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Darryl DomingoView profile

Associate Professor

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• Literary Rhetoric
• Cultural History
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Dr. Darryl Domingo is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Memphis, coordinating the Literary and Cultural Studies Concentration. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2009). His research focuses on late 17th- and 18th-century British literature and culture, particularly examining how amusement, leisure, and commercialization influenced literary forms and rhetorical practices. He has held prestigious fellowships at institutions like UCLA and the Newberry Library. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural history, exploring topics such as satire, theatrical performance, and the interplay between print culture and societal norms. Key publications include The Rhetoric of Diversion in English Literature and Culture, 1690-1760 (Cambridge UP, 2016), which analyzes how entertainment forms shaped literary expression. Ongoing research explores advertising's role in persuasive arts during the 18th century. Education: Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2009 Awards: SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, Marcus Orr Center Freeburg Fellowship, Newberry Library Residency Lab/Team Affiliation: Marcus Orr Center for the Humanities His teaching and scholarship emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to early modern texts, integrating historical context with rhetorical theory. Office: Patterson Hall 407 | Email: dphnrhnd@memphis.edu

Stephanie IveyView profile

Professor

• Community Livability
• Transportation Operations/Policy/Planning
• Transportation Workforce Development
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Dr. Stephanie Ivey is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Memphis and Associate Director of the Division of Transportation and Logistics at the Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER). She leads the Southeast Transportation Workforce Center and the West Tennessee STEM Hub, focusing on K-12 STEM outreach. Her research spans community livability, transportation operations/policy, workforce development, and STEM education. She serves on national committees including the Transportation Research Board and ITE International, and advises the University of Memphis student chapter of ITE. Research interests include leveraging social media/sentiment analysis for livability assessments, performance measurement in Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO), and strategies to increase diversity in transportation and STEM fields. She has received numerous awards including the 2020 Wilbur S. Smith Distinguished Transportation Educator Award and 2019 STEM Advocate of the Year. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to transportation challenges and STEM education equity, with recent work exploring urban STEM collaboratives, complete streets frameworks, and workforce diversity initiatives. She teaches courses like Transformative Technologies in Engineering and Transportation Systems Engineering, and actively engages in curriculum development integrating GIS and probabilistic methods. Key Roles: Director of Southeast Transportation Workforce Center, Board Member of Greater Memphis IT Council, NSF College of Reviewers Grants & Funding: Leads multi-institutional Urban STEM Collaboratory initiative Labs/Teams: CAESER Transportation Division, West TN STEM Hub, ITE STEM Committee

Gunhild VatnView profile

Professor

• Ceramic Art
• Material Studies
• Traditional Craft Innovation
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Gunhild Vatn serves as Professor of Ceramic Art at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts, contributing significantly to material research and pedagogical development in the ceramics field. Her practice spans traditional techniques and contemporary conceptual approaches. Vatn's research explores: Material transformation processes in ceramics Ritualistic and performative aspects of making Interdisciplinary approaches to craft documentation Socio-political dimensions of ceramic art Pedagogical methods for material knowledge transmission Her artistic output demonstrates consistent investigation into material agency, with recent works examining themes of penance, migration, and cultural memory. Vatn actively participates in international collaborations, including the CRAFT Decoding Ceramics project, and contributes to academic discourse through panel discussions on ceramic practice.

Stefana ParaschoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Design
• Robotic Fabrication
• Architectural Engineering
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Stefana Parascho serves as Assistant Professor of Architecture at Princeton University's School of Architecture, where she directs the CREATE Laboratory Princeton (Computation and Robotics Enabling Architectural Technologies). She joined Princeton in 2019 after completing her PhD at ETH Zurich's Gramazio Kohler Research. Parascho received her Diploma in Architectural Engineering in 2012 from the University of Stuttgart and has professional experience with DesignToProduction Stuttgart and Knippers Helbig Advanced Engineering. Her research bridges computational design, structural engineering, and robotic fabrication to develop new construction methodologies. Her work focuses on strengthening the connection between design, structure, and fabrication through computational tools and robotic systems. She specifically explores cooperative robotic assembly techniques for self-supporting structures, including spatial constructions, bending-active systems, and masonry. Rather than replacing human labor, her approach leverages robots for tasks humans perform poorly, such as holding heavy materials with precision for extended periods. Parascho's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on robotic construction of complex geometries without traditional scaffolding, with particular emphasis on glass structures, material efficiency, and sustainable building practices. Her research shows how precision robotics can enable architectural forms that would be difficult or impossible to construct using conventional methods. ACADIA Board of Directors (2020) Parascho mentors PhD students including Isla Xi Han, who worked on developing the LightVault prototypes. Her CREATE Laboratory serves as a hub for research on robotic fabrication techniques and their integration into architectural practice. The lab's work has significant implications for sustainable construction, particularly through resource reduction by eliminating scaffolding needs and improving structural efficiency. Her research has practical applications in dangerous work environments and locations with limited human access, while also pushing the boundaries of architectural expression through previously unattainable forms.

