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• Health Communication
• Disability Studies
• Autoethnography
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Laura L Ellingson holds the Patrick A. Donohoe, S.J. Professorship in the Department of Communication at Santa Clara University. She is an active faculty member whose work bridges communication, health, and disability studies through innovative qualitative and arts-based methodologies. Her research interests include: Health Communication Disability Studies Autoethnography Embodiment Feminist Research Qualitative Methods Narrative Inquiry Arts-Based Research Ellingson's scholarship critically examines lived experiences of disability, chronic illness, and cancer survivorship, often employing creative approaches such as crystallization and photovoice to challenge ableist norms and advocate for equity. Her work emphasizes embodiment in communication research and practice, with significant contributions to methodological innovation in health and disability contexts. She explores how creative expression can amplify marginalized voices and transform academic and healthcare environments. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent methodological innovation centered on autoethnographic and narrative frameworks. Key thematic trajectories include disability justice in academia (particularly neurodiversity through #AutisticsInAcademia and dyslexia research), embodiment across health conditions (cancer, voice loss, mobility), and linguistic reframing of disability. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with intersectional approaches that connect disability studies with critical health communication, feminist theory, and creative arts-based inquiry. No scientific awards were mentioned in the available documentation. Details regarding Dr. Ellingson's graduate student advising, grant funding history, or formal mentorship programs are not specified in current public materials. Information about dedicated research laboratories or institutional research teams led by Dr. Ellingson was not identified in the provided sources.

Claire ShawView profile

Associate Professor

• History of Modern Russia
• Soviet History
• Disability History
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Claire Shaw is an Associate Professor in the History of Modern Russia at the University of Warwick, where she has been a faculty member since 2019. She also serves as Co-director of the European History Research Centre. Previously, she held positions at the University of Bristol and was a Junior Research Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research in London. Her academic work bridges history, disability studies, and cultural theory. PhD in History (specific institution not stated in text) Lecturer in Russian, University of Bristol (2011–2017) Assistant Professor, University of Warwick (2017–2019) Associate Professor, University of Warwick (2019–present) Her research focuses on Soviet identity, disability, marginality, and the politics of the body. She is especially known for her work on deaf communities in the USSR, exploring how sensory difference intersected with socialist ideology. Her recent projects examine the Soviet ideal of the 'New Man' and bodily transformation under socialism. She has also published on Soviet public space, fashion, and sensory history. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining history with disability studies, sensory studies, STS, and cultural theory. Her work often analyzes how state ideologies shaped personal identity and bodily experience, using diverse sources including memoirs, films, and archival materials. Key themes include identity negotiation, state control, and resistance through cultural expression. Her scientific awards include the BASEES Women's Forum Book Prize (2019) and recognition as one of the Australian Book Review 's Books of the Year (2017) for Deaf in the USSR . BASEES Women's Forum Book Prize (2019) Australian Book Review's Books of the Year 2017 She actively supervises PhD students, with past and current advisees working on topics such as disability in imperial Russia, Soviet rock culture, childhood care, and Siberian colonialism. Funding has been secured from ESRC, Wellcome Trust, and M4C. She teaches core and advanced modules including the Making of the Modern World , History of Russia since 1881 , and Socialist Bodies . She welcomes supervision in related areas of Soviet and Russian history, disability, and cultural studies. Claire Shaw is a leading figure in the European History Research Centre at Warwick, contributing to collaborative research on socialist modernity and the history of science and medicine in Eastern Europe. Her editorial work on Technologies of Mind and Body highlights her role in shaping interdisciplinary scholarship on socialist human engineering.

