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Johnny Golding is a Professor at the Royal College of Art (RCA), School of Arts & Humanities. His career spans roles such as Director of the Centre for Fine Art Research at Birmingham City University, Professor of Philosophy in the Visual Arts & Communication Technologies (2000–2012), and honorary Professorship in Philosophy and Imaging at Dundee School of Art (2009). Born in New York, he holds a PhD from the Universities of Toronto and Cambridge. Education : - PhD in Philosophy from the Universities of Toronto and Cambridge. - Earlier studies in Toronto and New York. Research Interests : Golding’s work explores post-Newtonian analytics, new materialisms, and the erotics of sense as 'radical matter.' His interdisciplinary approach bridges art, philosophy, and 'wild sciences' like AI, robotics, and quantum theory. Key themes include data proliferation's societal impact, emergent systems, and the interplay between art and technology. Recent Articles & Projects : Focus on Data Loam (2020), exploring future knowledge systems through art and science collaborations. Recent works address radical empathy, distributed intelligence, and the ethics of AI. His 2018 opera Entanglement: The Opera and installations like Of The Thick and the Raw exemplify his practice-led philosophy. Grants & Leadership : - Led the Data Loam project (FWF-PEEK funded), involving over 20 artists and scholars. - PI for AiDesign Labs on generative AI at RCA. Labs & Collaborations : - Radical Matter Lab (2017–2018), a pedagogical experiment at RCA. - Collaborations with institutions like the University of Applied Arts Vienna and the British Library.

• Contemporary Philosophy
• Art Theory
• New Materialisms
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Caroline Bassett is a Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Faculty of English and serving as Director of Cambridge Digital Humanities (CDH). Her work bridges computational technologies, cultural forms, critical theories of technology, and media arts, with a focus on science fiction, automation anxiety, AI, and feminist digital studies. She has held visiting fellowships at institutions such as the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies and co-founded the Sussex Humanities Lab at the University of Sussex. Education: BA (University of London), MA and PhD (University of Sussex). Her research interests center on the intersection of digital media, critical theory, and epistemic cultures. Key areas include AI’s impact on knowledge production, media archaeology, feminist critiques of technology, and the sociopolitical implications of automation. She explores these themes through theoretical frameworks, science fiction, and historical analyses of digital systems. Caroline’s publications span digital humanities, feminist theory, and media archaeology. Recent works examine computational therapeutics, postdigital aesthetics, and the ethics of everyday digital practices. Her book Anti-Computing (2021) highlights resistance to computerized culture, while Furious (2019) interrogates feminist digital futures. At Cambridge, Bassett leads interdisciplinary research through CDH and serves as a Professorial Fellow. She advises graduate students on topics like algorithmic justice, media archaeology, and digital media arts, and her work engages with technocultural transformation and the politics of AI.

• Digital Humanities
• Critical Theories of Technology
• Media Archaeology
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Professor Ben Bollig holds the position of Professor of Latin American Literature and Film at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. He is also a Fellow and Tutor in Spanish at St Catherine's College, and an Associate Lecturer at St John's College. His research focuses on contemporary Latin American literature and film, with a specialization in Argentine poetry and its cinematic adaptations. He has authored or edited numerous books, including Moving Verses and The Poetry-Film Nexus in Latin America , and serves as editor of the Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies . Teaching responsibilities include the entire Spanish course for first-year students and Latin American literature and film options for upper years. He supervises MPhil/DPhil students in Latin American cultural studies, particularly Southern Cone literature and film. His work explores intersections of poetry, film, translation, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on Argentina's cultural production. He has published widely on topics such as poetic adaptation, political literature, and cultural activism. Key contributions include co-editing Latin American Cultural Studies: A Reader and producing translated volumes of Cristian Aliaga's work. His research themes span comparative literature, postcolonial studies, environmental humanities, and global cultural dynamics. He is actively engaged in academic leadership roles within his field, maintaining a strong international profile in cultural studies and literary criticism.

