Scholarship Award for Exemplary Projects (APLU/W.K. Kellogg Foundation) Fellow of the National Writing Project Dr. Lesley mentors graduate students in engaged scholarship and examines the democratization of knowledge through collaborative research methodologies . She co-founded the Llano Estacado Writers' Alliance to support equitable literacy practices.

Keith JohnsonView profile

Professor

• Modernist Fiction
• Contemporary Literature
• Literary Theory
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Keith Johnson is a Professor of English at the College of William & Mary, specializing in modernist and contemporary literature. He holds a PhD from Boston University and focuses on intersections between literary theory, philosophy, film/media studies, and world literature. His work explores themes such as animism, ecological thought, and posthumanist discourses. Research interests include cyberpunk ecologies, geological imaginaries, and ethical frameworks in the Anthropocene. Notable publications include Jan Svankmajer: Animist Cinema (2017) and critical essays on Kafka, Coetzee, and Bataille. His scholarship bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary topics like mineral ontology, trauma studies, and existential ethics. Johnson’s recent articles (2016–2023) trace shifts toward materialist critiques of capitalism, technological anxiety, and planetary crises. He participates in the Sara & Jess Cloud Lecture Series and contributes to William & Mary’s English Department’s emphasis on global literary traditions. His academic contributions span multiple disciplines: 15 recent articles demonstrate engagement with film theory, environmental philosophy, and postcolonial studies. Current research trends focus on redefining ethical frameworks for non-human entities in contemporary narratives.

David GrantView profile

Professor

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Decolonial Rhetorics
• Environmental Sustainability
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David Grant is a Professor of English at the University of Northern Iowa, affiliated with the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences and the Department of Languages & Literatures. His work focuses on decolonial rhetorics, environmental sustainability, and technical communication ecologies, particularly in underserved communities. He has been recognized with the 2024 CCCC Outstanding Teacher Award and serves as a UNI Service Learning Leader and Student Success Advocate. Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A., Northern Arizona University B.A., Winona State University Research Interests: Decolonial and posthuman rhetorics Rhetorical energy and hospitality Indigenous language revitalization (Meskwaki, Dakota) Place-based writing and environmental sustainability His current projects include leading revisions of CCCC and AWAC policy statements and serving on RSA’s Publications Committee. Awards: 2024 CCCC Outstanding Teacher Award UNI Service Learning Leader Student Success Advocate Advising & Leadership: Leads initiatives to decolonize writing curricula and has co-edited Decolonial Conversations in Posthuman and New Material Rhetorics . His work bridges academic and community writing practices through service-learning and rhetorical energy frameworks. Labs/Teams: Directs the revision of AWAC’s statement on AI writing tools and collaborates with the CCCC American Indian Caucus on Indigenous rhetoric initiatives.

• Rhetoric
• Media Studies
• Digital Media
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Matthew Halm is a Visiting Lecturer at the Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Literature, Media, and Communication. He also holds a lecturer position in MIT’s Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication program. His research focuses on planetary-scale persuasion, new materialist approaches to rhetoric, and infrastructural communication. Halm earned a PhD in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media from North Carolina State University, an MA in Rhetoric and Composition from Washington State University, and a BA in English/Mathematics from Case Western Reserve University. Research interests include environmental rhetoric, digital media studies, and the intersections of technology with persuasive discourse. His work explores how planetary challenges like climate change require rethinking rhetoric’s material and infrastructural dimensions. Notable projects include the 'DevLab' initiative at Georgia Tech, supporting tech integration in teaching/research, and experimental work with Microsoft Kinect sensors to study embodied inscription practices. Key publications analyze ecological rhetoric, materialist circulation theories, and touch-interactive technologies. Recent articles include Molten Circulation and Rhetoric's Materiality (2023) and Some Challenges of Thinking Ecologically About Rhetoric (2024). His work bridges media studies with environmental concerns, emphasizing rhetoric’s role in addressing global-scale issues.

