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Prof. Bee Scherer holds the position of Full Professor in Buddhist Studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands) and serves as Rector of the Dutch Buddhist Seminary, overseeing national Buddhist chaplaincy training. Previously, they were Chair of Religious Studies and Gender Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University (UK). Their research focuses on Buddhist Studies, Critical Theory (Gender/Sexuality/Disability), and intersectional social justice activism. Education: PhD in Religious Studies (2002, University of Groningen) with specialization in ancient myth and poetry. Undergraduate studies in Religious Studies, Classics, Indo-European Studies, Indology, and Tibetology at Universities of Bonn and Münster (Germany). Research interests include early Buddhist literature, Mahāyāna philosophy, contemporary Thai Buddhism, transnational Sinitic and Tibetan Buddhism, and engaged Buddhist thought. They are a non-binary trans Buddhist teacher in the Tibetan tradition, leading global retreats and lectures for two decades. Key contributions include founding the Institute INCISE (2016) and the Queering Paradigms conference network, editing dozen books in this series. Active in projects like the Dhammapada Latine translation initiative and international academic engagements. Advocacy includes work on queer suicide prevention, anti-ableist Buddhist ethics, and intersectional social justice. No specific awards listed, though their activism and publications reflect significant academic and social impact.

• Buddhist Studies
• Critical Theory
• Gender Studies
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Daniel L. Chen is a Professor at the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) and holds multiple prestigious roles, including Evelyn Green Davis Fellow at Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Director of Research at CNRS, and Co-Chair of Moral AI at ANITI. He earned his BA and MS in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Harvard University, a PhD in Economics from MIT, and a JD from Harvard Law School. His research focuses on law and economics, judicial systems, and the application of AI to enhance justice. Key areas include judicial bias, legal analytics, and the impact of court reforms. Chen’s work integrates big data, machine learning, and experimental methods to study normative commitments and their societal implications. He leads the AMICUS initiative, aiming to revolutionize justice system measurements through data-driven strategies. Chen has published in top journals like the American Economic Review and Nature Human Behavior, and his research has been funded by grants totaling over €28 million from the European Research Council and others. He serves on numerous conference committees and has delivered keynote addresses at global legal and economics forums.

• Law and Economics
• Judicial Systems
• Artificial Intelligence in Justice
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R. Larry Todd is the Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Music at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His academic career spans over four decades, from his appointment as an Instructor in 1978 to his current role since 1989. He has held leadership positions including Department Chair (1996–2002) and Director of Graduate Studies (2019–2020). Education: Todd earned his B.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Music from Yale University between 1974 and 1979. His scholarly expertise focuses on 19th-century music, particularly Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and his sister Fanny Hensel. He has written extensively on Mendelssohn’s life, compositions, and historical context, including the acclaimed biography Mendelssohn: A Life in Music (2003). Research interests include Romantic-era composition techniques, performance practice, and the intersection of music with cultural and religious contexts. His work often bridges scholarship and performance, as evidenced by his artistic collaborations in chamber music and piano recitals. Awards: Todd has been honored with prestigious accolades such as the Guggenheim Fellowship (2007), the Deutscher Musikeditions Preis (2008), and the Nicholas Slonimsky Award (2011). His editions of Mendelssohn’s works have been widely praised for scholarly rigor. Teaching: He instructs courses on music history (e.g., Music History III: Beethoven through WWI ), performance studies, and specialized topics like Music in the Classic Era . His mentorship has shaped generations of music scholars. Artistic Performances: Todd actively performs in chamber music recitals, including works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Schumann. Notable performances include his 2011 series of Brahms violin sonatas and Mendelssohn cello sonatas across North Carolina venues.

• 19th-Century Musicology
• Classical Composition Analysis
• Mendelssohn Studies
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Pamela Patton is a Professor of Art & Archaeology and Director of the Index of Medieval Art at Princeton University. Her research focuses on the visual culture of medieval Iberia, particularly the role of images in shaping cultural identity and social dynamics among multiethnic communities. She holds a Ph.D. from Boston University (1994). Patton’s work explores medieval iconography as a lens for understanding community ideologies. Her notable publications include *Art of Estrangement: Redefining Jews in Reconquest Spain* (2012), winner of the Eleanor Tufts Book Award, and *Pictorial Narrative in the Romanesque Cloister* (2004). She has held fellowships from the Kress Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Spanish Ministry of Culture. Current research examines intersections of color, race, and visual traditions in medieval Iberia, alongside studies of improvisation in manuscripts of King Alfonso X. She co-edits *Studies in Iconography* and serves as series editor for *Signa: Papers of the Index of Medieval Art*. Her teaching emphasizes multiculturalism, artistic exchange in the medieval Mediterranean, and race and identity in the Middle Ages. Grants and awards reflect sustained scholarly impact in medieval art history.

