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Bentley LaytonView profile

Professor

• Ancient Christianity
• Gnosticism
• Heresies
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Bentley Layton is the Frederic & Laura Goff Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University, with joint appointments in Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations and History. He is affiliated with the Departments of Classics and History. His research focuses on ancient Christianity, Gnosticism, Coptic linguistics, and monastic history. Education: Ph.D., Harvard University (1971), highest honors A.B., Harvard University (1963), summa cum laude Extended private study of Coptic linguistics with H.J. Polotsky (1970–1975) His work includes critical editions of Nag Hammadi manuscripts, Coptic grammars, and studies on ancient monasticism. Recent projects involve editing texts by Apa Shenoute and exploring the social history of early monasteries. Layton has held fellowships from major institutions and previously taught at the École biblique in Jerusalem. Research Interests: Ancient Christian literature, textual criticism, Coptic language syntax, and the cultural history of Mediterranean religious movements. He has authored foundational works like The Gnostic Scriptures and A Coptic Grammar . Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Harvard Society of Fellows Fellowship Advising & Grants: Advised numerous graduate students in religious studies and Coptic linguistics. His grants include support for manuscript research and international collaborative projects. Current focus includes interdisciplinary work on early monastic institutions.

Philip KellyView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Labour Migration
• Transnationalism
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Philip Kelly is a Professor in the Department of Geography at York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Research, Graduate & Global Affairs. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of British Columbia, an MA from McGill University, and a BA (Hons) in Geography from Oxford University. His academic work centers on migration, transnationalism, and economic geography, with a focus on the Filipino diaspora in Canada and Southeast Asia. PhD in Geography, University of British Columbia MA in Geography, McGill University BA (Hons) in Geography, Oxford University Professor Kelly’s research explores the intersections of migration, labor, and social justice, particularly in urban labor markets. His work investigates transnational economic practices, caregiver programs, and intergenerational mobility among immigrant families. He emphasizes community-engaged research, collaborating with organizations such as Gabriela-Ontario and Migrante-Canada. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on labor migration, gender, and urban change. Articles analyze topics such as the Live-In Caregiver Program, Filipino youth transitions, and migrant labor in global fisheries. The research spans disciplines including geography, sociology, migration studies, and development, with recurring themes of inequality, integration, and transnational networks. He has been recognized with the Canadian Association of Geographers' Julian M. Szeicz Award. His ongoing SSHRC-funded projects include studies on Canada-Philippines transnational economies and labor relations in global fishing industries. Philip Kelly supervises graduate students in Geography and contributes to curriculum development through community partnerships, such as the PASSOC Project with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. He has co-authored influential texts including Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction and edited volumes on labor and capital mobilities in Asia. He is affiliated with the York Centre for Asian Research and leads collaborative research involving institutions in Canada, the Philippines, and the United States. His work bridges academic scholarship with community mobilization and policy engagement.

Jeffrey F. HamburgerView profile

Professor

• Medieval Art
• Illuminated Manuscripts
• Medieval Diagrams
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Jeffrey F. Hamburger is the Kuno Francke Professor of German Art & Culture at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, within the Department of History of Art and Architecture. His research focuses on medieval art, particularly illuminated manuscripts, diagrams, and the interplay between art, mysticism, and theology. He has held visiting professorships at institutions such as the University of Zurich and the University of Fribourg. Prof. Hamburger has curated major exhibitions, including Krone und Schleier (2005), Imperial Splendor (2021), and contributed to collaborative projects like the Unter Druck exhibition series (2015–2016). His academic achievements include fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, NEH, and the Humboldt Foundation. He is a member of prestigious societies such as the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. Recent scholarly contributions include work on Nicholas of Cusa's diagrams, medieval authorship practices, and the art of female monasticism. He delivered the 2022 Panizzi Lectures at the British Library on Diagrams in Medieval Art and Thought . Prof. Hamburger's teaching spans the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance, emphasizing text-image relationships and the history of visual culture. He has advised numerous graduate students and contributes to editorial boards for journals like Umění/Art Journal and series such as Image—Text—Context .

