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Eoin DevereuxView profile

Professor

University of LimerickIreland

Professor Eoin Devereux is a Cultural Sociologist and Creative Writer at the University of Limerick, Ireland, and an Adjunct Professor in Contemporary Culture at the University of Jyvaskylä, Finland. He holds dual appointments in the Department of Sociology and the Centre for the Study of Popular Music and Popular Culture. His research focuses on media representations of poverty, homelessness, and community development, alongside critical analyses of popular music (e.g., David Bowie, The Fall, Morrissey). He teaches modules on media sociology, creative writing in community settings, and community development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Affiliations: University of Limerick (Professor), University of Jyvaskylä (Adjunct Professor) Education: Expertise in sociology and cultural studies, though specific degree details are not explicitly listed. His creative writing has been featured in prominent publications such as The Irish Times and Poetry Ireland anthologies. Awards include Excellence in Teaching (2004) and Service to the Community (2005). He has supervised numerous PhD students and collaborates internationally on projects like L-Pop: Mapping Popular Music in Limerick City and media poverty studies. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to inequality and community development. Key research themes include media framing of social welfare, cultural sociology of music, and creative writing’s role in community engagement. Over 140 academic publications span journals, books, and edited volumes addressing media discourse, music studies, and social policy.

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Kristine StiphanyView profile

Assistant Professor

State University of New York at BuffaloUnited States

Kristine Stiphany is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Buffalo (SUNY), holding dual affiliations with the School of Architecture and Planning. She directs the Design for Resilient Environments Lab and co-leads the MArch/MUP dual degree program. Her research focuses on urban design, informal housing production, rental market dynamics, and equitable urban redevelopment in Latin America, particularly Brazil. She is a licensed architect in Texas and New York, with professional experience at Studio Gang and academic positions at Texas Tech University and UT Austin. Education: PhD in Urban Planning, The University of Texas at Austin Master of Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Michigan Her research examines how rental markets shape urban form, informal housing resilience, and policy impacts on marginalized communities. Recent projects investigate Rust Belt housing conversions, U.S.-Mexico border colonias, and post-redevelopment economies in Latin America. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical design, advising on projects for São Paulo’s Secretariat of Housing and community nonprofits. Key Themes in Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles analyze informal urbanization, rental market inequities, participatory planning paradoxes, and Brazil’s Minha Casa Minha Vida housing program. Recent work emphasizes urban greening through rental densification and the role of infrastructural insurgency in marginalized areas. Awards & Recognition: 2021 Texas Society of Architects Award for Sparks Oasis Community Resilience Hub National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (UT Austin) Fulbright Fellowship (University of São Paulo) Her teaching includes studios like ‘Reimagining Casco Bay’ (coastal resilience) and ‘Housing Hybrids’ (São Paulo peri-urban margins). She leads the Design for Resilient Environments Lab, which develops actionable frameworks for equitable urban futures.

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Virginia ConnView profile

Assistant Professor

Stevens Institute of TechnologyUnited States

Virginia Conn is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Writing and Humanities at Stevens Institute of Technology’s School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Her work bridges Comparative Literature , Science Fiction Studies , and Translation Theory , with a focus on Sinofuturism , Socialist Science Fiction , and Cold War Literary History . PhD (2021) , Comparative Literature, Rutgers University MA (2019) , Comparative Literature, Rutgers University BA (2009) , Art Studio and English Literature, University of Kentucky Other (2008) , Language, Media, and Communication, Université de Caen Basse-Normandie Conn’s research interrogates the cultural politics of translation in science fiction, particularly in Sinophone and Anglophone contexts. She analyzes how gendered subjectivities , nation-building , and technoscientific speculation intersect in Cold War and contemporary texts. Her work on Chinese visual materials and national Sinofuturist imaginaries emphasizes the mundane futurities embedded in art and literature. Her recent publications (2023-2024) reflect trends in Sinofuturism , translational worldbuilding , and visual narrative aesthetics . These works span book chapters, journal articles, and collaborative essays in Cultural Studies , Science Fiction , and Critical Theory domains. Conn serves on institutional committees like the First Generation and Limited Income Faculty Mentorship Program and the Teaching Writing in the Age of ChatGPT Committee . She is actively involved with professional societies including the Science Fiction Research Association and Modern Language Association .

