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• Classical Archaeology
• Greek Iconography
• Ancient Ceramics
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Dr. Bettina Reichardt serves as a Research Associate at the Seminar for Classical Archaeology within the Faculty of Philosophy I at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Her work focuses on Greek iconography and ancient ceramics, particularly through her involvement in the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences project 'Cults within the Cult' examining Greek extra-urban sanctuaries. Her research interests center on Greek vase painting , Archaic period iconography , and religious structures , with specialization in Eastern Greek ceramics and Byzantine church architecture at Didyma. She has conducted extensive excavation work at Didyma since 2001 through the German Archaeological Institute. Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent trajectory from early studies of mythical mothers in Attic imagery (2007) to specialized ceramic analysis (2009-2016), culminating in systematic documentation of Didyma's religious landscape. Her work bridges iconographic detail with broader cult structural analysis. Dr. Reichardt actively participates in major excavation projects and scholarly networks including the Berlin Sculpture Network. Her fieldwork spans Germany since 1995 and Anatolian sites since 2001, contributing significantly to understanding sanctuary development from Archaic through Byzantine periods.

Kevin SchilbrackView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Religion
• Study of Religions
• Embodied Cognition
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Kevin Schilbrack is Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he bridges philosophical inquiry with religious studies through multi-disciplinary frameworks addressing global religious diversity. His educational foundation stems from the University of Chicago Divinity School, shaping his approach to cross-cultural understanding and methodological rigor in religious studies. Schilbrack's research centers on embodied cognition and social ontology as revolutionary lenses for understanding religion, rejecting supernatural frameworks in favor of practice-based analysis. He champions a tripartite academic model integrating interpretive humanities, explanatory social sciences, and normative evaluation to prevent civilizational clashes in our interconnected world. His work emphasizes how religious meaning emerges from social practices rather than abstract beliefs, with particular focus on realism's revival in religious studies methodology. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive shift toward discursive realism and social ontology, moving beyond postmodern skepticism to establish religion as a socially emergent phenomenon. Key trends include dismantling supernatural assumptions in philosophy of religion, developing practice-based theories of religious formation, and establishing normative evaluation frameworks for cross-cultural religious comparison—all while engaging cutting-edge cognitive science. His scientific recognition includes: Visiting Fellow at Harvard University Scholar-in-Residence at University of Uppsala Scholar-in-Residence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Schilbrack actively shapes the field through editorial leadership on the Journal of the American Academy of Religion and Sophia, grant evaluation for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and service as external dissertation committee reader. His frequent invitations to speak at Oxford, Yale, Cambridge, and other global institutions reflect his influence in redefining religious studies methodology through embodied cognition frameworks. His collaborative work manifests through international scholarly networks and editorial boards rather than formal laboratories, with significant impact visible in the 15+ publications engaging his scholarship by peers like Mikel Moberg and Mikel Burley.

Jeffrey StackertView profile

Professor

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Hebrew Bible
• Pentateuchal Studies
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Jeffrey Stackert is the Caroline E. Haskell Professor of Hebrew Bible at the University of Chicago Divinity School, with affiliations in Classics and Middle Eastern Studies. He holds a PhD from Brandeis University and specializes in siting the Hebrew Bible within ancient Near Eastern contexts, focusing on Pentateuchal composition, prophecy, cultic texts, and law. His major works include Rewriting the Torah (2007), A Prophet Like Moses (2014), and Deuteronomy and the Pentateuch (2022), which explore biblical legal collections and their intertextual relationships. Research interests emphasize Pentateuchal sources, ancient Near Eastern legal comparisons, and the relationship between prophecy and law. He leads the CEDAR digital humanities project and edited the Oxford Handbook of the Pentateuch . His scholarship has been honored with the 2010 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise. Stackert serves on editorial boards for Maarav , Die Welt des Orients , and The Catholic Biblical Quarterly , and co-leads the Divinity School's MA program. His current projects include a Deuteronomy commentary and studies on Priestly literature.

