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Alejandro ArauzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Visual Arts
• Art History and Theory
• Curatorial Studies
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Alejandro Arauz is an Assistant Professor in the Fine Art Program at Queen's University, Faculty of Arts and Science. His interdisciplinary practice bridges print media, performance, and video to explore identity, diaspora, and transplantation, particularly focusing on Latin American communities in Canada and the USA. He holds an Honors BFA from the University of Windsor and an MFA from Louisiana State University. Research interests include curatorial practices, art history, and diasporic narratives. Key projects include Tracing Kingston’s Solidarities , a SSHRC-funded community performance project, and Incunabula Wall , an OAC-funded installation addressing Canadian identity symbolism. His works often employ 'print performance' and 'mediated methods' to critique migration and cultural hybridity. Notable exhibitions include Full Court Press Juried Print Exhibition of the Americas and Nuit Blanche 2016 . Collaborations with institutions like Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Near North Voices highlight his commitment to interdisciplinary and community-focused art. Educations: Honors BFA (U Windsor), MFA (LSU) Funding: Queen’s University Fund for Creative Works, SSHRC Key Techniques: Laser relief, lithography, serigraphy, video documentation

• Television Studies
• Digital Media
• Media Narratives
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Veronica Innocenti is a Full Professor at the Department of the Arts (Dipartimento delle Arti) of the University of Bologna, specializing in Cinema, Television, and Digital Media studies. Her work focuses on narrative ecosystems, television seriality, and media convergence dynamics. She teaches courses such as 'Cultures of Television and Seriality' and 'Film and Fashion,' offering office hours via in-person meetings or TEAMS. Her research interests include transmedia storytelling, gender representation in TV fiction, and the industrial dynamics of contemporary television. She has published extensively on topics like reality TV, Italian television history, and digital media's impact on narrative structures. Key themes in her work include the analysis of narrative evolution, audience participation in media, and the intersection of cultural studies with media practices. Dr. Innocenti's publications from 2018–2025 reflect her engagement with sustainability in media (e.g., food waste in cooking shows), gender representation, and the transformation of traditional media models in the digital age. Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with case studies from Italian and global media landscapes. Her professional activities include collaborations on media policy projects and contributions to academic journals like Series: International Journal of TV Serial Narratives . She actively participates in shaping the University of Bologna's media studies curriculum and oversees student research projects in television and digital media studies.

• Narrative theory
• Victorian novels
• Feminist theory
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Robyn Warhol is a distinguished Professor of English at The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she has been since 2009 after 26 years at the University of Vermont. Her research bridges narrative theory, feminist studies, and Victorian literature, with a focus on serial forms, gendered performance, and cultural narratives. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (1982) and a BA from Pomona College (1977). Warhol's work includes foundational texts like Feminisms: An Anthology of Literary Theory and Criticism (1991) and Having a Good Cry: Effeminate Feelings and Popular Forms (2003). Her current project, Reading Like a Victorian , explores synchronic reading of 19th-century serial novels. She has been honored with the 2022 Wayne C. Booth Lifetime Achievement Award and fellowships at institutions like the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Study. Her research interests span narrative theory, feminist interventions in literature, and the intersection of media forms with gender. Collaborations with scholars like Helena Michie produced award-winning works such as Love Among the Archives (2015). Warhol’s interdisciplinary approach addresses how narrative structures shape cultural understanding of identity, gender, and history. Education: PhD, Stanford University; BA, Pomona College Awards: Perkins Prize Honorable Mention (2015), North American Victorian Studies Association Best Book Award (2015) Key Projects: Reading Like a Victorian , Narrative Theory Unbound Warhol’s grants include fellowships supporting archival research and digital humanities initiatives. Her teaching and mentorship reflect her commitment to advancing feminist and queer narrative studies through collaborative scholarship.

• Membrane Proteins
• Photosynthesis
• Structural Biology
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Petra Fromme is a Regents Professor and Director of the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds the Paul V Galvin Professorship and is affiliated with the School of Molecular Sciences and the Department of Physics. Her research focuses on structural biochemistry of membrane proteins, photosynthesis, and applications of X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFEL) for studying biomolecular dynamics. Fromme earned her B.S. (Vordiplom) and M.S. (Diplom) in biochemistry from the Free University of Berlin and her Ph.D. in chemistry from the Technical University of Berlin. She completed her habilitation in physical chemistry at the same institution. She has pioneered methods like serial femtosecond nanocrystallography, enabling time-resolved studies of photosynthetic proteins and viral membrane proteins. Her research spans photosystem structure-function relationships, XFEL-based structural biology, and membrane proteins in infectious diseases. She leads the ASU Center for Membrane Proteins in Infectious Diseases and has contributed to over 200 publications. Awards include the Distinguished Global Futures Scientist designation. Education: B.S. (Vordiplom) in Biochemistry, Free University of Berlin (1983) M.S. (Diplom) in Biochemistry, Free University of Berlin (1985) Ph.D. in Chemistry, Technical University Berlin (1988) Affiliations: Center Director, Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery Regents Professor, Arizona State University Member, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars Program Grants & Projects: Funding for XFEL studies and microbial electro-photosynthesis Leadership in ASU's Biodesign Beus CXFEL Lab

