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Ken Koltun-FrommView profile

Professor

• Modern Jewish Thought
• Material Culture Studies
• Religious Studies
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Ken Koltun-Fromm is a Professor of Religion at Haverford College, where he has taught since 1997, mirroring his own undergraduate experience as a religion major there. He specializes in modern Jewish thought, material culture, and the intersection of religion with comics and graphic narratives. His courses include 'Material Religion in America' and 'Reading Comics and Religion,' co-taught with Swarthmore’s Yvonne Chireau. He has authored four books, including groundbreaking works on Jewish authenticity and material culture. Koltun-Fromm co-organized a symposium on 'Sacred Texts and Comics,' attracting national scholars, and collaborates on an edited volume with the Israeli Cartoon Museum, exploring comics across world religions. Education: B.A. in Religion from Haverford College (1988) His research emphasizes how material objects, rituals, and visual media shape religious identity. He pioneered a course requiring students to create religious comic narratives, exhibited in a campus symposium. Collaborations include a student co-author (Maddie Backus) and跨-institutional teaching partnerships. Beyond academia, he collects objects like prayer rugs and dolls used in classroom projects, reflecting his research interests. He has no listed scientific awards but is noted for innovative pedagogy and interdisciplinary scholarship. His advising and grants focus on student-faculty research partnerships, exemplified by his work with Maddie Backus on calligraphy in Craig Thompson’s Habibi . He also co-curates projects blending religious studies with graphic arts.

• Media Studies
• Cultural Theory
• Feminist Studies
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Dr. Jong Mi Kim is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Theory at Coventry University. Her work focuses on intersections of gender, media, and cultural studies with an emphasis on Korean contexts. She holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics (2007), an M.A. in Sociology from Sogang University (1993), and a B.A. in Labour Law from Ewha Women's University (1989). Her research explores new femininities in Asia, feminist film theory, and the sociocultural impacts of globalization on Korean identity. Notable themes include plastic surgery consumption, gender roles in divided Korea, and postfeminist theory. Kim's publications span academic journals and edited volumes, addressing topics like media consumption patterns, North-South Korea gender comparisons, and UK-based cultural analyses. Her work bridges critical theory with empirical studies, offering insights into contemporary gender dynamics across geopolitical contexts. Advising and grants details are not specified in the provided text. No scientific awards were mentioned.

Steven HeineView profile

Professor

• Japanese religions
• Zen Buddhism
• Dōgen studies
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Steven Heine is Professor of Religious Studies and History at Florida International University , where he also directs the Institute for Asian Studies and serves as interim director of the Institute for Judaic and Near Eastern Studies . Additionally, he is associate director of the Center for Transnational and Comparative Studies . His research and teaching focus on Japanese religions—especially Zen Buddhism and the thought of Dōgen (1200-1253), founder of the Sōtō sect—as well as broader East Asian literature and comparative religion. Education Japanese Religions Comparative Religious Thought Religion and the Social Sciences Research Interests Professor Heine’s scholarship centres on Japanese religions , with particular emphasis on Zen Buddhism and the thought of Dōgen . He explores East Asian literature from classical through modern times, employing comparative perspectives that connect Japanese culture with wider global contexts. His work also addresses worldwide mysticism , folk religions , religion and psychology , and the impact of modernization on religious traditions. Publications & Trends Across more than two decades, Heine has produced a steady stream of monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles that illuminate Zen philosophy , koan literature , and the textual history of the Shōbōgenzō . His recent output (2019-2025) reveals intensified attention to Dōgen’s poetics , Chan/Zen hermeneutics , and the transmission of Chinese Chan texts to medieval Japan . Book-length studies such as Readings of Dōgen’s Treasury of the True Dharma Eye (2020) and Dōgen: Textual and Historical Studies (2012) are widely regarded as foundational resources in the field. Grants & Fellowships National Endowment for the Humanities research fellowship (Spring–Fall 2001) for the project The Role of Zen Buddhist Koan Literature in Medieval China and Japan Institutes & Programmes Heine currently directs the Institute for Asian Studies , which oversees FIU’s new Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies and coordinates interdisciplinary faculty working on globalization and Asia’s historical and contemporary impact. He is also interim director of the Institute for Judaic and Near Eastern Studies and associate director of the Center for Transnational and Comparative Studies , fostering collaborative research across departments and colleges.