J W HansonView profile

Associate Professor

• Roman Archaeology
• Urban Archaeology
• Complex Systems Theory
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J W Hanson is an Associate Professor of Roman Archaeology and Art at the University of Oxford and a Governing Body Fellow at Wolfson College. His academic journey includes a DPhil in Archaeology from Oxford, followed by roles as a Research Associate at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Reading. He currently holds a position in the Faculty of Classics, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of archaeology and complexity science. Education: DPhil in Archaeology from the University of Oxford. His research integrates complex systems theory with material and literary evidence to explore ancient urban environments. Key areas include urban resilience, energy use, and digital 3D modeling/VR applications in archaeological analysis. He has authored a book on quantifying Roman urbanism and pioneered methods for estimating ancient city populations and public space functions. Teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate modules on Roman archaeology, architecture, and city settlement patterns, such as 'Pompeii and Ostia'. He actively supervises doctoral research in Roman archaeology and art. His scientific contributions include the Oxford Roman Economy Project (OXREP) and the Cities Database, which systematically model ancient urban systems. Research collaborations extend with institutions like the University of Colorado and interdisciplinary teams in complex systems analysis. Publications reflect a sustained focus on scaling phenomena, urban infrastructure, and demographic modeling in Roman cities. Awards include the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. His work bridges past and present urbanism through theoretical frameworks applicable to both pre-industrial and modern contexts.

Stanley AllenView profile

Professor

• Urban Design
• Urban Systems and Resilience
• Field Theory
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Stanley Allen is the George Dutton '27 Professor of Architecture at Princeton University’s School of Architecture, affiliated with HMEI (Humanities, Media, and Environmental Initiatives). His research focuses on urban systems, resilience, and ecological models for urban design. He holds degrees from Brown University, The Cooper Union, and Princeton University. Affiliations: HMEI Associated Faculty, Princeton-Mellon Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism, and the Humanities Practice: Principal of Stan Allen Architect, with projects like Taichung Airport redesign and Fresh Kills reuse. His work integrates field theory, landscape architecture, and ecology to revitalize urban design practices. Key publications include *Landform Building: Architecture’s New Terrain* (2011) and *Points and Lines: Diagrams and Projects for the City* (2004). Awards include AIA Fellow status and National Academy of Design membership. Grants: Mellon Foundation grant for interdisciplinary urban studies (2013-2018). Leadership: Former Dean of Princeton’s School of Architecture, Director of the Center for Urbanism, Architecture and Infrastructure.

Paul LewisView profile

Professor

• Sustainable architecture
• Environmentally adaptive design
• Climate change preparedness
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Paul Lewis is a Professor at Princeton University School of Architecture, where he has taught since 2000. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a M.Arch from Princeton University. His research focuses on sustainable architecture, climate resilience, and urban systems. Lewis is a Principal at LTL Architects, a firm renowned for innovative institutional and cultural projects such as Cornell University's Upson Hall and the ContemporAry Austin art center. Education: B.A., Wesleyan University; M.Arch, Princeton University His work emphasizes environmentally adaptive design and urban resilience, with notable projects addressing academic, residential, and hospitality spaces. LTL Architects has garnered prestigious awards including the National Design Award and multiple AIA honors. Their publications, such as Manual of Section , explore foundational architectural concepts and have been globally recognized. Awards: National Design Award, AIA design awards, Fellow of the American Academy in Rome Lewis also serves as President of the Architectural League of New York, fostering dialogue on contemporary architectural practice. His firm’s work bridges theoretical research and built environments, with projects like the Steeplechase Pier and Vassar College renovations exemplifying this ethos.

Vanessa BerryView profile

Lecturer

• literary nonfiction
• memoir and autobiography
• place writing
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Vanessa Berry is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Discipline of English and Writing within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a BA(Hons) from UTS and a PhD from Macquarie University. Her research explores literary nonfiction, memoir, experimental autobiography, and creative cartography, with a focus on urban spaces, material culture, and subcultural practices. Notable works include Gentle and Fierce (2021) and Mirror Sydney: An Atlas of Reflections (2017). Current projects include Calendar , an object-memoir, and 24 Hour Autobiography , studying feminist temporal practices. Awards include the Mascara Avant Garde Literary Award (2018) and Woollahra Digital Literary Award (2017). She advises three PhD students and engages with organizations like the Australian Association of Writing Programs. Berry’s creative work bridges writing and visual arts, exhibited internationally, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