Steven J. CahnView profile

Professor

• Schoenberg Studies
• Twentieth-Century Music Theory
• Neuroscience of Music
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Professor Steven J. Cahn is a renowned music theorist and pianist affiliated with the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. His work spans interdisciplinary research at the intersection of music theory, neuroscience, cultural studies, and Jewish identity. Education: BM in Piano Performance (Oberlin College, 1981), MA in Chamber Music (New York University, 1983), PhD in Music (Stony Brook University, 1996) Research Areas: Schoenberg Studies, Neuroscience of Music, Aesthetics, Historical Consciousness, Jewish Music Studies, and Musical Form (18th-19th Centuries) Current Projects: Hermeneutic analysis of Salomon Jadassohn's choral music, visual representation of musical performances via similarity matrices, and ethical considerations in music architecture His publications appear in top-tier journals like Musical Quarterly , Journal of the American Musicological Society , and Cognitive Neuropsychology , with a forthcoming contribution to Schoenberg in Context (Cambridge University Press). His research bridges historical analysis with cognitive science. Cahn has received prestigious funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Endowment for the Humanities, and University of Cincinnati Research Council. He actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the University Research Council and Graduate Council. Scientific Recognition: 2023 Society for Music Theory Outstanding Publication Award 2018 Fellow of the University of Cincinnati Graduate College Leadership Roles: Co-Director, CCM Thinking about Music Lecture Series (2000–Present) Artistic Director, concert:nova (2009–Present) Editorial Board Member, Music Theory Spectrum (2011–2013)

Huseyin YilmazView profile

Associate Professor

• World History
• Ottoman History
• Middle East
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Huseyin Yilmaz is an Associate Professor in History and Art History at George Mason University, specializing in Ottoman political thought and Middle Eastern history. His research examines constitutionalism, legitimacy, and cultural identity in the Ottoman Empire, with publications analyzing mystical influences on governance and freedom concepts. His seminal work 'Caliphate Redefined' explores Sufi impacts on Ottoman political ideology. Recent studies investigate ethics of governance and consultative traditions. As Research Director for the Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies, he promotes interdisciplinary research on Muslim societies. Teaching includes Ottoman Empire history and Islamic intellectual traditions. His publications reveal persistent themes: adaptation of Persianate political concepts, translation of knowledge, and premodern constitutional mechanisms.

Simon MartinView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Political Anthropology
• Maya Hieroglyphic Writing
• Mesoamerican Archaeology
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Simon Martin is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Associate Curator & Keeper of the American Section at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. He specializes in Maya hieroglyphic writing, focusing on Classic Period (150-900 CE) political systems, religious beliefs, and social organization. His research includes epigraphic fieldwork at Calakmul (UNESCO site) and collaboration on Ucanal, Guatemala. He co-curated major exhibitions like 'Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya' and 'MAYA 2012: Lords of Time', and authored/co-authored influential works including Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens and Ancient Maya Politics . Education: PhD from University College London (2014). Notable roles include the Jay I. Kislak Chair (2019-2020). Awards include three 2020 PROSE Awards and the 2021 James Henry Breasted Prize. His work bridges archaeology, epigraphy, and museum studies, emphasizing political anthropology and Mesoamerican heritage. Awards: R.R. Hawkins Award (PROSE 2020), James Henry Breasted Prize (2021) Key Projects: Calakmul fieldwork (1994-2016), Ucanal collaboration, Penn Museum reinstallation (2019) Teaching: Taught courses on Maya archaeology, including 'The Ancient Maya: Integrating Material, Text, and Image'