Laurel ForsterView profile

Associate Professor

• Women's Studies
• Feminist Media Studies
• Cultural History
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Laurel Forster is an Associate Professor in Cultural History at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Film, Media, and Creative Technologies (Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries). Her research focuses on women's cultures, print media, feminism, and media representations of women, with a specialization in women’s magazines, cookbooks, and domestic texts. She has authored monographs like *Magazine Movements: Women's Culture, Feminisms and Media Form* and co-led the Heritage Lottery-funded 'Women's Community Activism in Portsmouth since 1960' project. Current projects include *The Determined Sewist: Domestic Sewing and the Media*, exploring media’s role in domestic practices. Her work bridges historical and contemporary analyses of feminist print culture, emphasizing how periodicals and domestic media shape women's agency. She has edited special editions on 'Cookbook Politics' (Food and Foodways, 2023) and co-edited collections on women’s periodicals (2020). Her research also addresses 1970s British television, May Sinclair’s modernism, and wartime narratives. Notable grants include the Heritage Lottery Fund for oral history projects documenting women’s activism in Portsmouth. She supervises PhD students in cultural history and feminist media studies.

Paul NellesView profile

Professor

• History of the Book
• History of Libraries
• History of Communication
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Paul Nelles is a Professor in the Department of History at Queen's University. His research focuses on the intellectual culture of the Renaissance, with particular emphasis on libraries and communication networks, especially those of the Jesuits. He holds degrees from the University of British Columbia (B.A.), Johns Hopkins University (M.A.), and Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D.). Key research areas include history of the book, early modern Catholicism, Jesuit missions, and cultural exchanges. He co-edited Connected Mobilities: the Practice and Experience of Movement in the Early Modern World (2023) and has published widely on topics ranging from global Jesuit communication to the materiality of religious texts. Nelles teaches undergraduate courses on early modern European history and supervises graduate students in cultural, religious, and intellectual history of early modern Europe. His recent work explores transnational religious networks, global circulation of ideas, and the role of books in shaping early modern intellectual communities. He has contributed to major projects such as the Sixteenth-Century French Religious Book and co-authored studies on Jesuit correspondence systems. His publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with material culture, historiography, and the intersection of religion and scholarship. Nelles maintains an active research agenda centered on the mobility of people, texts, and ideas in the early modern period.

Marta Koronkiewicz-KaczmarskaView profile

Researcher

• Modernist Poetry
• Contemporary Poetry
• Literary Anthropology
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Marta Koronkiewicz-Kaczmarska , PhD, is a researcher at the Institute of Polish Philology at the University of Wrocław. Her work centers on modernist and contemporary poetry, literary anthropology, and the socio-political contexts of poetic texts. Research Interests : Her scholarship explores intersections between poetry and everyday life, with a focus on anthropological approaches to literary experience and the political dimensions of poetic form. She has contributed to debates on Polish modernism, including works by Andrzej Sosnowski and Adam Ważyk. Editorial Roles : She serves as deputy editor-in-chief of Przerzutnia. Magazine of Literature and Research on Everyday Life and co-edits the Odra journal series. She is also on the editorial board of WIDMA , a journal of American and Polish verse. Scientific Awards : Second Prize, Czesław Zgorzelski Competition (2011) for master's thesis Nominated for WARTO Award in Literature (2012, 2014, 2015) Academic Activities : She co-organized the Microfestiwal (Festival of Young Poetry) and participated in seminars at Adam Mickiewicz University, including the Laboratory of Anthropofiction . She actively contributes to the Kreacje Krytyczne discussion series on contemporary humanities.

Colin JagerView profile

Professor

• Religion and Literature
• Literature and Philosophy
• Romantic Literature
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Colin Jager is a Professor of English and Director of the Center for Cultural Analysis at Rutgers University since 2000. He specializes in Romantic literature, secularism, literature and philosophy, and theories of consciousness. Jager holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (2000) and has served as Interim Chair of the English Department and a Leverhulme Visiting Professor at Lancaster University (2018). Research Interests: Jager’s work bridges literature, religion, and secular studies. His research explores secularism’s impact on modernity, Romanticism’s conceptual frameworks, and intersections of cognitive science with literary theory. Key themes include secular modernity’s discontents, post-secular theory, and cognitive approaches to consciousness. His books include *The Book of God* (2007) and *Unquiet Things* (2015). Recent Articles: Jager’s recent work focuses on panpsychism in Romanticism, secularism’s literary dimensions, and rethinking religious belief. His articles analyze texts by Shelley, Byron, and Coleridge, emphasizing their engagement with secular critique and metaphysical inquiry. Awards & Leadership: Jager’s interdisciplinary leadership includes directing the Center for Cultural Analysis, fostering collaborations across humanities disciplines. His edited volumes, such as *Working with A Secular Age* (2016), reflect his engagement with Charles Taylor’s theories. He regularly contributes to academic debates on religion, literature, and political thought. Teaching: Jager teaches Romantic literature, secular studies, and theory courses, emphasizing close reading and interdisciplinary approaches. His courses include *Romanticism and Consciousness* and *Secularism from the Enlightenment to Romanticism*.

