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Sofia BullView profile

Associate Professor

• Television Studies
• Science and Medicine on Television
• Medical Humanities
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Dr. Sofia Bull is an Associate Professor in Film and Television Studies at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds roles as Senior Tutor in Film, Research Integrity Champion of the Faculty, and Deputy Chair of the Faculty Research Ethics Committee. Her expertise bridges Film and Television Studies, with a focus on televisual discourses surrounding science, medicine, policing, and feminist film history. She earned a PhD in Cinema Studies from Stockholm University and has held positions at institutions including the University of Gothenburg and Columbia University. Her research includes a monograph on 'Television and the Genetic Imaginary' (2019), exploring DNA representation, and ongoing projects on viral disease representation in UK television. She supervises PhD students and teaches modules like Television Studies: Key Debates and Crime TV: Technologies of Detection. Dr. Bull’s research interests span feminist film history (e.g., pioneering Swedish title designer Alva Lundin) and crime television, including analyses of CSI and Sherlock . She has contributed to the Women Film Pioneers Project and published on medical reality TV, such as Scandinavian birthing shows. Her work examines how television shapes public understanding of scientific, medical, and cultural concepts through narrative and aesthetic forms.

• Literary Theory
• Cultural History
• German Literature
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Yashar Mohagheghi is a Researcher at the Department of German and General Literary Studies, RWTH Aachen University, where he has worked since 2018 under Prof. Dr. Caroline Torra-Mattenklott. His academic trajectory includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Bielefeld University's Graduate School of Linguistics and Literary Studies (2012–2017), a research stint at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (2015), and a Junior Lecturer position at Johns Hopkins University (2011). His research interests span Literary Theory, Cultural History, and German Literature with specialized focus on Time Theory, Festival Culture, Material Philology, and Small Literary Forms. Mohagheghi's work bridges systematic analysis of concepts like Festkultur and Zeitlichkeit with historical investigations of Early Modern literature, Goethe-era writings, Aestheticism, and Modernism. His scholarship frequently examines intersections between material culture, sensory theory, and political communication across different historical periods. Mohagheghi's publications reveal a trajectory emphasizing temporal aesthetics in Hölderlin's work, material philology in 19th-century literature, and sociological analyses of Weimar Republic culture. His research demonstrates increasing engagement with ecological perspectives in literary studies, particularly regarding resource economies in book production and sustainability in literary materiality. Publikationspreis 2021 der Philosophischen Fakultät der RWTH Aachen Dissertationspreis 2018 der Kulturwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft As an active academic organizer, Mohagheghi has co-chaired significant conferences including Wissenschaften des Konkreten (2023) and Ressource ‚Schriftträger‘ (2021), demonstrating leadership in contemporary literary theory discussions. His scholarly network extends across German, French, and American institutions, with particular strength in European literary theory and cultural history.

Shane DensonView profile

Professor

• Film Studies
• Media Studies
• Digital Media
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Shane Denson serves as Professor of Film and Media Studies in the Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University's School of Humanities and Sciences. He also holds courtesy appointments in the Departments of German Studies and Communication. His academic profile spans multiple disciplines with a particular focus on the evolving relationship between media technologies and cultural forms across historical periods. Denson's research interests encompass a wide spectrum of media studies topics, with particular emphasis on phenomenological and media-philosophical approaches to film, digital media, comics, games, and serialized popular forms. His scholarly work investigates how media technologies shape human perception, embodiment, and cultural production, especially in the transition from cinematic to post-cinematic media environments. He has developed significant theoretical frameworks around concepts like discorrelation, post-cinema, and digital seriality that have influenced contemporary media studies discourse. An analysis of Denson's recent publications reveals consistent engagement with the philosophical implications of emerging media technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and digital platforms. His work demonstrates a distinctive trajectory from early research on Frankenstein adaptations and serial narratives toward contemporary examinations of AI aesthetics, desktop cinema, and the phenomenology of digital interfaces. Denson's scholarship bridges traditional academic writing with innovative digital and videographic forms, reflecting his commitment to multimodal scholarly expression. Denson has established himself as a leading voice in the study of digital seriality, with numerous publications exploring how serial forms evolve across media platforms. His research demonstrates how contemporary digital media environments transform traditional narrative structures while creating new forms of community and meaning-making through serialized content. This work intersects with his broader interests in media philosophy and the embodied experience of digital interfaces. Professor Denson maintains an active scholarly practice through his personal website (shanedenson.com) and ORCID profile, where he shares his publications, videographic essays, and experimental digital projects. His work with ROMhacking.net demonstrates his commitment to digital humanities methodologies that combine code analysis with cultural critique, particularly in examining how fan communities engage with and transform established media properties through modification and reinterpretation.