William McKelvyView profile

Associate Professor

• Nineteenth-century British literature and culture
• Literature and Religion
• History of Reading
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William McKelvy is an Associate Professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis , specializing in Nineteenth-century British literature and culture . His work bridges literary analysis , religious studies , and visual culture , with a focus on the intersections of reading practices , institutional authority , and artistic representation . Education: PhD, University of Virginia Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Victorian Literature and Culture Series (2013–present); Associate Editor, Oxford Bibliographies: Victorian Literature (2020–present) McKelvy’s research reconfigures Victorian cultural studies by emphasizing material contexts of reading (e.g., paper, ink, institutional spaces) and their dialogue with religious authority . His current project, Portraits of the Artist in the Age of Steam , explores artistic identity during industrial modernity. Recent publications highlight trends in Victorian postcolonial discourse (e.g., analyses of The Moonstone and empire), visual culture (iconography in poetry), and gendered narratives in sensation fiction. Awards include Graduate Student Mentoring Recognition and multiple research fellowships. Scientific Awards: Graduate Student Senate Special Recognition for Mentoring Award, 2007 Faculty Research Grant, Washington University, 2002 Dissertation Fellowship, University of Virginia, 1996 McGregor Scholarship, Saint Deiniol's Library, 1996 Arnstein Prize for Victorian Research, 1995 DuPont Fellowship, 1993–95 Memphis Magazine Fiction Writing Award, 1989 McKelvy teaches courses spanning detective fiction , Victorian serial fiction , Charlotte Brontë , and Victorian postcolonial studies . His editorial leadership shapes scholarly resources for Victorian literature.

Kevin O'ConnellView profile

Professor

• Orchestral Composition
• Operatic Composition
• Chamber Music
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Dr. Kevin O'Connell is a Professor and Head of Composition at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), where he founded the BA in Composition program in 2007. He holds a PhD in Composition from Dublin City University and a BMus from Trinity College Dublin. His career includes prestigious commissions from organizations like BBC Radio 3, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Theatre Company, resulting in notable works such as operas Sensational! and My Love, My Umbrella , and orchestral pieces like North . He is a member of Aosdána, Ireland’s leading creative artists’ academy. Research interests span composition, music history, and analysis, with publications in Musical Times exploring works by Berg, Hindemith, and Messiaen. He leads the Ictus Ensemble, staging premieres of modernist works by Boulez and Turnage. Recent projects include the Dante triptych and the opera Dreamcatchr , addressing technology’s societal impact. His Aifreann (Irish-language Mass) and Mass settings reflect his engagement with liturgical music traditions. Education: PhD (DCU), MPhil, BMus (Trinity College Dublin) Awards: Aosdána membership, multiple unnamed accolades Ensembles: Founded RIAM’s Ictus Ensemble; collaborates with Lontano, Crash Ensemble

Carolyn BeasleyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Creative Writing
• Literary Studies
• Crime Fiction
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Dr. Carolyn Beasley is a Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. She serves as Course Director for the Masters of Writing and Academic Director of Research Training, supporting over 20 PhD completions. Her expertise spans creative practice, crime fiction (especially antihero narratives), and innovative teaching methods in prisons and higher education. Her research focuses on creative writing pedagogy, crime narrative structures, and the intersection of media/journalism with societal issues. Notable awards include an Australian Learning and Teaching Citation and multiple institutional recognitions for teaching excellence and service. Carolyn has supervised numerous PhD and Masters projects across diverse topics like digital media's impact on share trading, cross-genre storytelling, and cultural translation challenges. Her publications span crime fiction analysis, health adherence studies, and media ethics, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to creative and academic work. Awards: Australian Learning and Teaching Citation, Swinburne Vice Chancellor's Awards, Faculty Innovation Grants Grants: Three internal research grants, Adobe grants, Learning Futures grant

Thomas BeverView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Science
• Psycholinguistics
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Thomas Bever is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona. His work bridges linguistics, cognitive science, and psycholinguistics, with a focus on syntax, language universals, and cognitive development. He is affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and maintains an active laboratory. Research interests include the biological foundations of language, neural network limitations in modeling language, comparative cognition between humans and animals, and the psychological reality of syntactic structures. Bever has explored how language processing interacts with motor systems and social perception. His recent articles analyze neural network deficiencies in language modeling, the evolutionary basis of human language capacity, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying syntactic processing. Key themes include language universals irreducible to processing constraints and the role of regression in developmental learning. Notable contributions include theories on visuomotor development stages, the role of event structure in comprehension, and the biolinguistic perspective on syntax. Bever's interdisciplinary work integrates experimental psycholinguistics with computational modeling and evolutionary theory.

