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Nicholas MortimerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Performance Design
• Labor Studies
• Social Activism through Art
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Nicholas Mortimer is a Senior Lecturer in Design at Goldsmiths, University of London. He holds an MA in Design Interactions (Royal College of Art, 2013) and a BA in Fine Art Sculpture (University of Brighton, 2005). His work focuses on socially engaged design practices, reimagining historical performance traditions to address contemporary labor and societal issues. As co-founder of Post Workers Theatre (PWT), he explores workers’ theatre and creative resistance through collective writing, performance, and design. His research spans topics like gig economy critiques, housing privatization, and community activism, often blending performance, sound, and participatory methods. Education: MA Design Interactions, Royal College of Art, 2013 BA Fine Art Sculpture, University of Brighton, 2005 Research Interests: Performance as social critique Historical folk traditions and modern labor struggles Community-driven design practices Radical pedagogy and participatory methods Key Projects: Post Workers Theatre : Investigates politically engaged performance, addressing labor inequality through updated workers’ theatre forms. Autohoodening : Critiques Amazon labor practices via a reimagined midwinter ritual. Rave of the Ritualesque : Examines rave culture’s potential for collective resistance. Affiliations: Department of Design, Goldsmiths, University of London IASPIS (Swedish Arts Grants Committee) residency collaborations Labs/Teams: Post Workers Theatre collective Collaborations with institutions like Tate Liverpool, Luleå Arts and Crafts Biennale, and the Maidstone Museum

Amanda KeelerView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Studies
• Television History
• Radio Preservation
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Dr. Amanda Keeler is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Digital Media and Performing Arts, Journalism and Media Studies at Marquette University's Diederich College of Communication. She teaches courses on Media Aesthetics, Radio/TV History, Advanced Scriptwriting, and Crime and Storytelling. Her education includes a Ph.D. and B.A. from Indiana University and an M.A. from the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on media history, prestige television, true crime media, radio preservation, and cultural studies. Notable works include co-editing Prestige Television: Cultural and Artistic Value in 21st Century America (2022) and exploring topics like Star Trek 's utopian/dystopian spaces and the cultural impact of podcasts. Keeler has received multiple Dean's Recognition Awards for research, teaching, and advising. She serves on the Library of Congress Radio Preservation Task Force and the Society for Cinema and Media Studies. Her recent scholarship emphasizes sound history, true crime storytelling, and the intersection of media and cultural memory.

Maneesh AgrawalaView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Visualization
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Maneesh Agrawala is the Forest Baskett Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and Director of the Brown Institute for Media Innovation. His research spans computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and information visualization. Agrawala's lab develops computational tools for visual communication, investigating how design principles improve media effectiveness. Current projects include diffusion models for image and video generation, sketch-based interfaces, and visualization tools for scriptwriting. His team creates systems that enable new forms of content creation and analysis. His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in visual computing, with recent advances in controllable generative models, video understanding, and visualization design. Agrawala has received numerous honors including the MacArthur Fellowship and ACM Fellowship for his contributions to visual computing.

Shanti KumarView profile

Associate Professor

• Global and International Media
• South Asian Media
• Postcolonial Media
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Shanti Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin and a faculty affiliate in the Department of Asian Studies, the Center for Asian-American Studies, and the South Asia Institute. His educational background includes: B.Sc. in Math, Physics and Chemistry from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India (1987) B.A. in Communication and Journalism from Osmania University (1988) M.A. in Communication and Journalism from Osmania University (1989) M.A. in Media Studies from Texas Christian University (1994) Ph.D. in Telecommunications from Indiana University-Bloomington (1998) Prof. Kumar's research centers on Global and International Media with specialized focus on South Asian Media and Postcolonial Media . His work critically examines Media History , Media Criticism , and Identity and Representation within globalization contexts, exemplified by his book Gandhi Meets Primetime: Globalization and Nationalism in Indian Television (2006) and co-edited volumes like Television at Large in South Asia (2012). Prior to joining UT Austin in 2006, he taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of North Texas. His industry experience includes journalism as a sub-editor/reporter for Deccan Chronicle and multimedia design/scriptwriting at CMC Limited in India.

