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• Gender Studies
• Queer Theory
• Diversity Studies
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Professor Jutta Hartmann is a distinguished academic at Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin (ASH Berlin), where she has served as Professor of General Education and Social Work since 2010. She also held the Aigner-Rollett Visiting Professorship for Gender Studies at the University of Graz during 2022-2023. Her academic career includes significant positions at multiple institutions across Germany and Austria, including the University of Vienna and HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim. Her research interests focus on gender, queer and diversity studies, with particular attention to the intersection of critical theory, feminism and poststructuralism. Dr. Hartmann has developed expertise in educational processes related to diverse lifestyles, sexual education, prevention of sexualized violence, professionalization processes in social work, and practice research with discourse analysis approaches. Her work consistently addresses the challenges of heteronormativity in educational and social contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward critical-deconstructive pedagogy approaches, with increasing attention to intersectionality, gender diversity, and the specific needs of LGBTQ+ communities. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in social work and education, particularly in the areas of sexual violence prevention and gender-sensitive educational practices. Dr. Hartmann has served in numerous leadership roles at ASH Berlin, including as Program Director for the BA Social Work program (2014-2022), Deputy in the Academic Senate (2013-2021), and responsibility for key modules in the Social Work curriculum. She has secured significant research funding, particularly for projects related to gender diversity in educational settings. Her current research projects include 'Gender 3.0 in der Schule' (2021-2026), a BMBF-funded project examining teacher training for gender diversity recognition, and 'Jungenpädagogik und Prävention von sexualisierter Gewalt' (2018-2021), which explored potentials and challenges in youth work, sexual education, and violence prevention. She has also led the 'VieL*Bar' project (2016-2018) investigating diverse gender and sexual lifestyles in educational work. Dr. Hartmann maintains active roles in professional organizations, serving as second spokesperson of the Association of Women's and Gender Studies Institutions at Berlin Universities, and on the Scientific Advisory Boards of several organizations including the Federal Association of Professional Victim Support Institutions and the Educational Initiative QUEERFORMAT.

Kaitlyn RegehrView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Humanities
• Social Media Impact on Youth
• Image-Based Sexual Harassment
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Dr Kaitlyn Regehr is an Associate Professor and Programme Director of Digital Humanities in the Department of Information Studies at University College London (UCL). She holds a doctorate from King's College London and has established herself as a leading expert on the cultural impacts of social media, particularly on children and youth. Her research directly informs policy and legislation, including the Online Safety Act and new Cyberflashing legislation. University College London - Department of Information Studies Programme Director of Digital Humanities Associate Professor in Digital Humanities Dr Regehr's research focuses on the intersection of digital culture, youth safety, and policy development. She leads significant projects including the "Safer Scrolling Report" which generated media attention across 300 outlets including the Guardian's front page, and has influenced national curriculum changes. Her work on "Understanding and Combatting Youth Experiences of Image-Based Sexual Harassment and Abuse" has led to policy recommendations adopted by educational authorities. She also contributed to the Mayor of London commissioned report "Women We See: Advertising in London's Public Spaces" which informed national advertising standards. Analyzing her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on how digital platforms facilitate and amplify image-based sexual harassment against youth, with particular attention to school environments across diverse socioeconomic contexts. Her work demonstrates how platform design features actively direct harmful content to young people, creating distinct digital sexual cultures in different educational settings. The research combines digital humanities methodologies with critical analysis of social media platforms' role in normalizing abuse. Dr Regehr has provided consultation to the House of Lords, Members of Parliament, the Metropolitan Police, Scottish Government, and Education Scotland on digital citizenship education and online safety. She has been awarded over £2 million in research funding including AHRC projects and UCL Policy Lab funding. Her media work includes producing and serving as topic specialist on documentaries for BBC News, BBC Women's Hour, Channel 4, and the Economist.

