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• English Literature
• Comparative Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Professor Ewa Kębłowska-Ławniczak is a full professor at the Institute of English Philology, Faculty of Philology, University of Wrocław, specializing in English literature and interdisciplinary cultural studies. She has made significant contributions to the study of urban representation in literature, visual culture, and paratextual dynamics in contemporary drama. University: University of Wrocław School: Faculty of Philology Department: Institute of English Philology Email: ewa.keblowska-lawniczak@uwr.edu.pl Her research interests span English literature, cultural studies, urban studies in literature, visual culture, paratext studies, and gender in drama. She has published extensively on authors such as Ivan Vladislavić and Caryl Churchill, exploring themes like city representation, authorship, and intermediality. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on urban epistemology, paratextual authorship, adaptation, and the politics of memory and identity. Her work bridges literary analysis with cultural theory, particularly in postcolonial and European contexts. Nagroda Rektora Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego za Działalność Naukową (2004, 2013) Nagroda Rektora Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego za Działalność Organizacyjną (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000) She has supervised over 100 bachelor's and 120 master's theses, and four doctoral dissertations completed summa cum laude. She has served on numerous editorial boards, organized major academic conferences, and led international research collaborations with institutions in Germany, Canada, and the UK. She has also held visiting positions at Oxford, Warwick, York, and TU Dresden. She is actively involved in academic governance, including roles in the Senate of the University of Wrocław, ethics committees, and national scholarly associations such as the Polish and European Associations for the Study of English.

• Social Anthropology
• Trust Studies
• Development Studies
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Dr. Margit Ystanes is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Global Development and Community Planning, University of Agder. Her ethnographic research focuses on trust dynamics, development conflicts, and urban inequality in Latin America, particularly examining the socio-political impacts of mega-events like the Rio Olympics and environmental conservation policies in Guatemala. Trust and social cooperation Urban displacement mechanisms Racialized governance structures Environmental justice in development Digital activism and inequality Her recent work investigates how Olympic preparations exacerbated inequality through forced evictions and how conservation efforts in Guatemala intersect with social struggles. She has produced both academic publications and activist documentaries like Dirty Games , analyzing security dynamics and marginalized voices. As a social anthropologist, Ystanes employs collaborative filmmaking to bridge academic and public discourse, with over 15 years of publications on Latin American inequality. Her research connects local development challenges to global neoliberal trends through ethnographic insights.

Thomas J. CampanellaView profile

Professor

• Urban History
• Planning History
• Historic Preservation Planning
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Thomas J. Campanella is a Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. His scholarship focuses on the history of urban planning, the built environment, and urban landscapes, with expertise in both American cities and post-Mao Chinese urbanization. His research spans urban history, planning history, historic preservation, and cultural geography. He investigates how social, political, and environmental forces shape urban form and local identity. His work often integrates visual and spatial analysis, including aerial photography, to interpret city development. Campanella’s publications reveal a strong thematic focus on urban transformation, historical memory, and landscape change. His books examine Brooklyn’s evolution, China’s rapid urban growth, the cultural significance of the American elm, and aerial views of U.S. cities, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across history, planning, and environmental studies. Guggenheim Fellowship (2009) Fulbright Fellowship (1999) Rome Prize Fellowship (2011) James Marston Fitch Foundation Fellowship (2012) Spiro Kostof Book Award (2005) John Reps Prize (1999) Brendan Gill Prize (finalist, 2020) Campanella has advised doctoral students and taught courses such as CRP 3100/5100 Urban Form and the Global City and CRP 9920 Doctoral Dissertation. He has received multiple grants and fellowships supporting his research, including from the Graham Foundation and the American Academy in Rome. His public engagement includes media commentary and participation in urban planning discussions, such as on New York City’s helicopter tourism. He is affiliated with the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities and has collaborated with research labs and engaged initiatives at AAP, contributing to interdisciplinary urban research and design projects.

