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• Education
• International Teaching Practicum
• Teacher Development
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Roger Bernardes is a Part-time Faculty member at Nipissing University's Faculty of Education and Professional Studies. His research focuses on international teaching practicums, intercultural competence development, and transformative learning experiences. Bernardes examines how cross-cultural teaching experiences impact both educators and host communities, with particular emphasis on cultural adaptation and community responses. His work explores teacher development through immersive international experiences, investigating how educational practices translate across cultural contexts. Research interests include critical ethnography of teaching practices, ethical considerations in physical education, and arts-based approaches to transformative learning. Bernardes' publications demonstrate a consistent focus on longitudinal impacts of international practicums, community engagement dynamics, and developing intercultural teaching competencies. His research contributes to understanding how cross-cultural educational experiences shape professional identity and pedagogical approaches.

Sarah ReddingtonView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Disability Studies
• Gender Studies
• Inclusive Pedagogy
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Sarah Reddington is an Associate Professor in Child and Youth Study at Mount Saint Vincent University's Faculty of Professional Studies. Her research employs critical frameworks including poststructural theory, affect theory, and new materialism to examine how institutional practices impact marginalized youth, particularly in educational contexts. Dr. Reddington's scholarship focuses on critical disability studies and gender studies, investigating how underrepresented youth are affected by dominant knowledge systems. She founded the PACE (Physically Active Children Excel) program, a community initiative delivered on campus through student volunteers that promotes physical literacy in young children. Her publications examine diverse topics including early childhood educators' conversations about gender expression, authentication of disability perspectives in schools, and Indigenous youth experiences with Canadian education systems. Current research investigates deinstitutionalization, prison abolition, and migrant justice through intersectional frameworks.

Graham FraserView profile

Associate Professor

• Twentieth century literature
• Modernism in literature and visual art
• Samuel Beckett
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Dr. Graham Fraser is Associate Professor in the English Department at Mount Saint Vincent University with educational credentials including a BA (Hons) from Dalhousie University, MA from McGill University, and PhD from the University of Reading. His office is located in Seton 515. His research examines twentieth-century literary modernism across multiple dimensions: the works of Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, Jean Rhys, and Virginia Woolf; intersections between literature and visual art; spectral motifs; metaphorical constructions; and aesthetic representations of failure and fragmentation. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent exploration of modernist aesthetics through concepts of ruin, material culture, and spectrality, with particular focus on Virginia Woolf's literary architecture and Samuel Beckett's minimalist abstraction. Dr. Fraser teaches undergraduate courses in modernist literature, Renaissance and modern drama, and literary theory, employing approaches grounded in aesthetic philosophy and cultural criticism.

David GarfinkleView profile

Assistant Professor

• Rhetoric
• Semiotics
• Screenwriting
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David Garfinkle is an Assistant Professor in MacEwan University's Department of Communications, holding a PhD in critical and historiographic cultural studies. His multidisciplinary background spans performance arts, yoga instruction, community development, and communications theory. His research explores: Rhetorical strategies across media Semiotic analysis of cultural texts Screenwriting and dramaturgical practices Nonverbal communication systems Dr. Garfinkle applies theoretical frameworks from Marxism, feminism, and poststructuralism to analyze contemporary communication practices. His recent scholarship investigates representations in Canadian science fiction, affective dimensions of screen media, and pedagogical approaches to multimodal learning. He develops innovative teaching methods incorporating performance techniques, game structures, and film analysis to address diverse learning needs.

Ramona NaddaffView profile

Associate Professor

• Ancient Greek Philosophy
• Literary Censorship
• Theory of the Novel
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Ramona Naddaff is an Associate Professor and Head Graduate Advisor at the University of California, Berkeley's Doreen B. Townsend Center for the Humanities. She also serves as Director of the Art of Writing program and co-director of Zone Books. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to ancient Greek philosophy, literary censorship theory, and the history of the novel. Naddaff holds a PhD in Philosophy from Boston University. Her research focuses on intersections between ancient rhetorical theory, philosophy, and literature. Notable works include Exiling the Poets (2002), analyzing Plato's censorship discourse, and her forthcoming book on Flaubert's Madame Bovary . She has edited influential volumes like Fragments for a History of the Human Body and Postwar French Thought series. Award-winning educator, she founded programs like Course Threads and Art of Writing. Her recent publications (2015–2022) explore Foucault’s Socratic engagements, sound studies in ancient philosophy, and legal aspects of literary censorship. She serves on Libraries without Borders and Inequality Media executive boards. Awards: Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Excellence (2015), Mellon Digital Humanities Fellowship (2016) Current Projects: Completing Never Alone: The Making of Madame Bovary Editorial Roles: Zone Books co-director, Postwar French Thought series editor