• Media Psychology
• Social Media
• Adolescent Development
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Kathrin Karsay is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies, focusing on the psychological and social impacts of digital media. Her research spans topics like social media's influence on adolescent well-being, self-objectification, and health communication through influencers. Current Employment: Assistant Professor (2021-2023), Faculty of Social Sciences Previous Role: Postdoctoral Researcher at Catholic University of Leuven (2020-2031) Projects: Co-PI for PROMISE (2025-2028), sole PI for Mental Health in Social Media project (2024-2027) Her research emphasizes adolescent psychology , media objectification , and digital disconnection strategies . Recent publications analyze fitspiration , sexualized self-presentation , and privacy concerns . Scientific recognition includes the Reviewer Award (2023) . She engages with public discourse through media contributions, including analyses of TikTok's cultural impact and smartphone use during the pandemic.

• Qualitative Methods
• Sociology of Emotions
• Gender Relations and Sexuality
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Dr. Manuela Beyer is a researcher at the Chair of Economic and Organizational Sociology within the Department of Sociology at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Her career spans institutions like Free University of Berlin (doctorate in 2023), Chemnitz University of Technology (2017-2023), and Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (2015-2017). PhD in Sociology (Free University Berlin, 2023) Master of European Political Sociology (Dalarna University, Sweden, 2007) Studied Sociology, Psychology, and Journalism (University of Leipzig, 2003-2010) Research Interests: Manuela specializes in the sociology of emotions, gender relations, qualitative methods, and social change. Her work explores affective dynamics, emotional discourses, and their societal impacts. Teaching: In SS 2023, she teaches 'Work, Organization and Gender' and 'Sociology of Sexuality' at MLU Halle. She has also published extensively on topics ranging from emotionalization processes to national identification mechanisms. Publications Trends: Recent articles focus on fear discourse in gendered contexts, affective interview dynamics, emotional discourses in media, and collective emotions during football tournaments. Her scholarship bridges emotion theory, gender studies, and cultural analysis.

• Women's Studies
• Black Feminism
• African American Studies
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Beverly Guy-Sheftall is the Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women's Studies and English at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. As a pioneering Black feminist scholar, she has significantly shaped the fields of Women's Studies and African American Studies through her academic leadership and scholarly contributions spanning over five decades. Her educational background includes a B.A. in English from Spelman College (1966), an M.A. in English from Atlanta University, and a Ph.D. from Emory University (1984) from the Institute of Liberal Arts. She graduated high school at age 16 and has maintained deep connections with Spelman College throughout her career. Dr. Guy-Sheftall's research focuses on the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality within the African American community. Her work has been instrumental in developing Black feminist thought and establishing Women's Studies programs at historically Black colleges and universities. She examines how Black women navigate systems of oppression while creating spaces for resistance and community building, with particular attention to historical development and contemporary applications of Black feminist theory. Her extensive publication record reveals consistent focus on Black feminist theory, with recent works addressing transnational feminist solidarity, pedagogical approaches in Women's Studies, and connections between Black feminist thought and broader social justice movements. Her anthology Words of Fire (1995) has become a foundational text in the field with over 500 citations. Dr. Guy-Sheftall has received significant recognition for her contributions to academia: Candace Award for Education from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (1989) Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2017) As an educator and mentor, Dr. Guy-Sheftall founded the Spelman College Women's Research and Resource Center in 1981, which hosts the first Women's Studies program at a historically Black college or university. Her feminist theory class gained national attention in 2004 when students engaged rapper Nelly about representations of Black women in his "Tip Drill" video. Her work has been supported by academic institutions and foundations including the Ford Foundation. Dr. Guy-Sheftall directs the Spelman College Women's Research and Resource Center, which serves as a vital hub for feminist scholarship, activism, and community engagement. The center houses extensive archives on Black women's history and provides resources for students, faculty, and community members interested in gender studies with an emphasis on the Black experience, continuing to advance Black feminist thought through research, teaching, and public discourse.