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Joel E. CohenView profile

Professor

The Rockefeller UniversityUnited States

Joel E. Cohen is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor at The Rockefeller University, where he leads the Laboratory of Populations. With over five decades of research experience, Cohen has pioneered innovative mathematical approaches to study biological populations and variability. His work bridges mathematics, biology, and environmental science, fundamentally changing how scientists understand population dynamics and the significance of biological variability. Dr. Cohen's research focuses on developing new mathematical tools to address population problems in demography, epidemiology, and ecology. He has made seminal contributions to the understanding of heavy-tailed distributions that describe extreme events like hurricanes and disease outbreaks, challenging traditional statistical approaches. His laboratory has conducted groundbreaking research on the spatial distribution of human populations in relation to geophysical factors, with unexpected practical applications ranging from soap formulation to semiconductor manufacturing. Cohen has also developed mathematical models for Chagas disease control in rural Argentina and created algorithms to predict international migration patterns. Analysis of Cohen's recent publications reveals a sustained focus on Taylor's law of fluctuation scaling, population dynamics, and ecological statistics. His work consistently demonstrates how abstract mathematical concepts can transform our understanding of biological systems, from cellular processes to global population trends. The research spans theoretical mathematics to practical applications in disease control, conservation biology, and environmental management. Olivia Schieffelin Nordberg Prize for excellence in writing in the population sciences (March 1997) Gheorghe Lazar Prize of Romanian Academy (December 2000) As director of the Laboratory of Populations, Cohen has led research on human population growth, infectious diseases, food webs, and international migration. His methods for assessing the uncertainty of population projections have been applied in court cases for predicting future claimants of asbestos-related diseases. Cohen's laboratory has collaborated with the United Nations Population Division on migration studies and developed mathematical models that account for more than half of the variability in annual migration numbers among 229 countries. Current research directions include understanding how demographic, economic, and cultural changes interact with Earth's physical, chemical, and biological environments. The Laboratory of Populations employs a multidisciplinary approach that combines mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and field studies to address complex population issues. Their work exemplifies how basic quantitative research on populations frequently yields unexpected practical applications, demonstrating the profound connections between theoretical mathematics and real-world challenges in public health, environmental science, and resource management.

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Daniel PioskeView profile

Assistant Professor

University of St. ThomasUnited States

Dr. Daniel Pioske is an Assistant Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, specializing in Old Testament studies, biblical archaeology, and ancient Hebrew scribal practices. He earned his PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary and has participated in archaeological excavations in Israel and Turkey. His research investigates how biblical writers conceptualized the past through material remains and textual traditions. Key interests include: Archaeology-text integration in reconstructing ancient Israel Epistemology of biblical history Materiality of memory in ancient Near Eastern contexts Dr. Pioske's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on methodological innovations in archaeology-text studies. His books 'David's Jerusalem' and 'Memory in a Time of Prose' examine the interplay between ruins, texts, and historical consciousness. Recent work explores royal inscriptions, temporal perception in antiquity, and the epistemic foundations of biblical historiography. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided materials. No information about student advising, grants, or lab affiliations is available.

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Sarah WintersView profile

Associate Professor

Nipissing UniversityCanada

Dr. Sarah Winters is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Studies at Nipissing University, within the Faculty of Arts and Science. She holds a full-time faculty position and specializes in Children's Literature, Fantasy, Fandom, and Theology and Literature. Her research critically examines representations of evil in British High Fantasy since 1950 and explores intersections between theology, culture, and narrative. Education: PhD, University of Toronto MA, University of Otago BA, University of Otago Research Interests: Winters focuses on analyzing evil in fantasy works, particularly through the lens of Christian theology, and its portrayal in authors like C.S. Lewis and J.K. Rowling. She also engages with pedagogical methods, co-teaching strategies, and the role of fandom in literary interpretation. Her work bridges cultural, religious, and narrative studies to address themes of morality, identity, and authorial intent. Recent Article Trends: Her publications span from 2001 to 2018, emphasizing children’s literature and fantasy, with a strong focus on evil’s literary and theological manifestations. She also addresses educational frameworks, such as using fan vidding for teaching and co-teaching dynamics in higher education. Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships are explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no advisees or grants are documented here, her articles suggest active engagement in academic collaboration and mentorship, particularly in fantasy literature and pedagogy.

