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Anna KimberleyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
• Narrative Analysis
• Multicultural Teamwork
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Dr. Anna Kimberley serves as a Senior Lecturer at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland, teaching Business Communication, Human Resource Management, Diversity Management, Organizational Behaviour, Academic Writing, and Research Methods at both Bachelor's and Master's levels. She actively mentors students through thesis development, assesses academic work, and designs curriculum components using innovative pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking and deep conceptual understanding in business education. Her research specializes in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and Narrative Analysis applied to organizational contexts, with core interests spanning multicultural teamwork dynamics, reflexivity in learning processes, mentoring relationships, AI integration in education, and cultural identity formation. She investigates how individuals construct meaning in cross-cultural workplaces through identity work and sensemaking, particularly examining expatriate experiences and narrative-based identity transformation in globalized business environments. Analysis of her 2017-2020 publications reveals consistent exploration of narrative identity in multicultural organizational life, connecting expatriate adjustment, team communication across cultural boundaries, and reflective educational practices. Her methodological approach combines IPA with narrative techniques to uncover subjective experiences, positioning her work at the intersection of organizational behavior, cross-cultural psychology, and educational innovation with strong emphasis on qualitative depth over quantitative measurement. Scientific Awards and Honors: No awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the provided materials Dr. Kimberley provides comprehensive thesis supervision for business students from topic selection through final assessment, integrating research methods with practical business applications while emphasizing critical reflection and self-efficacy development. Her curriculum design work focuses on creating student-centered learning experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge and real-world business challenges, though specific grant funding details remain unmentioned in available sources.

• Laser Physics
• Nonlinear Optics
• Fiber Lasers
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Irina T. Sorokina is a Professor of Physics and the head of the Laser Physics Group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on ultrafast laser technology, nonlinear optics, and mid-infrared laser applications. She has pioneered advancements in solid-state lasers, femtosecond pulse generation, and mid-IR laser applications in sensing, materials processing, and quantum computing. Prof. Sorokina is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America (2006) and recipient of the IEE Snell Premium Award (2004). She co-founded ATLA Lasers AS, an NTNU spin-off company. Her research interests include femtosecond laser writing, mid-IR laser development, and applications in materials processing, spectroscopy, and quantum technologies. Recent work explores ultrafast laser modification of silicon and ZnS crystals, energy scaling of mid-IR oscillators, and dissipative soliton dynamics. Key contributions include advancements in chirped-pulse amplifiers, subsurface material processing, and frequency comb generation. Awards: Fellow of OSA (2006), IEE Snell Premium Award (2004) Lab/Group: Laser Physics Group at NTNU Spin-off: Co-founder of ATLA Lasers AS Publications emphasize mid-IR laser systems, ultrafast processing techniques, and interdisciplinary applications spanning from quantum sensors to industrial manufacturing.

Peter WhelanView profile

Professor

• Competition Law
• Criminal Law
• Antitrust Enforcement
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Professor Peter Whelan is a Professor of Law at the University of Leeds, School of Law, within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His expertise spans Competition Law and Criminal Law, with a focus on antitrust enforcement, cartel criminalization, and EU legal frameworks. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has authored leading monographs like *The Criminalization of European Cartel Enforcement* (Oxford UP) and *Parental Liability in EU Competition Law* (Oxford UP). His research has influenced global antitrust policies, cited in over 400 publications and court rulings in Europe, Africa, and South America. Awards include the Reddy Charlton McKnight Prize and multiple Antitrust Writing Award nominations. He advises international bodies like the UNCTAD and the International Competition Network, and serves on editorial boards of *Journal of Antitrust Enforcement* and *World Competition*. Whelan has held roles such as Director of the Centre for Business Law and Practice (2020–2023) and Deputy Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies (2013–2019). He actively engages in policy advocacy, submitting evidence to New Zealand and Indian parliamentary committees, and trains judges and regulators globally. His current research explores debarment as an antitrust enforcement tool. He has supervised nine PhD students to completion, including Evelyse Carvalho Ribas (Tax Law) and Colin Gregory (Criminal Law). His work spans grants from the European Commission, World Economic Forum, and UK Research Councils, addressing topics like EU antitrust remedies and social rights under internal market law.