Christina LuptonView profile

Professor

• Eighteenth-century literature
• History of reading
• Theories of the novel
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Christina Lupton is a Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick, School of Arts. She is currently on secondment to the University of Copenhagen, where she directs the School of English, Germanic, and Romance Languages and leads the Carlsberg-funded research project Lockdown Reading . Her work bridges literary history, media theory, and cultural studies, with a focus on the material and temporal dimensions of reading. University: University of Warwick School: School of Arts Department: Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies Current Affiliation: University of Copenhagen (secondment) Email: C.Lupton@warwick.ac.uk Christina Lupton holds a PhD from Rutgers University and an MA from the University of Sussex. Her research explores the interplay between literature, time, and materiality, particularly in the eighteenth century and contemporary periods. She investigates how reading is shaped by codex formats, institutional contexts, and socio-political histories of work and leisure. Her research interests include: Eighteenth-century literature History of reading Theories of the novel Media and mediation Material cultural studies Temporal experience in literature Autofiction and life writing Lupton’s recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with how literary forms register temporal and material conditions. Her work moves from the eighteenth-century codex to contemporary digital reading, examining how narrative structures reflect changing conceptions of time, work, and personal agency. She frequently draws on systems theory (e.g., Bruno Latour, Michel Serres) and queer temporality to analyze reading as both a historical practice and a phenomenological experience. Her forthcoming book Love and the Novel blends memoir with literary criticism, exploring affective relationships between readers and fiction. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious fellowships: Leverhulme Fellowship Humboldt Fellowship Carlsberg Fellowship Lupton supervises postgraduate students in eighteenth-century literature, media history, and literary theory. She has not listed specific advisees in the provided text. She is currently not accepting new PhD students due to her secondment. She has been actively involved in international research collaborations, including the Lockdown Reading project, which investigates novel reading during the 2020 pandemic through interviews and surveys, culminating in the co-authored monograph Viral Novels: What We Read in 2020 . She delivers frequent invited lectures at major universities across Europe and North America. She is affiliated with the following research initiatives: Lockdown Reading Project: A Carlsberg-funded interdisciplinary team studying reading during global crisis Books Out of Place Workshop: Hosted at University of Warwick, exploring displaced texts Novel Worlds Seminar: Collaborative research on computational and theoretical approaches to the novel

Jordan A. Y. SmithView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Literature
• Japanese Literature
• Translation Studies
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Jordan A. Y. Smith is an academic specializing in contemporary Japanese literature, comparative literature, and translation studies. He served as Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies at Josai International University, teaching in MA programs on Translation Studies and International Administration. He has also held visiting positions at UC Riverside, Pepperdine, Waseda University, and Sophia University. His research bridges literary analysis with cultural and translation studies, focusing on transnational ideologies and transpacific literary exchanges. Holding a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from UCLA, Smith’s work spans poetry creation (in English and Japanese), literary translation of leading Japanese poets, and editorial roles including Editor-in-Chief (emeritus) of the Tokyo Poetry Journal. He is also an art curator for exhibitions at DIESEL Art Gallery (Shibuya), N&A Gallery (Tokyo), and Arts Maebashi. His creative output includes poetry volumes like Syzygy and Sea of Trees , showcasing experimental forms and thematic depth. Smith’s recent articles (2015–2018) explore topics such as transnational literary systems, gender dynamics in Japanese women’s poetry, and postcolonial narratives. His work exemplifies interdisciplinary approaches, merging literary criticism with cultural studies and visual arts. Though no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record and curatorial activities highlight sustained academic and creative engagement. He has advised students across multiple institutions but none are explicitly listed here. Grants and funding details are not provided in the available text. Beyond academia, Smith has produced media content for BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4, and Naro TV, further demonstrating his multimedia and cross-cultural expertise.

