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Margaret PriceView profile

Professor

Ohio State UniversityUnited States

Margaret Price is a Professor and Director of the Disability Studies Program at The Ohio State University. Their work focuses on rhetoric, disability studies, and qualitative research methods. They hold a PhD from the University of Massachusetts, an MFA from the University of Michigan, and a BA from Amherst College. Key research interests include academic accessibility, disability justice, and the intersection of mental health and education. Price co-leads the Transformative Access Project and has been recognized with the Alison Piepmeier Book Prize (2024) and a Fulbright Award (2020). Their writing explores concepts like 'access priming,' 'crip spacetime,' and institutional accountability. Recent publications address quiet rooms in higher education, nonclusive design, and temporal dynamics of disability. Price's work emphasizes proactive accessibility frameworks and radical inclusion practices, including their signature 'access invocation' ritual. They also engage in participatory research on accessible gatherings through interviews with community members. Grants include co-PI roles in the Transformative Access Project, and their advocacy extends to policy critiques around faculty accommodations and mental health support systems. Price's interdisciplinary approach bridges rhetoric, disability studies, and social justice activism.

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Wendy S. HesfordView profile

Professor

Ohio State UniversityUnited States

Wendy S. Hesford is a Professor of English and Ohio Eminent Scholar at The Ohio State University, serving as Faculty Director of the Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme. She holds affiliate appointments in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Comparative Studies. Her work focuses on human rights rhetoric, critical literacy, and the intersections of vulnerability and transnational feminism. Education: PhD in English (1992), MA (1987), and BA (1984) from New York University. Research Interests: Human Rights Rhetorics & Visual Culture Critical Literacy Pedagogy Children’s Human Rights Transnational Feminist Theory Humanitarian Discourse Analysis Recent Publications: Human Rights on the Move (2024, co-edited) Violent Exception: Children’s Human Rights (2021) Spectacular Rhetorics (2011, RSA Book Award) Awards: Over 10 major recognitions including teaching awards and fellowships. Her work appears in journals like Rhetoric Society Quarterly , College English , and Humanity . Grants: NEH Summer Fellowship, OSU Research Enhancement Grants. Visiting appointments at Columbia, Emory, and Yale Universities. Labs/Teams: Leads the Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme, fostering interdisciplinary humanities research.

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Vanda de SousaView profile

Assistant Professor

Polytechnic Institute of LisbonPortugal

Vanda de Sousa is an Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, where she serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Master's Degree in Audiovisual and Multimedia. Her academic affiliation is with the Department of Audiovisual and Multimedia. She is based in office 3G2 and can be reached at vsousa@escs.ipl.pt . Her research interests span Digital Narratives, Transmedia Storytelling, Cinema Education, Gender Studies in Media, Semiotics, and Interactive Media. She explores how digital technologies reshape storytelling, the intersection of gender and media representation, and the ethical implications of AI and robotics in communication. Her publications reflect a focus on media analysis, digital learning strategies, and cross-cultural film reception. Notable works include studies on The Hours and The Hobbit , examining literary adaptations and audience perspectives. She also investigates surveillance in digital contexts and the role of semiotics in humanoid robotics. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She has not listed formal advisees, though her research may involve collaborative projects. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, merging literary theory, cinema studies, and digital media innovation.

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Suzannah BiernoffView profile

Professor

Birkbeck , University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Suzannah Biernoff is a Reader in Visual Culture at Birkbeck, University of London, with a distinguished academic career spanning medieval and modern visual culture, disability studies, and medical humanities. Her research focuses on the history of the body, face, and sensory experiences, particularly through the lens of war-related disfigurement and cinematic representations. PhD in Art History from University of Technology Sydney (1999) BA (Hons) from University of Sydney (1994) Her scholarly contributions include two seminal monographs: Sight and Embodiment in the Middle Ages (2002) and Portraits of Violence: War and the Aesthetics of Disfigurement (2017). Current research on Cinema and the Unbeautiful examines film's role in shaping facial difference stereotypes. Scientific awards include: Wellcome Trust Research Leave Award (2007-10) Birkbeck/Wellcome Trust ISSF mid-career award (2015) Wellcome Trust Small Grant for Visualising Illness project She supervises numerous PhD students in disability arts, war art, and medical humanities, while teaching across Birkbeck's Art History and Medical Humanities programs. Her outreach includes BBC radio documentaries and Wellcome Collection collaborations.