• Critical Theory
• German-Jewish Literature
• Austrian Literature
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Dr. Magnus Klaue is an Affiliated Researcher at the Simon Dubnow Institute for Jewish History and Culture in Leipzig since 2021, previously serving as a Research Associate from 2015 to 2021. His academic foundation includes studies in German Literature, Philosophy, Theatre and Film at Freie Universität Berlin, where he also worked as a Research Associate at the Institute for Modern German Literature under Prof. Dr. Marlies Janz from 2003 to 2008. His educational background comprises: MA in German Literature, Philosophy, Theatre and Film, Freie Universität Berlin (2001) PhD from Freie Universität Berlin (completed circa 2008) with thesis "Poetischer Enthusiasmus. Else Lasker-Schülers Ästhetik der Kolportage" Dr. Klaue's research centers on Critical Theory—particularly Max Horkheimer's intellectual biography—and the history/poetics of German-Jewish and Austrian literature from the 19th-20th centuries. He critically examines language criticism (Fritz Mauthner, Karl Kraus), satire, and vagabondage in modern aesthetics, with significant contributions to German-Israeli academic relations and Holocaust literature. His monograph "The Last Citizen. An Intellectual Biography of Max Horkheimer" and co-edited volumes like "Bruchlinien. Deutsch-israelische Wissenschaftsbeziehungen" establish him as a key scholar in Central European intellectual history. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals sustained engagement with Horkheimer's role in post-war Germany and Frankfurt School theory, while his work on Fritz Mauthner bridges linguistic philosophy and Jewish cultural critique. The recurring themes of testimony, cultural dialogue, and aesthetic resistance demonstrate how his scholarship navigates the intersections of Jewish identity, language politics, and Central European modernity through interdisciplinary methodologies spanning literary studies, intellectual history, and critical theory.

Wolfgang StruckView profile

Professor

• German Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Historical Geography
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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Struck holds the Professorship for Modern German Literature at the University of Erfurt within the Faculty of Philosophy. He serves as spokesperson for the research group Cultural Techniques of Collecting and is a Senate member. His research spans German literature from 18th century to present Historical geography and cartography Environmental humanities and Anthropocene Postcolonial and media studies Recent publications focus on maritime research (DFG project Fallen from the World ), colonial memory in media, and cultural techniques of documentation. He co-edited volumes on spatialization, oceanic globalization, and intercultural film analysis. As a founding member of the Erfurt Laboratory for Empirical Research , he contributes to interdisciplinary methodologies combining literary analysis with historical and scientific approaches.

• Writing Center Theory and Practice
• Composition
• Women's and Gender Studies
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Candis Bond is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center at Augusta University . Her expertise spans Writing Center Theory and Practice , Composition , and Women's and Gender Studies , with a focus on scientific writing and graduate-level writing support . She actively collaborates with Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia to enhance writing assistance for STEM populations. Education: PhD in English, Saint Louis University (2015) MA in English, Saint Louis University (2010) BA in Creative Writing, Loyola University Chicago (2008) Her research interests center on rhetorical genre analysis , staff training for STEM writing support , and gender identity in literary contexts . Recent publications include a 2024 article on STEM staff training models and a series of 2016 studies analyzing gender representations in British modernist works and reproductive themes in D.H. Lawrence's novels. Dr. Bond has contributed to media discussions on AI integration in education at Augusta University, including interviews with WRDW (2023) and WJBF (2023). Her work emphasizes rhetorical decision-making in scientific writing and building trust with STEM writers through specialized training.

• Queer Film Culture
• Swedish Cinema
• Feminist Theory
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Ingrid Ryberg is a Senior Lecturer in Aesthetics at the University of Gothenburg. Her research and publications focus on queer film culture, Swedish cinema history, feminist theory, and LGBTQ+ media. She has presented at major conferences like the Society for Cinema and Media Studies (SCMS) and the Nordic Queer Cinema series. Ryberg's work explores intersections of queer theory, feminist film criticism, and cultural memory, particularly in her analysis of Swedish documentary filmmakers from the 1970s-1980s. She has collaborated with scholars such as Anu Koivunen and Katariina Kyrölä on projects examining affect and vulnerability in media cultures. Her recent publications analyze topics like Ingmar Bergman's cinematic legacy, the role of women in Swedish film history, and the politics of representation in LGBTQ+ film festivals. She actively contributes to academic discourse through conferences and journal articles in fields like Journal of Scandinavian Cinema and MAI: Feminism & Visual Culture .