• Exile and Migration Studies
• Hispanic Studies
• Spanish Peninsular Literature
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Monica Jato is a Professor of Hispanic Studies in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Birmingham, where she teaches Spanish language, literature, and culture courses including specialized modules on Digital Media and Spanish Youth Culture, and Spanish Exile Culture. Her academic leadership spans cross-cultural exile studies and contemporary Spanish literary analysis. Her educational background includes: Licenciada en Filología Hispánica from Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao PhD from Michigan State University Professor Jato's research centers on cross-cultural comparative approaches to exile and migration, examining exile as a cultural topology where refugees transform dehumanizing spaces into sites of cultural resistance. She investigates intergenerational memory care, testimony in film, contemporary Spanish poetry, and 20th-21st century Spanish peninsular literature through postcolonial and cultural lenses. Her work critically engages with displacement, transnationality, resilience, and inclusivity in migration processes while recovering marginalized women's voices in literary canons. Analysis of her 14 recent publications (2014-2024) reveals consistent focus on exile experiences across Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain, with emphasis on inner/territorial exile duality, letter-writing networks, and testimonial expression in poetry and film. Key interdisciplinary patterns include spatial analysis of refugee journeys, gendered perspectives on evacuation legacies, and cultural strategies for adaptation in displaced communities. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in source materials Professor Jato currently supervises doctoral research on contemporary Spanish women writers, Spanish Civil War memory texts, carceral writing, and forced migration. She served as Co-Investigator for the Leverhulme Trust-funded project 'Inner and Territorial Exile in Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain' (2017-2019), producing comparative analyses of oppression writing. She actively participates in international research networks including GEXEL (Grupo de Estudios del Exilio Literario), Fenix (Network for Research on Female Exiles, Refugees and Migrants), and PoGEsp (Spanish Poetry and Gender), collaborating on transnational studies of exile literature and gendered migration experiences.

• Human Geography
• Conflict Studies
• Affect Theory
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Dr Muhammad Salman Khan is a Lecturer in Human Geography at King’s College London, based in the Department of Geography within the School of Global Affairs and Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. His research focuses on the intersection of development and cultural geography, with specialties in emotional geographies, gender studies, local governance, post-conflict development, and borderland studies. He has conducted significant work on conflict dynamics in Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly in Swat Valley, examining topics like Taliban violence, hydro-heritage, and affective dimensions of displacement. Salman has led projects funded by institutions like the US Institute of Peace, including studies on economic revival among displaced entrepreneurs and the geopolitical impact of affect theory. He is currently developing research on border governance in Pakistan/Afghanistan and climate governance's social accountability. His editorial roles include associate editor at the Forum for Social Economics and co-editing a special issue on civil society in economies. Teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as Geographical Foundations , Independent Geographical Study , and Critical Geopolitics . His recent publications explore themes like gendered water access in post-conflict zones, market dynamics under Taliban rule, and institutional analysis in local governance. Salman’s work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality, peace, and sustainable cities. His research integrates qualitative and interdisciplinary methods to address contested development processes in conflict-affected regions.

Jana MikotaView profile

Lecturer

• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Literature Didactics
• Exile Literature
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Dr. Jana Mikota is a lecturer in the Department of German Studies – Literature Didactics at the University of Siegen, Faculty I. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a focus on children’s and young adult literature, literary didactics, and historical and ecological aspects of reading culture. Her work spans interdisciplinary fields including memory studies, gender, and exile literature. Her research interests include multilingualism in children’s literature, ecological themes in youth media, historical developments in children’s reading, and literary learning processes. She investigates how literature shapes identity, especially in contexts of exile, trauma, and gendered education. Her publications often explore the biographical dimension of reading and writing, particularly through the lens of transitional objects like dolls, as seen in her editorial work on the journal denkste: puppe / just a bit of: doll (de:do) . The most recent articles reflect a consistent engagement with historical children’s literature, especially during the Weimar Republic and exile periods. Themes include the representation of teachers, exile narratives, girlhood education, and the role of reading in personal and political development. Her work bridges literary analysis with pedagogical application, emphasizing the cultural and psychological significance of children’s media. Dr. Mikota has co-organized academic conferences, such as the 2011 event on vampires in children’s media, and frequently contributes to interdisciplinary discourse through edited volumes and journal publications. She has served on editorial boards and collaborative research projects focusing on war children, memory, and resistance. Although no specific grants are mentioned, her sustained scholarly output and editorial roles indicate active research engagement. She has supervised theses in the past but has announced she will not accept new BA or MA theses in 2025. She no longer provides second opinions starting winter semester 2023/24. She is associated with research teams and workshops on family history and memory, including collaborations with Imbke Behnken and Jürgen Zinnecker. Her work with the journal denkste continues to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on the symbolic and artistic roles of dolls in biography and literature.

