Professor Agnieszka Dziuba is a faculty member at the Department of Latin Philology, Institute of Literary Studies, within the Faculty of Humanities at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on Classical Philology, Roman Rhetoric, and Neo-Latin Studies, with particular emphasis on the reception of Roman political figures and religious discourse in Renaissance Latin literature. Research Interests : Roman Republican politicians, Latin historiography, gender in antiquity, Cicero's rhetoric, and the interplay between classical sources and modern interpretations. Publications : Over two decades, she has published extensively on figures like Marcus Caelius Rufus and Marcin Kromer, analyzing rhetorical strategies, historical narratives, and the persistence of classical topoi in Polish-Latin texts. Scientific Awards : Recognized with the National Education Commission Medal (2011), Lanckoroński Foundation Scholarship (2012), and active involvement in academic reviews and proceedings. Students : Supervised doctoral research, including Barbara Popiel's work on Marcin Kromer's 'De origine et rebus gestis Polonorum'. Organizational Roles : Served as editor-in-chief for 'Roczniki Humanistyczne' (2016), member of the National Expert Team for Latin Olympiads, and organizer of academic conferences on antiquity and patronage.
Dr hab. Małgorzata Gamrat is an Associate Professor at the Department of Religious Monody and Polyphony Research , Institute of Art Sciences , Faculty of Humanities , John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), Poland. She is an internationally recognised scholar specialising in the interrelations between music and literature, with particular emphasis on the works of Franz Liszt, Hector Berlioz and Honoré de Balzac. Her habilitation (2017, University of Warsaw) and joint Ph.D. (2012, Jagiellonian University & École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris) underpin a prolific research portfolio that spans Romantic music history, semiotics of music, and interdisciplinary studies. Education & Affiliations Ph.D. co-tutelle, Jagiellonian University & École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris (2012) Habilitation, University of Warsaw (2017) M.A., Université Toulouse II Le Mirail (2007) M.A., Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz (2008) Research Focus Dr Gamrat’s work is situated at the intersection of musicology , literary studies and semiotics . She explores how nineteenth-century composers engaged with contemporary poetry and how literary figures reflected on music, creating a rich intermedial dialogue . Key topics include: Piano and vocal music of Franz Liszt, including genre hybridization and transcriptions Hector Berlioz’s dramatic symphonies and their literary subtexts Honoré de Balzac’s musical aesthetics and collaborative networks Polish composers in the interwar Parisian milieu (e.g., Tansman, Paderewski) Methodologies of musical semiotics and intertextual analysis Recent Publication Trends Since 2020, her articles have increasingly integrated semiotic theory with close analytical readings , addressing questions of meaning , intertextuality and translation between artistic media. Contributions appear in leading journals such as Annee Balzacienne , Czas Kultury , Nottingham French Studies and World Futures , reflecting a trajectory from archival/documentary work toward philosophical and methodological reflection. Scientific Awards & Honours Elected Fellow, International Communicology Institute, Washington, DC (2023) University Laurel “Father Idzi Radziszewski Award” – 1st Degree, KUL (2024) University of Warsaw “Clio” III Degree Award (2017) Prize of the Polish Composers’ Union for the monograph on Liszt’s piano music (2015) Research Grants & Leadership Principal Investigator, NCN FUGA: “Franz Liszt's Songs for Voice and Piano...” (2013–2016) Co-investigator, NCN OPUS: “Presence of Polish Music in Interwar Paris” (2017–2020) Vice-coordinator, Czech-Polish Forum Grant: “Joseph von Eichendorff...” (2018) Member, Scientific Committee, 16th World Congress of Semiotics, Warsaw (2023) Editorial & Scholarly Service Dr Gamrat sits on the editorial boards of Musicology Papers and Roczniki Humanistyczne , and is a peer reviewer for Muzyka , Teoria Muzyki , Studia Chopinowskie , Res Facta Nova , among others. She co-organised the international conferences “40 Years of Musical Semiotics” (2023) and “Zola’s Legacies” (2021).
Currently a Research Fellow at Harvard University & MIT , Fangneng Zhan specializes in Neural Rendering and Generative AI . His research focuses on developing evolutive rendering frameworks, 3D-aware generative models, and multimodal synthesis techniques. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics under Prof. Christian Theobalt. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and a Bachelor's in Communication Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China . His work spans 3D reconstruction, robotics applications , and lighting estimation , with significant contributions to SIGGRAPH , NeurIPS , and CVPR conferences. Recent research highlights include evolutive gauge transformations for neural fields, generalizable 3D style transfer via Gaussian splatting, and multimodal synthesis frameworks leveraging pre-trained models like CLIP and Stable Diffusion. He has co-authored Top50 Popular Paper in TPAMI 2023 and organized workshops at CVPR 2024 on generative models. Scientific Awards: Top50 Popular Paper, IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (TPAMI) 2023 Collaborative Network: Mentored students at institutions like Harvard, NTU, and ETH Zurich. His projects include datasets for lighting estimation and real-time scene text detection systems.