Laraine PorterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• British cinema history
• Silent cinema
• Women and cinema
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Laraine Porter is a Senior Lecturer in Film at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Media School within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. She is a core member of the Cinema and Television History Centre (CATH) research group, contributing significantly to the study of British cinema history. Her research focuses on British silent cinema, with particular expertise in silent film music, the role of women in early cinema, the transition from silent to sound films in Britain (1929–1932), British film comedy, and cinema exhibition practices. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement through film festivals and archival projects. Her recent publications and presentations explore themes such as female desire in silent cinema, the feminization of film music, the impact of sound technology on women’s voices, and the cultural significance of British silent film comedy. She has contributed to major reference works and edited collections, demonstrating sustained scholarly output. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Laraine Porter supervises PhD students, including Vivienne Chadder and Sandra Frost. She has secured external funding from Arts Council England, EM Media/National Lottery, and Creative England, as well as internal RIF funding for research and the British Silent Film Festival. Her consultancy work includes directing the Broadway Media Centre and curating film festivals, highlighting her leadership in media exhibition and policy. She is actively involved in professional networks, serving on the steering group of the Women’s Film and TV History Network and as a former trustee of MACE and Ridewise Ltd. Her public engagement includes BBC appearances, festival presentations, and media interviews, reinforcing her role as a public scholar in film history.

Nicole ReynoldsView profile

Associate Professor

• British Romantic literature and culture
• History of the book
• World War I and print culture
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Nicole Reynolds is an Associate Professor at Ohio University , holding a joint appointment in the Department of English and the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges British Romantic literature and architectural history, with a focus on gender studies, print culture, and transnational influences. Education Ph.D. in English, University of Georgia (2001) Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies, University of Georgia (1997) M.A. in English, University of Connecticut (1995) B.A. in English, Boston University (1989, Cum Laude) Reynolds’ research spans British Romanticism , World War I print culture , and gender/sexuality studies . Her monograph Building Romanticism redefined intersections between literature and architecture, while her edited Literature Compass issue on Romanticism and suicide advanced interdisciplinary discourse. Her recent publications analyze Anglo-Indian literature , encyclopedia entries on Romantic-era figures, and pedagogical strategies for global education. Trends reveal sustained interest in marginalized voices, architectural symbolism, and trauma studies. Scientific Awards National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships Harry Ransom Center Fellowship Distinguished Mentor Awards (2017, 2007) Sigma Superlative Award for Best Professor (2010) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Reynolds actively mentors students and leads initiatives in book history and Digital Humanities . She organized Ohio University’s Faculty Learning Community on book history pedagogy and co-led a NEH Summer Institute on the Indian Ocean globalization.

Catherine SamaView profile

Professor

• Italian literature
• Italian cinema
• Early modern Italian women writers
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Catherine Sama is Professor of Italian & Film Media and Head of the Italian Program at the University of Rhode Island, where she has taught since completing her Ph.D. at Brown University. Her research and teaching integrate Italian literature, cinema, digital humanities, and gender studies, with a particular focus on Venetian women writers and artists of the Enlightenment. Education Ph.D. Italian Studies, Brown University (1995) B.A. French major, Italian minor, University of Virginia (1985) Research Interests Professor Sama’s scholarship centres on early-modern Italian women writers and artists , Italian cinematic history from Neorealism to the present , and the Italian Resistance movement . She is currently developing a limited-series podcast that reconstructs the experiences of women partisans in the Veneto who collaborated with the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, drawing on de-classified military documents, private correspondence, and oral histories. Her digital-humanities work explores correspondence networks and online language-learning platforms , aiming to enhance learner autonomy through innovative technologies such as live video exchanges with native speakers. Grants & Awards National Endowment for the Humanities Research Fellowship (2014) URI Foundation Teaching Excellence Award (2017) Advising & Grants Although no individual advisees are listed in the provided text, Professor Sama has secured major external funding (NEH, AAUW) and spearheads collaborative digital projects that engage graduate and undergraduate researchers in archival and multimedia work. Labs & Teams She leads the Italian Program at URI and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives that bridge the Department of Modern & Classical Languages and Literatures with Digital Humanities and Gender Studies clusters on campus.

Nancy L. CanepaView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Modern Italian Literature
• European Fairy-Tale Tradition
• Folklore
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Nancy L. Canepa is an Associate Professor at Dartmouth College in the Department of French and Italian , specializing in early modern Italian literature and culture, fairy tales, and folklore. Her research spans dialect literature , translation studies , and mafias , with a focus on the 1550-1700 period. Education: B.A., Cornell University M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University Her scholarly contributions include critical monographs such as From Court to Forest and Magic Italy: Place, Identity, and the Italian Fairy Tale (in progress), alongside translations of foundational texts like Giambattista Basile's The Tale of Tales and Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio . Her work From Court to Forest earned the MLA Marraro and Scaglione Prize for Italian Studies . Current projects include a scholarly edition and English translation of Emma Perodi's Grandma's Stories: Fantastic Fairy Tales and Castore Durante's Renaissance wellness manual The Treasure of Health . She teaches courses on early modern Italian literature, fairy tales, and mafias.