• Medieval Art
• Cultural Identity
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
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Dr Neil Tarrant is a historian specializing in the intellectual and cultural history of sixteenth-century Italy, focusing on science, medicine, and religion. He is affiliated with the History Department at University College London (UCL), having previously held positions at institutions such as Imperial College London, the University of York, and the University of Leeds. His research explores intersections between science, religion, and censorship in early modern Europe, with particular attention to the Roman Inquisition and Italian intellectual networks. Education: DPhil in Intellectual History from the University of Sussex (2010), Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Research Interests: Dr Tarrant’s work examines the history of science and medicine in early modern Italy, the role of religious institutions in shaping scientific inquiry, and the cultural contexts of censorship. His publications analyze figures like Girolamo Cardano, Robert Bellarmine, and Giambattista Della Porta, as well as topics such as alchemy, astrology, and the intellectual legacies of the Roman Inquisition. Teaching: Dr Tarrant teaches modules including 'Early Modern Europe,' 'Gender and Knowledge in Early Modern Europe,' and 'Gender, Sex and Bodies in Early Modern England' at UCL. External Roles: Co-convenor of the IHR ‘Italy 1200-1700’ seminar and co-managing editor of Lias: Journal of Early Modern Intellectual Culture and its Sources . Awards: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2010).

• History of Science
• Intellectual History
• Early Modern Europe
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Kern Alexander is a Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois. His work focuses on education finance, law, and administrative policy, with extensive involvement in state school finance litigation. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Education Finance, a collaboration between the University of Illinois Press and Project MUSE. Alexander’s research spans elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, emphasizing legal and financial frameworks. His expertise includes analyzing school funding equity, legal precedents in education disputes, and governance structures. Notable contributions include foundational texts like American Public School Law and Higher Education Law , which are widely cited in legal scholarship and court decisions. Research Awards: Dr. Samuel Robinson Award (2012) NEFA Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) Alexander’s publications reflect a focus on legal and financial challenges in education, with recent work emphasizing evolving policies and litigation strategies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges law, finance, and educational administration.

• Education Finance
• Education Law
• Public School Policy
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Professor Pamela Clemit is a Supernumerary Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, affiliated with the Faculty of English Language & Literature. Her research focuses on late 18th- and early 19th-century English literature, with specialization in the Godwin-Shelley literary family and the intellectual milieu surrounding the French Revolution. She leads major editorial projects such as The Letters of William Godwin (Oxford UP, ongoing), digitizing key manuscripts including Political Justice and Caleb Williams. Her work bridges textual scholarship with historical analysis, emphasizing letter-writing practices and the political novel. Research interests include 1790s radicalism, religious nonconformity in literature, and the Wollstonecraft diaspora. Collaborative efforts include the Shelley-Godwin Archive, making primary sources publicly accessible. Education background is not explicitly detailed in the text, though her scholarly output indicates advanced training in Romantic-period studies and textual editing. No specific awards or grants are listed, though her editorial work suggests significant academic recognition. Advising details are absent, but her editorial projects imply mentorship roles in scholarly publishing. She is part of the Wolfson College community and contributes to the Faculty's research initiatives.

• English literature (late 18th/early 19th centuries)
• Godwin-Shelley family of writers
• 1790s political and literary culture
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James H. Morey is a Professor of English at Emory University, where he has taught since 1994. He specializes in Old and Middle English literature, with a focus on religious texts, medieval manuscripts, and vernacular Bible traditions. He is also a core faculty member in the Linguistics Program. Education: B.A. from Hamilton College (1983), M.A. (1987) and Ph.D. (1990) in English from Cornell University. His academic career includes a Fulbright Scholarship in Iceland (1987–88) and prior teaching at Texas Tech University. Research Interests: Prof. Morey’s work spans Old and Middle English literature, Old French and Old Norse texts, and Renaissance literature. He examines religious themes in medieval works, including biblical paraphrases, moral instruction, and textual transmission. Current projects include editing Middle English biblical paraphrases. Publications: His scholarship covers topics like Wycliffite Bible interpretation, Pauline texts in medieval contexts, Chaucerian symbolism, and Beowulf’s themes of fate. His articles appear in journals such as Speculum , Traditio , and Arthuriana . Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grants listed, though his editorial work suggests active engagement with medieval textual scholarship. Office hours are held in-person at Callaway N309, MW 1–3 PM.