Malcolm H. MurfettView profile

Visiting Professor

• Naval Warfare
• Cold War Studies
• Anglo-American Relations
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Malcolm H. Murfett is a Visiting Professor in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, specializing in naval history, Cold War studies, and British foreign policy. He holds a doctorate from New College, Oxford (1980), and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society since 1990. His career spans over four decades with affiliations at institutions including the National University of Singapore, York University, and the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). He has authored or edited over a dozen books on naval warfare, decolonization, and Anglo-American relations. Research focuses include Cold War Southeast Asia, British naval strategy in the 20th century, and the intersection of political leadership with military policy. Notable works include European Navies and the Conduct of War (2018), Cold War Southeast Asia (2012), and Political Leadership in an Era of Decolonisation (2024). He serves as associate editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography and series editor for Cold War in Asia . Teaching spans undergraduate to honours levels, covering topics like 20th-century European history, Cold War dynamics, and naval history. He has won multiple teaching excellence awards at the National University of Singapore. Public engagement includes media consulting for networks like The History Channel, TV/radio scriptwriting, and crisis management training for multinational corporations. Key awards include the Royal Historical Society Fellowship. Ongoing projects involve analyzing decolonization's global impact and British political leadership's evolution through the 20th century. He has organized public lecture series on military history topics and remains active in media-historical collaborations.

Maneesh AgrawalaView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Visualization
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Maneesh Agrawala is the Forest Baskett Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Stanford University. He is also a consulting AI Scientist at Roblox. His research lies at the intersection of computer graphics, human-computer interaction (HCI), and visualization, with a focus on cognitive design principles for improving audio/visual media. He leads a vibrant research group and has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs. His research interests include: Computer Graphics Human-Computer Interaction Visualization and Visual Communication Cognitive Design Principles Generative AI and Diffusion Models Interactive Video and Sketch-based Interfaces Data and Information Visualization His recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend toward leveraging generative models—particularly diffusion models—for video and image synthesis, editing, and personalization. Key themes include controllable generation (e.g., SparseCtrl, ControlNet), sketch-to-image translation, relightable texturing, and tools that enhance visual storytelling and data communication. His work integrates cognitive science with computational tools to build systems that support human creativity and understanding. His scientific honors include: MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (2009) Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship (2007) NSF CAREER Award (2007) SIGGRAPH Significant New Researcher Award (2008) Allen Distinguished Investigator Award (2014) Induction into the SIGCHI Academy (2021) ACM Fellow (2022) Okawa Foundation Research Grant (2006) A dedicated mentor, Agrawala has advised a large cohort of students and postdocs, many of whom have gone on to influential positions in academia and industry. His lab develops tools for video editing (e.g., AnimateDiff, ControlNet), sketch-based design, and visualization (e.g., EmphasisChecker), often bridging theory with practical applications in media and education. He continues to be a leading figure in visual computing and interactive systems.

• Film Studies
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography

Timo Lehti is a Lecturer in the Department of Film at Aalto University , Finland. His academic profile focuses on cinematic storytelling and screenwriting pedagogy, with a specialization in drama production techniques. Contact: timo.h.lehti@aalto.fi . Complete profile: Aalto University Research Page

Austin BunnView profile

Associate Professor

• Film Studies
• Screenwriting
• Creative Writing
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Austin Bunn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Performing and Media Arts at Cornell University, where he also serves as Director of the Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity. His career bridges academia, filmmaking, and literary arts, with expertise in screenwriting, short film production, and creative nonfiction. Education B.A. in American Studies, Yale University M.F.A. in Fiction & Playwriting, University of Iowa Writers' Workshop Research and Creative Interests: Austin's work spans screenwriting pedagogy, LGBTQ+ narratives in film, and interdisciplinary storytelling. His recent focus includes audio drama development and rural queer representation in documentary media. Selected Scientific Awards: Carpenter Memorial Advising Award (2017) Audie Award for Best Fiction Collection (2017) Michener-Copernicus Fellowship International Days Prize, Venice Film Festival Advising and Professional Impact: He has mentored at the Screenwriters' Colony and Outfest Screenwriting Lab, and won the Carpenter Memorial Advising Award for connecting students with industry professionals. His Milstein Program leadership fosters collaborations between technology and humanities.