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Veronica GrahamView profile

Lecturer

Stanford UniversityUnited States

Veronica Graham is a new media artist and printmaker serving as Lecturer in Stanford University's Department of Art & Art History. Based in Oakland and Portland, she founded the design studio Most Ancient in 2010, specializing in experimental comics and exploration games. Her interdisciplinary practice bridges digital media and analog print publishing through poetic world-building that confronts contemporary environmental and social challenges. Her research centers on virtual reality narratives, climate-focused printmaking, and surrealist comics that explore internalized fictions. Key projects include the VR experience Diatribes (2024), examining fears about global warming through a haunted house framework, and the Global Warming Agitprop Posters series (2020-present) using phosphorescent materials to visualize ecological instability. She employs techniques like Wang tile systems for pattern generation and split fountain printing to stretch technical boundaries. 2025 Writer-in-Residence, Writing Space, Chicago 2024 IndieCade Impact Award Nominee for Diatribes 2022 Oculus Launch Pad Grant Recipient 2019 Best American Comics Notable Comics selection 2017 Artist’s Book Residency Grant, Women’s Studio Workshop Graham’s work appears in MoMA, NYPL, and SFMOMA collections. Her VR projects have been presented at Kala Art Institute, Printed Matter (NYC), and Sónar+D. As an educator, she lectures on virtual reality at Stanford and has conducted workshops at institutions including Tufts University and UC Berkeley. Her studio Most Ancient functions as both creative laboratory and publishing platform, supporting collaborative projects like Real Milk (2023) which examines agricultural automation through translucent book design.

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Hariharan SubramonyamView profile

Assistant Professor

Stanford UniversityUnited States

Hariharan Subramonyam is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and Computer Science (by courtesy) . He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and a core member of the Stanford HCI Group . His research focuses on augmenting human learning, creativity, and sensemaking with AI, informed by cognitive psychology and collaborative design practices. Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Learning Sciences Generative AI Educational Technology Assistive Technology Cognitive Psychology Recent Trends: Designing AI tools for education and creative coding Co-developing AI experiences with multidisciplinary teams Ethical and responsible AI frameworks Accessible interfaces for visually impaired users Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, CHI 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention, CHI 2025 Best Paper Award, ASSETS 2024 Best Paper Award, UIST 2023 Best Paper Award, IUI 2021 Best Paper Award, CHI 2020 Advising & Grants: Co-advising PhD student Neha Rajagopalan Mentoring 23+ student researchers Principal Investigator on HAI Hoffman Yee Grant (2024) Labs & Teams: Stanford Human-Computer Interaction Group Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI Collaborative projects with University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, and National University of Singapore

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Christopher B. PattersonView profile

Associate Professor

University of British ColumbiaCanada

Christopher B. Patterson is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Faculty of Arts. His research bridges transpacific discourses, queer theory, and creative writing, focusing on literature, video games, and film through empire studies. He is the author of seminal works such as Transitive Cultures: Anglophone Literature of the Transpacific (2018) and Open World Empire: Race and the Erotics of Video Games (2020), both award-winning. His creative works under the name Kawika Guillermo include novels like Stamped: an anti-travel novel and All Flowers Bloom , which have garnered major literary awards. Patterson holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington (2013). Prior to UBC, he held roles as Assistant Professor at New York Institute of Technology in Nanjing, postdoctoral scholar at Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University. He has been recognized for his teaching, including the Hong Kong Baptist University’s Arts Faculty Early Career Teaching Award (2018). His current projects include editing Transpacific, Undisciplined (2024) and Made in Asia/America: Why Video Games Were Never (Really) About Us (2024). He co-founded the New Books in Asian American Studies podcast and serves as Managing Editor for decomp journal . His research on Southeast Asian domestic workers and migrant narratives continues under the project Domesticating Brown . Patterson’s accolades include the AAAS Book Award, John Hope Franklin Prize finalist status, and multiple creative writing honors. His interdisciplinary work spans literature, gaming, and social justice, with a focus on queer, brown, and transnational themes.