• Latin American Literature
• Film Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Professor Faisal Devji is a prominent scholar of Indian and global history, currently holding the position of Professor of Indian History at the University of Oxford’s St Antony’s College. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Chicago (1994), a Junior Fellowship at Harvard Society of Fellows, and prior roles at Yale, The New School for Social Research, and the Institute of Ismaili Studies. He specializes in intellectual history, political thought, and the role of Islam in global contexts, with a focus on violence, non-violence, and the interplay between religion and modernity. His research interests span South Asian political thought, the global categorization of Islam, and the philosophical dimensions of Gandhi’s legacy. Notable works include Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea (2013) and The Impossible Indian: Gandhi and the Temptation of Violence (2012). Recent projects explore the First World War’s impact on global religions and Oxford’s colonial legacy through the Oxford and Empire initiative. Professor Devji’s publications consistently address transnational themes, analyzing topics such as blasphemy crises in Pakistan, the evolving centrality of Saudi Arabia in Islam, and the poetry of militant groups like Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. His work often challenges conventional narratives, offering provocative insights into postcolonial politics and global religious dynamics. Education: PhD in Intellectual History (University of Chicago, 1994) Awards: Junior Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows Current Roles: DPhil supervisor at St Antony’s College, affiliated with the Oxford History Faculty. Key Projects: Oxford and Empire , First World War and Global Religions As an educator, he supervises DPhil students in intellectual history, political thought, and transnational studies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges history, political theory, and religious studies, reflecting a commitment to understanding the complexities of modern global identities.

• Intellectual History
• Political Thought
• Modern South Asia
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Joe Feagin is the Ella C. McFadden Professor and Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University, College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1966) and has held prominent roles such as President of the American Sociological Association (1999-2000). His research focuses on systemic racism, racial and ethnic relations, and anti-racist education. Feagin has authored over 30 books and numerous articles, including seminal works like White Racism: The Basics and The White Racial Frame . He has received prestigious awards such as the W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award (2013) and the Arthur Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award (2013). Feagin's academic journey includes positions at the University of Texas, University of Florida, and Texas A&M. He served as Scholar-in-Residence at the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (1974-1975). His courses at Texas A&M include the Sociology of African Americans, Classical Social Theory, and Racism and Anti-Racism. His research spans racial discrimination, gender relations, urban sociology, and systemic racism’s impacts. He has pioneered theories like systemic racism and the white racial frame. Feagin’s work emphasizes societal transformation through critical sociology and anti-racist practices. Key awards and recognitions include the Cox-Johnson-Frazier Scholarship Award (2018), Soka Gakkai International Social Justice Award (2012), and multiple fellowships. His grants and administrative roles include leadership in diversity initiatives at Texas A&M and national sociological organizations. Feagin’s legacy includes fostering anti-racist education, leading interdisciplinary research teams, and advocating for social justice. His work continues to influence policy, education, and public discourse on race in the U.S. and globally.

• Racial and Ethnic Studies
• Systemic Racism
• Anti-Racist Education
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Karsten Kenklies is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the Strathclyde Institute of Education, University of Strathclyde. Previously, he served as Junior-Professor (Chair for Comparative Education) at Jena University, Germany from 2003-2016. His work bridges Hermeneutic Pedagogy with intercultural comparisons, focusing on European, Japanese, and American educational theories. Key interests include Bildung , queer pedagogy, and Japanese arts-based education. Education: Multiple Masters (Science, Education, Philosophy, Arts) and PhD (Jena University, Germany). Research Focus: Systematic-conceptual analysis of education across cultures. Current projects explore pre-modern Japanese educational theories, continental Bildung concepts, and Anglo-Saxon self-formation ideas. Co-founder of ExET (Experiments in Education Theory), promoting conceptual research globally. Awards: Award for Fundamental Research (2007), Research & Conference Fellowship (2018). Teaching: Leads MSc Education Studies program, teaches History of Education, Pedagogical Theory, and Contemporary Challenges. Supervises PhD projects in areas like queer education, Japanese pedagogy, and hermeneutic approaches. Key Contributions: Over 78 publications including books, articles, and reviews. Active in international networks like the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain. Co-investigator on projects like 'What’s the ‘use’ in Higher Education?' (2025-2026).