Mary BallardView profile

Professor

• Aggression
• Video Games
• Bullying
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Mary Ballard is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she has served continuously since 1991 after earning her Ph.D. from West Virginia University. Her academic journey progressed from Assistant Professor (1991-1997) to Associate Professor (1997-2002) and finally to full Professor in 2002. Her educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (1991, West Virginia University), M.S. in Clinical Psychology (1981, Eastern Kentucky University), and B.S. in Psychology cum laude (1979, Eastern Kentucky University). She maintains licensure as a Psychological Associate and Health Service Provider in North Carolina. Dr. Ballard's research examines media effects, particularly video games and aggression, with significant work on bullying, gender dynamics, and social context. Her laboratory investigates cardiovascular and emotional responses to media stimuli, extending to adolescent risk behaviors in rural settings. Recent publications reveal evolving focus from 1990s music psychology to contemporary cyberbullying in online gaming environments, consistently applying experimental physiological measures. She has received top honors including the 2020 North Carolina Board of Governor's Excellence in Teaching Award and multiple Psi Chi mentoring/teaching awards. Her scientific recognition highlights exceptional integration of research and pedagogy. North Carolina Board of Governor's Excellence in Teaching Award (2020) Psi Chi Excellence in Mentoring Award (2013) Psi Chi Excellence in Teaching Award (2012) Psi Chi Above and Beyond Award (2007) Dr. Ballard actively mentors undergraduate researchers through grants from the Center for Academic Excellence, Office of Student Research, and College of Arts and Sciences. Notable projects include SAFE Fund awards for Megan Kornhauser (2017) and Elizabeth Watts (2012-2013), plus GRAM funding for 2018-2019 research. Her lab provides hands-on experience in experimental design and physiological measurement techniques. Her research laboratory focuses on media-aggression connections through controlled experiments, frequently collaborating with students on conference presentations. Current work explores digital aggression in gaming environments while maintaining longitudinal interest in cardiovascular correlates of media exposure.

• Socio-linguistics
• Cultural socialization
• Gender studies
• +7 more

Dr. Mara K. Berkland serves as Professor of Communication and Coordinator of Middle Eastern & North African Studies at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. A member of the faculty since 2003, she has also served as faculty mentor for the baseball team since 2011 and works as a Title IX investigator. Her academic journey includes a BA from Gustavus Adolphus College (1997), MA from University of Denver (1998), and PhD from University of Utah (2003). Dr. Berkland's educational background prepared her for her current research focus in socio-linguistics and cultural studies. As a socio-linguist, she examines how language and communication shape our perception of the world, with particular interest in gender expectations, cultural socialization, and law. Her fluency in Spanish, French, and Arabic has supported her international research, especially in Morocco where she has conducted studies on cultural tourism and retail aesthetics. Areas of scholarly focus include gender studies, human sexuality, and intercultural communication Her research increasingly addresses sexual violence prevention and domestic violence awareness She advocates strongly for equal options and opportunities regardless of race, class, or gender Dr. Berkland's recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward examining communication in contexts of power, gender, and cultural difference. Her 2024 in-press work on surviving sexual violence represents the culmination of her longstanding interest in gender-based violence prevention. The 2023 edited volume on intercultural communication for business professionals demonstrates her ability to bridge academic theory with practical applications. Among her professional recognitions: Green Dot trained violence prevention specialist Active Title IX investigator on campus Coordinator of the Middle Eastern & North African Studies program Dr. Berkland mentors student athletes while teaching courses including Intercultural Communication, Human Sexuality, Gender Studies, Communication Theory, and Business and Professional Communication. Her commitment to student development extends beyond the classroom through her baseball team mentorship and involvement with campus initiatives addressing sexual assault prevention.