• Classical Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Latin Literature
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Kristi Eastin is a Professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at California State University, Fresno (College of Arts and Humanities). She earned her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Brown University (2009) and previously studied at California State University, Fresno (B.A. in English Literature with a Minor in Latin, 2001). Education: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Brown University (2009) M.A. in Comparative Literature, Brown University (2006) B.A. in English Literature with Minor in Latin, Fresno State (2001) Her research focuses on classical literature, particularly Virgil’s works and their visual interpretations across antiquity to the Renaissance. She has contributed to studies on Latin pedagogy, classical reception, and historical texts like Livy’s Ab Urba Condita . Her recent publications include analyses of illustrated editions of Virgil’s Aeneid and seventeenth-century Latin literature. She has secured grants from institutions like the Friends of the Princeton University Library. Awards & Honors: Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Fellow (2001-2002) Tokalon Memorial Award for Women (2001-2002) CSU William Randolph Hearst—CSU Trustee’s Award Honorable Mention (2001) McClatchy Scholarship in Classical Studies (2000-2001) University Fellowship at Brown University (2002-2004) Summer Fellowship at Brown University (2002-2003) Research Grant from Princeton University Library (2006-2007) Graduate School Dissertation Fellowship at Brown University (2006-2007) Kristi Eastin teaches courses in Humanities of Ancient Rome, Classical Mythology, and Latin. Her work bridges classical literature with visual arts and historical analysis, emphasizing the enduring influence of Latin texts in diverse cultural contexts.

Kurt SylvanView profile

Associate Professor

• Epistemology
• Kant and Contemporary Kantian Philosophy
• Philosophy of Practical Reason
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Kurt Sylvan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Southampton, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He has been a permanent faculty member since 2015, after joining in January 2014 as a post-doctoral lecturer in the Normativity: Epistemic and Practical project. He holds a PhD from Rutgers University, completed in 2014 under the supervision of Ernest Sosa, with committee members including Ruth Chang, Jonathan Dancy, Alvin Goldman, and Susanna Schellenberg. His primary research interests include: Epistemology Kant and Contemporary Kantian Philosophy Philosophy of Practical Reason General Philosophy of Mind Philosophy of Neurodiversity Moral and Political Philosophy Sylvan’s research centers on developing a Kantian account of epistemic normativity, which he calls Epistemic Kantianism , grounded in the idea that epistemic rationality constitutes respect for truth. He also investigates the nature of knowledge as a non-normative, world-presenting mental relation, with applications in classical Indian epistemology. His recent collaborative work explores neurodiversity’s implications for philosophy of mind and epistemology. He is currently finalizing a book, Respect for Truth: A Kantian Account of Theoretical Normativity , and co-editing a new edition of the Blackwell Companion to Epistemology . His recent publications from 2021 to 2025 reveal a consistent trajectory in theoretical and practical normativity, with a focus on suspension of judgment, autonomy of knowledge, internalist epistemology, and critiques of instrumental rationality. These works span top journals such as Philosophical Studies , Analysis , Mind , and The Philosophical Review , as well as chapters in edited volumes. His scientific contributions are recognized through sustained scholarly output, though no specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Sylvan supervises PhD students, including James Clark Ross, and is currently accepting new PhD applicants. He has taught across a broad range of areas, including history of philosophy, aesthetics, metaphysics, and philosophy of mind. He is also engaged in interdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of epistemology and neurodiversity, and collaborates with scholars such as Claire Field and Andrew Stephenson.

