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Associate Professor Mathias Baumert is affiliated with the University of Adelaide, where he holds a position in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He leads the Health Technology research theme in the School of Electrical Electronic Engineering and specializes in biomedical signal processing, focusing on dynamic electrocardiography and sleep-related phenomena. His work integrates clinical applications and technological advancements to address challenges in cardiology and sleep disorders. His research interests include the physiological underpinnings of ventricular repolarization variability and its clinical implications, particularly in post-myocardial infarction patients and those with sleep-disordered breathing. He also develops brain-computer interface (BCI) systems for stroke rehabilitation, leveraging real-time EEG analysis and motor function recovery techniques. Collaborations with clinical partners such as the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide Institute of Sleep Health, and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute highlight his translational research focus. His recent articles emphasize signal processing applications for risk stratification in cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, and diabetes. Key themes include nocturnal hypoxemic burden prediction, REM sleep dynamics, and the development of novel diagnostic markers using ECG and EEG data. His work often bridges engineering and medicine, aiming to translate findings into clinical tools like adaptive servo-ventilation treatment optimization and personalized BCI systems. No scientific awards or fellowships are explicitly listed in the provided texts. He is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students but current advisee names are not available. His research projects are supported by grants such as ARC DP110102049 (as noted in some articles). He teaches courses including Biomedical Instrumentation and Introduction to Medical Technology . His facilities include ECG equipment, polysomnogram repositories, and a BCI workstation with 64-channel EEG capabilities. He collaborates on lab-based and clinical partner studies to advance cardiac sensing algorithms and sleep-related diagnostic technologies.

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Sleep Disorders Research
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Yun Zhou is a Lecturer at the School of Culture, History and Language, Australian National University, holding a PhD from ANU. Her research centers on Christianity in East Asia, gender dynamics in missionary work, and women's periodicals in Republican China. She investigates transnational religious networks and gendered narratives in historical contexts, with particular focus on Chinese Christian communities. Publications analyze missionary literature and women's evangelical publications during transformative periods in modern Chinese history. Recent scholarly outputs include critical book reviews on modern Chinese historiography and extensive work on missionary publications. No explicit awards or student advising roles are documented in available materials.

• Christianity in East Asia
• Gender and Mission Studies
• Women's Periodicals
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Dr. Sally Fisher serves as a Research Associate within the Gender and Women’s History Research Centre, an integral part of the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Melbourne Campus. Her academic profile centers on gender and cultural history during the late medieval and early modern periods, with specialized expertise encompassing queenship and royal studies, diplomatic history, material culture (particularly dress and textiles), and early modern ecological approaches. Fisher's research program delves deeply into the intersections of gender, power, and representation in historical contexts. She examines how queens and noble women navigated political landscapes through diplomatic channels, household management, and environmental stewardship. Her methodological approach combines literary analysis of Shakespearean texts with critical examination of chronicles, letters, legal documents, and manorial records to reconstruct women's agency and lived experiences. Current projects investigate gendered dimensions of early modern natural resource management across English and French contexts, revealing how women engaged with forests and waterways in agricultural and ecological practices. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory focused on royal and elite women's experiences. Recurring themes include the portrayal of queenship in literature and historical records, the dynamics of exile and imprisonment, the construction of female ambition, and the gendered use of space and resources. Her work consistently employs comparative frameworks between English and French contexts and bridges literary, legal, and environmental history to offer nuanced perspectives on women's historical roles. Her significant scholarly recognition includes: Royal Studies Journal Biennial Book Prize (2020) for the chapter "‘All my frendys fro me thei flee;’ The Disgraced and Unstable Household of Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester" Fisher actively contributes to major research initiatives, notably serving as a key researcher on the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project "A History of Early Modern Natural Resource Management" led by Professor Susan Broomhall. Within this project, she investigates women's environmental management practices with emphasis on gendered interactions with natural resources in early modern England and France. As a member of the Gender and Women’s History Research Centre at ACU, Fisher collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and has co-edited scholarly publications, including a special issue of Parergon on exile and imprisonment in medieval and early modern Europe. Her work demonstrates strong commitment to collaborative research and editorial scholarship within the historical community.