Mustafa AltunView profile

Professor

• Nano-crossbar Arrays
• Switching Lattices
• Logic Synthesis
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Mustafa Altun is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. With an h-index of 11 and 78 research outputs, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in electronics engineering and neural network hardware implementations. His research focuses on key areas including: Nano-crossbar Arrays and Switching Lattices Logic Synthesis and Boolean Function Realization Neural Network Hardware Implementation Low-voltage Circuit Design Fault Tolerant Computing Electrodeposition for Li-ion Battery Anodes Dr. Altun's recent work demonstrates a strong emphasis on energy-efficient hardware implementations of artificial neural networks using approximate arithmetic blocks to reduce power consumption while maintaining acceptable accuracy levels. His research on silicon anode electrodeposition has explored how artificial light-induced processes can increase silicon loading for improved battery performance. These dual research directions reflect his commitment to advancing both computing hardware and energy storage technologies. His scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards including the ODTÜ Mustafa N. Parlar Research Incentive Award (2022), EU H2020 Success Award (2015), and the Young Scientist Award (2020). His work has been supported by multiple projects funded by TUBITAK and SRP. Dr. Altun has supervised 16 students according to available data and has led numerous research projects focusing on novel circuit architectures for efficient computing, particularly in neural networks and fault-tolerant systems. His laboratory work continues to push the boundaries of nano-crossbar array computing and its practical applications.

Bradley DeaneView profile

Professor

• Victorian Literature
• British Literature
• Irish Literature
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Brad Deane is a Professor in the Department of English at Michigan State University's College of Arts and Letters. Previously teaching at the University of Minnesota as Morse Distinguished Teaching Professor of English, he specializes in nineteenth-century British and Irish literature, gender studies, and imperial culture. His research explores intersections of popular culture and Victorian identity formation. Research interests focus on Victorian masculinity, imperial literature, and cultural representations in popular media. His work critically examines how literature shaped and reflected societal norms during Britain's imperial expansion, particularly through genres like adventure fiction and holiday narratives. Publications consistently address themes of gender construction in imperial contexts, educational philosophies of the Victorian era, and commodification in popular culture. His scholarship demonstrates a sustained engagement with how literature mediated cultural anxieties during periods of social transformation. No formal advising roles, scientific awards, or laboratory affiliations are documented in available materials.

• Cultural Studies
• Communication and Media Studies
• Journalism and Professional Writing
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Dr. Jay Daniel Thompson is a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead (Digital Communication) at RMIT University's School of Media & Communication. His research focuses on intersections of journalism, disinformation, digital hostility, and media ethics. He has co-authored two books: Content Production for Digital Media (2022) and Fake News in Digital Cultures (2022), and is completing a monograph on journalistic reporting of conspiracy movements for Routledge. Thompson has received funding from the Australian Research Council and ANU. He is a Core Member of RMIT's Communication and Change Co-Lab. His industry experience includes freelance journalism since 1998, with works published in ABC Religion & Ethics, Antic Magazine, and others. He frequently speaks on media topics for outlets like The Guardian and Triple J. Research Interests Cultural Studies Communication and Media Studies Journalism and Professional Writing Performing Arts and Creative Writing Historical Studies Film, Television, and Digital Media Grants & Collaborations Australian Research Council competitive funding Australian National University grants Labs/Teams Core Member of RMIT's Communication and Change Co-Lab , focusing on interdisciplinary digital communication research.