• Medieval Literature
• Old and Middle English
• Religious Texts
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Dr. Lara Escudero Baztan is a Lecturer in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University. Her academic focus lies in Spanish Golden Age literature, particularly the works of Tirso de Molina and Calderón de la Barca. She specializes in religious drama, hagiography, and the analysis of autos sacramentales (sacramental plays). Her research explores the intersection of religious themes, theatrical form, and literary techniques in 17th-century Spanish theater. Her publications include authored books and chapters examining Tirso de Molina’s hagiographic comedies and Calderón’s autos sacramentales. Key works include El mayor desengaño y Quien no cae no se levanta (2004) and contributions to Ramillete de los gustos (2004). She has presented at international conferences such as the International Congress on Tirso de Molina (Soria, Spain) and L’hagiographie entre histoire et littérature (Toulouse, France). Her research interests encompass textual criticism, literary attribution, and the socio-religious context of Spanish Golden Age theater. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

• Spanish Literature
• Golden Age Spanish Theater
• Religious Drama
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Dr. Lorenzo Dell'Oso is an Assistant Professor in Italian Studies at Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures. His research focuses on Dante and medieval literary studies, particularly the intersection of manuscript culture, intellectual history, and digital humanities. He holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and has held postdoctoral positions at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Göttingen. Notable awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022) and the William M. Calder III Fellowship (2023). Education: BA in Modern Letters (University of Pavia), MA in Modern Philology (University of Pavia), MA in Romance Languages (Notre Dame, 2015), PhD in Italian Studies (Notre Dame, 2020). Postdoctoral roles included positions at Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin, and Göttingen University before joining Durham. His research explores Dante's intellectual formation in late medieval Florence, emphasizing oral lectures and scholastic institutions. Recent work includes monographs on Dante and medieval universities, and edited volumes on Dante's Paradiso and medieval academic culture. He frequently lectures on Dante and digital humanities applications in medieval studies. Publications span articles on Dante's Commedia, Boccaccio's works, and medieval manuscript analysis. His forthcoming monograph (2025) examines Dante's engagement with scholastic institutions in Florence. He actively contributes to academic discourse through conferences and public lectures, including YouTube talks on Dante studies.

• Dante Studies
• Medieval Italian Literature
• Early Modern Italian Literature
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Scott Dixon is a Senior Lecturer in History at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. He specializes in early modern European religious history, particularly the development of confessional identity in Germany and the historiography of Protestantism. His research explores themes such as the Reformation, social and cultural history, and Renaissance historiography. Education: Dixon earned his PhD at the University of Cambridge under R.W. Scribner, following studies at the University of St. Andrews. He has held research fellowships from the British Academy and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, including a Senior Research Fellowship in Germany. Research Interests: His work spans early modern Germany's religious landscape, Protestantism's historiography, and the cultural dimensions of Reformation narratives. Key publications include Protestants: A History from Wittenberg to Pennsylvania (2010) and Contesting the Reformation (2012). He is currently co-editing a historiography volume and researching the cultural role of forests in early modern Germany. Awards: Notable recognitions include the British Academy's 'Living with Religious Diversity in Early Modern Europe' award (2008) and multiple Humboldt Foundation fellowships (1999–2007). Advising & Grants: Accepting PhD students in early modern religious history, Dixon has supervised three doctoral projects. He has secured grants including the 2006 project 'The Sense of the Past in Reformation Germany.' Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Prof. Mark Greengrass on interactive teaching modules like The Protestant Reformation: Religious Change and the People of Sixteenth Century Europe , accessible via his university profile.

• Early Modern European Religious History
• European Reformations
• Social and Cultural History of Early Modern Germany
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Edward J. Blum serves as Professor of History at San Diego State University, specializing in nineteenth-century United States history with particular expertise in race, religion, and Civil War-era scholarship. His academic career centers on exploring intersections of demography, constitutionalism, and cultural dynamics from the nation's founding through Reconstruction. His educational background includes: B.A. in History from University of Michigan (1999) M.A. in History from University of Kentucky (2001) Ph.D. in History from University of Kentucky (2003) Blum's research investigates how religious frameworks shaped American political identity, particularly examining racial constructions through biblical interpretation and material religious objects. His work reveals how census data and demographic practices influenced national narratives, while his analysis of evil symbolism in Civil War rhetoric demonstrates religion's role in political demonization. He consistently connects historical religious discourse to contemporary race relations, showing enduring patterns from slavery through the Obama presidency. His publications reveal strong thematic continuity in exploring race-religion intersections, with increasing attention to material culture and evil theology since 2014. The articles demonstrate methodological range across intellectual history, religious studies, and memory theory while maintaining focus on nineteenth-century America. Award recognition includes: Peter Seaborg Award for Civil War Scholarship Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities John T. Hubbell Prize for best Civil War History article (2015) Blum's scholarly leadership extends through edited volumes like Major Problems in American History and The Columbia Guide to Religion in American History , though specific grant funding and student mentorship details aren't documented in available sources. His collaborative projects with scholars like Paul Harvey on religious material culture represent significant contributions to the field.