Paul LynchView profile

Professor

• rhetoric of religion
• rhetorical theory
• writing pedagogy
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Paul Lynch serves as Professor in the Department of English within Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he maintains an active research profile at the intersection of rhetoric and religious studies. His scholarly work focuses on rhetorical theory, writing pedagogy, and the rhetoric of religion, with particular attention to Catholic educational traditions and spiritual formation. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in English, Purdue University (2008) Lynch's research explores how religious discourse shapes pedagogical practices, examining figures like René Girard and Pope Francis through rhetorical frameworks. His recent work investigates spiritual exercises in teaching, Jesuit educational identity, and the rhetoric of Catholic institutional crisis. This research bridges theoretical rhetoric with practical applications in faith-based education and writing instruction. His publication trajectory (2015-2025) reveals consistent engagement with three core areas: Girardian rhetorical theory (12 publications), Catholic educational rhetoric (9 publications), and writing pedagogy (7 publications). Notably, his 2024-2025 works show increased focus on contemporary Catholic institutional challenges while maintaining his longstanding interest in spiritual dimensions of teaching. His scholarly recognition includes: 2023 Ignite Seminar Teacher of the Year, University Core 2018 Article of the Year Award from the Religious Communication Association 2010 James H. Korn Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award No information is available regarding graduate student advising or research grants. Lynch contributes to Saint Louis University's mission through his scholarship on Catholic rhetorical education and spiritual formation in teaching, though no specific labs or research teams are documented in the provided materials.

Meenakshi Gigi DurhamView profile

Professor

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
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Meenakshi Gigi Durham is a Professor at the University of Iowa's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, with a joint appointment in Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies. She served as Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement (2017-2019) and currently acts as the University's faculty ombudsperson. Her research focuses on media's intersection with gender, sexuality, race, youth cultures, and sexual violence. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1990). Recipient of major awards including the Brody Service Award (2023), May Brodbeck Distinguished Achievement Award (2019), and President's Teaching Excellence Award (2017). Her work appears in journals like Feminist Media Studies and Communication Theory, with books including *The Lolita Effect* (2008) and *MeToo: The Impact of Rape Culture in the Media* (2021). She teaches courses on media ethics, gender studies, and magazine writing. Publications emphasize ethical dimensions of media representation, particularly around vulnerable bodies and marginalized voices. Her recent work explores decolonial frameworks, embodied vulnerability in digital spaces, and historical photojournalism ethics. Serves on editorial boards of key journals and has contributed to public discourse via BBC interviews and the documentary *Miss Representation*.

• Film Studies
• Animal Representation in Media
• Child Performance and Stardom
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Dr. Michael Lawrence is a Reader in Media and Film at the University of Sussex, School of Media, Arts and Humanities. He previously held roles as Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England and Lecturer at Sussex. His academic journey includes a BA from Leeds University, an MA from Middlesex University, and a PhD in Film Studies from Middlesex. He served as Head of Film Studies at Sussex from 2018 to 2022. Research focuses on animal representation in cinema, child performance, Bollywood adaptations, and music-film intersections. Notable works include DISCO! Music, Image, Dance (2025), Animal Life and the Moving Image (2015), and studies on Hollywood’s portrayal of juveniles. Current projects include a book on Hollywood’s cattle-beef complex and disco-centric British cinema analyses. His publications span edited collections, book chapters, and journal articles addressing topics like transnational film remakes, canine narratives, and Bollywood’s evolving child stars. He secured a British Academy grant (2020–2021) for research on BAME histories in cinematic adaptations. Collaborations include co-editing works on zoos in media and animal life representation. Teaching includes core modules like Global Cinema and Film Theory, alongside electives on British Cinema and Pop Soundtrack Cinema. Lawrence actively mentors PhD candidates in his research areas, emphasizing interdisciplinary film studies.