• Comparative Education
• Hermeneutic Pedagogy
• Queer Theory in Education
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Professor Paul Gready is a Co-Director of the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR) at the University of York. His work bridges academia and activism, focusing on universities as sites of protection and activism, transitional justice, human rights cities, and arts-based interventions. He previously directed CAHR and worked at Amnesty International before entering academia. Gready co-edits the Journal of Human Rights Practice and leads major projects like the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights Defenders and the AHRC-funded Art Rights Truth initiative exploring arts-activism collaborations in crises contexts. His teaching includes courses on human rights practice, culture, and protest, with fieldwork in South Africa. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to human rights challenges, including transitional justice in Colombia and Tunisia, and the role of cities like York in fostering human rights culture. He actively advises NGOs and chairs international networks, reflecting his commitment to practical impact alongside scholarly rigor.

• Human Rights
• Transitional Justice
• Arts and Activism
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Professor Daniel McCarthy is a Professor in Criminology at the University of Surrey's Department of Sociology, serving as Co-Director of the Centre for Criminology and Director of Impact. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD. His research focuses on policing, inter-agency collaboration, and the impact of incarceration on families, particularly mothers of incarcerated youth. He explores cross-national public attitudes toward policing and punishment, including death penalty perspectives. Research interests include penal legitimacy, prisoner-family relationships, and the societal effects of imprisonment. His work emphasizes marginalized populations, such as women in prisons and families of incarcerated individuals. He has supervised PhD students on topics like prison-family dynamics and youth justice systems. McCarthy’s publications span academic books, articles, and policy-oriented research, with recent work addressing food policies in women’s prisons and post-release desistance. Teaching includes courses on youth crime, criminal investigation, and law-society relations at both undergraduate and master’s levels. He collaborates with initiatives like the Doing Porridge project, which amplifies women’s voices in criminal justice contexts. His research bridges theoretical criminology with practical policy implications, emphasizing equity and systemic reform.

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Policing Studies
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Geoffrey Batchen holds the Professorship of the History of Art at the University of Oxford, situated within the Department of the History of Art in the Faculty of History. He is additionally a Fellow of Trinity College, where he contributes to academic governance and tutorial instruction. His career spans teaching, scholarly writing, and international curatorial practice focused exclusively on photographic history. Education: BA, University of Sydney PhD, University of Sydney Batchen's research interrogates photography's cultural embeddedness across temporal and technological shifts, emphasizing its theoretical frameworks, memorial functions, and ethical complexities. His scholarship bridges art historical analysis with material studies, examining how photographic practices shape human experience from the 19th century to digital eras. Curatorial projects extend this investigation through exhibitions at major institutions worldwide, including the Van Gogh Museum, International Center of Photography, and National Media Museum. His publication trajectory reveals evolving engagement with photography's ontological status, moving from foundational studies like Burning with Desire (1997) to comprehensive historical syntheses in Negative/Positive (2020). Recurring themes include technological materiality, memory construction, and crisis representation, with recent works addressing digital dissemination and cameraless techniques. This body of work establishes photography as both artistic medium and cultural catalyst across diverse sociopolitical contexts. Information regarding doctoral students, research grants, laboratory facilities, or award recognition was not provided in the source material.

• History of Photography
• Art History
• Photographic Theory
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Dr. Karsten Kenklies is a Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Education at the University of Strathclyde, UK, and a member of the research group 'Advanced Pedagogical Theory (APT)'. Previously, he served as Junior-Professor (Chair for Comparative Education) at Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Germany. His work bridges European, Asian, and North American educational theories through hermeneutic and comparative approaches, focusing on German Bildung , Japanese cultural practices, and queer pedagogy. Research interests include intercultural education, queer theory integration, and historical/systematic pedagogical analysis. He co-founded ExET - Experiments in Education Theory , promoting conceptual research globally. Currently leads the MSc Education Studies program and supervises PhD projects in conceptual/historical research areas like queer education and martial arts pedagogy. Notable awards include the 2023 Research & Conference Fellowship and the 2007 Award for Fundamental Research. Engaged in projects such as the PESGB Summer School and the Influence of Japanese Thinking on German Education (JSPS-funded). Active in international collaborations, including visits to Tamagawa University (Japan) and UiT The Arctic University of Norway.