Sean Harvey, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of History at Seton Hall University's Department of History, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on early American history, the transatlantic world, and Native American studies. He is currently completing a book manuscript titled Albert Gallatin, Genevan: An Atlantic History of Capital and American Colonialism , examining Gallatin's role in U.S. political economy and Indigenous dispossession. His first book, Native Tongues: Colonialism and Race from Encounter to the Reservation , analyzed how language studies shaped colonial policies. Education: PhD in History from the College of William and Mary (2009). Teaching includes courses on colonial America, Native American history, and the early republic. Professional roles include editorial board membership with Commonplace: The Journal of Early American Life and advisory roles with the McNeil Center for Early American Studies. Research interests span colonial language dynamics, racial ideologies, and the intersections of capitalism and imperialism. Awards include Seton Hall's 2015 College of Arts & Sciences Researcher of the Year and the 2011 Ralph D. Gray Article Prize.
Isak Lidström is a Senior Lecturer at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), belonging to the Department of Movement, Culture and Society’s Sport Management section. He holds a PhD in Sport Science and specializes in sports history, particularly focusing on Sámi sports history, ethnic minorities, and the early modern history of ball games in Sweden. His teaching emphasizes sports history and its sociocultural dimensions. His research explores themes such as the cultural legacy of medieval ball games (e.g., jeu de paume in Gotland) and the technological evolution of skis. Lidström has authored popular history books like The Last Executioners (2023) and contributes to cultural writing, including essays on sports history for Svenska Dagbladet . He actively bridges academic research with public engagement through publications and media involvement. Recent work includes analyzing the sportification of Sámi lassoing and the industrialization of ski wax technology. His scholarship intersects sports technology, cultural history, and social dynamics, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. Collaborations span historical analyses, cultural commentary, and institutional partnerships.
Oriane Monthéard is a Lecturer at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Human Sciences and the ERIAC research unit (UR 4705). Her primary research focuses on 19th-century British literature, with specializations in Romantic poetry, letter writing, and graphic novels. She holds an Agrégation in English (1998) and a Doctorate in English Studies (2007). Her academic contributions include co-editing volumes such as Migration and Mutation: New Perspectives on the Sonnet in Translation (2023) and publishing extensively on John Keats, including analyses of his sonnets, odes, and epistolary practices. She has organized major conferences like 'The Sonnet in – and out of Translation' (2017) and 'Romantic Offshoots: Reassessing the Legacy of British Romanticism' (2024). Her work bridges literary theory and cultural studies, examining intersections between poetry, graphic narratives, and translation. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Lectures du Monde Anglophone and is an active member of scholarly societies including SAES and SERA. Her teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to Romanticism and modern adaptations of literary forms.
Małgorzata Bulaszewska, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at SWPS University's Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw, affiliated with the Department of Journalism and Social Communication and the Institute of Social Sciences' Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites. Her research focuses on digital culture, cultural archetypes in film, and the socio-cultural dynamics of media. She explores topics like online behaviors of digital natives and immigrants, Polish blogosphere rhetoric, and the representation of cultural utopias in contemporary cinema. Her work analyzes media competencies, gender stereotypes, and the evolving role of streaming platforms in education. She has authored numerous articles on digital media practices, film aesthetics, and cultural participation. Notable publications include studies on color impact in film reception, the role of clowns in culture, and gender portrayals in online spaces. Bulaszewska is a member of the Polish Society for Film and Media Studies and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on media literacy, pop culture, and digital trends. She actively engages with public discourse through press releases and lectures on topics like horror film popularity, cultural rituals, and media's portrayal of women.
Deborah Jermyn is an Associate Professor in Film & Culture at the University of Roehampton's School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences . She specializes in feminist media studies, women in film, celebrity cultures, and the intersection of ageing with contemporary screen industries. Her active research includes the 'menopausal turn' in UK and international media, supported by a 2023-25 AHRC Research Network (MAUSI Net) as Co-Investigator. BA (Hons) Film and Literature, University of Warwick MA Film and Television Studies, University of Westminster PGCE (Post-Compulsory Education), London PhD Cultural Studies, Cardiff University Her research spans US cinema , contemporary TV drama , audience studies , and crime culture . Recent publications focus on Gina Prince-Bythewood's work, menopause representation, and women's screen festival curation. She won the MeCCSA 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award for her article on the menopausal turn. Deborah supervises PhD students and serves on editorial boards of Celebrity Studies , Critical Studies in Television , and Edinburgh University Press series. Her consultancy includes external examining at University of Exeter and academic validations at Bedfordshire, Bournemouth, and other institutions. She collaborates internationally with Women Over Fifty Film Festival and scholars in Sweden and India through MAUSI Net.