Stefan MonnierView profile

Associate Professor

• Type Theory
• Dependent Types
• Functional Programming
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Stefan Monnier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Science. His office is located in room 2341 of the André-Aisenstadt building. He is an active researcher in programming language theory with numerous publications and ongoing research projects. Dr. Monnier's primary research interests focus on pushing the limits of strongly typed programming languages to make them applicable in circumstances where they're currently inapplicable. He's particularly interested in designing advanced type systems that enable secure low-level code development, including automatic memory management. His work explores how programmers can explain program correctness to compilers through type annotations. He's the creator of the Typer language, which combines elements of ML, Scheme, and Coq. His recent publications (2021-2025) show a consistent focus on dependent types, type theory, and programming language implementation. The research trends indicate a growing interest in practical applications of advanced type systems, with several papers addressing memory management challenges through type-theoretic approaches. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementation concerns. Dr. Monnier has supervised numerous graduate students, including 14 Master's students and 2 PhD students over the past two decades. His research is supported by multiple grants from NSERC and FRQNT, including the ongoing "Typer: An exocompiler to program with dependent types" project (2018-2026) and previous iterations dating back to 2012. Typer: An exocompiler to program with dependent types (2018-2026, NSERC) Fondements logiques pour la meta-programmation (2021-2024, FRQNT) Supplément COVID-19 CRSNG_Typer (2020-2021, NSERC) TYPER: A LISP APPROACH TO DEPENDENT TYPES (2012-2019, NSERC) He is a member of the LTP (Laboratoire de Traitement Parallèle) and collaborates with the Logic and Computation group at McGill University. His work has significant connections to the Emacs community, where he previously served as a maintainer and contributed several packages now bundled with Emacs.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Sleep Research
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Dr. Alex Chatburn serves as a Lecturer within the Justice & Society division at the University of South Australia, where he conducts research at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and applied technologies. His work focuses on developing and applying neurophysiological measurement techniques, particularly EEG methodologies, to understand cognitive processes in various contexts including sleep, language comprehension, motor learning, and team dynamics. His research interests span multiple domains of cognitive neuroscience with particular emphasis on Electroencephalography (EEG) applications in naturalistic environments Virtual reality-based cognitive assessment and training systems Sleep and alertness measurement using neurophysiological markers Team cognition and inter-brain synchrony during collaborative tasks Language processing and predictive mechanisms in the brain Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong research trajectory focused on developing practical applications of cognitive neuroscience principles. His work increasingly emphasizes real-world applications, particularly in defense contexts (as evidenced by the DST Group-funded project on soldier performance) and virtual reality environments. His research demonstrates consistent methodological sophistication with EEG being his primary measurement tool across multiple domains. Alex Chatburn has established productive collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions including the University of Auckland, Flinders University, and Northwestern University. His work has been published in reputable journals such as Brain Research, Frontiers in Virtual Reality, and Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across neuroscience, psychology, and virtual reality domains. As a Research Degree Supervisor, he guides graduate students in cognitive neuroscience research, particularly those interested in applying neurophysiological methods to real-world problems. His current research appears heavily focused on adapting laboratory neuroscience techniques for use in naturalistic settings, with several publications examining EEG measurement in virtual reality and field environments.

Kim Toft HansenView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Production
• Nordic TV Drama
• Streaming Services
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Kim Toft Hansen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning, Aalborg University, affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on Nordic TV drama, media production, streaming services, and the intersection of media history with cultural policies. He leads projects like DETECt (H2020) and GEMINI (EU-CERV), examining transnational media narratives and gender equality education through serial dramas. Research Interests: Nordic Noir and crime genre studies TV production methodologies and location studies Media peripherality and municipal utilization Streaming platforms and global media policies Historical media representation Recent Projects: GEMINI (2023-25) : Investigating gender equality through European serial dramas Peripheral Locations in European TV Crime Series (2021-22) Scientific Awards: 2023 Teacher of the Year (Scandinavian Studies Program) 2012 Best Author Award, Aalborg University Press Teaching and Grants: Supervises PhD candidates in media production, teaches media history at undergraduate and graduate levels. Collaborates with TV 2 Denmark and Miso Film on stakeholder networks. Active in EU-funded initiatives linking creative industries with policy frameworks.

Gareth CoxView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Musicology
• 20th-Century Music
• Irish Art Music
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Dr Gareth Cox is Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Music at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. He holds a MA from Trinity College Dublin (TCD), LRIAM (London), and a PhD from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg. His work bridges musicology, Irish musical heritage, and German compositional traditions. Education: MA (TCD) LRIAM (London) PhD (Freiburg) Research focuses on 20th-century Irish art music, Anton Webern’s compositional development, serialism’s Irish reception, and German-Irish musical exchanges. He has authored monographs on Seóirse Bodley and Brian Boydell, edited collections on Irish musical analysis, and contributed entries to major references like The New Grove Dictionary of Music and the Encyclopaedia of Music in Ireland. Publications span over three decades, analyzing works by Irish composers within broader European contexts. Recent focus includes Aloys Fleischmann’s avant-garde works and Fritz Brase’s contributions to Irish musical life. His writing often connects compositional techniques to national identity and cultural history. Teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking literary influences (e.g., Goethe’s impact on Webern) to musical structures. He has organized conferences and edited volumes fostering dialogue between Irish and international musicological perspectives.