جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Simon O'Sullivanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aesthetics
• Art Theory
• Contemporary Art
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Simon O'Sullivan is a Professor of Art Theory and Practice and Programme Leader for the MA in Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is affiliated with the Department of Visual Cultures, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of art, performance, and continental philosophy. His work explores themes such as mythopoesis, fictioning, and the production of subjectivity, with a particular interest in Deleuze and Guattari's theories. O’Sullivan collaborates under the name Plastique Fantastique, a performance fiction collective that interrogates aesthetics, subjectivity, and cultural politics through interdisciplinary practices. His research interests span aesthetics, continental philosophy, and modern/contemporary art, including ritual/performance, psycho/schizo-analysis, and non-philosophy. He has published extensively, including monographs like From Magic and Myth-Work to Care and Repair (2024) and Fictioning: The Myth-Functions of Contemporary Art and Philosophy (2019 with David Burrows). O’Sullivan’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing hybrid writing and speculative approaches to art and culture. He teaches on the MA Contemporary Art Theory and contributes to BA and MPhil/PhD programs, mentoring students in areas like theory-fiction, occulture, and care and repair. His collaborative art projects have been exhibited globally, and he frequently presents at international conferences on topics such as myth-science and speculative methodologies.

Sideeq Mohammedمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Critical Management Studies
• Sustainability
• Ethnography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sideeq Mohammed is a Senior Lecturer in HRM - Organisational Behaviour and Associate Dean of Education at the University of Kent's Kent Business School. He joined in 2017 after completing his PhD in Business and Management at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on Critical Management Studies, examining the moral and ecological sustainability of business practices through Deleuze and Guattari's philosophy. He explores themes like sustainability discourse, ethnography, and capitalist critique. Dr. Mohammed's doctoral work analyzed a shopping centre ethnography, rethinking empirical-theoretical boundaries. His monograph Stories and Organization in the Anthropocene critiques sustainability narratives within capitalism. Pedagogically, he challenges students to critically assess management's societal impact. Education: PhD in Business and Management (University of Manchester) Teaching Modules: Introduction to Management, Critical Perspectives on Business Ethics, Business Management Project His recent publications include works on necrocapitalism, melancholic pedagogy, and storytelling in the Anthropocene. He actively supervises doctoral projects in critical management studies involving poststructural theory and sustainability. As Associate Dean, he oversees undergraduate education quality, ensuring program excellence. His work bridges critical theory with practical business education, emphasizing ethical and sustainable organizational practices.

Whitney Jordan Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rhetoric
• Critical Race Theory
• Digital Rhetoric
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Whitney Jordan Adams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Writing at Berry College, where she actively contributes to the School of Arts and Sciences. Her academic work bridges rhetoric, social justice, and digital culture, with a strong focus on confronting systemic racism and ideological extremism. Her research centers on the rhetorical mechanisms of white supremacy, particularly within the Alt-Right, fascist movements, and accelerationist ideologies. She investigates how symbols such as the Confederate battle flag are rhetorically repurposed across contexts to sustain racial hierarchies. Her work also explores digital rhetoric, emphasizing how online spaces like Anon-IB and Twitter facilitate the spread of extremist ideologies, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. The trends in her recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with digital violence, anti-racist pedagogy, and the rhetorical analysis of far-right communities. Her scholarship spans interdisciplinary domains including communication, cultural studies, digital humanities, and political rhetoric. Whitney Adams is committed to community engagement and civic rhetoric, integrating activism into her pedagogy. She teaches courses on anti-racist pedagogies, vernacular rhetoric, digital humanities, and literature for social change, empowering students to use rhetoric as a tool for positive societal transformation. She holds a PhD in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design from Clemson University, an MBA in Professional Management from Berry College, an MA in English from The College of Charleston, and a BA in English with a cognate in Biological Sciences from the University of South Carolina. Selected Publications: "Book Review: Inclusive and Meaningful Considerations of Failure" (2022) "The Augmentation of Digital Violence During COVID-19" (2021) "OLD SOUTH RHETORIC RECKONING" (2021) "Heil, Twitter: Social Media, Accelerationism, and Extremism" (2020) Though no formal advising or grant information is listed, her scholarly profile reflects deep engagement with contemporary issues of race, technology, and public discourse. She is an active voice in rhetorical studies, particularly in contexts of resistance, memory, and digital ethics.