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William Huntting HowellView profile

Associate Professor

Boston UniversityUnited States

William Huntting Howell is an Associate Professor at Boston University, specializing in American literature and culture before the Civil War, particularly the early years of the US republic. His work bridges literary studies with material culture, focusing on non-canonical fiction, poetry, and political writing. His research explores the ideological dimensions of occasional poetry from the Stamp Act era to the abolitionist movement. He has published in top-tier journals including American Literature , American Literary History , and Common-place . At Boston University since 2009, he teaches interdisciplinary courses connecting literary works with material artifacts, such as courses on the American Revolution, Enlightenment, and Boston's cultural history. Current projects include the book Worldly Muses: American Occasional Poetry from the Revolution to Reconstruction Awarded prestigious fellowships from the NEH, Mellon Foundation, and American Philosophical Society Co-editor of American Literature in Transition, Volume I: 1770-1828 and Frank J. Webb's The Garies and their Friends Contact: whhowell@bu.edu

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Cara ByrneView profile

Lecturer

Case Western Reserve UniversityUnited States

Cara Byrne is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Case Western Reserve University, where she also holds a PhD and MA. Her research focuses on intersections of race, gender, and age in literary and visual texts, particularly in African American children's literature. She advises the Schubert Center for Child Studies on diverse children's literature and previously worked in educational non-profits. Education: PhD & MA in English (Case Western Reserve University), BA in English and BS in Secondary Education (Bowling Green State University). Research interests include: Visual representation of Black childhood in picture books Racial dynamics in children's media Feminist critiques of youth culture Her book project Illustrating the Smallest Black Bodies traces 180 years of African American children's literature imagery. Recent publications analyze Little Man, Little Man , Zora Neale Hurston adaptations, and Trombone Shorty . Awards: 2018 Emerging Scholar Award from the Children's Literature Association.

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Michael HigginsView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of StrathclydeUnited Kingdom

Michael Higgins is a Senior Lecturer in Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Strathclyde, where he has served since 2007. As Programme Leader for the MSc in Media and Communication, he focuses on teaching and research in political communication, media discourse, and mediated populism. He holds editorial roles at Communication Theory and Journal of Language and Politics , and co-authored Conflict Culture: Anger in a Mediated World (forthcoming 2026). His research explores incivility in media, political discourse, and broadcast talk. Higgins has supervised AHRC and Carnegie Trust-funded PhD students, with topics spanning social media engagement and gender representation in politics. Education : BA (Hons), MLitt, PhD External Roles : Visiting Professor in Political Communications at LUISS University, Rome; External Examiner at Swansea University and American College of Greece. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting inclusive societies. Recent projects include the Kate Adie Archive (AHRC-funded) and election monitoring initiatives. Higgins has appeared as a media analyst on BBC Radio and Al-Jazeera, emphasizing the role of journalism in shaping political narratives. Higgins’ 90+ publications include seven books and over seventy peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on mediated populism, political communication, and broadcast journalism. He co-founded Palgrave Communications’ Mediated Populism section and chairs the Political Studies Association’s Media and Politics Group.

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Michalis SialarosView profile

Associate Professor

National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece

Micahalis Sialaros is an Associate Professor of History of Sciences in Antiquity at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His research focuses on the mathematical sciences of the Hellenistic period, particularly the cultural and intellectual contexts of ancient Greek mathematics. Sialaros has held previous positions as a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at Birkbeck, University of London, and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Research Training Group. His work explores intersections between rhetoric, poetry, and the formation of mathematical methodologies, notably examining how Greek mathematical propositions mirror forensic speech structures. Key themes include the role of the Platonic Academy in shaping mathematical thought, the transmission of Euclid's Elements , and the rhetorical dimensions of Diophantus' Arithmetica . Sialaros has edited volumes such as Revolutions and Continuity in Greek Mathematics (2018) and authored a forthcoming English translation of Euclid's Elements . His publications analyze premodern algebraic practices, historiographical assumptions, and the manuscript tradition of ancient mathematical texts.

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José Santiago Fernández VázquezView profile

Professor

University of AlcaláSpain

José Santiago Fernández Vázquez serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá, specializing in English-language literature and cultural studies. His academic portfolio spans both teaching and administrative responsibilities across multiple degree programs including English Studies, Hispanic Studies, and Translation. His research interests center on postcolonial literature, ecolinguistics, and critical discourse analysis, with particular emphasis on transcultural narratives and environmental communication. Recent scholarly output reveals a strategic pivot from traditional postcolonial literary analysis toward multimodal ecolinguistic studies examining sustainability discourse in digital spaces. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications demonstrates an evolving trajectory from foundational postcolonial literary criticism (2000-2015) toward contemporary interdisciplinary environmental communication research (2020-2023), reflecting broader academic shifts toward sustainability studies while maintaining postcolonial theoretical frameworks. His work consistently applies critical discourse analysis to examine power structures in both literary and digital contexts. Fernández Vázquez actively participates in the American Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies research group, focusing on Spanish presence in North America, US-geopolitical relations, and American comic studies. His collaborative projects frequently address educational innovation, particularly regarding sustainability competencies and transcultural awareness in university curricula. His teaching responsibilities include History of English-Speaking Countries and Postcolonial Literatures across multiple undergraduate programs, demonstrating institutional commitment to decolonial perspectives in language education. Administrative contributions include directing orientation programs for secondary school students and participating in university sustainability initiatives through the UI GreenMetric framework.