Ian WooView profile

Professor

• Modern painting
• Perceptual painting
• Abstraction
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Dr. Ian Woo is an accomplished artist, musician, and educator serving as the Programme Leader for the MA Fine Arts program at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore. With a Doctor in Fine Arts from RMIT University Australia, an MA in European Fine Art from Winchester School of Art, and a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Kent Institute of Art & Design, Dr. Woo brings extensive academic and practical experience to his role. His educational leadership includes developing the curriculum for studio practice research through validations by Open University and Goldsmiths University. Dr. Woo has supervised numerous artists who have exhibited at prestigious venues including the Venice and Singapore Biennales, significantly contributing to the development of Singapore's contemporary art scene since the turn of the millennium. Dr. Woo's research interests focus on modern painting, perceptual painting, abstraction, contemporary music, phenomenology, and matter and memory. His current research explores "Painting and abstraction in relation to time and phenomenology of the incidental." Since 2016, he has been a key participant in the experimental painting collaborative project "Impermanent Durations – On Painting and Time" alongside Beth Harland, David Thomas, and Laura Lisbon. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with contemporary painting discourse, with recent publications examining the relationship between painting, time, and phenomenology. These works reveal his theoretical depth while maintaining strong connections to practical artistic concerns, bridging the gap between academic research and studio practice. Finalist, Sovereign Asian Art Prize (2010) Recipient of the National Arts Council Local Bursary Award (2003) Juror's Choice, Philip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art Awards (2000) Multiple awards from Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards (1999-2000) Category Winner of the Abstract Medium, The 18th UOB Painting of the Year Art Competition (1999) Recipient of the JCCI Singapore Art Award 1999 As an advisor, Dr. Woo has guided emerging artists whose works have been featured in major international exhibitions. His teaching philosophy emphasizes developing artistic practice as research, influencing a generation of Singaporean artists. Dr. Woo has also contributed to numerous public art projects including "Emotional Things" at the Esplanade Tunnel in Singapore and installations at Marina One Office and Suzhou Center in China. Dr. Woo maintains an active studio practice while continuing his scholarly work. His ongoing collaborations and international engagements demonstrate his commitment to advancing contemporary painting discourse globally while maintaining strong connections to Singapore's art ecosystem.

Kathleen ButlerView profile

Professor

• Aboriginal Studies
• Anthropology
• Global Indigenous Studies
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Professor Kathleen Butler serves as the Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy and Leadership within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She is affiliated with the College of Human and Social Futures in the Sociology and Anthropology discipline. With over 25 years of experience, Professor Butler has held progressive academic appointments from Associate Lecturer to her current Professorship, primarily working within The Wollotuka Institute which is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this year. Her leadership extends across mainstream Humanities, the Centre for Teaching and Learning, and the Pro-Vice Chancellor Indigenous Portfolio. Professor Butler earned her PhD, Master of Social Science, and Bachelor of Social Science all from the University of Newcastle. Her educational background has informed her extensive work in Indigenous Studies, sociology, and anthropology. Professor Butler's research focuses on culturally innovative pedagogy with significant social impact, spanning Indigenous Studies, sociology, and anthropology. She specializes in place-based pedagogies that have expanded from local to international recognition. Her work emphasizes embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, histories, culture, country, perspectives and ethics in education. She has led major initiatives in curriculum Indigenisation across disciplines and engaged in cross-disciplinary work with STEM fields. Her scholarship addresses critical areas including Aboriginal Community Language Planning, Indigenous youth mental health innovations, and including Indigenous people in urban planning internationally. Her teaching philosophy extends to creating culturally capable students and transforming graduate work environments. Professor Butler's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to Indigenous scholarship, with a focus on decolonizing education, Indigenous identity formation, and the representation of Indigenous knowledge systems. Her work spans journal articles, books, book chapters, and conference presentations that collectively advance understanding of Indigenous education and cultural representation. A notable trend in her research is the intersection of Indigenous knowledge with mainstream academic disciplines, particularly in developing culturally appropriate teaching methods and curriculum frameworks that bridge academic scholarship with community impact. Professor Butler has received significant recognition for her work: National Teaching Fellowship (2015) for 'Sociology teaching and Indigenous issues' University Teaching Award (2022) Professor Butler has secured over $885,000 in research funding across six competitive grants, demonstrating her capacity to lead significant research initiatives. She currently supervises 10 PhD and Masters students across diverse topics including Indigenous identity formation, cultural interface, dismantling settler colonial structures, and Indigenous women's success in higher education. Her current flagship project is 'Ngukurr to Newcastle: intercultural collaboration and influence' (2024-2026), a major ARC-funded initiative examining Indigenous research leadership. As Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy and Leadership, Professor Butler leads strategic initiatives to advance Indigenous research at the University of Newcastle. Her recent 2023 report 'Partnering with First Nations communities in City and Regional Planning' represents groundbreaking work in Indigenous engagement in urban development, developed in partnership with the Greater Cities Commission.