Kris PaulsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Contemporary Art
• Video Art
• New Media Art and Theory
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Dr. Kris Paulsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of History of Art and Film Studies Program at The Ohio State University. She serves as Chair of Undergraduate Studies and specializes in contemporary art, with a focus on time-based and computational media. Her research explores intersections of art and technology, including telepresence, AI, and networked art. Dr. Paulsen holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley and has taught at Ohio State since 2009. Education: Ph.D., Department of Rhetoric, UC Berkeley (2009), Designated Emphasis in New Media M.A., Department of Rhetoric, UC Berkeley (2003) B.A. with honors, Brown University (2000), History of Art & Architecture and Art-Semiotics Research Interests: Paulsen’s work bridges art history and media theory, examining themes like telepresence, algorithmic systems, and curatorial practices. Her book Here/There: Telepresence, Touch, and Art at the Interface (2017) won the 2018 Anne Friedberg Award. Current projects address artists’ use of emerging technologies to critique capitalist and technological utopianism. Awards & Teaching: Ronald and Deborah Ratner Distinguished Teaching Award (2017-2018) Rodica C. Botoman Award for Distinguished Teaching and Mentoring (2015-2016) Pioneered Ohio State’s Contemporary Art and Curatorial Practice program Publications: Recent essays include explorations of AI in art, 1990s net art, and experimental television. Her writing appears in Media-N , Representations , and exhibition catalogs. She has curated projects with the Columbus Museum of Art, including a 2023 exhibition with student collaborators. Labs & Collaborations: Past director of The Center for Ongoing Research & Projects (2012–2016), a Columbus-based experimental art space. Active in curatorial education and public art initiatives.

Yasmin IbrahimView profile

Professor

• Digital Economy
• New Media Technologies
• Cultural Studies
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Professor Yasmin Ibrahim is a faculty member at Queen Mary University of London, holding dual roles as Professor of Digital Economy and Culture and Deputy Dean of the School of Business and Management. She specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of digital technologies, culture, and society, with a focus on migration, media ethics, and posthumanism. Her contributions include over 100 peer-reviewed articles and multiple authored/edited books on topics like digital economies, migration, and media activism. She is the convenor of the Borderlines research cluster, exploring creative and cultural economies, and actively contributes to equality and inclusion initiatives. Her teaching includes undergraduate modules on social media and postgraduate courses on brand management, emphasizing digital technologies' societal impacts. She has reviewed for EU funding bodies and the Qatar National Research Fund, while serving on editorial boards such as Sociology . Her research explores critical perspectives on Islam, race, and visual culture, with recent work addressing pandemic ethics, posthuman capitalism, and digital iconography. Advising and grants: Supervises multiple doctoral students exploring topics like skin-lightening advertisements and migrant narratives. Her work bridges academia and public engagement through research clusters and editorial roles. Notably, she co-authored Posthuman Capitalism (2021) and Digital Icons (2020), advancing critiques of digital economy ethics and visual culture. Labs/Teams: Leads the Borderlines interdisciplinary research group, fostering collaborations on creative and cultural economies. She also chairs UNPRME initiatives and participates in the School’s Senior Management Team.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchain
• Digital Humanities
• +5 more

Anthony Masure is an Associate Professor at Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD – Genève) , part of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) . His work bridges Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain , and Digital Humanities through critical design lenses. He explores tensions between creative automation and human agency , questioning how machine learning and smart technologies reshape authorship, value systems, and ecological practices in design. Key research areas: AI ethics , NFT implications , post-digital design , and technological accountability Projects like "Design et machine learning : l'automatisation au pouvoir?" (2021-2023) and "Post digital Graphic Design" (2019-2022) demonstrate his focus on critical technological engagements Advocates for open access and non-traditional research formats through initiatives like HEAD-Publishing His recent articles analyze generative AI in design, NFT governance , and circular design frameworks. Collaborations with researchers like Guillaume Helleu and Yves Citton emphasize socio-technical implications. Current projects include "L'organisation autonome automatisée (OAA)" (2024), exploring future enterprise models under climate constraints.