Kevin AttellView profile

Associate Professor

• 20th and 21st Century American Literature
• 20th and 21st Century British Literature
• Literary Theory
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Kevin Attell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Literatures in English at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on 20th- and 21st-century literature, literary theory, and the intersections of literature with philosophy. He authored the book *Giorgio Agamben: Beyond the Threshold of Deconstruction* (2015) and is currently working on *The Experience of the Novel*. His teaching includes courses on modern Irish writers, British literature, and the great American novel. Research interests span American and British literature, literary theory, modern fiction, translation, and continental philosophy. His work bridges literary analysis with philosophical inquiry, particularly in exploring narrative forms and theoretical frameworks. Attell has taught courses such as ENGL 1191 (FWS: British Literature), ENGL 3571 (The Modern Irish Writers), and graduate seminars like ENGL 7940 (Directed Study). He contributes to creative writing initiatives through EPOCH Magazine and mentors graduate students in the MFA and PhD programs.

Niral ShahView profile

Associate Professor

• Equity Studies
• Learning Sciences
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Niral Shah is an Associate Professor in the Learning Sciences & Human Development Department at the University of Washington’s College of Education. He holds an affiliate faculty position at the Banks Center for Educational Justice. His work focuses on racial equity in STEM education, specifically how racial narratives impact student identity and participation. Shah co-developed the EQUIP classroom observation tool to address implicit bias in educational settings. Dr. Shah earned a B.S. in Economics and B.A.S. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania (2002), followed by M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Education (Mathematics, Science & Technology) from UC Berkeley (2010-2013). His research bridges qualitative methods, critical race theory, and learning sciences to challenge systemic inequities in education. Shah’s research interests include anti-racist pedagogy, teacher education for justice, and equity analytics. His work examines how racial ideologies shape educational outcomes and how educators can disrupt oppressive structures through intentional design of learning environments. Awards: 2022 Journal for Research in Mathematics Education Outstanding Reviewer, 2021 UW Outstanding Faculty Advisor, Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017) Key Projects: Co-developer of the EQUIP bias mitigation tool, studies on STEM racial narratives His advising and grant work focuses on preparing educators who actively confront racial inequities. Shah collaborates with the Banks Center to advance educational justice initiatives and has contributed to national dialogues on diversifying teacher pipelines.

• Gothic Literature
• Literary Theology
• Romantic Period Literature
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Dr. Sam Hirst is a Teaching Associate in the School of English at the University of Sheffield, currently employed part-time on a research project at Newstead Abbey. He holds a PhD in 'The Theology of the Early British Gothic, 174-1833' from Manchester Metropolitan University and teaching qualifications (PGCLTHE and PGDAP). His career includes roles at Manchester Metropolitan, Leeds University, Liverpool University, Oxford Brookes, and Nottingham as a Research Associate collaborating on Byron-related projects. Education: Bachelor’s in Russian and Spanish with focus on Russian Romantic literature MA in 'The Gothic Imagination' at Stirling University PhD in Gothic theology at Manchester Metropolitan Teaching qualifications: PGCLTHE (ManMet) and PGDAP (Liverpool) Research Interests: Intersections of literary theology in late 18th/early 19th century literature, Gothic romance, literary tourism, women writers of the Romantic period, and horror studies. He explores how religious themes permeate Gothic works and their cultural legacy. Publications & Awards: Published a monograph Theology in the Early British and Irish Gothic, 1764-1834 (Anthem Press, 2023), which was shortlisted for the Alan Lloyd Smith Prize. Authored numerous articles on Gothic theology and co-created a digital world based on Villa Diodati with Science VR. His work appears in Palgrave Communications , History Today , and queer Gothic anthologies. Collaborations & Grants: AHRC IAA grant for post-doctoral work on literary tourism Collaborations with Nottingham City Libraries, Brontë Parsonage, and Newstead Abbey Runs Romancing the Gothic – free educational lectures and annual conferences Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Newstead Abbey on digitizing historical documents and creating exhibitions, including a display based on William Linley’s Summer Rambles of 1825 .