Lynda HallView profile

Associate Professor

• Jane Austen Studies
• 19th Century British Literature
• Literary Adaptations
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Dr. Lynda Hall is an Associate Professor of English at Chapman University in Orange, California, affiliated with the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences . She has taught at Chapman since 1980 (initially as an adjunct and full-time since 1995), specializing in Jane Austen and 19th Century British Literature . Her courses include Introduction to Fiction , Literature into Film , and Banned Books in the Freshman Foundations program. Education : B.A. and M.A. from Chapman University; Ph.D. from The Claremont Graduate University (2009). Dr. Hall’s research and pedagogy focus on literary adaptations , creative writing , and the cultural reception of Austen’s works . She has pioneered innovative teaching methods, such as assigning multimedia projects inspired by Austen’s novels, fostering student engagement through contemporary reinterpretations (e.g., text-message adaptations, pop-up books, screenplays). Her scholarly contributions include a monograph on gender and economics in Austen’s novels ( Women and "Value" in Jane Austen’s Novels , 2017), book reviews, and essays on topics like adaptation ethics , reader-response criticism , and the intersection of popular culture and literary analysis . She has published extensively in journals such as Persuasions and Texas Studies in Literature and Language . Scientific Awards : University award for teaching excellence (1997).

Grant ParkerView profile

Associate Professor

• Classical Philology
• Latin Literature
• Roman Imperial Culture
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Grant Parker is an Associate Professor at Stanford University , with appointments in the Department of Classics and African and African American Studies . He also holds a courtesy appointment in Comparative Literature . Since joining Stanford in 2006, he has led projects like Aftermaths of Enslavement: Curating Legacies , Egypt in South Africa , and Voortrekker Monumentality , focusing on colonial ideologies and legacies of enslavement through digital databases. Education : B.A. in English and Latin, University of Cape Town (1987) B.A. (Honours) in Latin, University of Cape Town (1988) M.A. in Latin, University of Cape Town (1991) Ph.D. in Classical Philology, Princeton University (1999) His research integrates Roman imperial culture with postcolonial and comparative frameworks, examining memorialization , public history , and historical cartography . He works across the ancient Mediterranean and South Africa, comparing imperial legacies. Recent publications analyze monumentality (e.g., obelisks), myth in late antiquity , and subaltern voices in Latin . His edited volume South Africa, Greece, Rome: Classical Confrontations (2016/7) bridges classical and African studies. Honors : Nominated as 'Standout Scholar' under forty, Black Issues in Higher Education (2003) He advises doctoral candidates and leads CESTA projects on South African museums and historical memory. Current teaching includes courses on empire-building , slavery narratives , and classical California .

Nicholas ThomasView profile

Professor

• Oceanic art history
• Colonial histories
• Museology
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Professor Nicholas Thomas has been Director of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge since 2006. He is a leading scholar whose work spans Oceanic art, colonial histories, and museology. He has authored or edited nearly fifty influential books and exhibition catalogues. Research Interests: Oceanic art history and material culture Colonial histories and postcolonial perspectives Museology and the history of collections Contemporary art and exhibition curation His scholarship has revived material culture studies and re-examined colonial legacies in Oceania. He has curated landmark exhibitions, including Oceania (2018–19) at the Royal Academy of Arts and Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac, and Chiefs & Governors: Art and Power in Fiji at MAA. Scientific Awards: Wolfson History Prize (2012) for Islanders: the Pacific in the Age of Empire Professor Thomas is not currently listed as taking on doctoral students and no email address is provided in the text.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
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Prof. Tomaso Fontanini is a researcher at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma. His academic contributions span multiple disciplines, including computer science, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. 2025/2026: Deep Learning and Generative Models (Master's in Computer Engineering) 2024/2025: Processing Systems (Bachelor's in Prevention Techniques) 2023/2024: Processing Systems (Bachelor's in Prevention Techniques) 2022/2023: Processing Systems (Bachelor's in Prevention Techniques) Research Focus: His work primarily explores generative models, image synthesis, and style transfer with a strong emphasis on semantic control and attention mechanisms. Recent research has advanced state space models for efficient style transfer (Mamba-ST), semantic image synthesis via class-adaptive cross-attention, and diffusion model acceleration through U-shape architectures. Scientific Contributions: Publications include breakthroughs in controllable face synthesis, mask-based generative modeling, and video anomaly detection. His work bridges theoretical advancements in neural architectures with practical applications in remote sensing and educational technology. 2025: FLAV (audio-video generation), Swin2-MoSE (remote sensing) 2024: MARS (text-based person search), MCGM (mask conditioning) 2023: FrankenMask (face part editing), Student attendance systems