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• Social cognition
• Spatial cognition
• Cognitive processes in abstract reasoning
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Dr Ulrich Von Hecker is a Senior Lecturer (Reader) in the School of Psychology at Cardiff University, where he has taught since 2000. He leads research on how spatial processes underpin abstract reasoning and social cognition, focusing on mental models, social hierarchies, and cognitive deficits in depression. Education Diploma in Psychology, University of Hamburg (1986) Ph.D. in Psychology, Free University of Berlin (1992) Habilitation, Free University of Berlin (1999) Research Interests Dr Von Hecker’s work integrates spatial cognition , social cognition , and cognitive psychopathology . He investigates how spatial metaphors (e.g., up-down, left-right) structure our understanding of social hierarchies and abstract categories, and how these mappings vary with cultural factors like reading direction. A second major strand examines constructive mental processes —how people build coherent mental models of novel social groups or networks—revealing the role of logical inference, stereotypes, and reciprocity. Finally, he explores cognitive symptoms of depression , demonstrating that sub-clinical depression selectively impairs the formation of global mental models while sparing detail-level processing. Publication Trends Across more than 60 peer-reviewed articles, three clear streams emerge: (1) experimental studies on spatial representation of order, equivalence, and social status; (2) integrative papers on mental model construction in social contexts; and (3) investigations of cognitive control, fluency, and attention in both healthy and depressed populations. Recent work increasingly employs neuroimaging (fMRI), eye-tracking, and cross-cultural designs. Scientific Awards & Recognition Nominated to ESRC Peer Review College (2010–2012) Empanelled as Research Guide, Christ University, Bangalore (2009–2011) Supervision & Grants Dr Von Hecker currently supervises PhD students including Lukas Wolf (embodiment of social values) and Jin Zixi, and incoming MSc student Maohua Nie. His research has been funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) , Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Polish Committee for Scientific Research (KBN) , and the Russell Sage Foundation . Teams & Collaborations He heads an active research group and collaborates internationally with scholars such as Geoffrey Haddock (Cardiff), Simon Dymond (Swansea), Ana Guinote (UCL), Elanor Hinton (Bristol), and Karl Christoph Klauer (Freiburg), among many others spanning Europe, North America, and Asia.

• Communication
• Rhetoric
• Writing Studies
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Melissa Ianetta is the Class of 1958 Professor of Communication and Executive Director of the Writing and Communication Program at the School of Literature, Media, and Communication, Georgia Institute of Technology . She has co-authored foundational texts like The Oxford Guide for Writing Tutors and received awards for editorial and leadership excellence. Education: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, The Ohio State University Her research focuses on disciplinarity , peer tutoring , writing program administration , and academic editing , with a strong emphasis on rhetoric, communication, and pedagogical innovation. Her recent work explores postdoctoral teaching fellowships in English Studies and classical rhetorical models in writing center administration. Scientific Awards: Phoenix Award for Significant Editorial or Design Achievement (Writing Center Journal) Ron Maxwell Leadership Award (National Council for Peer Tutoring in Writing, 2020) Marion Barry Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award (Bridgewater State University, 2020) Assistant Chair of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (2024-2025) Dr. Ianetta has edited College English (2017-2022) and co-edited the Writing Center Journal . She teaches courses on peer tutoring and first-year writing seminars, integrating empirical research with writing culture. Her work bridges classical rhetoric, modern pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Yumi Hara CawkwellView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Composition
• Musical Improvisation
• Experimental Rock
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Dr Yumi Hara Cawkwell is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Music, Writing & Performance in School of Arts and Creative Industries at University of East London. As a composer, improviser, and performer, she works across piano, harp, voice, and clavichord. Specializes in avant-garde/experimental rock and RIO (Rock in Opposition) movements Known for collaborations with notable musicians from Soft Machine, Henry Cow, Gong, and faUSt Active in both contemporary classical and experimental rock scenes Research Interests: Her work focuses on musical improvisation, composition, and performance with particular emphasis on: Complex rhythmic structures and polymeter applications Cultural identity in diaspora musical practices Hybridization of ethnic and western instruments Memory and transcription in avant-garde contexts Recent Outputs: 2023 album Groove Study explores odd meter applications in dance music, while 2017 conference presentation on Lindsay Cooper's compositions highlights her interest in feminist musicology. Awards & Professional Involvement: 2006 British Composer Awards finalist Committee member, Ivors Composer Awards (British Composer Awards) Board member, JASMIM (Japanese Association for the Study of Musical Improvisation) 2015-2017 Panel chair, Improvisation research at international conferences Teaching: Leads modules in music performance, production techniques, and collaborative projects at University of East London.