• women and gender
• queenship and royal studies
• diplomacy
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Dr Jessica O'Leary is a Research Fellow at the Gender and Women's History Research Centre within the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at Australian Catholic University. She specializes in gender and cultural history of the early modern period, with a focus on global encounters, colonization, and intercultural dialogues in the Portuguese Empire and Japan. In 2024, she will hold the Harold S. Williams Fellow in Japanese Studies at the National Library of Australia. Her research explores women and children in Jesuit missions, cultural transfer through diplomacy, and emotional landscapes of early modern encounters. Current projects include collaborative initiatives on women in the Global Portuguese Empire, child slaveries in the early modern world, and gender dynamics in Japanese Christianity. Scientific Awards: Philippa Maddern ECR Publication Prize (2024) Harold S. Williams Fellow in Japanese Studies (2024) DAAD Bilateral Exchange Award (2023) RSA Kristeller Fellow (2022) Maria Sibylla Merian Junior Fellow (2022) ACIS Publishing Grant (2021) Royal Studies Journal Prize (2018) Monash Masters' Prize (2017) Cassamarca Scholarship (2016) DAAD Award (2016) Dr O'Leary contributes to public engagement through platforms like The Conversation and Medieval Warfare Magazine. Her recent publications in Renaissance Quarterly and Past & Present examine gendered colonization, missionary practices, and emotional histories, with a monograph on Renaissance masculinities and diplomacy published in 2024.

• Gender and Women's History
• Cultural History
• Diplomacy
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Dr. Katja Lee is a Lecturer in Media and Communication and Course Coordinator of the Master of Strategic Communication program at The University of Western Australia's School of Social Sciences. Her research examines self-representation through media across historical periods, with particular focus on women's public storytelling from early twentieth-century magazine articles to contemporary social media platforms. Education: SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow: Simon Fraser University (2015-2017) PhD, McMaster University (2015) J'explore French Language Program, Université Laval (2011) MA, University of British Columbia (2003) BA (Honours), Simon Fraser University (2001) Her research centers on celebrity culture and women's life writing across media forms, investigating how technological and cultural conditions shape women's public self-representation. Current projects include examining life stories of women in Australia's mining and resources sector, while her past work established foundational analysis of celebrity autobiography through her monograph Limelight . Her scholarship bridges persona studies, life writing, and digital media theory with strong emphasis on gendered experiences. Lee's publication portfolio reveals consistent thematic focus on persona construction and autobiographical practices, with increasing attention to Australian contexts in recent years. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary methodology connecting historical analysis with contemporary digital culture, particularly examining how women navigate public representation across different media ecosystems. The research shows strong engagement with Canadian cultural history evolving toward Australian resource sector narratives. Scientific Awards: Shortlisted for the Gabrielle Roy Prize (2020) for Limelight Recipient of 2024 UWA Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning Seven-year tenure as Managing Editor of Persona Studies Dr. Lee actively supervises PhD and higher degree research students in women's fame, life writing across media, and representation strategies in the mining sector. Her GenAI literacy framework development demonstrates commitment to innovative pedagogy, particularly in first-year curriculum design. While specific grant details aren't provided, her SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship indicates competitive research funding success. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to postgraduate levels with courses including COMM1001, COMM1002, COMM3004, and COMM5701. Though no formal lab structure is mentioned, Lee's research approach integrates creative methodologies and industry-aligned assessment design. Her current work on women in mining represents a significant pivot toward Australian resource sector narratives, building on her established expertise in life writing and persona studies while developing new collaborative frameworks with industry partners.

• Celebrity Studies
• Women's Life Writing
• Persona and Identity Strategies
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Associate Professor Nina Lansbury is an environmental public health academic at The University of Queensland (UQ) , affiliated with the School of Public Health and the Centre of Architecture, Theory, Culture, and History. Her work focuses on climate change impacts on health , water and sanitation in remote Indigenous communities , and women's health , with a role as Coordinating Lead Author for the IPCC AR7 WG II Ch 9 . She integrates research, teaching, and policy advocacy in her practice. Bachelor of Arts and Honours in Science (University of New South Wales) PhD (Macquarie University) Her research spans environmental public health , Indigenous health equity , climate change adaptation , and WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) in underserved populations. Recent projects examine menstrual health in remote communities , housing conditions , and planetary health frameworks , emphasizing community-led solutions. Key article trends highlight Indigenous rights in climate action , health impacts of climate change , and infrastructure solutions for infectious disease prevention . Her work bridges policy analysis , stakeholder engagement , and transdisciplinary research . As a supervisor, she mentors students in climate-sensitive infectious diseases , planetary health , and remote community health interventions . Her funded projects include STopping Acute Rheumatic Fever Infections to Strengthen Health (STARFISH) (NHMRC Synergy Grant) and studies on water security and infectious disease prevention . She actively engages with media on climate policy , environmental health , and period parity , contributing to public discourse via platforms like The Conversation and Croakey Health News . Her collaborations span CSIRO , Institute for Sustainable Futures (UTS) , and Climate Action Network Australia .