Grant Bollmerمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Digital Cultures
• Critical Theory
• Cultural Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Grant Bollmer is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research focuses on digital cultures, critical theory, cultural studies, and the history of science. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His work examines topics such as influencer culture, emotion measurement, media materialism, and the philosophical implications of technology. Key publications include The Influencer Factory (2024), The Affect Lab (2023), and Materialist Media Theory (2019). His research has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and a residency at the Media Archaeology Lab. Bollmer’s recent scholarship explores AI ethics, absurd temporalities, and neo-feudal economic structures. He has received awards including the NC State CHASS Outstanding Junior Faculty Award and contributed to a magazine issue honored by the Canadian National Magazine Awards. His current projects include studies on 'bad' video games, generative AI in brain decoding, and the intersection of capitalism and billionaire behavior. Bollmer’s interdisciplinary approach synthesizes Marxist theory, media archaeology, and critical cultural analysis.

Michael E. Gardinerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociological Theory
• Theories of Affect (Boredom)
• Sociology of the Everyday
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael E. Gardiner is a Professor of Sociology at Western University, cross-appointed to the Centre for the Study of Theory and Criticism. He holds a D.Phil. from the University of York (UK), and degrees from the University of Calgary. His research focuses on sociological theory, affect studies (especially boredom), utopian studies, and dialogical social theory influenced by Mikhail Bakhtin. Education: D.Phil. in Sociology (University of York, UK), M.A. and B.A. in Sociology (University of Calgary). Research emphasizes the interplay of affect and social structures, with notable work on boredom's sociopolitical dimensions and Bakhtin's dialogical theory. Recent publications include Bakhtin in the Fullness of Time (2020) and contributions to Cultural Politics and Rethinking Marxism . Teaching includes courses on utopian sociology, climate change sociology, and contemporary social theory. He actively supervises MA/PhD students and has advised over a dozen theses on topics ranging from Kurdish migration to Marxist analysis of digital culture.

Eyüp Alمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Time-Space in Communication Technologies
• Digital Surveillance
• Surveillance Society
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Eyüp Al is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radio, Television, and Cinema at Marmara University’s Faculty of Communication. Born in 1989 in Germany, he began his academic career in 2014 as a research assistant at Marmara University. He earned his master’s degree (2015) and PhD (2020) in Communication Sciences from the same institution. His expertise includes Time-Space in Communication Technologies, Digital Surveillance, and Surveillance Society. Al has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co-authored books such as The Experience of Time and Space in Cinema and Understanding the New Media Economy from a Critical Perspective . Education: PhD in Communication Sciences, Marmara University (2020) Masters in Cinema, Marmara University (2015) Research Interests: Al focuses on the sociological implications of digital technologies, surveillance mechanisms in modern societies, and the transformation of time-space experiences through media. His work critiques technological determinism and explores how communication tools reshape human interaction and societal structures. Recent studies include analyses of Instagram’s psychological impacts, data surveillance processes, and pandemic-era communication dynamics. Publications Trends: His articles bridge theoretical frameworks (e.g., Marxist analysis) with contemporary issues like digital privacy, social media behavior, and cinematic representation. Themes of accelerationism, dromology, and materialism recur across his work. Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text. His contributions are primarily research-based. Labs/Teams: No affiliated labs or research teams explicitly stated, though collaborations with co-authors like M. Bekman and Ö.F. Tan are noted in publications.

• Research-oriented Art
• Public Culture
• New Materialism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Hai Ren is a Professor of East Asian Studies and Anthropology at the University of Arizona, with affiliations in the School of Art, Department of Gender and Women’s Studies, and interdisciplinary programs in Social/Cultural Theory and Applied Intercultural Arts Research. He concurrently holds the Bayu Scholar Distinguished Professorship at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. His research bridges art theory, environmental humanities, and critical theory through projects like the Wanwu Arts Research Lab and Library of the More-Than-Humane . Ren earned his BA in History/Archaeology from Sichuan University, followed by MA in Museum Studies and PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from the University of Washington. His teaching focuses on Chinese popular culture, contemporary China’s anthropology, and global creative economies. Research interests emphasize socially engaged art, planetary crises, new materialism, and Sinophonecene frameworks. Recent work explores how art responds to ecological collapse and redefines citizenship beyond anthropocentrism. Over 40 peer-reviewed publications appear in venues like Verge: Studies in Global Asias and Journal of Urban Affairs , alongside creative installations and curatorial projects. Key awards: Bayu Scholar Distinguished Professor (202X–present) Key initiatives: Library of the More-Than-Humane (co-directed) Teaching includes courses on Chinese media, gender in Asia, and thematic explorations of neoliberalism and themed urban spaces. His public art projects like the 100-Year Photography installation in Guizhou exemplify long-term, community-oriented artistic praxis.