Anna G CreadickView profile

Professor

• Twentieth-Century American Fiction
• Southern and Appalachian Studies
• American Studies
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Anna G Creadick serves as Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, holding the distinguished George E. Paulsen '49 Professorship. She joined the faculty in 2001 and has established herself as a leading scholar in American literary and cultural studies with particular expertise in post-World War II American culture and literature. Dr. Creadick earned her Ph.D. in English/American Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2002), an M.A. in American Studies from Boston College (1994), and a B.S. in English and Education from Appalachian State University (1991). Her academic journey reflects her interdisciplinary commitment to understanding American literature through cultural and historical frameworks. Her research focuses on Twentieth-Century American Fiction, Southern and Appalachian Studies, American Studies/Cultural Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, the Post-World War II era (1940s-1970s), and Cultural Theory and Popular Culture. Dr. Creadick approaches literary texts through an interdisciplinary and historicist lens, examining literature as both culture and history. She is particularly interested in the power relationships embedded in reading and writing practices, as well as within the texts themselves. Dr. Creadick's scholarly work reveals consistent themes across her publications, with particular attention to representations of normality, regional identity (especially Appalachian), gender constructions, and the cultural significance of mid-20th century American literature. Her book Perfectly Average: The Pursuit of Normality in Postwar America (2010) has been widely recognized for its insightful analysis of postwar American cultural ideals and has been reviewed in Choice, American Literary History, and the Journal of American History. American Studies Association Appalachian Studies Association Society for the Study of Southern Literature Reception Studies Society As an educator, Dr. Creadick teaches diverse courses including Literature and Social Movements, American Women Writers, Southern Fictions, Popular Fiction, Modern American Literature, Cultural Theory and Popular Culture, Sexuality and American Literature, Reading Faulkner, From Comix to Graphix: The Art of Story, You Are Here: Geneva 101, Seeing Whiteness, Banned Books, and Art of Memoir. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes disrupting literary hierarchies by pairing canonical works with marginalized voices and fostering critical conversations about identity, difference, and justice. She believes literary study provides essential space for examining power structures and cultural formations. Dr. Creadick served as film advisor for the NEH-funded documentary Hillbilly (2018), demonstrating her commitment to translating academic insights for broader public audiences and engaging with contemporary representations of regional identity.

• Mobility and Migration
• Gender and Diversity Studies
• Work and Gender
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Prof. Dr. Ingrid Jungwirth serves as Professor of Social Sciences with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion at the Faculty of Society and Economics, Rhineland-Waal University of Applied Sciences since 2012. Her academic work critically examines questions of societal participation through sociological frameworks, addressing how diversity and inclusion can be fostered within changing organizational and societal contexts despite persistent inequalities. Dr. Jungwirth completed her doctoral studies at the Institute of Sociology, Freie Universität Berlin, with her 2007 dissertation published as "Zum Identitätsdiskurs in den Sozialwissenschaften – Eine postkolonial und queer informierte Kritik an G. H. Mead, E. Goffman und E. H. Erikson." She previously studied Sociology, Social Pedagogies and German Literature at universities in Berlin and Munich. Her academic journey includes teaching positions at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, and Berlin School of Economics and Law. Her research program spans mobility and migration, gender and diversity studies, sociology of work and gender, and social theories. Prof. Jungwirth investigates how societal participation remains unequally distributed despite legal guarantees of equality, with particular attention to how globalization, changing work environments demanding increased mobility and flexibility, and evolving social norms affect different demographic groups. Her work employs intersectional approaches to understand how gender, migration background, nationality, skin color, religion, sexuality, age, and disability intersect to create unique experiences of inclusion and exclusion. Prof. Jungwirth's publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on transnational labor migration, gender dynamics in the workforce, and diversity in European contexts. Her most recent work (2023-2025) shows increasing emphasis on cross-border labor mobility in the Euregio region, pandemic impacts on migrant workers in the meat industry, and seasonal agricultural labor from intersectional perspectives. She has made significant contributions to understanding workforce diversity in STEM fields and the challenges faced by women with disabilities or chronic illnesses in workplace reintegration. Currently, Prof. Jungwirth leads the TRAM (Transnational Labor Migration in the Euregio) research project (2023-2026), a cross-border collaboration with Radboud University Nijmegen, Euregio Rhine-Waal, and the municipality of Apeldoorn, funded by Interreg VI-A. Previously, she served as project manager for the BMBF and ESF-funded research project "Labor market integration of highly skilled migrant women" (2009-2012) at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where she also coordinated the multi-university consortium involving RWTH Aachen and TU Hamburg-Harburg.