• Egyptology
• Coptology
• Papyrology
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Tonio Sebastian Richter is a Professor of Egyptology with a focus on Coptology at the Free University of Berlin's Department of History and Cultural Studies, Institute of Egyptology. He holds the position of Academy Professor at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and has served as the head of several major research projects including the DFG long-term project "Database and Dictionary of Greek Loanwords in Coptic" (DDGLC) and the Academy project "Structures and Transformations of the Vocabulary of the Egyptian Language. Text and Knowledge Culture in Ancient Egypt." His educational background includes a Magister Artium in Egyptology and Religious History from the University of Leipzig (1996), followed by a doctorate in 1999 and habilitation in 2005, both based on works concerning Coptic legal documents and their linguistic features. Richter has held academic positions at the Universities of Leipzig, Heidelberg, and Berlin, including serving as a Heisenberg Fellow of the German Research Foundation from 2011-2014. Richter's research interests span the history and cultural history of Egypt during the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods, with particular focus on Coptic language and texts. His work examines documentary texts including papyri, ostraca, and inscriptions that illuminate economic, legal, and social history. He has made significant contributions to the study of Coptic legal documents, magical and alchemical texts, and language contact phenomena between Egyptian/Coptic and Greek/Arabic. His research has revealed important insights into Coptic alchemical papyri, which represent some of the earliest witnesses to "the divine art" and enrich our knowledge of the development of late antique science and its transmission from Greek to Arabic. Richter has also pioneered work on language change and contact in the Egyptian-Coptic language, particularly regarding Greek and Arabic loanwords. Academy Professor, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2015-present) Professor of Egyptology with focus on Coptology, Free University Berlin (2014-present) Heisenberg Fellow, German Research Foundation (2011-2014) Extraordinary Professor, University of Leipzig (2011) Richter has received numerous scientific awards including the Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (2011) and the Friedrich-Weller Prize from the Saxon Academy of Sciences (2000). He serves on the scientific advisory boards of several prestigious institutions including the International Thesaurus Commission of the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae and the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Archaeological Institute. As an educator, Richter has been a main instructor for multiple International Summer Schools in Coptic Papyrology and has organized numerous academic conferences and workshops on Coptology, papyrology, and Egyptology. His work bridges linguistic, historical, and archaeological approaches to understanding ancient Egyptian civilization through its textual remains.

Munther A. YounesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Arabic Linguistics
• Phonetics
• Phonology
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Munther A. Younes is the Reis Senior Lecturer of Arabic Language and Linguistics at Cornell University , affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences, Linguistics Department, Near Eastern Studies, and the Religious Studies Program. He is also a Stephen H. Weiss Provost Teaching Fellow. PhD, University of Texas at Austin (Linguistics, 1982) Diploma, University of Jordan (English as a Second Language, 1975) B.A., University of Jordan (English Language and Literature, 1974) His research focuses on Arabic linguistics , including phonetics, phonology, morphology, sociolinguistics, and comparative/historical dialectology. He specializes in teaching Arabic as a foreign language , Qur'anic Arabic , and comparative Semitic linguistics , with a particular emphasis on integrating colloquial Arabic with Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) in pedagogy. His publications, including books like Charging Steeds or Maidens Performing Good Deeds: In Search of the Original Qur’an (2019) and The Integrated Approach to Arabic Instruction (2015), highlight his work on Arabic language instruction and Qur'anic exegesis. His recent articles address CEFR guidelines, dialectal integration, and historical linguistic analysis. Stephen H. Weiss Provost Teaching Fellowship Sophie Washburn French Instructorship