Janice BlandView profile

Professor

• Children's Literature
• English Language Education
• Creative Writing
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Janice Bland is a Professor of English Education at Nord University, Norway, focusing on preparing student teachers for English language and literature education in primary and secondary schools. Her work emphasizes creativity, critical literacy, and the use of children’s literature (from picturebooks to young adult fiction) in fostering intercultural understanding and global competence. She specializes in integrating creative writing, visual literacy, and drama into language pedagogy. Research interests include leveraging literature to address contemporary global issues, intercultural learning, and the role of creativity in ELT. She is editor-in-chief of the Children’s Literature in English Language Education journal and authored Children’s Literature and Learner Empowerment (2013), among other publications. Her scholarly work often critiques traditional pedagogical approaches, advocating for deep, context-rich learning through literature. Articles emphasize themes like interculturality, critical literacy, and the transformative potential of creative writing in education. She has edited volumes addressing young learners and challenging reading materials for 8–18-year-olds. Bland’s contributions span teacher education methodologies, curriculum design, and the application of drama and visual media in language classrooms. Her research underscores the importance of empowering students through literature that engages with diverse perspectives and contemporary societal challenges.

Chris HansonView profile

Associate Professor

• Game Studies
• Esports
• Digital Media
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Chris Hanson is an Associate Professor of Film and Screen Studies in the Department of English at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on game studies, esports, digital media, television, and avant-garde film, with a particular emphasis on temporality in games and media history. He holds a PhD in Critical Studies from the University of Southern California. Education: PhD (Critical Studies, University of Southern California, 2010), MA (Critical Studies, USC, 2005), BA (Media Studies, Carleton College). Research interests span game design history, gender in gaming, transmedia storytelling, and the intersection of nostalgia and technology. He advises the Syracuse University Gaming Club and contributed to the development of the university’s esports program and Digital Scholarship Space. He currently serves as a 2024-2025 Faculty Fellow at the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute (ASPI). Recent academic activities include keynote lectures on game temporality and accessibility, and presentations on early digital game history at conferences such as the Society for Cinema and Media Studies. His work appears in journals like Quarterly Review of Film and Video and Film Quarterly , as well as edited volumes like The Routledge Encyclopedia of Video Games .

Philip BockholtView profile

Assistant Professor

• History of the Eastern Islamic World (1400–1800)
• Transregional Translation Processes
• Islamic Knowledge Transfer
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Dr. Philip Bockholt is an Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessor) in the History of the Turko-Persian World at the University of Münster's Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (since 2022). He leads the DFG-funded Emmy Noether Junior Research Group TRANSLAPT , focusing on intra-Islamic knowledge transfer through Arabic-Persian-Ottoman translations (1400–1750). Previously, he held a research position at Leipzig University (2018–2022) and completed his PhD at the Freie Universität Berlin in 2018. His research centers on pre-modern Islamic historiography, manuscript studies, and transregional translation processes in the Eastern Mediterranean. Notable works include World Historiography between Shia and Sunna (2021) and Ein Bestseller der islamischen Vormoderne (2022). He has conducted archival research in 15 countries, including Istanbul, Jerusalem, and Saint Petersburg. Bockholt has secured major grants including DFG funding for German-Japanese textual transmission conferences and a Fritz Thyssen Foundation grant for Texts as Living Objects . He supervises doctoral projects on topics ranging from Ottoman-Turkish Quranic exegesis translations to Safavid Iran's manuscript culture. His awards include the 2020 Classical Islamic World Book Prize and the 2019 Annemarie-Schimmel Research Prize. Current projects include editing volumes on Ottoman Persian translations and hosting international conferences on textual transmission and multilingualism in early modern Eurasia.

Robert MorrisonView profile

Professor

• 19th-Century British Literature
• Regency Era Studies
• Jane Austen Studies
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Robert Morrison is a Professor of English Literature at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario) and a British Academy Global Professor at Bath Spa University. He holds the title of Queen’s National Scholar and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (elected 2017). His research focuses on 19th-century British literature, particularly the Regency era, Jane Austen, and Thomas De Quincey. He earned his BA from the University of Lethbridge (1983), MPhil from Oxford (1987), and PhD from Edinburgh (1991). Notable accolades include multiple teaching awards (Frank Knox Award, W.J. Barnes Award) and recognition for his book The Regency Years , which was longlisted for the RBC Taylor Prize and shortlisted for the Historical Writers’ Association Crown Award. He maintains the Thomas De Quincey Homepage, a scholarly resource on his research subject. Education: BA (Lethbridge), MPhil (Oxford), PhD (Edinburgh). Teaching: Three-time recipient of Queen’s Frank Knox Award for Excellence in Teaching. Research: Author of works on Regency Britain, Austen, De Quincey, and Blackwood’s Magazine.