Hannah HudsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century British Literature
• Romantic-era Fiction
• History of the Novel
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Hannah Hudson, PhD, is Associate Professor of English at Suffolk University in Boston, where she researches and teaches eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British literature with a focus on Romantic-era fiction, Gothic studies, women writers, and the history of print and periodical culture. Education PhD, Stanford University MA, Stanford University MPhil, University of Cambridge AB, Princeton University Research Interests Professor Hudson’s scholarship centers on the intersections of literature, commerce, and gender during the Romantic period. Her work interrogates how popular fiction—especially the vast output of the Minerva Press—shaped, and was shaped by, the burgeoning print marketplace. She examines gothic and sentimental genres, intertextual networks, and the role of magazines in constructing imperial knowledge. Recent Publications & Trends Across her recent articles and her 2023 monograph Romantic Fiction and Literary Excess in the Minerva Press Era , Hudson traces how excess—of production, of emotion, of genre—became a defining feature of Romantic fiction. Her studies reveal how authors, reviewers, and readers negotiated the explosion of print and the contested hierarchies of literary value. Awards & Honors Winner, Marilyn Gaull Book Award, Wordsworth-Coleridge Society (for Romantic Fiction and Literary Excess in the Minerva Press Era ) Current & Future Projects Hudson is presently writing Romantic Magazines and Imperial Knowledge , a study of miscellaneous magazines and their role in forming imperial knowledge around 1800. She continues to publish articles on periodical portrayals of revolution and on Eliza Haywood’s legacy while supervising courses ranging from British Literature surveys to honors seminars on Jane Austen and fantasy fiction. Contact & Office 73 Tremont St., Room 8042, Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-573-8277 Email: hhudson@suffolk.edu

Giancarlo LombardiView profile

Professor

• Comparative Literature
• Italian Literature
• French Literature
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Giancarlo Lombardi is a Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the College of Staten Island (CSI), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Since 2002, he has also been a faculty member in the PhD/MA Program in Comparative Literature at the CUNY Graduate Center, where he has served as Executive Officer (Chair) since 2014. His academic career spans teaching and research in Italian, French, English, and American literature, film studies, cultural studies, and television drama. Education: Laurea, Università di Roma "La Sapienza" MA, Cornell University PhD, Cornell University (Romance Studies) His research interests include Comparative Literature, Italian and American Television Seriality, Film Studies, Gender Studies, and Feminist Fiction . He has published extensively on contemporary European women writers, Italian cinema, and political violence in film. In recent years, his scholarship has focused on television drama, particularly Italian and American serials such as Lost and The Sopranos , with a growing emphasis on global and comparative frameworks. The most recent publications reflect a trajectory from feminist literary studies to media and television analysis, culminating in two ongoing book projects: Belfagor e dintorni on classic Italian television and Television without Borders on transnational serial narratives. These works highlight his interdisciplinary approach and evolving focus on media globalization. Scientific Contributions: Rooms With a View: Feminist Diary Fiction (2002) Co-editor, Terrorism Italian Style (2011) Co-editor, Remembering Aldo Moro (2012) Co-editor, Nuovo cinema politico (2016) Lombardi has played a significant role in academic leadership, directing the Italian program at CSI and currently leading the Comparative Literature program at the Graduate Center. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards, but his editorial and book projects indicate recognition in his field. He teaches courses on Italian cinema, women writers, the Decadent Movement, and gender studies, contributing to interdisciplinary programs including American Studies, Women’s Studies, and Science, Letters and Society. He is actively engaged in research and has no indication of affiliation with labs or research teams, though his work is deeply embedded in cultural and media studies scholarship. His current projects suggest a continued scholarly trajectory toward comparative media analysis and global television studies.

