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Jessica GildersleeveView profile

Professor

• Trauma Theory
• Narrative and Affect
• Australian Literature
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Jessica Gildersleeve is Professor of English Literature at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Communication, the Centre for Health Research, and the Centre for Heritage and Culture. Her research explores the intersections of trauma, narrative, affect, and culture in contemporary and Australian literature. Research Interests: Her work spans trauma theory, public health narratives, gender and sexuality, Gothic and screen media, modernism, women’s writing, and literary ethics. She investigates how literature processes collective and individual trauma, especially in Australian and postcolonial contexts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary research connecting literature with social justice, mental health, and media culture. Her work frequently addresses marginalized voices, including incarcerated transgender individuals and women in literature. Topics include traumatic returns in Australian Gothic film, ethical pedagogy, and narrative strategies in health communication. Professional Leadership: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy President, Australian University Heads of English Editor, Journal of the Association for the Study of Australian Literature Series Editor, Palgrave Studies in Contemporary Women's Writing Editorial Board Member for multiple journals including Hecate, Queensland Review, and Australasian Journal of Popular Culture Supervision and Grants: She actively supervises numerous PhD students on topics ranging from trauma in women’s writing to queer narratives and Australian Gothic. She leads research clusters such as 'Storied Landscapes' and the 'Trauma, Violence, and Survival' theme. Her collaborative projects often involve health and humanities scholarship, particularly in trauma-informed pedagogy and narrative medicine. Laboratories and Research Teams: She contributes to the Centre for Health Research and the Centre for Heritage and Culture, where she leads thematic research streams. Her work is deeply collaborative, often co-authored with colleagues such as Kate Cantrell and Amy Mullens.

Ralph ErberView profile

Professor

• Self regulation of mood and emotions
• Ironic processes in mental control
• Interpersonal relationships
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Ralph Erber is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Psychological Science at DePaul University's College of Science and Health. He holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University (1985) and a BA from the University of Mannheim, Germany (1980). His research focuses on: Self regulation of mood and emotions Ironic processes in mental control Interpersonal relationships Holocaust studies Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work bridging social psychology, decision-making, and historical trauma. His studies explore emotional regulation in social contexts, ironic cognition in mental control, and psychological dimensions of genocide. Scientific Awards: Charter Fellow, Midwestern Psychological Association His advising contributions are unmentioned in the provided text, but collaborative works suggest mentoring roles. Professional activities emphasize Holocaust-related psychological research and affective science.

Alexandra WatsonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fiction Writing
• Poetry Writing
• Contemporary American Literature
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Alexandra Watson is a Senior Lecturer in First-Year Writing and Associate Director of the Writing Fellows Program at Barnard College. A fiction writer and poet from Syracuse, New York, she founded the Creative Writing Fellows program and the Cite Black Barnard Faculty initiative. Watson holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University’s School of the Arts and a BA in English and Literary Arts from Brown University. M.F.A., Columbia University B.A., Brown University Her research interests include Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Contemporary American Literature, Literary Magazine Editing, Inclusive Pedagogy, and Creative Writing Pedagogy. Her work explores the intersections of race, class, gender, mental illness, addiction, and family. She co-founded Apogee Journal , a nonprofit literary arts organization prioritizing writers of color. Watson’s publications span journals like The Nation , The South Carolina Review , and The Rumpus , focusing on themes such as racial identity, urban experience, and systemic oppression. Her awards include the 2025 Linda Bell Collaborative Teaching Award, the 2023 Platinum Review Award, and multiple grants from NYSCA and LMCC. 2025 Linda Bell Collaborative Teaching Award Barnard Provost’s Fund for Innovative Teaching 2019 PEN/Nora Magid Prize for Literary Magazine Editing Archie D. & Bertha H. Walker Scholarship Mariposa Fellowship New York State Council on the Arts grants Watson advocates for inclusive pedagogy and has received three Provost Grants for Innovation in Teaching. She lives in the Hudson Valley and commutes to Barnard via Metro-North.

Chris VeldView profile

Professor

• Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
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Chris Veld is a Professor of Finance at the Department of Banking and Finance, Monash Business School, Monash University. He holds a PhD from Tilburg University (1992) and has held academic positions at Tilburg University, Simon Fraser University (Canada), University of Stirling (Scotland), and University of Glasgow (Scotland), with visiting appointments at McGill University, York University, University of Melbourne, and University of Tampa. Education: PhD, Tilburg University, 1992 Research Interests: Veld specializes in Corporate Finance and Behavioral Finance, with recent work examining psychological trauma's impact on financial decisions, CEO award effects on innovation, and pandemic/political uncertainty in capital markets. His interdisciplinary approach bridges finance with psychology, law, and political science. Research Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on behavioral aspects of risk-taking, security offerings during crises, and governance implications of executive expertise. Key themes include trauma responses in finance, pandemic-driven market anomalies, and political risk in state-owned enterprises. Labs and Teams: Veld is affiliated with Monash's Banking & Finance Impact Labs, conducting applied research on real-world financial systems and decision-making processes.

Anne Böckler-RaettigView profile

Professor

• Social Cognition
• Empathy
• Theory of Mind
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Prof. Dr. Anne Böckler-Raettig is a Professor for Research Methods & Social Cognition at the University of Würzburg's Faculty of Human Sciences. She leads an Emmy Noether Research Group and is involved in DFG projects like ContextualEYEze . Her roles include Deputy Chair of the local Ethics Committee, Co-Chair of the Diversity-AG, and Vertrauensdozentin of the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Primary Affiliation: Institute of Psychology, University of Würzburg Research Leadership: Emmy Noether Research Group (2018–2025) DFG Project: ContextualEYEze (2024–2025) Academic Roles: Professor (2021–present), Juniorprofessorin (2015–2020) Her research spans social cognition, empathy, theory of mind, prosocial behavior, gaze processing, and the psychological effects of meditation. Recent articles highlight gaze direction's role in attention capture, emotion perception, and prosociality, alongside neural correlates of mental training. She explores clinical and developmental contexts, including trauma responses and cross-cultural stigma studies. Scientific awards include the prestigious Emmy Noether Fellowship (DFG). Her work appears in journals like Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews , Human Brain Mapping , and Emotion , reflecting interdisciplinary impact. Collaborations span institutions including Max-Planck Institutes and Princeton University.

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Claudia Mazzeschi is a Professor at the University of Perugia, Faculty of Education Sciences. She serves as Coordinator of the Master's Degree in Assessment of Individual Functioning in Clinical and Health Psychology and the Doctoral Program in Human Sciences, indicating a central role in academic leadership and graduate training. Her research focuses on clinical and health psychology, with particular emphasis on child and adolescent mental health, psychological assessment, eating disorders, attachment, trauma, emotion regulation, and mindfulness-based interventions. She actively investigates the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and contributes to the validation of psychological instruments in Italian populations. Her work integrates psychodynamic theory with empirical research, especially in diagnostic systems like the Rorschach and Adult Attachment Projective System. The most recent publications show a strong trend toward transdiagnostic and multidimensional approaches to psychopathology, cultural influences on well-being, and the neurobiological underpinnings of mental illness. She frequently employs systematic reviews, validation studies, and longitudinal designs across European samples. While no formal list of awards is provided, her extensive publication output and program coordination roles reflect significant scholarly recognition. She advises graduate students and doctoral candidates, particularly within the programs she coordinates, though specific names are not listed. Her research is likely supported by university and national grants related to mental health, pandemic response, and psychological assessment development. She contributes to multi-method assessment practices and the integration of psychodynamic and evidence-based approaches. Claudia Mazzeschi is involved in research teams focused on developmental psychopathology, family processes, and innovative interventions such as mindful movement (Movimento Biologico). Her work with the tutoring service at the Faculty of Education Sciences suggests engagement in academic support and pedagogical innovation.

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Community Resilience
• Environmental Studies
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Erin O'Connell is an Associate Professor (Teaching Stream) at the University of Waterloo , where she also serves as Associate Chair, Undergraduate . Her research focuses on post-disaster vulnerability reduction and building sustainable resilience in affected communities, with fieldwork concentrated in Asia. Key research areas include Disaster risk reduction in global contexts Post-disaster livelihood recovery Housing reconstruction processes Disaster-religion intersections (faith impact, community networks) Climate change adaptation frameworks The 15 most recent publications show a thematic progression from community-based disaster recovery in Southeast Asia (2015-2017) toward broader climate adaptation challenges and disaster-policy linkages. Her methodological approach combines fieldwork with system dynamics modeling and comparative case studies, emphasizing both technical resilience metrics and socio-cultural factors. Her teaching portfolio includes ENVS 195: Introduction to Environmental Studies , reflecting her broader interest in human-nature interactions. Current projects investigate the interplay between disasters, faith systems, and environmental perceptions.

Barbara TintView profile

Lecturer

• Conflict Resolution
• Peace Studies
• Political Psychology
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Barbara Tint serves as a Pro Tem Instructor in the Conflict Resolution Program at the University of Oregon School of Law and as a Professor at Portland State University. Her expertise lies in political psychology applied to international conflict, with a focus on prevention and intervention strategies. Her research interests include conflict resolution, peace studies, intergroup dialogue, reconciliation processes, collective memory, and the innovative use of improvisational theater in dispute resolution. She explores how spontaneity and creativity can transform conflict dynamics through frameworks like needs theory, emotional regulation, and community resilience. Publications analysis reveals a strong interdisciplinary trend connecting conflict resolution with disaster management, refugee studies, and psychological well-being. Her work consistently addresses diaspora communities, historical memory in protracted conflicts, and the integration of creative methodologies like applied improvisation for humanitarian response. Dr. Tint has facilitated dialogues globally across Australia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, France, India, Israel/Palestine, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, and with indigenous U.S. groups. She has trained United Nations University for Peace personnel and currently implements reconciliation processes in African diaspora communities while incorporating improvisational theater principles into conflict resolution practice.

• Trauma Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Osteoporosis Research
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Christian Heiß is a Professor and Director of the Clinic at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, affiliated with Justus Liebig University Giessen. His clinical expertise spans Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics, Special Trauma Surgery, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Balneology. He serves as a Specialist in Surgery and Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, with additional specialization in Hand Surgery. Professor Heiß's research interests focus on Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics, Osteoporosis Research, Bone Substitutes, Fracture Healing, Bone Adhesives, and Experimental Trauma Surgery. His work explores the complex relationship between bone metabolism, rheumatoid conditions, and trauma management. His research has significantly contributed to understanding bone healing processes, particularly in osteoporotic conditions, and the development of novel bone substitute materials. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on clinical applications of bone biomaterials, management of trauma in patients with rheumatoid conditions, and biomechanical aspects of fracture healing. His work bridges fundamental bone biology with practical clinical applications, particularly in challenging cases involving osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. May 2019: Conference President VSOU in Baden-Baden May 2018: Senior AOTrauma Surgeon March 2018: Honorary Member of SRATS (The Romanian Society of Arthroscopy and Sports Trauma) November 2016: Honorary doctorate from the University of Craiova, Romania March 2013: Osteology Research Group Award of the German Academy of Osteological and Rheumatological Sciences in Weimar Professor Heiß has been involved in numerous research collaborations and has served on multiple advisory boards including AO Trauma, Bone Adhesive (Stryker), Fracture Healing in Osteoporosis (Amgen), and Osteoarthritis (Novartis). His leadership extends to the SFB/TRR 79 research consortium, where he has been a member and board member since 2010. His laboratory work in the Laboratory for Experimental Trauma Surgery focuses on translational research connecting basic science discoveries with clinical applications in trauma surgery.

Thalia EleyView profile

Professor

• Developmental Behavioural Genetics
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
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Professor Thalia Eley is Professor of Developmental Behavioural Genetics at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. She serves as Head of the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre and leads the Emotional Development, Intervention and Treatment (EDIT) Lab. Professor Eley is also Director of the Twins Early Development Study (TEDS), the largest longitudinal twin birth cohort in the UK, and co-leads the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study. Professor Eley's educational background includes: Bachelor of Arts in Social and Political Sciences with a focus on psychology from Trinity College Cambridge PhD in the role of genetic and environmental influences on depression and anxiety in young people from the Institute of Child Health, University College London Professor Eley's research focuses on understanding the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in the development and treatment of anxiety and depression, particularly in youth. She is transforming efforts toward personalized medicine through 'therapygenetics,' studying genetic effects on psychological treatment response. Her work creatively combines longitudinal, genetic, experimental, and clinical approaches to explore mechanisms underlying mental health disorders. A key aspect of her research examines why anxiety and depression tend to run in families and whether this is due to shared environments or genetic factors. Professor Eley's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on integrating genetic approaches with clinical psychology to understand mental health conditions. Her work spans anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, with particular emphasis on how genetic factors influence treatment response. She has been instrumental in large-scale studies like the GLAD Study, which is the largest single study of anxiety and depression ever undertaken, and TEDS, which has followed twins from birth into early adulthood. Professor Eley has received numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to the field: Fellow of the British Academy (2025) Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (2021) James Shields Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Twin Studies (2017) King's Graduate School IoPPN Supervisory Excellence Award (2017) King's University Research Project of the year for the GLAD Study (2019) Lilly-Molecular Psychiatry Award (2004) Spearman Medal from the British Psychological Society (2002) Professor Eley is passionate about mentoring early career researchers and has chaired the Research and Innovation Committee for over five years, developing initiatives to support this group. Her research has been supported by substantial grants including MRC funding for TEDS, Wellcome Trust funding for anxiety treatment prediction research, and MRC/ESRC funding for the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration. She actively promotes diversity in scientific research both in terms of researchers and study participants. Professor Eley leads the Emotional Development, Intervention and Treatment (EDIT) Lab, which consists of postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and undergraduate and master's students. The lab is based at the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King's College London. She also co-leads the GLAD Study, which recruits participants through media and social media, and has developed digital tools like the FLARe (Fear Learning and Anxiety Response) app for remote fear conditioning experiments.

Sophie TamasView profile

Associate Professor

• Emotional Geography
• Autoethnography
• Narrative Methods
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Sophie Tamas is an Associate Professor cross-appointed between Canadian Studies and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University. She is currently on leave. Her educational qualifications are: B.I.S. from the University of Waterloo M.A. from Carleton University PhD from Carleton University Dr. Tamas specializes in emotional geographies, autoethnography, and the ethical complexities of personal narrative across academic, artistic, and therapeutic domains. Her methodological approach integrates feminist, Indigenous, and arts-based perspectives with trauma-informed and new materialist theories to investigate subjectivity and knowledge construction. Analysis of her recent scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on narrative techniques and emotional landscapes, particularly examining how material practices like scrapbooking mediate experiences of trauma and loss. Her work critically engages with the boundaries of self-disclosure in research contexts. Her notable scientific awards include: SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Tamas supervises graduate students in Canadian Studies and Geography programs. Her research initiatives are bolstered by significant grant funding: Advising: Guides MA and PhD candidates in emotional geography and narrative research methodologies. Grants: Principal investigator on projects funded by SSHRC and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program. She co-founded The Emotional Geography Collective and is developing an arts-based research laboratory focused on creative approaches to processing trauma and loss.

Sara L. SpurgeonView profile

Professor

• American Literature
• Western and Southwest Literatures
• Environmental/Nature Writing
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Sara L. Spurgeon is a Professor in the Department of English at Texas Tech University , specializing in American Literature , with a focus on literatures of the American West and Southwest , nature/environmental writing , gender studies , speculative fiction , and critical indigenous/colonial theory . She co-founded the Literature, Social Justice, and Environment Program (LSJE) , offering graduate concentrations and undergraduate minors. 2005: Published Exploding the Western: Myths of Empire on the Postmodern Frontier 2020: Co-edited Weird Westerns: Race, Gender, Genre 2019/20: Fulbright Professor at University of Bergen Her recent publications explore queer masculinities in media, decolonial narratives , and environmental justice . Awards include the Fulbright Professorship . She contributes to public discourse on indigenous representation , gender in genre fiction , and regional literature .

Juliana PistoriusView profile

Researcher

• Music History
• Postcolonial Studies
• Race and Coloniality in Music
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Dr. Juliana M. Pistorius is a music historian affiliated with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Advanced Studies as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Global Postdoctoral Fellow . Her research interrogates the intersections of Western art music, coloniality, and racial politics, particularly in postcolonial contexts. PhD, University of Oxford (2018) Leverhulme Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Huddersfield (2018-2021) Founding member, Black Opera Research Network (BORN) Reviews Editor, Cambridge Opera Journal Her current project, Beyond Boycott: Musical Internationalism and the Making of Race in Apartheid South Africa , analyzes how classical musicians' participation in apartheid-era South Africa reinforced racial hierarchies. This work builds on her monograph Postcolonial Opera: William Kentridge and the Unbounded Work of Art (forthcoming, 2025), which examines Kentridge's operatic experiments as decolonial narratives. Their research spans interdisciplinary analyses of opera as a colonial tool, cultural resistance in apartheid-era performances, and the ethical paradoxes of music's role in empire-building. Key themes include civic empowerment, racial profiling, and the enduring legacies of colonial soft power in artistic practice. Scientific Awards Leverhulme Postdoctoral Fellowship Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Global Postdoctoral Fellowship Pistorius is a founding member of the Black Opera Research Network (BORN) , contributes to Cambridge Opera Journal , and collaborates with institutions in South Africa, including the University of the Witwatersrand during her MSCA fellowship's outgoing phase.

Veronica OraziView profile

Professor

• Spanish Literature
• Catalan Literature
• Hispanic Theater Studies
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Veronica Orazi is a Full Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she is affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. Her academic work focuses on Spanish and Catalan literature, with particular attention to theater studies, gender issues, and historical memory in Hispanic contexts. Her research interests span a wide range of topics including contemporary Hispanic theater, feminist literature, cultural memory studies, and the intersection of literature with social issues. Orazi has made significant contributions to the understanding of Spanish and Catalan literary traditions, with special focus on the representation of women, historical trauma, and political memory in theatrical works. Her work often bridges academic scholarship with practical translation and editorial work, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary literary studies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on contemporary Spanish and Catalan theater, particularly examining how historical memory is processed through dramatic forms. Her work increasingly addresses the representation of women's experiences, political transitions, and the impact of historical events on contemporary cultural production. Orazi's scholarship demonstrates particular expertise in the theater of Laila Ripoll and other contemporary Spanish playwrights, with attention to how these works engage with social and political issues. Professor Orazi teaches courses related to Spanish and Catalan literature and culture, including History of Spanish Culture, Catalan Literature, and Theater in Spanish. Her academic contributions include numerous translations, critical editions, and scholarly articles that have enriched the field of Hispanic studies in Italy and beyond. While specific details about her advising and grant activities are not provided in the available information, her extensive publication record suggests active engagement in research projects and scholarly collaborations.

Wendy Anne LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Enlightenment literature
• Philosophy
• History of the novel
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Wendy Anne Lee is an Associate Professor of English Education at New York University's College of Arts & Science, specializing in Enlightenment literature, the history of the novel, and affect studies with a particular focus on Jane Austen. Her scholarly work bridges literary theory, philosophy, and cognitive studies, exploring how narrative structures shape our understanding of consciousness and emotion. Dr. Lee earned her Ph.D. from Princeton University, M.Phil. from Cambridge University, and B.A. from Columbia University. Her research interests span eighteenth-century British literature, psychoanalysis, gender and sexuality studies, public humanities, and experimental writing. She approaches literary texts through the lens of affect theory, examining how emotional states are constructed and represented in narrative form. Lee's scholarship reveals a distinctive trajectory from Enlightenment philosophy to contemporary questions of consciousness and emotional experience. Her work on Jane Austen has evolved from analyzing narrative techniques to exploring how literary engagement can shape our relationship to mortality. This progression reflects her broader interest in the intersections between literary form, cognitive processes, and lived experience. Her recent focus on dementia patients who were avid Jane Austen readers represents a compelling application of literary theory to real-world human experiences at life's threshold. Among her significant honors are the NYU Golden Dozen Teaching Award, the Sarai Ribicoff Prize for Teaching at Yale College, the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, and the McCosh Prize for Distinguished Teaching from Princeton University. NYU Golden Dozen Teaching Award, College of Arts & Sciences Sarai Ribicoff Prize for the Encouragement of Teaching in Yale College Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Religion and Ethics McCosh Prize for Distinguished Teaching, Princeton University As a proponent of collaborative, transdisciplinary teaching, Lee co-founded Consent Lab at NYU with musicologist Brigid Cohen, theater artist Rosemary Quinn, and designer/choreographer Mimi Yin. This innovative project creates interactive experiences that explore the boundaries between inner and outer realities through experimental composition and embodiment. Lee's current research on Jane Austen and end-of-life experiences represents a significant contribution to both literary studies and medical humanities, demonstrating the enduring relevance of literary engagement in understanding fundamental human experiences.