Darlene R. TaylorView profile

Lecturer

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Black Cultural Narratives
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Darlene R. Taylor is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Howard University’s College of Arts & Sciences, where she serves as a Master Instructor and co-faculty advisor to the Sterling A. Brown English Society. Her interdisciplinary work bridges creative writing, visual art, and public history. Education: BA, American University MFA, Stonecoast, University of Southern Maine Her research and creative interests center on reclaiming silenced narratives in Black life through fiction and mixed media collage. She explores historical archives, cultural memory, and social justice, emphasizing literary citizenship and community engagement. Her work is deeply rooted in African American literary traditions and interdisciplinary art practices. The recent publications and creative works reflect a strong thematic focus on Black identity, intergenerational memory, and narrative reclamation. Her contributions span literary journals, anthologies, and visual art exhibitions, demonstrating a consistent engagement with cultural heritage and artistic innovation. Scientific and Creative Awards: Creative Fellowship, American Antiquarian Society Creative Fellowship, D.C. Commission on Arts & Humanities Creative Fellowship, Virginia Center for Creative Arts Creative Fellowship, Community of Writers Creative Fellowship, Kweli Creative Fellowship, Callaloo Creative Fellowship, Kimbilio Aminah Robinson Writer in Residence, Columbus Museum of Art Taylor actively mentors students through the Sterling A. Brown English Society and contributes to writing initiatives such as the Writing for Social Justice Initiative at Stonecoast. She has no formal grants listed, but her fellowships and residencies support her creative and scholarly work. She promotes literary citizenship through community organizations and libraries, extending her impact beyond the university. Her visual and literary works have been featured in solo exhibitions at the Columbus Museum of Art (2022) and Academy Art Museum (2024), establishing her presence in both academic and public arts spaces.

Haihua ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Data Quality
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Haihua Chen is an Assistant Professor of Data Science in the Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT), with a co-affiliation in Health Informatics. They lead the Intelligent Data Engineering and Analytics (IDEA) Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, data science, and informatics. Chen earned a Ph.D. in Information Science (concentrating in Data Science) from UNT in 2022, an M.S. in Information Science from Wuhan University, and dual B.S. degrees in Information Science and English Literature from Central China Normal University. Research interests span applied machine learning, data quality evaluation, NLP, and informatics applications in legal and healthcare domains. Notable work includes developing frameworks for measuring scientific novelty, constructing high-quality legal and biomedical datasets, and leveraging AI for precision medicine and disaster response. Chen has secured over $499K in external grants, including NSF REU and HSI projects, and $20K+ in internal grants. Their work has been published in top journals like Journal of Informetrics , IEEE Transactions on Reliability , and Scientometrics , with a strong focus on innovation measurement and data-centric AI. Teaching includes courses on computational methods, data analysis, and AI in healthcare. Professional leadership roles include chairing ASIS&T SIG-STI and editorial roles for Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology , Knowledge and Information Systems , and others. Awards include UNT’s Great Grads Award and the Linda Schamber Writing Award.

