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Nicolas Hebbinckuys is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, focusing on Travel Literature in early New France (16th-17th centuries) and integrating new technologies into French as a Second Language (FSL) instruction. His research explores discourse strategies in travel narratives and representations of American otherness in Renaissance and Ancien Régime texts. Education: PhD in Literary Studies (Université de Moncton, 2015), MA in Comparative Literature (ICES, France, 2006), BA in Modern Letters (ICES France & Université Sainte-Anne Canada, 2004). He develops interactive online course content and conducts language didactic experiments on persistent student errors, feedback mechanisms, and reinvestment. His publications analyze foundational New France texts, climate adaptation in early French expeditions, and literary influences between colonial authors. Professional affiliations include GRÉCUM (Critical Edition Research Group), SOCAR (Ontario Society for Early Modern Research), SE-17 (French 17th-Century Multidisciplinary Studies), and GRÉA (Acadian Studies Research Group).

• Travel Literature
• French Language Teaching
• Critical Edition of Texts
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Jason Tham is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of English at Texas Tech University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in UX research, information design, instructional design, and digital rhetoric. His research focuses on design thinking, user experience, emerging technologies, and technical communication pedagogy. He directs the UX Research Lab and serves as faculty sponsor for the TTU Society for Technical Communication Student Chapter. PhD in Rhetoric & Scientific & Technical Communication, University of Minnesota (2019) MA in English: Rhetoric & Writing, St. Cloud State University (2014) MS and BS in Mass Communication, St. Cloud State University Tham's research explores the intersection of design thinking, immersive technologies, and equitable pedagogy. Current projects include studies on AI user experience, collaborative writing in virtual reality, and the social justice implications of design thinking methodologies. He has received awards such as the Ellen Nold Award for Computers and Composition, TTU's Excellence in Research Award, and the Frank R. Smith Outstanding Article Award. Tham serves as Vice President of the Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication and will assume the editorship of Computers and Composition in 2025.

• Technical Communication
• User Experience (UX) & Usability Studies
• Design Thinking
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Jason Ur is the Stephen Phillips Professor of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University, specializing in early urbanism, landscape archaeology, and remote sensing. He directs the Erbil Plain Archaeological Survey (EPAS) in Iraqi Kurdistan and has conducted fieldwork in Syria, Turkey, and Iran. His work leverages declassified satellite imagery and geospatial technologies to study ancient settlement patterns, irrigation systems, and transportation networks. Research Focus: Early urban development in Mesopotamia, GIS-based landscape analysis, qanat systems, and postmortem segregation in colonial New England cemeteries. Field Projects: EPAS (2012–present), Tell Hamoukar Survey (1999–2001), and studies of colonial-era burying grounds since 2020. Methodology: Remote sensing (CORONA, HEXAGON, U2 imagery), UAV photogrammetry, 3D visualization, and intensive ground surveys. Key Findings: Discovery of undocumented urban centers, mapping of ancient canals and hollow ways, and analysis of rural Assyrian landscapes.

• Early Urbanism
• Landscape Archaeology
• Remote Sensing
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Gordon Hughes is an Associate Professor of Art History in the Department of Art History at Rice University, specializing in early 20th-century European modernism with concentrated expertise in French painting and abstract art. His research significantly reinterprets foundational narratives of abstraction while extending into contemporary art and photographic history. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Art History from Princeton University (2004) M.A. from the University of Western Ontario (1996) M.F.A. in Studio Art from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1992) B.F.A. from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1989) Professor Hughes' scholarship centers on re-examining abstract painting's origins through meticulous visual analysis, particularly focusing on Robert Delaunay's contributions to modernist vision. His work bridges pre-war European art with American conceptual practices from the 1960s-1980s, evidenced by influential publications on Fernand Léger, Georges Braque, Douglas Huebler, and Jenny Holzer. His theoretical approach integrates continental philosophy while prioritizing phenomenological engagement with artworks, reflected in his current book project Seeing Red: Murder, Abstraction, Machines which investigates intersections of art, technology, and violence. Analysis of his recent publications (2006-2022) reveals consistent scholarly engagement with French modernism's theoretical underpinnings while progressively incorporating contemporary critical frameworks. His work demonstrates evolving methodological sophistication through examinations of visual perception, medium specificity, and post-structuralist theory across diverse artistic movements from Cubism to Conceptual Art. His distinguished recognitions include: Getty Research Institute Scholar-in-Residence (2012-2013) Barr Ferree Foundation Publication Grant (2011) Terra Foundation for American Art support (2010) Professor Hughes mentors graduate students in Rice's Art History program with emphasis on close visual analysis and theoretical rigor. His research has received significant institutional support including Getty Research Institute residencies and major publication grants that facilitated his influential monograph Resisting Abstraction and editorial projects like October Files: Richard Serra .