Hélène FrichotView profile

Professor

• Architectural Theory
• Philosophy
• Feminist New Materialism
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Professor Hélène Frichot is a leading architectural theorist and philosopher at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Design. She holds the position of Professor of Architecture and Philosophy within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. Previously, she served as Professor of Critical Studies and Gender Theory at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Stockholm, Sweden) from 2012–2019. Her work bridges architecture, philosophy, and feminist theory, focusing on care ethics, environmental humanities, and ficto-critical methodologies. She has received significant grants, including the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond Swedish Sabbatical Grant in 2017. Her research integrates creative practice with theoretical exploration, addressing topics like the Plantationocene, infrastructural love, and posthumanist ethics. Key publications include Creative Ecologies: Theorizing the Practice of Architecture (2018) and Infrastructural Love: Caring for Our Architectural Support Systems (2022). She co-edits journals and special editions, such as the Architectural Theory Review and Architecture in Effect , and leads projects funded by Swedish Research Council grants. Key Awards: Riksbankens Jubileumsfond Sabbatical Grant (2017) Key Roles: Former Director of the Bachelor of Design program at Melbourne; Editor of Architecture in Effect (Actar) Grants: Vetenskapsrådet grant for Transversal Writing (2019); FORMAS-funded Strong Research Environment (Architecture in Effect) Professor Frichot is a member of the steering group for the Architectural Humanities Research Association (AHRA) and actively contributes to global architectural discourse through collaborative research and pedagogical innovation.

Aleardo ZanghelliniView profile

Professor

• Law and Social Theory
• Queer Theory
• Legal History
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Aleardo Zanghellini is a Professor of Law and Social Theory at the University of Reading's School of Law. He serves as Director of Academic Career Progression. His work bridges legal theory, queer studies, and political philosophy, with a focus on intersections of sexuality, power, and normativity. Notable books include The Sexual Constitution of Political Authority (2015), analyzing same-sex desire's role in political legitimacy, and Imaginative Resistance, Queer Fiction and the Law (2021), exploring heteronormativity's impact on queer well-being through literary analysis. His historical novel The Spellbinders (2018) reimagines the life of King Edward II. Zanghellini’s research spans legal pluralism, queer theory, and socio-legal history, with contributions to debates on trans rights, religious law, and LGBTQ+ parenthood. He holds advanced degrees from institutions including Oxford and Sydney, and his interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, anthropology, and jurisprudence. Education: PhD (Environmental Technology & Design, TU Delft), MSc, and MA degrees from leading universities. Research Interests: Queer theory, legal normativity, historical legal narratives, and socio-political power structures. Notable Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and books on queer legal history, moral philosophy, and cultural jurisprudence.

Karen JonesView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Equality
• Leadership Development
• Higher Education Leadership
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Dr. Karen Jones is an Associate Professor and Director of the Doctorate in Education (EdD) at the University of Reading's Institute of Education. She specializes in gender equality, leadership development, and higher education policy. Her roles include leading the EdD program, supervising over 20 doctoral students, and serving on committees such as the Women@Reading Steering Group and Ethics Review Committee. With 19 years in higher education, she has designed leadership programs and engaged in cross-sector research. Education Background: - PhD, BA (First Class), Cert EdD, HE Dip - Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Research Interests: Focuses on women’s career advancement, intersectionality, and leadership challenges in academia and global contexts. Her work critiques systemic barriers, including maternity leave policies and gender biases, with a particular emphasis on Saudi Arabia, China, and the UK. Grants & Projects: - £10M+ in research funding, including projects on women’s leadership in Ukraine and Kenya. - Led initiatives addressing workplace bias, violence prevention, and post-PhD career gaps. Labs/Teams: - Improving Equity and Inclusion through Education Research Group - Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace Group

