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Michael HawkinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Empire
• Islam
• Agency in Asia
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Michael Hawkins serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of History within Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research centers on empire, Islam, and agency in Asia with particular focus on historical time and Southeast Asian colonial dynamics. Education: PhD (2009) Northern Illinois University MA (2004) Boise State University BA (2002) Brigham Young University Hawkins' scholarship critically examines colonial power structures through lenses of time, gender, and cultural representation. His work reveals how imperial forces constructed notions of historical progress while indigenous communities negotiated agency within colonial frameworks. Special attention is given to American military rule in the Philippines' Muslim South, where he analyzes intersections of violence, masculinity, and temporal frameworks that shaped colonial governance. Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic evolution from early examinations of Bud Dajo massacre narratives toward contemporary analyses of counterinsurgency warfare and colonial exhibitions. His research trajectory shows deepening engagement with spatial-temporal dimensions of empire, moving from textual analysis of historical consciousness to material studies of world's fair exhibits and military operations. Professional recognition includes: Magis Faculty Research Grant (2014) supporting Southeast Asian historical research Magis Core Development Grant (2013) for curriculum innovation J. William Fulbright Research Grant (2007-2008) enabling extended fieldwork in the Philippines Hawkins maintains active mentorship of undergraduate researchers while directing departmental operations. His grant portfolio reflects sustained institutional investment in Philippine and Southeast Asian studies, with particular emphasis on decolonizing historical methodologies. The authorship of both specialized linguistic resources (Tagalog Verb Dictionary) and broad historical analyses (Making Moros) demonstrates methodological range across cultural, military, and intellectual history.

Isidora MirandaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Philippine Music History
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Isidora Miranda serves as an Assistant Professor of the Practice in Musicology and Ethnomusicology at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music. Her scholarly work centers on the history of music and theater in the Philippines during the early twentieth century, with particular attention to cultural nationalism and the construction of racial and gendered identities through performance under U.S. colonial rule. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Music from the University of the Philippines, a Master of Music in violin performance and musicology from Western Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Miranda's research interests are deeply rooted in Musicology and Ethnomusicology , with specialized focus on Philippine music history , colonial-era theater , and gender studies . She examines how performance practices, especially the Tagalog zarzuela, became sites of cultural resistance and identity formation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges historical musicology, postcolonial theory, and Southeast Asian studies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in Southeast Asian music scholarship, particularly Philippine theater and opera of the early 1900s. Her work on figures like Atang de la Rama and the zarzuela genre has significantly contributed to understanding the interplay of art, politics, and identity in colonial contexts. Her distinguished record of scholarly recognition includes: American Musicological Society's resident fellowship at the Newberry Library Mellon Research Fellowship on Original Sources by the Council for Library and Information Resources 2022 American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Dr. Miranda has secured substantial research funding through these competitive fellowships, which have enabled her archival work and book project on Tagalog zarzuela. Beyond academia, she maintains an active performance career as a violinist with ensembles spanning classical, klezmer, and Brazilian forró traditions, reflecting her commitment to embodied musical knowledge. Though not leading a formal research laboratory, her collaborative projects with musical groups and her integration of performance practice into scholarship exemplify a holistic approach to music studies.

• Geospatial Information Systems
• Environmental Science and Management
• Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
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Armando Apan is an Honorary Professor at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Surveying and Built Environment. With over 26 years of tertiary teaching experience, he specializes in geospatial technologies and their applications in environmental and agricultural systems. Research interests include remote sensing, GIS, crop stress detection, vegetation mapping, flood monitoring, and land use/cover analysis His work focuses on geospatial data modeling for terrestrial ecosystem observation and climate change response. He has taught courses such as GIS3406 Remote Sensing and GIS1402 Geographic Information Systems. Qualifications: BSc (Phillipines), MSc (Asian IT), PhD (Monash) Languages: English, Tagalog (non-accredited translator) Professional Affiliations Fellow, Surveying and Spatial Science Institute (Australia) Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment (ILSE) Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems (CSAS)

Katarina O’BriainView profile

Assistant Professor

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• Georgic Poetry
• Settler Colonialism
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Katarina O’Briain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from the University of Alberta. Her research explores eighteenth-century literature, georgic poetry, and its intersections with settler colonialism and racial capitalism. A secondary project investigates Tagalog poetry and the Manila–Acapulco Galleon Trade. Before joining York, she taught at St. Mary’s University in Calgary, receiving a Teaching Excellence Award in 2021. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes close reading to connect historical texts with contemporary social issues.