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
• Climate change impacts and adaptation
• Environmental public health
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Professor Peter Keegan holds a prestigious position at Macquarie University's Department of Ancient History within the School of Humanities. His academic journey includes roles such as Associate Dean Learning and Teaching (2015-2021) and interim Department Chair (2022). A Fellow of both the Royal Historical Society (UK) and the Royal Society of New South Wales, he specializes in Roman Republican/Imperial history, epigraphy, and gender studies. His research focuses on Pompeian graffiti, Roman social dynamics, and women's roles in antiquity. Keegan earned his doctorate from Macquarie University (2003) and held successive academic positions: Associate Lecturer (2009), Lecturer (2010-2011), Senior Lecturer (2012-2015), Associate Professor (2016), and full Professor (2021). He has supervised over 30 students across Honours, Masters, and PhD levels. His teaching portfolio includes courses like AHIS3201 Women and Gender in the Ancient World and AHIX8320 Under the Shadow of Vesuvius. Research highlights include two sole-authored books, co-edited collections, and extensive grants ($500k+ secured). Notable awards include a 2012 National Teaching Citation and 2024 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. His work bridges archaeology and epigraphy, with recent projects analyzing Pompeii's spatial narratives and Roman women's agency in historical texts. Editorial roles include co-editing Brill's Inscriptions in the Private Sphere and contributing to Cultural History of Graffiti series. He has reviewed at institutions like La Trobe University and led projects such as the Macquarie University Archaeological Fieldwork Lab. Current research explores Livy's portrayal of women in Rome's foundational narratives and the socio-spatial dimensions of graffiti in Roman urban contexts.

• Roman History (Republican/Imperial periods)
• Epigraphy and Graffiti Studies
• Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity
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Hilary Charlesworth is a Melbourne Laureate Professor and Harrison Moore Professor of Law at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She also holds a Distinguished Professorship at the Australian National University. Her expertise spans international law, human rights, peacebuilding, and feminist legal theory. She has served as Judge ad hoc in landmark cases at the International Court of Justice and has held prestigious fellowships including ARC Laureate and Federation Fellowships. Her research focuses on the structure of international law, gender equality, and the intersection of international law with peacebuilding processes. Notable awards include the American Society of International Law’s awards for creative scholarship and human rights contributions, as well as the International Studies Association’s Distinguished Scholar award. Charlesworth has been affiliated with global institutions like Harvard Law School and the Hague Academy, and she contributed to UN reforms through her work on UN Women. Her academic leadership includes roles in professional societies such as the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law. Her scholarly output reflects engagement with critical legal theory, feminist methodologies, and the practical implications of international law in conflict zones and post-conflict societies. Current and past roles include co-directing the Human Rights Law program at Melbourne Law School and contributing to international legal education through courses at the Hague Academy.

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• International Humanitarian Law
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Jessica O'Leary is a Senior Lecturer in History at Monash University, specializing in gender and cultural history of the early modern period with a focus on global connections. Her research explores women and children in the Portuguese Empire, particularly in Brazil and Japan, alongside topics like emotions, material culture, and diplomatic history. She leads or collaborates on projects such as 'Child Slaveries in the Early Modern World,' 'Women in the Global Portuguese Empire (1500-1800),' and 'Gender and Emotion in Japanese Christianity.' These projects emphasize transnational perspectives and marginalized voices. Research interests include global history, cultural encounters, material culture, and early modern diplomacy. Recent articles analyze topics like indigenous horticulture in colonial Brazil, Japanese women’s religious conversions, and elite women’s diplomatic roles in early modern Europe. Dr. O'Leary has received prestigious awards including the Harold S. Williams Fellowship and the Mary Bennett Prize. She actively supervises PhD students focusing on gender, cultural exchange, and diplomatic history. Her work bridges historical methodologies with interdisciplinary approaches, often incorporating archival research from multiple regions and languages.