C. Colt AndersonView profile

Professor

• Historical Theology
• Church Reform
• Christian Spirituality
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C. Colt Anderson is a Professor at Fordham University, currently listed in the Graduate School of Education faculty directory. He previously served as Academic Dean of Fordham's Graduate School of Religion and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Washington Theological Union, bringing extensive administrative experience to his academic role. His educational background includes: BA from the University of Georgia MA in Religious Studies from the University of Georgia PhD in Historical Theology from Marquette University (1998) Professor Anderson's research centers on historical theology , church reform , and eschatological perspectives , with particular focus on: The early Franciscan movement as theological framework Contemporary religious nationalism Catholic sexual abuse crisis analysis Christian spirituality and ecclesial leadership Communication of the Gospel in modern contexts His publication trajectory reveals a significant evolution from medieval Franciscan studies toward urgent contemporary issues. Recent works increasingly address institutional failures in religious organizations, faith's relationship to political systems, and crisis response mechanisms within ecclesial structures, demonstrating consistent application of historical insights to modern challenges. Professor Anderson has received notable recognition including: Catholic Press Association award for history (2007) for 'The Great Catholic Reformers' Bronze Award for political science (2021) for 'Faith, Nationalism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy' Honorable mention from The Catholic Media Association (2021) Prior to academia, he served as theological consultant to the Democratic Party of Georgia and worked as an award-winning scriptwriter and film producer, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement beyond traditional academic boundaries. Information regarding student advising and research grants is not documented in available sources.

• Multilingual Literacy Development
• Refugee and Immigrant Education
• Critical Dialogic Pedagogy
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Fares J. Karam is an Associate Professor of TESOL at the College of Education and Human Development, University of Nevada, Reno. He holds a Ph.D. in Education (English Education) from the University of Virginia, along with an MA and BA in English Language and Literature from the Lebanese University. His work spans teaching, research, and leadership roles in multilingual education contexts across Lebanon, the UAE, and the U.S. Specializes in immigrant/refugee multilingual learners' literacy development Focuses on critical dialogic pedagogy and raciolinguistic ideologies Active in policy advocacy through TESOL International Association Editorial board member of TESOL Quarterly and Journal of Language, Identity & Education Karam’s research appears in top journals like Research in the Teaching of English and TESOL Journal , with recent work exploring transliterate practices, social-emotional learning, and refugee education. His accolades include the AERA Distinguished Dissertation Award and TESOL’s NNEST Paper Award. 2022 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Semifinalist 2018 UNR College of Education Outstanding Research Award 2017 Bruce Gansneder Outstanding Dissertation Award 2016 TESOL NNEST Issues Award He previously served as a Senior English Consultant in the UAE, supporting EFL programming across public schools, and has contributed to curriculum design and teacher education frameworks emphasizing equity and identity-centered approaches.

Kiray M. KhouryView profile

Assistant Professor

• Communication and Media Studies
• Digital Media
• Social Media and Mental Health
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Dr. Kiray M. Khoury is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), affiliated with the School of Communication and Creative Industries. She brings extensive international teaching experience from institutions in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Lebanon, including the University of Saint Joseph, Notre Dame University, Lebanese University, and UK International College. Her educational background includes a PhD in Communication and Media Studies from the University of East London (awarded with full scholarship) and certification as a mental health coach from Light University in the USA, specializing in youth mental health. Research interests span: Core focus: Technology adoption in mass media and social media's impact on Generation Z mental health Media production: Arab media studies, scriptwriting, journalism, and digital content creation Strategic communication: Advertising, PR, crisis management, consumer behavior Digital ecosystems: Social change, digital marketing, and multimedia communication Awards include a competitive full scholarship for doctoral studies at the University of East London. Professional activities feature curriculum development for the Lebanese Army, student collaborations with organizations like Nestlé, leadership of media literacy video projects, conference participation on digital media trends, and workshops on youth mental health advocacy in the UAE. Prior industry experience includes roles as scriptwriter, journalist, and television host at Future Television, plus leadership as Head of Public Relations in Lebanon.

Oliver DoubleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Stand-up Comedy
• Alternative Comedy
• Variety Theatre
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Dr. Oliver Double is a Senior Lecturer in Comic and Popular Performance at the University of Kent, where he has taught since 1999. He specializes in stand-up comedy, alternative comedy, and variety theatre, with a focus on first-person audience engagement and historical analysis. As Deputy Head of School, he contributes to academic leadership while maintaining an active research profile. Established the British Stand-Up Comedy Archive (BSUCA) at Templeman Library, Canterbury Interviews Editor of Comedy Studies journal His research explores direct performer-audience dynamics, including works on Karl Valentin, Brechtian cabaret, and punk rock's theatrical dimensions. Key themes include comedy's sociocultural impact, performance authenticity, and the transformation of personal experiences into material. Recent publications analyze Laura Lexx's mental health narratives, tracing terminology origins of stand-up, and examining rehearsal processes. His teaching integrates archival resources and performance theory, preparing students for careers in comedy and related fields. Active in public scholarship, he contributes to documentaries and maintains an ongoing creative practice through the Funny Rabbit comedy club and solo performances like Break a Leg (2015) and Saint Pancreas (2006).

Gavin James BowerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Digital Literature
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Gavin James Bower is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University’s School of Writing, Publishing and the Humanities. A Lancashire-born author of two novels and one non-fiction work, he combines academic practice with journalism, having contributed to major publications like The Guardian and The Sunday Telegraph , and served as a scriptwriter for EastEnders since 2014. Education : PhD in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University; BA in History from the University of Sheffield. His research explores intersections between grief, creative methodology, and digital writing. Notably, his 2024 article examines grief as a narrative framework, while his 2017 work with collaborators investigates digital storytelling’s theoretical and performative dimensions. Key creative outputs include the 2019 book chapter Living without , reflecting his focus on existential and biographical narratives, and the 2022 PhD thesis Writing through , which synthesizes his exploration of absence and personal transformation in literature. Professional Recognition : Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

• Screenwriting Theory
• Narrative Structure
• Romance Genre Analysis
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Dr. Phil Mathews is a Principal Academic at Bournemouth University’s Faculty of Media and Communication. His research focuses on narrative structures in screenwriting, particularly the character arc model within romance genres. He leads the BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and Television program and has held roles as an external examiner at multiple institutions, including Glasgow Caledonian University and Falmouth University. With a PhD in 'The Limits of Character Arcs in Romance Narratives' (2019), his work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of storytelling. Education: PhD in Screenwriting (Bournemouth University, 2019) MA in Screenwriting (London College of Printing, 2000) Research Interests: Phil explores how character transformation operates in screen narratives, critiques romance genre conventions, and investigates trauma representation in media. His practice-led approach includes original screenplay development and pedagogical frameworks for screenwriting education. Grants: Script Ease (Completed) Student Journey Resource (Completed) Labs/Teams: Associated with the Centre of Excellence in Media Practice, focusing on collaborative media education and script development.

Jack PowersView profile

Professor

• Entertainment Media Industry
• Social Effects of Media on Children
• Media Ethics
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Jack Powers serves as Professor and Chair of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications, where he teaches entertainment media business and researches children's media effects. With extensive industry experience including film production and network consulting, he bridges academic theory with professional practice. His educational background includes: PhD in Mass Communications (Media & Behavior concentration) from Syracuse University MA in Journalism/Mass Communication from The Ohio State University BA in Communications and French from University of Mount Union Powers' research spans entertainment industry dynamics, media effects on children, and emerging media technologies. His work examines Hollywood entry strategies, streaming economics, documentary ethics, and digital behavior patterns - particularly how new technologies impact dating, adolescent development, and social discourse. He emphasizes practical application through industry connections and production experience. His recent publications reveal evolving focus from children's media effects toward industry business models and technology impacts, with increasing attention to ethical implications of social media, streaming disruption, and production innovation. Current scholarship addresses writers' room pedagogy and filmmaking's technological transformation. Powers actively integrates professional practice into academia, currently producing a $1 million feature film employing Park School students. His teaching philosophy emphasizes "learning is doing" through required LA internships, London study abroad, and hands-on production via ICTV's 20+ television shows. He maintains direct industry access through regular Hollywood consulting for major networks and production companies. He oversees student development through extensive industry connections, with alumni employed at Disney, ESPN, MLB Network, HBO, Netflix, and numerous major productions. Personal media interests include Taylor Sheridan works, Game of Thrones, and directors like Tarantino and Scorsese, reflecting his professional engagement with contemporary media trends.