Lesther PapaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Racial/Ethnic Microaggressions
• Higher Education
• Ethnic Minority Mental Health
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Lesther Papa , a Filipinx-American psychologist , serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at San Jose State University 's College of Social Sciences . His research focuses on racial/ethnic microaggressions , ethnic minority mental health , and DEI interventions in educational contexts. Fluent in Filipino (Tagalog), he bridges cultural understanding through his work and personal background. Email: lesther.papa@sjsu.edu ORCID: 0000-0002-3283-1840 Current research examines: Differential impacts of racial microaggressions on White vs. ethnic minority students in classrooms Role of professor ethnicity in microaggression detection Interventions to improve microaggression recognition by students and instructors His work integrates concepts like colorblindness, ethnocultural empathy, and ethnic identity analysis. Key article trends show: Specialization in racial microaggressions (overt/covert manifestations) Focus on BIPOC mental health and educational experiences Methodological innovations in statistical mediation analysis Applications in multicultural training and clinical psychology Exploration of Filipinx American identity and colorism Development of DEI training tools and manuals

Alec MarantzView profile

Professor

• Neurolinguistics
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Alec Marantz is a Silver Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at New York University's College of Arts & Science. He joined NYU in 2006 from MIT, where he served as Department Head and Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor. As Chair of NYU's Linguistics Department (2007–2013), he co-founded the Distributed Morphology theory. His research bridges linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience, focusing on morphology, syntax, and neurolinguistics. His work uses MEG neuroimaging to study how language is processed in the brain, emphasizing cross-linguistic studies (e.g., Arabic, Hindi). He directs the Neuroscience of Language Lab (NeLLab), exploring neural correlates of linguistic structure and computations. Marantz's research highlights language universals and the brain's mechanisms for processing complex linguistic structures. His key contributions include pioneering the 'full decomposition' model of morphological complexity and advancing MEG methods for studying language. NeLLab's Abu Dhabi branch focuses on understudied languages like Arabic, enhancing cross-linguistic understanding. Marantz's work integrates theoretical linguistics with empirical neuroimaging, addressing how syntax and morphology are represented neurally. His research spans topics such as word structure, predictive processing, and the neural basis of language acquisition. Marantz has advised numerous researchers and contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations. His labs investigate language processing across modalities (speech production, listening, reading), emphasizing both cognitive and neural mechanisms. Recent studies explore how the brain predicts linguistic structure and handles ambiguity. While no formal awards are listed, his global influence and foundational work in neurolinguistics are widely recognized. Future directions include expanding cross-linguistic studies and refining MEG techniques to map language-specific neural signatures. His work continues to bridge generative linguistics with empirical neuroscience, offering insights into the biological foundations of language.

Walter BisangView profile

Professor

• Language Typology
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
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Walter Bisang (born February 2, 1959, in Zurich) is a Swiss linguist and Professor of General and Comparative Linguistics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 1992. His research focuses on language typology and theoretical linguistics, with extensive empirical work on East and Southeast Asian languages, Caucasian languages (especially Georgian), Austronesian languages, and Yoruba. His educational background includes: Major in General Linguistics with minors in Chinese and Georgian at the University of Zurich (1978-1986) Advanced studies in Thai, Khmer, and linguistics at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (1986/1987) Doctorate in General Linguistics from the University of Zurich (1990) with a comparative thesis on East and Southeast Asian languages Bisang's research spans language typology , grammaticalization , areal typology , and language contact , investigating phenomena such as verb serialization, clause linking, finiteness, numeral classifiers, and argument structure. His work integrates formal and functional linguistic frameworks to analyze structural diversity and change across language families, emphasizing how contact situations reshape linguistic systems. He critically examines linguistic complexity metrics and their theoretical implications across different grammatical traditions. His publication record (1992-2009) reveals a sustained focus on comparative grammar of understudied language families, particularly highlighting typological patterns in East/Southeast Asia. His articles consistently bridge theoretical debates with empirical data, demonstrating how grammaticalization pathways diverge in areal contexts and how precategorial systems challenge traditional parts-of-speech classifications. His scientific recognition includes: Election to Academia Europaea (2016) Bisang has led major interdisciplinary projects including the EUROTYP initiative (1992-1995) and the German Research Foundation's Collaborative Research Center on 'Cultural and Linguistic Contacts' (1999-2008), where he coordinated teams spanning ancient history, ethnology, and linguistics. He currently serves on the DFG Review Board 104 evaluating typology and historical linguistics proposals, while co-editing the 'Trends in Linguistics' series and two journals ('Asian Linguistics' and 'Zeitschrift für Sprachwissenschaft'). His editorial work significantly shapes publication standards in cross-linguistic research.

