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Katrin Schreiter is a Senior Lecturer in German and History at King’s College London, with a joint appointment in the Departments of History and Languages, Literatures & Cultures. She holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught at institutions including the University of Pennsylvania and the Universität Augsburg. Her research focuses on 20th-century German history, emphasizing Cold War dynamics, material culture, and economic-cultural intersections. She is a Fellow at the Stockholm School of Economics’ Center for Sports and Business and a visiting scholar at the Università Ca’ Foscari Venice (2024). Education: PhD in Modern European History (University of Pennsylvania, 2012), MA in Diplomatic History (Ohio State University, 2005), Postgraduate Fellowship (Freie Universität Berlin). Research Interests: Cold War cultural politics, material culture methodologies, German division studies, and European economic integration. Her recent projects include a comparative study of port cities in early colonial empires and a book on national branding in divided Germany. Schreiter has curated exhibitions, such as ‘Things We Keep,’ blending oral history and material culture. She frequently engages with media, including BBC World Service and the Imperial War Museum’s podcast series. Awards: Fellow at the Center for Sports and Business, Stockholm School of Economics Grants & Projects: Lead investigator for ‘Citizenship after Hitler: Continuity and Change in Citizenship Law in the Federal Republic of Germany since 1949’ (Alfred Landecker Foundation, 2021–2026). Co-Investigator on ‘Everyday Experience and Cultural Practice: German History Revisited’ (2016–2019). Labs/Teams: Research Centre for German Transnational Relations at King’s College London, examining Germany’s global economic and cultural roles.

• 20th-century European history
• Cold War studies
• Material culture studies
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Miranda Spieler is a Professor in the Department of History and Politics at the American University of Paris. She holds a PhD from Columbia University and specializes in French colonial history, slavery studies, and legal history. Her research spans European imperial systems, with particular focus on French Guiana and Paris. Education: AB Magna Cum Laude, Harvard-Radcliffe (1994) MA, MPhil, PhD, Columbia University (2005) Spieler's research examines the intersections of law, slavery, and colonial power structures. Her work combines archival analysis with socio-legal frameworks to reconstruct historical narratives of marginalized communities. Current projects investigate enslaved populations in Enlightenment-era Paris and colonial legal regimes. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on legal anthropology and resistance movements, with recent articles exploring testimony methodologies and comparative emancipation processes across French colonies. Awards: J. Russell Major Prize (2013) George Mosse Prize (2013) Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Fellowship, Princeton University She serves as Faculty Fellow at the George and Irina Schaeffer Center for Genocide, Human Rights and Conflict Prevention, and advises graduate students in diplomatic history and international law.

• European legal history
• Slavery and emancipation
• French colonial history
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Michael Berger is currently the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University, where he has served since 2024. He is also an Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Emory University (1994–present), previously holding roles as Assistant Professor (1994–2000). His academic career spans teaching and leadership in Jewish ethics, theology, and rabbinic literature. Education Princeton University (B.A. in Religion, 1985) Rabbinic Ordination (1988), Yeshivat Har Etzion Columbia University (M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion, 1992) The Hebrew University (Lady Davis Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 1992–1993) Berger's research focuses on Jewish ethics, the periodization of Halakha, rabbinic authority, and interreligious discourse. He explores intersections between Jewish law and modernity, including topics like civil disobedience, messianism, and family structures. His work bridges academic analysis with practical implications for Jewish education and communal leadership. Scientific awards and honors include Phi Beta Kappa Society membership Lady Davis Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1992–1993) Kathleen Connolly-Weinert Leader-of-the-Year Award (2012) Emory University Summer Research Grants (1995, 1996) Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture fellowships (2001–2002, 2022–2023) Center for Teaching and Curriculum Award in the Humanities (2000) Woolford B. Baker Service Award (2008) Berger has advised graduate programs and doctoral applicants, served on academic committees, and contributed to Jewish educational policy through roles with the Avi Chai Foundation (2001–2019) and the Legacy Heritage Fund. His work appears in major publishers like Oxford University Press and academic journals including Journal of Religion and Modern Judaism .