• Gender History
• Cultural Encounter
• Global History
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Professor Brenda Gannon is an international interdisciplinary leader in health economics and social care systems at the University of Queensland. She holds a primary appointment as Professor in the School of Economics within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, and is also an Affiliate Professor at the Mater Research Institute and affiliate of multiple health research centers including the Queensland Digital Health Centre and the Centre for Hearing Research. Her work bridges economics, medicine, and social science to develop evidence-based solutions for health systems globally. Professor Gannon's research spans several interconnected domains: health economics of aging and dementia care, mental health services, health equity analysis, and economic evaluations of healthcare interventions across the lifespan from newborns to older adults. Her work particularly focuses on cognitive impairment, physical activity investments, consumer-directed care models, and the social determinants of health. She employs sophisticated econometric methods to analyze big data and test causal hypotheses in healthcare utilization and outcomes. Her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on health equity, cost-effectiveness analyses, and interventions across diverse populations. Her research spans pediatric critical care, women's reproductive health, dementia care, heart failure management, and perinatal mental health. A notable pattern is her application of health economics principles to evaluate interventions across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and health disparities. Fellow of the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2023) Council Member of Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (since 2024) Award-winning HDR supervisor with successful mentorship of students into academia and industry Professor Gannon has supervised multiple PhD students as principal and associate advisor, with completed theses focusing on applied health economics, aging, and microeconometrics. Her current research is supported by significant grants from the Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund, EU Horizon 2020, and other international funding bodies. She serves on the International Health Economics Association Student Prize Committee (2025-28) and has advised government at senior levels, including serving on the Medical Services Advisory Committee Evaluation Sub-Committee (2017-2021). As Health Economics and Epidemiology lead for the Queensland Family Cohort Study and member of the QFC Governance Committee, she contributes to major population health initiatives. Her work with clinicians on trials for newborns and interventions for dementia care demonstrates her commitment to translational research that bridges academic findings with practical healthcare applications.

• Health Economics
• Economics of Ageing
• Dementia Research
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Professor Gillian Gould is a leading academic in health equity and tobacco cessation, holding the rank of Professor in the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University . She is also an active General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience and a certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Her clinical work includes co-founding the Coffs Harbour Refugee Health Clinic in 2006. Previously, she was a founding academic and Head of Campus at the UNSW Faculty of Medicine Rural Clinical School from 2002 to 2011. Education: MBChB – University of Leeds, UK Diploma in Drama – University of Auckland, New Zealand (1980) Graduate Diploma in Experiential & Creative Arts Therapy – Melbourne Institute for Experiential & Creative Arts Therapy (1999) MA by Supervision in Experiential & Creative Arts Therapy – Melbourne Institute (2003) PhD in Public Health and Tropical Medicine – James Cook University (2015) Postgraduate Certificate in Media and Medicine – Harvard Medical School (2020) Research Focus: Professor Gould’s research is centered on health equity , particularly in tobacco cessation among Indigenous Australians , refugee health , and women’s health during pregnancy . She co-developed the SISTAQUIT and iSISTAQUIT interventions, which are culturally tailored smoking cessation programs for Indigenous pregnant women. These programs have been scaled nationally and are now being adapted globally. Her work also explores multi-behavioural health interventions targeting smoking, nutrition, alcohol, and physical activity among refugee populations. Her research is translational, moving from formative studies to national implementation within a decade. Scientific Awards & Recognition: NHMRC Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Fellow Co-funded Fellowship by Cancer Institute NSW Supervision & Mentorship: Professor Gould has successfully supervised 6 PhD students to completion and is currently supervising 3 PhD students . Her supervision focuses on Indigenous health, tobacco cessation, and refugee health research. Labs & Clinics: She co-founded the Coffs Harbour Refugee Health Clinic and maintains an active clinical role as a GP and Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Her work bridges academic research and frontline clinical care, especially in regional and underserved communities.

• Tobacco smoking cessation
• Indigenous health
• Refugee health
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Associate Professor David J Paul is a computational scientist at the University of New England's School of Science and Technology within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law. With expertise spanning computer science, distributed systems, and applied technology, he has established himself as a multidisciplinary researcher bridging computer science with agriculture, sports science, and healthcare domains. His work consistently focuses on practical technology applications that address real-world challenges while maintaining data privacy and security. Dr. Paul earned his Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Newcastle in 2004, followed by Honours in Computer Science in 2005, and completed his PhD titled "Deliberate Cooperation in Service-Oriented Environments: Dynamic Transactional Workflows for Web Services" in 2012. Prior to joining UNE in 2015, he worked at the Schizophrenia Research Institute from 2005-2015 and collaborated with the Health Behaviour Research Group starting in 2014. His research interests span networks and distributed systems (including Internet and Cloud computing), security and privacy, computer science education, sports science, agriculture, and e-Health. Dr. Paul has demonstrated particular strength in developing systems that integrate multiple disparate datasets while maintaining privacy, as evidenced by his work on the Australian Schizophrenia Research Bank and agricultural applications like ASKBILL and RamSelect. His recent work shows increasing focus on cybersecurity applications for SMEs, women's sports analytics, and precision agriculture technologies. Dr. Paul has secured multiple research grants including University of New England SABL Teaching & Learning Grants (2023), an Australian Council of Deans of ICT grant (2022-2023), SheepCRC projects (2015-2016), and a NeCTAR grant (2012). His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent productivity across both theoretical computer science and applied domains. School of Science and Technology Teaching Award (2017) for Computer Science curriculum redesign School of Science and Technology Development Award for COSC110 introductory programming unit With over 20 research students supervised across PhD, Master's, and Honours programs, Dr. Paul has established himself as a dedicated mentor. His current research portfolio spans cybersecurity for SMEs, precision agriculture technologies, sports analytics (particularly women's rugby league), and advanced cryptographic techniques. His work on QuON, ASKBILL, and RamSelect demonstrates his ability to create practical technological solutions that address specific industry challenges while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