Sabine SchmitzView profile

Professor

• Belgian culture and history
• Benelux region studies
• Interdisciplinary cultural research
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Prof. Dr. Sabine Schmitz is a Professor of Romance Literatures and Cultural Studies at the Institute of Romance Studies , Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Paderborn. She serves as Chairwoman of the Belgium Center (BELZ) and leads the BelgienNet digital platform. 2024: Awarded Officer of the Order of the Crown of Belgium 2026: Organizing international conference on Polyphonic Circularity Her research focuses on: Benelux region cultural dynamics Belgian identity in media and comics Baroque studies in Northern Europe Migration narratives in Latin American and European contexts Digital humanities applications Interdisciplinary EU studies Recent publications analyze: Belgian royal order award (2024) Benelux multilingual education (2024) Italian migration to Belgium (2023) Belgian comic historiography (2023) Symbolist art pedagogy (2023) Scientific honors: Order of the Crown of Belgium (2024) As academic leader of BELZ, she coordinates: Multilingual educational projects Annual Belgium Day events International student excursions to Belgium EU-focused research initiatives

• Architectural Theory
• Urban Studies
• Architectural Design
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Fatma Sinem Özgür is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University's Faculty of Architecture, specializing in the Building Information subdivision. Her academic trajectory includes a Bachelor of Architecture (2004–2009), MSc in Architecture (Non-thesis, 2009–2011), and PhD in Architectural Design (2012–2019), all completed at Istanbul Technical University. She demonstrates proficiency in English, evidenced by her YDS (Foreign Language Proficiency Exam) score of 83.75 in 2020. Research Focus: Her work centers on architectural theory, urban studies, and cultural narratives, with emphasis on: Mimesis and precedent knowledge in design processes Semiotics and meme theory in architectural epistemology Urban identity, transnational spaces, and sensory experiences in cities Narrative structures as tools for spatial analysis Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2011–2023) reveal consistent engagement with architectural phenomenology, cultural transmission, and urban morphology. Key thematic clusters include: Mimesis and knowledge representation in design (2023, 2019, 2018) Urban identity in Istanbul, Lyon, and Aegean towns (2016, 2015, 2013, 2011) Temporality and existential dimensions of space (2021, 2018) Methodologically, she integrates semiotics, phenomenology, and memetics to analyze spatial narratives. Awards & Advising: No awards, supervised students, or grants are documented in the available sources.

Eve ZimmermanView profile

Professor

• Japanese Literature
• Gender Studies
• Girlhood Studies
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Eve Zimmerman is Professor of Japanese in the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Wellesley College, where she served as department chair for four years and directed the East Asian Studies program. Her teaching spans modern Japanese literature and visual culture, including specialized courses on the Japanese supernatural and coming-of-age narratives in East Asia. Education: B.A., University of Pennsylvania Ph.D., Columbia University in the City of New York Her research centers on Japanese literature with emphasis on how female writers refashion 'girlhood' in postwar fiction, manga, and memoir. Current work examines this fluid category as a vehicle for expressing gender, sexuality, and historical perspectives. Her first book analyzed burakumin writer Nakagami Kenji, while collaborative projects explore Japanese folk architecture through architectural photography. Recent publications reveal interdisciplinary trends spanning literary translation, gender-focused criticism, and architectural ethnography. Key works analyze Tsushima Yūko's urban narratives, Ogawa Yōko's historical allegories, and folk architecture representations, demonstrating consistent engagement with memory, spatial theory, and visual culture across literary and non-literary domains. Zimmerman has supervised diverse honors theses including mech anime research and translations of Mishima, Yamada, and Yoshimoto Banana. She actively supports emerging scholars through journal and book reviews for Duke, Harvard, and other academic presses. Her departmental leadership created an innovative East Asian Studies major emphasizing cultural connections through 'Gateways to East Asia,' and established cross-departmental collaboration with Economics. Current focus includes developing the Newhouse Center community while maintaining an active collaboration with architectural historian Claire Zimmerman on Japanese folk architecture.