• Jewish Ethics
• Rabbinic Literature
• Jewish Law (Halakha)
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Nicola Lacey is School Professor of Law, Gender and Social Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE) since 2013. Previously, she held professorial roles in Criminal Law and Legal Theory at the University of Oxford, Birkbeck College, and LSE. She has held visiting appointments at institutions including Yale University, Stanford, and the Australian National University. Her research focuses on criminal law, feminist legal theory, law and literature, and gender policy. She has authored influential books such as In Search of Criminal Responsibility (2016) and Women, Crime and Character (2008). Key honors include Fellow of the British Academy (2001), Swiney Prize (2004), and CBE (2017). Her work bridges legal philosophy with socio-political analysis, addressing themes like punishment theory, gendered justice systems, and the intersection of law with literature. She has held Leverhulme and Hamlyn fellowships, and delivered major lectures including the Clarendon and Maccabaean Lectures in Jurisprudence. Lacey’s career includes roles as Fellow and Tutor in Law at New College, Oxford, and Lecturer at University College London. Her interdisciplinary approach examines legal frameworks through feminist, literary, and socio-economic lenses, influencing debates on criminal justice reform and the rule of law in modern societies.

• Criminal Law
• Feminist Legal Theory
• Law and Literature
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Eva Anagnostou is an Associate Professor in the School of Humanities at Macquarie University. Her research focuses on classical and late antique literature, philosophy, and political thought, with a particular emphasis on reception studies and ancient Mediterranean cultures. She has contributed to understanding the role of eunuchs in Achaemenid Persia, the philosophical underpinnings of Plato’s Laws, and the intersection of leadership representation in Hellenistic and Roman contexts. Her recent projects include studies on dynastic legitimacy in Seleukid and Ptolemaic kingdoms, gender dynamics in late antique philosophy, and the use of coinage to assert state identity in the Southern Levant. She has collaborated on large-scale initiatives like the Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage and Environment (CACHE), which explores interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage. Anagnostou’s publications span edited volumes, monographs, and peer-reviewed articles addressing themes such as Constantine’s literary patronage, early Christian exegesis of biblical texts, and the reception of classical ideas in patristic literature. Her work frequently intersects with archaeology, numismatics, and the cultural politics of ancient governance. She has been featured in media discussions on ancient history topics, including expert commentary on ‘Ancient UAPs’ and ‘Tales from the End of Times.’ Her research demonstrates a commitment to bridging classical antiquity with late antique and Byzantine studies through innovative methodological frameworks.

• Classical Studies
• Ancient History
• Philosophy
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Professor Matt Matravers is a Professor of Law at the University of York's York Law School, where he also serves as Convenor of the LLM in Legal and Political Theory and Director of the Morrell Centre for Legal and Political Philosophy. He previously held roles in the Department of Politics and International Relations at York from 1995, including Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Professor. His academic affiliations include membership in the AHRC Peer Review College, the Royal Institute of Philosophy Council, and the Academy of Social Sciences (elected as a Fellow in 2012). Matravers’ research focuses on the philosophy of criminal law, responsibility in criminal justice, penal theory, dangerousness (particularly regarding personality disorders), and contemporary political philosophy. He has supervised PhD students on topics like international crimes, liability, and medical consent, many of whom have pursued academic careers globally. His current research explores the intersection of criminal justice and empirical evidence, including projects on state misconduct, penal justice in socially unjust contexts, and the obligations of the state toward those punished. He is Co-Editor-in-Chief of Criminal Law and Philosophy and has held visiting positions at institutions like Yale, UCL, and Cambridge. His work has been supported by grants from the British Academy and ESRC. Notable awards include the Academician title from the Academy of Social Sciences (2012). He actively engages in peer review for journals, publishers, and funding bodies such as the AHRC, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

• Philosophy of Criminal Law
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Penal Theory
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Nicola Wilson is a researcher specializing in library and publishing history, with a focus on understudied topics such as subscription libraries, feminist bibliography, and transatlantic literary networks. She received the 2013 Justin Winsor Essay Award for her groundbreaking work on Boots Book-Lovers' Library, which highlighted intersections between social history, censorship, and readership practices. Her research spans from 19th-century subscription libraries to modernist publishing houses like the Hogarth Press, with notable contributions to understanding women's roles in early 20th-century publishing and the cultural politics of literary societies. Wilson's scholarship bridges library history with broader cultural studies, addressing themes such as LGBT issues in historical contexts, copyright challenges in digital archives, and the economic dimensions of small-press publishing. Her work often emphasizes collaborative networks—between authors, publishers, and readers—while interrogating how publishing practices shape literary canons and access to knowledge. Her most recent publications (2024) explore transatlantic book clubs and modernist authorship, continuing her commitment to uncovering marginalized voices in publishing history. Despite no explicitly stated institutional affiliation in the provided texts, her extensive bibliography reflects sustained academic engagement with archival research and interdisciplinary approaches to cultural history.