Mauro MaggiView profile

Professor

• Khotanese language and texts
• Central Asian Buddhism
• History of Iranian languages
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Mauro Maggi is a Full Professor of Iranian Philology (L-OR/14) at Sapienza University of Rome since 2019, affiliated with the Italian Institute of Oriental Studies. Born in Como, he studied in Milan, Naples, and Hamburg, previously serving as Associate Professor at the University of Naples L'Orientale and as a librarian at the Italian Institute for Africa and the East in Rome. His research focuses on Khotanese language/texts, Central Asian Buddhism, Iranian language history, and New Persian development. Key Publications: The Khotanese Karmavibhaṅga (1995), Pelliot chinois 2928 (1997), and edited volumes like Buddhism among the Iranian peoples of Central Asia (2013) and A turquoise coronet (2020). Research Trends: His 2019-2023 articles analyze Khotanese Buddhist texts (e.g., Pradakṣiṇasūtra ), lexical evolution (e.g., maṇḍvaï- etymology), and scriptural parallels between Khotanese and Indian sources. He also investigates orthographic history, manuscript restoration, and Indo-Iranian linguistic borrowings. Collaborations: Frequent co-editor with scholars like Mohsen Ashtiany, Matteo De Chiara, and Alessandro Del Tomba.

Yali JiaView profile

Professor

• Optical Coherence Tomography
• OCT angiography
• Retinal imaging
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Yali Jia, PhD is Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering and Jennie P. Weeks Professor of Ophthalmology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She serves as associate director of the Center for Ophthalmic Optics & Lasers and co-founded the International Ocular Circulation Society. Recognized as a world-leading expert in advanced ophthalmic imaging, Dr. Jia pioneered functional optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) technologies with over 180 peer-reviewed publications, 13,000+ citations (h-index=48), and six co-edited books. Her research centers on Optical Coherence Tomography, OCT angiography, retinal imaging, and artificial intelligence applications for ophthalmic diagnostics. Dr. Jia's revolutionary SSADA technique enabled clinical deployment of OCTA across 1,000+ international centers. Current work integrates AI with multimodal imaging for automated pathology detection, widefield pediatric applications, and quantitative perfusion analysis. Recent breakthroughs include OCT oximetry (PNAS, 2020) and deep learning models for diabetic retinopathy classification (PRER, 2021). Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant trends in AI-enhanced OCT/OCTA systems, with 80% incorporating machine learning for vascular segmentation and pathology detection. Research spans pediatric applications (Retinopathy of Prematurity), neuro-ophthalmology (MS/glaucoma differentiation), and widefield imaging, demonstrating consistent focus on clinical translation of imaging biomarkers. Dr. Jia's scientific honors include: Special Scholar Award from Research to Prevent Blindness Carl Camras Translation Research Award from ARVO Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors As principal investigator on federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored grants, she has secured funding for clinical translation of OCTA with over 10 licensed patents. Her NIH-funded projects focus on AI-driven diagnostic systems and handheld pediatric OCT devices, emphasizing real-world clinical implementation. Leading the imaging research arm of OHSU's Center for Ophthalmic Optics & Lasers, Dr. Jia directs a multidisciplinary team developing next-generation OCT systems. Her lab specializes in projection-resolved angiography, oximetry, and multimodal platforms for neuronal-vascular imaging, with active collaborations across neurology, pediatrics, and biomedical engineering departments.

Miriam ShadisView profile

Associate Professor

• Medieval History
• Women and Gender in the Middle Ages
• Political Life of Royal Women
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Miriam Shadis is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Ohio University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Center for Law, Justice & Culture. She teaches courses on medieval Europe, gender, religion, and interfaith relations, and serves as Director of Studies for the History Program in the Honors Tutorial College and as an advisor in the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program. Education: Ph.D. in History, Duke University (1994) Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies, Duke University B.A. in Intercultural Studies (minor in Arts and Aesthetics), Simon's Rock of Bard College Dr. Shadis specializes in medieval European history, with a focus on royal women in Iberia during the High and Central Middle Ages. Her research explores the political agency of queens, gender and power, religious identity, and interfaith dynamics in medieval Spain and Portugal. She has published extensively on Berenguela of Castile and is currently working on a book about the queens of early Portugal. Her work intersects with feminist historiography, legal traditions, and cultural studies. Her recent scholarly output shows a strong thematic focus on women in medieval courts, Marian symbolism in legal documents, and cross-cultural interactions in the Mediterranean. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement with gender studies, religious history, and political theory. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fulbright Fellow, Lisbon, Portugal (2016) Junior Faculty Fellow, Charles Ping Institute for the Humanities (2006–2009) Dr. Shadis is actively involved in academic mentoring, having directed study abroad programs and served in leadership roles in honors education. She has participated in NEH and CIEE faculty development seminars, contributing to curriculum innovation and international academic collaboration. Though specific grant details are not listed, her Fulbright and NEH affiliations indicate significant external support. She is associated with the Mediterranean Seminar at UC Santa Cruz and contributes to the global network of medieval scholars. Her teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, bridging history, law, gender, and culture.