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Amelia BarikinView profile

Associate Professor

University of QueenslandAustralia

Associate Professor Amelia Barikin is an art historian specializing in contemporary art and time studies, affiliated with the University of Queensland's School of Communication and Arts. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and has held roles at the University of Melbourne as an ARC Senior Research Associate. Her research bridges philosophy, critical theory, and art history, focusing on intersections between art, time, and science fiction. Barikin is part of the KINK research collective documenting queer Australian art and serves as Adjunct Curator at the Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Art History), University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Melbourne Research Interests: Her work explores contemporary art's engagement with time, queer art histories, science fiction aesthetics, and Australian art. Notable publications include Parallel Presents: The Art of Pierre Huyghe (2012) and Robert Smithson: Time Crystals (2018). She has curated major exhibitions including works by Robert Smithson and Pierre Huyghe. Awards: AAANZ Best Book Prize 2013 for Parallel Presents 2013 Art Gallery of NSW Fellowship at Cité internationale des arts, Paris Supervision: Available to supervise MPhil/PhD projects in contemporary art, queer theory, science fiction, and Australian art. Current projects include studies on queer aesthetics and decolonizing curatorial practices. Labs/Teams: Leads the KINK research collective, digitizing queer Australian art history at queeraustralianart.com , and collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Modern Art and National Gallery of Australia.

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Victoria BladenView profile

Academic

University of QueenslandAustralia

Dr. Victoria Bladen is an Associate Lecturer in Literary Studies at the University of Queensland, School of Communication and Arts. She holds a PhD in English from UQ, a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (UQ), MPhil in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (UWA), LLB (Hons) (UWA), and a BA (UWA). Her research focuses on early modern literature, Shakespearean adaptations, ecocriticism, and environmental humanities. Key publications include *The Tree of Life and Arboreal Aesthetics in Early Modern Literature* (2022), co-edited volumes like *Shakespeare on Screen: Romeo and Juliet* (2023), and multiple text guides for Shakespeare plays. She has contributed over 35 book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. Bladen’s work bridges literary analysis with film studies, exploring themes like arboreal symbolism, cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare, and the interplay between nature and culture. She is actively involved in academic supervision, serving as an Associate Advisor for master’s theses such as *Metamorphosis: Change, Transformation and Shapeshifting* and *Eleven Portraits of Drowning: Writing the Ecopoetic Body*. Her research is supported by affiliations like the Digital Futures Lab and extensive contributions to academic editing projects. No awards are explicitly listed, but her prolific output underscores her scholarly impact.

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Sean CarneyView profile

Associate Professor

McGill UniversityCanada

Sean Carney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Drama and Theatre Cultural Studies at McGill University's Faculty of Arts. Specializing in British theatre, he focuses on critical theory, modernism, and contemporary tragedy. His research spans Bertolt Brecht, 20th-century drama, and the intersection of comics/graphic novels with performance studies. Education: Ph.D. (York University), M.A. (University of Alberta), B.A. (University of Manitoba). He previously taught at York University. Research interests emphasize the political and aesthetic dimensions of drama, particularly how historical and cultural contexts shape theatrical forms. He examines tragic conventions in contemporary plays like Sarah Kane's Blasted and explores Alan Moore's graphic narratives as historiographic tools. Key awards include a SSHRC Standard Research Grant (2005) for his work on contemporary British tragedy. His writings bridge academic analysis and creative practice, appearing in venues like Modern Drama , Theater Survey , and ImageTexT . Teaching and scholarly contributions reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, blending performance studies with critical theory. He has reviewed major works on political theatre and tragedy, contributing to scholarly discourse on Brechtian aesthetics and postmodern drama.