• Queer Education
• Comparative Education
• Hermeneutic Pedagogy
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Professor El Mustapha Lahlali is a distinguished academic at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, where he holds the position of Professor of Applied Linguistics and Media. His research and teaching focus on Arabic media discourse, critical discourse analysis, translation, ideology, and pedagogy. Education: BA in Applied Linguistics MA in Applied Linguistics PhD in Critical Discourse Analysis and Classroom Discourse His research interests span Arab media and society, discourse analysis in educational and political contexts, appraisal theory, translation and ideology, and teaching Arabic as a foreign language. He has published extensively on media discourse, political rhetoric, and translation practices in Arabic contexts, contributing significantly to the understanding of linguistic strategies in media and political communication. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on discourse in conflict, media framing, translation challenges, and pedagogical development. These works collectively emphasize critical analysis of Arabic media, political transitions, and intercultural communication, revealing trends in ideological representation and linguistic power dynamics. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the text. Professor Lahlali has supervised 27 PhD students to completion and currently mentors several more on topics including media translation, ideology, discourse analysis, and pedagogy. He has served as internal and external examiner for over 100 PhD theses across the UK and internationally. He has secured and contributed to numerous research grants in Arabic, linguistics, and Middle Eastern studies. His leadership extends to organizing over 45 academic events, including conferences and workshops. He is actively involved in research groups and welcomes PhD applicants in areas related to Arabic media, discourse analysis, and translation. He is a key figure in professional associations such as BATA (Founder and President), BRISMES, UCML, and APETAU.

• Applied Linguistics
• Media Discourse
• Critical Discourse Analysis
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Courtney N. Reed is a Lecturer in Digital Technologies at Loughborough University London, where she joined in November 2023. She maintains a dual role as a visiting research fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics. Her academic journey includes a BMus in Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music (2016), followed by an MSc (2018) and PhD (2023) in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London. Prior to her current position, she completed postdoctoral research at both the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and King's College London. Bachelor of Music: Electronic Production and Design, Berklee College of Music (2016) Master of Science: Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London (2018) Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London (2023) Dr. Reed's research explores the entangled relationships between humans, bodies, instruments, and technology in music interaction, with particular focus on vocal electromyography (VoxEMG) and the vocalist-voice relationship. Her work incorporates feminist and post-human theories to examine sociopolitical contexts within arts technology, aiming to design for creativity while acknowledging individual, messy bodies in artistic practice. She has developed an open-source platform for vocal electromyography to investigate how biosignal feedback changes understanding and perception of the body in vocal performance. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges music technology, human-computer interaction, and embodied interaction studies. Analysis of Dr. Reed's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong thematic focus on embodied interaction in music technology, with particular emphasis on vocal performance, biosignal feedback, and the philosophical underpinnings of digital instrument design. Her work consistently integrates theoretical frameworks like Karen Barad's agential realism with practical applications in digital musical instruments. Key trends include the exploration of ambiguity in data representation, the sociocultural dimensions of timbre in instrument design, and the development of novel methodologies for understanding embodied musical experiences through micro-phenomenology and ethnographic approaches. ACM SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award (2024) for her thesis 'Imagining & Sensing: Understanding and Extending the Vocalist-Voice Relationship Through Biosignal Feedback' Best Newcomer Award at Loughborough University London's Community Awards Celebration (2024) Dr. Reed actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization and leadership roles. She serves as Member-at-Large on the NIME Board, previously chaired papers for NIME 2024, and co-organized the IBM SkillsBuild Sprint at Loughborough London. She has also chaired sessions at the ACM TEI Conference and co-chaired the Student Design Competition. Her collaborative work spans multiple institutions and includes significant contributions to interdisciplinary projects that bridge music, technology, and human experience. She has been instrumental in developing the senSInt research group and the RaveNET wearable network project. Dr. Reed leads the senSInt research group which focuses on sensorimotor interaction in music and performance contexts. The group develops innovative technologies including the VoxEMG platform for vocal electromyography, the Bones anti-corset for vocal performance, and the RaveNET network of wearable biosensing nodes. These projects explore the intersection of biosignals, embodied interaction, and musical expression, creating novel frameworks for understanding how technology mediates human creativity and performance. The group frequently collaborates with musicians, technologists, and theorists to develop and test these systems in real-world performance contexts.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Music Technology
• Digital Instrument Design
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Professor Tony McEnery is a Distinguished Professor of English Language and Linguistics at Lancaster University, where he has held various senior roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (2008–2014) and Head of the Department of Linguistics and English Language (2000–2005). His research focuses on corpus linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics, with notable contributions to corpus-based analyses of historical medical discourse, media representation of Islam, and swearing in English. He has led major research projects, including the ESRC Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science (CASS) and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus. McEnery has secured over £10 million in research funding and holds visiting professorships at institutions worldwide, including Zhejiang University of Media and Communications and Shanghai International Studies University. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, Trinity College London, and the Royal Society for the Arts. Education: No explicit details provided, but his career trajectory implies advanced degrees in linguistics. Research Interests: Corpus linguistics applications in theoretical and applied linguistics, historical language analysis, and language as a socially situated phenomenon. McEnery’s work extends to interdisciplinary collaborations, including projects with the Environment Agency and the Home Office. His teaching includes summer schools in corpus linguistics and a Futurelearn MOOC, reaching tens of thousands globally. He advises on research funding for international bodies like the Irish Research Council and the Qatar National Research Foundation. Grants and Awards: Queen’s Anniversary Prize (2015), Changjiang Chair (2021), and multiple fellowships. Current grants include the Lancaster-Northern Arizona corpus and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus projects. Advising and Labs: Supervises postgraduate students in linguistics and collaborates with teams like the ESRC CASS Centre and UCREL (University Centre for Computer Corpus Research on Language).