• American History
• Race and Ethnicity
• Gender Studies
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Sergio Lussana is a Senior Lecturer in American History at Nottingham Trent University's School of Social Sciences, Department of Humanities. Previously affiliated with the University of Warwick and Royal Holloway University of London, he specializes in race, gender, and emotion in 19th-century America, particularly African American slavery studies. His research examines how enslaved men formed homosocial networks through activities like drinking, wrestling, and folklore, creating independent notions of masculinity and resistance. This work is documented in his monograph My Brother Slaves (2016) and multiple peer-reviewed articles. Teaching: HIST 103 Pathways through Modernity, HIST 207 Land of Liberty (US history), HIST 309 African American Experience, HIST 402 Making History Research Themes: Enslaved male homosociality, race/gender intersections, historical emotion analysis, folkloric resistance Recent Publications: 2024 study on gendered travel writing, 2023 analysis of race construction, 2018 folklore resistance article His work connects early modern European travel narratives to modern racial constructs, while maintaining focus on the antebellum South's cultural history. Postgraduate students interested in his research areas may contact NTU Graduate School for PhD opportunities.

• Science Fiction
• Cyberpunk Literature
• New Media
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Bruce Sterling is a Professor of New Media and Science Fiction at The European Graduate School (EGS), where he has taught intensive summer seminars since 2003. He also served as "visionary in residence" at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles starting in 2005. Sterling is internationally recognized as a science fiction writer, net critic, and cyberspace theorist, with significant influence in the cyberpunk movement. Sterling graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1976. His academic journey was followed by a prolific writing career that began with the publication of Involution Ocean in 1977. Sterling's research interests span the intersection of technology, culture, and narrative. He is particularly known for his work on cyberpunk literature, new media theory, and futurism. His concept of "design fiction" has influenced how designers and technologists think about future scenarios. Sterling's Viridian Design Movement promoted environmental awareness through design, while his Dead Media Project documented obsolete communication technologies. His writings consistently explore how technological change reshapes human experience, society, and our understanding of the future. Sterling's recent publications reveal a continued focus on the cultural implications of emerging technologies. His articles examine topics ranging from wearable computing and hyperlocal media to sustainable design and energy transitions. A recurring theme is the relationship between technological progress and environmental sustainability. Sterling frequently employs speculative approaches, using science fiction techniques to explore possible futures and challenge current assumptions about technology's trajectory. Sterling's scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Campbell Award (1989) for Islands in the Net Hugo Award (1997) for Bicycle Repairman Hugo Award (1999) for Taklamakan Hayakawa Award (1999) for Taklamakan Clarke Award (2000) for Distraction Sterling has been instrumental in shaping digital culture discourse through his teaching, writing, and activism. As a co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, he has advocated for digital rights and freedoms. His work bridges academic theory, creative practice, and public engagement, making complex technological issues accessible to diverse audiences. Sterling founded both the Dead Media Project, an archive of obsolete media technologies, and the Viridian Design Movement, an environmental aesthetic initiative. These projects reflect his unique approach to understanding technology through both historical and future-oriented perspectives. His work often explores the lifecycle of technologies, from emergence to obsolescence, and considers how design choices today shape possible futures.