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Catherine KeenView profile

Professor

University College LondonUnited Kingdom

Catherine Keen is Professor of Dante Studies at University College London's School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS), Department of Italian. She also serves as Director of the UCL-Venice Dual Degree program, a collaborative initiative with Università Ca' Foscari Venezia offering dual BA degrees in Lettere/Italian Studies and History of Art. Her academic journey includes Lectureships at the Universities of Bristol and Leeds, and a Junior Research Fellowship at St John's College, Cambridge. University of Leeds - Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2001) University of Cambridge - PhD in Italian Studies University of Cambridge - BA in French and Italian (1992) Professor Keen's research focuses on medieval Italian literature (1200-1400), particularly Dante's works, Petrarch's lyric poetry, and Brunetto Latini's translation activities. She explores intersections between poetic and political cultures, classical reception, vernacular traditions, and themes of exile, mourning, and spatial representation in Dante's Inferno and Vita nova. Her academic contributions span numerous publications in Dante scholarship, including monographs on Dante and the City, editorial roles for Italian Studies and Legenda series, and jury membership for the Premio Strega literary prize. She supervises PhD students on topics ranging from Angevin Italy to Bianchi devotions in late medieval Tuscany.

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Jasmin SeijbelView profile

Lecturer

Erasmus University RotterdamNetherlands

Jasmin Seijbel is a Lecturer and PhD candidate at the Department of History, Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her academic work bridges history, cultural anthropology, and media studies, with a focus on social inequalities in sports and popular culture. Erasmus University Rotterdam – Lecturer, PhD candidate Department of History – Research and teaching Collaborations: Feyenoord (Fancoach), Anne Frank House Her research centers on antisemitism in Dutch football, examining both on- and offline discourses. She also investigates gender dynamics in football fandom and the role of digital media in shaping public narratives. Her methodological approach includes ethnography, discourse analysis, and media ecology. The recent articles reflect a strong focus on antisemitism, gender, and digital disinformation in Dutch-speaking contexts. Her work frequently engages with public discourse and educational interventions, indicating a commitment to socially impactful research. She has contributed to several academic and public platforms, including invited talks and media appearances, though no formal scientific awards are listed. Jasmin has supervised no students mentioned in the text. She has been involved in research projects related to antisemitism education and disinformation networks. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through the ERMeCHS research clusters PCI (Popular Culture and Inequalities) and VISUAL (The Visual in Media, Culture, Society & History). She is active in collaborative research and public engagement, particularly through media contributions and conference presentations.

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Nana Kwame Osei FordjourView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Maryland, College ParkUnited States

Nana Kwame Osei Fordjour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), affiliated with the College of Arts & Humanities (ARHU). His work focuses on political public relations, crisis communication, and media studies, with a particular emphasis on strategic messaging, image construction, and authenticity in political contexts. Education: Ph.D., Communication, University of New Mexico M.A., Communication Studies, University of Ghana, Legon Research Interests: Dr. Fordjour examines politicians’ use of strategic messaging through lenses like impression management and authenticity. His studies cover governance, elections, and mediated crisis communication. He uses qualitative, critical, and mixed-method approaches, analyzing platforms like Twitter and Instagram to assess how leaders construct public identities and engage audiences. Notable areas include the personalization of political communication, particularly among vice presidents (e.g., Kamala Harris and Mahamudu Bawumia). Publications & Awards: Published in journals like the Journal of Public Relations Research , International Journal of Strategic Communication , and Howard Journal of Communications . Recipient of top paper awards at AEJMC, NCA, ECA, and WSC Conventions. Professional Roles: Current Junior Vice Chair of the AEJMC Political Communication Division. Past Teaching Competition Chair (AEJMC) and Delegate-at-Large (WSCA). Industry Experience: Over a decade in public relations, emphasizing collaborative research and mentorship.