David Thomas SuellView profile

Lecturer

• African political thought
• Anticolonialism
• Philosophy of time
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David Thomas Suell is a PhD Candidate in Political Science at the University of Michigan (defending January 2024) and a Lecturer in Political Science at Eastern Michigan University. He serves as Assistant Editor at Contemporary Political Theory and was awarded the prestigious Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship for 2022-2023. His educational background includes: BSc in Political Science and History from Belmont University (2013) MA in Social Science Research from University of Chicago (2014) Certificate in African Studies from University of Michigan (2019) Specializing in African political thought, anticolonialism, and philosophy of time, Suell investigates how African and diasporic thinkers theorize political community boundaries in response to (neo)colonialism, capitalism, and racialization. His dissertation examines temporal dimensions of African socialist movements through analysis of Maasai resistance, Soyinka's dramatic works, and writings by Nyerere, Cabral, Nkrumah, Fanon, and Awolowo. His scholarly contributions reveal patterns across disciplines including political theory, postcolonial studies, and critical examinations of time and temporality, with particular focus on how African socialist thinkers conceptualized freedom as resistance over time. His scientific recognition includes: Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship (2022-2023) As an educator, Suell has developed and taught numerous courses spanning Introduction to Political Theory, Black Political Thought, Colonialism and its Critics, American Political Theory, and specialized seminars on African political thought. His teaching emphasizes global perspectives and diverse traditions of political theory, connecting historical texts with contemporary political debates. His research projects include comparative studies of anticolonial resistance undertaken by African socialist versus indigenous Maasai land regimes in East Africa.

Sarah AttfieldView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Social Class Representation
• Working-Class Studies
• Popular Culture
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Sarah Attfield is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney , affiliated with the School of Communication under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences . Her academic and creative work intertwines themes of working-class identity , social justice , and cultural representation across poetry , media , and literature . Her research critically examines how working-class experiences are portrayed in global cinema , television , popular music , and literature , challenging dominant narratives that render these groups invisible or stereotypical. She advocates for authentic representation and ethical storytelling , particularly in her analyses of Australian Indigenous literature and underground music scenes like UK grime and Australian hip hop . Her recent publications highlight trends in interdisciplinary collaborations (e.g., The WoW Project ), media pedagogy , and cultural politics . She co-founded The Journal of Working-Class Studies and contributes to Working-Class Perspectives blog , emphasizing public engagement and social advocacy . Scientific Awards: Copyright Agency Cultural Fund 'New Writers' Residency (2018–2021) As an educator, she supervises Masters Research and PhD students , teaching creative writing and communication . Her projects often involve partnerships with design students and industry collaborators, merging poetry with visual communication to ignite conversations about equity and social justice .

Yvonne HallessonView profile

Associate Professor

• Subject Literacy
• Reading Development
• Writing Development
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Yvonne Hallesson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Swedish at Uppsala University's Department of Nordic Languages, where she serves as Director of Studies for postgraduate education. Her research centers on subject literacy, focusing on students' reading and writing development through school texts across disciplines. Her academic qualifications include: Associate Professor of Swedish, Uppsala University (2021) Senior Lecturer in Swedish Language, Uppsala University (2019–present) Senior Lecturer in Didactics with focus on Swedish, Uppsala University (2016–2019) PhD in Language Didactics, Stockholm University (2015) Licentiate in Educational Science, Stockholm University (2011) Master of Education in Swedish and English, Stockholm University of Education (1999) Hallesson investigates the relationship between language and learning, particularly how students develop subject-specific literacy through text work in social sciences and other disciplines. Her research examines reading comprehension strategies, writing development, and the integration of national minority languages in educational contexts. She analyzes how text properties affect learning across different school subjects and student demographics. Her recent publications reveal consistent focus on subject literacy development, with particular attention to reading comprehension in social sciences and representation of national minority languages in textbooks. Her work demonstrates strong methodological emphasis on discourse analysis and classroom-based research, often involving collaborative teacher-researcher partnerships to bridge theory and practice. Hallesson supervises doctoral students including Jim Stefansson (main supervisor) and Linnea Wenell (assistant supervisor), and mentors numerous graduate students. She has secured significant research funding from the Swedish Research Council for projects including "Läsmetoder under lupp" (2022) and the current "Building subject knowledge in text" (2025-2027). She actively contributes to academic governance as board member of the Department of Nordic Languages and the research network SMDI, and coordinates Uppsala University's subject didactic network for Swedish and Swedish as a second language. She also represents the Swedish Teachers' Association in the Language Care Group.