• Comics Studies
• Periodical Studies
• American Film History
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Jared Gardner is the Joseph V Denney Designated Professor of English at The Ohio State University, where he is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English. Alongside his academic role, he serves as Secretary of the University Senate, balancing teaching and administrative responsibilities. His primary affiliations include the Department of English and the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, where he contributes as a curator. Prof. Gardner holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University (1994) and a BA from Amherst College (1987). His educational background is rooted in literature and cultural studies, which inform his interdisciplinary research and teaching. Gardner's research interests span comics studies , periodical studies , and the history of American film and popular culture . He explores how media forms like print, comics, and film shape cultural narratives, with a focus on early American magazine culture and transmedial storytelling. His work often intersects with medical humanities and environmental humanities , examining themes such as race, identity, and the role of media in societal change. Key areas include: Comics as a narrative medium and its historical evolution Pre- and post-Civil War serial culture Medical narratives in graphic novels Environmental representations in literature and film Interdisciplinary approaches to media studies In his recent publications, Gardner has emphasized the historical and cultural dimensions of comics and graphic narratives , including works on Will Eisner, Charles Schulz, and the transmedia adaptations of stories. He also engages with the intersections of literature, film, and medical humanities , reflecting his commitment to understanding media as a dynamic cultural force. Recent works highlight his exploration of early American periodical culture and the evolving role of narrative forms in the digital age. Gardner has directed the Popular Culture Studies minor at Ohio State for over 15 years, overseeing its curricular development and student engagement. While specific grant details are not provided, his collaborations with institutions like the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum suggest involvement in funded projects. He advises students in various capacities, though no formal advisee list is included in the provided texts. He actively collaborates with the Ohio State Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum , curating exhibitions such as "Drawing Blood: Comic & Medicine" . This partnership underscores his dedication to bridging academic research with public cultural engagement.

Luca BarraView profile

Professor

• Media Studies
• Television History
• Transnational Media Circulation
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Luca Barra is Full Professor of Television and Digital Media at the Department of Arts, University of Bologna. His research focuses on media studies, particularly television history and contemporary evolution, transnational circulation of content, serialization, and comic/humorous genres. He has coordinated the Master's Degree in Information, Cultures and Media Organization since 2021 and serves as editor-in-chief of VIEW. Journal of European TV History and Culture. University of Bologna, Department of Arts Research areas: Television History, Transnational Media, Digital Transformation, Italian TV Production Barra's work examines the international mediation of ready-made TV formats, Italian streaming partnerships, and the cultural implications of digital television. His recent articles analyze dystopian narratives, sitcom reception in Italy, and the redefinition of celebrity during the pandemic. He contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles in journals like SERIES and Comunicazioni Sociali. His publications include monographs on Italian television programming, sitcoms, and co-edited volumes exploring European premium TV fiction and digital media frameworks. Barra has led research projects such as ATLas and F-ACTOR, and collaborates with international institutions including Brown University and NECS.

Kartik NairView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cinematic Infrastructures
• Genre Cinemas
• Visual Space in Film
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Kartik Nair is an Assistant Professor of Film Studies in the Department of Film and Media Arts at Temple University, affiliated with the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. His research focuses on cinematic infrastructures, genre cinemas, and visual space in film, with a particular emphasis on Indian horror cinema and digital production technologies. Prior to Temple, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies at Purchase College, SUNY (2016-2018). Education includes a PhD in Cinema Studies from New York University (2018), an MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of Arts and Aesthetics (2010), and an MA in English from Delhi University (2008). His current book project, Seeing Things , examines material traces of film production in 1980s Indian horror films, to be published by UC Press in 2024. He co-edits Bioscope: South Asian Screen Studies and has published widely in journals like Journal of Cinema and Media Studies and Discourse . Research interests bridge film materiality, digital aesthetics, and labor histories, analyzing how production infrastructures shape expressive forms. Recent work explores VFX software's impact on global genre cinema and the perceptual intersections of algorithmic and human creativity in digital spaces. Teaching includes graduate seminars, writing-intensive courses, and introductory lectures, with a focus on methodological innovation in cinema studies. Public-facing writing appears in Los Angeles Review of Books , Film Quarterly , and India Today . Collaborative projects include a co-edited volume with Karen Redrobe on pedagogical approaches in Cinema and Media Studies.