• Networks and distributed systems
• Internet and Cloud computing
• Security and Privacy
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Dr. Yen Jun Wong is a Lecturer at the School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, and a registered pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia. Her research focuses on health systems research, evidence synthesis, pharmacy practice, infectious diseases (e.g., tuberculosis and Parkinson’s Disease), women’s health, and mental health. She holds a PhD in Pharmacy Practice from Monash University Malaysia and a First Class Honours in Pharmacy from Monash University Australia. She has collaborated with organizations like the Malaysian Pharmacists Society and ISPOR. Her recent projects include developing a Chronic Kidney Disease predictive model for Malaysia (2024–2026). Key awards include the Vice Chancellor Special Team Commendation Award (2021) and the School Research Grant: Pharmacy Practice Grant (2024). She actively engages in workshops and media initiatives, such as 'Break the Cycle: Ending Period Stigma' (2024) and media contributions on tuberculosis eradication. Her articles primarily address global health challenges, including stroke burden, TB management, and maternal health interventions. She advocates for women’s health, particularly menstrual hygiene education for vulnerable populations, and leads initiatives like the YSEALI nutrition program for underprivileged women in Southeast Asia.

• Health Systems Research
• Evidence Synthesis
• Pharmacy Practice
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Dr. Adelle McArdle is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's Rural Health Churchill, with a PhD in Physiology from Monash University (2009). Her research focuses on women's health, particularly maternal and child health during the perinatal period, breastfeeding challenges, and medical education in rural settings. She is a Chief Investigator on projects addressing rural medical workforce development, disaster impacts on perinatal mental health, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder services. She collaborates with Curtin University as a University Associate and actively supervises PhD students. Research Interests: Breastfeeding support and lactational mastitis Developmental origins of health and disease Rural medical education and training Disaster impact on healthcare systems Recent Projects: Transforming pre-vocational medical training to optimize the rural healthcare workforce (2021–2021) Health Evaluation of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Services (2022–2025) Publications: Over 17 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on breastfeeding interventions, disaster healthcare resilience, and medical education innovations. Key themes include clinical reasoning models for mastitis, pandemic-era rural medical program adaptations, and Indigenous knowledge integration into healthcare training. Grants/Advising: Active in securing research funding and supervising HDR students. Current roles include mentoring on projects like physiotherapy treatments for mastitis.

• Women's Health
• Maternal and Child Health
• Breastfeeding and Mastitis
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Nicola Parsons is an Associate Professor in Eighteenth-Century Literature at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Discipline of English and Writing in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a BA (Hons) from ANU, a PhD from Melbourne University, and a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies. Her research explores eighteenth-century literature and cultural history, focusing on lesser-known prose forms like secret histories, periodicals (e.g., Tatler , Spectator ), and miscellanies. She has authored Reading Gossip in Early Eighteenth-Century England and co-edited volumes such as Making Ideas Visible in the Eighteenth Century . Her work is supported by ARC grants and international fellowships. Recent projects include Consuming Character: Harris's List and Eighteenth-Century Print , examining disreputable texts like Harris’s List of Covent-Garden Ladies . She has been recognized with the SUPRA HDR Supervisor Award (2023, 2024) and teaching excellence awards. She supervises PhD/MPhil students on topics like early modern women’s writing, epistolary fiction, and transnational literary connections. Current projects involve collaborations with institutions in Spain and North America, and she serves on editorial boards for Brill and Cambridge UP series.

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• Cultural History
• Literary Theory
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