Andrew SchererView profile

Professor

• Mesoamerican Archaeology
• Maya Civilization
• Bioarchaeology
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Andrew Scherer is the Pierre and Patricia Bikai Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at Brown University, where he also serves as Director of the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World. His work focuses on Mesoamerican (particularly Maya) archaeology, integrating bioarchaeology, landscape analysis, and political studies to examine Classic Maya polities along the Usumacinta River. Co-directs interdisciplinary projects in Mexico/Guatemala (Lacanja Tzeltal, Piedras Negras, Tikal, El Zotz, Yaxha) Research themes: mortuary archaeology, ritual practice, warfare, political organization, and diet/subsistence Selected Publications : As the Gods Kill: Morality and Social Violence among the Precolonial Maya (2025), Mortuary Landscapes of the Classic Maya (2015), and co-edited volumes including Substance of the Ancient Maya (2024) and Embattled Bodies, Embattled Places (2014). Research Funding : Multiple NSF grants (2003-2015) National Geographic Society support (2009) Wenner-Gren and Heinz Trust grants Academic Affiliations : Society for American Archaeology, Dental Anthropology Association, Dumbarton Oaks (as Pre-Columbian Fellow 2008-2009) Teaching : Courses on human evolution, bioarchaeology, Maya violence studies, and archaeological principles at Brown University.

Adel NikjooView profile

Researcher

• Tourism Geography
• Sustainability in Tourism
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Adel Nikjoo is a Doctoral Researcher in Tourism Geography at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Oulu. His current research focuses on the Gen Z project, exploring tourism development in Iran through an evolutionary economic geography lens. He examines sustainability challenges, generational adaptation, and the role of younger communities in tourism changes. His work often combines qualitative methods with real-world problem-solving, particularly addressing social media's impact on travel behavior and identity. Adel has conducted fieldwork in high-risk environments, including anthropological research on pilgrims in Iraq during ISIS's presence (2014) and studies on Iranian women's travel experiences. His research interests span cultural tourism, gender studies, youth sociology, and the interplay between technology and travel. He has published extensively on topics such as community-based tourism, pilgrimage dynamics, and digital sharing behaviors during crises. He holds a Master of Science degree and has professional experience in the travel industry. Adel collaborates internationally and is open to interdisciplinary projects aligning with his research areas. His work bridges academic rigor with practical solutions, advocating for inclusive tourism practices and cultural preservation.

• European Social Policy
• Family Studies
• Health and Human Rights
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Dr. Makedonka Radulovic is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Family Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. She holds a PhD in European Integration Studies (2011) and has extensive experience in teaching and research related to family dynamics, health policy, and human rights. Her research explores intersections between European Union policies and Macedonian societal structures, with a focus on family education, health equity, and cultural values. Education: Bachelor's in Journalism (2004), Faculty of Law, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Master's in European Studies (2009), Institute of Sociology PhD in European Integration Studies (2011), Institute of Sociology Research Interests: European social policy, family structures, healthcare rights, marital education, globalization impacts, and human rights compliance. She actively participates in international conferences and serves as National Coordinator for COST Action 18123 (European Family Network) and Vice President of the European Movement of Macedonia. Teaching Roles: "Contemporary Challenges of Families in Europe" "The Family in EU Strategies" "Family Health and Healthcare" "Tradition in European and Macedonian Families" "Family, Marital Education, and Communication" Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives at the Institute of Family Studies, collaborating with EU networks and local policymakers to advance family policy frameworks.

• Semiotics in Archaeology
• Museology
• Symbolism in Visual Media
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Prof. Dr. Nikos Chausidis is a Full Professor at the Institute of Art History and Archaeology, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje. He has held academic positions since 1986, progressing from junior assistant to Full Professor (2012). His research focuses on semiotics, archaeology, and museology, with specialization in symbolic transposition of myths, religion, and pagan cultures of the Balkans and Slavs. Education: BA (1984), MA (1992), PhD (2002) in Art History and Archaeology from the University of Skopje. Affiliations: Long-term faculty member at the Institute of Art History and Archaeology; contributor to international archaeological projects (e.g., Neolithic studies, Slavic pagan traditions). Research Interests: Semiotics in archaeology/museology, symbolism in visual media, prehistoric and medieval Balkan cultures. His work bridges archaeology, folklore, and religious studies, emphasizing symbolic interpretations of artifacts and rituals. Publications: Over 150 works including monographs (e.g., Cosmological Images , Dualistic Images ), articles analyzing prehistoric house models, Slavic pagan symbolism, and Byzantine inscriptions. Recent trends focus on Neolithic artifacts, medieval religious iconography, and intercultural symbolism. Grants & Labs: Led projects on prehistoric Wetlands (NEENAWA 2016), Slavic mythological traditions, and interdisciplinary archaeology.