Valentina Canessa-PollardView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Coaching Psychology
• Vocal Communication
• Sexual Violence Prevention
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Valentina Canessa-Pollard serves as Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Chichester's Department of Psychology and Criminology. She concurrently holds leadership roles as Curator of the Human Factor Professional Learning Programme, Programme Lead for MSc Coaching Psychology and BSc Counselling Psychology, and Departmental Sustainability Lead. Her research integrates three interconnected domains: Coaching Psychology examines cognitive-behavioural and ecological approaches to career transitions, outdoor practice, and ethical leadership; Sexual Violence and Abuse research investigates psychosocial factors in trauma prevention/recovery through empowerment-based interventions; Vocal Communication studies explore voice-based well-being approaches and LGBTQ+ youth mental health. Recent publications reveal a methodological evolution from experimental child vocal studies toward applied coaching frameworks and trauma recovery models. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy She supervises PhD candidates in coaching psychology, nature-based coaching, and gendered violence, while maintaining VCPollard Coaching—a private practice specializing in career transitions. Her grant-funded work with Survivors’ Network Rape Crisis Centre (2010–2017) and Rape Crisis England & Wales (Trustee 2016–2018) directly informs her trauma recovery research. Canessa-Pollard directs the Research in Practice Lab (focusing on applied coaching methodologies) and the Sexualised Violence and Abuse Research Lab (developing survivor-centered interventions), while contributing to the Lab for Global Research on Gender, Sexuality and Identity. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with community-based trauma support systems.

Benno GammerlView profile

Professor

• Queer History
• History of Gender and Sexuality
• History of Emotions
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Benno Gammerl is a Full-time Professor of History of Gender and Sexuality at the European University Institute (EUI), where he has directed graduate studies since 2021. Previously, he co-founded the Centre for Queer History at Goldsmiths, University of London, and conducted research at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. His interdisciplinary work bridges postcolonial theory, feminist studies, and emotional history, with a focus on marginalized communities. Research Focus: Queer historiography in modern Germany, tracing legal/social evolution from imperial era to reunification Intersection of migration and sexuality, analyzing how mobility reshaped intimate practices in 20th-century Europe Oral history methodologies centering voices of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly through autobiographical narratives Emotional impacts of legal discrimination and liberation movements in post-war Germany He leads the Queer and Feminist Studies Working Group and Interviewing/Oral History Working Group at EUI. His publications demonstrate consistent examination of how power structures shape intimate lives, with recent works emphasizing spatial dimensions of queer history and methodological innovations. Supervision & Collaborations: Gammerl mentors 17 doctoral researchers on topics ranging from Sicilian anti-mafia LGBTQ+ activism to 18th-century Parisian lesbian networks. He collaborates with Goldsmiths Centre for Queer History and Vienna's Sammlung Frauennachlässe archive, strengthening transnational research networks.

Melissa RampelliView profile

Associate Professor

• Nineteenth-century British literature
• History of psychology
• Gender studies
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Melissa Rampelli is an Associate Professor and Writing Coordinator in the English Department at Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA, within the School of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from St. John's University and brings expertise in the intersection of literature, psychology, and gender studies to her academic work. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in English Literature, St. John's University M.A. in English Literature, St. John's University M.A.T. in Secondary English Education, Brown University B.A. in English Literature, Skidmore College Melissa Rampelli's research focuses on the rich intersection between nineteenth-century British literature and the history of psychology and medicine. Her work particularly examines how historical conceptions of mental health, gender, and the body are reflected in literary texts. She explores British and American women writers through the lens of psychological and medical history, revealing how cultural understandings of the mind and body shaped literary representations. Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward examining trauma, dissociation, and mental health through literary analysis. Rampelli has made significant contributions to understanding how Victorian literature anticipated modern psychological concepts, particularly in her analyses of George Eliot's work. She has also extended this work into contemporary discussions about highly sensitive persons, maternal mental health, and the therapeutic potential of literature and writing. Melissa Rampelli actively contributes to public scholarship through her column "The Fainting Couch" on Psychology Today, where she makes complex literary and psychological concepts accessible to broader audiences. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical applications for understanding contemporary mental health issues through historical and literary perspectives.