Maria C.B. de LeonView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Gynecologic Oncology
• Cancer Research
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Maria C.B. de Leon, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope, specializing in gynecologic oncology. She practices in Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and Mission Hills community sites. Education: A.S. in Biology (Evergreen Valley College), B.S. in Biochemistry (UC Davis), M.D. (UCLA) Training: Residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Indiana University Her research focuses on gynecologic cancers, with emphasis on endometrial cancer screening techniques, robotic surgery outcomes, and immunotherapy applications. She has authored multiple publications and serves on the Statistics Subcommittee of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Research Network. Scientific awards include: Indiana University Simon Cancer Travel Award Outstanding Graduating Resident with Laparoscopic Skills Multiple Letters of Distinction and Academic Honors Professional memberships: Society of Gynecologic Oncology American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

Naomi NagyView profile

Professor

• Sociolinguistics
• Language variation and change
• Heritage languages
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Dr. Naomi Nagy is Professor and Chair of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts and Science. She teaches courses on sociolinguistics, language variation and change, and heritage languages at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her academic career spans over two decades with previous appointments at the University of New Hampshire and visiting positions at institutions worldwide. Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania (1996) B.A. cum Laude in Linguistics (with Honors) and French, Dartmouth College (1989) Dr. Nagy's research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly language variation and change in heritage language contexts. She specializes in understanding language contact through variationist sociolinguistic approaches, with particular expertise in Faetar (a Francoprovençal dialect), heritage languages, language contact phenomena, New England English dialects, phonetics, and sociolinguistic variation in Toronto's multilingual communities. Her work examines how languages change across generations in contact situations, with a focus on maintaining linguistic complexity in heritage language contexts. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding heritage language variation across multiple languages including Italian, Russian, Korean, Tagalog, and Cantonese. Her research reveals that heritage languages maintain significant complexity and often follow similar patterns of variation as homeland varieties, challenging assumptions about simplification in heritage language grammars. Dean's Research Excellence Award, University of Toronto (2022) Dean's Excellence Award, University of Toronto (2016, 2017, 2021, 2022) LabEx Visiting Professor (Chaire Internationale 2022), Université de Paris (Spring 2022) Marco Polo Visiting Professor, University of Groningen (Summer 2015) Distinguished Visiting Professor, Queen Mary University London (March 2013) Dr. Nagy has successfully supervised numerous graduate students and secured significant research funding. She directs the Heritage Language Variation and Change (HLVC) Project, which has received multiple grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), including Insight Grants for 'Ethnolinguistic variation and change: coordinating production and perception' (2018-2025) and 'Heritage languages speakers in Toronto -- what do they tell sociolinguists?' (2015-2022). Her research has involved over 50 students in its first two years and continues to expand. Dr. Nagy leads the Heritage Language Variation and Change in Toronto Project, which documents and analyzes variation in 10 heritage languages spoken in Toronto (Cantonese, Faetar, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog and Ukrainian). She has also developed methodology and a corpus of recorded conversational data for these languages. Additionally, she has worked extensively on documenting Faetar, an endangered Francoprovençal language, creating a descriptive grammar, online teaching materials, and currently developing #FPglobal, a social media platform to support inter-dialectal communication in Francoprovençal.

• Filipino Language
• Tagalog Language
• Language Pedagogy
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Aileen Orsal serves as a Lecturer (Preceptor in Filipino Tagalog) at Harvard University. Her work focuses on language instruction and cultural education. Her expertise spans the Filipino Language , Tagalog Language , and pedagogical approaches to teaching Southeast Asian languages. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences through her role.

William ArighiView profile

Assistant Professor

• World Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• Caribbean Studies
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William Arighi is an Assistant Professor of World Literature at Springfield College's Department of Humanities. His research focuses on postcolonial literature, global/transnational studies, and the intersections of empire with literary value. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington (2015), an M.A. in Comparative and World Literature from San Francisco State University (2007), and a B.A. in Literature from UC Santa Cruz (2004). Education: Ph.D., Comparative Literature, University of Washington, 2015 M.A., Comparative and World Literature, San Francisco State University, 2007 B.A., Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2004 His scholarship examines Puerto Rican and Philippine literary production within Spanish and U.S. imperial frameworks. Teaching specialties include Southeast Asian literature, postcolonial historical fiction, and Tagalog language courses. He maintains affiliations through Springfield College's departmental Instagram and newsletter platforms.

