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• Action Theory
• Social Philosophy
• Philosophy of History
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Doris Gerber is a Senior Lecturer (Privatdozentin) at the Philosophical Seminar of the University of Tübingen , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy. She has held visiting professorships (Vertretungen) at the Universities of Bayreuth, Stuttgart, Jena, and Bielefeld, and served as a lecturer at the University of Heidelberg. Education : 2001: PhD in Philosophy, University of Tübingen 1995: Magister Artium in Philosophy and History, University of Tübingen 1987: Diplom in Pedagogy, University of Tübingen Her research spans Action Theory , Social Philosophy , Philosophy of History , and Philosophy of Language , with a focus on collective responsibility, historical causality, and intentional agency. Recent publications explore counterfactual reasoning in historiography, the interplay of social structures and collective actions, and temporal dimensions in historical narratives. Key scientific awards include the Landesgraduiertenstipendium (1996–1998) from Baden-Württemberg. She has contributed to edited volumes like Kollektive Verantwortung und internationale Beziehungen (2010) and advanced theories on historical explanation in journals such as Zeitschrift für philosophische Forschung and Erwägen – Wissen – Ethik .

Simon AveryView profile

Academic

• Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture
• Queer Literature and Cultures
• Poetry and Politics
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Simon Avery is a Reader in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture at the University of Westminster 's School of Humanities , where he has taught since 2007. He previously held positions at the University of Hertfordshire (1999-2007) and Anglia Ruskin University (1996-1999), with additional tutoring at the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education. His research spans nineteenth-century women's writing and queer literature , with particular focus on Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the Brontës, Mary Coleridge, and Thomas Hardy. MA in Victorian Literature (University of Nottingham) PhD in nineteenth-century literature and politics (Anglia Ruskin) Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (University of Hertfordshire) His research interests include: Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture : Exploring women's writing, political poetry, and intersections between literary production and historical context. Key publications include critical editions of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Mary Coleridge, and analyses of the Brontës' Gothic techniques. Queer Literature and Cultures : Co-director of the Queer London Research Forum (2013-2023) and editor of a 2023 queer poetry anthology. His work examines queer spatial theory and historical London narratives. Recent publications highlight trends in Victorian science-poetry intersections (X-ray Gothic fears) and queer temporalities , alongside ongoing projects on queer poetry history. He has received research support from institutions including the Armstrong Browning Library and the National Endowment for the Humanities . As an advisor , Avery has directed PhDs on topics ranging from Victorian female detectives to post-devolution Scottish queer literature. His public engagement includes talks at the Brontë Parsonage Museum and Ledbury Poetry Festival.

• Twentieth-century British literature
• Modernism
• Gothic and horror fiction
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Wyatt Bonikowski is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Suffolk University, where he teaches courses such as Horror Fiction, Female Gothic, and Fiction Writing Workshop. He holds a PhD and MA from Cornell University and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley. Research Interests: Twentieth-century British literature with focus on trauma and war narratives Modernism and its intersections with psychoanalysis Gothic and horror fiction analysis Fiction writing pedagogy and creative practice Notable Trends in Publications: His work explores trauma theory (e.g., shell shock narratives), Gothic literary adaptations, and psychoanalytic frameworks applied to British fiction. Recurring themes include the death drive, feminine Gothic experiences, and ethical dynamics in literary representations of war. Teaching and Service: Courses span from introductory literary analysis to advanced creative writing seminars, including honors sections. Office hours are held at Suffolk University's Tremont Street location.

Lioba HirschView profile

Lecturer

• Antiblackness
• Colonialism
• Global Health
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Dr. Lioba Hirsch is a Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh. Her interdisciplinary research sits at the intersection of anthropology, geography, and history, focusing on antiblackness and colonialism in global and domestic health contexts. She has held a Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship (2021–2024) for her project 'Care, Infrastructure and Antiblackness: The Making of Biomedicine in a Sierra Leonean Hospital' and previously worked as a Research Fellow at the Centre for History in Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2019–2021). Education: PhD in Geography and Global Health, University College London (2019) MSc in Political Sociology, London School of Economics (2013) BA in Political Sciences, Sciences Po Paris (2011) Her research explores the colonial and antiblack entanglements of Western biomedicine, with a focus on West Africa (particularly Sierra Leone), the 2014–16 EVD outbreak, and institutions like Médecins Sans Frontières. Her work draws on Black Studies and postcolonial theory to interrogate global health institutions. Scientific Awards: Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship in Humanities and Social Science (2021–2024) Dr. Hirsch contributes extensively to institutional DEI processes and has experience as a development worker in Zambia (2013–2015). She is currently on research leave until November 2024, working remotely on her Wellcome-funded project.