• Digital Humanities
• Early Modern Literature
• Corpus Linguistics
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Heather Froehlich is an Assistant Specialist in Research Engagement at the University of Arizona Libraries, specializing in digital humanities and corpus linguistics. She holds affiliations with Literature Faculty, English Applied Linguistics, and RCTE (Research, Creation, and Teaching Excellence). Her work bridges traditional literary studies with modern computational methods, focusing on early modern texts, Shakespearean drama, and gender representation. Her research interests include quantitative literary analysis, corpus-based studies using tools like AntConc, and the integration of digital methods into pedagogy. Notable projects involve analyzing Aphra Behn’s works, transcribing recipe manuscripts, and exploring nuclear physics discourse through text corpora. Publications span topics from early modern drama’s social structures to postdoctoral labor advocacy. She actively promotes research data management and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects such as the Early English Books Online review and the Philosophical Magazine Nuclear Physics Corpus . Her contributions include advancing digital humanities pedagogy through EEBO-TCP integration in teaching and advocating for equitable academic labor practices via the Postdoctoral Laborers Bill of Rights .

Sigrid Johanna Håheim ØrevikView profile

Associate Professor

• Multimodal Text Analysis
• English as a Second Language (EAL) Education
• Genre Theory in Pedagogy
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Sigrid Johanna Håheim Ørevik is an Associate Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages , University of Bergen. Her work focuses on multimodal text analysis in English education, genre theory, and assessment frameworks. Position: Associate Professor Email: sigrid.orevik@uib.no Research Groups: POTENT – Post-Truth English Teaching Research interests include: Multimodal pedagogies Genre patterns in EAL materials Assessment of student multimodal texts Digital learning resources Vocational English teaching Recent publications (2021–2025) explore: Multimodal design principles Agency in semiotic work Curriculum coherence challenges Remediation of digital resources Long-term genre stability in exams She contributes to the POTENT research group and collaborates internationally on multimodal English learning projects.

Moyra DerbyView profile

Associate Professor

• Contemporary Art
• Painting
• Curatorial Practices
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Dr. Moyra Derby is an Associate Professor in Fine Art at the University of Leeds , School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies. Her practice-based research combines studio work with theoretical inquiry, focusing on the intersections between painting , curatorial practices , and neuropsychology of attention . PhD in Fine Art (University of Kent, 2022) MA in Painting (Royal College of Art, London) Her studio practice explores mathematical systems and exponential sequences in painting, often engaging with art historical sources to challenge painting conventions. Collaborative projects like Interval [ ] and Working Spaces examine the spatial contingencies between painting and film, and the relationship between painting and architecture. Notable exhibitions include Diagramming (The Foundry Gallery, 2023) and In Correspondence (RaumX, 2022). She contributes to the editorial board of the Journal of Contemporary Painting and co-founded Crate Studio in Margate for supporting emerging artists.