• Corpus Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
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Alena Ledeneva is a Professor of Politics and Society at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) at University College London (UCL). She holds a PhD in Social and Political Theory from Cambridge University (1996) and has been at UCL since 1999. Her research focuses on informal governance systems, corruption, and networks in post-Soviet societies, particularly in Russia and Southeast Europe. She leads major EU-funded projects like ANTICORRP.eu and MARKETS, and founded the UCL FRINGE Centre and Global Informality Project. Education: PhD in Social and Political Theory, University of Cambridge (1996) MPhil, University of Cambridge (1992) BA, Novosibirsk State University (1986) Research interests include informal institutions, blat networks, systemic corruption (sistema), and cross-cultural informality. She has authored landmark books such as How Russia Really Works and Can Russia Modernize? , and edited the Global Encyclopedia of Informality series. Her work bridges political science, sociology, and organizational behavior. Key contributions include analyzing the 'dark and bright sides' of informal networks, modeling costs of informal practices in the Western Balkans, and critiquing global corruption paradigms. She advises on anti-corruption strategies and runs interdisciplinary research hubs. Labs/Teams: FRINGE Centre for Social and Cultural Complexity Global Informality Project (in-formality.com) Her art explores sociopolitical themes, displayed at alenaledeneva.com/art .

• Informal Governance
• Corruption Studies
• Informal Economy
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Melanie Jackson is an artist and researcher affiliated with the Royal College of Art (RCA), School of Arts & Humanities. Her practice spans multidisciplinary storytelling, focusing on bio-technocapitalism, milk’s sociopolitical roles, and toxicology. She holds a PhD from the University of Reading and has exhibited globally, including solo shows at Grand Union and Primary. Jackson’s research projects include 'Deeper in the Pyramid' and 'Hellmouth,' exploring bio-economies and material science. She is an external examiner at Leeds, UEL, and Camberwell College of Arts, and advises on the SPACEX EU-funded project. Awards include the AHRC Doctoral Award (2016–18) and Jerwood Drawing Prize (Winner). Education: PhD (University of Reading), RCA, LCC, Byam Shaw Key Collaborations: Esther Leslie, Arts Catalyst, Delfina Foundation Her work critiques technological and biocapitalist systems through sculpture, animation, and performance. Recent projects like 'Hellmouth' merge toxicology with digital systems, while 'Deeper in the Pyramid' examines milk’s cultural and economic significance. Jackson’s art navigates contradictions between complicity and critique, using provisional aesthetics to address complex socio-ecological issues.

• Multidisciplinary Art
• Bio-technology
• Sociopolitical Art
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