• Translation Studies
• Comics and Graphic Novels
• Multimodal Communication
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Eliisa Pitkäsalo is a Senior Research Fellow and University Lecturer at Tampere University, focusing on interdisciplinary research in Translation Studies , Comics and Graphic Novels , and Multimodal Communication . Her work bridges legal accessibility and visual language, particularly through Comic Contracts . Key Research Areas: Multimodal Narrative, Visual Legal Documents, Cross-Cultural Translation Collaborations: Active in international networks, including Padova University (2015) Scientific Awards: Tiedettä suomeksi Award (2022) for 'Saavutettava viestintä' She supervises Master’s theses and contributes to editorial work, including co-editing Tekstit ympärillämme (2024) and serving on the board of AFinLA vuosikirja .

Kati Maaria KatajistoView profile

Research Fellow

• History and Archaeology
• Political History
• Urban and Regional Studies
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Kati Maaria Katajisto is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Political History at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria) and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science. She holds a Docent title in the Faculty of Arts. Her work focuses on political history, urban welfare systems, and institutional legitimacy, particularly in Finnish and Nordic contexts. PhD in History Docent in Faculty of Arts Her research explores decentralization, welfare state evolution, and democratic governance through state committees, local politics, and Cold War diplomacy. Recent projects analyze Finland's 20th-century political institutions, media legitimacy, and gender equality challenges in early Helsinki city councils. Key article trends since 2022 examine the interplay between institutional change, welfare city development, and Cold War-era political biography. Publications frequently address archival digitization, historical methodology, and contemporary policy analysis. She contributes to peer review processes, organizes academic conferences, and engages in public discussions on historical justice, urban citizenship, and Finland's democratic foundations.

Melanie MitchellView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
• Complex Systems
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Melanie Mitchell is a Professor at the Santa Fe Institute, where she conducts research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and complex systems. Her work focuses on conceptual abstraction and analogy-making in artificial intelligence systems, seeking to understand the mechanisms that enable both human and machine intelligence. Mitchell received her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Michigan in 1990 and has held positions at numerous institutions including the University of Michigan, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Oregon Graduate Institute, and Portland State University. Her research bridges the gap between theoretical understanding of intelligence and practical AI development. Her recent publications explore fundamental questions about AI understanding, reasoning capabilities, and the relationship between language models and world knowledge. She has developed novel evaluation frameworks for assessing analogical reasoning and abstraction in AI systems, challenging assumptions about what current AI can truly comprehend. Her work often examines the limitations of large language models while proposing pathways for more robust and human-like artificial intelligence. 2010 Phi Beta Kappa Science Book Award for "Complexity: A Guided Tour" Finalist for the 2023 Cosmos Prize for Scientific Writing for "Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans" Senior Scientific Award from the Complex Systems Society Distinguished Cognitive Scientist Award from UC Merced Herbert A. Simon Award of the International Conference on Complex Systems Mitchell actively advises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of researchers in AI and complex systems. She has also developed educational resources including the popular online course "Introduction to Complexity" on Complexity Explorer. Her public outreach includes a Substack newsletter "AI: A Guide for Thinking Humans," Science Magazine columns, and the podcast series "The Nature of Intelligence."

Jamie J. BakerView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Law
• Legal Research
• Legal Education
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Jamie J. Baker serves as Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library and Dean's Distinguished Service Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law. She oversees all Law Library operations while teaching Civil Trial: Practice & Litigation Materials, Academic Legal Writing, Intro to the Study of Law, and Legal Practice research workshops for first-year students through the Excellence in Legal Research Program. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Political Science & Public Administration from Central Michigan University, an M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University's School of Library & Information Science, and a J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where she was recognized as the most outstanding editor of the Cooley Law Review. Professor Baker's research centers on cognitive computing applications in legal research, legal research pedagogy, and the evolving role of law librarianship. She examines how artificial intelligence disrupts traditional legal research methods and addresses the duty of technology competence for legal professionals. Her work bridges library science and legal education, focusing on practical implementation in academic settings. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on AI's impact on legal research, with recurring themes including algorithmic regulation, technology competence ethics, and future law library services. Her scholarship spans law reviews, book chapters, and conference presentations, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement between legal academia and library science. ABA Blawg 100 recognition Top-Ten Blog for Information Professionals Best of the Legal Blogs by Internet Legal Researcher Most outstanding editor of Cooley Law Review As an educator, she mentors students through specialized research workshops and legal writing instruction. Her professional engagement includes frequent presentations at major conferences like the American Association of Law Schools and American Association of Law Libraries annual meetings. She previously served as a Law Librarian and Adjunct Professor at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and worked at the Michigan Supreme Court's Friend of the Court Bureau. Her influential blog, The Ginger Law Librarian, serves as a hub for discussions on AI in legal research and modern law librarianship, reflecting her commitment to advancing the profession through technological innovation.