• Library History
• Social and Cultural History
• LGBT Issues in Libraries
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Christine Dunn Henderson is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Singapore Management University (SMU), affiliated with the College of Integrative Studies and School of Social Sciences. She joined SMU in 2019. Her expertise lies in political theory, with focuses on ancient, early modern, and late modern thought, alongside politics and literature, American political thought, and democratic theory. Education : PhD (Political Science), Boston College, 1997 A.B. with Honors (Government and French Studies), Smith College, 1989 Research Interests : Dr. Henderson’s work centers on Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont, exploring themes like economic inequality, race, gender, and democratic inclusion in Democracy in America . She also examines the intersection of literature and politics, with recent projects analyzing Tocqueville’s reflections on women, Rousseau’s influence, and democratic paradoxes. Publications : Her 2021 edition of Tocqueville’s Memoirs on Pauperism and Other Writings highlights his views on economic inequality. Recent articles investigate Tocqueville’s global relevance, Singaporean governance, and the literary structure of Democracy in America . Awards & Grants : No specific awards listed, but her research has received institutional support through SMU’s focus areas in governance, political science, and humanities. Labs/Teams : Active in interdisciplinary initiatives within the College of Integrative Studies, collaborating on projects blending political theory with cultural and economic analysis.

• Political Theory
• American Politics
• Politics and Literature
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Professor Yuksel Ekinci is a distinguished academic at the University of Portsmouth, currently serving in the School of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation within the Faculty of Business and Law . With over 27 doctoral and 200 postgraduate students mentored, he maintains active research in Agile Centre for Equitable Sustainability and Experimental Research Cluster . His career spans institutions like University of Reading, Oxford Brookes University, and University of Surrey. Research Interests: Yuksel Ekinci's work bridges consumer behavior , brand management , and tourism marketing with specific focus areas including: Dark side of branding (compulsive buying, brand hypocrisy) Social media influencers and their ethical implications Destination branding and tourism marketing Brand morality and spirituality perspectives AI applications in marketing Environmental sustainability messaging His recent publications analyze topics such as Cittaslow promotion for small urban destinations, joint brand advertising for heritage sites, and influencer deception in digital marketing. He has contributed 69 research outputs including books, chapters, and 48 peer-reviewed articles. Scientific Recognition: Professor Ekinci appears in Research.com Top 1500 International Scientists (Business & Management 2022) Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Cited Scholars (2023) Professional Engagement: He serves on editorial boards for marketing and tourism journals, completed consultancy projects for major companies including Carabao , IBM , and Ogilvy , and chairs academic conferences like the Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing series. His methodological expertise spans structural equation modeling , mixed-methods research , and experimental studies .

• Consumer Behavior
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
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Prof. Mamadou Diawara is a Professor of Social & Cultural Anthropology at Goethe University Frankfurt, directing the research unit «Point Sud». He specializes in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Mali, focusing on development anthropology, oral history, media studies, and historical memory. His research bridges local knowledge systems with global norms, examining topics like intellectual property, cultural heritage, and postcolonial dynamics. Diawara’s academic journey includes a PhD from the École des Hautes Études in Paris. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, addressing how media, globalization, and colonial legacies shape African societies. He has authored/co-edited numerous books including Historical Memory in Africa (2010) and Copyright Africa (2016), which explore cultural assets and normative orders. His recent articles analyze topics such as media’s role in normative change, oral tradition’s interaction with copyright frameworks, and the social history of consumer goods in the Sahel. Diawara frequently lectures globally, addressing themes like African historical memory, cultural production, and the politics of heritage. His work emphasizes intercultural dialogue and the future-oriented dimension of historical memory. Diawara leads collaborative projects at «Point Sud», fostering research on African development and cultural dynamics. His contributions span academic publications, keynote lectures, and institutional roles, cementing his influence in African studies.