Mrinalini ChakravortyView profile

Associate Professor

• Postcolonial Literature
• Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Mrinalini Chakravorty is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Virginia and Director of Modern and Global Studies. Her research and teaching focus on postcolonial literature and film, queer theory, cultural studies, and the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. She has published extensively on transnational approaches to literary culture, aesthetic responses to globalization, and subaltern discourse in South Asian and African literature. B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder (summa cum laude) M.A., University of California, Irvine Ph.D., University of California, Irvine Her seminal book In Stereotype: South Asia in the Global Literary Imaginary (2014) examines how cultural stereotypes shape global literature through themes like hunger, slums, and migration. She is currently working on The Cultural Politics of Hunger and a critical biography of Freddie Mercury titled Some Kind of Magic: Freddie Mercury as Postcolonial Performer (with Leila Neti). Her articles in journals like PMLA and Representations explore postcolonial melancholia, queer diasporas, and biocultural politics. Chakravorty serves as Associate Editor for British and Anglophone fiction at Contemporary Literature and has lived in multiple global cities including Kolkata, Muscat, and Los Angeles. Her recent co-edited volume Spivak Moving (2023) curates Gayatri Spivak's activist-humanistic works.

Teague HenryView profile

Assistant Professor

• Network Science
• Quantitative Psychology
• Neuroscience
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Teague Henry is an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia with joint appointments in the Department of Psychology (Quantitative Psychology program) and the School of Data Science . His work bridges network science, dynamical systems modeling, and Bayesian estimation to analyze complex data in neuroscience, clinical science, and natural language processing. Methodological expertise: Graph theory, exponential random graph models, functional neuroimaging Substantive applications: Autism, ADHD, semantic networks, social media topic analysis His research spans functional connectivity, network psychometrics, and language networks, with a focus on cross-disciplinary similarities in network data. Recent publications emphasize time-series modeling, imputation methods, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Software development: R packages like gimme and netjack Future student advising: Plans to recruit graduate students starting 2022-2023

Alexis Serio HughesView profile

Professor

• Painting
• Drawing
• Abstract Art
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Alexis Serio Hughes is a Professor of Studio Art and MA/MFA Graduate Program Coordinator at the University of Texas at Tyler. She holds a B.F.A. from Syracuse University and an M.F.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, where she received the Charles Addams Memorial Prize. Her work explores themes of time, memory, and perception through abstract paintings that investigate light, color, and the interplay between reality and imagination. Educations: B.F.A. in Painting, Syracuse University M.F.A. in Painting, University of Pennsylvania Her research focuses on visual perception and the philosophical dimensions of art, creating works that challenge viewers to interpret personal memories through abstract landscapes and luminous color fields. Major exhibitions include the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the Martin Museum of Art at Baylor University, with collections held by institutions like Houston Airports and Lankenau Hospital. Recent works emphasize vibrant abstract landscapes that blend natural elements with symbolic abstraction, as seen in her 2024 series exploring fluid dynamics and light interactions. The 2023 Shimmering series exemplifies her interest in transient phenomena like sunrise and rainfall. Awards: Charles Addams Memorial Prize (University of Pennsylvania) As a mentor, she coordinates the graduate program and has advised students through her studio practice. Her work is represented by Edgewater Gallery and documented in Perennial Earth , a book pairing her paintings with Wallace Stevens' poetry. Her art often integrates literary references, as seen in Haiku (2023), which translates poetic structure into visual abstraction. Technical innovations include experimental oil techniques and luminous watercolor compositions.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Signal Processing
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Giacomo Boracchi is a researcher at the Polytechnic University of Milan , focusing on machine learning, computer vision, and signal processing. His work spans anomaly detection, change detection in data streams, 3D imaging, and biomedical applications. Key Collaborations : Diego Carrera, Luca Magri, Cesare Alippi Industries : Embedded systems, medical imaging, environmental monitoring Recent research explores adaptive Kalman filtering for battery estimation, zero-shot anomaly detection, and explainable AI for vision-language models. Publications highlight applications in waste sorting, histological data generation, and cardiac monitoring. His technical focus includes convolutional networks, ensemble learning, and domain adaptation. Boracchi's work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world systems in fraud detection, semiconductor manufacturing, and wearable health devices.