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Anya SirotaView profile

Associate Professor

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Anya Sirota is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Associate Dean for Academic Initiatives at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. As founding principal of Akoaki, her work sits at the intersection of architecture and urban design, exploring how aesthetics, social enterprise, and cultural programming can offer contemporary strategies for urban transformation. Education: Master in Architecture from Harvard's Graduate School of Design (Araldo Cossutta Prize for Design Excellence) Bachelor of Arts in Modern Culture and Media from Brown University Sirota's research focuses on equitable urban redevelopment through interdisciplinary design approaches. Her work challenges normative tropes of social practice by embracing aesthetics, beauty, and cultural pomp to create transformative urban spaces that resist conventional good taste. She investigates how architecture can serve as a catalyst for community engagement and economic sustainability, particularly in post-industrial contexts like Detroit. Her approach integrates agricultural systems, cultural programming, and architectural interventions to create multi-functional urban landscapes that prioritize resident impact. Sirota's scholarly output demonstrates consistent exploration of urban transformation through aesthetic and social lenses. Her writing examines how design can challenge 'ruin porn' narratives while creating meaningful civic spaces that foster community dialogue and economic opportunity. The work consistently addresses the intersection of form-making with social enterprise, emphasizing how aesthetics can drive equitable urban development. Scientific Awards: Architectural League Prize (2018) ACSA Faculty Design Award (2016) SXSW Eco Place by Design Award (2015) R+D Award from Architect Magazine (2013) Presidential Award for Understanding Democracy (2025) Partners in Progress Award (2024) Graham Foundation Grants (2024) Sirota actively mentors students through her teaching of architectural design courses at multiple levels. Her research has been supported by significant grants including a Research on the City grant from Taubman College, a $1 million public art grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies for the 'Fertile Ground' project in Jackson, Mississippi, and multiple Graham Foundation grants. These funding sources have enabled her to develop innovative approaches to community-engaged design practice. As founding principal of Akoaki, Sirota leads a design practice that functions as both a research laboratory and design studio. The firm has developed several significant projects including Imaging Detroit, Detroit Cultivator, and the Midtown Cultural Center, all of which demonstrate her commitment to creating urban spaces that integrate cultural programming, economic opportunity, and ecological sustainability.

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Susan NajitaView profile

Associate Professor

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Susan Najita is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Her research focuses on postcolonial studies, Pacific Islander literature, disability and trauma studies, and the intersection of law and literature. She holds a Ph.D. from UC-Santa Barbara (2001). Her work emphasizes decolonizing narratives through analyses of contemporary Pacific literature, particularly examining how indigenous writers from Hawai'i, Samoa, and Aotearoa/New Zealand reclaim cultural histories through storytelling. Her book Decolonizing Cultures in the Pacific explores how these writers confront colonial legacies to envision sovereign futures. No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Her advising record is not detailed here. She is affiliated with Angell Hall and participates in affiliated programs like Graduate Faculty and Ecocriticism initiatives.

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David BellosView profile

Professor

Princeton UniversityUnited States

David Bellos is the Meredith Howland Pyne Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Princeton University's Department of French & Italian. He holds a doctorate from Oxford University and has taught at Edinburgh, Southampton, and Manchester universities before joining Princeton in 1997. His research focuses on 19th-century literature, modern European fiction, translation studies, and experimental writing since the 1960s. He is renowned for his work on Georges Perec, Jacques Tati, and Romain Gary, as well as his seminal book Is That a Fish in Your Ear? on translation studies. Bellos has been awarded the Prix Goncourt de la Biographie (1994), the Man Booker International Translator’s Award (2005), and the Howard T. Berhman Award (2019). He serves as an Officier in France’s Ordre national des Arts et des Lettres. His current projects include translating Victor Hugo’s Quatrevingt-treize and a history of the French language. Teaching interests include French-English translation, 19th-century studies, and the history of copyright. He co-teaches courses on copyright law and its cultural implications.

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