Philip Napoli is an Associate Professor and interim Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Brooklyn College, CUNY. He specializes in 20th-century U.S. history, public history, and oral history, with a focus on Vietnam War veterans, trauma, and military service impacts. He directs the Veterans Oral History Project and co-curated the award-winning exhibition In Our Own Words: Portraits of Brooklyn's Vietnam Veterans . Education: B.A. (McGill), M.A./M.Phil./Ph.D. (Columbia, U.S. History) Napoli’s research integrates oral history to explore veteran reintegration, moral injury, and minority military service. His 2013 book Bringing It All Back Home and subsequent 2023 essay Vicarious Trauma highlight his work. He also investigates urban history and community documentation . His recent projects include remote oral history pedagogy innovations during the pandemic (2020–2021), using tools like TheirStory and PixStori. Articles and talks emphasize the long-term legacies of war and oral history ethics . Scientific Awards: Patriotism Award, United Military Veterans of Kings County CUNY Certificate of Recognition for Scholarly Achievements Mrs. Giles Whiting Fellowship for Teaching Excellence Napoli advises students in oral history projects (e.g., Our Professor Podcast ) and leads institutional committees, including the CUNY IRB. He chairs the Brooklyn College Department of History (2020–2023) and acts as director of its Macaulay Honors College (2018–2019).
Thomas Kunz is a Professor at the College of Social Work and Health, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Social Work and Education in the Context of Social Inequality. His research focuses on migration, interculturality, critical analysis of integration concepts, societal exclusion, racism, right-wing populism, and qualitative social research methods. Education: PhD (Doctorate) from Goethe-Universität Frankfurt a. M. Professional Experience: Professor since 2011; held prior roles at Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (2007-2008), Institute for Social Work (2004-2006), and Frankfurt’s Office for Multicultural Affairs (2000-2003). His research explores how media constructs migrant identities, challenges integration narratives, and analyzes national belonging. He contributes to academic discourse on migration policy, intercultural competence, and social exclusion. Recent articles address digitalization in post-pandemic education, language sensitivity in academia, and media portrayals of migrants. He supervises BA thesis projects and collaborates with institutions like the International Family Center and Duisburger Institut für Sprach- und Sozialforschung. His work includes editing journals, serving on integration award juries, and developing indicators for migrant integration programs.
Yulia Mikhailova is an Associate Professor of History at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology , specializing in Comparative History of Medieval Europe and Post-Soviet Russia . She actively promotes mental health advocacy as Chair of the ISPS-US Advocacy Committee . PhD in History (with distinction), University of New Mexico (2013) MA in Russian, Michigan State University (2002) Her research spans Medieval Europe , Early Modern Europe , Gender and Sexuality , and Inter-Ethnic Relations , with a focus on Rus-Latin Europe comparisons and modern political uses of medieval history . Recent publications examine elite women in chronicles , religious warfare , and emotion in political narratives . PhD with Distinction (University of New Mexico) She teaches courses on European history , Soviet/post-Soviet history , and history of science/technology , while collaborating with local mental health initiatives.
Sarah Kelen is a Professor of English and former Chair of the Department of English at Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU), where she has been a faculty member since 1999. She is affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and has also held significant administrative roles, including Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Vice President for Student Life. Education: Ph.D., English, Columbia University M.A., English, Columbia University B.A., English, University of California, Berkeley Sarah Kelen's research focuses on Medieval and Renaissance literature, early modern cultural studies, and the historiography of the Middle Ages. Her work explores how medieval texts were received and reinterpreted during the Tudor period, particularly through editorial practices and literary anthologies. She has a strong interest in Chaucer, Langland, Shakespeare, and the history of the English language. Her scholarly publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of identity, authority, and cultural memory in early English literature. Her recent and past articles analyze editorial history, censorship, genealogical representation, and the ideological shaping of literary canons, particularly in the Norton Anthology. Scientific Awards: 2025 Roger A. Cognard Professor of the Liberal Arts 2013 Faculty Scholar Award, NWU 2004 Visiting Fellow, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University 2003-2004 Exemplary Teaching Award, NWU Sarah Kelen has been actively involved in academic leadership and service, including membership in the Peer Review Corps of the Higher Learning Commission and past presidency of the Nebraska State Conference of the AAUP. She advises students and teaches a broad range of courses from first-year composition to senior capstone seminars, including the Archway Seminar. She has also contributed to curriculum development, particularly in signature work assessment. She maintains an active scholarly presence through her publications and academic profiles on Academia.edu and LinkedIn, and she continues to contribute to the field of medieval and early modern literary studies.