Brian J. JaquesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Materials for Extreme Environments
• Nuclear Materials Science
• Additive Manufacturing
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Brian J. Jaques is an Assistant Professor in the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University, where he joined in 2009. He also serves as the director of the Boise State Advanced Materials Laboratory (AML) and holds a joint appointment with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). His extensive institutional affiliations include being the Nuclear Energy Focus lead at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) in Idaho Falls and serving as the Boise State program director for the Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation (ASI) with the INL. Boise State University - Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering Idaho National Laboratory (Joint Appointment) Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) - Nuclear Energy Focus Lead (2019-2022) Boise State Advanced Materials Laboratory (Director) Dr. Jaques' research focuses on materials for extreme environments, energy materials, and nuclear enabling technologies. His primary interests include nuclear fuel synthesis, sensor design for nuclear applications, sintering processes, corrosion science, gas-solid reaction kinetics, mechanochemistry, particle science/powder synthesis, and mechanical behavior of materials. His work often intersects with additive manufacturing techniques for nuclear applications and advanced sensor development for in-pile (reactor core) environments. His research output shows a clear trend toward developing materials and sensors for nuclear applications, with increasing emphasis on additive manufacturing techniques since 2018. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in uranium dioxide and carbide fuels, zirconium-based materials for nuclear thermal propulsion, boron nitride coatings, and advanced strain sensing technologies for extreme environments. Dr. Jaques has received numerous scientific awards including: NSF S-STEM Scholar (2004) Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative/Generation IV Fellow (2006) Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Student Award (2006) Professional Engineer license in Metallurgy and Materials Science (2011) Materials Science and Engineering Scholar Award (2015) He has been actively involved in significant research funding, serving as Co-PI on multiple Nuclear Energy University Program grants and National Science Foundation projects. His current work includes international collaborations to advance high uranium density fuels for Small Modular Reactors and developing additively manufactured sensors for nuclear applications. Dr. Jaques also contributes to educational initiatives including the REU Site on Advanced Manufacturing for a Sustainable Energy Future. His laboratory work centers around the Boise State Advanced Materials Laboratory (AML) and collaborations with the Idaho National Laboratory, focusing on developing novel sensors for in-pile applications that provide real-time, accurate, and spatially resolved information regarding test conditions and the performance of fuels and materials during irradiation.

Amir HarrakView profile

Professor

• Aramaic & Syriac Studies
• Syriac Chronography
• Syriac Epigraphy
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Amir Harrak is Professor of Aramaic and Syriac in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations at the University of Toronto. He is based at the St. George campus and is a leading scholar in Syriac studies, with expertise in epigraphy, chronography, art, and the history of Middle Eastern Christianity. Education: Diploma in Classical Philosophy, Syro-Chaldean Dominican Seminary, Iraq (1973) Diploma in Theology, Syro-Chaldean Dominican Seminary, Iraq (1973) Licence in Semitic Philology, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium (1980) Licence in Archaeology and Art History, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium (1980) MA and PhD in Assyriology and Aramaic Studies, University of Toronto (1987) His research centers on Syriac language and literature, with a focus on Syriac chronography, legal texts, inscriptions, and the art and architecture of Christian sites in Iraq. He also explores the relations between Syriac Christianity and Islam, and the use of Syriac script for writing other languages like Kurdish (Garshuni). His teaching includes Biblical Aramaic, Aramaic epigraphy, and Syriac historical and exegetical texts. The 15 most recent articles reflect a sustained focus on Syriac manuscripts, chronicles, inscriptions, and cultural history. They span disciplines such as historical linguistics, religious studies, art history, and Middle Eastern archaeology, with recurring themes in Syriac Orthodox historiography, Christian-Muslim interactions, and the material culture of Eastern Christianity. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: No information provided on students or advisees. No grants or funding sources are mentioned in the text. Labs and Teams: No specific research labs, teams, or collaborative groups are mentioned in the source material.

Francesco BorriView profile

Associate Professor

• Medieval History
• Early Middle Ages
• Post-Roman Europe
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Francesco Borri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities , Ca' Foscari University of Venice , and a member of the Interuniversity Center for the History and Archaeology of the Early Middle Ages (SAAME) . His office hours are held at Malcanton Marcorà campus. Academic Affiliation : Department of Humanities Research Focus : Medieval History (SSD HIST-01/A) Research Interests include: Post-Roman Identity Formation Carolingian-Byzantine Relations Adriatic Maritime Networks Medieval Cultural Memory Historiography of Early Medieval Italy Recent Publications (2024–2023) explore topics such as: Carolingian Frontier Dynamics Medieval Paganism and Rituals Lombard Italy's Political Structures Adriatic Trade and Geopolitics Teaching Activities encompass: Medieval History (12 credits) History of the Early Middle Ages (6 credits) Historical Institutions and Cultural Heritage Current Projects include participation in PNRR_CHANGES - Cultural Heritage Active Innovation for Sustainable Society (2023–2026), focusing on historical landscapes and cultural identities.