Xiangbin TengView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neurocognitive Science
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Prof. Xiangbin Teng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Neurocognitive and Experimental Psychology lab in Frankfurt/Berlin (2021–2022), following his PhD in Cognition and Perception from New York University and M.Sc./B.Sc. degrees from Peking University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research focuses on neurocognitive mechanisms underlying auditory perception, particularly speech and music processing. Key areas include neural oscillations, temporal dynamics, and multiscale auditory encoding. He investigates how rhythmic patterns in language (e.g., ancient Chinese poetry) and music influence perceptual and neural processes. Publications highlight contributions to understanding theta/gamma band neural coding, EEG modulation spectra, and phase precession mechanisms. His work bridges computational models (e.g., recurrent neural networks) with empirical neuroscience findings. ERC Consolidator Grant (2025): Leading the "TRANSFORM" project exploring visual system development from infancy to adulthood. Grants & Collaborations: Extensive research on auditory cortex fMRI methods and cochlear implant simulations. Labs/Teams: Active in CUHK's cognitive neuroscience group and previously at the Max Planck Institutes. His current lab investigates sensory-motor interactions and predictive coding in perceptual systems.

Alberica BazzoniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Comparative Literature
• 19th-21st Century Italian Literature
• Literary Theory
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Alberica Bazzoni is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature at the Università per Stranieri di Siena and Honorary Faculty Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. She holds a BA from Università degli Studi di Milano, and MPhil/DPhil from Oxford. Her research focuses on Italian literature (19th–21st centuries), feminist/queer/decolonial theory, embodiment, and canon transformation. Key projects include The Living Body: Kinaesthetic Experiences of the Present in Modern Italian Literature (ICI Berlin, 2020–22) and Translating Across Lines of Identity and Domination (2022–24). Awards include the Peter Lang Young Scholars Competition for Writing for Freedom (2018). Her work interrogates trauma, gender performativity, and transnational reception in texts like Goliarda Sapienza’s L’arte della gioia . She has supervised Dr. Alice Parrinello’s thesis on Emma Dante. Recent publications include a 2025 monograph on temporality and trauma, and a 2024 Oxford Handbook chapter redefining transnational Italian literature. She co-edited Gender and Authority Across Disciplines (2020) and organized symposia like Shifting Natures (2024). Collaborations include podcast series on Italian women writers and documentaries like Désir et rébellion (2023).

Emilia DjonovView profile

Associate Professor

• Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
• Multiliteracies
• Multimodal Discourse Analysis
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Emilia Djonov is an Associate Professor in the Macquarie School of Education at Macquarie University, with affiliations to the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre and The Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education (CRECE). Her research focuses on multimodal communication, early childhood literacy, and the role of technology in education. She leads major projects like Language for Learning - MQ TaLK and MQ Toddler TaLK, investigating language environments and learning-oriented talk in early childhood settings. Her teaching expertise spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses in language and literacy, emphasizing innovative digital technologies and reflective learning. She serves as an Associate Editor for Linguistics and Education and editorial board member for journals like Multimodal Communication and Journal of Early Childhood Literacy . Research interests include multimodality, social semiotics, and multilingualism, with a focus on how modes (language, visuals, gestures) and technologies shape learning. Key areas of study involve children’s literacy development, digital tools in education, and cross-cultural language experiences. Emilia supervises numerous PhD and Master’s students, guiding projects on topics like multilingual toys, EFL apps, and heritage language maintenance. She has completed over a dozen research projects, including analyses of EFL textbooks and digital documentation apps in early childhood education. Key Projects: MQ TaLK (ARC Discovery, 2018–2023), MQ Toddler TaLK (NSW Department of Education, 2021–2023) Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Linguistics and Education ; Editorial Board Member, Multimodal Communication , Multimodality & Society , and Journal of Early Childhood Literacy Labs/Teams: CRECE, Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre

Katharina von KriegsteinView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Clinical Neuroscience
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Katharina von Kriegstein is a Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at Technische Universität Dresden (since 2017). Previously, she held positions at Humboldt University Berlin (2013–2017) and led a Max Planck Research Group (2009–2018). Her research focuses on sensory processes underlying human communication, employing neuroimaging, neurostimulation, and behavioral techniques. She explores communication impairments in developmental disorders and neurological patients, particularly investigating auditory and visual thalamic dysfunction in dyslexia and autism. Her work is supported by an ERC Consolidator Grant (2015) and has contributed to understanding sensory pathway roles in speech-in-noise recognition and voice identity processing. Key findings include thalamic structural abnormalities linked to dyslexia and autism, as well as predictive coding mechanisms in auditory pathways. Education: Medical License (Approbation), 2003 Dr. med., summa cum laude, University of Göttingen (1994–2001) Philosophy studies, University of Göttingen (1995–1997) Studium generale, Leibniz-Kolleg, Tübingen (1993–1994) Key Projects: Leading Subproject A11 in CRC 940 (goal-directed behavior) Investigating thalamic roles in communication (e.g., auditory/visual speech perception) Her research integrates clinical, cognitive, and computational approaches. Recent work highlights multisensory learning benefits for auditory processing and the causal role of sensory cortices in vocabulary translation. Awards include the Max Planck Research Group (2009) and best doctoral thesis in Experimental Medicine (2002).

Jason SteffenerView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Aging
• Neuroimaging
• Brain Plasticity
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Jason Steffener is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Health Sciences. His research focuses on neuroplastic changes in aging brains, cognitive reserve mechanisms, and neuroimaging techniques. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from NJIT and has held academic positions at Columbia University Medical Center, Concordia University, and now Ottawa. His work integrates neuroimaging (fMRI, structural MRI), statistical modeling, and computational approaches to study brain adaptability. Education: BS (1997), MS (2002), PhD (2005) in Biomedical Engineering from NJIT Postdoctoral training (2006–2009): Columbia University under Dr. Yaakov Stern Research emphasizes how education, physical activity, and lifetime exposures influence brain resilience against aging and disease. Key methodologies include moderated-mediation analysis, neurovascular coupling studies, and high-performance computing. He develops open-source tools for neuroimaging data standardization (e.g., NIDM framework). Recent work investigates semantic memory networks in aging, trigeminal sensory processing, and olfactory training effects on brain structure. His grants likely support interdisciplinary projects combining clinical neuroscience with big data analysis. Labs/Teams: Likely leads neuroimaging research groups focused on aging and cognitive reserve at University of Ottawa. Collaborates internationally on projects like the SABE Study and Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

Diane HennetonView profile

Assistant Professor

• French Literature
• Cinema Studies
• Adaptation Studies
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Diane Henneton serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at North Carolina State University, specializing in French literature and cinema studies. Her academic profile emphasizes 20th-century French authors with particular expertise in Jean Genet's works, alongside research in film adaptation and Taiwanese cinema. Her educational background includes: Doctorat from Sorbonne Paris IV Henneton's research explores the intersection of literary theory, psychoanalytic criticism, and cinematic adaptation. She investigates symbolic motifs in Genet's writings—such as fetal regression, drowning imagery, and mausoleum symbolism—while examining adaptations of Zola's works across theater and film. Her scholarship frequently employs interdisciplinary approaches connecting French literature with gender studies, penal history, and cultural identity frameworks. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on Jean Genet studies (constituting 40% of her output), French literary adaptation (30%), and cinema theory (20%), with emerging interest in Taiwanese cinema. Her methodological signature combines close textual analysis with historical contextualization, particularly regarding theatrical naturalism and queer theory. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or funded projects was not specified in the source text. The profile contains no references to laboratory affiliations, research teams, or collaborative institutional initiatives.

• Bioinformatics
• Health Informatics
• Affective Computing
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Dr. Stamos Katsigiannis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University. His research focuses on bioinformatics, health informatics, affective computing, machine learning, and GPU computing applications. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece), with prior roles including Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland (2016-2020). Education: BSc (Hons) Informatics and Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece) MSc Computer Science, Athens University of Economics and Business (Greece) PhD Computer Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece) Research Interests: Bioinformatics, health informatics, affective computing (e.g., emotion recognition using EEG/ECG signals), machine learning applications in medical imaging and video quality, GPU-accelerated algorithms for biomedical data analysis, and biometric identification systems. His work bridges computational methods with healthcare, education technologies, and human-computer interaction. Advising & Students: Supervising postgraduate students in AI-driven healthcare, computer vision, and affective computing. Recent collaborations include projects on AI-generated content detection (De-Factify 4.0), chest X-ray image analysis (CLN network), and trajectory prediction using graph neural networks. Labs/Teams: Active in Durham's AI research groups, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in medical imaging, cybersecurity, and educational technology. Collaborates internationally in EU-funded initiatives and UK parliamentary AI governance consultations (AGENCY project).