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Diederik BurgersdijkView profile

Assistant Professor

Humboldt UniversityGermany

Dr. Diederik Burgersdijk is an Assistant Professor of Classics and Ancient History at Utrecht University, affiliated with the Departments of Languages, Literature and Communication, and History and Art History. He holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2010) and is a visiting researcher at Humboldt University Berlin. His research focuses on rhetoric and historiography in the Later Roman Empire, with specializations in Late Antiquity, Constantinople, and the reception of ancient texts. He is editor-in-chief of Talanta and chairs the BABESCH Foundation promoting Mediterranean archaeology. Education: PhD in Classics (2010, University of Amsterdam), studies in Latin and Ancient History. His work bridges classical scholarship with modern cultural analysis, emphasizing the intersection of ancient texts and their historical, literary, and educational impacts. Research interests include the Historia Augusta, Roman emperors, urban history (Constantinople), and the legacy of Carthage. Recent publications explore Carthage's cultural memory, Constantine's iconography, and Dutch elite education history. He co-edits Brill's Cultural Interactions in the Mediterranean series and contributes to Athenaeum's literary translations. His articles analyze ancient rhetoric, Silk Road trade, and Dutch Golden Age art. He has published extensively on Latin literature, educational history, and the reception of classical figures like Alexander the Great and Constantine the Great. Key contributions include Carthage. Once Destroyed, Never Gone (2025), Constantinople Through the Ages (2024), and Gymnasium: History of an Elite School (2022). His work frequently addresses classical traditions in modern contexts, such as opera and colonial narratives.

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Vyshali ManivannanView profile

Assistant Professor

Pace UniversityUnited States

Vyshali Manivannan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Writing, and Cultural Studies at Pace University – Pleasantville , within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences . She holds a PhD in Communication, Information, and Media from Rutgers University, an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University, and a BA in English from Dartmouth College. PhD : Rutgers University (2022) MFA : Columbia University (2007) BA : Dartmouth College (2005) Her research centers on disability studies, chronic pain, digital multimodal composition, intergenerational trauma , and decolonial praxis . She uses methodologies such as fictocritical autoethnography , digital repair play , and code-meshed transgenre writing to challenge academic ableism and Eurocentric rhetorical norms. Her work emphasizes accessible, socially just futures and critiques the biomedical complex and generative AI. Her recent publications and presentations explore topics like generative AI refusal, carework during the pandemic, and diasporic-disabled embodiment . Trends in her work show a consistent focus on the intersection of identity, technology, and marginalization , particularly through the lens of Eelam Tamil diaspora and chronic illness. Selected awards and honors include: Michelle Kendrick Award for Outstanding Digital Production/Scholarship (2023) Technology Innovator Award (2023) Rutgers Distinguished Scholarly Achievement Award (2023) Kairos Award for Graduate/NTT Faculty (2022) Pace LGBTQA+ Educator of the Year (2021) She is deeply committed to advising, accessible pedagogy, and institutional change. She directs the Writing-Enhanced Course (WEC) program and has received grants and recognition for her equity-focused teaching initiatives. Her Equitable Labor Statement and Enacting a Culture of Access address systemic inequities in academia. Dr. Manivannan is actively involved in disability justice movements and maintains an open-access digital portfolio. She co-edited a special issue on Carework and Writing During COVID and advocates for universal design, anti-ableist rhetoric, and accessible scholarship. Her lab is not a physical space but a conceptual and digital one centered on accessible composition, radical pedagogy, and social justice praxis .

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Alexander Darius OrnellaView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of HullUnited Kingdom

Dr. Alexander Darius Ornella is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Criminology, Sociology and Policing at the University of Hull, Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education. He holds an MBA from the University of Leicester and both an MA and PhD from the University of Graz. His academic work bridges criminology, sociology, religious studies, and media studies, with a focus on the intersections of religion, technology, crime, and culture. His research interests include: Religion, media, and crime Policing technologies and drones Sex workers and lifestyle choices Sports and religious communities (particularly CrossFit) Material religion and religious branding Dr. Ornella’s recent publications explore how religious identity is expressed through fitness culture, the memorialization of athletes as national heroes, and the religious tropes embedded in climate technology narratives. His work frequently appears in the Journal for Religion, Film and Media (JRFM), where he serves as one of the Chief Editors. His editorial leadership has contributed to the journal receiving a DFG Open Access grant, enhancing its academic reach. He has secured competitive research funding, including the GRASP Grant from Villanova University (with Dr. Stefanie Knauss) and internal and police-funded projects on student life and drug policy evaluation. His scholarly awards include the DFG Open Access Grant and the GRASP Grant. Dr. Ornella teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including modules on global issues, research methods in policing, and ritual crime. He coordinates the final-year dissertation module and welcomes PhD supervision in theology and popular culture, religion and the body, religion and technology, and sports and religion. He is actively involved in academic leadership through editorial work and research collaboration and maintains a strong public and digital presence via his personal website, ORCID, and Twitter.

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