• Development Anthropology
• Oral History
• Sub-Saharan Africa Studies
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Yunxin Li is an Assistant Professor and Interim Graduate Program Director in the Department of History at Simmons University. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and BA/MA degrees from Peking University. Her research focuses on early China's family-state relations, textual production, and digital humanities. She is currently working on a book manuscript, Eternal Scandal: The Inner Court and Politics in the Han Empire , challenging traditional historiography through interdisciplinary methods. Li teaches courses on Chinese, Asian, and global history, emphasizing digital humanities and archaeological approaches. She collaborates on a digital project cataloging early Chinese empires' social networks and biographical data. Her work bridges material culture, gender studies, and legal history. Research Interests: Family-state dynamics, gender in medicine, Han legal systems, comparative empires. Awards: North Star Collective Faculty Fellowship (2023). Grants & Collaborations: Ongoing digital humanities projects; teaching innovation in archaeology-based history pedagogy.

• Early Chinese History
• Gender Studies
• Digital Humanities
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Lucy Collins is an Associate Professor in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin (UCD), where she has been a faculty member since 2008. She previously taught at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Cumbria. Her academic affiliations include the UCD College of Arts and Humanities, where she served as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies from 2020 to 2023. BA (Mod), Trinity College Dublin MRes, History of the Book, University of London PhD, Trinity College Dublin Prof Dip, University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University Her research focuses on poetry and poetics, with particular emphasis on Irish, British, and American poetry since 1900. Key areas include ecocriticism, gender studies, the history of the book, and genetic criticism. She has published major works such as Contemporary Irish Women Poets: Memory and Estrangement (2015), Poetry by Women in Ireland 1870–1970 (2012), and The Irish Poet and the Natural World (2014). She is a co-founder of the Irish Poetry Reading Archive and academic lead on the Poetry as Commemoration project. Her recent scholarly output reflects a sustained engagement with environmental themes in poetry, archival practices, and intersections between literature, fashion, and identity. Articles such as 'Poet, Editor, Anarchist: Lola Ridge’s New York Networks' (2023) and 'Hidden Collections: The Value of Irish Literary Archives' (2020) demonstrate her interdisciplinary reach across literary history, cultural studies, and digital humanities. Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship MARBL Travelling Fellowship SMC Teaching Fellowship Trinity Award Wake Forest University Archives Travelling Fellowship Lucy Collins has supervised numerous graduate students and coordinated key modules including Dissertation, Irish Literature in English, and Reading Contemporary Poetry. She has received external funding and led research projects related to poetry, commemoration, and archival access. Her professional service includes editorial roles for Irish University Review and Canadian Journal of Irish Studies , and committee membership in IASIL, ASLE-UKI, and the International Yeats Society. She has also served as an external examiner for MA programs at several UK institutions.

• Poetry and Poetics
• Irish Poetry
• British and American Poetry since 1900
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Dr Paula McGrath is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin. She has been a core faculty member since 2013, initially as an Occasional Lecturer and promoted to Assistant Professor/Lecturer in 2021. She currently serves as Acting Head of Creative Writing and coordinates multiple modules including Craft of Creative Writing, Life Writing, and Literary Editorship. Her academic home is UCD, where she earned her MA and MFA, and she completed her PhD at the University of Limerick as a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Fellow. BA (Hons) in Single Honour English Language and Literature – Trinity College Dublin MA in Women’s Studies – University College Dublin MFA in Creative Writing – University College Dublin PhD in Creative Writing – University of Limerick Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning – University College Dublin Her research and teaching focus on creative writing, contemporary fiction, environmental writing, and women’s writing. She supervises creative practice and narrative theory, with a particular interest in trauma representation and intergenerational storytelling. Her novels, Generation (2015) and A History of Running Away (2017), have been published internationally and translated into French and German, with critical acclaim from Joseph O’Connor, John Boyne, and others. Her recent publications include journal articles, book reviews, and media commentaries on feminism, literature, and Irish society. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with narrative innovation, feminist themes, and psychological depth across fiction, translation, and criticism. Her work spans creative output and scholarly review, often intersecting personal history with broader cultural questions, particularly around gender, migration, and belonging. She frequently contributes to public discourse through The Irish Times and literary journals. Arts Council literary bursary (2016) Government of Ireland Postgraduate Fellowship Irish Writers Centre/St. Mark’s English Church Writer in Residence in Florence (2016) Dr McGrath has supervised doctoral research under Joseph O’Connor at the University of Limerick and has taught creative writing across levels at UCD. She has not publicly listed her students, but she has coordinated the MFA module Pedagogic Strategies for Creative Writing (2019–2022), indicating a strong mentorship role. She has received research funding from the Arts Council and the British Academy. Her teaching philosophy is student-focused and research-led, emphasizing a supportive, creative environment. She is actively involved in curriculum development and creative writing pedagogy. She is a member of the academic and literary community, with affiliations to the Irish Writers Centre, participation in international literary events, and contributions to public intellectual life through media and translation. Her work bridges creative practice and academic scholarship, positioning her as a leading voice in contemporary Irish literature and creative writing education.