Zheng ZhangView profile

Researcher

• Human-AI Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
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Zheng Zhang is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where he focuses on human-AI interaction. He also works as an Applied Scientist in Adobe's GenAI team, developing interactive AI systems for user experience enhancement. He has held internships at Apple, AWS AI, and Meta Reality Labs. Education: Ph.D. (in progress) at University of Notre Dame M.S. in Computer Science from University of Rochester and University of Minnesota B.Eng. in Software Engineering from Shaanxi Normal University His research explores the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and machine learning (ML), emphasizing systems that provide adaptive, context-sensitive support for complex cognitive tasks. Key areas include collaborative tools for team ideation, incremental learning from user demonstrations, and multimodal context-aware interfaces. Recent publications demonstrate a focus on AI-augmented collaboration through large shared displays (LADICA), audio-visual annotation (PEANUT), and interactive qualitative coding (PaTAT). His work increasingly integrates generative AI with real-time human input, particularly for co-located teams and educational applications. He serves as a Program Committee member and reviewer for top HCI/ML conferences including CHI, UIST, IUI, and ACL. Teaching experience spans courses in human-AI systems, algorithms, and data structures.

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Perception
• Philosophy of Psychology
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Anders Nes is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at NTNU in Trondheim. His research focuses on philosophy of mind, perception, language, and action, with notable contributions to debates on the perception-cognition distinction and the nature of conscious inference. He has held previous affiliations including Researcher at the Center for the Study of Mind in Nature (CSMN) in Oslo, and fellowships at Oxford University's Christ Church and Balliol Colleges. Nes actively participates in academic dissemination, including panel discussions on AI ethics and digitalization. He organizes the Trondheim Philosophy of Perception Circle and teaches advanced perception seminars. His work bridges analytic philosophy with cognitive science, emphasizing phenomenological and epistemological dimensions of mental processes. Research interests include philosophical aspects of artificial intelligence, non-conceptual content in utterance comprehension, and the phenomenology of thinking. Key themes in his writing address intentional processes, modular stimulus-control in perception, and the role of consciousness in inferential reasoning. Nes' recent articles explore reasons-responsive embodied processes and the epistemic roles of perception versus cognition.

Ed TelfeyanView profile

Professor

• Legal Writing
• Oral Advocacy
• Legal Education
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Ed Telfeyan is a Professor of Lawyering Skills and Legal Practice at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. He co-directs the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution and directs the nationally ranked Moot Court Program. His teaching emphasizes systematic legal writing processes, the "white-glove inspection" for error-free documents, and the "Grammar Bee" as an innovative pedagogical tool. Education: BA from Gettysburg College JD from McGeorge School of Law Research interests focus on legal writing pedagogy, oral advocacy training, and professional development for law students. He co-authored the textbook "Global Lawyering Skills" and developed case files for the McGeorge two-year curriculum, which includes the signature "Final Four" moot court event. Literature trends: His publications address practical legal education methodologies, including document structuring techniques and grammar instruction frameworks. Awards: Podesto Award (2010) for excellence in teaching and mentoring He previously practiced criminal defense, personal injury, business law, and entertainment law, and worked in California State Capitol policy roles. He maintains a blog on politics, public policy, and artistic reviews at mealsfromthemarketplace.com.

• Special Education
• Reading Comprehension
• Digital Learning Environments
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Natalia Latini is a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Education , University of Oslo, Norway. Her research focuses on reading comprehension , digital learning environments , and special education with an emphasis on specific learning disabilities. She actively contributes to research groups like Development, Equity, and Literacy in Learning Contexts (DEAL) , and projects including CrossREAD (Reading across mediums, devices, and contexts) . Education: Ph.D., Department of Education, University of Oslo (2022) Master in Special Education, Specific Learning Disabilities, University of Oslo (2017) Bachelor in Special Education, University of Oslo (2015) Psychology, year unit, University of Oslo (2012) Her research investigates how digital reading impacts comprehension, with a focus on multimedia integration , media multitasking , and self-efficacy in academic writing . She utilizes methodologies like eye-tracking and verbal protocols to analyze behavioral engagement and cognitive processing across mediums. Recent studies examine belief bias in adolescents and the role of main idea summarization in multiple-document comprehension. Key collaborations include work with researchers such as Ivar Bråten , Ymkje Elisabeth Haverkamp , and Helge Ivar Strømsø . Her publications span journals like Journal of Research in Reading , Literacy Research and Instruction , and Contemporary Educational Psychology . Natalia's research contributes to understanding how technology-mediated learning affects educational outcomes, particularly for individuals with learning challenges. She explores the interplay of screen size , text movement , and media multitasking on comprehension and motivation, offering insights for adaptive teaching strategies in digital contexts.