• Early 20th-Century European Modernism
• French Painting
• Abstract Art
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Annechen Bahr Bugge is a sociologist and Researcher I at Consumption Research Norway (SIFO), Oslo Metropolitan University. Her work focuses on food culture, culinary heritage, and sustainable consumption patterns, with particular emphasis on Norwegian dietary traditions and their evolution from the 16th century to present day. PhD in Sociology (2005) from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Current leader of FoodStories project (2025-2028) examining Norwegian food heritage Previously led FoodLessons project (2021-2024) connecting culinary history with future food development Her research explores: dietary transitions, plant-based diets, food policy interventions, and the sociocultural dimensions of food consumption. She has published extensively on Norwegian food culture, including the book Fattigmenn, tilslørte bondepiker og rike riddere (2019) and upcoming Food Cultures of Norway: Cuisines, Customs, and Issues (2025, co-authored with Henry Notaker). Recent publications focus on: food heritage revitalization, sustainable diets, retail interventions for healthier choices, and digital marketing influences on youth consumption patterns. Her work combines historical analysis with contemporary food challenges to inform future sustainable food systems. For a complete overview of her research and publications, see her Cristin profile: Cristin Profile

• Sociology
• Consumer Behavior
• Food Culture
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Ola Wikander is Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Old Testament Exegesis at Lund University 's Centre for Theology and Religious Studies, with affiliations to the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. His work bridges Ancient Near Eastern languages with Indo-European studies through etymological poetics . Pro Futura Scientia Fellow (2017-2023) Visiting Scholar at Wolfson College, Cambridge (2021-2022) Member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund Wikander's research focuses on: Philological analysis of Hebrew, Ugaritic, Hittite, and Luwian texts Interactions between Indo-European and Semitic linguistic cultures Historical phonology of Northwest Semitic languages Preservation of knowledge for nuclear waste communication Mythological motif transmission across cultures His scholarly output (69 items) covers: Ugaritic epic analysis Hebrew tense system typology Indo-European loanwords in Semitic Theurgical motifs in religious texts Hydro-philology intersections Comparative mythological studies Notable Awards Pro Futura Scientia Fellowship Eva och Lars Gårding Linguistics Prize August Prize Shortlist (2006) Carlo Landberg Foundation Award Academic Contributions include: Editorial board, Coniectanea Biblica Co-editor, Ugarit-Forschungen (2022-2024) Research projects on Semitic-Indo-European interactions Multi-year nuclear waste communication studies

• Ancient Near Eastern Languages
• Hebrew Bible Studies
• Ugaritic Philology
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Dr. Jonnie Penn is an Associate Teaching Professor of AI Ethics and Society at the University of Cambridge, where he teaches in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. He holds multiple prestigious affiliations including as a Faculty Associate at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center, Senior Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, and Research Fellow at St. Edmund's College. His educational background includes First Class Honours from the University of Cambridge and degrees from McGill University. His research explores the deep historical relationships between notions of efficiency and authority in computer science, artificial intelligence, and management science, with particular focus on systems theory, complex science, and technocracy within AI Ethics. Penn's scholarly work reveals consistent themes across decades of research: the historical genealogy of power in AI systems, critical examinations of algorithmic governance, and the social implications of digital technologies. His publications span from technical analyses of data ecologies to broader societal critiques of corporate influence on AI development. #1 New York Times Bestselling Author FRSA (Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts) MIT Media Lab Assembly Fellow Google Technology Policy Fellow Fellow of the British National Academy of Writing As Project Development Lead of the 'Histories of AI' initiative at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, Penn connects a global network of scholars examining the social, political, and economic ramifications of intelligent systems. He has co-chaired workshops at leading academic conferences including HSS, SHOT, NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR, and has presented research to the United Nations, European Parliament, and UK House of Lords. His current work focuses on 'decomputerisation' as a critical framework for understanding our relationship with technology.