• Nineteenth-Century United States History
• Race and Religion in America
• Civil War Era Studies
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Jane McLeod is a Professor in the History Department at Brock University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. She holds a Ph.D. from York University. Before joining Brock, she conducted research at the Archives nationales du Canada in Bordeaux and taught at the Universities of Saskatchewan and Windsor. Her research focuses on eighteenth-century France, with specializations in the French Revolution, print culture, censorship, state-media relations, and maritime history. She has authored major works like Print, Politics, and Trade in the French Atlantic (2024) and co-authored Amirauté de Guyenne (1993). Her current project examines printers' roles during the French Revolution. McLeod teaches European history, M.A. seminars, and honours-level courses. Her scholarly contributions span over three decades, with a focus on printer networks, royal licensing systems, and the socio-political dimensions of book trade. Notable works include Licensing Loyalty (2011), analyzing printer-state relations, and studies on provincial inspectors and religious publishing during the Revolution. McLeod has also explored gender dynamics in printer widowhood and applied argumentation theory to historical analysis. Her research bridges cultural, political, and economic history, emphasizing transatlantic and regional perspectives. McLeod’s publications reflect a deep engagement with archival sources and interdisciplinary methods, blending social history with textual analysis. Her work has been published in French History , Mémoires du Livre , and Argumentation . She co-edited a thematic volume on book networks (2010) and remains active in both academic publishing and historical methodology debates.

• European History
• French Revolution
• Print Culture
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Marie-Claire Beaulieu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. Her research bridges Greek religion , Digital Humanities , and ornithology in myth , with a focus on how natural landscapes and animals shape cultural and religious beliefs. Education: PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, MA and BA from Université de Montréal Teaching: Courses in Classical Mythology, Greek Religion (with Department of Religion), Medieval Latin, and digital humanities collaborations Her recent publications span classical art analysis, maritime cultural history, and digital tools for mythological studies. She leads the Perseids Project , developing collaborative editing platforms for classical texts. Awards include multiple Kress Foundation and Andrew W Mellon Foundation grants for digital humanities initiatives. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates computer science and biological sciences in mythological analysis, particularly through the digital edition of D'Arcy Thompson's Glossary of Greek Birds.

• Greek Religion
• Greek Epigraphy
• Medieval Latin
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Simon Rabinovitch serves as the Stotsky Professor of Jewish Historical and Cultural Studies in Northeastern University's Department of History within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, with additional affiliation to the Jewish Studies Program. His scholarship bridges Jewish, European, Russian, and legal history through examinations of nationalism, autonomy, and religious freedom across imperial and revolutionary contexts. His educational foundation includes a PhD from Brandeis University, establishing his expertise in historical methodologies and interdisciplinary research approaches central to his academic career. Rabinovitch's research investigates the complex interplay between Jewish identity formation and state sovereignty, particularly through historical case studies of diaspora communities. His publications analyze legal frameworks governing religious freedom, nationalist movements within Jewish communities, and comparative studies of minority rights across empires. Current work expands into digital humanities, creating accessible public archives that document Jewish migration patterns and community histories. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary debates about Jewish identity, religious tolerance, and state-minority relations, blending rigorous historical analysis with accessible public scholarship through platforms like Haaretz and Aeon. Recent publications increasingly integrate digital methodologies to explore historical questions at scale. Recognition for his contributions includes the Choice Outstanding Academic Title award (2015), Israel Institute Faculty Development Grant (2020), and Henry Luce Foundation Fellowship (2017-2018), alongside nominations for the Historia Nova Prize and National Jewish Book Award. Rabinovitch actively mentors students through collaborative digital projects funded by competitive grants including the Northeastern University Tier 1 Research Grant (2021), fostering hands-on research experiences that bridge historical scholarship and technological innovation. He directs two major digital initiatives—the crowdsourced Jewish Migration Archive and Digital History of the Jews of Boston—which function as living laboratories for student researchers while preserving endangered historical materials through community-sourced documentation.

• Jewish History
• European History
• Russian History
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