Saul AntonView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Critical Theory
• Aesthetics
• Visual Arts
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Saul Anton is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Humanities and Media Studies Department at Pratt Institute's School of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His academic career bridges critical theory, aesthetics, and contemporary art practice with deep engagement in European Enlightenment thought and continental philosophy. His research interests span critical theory, aesthetics, visual arts, modern and contemporary art and culture, European Enlightenment, and continental philosophy. Anton has published scholarly work on Diderot, Rousseau, Kant, Winckelmann, Agamben, and Nancy, demonstrating his expertise across historical periods from the 18th century to contemporary philosophy. Anton's publications reveal consistent engagement with the intersection of visual culture, philosophy, and historical context. His work shows particular strength in connecting historical philosophical frameworks with contemporary art practices, especially in examining how Enlightenment thinking continues to shape modern visual culture and critical approaches to art. Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities Grants from the Getty Center in Los Angeles At Pratt, Anton teaches diverse courses including Horror and Monstrosity, World Literature, Intensive Film Theory, and Contemporary Media Theory. He previously served as Coordinator of the Architecture Degree Projects Writing Program. His cultural journalism appears in prominent venues including Artforum, frieze, Bookforum, Afterall, and Bomb, and he serves as a contributing editor of Cabinet magazine.

Elena SottilottaView profile

Research Fellow

• Women's and Gender Studies
• Folklore and Fairy-Tale Studies
• Children's Literature
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Dr. Elena Sottilotta is a Research Fellow at Murray Edwards College , University of Cambridge, with expertise in women’s and gender studies , folklore and fairy-tale studies , children’s literature , and intermedia studies . Affiliated with the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, she has held visiting roles at Brown University and Harvard University, and serves on the Scientific Committee of the European Fairy Tale Route. Research Focus: Non-canonical voices in European folk and fairy-tale traditions, contemporary media adaptations, Italian-Irish literary crossings, and Mediterranean island studies. Teaching: Supervises Italian language and literature courses (IT1, IT5), postgraduate research, and long essays, with a focus on creative pedagogy and storytelling. Awards: British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant, Fulbright scholarship, Erasmus Mundus scholarship, and others. Public Engagement: Co-organizer of Cambridge Research Network for Fairy-Tale Studies , Fairy-Tale Trouble conference, and outreach programs on diversity and social justice. Her 2025 monograph Seekers of Wonder (Princeton University Press) examines women’s roles in 19th-century Italian and Irish folk-tale collection, while her articles span topics from neo-Victorian media to gender subversion in Italian cinema. She actively participates in international lectures, conference organization, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Katarzyna JankowiakView profile

Assistant Professor

• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
• Bilingualism and Cognition
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Katarzyna Jankowiak serves as an Assistant Professor at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań's Faculty of English, specializing in psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics with expertise in bilingual language processing. Her research integrates electrophysiological methods (EEG/ERP) with behavioral measures to investigate cognitive mechanisms underlying metaphor comprehension, emotional language processing, and stereotype activation in bilingual contexts. Her research interests focus on psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, bilingualism and cognition, event-related potentials, figurative language processing, emotional language processing, clinical linguistics, metaphor comprehension, gender stereotypes in language, and neurophysiological measures . She employs sophisticated methodologies including EEG, galvanic skin response, and eye-tracking to examine how language proficiency, mood states, and modality affect cognitive processing in bilingual speakers. Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent focus on bilingual metaphor processing, emotional language comprehension across languages, and neural correlates of stereotype activation. Her work demonstrates that emotional reactivity is reduced in non-native languages, that mood states differentially affect semantic processing in L1 versus L2, and that bilinguals show decreased sensitivity to gender stereotypes in their foreign language. Methodologically, she bridges behavioral and neurophysiological approaches to provide comprehensive insights into bilingual cognition. Scientific Awards and Recognition: START scholarship from Foundation for Polish Science (2019/2020) Multiple AMU Rector's Prizes for research and organizational achievements (2021-2023) Minister of Education and Science scholarship for outstanding young researchers (2022) Adam Mickiewicz University Vice-Chancellor's scholarships for outstanding PhD work (2014-2018) Dr. Jankowiak actively contributes to academic service as project/grant reviewer for international organizations (SSHRC, NSF, Fulbright Commission, NAWA) and as peer reviewer for over 20 journals including Bilingualism: Language and Cognition , NeuroImage , and International Journal of Psychophysiology . She has organized numerous international conferences including Young Linguists' Meetings and Cognitive Neuroscience of Language Embodiment events, demonstrating strong leadership in her field.