• History of Artificial Intelligence
• AI Ethics
• Technology and Society
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Prof. Dr. Jonas Schützeneder is a Professor of Digital Journalism at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, where he serves as Deputy Chair of the Examination Board. He holds a doctorate in Sports Journalism and Sports Communication and completed his habilitation in Innovation Communication. His academic responsibilities include teaching digital journalism in the Management and Media program (BA/MA), with a focus on data journalism, social media strategies, and online formats. Schützeneder's research explores transformative trends in journalism, with core interests in: Artificial intelligence applications in newsrooms Social media's impact on journalism practices Innovation communication and media evolution Podcast formats and audio storytelling strategies Ethical dimensions of digital journalism His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on journalism's digital transformation, particularly examining how emerging technologies like AI and social platforms are reshaping content production, distribution, and ethical frameworks across European media landscapes. His scientific recognitions include: University Teaching Award from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (awarded twice) Multiple nominations for Teaching Award at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences Schützeneder leads the podcast project 'Held:innen von Magdeburg' where students research and produce content about contemporary and historical figures. Since 2018, he has served on the editorial board of Communicatio Socialis, an academic journal on media ethics, where he manages peer review processes. Since 2024, he co-heads the DGPuK Journalism Section, a 400-member organization within the German Society for Journalism and Communication Studies.

• Digital Journalism
• Artificial Intelligence in Media
• Social Media and Journalism
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Wang Yingji is a tenured professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Art and Media, Tongji University. He holds a PhD in Literary Studies and has served as director of the China Culture and Art Communication Research Center, member of the China Artists Association, and editorial board member of "Media Criticism" journal. BA: Chinese Language and Literature, Renmin University of China (1995) MA: Journalism, Beijing Normal University (2004) PhD: Literary Studies, Beijing Normal University (2007) His research focuses on the intersections between Journalism and Communication, Media Phenomenology, Philosophy of Technology, and Traditional Chinese Culture. His work explores embodied cognition in media interaction, technological mediation of human perception, and historical epistemology of media systems. The articles demonstrate his expertise in media phenomenology (Hubert Dreyfus analysis), digital reading behavior studies, VR technology ideologies, and historical reconstruction of Chinese communication theories. His publications span from 2016-2022 with consistent CSSCI indexing. National Social Science Fund General Project: "Chinese Modern Public Opinion Thought History" (2021) Major Project Subtopic: "Chinese Media Archaeology in Civilizational Diversity" (2020) Ministry of Education Project: "Husserl's Media and Communication Thought" (2020) Completed NSFC Project: "Rumor Propagation and Governance in Public Emergencies" (2011) As educator, he teaches courses like "Chinese Classical Media Art", "Media Research Methods", and "Communication Theory". His administrative roles include leadership positions in the Chinese Society of Journalism History and multiple journal editorial boards.

• Journalism and Communication
• Media Phenomenology
• Philosophy of Technology
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Peter Redfield serves as Professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, where he bridges anthropology with science and technology studies, postcolonial theory, and humanitarian practice. He previously held the presidency of the Society for Cultural Anthropology (2017-2019) and maintains active affiliations with the LOST Research Network (Law, Organization, Science and Technology), though this network is transitioning to an archive in 2024. His research critically examines transnational expertise and the ethics of humanitarian interventions in contexts of unreliable infrastructure, with current projects including "Beyond Reliable Infrastructure"—which analyzes minimalist life technologies for water, sanitation, and health—and collaborative work with Stellenbosch University on sanitation politics in South Africa. Redfield's scholarship consistently interrogates how humanitarian design navigates utopian ideals of social justice while confronting material constraints and political complexities in global health. His publication trends reveal sustained focus on medical anthropology and humanitarian ethics, particularly through case studies of epidemic response (Ebola), technological fixes (LifeStraw®), and organizational practices (Doctors Without Borders). This work demonstrates evolving attention to material politics and infrastructure, moving from colonial histories (e.g., French Guiana rocketry) toward contemporary crises in global health governance. Redfield's research is supported by institutional affiliations including the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, 2016-17) and collaborative partnerships across Africa. He leads interdisciplinary teams examining humanitarian innovation, with recent work emphasizing the material dimensions of aid delivery and the political economies of "dignified living" in marginalized communities.

• Anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Medical Anthropology
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Veronika Settele is a historian specializing in 19th-20th century societal transformations, currently serving as a Visiting Professor and junior research group leader at the University of Bremen since 2023. Her work bridges History of Sexuality , Food History , and Animal Studies , examining intersections between economic systems, technological shifts, and cultural norms. Education : PhD in History (2015-2020), Freie Universität Berlin MSc in European Politics and Society (2011-2014), University of Innsbruck Magister in History (2007-2012), University of Innsbruck Research Focus : Her scholarship interrogates how sexuality , animal husbandry , and food systems reflect and shape societal structures. Current projects like "Hinter der Norm" analyze sexuality's secularization through religious practice lenses, while her publications explore industrial agriculture's moral and economic dimensions. Article Trends : Spanning 2012-2024, her work traces industrial agriculture (1945-1990), animal labor dynamics , and sexuality as cultural practice , with keywords spanning Capitalism , Technological History , and Environmental Ethics . Scientific Recognition : Opus Primum Preis der Volkswagen Stiftung Deutscher Studienpreis Friedrich-Meinecke-Preis Fonds Deutscher Studienpreis der Körber-Stiftung Gerald D. Feldman-Reisebeihilfen Academic Leadership : She co-organized conferences like "Beyond Norms and Categories" , serves on the editorial board of Zeithistorische Forschungen , and has taught seminars on transnational reform movements, Holocaust studies, and capitalism history at the University of Bremen and Sorbonne Université.

• History of Sexuality
• Food History
• Animal History
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Sarah Keller is a Professor in the Art Department at UMass Boston, specializing in Cinema and Media Studies. Her research bridges experimental film, feminist theory, and queer aesthetics, with a focus on historical and contemporary intersections of cinema, affect, and spectatorship. Books: Maya Deren: Incomplete Control , Anxious Cinephilia: Pleasure and Peril at the Movies , and Barbara Hammer: Pushing Out of the Frame . Edited Works: Co-edited Jean Epstein: Critical Essays and New Translations . Her scholarship explores cinephilia as a cultural and emotional phenomenon, analyzing films through lenses of anxiety, desire, and technological change. She has contributed to journals like Camera Obscura , Cinema Journal , and Studies in French Cinema , often connecting experimental filmmaking to broader socio-political contexts. Keller founded the Boston Cinema/Media Seminar, fostering academic discourse on film and media. Her work frequently engages with directors such as Maya Deren, Barbara Hammer, and Jean Epstein, emphasizing the enduring relevance of avant-garde practices in contemporary media landscapes.

• Cinema Studies
• Media Studies
• Experimental Film
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Katherine Stubbs is the Lee Family Associate Professor of English at Colby College, specializing in American literature and cultural studies. Her research spans 18th-, 19th-, and early 20th-century texts, with a focus on marginalized voices in working-class, ethnic, and feminist discourses. Education: Ph.D. from Duke University Her scholarly work interrogates intersections of technology, labor, and identity through feminist theory and cultural analysis. She has edited Anzia Yezierska’s Arrogant Beggar and curated thematic issues on labor and subjectivity. Recent publications explore telegraphy’s influence on narrative forms, material culture in immigrant literature, and gender dynamics in industrial economies. Her writing appears in journals like New Media, 1750-1925 , MELUS , and differences , alongside entries in the Oxford Companion to Women’s Writing in the United States .

• American literature
• Working-class fiction
• Ethnic literature
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Filippo Mezzanotti is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His research bridges corporate finance with innovation economics, fintech, and historical analysis of financial systems. He teaches Finance II (Corporate Finance), focusing on capital structure, investment decisions, and valuation methods. Doctor of Philosophy (2016), Business Economics, Harvard University Master of Arts (2014), Economics, Harvard University Master of Science (2010), Economics, Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Bachelor of Arts (2008), Economics, Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Mezzanotti's work examines how financial frictions shape real economic activity. Key areas include technology adoption dynamics during liquidity shocks, patent policy effects on corporate innovation, and private equity's role in crisis resilience. His empirical approach frequently leverages historical events like the Great Depression and Sherman's March for modern economic insights. Recent publications analyze critical issues in financial technology (mobile payments in India), corporate R&D allocation under funding constraints, and legal frameworks affecting patent litigation. His research reveals connections between demographic factors, debt restructuring mechanisms, and institutional recovery patterns. Faculty Research Fellow, National Bureau of Economic Research (2024-present)

• Corporate Finance
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
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Sudhir Mahadevan is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington in the departments of Comparative History of Ideas and Cinema & Media Studies . He holds a PhD in Cinema and Media Studies and is affiliated with the Jackson School of International Studies , Social Sciences , and South Asia Center . Education: PhD in Cinema and Media Studies His research explores the origins of Indian cinema, focusing on intermediality between photography, print, and film, and the commercial practices that shaped its development. He is working on a project titled Iconic Images , analyzing thematic and formal elements in post-Independence Hindi cinema. Recent publications address topics such as queer cinema in India, the interplay between Hindi novels and films, and the legal history of cinema as an art form. His work spans journals like Framework , Screen , and TransAsia Photography , with a focus on visual culture, medium specificity, and historical analysis.

• Cinema Studies
• Media Studies
• Indian History
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