Heike KlippelView profile

Professor

• Feminist Film Theory
• Memory Studies
• Time in Cinema
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Prof. Dr. Heike Klippel is a Professor of Film History and Theory at the Braunschweig University of Art, where she has been affiliated with the Institute of Media Studies since October 2002. She holds a doctorate in Philosophy from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt (1996) with a dissertation on 'Memory and Cinema', and a Master's degree from the same institution in German Studies, Philosophy, Theatre, Film and Television Studies (1989). Her academic career includes research positions at Goethe University Frankfurt (1997-2002) and the University of Siegen (1991-1994). Klippel's research explores feminist film theory, cinematic representations of everyday life, poison discourses in film, memory studies, and temporality in media. She co-edits the journal Women and Film and has led major research projects including a DFG-funded study on poison motifs in film (2013-2015) and an ongoing investigation into 'Everyday Life between Subordination and Resistance: Domestic Workers in Film'. Her work frequently examines Latin American cinema of the 21st century. Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with gender politics, temporal structures in cinema, and cultural representations of labor. Recent work (2022-2023) focuses on domestic workers' representation, everyday aesthetics, and gender dynamics in classical Hollywood. Earlier scholarship extensively analyzed poison narratives, memory mechanisms in early cinema, and feminist film theory. Klippel maintains active research collaborations with scholars from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Hochschule Luzern, and Universität Wien. She has organized numerous conferences including 'Precarious Identities' (2015) and 'Toxic Media' (2013), and regularly presents at international forums like the Society for Cinema and Media Studies. Administratively, she serves on the University Council (since 2023), chairs the Media Studies Examination Board (since 2007), and has held multiple senate committee positions. She led curriculum development for the joint BA/MA Media Studies programs between Braunschweig University of Art and TU Braunschweig during accreditation cycles.

Sonita SarkerView profile

Professor

• Feminist Theory
• Literary Theory
• Cultural Studies
• +4 more

Sonita Sarker serves as full Professor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and English at Macalester College, where she previously chaired the WGSS program during 2001-2006 and 2008-2009. Her academic credentials include MA and PhD degrees from UCLA alongside an MA from Kolkata. Professor Sarker's scholarship critically examines feminist and literary theories through the lens of cultural globalization intersecting with nationalism, democracy, and imperialism. Her transnational comparative research focuses on minoritized literatures across Western Europe and Asia, with particular emphasis on postcolonial and intersectional frameworks. She teaches innovative courses like "Transnational Perspectives on Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Class" and "Gender and Sociopolitical Activism in 20th century Feminist Utopias," consistently linking theoretical concepts with real-world activism. Her publication trajectory reveals deepening engagement with transnational feminist frameworks, culminating in the 2022 Oxford University Press monograph analyzing cultural citizenship across six global authors. This work extends her longstanding focus on how race, nation, and history intersect in women's writing across diverse geopolitical contexts. Her scholarly recognition includes: Luisa Selis Fellowship in Italian Studies (2017) Ford Foundation Emerging Leaders, New Directions Grant (2002) Distinguished Scholar in Residence at College of Holy Cross Visiting Research Fellowship at University of Oxford Multiple foundation awards from Mellon, Bush, Hewlett, FaCE, Keck, and Wallace Professor Sarker has secured significant grant funding including the Ford Foundation grant that produced Macalester's 2003 'Sustainable Feminisms' conference convening academics and activists. Through her Senior Seminar 'Linking Theory and Practice' and specialized literature courses, she maintains active mentorship of undergraduate researchers exploring sociopolitical dimensions of literary production.

• Central African Politics
• Security and Development
• Post-Genocide Reconstruction
• +4 more

Dr. Jonathan R. Beloff is a Research Associate at King’s College London’s Department of War Studies within the School of Security Studies. His work focuses on the regional politics, security, and development of the African Great Lakes region, particularly Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), a Master of Science in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance from New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Richard Stockton University of New Jersey. Research Interests : Central African Politics, Security and Development, Post-Genocide Reconstruction, Global North-South Relations, African Foreign Policy, Regional Security Dynamics, Military Strategy Affiliations : Kigali Genocide Memorial (Visiting Researcher) Dr. Beloff’s research examines military decision-making during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, focusing on the strategic implications of the Rwanda Patriotic Army’s actions. His publications include the 2021 book Foreign Policy in Post-Genocide Rwanda: Elite Perceptions of Global Engagement (Routledge) and numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals like African Security Review and Genocide Studies and Prevention . He has conducted fieldwork in Rwanda since 2008, collaborating with local institutions such as the National Commission for the Fight against Genocide and advising international policymakers on Central and East African affairs. His work bridges political science, genocide studies, and military strategy, with a particular emphasis on localized norm-building and the securitization of historical memory. Current projects include analyzing Rwanda’s diplomatic realignments (e.g., shifting engagement from France to the UK) and the strategic consequences of global conflicts (e.g., Ukraine-Russia war) on African states.