Lynn KozakView profile

Associate Professor

• Ancient Greek Literature
• Classical Reception Studies
• Media Studies
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Lynn Kozak is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. They specialize in ancient Greek literature, its modern receptions, and comparative media studies. Currently on leave until 2023, Kozak holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham (2009), an MA from King's College, University of London (2004), and a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University (2003). Research focuses on Homeric epic, classical reception in contemporary media (e.g., television, performance), and queer interpretations of ancient texts. Notable work includes Experiencing Hektor: Character in the Iliad (2016) and collaborations on projects like McGill Classics Play and Oimoi Productions . Publications analyze Homeric fandom in Greek tragedy, modern adaptations of classical texts (e.g., Lucifer , Stranger Things ), and H.D.’s translations. They co-edit The Classics in Modernist Translation and lead creative initiatives bridging classical studies with Montreal’s theatre community. Teaching includes advanced Latin, ancient Greek language courses, and topics in Greek literature. Kozak’s innovative work spans academic writing, performance (e.g., serial Iliad readings), and mentorship through Oimoi Productions, fostering student engagement with classical texts in modern contexts.

Daniel SteinView profile

Professor

• American Popular Culture
• Graphic Narratives
• Serial Storytelling
• +5 more

Daniel Stein is a full Professor of North American Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Siegen and currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities . He co-edits the Anglia: Journal of English Philology , the oldest English philology journal globally, and leads the SIEGN book series on graphic narratives. As part of the DFG Research Unit Popular Seriality and the Collaborative Research Center 1472 , he explores digital transformations of serial popular culture. PhD from Georg-August-University Göttingen Master's in American Studies from Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz Former lecturer at University of Michigan His research spans superhero comics , science fiction serials , and 19th-century city mystery novels , focusing on how serial forms shape cultural memory and identity. Recent work examines digital fan forums as epitexts and transnational adaptations like Spider-Man manga. He has published extensively on paratextual negotiations in popular media and race representation in graphic narratives. Key editorial roles include: Co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to the American Graphic Novel (2023) Editor of Comics and Videogames (2021) Founding member of the African Atlantic Research Group Active in meme studies and digital humanities , his work traces the evolution of popular culture from print to digital platforms, emphasizing participatory canon formation and identity politics in fan communities.

Leif SorensenView profile

Professor

• 20th/21st Century American Literature
• Multi-Ethnic Literatures
• Transnational Writing
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Leif Sorensen is a Professor of English at Colorado State University, specializing in 20th-21st century multi-ethnic American literatures. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University with a focus on modernism and transnational writing. His research bridges ethnic studies, modernist aesthetics, and environmental critique. Education: Ph.D. (Distinction) in English, New York University; M.A. in Literature, San Francisco State University; B.A. in English, U.C. Berkeley. Research focuses on Indigenous modernism, non-human apocalyptic narratives, and the intersection of ethnic literatures with global modernist movements. His book Ethnic Modernism and the Making of US Literary Multiculturalism (2016) reinterprets foundational texts in U.S. multiculturalism. Recent publications explore punk subcultures, radio ethnography, and transnational speculative fiction. Teaching includes courses on Asian American literature, Native American narratives, and climate fiction's engagement with environmental sociology. Notable courses: 'Imagining Futures: Climate Fiction and Environmental Sociology', 'Asian American Literature', and 'Native American Literature' with three thematic units on storytelling traditions, environmental ethics, and kinship structures.

• Victorian literature and culture
• feminist theory
• law and literature
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Hilary Schor is a Professor of English, Comparative Literature, and Law at the University of Southern California. She serves as Co-Director of the USC Center for Law, History and Culture, a joint initiative between USC Dornsife College and the Gould School of Law. Previously, she held leadership roles including Chair of Gender Studies, President of the Academic Senate, and Dean of Undergraduate Programs for the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences. Her education includes a B.A. in British/American Literature from Scripps College (1980) and a Ph.D. in English from Stanford University (1986). Her research spans Victorian literature, feminist theory, law and literature, and narrative theory. She is particularly known for analyzing gender dynamics, legal frameworks in fiction, and adaptations of literary works into film. Her recent projects include a study of Jews, women, and legal fictions in Victorian literature, and an exploration of time-travel films through a historical lens. Her work frequently intersects disciplines like cinema studies, legal theory, and cultural history. She has been invited to present at institutions such as Harvard University, Cornell University, and King’s College London. Awarded prestigious fellowships including the Radcliffe Institute and Guggenheim Fellowships, her contributions to teaching were recognized with multiple USC Innovative Teaching Awards. She has developed innovative courses such as “Time Trials: Exhausting Time in the Novel and Narrative Cinema” and “Feminism and the Law.”