John BehrView profile

Professor

• Patristics
• Theological Anthropology
• Christian Theology
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Rev. Prof. John Behr holds the Regius Chair in Humanity at the University of Aberdeen, appointed in 2020. Previously, he served as Dean of St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (1995–2017) and held the Father Georges Florovsky Distinguished Professorship. His work bridges patristic scholarship and contemporary theology, focusing on early Christian thought, Nicaean theology, and theological anthropology. He earned a D.Phil. (Oxford) and D.D. (Melbourne). Research interests include the theology of Irenaeus, Origen, and Gregory of Nyssa, with a focus on Christology, asceticism, and the Council of Nicaea. His major works include The Mystery of Christ (2006), Becoming Human (2013), and critical editions of Origen’s On First Principles (2017). His recent articles explore Nicaean legacy, patristic exegesis, and theological responses to modern challenges. His publications reflect engagement with ecumenical dialogue, biblical hermeneutics, and the intersection of science and faith. Behr’s academic leadership includes directing theology programs and editing series like the Popular Patristics . His contributions emphasize the continuity of early Christian tradition with contemporary theological discourse.

William A. CohenView profile

Professor

• Victorian Literature
• Literary Theory
• Cultural Studies
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William A. Cohen is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Maryland, serving as Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies. He previously held roles such as Chair of the English Department and Director of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on Victorian literature, the history of sexuality, sensory studies, and literary theory. Cohen’s work bridges interdisciplinary approaches, exploring themes like embodiment, filth, and cultural norms in 19th-century texts. His notable publications include Sex Scandal: The Private Parts of Victorian Fiction (1996), Filth: Dirt, Disgust, and Modern Life (2005, co-edited), and Embodied: Victorian Literature and the Senses (2009). He has also contributed to journals like PMLA and Victorian Literature and Culture . Research Interests: Victorian literature, LGBTQ studies, sensory theory, cultural materialism, and the intersection of language and identity. Awards: Faculty Service Award (2012), Honorable Mention for Donald Gray Prize (2014). Grants & Fellowships: Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, Camargo Foundation Fellowship, grants from Clark and Huntington Libraries. Cohen serves on advisory boards for Victorian Literature and Culture and Studies in Sensory History . He has guest-edited special issues, including the Victorian Dirt collection for Victorian Network .

Andrea ColliView profile

Professor

• Economic History
• Business History
• Global History
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Andrea Colli is a Full Professor at Bocconi University, serving as President of the Association of Italian Business Historians (ASSI). He holds affiliations with the School of Management and the Department of Management and Technology. His research focuses on economic history, state capitalism, and the role of state-owned enterprises in European governance. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text. His research interests include Economic History , Business History , Global History , History of Capitalism , and Geopolitics . He has published extensively in leading history journals and authored/co-edited books on these topics. No specific articles are listed in the provided text, but his work emphasizes the intersection of historical analysis with contemporary business and geopolitical dynamics. Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Teaching includes courses such as Geopolitics for Business , Economic History , and Global History and Affairs . He previously served as President of the European Business History Association. No labs or teams are explicitly noted in the text.

• Sustainable Tourism
• Climate Change and Tourism
• Ecotourism
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Bruce Prideaux is a Professor of Tourism at James Cook University's Cairns Institute, specializing in sustainable tourism, climate change impacts, and destination management. He holds an academic position in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management and has been affiliated with the university since at least 2005. His research focuses on environmental and socio-cultural aspects of tourism, including coral reef conservation, climate crisis responses, and community-based tourism initiatives. Education background not explicitly stated in text. His work spans academic publications, government reports, and edited volumes, including contributions to Rainforest Tourism, Conservation and Management (Routledge, 2014) and Drive Tourism: Trends and Emerging Markets (Routledge, 2011). He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and the Marine and Tropical Sciences Research Facility. Research interests emphasize the intersection of tourism with environmental sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and regional development. Key themes include climate change adaptation strategies, visitor behavior analysis, and the economic roles of tourism in peripheral regions. His studies often address tropical destinations, particularly in Australia's Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef.