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Dan HopkinsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media Production
• Film Production
• Sound Design
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Dan Hopkins is an Assistant Professor in Media Production and Course Director for BA (Hons) Media Production at Coventry University's School of Media and Performing Arts . His work bridges academic leadership with creative practice in film and sound art. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Specializes in Media/Film Industry Dynamics and Professional Practice Teaching focus: Grammar of Storytelling, Moving Image Experimentation With a background in Short Filmmaking and Sound Design for Film , his creative practice includes experimental films shown at global festivals like Australian Experimental Film Festival and Edinburgh International Film Festival . His recent works explore Movement #6 (2020) and Power (2018) as part of the Biomimicry exhibition. Key awards include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy . His 15 most recent works span 2020-2012 , covering short films, music videos, and sound installations, reflecting trends in Experimental Media , Audio-Visual Art , and Global Film Distribution .

Rebecca JanickerView profile

Associate Professor

• Gothic Literature
• Horror Fiction
• Film Adaptation
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Dr. Rebecca Janicker is an Associate Professor in Film and Media at the University of Portsmouth , affiliated with the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries and the School of Film, Media and Creative Technologies . She has held a permanent teaching position since 2009 and serves as Course Leader for the BA Film & Television Studies program since 2011. As a PhD Supervisor , she specializes in Gothic, horror, and the "weird" in literature, film, TV, and comics. Education: BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Philosophy, London School of Economics Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, University of Nottingham MSc in Occupational Psychology, University of Nottingham MA in American Studies (Lit.), University of Nottingham PhD in Popular American Gothic Fiction (in progress) Her research focuses on horror adaptations across cinema and comic arts, with published works on authors like H. P. Lovecraft, Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, and Stephen King. She has contributed to journals such as Extrapolation , US Studies Online , and The European Journal of American Culture , as well as edited collections like The Medial Afterlives of H. P. Lovecraft and Global TV Horror . Her 2022 book The Scientist in Popular Culture examines scientific portrayals in media. Recent research outputs include analyses of American Horror Story , cosmic horror in Lovecraft adaptations, and the It franchise. She co-hosts the Pop Matters podcast, covering topics like science in popular culture and horror themes. While no explicit awards are listed, her editorial work and conference presentations highlight her academic influence.

• Urban Planning
• Architectural Design
• Urban Frameworks
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Georgeen Theodore is a Professor at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on urban frameworks, time-based architectural processes, and sustainable design. Notable projects include studies on Mumbai’s Eastern Waterfront and explorations of temporal considerations in architectural practice. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals such as Architect and Journal of Architectural Education , emphasizing critical analysis and interdisciplinary approaches. Media engagements include recognition of her work through press coverage on architectural responsibilities and urban design initiatives. Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts. Her work highlights the intersection of urban planning and architectural theory, with a focus on process planning and the role of time in design. Collaborations with colleagues and students are evident in multi-authored publications like the Mumbai waterfront study. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to architectural discourse are reflected in media features such as the AIA New York 2025 Honor Awards recognition involving her projects.

Atma PrakashView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Gas Turbine Combustion
• Aircraft Emission Reduction
• Space Systems
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Dr. Atma Prakash is a Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering at Teesside University's SCEDT Engineering school. He joined in 2015 and teaches modules such as Turbomachinery, Aero Engines & Rocket Science, and Finite Element Methods. He holds an MSc in Space System Engineering from the University of Glasgow and a PhD from Cranfield University on Advanced Environmentally Friendly Jet Engines, focusing on emission prediction models for aero engine combustors. His research interests span Gas Turbine Combustion, Aircraft Emission Reduction, Space Systems, Heat Transfer, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. He actively contributes to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Recent work includes studies on hydrogen-fueled combustors and winglet performance optimization. He co-led the Innovate UK-funded project 'Marine to Electric Power – SeNZe-Tech™' addressing marine energy challenges. His media engagements include expert commentary on space economy trends and the UK's space industry resilience.

Karol PorębaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Literary Criticism
• Poetry Studies
• Sociology of Literature
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Karol Poręba is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Editing at the Institute of Polish Philology, University of Wrocław. He holds an M.A. and is preparing a doctoral dissertation on eroticism in contemporary Polish poetry. His roles include Managing Editor at the Ossolineum Publishing House and editor of the poetry series 'Wygłosy'. He contributes to editorial boards of journals like 'Journal of the Ossoliński National Institute' and 'Praktyka Teoretyczna'. Research focuses on 20th-century and contemporary poetry, literary criticism, and the sociology of literature. Notable projects include anthologies of Jerzy Jarniewicz's poetry criticism and co-editing Joanna Oparek's works. His translations of poets like Amiri Baraka and June Jordan highlight his engagement with global literary discourse. Publications span articles in 'Praktyka Teoretyczna', 'Forum Poetyki', and edited volumes on literary concepts and realism. His work bridges critical theory with practical editorial practices, emphasizing the interplay between form and content in modern poetry.

Jennifer EvansView profile

Associate Professor

• Circadian Rhythms
• Neural Circuits
• Molecular Biology
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Jennifer Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marquette University . She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and completed postdoctoral research at the Morehouse School of Medicine. Her lab investigates neural circuits driving circadian rhythms using molecular, cellular, and behavioral approaches, with a focus on sex differences and light-induced plasticity. Research Interests include: Neural circuit organization in the suprachiasmatic nucleus Biological sex influences on circadian systems Light exposure effects on clock function Molecular signaling in clock synchronization Pathological consequences of circadian disruption Recent Publications reveal trends in: SCN circuit mapping , sex-based clock variability , neuropeptide signaling , and environmental entrainment . Her work has uncovered sex-specific responses to light and roles of somatostatin/VIP in clock regulation. Scientific Contributions include Faculty Fellowship from University of California Key discoveries about SCN intercellular coupling Establishing sex differences in circadian plasticity Defining non-photic entrainment mechanisms Elucidating seasonal GABA signaling Advising : Graduate student Sydney McGraw works in her lab. The Evans Laboratory explores circadian network dynamics and their health impacts, with ongoing projects on clock neuron specialization and downstream tissue regulation.

Sara LodgeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• 19th-century literature
• Popular Culture
• Visual Culture
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Dr. Sara Lodge is a Senior Lecturer at the School of English, University of St Andrews . A specialist in 19th-century literature and culture, she focuses on intersections between popular culture, visual culture, and eco-criticism. Her recent work explores creative spaces like Victorian theatre and periodicals. BA (Hons), University of Cambridge DPhil, University of Oxford Research Interests : Lodge’s scholarship spans Victorian literature, eco-criticism, rhetoric, and the literary essay. She investigates writers who bridge artistic and scientific domains, and analyzes cultural intersections in 19th-century creative spaces. Recent Publications Trends : Her articles address Victorian humor (Thomas Hood), gender dynamics in detective fiction, eco-critical themes in children’s literature, and cultural narratives in fantasy writing. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches and historical context. Scientific Awards : Scotsman Scottish Book of the Year 2024, Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2019, Daisy Ronco Fellowship Supervision : Actively supervises PhD students, including Bethany Gilbert and Alice Remmington. Leads funded projects like Research Re-boot (COVID-19 Impact) and Inventing Edward Lear , supported by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Leverhulme Trust.

Orna ShaughnessyView profile

Associate Professor

• Japanese literature
• Japanese popular culture
• Japanese film
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Orna Shaughnessy is an Associate Professor of Japanese and Director of Asian Studies at the University of Denver's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Japanese literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and has received prestigious awards including the Fulbright IIE Fellowship and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Award. Her research focuses on Japanese literature, popular culture, digital humanities, and critical race theory, with specialties in Meiji-era travel narratives and manga studies. She teaches courses on Japanese literature and cultural production, earning the William T. Driscoll Master Educator award in 2018. Dr. Shaughnessy's research spans 19th-century Japanese travel literature, manga's role in historical representation, and translation studies. She actively engages in digital humanities projects and has published works on Meiji political cartoons and national identity in manga. Her work bridges cultural studies, language pedagogy, and interdisciplinary approaches to Japanese studies. Awards: William T. Driscoll Master Educator (2018), Fulbright IIE Fellowship, Mellon Foundation Award Professional Affiliations: Association for Japanese Literary Studies, Modern Language Association, Association of Asian Studies Her advising and grants reflect a commitment to pedagogical innovation and cultural scholarship. She leads the Asian Studies program, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and global perspectives at the University of Denver.

• Printmaking
• Digital Printing
• Experimental Techniques
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Aleksandra Janik is a Professor at the Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław, currently serving as Head of the Studio of Digital Printing and Experimental Techniques within the Faculty of Graphics and Media Art's Printmaking Department. Her work bridges traditional graphic practices with digital and experimental methodologies. Academic Affiliation : Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław (Faculty of Graphics and Media Art, Printmaking Department) Research Focus : Hybrid graphics, post-digital printmaking, intermedia art Her research explores the peripheries of graphic and photographic media , emphasizing dynamic human-place relationships and everyday practices. Key themes include hybrid graphics , post-digital printmaking , and intermedia art , with a focus on errors, misprints, and coincidences as creative tools. Awarded internationally, Janik received the NAWA Scholarship (2020) for her work in Tokyo and multiple accolades at global exhibitions including the Venice Biennale (2015) and Tallinn Print Triennial (2007). She has curated major exhibitions like 'Post-digital printmaking. Redefining the concept of graphic print' (2017) and presented at conferences such as IMPACT 10 (2018) and the Seventh World Congress of Polish Studies (2019). Selected Scientific Awards : NAWA Scholarship (2020) Professional Women Photographers First Prize (2011) Opoliensis Arte Laureato Award (2011) Jury Awards at Frechen (2008) and Tallinn (2007)

Boya HarizanovaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Documentary Filmmaking
• Feature Film Direction
• Screenwriting
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Boya Harizanova is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pre-Production and Production, Faculty of Screen Arts, National Academy of Theatre and Film 'Krustyo Sarafov'. She holds a PhD in directing (2023) and has worked as an assistant director at the Academy for seven years. Her career spans 20 years as a screenwriter, editor, and director for BNT, Btv, and Nova Television. Bachelor's in Journalism (2003, Sofia University) Master's in Film and Television Directing (2017, NATFA) Management in Screen Arts (2018, NATFA) Her research interests focus on documentary filmmaking, feature film direction, and screenwriting with emphases on Balkan cultural narratives and cinematic storytelling techniques. Her work explores themes like post-communist trauma, identity crises, and institutional critique through innovative visual approaches. Recent film projects include documentaries like CINEMA EXTREMISTS (2023) and A FEELING OF UNBEARABLENESS (2018), which have screened at over 30 international festivals and won 12 major awards including Golden Rhyton and Pula Film Festival accolades. Her narrative films like GIFT (2020) and EXAM (2017) blend social commentary with experimental aesthetics. Awards: 17+ international recognitions including CILECT Best Director (2018) and multiple festival Grand Prix Her television work includes acclaimed series like ALL INCLUSIVE (2019-2023) and SUCH IS LIFE (2006–2012 documentary series). She actively participates in NATFA's educational programs and cultural outreach initiatives.

Nelly DimitrovaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Film Studies
• Television Production
• Dramaturgy
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Nelly Dimitrova is an Assistant Professor at the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts (NATFIA) in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in Film and Television Dramaturgy. She teaches modules such as "Fundamentals of Dramaturgy," "Story Building," and "Television Series. " Her academic career began in 1998 after graduating from the Krastyo Sarafov National University of Dramatic Arts. She is a prolific screenwriter with notable works including Love.net (Golden Rose Festival Best Screenplay, 2011), Petya on My Petya , and animated films like Aunt Brelka's Magical Sweets . Her creative work spans feature films, sitcoms (e.g., House Arrest ), and television series (e.g., Connections ). Dimitrova also contributes to animated projects and serves on the board of BAFTRS, the Bulgarian Association of Film, Television, and Radio Screenwriters. Her expertise bridges academic instruction and professional screenwriting, emphasizing narrative structure, adaptation, and contemporary themes. As a member of NATFA's faculty, she collaborates with senior professors and students in presenting films at festivals like the Sofia Film Fest. Her awards highlight her impact on Bulgarian cinema, particularly in screenplay innovation and storytelling.

Richard MollView profile

Professor

• Medieval Literature
• Arthurian Studies
• Heraldic Literature
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Richard Moll is a Professor in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University, serving as Program Director for Medieval Studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (1999), an MA (1991), and a BA from York University (1989). His research focuses on medieval literary traditions, particularly the adaptation and transformation of canonical texts across languages and genres. He specializes in Arthurian literature, Ovidian translations, and heraldic literature, with current work on the textual world of English heralds. His teaching bridges close author studies (e.g., the Gawain-poet) and expansive surveys of British literary traditions. He emphasizes engagement with medieval aesthetics and ethics through primary texts. Key research interests include manuscript studies, medieval historiography, and the interplay between textual and visual traditions in heraldic materials. His publications span critical editions of medieval texts, analyses of heraldic literature, and studies of Arthurian narratives. Recent works address the Cecil genealogy's dissemination and the Ovidian translations of William Caxton. His scholarship bridges material manuscript analysis with broader cultural and political contexts. Moll’s work often examines how medieval texts interact with later adaptations, such as the influence of Gerard Legh’s heraldic manuals on Renaissance literature. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects on medieval reading practices and manuscript production, reflecting his commitment to integrating textual analysis with historical and cultural frameworks.