Doug TrickView profile

Associate Professor

• Bible Translation
• Scripture Translation
• Linguistics
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Doug Trick serves as Associate Professor of Linguistics and Vice President at Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL), where he has taught since 2006. His instructional responsibilities include Principles of Translation, Philosophical Perspectives in Linguistics, Language Programs Design & Management, and Semantics & Pragmatics, while maintaining active involvement in Philippine language projects. His educational credentials include: 2013: D.Min. in Bible Translation from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary 1992: Seminar in Linguistic Consulting from University of North Dakota 1977-1980: M.A. in Linguistics (Honours) from University of Texas at Arlington 1974-1977: Bachelor of Religious Education from Providence College Trick's research centers on practical Bible translation challenges, with specializations in Philippine linguistics (particularly Southern Sinama and Tagalog), lexicography, and sociolinguistic surveying. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with field application, focusing on translation evaluation metrics, meaning construction in cross-cultural contexts, and curriculum development for language workers. He has contributed significantly to understanding ergative syntax in Philippine languages and translation testing methodologies. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on translation evaluation frameworks (2018-2023), Philippine language syntax (1997-2008), and the philosophical foundations of meaning in translation (2011-2019). His work demonstrates evolving focus from descriptive linguistics to translation theory and leadership discourse analysis. As academic mentor for CanIL's MA in Translation of Scripture program, Trick guides five translation consultants-in-training. His administrative roles have included Program Chair for the Master of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis (2012-2017) and interim leadership positions within SIL Philippines. He maintains active field engagement through ongoing contributions to Philippine language projects and collaboration with Summer Institute of Linguistics, applying decades of experience in language learning curriculum design and dictionary compilation to contemporary translation challenges.

Jody BlancoView profile

Professor

• Colonial Literature
• Post-Colonial Studies
• Philippine Literature
• +7 more

John D. (Jody) Blanco is a Professor of Literature at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in colonial and post-colonial literatures of the Philippines, Latin America, and the Pacific, with a focus on early modern periods. He serves as Director of Latin American Studies and has held roles as Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Division of Arts and Humanities. His research examines intersections of religion, law, and native custom in colonial contexts, reflected in publications like Counter-Hispanization in the Colonial Philippines (2023) and translations such as Divergent Modernities of Latin America (2001). Blanco’s academic service includes editorial roles with the Journal of Early Modern Cultural Studies , Unitas , and Perspectives in the Arts & Humanities Asia , and participation in the Tepoztlán Institute. He teaches courses on decolonization, Latin American literature, and global cultural histories. Fluent in Filipino (Tagalog), Spanish, and English, he maintains a personal blog discussing yoga philosophy and academic reflections. His research interests span colonial literatures, religious conversion dynamics, and trans-Pacific cultural exchanges. Blanco’s work critiques colonial legacies and explores syncretic identities, emphasizing the Philippines’ role in early modern global networks. His publications address topics ranging from US imperialism to Jesuit missions, blending historical analysis with literary criticism. Advising and grants: No specific grants or advisees listed. Blanco’s contributions extend to institutional leadership, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and equity initiatives at UC San Diego. Labs/Teams: Engaged with Latin American Studies programs, the Tepoztlán Institute, and editorial boards promoting global humanities.

Edith BorbonView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Linguistics
• Intercultural Communication
• Filipino Language Studies
• +3 more

Edith Borbon is an Adjunct Professor (part-time) at the University of San Francisco, specializing in Linguistics and Intercultural Communication. She teaches Filipino (Tagalog) language courses and contributes to program evaluation and student assessment. Her professional background includes editing, technical writing (e.g., flight simulation manuals), and scholarly manuscript editing. She also provides healthcare/social services interpreting and document translation for local agencies. Education: BA in Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley MS in Education (Intercultural Communication specialization), University of Pennsylvania Research Interests: Filipino language preservation, cultural identity in diasporic communities, and the intersection of linguistics with intercultural education. Her work emphasizes documenting Filipino American folklore and linguistic practices through ethnographic and sociolinguistic methodologies. Publications: Both 2011 encyclopedia entries focus on Filipino American cultural expression, analyzing naming conventions and vernacular speech patterns within broader Asian American frameworks. Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisement listed. Active in curriculum development for language programs. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but collaborates with translation/interpretation networks and university language departments.

Doug TrickView profile

Associate Professor

• Philippine Languages
• Translation Studies
• Semantics & Pragmatics
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Doug Trick is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at Trinity Western University (TWU), affiliated with the Applied Linguistics Department in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. He currently oversees five degree programs at the Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) and teaches courses on translation principles, philosophical linguistics, and language program design. His career includes 25 years of service in Philippine Bible translation, sociolinguistic research, and lexicography consulting. Education: Doctor of Ministry in Bible Translation (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2013) MA in Linguistics (University of Texas at Arlington, 1980) Bachelor of Religious Education (Providence College, 1977) Research focuses on Bible translation methodology, semantic theory, and Philippine languages like Tagalog and Southern Sinama. His work bridges theological interpretation with practical translation challenges faced by minority language communities. Recent publications explore translation success metrics and philosophical foundations of linguistic communication. Administrative roles include Program Chair for Master of Applied Linguistics & Exegesis (2012-2017) and leadership in SIL Philippines. Active in both academic teaching and fieldwork, he continues contributing to language projects in the Philippines while mentoring 5 translation consultants through TWU's MA program.