Gary O'BrienView profile

Lecturer

• Geomorphology
• Geoscience Education
• River Dynamics
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Gary O'Brien is a Lecturer in the Department of Geology at Utah State University. His research focuses on geomorphology, geoscience education, and the interplay between fluvial processes and cultural heritage preservation. He has conducted extensive studies on river dynamics, sedimentary chronostratigraphy, and the application of geomorphic frameworks like the River Styles Framework in environmental management. His work often integrates field-based analysis with advanced geospatial techniques, addressing topics such as alluvial fan evolution, stream restoration planning, and the preservation of archaeological sites along rivers like the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. Notable projects include assessments of cultural site erosion risks and the development of taxonomic systems for fluvial landforms. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions span over two decades, with publications ranging from 1999 to 2021. His writings emphasize methodological comparisons in stream classification and the application of geomorphic insights to real-world conservation challenges. No formal advising relationships or grants are documented in the provided text.

• Modern and Contemporary Literature
• Community Arts Engagement
• Surrealism Studies
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Jeannette Baxter is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary Literature at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based in Cambridge. She holds leadership roles including Research Lead for the School of Humanities & Social Sciences and Faculty Lead for the Safe & Inclusive Communities Research. Her work bridges academia and community engagement, focusing on literature’s intersection with fascism, surrealism, migration, and war. She directs initiatives such as New Routes, Old Roots and co-founded A Day of Welcome , fostering refugee inclusion through arts-based action research. Baxter has secured significant grants, including National Heritage Lottery Fund awards for projects like Mile Cross 100 and Havens East . Her research interests span surrealist anti/fascist narratives, exilic literatures, and historical acoustemology. She has supervised PhDs on topics like J.G. Ballard’s legacy, digital labor in literature, and resilience in Syrian refugee communities. Baxter’s scholarly output includes monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles on surrealism, fascism, and migration. Notable publications include J.G. Ballard’s Surrealist Imagination (2009) and forthcoming works like The Dark Surrealist Anti/Fascist Novel in Britain (2026). Baxter has received two ARU Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Impact (2023, 2018) and serves on editorial boards such as Critical Engagements and the Contemporary Critical Perspectives series. She actively engages with public audiences through radio contributions (e.g., BBC Radio 4’s The Exploding Library ), conferences, and exhibitions, emphasizing the societal relevance of literary and cultural studies.

Hannah ScheithauerView profile

Lecturer

• Comparative Literature
• Memory Studies
• French Literature
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Hannah Scheithauer is a DPhil (Doctor of Philosophy) student at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Jesus College, The Queen’s College, and currently serving as a College Lecturer in Modern French and Francophone Literature at St. John's College. Her research focuses on transnational forms of memory in contemporary French and German literatures, supported by the Clarendon Fund and Queen’s College Graduate Scholarship. She co-convened the Oxford French Graduate Seminar (2022-2023) and was a guest doctoral researcher at Friedrich-Schlegel-Graduiertenschule, Freie Universität Berlin (2023-2024). Education: B.A. in French and German (2016-2020), M.St. in Comparative Literature and Critical Translation (2020-2021), with additional studies at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and École Normale Supérieure Paris. Research interests include multidirectional memory, postcolonial and Holocaust narratives, gendered identities in literature, and comparative approaches to French and German texts. Her work bridges cultural studies, literary analysis, and transnational frameworks. Publications and presentations span academic conferences and blogs, addressing topics such as Odile Kennel’s poetics, Anouar Benmalek’s spectral time, and Jérôme Ferrari’s fictionalized ethics. Awards include the 2023 R. Gapper Postgraduate Essay Prize and runner-up for the 2024 Women+ in German Studies Essay Prize. Teaching experience includes courses in French and German literature, with a focus on fostering critical engagement with textual and translational challenges. Grants include the Clarendon Fund and Queen’s College scholarships.