• Digital Twin Technology
• Ecological Monitoring
• Wildlife Migration Modeling
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Koen de Koning is an Assistant Professor in the Earth Systems and Global Change department at Wageningen University & Research . His research focuses on developing digital twin technologies for real-time ecological monitoring, particularly in avian migration patterns and wildlife conservation. Key research interests include: Integration of digital twin technology with ecological systems Policy-maker engagement in environmental decision-making High-resolution forecasting of animal migration dynamics Climate impact analysis on wildlife behavior Recent work highlights include the Crane Radar project – an operational eco-digital twin system tracking European crane migrations – and contributions to Ecological Informatics and Ecological Modelling journals. His projects involve collaborative efforts with PhD candidates and international research networks. He has advised two active PhD projects: Predictive Models in Crop-Wildlife Conflicts and Developing digital twins for real-time biodiversity monitoring . Media engagements include expert commentary on crane migration patterns and innovative conservation technologies.

R. W. OldfordView profile

Professor

• Statistics
• Data Visualization
• Multidimensional Data Analysis
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R. W. Oldford is the Hugh Chipman Professor of Statistics at Acadia University. He holds academic leadership roles including former positions at the University of Waterloo (UW), such as Associate Dean (Computing) in the Faculty of Mathematics and Director of the Centre for Computational Mathematics in Industry and Commerce. His expertise spans statistics education, data visualization, and multidimensional data analysis. Education: M.Math. in Statistics from the University of Waterloo (1991). Research Interests : Oldford focuses on graphical methods for multidimensional data analysis and innovative approaches to statistics education. His work emphasizes the use of projection and sectioning techniques in data visualization, bridging theoretical statistics with practical applications. Service & Leadership University Governance: UW Senate Senator (2008-2011), UW Board of Governors (2008-2010), and governance roles in information systems and academic reviews. Professional Societies: Elected to the International Statistical Institute (1996), Board member of the Statistical Society of Canada (2003-2007), and founding member of the Society for Artificial Intelligence and Statistics. Conferences: Co-chair of international workshops on AI and Statistics (1993) and science policy conferences (2001-2004). Awards & Recognition : Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society (1980s–2017), Chair of the inaugural Lise Manchester Award (2008), and leadership roles in award committees like the Jan Tinbergen Awards. Advising & Grants Advised Ph.D. student Wu Zhou (Primal AI co-founder). Consultant for institutions like the Federal Reserve Board and companies such as Primal Fusion. Grant reviewer for NSERC, NSF, and Science Foundation Ireland. Outreach & Media : Developed a video for World Statistics Day (2010), media commentary on topics like lottery probabilities and Hillary Clinton’s emails, and courses on data visualization.

VASSILIS VLASTARASView profile

Professor

• Visual Art
• Multimedia Art
• Installation Art
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Professor VASSILIS VLASTARAS is a visual artist and academic affiliated with the Athens School of Fine Arts (ASFA) since 1999. He directs studio11asfa, fostering a collaborative environment for students to explore interdisciplinary art practices. His work spans multimedia installations, performance art, and site-specific interventions, addressing themes of memory, urban space, and the interplay between life and death. Vlastaras co-founded ΠLATFORMES (2002–2008), coordinated the Utopia Project (2006–2010), and co-launched asfaBBQ and the ViZ Laboratory for Visual Culture. Educational Background: Born in Athens (1963), raised in Argos, Greece. Research interests include interactivity in art, ephemeral phenomena, and the socio-political dimensions of memory. His projects often blend multimedia, sound, and participatory elements to critique societal narratives. As an educator, he emphasizes experimentation and cross-disciplinary dialogue among students. Key initiatives include the Utopia Workshops (hosted in Rethymno, Crete) and the ViZ Laboratory, which explore boundaries between art production, public engagement, and urban experience.