• Creative Writing
• Contemporary Fiction
• Environmental Writing
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Nicolás Parra Herrera is an Associate Professor of Law at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, and holds the Wagner/Holbrook Presidential Chair in Negotiation. He earned his S.J.D. (doctoral degree) from Harvard Law School, alongside degrees from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia. His expertise spans Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Legal Ethics, Legal Theory, and Digital Justice. He teaches negotiation, mediation, and leadership, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining pragmatism and theory. Education: S.J.D., Harvard Law School Magna Cum Laude LL.B., Universidad de los Andes Cum Laude M.A. and Magna Cum Laude B.A. in Philosophy Research: Focuses on the intellectual history of negotiation, ADR philosophy, and legal ethics. His work bridges law, humanities, and moral philosophy, with notable publications on mediation theory, judicial dispute resolution, and Latin American legal culture. He co-produces a podcast exploring law, film, and humanities in the Spanish-speaking world. Awards: Roger Fisher and Frank Sander Prize (Harvard Law School, 2024) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Student Teaching (Harvard Kennedy School, 2024) Professional Experience: Previously a Byse Fellow at Harvard Law School, Civil Discourse Fellow at Harvard’s Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics, and Teaching Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. Taught at Universidad de los Andes and clerked at Colombia’s Constitutional Court. Practiced law in Colombia for five years before transitioning to academia. Interests: Combines legal scholarship with cultural critique through film and philosophy. Enjoys jazz, running (e.g., Provo Canyon Half Marathon), and fostering intellectual dialogue through teaching and public engagement.

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Legal Theory
• Legal Ethics
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Dr Aleida Mendes Borges is a Research Fellow at the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) and a Visiting Lecturer at the African Leadership Centre, King's College London. She is affiliated with the School of Global Affairs, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and contributes to interdisciplinary research on gender, politics, and decoloniality in Africa and the Global South. Research Fellow, GIWL, King's College London Visiting Lecturer, African Leadership Centre Member, Research Ethics Committee (King's College London) Convenor, African Politics Specialist Group (PSA UK) She holds a PhD in Social Science from King's College London, an MSc in Research for International Development from SOAS, an LLM in Human Rights Law from the University of Rouen, and a BA in Law and French from the University of Hertfordshire. Her research centers on intersectional and decolonial feminism, women's grassroots leadership, gender and development, and political participation in Lusophone Africa. She investigates how power imbalances shape gendered outcomes in organizations, policy, and social movements. Her work emphasizes ethical research practices and amplifying Global South epistemologies. The 15 most recent articles reveal a strong focus on gender equality in Africa, particularly Cabo Verde, with recurring themes of political representation, pandemic impacts, youth engagement, and inclusive governance. Her scholarship bridges academic research and policy, often through collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches. SSPP Impact Prize Award 2023 KingsCAT Recognition (2024) Dr Borges is actively involved in research projects such as QUALREP (quality of women’s political representation) and studies on STEM gender equality in Kenya. She mentors PhD students and teaches postgraduate modules on inclusive organizations and decoloniality. She is also engaged in public outreach, media contributions, and convening academic seminars and panels. She leads the GIWL Changemakers Programme and contributes to research groups including the Africa Research Group, Children, Youth, Peace and the Arts (CYPA), and KingsCAT for social media analysis.

• Gender Equality
• Women's Leadership
• Intersectionality
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