• Global History
• Atlantic History
• Labor History
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Holger Weiss serves as Professor of General History at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology within the Department of Culture, History and Philosophy. Since January 2025, he has held an affiliated professorship at Gothenburg University, following prior guest professorships at Dalarna University (2015-2019) and Gothenburg University (2022). A member of the Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters, Weiss maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions. Doctor of Philosophy (1997), University of Helsinki Licentiate of Philosophy (1994), University of Helsinki M.A. (fil.kand.) (1991), University of Helsinki Docent of African History (1998), University of Helsinki Docent of Global History (2003), Åbo Akademi University Weiss's research explores global and Atlantic historical entanglements , with specialized focus on Danish Gold Coast possessions and Swedish Saint Barthélemy colony dynamics. His work examines Caribbean/Atlantic cotton flows in early modern Sweden, West African environmental history (particularly Ghana), and Islamic studies in Ghana . Current projects analyze transnational labor movements including the International Trade Union Committee of Negro Workers and International of Seamen and Harbour Workers during the Interwar period, alongside contemporary Muslim social mobilization in Ghana. Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories toward digital-era Muslim empowerment and transnational solidarity networks . His 2023-2025 output demonstrates increased focus on Ghanaian Islamic organizations, Atlantic labor history, and Nordic slavery heritage, with methodological emphasis on archival research across nine countries and fieldwork in Ghana. Weiss leads the active Muslim Empowerment in Ghana (MEG) project and Radikala sjötransportarbetare initiative, while previously directing projects on Ghanaian rhetoric analysis and Swedish class struggle. His supervised works include five academic projects examining West African history and Islamic studies. Fieldwork spans Ghana, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Nigeria, Norway, Russia and Sweden, with recent institutional visits to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2024) and Sweden's National Archives (2024).

• Metaphors
• Creative figurative language
• Multilingualism
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Signe Rix Berthelin is an Associate Professor in Norwegian Didactics at the Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She holds a position focused on language education, multilingualism, and linguistic research with particular emphasis on indigenous languages and pedagogical approaches. Her research interests span a wide range of linguistic and educational fields including metaphors and creative figurative language, multilingualism and translingualism in educational settings, Sami language integration in Norwegian teacher education, pragmatic particles in Norwegian (such as 'da' and 'jo'), and semantics and pragmatics. She has specialized expertise in Inuit languages, particularly Inuvialuktun and Alaska Iñupiaq, with research focusing on modality, evidentiality, and relevance theory. Her work also addresses language revitalization, educational grammar explanations, and research ethics in linguistic fieldwork. Berthelin's scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity across multiple linguistic domains. Her recent publications show a strong focus on multilingual education practices, particularly translingual approaches in writing instruction and the integration of multiple language resources in classroom settings. She has made significant contributions to understanding metaphorical creativity in multilingual contexts and the didactics of neighboring languages. Her earlier work established expertise in Inuit language documentation, especially concerning modal expressions and evidential markers in Uummarmiutun and related dialects. Aurora Research Institute Research Fellowship Grant (2015) Aurora Research Institute Research Assistant Grant (2015) Travel and research grant from the Nordic Association of Linguists (2011) Berthelin actively supervises master's students through the PRANO project (Praksisforankrede norskfaglige masteroppgaver), which creates collaborative frameworks between schools and teacher education institutions. She has received funding from multiple sources including the Aurora Research Institute, NTNU's humanities faculty, and LingPhil. Her fieldwork in Utqiagvik (2011) and Inuvik (2014, 2015) demonstrates her commitment to linguistic documentation of endangered languages. She participates in several research networks including Indigenous Topics in Education, Linguistic Diversity in School and Society, Aesthetics Across Disciplines, and Neighboring Language Didactics. She co-leads the Lydrik(k) project, an annual collaboration where teacher students, pupils, professional artists, and teacher educators explore connections between music and poetry through songwriting and lyrical work.