• Continental Philosophy
• Queer Theory
• Feminism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Patricia MacCormack is a Professor of Continental Philosophy at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on Deleuzean thought, queer theory, feminism, posthuman ethics, horror cinema, animal rights, and death studies. She has authored influential books like Posthuman Ethics (2012) and The Ahuman Manifesto (2020), and edited volumes such as The Animal Catalyst (2014). MacCormack holds a PhD from Monash University (2000) and has held prestigious fellowships including a Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2021). Her research bridges philosophy, film, and cultural studies, with notable contributions to cinesexuality theory and death activism. She has lectured globally, appeared on film Blu-ray extras, and contributed to art exhibitions in venues like Berlin Transmediale and the BFI. Her work emphasizes ethical engagements with the posthuman condition, challenging anthropocentrism through interdisciplinary approaches. Recent projects explore 'queer death activism' and the intersections of art, ecology, and abolitionism in the Anthropocene.

Matthew Lovettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Innovation
• Blockchain Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Lovett is an Associate Professor in Music Innovation at Bath Spa University, where he serves as Head of the Bath School of Music and Performing Arts. He operates at the intersection of creative practice and academic research, exploring music through blockchain technologies, artificial intelligence, and continental philosophy. His work has been recognized by a BAFTA award and exhibited at the Venice Biennale. PhD in Visual Cultures, Goldsmiths, University of London MMus in Creative Music Technology, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama BA in English Literature and PGCE, both from Cardiff University Matthew Lovett’s research investigates the evolving nature of music and sound practices, focusing on: Music economies and digital platform commerce Emergent music rights and governance structures Blockchain applications in music streaming AI in creative labor and composition Ecomusicology and political ecology Quantum theory in musical creativity His academic outputs (including 15 most recent publications) reveal interdisciplinary trends across music innovation, blockchain, and environmental ethics. Scientific Awards BAFTA Award for Film Soundtrack (2014) Exhibited at Venice Biennale (2015) BBC Radio 3 Broadcast (2014) Lovett supervises PhD candidates in music economies, creative labor, and ecomusicology. His funded projects include: Sustainability in Digital Institutions (2018) Blockchain for Music Ecosystems (2018) Immersive Audio Practice (2021) He leads the Bath School of Music and Performing Arts, fostering environments for innovative research and teaching in global creative sectors.

• Art Theory
• Cultural Studies
• Disability Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Evan Calder Williams is an Associate Professor at the Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS), Bard College, where he teaches Theory and Criticism in Contemporary Art, graduate seminars, and Disability Studies courses. His research bridges cultural theory, political philosophy, and artistic practice. He holds a Ph.D. in Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and conducted Fulbright-funded research in Italy. Ph.D. in Literature (UC Santa Cruz) His work interrogates apocalyptic thought, queer politics, and radical critiques of modernity. Recent publications include Combined and Uneven Apocalypse and Shard Cinema , with forthcoming books on sabotage and sickness. His writing appears in Frieze , Cultural Politics , and Viewpoint Magazine , where he serves on the editorial board. He collaborates with the film collective 13BC and co-translated Mario Mieli’s Towards a Gay Communism . His films have been exhibited globally at institutions like MoMA and Haus der Kulturen der Welt. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Fellow (Doctoral Research) Current projects include a book on sickness as a political and philosophical concept. He advises graduate students in curatorial studies and human rights frameworks.

Feng Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Aesthetics of Computer Games
• Self-Transformation through Gameplay
• Socio-Cultural Significance of Gaming Habits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Feng Zhu is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Games and Culture at King’s College London, leading the Digital Humanities Game Lab within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. His research explores how gameplay shapes subjectivity, particularly through aesthetic practices influenced by neoliberal frameworks and Foucaultian theories of the self. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Manchester, an MA in Art History from The Courtauld Institute, and a BA in Philosophy and Art History from University College London. Education: PhD (Sociology, Manchester), MA (Art History, Courtauld), BA (Philosophy/Art History, UCL) Zhu’s work bridges game studies, critical theory, and digital humanities. He investigates gameplay as an aesthetic practice fostering self-reflexivity and habit formation, with a focus on RPGs, card games like Magic: The Gathering Arena, and narrative-driven titles like The Stanley Parable. His publications analyze gaming’s role in cultivating neoliberal subjectivity and ethical frameworks. He organizes events such as Critical Gaming Nights and panels on game studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary dialogue. Notable talks include keynote addresses on ‘ethico-aesthetic practices’ in gameplay (University of Jyväskylä, 2024) and invited lectures on ‘playstyle reflexivity’ (KCL, 2023). Zhu actively supervises PhD students in game studies, aesthetics, and socio-cultural gaming impacts. Zhu leads the Digital Humanities Game Lab, fostering research on digital culture, game aesthetics, and critical gaming practices. His work intersects with labs like the Centre for Digital Culture at King’s, promoting debates on technology’s cultural implications.