Nivedita MajumdarView profile

Professor

• Postcolonial Literature
• Terrorism Discourse
• Neoliberalism in Literature
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Nivedita Majumdar is a Professor of English at John Jay College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). She specializes in postcolonial literature, gender studies, and cultural critique, with a focus on South Asian literary traditions. Her seminal work The World in a Grain of Sand: Postcolonial Literature and Radical Universalism (2024) and The Other Side of Terror (2009) explore themes of neoliberalism, terrorism discourse, and cultural imperialism. She has been supported by grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the American Association of University Women. As Academic Director of CUNY’s Faculty Fellowship Publication Program, she promotes scholarly publishing. Her professional service includes roles on the AFT Higher Education Programs and Policy Committee and eight years on the National Council of the American Association of University Professors. Her research interests center on postcolonial theory, the intersection of literature and politics, and the representation of marginal voices. Notable publications include analyses of contemporary novels addressing terrorism (e.g., Kamila Shamsie’s Home Fire ), critiques of neoliberal influences in Indian Anglophone literature, and explorations of gender in subaltern studies. Her work often bridges literary analysis with broader socio-political frameworks, such as BRICS dynamics and global resistance movements. Majumdar’s publications span over two decades, reflecting sustained engagement with themes like cultural commodification (e.g., Commodifying Culture: Language and Exoticism in IWE ), socialist thought ( The ABCs of Socialism ), and the legacy of colonialism in South Asian narratives. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive grants and institutional leadership highlight her scholarly and professional impact. Her advising and grants reflect a commitment to academic collaboration and institutional advancement. As an advocate for faculty rights and academic freedom, she has contributed to national policy discussions through her AAUP involvement. Though no formal labs or teams are mentioned, her directorship of the CUNY publication program underscores her role in fostering scholarly communities.

Caitlin CherryView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Contemporary Art
• Sculpture
• Installation Art
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Caitlin Cherry is an Adjunct Professor in the Fine Arts Department at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. She holds an MFA from Columbia University (2012) and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2010). Her interdisciplinary practice merges painting, sculpture, and installation to address themes of cultural reclamation, structural oppression, and the intersection of race, gender, and technology. Cherry’s work critiques dominant narratives through a lens of contemporary theory, examining how identity is shaped by societal and technological forces. Her research interests include posthumanism, digital abstraction, and the representation of Black femininity, often blending art historical traditions with modern media. Notable achievements include solo exhibitions at Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, The Hole, and VCU Anderson Gallery, alongside group shows at The Brooklyn Museum and Banksy’s Dismaland. Awards include the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Fellowship (2016) and Leonore Annenberg Fellowship (2015). Her paintings are in collections like the Pizzuti Collection, Columbus, OH. Cherry’s recent works, such as those in the 2020 exhibitions Corps Sonore and ILLUMINATION , explore themes of digital identity and marginalized voices, particularly Black femmes in popular culture. Collaborations like A Wild Ass Beyond: ApocalypseRN (2018) reflect her interest in dystopian futures and communal resilience.

• Urban Design
• Urban Studies
• Organizational Theory
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Christopher Dell is a Professor and theorist specialising in urban forms of knowledge, organisational theory, and relational practices. He directs the Institute for Improvisation Technology (ifit) in Berlin and previously held a professorship for Urban Forms of Knowledge at a university (exact name unspecified). His work focuses on trans-disciplinary approaches to urban design, improvisation in architecture, and the interplay of organisational processes and urban spaces. His research interests include the conceptualisation of relational forms of action, spatial agency, and the role of improvisation in architectural and urban design. He has taught at institutions like Technical University Munich, the Architectural Association in London, and the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Publications span urban theory, collaborative planning methodologies, and spatial analysis, with recent works addressing contested urban spaces and performative approaches to urban design. His projects often involve experimental collaborations, such as the 'Building a Proposition for Future Activities' initiative in Hamburg. He leads the ifit institute, exploring improvisation as a tool for innovative spatial practices. His teaching includes courses on urban composition, research methods, and the social dimensions of urban environments.