Paweł JaniszewskiView profile

Professor

• Ancient History
• Roman Empire
• Religions of Antiquity
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Paweł Janiszewski is a Professor in the Department of Ancient History at the University of Warsaw, where he has been employed since 1998. He is affiliated with the Historical Institute of the University of Warsaw, transitioning in 2020 to the Department of History. His academic credentials include a Master’s degree (1992), PhD (1998), Habilitation (2007), and the title of University Professor (2019), all awarded by the University of Warsaw. His research centers on the intellectual and religious history of the Roman Empire, particularly during late antiquity. He specializes in ancient religions, philosophical movements, historiography, and esoteric practices such as lunar magic and theurgy. His work bridges classical philology, religious studies, and ancient philosophy, with a focus on marginalized or lost texts from the third to fifth centuries AD. The articles analyzed reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory exploring the intersections of magic, cosmology, and philosophy in late antiquity. His work combines close textual analysis with broader cultural and intellectual history, particularly in reconstructing lost pagan historiographical traditions and examining mystical experiences of deities. While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his ongoing project The Missing Link: The lost Latin historiography of the late Roman empire (3rd–5th century) indicates continued scholarly contribution and research activity. There is no mention of grant funding or student supervision in the source material. Professor Janiszewski is engaged in advanced research on ancient historiography and magical rituals, contributing to the understanding of non-dominant intellectual currents in the late Roman world. His work suggests active participation in academic discourse through publications and specialized research.

• Immigration
• Religion
• Globalization
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Kenneth J Guest is a Professor of Anthropology at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY), affiliated with the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. His research specializes in immigration, religion, globalization, and the Chinese diaspora, with a geographic focus on New York's Chinatown and Fuzhounese immigrant communities. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets including The New York Times , NPR, and the BBC. Education: Ph.D., Anthropology, City University of New York Graduate Center M.Phil., Anthropology, City University of New York Graduate Center M.A., Anthropology, City University of New York Graduate Center M.A., Religious Studies, Union Theological Seminary B.A., East Asian Studies, Columbia University Non-degree Chinese Language studies at Beijing University and Middlebury College Guest's research explores the intersection of migration, religious adaptation, and economic survival in transnational contexts. His ethnographic work traces Fuzhounese immigrant journeys from Southeast China to New York, examining their impact on Chinatown's revitalization, religious communities, and the U.S. restaurant industry. He also investigates second-generation educational experiences and the role of faith-based institutions in immigrant resilience. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on cultural anthropology pedagogy and immigrant urban communities. Recent works (2016-2023) include multiple editions of leading anthropology textbooks alongside specialized research on Chinatown's sociocultural dynamics. Thematically, they emphasize globalization's impact on local communities, ethnographic methodology, and the interplay of religion, labor, and identity in migration contexts. Professor Guest holds significant service roles including Faculty Advisor for the Religion and Culture Program at Baruch, Executive Committee membership, and leadership positions in the American Ethnological Society. He has taught diverse courses such as Intro to Cultural Anthropology , New York: The Global City , and Chinese Immigration .