Brittany DeitchView profile

Associate Professor

• Punishment Theory
• Criminal Justice
• Poverty and Criminal Justice
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Brittany Deitch serves as an Associate Professor at Capital University Law School, where she has taught Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and related electives since joining the faculty in 2021. Prior to her current position, she held academic roles at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law as a Visiting Assistant Professor and at Harvard Law School as a J.D. Case Writing Fellow. Her educational credentials include a J.D. with Highest Honor from the University of Tulsa College of Law and a B.A. from Ursinus College. Professor Deitch's research critically examines the theory and practice of punishment, with particular emphasis on how criminal justice mechanisms perpetuate poverty. Her scholarship investigates whether punitive practices align with their theoretical foundations, focusing on systemic issues like parole conditions that trap individuals in cycles of poverty, constitutional defects in jury selection, and the application of death-with-dignity laws to life-without-parole prisoners. She is currently developing significant work on "pay-to-stay" statutes that impose financial burdens on incarcerated individuals. Her publication trajectory reveals a sustained exploration of socioeconomic dimensions within criminal punishment. Recent articles analyze the seizure of inherited property through pay-to-stay laws, the revolving-door nature of parole for impoverished individuals, and theoretical contradictions in retributive justice frameworks. This cohesive body of work consistently highlights how financial exploitation and poverty enforcement operate within the criminal justice system, advocating for structural reforms grounded in empirical and philosophical analysis.

Bridget K. FullertonView profile

Lecturer

• autoethnography
• composition
• feminist writing theory
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Bridget K. Fullerton is a Lecturer at Bates College, where she teaches courses in the Writing, Language, and Speaking/Presentation Support program. She joined Bates in fall 2017 as Director of Student Writing Associations, focusing on empowering student voices through writing education and program administration. Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Rhetoric & Composition, University of Rhode Island M.A. in English & Technical Communication, University of North Carolina at Charlotte B.A. in English & Secondary Education, Albright College Her research centers on anti-oppression pedagogies, linguistic justice, and writing assessment. She advocates for student-centered approaches to curriculum design and writing center administration, emphasizing reflection and equity in educational practices. Bridget has received the Council of Writing Program Administrators’ Award for Graduate Writing in WPA Studies for collaborative work on professionalizing writing program administrators. Her current projects include co-editing a book chapter on writing assessment and collaborating with her father on a Vietnam War memoir. At Bates, she leads the Student Writing & Language Center, mentors students in writing processes, and teaches courses like Writing Ourselves, Writing With Others and Teaching and Tutoring Writing (With) Power . Her work bridges academic research with community engagement, promoting social justice through writing pedagogy.

Christian DeckerView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Structured Finance
• Investment Banking
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Christian Decker is Professor of International and Corporate Finance at the Department of Economics, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg). His research focuses on corporate and structured finance, corporate and investment banking, and methodical aspects of research. He specializes in competency-based instructional design, integrating e-learning, blended learning, and flipped classroom models into higher education. Decker has contributed extensively to academic research and writing methodologies, with a particular emphasis on digital education and educational media. University of Hamburg (Dipl.-Kfm., 1994) University of Bremen (Dr. rer. pol., 2007) University of Hamburg (M.H.Ed., 2020) His research spans corporate finance, educational innovation, and digital learning strategies. Recent publications analyze case-based assessments, poster conferences, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), reflecting his commitment to advancing pedagogical practices. Decker has supervised doctoral theses, including J. Beck's 2021 work on fintech financing for SMEs. He has received the Hamburg Teaching Award twice (2012, 2017) for his contributions to e-learning and team teaching. Hamburg Teaching Award 2012 Hamburg Teaching Award 2017 Decker's professional roles include leadership in curriculum reform and departmental governance. He has conducted workshops on inverted classroom models and digital mastery learning, collaborating with institutions like FH St. Pölten and RWTH Aachen. His educational media projects emphasize individualized learning through videos, webinars, and interactive labs.