Isaac Ariail Reedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social and Political Theory
• Historical Sociology
• Cultural Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Isaac Ariail Reed is the Sorensen Professor of Political & Social Thought and Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia. He serves as Director of the Program in Political and Social Thought. His academic career includes prior roles at the University of Colorado Boulder. Reed holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Sociology & Anthropology from Swarthmore College (2000) and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Yale University (2007). His research focuses on modernity, power dynamics, and cultural sociology, with a particular emphasis on the Atlantic world’s political cultures from the 17th century to today. Key interests include agency theory, state-formation, and the intellectual history of political thought. Notable works address the Salem Witch Trials, French Revolution, and the theoretical foundations of social science. Reed’s scholarship bridges historical analysis and contemporary theory, producing influential works such as Power in Modernity and Interpretation and Social Knowledge . His articles and edited volumes explore themes like Weberian theory, performative power, and the sociology of knowledge. He has been recognized with the Lewis Coser Award and multiple ASA honors. Education: B.A., Mathematics and Sociology & Anthropology, Swarthmore College (2000) Ph.D., Sociology, Yale University (2007) His research agenda emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry, advocating for a pragmatic cultural sociology that integrates interpretive methods with historical analysis. Recent work engages with global modernities, Cold War cultural symbolism, and the future of democratic agency.

• Contemporary Painting
• Contemporary Abstract Painting
• Expanded Painting
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Stubbs is a researcher and PhD supervisor at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), focusing on contemporary painting practices that intersect material abstraction, digital culture, and philosophical frameworks. Since completing his PhD in 2003, he has developed a critical practice that combines historical art tropes with digital ontologies, exploring the tension between physical materiality and virtual disembodiment in painting. Email: M.Stubbs@gsa.ac.uk Personal Website: www.michaelstubbs.org His work interrogates the relational dynamics between classical painting techniques and modernist flatness, while embedding digital imagery from his studio environment. Theoretical influences include Clement Greenberg, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Jean Baudrillard, and Stephen Perrella. Research Keywords: Contemporary Painting, Expanded Painting, Digital Culture, Post Structuralism, Hypersurface Architecture PGR Supervision Interests: Contemporary/Historical Abstract Painting, Post Medium Painting, Metamodernism, Phenomenology, Accelerationism, Object Orientated Ontology Current supervisee: Sitian Zeng (PhD Primary Supervisor, 2023-26), researching 'Painting as an Approach to Explore Immanent Subjectivity in the Digital Age' .

• Critical data studies
• History of concepts
• Technology and politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Isabella Consolati is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin , affiliated with the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) . She actively teaches in the Doctoral Colleges for Urban and Regional Development and contributes to interdisciplinary curricula across engineering and geography programs. Research Interests: Her work bridges Critical data studies History of concepts Technology and politics Theory of history She explores algorithmic governance, historical accelerationism, and the intersection of technology with political thought. Publication Trends: Her recent articles focus on algorithms as historical agents, critical theory of technology, and re-examining Marx, Koselleck, and Simondon through digital and political lenses. Keywords include Political Science , Computer Science , and History , with sub-fields like algorithmic power, conceptual history, and techno-political philosophy. Scientific Awards: Fellow - Italian Association of Historians of Political Doctrines, Italy (2019-) Teaching & Collaborations: She teaches courses such as Political Technologies , Intelligent Infrastructures , and History, Spaces and Theories of Capitalism for institutions including the University of Bologna and Polytechnic University of Turin. She is a member of the tdpLAB (DAD) research laboratory.

Joel Hietanenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Consumer Culture Theory
• Critical Marketing
• Poststructuralism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joel Hietanen is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Consumer Society Research. He specializes in critical, philosophical, and psychoanalytical approaches to consumer culture, focusing on unconscious desire and 'forced enjoyment' dynamics. His teaching includes courses on consumer behavior (SOSK-KY502) and consumer culture (SOSM-KY307) in undergraduate and graduate programs. Research interests span poststructuralism, accelerationism, Deleuze & Guattari theory, and affect theory. He explores themes like semiocapitalism, digital resistance, and ethical consumption through methods such as videography and netnography. Notable collaborations include work with scholars like Ola Ahlberg and Paul Haynes. Recent publications (2021–2024) address blockchain's role in trustless markets, subversive online collectives (e.g., r/wallstreetbets), and retro consumption spectrality. His videographic work bridges visual methods and theoretical innovation in consumer research. Academic activities include organizing conferences on pedagogical hopelessness (2025) and presenting at events like 'Catchwording: Mapping the digital hype' (2019). He supervises PhD candidates in interpretive consumer research and poststructural market theory.