Nicola WilsonView profile

Researcher

• Library History
• Social and Cultural History
• LGBT Issues in Libraries
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Nicola Wilson is a researcher specializing in library and publishing history, with a focus on understudied topics such as subscription libraries, feminist bibliography, and transatlantic literary networks. She received the 2013 Justin Winsor Essay Award for her groundbreaking work on Boots Book-Lovers' Library, which highlighted intersections between social history, censorship, and readership practices. Her research spans from 19th-century subscription libraries to modernist publishing houses like the Hogarth Press, with notable contributions to understanding women's roles in early 20th-century publishing and the cultural politics of literary societies. Wilson's scholarship bridges library history with broader cultural studies, addressing themes such as LGBT issues in historical contexts, copyright challenges in digital archives, and the economic dimensions of small-press publishing. Her work often emphasizes collaborative networks—between authors, publishers, and readers—while interrogating how publishing practices shape literary canons and access to knowledge. Her most recent publications (2024) explore transatlantic book clubs and modernist authorship, continuing her commitment to uncovering marginalized voices in publishing history. Despite no explicitly stated institutional affiliation in the provided texts, her extensive bibliography reflects sustained academic engagement with archival research and interdisciplinary approaches to cultural history.

Catherine ZimmerView profile

Professor

• Surveillance Studies
• Film Studies
• Cinema and Media Studies
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Catherine Zimmer is Professor of Film and Screen Studies at Pace University, affiliated with the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in New York City. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections of media, politics, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on surveillance, horror cinema, and the representation of race and gender. PhD in Rhetoric, University of California, Berkeley (2002) BA in Film Studies, University of California, Berkeley (1993) Her research centers on surveillance studies and critical film theory , especially how cinematic narratives reflect and shape contemporary visual and digital culture. She is the author of the influential book Surveillance Cinema (NYU Press, 2015), which explores the political and technological dimensions of surveillance in film. Her work extends into Black horror , where she examines the cultural and biopolitical significance of the genre in the context of movements for racial justice. She also publishes cultural criticism in public forums such as Avidly , Public Books , and Real Life , engaging with television, music, and digital media. Her recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with the evolution of surveillance in narrative forms, from post-9/11 horror to serialized television and digital platforms. Articles like 'The Work of Horror after GET OUT' (2023) and 'Serial Surveillance' (2018) demonstrate her focus on how genre, technology, and politics converge in contemporary screen media. Her scholarship appears in leading journals including Camera Obscura , Surveillance & Society , Film Quarterly , and Black Camera . American Studies Association Modern Language Association Society for Cinema and Media Studies Zimmer has taught a wide range of courses in film history, genre, theory, and cultural studies, including specialized seminars on horror, cinematic spaces, and film auteurs. She has co-taught interdisciplinary courses such as 'The Biology of Science Fiction Film,' reflecting her interest in cross-disciplinary dialogue. While specific advisees are not listed, she has supervised independent studies in English and Film and Screen Studies. She is actively engaged in public scholarship and academic service, contributing to the broader discourse on media and society. She maintains an active scholarly presence through her publications, public writing, and academic affiliations, with no indication of retirement or part-time status.

• Comparative Literature
• Popular Culture
• New Media
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Professor Anne Besson holds a position in the Department of General and Comparative Literature at Université d'Artois under the Faculty of Letters and Arts. Her research focuses on literary theory, comparative literature, and popular culture with specialization in science fiction and fantasy cycles, particularly examining transmedia extensions and shared universes. She earned qualifications from École Normale Supérieure, Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle University, and holds accreditation to direct research. Doctorate: 'To be continued: cycles in contemporary paraliterature' (2001) Accreditation: 'From the whole to the totality: expansive fictional worlds' (2013) Her work explores fictional world-building in 20th/21st century works, emphasizing French and English domains. Key themes include political uses of fantasy, medievalism's influence, and transmedia narratives. She has organized over 20 international conferences including 'Fantasy and Media' (2022) and 'Medievalism and Popularity' (2024). Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles across comparative literature and cultural studies. Recent articles analyze political mobilization through fantasy (2024), dark academia trends (2023), and medievalism's role in contemporary fiction. She actively engages in public lectures on fantasy's cultural impact and genre legitimacy debates. Her editorial work includes flagship titles like 'Dictionary of Fantasy' (2018) and 'Medievalism Dictionary' (2022).