Dr Joanne Norcup is an interdisciplinary researcher, educator, and artist with current honorary academic affiliations at the University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, and the Open University. She holds the title of Honorary Research Fellow at the Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies, University of Warwick (2019–present), and is an Honorary Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, University of Nottingham . Since 2022, she has served as an Associate Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the Open University , teaching modules such as DD213 (Environment and Society) and D225 (Changing Geographies of the United Kingdom). PhD in Historical and Cultural Geography, University of Glasgow (2015) Masters in Cultural Geography (Research), ESRC funded (1995–1996) Undergraduate degree in Geography, with means-tested grant (1992–1995) Her research integrates historical, cultural, and geographical perspectives to examine decolonial practices, anti-racist education, and the geographies of Caribbean diasporas in the UK. She is particularly known for her work on the Photos and Phantasms exhibition, the history of public libraries, and the recovery of the Contemporary Issues in Geography and Education (CIGE) journal archives. Her current research projects include Decolonising the Learned Society (DLS) and Of, From, For: British Caribbean Centres and their Historical Geographies . The 15 most recent articles and presentations reflect a strong focus on decolonizing archives, visual culture, Caribbean historical geographies, and public engagement through media. Themes include colonial biography, institutional memory, diasporic knowledge spaces, and the role of popular culture in shaping geographical understanding. Her publications span academic journals, edited volumes, and public-facing writing, including a regular column in The Beestonian . Dr Norcup has received notable recognition for her contributions: Lifetime Honorary Fellowship, Royal Geographical Society (2022) British Academy / Leverhulme Trust Small Grant (2019/2020) Shortlisted for Journal of Historical Geography Paper of the Year (2015) UCL Fawcett Fellowship (2004) She has served as a peer reviewer for journals such as Journal of Historical Geography , Transactions of the Institute of British Geography , and Area . From 2017 to 2024, she held leadership roles in the Historical Geography Research Group (HGRG), including Conference Officer and Chair-elect, where she organized events and initiated virtual writing retreats. She is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), a member of the Royal Historical Society, Society of Authors, and the Society for Caribbean Studies. Dr Norcup founded Geography Workshop Productions (2015–2024), which produced creative academic works including the acclaimed Landscapes of Detectorists (2020). She also founded Leftfield Yoga Studios (2022), reflecting her commitment to holistic practice and mind-body integration. Her work bridges academia, public engagement, and artistic expression, emphasizing accessibility, equity, and community.
Jennifer Celene Veilleux is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas, College of Arts & Sciences. She is actively involved in research, teaching, and clinical supervision, with a focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and motivational processes underlying mental health. She directs the Treating Emotion and Motivational Processes (TEMPT) laboratory and mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago (2011) M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago (2007) B.A., Macalester College (1999) Dr. Veilleux's research centers on transdiagnostic emotional and motivational mechanisms, particularly how beliefs about emotion and distress tolerance influence self-control and regulation. Her work takes a broad approach, examining processes across various behaviors such as substance misuse, binge eating, and non-suicidal self-injury. She employs diverse methodologies including ecological momentary assessment, experimental paradigms, and qualitative analysis to understand real-time emotional dynamics. Her recent publications (2019–2023) reflect a consistent focus on distress tolerance, emotion regulation flexibility, and the dynamic nature of emotional beliefs. These studies appear in high-impact journals like Clinical Psychological Science , Motivation and Emotion , and Assessment , indicating strong scholarly engagement in affective science and clinical psychology. The research often involves co-authorship with graduate and undergraduate mentees, highlighting her active mentorship role. Dr. Veilleux is also committed to clinical training and supervision. She has published on psychotherapy supervision and managing client death in training, and she supervises doctoral students at the university's Psychological Clinic. She teaches courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Statistics, Research Methods, Abnormal Psychology, Personality, and advanced seminars on emotion regulation and psychotherapy. She recently published a popular book titled Open to Emotion: How Acknowledging, Understanding, and Regulating Your Feelings can Improve Your Mental Health , extending her research impact beyond academia. She is currently recruiting new graduate students for the clinical psychology doctoral program, indicating ongoing research expansion.
Dr. Marcus Klein is a Lecturer at the University of Cologne, specializing in political science, Latin American studies, and historical analysis. He has been affiliated with the university since 2006 and works as a freelance academic editor. Education: Master of Philosophy (University of Vienna, 1993), Master of Arts (University of London, 1994), Doctor of Philosophy (University of London, 2000) His research focuses on political ideologies , fascism , and authoritarian regimes in Latin America, particularly Chile and Argentina. He examines historical continuity , transnational ideological influences , and democratic transitions . Recent publications highlight German imperial influences , post-9/11 geopolitical shifts , and authoritarian legacies in Latin America. Articles span political violence , clientelism , and ideological movements across the 20th century. He serves as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Latin American Research and Documentation (CEDLA) and has held academic roles at the University of Westminster and UNESCO-related institutions.