Tomás Regalado-LópezView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Latin American Literature
• Mexican Literature
• Crack Movement
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Dr. Tomás Regalado-López is a Professor of Latin American Literature at James Madison University's Department of World Languages and Cultures. He holds a Ph.D. in Latin American Literature (1960-2000) from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside an M.A. in English Language and Literature and dual B.A. degrees in Spanish and English. His research focuses on contemporary Latin American literature, particularly Mexican literature, with emphasis on movements like Crack, McOndo, and the Boom. He has authored books such as *Crack. Instrucciones de uso* (2004) and edited volumes like *Manifiesto Crack y Postmanifiesto del Crack* (2018). Dr. Regalado-López’s scholarship explores generational strategies in Mexican literature, urban spaces in novels, and symbolic violence in narratives. His works analyze authors like Jorge Volpi, Pedro Ángel Palou, and Mario Bellatin, with a focus on postmodern narrative techniques and cultural critique. He contributes to academic associations such as the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) and UC-Mexicanistas. Recent publications include a forthcoming 2024 analysis of Carlos Martín Briceño’s crime novel and a 2023 critique of Pedro Ángel Palou’s *Paraíso clausurado*. His studies often bridge literary theory with socio-political contexts, offering fresh perspectives on Mexican literary movements. He coordinates JMU’s Semester in Salamanca program and advises the Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies (LAXC) committee and the Madison Hispanic Caucus (MHC).

• Medical Genetics
• Cytogenetics
• Oncology
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Susan B. Olson is a Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Medicine. With over three decades of experience since earning her Ph.D. in Medical Genetics in 1987, she has established herself as a leading researcher in cytogenetics and molecular genetics, particularly focusing on Fanconi anemia and hematologic malignancies. Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications, contributing significantly to our understanding of genetic disorders and cancer mechanisms. Dr. Olson's research interests center on the molecular mechanisms of Fanconi anemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and other genetic disorders. Her laboratory investigates DNA repair pathways, particularly the Fanconi anemia pathway, and how defects in these processes lead to bone marrow failure and cancer predisposition. She has made significant contributions to understanding NUP98 rearrangements in leukemia, RUNX1 mutations, and the role of FANCD2 in DNA replication through fragile sites. Her work often combines cytogenetic analysis with molecular techniques to uncover novel mechanisms underlying genetic diseases. Analysis of Dr. Olson's recent publications (2016-2024) reveals a consistent focus on genetic mechanisms in cancer and inherited disorders. Her research spans from basic molecular studies of DNA repair mechanisms to clinical investigations of leukemia and lymphoma. A significant portion of her work centers on Fanconi anemia pathophysiology, with applications to understanding cancer development. She frequently employs advanced techniques including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, cytogenetic analysis, and molecular diagnostics to address fundamental questions in medical genetics. Throughout her career, Dr. Olson has maintained productive collaborations with clinicians and researchers across multiple institutions, particularly with Stephen R. Moore at Oregon Health & Science University. Her work has been supported by various research grants focused on understanding the molecular basis of genetic disorders and developing potential therapeutic approaches, particularly for Fanconi anemia and acute myeloid leukemia.

• Architecture History
• Art History
• Historical Restoration
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Assoc. Prof. Aras Neftçi is a faculty member at the Faculty of Architecture of Istanbul Technical University , specializing in Architecture History . His academic journey includes a Doctorate in Art History from ITU (1994) and a Master's in Architecture (1992), alongside a B.Sc. in Architecture (1987). He has held leadership roles, including Director of the Architecture Faculty's Photo Film Center since 1994. Research focuses on Ottoman architecture , historical restoration (e.g., Konjic Bridge, 2005 award), and cultural heritage management. His work bridges technical documentation (e.g., early architectural drawings) and socio-cultural analysis (e.g., Quranic symbolism in art). Key contributions include studies on Laleli Külliyesi's construction and Nuruosmaniye Mosque's inauguration. Publications span 30+ years, exploring architectural typologies, urban history, and institutional evolution. He is a member of the Turkish Union of Engineers and Architects since 1992.

William BrownView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Film-philosophy
• Film theory
• Digital cinema
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William Brown is a Senior Lecturer in Film at the University of Roehampton, affiliated with the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Centre for Research in Arts and Creative Exchange. He holds a DPhil in Film Theory and Digital Cinema from the University of Oxford, alongside a BA and MSt from the same institution. His teaching spans BA and MA modules including Forms of Cinema, World Cinemas, and Guerrilla Filmmaking, while he also serves as Exams Officer for Film Studies. Research interests focus on film-philosophy, digital cinema, cognitive film theory, and transnational cinema. As a filmmaker, he directed acclaimed features like EN ATTENDANT GODARD (2009) and AFTERIMAGES (2010), with recent projects including THE BENEFIT OF DOUBT . He is actively involved in academic editing and peer review, serving as Book Reviews Editor for Film-Philosophy and Studies in European Cinema , and reviewing for over 20 journals and publishers. His research outputs (107 articles, reviews, and creative works) explore intersections between film theory, philosophy, and digital media. Notable publications include analyses of Sofia Coppola’s work and transnational cinema dynamics. Peer-reviewed contributions span journals like Screen and Senses of Cinema , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.