Zachary WallmarkView profile

Associate Professor

• Popular music
• Timbre
• Music cognition
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Zachary Wallmark is an Associate Professor of Musicology and Area Chair of Musicology and Ethnomusicology at the University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance. His interdisciplinary research bridges musicology, cognitive science, and sound studies, with a particular focus on musical timbre and its relationship to emotion, meaning, and cultural context. Wallmark maintains a joint affiliation with the Center for Translational Neuroscience at the University of Oregon, reflecting his cross-disciplinary approach. His research interests span popular music studies, timbre analysis, music cognition, and sound studies, with particular attention to how musical timbre functions in emotional response, aesthetic judgment, and music sociology. Wallmark's work explores these themes across diverse musical contexts including American popular music, free jazz, extreme heavy metal, and traditional Japanese music. Wallmark's publications reveal a consistent focus on timbre as a critical yet undertheorized dimension of musical experience. His work spans empirical studies of timbre perception, corpus analyses of timbre semantics, interdisciplinary investigations of timbre's role in meaning-making, and theoretical explorations of timbre's relationship to cultural and social contexts. Recent publications increasingly integrate cognitive neuroscience methodologies with traditional musicological approaches. GRAMMY Museum Foundation Scientific Research Grant UO Presidential Fellowship in Humanistic Study AMS Ruth A. Solie Award Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada Partnership Grant National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Wallmark's research has received significant external funding from prestigious organizations including the NEH and the GRAMMY Museum Foundation. He is active in the Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration (ACTOR) group, an international research partnership funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. His work has been presented at major international conferences including the American Musicological Society (AMS), Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC), Society for Music Theory (SMT), and Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM). Wallmark has also been invited to lecture at notable venues including the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Beyond his academic work, he is a published composer, commercial musician, jazz bassist, and performer of the Japanese shakuhachi flute.

Siegbert RieckerView profile

Researcher

• Old Testament Ethics
• Old Testament Theology
• Christian Apologetics
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Dr. Siegbert Riecker is a theologian affiliated with the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, specializing in Old Testament studies. He holds a Dr. theol. (2006, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, magna cum laude) and Lic.Theol. (1998, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven). His academic journey includes education from Freie Theologische Akademie Gießen (M.Div. Equiv., 1997) and Westerwald-Gymnasium Altenkirchen (Abitur, 1992). He has taught at institutions across Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Latvia, and India. Dr. theol., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven (2006) Lic.Theol., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven (1998) Riecker’s research focuses on Old Testament theology, ethics, and Christian apologetics. He explores themes like the blessing mandate for Israel, the Pentateuch crisis, Noachide laws, and the literary unity of biblical texts. His recent publications emphasize the historical-canonical approach, sacrificial theology, and the theological implications of Genesis through Kings. His 2019 book The Old Testament Basis of Christian Apologetics earned the Franz-Delitzsch Förderpreis. Key themes in his 2023 Einleitung in das Alte Testament include literary integrity, priestly composition, and synchronic analysis. Earlier works examine Joshua’s conquest narratives, Pentateuchal source criticism, and the priestly character of Genesis-Kings. 2024: Franz-Delitzsch Förderpreis for apologetics work 2023: Co-editor of Einleitung in das Alte Testament Riecker’s teaching spans systematic theology and Old Testament at Bibelschule Kirchberg (since 2008) and Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (since 2007). He contributes to discussions on biblical ethics, missions, and canonical approaches.

Sara KalmView profile

Associate Professor

• International Migration
• Citizenship
• Social Movements
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Sara Kalm is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science , Lund University. She serves as Assistant Head of Department for Doctoral Studies and Director of Third Cycle Studies , coordinating doctoral education. Her work spans migration policy, citizenship, and civil society dynamics. Her research focuses on historical immigration controls and their relationship with welfare states, citizenship commodification in global governance, and transnational anti-gender movements . She leads a VR-funded project on corporate roles in the citizenship industry with Magdalena Bexell and contributes to debates on academic workplace practices. Kalm supervises doctoral students including Jana Canavan and Paulina Vaughn , with prior advisory roles for Björn Östbring and Daniel Gustafsson . She sits on Lund University's Council for Ethics and Academic Freedom and the faculty's Ethics Council , emphasizing gender equality and diversity.