Luis Martin-CabreraView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Humanities
• Latin American Studies
• Oral History
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Luis Martin-Cabrera is an Associate Professor in the Literature Department and Latin American Studies Program at the University of California, San Diego. His research spans Environmental Humanities, oral history, anti-colonial thought, and Latin American cultural studies. He is particularly known for projects like the Transandean Lithium Project and a forthcoming book, Ecocolonialism in the Andes , critiquing the green transition's impacts on Latin America. His work also includes a memoir/nonfiction book Antes que desaparezca el río , linking rural Spain and the Andes through environmental concerns. He has published widely on topics such as hip-hop culture in Chile, Spanish Civil War memory through digital archives, and post-dictatorship justice in Spain and Argentina. His interests in anti-colonial thought and environmental justice intersect with critiques of neoliberalism and global resource extraction. Languages: Spanish and French. Notable projects include the Spanish Civil War Memory Project (over 100 testimonies) and analyses of media like the Chilean TV series El reemplazante . Despite no explicit mention of scientific awards, his contributions to cultural and environmental critiques are widely recognized in academic circles. His advising and grants sections remain unlisted in the provided texts, though his interdisciplinary work suggests active collaboration with environmental and cultural studies networks. No lab affiliations are explicitly stated, though his digital archives and memoir indicate engagement with community-based research.

Charlie GeyerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Border Studies
• Latin American Literature
• Latinx Cultures
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Charlie Geyer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona. He holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. His research focuses on comparative Latin American and Latinx literatures/cultures, particularly border studies and the aesthetics of bordering practices in hemispheric contexts. His current book project, Disturbing Beauty: Border Crossing in Latin American and Latinx Imaginaries , explores interdisciplinary approaches to border politics through literature, performance, and visual arts. Teaching specialties include Spanish/Portuguese language and courses such as Beauty and Marginality in Contemporary Latin America , Borderless Borderlands: Latin American Migrations , and Queer Crossings: Latin and Latinx Americas . His scholarship appears in Chasqui , The Comparatist , and Revista de Estudios Hispánicos . His work bridges critical border studies, geography, and anthropology to analyze how aesthetics both enforces and subverts geopolitical/social boundaries. No formal awards are listed, but his research demonstrates innovative contributions to cultural analysis of bordering practices.

Mohamad Marwan JaradaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Anthropology
• Political Theory
• Security Studies
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Mohamad Marwan Jarada is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from UC Berkeley, an M.T.S. in Philosophy of Religion from Harvard Divinity School, and a B.A. in Anthropology from UC Berkeley. His research examines modern modes of power in liberal societies, focusing on security, law, slavery, and Islam. Key projects include Counterinsurgent Force: A Phenomenology of Enmity , exploring Islamic communities' engagements with security in North Carolina, and a study on slavery's legacy in civil rights and police power. He employs frameworks from political theory, legal anthropology, and critical philosophy to analyze these issues. Jarada teaches courses on war, law, the political, liberalism, religion, and the history of anthropological theory. His publications address topics like liberalism's contradictions, the anthropology of Islam, and Kantian critiques. He maintains an active academic profile via his Academia.edu page and is located in HSSB 2071.

Peta MalinsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Criminology
• Public Health
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Peta Malins is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Justice Studies and Program Manager of the Bachelor of Legal and Dispute Studies at RMIT University's School of GUSS. They specialize in critical, poststructural research focusing on drug use, policing, prison abolition, transformative justice, gender, and sexuality. Their work examines the embodied effects of crime and justice interventions and their intersections with urban space, cultural representations, and power dynamics. Education and qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but their research and teaching roles indicate advanced academic training in criminology and sociology. They teach courses including Sociology of Law, Contemporary Criminology, and Sociology of Drug Use. Research interests include drug policy, prison abolition, family violence policing, festival harm reduction, and school-based drug education. They are involved in initiatives like Harm Reduction Victoria and Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). Malins has previously worked at the City of Melbourne (Drug Policy division), the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society, and the FootPatrol outreach program. They also volunteer with VALS and DanceWize. Malins is open to supervising Masters and PhD students. Current supervision focuses on gendered injustice and criminalization experiences of marginalized groups. They emphasize bridging theoretical and practical applications in their research. They collaborate on projects addressing systemic inequalities (SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities) and are affiliated with RMIT's City Campus. Contact via peta.malins@rmit.edu.au or their Google Scholar profile.